I bought the iX6820 as a workhorse to relieve my spectacular Canon Pro-100 from 'work-duties', relegating it back to hobby photos. I'll spend half the time and $ refilling the iX vs the Pro-100. The iX runs pretty quiet, too, compared to earlier Canon Pixma printers I have, though not as quiet as the nearly silent Pro-100. With its large print head, speed is remarkably fast in "standard" mode, still producing excellent quality for minor work presentation pieces on heavier stock. Fine quality mode is just brilliant, and it still cranks out borderless 4x6 photos under 30 seconds.
Wireless setup was pretty painless using the WPS button on my Bell router. For some reason the first try didn't work, but 2nd round it linked right up and has stayed online. The problem I actually have is Windows 10 on one of my machines showing the printers offline; but, my phone will still print direct, so it's a MS problem, of course.
I've run some direct photo comparisons to my Pro-100 and have to say the result is quite good for a machine running four less ink carts. However, I think it compensates by oversaturating colors a bit, and the gamut is obviously not as wide, particularly the greyscale. Most users would still be thrilled with the photo results on decent paper. Just stay far away from that HP Vivid garbage paper- I only use it for glossy text flip charts for work- it's terribly washed out for photos.
Decent refill carts can be found for super cheap, or you can purchase clear, refillable carts with auto-reset chips to do your own easily. Precision Colors is the next best to Canon.
If you need to print wider formats, like 11x17 tabloid or 13x19 posters, this machine is a BARGAIN if you have a little extra room and don't want all the scan/copy/fax extras that take up more space. I highly recommend this machine.
Ordered on the 20th - got the 30th - guess you know I'm now a Prime member!! Got it set up and printed 4 8x10 borderless pictures. Absolutely perfectly beautiful!!! Then received the 13x19 photo semi gloss and this morning - 4/7 - printed the first 13x19 - BORDERLESS!!!! And again absolute perfectly beautiful!!!! I don't have any magnifying glass so I'm looking at the picture as a regular normal person would - oh geeeee. I showed it to several other people and they loved it - couldn't believe I printed myself. I explained buying the new printer and how good it is. SSSsooooo.....from a regular type person;s point of view - this printer is fantastic!!!!!
Update 4/9/17 - Have printed out 3 13x19 pictures plus the 4 8x10's - all borderless - all perfect!!!! I've sold everything I've printed so far with no problems. I strongly recommend this printer to anyone.
Update 7/9/17 Still using the ix6820 - such a good printer!!! I do mostly 13x19 and 11x17 - working on second pkg of Canon Pro Luster photo paper - not one single problem!! The Arthur Imaging Ink works great with this printer too - no leaks, runs or anything - just clear vibrant pictures. Have used one pkg of 28 cartridges and waiting for 2 more pkgs to come.
Update 11/12/18 No problems yet. Was laid up in rehab for 9 months after operation so ink cartridges sat in printer unused. Got home and printed a 13x19 after updating the drivers. Ink printed great. Still using Arthur Imaging Ink - why leave a good thing. Ink didn't dry out, printer work great after updating it - couldn't have done better than this.
I've had this printer a little less than a month-- I was originally looking at an Epson Artisan 1430 ($330) or an Epson Expression ($200) because I create art and wanted a wide format printer that can do at least 11x17 borderless printing. When I found this one for $120 I hesitated because it seemed too goo to be true. Thus far it has meet and exceeded my expectations! The hardest part was finding good quality paper to print on but, after that, I friggin loved this thing. It prints borderless with ease, high quality and is pretty quick to boot.
The only downside is that I would have loved to be able to print directly from my iPad. I mean... it can... but It has limitations... AIRDrop only prints 4x6.... that's it! I downloaded the canon app for the iPad but it doesn't have the 11x17 format or 8.5x11 that I print on-- it won't let me add a customer size either. Oh well--- I can still AirPrint from my Mac Book perfectly fine!
I'll do a follow up review if anything changes but I LOVE this printer thus far!
Buying my second one. I used this printer HEAVILY for about 14 months. It worked great. Beautiful, detailed prints of good enough quality for business selling my art. All of a sudden the blacks stopped printing properly. They looked faded, with banding. I spent about 3 days trying everything under the sun to get the thing working again. Head cleanings, alignment, roller cleaning. Reinstalling the driver. I even took the printer head out and cleaned it manually. Nothing would get the printer working again.
