Canon TR8620 Printer Owners Manual

The Canon TR8620 is an all-in-one wireless color inkjet printer featuring print, copy, scan, and fax capabilities. It supports automatic duplex printing, a 5-ink individual cartridge system, a 4.3" touchscreen, Wi-Fi, AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, and a 250-sheet paper capacity. Below are key sections for safety, features, installation, setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

1. Features at a Glance 2. Installation & Setup 3. Specifications 4. Controls and Functions 5. Connecting to Devices 6. Printing Operations 7. Copy, Scan & Fax 8. Maintenance & Ink System 9. Network & Mobile Printing 10. Regulatory Information 11. Troubleshooting

Features at a Glance

Key components: Printer unit, power cord, ink cartridges (PGI-280/CLI-281 series), setup software, user manual, 4.3" color touchscreen, rear paper tray, automatic document feeder (ADF).

Feature	Description
Print Technology	FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) inkjet
Ink System	5 individual cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Pigment Black)
Paper Capacity	Up to 250 sheets (rear tray + cassette)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet, Wireless Direct, AirPrint, Google Cloud Print
Display	4.3" color touchscreen with intuitive menu
Functions	Print, Copy, Scan, Fax
Duplex Printing	Automatic two-sided printing
Print Speed	Approx. 15 ipm (black), 10 ipm (color)
Scanner Type	Flatbed + ADF (up to 35 sheets)
Fax	Super G3, up to 33.6 kbps, 100-speed dialing

Installation & Setup

Unpack and inspect contents. Place on a stable, level surface near a power outlet.

Install ink cartridges: Open front cover, remove protective tape from cartridges, insert into correct slots until they click.
Load paper: Adjust rear paper guide, load up to 250 sheets of plain paper.
Connect power: Plug power cord into printer and wall outlet.
Power on: Press power button, follow on-screen prompts to initialize.
Install software: Insert setup CD or download from Canon website, follow installation wizard for driver and utilities.

WARNING! Do not touch print head or ink cartridge nozzles. Keep printer horizontal during setup.

Specifications

Model: Canon PIXMA TR8620.
Print Resolution: Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi.
Ink Cartridges: PGI-280 (Pigment Black), CLI-281 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black).
Paper Sizes: Letter, Legal, A4, envelopes, photo papers up to 8.5" x 11".
Scanner Resolution: Up to 1200 x 2400 dpi.
Fax Memory: Up to 100 pages.
Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
Power Consumption: Approx. 12W (printing), 0.8W (standby).
Dimensions: 17.7" x 14.2" x 10.6".
Weight: Approx. 20.7 lbs.

Controls and Functions

Access functions via touchscreen or physical buttons. Front Panel: Power, Home, Copy, Scan, Fax, Stop, Color, Black.

Touchscreen Menu: Settings, Maintenance, Network Setup, Print Photos, Scan to Cloud, etc.

Print Settings: Media type, paper size, print quality, borderless, duplex. Copy Settings: Number of copies, darkness, resize, 2-sided copy. Scan Settings: Resolution, file format, destination. Fax Settings: Dial number, resolution, contrast.

Connecting to Devices

USB: Connect directly to computer. Network: Connect via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Wi-Fi Setup: Use touchscreen > Settings > Wireless LAN Setup, follow prompts to select network and enter password.
Wireless Direct: Enable to connect mobile devices without a router.
Ethernet: Plug cable into router and printer's LAN port.
Mobile: Install Canon PRINT app, follow app instructions to connect.

Tip: Ensure printer and device are on same network for wireless printing.

Printing Operations

Supports documents, photos, envelopes, labels.

From computer: Open document, select Print, choose TR8620, adjust settings, click Print.
From mobile: Use Canon PRINT app or AirPrint/Google Cloud Print.
Duplex printing: Enable in print dialog or printer settings.
Photo printing: Load photo paper, select appropriate media type in settings.
Cancel print job: Press Stop button on printer or cancel from computer.

WARNING! Do not open covers during printing. Use recommended paper types.

Copy, Scan & Fax

Copy: Place document on glass or in ADF, press Copy on touchscreen, adjust settings, press Color or Black.

Scan: Place document, press Scan on touchscreen, choose destination (computer, USB, cloud), select format (PDF, JPEG).

Fax: Connect phone line to LINE port. Place document, press Fax, dial number using keypad, press Start.

CAUTION! Ensure ADF is clear of staples or clips to avoid damage.

Maintenance & Ink System

Replace ink when low ink alert appears. Align print head via touchscreen > Maintenance > Align Print Head. Clean print head if print quality declines.

Replace cartridge: Open front cover, press cartridge holder release, remove old cartridge, insert new one until click.
Nozzle check: Print test pattern to verify ink flow.
Deep cleaning: Use only if print quality issues persist (consumes ink).

CAUTION! Use only genuine Canon ink cartridges. Do not turn off printer during maintenance.

Network & Mobile Printing

AirPrint: Select TR8620 from iOS device's print menu. Google Cloud Print: Register printer via Google Chrome. Canon PRINT app: Print, scan, check ink levels from smartphone.

Cloud services: Scan directly to Google Drive, Dropbox, etc. via touchscreen.

Regulatory Information

FCC Part 15: Class B digital device; complies with interference limits for residential use. Copyright © Canon U.S.A., Inc. For support, visit www.usa.canon.com or contact 1-800-OK-CANON. Energy Star certified.

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Cause	Corrective Action
Printer not powering on	Power connection	Ensure power cord is securely plugged into printer and outlet.
Poor print quality	Clogged nozzles/low ink	Run nozzle check and head cleaning from maintenance menu.
Paper jams	Misloaded paper	Turn off printer, gently remove jammed paper from rear tray or inside.
Wireless connection fails	Network settings	Restart printer and router; re-run wireless setup.
Scanner not working	Driver/software	Reinstall scanner driver from Canon website.
Fax not sending	Phone line connection	Check phone line is connected to LINE port, not TEL port.

Reset: Touchscreen > Settings > Device Settings > Reset Settings.

Service: 1-800-OK-CANON; www.usa.canon.com