Canon Pixma MG6822 Setup and Driver Download Guidance

Unwrap Setup

Unwrap the Canon Pixma MG6822 setup from the box and place it on a flat surface. Avoid placing it in a dusty location where the temperature is too high. Do not place the machine near any radiating objects like television, oven, etc. Open the Ink Tank Access door and remove the tape from inside the device.

Initial Settings Of The Printer

Insert the power cord of the adapter into the rear of the machine. Link the other end of the cord to the adapter. Now, plug the Power cord into an Electric Socket. Press the ON button located on the top of the printer. The initial settings page opens. Choose your desired language, Country/Region, and Date/Time. The following instructions will be displayed in the language you choose.

How to Load Paper in Canon Pixma MG6822?

Load plain or photo paper into the machine in such a way that it does not cause any jams while you print. Follow the steps below to load the paper perfectly.

Prepare the paper before you load. Align the sheets by tapping them on a flat surface. Flatten it, if it is curled.
Unfold the Front Cover of the device gently.
Hold the Right Tab of the Front Cover and pull the Cassette outwards until it stops.
Align the Paper guides using the Right Paper Guide which slides both the guides out.
Keep the Paper Stack in the center of the Cassette. Remember to place the Print Side facing downwards.
Push the stack until it touches the back of the Cassette.
Feed paper in the Landscape Orientation.
Adjust the Paper Guides in such a way that it touches the sides of Paper.
The paper may not enter the device properly if you slide the guides against it.
The height of the Paper Stack should be below the Tabs of the Paper Guides.

If you want to print on small paper, then push the paper into the Cassette.
Push the Cassette backward by pressing the Right Tab on the Front Cover, until the arrows on the Front Cover and machine are aligned.
The Paper Registration Screen appears on the Touch Screen of the Canon Pixma MG6822 setup.
Specify the Size & Type of the paper loaded in the Cassette at the PAGE SIZE & TYPE column and touch the OK button.
Perform the on-Screen instructions to conclude the Registration process.
Pull the Paper Support outwards and then straighten the Output Tray Extension.
Extend the Paper Output Tray. Remember, this tray has to remain open while you are printing. Printing will not start if this Tray is closed.
Extend the Paper Output Support.

How to Install Ink Tank in Canon MG6822 Printer?

Do the below mentioned procedure to install the Ink Tank in the Printer.

Turn ON the Canon Pixma MG6822 setup and Unfold the Front Cover.
Now you need to open the Operation Panel. Once the Printhead holder moves to its replacement position, unfold the Paper Output Tray.
Take the Ink Tank out of the package, remove the Orange Tape and Protective Film.
The Orange Protective Cap should be facing upwards while you take the Ink Tank out.
Do not block the Y-shaped air hole while holding the Ink Tank.
Remove the tab present on the Orange Protective Cap.
Place the Ink Tank into the Printhead at a slanting position until it snaps into place firmly. Now press the top of it.
Shut the Operation Panel gently and touch the OK option.

How to Connect Canon Pixma MG6822 Printer to Computer?

Connect the Canon Pixma MG6822 setup to your Network via a Wireless Router or by Direct Connection method.
Using a Wireless Router, connect your PC and Printer.
Change the Network Settings such as SSID and Security Protocol on the device.
You will be able to see a Wireless icon on your PC once the connection between your PC and Router is complete.
Now using the Wireless Router, connect your PC and Printer.

How to Connect Canon Pixma MG6822 Printer to Network?

You can connect your printer to the network by following a few simple steps.
Touch the HOME button of the printer. If an error displays on the screen, tap the OK option, and select the HOME button.
Swipe the screen right or left, then select LAN settings.
Touch the Wireless LAN setup option.
Select the Cableless Setup option and touch OK.
Go back to the application screen and proceed with the setup.

How to Align Printhead in Canon Pixma MG6822 Printer?

You need to get an A4 or Letter-Sized plain paper that is clean on both sides to align the printhead of the Canon Pixma MG6822 setup.

Verify that you have turned the printer on.
Feed a sheet of A4 or Letter-Sized plain paper into the Cassette.
Push the Cassette back into the Printer.
The Registration Screen appears on the touch screen.
Select the Page Size, the Type of paper you have loaded and touch the OK button.
Unfold the Paper Output Tray slowly.
Slide the HOME screen on the Operation Panel and tap the SETUP icon.
Tap the Maintenance icon on the Setup screen.
Select the Auto Head Alignment option.
Tap the Yes option on the confirmation screen.
The Machine prints the Printhead alignment sheet, now select the YES option if the alignment is correct.
Load the Printhead Alignment sheet on the platen glass with the printed side facing downwards.

Shut the document cover gently and then tap the OK option.
The machine will now scan the alignment sheet and the Printhead position will be adjusted automatically.
Tap the OK button when the completion message appears and remove the sheet from the platen.

Canon Pixma MG6822 Printer Functions Guide

How to Print from Windows using Pixma MG6822 Printer?

Follow the steps mentioned below to print using the Canon Pixma MG 6822 printer.

Turn ON the Canon Pixma MG6822 setup and feed paper in it.
Explore the Printer Driver Setup Window.
Select the Quick Setup tab in the new window.
Navigate to the Commonly Used Settings and select the printing profile that suits your print job.
The preset values of Additional Features, Media Type, and Printer Paper Size pops automatically while selecting the printing profile.
Choose the Print Quality among High, Standard, or Draft based on your purpose.
Touch the OK button to confirm your settings.

