CANON PIXMA MG6820 Install/Setup

Unbox the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer and start the hardware setup. After unpacking, place the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer on a table. Get the power cord in the printer package and use it connect the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer to the power source. After that, switch on your Canon Pixma MG6820printer, set the basic printer preference as displayed on the printer screen, and press the OK button. Get a stack of A4 paper to load the main tray. Unpack the ink cartridge and insert into its slot when prompted. After finishing the hardware setup, install the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer driver on your Windows or Mac system. Connect the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer and the system using a wireless network. To check the printer functions, try a test print at the end of the setup process.

CANON PIXMA MG6820

DRIVER DOWNLOAD

To download the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer driver, perform the guided instructions given below.

  • Sign into the official site of the Canon from your system’s web browser.
  • Click the Support tab on the home screen.
  • Scroll down the Support screen, click the Printers icon, and select your printer from the list.
  • Select the MG Series - Inkjet series from the list, enter the Pixma MG6800 - MG6820 keyword in the given search field or scroll
  • down the screen and select your printer’s model number/name.
  • Scroll down the Pixma MG6800 - MG6820 screen, click the Drivers & Downloads tab, and select the driver file that you wish to
  • install it on your system.
  • Click the View button followed by the Download in the PDF viewer.
  • When prompted, select, or create a location on your system to save the driver file.
  • Once the driver is downloaded successfully, start installing it on your system, and try a test print.
MG6820 Driver

MANUAL DOWNLOAD

To download the user manual of your Canon Pixma MG6820 printer from its official site, go with the instructions below.

  • To download the user manual from the printer’s official site, you need to launch a web browser on your system.
  • If you know the URL code of the Canon site, enter it in the search area, Now tap the Enter button on your system’ s keyboard.
  • If not, type the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer user manual download keyword in the search area, and hit Enter.
  • Now, a list of web sites will appear on the screen, select the official one from the list and tap it.
  • Scroll down the PIXMA MG6800 - MG6820 screen, tap the Manuals tab followed by View.
  • Now, the selected user manual file will open in a PDF viewer.
  • Tap the Download icon available in the PDF viewer.
  • Once the user manual is downloaded successfully, open it on your system’s PDF viewer, and start utilizing it as per your need.
MG6820 Manual

CANON PIXMA MG6820 Driver Install

After downloading the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer driver software, start the installation by following the instructions given below.

  • Locate the downloaded Canon Pixma MG6820 driver file on your system and open it to begin the installation.
  • On the Welcome screen of the installation, click the Next button.
  • Make sure that the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer and your system are connected to the same wireless network.
  • Now your Canon Pixma MG6820 printer is detected automatically. Click the Next button to continue the driver installation process.
  • From the drop-down menu, select your place of residence, country name, and click the Next button.
  • Make sure to click the checkbox next to the MP Drivers option and if required, select any additional software from the list.
  • Wait for the installation process to complete. You will be prompted to click the Agree button on the End-user license agreement screen.
  • Once the installation is done, click the Complete button on the Setup Complete screen followed by Exit.
  • Now, try to print a test page to check if the installation is done correctly.
driver install

CANON PIXMA MG6820 Printer Functions

The canon pixma mg6820 is all in one inkjet printer which performs functions like scanning and copying. This printer has a 3 inch LCD screen with touch features. It also works with Mac and Windows operating systems. And it also consists of a memory card reader. Its specified features are built-in fax, automatic document feeder, individual color tanks, auto duplex printing, etc

  • How to Print

    • First, open the access door and take out the cassette.
    • Next, glide the paper guides and make sure that the paper is stacked with the print side facing down.
    • Make sure that the paper guide is aligned with the paper width.
    • Put back the cassette when the arrow () is aligned with the arrow().
    • Now, you can find the paper information registration screen that appears on the LCD screen.
    • Choose the size and the type of paper stacked in the cassette and touch OK.
    • Lengthen the paper support and access the output tray.
    • Then, make sure that the paper support output tray is extended.
    • Next, under the Quick menu, tap the My Image Garden icon and click the Photo Print icon.
    • Next, select the folder that has the photos and tap the photos that you want to print.
    • For Windows,
    • Tap photos on pressing the Ctrl key to choose two or more photos.
    • For Mac,
    • Tap photos on pressing the Command key to select the photos.
    • Now, tap Print and enter the number of copies, the printer name, media type, etc.
    • Finally, tap print, to begin the printing process.

