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8747B022AA

Canon PIXMA iX6840 A3 Inkjet Printer

Canon - Canon PIXMA iX6840, A3+ Printer, 11.3ipm mono, 8.8ipm colour, 9600 x 2400 dpi resolution, 150 sheet rear tray, Manual duplex, USB, Wi-Fi therefore Apple Airprint, Google Cloud Print, PIXMA Printing Solutions App, Ethernet - Single Ink Technology, 1pl, 5 ink cartridges. Uses PGI-450PGBK, CLI-451BK, CLI-451C, CLI-451M, CLI-451Y or PGI-450PGBK XL, CLI-451BK XL, CLI-451C XL, CLI-451M XL, CLI-451Y XL and PGI-455XXL
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8747B022AA

Canon PIXMA iX6840 A3 Inkjet Printer

Canon PIXMA iX6840, A3+ Printer, 11.3ipm mono, 8.8ipm colour, 9600 x 2400 dpi resolution, 150 sheet rear tray, Manual duplex, USB, Wi-Fi therefore Apple Airprint, Google Cloud Print, PIXMA Printing Solutions App, Ethernet - Single Ink Technology, 1pl, 5 ink cartridges. Uses PGI-450PGBK, CLI-451BK, CLI-451C, CLI-451M, CLI-451Y or PGI-450PGBK XL, CLI-451BK XL, CLI-451C XL, CLI-451M XL, CLI-451Y XL and PGI-455XXL

About this product

The Canon PIXMA iX6840 A3+ printer delivers high quality colour and monochrome printing with up to 9600 x 2400 dpi resolution, making it ideal for detailed documents, posters, and business materials. Featuring Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and mobile printing support including Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print, this compact office printer offers flexible connectivity for home and small office users. Buy now and upgrade your printing workflow with reliable A3+ performance in South Africa.

Overview Summary

Canon PIXMA iX6840 A3+ High Resolution Inkjet Printer

The Canon PIXMA iX6840 is a professional A3+ inkjet printer designed for users who need high quality colour output and reliable document printing. With a high resolution of up to 9600 x 2400 dpi, it produces sharp text and vibrant images suitable for business presentations, marketing materials, and creative projects.

It supports multiple connectivity options including USB, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet, allowing seamless integration into office or home networks. Mobile printing is enabled through Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, and the PIXMA Printing Solutions App, making it easy to print directly from smartphones and tablets.

This printer uses Canon's single ink system with five individual cartridges for efficient ink usage and cost control. It supports both standard and XL or XXL ink cartridges for extended printing capacity and reduced downtime.

What tier does this fall into?

Mid-range

What is this best for?

A3 document printing, business reports, marketing materials, posters, graphic design drafts, office printing

Overview

Compact, high-performance A3 wireless office printer, This high performance A3 office printer offers Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, plus printing from mobile devices. 5 single inks efficiently deliver superior quality business documents and photos.

Description

The Canon PIXMA iX6840 is a high performance A3+ inkjet printer built for users who require professional level print quality in a compact design. It combines high resolution output with efficient ink management, making it suitable for both business and creative environments.

With support for wireless and wired networking, the printer integrates easily into existing office setups. The rear paper tray supports a range of media sizes up to A3+, while manual duplex printing allows for flexible document handling. Its five cartridge single ink system ensures accurate colour reproduction and cost effective replacement of individual inks.

Features

The Canon PIXMA iX6840 offers advanced printing capabilities designed for productivity and quality.

  • High resolution printing up to 9600 x 2400 dpi for detailed output
  • A3+ print support for large documents and posters
  • Wi-Fi, USB, and Ethernet connectivity for flexible setup options
  • Mobile printing via Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, and PIXMA Printing Solutions App
  • Fast print speeds up to 11.3 ipm mono and 8.8 ipm colour
  • 150 sheet rear paper tray for efficient batch printing
  • Manual duplex printing for double sided document control
  • Single ink system with five individual cartridges for cost efficiency
  • Support for XL and XXL ink cartridges for extended usage

Compact A3 office printer
Stylish and ultra compact this high performance A3 printer with 5 single inks offers exceptional quality document and photo printing. It is the ideal desktop solution for printing large excel spreadsheets, business posters and photos.

Superior quality
The 5 single ink system includes pigment black ink for crisp, sharp text and dye colour inks for beautiful photo-lab quality images - plus for more efficient printing you only need to change the colour that runs out.

Save with XL inks
Print more for less. Optional XL inks deliver significantly more pages, offering up to 30% savings per page compared to standard size inks. The optional XXL pigment black ink allows you to print up to 1000 monochrome pages.

Smart connectivity
With both Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity it can easily be shared between multiple PCs via an office network. Download Canon's PIXMA Printing Solutions app to print from your smart devices. Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print support is also provided.

Fast printing
No waiting for beautiful prints. Thanks to Canon's FINE technology this printer has a rapid A4 document print speed of 14.5 ipm in mono and 10.4 ipm in colour, and it can print a photo lab-quality 10x15cm borderless photo in approx. 36 seconds.

Exclusive contents
Enjoy access to a wide range of professional quality creative content with CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM. Easily create and print posters and business documents using templates from the exclusive Solution Templates service.

