Canon iX6820 Ink
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Canon iX6820 Printer Review

The Canon PIXMA iX6820 breaks out of the mold of compact home models as a business inkjet printer designed for graphic artists and others who need larger media format support. It has ESAT rated speeds of 14.5 images per minute in black and 10.4 images per minute in color, and its wireless features include support for mobile devices. Separate Canon iX6820 printer ink supplies for each color also help reduce waste.

The iX6820 was clearly designed with high-quality output in mind, as it features a maximum resolution of 9600x2400 dpi. This puts it near the top in quality for inkjet models, and combined with the 5-color PIXMA iX6820 printer ink system, it can create sharp and vivid photos. It can even print still from an HD movie, though this will likely only appeal to a small subset of potential buyers.

The machine's real flexibility comes in its paper handling. It can handle media up to 13x19 inches in size, which gives users a lot of options for creative projects. Its wireless support is also quite flexible, with support for AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, and the PIXMA Printing Solutions platform. Combined, these provide several methods for easy printing from mobile devices.

Not only are the Canon iX6820 ink cartridges separated into 5 discrete colors, but they are pretty affordable to replace. The high capacity versions of PIXMA iX6820 ink cartridges supply around 660 pages for each color and around 4,425 pages for the larger of the two black supplies. This makes it perfect for users who want to be able to print excellent photos, while the larger black Canon iX6820 ink supply keeps document printing affordable.

The Canon iX6820 is a nice balance of photo-centric features with the ability to handle standard business printing as well. The affordability of the supplies and support for larger media formats make this business inkjet model an excellent value.