Features & Benefits
This high-performance 5-ink All-in-One Canon Pixma MG6851 printer has Wi-Fi and a touch screen making it easy for you to print your documents and photos directly from smart devices as well as access cloud storage services. With a large touch screen, you just need to swipe and your prints, copies and scans are done. It allows you to print documents and photos in the long run with its 5 individual Canon Pixma MG6851 Ink Cartridges and save you a great amount of money. Furthermore, you can print from and scan to popular cloud services using this printer. Because of its Wi-fi capabilities, it simply helps you connect easily with your smart devices such as smartphone or tablet. This printer can be connected to a camera and memory card and provides you with print.
The printer comes with power cords, CD-ROM (For windows only, for Mac devices, you’’ have to download it online), manuals, starter Canon Pixma MG6851 Ink Cartridges. Compatible with both PIXMA Cloud Link, this printer is worth buying at this price range. The PIXMA Cloud Link allows you to print photos from a photo-sharing service, print documents from a data management service and save scanned images to a data management service. Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print compatibility make it simple to print from mobile phones and tablets. You just download the app and press the print button. If you're a keen photographer, you’ll appreciate the SD reader and clear colour touchscreen which enables you to easily scroll through your images and print the ones you like straight from the memory card. The Canon PIXMA MG6851 is an all-in-one and features a scanner, so you can create high-quality digital backups of photos and important documents. Automatic double-sided printing helps you reduce paper consumption, helps the environment and keeps costs down. Moreover, The five single Canon Pixma MG6851 Ink Cartridges can be changed when they get empty. With a 100 sheet paper tray, the Canon PIXMA MG6851 is perfect for printing large documents or if you print regularly.
Expert Verdict
Canon Pixma MG6851 is an all-in-one printer having all the functions in one single unit from printing, scanning to copying. Not only this, it contains 5 separate Canon Pixma MG6851 Ink Cartridges which can be replaced when they get empty. This inkjet printer is easy to set up and use. If we compare it to other brands like Brother, Epson, the design of the Pixma Canon Pixma MG6851 is clearer, so you don't get confused when you print or scan. Moreover, it functions and responds smoothly. This white coloured machine is sleek in appearance and is not too big in size. Hence, it won’t take much space in your/office and will look good in any corner of your space. Though it lacks a USB port, the wireless connectivity fulfils all the requirements. It takes both standard and extra-large Canon Pixma MG6851 Ink Cartridges. Also, it supports compatible Canon Pixma MG6851 Ink Cartridges. If you can not afford the genuine ones, you can use the compatible ones, it will reduce the running costs. The genuine Canon Pixma MG6851 Ink Cartridges will cost you more than the price of the printer, so it would be great if you use the compatible Canon Pixma MG6851 Ink Cartridges. Its warm time can be a bit lengthy, so it is recommended that you turn the power on accordingly. It prints great so far and deals with paper of different thickness without any issue. Not only document, but it also produces a good quality of photos. Scanning is easy and scans can be shared straight to Google Drive.
One downside of this printer is that It has to be left open when the paper is stored. This means you can not keep paper in it in advance. You have to keep paper in each use otherwise dust can get on the paper. This is not the case with other Canon printers. Other ones can store papers that are ready to use when you run the printer. Also, It can be a little noisy when booting up the printer. Sometimes it may happen that the papers get jammed in the printer and it would be difficult to get them out. In such a case, turn off the printer and then turn it on again and get the paper out. Also, it has an access point at the back of the printer if the paper gets jammed. This makes it so much easier to remove the jammed paper. A lot of users will find The paper "catch" tray is a little too small. The paper still falls on the floor. But this is a thing that can be ignored considering other features of this printer at this much price.
This wireless printer does not seem to be the right choice for non-professionals. A non-professional person would find it difficult to set up and activate this printer. Compatible with Android and iPhone and lets you connect and print from them wirelessly. The auto double-sided printing feature is a hit; it lets you print the document on both sides. Moreover, you can save your electricity and money as it shuts down automatically.
If we talk about the speed, you’ll have to wait for longer than you expect for the prints to come out. With the lack of automation, you’ll have to reload the print session every time. The printed document can be smudged but this does not happen, but if it does perform print head cleaning and you’ll get good prints. Also, the instructions on the screen are clear, it tells you why it can not print so that you can detect the issue. The touch screen makes it easier to set up the operation, it switches itself off after a set time and wakes up on the command Print. Overall, this printer is worth buying at this price range considering its separate Canon Pixma MG6851 Ink Cartridges, and sharp and clear text and photo prints.