  • How to Copy

    • On the canon pixma mg6820, press the Home button.
    • Next, ensure that you are at the copy functions of the printer and tap Copy.
    • Now, lift the front cover and place the original documents on the feeder facing down.
    • Close the front cover, make sure that the paper settings are confirmed, and press the black or the color button.
    • Then, proceed to tap Start, to begin the copy process.

  • How to Scan

    • Follow the steps below to perform scanning on the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer.
    • Make sure the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer is turned on.
    • Position the original document on the platen of the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer.
    • Download and install the IJ Scan Utility software on your computer.
    • After installation, open the IJ Scan Utility software.
    • Click the Auto option from the list to scan automatically.
    • Do not take the original document from the platen glass during scanning.
    • If you need to scan a document, select the Settings button in the Canon IJ Scan Utility window.
    • Specify the scan settings like paper size, resolution, and other scan settings in the Settings window.
    • After you set the scan settings, click the OK button.
    • Click the Document option in the Canon IJ Scan Utility window.
    • Now, the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer starts to scan the document.

CANON PIXMA MG6820

Duplex Printing

  • First, go to the Printer driver setup window.
  • Now, select Start to set the Automatic Duplex printing.
  • Click on the Page Setup tab and make sure that you check the Duplex printing checkbox.Ensure that Automatic is checked.
  • Then, proceed to choose the layout and make sure that you set the Print area.Tap Print Area Setup and choose any one method,
  • Use normal-size printing.Use reduced printing.
  • Now, make sure of the side that has to be stapled.
  • Again, set the Margin width, by clicking Specify Margin and once after selecting click OK.
  • Now, finish with the set up by clicking OK from the Page Setup tab.

To perform a duplex printing

  • First, open the Printer driver setup window.
  • Now, proceed to set the duplex printing.
  • Make sure that you check the Duplex printing checkbox.
  • Then, on the same page setup tab, uncheck the Automatic check box.
  • Go to choose layout from the page layout list.
  • Next, name the side that has to be stapled from the page layout settings.
  • Select the margin width and finish the Setup.
  • Now tap OK on the page setup tab.
  • Start with the printing process, where the document is printed on one side and then load the paper again according to the message.
  • Now, tap Start printing to begin printing on the opposite side

CANON PIXMA MG6820 Two-sided Copy

  • First, load the documents on the scanner glass and check for the print settings in copy.
  • Next, set duplex printing and make sure that the two-sided checkbox is checked on the Print dialog box.Then, click Layout from the pop-up menu in the dialog box.
  • Now, make sure you set the stapling side and for Two-sided, choose Long-Edge binding or Short- Edge binding.
  • Choose the Margin and set the Margin width from the print dialog box.
  • Once the Setup process is done, then tap Print.

CANON PIXMA MG6820

Wireless Setup

Perform the following steps to enable the Wireless LAN feature.

  • It is mandatory to have a network connection to set your Canon Pixma MG6820 printer using the Wireless method.
  • On the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer’s touch screen panel, touch the LAN Settings option. Go to Wireless LAN Setup Cableless Setup, and tap the OK button when the subsequent screen appears.
  • Now, you will get the ‘Follow the instructions on the computer or smartphone, etc. to perform the operation’ message on the control panel of the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer.
  • You need to proceed with the following steps to perform the wireless setup.
  • Download the setup file from the Setup CD-ROM or manufacturer’s site.
  • After downloading, open the setup file, and click the Start Setup option in the Start Setup window.
  • Choose the Wireless LAN Connection in the Select Connection Method window and then select the Next button at the bottom of the screen.
  • Click the ‘Connect via wireless router (recommended) and then select the Next button.
  • Select the Next button when the Check Power window opens.
  • Check the serial number of your Canon Pixma MG6820 printer in the ‘Printers on Network List’ section.
  • Click the Next button and select the Next button when the Connection Completed message is displayed on the screen.
  • After the Setup Complete message displays on the screen, click Next.
  • Choose the software which you need to install in the Software Installation List window and then select the Next button. Finally, click the Exit button when you get the ‘Installation completed successfully’ message.

