Canon Pixma iX6820 Driver Download

Canon Pixma iX6820 Driver Download– The Canon Pixma iX6820 Wireless Inkjet Printer, priced at $199.99, boasts a feature set nearly identical to the Canon Pixma iX6520 Inkjet Business Printer. Notable distinctions include slightly improved speed, somewhat diminished text quality, and marginally enhanced photo quality.

The most substantial enhancement is the inclusion of both wired and wireless network support. If you’re seeking an inkjet printer for a tabloid- or larger-sized paper, this makes the Pixma iX6820 a more suitable choice for sharing within a micro office, despite certain limitations in its paper handling capabilities.

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There are not many single-function printers available that are both cost-effective for home offices and capable of printing on paper larger than letter- and legal size. The primary contender for the Pixma iX6820 is the Editors’ Choice Epson WorkForce WF-7010, with very few alternatives in the same category. Nevertheless, there are some older models, such as the HP Officejet 7000 Wide Format printer, which are no longer in production but can still be found on a few websites.

Fundamental Features

One advantage that the iX6820 holds over the Epson WF-7010 is its Wi-Fi support. Additionally, it offers mobile printing capabilities, including Cloud printing, AirPrint compatibility, and support for printing from Android and iOS devices via Canon’s free apps. It’s worth noting that to utilize these mobile printing features, you must connect the printer directly to a network.

However, paper handling is not a strong suit. While it can print on tabloid-size and super tabloid-size paper, up to 13 by 19 inches, it offers only a single paper tray, preventing the simultaneous loading of letter-size and larger-size paper. Furthermore, it lacks a duplexer for two-sided printing, even as an optional feature.

The Pixma iX6820 is best suited as a secondary printer to complement an existing letter-size printer due to its sole tray, which can hold only 150 sheets. However, if used for large-size output as a supplementary printer, this limitation should not pose a significant issue. For comparison, the Epson WF-7010 boasts two 250-sheet trays and a duplexer, accommodating paper as large as 13 by 44 inches.

Setup

Measuring 6.3 by 23 by 12.3 inches (HWD), the Pixma iX6820 is slightly larger than most inkjets. Nevertheless, the setup is relatively straightforward. I encountered a minor hiccup with a Windows Vista security feature preventing the setup program from running. As of now, Canon is investigating the issue, but the company has devised an easy workaround for driver installation. If you encounter a similar problem during installation, you can obtain a workaround by contacting Canon’s technical support.

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An uncommon and potentially frustrating issue arises because the printer lacks an LCD-based menu, relying solely on buttons and status lights. Adjusting its default network connection setting from Wi-Fi to Ethernet requires pressing a button and counting flashes on the status light. Unfortunately, this information is not included in the quick-start guide, leaving users without guidance on enabling the wired network connection. Once you learn the workaround, switching between wired and Wi-Fi settings becomes straightforward. A Canon representative mentioned that the company is…

Speed and Output Quality

In my tests, I connected the printer to a wired network and installed the driver on a Windows Vista system. It achieved a moderate but not particularly swift rate of 2.7 pages per minute (ppm) on our business applications suite, as measured by QualityLogic’s hardware and software. This speed places it slightly behind the Canon iX6520 at 2.9 ppm and is notably slower than the Epson WF-7010, which manages 4.0 ppm. The printer performed more admirably in terms of photo printing speed, averaging 59 seconds for a 4 by 6 photo.

Output quality displayed some variation, with the printer delivering subpar text and graphics quality and slightly above-average photo quality. Text output fell toward the lower end of the spectrum for tabloid-capable inkjet printers, deemed suitable for most business purposes, barring the use of small fonts.

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Graphics output, on the other hand, proved satisfactory for internal business use, and for most users, it will suffice for tasks like PowerPoint handouts. The photo quality exceeded that of typical drugstore prints, which is a noteworthy feature for an office-oriented printer.

In summary, the Editors’ Choice Epson WF-7010 offers superior paper handling and speed for comprehensive printing needs. However, if you require a tabloid- or super tabloid-size printer to complement a letter-size model, the Pixma iX6820 can fulfill this requirement. Moreover, if Wi-Fi connectivity or mobile printing capabilities are essential, it may be the more suitable choice.