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24" color graphics & photo printer
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Overview
Canon imagePROGRAF TM-200, Thermal inkjet, 2400 x 1200 DPI, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, Black, Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Yellow, PF-06, A1 (594 x 841 mm)
Expert analysis
Key takeaways
When a permit revision lands late in the afternoon, the useful plotter is the one that renders fine CAD lines, small callouts and color discipline clearly enough to send straight to the job trailer. The Canon TM-200 is a compact-format thermal-inkjet device for AEC teams that need roll and cut-sheet output up to A1, rather than a scanning or copying hub.
Its five-color ink set—black, matte black, cyan, magenta and yellow—gives plan reviewers practical separation between layers, markups and coordination colors. There is no measured ICC gamut data in the supplied record, so color claims deserve restraint; the relevant question is whether ordinary bond output keeps a cyan utility line from disappearing into the drawing.
The TM-200 fits architecture studios, engineering disciplines, survey teams and construction offices that issue drawings in modest-format sets and want a locally managed color plotter. Roll paper and cut sheets are both supported, while HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL support is relevant to established CAD plotting workflows. Canon also bundles an Optimized Driver for AutoCAD, TM Unified Printer Driver, Direct Print & Share, Free Layout tools and Accounting Manager.
For IT, the connection options are sensible for a shared departmental device: Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB Type-A and a touch display. Accounting Manager may be useful where projects or departments need print attribution, although the supplied information does not establish how a particular firm should configure chargeback policies. See the way we assess wide-format devices for the workflow factors behind this distinction.
The device accepts listed bond, plain, matte, glossy, satin and thick papers, plus vinyl media, making it practical for working drawings alongside occasional presentation sheets. Its maximum roll length is 708.7″ (18 m), and the maximum roll diameter is 5.91″ (15 cm). Those figures matter most when an office wants to keep a common technical paper loaded rather than interrupt a review cycle for frequent media changes.
The trade-off is that this is a printer, not an MFP: it has no scanning or copying function. Firms converting redlined sheets, copying field markups, or maintaining a scan-to-project workflow should look toward the Canon TM-250 24-in, which is cataloged as a scanner/MFP. The TM-200 is also a more natural fit for A1 work than teams routinely needing 36-inch output; in that case, compare it with the Canon TM-300 36-in.
Within the cataloged Canon range, the TM-200 is the straightforward choice when A1 output, network access and CAD-oriented languages are the requirement. The Canon TM-205 24-in and Canon TM-240 24-in are nearby 24-inch family alternatives, but the supplied data does not support a meaningful feature-by-feature distinction here. A buyer should therefore compare the exact installed configuration, bundled workflow tools and local service terms rather than assume that a later-looking model is automatically the better fit.
Ask the dealer to demonstrate a real PDF and an HP-GL/2 drawing on the bond paper you will actually use. Confirm roll-loading practice, driver deployment on the firm’s supported Windows and Mac estate, network access controls, and who handles PF-06 printhead replacement. Compatible listed supplies include Canon 2884C001, Canon 2885C001, Canon 2886C001, Canon 2888C001, Canon 2889C001, Canon 2890C001, Canon 2891C001 and Canon 2893C001 inks, with Canon CT-07 listed as an accessory.
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The read
The Canon TM-200 is well suited to an AEC office that needs dependable, shared A1 color plotting from CAD and PDF-oriented workflows, with both roll and sheet flexibility. It becomes less appropriate when scanning, copying, wider drawings or a more production-centered document workflow are central to the job. Treat it as a focused technical plotter: strong where disciplined plan output is needed, but not a substitute for a multifunction reprographics system.
Verified specifications
| Media width (roll) | 24 in |
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| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 dpi |
| Ink channels / colors | 6 inks: Black, Matte Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Print technology | Canon Bubblejet on Demand (pigment) |
| Max print length | up to 59.1 ft (18 m)manufacturer-verified |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, HP RTL, SG Raster, JPEG |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Hi-Speed USB |
| Sound (printing) | 44 dB(A) |
| Power (typical) | 69 W |
| Weight / dimensions | 114.6 lb (52 kg); 38.7 x 34.9 x 41.7 in |
manufacturer-verified = checked against the manufacturer’s official datasheet, not aggregator data. Everything else is standards-body / catalog data we consider reliable.
