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Canon imagePROGRAF TX-2100
24" color graphics & photo printer
- ModelTX-2100
- Prints24" wide
Genuine OEM hardwareAuthorized U.S. distribution
Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
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Analyst take
- The Canon TX-2100 is a 24-inch color inkjet with roll and cut-sheet media support for technical AEC output.
- It supports HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, JPEG, and PDF 1.7, which makes file-path validation central to the buying decision.
- The five-color system includes black, matte black, cyan, magenta, and yellow; no measured gamut data is available here.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 24" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Fine detail 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Pigment inks, water resistant.
- Connectivity Wi-Fi + Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Verified specs 10 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
Overview
Built for the work
Canon imagePROGRAF TX-2100, Inkjet, 2400 x 1200 DPI, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, JPEG, PDF 1.7, Black, Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Yellow, A1 (594 x 841 mm), Cut sheet, Roll
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The Canon TX-2100 is a 24-inch color inkjet with roll and cut-sheet media support for technical AEC output.
- It supports HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, JPEG, and PDF 1.7, which makes file-path validation central to the buying decision.
- The five-color system includes black, matte black, cyan, magenta, and yellow; no measured gamut data is available here.
- A 500 GB internal drive, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and USB provide several deployment options for shared technical printing.
- It has no scanning, copying, or built-in display, so it is not a replacement for a walk-up MFP or archive-scanning station.
- The Canon TX-3100 36-in is the more relevant in-family move when wider sheets become a regular requirement.
A permit set with dense structural notes, a color-coded utility overlay, and a last-minute PDF revision all ask for the same thing: lines that remain composed when the sheet is unrolled on a jobsite table. The Canon TX-2100 is a 24-inch color inkjet for that compact AEC role, accepting roll and cut-sheet media and rendering up to 2400 x 1200 DPI.
Its practical center of gravity is 24-inch technical output: CAD plans, PDF sets, HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL files, GIS exhibits, and coordination drawings where cyan and magenta carry information rather than decoration. It has a 500 GB internal drive, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and USB connectivity, giving project teams several credible routes into the device without turning it into a scan-and-copy hub.
24" (61 cm)Maximum roll width
2400 x 1200 DPIMaximum resolution
500 GBInternal storage capacity
50 dBSound pressure level (printing)
Where a 24-inch technical printer earns its place
The 24-inch roll width is a sensible fit for firms whose routine output is A1-sized work, listed here as 23 x 33 inches, rather than full 36- or 44-inch plan production. Cut-sheet support adds flexibility for selected sheets, while supported media thickness spans 0.003 to 0.031 inches. That range is useful only when it matches the media your team actually specifies; a media test with your bond, coated sheets, and drawing files is still the right final check.
The five-color ink set includes black, matte black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. It should be evaluated as a technical color system: assess line hierarchy, annotation legibility, fills, and discipline colors on ordinary office media—not simply the apparent punch of a showroom image. We have no measured ICC gamut data for this machine, so there is no basis here to make a quantified color-volume claim. For a technical comparison, use the TX-2100 and Epson F501 24-in comparison alongside your own files.
Workflow, IT, and operator boundaries
For established AEC submission paths, the listed page-description support—HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, JPEG, and PDF 1.7—matters more than a generic claim of compatibility. Ethernet supports 10, 100, and 1000 Mbit/s connections; Wi-Fi and USB Type-A/Type-B are also present. Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 and specified Mac OS versions through macOS Catalina are listed as supported. IT teams should validate their current operating-system, authentication, driver-deployment, and PDF workflow requirements before standardizing on it.
This is print-only equipment: it has no scanning or copying capability, and there is no built-in display. Buttons provide the control interface. That is perfectly reasonable for a distributed technical-print point, but less suitable for a records room that must capture marked-up legacy drawings or operate as a self-service walk-up MFP.
Choosing within the Canon TX family
The Canon TX-2000 24-in is the closest same-width in-family alternative listed here, with the same stated 24-inch format and 2400 x 1200 DPI resolution. The decision between two 24-inch units should therefore turn on the workflow, connectivity, media, consumable, and service details your dealer can document—not on width alone.
When teams regularly need broader sheets, the Canon TX-3100 36-in is the meaningful step up in format. For organizations that need an integrated scanner/MFP approach, the Canon TX-3000 44-in is the listed family option with scanner/MFP capability. Those are different operational categories, not automatic upgrades. The TX-2100 remains the more disciplined choice when 24-inch technical output is genuinely the workload.
