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Canon PIXMA MG6821 Wireless Photo All-in-One Inkjet Printer (Black/Silver)

BH #CAMG6821BS • MFR #0519C042AA
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Canon PIXMA MG6821 Wireless Photo All-in-One Inkjet Printer (Black/Silver)
Key Features
  • Print, Scan, Copy
  • Max Resolution: 4800 x 1200 dpi
  • Print Speed: 4 x 6" Photo in 41 Seconds
  • Borderless Printing up to 8.5" Wide
The Wi-Fi enabled black/silver PIXMA MG6821 Wireless Photo All-in-One Inkjet Printer from Canon provides 4800 x 1200 dpi photo printing with a two-sided duplex option in a versatile unit that is also capable of scanning and copying. The print system utilizes a 5-color ChromaLife100+ ink setup that works with FINE print heads to produce detailed imagery with drop sizes as small as 2 pl. The MG6821 is also fast with the ability to create a 4 x 6" borderless print in 41 seconds, and can print borderless at sizes up to 8.5" wide.
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Canon MG6821 Overview

The Wi-Fi enabled black/silver PIXMA MG6821 Wireless Photo All-in-One Inkjet Printer from Canon provides 4800 x 1200 dpi photo printing with a two-sided duplex option in a versatile unit that is also capable of scanning and copying. The print system utilizes a 5-color ChromaLife100+ ink setup that works with FINE print heads to produce detailed imagery with drop sizes as small as 2 pl. The MG6821 is also fast with the ability to create a 4 x 6" borderless print in 41 seconds, and can print borderless at sizes up to 8.5" wide.

Scanning is possible through the inclusion of a flatbed capable of handling documents up to 8.5 x 11.7". The MG6821 features an optical scan resolution up to 2400 x 1200 dpi which can be interpolated into a 19200 x 19200 dpi final image. Copying is also available through this flatbed and the printer can produce up to 99 copies at a time. It will also provide users with a first copy out time of 18 seconds.

Viewing and changing settings is simple with the 3.0" touchscreen LCD display on the front panel. There are also SD and Memory Stick Duo card slots available for direct photo printing. And, in addition to Wi-Fi connectivity, the MG6821 features USB 2.0 for direct connection to a computer.

The ChromaLife100+ hybrid five-color ink system features five individual ink tanks with four dye-based inks and one pigmented black ink to produce crisp text and vivid colors. It also works with FINE print head technology to help create borderless photos that will last up to 300 years when placed in archival storage.
Documents can be printed at a rate of 15 ipm in black or 9.7 ipm in color.
Automatic duplex print will automatically print on both sides of the paper to reduce paper usage.
Auto power on conveniently powers up the unit whenever you send a photo or document to be printed.
My Image Garden software lets you access, organize, and personalize your photographs.
Full HD Movie Print allows you to take a still from full HD movie clips captured with Canon cameras and print them.
Quiet mode allows you to work without disturbing others.
PIXMA Printing Solutions app allows you to print and scan photos or documents from compatible mobile devices. You can also use the cloud print function to print directly from select online cloud services at the printer itself or via the mobile device.
Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print are available.
Wireless PictBridge lets you print photos directly from a camera connected to the same wireless network as the printer.
Print a PDF or JPG from email by sending it directly to the printer.

