Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 | 24" A1 Printer | 4-Colour | CAD, Posters, and General Use

Product Introduction

The Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 Compact A1 Printer is a professional, eco-friendly, and cost-effective solution for home offices, studios, and small businesses where space is limited. With its sleek design and light colour, it blends seamlessly into modern workspaces, delivering high-quality colour printing from A4 up to A1 sizes—all from one compact, 24-inch device. Ideal for CAD drawings, posters, and general-purpose prints.

SKU: 7055C003AA

Design and Workspace Fit

A printer that is expertly crafted, offering a sleek and modern design that stands out as one of the most aesthetically pleasing plotters available. Its compact size and tidy footprint make it a perfect fit for any workspace, effortlessly blending into your desk or shelf.

Sustainability and Eco Features

Achieve your sustainability goals with this model, which holds an EPEAT Gold2 rating for superior energy efficiency. It features packaging free from expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) and incorporates 40% recycled plastic and 5% recycled metal—an industry first for large format printers.

The device uses recyclable 70ml plastic ink bottles that minimize replacements, and its quiet operation makes it ideal for noise-sensitive workspaces such as offices and studios.

These eco-friendly features make it a smart choice for environmentally conscious professionals.

Media Handling and Paper Feeding

Featuring a new spindle-less design, the printer supports printing up to A1 using the roll-feed unit and up to A3 size with the multi-sheet feeder. The streamlined paper-loading process makes media changes simple and efficient.

It also accommodates smaller media such as A6 paper and envelopes, enhancing its versatility.

Sheet capacities include:

• 50 sheets at A3 size
• 100 sheets at A4 size

This flexible media handling makes the TC-21 ideal for diverse printing needs in professional environments.

No Cartridges - Just Ink

Unlike most wide-format printers, this device uses innovative 70ml ink bottles instead of traditional cartridges. These bottles are 100% recyclable and use less packaging, reducing environmental impact. The printer comes with 280ml of ink included in the box—significantly more ink than competing models in its class, helping to minimize downtime and running costs.

Touch-Screen Interface

All Canon wide-format printers feature an intuitive touch-screen interface for easy menu navigation. This model includes a tilting screen designed to provide effortless operation and optimal viewing of important information such as paper type and ink levels, enhancing user convenience.

WiFi Connectivity

Print seamlessly from anywhere in your home or office. The TC-21 easily connects to your WiFi network, handling demanding files such as photos and banners with ease. For users who prefer a wired setup, it also supports direct printing via USB and Ethernet, ensuring a stable and reliable connection

Drag & Drop Printing

Canon Direct Print Plus allows you to easily print multiple files in various formats by simply dragging and dropping them into a user-friendly wizard.

What consumables does the Canon TC-21 Printer use?

Here is a full list of the cartridges and inks available for the TC-21

• Canon PFI-050 70ml Black Ink
• Canon PFI-050 70ml Cyan Ink
• Canon PFI-050 70ml Magenta Ink
• Canon PFI-050 70ml Yellow Ink
• Canon PF-08 Printhead
• Canon MC-32 Maintenance Cartridge

Papers types we recommend for the Canon TC-21 Printer

• Plain Uncoated Plain CAD Paper
• Coated Matt 120gsm Paper
• Coated Matt 180gsm Paper
• Satin Photo Paper
• Gloss Photo Paper
• Gift Wrap

Paper sizes for the Canon TC-21 Printer

Rolls - The Canon TC-21 takes a maximum roll size of 610mm x 5omt CAD Paper or 610mm x 30mt length in heavier 120gsm or 180gsm matt presentation paper, or 190gsm satin or gloss photo paper, with a maximum core size of 50mm / 2".  Rolls of 297mm, 420mm, 432mm and 594mm can also be used up to a maximum of 30-50mts in length depending on the paper thickness.

Sheets - The Canon TC-21 takes sheet media from A6 - A3 size.

GDS can supply a wide variety of paper brands for superb print results.  Just give us a call for advice.

*Please be aware that the TC-21 does not print borderless.  It supports a minimum printable margin of 5 mm on all sides—top, bottom, left, and right—when using both roll and cut sheet media.  This margin is consistent across media types and is the smallest area the printer can reliably print to. It's important to note that certain photo modes may require larger margins (up to 30 mm on top and bottom), which is typical for high-quality photo printing.*

Intended Use and Colour Accuracy

The Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 Compact A1 Printer is designed for CAD and technical colour printing, making it ideal for producing precise plans, elevations, and maps. While it can also handle posters and photo prints, if colour accuracy is your top priority, we recommend consulting with one of our team members to find the model best suited to your needs.

Need Lower Running Costs?

The Canon TC-21 is an affordable wide-format printer, ideal for home offices or moderate print volumes, but for those with higher print volumes or a focus on reducing running costs, consider the Canon TM or TX Series printers. These models have much bigger ink cartridges and lower cost per print.