USB Setup

Do the following steps to set up the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer using USB

  • Make sure that the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer is turned off. If not, turn it off by pressing the ON button. Download the Setup file from the Setup CD-ROM and click the Yes button when the User Account Control window appears on the screen.
  • To install all the available drivers and application software of your Canon Pixma MG6820 printer, click the Easy Install option. If not, click the Custom Install option to choose the particular driver and software to install.
  • It is recommended to choose the Easy Install option. Click the Install button at the bottom of the screen when the Easy Install window opens.
  • Select the ‘Use the printer via USB’ option in the ‘Select the printer connection method’ section and then click the Next button. Now, proceed with the steps displayed on the screen to perform the installation process of the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer software.
  • Connect the USB cable to the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer and then turn it on.
  • When the print Head Alignment window opens, load the paper into the rear tray of your Canon Pixma MG6820 printer.
  • After loading the paper, click the Execute button in the Print Head Alignment screen.
  • Select the Align Print Head option in the Start Print Head Alignment window. Wait until the alignment completes. It may take 7 to 8 minutes to finish the alignment process.
  • Now, select the Next button in the Printhead Alignment window. Make sure you click the Agree option when the Extended Survey Program window opens.
  • Once you finish the installation process of the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer software, you will get the ‘Installation completed successfully’ message. Select the Exit button to close the Installation completed successfully window.

canon Pixma mg6820 Mobile Printing

The Canon Pixma MG6820 printer supports Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, and Mopria Print Service. The Mobile Printing feature helps you to print wirelessly from anywhere easily without the need of a computer.

Apple Airprint

Before you print with AirPrint, check whether both the iOS device and the computer are connected to the same wireless network. Proceed with the following steps to perform the printing function with AirPrint from your iOS device.

  • Turn on your Canon Pixma MG6820 printer and then load plain paper into the input paper tray.
  • If you enable the Auto Power ON feature, the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer will turn on automatically when your iOS device sends the print job. Make sure you load the specified paper type of the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer like plain paper.
  • On iOS web browser, tap the Operation icon at the top of the screen. Now, touch the Print icon from the displayed menu.
  • Choose the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer in the Printer Options section.
  • Tap the Range option to specify the range of the document if you want to print multiple pages like PDF. Touch the All Pages option to print the entire document. Tap the plus or minus icon to mention the number of copies.
  • If you want to print both the sides of the document, you need to enable the Duplex Printing feature.
  • After you complete the print settings, tap the Print option to perform to print with AirPrint from your iOS device.
  • Open the Print Center window and check the print status of the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer.
  • You can cancel the print jobs at any time by pressing the Stop button on your Canon Pixma MG6820 printer.
  • Another way to delete the print job is tap the Cancel Printing option on your iOS device.

Google Cloud Print

To perform the Google Cloud Print operation on your Canon Pixma MG6820 printer, you need to register it with your Google account. To know the detailed information about the Google Cloud Print, go through the guidelines given below.

  • Verify whether you have an active Google account.
  • If not, create one from the Google site.
  • After that, merge your Canon Pixma MG6820 with your Google account. You can do it in two different ways.
  • One is through Google Chrome, and the other is using your Canon Pixma MG6820 itself.
  • The registration using Google Chrome is a simple and easy method.
  • Launch the Google Chrome web browser on your computer.
  • Click the Menu icon followed by the Sign in to Chrome option.
  • Click Settings Show Advanced Settings Manage.
  • Click the Add printers button when the Canon MG6800 & add printers buttons are displayed on the screen.
  • Click the OK button, followed by Yes.
  • Now your Canon Pixma MG6820 is registered with your Google account.
  • Now, turn on your Canon Pixma MG6820 printer and wait for it to become idle.
  • On your system’s Google Chrome browser, click the Menu icon followed by Sign in.
  • Enter the credentials in the given field and click the Sign in button.
  • After that, click the Menu icon on your Google account and select the Print option.
  • Choose your Canon printer by clicking the Change button and then click the Print button.

Canon Pixma MG6820 Pixma Cloud Link

You can use the Canon PRINT Inkjet/ SELPHY app to perform the Print operation using Cloud Link.

  • Install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/ SELPHY app on your handheld device.
  • Before you begin the Cloud link process, verify that your Canon Pixma MG6820 printer and the hand-held device are connected to the same wireless network.
  • Launch the Canon PRINT Inkjet/ SELPHY app on your hand-held device and
  • tap the Printer icon.
  • Now the Printer Settings screen will appear and select the Register with Cloud option.
  • Make sure that the IP address displayed on the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer and your hand-held device are same.
  • Touch the Download button and wait for the Canon Pixma
  • MG6820 printer’s root certificate to get installed on your device.
  • Once the installation is done, go back to the main screen of the Canon PRINT Inkjet/ SELPHY app, and tap the Cloud button.
  • Tap the 'Create new account' button on the browser and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration.
  • After the registration, the Canon IJ Cloud Printing Center log in will appear.
  • Enter the required information in the given entry field and click the Login button.
  • Now you start performing the Print operation on your Canon printer through Cloud Link.