I thought about upgrading to a fancier Canon, but man you cannot beat the quality for the price on this one. Although it expired a couple years earlier than I thought it should, it was excellent while it lasted. Gave me thousands of gorgeous prints. The knock off inks Amazon sells are very affordable and work well too. So I'm buying another of these.
I had to write a review of this printer even though I've only had it a week, because I am so impressed by the print quality. I am branching out into selling my artwork as greeting cards and needed something to replace my diabolical Epson WF-3640 printer/scanner combo. To be clear, I was only looking to purchase a printer, as the scanner on my Epson is ok. I wasted hundreds of dollars in time and on ink cartridges trying to work with the printer on it over the past 18 months, and finally gave in. It is AWFUL and I will never buy another Epson printer. I took the plunge on this Canon Pixma iX6820 because it received decent reviews in the art world, and on Amazon. I had my eye on other Canon printers, but couldn't spend more than $150 so this fit the budget.
INSTALLATION: Relatively easy. I had to download the setup files twice before I was able to run the programs, but once installed, it was an hour tops.
WIFI CONNECTIVITY: Not so easy. Still haven't gotten that sorted out. It would be nice if I had wifi connectivity, but as my printer is located right next to my computer, it's not a dealbreaker to me if I don't have this feature. I've never had luck with any printer and wifi connectivity, to be fair.
PRINT QUALITY: Surprisingly good. I am still fine tuning the ideal print settings, as I work mainly in watercolor, pen & ink. Watercolor is challenging to reproduce accurately. That said, I've already printed higher quality, more color-accurate prints on PLAIN COPY PAPER using this printer, than I ever did using very expensive photo paper in the Epson.
EASE OF USE: I have not used the My Photo Garden or whatever it's called yet, and you are not required to use it when printing. It's just an additional print formatting option. I have had no trouble printing from Photoshop directly, from PDF, or from my default Windows Photo Viewer.
INK USAGE: Can't really tell yet, as it's only been a week, but the cartridges that came in the box were easy to install (not messy or difficult like I read in some reviews) and still show full levels after about 15 high quality full-page prints have been made, plus various smaller proofs.
I will update this review if anything changes.
UPDATE 1 MONTH LATER: I am still impressed. Ink cartridge life is great compared to my old Epson. The only 2 issues I have are: it is a pretty slow printer. Takes about 15 minutes to print 25 full color "photo setting" 8.5x11 documents. However, it is quiet, and the quality is gorgeous. The other issue is that it still doesn't work to connect wirelessly. Since my computer is always next to the printer, it's not a big issue for me, but for those who must have wireless print capability, plan to spend some time with tech support if installation doesn't go smoothly on our own. I haven't gotten around to it yet.
Feature Product
- OS Compatibility :Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 , Windows 7 SP1, Windows Vista SP1, Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3 32-bit13 . Mac compatibility : Mac OS X v10.6.8 - v10.913
- Utilizes Air Print, Google Cloud Print and PIXMA Printing Solutions (PPS)
- FINE print head technology (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering)
- High performance 5 individual ink-tank system
- 9600 x 2400 dpi maximum print resolution. Print Resolution (Up to): black:600 x 600 dpi, number of nozzles: color: 4,096, black: 1,024, total: 5,120
Description
Make Your Larger-than-life Business Ideas a Reality
Help your business ideas get noticed with the PIXMA iX6820 Wireless Inkjet Business Printer. The PIXMA iX6820 is the ideal office printer, able to output everything from 4” x 6” mailers to 11” x 17” spreadsheets — even big 13” x 19” presentation charts. You’ll be impressed by the quality. With 9600 x 2400 maximum color dpi, it delivers exceptional printing detail. And with five individual ink tanks, you’ll not only get amazing color, you can replace only the color that runs out. The PIXMA iX6820 helps to streamline your productivity with exclusive, downloadable Solution Templates. Say goodbye to the hassle of having to create every document from scratch.
