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44" color graphics & photo printer
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Overview
Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100, Inkjet, 2400 x 1200 DPI, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, JPEG, PDF 1.7, Black, Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Yellow, B0 (1000 x 1414 mm), Cut sheet, Roll
Expert analysis
Key takeaways
A coordination drawing is not judged by its headline resolution; it is judged at the point where a pale utility layer meets a fine black dimension line. The Canon TX-4100 is a 44-inch, five-color inkjet built for that everyday AEC mix: CAD plans, PDF bid sets, GIS mapping, construction markups, and color-coded coordination sheets on roll or cut-sheet media.
Its 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution and HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, JPEG, and PDF 1.7 support make it a practical fit where teams submit files from established CAD and PDF workflows. This is a printer rather than an MFP: there is no scanning or copying function, so firms replacing an aging wide-format copier should assess those needs separately.
The TX-4100 makes the most sense for an architecture, engineering, surveying, or contractor office that needs color and monochrome drawings up to 44 inches wide, but does not require scan-to-file or walk-up copying at the same device. It accepts roll and cut-sheet media, with a stated media-thickness range of 0.003 to 0.031 inches. That flexibility is useful when ordinary plan sets share the room with heavier presentation sheets or mapping work.
The five inks—black, matte black, cyan, magenta, and yellow—give the machine a purposeful AEC palette. The distinction matters in colored discipline overlays and GIS maps, where the cyan edge of a utility route must remain distinct from a neighboring layer. Canon lists compatible Canon PFI-110BK ink cartridge Original Black, Canon PFI-110C ink cartridge Original Cyan, Canon PFI-110M ink cartridge Original Magenta, and Canon PFI-110Y ink cartridge Original Yellow consumables, alongside other listed Canon PFI ink options and the Canon PF-06 printhead.
For IT teams, the useful basics are present: Gigabit Ethernet capability, Wi-Fi, USB Type-A and Type-B connectors, and a 500 GB internal drive. The supported page-description languages are especially relevant to established technical-document workflows, including HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL as well as PDF 1.7. Windows support is listed for Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10; listed Mac support runs from macOS Sierra through Catalina.
The trade-off is a deliberately printer-focused interface. Control is by buttons and the specification lists no built-in display. Firms that rely on frequent operator intervention, document scanning, or copying marked-up sheets may find the Canon TX-3000 44-in more appropriate because it is listed as a scanner/MFP. For comparison shopping, use the TX-4100 and TX-3000 comparison.
Within the listed family, the Canon TX-3100 36-in is the more compact-width alternative for offices whose work rarely needs 44-inch output. Choosing the TX-4100 instead is principally about retaining full-width drawing capability. The Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200 44-in is the listed 44-inch in-family step-up to evaluate when a buyer wants to examine the newer adjacent option rather than assume that similar width means identical workflow fit.
Do not select this machine solely from resolution figures. The 44-inch technical-printer ranking can provide a broader class view, but an onsite test should use your own dense CAD sheets, PDF transparency effects, and mixed monochrome/color sets. Confirm driver behavior, media availability, service response, and how output fits the print-room handoff process.
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The read
The Canon TX-4100 is a credible fit for AEC teams that need 44-inch color and monochrome technical output, established CAD/PDF language support, and both roll and cut-sheet handling in a printer-only device. Its strongest case is a disciplined drawing-production environment where scanning and copying are handled elsewhere. It is less suitable where field redlines must be copied daily, where a smaller-width device would cover nearly all output, or where local service and media workflow have not been tested. The specification gives a sound starting point; the final decision should rest on your own files, operator pattern, and support arrangement.
Verified specifications
| Maximum print width | 44 in |
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| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 dpi |
| Ink configuration | 5 cartridges — MBK/BK/C/M/Y |
| Ink cartridge capacity | 330 mlmanufacturer-verified |
| Droplet size | 5 plmanufacturer-verified |
| Internal memory | 128 GBmanufacturer-verified |
| Internal storage | 500 GB |
| Page description languages | HP-GL/2, HP RTL, PDF 1.7, JPEG |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000), USB A & B, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Weight / footprint | 251.3 lb (114 kg); 62.7 x 30.2 x 46 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 | 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 |
| Control type | Buttons |
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| 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) | 51 dB |
| Cut sheets | Yes |
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| Media thickness | 0.003"–0.031" (0.07 – 0.8 mm) |
| Maximum print size | B0 (39" x 56" (1000 x 1414 mm)) |
| Maximum roll width | 44" (111.8 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) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
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| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-A / USB Type-B |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Compliance certificates | CE |
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| Depth | 38.7" (984 mm) |
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| Width | 62.7" (1593 mm) |
| Height | 46" (1168 mm) |
| Weight | 251.3 lbs (114 kg) |
| AC input voltage | 100 – 240 V |
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| AC input frequency | 50 – 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.3 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 2 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 116 W |
| Copying | No |
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| Scanning | No |
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| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84433210 |
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| Package depth | 36" (915 mm) |
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| Package width | 71.7" (1820 mm) |
| Package height | 41.8" (1061 mm) |
| Package weight | 421.1 lbs (191 kg) |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
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| 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 |
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| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 |
Supplies
Genuine consumables that fit the Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour 2400 x 1200 DPI B0 (1000 x 1414 mm) Ethernet LAN — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
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)Representative imageWSL 24LB Simple Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (C2S) (446)Questions
Yes. Its maximum roll width is 44 inches and its stated maximum print size is B0, 39 x 56 inches. It is suited to full-width technical drawings where that format is required.
No. The supplied product data lists both scanning and copying as unavailable, so scan-and-copy workflows require separate equipment.
The listed page-description languages are HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, JPEG, and PDF 1.7. These are relevant to many CAD-derived and PDF-based AEC drawing workflows.
It accepts roll and cut-sheet media. The stated media-thickness range is 0.003 to 0.031 inches, and the maximum roll width is 44 inches.
Confirm compatibility with the listed operating systems, network policy for Ethernet or Wi-Fi, driver behavior with your files, and whether the button-operated interface suits the intended operator workflow.
Consider the Canon TX-3100 36-in if 36-inch output is sufficient. Consider the Canon TX-3000 44-in if scanner/MFP capability is required, and compare the Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200 44-in when evaluating the adjacent 44-inch in-family option.
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