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36" color graphics & photo printer
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Overview
Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300, Thermal inkjet, 2400 x 1200 DPI, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, Black, Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Yellow, PF-06, A0 (841 x 1189 mm)
Expert analysis
Key takeaways
A permit set arrives late, the structural overlays need one more revision, and the plan table cannot wait for a central reprographics queue. The Canon TM-300 is a color thermal-inkjet wide-format printer for that familiar AEC moment: rendering A0 drawings, GIS maps, coordination sheets, and presentation-ready plan graphics directly from the office.
Its strength is practical versatility rather than an all-in-one document-production promise. It accepts roll paper and cut sheets, supports HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL, and connects through Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or USB. Fine linework has a 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution to work with; the important operational question is whether your workflow also needs scanning, copying, or greater media automation. This model has neither scanning nor copying, so it is a printer-first choice.
This is particularly well suited to an architecture studio, engineering department, survey team, or contractor office that needs dependable access to wide-format color without adding scan-and-copy duties to the same device. The 3-inch touch display and roll/cut-sheet support suit a mixed day of issued drawings, review plots, and occasional boards. At 44 dB while printing, it is also specified for a comparatively restrained office presence—more like an ongoing mechanical hush than a print-room roar.
Its five listed ink colors—black, matte black, cyan, magenta, and yellow—give it a sensible role in monochrome CAD sheets as well as color-coded discipline overlays. But do not turn the resolution figure into a color-fidelity conclusion. No measured ICC gamut data is provided here, so firms with tightly controlled visualization or branded presentation requirements should test their own PDFs, media, and profiles before standardizing output.
The TM-300 accommodates media from 0.003"–0.031" thick and supports A1, A2, A3, and A3+ ISO sizes alongside wider roll and sheet media. Its maximum roll length is 708.7", while the specified maximum roll diameter is 5.91". Those figures matter when deciding how often an operator will need to load media during a busy issuance cycle.
For IT, the useful baseline is Ethernet LAN at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbit/s, Wi-Fi, and a USB Type-B connection. HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL support keeps the machine relevant to established CAD plot workflows. Confirm current driver support against your managed desktop environment: the supplied compatibility information lists Windows 7 through Windows 10 and Mac OS X 10.10 through 10.12. Review how we assess wide-format printers before treating any single specification as a complete workflow answer.
The Canon TM-300 makes sense when 36-inch borderless output matters and printing is the assignment. A smaller-office alternative is the Canon TM-205 24-in, where 24-inch output may better match the available space and typical sheet sizes. If site markups, legacy drawings, or redline copying are part of the daily workload, the Canon TM-250 24-in is the more relevant in-family direction because it is listed as a scanner/MFP.
For buyers staying at this width but wanting to examine a related 36-inch model, compare the Canon TM-300 and Canon TM-305 36-in directly. The trade-off should be judged on the actual workflow, not family naming: scanning needs, media-loading patterns, local service capability, and driver validation are usually more consequential than a modest spec-sheet distinction.
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The read
Choose the Canon TM-300 when your team needs a networked, color-capable 36-inch printer for A0 plan output, CAD-oriented languages, and a mixture of roll and cut-sheet work. It is less appropriate as the only device for departments that routinely scan, copy, archive, or distribute marked-up paper drawings. In those environments, evaluate the scan-capable Canon TM-250 24-in or maintain a separate wide-format scanning process. The best proof remains a controlled trial with your own line-heavy PDFs and media—especially where a cyan edge, a small note, or a revision cloud must remain unambiguous.
Verified specifications
| Maximum print size | 36" / 914 mm |
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| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 dpi |
| Ink system | 6-ink pigment (Black, Matte Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) |
| Print head | PF-06, 15,360 nozzles, min 5 pl dropletmanufacturer-verified |
| Media width (rolls) | 36.1 in (917 mm), min 8 in (203.2 mm) |
| Page description languages | SG Raster, HP-GL/2, HP RTL, JPEG |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Hi-Speed USB |
| Onboard memory | 2 GBmanufacturer-verified |
| Power / noise | 69 W operating, 0.3 W off; 44 dB(A) printing |
| Dimensions / weight | 50.7 x 34.9 x 41.7 in; 132.3 lb (60 kg) |
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 |
| Display | LCD |
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| Control type | Touch |
| RAM capacity | 2 GB |
| Certification | CE, EAC, TUV, CB |
| Product color | Black, White |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Display diagonal | 3" |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 44 dB |
| Cut sheets | Yes |
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| Roll paper | Yes |
| Media thickness | 0.003"–0.031" (0.07 – 0.8 mm) |
| Maximum print size | A0 (33" x 47" (841 x 1189 mm)) |
| Maximum roll length | 708.7" (18 m) |
| Media width (rolls) | 8" x 36" (203.2 x 917 mm) |
| Media width (sheets) | 8" x 36" (203.2 x 917 mm) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 5.91" (15 cm) |
| Borderless printing width | 36" |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A1, A2, A3, A3+ |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
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| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-B |
| RJ-45 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Depth | 34.9" (887 mm) |
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| Width | 50.7" (1289 mm) |
| Height | 41.7" (1060 mm) |
| Weight | 132.3 lbs (60 kg) |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.3 W |
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| Power consumption (standby) | 3.6 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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| 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 | 57.6" (1462 mm) |
| Package height | 37.8" (961 mm) |
| Package weight | 231.5 lbs (105 kg) |
| 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 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 |
Supplies
Genuine consumables that fit the Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 large format printer Wi-Fi Thermal inkjet Colour 2400 x 1200 DPI A0 (841 x 1189 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)
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No. The supplied product data lists both scanning and copying as unavailable. Firms handling paper redlines, legacy plans, or frequent wide-format copying need a separate process or a scanner/MFP alternative.
The TM-300 supports HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL page-description languages, which are relevant to many CAD plotting environments. Validate driver behavior with your own CAD, BIM, and PDF files before deployment.
Its maximum print size is A0, specified as 33 x 47 inches, and it supports 36-inch borderless printing. It also supports roll paper and cut sheets.
The printer provides Wi-Fi, one RJ-45 Ethernet LAN port with 10, 100, and 1000 Mbit/s data rates, and one USB 2.0 Type-B connection.
Consider the Canon TM-250 24-in, which is listed as a scanner/MFP. Its 24-inch format is a different fit, so assess whether scanning capability or 36-inch output is the greater operational priority.
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