Manual for Canon Pixma TS6420a

The Canon Pixma TS6420a is an all-in-one inkjet printer designed for home and small office use, featuring wireless connectivity, mobile printing support, automatic duplex printing, and compatibility with various paper types. Below are key sections covering setup, features, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

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

Features at a Glance

Key components: Print head with FINE cartridge system, control panel with LCD screen, paper input tray, output tray, scanner unit, and connectivity ports.

Feature	Description
Wireless Connectivity	Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct for wireless printing
Mobile Printing	Support for Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Canon PRINT app
Automatic Duplex Printing	Prints on both sides of paper automatically
Paper Compatibility	Supports photo paper, envelopes, labels, and plain paper
Ink System	Uses individual PG-275 (black) and CL-276 (color) ink cartridges
Scanner Resolution	Up to 1200 x 2400 dpi for scanning
Print Speed	Approx. 13 ipm (black), 6.8 ipm (color)
Control Panel	LCD screen with navigation buttons
USB Port	For direct computer connection
Power Button	Turns printer on/off

Unpacking and Setup

Remove printer from box and inspect all contents. Place on a flat, stable surface near a power outlet.

Remove all packaging materials and tape from inside and outside the printer.
Install ink cartridges: Open front cover, insert cartridges into respective slots.
Load paper: Adjust paper guides in rear tray, load paper face down.
Connect power cord to printer and plug into AC outlet.

WARNING! Do not touch print head or ink cartridge contacts. Keep printer level during setup.

First-Time Installation

Power on printer; follow on-screen prompts and software installation.

Install software: Insert included CD or download from Canon website, run setup.
Connect to computer: Use USB cable or select wireless setup during installation.
Align print head: Printer will automatically align after ink installation.
Test print: Print a test page to verify installation.

CAUTION! Do not unplug printer during initialization. Ensure stable internet connection for wireless setup.

Specifications

Printer Type: Inkjet All-in-One (Print, Scan, Copy)
Print Resolution: Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
Ink Cartridges: PG-275 (Black), CL-276 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
Paper Sizes: Letter, Legal, 4x6", 5x7", 8x10"
Connectivity: USB 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Mobile Printing: AirPrint, Mopria, Canon PRINT app
Scanner Type: Flatbed color scanner
Copy Speed: Approx. 4.4 ipm (black), 2.2 ipm (color)
Power Consumption: Approx. 10W (printing), 0.8W (standby)
Dimensions: 15.7" x 12.6" x 5.7" (W x D x H)

Printer Controls and Settings

Access functions via control panel buttons and LCD screen. Front Panel: POWER, Stop, Color Copy, Black Copy, Wi-Fi button.

LCD Menu Navigation: Use arrow buttons to select settings like Wireless Setup, Maintenance, Copy Options.

Print Settings: Quality (Standard, High), Paper Type, Color Adjustment. Copy Settings: Number of copies, Darkness, Reduce/Enlarge. Maintenance: Print Head Alignment, Nozzle Check, Deep Cleaning. Network: Wi-Fi setup, WPS connection, network status check.

Connecting to Devices

USB: Direct connection to computer. Wireless: Connect to home network or use Wi-Fi Direct.

Wireless setup: Press Wi-Fi button, follow LCD prompts to select network and enter password.
Wi-Fi Direct: Enable on printer, connect device directly without router.
Mobile printing: Install Canon PRINT app, select printer from device list.

Tip: Place printer within range of Wi-Fi router. Restart router if connection fails.

Printing and Scanning

Supports documents, photos, envelopes, and labels.

Print from computer: Select Canon TS6420a as printer, adjust settings in print dialog.
Print from mobile: Use AirPrint or Canon PRINT app to select photos/documents.
Scan: Place document face down on scanner glass, press Scan button or use software.
Copy: Place original, select Color or Black copy, adjust settings, press Start.
Duplex printing: Enable in print settings for automatic double-sided printing.
Borderless printing: Select borderless option when printing photos.
Paper selection: Choose correct paper type in settings for best results.

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

Maintenance and Ink Management

Ink Replacement: LCD alerts when ink is low. Open front cover, replace cartridge.

Print Head Cleaning: Access via Maintenance menu if print quality declines.

Nozzle Check: Print pattern to verify all nozzles are working.

CAUTION! Use only genuine Canon ink cartridges. Store cartridges in original packaging until use.

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 for energy efficiency.

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Cause	Corrective Action
Printer not responding	Power/connection issues	Check power cable; restart printer; ensure USB/Wi-Fi connection.
Poor print quality	Clogged nozzles/low ink	Run nozzle check and print head cleaning; replace ink cartridges.
Paper jams	Incorrect paper loading	Turn off printer, remove paper carefully; reload correctly.
Wireless connection fails	Network settings	Re-run wireless setup; check router; move printer closer.
Scanner not working	Driver/software issue	Reinstall scanner driver; check connection; restart computer.

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

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