How to Print from Mac using Pixma MG6822 Printer?

A simple procedure to perform printing on a MAC OS is as follows.

Verify that the printer is turned on.
Feed the appropriate paper on the Cassette.
Open the file that you want to print and give the Print command.
Choose your Printer model from the list of printers displayed in the Print dialog box.
Specify the Paper Size, the number of copies, the pages to be printed, and the orientation in the corresponding fields.
Choose the Quality & Media option from the pop-up menu.
Mention the type of paper in the Media Type field.
Choose the Print Quality among High, Standard, or Draft based on your purpose.
Click the Print icon and complete the Canon Pixma MG6822 setup.
The document will be printed based on the settings that you have mentioned in the dialog box.

How to Perform Duplex Printing on Canon MG6822?

You can follow the steps below to perform the Duplex Printing.

Select the document that you want to print and give the print Command.
The Print dialog box opens.
Enable the Two-Sided check box.
Choose the Layout option from the pop-up menu.
Select the Stapling Side between Long-Edge and Short-Edge Binding.
Now, choose Margin from the pop-up menu.
Specify the Stapling Margin.
Click the Print icon to complete printing.

How to Print in Canon Pixma MG6822 from iPhone?

Verify that you have turned on the Canon Pixma MG6822 setup.
Load paper in the Cassette.
Click the Operation Icon from Applications on your iPhone to display the Menu.
Tap the Print icon from the Menu options.
Select your Printer Model from Printer Options.
Set the Range and tap the All Pages option in case of printing multiple pages.
Click the Print option to execute printing.

How to Scan in Canon Pixma MG6822?

Perform the steps below to scan using the Canon Pixma MG6822 setup.

Place the item to be scanned on the scanner platen.

Open the IJ Scan Utility from the Start Menu of your PC.

Select the Settings option.

"Set" the size of the paper, resolution, and other settings in the Print dialog box.

Click the "OK button" once the Setting is completed.

Select the Document option and the printer starts to scan the Original.

How to Copy in Canon Pixma MG6822?

Verify that you have turned on the Canon Pixma MG6822 setup.
Feed paper in the Cassette of the Printer.
Slide the Home Screen and touch the Copy icon.
The Copy Standby Screen appears.
Load the Original on the platen.
Specify the Print Settings as per your requirement.
Mention the number of copies to be printed.
Specify the Page Size and click the OK button.
Press the Color or Black button to copy in Color or Black & White respectively.
Touch the OK option, and the machine starts printing.
Take the Original from the platen after copying.

How to Print Photos from a Computer?

The steps mentioned below explains the procedure to print photos from a computer.
Open the Machine’s Front Cover and pull the Cassette outwards until it stops.
Widen the Paper Guides.
Load paper in a vertical position with the print side facing downward.
Align the Paper Guides in such a way that they touch the edges of the loaded paper.
Set the Page Size and Type in the Registration Screen.
Pull the Paper Support outwards and unlatch the Output Tray Extension.
Gently pull the Paper Output Tray out and straighten the Paper Output Support.
Go to the Quick Menu on the Canon Pixma MG6822 setup, using the Control Panel.
Select the My Image Garden Icon from the Quick Menu.
Tap the Photo Print icon from My Image Garden.
Pick the Folder that contains the photos that you want to print.
Choose the photos that you want to print. You can also select multiple photos if needed.
Specify the Page Settings.
Click the Print icon located at the bottom of the screen.

How to Print in Pixma MG6822 from Android Phone?

You can make use of the CANON PRINT INKJET/SELPHY app to print from a Smartphone.
Turn on your device.
Visit the Google Play Store and get the SELPHY app.
Make sure your phone is not in the Airplane Mode.
Navigate to the Settings section and enable the Wi-Fi option.
Turn the Printer on.
Load paper in the Cassette of the Printer.
Using the Operation Panel of the Canon Pixma MG6822 setup, go to the Settings menu.
Select the Wi-Fi Settings option from the menu and tap the OK button.
Tap Connection Settings and select the OK option.
Check if your Printer name is mentioned here and press OK.
Set your password for security purpose.
Connect your Phone to the same network to which your Printer is connected.
Explore the Selphy app on your mobile.
Select the items that you want to print.
Click the Print icon to execute the printing function.
A Standby screen will be displayed when printing is finished.

Canon Pixma MG6822 Setup Troubleshooting Guidance

What to do when printing does not start in canon Pixma MG6822?

Check if the printer is plugged in securely.
Check if your Canon Pixma MG6822 setup and computer are connected properly.
Keep the Paper Output Tray open.
Ensure that the Paper Settings match the information that you have provided for the Cassette.
Erase the unnecessary print jobs.
Try restarting your computer

How to Resolve Network Connection Issues?

If your PC or Smartphone cannot communicate with the Printer, check the following.

Verify that the Machine is turned on.
Check if the Wi-Fi icon is displayed on the screen.
Verify whether the Network Settings of the Machine and PC are Compatible.
Verify if the Network Settings of the router and your Computer are compatible.
Do not place the machine far away from the Router.
Ensure that there is Radio Wave Interference.reset the Canon Pixma MG6822 setup and try to print.

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