Compact Professional A1 CAD, Technical Drawing & Poster Desktop Printer
Professional A1 Printing Without the Size or Cost of a Traditional Plotter
The Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 is a compact professional A1 printer designed for businesses that need occasional high-quality large-format printing without the footprint or cost of a traditional floor-standing plotter.
Ideal for architects, engineers, construction professionals, surveyors, schools, retailers and small offices, it produces crisp CAD drawings, technical documents, planning applications and vibrant posters up to 24 inches (610mm) wide.
With refillable ink bottles, straightforward operation and Canon’s proven imagePROGRAF print technology, the TC-21 offers an affordable way to bring professional A1 printing in-house.
If you’re printing occasionally or a few times each week, it’s an excellent choice. If you’re producing larger volumes every day, one of Canon’s TM Series printers may offer a lower long-term cost of ownership thanks to larger ink capacities and higher productivity.
Why Choose the Canon TC-21?
Not every business needs a large production plotter.
The TC-21 has been developed for organisations that value professional print quality, compact size and economical running costs over outright production speed.
It combines:
- Professional A1 print quality
- Compact desktop footprint
- Refillable ink bottles
- Roll media and automatic sheet feeding
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB connectivity
- Canon PosterArtist creative software
For many architects, engineers, schools and small businesses, it delivers everything needed for dependable wide-format printing while taking up very little office space.
Key Features
- Professional A1 / A2 24-inch wide-format printer
- Compact desktop design
- Prints CAD drawings, posters and presentation graphics
- Four-colour pigment ink system (light Fast, and Water resistant)
- Newly formulated magenta ink for richer reds and brighter colours
- Refillable 70ml ink bottles
- Automatic A4 / A3 sheet feeder
- Roll media support
- Automatic switching between roll and sheet media
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB connectivity
- Canon PosterArtist software included
- Quiet operation for office environments
- Designed for CAD and Technical Printing
The TC-21 delivers precise technical output with sharp line accuracy, fine detail and excellent text definition.
Ideal applications include:
- Architectural drawings
- Engineering plans
- Construction documentation
- Survey drawings
- Planning applications
- GIS mapping
- Manufacturing layouts
Pigment-based inks produce durable, water-resistant prints that remain easy to read in both office and site environments, when used with the correct papers
More Than Just a CAD Printer
The TC-21 is equally capable of producing colourful posters and presentation graphics.
Perfect for:
- Retail point-of-sale displays
- Educational posters
- Exhibition graphics
- Safety signage
- Marketing displays
- Internal communications
Canon PosterArtist software is included free of charge, allowing users to create professional posters from ready-made templates without requiring specialist graphic design software.
The TC-21 is firmly pitched at infrequent use, if you need the odd A1 poster, then its ideal, unlike other options there is a narrower range of medias as it only accepts 2-inch core paper, we reccomend Canon 190gsm Satin Paper for posters, or CAD Plot 140gsm, and 180gsm Matte.
Compact Design That Fits Almost Anywhere
Many wide-format printers demand valuable office space.
The TC-21 has been designed differently.
Its compact footprint makes it suitable for desks, studios, classrooms and smaller offices where space is at a premium.
Optional accessories, including a floor stand and print basket, a unique desk basket, allow the printer to grow alongside your business as requirements change.
Refillable Ink System
The Canon TC-21 uses refillable 70ml ink bottles instead of conventional cartridges.
Benefits include:
- Lower plastic waste
- Clean, simple refilling
- Reduced interruptions
- Lower everyday running costs
Approximately 280ml of starter ink is included in the box, allowing you to begin printing immediately.
If your business expects to print throughout the day or produce higher weekly volumes, it’s worth considering the Canon TM Series. Although the initial purchase price is higher, larger ink capacities can deliver a lower total cost of ownership over the life of the printer.
Flexible Media Handling
The TC-21 supports both roll-fed and cut-sheet printing for maximum versatility.
Roll Media
- Media widths up to 610mm (24-inch)
- A1 and A2 printing
- Simple spindle-less loading
- Front-access operation
Automatic Sheet Feeder
- Up to 100 sheets of A4
- Up to 50 sheets of A3
- Automatic switching between roll and sheet media
Whether you’re printing technical drawings, office documents or presentation material, the TC-21 adapts easily to changing workloads.
Simple Connectivity
The Canon TC-21 integrates easily into modern workplaces.
Standard connectivity includes:
- Wi-Fi
- Ethernet
- USB
Multiple users can print across the network, while wireless connectivity provides additional flexibility where cabling isn’t available.
Designed with Sustainability in Mind
Canon has developed the TC-21 to reduce environmental impact without compromising print quality.
Features include:
- EPEAT Gold Certification (USA)
- ENERGY STAR® Certified
- Low power consumption
- Recyclable ink bottles
- Reduced packaging waste
Canon TC-21 or Canon TM-240?
This is one of the most common questions we receive.
Choose the Canon TC-21 if you need:
- A compact desktop printer
- Occasional to moderate A1 printing
- The lowest initial investment
- Excellent CAD and poster quality
Choose the Canon TM-240 if you:
- Print throughout the week
- Need lower long-term running costs
- Want an integrated stand and basket
- Produce larger batches of drawings
Both printers produce excellent image quality. The best choice depends on how often you print rather than the quality you expect.
Technical Specifications
Maximum Print Width: 24-inch / 610mm (A1)
Maximum Resolution: 2400 × 1200 dpi
Ink System: Four-colour pigment ink (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
Ink Capacity: 70ml refillable ink bottles
Media Support: Roll media and cut sheets
Automatic Sheet Feeder: Yes
Connectivity: Wi-Fi | Ethernet | USB
Printer Dimensions: 968 × 525 × 245 mm
Printer Weight: Under 33 kg
Shipping Dimensions: 1120 × 726 × 406 mm
Shipping Weight: Approximately 43 kg
Who Is the Canon TC-21 For?
The Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 is an excellent choice for:
- Architects
- Engineers
- Construction companies
- Surveyors
- Schools, colleges and universities
- Retail businesses
- Leisure Venues
- Local authorities
- Design studios
- Small businesses requiring professional A1 printing
The Bottom Line
The Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 proves that professional A1 printing doesn’t need a large budget or a dedicated print room.
Combining Canon’s renowned imagePROGRAF print quality with refillable ink bottles, flexible media handling and a compact footprint, it offers an affordable route into professional CAD printing, technical documentation and poster production.
For smaller businesses, education and design professionals looking for dependable wide-format printing without the complexity of a larger production machine, the TC-21 is one of the strongest choices available.
