Scott Schissler

Paper and core size & thickness: 2" Core + No more than 250 GSM, 11 Mil Thickness

Love this printer.. one thing I found out, not all rolled paper works with it. It has to have a 2" core, and no more than 250 GSM, 11 Mil Thickness. Found out the hard way, went through several rolls and thought it was my printer failing.I recommend this paper if you want to print posters or large photographs.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5B7354P?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_titleVer más

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6 de agosto de 2026

Great Wide Format Printer

Purchased this printer to print maps and it works perfectly. Very happy with this purchase.

Chase M.

Great Value Plotter, But Annoying Software Flaws for US Architectural Standards

As a designer in the US, I recently purchased the Canon imagePROGRAF TA-20 24-inch plotter, seeking an economical solution for my architectural drawings. Overall, the printer offers good value for its price point in the entry-level plotter market, delivering crisp lines and handling roll paper well. However, I've encountered significant frustrations regarding its paper size handling and localization for the American market that potential buyers, especially those in architecture or engineering, should be aware of.The Major Issue: 12x18 (ARCH B) Paper Sheets are NOT Supported Natively in the DriverOne of my specific applications for this printer involves printing on 12x18 inch (ARCH B) sheets, not rolls. This size is critical for me as it allows for perfectly 50% scaled drawings of full-size ARCH D (24x36 inch) plans. I prefer this significantly over printing on 11x17 inch (Tabloid) paper for half-size, as 11x17 does not maintain proper scaling for architectural documents. ARCH B paper is commonly available on Amazon and provides a more professional appearance for presentations.Despite being a 24-inch plotter, which inherently implies support for larger common US sizes like 12x18 inches (ARCH B or ANSI B), the printer's software driver imposes an inexplicable width limit. When attempting to set a custom paper size for a 12x18 inch sheet, the driver restricts the width to a maximum of 11.69 inches. This is precisely the width of an A3 paper in metric (297mm) and indicates a major oversight in the printer's localization for the US market.I load my 12x18 paper sheets into the "Top Feed" (Canon's term for the manual sheet tray), which handles the paper size without issue. However, the driver will not allow me to select or create a custom size that reflects the actual 12-inch width when "Top Feed" is chosen as the paper source.My workaround has been to set a custom paper size of 11.69 x 18 inches in the driver. While the printer will technically print and feed the 12x18 sheet, it will not print anything in the margins beyond the 11.69-inch width, effectively creating a 0.155-inch unprintable margin on both sides of the 12-inch-wide paper. This is exceptionally annoying because the printer could easily handle 12-inch paper; the error lies with the print driver's programming. Cannon, if you’re reading this, please update the driver to fix this issue.Localization and English Language Errors:Beyond the paper size headache, the printer's interface and software exhibit multiple English language errors. This further reinforces the feeling that the unit was primarily designed for metric/international markets, and the translation/localization efforts for the US market were insufficient. For a professional tool, these minor errors detract from the user experience. I would expect a major company like Canon to get the language and unit translation correct on their device.Conclusion:If you are an architect or engineer in the US who frequently uses 12x18-inch (ARCH B) sheets for printing 50% scale drawings, be prepared for a frustrating workaround due to the driver's limitations. While the Canon imagePROGRAF TA-20 offers solid print quality and good value for its class, its failure to adequately support standard American architectural paper sizes and its general localization issues are drawbacks. A simple software update could resolve this issue, but as it stands, it poses a significant inconvenience for users in the US. It's a capable plotter for its price, but with design choices that don't fully cater to its intended professional audience in imperial countries.Yes, I know this is a deep dive into paper sizes, and it might sound a bit pedantic. But when your entire workflow depends on perfectly scaled drawings, these things matter! I wish Canon had consulted with a local practitioner in the US to get these details right, then this would be a perfect product.Ver más

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William Yost

Not good for anything but cheap printing

At first it seemed great, as it connected easily to the wifi and I was able to print test runs of the scrolls that I wanted to print. But then:1) My first scroll was 182" and the firmware would not print anything longer than 140" or so2) Would not printer on the canvas roll I ordered3) Would not print on the vinyl roll I ordered4) Has given me nothing but error codes for a week now and will no longer print on anything, even the cheap 20-lb paper.So in conclusion, I have wasted $900 on a paperweight just raking up space in my basement.If, for some reason, you want to print cheap things on lightweight paper in a larger-than-letter size, then this is great for you.If you have any artistic or commercial endeavors in mind, do not waste you time and money.Ver más

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William Kelloway

6 de agosto de 2026

Love it

there was little learning curve to use this printer, but I am absolutely thrilled with it's performance and ease of use.

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design_prof

17 de abril de 2026

Great large format plotter for a small office.

I’m a seasoned architect with 40 years as a sole proprietorship. I started out on pen plotters. I had a HP 500 for 22 years. They don’t make them like they used to.! I bought an HP 1120 a few years ago and it was continually asking for a new ink! Pricey if OEM. This Canon printer is wonderful given. It has much larger ink reservoirs. There’s a bit of a learning curve and getting it to print . Canon was very helpful in getting me tech support to get it to work. Turns out my spools of paper were not perfect on each end of the spool. Be sure to use perfect rolls of paper. I highly recommend this plotter.Ver más

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Chris

24 de octubre de 2025

Terrible Architecture Printer

Leaves horrible linear streaks in all prints on all papers/media. There is no reason that this printer shouldnt also be able to handle a 24" wide piece of paper since that is the size it can handle for the roll. This printer constantly misfeeds, jams (error 1070) nearly every other print job. It's so much more of a hassle than it should be, and canon is doing nothing to help.Ver más

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Timothy B.

20 de mayo de 2025

An excellent printer - so far

I've only had this printer for a few days, but I can only say good things so far. I had to retire my Canon IPF605 and chose to stay with Canon and take a chance on the new TC-21. I mostly print 24x35 high-color art and the print quality is definitely better than the IPF605. Setup was super easy. With all the videos available from Canon, they walk you through everything. Driver and software install also easy. I was printing within 30 minutes. Print setup is similar to previous Canon setup. Printing is a little bit slower than I'm used to, but not by much. Ink loading was a breeze. I'm still trying to gauge ink usage. With initial setup (priming the system) and printing 12 full-color high-res 24x36 posters, it used about 35ml of each color. 70ml of each color come with the printer, so about half and I'm printing on the photo setting. Colors are vibrant and much closer to PC screen colors. That may also be due to a boost in ink quality. Overall, I'm very happy with this printer upgrade and I'm very hopeful about it bringing value to my art business.Ver más

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Juan Manuel Pérez Pateyro

Recomendable

El equipo es mas grande de lo que consideraba, un tanto pesado... pero estéticamente agradable... en cuestión de impresión (planos y vistas 3d) muy buena, es un tanto lenta pero de calidad bien.... el equipo no es para alto flujo de trabajo, toca esperar sobre el consumo de las tintas, pero ya con estas consideraciones particularmente estoy complacido con el equipo y si lo recomendaría.Ver más

juan

4 de septiembre de 2026

Excelente compra

Llego en excelentes condiciones a calarla un buen tiempo para ver qué tal, todo fue sencillo el montaje y los ajustes de inicio

MANU

PESIMO PLOTTER

Empezó a fallar casi casi terminando el tiempo de devolución lanza ese error, no deja conectar a la PC, el rollo está bien colocado no tengo problemas de red es más un detalle grave del plotter NO LO COMPREN se van ahorrar mucho dinero

Carlos M.

5 de junio de 2026