Manual Canon Pixma Printer Pixma TS6420a

The Canon Pixma TS6420a is an all-in-one inkjet printer designed for home and small office use, featuring wireless connectivity, borderless photo printing, auto-duplex printing, and compatibility with various media types. Below are key sections for safety, features, installation, setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

1. Features at a Glance 2. Installation 3. First-Time Setup 4. Specifications 5. Controls and Settings 6. Connecting Devices 7. Printing & Scanning 8. Maintenance 9. Regulatory Information 10. Troubleshooting

Features at a Glance

Key components: Printer unit, Power cord, Setup ink tanks (PGI-280/CLI-281), Setup CD-ROM, User manual.

Feature	Description
Print Technology	FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) inkjet
Print Resolution	Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, USB 2.0
Paper Sizes	Letter, Legal, 4x6", 5x7", 8x10", envelopes
Auto Duplex Printing	Yes (automatic two-sided printing)
Borderless Printing	Yes (up to 8.5" x 11")
Display	1.44" OLED screen
Ink Cartridges	PGI-280 (Black), CLI-281 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
Scanner Type	Flatbed color image scanner
Copy Speed	Approx. 7.7 ipm (black), 4.0 ipm (color)

Installation

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

Install ink cartridges: Open front cover, insert cartridges into respective slots until they click.
Load paper: Adjust paper guides in rear tray; insert up to 100 sheets of plain paper.
Connect power: Plug power cord into printer and wall outlet.
Turn on printer: Press POWER button; wait for initialization.

WARNING! Do not touch print head or ink contacts. Keep printer away from heat sources.

First-Time Setup

Power on printer; follow on-screen prompts.

Install software: Insert setup CD or download from Canon website; follow installation wizard.
Connect to computer: Use USB cable or connect via Wi-Fi using WPS or manual setup.
Align print head: Use printer software or control panel to perform automatic alignment.
Test print: Print a test page to verify installation.

CAUTION! Ensure printer is on stable surface; do not move during initialization.

Specifications

Print Speed: Approx. 13 ipm (black), 6.8 ipm (color).
Scanner Resolution: Up to 1200 x 2400 dpi.
Copy Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi.
Interface: Hi-Speed USB, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n.
Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
Supported Media:Plain paper, photo paper, envelopes, iron-on transfers
Power Consumption: Approx. 10W (printing), 0.8W (standby).
Dimensions: 15.9" x 12.0" x 5.8".
Weight: Approx. 11.9 lbs.

Controls and Settings

Access functions via control panel buttons or printer software.

Control Panel: POWER, Stop, Color Copy, Black Copy, Wi-Fi, Align Print Head.

Software: Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY, IJ Network Tool, Scanner Driver.

Print Settings: Media type, print quality, paper size, borderless, duplex. Scan Settings: Resolution, file format, destination. Copy Settings: Number of copies, enlarge/reduce, quality. Network: Wi-Fi setup, WPS, network status.

Connecting Devices

USB: Connect directly to computer. Wi-Fi: Connect to network for wireless printing.

Turn on printer and ensure Wi-Fi is enabled.
Press Wi-Fi button; use WPS on router or select network manually via software.
For mobile devices, install Canon PRINT app and follow prompts.

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

Printing & Scanning

Supports documents, photos, envelopes.

Print: Select file, choose printer, adjust settings (quality, paper), click Print.
Scan: Place document face down on scanner glass; use software or press Color Copy to scan.
Copy: Place original, press Color Copy or Black Copy; adjust copies with arrow buttons.
Borderless photos: Select borderless option in print settings with photo paper.
Auto duplex: Enable in print settings for two-sided printing.

WARNING! Do not touch scanner glass with fingers; use clean, flat originals.

Maintenance

Clean print head: Use printer software or control panel for automatic cleaning. Replace ink: When low, open front cover, replace cartridge. Align print head: Via software or control panel. Clean exterior: Unplug, use dry cloth.

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

Regulatory Information

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Cause	Corrective Action
Printer not printing	Out of ink/paper	Replace ink cartridges; load paper; ensure power is on.
Poor print quality	Clogged nozzles	Run print head cleaning via software; align print head.
Wi-Fi not connecting	Network issues	Restart printer/router; re-enter network password.
Paper jam	Obstructed paper path	Turn off, open rear cover, remove jammed paper gently.
Scanner not working	Driver issues	Reinstall scanner driver; ensure USB connection.

Reset: Hold Stop button for 5 seconds to reset network settings.

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