by In this article, we have explained the wireless setup process for Canon Pixma iX6820 printers on Windows and Mac devices. In addition, we have explained the steps to connect a Canon printer to a smartphone.
Canon Pixma iX6820 Printer Setup Steps in WiFi
For wireless printer setup, the printer must be installed on the same WiFi network as the computer. So, let’s look at the prerequisites for installing Canon Pixma iX6820 printers in WiFi.
- The printer access point should have physical WPS push buttons.
- The user’s network must use the WiFi Protected Access or WPA2 security protocol.
How to set up Canon Pixma iX6820 printer on a wireless network
- First, make sure your printer is powered on.
- Then, hold the WiFi button in front of the printer. Press and hold the WiFi button until the white power light flashes once, then release it.
- After the button turns blue, reach the access point, and press the WPS button within 2 minutes. After the printer establishes a successful connection to your wireless network, the blue light will stop blinking and remain on it.
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Canon Pixma iX6820 Wireless Printer Setup Steps on Windows
This section describes the steps for how to install the Canon Pixma iX6820 Wireless Printer on a Windows computer. Just follow these steps-
- First, turn on the Canon Pixma iX6820 printer and make sure that your Windows PC is also powered on.
- Now connect your printer to your WiFi router by following the steps mentioned in the previous section.
- Now download the printer driver from the Canon website and complete the installation process by following the on-screen instructions.
- After successfully configuring the driver on a Windows PC, open “Control Panel”.
- Click on “Devices and Printers” in the next window.
- Choose the “Add a printer” option. Now a list of available printers appears on the screen.
- Choose your printer model number and click Next.
- Now your printer will be added to your Windows PC.
Congratulations, you have now successfully installed the Canon Pixma iX6820 Wireless Printer on your Windows PC.
Setup to Canon Pixma iX6820 Wireless Printer on a Mac
The standard method for wirelessly setting up the Canon Pixma iX6820 on a Mac is to follow these procedures below:
- First, turn on your Mac, printer, and WiFi.
- Then follow the instructions in the first part of this write-up to connect the Canon Pixma iX6820 printer to your WiFi connection.
- Once done, download and install the driver for your printer.
- When you are configuring the driver, choose the “Wireless Setup Options” option and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Once the installation is successful, go to the “Apple menu” and select the “System and Preference” option on the screen.
- Choose the “sPrinter and Scanners” option in the next window.
- Press the “+” button to add your printer.
- Now from the list of printers displayed, select your Canon printer and click the “Add” button.
- Finally, the Canon Pixma iX6820 Wireless Printer was set up on a Mac.
How to set up the Canon Pixma ix6820 printer with a mobile phone?
Here in this section, we will talk about how to set up Canon Pixma iX6820 printer on the mobile phone. Follow the steps given below:
- Start by clicking the home button on your mobile phone.
- Now swipe the touchscreen left or right and tap on the “LAN” settings option.
- In the LAN Settings option, click the “Wireless LAN Configuration” option. Then press “Wireless Setup” and press “OK”.
- Now open the Canon Print Inkjet / Selfie app and select the ‘+’ icon.
- At the bottom of the screen, click on the “Register Printer” option.
- Touch the “Printer Setup” option.
- Choose the option “Automatic connection” and press “Yes”.
- Enter the router password here and click “OK”.
- Click “OK” on “Sent Settings Message”.
- Click on the detected printer and enter the printer’s name. Then click “OK”.
Conclusion
Hope the editorial staff gives you enough information about setting up the Canon Pixma iX6820 printer on WiFi, Windows, Mac, and mobile phones. However, if you have additional technical issues with your printer, please do not hesitate to contact us through our toll-free support line.