Another valuable feature of the PIXMA iX6820 is My Image Garden software. My Image Garden puts all your favorite printing features, such as Special Filters and Full HD Movie Print, in one convenient software application. It also helps you organize your photos with calendar view and facial recognition. Plus, creative templates in various color combinations and patterns help to inspire your photo projects. In addition, you’ll have access to Creative Park Premium where you can download exclusive creative projects and content.
Ink Compatibility
- PGI-250 Pigment Black/Black XL
- CLI-251 Cyan/Cyan XL
- CLI-251 Magenta/Magenta XL
- CLI-251 Yellow/Yellow XL
- CLI-251 Black/Black XL
What's in the Box
- iX6820 Wireless Business Inkjet Printer
- Power Cord
- Setup Ink Tanks
- Manuals and other documents
Standard Interface
- Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g/n)1
- Ethernet
- Hi-Speed USB
Speed & Quality
Superior Resolution: 9600 x 2400 maximum color dpi produces incredible quality and detail in both your business documents and photos.4
Five Individual Ink Tank System: This high performance 5-color ink system consists of four dye-based inks for professional looking photos. A pigment-based black ink produces exceptionally crisp text.
1 Picoliter: 1-picoliter sized ink droplets produce sharp, exceptionally detailed photos.
Print Documents and Web Pages Fast: Print documents and web pages with fast speeds of 14.5 images per minute (ipm) for black and 10.4 images per minute (ipm) for color.6
Borderless Photos Fast: Print a beautiful, borderless 4" x 6" photo in approximately 36 seconds.5, 12
ChromaLife100+: This system combines enhanced FINE print head technology with select genuine Canon photo papers and inks for beautiful borderless photos that will last up to 300 years when stored in an archival-quality photo album.7
Ease of Use
Full HD Movie Print: Full HD Movie Print software turns your favorite HD movie clips captured with select Canon EOS Digital SLRs, PowerShot digital cameras and VIXIA camcorders into beautiful prints.8
My Image Garden: My Image Garden software makes organizing and printing your photos fun and easy with great facial recognition, Special Filters, Calendar Organization, Automatic Layout Suggestions and so much more!9
Creative Park Premium: An exclusive service for users of genuine Canon inks, offering access to photos, templates and more.10
Quiet Mode: This considerate feature lets you print anytime without worrying about disturbing those around you.
Auto Power On: This convenient feature automatically powers up the printer whenever you send a photo or document to be printed.
Solution Templates: Exclusive downloadable posters and business documents.
Connectivity
Built-In Wireless: Print and scan wirelessly from any Wi-Fi enabled computer around the house.1
PIXMA Printing Solutions (PPS): PIXMA Printing Solutions (PPS) lets you print and scan photos or documents from your mobile device using the free PPS app.11
AirPrint: Print wirelessly and effortlessly from your compatible iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch – no drivers needed!2
Google Cloud Print: Allows users to print from Gmail and Google Docs on a mobile device, and from Google Chrome browser for Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chrome devices. With Google Cloud Print, you can print from wherever you are, from applications you use every day. You can even share your home and work printers with anyone you choose.3
Ethernet: This wired LAN interface lets you connect to a home or office network.
Hi-Speed USB: Plug the cable into your PC for a super-fast connection for your data transfers.
Disclaimers
- Wireless printing requires a working network with wireless 802.11b/g or n capability. Wireless performance may vary based on terrain and distance between the printer and wireless network clients.
- AirPrint functionality requires an iPad, iPhone 3GS or later, or iPod touch 3rd generation or later device running iOS 4.2 or later, and an AirPrint-enabled printer connected to the same network as your iOS device. A printer connected to the USB port of your Mac, PC, AirPort Base station, or Time Capsule is not supported.
- Requires an Internet connection and Google account. Subject to Google Terms of Service. Certain exceptions may apply.
- Resolution may vary based on printer driver setting. Color ink droplets can be placed with a horizontal pitch of 1/9600 inch at minimum.
- Photo print speeds are based on the standard mode driver setting using photo test pattern(s) and select Canon Photo Paper. Print speed is measured as soon as first page begins to feed into printer and will vary depending on system configuration, interface, software, document complexity, print mode, types of paper used, and page coverage. See www.usa.canon.com/printspeed for additional information.
