Canon MG6420 Ink
PIXMA MG6420 Ink Cartridges

Canon MG6420 Printer Review

The Canon PIXMA MG6420 inkjet printer includes all-in-one scanning and copying features, but doesn't occupy as much space as previous models. This makes it even more suited for home users, and its focus on photo quality will appeal to photo enthusiasts. High-capacity Canon MG6420 printer ink supplies can also keep operating costs down.

The MG6420 is chock full of convenient features, with wireless support for easy connection to an existing network. It also includes support for mobile device printing through Google Cloud Print, AirPrint, and Canon's own mobile app. Users can also send their documents or photos to a unique email address and have it start printing immediately. This opens it up to printing from any device that can send email.

The unit might be a little large from some desktop surfaces, measuring 5.9x18x14.6 inches, with a weight of 14 pounds that includes the PIXMA MG6420 ink supplies. Its small size does mean a small paper capacity of 100 sheets, but this should be enough for the light-duty home use it is designed to handle. Print speeds are adequate, with ESAT rated speeds of 15 images per minute in black and 9.7 images per minute in color.

The 5-color printer ink system is both a benefit and a drawback, as there will be one more Canon MG6420 ink cartridge to replace each time. The addition of a pigment black PIXMA MG6420 ink cartridge is worth the tradeoff, however, with deeper blacks when printing text. The high resolution of 4800x1200 dpi makes great use of the Canon MG6420 ink system for sharp photos with an impressive color range.

Whether users want its copying and scanning capabilities or are mainly focused on its wireless printing, the Canon MG6420 inkjet printer delivers. Its solid speeds, compact design, and affordable supplies make it a standout model in its class.