Canon imagePROGRAF TM-500 24″ CAD & Poster Printer (No Stand)

Canon TM-500 (imagePROGRAF TM-500, part number 7448C002AA) is a 24-inch CAD and poster printer for architectural plans, engineering drawings, construction documents, GIS maps and posters. This package is the printer only, without a stand, so it can sit on a sturdy table or bench; Canon’s optional SD-24 stand with basket turns it into a floor-standing unit. Shop more CAD and plotter printers or see every Canon printer we carry.

What the Canon TM-500 Is Built For

The TM-500 is a 24-inch member of Canon’s newest imagePROGRAF TM series, built for architects, engineers, contractors and print shops that need sharp CAD line work and bright posters from a compact printer that fits on a table or bench. It builds on the earlier TM-240 generation with a newly formulated matte black for crisper fine lines and small text, plus full front access to ink, media and maintenance parts.

Five-Color LUCIA TD Pigment Ink

Five pigment inks, matte black, black, cyan, magenta and yellow, are fired through a single PF-06 printhead with 15,360 nozzles and 5-picoliter droplets at up to 2400 x 1200 dpi. The matte black channel alone has 5,120 nozzles, which keeps CAD lines dense and edges clean on plain bond paper, while the pigment set gives bright, water-resistant color on coated poster stock.

Canon rates the TM-500 at up to 2.4 ANSI D-size prints per minute (Fast Q5 mode, plain paper, after first print), so a full set of plan sheets is ready quickly.

Media Handling and Output

One top-loading roll feeds from 8 to 24 inches wide, with automatic detection of media type, width and remaining roll length so the printer warns you before a long job runs out. An automatic rotary cutter trims each print, and finished prints exit at the front. A 2-inch roll holder is included, the 2 in / 3 in roll holder set is optional, and rolls up to 5.9 inches in diameter fit.

Wireless, Mobile and Office Printing

Gigabit Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB and Wi-Fi are built in, and Apple AirPrint and Mopria support let staff print from laptops, phones and tablets without installing a driver. Canon’s free Direct Print Plus, PosterArtist and Free Layout Plus software handle drag-and-drop printing, poster layouts and multi-page tiling.

How the TM-500 Compares

Use this side-by-side view to pick the right width, scanner and output option for your shop.

What’s in the Box

Canon’s published package contents for part number 7448C002AA include the following. Replacement ink, paper and optional roll units are sold separately.

• Printer main unit
• One PF-06 printhead (installed)
• Starter ink tanks (80 mL matte black plus 55 mL each of black, cyan, magenta and yellow)
• One MC-31 maintenance cartridge (installed)
• 2 in roll holder
• Installation guide, user registration card, printer and printhead warranty statements
• Media compatibility flyer, PosterArtist web notice, safety and environmental information
• Power cable and screw

Full Specifications

Ink and Replacement Parts

Replacement ink comes in compact 55 mL tanks: PFI-030 for black, cyan and yellow, PFI-031 for magenta and PFI-033 for the reformulated matte black. These are the same small-format tanks used by the TM-240 and TM-340, except matte black, which moves to the new PFI-033. Order by part number, and browse every tank in our Canon ink catalog.

The PF-06 printhead, MC-31 maintenance cartridge and CT-08 cutter blade are user replaceable, so routine maintenance does not need a service call.

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Check Before Ordering

• Doorways and hallways: the palletized printer package is about 45.4 x 35.9 x 25.6 in.
• Floor space: about 38.5 x 34.2 x 41 in (W x D x H) on the optional SD-24 stand with basket open; printer alone sits on a sturdy table.
• Power: a standard AC 100 to 240 V outlet near the printer.
• Network: an Ethernet drop or Wi-Fi coverage at the install spot.
• Ink: order a set of replacement tanks with the printer so a long job never stops on the starter set.

Canon TM-500 FAQ