Review
Canon Pixma MG6851 is an elegant inkjet multifunction peripheral(MFP) for general printing at the office or in the home. Experience a touch of class with the colour touch display of 7.5 cm, one can quickly and easily select functions, navigate through menus, preview images and use cloud services. This all-in-one printer has dimensions of about 45.5 x 36.9 x 14.8 cm with 6.8 Kg weight. Moreover, this printer supports Windows and Mac OS.
This all-in-one printer support wireless connectivity, which simplifies the printing task and provides high performance and real convenience. With Canon Print app and Wi-fi, direct one can print the document within a fraction of a second. The MG6821 printer comes with powerful printing options such as AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Pixma Cloud Link and much more.
Canon Pixma MG6851 is an ideal printer for printing sharp text documents and exceptional photos. Moreover, the LCD touchscreen of 3.0" allows you to operate your printer easily and conveniently. This printer provides high printing resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi. To soup up the print quality, Canon Pixma MG6851 ink cartridges of the considerable standard are incorporated. Whenever the ink level of any one colour is running low, only the expended ink cartridge is needed to be replaced. Hence the separate ink cartridges make this printer cost-effective.
Advantages
- Easy printing with wireless network
- High print quality
- Affordable printer
- Easy navigation with touchscreen LCD display
- Allow borderless printing
- Auto Power On
- Handle different types of media including glossy paper
- Worthwhile due to separate Canon Pixma MG6851 ink cartridges
Disadvantages
- Make noise while printing
- Limited paper handling capacity
- No fax facility
- Slow printing speed
Canon Pixma MG6851 Ink Requirements
Printer ink for Canon Pixma MG6851 are as follows:
Canon Pixma MG6851 Black ink Compatible Cartridge High Capacity
Canon PGI570 Ink Cartridge Black with a print capacity of 500 Photos.
Canon Pixma MG6851 Black ink Compatible Cartridge High Capacity
Canon CLI571 Black Ink Cartridge with a print capacity of 895 Pages.
Canon Pixma MG6851 Cyan ink Compatible Cartridge High Capacity
Canon CLI571 Cyan Ink Cartridge with a print capacity of 680 Pages.
Canon Pixma MG6851 Magenta ink Compatible Cartridge High Capacity
Canon CLI571 Magenta Ink Cartridge with a print capacity of 650 Pages.
Canon Pixma MG6851 Yellow ink Compatible Cartridge High Capacity
Canon CLI571 Yellow Ink Cartridge with a print capacity of 680 Pages.
Conclusion
Canon PIXMA MG6821 is an advanced, affordable Inkjet All-In-One printer which offers high performance and real convenience. The major reason for choosing this wireless printer is due to the Auto Power On. This user-oriented feature automatically powers up the printer whenever you send a photo or document to be printed. Hence, this wireless printer is best suitable for home, small office or for the one who is looking for good quality prints.
What to do if printing is blur or inappropriate colours appear while printing a document?
These types of problems are so common and most of them can be corrected by following proper measures for it:
Check 1: Check paper and print quality settings.
If the print results are not satisfactory, you must check the print quality settings of the printer.
Check 2: Check the status of Canon Pixma MG6851 ink cartridges.
Replace the cartridges if the ink has run out. For Instructions on replacing ink cartridges refer your online user guide.
Check 3: Orange tape or protective film is still on the ink tank.
Make sure the protective film is peeled off from the cartridge. If the orange tape still remains on the Canon Pixma MG6851 ink cartridges, peel it off and then install them in the cartridge holder.
Check 4: Print the nozzle check pattern and perform all the necessary maintenance operations such as printhead cleaning.
Print the check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the printhead nozzles. To get more information on printing the nozzle check pattern, print head cleaning, and print head deep cleaning refers to your printer manual or the online user guide. Also, check if the Canon Pixma MG6851 ink cartridges for the required colour is not empty.
Check 5: Use high-quality paper for printing purpose. Make sure that the paper is loaded correctly with the printable side facing down.
- Printing on the wrong side of the paper might cause the prints with reduced quality.
- One must load the paper with the printable side facing down.
- Refer to the online instruction manual that is supplied with the paper for detailed information on the printable side.
Check 6: If platen glass dirty. Clean the platen glass.
The instructions for cleaning the platen glass and document cover are given in the online user manual.
Check 7: Print from the machine directly, or reprint from the computer if you can do so.