This is an all-in-one printer/scanner device for home use/light duty. The printer has a footprint of 14.5”x12”, and stands 6” high; scanning glass is 9”x12”. Controls are with a 3” touch screen. Inks come in 5 individual ink tanks, all available in XL and XXL. It has both front and rear paper feed, each of which has a capacity of 100 sheets of regular paper or 20 sheets of photo paper. It can print on 3.5x3.5” 4x4”, 4x6”, 5x5”, 5x7”, 8 x 10”, 8.5x11”, 8.5x14” paper and US No 10 (4.1x 9.5”) envelopes. It will print on cards, glossy photo paper, high resolution paper, iron-on transfers, luster paper, matte photo paper, plain paper, and semi-gloss photo paper. It is completely wireless, and will print with Apple AirPrint, Canon Print, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service, and Wireless PictBridge. It will work with Windows (Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 SP1), Mac: (Mac OS X v10.10.5 - macOS v10.13, iOS, Android, Windows 10 Mobile, and Amazon Fire, but not Windows XP. It is rated for 15 pages per minute black and white, 10 color, and 26 seconds per image for photos. It has a resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi with 8 bit color. It ships with a set of 5 ink tanks, a sample pack of 3 sheets of glossy photo paper, a CD with drivers and My Image Garden software, a power cord, and a paper quickstart manual with 8 pages of instructions in English and Spanish.
I was impressed with how easy this printer was to set up. From my Windows 7 desktop computer, I just inserted the included CD ROM, and the setup utility came on and guided the process from there. On the other computers in my house, I was able to download the drivers from the Canon website. I was also able to connect my Android phone and print using the Canon Print Inkjet/SELPHY app. Unlike many printers that I have installed, the setup process was simple and straightforward, and after setup I could actually print from all devices.
Like the other PIXMA printers that I have used, this printer makes excellent photo prints. What I really like about this one is that it also does square prints natively. Before, in order to make square prints, I had to cut the paper after the prints, which wasted paper and didn’t always come out looking professional. The ink costs are about average for similar inkjet printers, about 12.7 cents per color print. Compared to the costs of sending photo prints out, that’s pretty good, considering that you get the prints immediately and don’t have to pay for shipping. I’ve tried this printer with both 8x10” glossy photo paper and T-shirt transfers, and I have been very pleased with the print quality.
The printer also performs well as a black-and-white printer or photocopier. Ink costs for black-and-white printing are about 4.1 cents/page, which is quite a bit more than the costs on my laser printer. So I mostly use this printer for photo prints, which it excels at. Still, the instant copy button on this printer is extremely handy for making quick photocopies, color or black and white, even when there is no computer around. Just lay your original on the glass, press copy, and bingo—there’s your copy. You can choose to enlarge or reduce the prints using the touchscreen commands. Built-in copy functions include auto exposure, borderless copy, frame erase copy, ID Card, and fit to page. One feature that this printer lacks is SD card reading, so you can’t print or scan direct to/from SD cards—too bad since I use that feature a lot on my laser printer. All in all, this is a quick printer that prints great photos at a very reasonable price.
I got this printer to use in my home office because the last one I had eats two sheets at a time. I’ve had Canon Pixma printers before, so this wasn’t too hard to set up. For the life of me, I can’t ever get these things to work wirelessly. I’ve been through a couple of different service providers and routers at this point, so I’m pretty sure the problem is me, but just know that I didn’t get to test that part. I ended up connecting it with a printer cable I had on hand.
I didn’t use the enclosed CD Rom to install the software, mostly because I didn’t realize it was included in the box. I just figured I would be directed to the company website to download it directly. When that didn’t happen, I went there and did it manually. We print a lot and have gone through a few printers at the office, so this wasn’t hard. I think I would just get it from the website anyway because these things are almost always updated by the time you get them.
The only frustrating aspect of getting the printer up and running is that all the flaps and trays have to be in position before it will print. If something is in the wrong place, it will stop and it won’t move until you figure out which thing to move. Sometimes it will show you a picture of what’s wrong on the front LCD screen and sometimes it won’t. A couple of these didn’t seem essential to the moving parts inside, and after the tenth time of getting up from the computer, moving an outer flap and clicking OK, hitting this thing with the hammer of justice was seeming like a viable option. In the end I did manage to get that first test print out. Note that no matter how far out you pull the bottom tray, it will spit the paper onto the floor.
It comes with a sample pack of photo paper, so you can try out some photo printing right away. The Pixma printers in general have printed some gorgeous photos and this one is no different. I was able to scan, copy and print documents with no trouble, either. Have a multi-functional printer like this is kind of important because I don’t just do photos, and my mom likes to have me print tax documents for her to save her trips to the library.