- ISO/IEC 24734, 24735 define the default print and copy speed measurement methods. Print speeds are the averages of ESAT in Office Category Test for the default simplex mode, ISO/IEC 24734, excluding time to print the first set. Copy speed is the average of FCOT, ISO/IEC 24735 Annex D. ADF copy speed is the average of ESAT in General Performance Test for the default simplex mode, ISO/IEC 24735, excluding time to copy the first set. See our www.usa.canon.com/ipm for additional details.
- Based on accelerated testing by Canon in dark storage under controlled temperature, humidity and gas conditions, simulating storage in an album with plastic sleeves. Canon cannot guarantee the longevity of prints; results may vary depending on printed image, drying time, display/storage conditions, and environmental factors. See www.usa.canon.com/chromalife100plus for additional details.
- “Full HD Movie Print” is available from “MOV” and “MP4” movie files created by select Canon EOS Digital SLRs, PowerShot, and VIXIA digital cameras and camcorders. Requires PC or Mac with Intel processor and Canon ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 or later or Canon ImageBrowser 6.5 or later for “MOV” files, or Canon ImageBrowser EX 1.0 or later for “MOV” or “MP4” files. Print quality is determined by the video resolution. Function does not upscale video resolution.
- To install using Windows OS, .NET Framework 4 is required. Compatible still image formats are PDF (created using Canon PDF Creator only), JPEG (Exif), TIFF, and PNG. Compatible video formats are MOV (from select Canon digital cameras only) and MP4 (from select Canon digital camcorders only).
- CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM is a premium content service available exclusively to users only when all of the colors of genuine Canon inks and all of the software that came with the printer are properly installed.
- Requires an Internet connection and the PIXMA Printing Solutions (“PPS”) app, available for free on the App Store and at Google Play. Compatible with iPad, iPhone 3GS or later, and iPod touch 3rd generation or later devices running iOS 5.1 or later, and Android mobile devices running Android 2.3 or later. Your device must be connected to the same working network with wireless 802.11 b/g/n capability as your printer. For users of compatible Apple mobile devices, document printing requires Apple AirPrint, which requires an AirPrint-enabled printer connected to the same network as your iOS device. A printer connected to the USB port of your Mac, PC, AirPort Base station, or Time Capsule is not supported.
- Envelopes and High Resolution Paper are NOT supported for borderless printing.
- System requirements vary by application. For Mac OS, an Internet connection is required during software installation. For Windows OS, .NET Framework 4 is required to install My Image Garden, Quick Menu, and Easy-WebPrint EX software.
This printer is AMAZING. I'm printing CD booklets on premium 8x11 28lb paper and it's flawless. I'm printing my art portfolio in 11x17 and then cutting it with a paper cutter to 11x14 and it is wonderful! I can print test copies and go back and fix mistakes without paying another company. I can do it all from home. This is, without a doubt, one of the best purchases I have made in a long time.
Pros: You can do portfolio printing yourself in large sizes! It also very closely matches the colors on the computer screen. You can always change the monitor settings to match the printer output, but this printer matches my Macbook Pro so closely that I didn't have to change anything. It has wifi which is perfect. Contrary to the other review, It holds quite a stack of paper in the back holding area. It does not, however, have a bottom try that hold a ton of paper like some other printers do. Ink Cartridges were easy to install and work great. It prints BORDERLESS 8x11 and 11x17 no problem!
Cons: It's as loud as a printer. Not a bad thing, just not a good thing. There is NO CONTROL PANEL. This is probably because it ONLY prints. It does NOT copy, scan, or fax. I bought it for printing only so that's okay, I just wish there was a panel that I could change settings on just in case.
I've only had it for a little less than a week but I've done a lot of printing on it. I think I've almost broken even compared to going to a printing store. I can't express to you enough how wonderful it is to have the freedom to mess up a paper and just reprint it right there. No more nervousness about messing up that $2.00 paper you had printed. It's a wonderful relief.
As long as you're not looking to copy or scan, this is a wonderful printer! Keep you old "all-in-one" for the scanning and copying. I highly recommend this product!
This printer has more than lived up to my expectations. With rich and vibrant colors, and the ability to print on paper up to13x19", I have been able to make professional quality prints at a (relatively) reasonable price. This is NOT for printing documents, although it is perfectly capable of doing so. The ink can be expensive if you want to use Canon brand ink. I have found that Arthur Imaging makes ink with no perceptible difference in quality at a fraction of the price, and would recommend this to anyone on a budget. Great for artists!