Canon Pixma MG6820 Troubleshooting

The troubleshooting is a method that helps you to sort out the common printer problems manually. The common troubleshooting instructions are provided in the user manual of your Canon printer, refer it, and perform the same. If the issue remains unresolved even after troubleshooting, you can contact our technical experts by clicking the Call button given below. This will help you fix the issue easily.

Printer offline

Do the steps below to rectify the printer offline error on the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer.

  • On Windows 10, open the Run box, and enter ‘control printers’ in the specified field.
  • Choose your Canon Pixma MG6820 printer and then right-click its icon to display the drop-down menu.
  • Click the See What’s Printing option from the list and then checkmark the box next to the ‘Use Printer Offline’ option to enable the Printer Online feature. It will fix the printer offline problem.
  • Check whether you send a print job to your Canon Pixma MG6820 printer. Select your Canon Pixma MG6820 printer to send a print job.
  • If you are not able to resolve the printer offline error, turn off your Canon Pixma MG6820 printer and then turn it back on.

Not Printing

  • Push the ON button to turn on the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer.
  • Make sure you establish a connection between the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer and the computer.
  • If you face any problem with the USB cable, try to replace it.
  • If you use other methods instead of the direct connection method, you need to disable the Direct Connection feature.
  • You need to delete unwanted print jobs by clicking the Cancel All Documents option in the Print Queue window. Use the Canon IJ Status Monitor software to remove the print jobs from the Print Queue.
  • Set your Canon Pixma MG6820 printer as the default printer.
  • Check whether the correct port setting is correct. If not, uninstall the MP driver and then reinstall it either from the manufacturer’s site or by using Setup CD-ROM.
  • Disable the Prevention of Print Data Loss feature if you want to print large data.
  • Finally, restart your PC if you desire to print using the computer.

Paper Jam

Follow the instructions below to resolve the paper jam error on your Canon Pixma MG6820 printer.

  • Turn off your Canon Pixma MG6820 printer and then disconnect the power cable from it.
  • Open the paper output slot and then remove the jammed paper inside it.
  • If you are unable to take the jammed paper inside the paper output slot, open the transport unit.
  • Now, gently clear the jammed paper.
  • After removing the jammed paper, close the transport unit.
  • If the jammed paper is under the print head holder, slide the printhead from left to right or vice versa to clear it.
  • Make sure that you remove all the paper inside the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer.
  • Connect the power cable, turn on the Canon Pixma MG6820 printer, and then perform the print operation.

Can't Connect to Wifi

  • Power off the canon pixma mg6820 and disconnect the power cord from the printer.
  • Again, power off the computer and disconnect the router for a minute and then connect it back.
  • Now connect the power cord to the printer after 5 minutes and then turn on the computer.
  • Make sure that the Canon printer is placed closer to the access point or the router.
  • Next, to start with the initialization process, press the Stop button for about 30 seconds.
  • Power off the canon printer and remove the power cord for 10 minutes.
  • Now, connect it back and then press and hold the WiFi button and release it when the LED light is on.
  • Next, tap the Color button and the Wi-Fi button to enable the LAN setting.
  • Make sure that the printer driver is reinstalled.

firmware update

  • First, power on the canon pixma mg6820.
  • Make sure that the printer is connected to the internet.
  • Next, the LCD screen will display a message, ‘the latest firmware is on the server.
  • Now, tap OK and from the Menu select Setup, press OK.
  • Under the Setup, select Device settings and then tap OK.
  • Then, choose Firmware update and tap OK.
  • Next, select the Install update option from the list and tap OK.
  • Tap Yes and press OK for the confirmation to update the firmware.
  • To start with the firmware update, tap OK.
  • Once the update is complete and the Update succeeded message is displayed tap OK.

Printer reset

  • Make sure that the Canon pixma mg6820 is powered on.
  • On the Home screen menu, touch Setup option.
  • Now, the Device settings screen appears.
  • Then, you can find the Reset settings option.
  • Touch the Reset settings option.
  • You can find some available options and touch to select.
  • Select Reset all, and this can reset all the settings that were done before.
  • Make sure that you tap Reset all and then touch Yes for confirmation.
  • Tap OK to start the reset process.