Specifications
| Color | Yes |
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| Print head | PF-06 |
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Yellow |
| Print technology | Thermal inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, HP-RTL |
| Control type | Touch |
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| RAM capacity | 2 GB |
| Certification | TUV, CB, CE, EAC |
| Product color | Black, White |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Display diagonal | 3" |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 44 dB |
| Cut sheets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Roll paper | Yes |
| Media thickness | 0.003"–0.031" (0.07 – 0.8 mm) |
| Roll top margin | 0.118" (3 mm) |
| Maximum print size | A1 (23" x 33" (594 x 841 mm)) |
| Maximum roll length | 708.7" (18 m) |
| Media width (rolls) | 8" x 24" (203.2 x 610 mm) |
| Media width (sheets) | 8" x 24" (203.2 x 610 mm) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 5.91" (15 cm) |
| Paper tray media types | Bond paper, Glossy paper, Matte paper, Plain paper, Satin paper, Thick paper |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A1, A2, A3, A3+ |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0…B9) | B2, B4 |
| Borderless printing media sizes | A2, A3, A3+, B4 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
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| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| RJ-45 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Depth | 34.9" (887 mm) |
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| Width | 38.7" (982 mm) |
| Height | 41.7" (1060 mm) |
| Weight | 114.6 lbs (52 kg) |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.3 W |
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| Power consumption (standby) | 3.6 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 69 W |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 15 – 30 °C |
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| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 – 80% |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
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| Vinyl media | Yes |
| Copying | No |
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| Scanning | No |
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| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84433210 |
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| Manual | Yes |
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| Package depth | 35.9" (913 mm) |
| Package width | 45.4" (1152 mm) |
| Package height | 27.8" (705 mm) |
| Package weight | 152.1 lbs (69 kg) |
| Bundled software | TM Unified Printer Driver, Accounting Manager, Apple AirPrint, Canon Print Service, Device Management Console, Direct Print & Share, Free Layout Tool, Free Layout Plus, imagePROGRAF Printer Driver for Windows®/Mac®, Media Configuration Tool, PosterArtist Lite for Windows, Optimized Driver for AutoCAD, Canon PRINT Inkjet Selphy, Easy Photo Print Editor |
| Drivers included | Yes |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
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| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra |
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| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64 |
Supplies
Genuine consumables that fit the Canon imagePROGRAF TM-200 large format printer Wi-Fi Thermal inkjet Colour 2400 x 1200 DPI A1 (594 x 841 mm) Ethernet LAN — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Canon PFI-120C Cyan Ink Cartridge, 130 ml (2886C001)
Canon PFI-320MBK Matte Black Ink Cartridge, 300 ml (2889C001)
Canon PFI-120MBK Matte Black Ink Cartridge, 130 ml (2884C001)
Canon PFI-320C Cyan Ink Cartridge, 300 ml (2891C001)
Canon PFI-120BK Black Ink Cartridge, 130 ml (2885C001)
Canon PFI-120Y Yellow Ink Cartridge, 130 ml (2888C001)
Canon PFI-320BK Black Ink Cartridge, 300 ml (2890C001)
Canon PFI-320Y Yellow Ink Cartridge, 300 ml (2893C001)
Canon MC-31 (1156C005)
Representative imageMagic 98gsm/26# Coated Matte Paper (DMPG98)Representative image20LB Inkjet Vellum (772)Representative image18LB Inkjet Bond Paper (Translucent) (750)Representative image28LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (748)Representative image46LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (747)Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)Representative image20LB High Brite Inkjet Bond Paper (740)Representative image24LB Inkjet Bond Paper (731)Representative image20LB Inkjet Bond Paper (730)Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper Economy (714)Representative image20LB Engineering Vellum (471)Representative imageWSL 28LB Simple Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (C2S) (448)Questions
Yes. The supplied specifications list HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL page-description languages, and Canon bundles an Optimized Driver for AutoCAD.
No. The product data lists both copying and scanning as unavailable, so it is not intended to replace a wide-format MFP workflow.
It supports roll paper and cut sheets. Listed paper types include bond, plain, matte, glossy, satin and thick paper, and vinyl media is also listed.
It offers Wi-Fi, one Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 connection and USB Type-A. Listed Ethernet rates are 10, 100 and 1000 Mbit/s.
Its listed maximum print size is A1 (23″ x 33″ (594 x 841 mm)). Teams that regularly require a 36-inch format should consider the Canon TM-300 36-in.
The supplied compatibility list includes Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 variants, plus Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, 10.11 El Capitan and 10.12 Sierra. Confirm compatibility with your current managed operating-system image before purchase.
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