Canon MG6821 Specs

Printer
Printing Technology
ChromaLife100+ inkjet system with FINE print head technology
Maximum Resolution
Color: 4800 x 1200 dpi
Black: 600 x 600 dpi
Print Speed
Black, ESAT: 15 ipm
Color, ESAT: 9.7 ipm
4 x 6" Borderless Photo: 41 seconds
Number of Nozzles
Color: 3072
Pigment Black: 1024
Total: 4096
Minimum Ink Droplet Size
2 or 5 picoliter
Ink Type
Dye: Cyan, magenta, yellow, black
Pigment: Pigment black
Ink Palette
Cyan, magenta, yellow, black, pigment black
Ink Cartridge Configuration
5 individual cartridges
Compatible Ink Cartridges
PGI-270 Pigment Black XL
CLI-271 Cyan XL
CLI-271 Magenta XL
CLI-271 Yellow XL
CLI-271 Black XL
PGI-270 Pigment Black
CLI-271 Cyan
CLI-271 Magenta
CLI-271 Yellow
CLI-271 Black
Print Archival Life
Up to 100 years in archival storage
Print Features
Apple AirPrint, auto 2-sided printing, Auto Photo Fix II, borderless printing, document printing, Easy PhotoPrint+, Full HD Movie Print, special filters, Google Cloud Print, My Image Garden, Mopria Device Printing, Photo Direct Printing (memory card), photo printing, Canon PRINT app, PIXMA Cloud Link, PIXMA Printing Solutions, print from email, red-eye correction, image cropping, quiet mode, web template print, wireless PictBridge, wireless printing
Scanner
Image Sensor
Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Optical Resolution
2400 x 1200 dpi
Interpolated Resolution
19200 x 19200 dpi
Color Depth
Color: 48-bit input / 24-bit output
Grayscale: 16-bit input / 8-bit output
Reflective Scan Area
8.5 x 11.7" (21.6 x 29.7 cm)
Scanner Drivers
Windows: TWAIN 1.9, WIA
Mac OS: ICA
Scanner Features
Auto scan mode, push scan, network scan, wireless scanning
Copier
Number of Copies
Max: 99
First Copy-Out Time
Color: 18 seconds
Reduction/Enlargement
25-400% in 1% units
Intensity Adjustment
9 positions, auto intensity (AE copy)
Copy Features
4-on-1 / 2-on-1 copy, auto exposure copy, Auto Photo Fix II, borderless copy, fade restoration, fit-to-page, frame erase copy, photo reprint, preset copy ratios, two-sided copy
Media Handling
Maximum Paper Width
8.5" (21.6 cm)
Maximum Printable Area
8 x 13.7" (20.3 x 34.8 cm)
8.5" (21.6 cm) wide for borderless
Paper Sizes
4 x 6" (10.2 x 15.2 cm), 5 x 7" (12.7 x 17.8 cm), 8 x 10" (20.3 x 25.4 cm), Letter, Legal, A5, A4, B5, Envelope DL, U.S. #10 Envelopes
Custom: 3.5 x 5" to 8.5 x 14" (8.9 x 12.7 cm to 21.6 x 35.6 cm)
Media Weight
17-28 lb (64-105 gsm)
Paper Types
Plain: Plain Paper, Canon High Resolution Paper
Super High Gloss: Photo Paper Pro Platinum
Glossy: Photo Paper Plus Glossy II, Photo Paper Glossy
Semi-Gloss: Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss, Photo Paper Pro Luster
Matte: Matte Photo Paper
Envelope: U.S. #10 Envelope
Paper Capacity
Output Tray: 100 sheets plain paper or 20 sheet 4 x 6" (10.2 x 15.2 cm) photo paper
Connectivity
Computer Interface
USB 2.0
Wireless Standard
IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
Memory Card Compatibility
SD & SDHC
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo
miniSD & miniSDHC (with adapter)
microSD & microSDHD (with adapter)
Memory Stick Micro (with adapter)
Protocol
TCP/IP
Wireless Range
164' (50 m) indoors
Wireless Security
WEP (64/128-bit), WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), administration password
Mobile Printing Features
Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Print from E-mail, PIXMA Cloud Link
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), Vista SP1, Vista SP2, 7, 7 SP1, 8, 8.1
Mac OS X 10.7.5-10.10
iOS, Android, Windows RT, Amazon Fire
System & Software Requirements
Windows
Internet Explorer 8 or later
3 GB free hard disk space
1024 x 768 display resolution

Macintosh
Safari 5 or later
1.5 GB free hard disk space
1024 x 768 display resolution
Physical
Display
3" (7.6 cm) LCD touchscreen
Operating Conditions
Temperature: 41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C)
Humidity: 10 to 90%, relative non-condensing
Recommended Temperature: 59 to 86°F (15 to 30°C)
Recommended Humidity: 10 to 80%, relative non-condensing
Storage Conditions
Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Humidity: 5 to 95%, relative non-condensing
Power Requirements
100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
Printing (Copy): 12 W
Standby: 0.8 W
Off: 0.2 W
Dimensions
18 x 14.6 x 5.9" (455 x 369 x 148 mm)
Weight
14 lb (6.4 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
17.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
20.8 x 18.8 x 8.4"

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