A Comparison Between The Canon Imageprograf TM And TX Series Printers
by Liz Seyi Digital marketing managerWhile
Canon’s ImagePROGRAF range of printers can always be counted on to deliver
high-quality, efficient and hassle-free wide-format printing results, you may
understandably struggle at first to decide between the TM Series and TX Series
models in our present stock.
So,
we thought we’d take a look at the respective merits of these strong-selling
lines, which include the 24” Canon
ImagePROGRAF printers TM-205 and TM-200 and
the 36” TM-305 and TM-300,
as well as – in the case of the TX Series – the 24”
TX-2100, 36”
TX-3100 and 44”
TX-4100.
What distinguishes these industry-leading
printers?
While
all of the printers across these Canon ImagePROGRAF ranges are rated strongly
by users, they do cater to different needs, and incorporate different features
accordingly.
The
TM Series, for instance, consists of low-to-medium-volume printers, with the
TM-205 and TM-305 both having a 500GB hard drive. The TX Series machines,
meanwhile, are higher-volume printers that all boast a 500GB hard drive as
standard.
Canon’s
ImagePROGRAF TM Series and TX Series devices also differ in that the former are
single-roll-feed machines, as opposed to the latter’s dual roll capacity.
Owners
of the TX may choose to use the secondary roll for roll feeding or as a media
take-up unit. This makes possible either high-volume printing of mixed media
types through two rolls, or continuous large-format printing, whereby the
second roll automatically rewinds the printout.
What ink cartridges do these printers take?
One
thing the TM and TX Series printers have in common is that they are both
five-ink printers, using the three colours of Cyan, Magenta and Yellow
alongside Matt Black and Photo Black.
Purchase
a TM Series model, and it will take 130ml and 300ml ink cartridges. These printers
use sub-ink tanks with ink reserves to allow for hot-swap ink change while
printing, thereby avoiding wastage and delays as a result of interrupted ink
jobs.
Meanwhile,
the TX Series printers are compatible with 160ml, 300ml and 700ml ink cartridges.
The devices in this range allow you to mix and match the different sizes of ink
tanks you use in accordance with your printing environment and the amount of
each colour you use. Such flexibility enables you to reduce the frequency with
which you need to replace ink tanks, so that you can use ink more effectively
without interruptions.
How do these machines compare on the security
front?
All
Canon ImagePROGRAF wide-format printers are noted for their excellent security
features, and the latest TM Series and TX Series devices are no exception to
this.
The
TX Series range, however, does incorporate advanced security features that
might represent the single most important distinguishing factor between the TM
and TX models. The TX’s formidable security capability encompasses secure data
storage and erasure, encrypted data transmission, interface security and secure
printing, to ensure the superb protection of sensitive data.
These
extra security features might be an especially great priority for print-for-pay
businesses that handle customer data, as well as for larger offices where many
different users – including both in-house users and external, remote-based
users – may share a single wide-format printer. This feature may also override
the print volume requirement in order to provide the higher level of security
required.
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large-format printer
With
the TM Series being known for such advantages as its compact design, quiet
operation and easy roll loading, and the TX Series winning rave reviews for its
astounding productivity, sophisticated multifunction roll system and the scope
for ink replacement during printing, it’s clear that both printer lines have
plentiful merit for day-to-day use.
For
further advice and guidance as to which of these acclaimed printers may
represent the best choice for your own intended application, please don’t
hesitate to reach
out to the Prizma Graphics team at any time.
We
offer highly competitive prices for the Canon ImagePROGRAF printers TM-205,
TM-200, TM-305, TM-300, TX-2100, TX-3100 and TX-4100, along with many other
bestselling options for high-quality and cost-effective wide-format printing.
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