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24" technical / CAD plotter
Analyst take
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Overview
Canon imagePROGRAF TM-240, Inkjet, 2400 x 1200 DPI, CALS G4, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, JPEG, Pigment black, Pigment cyan, Pigment magenta, Pigment matte black, Pigment yellow, A1 (594 x 841 mm), Cut sheet, Roll
Expert analysis
Key takeaways
It is 4:45 p.m., a permit sheet changed, and someone needs a clean A1 plan before the courier cutoff. This printer’s job is straightforward: produce 24-inch technical drawings, color-marked coordination sheets, GIS maps, and presentation-ready plan sets without turning a small office into a print room.
The Canon TM-240 is a five-color inkjet printer for AEC teams that need roll-fed and cut-sheet output but do not need scanning or copying at the device. It supports HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, CALS G4, and JPEG, which gives CAD-heavy and document-control teams practical file-language coverage. Its stated 0.1% line accuracy matters when fine dimensions, grids, and detail callouts need to remain legible on a full-size sheet. Bottom line: this is a focused plotter for drawing output, not a multifunction reprographics station.
The TM-240 fits small architecture studios, engineering satellite offices, survey teams, and construction trailers that print plans on demand rather than run sustained production queues. Roll and cut-sheet support is useful when a team alternates between plan sheets and smaller review documents. Borderless printing is available on listed A-series and B-series sizes, which can help with presentation graphics where a white perimeter is unwanted.
Network options are sensible for a shared office device: Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB Type-B, and Apple AirPrint are listed. The 4.3-inch touch display gives walk-up users a local control point. At 39 dB while printing and 35 dB in standby, it is specified for a quieter office setting than the sort of machine that announces every sheet to the whole floor. Bottom line: it belongs near the people marking up drawings, provided they do not also need to scan them.
There is no scanner and no copying function. That is the failure mode to identify before purchase. A team receiving paper redlines, field sketches, or legacy drawings will need a separate scan path. The 24-inch maximum roll width also rules out 30-inch and 36-inch drawing production. Firms regularly issuing wider civil sheets, large construction coordination plans, or full-width presentation boards should look at a wider device such as the Canon TM-340 36-in.
Within the listed Canon family, the Canon TM-255 24-in is the closer same-width alternative to evaluate when comparing current 24-inch choices. The Canon TM-250 24-in is the relevant option where an MFP configuration is part of the requirement. Compare the workflow, not just the chassis: a plotter that cannot ingest a marked-up sheet creates a second process at exactly the wrong moment. Bottom line: buy this configuration for digital-in, printed-out work—not for scan-copy-print traffic.
The physical footprint is 38.5 inches wide, 29.4 inches deep, and 17.3 inches high, with a listed weight of 88.2 lbs. Check the room around it, not merely the desk it sits on. Operators need space to load a roll, retrieve output, and reach the rear or side when paper behaves like paper—usually when nobody has time for it.
The printer uses five cartridges and a Canon PF-06 printhead. Budget for the Canon MC-31 maintenance consumable as part of normal operation, and confirm the supplied media and accessory configuration with the seller. Supported Windows versions listed are Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11; listed Mac support covers macOS Big Sur, Monterey, and Ventura. For a broader view of its position, use the TM-240 versus TM-255 comparison and the 24-inch technical-printer ranking. Bottom line: validate drivers, paper workflow, and service support before the first bid set is due.
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The read
The Canon TM-240 is a sensible fit for AEC teams with digital files, a steady need for 24-inch plan and map output, and limited room for a larger device. Its file-language support, Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity, roll and cut-sheet handling, and stated line accuracy align with everyday CAD and PDF plotting. The trade-off is plain: no scanning, no copying, and no path to wider-than-24-inch roll output. If those limits match the workflow, it is appropriately focused. If field redlines or wider sheets are routine, solve that problem before it solves itself at 4:45 p.m.
Verified specifications
| Maximum roll width | 24 in (610 mm) |
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| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 dpi |
| Droplet size | 5 plmanufacturer-verified |
| Print head | 1 print head (PF-06), 15360 nozzlesmanufacturer-verified |
| Ink platform | Pigment ink, 5 cartridges (55 ml / 300 ml)manufacturer-verified |
| Line accuracy | 0.1% |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, HP RTL, JPEG, CALS G4 |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), Hi-Speed USB, AirPrint |
| Sound / power | 39 dB(A) printing; 59 W typical |
| Weight / footprint | 112.2 lb (50.9 kg); 38.5 x 29.4 x 17.3 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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| Printing colors | Pigment black, Pigment cyan, Pigment magenta, Pigment matte black, Pigment yellow |
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Print head nozzles | 15360 |
| Borderless printing | Yes |
| Number of print cartridges | 5 |
| Page description languages | CALS G4, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, JPEG |
| Control type | Touch |
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| Product color | Black, Gray |
| Internal memory | 2000 MB |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Display diagonal | 4.3" |
| Sound pressure level (standby) | 35 dB |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 39 dB |
| Cut sheets | Yes |
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| Media thickness | 0.003"–0.031" (0.07 – 0.8 mm) |
| Print margin roll | 0.787" (2 cm) |
| Maximum print size | A1 (23" x 33" (594 x 841 mm)) |
| Maximum roll width | 24" (61 cm) |
| Maximum roll length | 708.7" (18 m) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 5.91" (15 cm) |
| Paper tray media types | Cut sheet, Roll |
| Print margin cut-sheet | 20, 31, 0.12" (3 mm) |
| Borderless printing media sizes | A1, A2, A3, A3+, B2, B4 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
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| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-B |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint |
| Compliance certificates | CE, UKCA |
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| Depth | 29.4" (748 mm) |
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| Width | 38.5" (978 mm) |
| Height | 17.3" (439 mm) |
| Weight | 88.2 lbs (40 kg) |
| AC input voltage | 100 – 240 V |
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| AC input frequency | 50 – 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.1 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 2.2 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 59 W |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 15 – 30 °C |
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| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 – 80% |
| Line accuracy | 0.1% |
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| Copying | No |
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| Scanning | No |
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| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
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| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
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| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura |
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| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 |
Supplies
Genuine consumables that fit the Canon imagePROGRAF TM-240 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour 2400 x 1200 DPI A1 (594 x 841 mm) Ethernet LAN — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
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
No. The listed configuration has no scanning and no copying capability. Teams handling paper redlines need a separate scanner or multifunction workflow.
The maximum roll width is 24 inches. Its listed maximum print size is A1, or 23 by 33 inches.
It supports HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, CALS G4, and JPEG. Those languages are relevant to many CAD and technical-document workflows, although teams should still test their own files and driver settings.
The listed connections are Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB Type-B, and Apple AirPrint. It also has a built-in 4.3-inch touch display.
The printer uses five print cartridges, a Canon PF-06 printhead, and a Canon MC-31 maintenance consumable. Confirm media-holder and accessory requirements for the intended workflow.
Consider the Canon TM-340 36-in when 24-inch rolls do not cover the drawing widths your team issues regularly. A wider machine is usually easier than repeatedly shrinking sheets or sending overflow work elsewhere.
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