You can print things from your phone, and this is compatible with Alexa as well as some other apps, but most of this stuff is not really useful to me. I edit images in Photoshop on a big screen before I print them, and I would never print something directly from a phone. If you do stuff without a computer this may be a great feature for you. I didn't find any instructions for doing this, but I wasn't exactly looking, either. It also seemed that the phone app may have only been for Android devices. Again, if this is important to you, you should research this for yourself.
There is also some idiot software that gets installed with the printer drivers that I didn’t get any choice about and will never use. I got to say no on some of it, but the rest of the bloatware is there now.
This printer uses Canon CL-281 cartridges and a PG-280 black, which are available in XL and XXL, and cost as much or more than the printer itself. There are no third party cartridges at this time, and I don’t know if these are refillable yet. There are no bargains on this stuff. I don’t think I would buy the XXLs unless I knew I was going to do a lot of printing.
Overall, this printer has most of the perks and annoyances of most printers on the market right now. You’ll get great quality photo and color documents, but you won’t get any bargains on ink for now. Once you get past any quirks of initial set-up, you’ll have all your printing needs met. If you’re not doing a lot of photos and ink cost is a concern, I would probably go with an older model that has third party ink available. Otherwise this is a good choice if you need a lot of good quality color prints.
Does what it is supposed to do. Easy setup. At a price I like. Perfect for my home media needs.
I have had several prints, ones that say they print photos and this is by far the best for photos!!
I only have one complaint and it is the ONLY reason I am not giving it 5 stars...
the control panel has to be open while printing. Yep, that's it! It prints great. I have not printed any photos as of yet but all of the paperwork I have pushed out of it so far has been better than any printer I have EVER purchased. I can't believe I only paid $70 for this.
Feature Product
- Inspire your creativity with prints that will impress. From stunning photographs to detailed documents, put the 5-Color Individual Ink System to work and never compromise on speed or quality
- Enjoy the simplicity of connecting your smartphone, tablet and all your favorite devices with ease. With IFTTT (IF This Then That) support, use various web services/applications to automate printing
- The PIXMA TS6220 wireless printer is the All-In-One that fits perfectly anywhere in the home, is simple to use, and delivers outstanding quality results every time
- Connectivity Technology: USB, Bluetooth
- FOR NUMBERS LISTED IN PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SEE "SPECIFICATION SHEET" IN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTION BELOW
Description
Meet the PIXMA TS6220 Wireless Inkjet All-In-One home printer - perfect for all of your everyday printing needs. With the PIXMA TS6220 print all your documents, reports, party invitations and even photos quickly and easily. Designed for everyday use the PIXMA TS6220 features built-in Wi-Fi, front and rear paper feeding and a 5-Color Individual Ink System - so you only need to replace the specific color that runs out! Setup is a breeze thanks to Wireless Connect, simply setup your printer right from your smartphone or tablet. With the built-in scanner, make copies quickly and scan important documents right to your smartphone using the Canon PRINT app. With the PIXMA TS6220 all your home printing needs just got easier.
I recently purchased this printer to replace the one I bought several years ago. It is the updated version of the Canon PIXMA TS6120. It's not too big and it's wireless which is perfect. I can print from my iPhone, my iPad, and my printer. The print is clear and the colors are vivid. It comes with print cartridges to get you started. You just add paper and you're in business!
I found out the hard way with my last inkjet printer that it is the combo of the printer and the type of ink cartridge it uses that leads to the $ you spend on ink. I gave away a perfectly good printer because I could buy this model at the time for the price of 1/10 what I had spent in a year on ink cartridges for the old one! Also, at the time, in that section underneath the product pic, they advertised E-Z ink - I read up on it & it has rave reviews so I ordered the 5-pack to be ready when the "starter" cartridges ran out. 3 months later and none of them have run out. Now mind you I don't change ink cartridges when the warning comes up - only when the print is compromised and it's not yet! I like the fact that there are 2 black cartridges, one being a pigment ink that is less likely to run than the color cartridges. This is my first Canon, so I had a little bit of a learning curve, but not much. And, although I'm not a heavy printer, I do use my fair share of paper. I print (sorry, trees!) to keep records of things, do print screens of every order to keep for my credit card stmt, etc., and I also do artwork (like greeting cards). What can I say - I'm just a happy camper who feels like the woman in the Old Testament whose oil kept coming (the ink, ha!). I never load from the back because I have it tucked in a cubbyhole in my computer desk, so that may be part of it, but I've never had a jam and had no problem setting it up - used the USB and power cable which were right there from the old one! (Also, I don't use wi-fi, so no input there.)
