How to set up Canon Pixma iX6820 printer?

Once you receive the packaging, ensure that all the printer accessories are present inside.
Prefer a flat surface for keeping the printer so that you can easily handle it.
Now raise the top cover to reach the inside the printer, and remove any packaging material present inside. Lower the access door.
It is advised to use only the power cord delivered along with the printer for connecting it to a power source.
Link the inlet end of the power cord into the printer’s port and the other end into a nearby wall outlet.
The printer is ready to be switched on. Find the Power button on the front side of the printer and press it.
Raise the top cover. Do not touch the Printhead holder until it stops.
Now unwrap the ink tanks. Peel off the orange tape and remove the cap slowly.
Fix the ink tank into its slot, and push it down until it snaps into place. After inserting all the ink tanks, you should see if all the lamps are lit.
Now lower the toner cover. If you see the Alarm lamp flashing, check if the ink tanks are installed correctly.
The next step is the loading of print media. Raise the rear paper input tray and slide the guides at the center to its sides.
Load paper and adjust the guides. Lower the front cover and pull the output tray out. This completes the printer’s hardware setup.

Canon Pixma IX6820 Printer Driver

Canon Pixma IX6820 Driver

All Canon printers are supplied with a setup disc for installation of the printer driver. To get the most out of the printer, prefer a secure, updated driver which you can get from the manufacturer’s site or by directly clicking the Driver Download button given below.

Canon Pixma IX6820 Manual

The Manual is essential for reference purpose. It is a small booklet that is supplied along with the printer so that you can perform the printer setup and other printer-related functions without the need for a technician. Get a PDF version of the manual from the manufacturer’s site or by clicking the Manual Download button.

Canon Pixma IX6820 Driver Download and Installation

Canon Pixma IX6820 Driver Download

Go to the manufacturer’s site and provide your printer model.
Click the Drivers and Downloads tab.
Select your operating system & its version, and choose a language.
You can see four options displayed. Select the Driver option.
Choose the full software pack, and click the Download tab.
Once the driver file downloads, save it in a storage location on your computer.
If you have a Mac OS, the files will be saved in the .dmg extension, and on Windows, the file will be saved in the .exe extension.
Alternately, just click on the Driver Download button on the page.
Save the file in a storage location.
Proceed with the installation.

Canon Pixma IX6820 Driver Installation

Power off the printer, and remove any cables connecting the printer to your computer.
Locate the downloaded driver file on your computer, and double-click it to begin the installation.
If your computer runs on Windows 7 or Windows Vista, you may receive a warning or confirmation dialog box.
You may have to provide the administrator credentials to proceed with the installation.
Click Yes if you are logged in as an administrator.
Respond to each instruction on the installer.
When prompted select a connection type, and connect the printer to your computer.
Click Complete in the final prompt screen.
Restart the computer if prompted.
Now verify the setup by printing a test document.

Canon Pixma IX6820 Wireless Setup

Wireless connection for the printer can be set up with a router or through Access Point Mode. Before proceeding with the network setup, make sure the configuration of your computer and access point is complete, and check if the computer is connected to the network.

How To Connect Canon Pixma IX6820 To Wireless

If you have got your Setup CD-ROM, Insert it into your computer.
The installation of the driver begins. In the Connection Method Selection screen, select the Network Connection tab.
Choose the Wireless Connection tab in the next screen.
When the Preparation for Connection screen appears, return to the printer, and check if the Power lamp is lit.
Click the Next tab on the installer. Select the Connect to the network tab.
Choose the Cableless setup option on the Setup Procedure Selection screen.
Now hold the Wireless button on the printer.
Do not release the button until the Power lamp flashes twice.
The installer will display a list of software. Select the software that you want to install, and click the Next option.
Wait until the installation completes. The configuration of the printer for the wireless connection is complete.

Canon Pixma IX6820 AirPrint Setup

AirPrint is a free cloud-based service that enables instant printing of photos, documents from Mac and iOS device (version 4.2 and later). You need not install the printer driver for using AirPrint from your device.
Power on your Canon printer and make sure it is connected to the network.
Load enough sheets into the input tray of the printer. Pull the output tray.
Connect your Apple device to the network to which the printer is connected.
Choose the item that you want to print from your iOS, and tap the Share icon.
Choose Print from the list of options that are displayed.
Touch Printer Options. All AirPrint enabled printers will be displayed. So keep your Canon printer within the router’s range.
Find your Canon Pixma iX6820 printer from the list and select it.
Select the number of prints you need, and modify other print settings.
Now tap Print. The printer will receive and print the item.
You can check the print status using the Printer Centre icon available in the recently used apps. You can get the Print Summary by tapping the Print Centre.

