Canon PIXMA iX6840 – Driver Download, Setup and User Guide

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Canon PIXMA iX6840 Setup Guide

Materials Required:

  • Canon PIXMA iX6840 printer
  • Power cable
  • USB cable (optional)
  • Printer ink cartridges

Step 1: Unpack and Assemble

  • Remove the printer from the box and carefully unpack all components.
  • Place the printer on a flat and stable surface.
  • Remove the orange protective tape from the print head carrier.
  • Insert the print head by lifting the print head cover and gently dropping it into place.

Step 2: Install Ink Cartridges

  • Open the front cover of the printer.
  • Remove the ink cartridge holders by squeezing their tabs and pulling them out.
  • Insert the appropriate color ink cartridge into each holder. Align the cartridge with the color label on the holder.
  • Push down on the cartridges until they click into place.

Step 3: Connect the Printer

  • Connect the power cable to the printer and an electrical outlet.
  • For wired connection: Use a USB cable to connect the printer to your computer.
  • For wireless connection: Refer to the “Wireless Setup” section below.

Step 4: Install Drivers and Software

  • Visit Canon’s website (https://www.canonusa.com/) and search for the Canon PIXMA iX6840 drivers.
  • Download and run the installation wizard.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation.

Step 5: Printer Preferences

  • Once the drivers are installed, you can access the printer settings through your computer’s control panel.
  • Under “Printers and Scanners” or “Printers,” select the Canon PIXMA iX6840 printer.
  • Configure print settings such as paper size, orientation, and print quality.

Wireless Setup

  • Ensure your printer and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  • Open the “Canon IJ Network Tool” from the Canon software installed in Step 4.
  • Select “Connect Printer to Network.”
  • Follow the instructions to configure the wireless settings.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Printer Not Printing

  • Ensure the printer is turned on and connected to a power source.
  • Check the ink levels and replace any empty cartridges.
  • Verify that the print head is properly installed.
  • Clean the print head using the maintenance utility in the printer software.

Paper Jams

  • Open the rear cover of the printer and gently remove any jammed paper.
  • Ensure the paper is loaded correctly with the printable side facing down.
  • Adjust the paper guides to fit the paper size.

Print Quality Issues

  • Clean the print head using the maintenance utility.
  • Replace the ink cartridges with new ones.
  • Adjust the print quality settings in the printer preferences.

Additional Resources

  • Canon PIXMA iX6840 User Manual: https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/PIXMA-iX6820/manual
  • Canon Technical Support: 1-800-652-2666

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