Canon imagePROGRAF TC-20 Plotter

The Canon imagePROGRAF TC‑20 is a large-format inkjet plotter designed for color printing of large-size documents such as technical plans, CAD drawings, posters, banners and marketing materials up to A1 (~24″).

Printing

Technology

Inkjet with a FINE print head / precision printing.

Number of colors

4 colors — Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow (pigment).

Ink type

Pigment (Canon PFI‑050) for water resistance and highlighter compatibility.

Maximum print resolution

2400 × 1200 dpi for text and detailed graphics.

Number of nozzles

4,352 nozzles (1,280 black + 1,024 for each of C/M/Y).

Line accuracy

±0.1% or better for technical drawings.

Approximate speeds

• ~32 s for A1 monochrome CAD drawings (Draft).
• Other modes may vary depending on the media and quality selected.

Paper & media handling

Maximum format

up to A1 (610 mm / 24″ width).

Roll media width

12″–24″ (297 – 610 mm).

Maximum print length

up to ~4 m per roll.

Media thickness

0.08 – 0.28 mm (roll or cut sheet).

Media feed

• Roll: top loading, front output.
• Cut sheets: Auto Sheet Feeder (e.g. 100 sheets A4 / 50 A3).

Borderless printing

on rolls — yes.

Connectivity

USB

USB‑B 2.0 (standard).

Network

Ethernet (10/100 Base‑T) for network connection.

Wireless

Wi‑Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) — wireless printing.

Protocols & print language

SGRaster (Swift Graphic Raster) for high data throughput.

Performance & memory

RAM

1,024 MB (1 GB) standard for large jobs.

OS compatibility

Windows and macOS (modern versions).

Power consumption

~28 W (operating).

Noise level

~42 dB(A) while operating.

Physical characteristics

Dimensions

~968 × 545 × 395 mm (W × D × H).

Weight

~40 kg (unit without optional stand).

Consumables & maintenance

Ink cartridges/bottles

4 x 70 ml (PFI‑050) included as a starter set.

Cost per page

moderate cost for large-format printing, the pigment variant offers durability.

Other consumables

maintenance cartridge, PF‑08 print head, etc. (optional).