Canon Pixma IX6820 Cloud Print Setup

You can print from anywhere, from any network-connected device to printer through Google Cloud Print.
Create your Google account using your Gmail account or from the Google Accounts page.

Registering the printer to Google Cloud Print:

The printer needs to be linked to the Internet via a router or access point.
To register the printer using Google Cloud Print, tap the Setup option on the Home Screen, and select Web service setup.
Choose the Connection setup and then tap Google Cloud Print setup. When you see the confirmation screen, tap Yes.
Select a language on the print setting screen of Google Cloud Print. Print the authentication URL.
Type the URL on your web browser, and perform the authentication process.
After the completion of the registration process, a message will be displayed on the printer intimating the same. Tap OK.

Printing using Google Cloud Print:

Open Gmail or any other application supporting Google Cloud Print.
Tap the Wrench icon on the application, and select Google Cloud Print.
Choose your Canon printer, and tap Print again.
The printer will receive the print jobs and start printing.

Canon Pixma IX6820 Ink Cartridge

Canon Pixma IX6820 Ink Cartridge Replacement

Power on the Canon Pixma iX6820 printer, and wait until the warm-up period completes.
Raise the top cover and lower the front cover of the printer.
Wait until the printhead moves to the replacement position.
Do not attempt to stop or move the printhead.
Find the lamp that flashes fast. Push the corresponding tab, and remove the ink tank.
Unpack the new ink cartridges, peel off the orange tape, and remove the protective film from the tank.
Hold the ink tank upright, and lift the tab on the orange cap to remove it.
With the front end in a slight slant position, insert the ink tank into the print head. The position of the ink tank should match the label on the printhead.
Gently press the ink tank until it snaps into place. Make sure the ink lamp lights up.
Close the top cover, and start printing. The printer performs printhead cleaning automatically. You can see the Power lamp flashing white.

Canon Pixma IX6820 Ink Refill

Power on your Canon printer and wait until it is idle.
Open the top cover to reach the printhead holder.
Remove the ink cartridge to be refilled, and place it on a paper towel.
Peel off the label on the cartridge. Use a thumb drill to enlarge the refill hole.
Get a syringe and attach a needle to it. Fill the syringe with 15 ml ink.
If you are going to refill a color cartridge, get a 10 cc syringe, and fill 5 ml of ink into it.
Ink needs to be injected into the cartridge through the hole.
Seal the hole using the label that you removed.
Re-insert the ink cartridge into the printer.
Follow any instructions to align the cartridge and clean it.

Canon Pixma IX6820 Print Functions

Canon Pixma IX 6820 Check Ink Level

Power on your Canon printer and wait until it is idle or silent.
Click the Start menu on your Windows and select Programs.
Choose the Canon BJ Printer and then select the BJ Printer Monitor.
On the Canon BJ Printer Monitor window, select the Canon icon.
From the Printer Info menu, and select the Start Status Monitor option.
Click the Ink Information option to view the ink level in each tank.
Alternately, you can view the ink level using the Canon IJ Status Monitor.
Click the Maintenance tab and select View Printer Status.
An image of the ink status will be displayed.
Click the Ink Details option if you want to know ink-related information.

Canon Pixma IX6820 How To Print

Print easily with the Easy Setup software from your computer. Refer to the step-by-step instructions for printing.
Power on your Pixma printer, and keep it in the ready state.
Load enough paper into the printer.
Ensure that the ink tanks are installed.
Open the Printer Driver Setup window on your computer, and click Print on the File menu.
On the Print Dialog box that opens, select the Preferences option.
Click the Quick Setup tab, and select a frequently used profile from the Commonly Uses Settings menu.
Set the Print quality as per your requirement, and modify other settings as well.
If the print settings are to be changed, click the Page Setup tab.
Choose an appropriate orientation, color, and the number of copies.
Click OK once you are done. The printer will print the document.

