CanonMAXIFY
GX6140
In this Setup
Requirements & Prerequisite
Gather the following items before you begin setup. Tick each one as you get it.
Overview
Canon MAXIFY GX6140 is a small, compact printer. It comes with Mega Tank using high yield refillable ink tanks. It delivers quality prints at an extremely low total cost. It is reliable, high speed and durable. Canon MAXIFY GX6140 comes with security features like secure data exchange and automatic firmware updates.
Features
- 6.9cm LCD Tiltable touchscreen display
- Print Resolution: 600 x 1200 dpi
- Print Speed: 24.0 ipm mono and 15.5 ipm color
- Duplex Printing
- Supports various paper types
- Scanner Type: Flatbed CIS
- Scanning Resolution: 1200 x 1200 dpi
- Voice assistant
- High page yield
Unboxing & Initial Setup
- Take the printer out of the box.
- Take all the accessories out and remove the packaging material.
- Remove the protective tape.
- Press the power button and turn the printer on.
- Lift the upper section of the printer, open the ink tank caps and pour the ink.
- Close the chamber.
- Take the paper cassette tray out and adjust the aligners, place the paper on it.
Manuals & Guides
Canon GX6140 setup on macOS
Setting up Canon MAXIFY GX6140 – Mac (Wifi):
- Download Drivers:
a. Download the driver package from the bottom of the page.
b. Once the installation is completed , run the installed file.
- Connect the Printer to wifi:
a. Select wifi connection.
b. Enter the password.
c. Connect Canon MAXIFY GX6140 to your selected wifi network.
- Add Printer:
a. Open the system preferences > Printers & Scanners.
b. Select your printer and click Add.
- Print the Test page:
a. Print a test page to confirm the setup.
USB Setup (Wired Setup):
- Download Drivers:
a. Download the driver package from the bottom of the page.
b. Once the installation is completed , run the file.
- Connect the USB Cable to your printer:
a. Plug the USB cable to your printer and the other end to your Mac.
b. On your Mac click on the system preference option.
c. Now click on Printer and Scanners.
d. The available printers list will appear on the screen, select your Canon MAXIFY GX6140.
- Print the Test page:
a. Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon GX6140 setup on iPhone & iPad
Setting up Canon MAXIFY GX6140 – IOS:
- Connect to the Wifi:
a. Turn on your Canon MAXIFY GX6140.
b. Make sure your Iphone/Ipad is connected to the secure internet connection.
c. Ensure that your printer and device are on the same network.
- Install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App:
a. Go to the app store.
b. Search for the “Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App”.
c. Download and install the app.
- Add printer:
a. Go to the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app.
b. Now follow the on-screen instructions to add your printer.
c. App will search for the available printers, Select your Canon MAXIFY GX6140 from the available list.
d. Click on Add printer.
- Print the Test page:
a. Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon GX6140 setup on Android
Setting up Canon MAXIFY GX6140 – Android:
- Install the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY App:
a. Download the app from the play store.
- Add the printer on the app:
a. Click on the add icon on the phone.
b. Now click on the register printer.
c. Select your Canon MAXIFY GX6140.
d. Now the printer is installed on your phone.
- Print the Test page:
a. Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon GX6140 setup on Chromebook
Setting up Canon MAXIFY GX6140 – Chrome OS (Wifi) :
- Connect the printer to Wifi connection:
a. Choose your wifi connection from the available networks.
b. Enter the password.
c. Wait until the printer displays connected.
- Add Printer:
a. Click the Settings icon.
b. In the Settings menu, click on Advanced at the bottom.
c. Click Printing and then Printers.
d. Your Canon MAXIFY GX6140 should appear in the list if it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi.
e. Click Add.
- Print the Test page:
a. Print a test page to confirm the setup.
USB Setup (Wired Setup):
- Connect the printer to USB Cable:
a. Plug the USB Cable into the printer and the other end to your Chromebook.
- Add printer:
a. Click the Settings icon.
b. In the settings menu, click on Advanced at the bottom.
c. Click Printing and then printers.
d. Click on the Add Printer option.
e. Your Canon MAXIFY GX6140 should appear in the list if it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi.
f. Click Add.
- Print the Test page:
a. Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Troubleshooting Steps
- Printer not connecting to wifi:
- Possible Causes: Incorrect password, weak, signal or outdated firmware.
- Solutions:
- a. Ensure your Wi-Fi password is correct
- b. Place the printer close to the router
- c. Re-run Easy Wireless Connect
- d. Press Setup >Wi-Fi Setup >Easy Wireless Connect
- e. Restart the router and printer
- f. Check for firmware updates via Canon’s official website
- Print Not Detected by computer or mobile:
- Solutions:
- a. Ensure both printer and device are on the same Wi-Fi network
- b. Restart your printer and device
- c. Reinstall the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app (for mobile)
- d. For USB connection, ensure the cable is securely connected
- e. On Windows/Mac, reinstall the printer driver
- Paper Jam:
- Solutions:
- a. Turn off the printer
- b. Gently remove jammed paper from the rear tray, output slot, or inside the printer
- c. Check for torn paper pieces
- d. Restart the printer
- Poor Print Quality (Faded, Streaks, Missing Colors)
- Solution:
- a. Check ink levels and replace cartridges if needed
- b. Run Print Head Cleaning:
- c. Press Setup >Maintenance>Cleaning
- d. Perform Print Head Alignment via the same menu
- e. Ensure you’re using compatible paper
Driver Downloads
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