# 1-866-203-7571 Fix Canon iX6820 Not Printing Issue | Printer Tales
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The Canon PIXMA iX6820 is a powerful wide-format inkjet printer loved by photographers, designers, and small businesses for its high-resolution output and borderless printing. However, like any printer, it can sometimes stop printing without warning.
If your **Canon iX6820 is not printing**, don’t worry. This in-depth guide from *Printer Tales* walks you through every possible cause and solution step-by-step.
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## 🔍 Common Reasons Why Canon iX6820 Is Not Printing
Before jumping into fixes, let’s understand what usually causes this problem:
• Printer is offline or not set as default
• Corrupt or outdated printer drivers
• Paper jams or blocked feed rollers
• Ink cartridge errors or low ink
• Wi-Fi or USB connection issues
• Print queue stuck or paused
• Firmware glitches
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## ✅ Step 1: Check Printer Power and Status
Start with the basics:
1. Turn OFF the printer.
2. Unplug the power cable from the wall.
3. Wait 60 seconds.
4. Plug it back in and power it ON.
✔️ Check the LCD light and listen for startup sounds.
If the printer doesn’t power on, try another power outlet.
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## ✅ Step 2: Set Canon iX6820 as Default Printer
On Windows:
1. Press **Windows + R**
2. Type: `control printers` → Enter
3. Right-click **Canon iX6820**
4. Click **Set as Default Printer**
On Mac:
1. Go to **System Settings > Printers & Scanners**
2. Select Canon iX6820
3. Set it as default
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## ✅ Step 3: Clear Print Queue
A stuck print job can block all future prints.
### Windows:
1. Open **Control Panel > Devices & Printers**
2. Right-click Canon iX6820
3. Click **See what’s printing**
4. Cancel all documents
### Mac:
1. Open **Printers & Scanners**
2. Select your printer
3. Click **Open Print Queue**
4. Cancel pending jobs
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## ✅ Step 4: Check Ink Cartridges
If the ink is empty or improperly installed, the printer won’t print.
✔️ Open the cartridge door
✔️ Remove and reinsert each cartridge
✔️ Make sure all are locked into place
✔️ Replace empty cartridges
💡 Tip: Use genuine Canon ink for best performance.
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## ✅ Step 5: Clean Print Head
Clogged nozzles can cause blank pages or faded output.
### Automatic Cleaning:
1. Open **Canon Printer Utility**
2. Select **Maintenance**
3. Choose **Cleaning** → Start
### Deep Cleaning (if needed):
Repeat and select **Deep Cleaning**
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## ✅ Step 6: Check Paper Feed & Jam
Even a tiny scrap of paper can stop printing.
1. Turn off the printer
2. Open rear & front covers
3. Remove any stuck paper gently
4. Reload paper correctly
✔️ Use clean, flat paper aligned to the right guides
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## ✅ Step 7: Reinstall Canon iX6820 Drivers
Outdated or corrupt drivers are the #1 cause of printing failures.
### Windows:
1. Uninstall Canon iX6820
2. Restart your PC
3. Download the latest driver
4. Reinstall and test
### Mac:
1. Remove the printer
2. Restart system
3. Re-add the printer via **System Settings**
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## ✅ Step 8: Check USB / Wi-Fi Connection
### USB:
• Try another cable
• Use a different USB port
### Wi-Fi:
• Ensure printer & computer are on the same network
• Restart router
• Reconnect printer to Wi-Fi
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## ✅ Step 9: Update Printer Firmware
Outdated firmware can cause internal glitches.
1. Visit Canon’s support page
2. Download the latest firmware
3. Install & restart the printer
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## ✅ Step 10: Run Printer Troubleshooter (Windows)
1. Go to **Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot**
2. Select **Printer** → Run troubleshooter
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## 🧠 Advanced Fixes If Canon iX6820 Still Won’t Print
• Reset the print spooler service
• Rebuild print system (Mac)
• Perform a factory reset
• Try printing from another device
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## 🆘 Still Not Printing? Call Canon Printer Experts
If nothing works, the issue could be hardware-related.
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Our certified technicians can help with:
✔️ Driver errors
✔️ Printhead failures
✔️ Wi-Fi issues
✔️ Cartridge detection problems
✔️ Internal hardware faults
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## 📌 Conclusion
The **Canon iX6820 not printing** issue is usually easy to fix with the right steps. Whether it’s a clogged printhead, stuck queue, or outdated driver — this guide gives you everything you need to get back to printing fast.
If you need expert help, don’t hesitate to call **1-866-203-7571** and let *Printer Tales* get your Canon iX6820 running like new again.
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