What's in the Box

  • Canon PIXMA iX6840 printer unit
  • Power cable
  • Ink cartridges (starter set)
  • Setup and installation guide

Specifications

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Specifications and features
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Printer Specifications

Print Resolution Up to 9600 x 2400 dpi
Print Technology 5 Individual Inks (PGBK, BK, C, M, Y)
Inkjet FINE print head with 1pl (min.) ink droplet size
ChromaLife100+ inks
Mono Print Speed Approx. 14.5 ipm
Colour Print Speed Approx. 10.4 ipm
Photo Print Speed Borderless 10x15cm: Approx. 36 seconds
A3+ Bordered: Approx. 120 seconds
Borderless Printing Yes (A3+, A3, A4, LTR, LDR, 25x30cm, 20x25cm, 13x18cm, 10x15cm)
Two Sided Printing Manual operation
Cartridges and Yields
Standard Ink Cartridges PGI-450PGBK (Pigment Black)
Standard: 375 document pages or 2,390 photos
Optional XL: 620 document pages or 4,720 photos
Optional XXL: 1,000 document pages or 7,685 photos
CLI-451BK (Black)
Standard: 1, 645* document pages or 384 photos
Optional XL: 5, 000* document pages or 845 photos
CLI-451C (Cyan)
Standard: 337 document pages or 125 photos
Optional XL: 700 document pages or 283 photos
CLI-451M (Magenta)
Standard: 324 document pages or 138 photos
Optional XL: 670 document pages or 340 photos
CLI-451Y (Yellow)
Standard: 331 document pages 120 photos
Optional XL: 700 document pages 293 photos
Composite (CMY average)
Standard CMY: 331 document pages or 127 photos
Optional XL CMY: 690 document pages or 303 photos
Testing standards
ISO/IEC 24711 for A4 colour document pages
ISO/IEC 29102 for 10x15cm colour borderless photos
Values obtained by continuous printing
* Estimated supplemental yield
Optional XL Ink Cartridges PGI-455PGBK XXL (Pigment Black XXL)
PGI-450PGBK XL (Pigment Black XL)
CLI-451BK XL (Black XL)
CLI-451C XL (Cyan XL)
CLI-451M XL (Magenta XL)
CLI-451Y XL (Yellow XL)
Paper Support
Paper Types Plain Paper
Envelopes (DL, COM10)
Canon Pro Platinum (PT-101)
Canon Pro Luster (LU-101)
Canon Plus Glossy II (PP-201)
Canon Plus Semi-gloss (SG-201)
Canon Glossy Everyday Use (GP-501)
Canon Matte (MP-101)
Canon High Resolution Paper (HR-101N)
Canon Photo Stickers (PS-101)
Canon T-Shirt Transfer (TR-301)
Maximum Paper Input Max. 150 sheets of plain paper
Max. 20 sheets of photo paper
Paper Sizes A3+, A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, LTR, LGL, LDR, 25x30cm, 20x25cm, 13x18cm, 10x15cm
Paper Weight Plain paper: 64 - 105 g/m²
Canon photo paper up to 300 g/m² (PT-101)
Connectivity
Wired LAN Hi-Speed USB
Ethernet: 10/100Mbps (auto switchable)
Wireless LAN Wi-Fi IEEE802.11 b/g/n
Wireless LAN Frequency Band: 2.4GHz
Please refer to the user manual for instructions on how to activate/deactivate the wireless LAN.
Software
Supported Operating Systems Windows 10 (32 and 64-bit)
Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista SP1 & SP2 / XP SP3 32-bit
Mac OS X v10.6.8 or later
Supported Mobile Systems iOS (Canon PRINT app, AirPrint)
Android (Canon PRINT app)
Windows RT
Minimum System Requirements Windows: Internet Explorer 8, internet connection or CD-ROM
Mac: Safari 5 and internet connection
Display: 1024 x 768 XGA
Software Included Printer driver
My Image Garden
Quick Menu
Easy-WebPrint EX (plug-in for IE8 or higher)
Physical Features
Weight 8.1 kg
Dimensions (W x D x H) 584 x 310 x 159 mm
Acoustic Noise Levels Approx. 44.0 dB(A)
Recommended Operating Environment Temperature: 15-30degreesC
Humidity: 10-80%RH (no dew condensation)
Power Source AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Duty Cycle up to 12,000 pages / month
Power Consumption Off: Approx. 0.3 W
Standby (Wi-Fi connection to PC): Approx. 2.0 W
Standby (all ports connected): Approx. 2.4 W
Time to enter Standby mode: 2 minutes
Printing: Approx. 24 W

FAQ

What paper size does the Canon PIXMA iX6840 support?

The Canon PIXMA iX6840 supports printing up to A3+ size, making it suitable for large documents, posters, and design work.

Can I print wirelessly with this printer?

Yes, the printer supports Wi-Fi connectivity as well as mobile printing through Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print.

Is this printer suitable for office use?

Yes, it is designed for small office and professional environments where high quality colour printing is required.

What ink cartridges does it use?

It uses PGI-450 and CLI-451 series ink cartridges, including XL and XXL variants for extended printing capacity.

Does it support automatic duplex printing?

No, it supports manual duplex printing where pages are flipped manually for double sided printing.

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