Compare the right alternatives
Canon TX-2000 24-inCompare the same stated 24-inch format and resolution.Canon TX-3100 36-inConsider a wider format for recurring larger-sheet work.Canon TX-3000 44-inReview a listed 44-inch scanner/MFP option for scan-and-copy workflows.24-inch technical-printer rankingSee this machine’s position within its class.
The read
The Canon TX-2100 fits a focused AEC technical-print station: 24-inch roll work, PDF and HP-GL/2/HP-RTL files, color coordination drawings, and teams that do not need scanning or copying at the printer. Its 500 GB storage and network options support shared use, while its compact format keeps the decision grounded. It becomes less appropriate when wide-sheet demand is routine, or when redline capture and copying are central to the document process. In those cases, move up in width or toward the listed scanner/MFP alternative rather than asking a 24-inch print-only device to cover a different workflow.
Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum roll width | 24 in (610 mm) |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 2,400 x 1,200 dpi |
| Print technology | Canon Bubblejet on Demand, 6 colours integrated type |
| Ink platform | Pigment inks, water resistantmanufacturer-verified |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, HP RTL, PDF (Ver.1.7), JPEG |
| Ethernet LAN | 10/100/1000 base-T |
| Ink cartridge sizes | 160 / 330 / 700 ml (sales ink)manufacturer-verified |
| Media thickness | 0.07 – 0.8 mm |
| Weight | 200.6 lb (91 kg) |
| Sound pressure (printing) | 50 dB(A) |
manufacturer-verified = checked against the manufacturer’s official datasheet, not aggregator data. Everything else is standards-body / catalog data we consider reliable.
Specifications
Full technical detail
Print technologyInkjet
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Max print width24"
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB, Wi-Fi
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Yellow |
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Number of print cartridges | 5 |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, JPEG, PDF 1.7 |
Performance
| Control type | Buttons |
|---|---|
| Certification | TUV, CB |
| Product color | Black, White |
| Storage media | HDD |
| Built-in display | No |
| Internal storage capacity | 500 GB |
| Sound power level (standby) | 35 dB |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 50 dB |
Paper handling
| Cut sheets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Media thickness | 0.003"–0.031" (0.07 – 0.8 mm) |
| 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 | 6.69" (17 cm) |
| Paper tray media types | Cut sheet, Roll |
| Print margin cut-sheet | 8" (203.2 mm) |
Ports & interfaces
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-A / USB Type-B |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
Technical details
| Compliance certificates | CE |
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Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 38.7" (984 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 43.7" (1110 mm) |
| Height | 46" (1168 mm) |
| Weight | 200.6 lbs (91 kg) |
Power
| AC input voltage | 100 – 240 V |
|---|---|
| AC input frequency | 50 – 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.3 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 2 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 87 W |
Copying
| Copying | No |
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Scanning
| Scanning | No |
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Logistics data
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84433210 |
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Packaging data
| Package depth | 35.5" (902 mm) |
|---|---|
| Package width | 52.1" (1324 mm) |
| Package height | 41.5" (1055 mm) |
| Package weight | 291 lbs (132 kg) |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
Sustainability
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
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System requirements
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 |
Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the Canon imagePROGRAF TX-2100 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.
Paper & Media 12
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 image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (745)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
Straight answers
What AEC work fits the Canon TX-2100 best?
It fits 24-inch technical output such as CAD plans, PDF sets, GIS exhibits, and color-coded coordination drawings. Its maximum listed print size is A1, 23 x 33 inches.
Can the Canon TX-2100 scan marked-up drawings or make copies?
No. The product data lists both scanning and copying as unavailable, so firms needing redline capture should consider a separate scanning workflow or the listed Canon TX-3000 44-in scanner/MFP.
What file languages does it support?
The listed page-description languages are HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, JPEG, and PDF 1.7. Test representative project files, especially complex PDFs, through the intended driver and network path.
How does it connect to an office network?
It supports Ethernet LAN at 10, 100, and 1000 Mbit/s, plus Wi-Fi and USB Type-A/Type-B. Confirm current operating-system and network-security requirements before deployment.
What consumables should buyers confirm with the dealer?
The compatible-consumable listing includes Canon PFI-110BK ink cartridge Original Black, Canon PFI-110C ink cartridge Original Cyan, Canon PFI-110M ink cartridge Original Magenta, Canon PFI-110Y ink cartridge Original Yellow, and the Canon CT-07 maintenance item. Confirm the exact supported ink configuration and service arrangement for the unit supplied.
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