Update: 4-6-19 It just gets better and better. My "starter" cartridges just had to be replaced (4 of the 5) which is only $35 with the E-Z Ink that I bought at the same time as the printer. That's 5 months of use out of the "starter" cartridges. Well, the E-Z ones I bought are XXL and supposed to give 3 X print of regular ones, so I don't expect to worry about it for a while. The expiration date on the package I purchased already is 2 years, so even if they last a really, really long time, I purchased another set to have one hand.
I long for the days of the HP LaserJet III. Remove from box, Plug in - and print!
I purchased this Canon printer because my old PIXMA MG6220 printer died with a "Print Head Not Correct - U150" message - which kind of set me off by itself. That particular model is now discontinued, and I went on an odyssey to see if I could at least find a printer that would use the same print cartridges. No-can-do. To those of you searching for a decent home all-in-one printer - you have my sympathy. Hundreds of models to choose from - each with seemingly different print cartridges, features and price points. I tried to navigate this minefield the best I could, and decided on this TS6220. Probably could have done better - certainly could have done worse.
Taking the printer out of the box was kind of an experience all of it's own. This printer is Cheap - with a capital C. I hope it ends up lasting more than a year. I guess for $89 (or, whatever the going rate is these days) what can I expect? But, everything unpacked and there is a nice little "Getting Started" booklet.
Now, let me describe how I THOUGHT the install process would go:
1) Unpack the printer
2) Turn it on and be guided through a print alignment / test sequence
3) Be guided through a sequence to connect to my home network
4) Go to the Control Panel in Windows 10, find the printer, and install it.
Steps 1 & 2 kind of went as expected - although there is a lot of stuff the "Getting Started" manual just assumes you know - like there really isn't an "OK" button. If you need to press OK, it comes up on the touch screen when needed.
Step 3 is super confusing, so let me see if I can help some poor soul out there who gets totally lost - like I did.
The manual instructs you to go to a web-site to set up the printer. Once you are at the site, you key in the Model number, and then it searches the network to find it. But wait....how can it expect to find it if the printer hasn't been added to the network? Hmm.....well - it can't. After it can't find it, it instructs you to go to the Printer control panel and configure the Wi-Fi.
Unfortunately, there are NO INSTRUCTIONS on how to do this (that I could find). I guess there is some magical way the printer could have connected to my computer without Wi-Fi, but I'm probably just too stupid to figure it out.
So, I pressed the Setup icon on the control panel, and sure enough - there is a Wi-Fi button. I pressed it, and several options came up. The first was "Easy Connect", and the second one was "Manual Connect". Silly me - I thought the correct choice is "Easy Connect". Somehow "Easy Connect" depends on the same magical connection that my computer was trying to originally find, and basically told me I was SOL. Still don't know what "Easy Connect" really means.
So, I went back and tried "Manual Connect". Eureka! That's the place that will find your wireless network, and allow you to enter your security key. Which I did. The printer then told me I had successfully connected to the network. At last.
I went back to my computer and started the install sequence over again. This time it found the printer, and finished the install. There are times that the install appears to "hang" - specifically on the message "Downloading 11/13". I was about ready to call Canon support, but after about 4 minutes the install continued on. A proper and correct Progress Bar would have been greatly appreciated.
I can't say for sure, but it appears as if EVERY COMPUTER you want to connect to the printer must go through this same Byzantine web install process. Whatever happened to the good old days of "Plug-N-Play?"
The printer does appear to work, and the quality of the printing is excellent. Be prepared to find a solid place to sit the printer because it really "bumps and grinds" as it attempts to get a page through. Again, I'll be pleasantly surprised if it makes it past one year.
And, I'm resigned to the fact that when it does break, I'll have to discard all of my unused ink cartridges and buy new ones.
Am I the only one out there who is just thoroughly disgusted at the whole ink cartridge scene?
I have bought Cannon printers for my home for a long time. Mainly for the individual ink tanks. This printer is different in its configuration from any before. I do not understand why it is necessary to lift this front panel which has the screen because I have the printer on a shelf and it is impossible to read the screen when it is raised. The print is fine. Clear. I have not scanned yet so cannot say but feel it will be good. Hope I can get use to the raised front panel.
This Canon is a superb printer. It takes less space, it doesn' have a useless fax feeder (I mean, how many people really need a fax?), two slots for photo and regular paper, easy to set up scheme for wireless, a good read out screen, two tanks for flack (one extra large)--and is remarkable quiet. What more can you ask for? After going through Epsons that break down in a year, I finally decided to give up the Epson, and in addition with the Canon, got an extended warranty. Hey, when a printer lifespan is only a couple of years, it makes sense to get a low cost warranty. Hopefully though, I won't need this one in an alloted time. And definitely a pleasant deal.
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