Canon Pixma iX6820 connect to a computer

The Canon Pixma iX 6820 printer can be connected to your computer via a USB cable or wired/wireless network.
Make sure the printer’s hardware setup is complete.
Remove any cables connecting the printer to your computer.
Insert the setup CD into your computer if present.
Download the most recent version of the driver from the manufacturer’s site.
Keep following the on-screen instructions of the printer.
Choose the USB connection type when prompted, and connect your printer and computer.
Once the connection is established, try printing a document for verifying the setup.

Canon Pixma IX6820 Reset

Factory reset for the Canon Pixma iX6820 printer can be done directly from the printer’s control panel.All the print settings are restored to default.

To perform a hard reset, unplug the printer from the power source.

Remove any Ethernet cables from the printer.

Wait for at least one minute, and reconnect the printer to the power source.

Power on the printer. The settings will be restored.

To reset directly from the printer control panel, go to the Setup menu, and select Device settings.

Choose Reset settings, and press OK.

Canon Pixma IX6820 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting is the process of executing a set of instructions for resolving a particular issue. Some of the common printer issues and the instructions for fixing them are given in the following sections.

Canon Pixma IX6820 won’t print

The reason for the issue could occur due to improper installation or empty cartridges, print settings, or outdated driver.
Power on the printer by pushing its Power button.
The Power lamp should flash. Do not proceed until the Power lamp stops flashing.
cable is securely plugged into the printer and the computer.
Replace the cable if it is damaged.
Delete any unnecessary print jobs using the Canon IJ Status Monitor.
Check if the print settings match with your print job.
Open the Print dialog box and ascertain that the printer’s name is chosen.
Open the Devices and Printers folder on your computer & select the printer icon. Choose the Ports tab and ascertain that the correct port is selected.
If you are still unable to print, re-install the printer driver. Update the printer firmware.
Restart your computer, and try to print.

Canon Pixma IX6820 Error Code

Each error code and the corresponding number of flashes of the Alarm lamp specifies a particular printer status. At times, an error code and a message will be displayed on the printer.
For Writing/output/communication error, as an initial step, check the printer’s Power lamp is lit solid.
Make sure the printer’s port is configured correctly in the printer driver.
Ensure that the printer and computer are connected properly over USB or wired/wireless network.
Remove and reinstall the updated version of the printer driver. If the error persists, continue with the following steps.
Check for firmware updates for your printer, and install them if any.
Perform a hard reset on the printer if the issue is not resolved. Restart your printer and computer and check if you can print.

Canon Pixma IX6820 paper jam

If the paper gets stuck inside, the printer stops feeding in more sheets, and the Alarm lamp begins to flash with a troubleshooting message on the printer. The instructions for fixing a paper jam error are provided below.
Pull any paper from the output slot to prevent any printer malfunction.
Raise the top cover, and pull any torn paper bits out of the printer without touching the rail, film or white band.
If the paper is under the printhead holder, move the printhead to the side, and remove the paper.
Look for little pieces of paper inside of the printer, and left/right spaces inside the printer.
Clear any jammed paper bits from the rear paper input tray and output tray.
Close the top cover, and try to print a test page.

Canon Pixma IX6820 Not Connecting To Wireless

The printer may not connect with your network if there are any network setting issues, weak signal, or improper router settings.
Make sure your printer is in the ready state.
Keep the printer and the router close to each other.
Check if the Wi-Fi lamp is lit. If the lamp is off, hold the Resume/Cancel button until the Power lamp flashes 10 times.
If you are using the Canon IJ Network Tool, select the Update option and check if the printer’s name is displayed.
Ensure that the network settings in the printer are identical with those of the access point.
If several networks are using the same Wi-Fi channel, the signal strength may become weak. Open the router’s web setup page and use the configuration menu to switch to a different channel.

Disclaimer

The usa-canon-printer.support site functions independently. We intend to provide service, especially to the Canon printer users. We are, by no means, affiliated to the manufacturer and do not rely on them for providing service. Any image, logo, or trademark mentioned on the site have been acknowledged. We are not liable to any loss or damage occurred in connection to the website or the information contained in it. Go through our statement of policies carefully before using the site.

Quick Links

Website Terms

Canon Pixma IX6820 Setup