CanonPIXMA
TS6420a
In this Setup
Requirements & Prerequisite
Gather the following items before you begin setup. Tick each one as you get it.
Overview
The Canon TS6420a is a compact all-in-one printer designed for high-quality printing, scanning, and copying. Its stylish design, user-friendly interface, and versatile connectivity options make it an excellent choice for both home and office environments.
Features
- Print Speed: 13.0 ipm black and 6.8 ipm color
- Print Resolution: 4800 x 1200 dpi
- Compatible with various media types and sizes
- Wireless Printing
- Borderless Printing
- Document Removal Reminder
- Scanner Type: Flatbed
- Scanning Resolution: 1200 x 2400 dpi
- Scanning Element: Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
- Automatic Replenishment System (ARS) Capable
- QR Code Direct Connection
- Energy Star® Certified
- Hybrid Ink System
Unboxing & Initial Setup
- Carefully unpack the Canon TS6420a and remove any protective packaging and tape.
- Open the front cover, insert the ink cartridges into their corresponding slots until they click securely in place.
- Adjust the paper guides in the rear paper tray and load the appropriate paper size (e.g., A4, letter).
- Plug the printer into a power outlet and press the power button to turn it on.
Manuals & Guides
Canon TS6420a setup on Windows
Setting up Guide for Windows:
1.Download and Install the Software
Download Drivers and Software
Click Setup > Enter TS6420 >Click Start
Select your Windows version (it usually detects automatically)
Download the Full Driver & Software Package
2.Connecting the Printer to Wi-Fi
a.During software installation:
b. Choose Wireless LAN Connection
c. If the printer isn’t connected, press Home > Wi-Fi icon > LAN Settings >Wireless LAN Setup
d. Select your Wi-Fi network, enter the password
3.Completing Installation on Windows
a.Run the downloaded setup file
b. Follow instructions for detecting the printer
c. Choose the connection method (Wi-Fi or USB)
d. Complete the driver installation
e. Print a test page to confirm setup
Canon TS6420a setup on macOS
Setting up Guide for MAC:
1.Download Driver & Software
a. Go to: Canon TS 6420 Mac Drivers
b. Enter your model: TS6420
c. Select your macOS version, then download the Full Driver & Software Package.
2.Wireless Setup (Recommended)
Using Canon’s Setup Assistant
a. Open the downloaded.
b. Choose Wireless LAN Connection when prompted
c. Follow the steps to connect your printer to your Wi-Fi
3.Manual Wi-Fi Setup (Without Software)
a. On the printer screen:
b. Tap Setup > Wi-Fi Setup
c. Choose Easy Wireless Connect, press Yes
d. On your Mac, connect to the printer’s temporary Wi-Fi.
4.USB Setup (If You Prefer)
a. Connect TS6320 to Mac via USB cable
b. Run the downloaded setup
5. Add Printer to Mac
a. Go to System Settings > Printers & Scanners
b, Add scanner and fax
c. Select your printer:
d. For Wi-Fi setup: Should appear as TS 6420 series – Secure AirPrint
e. For USB setup: TS6420 will appear automatically
f. Click Add
6. Install IJ Scan Utility (For Scanning)
a. Included in the Canon software package
b. Find it under: Applications >Canon Utilities >IJ Scan Utility
c. Allows scanning to PDF, images, etc.
Canon TS6420a setup on iPhone & iPad
Setting up Guide for IOS:
1.Install Canon PRINT App
a. Open the App Store
b. Search: Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY
c. Download and install the app
2. Connect Printer to Wi-Fi
Easy Wireless Connect (Recommended)
a. On the printer screen:
b. Tap Setup > Wi-Fi Setup >Easy Wireless Connect → Yes
c. Printer shows “Processing” ready for connection
3. Connect via Canon PRINT App
a. Open the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app
b. Tap Add Printer >Register Printer > Connect via Wireless Router
c. Follow the instructions:
d. Select your Wi-Fi
e. Enter Wi-Fi password
f. Printer connects > app detects it automatically
4 Print with AirPrint (No App Needed)
Once the printer is on the same Wi-Fi:
a. Open any app (Photos, Safari, Mail, etc.)