Wow -- this printer has changed my photo life. The 13x19" format prints are stunning and print out in about seven or eight minutes and the wireless set up was relatively hassle free (at least, the first time around.) It's a bit of a ink hog but I more or less expected that. Two small complaints -- in setup, just load the driver and the basic 'start my printer' software. The rest of the package is bloatware. Also, after my cable/internet went down, the printer somehow got kicked off the network and it took a couple of hours to reestablish the wireless connection.
Updating: I liked the first one so well that I bought a second and left it in our summer cabin in Maine where I have a small studio and do a lot of landscape photography. (It was also cheaper the second time around.) I also caved and finally connected it to my laptop with a USB cable. It simply prints faster and more reliably than with the wireless option (where, if the connection slowed somehow during the printing process, it would abort the print midway -- expensive when you're using 13x19 photo paper.). Also, I know several users have posted about it being an ink hog -- true. So I would direct you here --
https://www.amazon.com/Kingjet-CLI-251XL-Cartridge-Replacements-Printer/dp/B01IN107GO
They are obviously a recycler/refiller but I so far have seen no denigration in quality of the prints and they cost about 15 percent of what the Canon replacement cartridges cost. One small issue: you need to be a bit careful about getting them seated properly. On a couple of occasions they kind of jammed when I tried to pop them in and I had to wriggle them out and re-seat them. But then they worked perfectly well.
I can't believe how much I love this printer!! It arrived this afternoon and I had it up and printing within about 10 minutes with no problem at all. I did a few test prints on 8 1/2 x 11 glossy photo paper and it looked beautiful I then decided to move on to the large format, 13 x 19 Canon Photo Paper Plus Glossy II (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M11PTPX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) that I had ordered along with the printer. I printed out some of my digital artwork and photography. So far, I have printed out 5 large pieces and numerous smaller ones and, after each one is completed, I keep finding myself doing the happy dance and actually saying out loud how awesome they look!! This is a phenomenal printer, especially at this price point! I am still using the initial ink that came with the printer, and it is going strong. I purchased another box of ink (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073GFCL8L/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1) for when the time comes.
I have the printer connected via USB and the large 13 x 19 color prints have been finishing in between 4-5 minutes and the 8 1/2 x 11 in somewhere around 2 or so. I haven't yet tried the wireless connection, so I can't speak to the speed there. Colors are extremely accurate compared to what is showing on my monitor.
Over the years, I have used numerous professional print shops to have many prints of my artwork and photography made. I can honestly say that the quality of what I have seen so far out of this machine rivals all of them! Now, I only wish it printed larger! :)
I am attaching some sample images. The ink coverage, the crispness, saturation and the boldness of the colors are stunning in person! The brightly colored image is an enlargement of a photo that I took of one of my small 4" resin art pieces. Colors are spot on. If you are even slightly considering this printer.....BUY IT! You won't regret it. I'm so happy I heeded all of the positive reviews here and bought it.
My Epson photo printer bit the dust last week. I had to have a working printer to meet shipping obligations so I started to shop for another. Did I really need to spend another $1000-plus on an Epson? In the future, but not right now.
I read the reviews of this little Canon and they were right. Not a high-end photo printer but it does an acceptable proof. The Canon will see everyday utility printing.
The ix6820 doesn't weigh a lot and the footprint is reasonable in comparison to the Epson (which is about the same size and weight as a Volkswagon).
I was amazed at how easy it was to set up. It took me about 20 minutes to un-box, plug in, install the ink cartridges and get a connection to the wireless LAN. It automatically ran an alignment page and I printed a web page without any issues. All printers should be this easy to set up. The cave man comes to mind.
Now for the so-so news:
1.The paper transport makes a snap-clack noise when it picks up a sheet. Never heard that from the Epson, so it kind of startled me. No harm, I guess its just the nature of the beast.
2.I ran a high-key photo image from one of my folders. It presented well enough but the Canon's printer software enhanced colors that didn't need it. I suppose massaging the settings might make it better, but at this price point can I complain? Not really.
All in all, a good experience.
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