The start of the year has brought something genuinely useful for teams working with CAD drawings, GIS maps and posters, the arrival of the Canon imagePROGRAF TM-250 in the UK. This new A1 printer sits neatly in Canon’s large format line up and is clearly designed for people who want reliable, professional results without unnecessary complexity or wasted space.

If you are familiar with the A0 TM-350, the TM-250 will feel reassuringly familiar. It uses the same fade resistant and water resistant pigment inks and carries over many of the features that have made the TM series such a dependable choice for everyday production environments.

Designed to fit real working spaces

One of the biggest strengths of the TM-250 is how comfortably it fits into modern offices and studios. Its A1 format keeps the footprint manageable, while still giving you the flexibility to produce detailed technical drawings and eye catching posters.

Print speeds are fast enough to keep things moving during busy periods, and borderless printing is available on any size roll, which means finished looking output straight from the printer with no trimming required. Canon’s new magenta ink also plays an important role here, delivering richer and more vibrant colour, particularly noticeable on posters and presentation graphics where clarity and impact matter.

Thoughtful features that make everyday work easier

The TM-250 feels like it has been designed by people who understand the realities of day to day printing. Hot swap ink replacement allows cartridges to be changed without stopping the printer, helping longer print runs stay on track. Automatic media type detection reduces the risk of mismatched settings, saving time and avoiding wasted paper.

Real time remaining roll detection removes the uncertainty around how much media is left, so you can start jobs with confidence. When rolls do need changing, the printer simply continues from the last print without clearing the queue, which keeps workflows flowing rather than forcing restarts.

From setup through to final output, everything feels logical and approachable, a hallmark of Canon design in this category.

A printer that can grow with you

For teams that expect their needs to evolve, the TM-250 offers a reassuring level of flexibility. It can be upgraded to a multifunction device by adding a compatible Lm series scanner, allowing scanning and copying to be introduced later without replacing the printer itself.

The Canon imagePROGRAF TM-250 is a thoughtful, capable A1 printer that balances speed, colour quality and ease of use in a way that suits real working environments. If you are looking for dependable large format output in a compact package, it is well worth considering.

If you would like friendly, informed advice on whether the TM-250 is the right fit for your workflow, or help comparing it with other Canon wide format printers, the team at Prizma Graphics will be glad to talk it through with you.