b. Tap the Share icon > Select Print
c. Choose Canon TS6420 series from printer list
d. Adjust settings and print
5. Scan with Canon PRINT App
a. Open Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY
b. Tap Scan >Place document on printer .Tap Scan
c. Save or share scanned files to your device
Canon TS6420a setup on Android
Setting up Guide for Android:
1.Install Canon PRINT App
a. Open Google Play Store
b. Search: Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY
c. Install the app
2.Connect Printer to Wi-Fi (If Not Done Yet)
Easy Wireless Connect (Recommended)
a.. On your TS6420printer screen:
b. Tap Setup >Wi-Fi Setup > Easy Wireless Connect → Yes
c. Screen shows “Processing” Printer ready for connection
: WPS (If Router Supports)
a. Press WPS button on router when prompted during setup
3. Add Printer via Canon PRINT App
a. Open the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app
b. Tap Add Printer > Register Printer >Connect via Wireless Router
c. The app will guide you:
d. Select your Wi-Fi
e. Enter Wi-Fi password
d. Printer connects to network — app detects it automatically
4. Print or Scan
a. Print documents, photos directly from your phone
b. Scan documents using your printer — save as PDF or image on Android
Canon TS6420a setup on Chromebook
Setting up Guide for Chromebook:
1. Connect TS6350 to Wi-Fi (If Not Done)
On the Printer:
a. Tap the Setup icon
b. Select Wi-Fi Setup > Easy Wireless Connect >Press Yes
c. Wait for the screen to show “Processing” ready for connection
Add Printer to Chromebook
a.. On your Chromebook:
b. Click the Clock (bottom-right) Settings
c. Scroll to Advanced > Printing >Printers
d. Click Add Printer
2.Print a Test Page
a. Open a document, photo, or webpage
b. Use Ctrl + P >Select your TS6420 printer
c. Print
Troubleshooting Steps
- 1. Printer Not Turning On
- Check power cable connection
- Try a different power outlet
- Hold power button for 3 seconds
- 2. Wi-Fi & Connectivity Issues
- Printer Not Connecting to Wi-Fi
- Run Easy Wireless Connect on printer:
- Tap Setup >Wi-Fi Setup > Easy Wireless Connect > Yes
- Ensure correct Wi-Fi password
- Place printer near router
- Restart router and printer
- 3. Printer Disappears from Device List
- Confirm printer and device are on same Wi-Fi
- Restart both devices
- Re-add printer manually if needed
- Mac Troubleshooting
- 4. Printer Not Showing on Mac
- System Settings > Printers & Scanners >Remove and re-add printer
- Prefer Secure AirPrint driver when adding
- Reset printing system if persistent:
- Right-click printer list > Reset Printing System
- 5. Android/iOS Troubleshooting
- Canon PRINT App Can’t Find Printer
- Confirm printer is in Easy Wireless Connect mode
- Both phone and printer must be on same Wi-Fi
- Reboot devices
- Reinstall Canon PRINT app if needed
- 6.AirPrint Not Working on iPhone/iPad
- Confirm both devices are on same Wi-Fi
- Restart devices
- Re-add printer under Share → Print → Select Printer
- 7.Chromebook Troubleshooting
- Chromebook Can’t Detect Printer
- Go to Settings >Printers >Add Printer
- Enter printer’s IP manually (from printer’s Wi-Fi Info)
- Use IPP protocol and queue: ipp/print
- Restart Chromebook and printer
- 8. Printing & Scanning Issues
- Print Jobs Stuck or Not Printing
- Cancel all pending print jobs
- Power cycle printer
- Re-add printer to your system
- 9. Scanning Not Working
- For Mac/Windows: use IJ Scan Utility
- For Android/iOS: Use Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY
- Ensure scanner function is enabled in printer settings
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