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PRCAIX6840

Canon PIXMA iX6840 A3 Inkjet Printer

Canon - Canon PIXMA iX6840 A3 Inkjet Printer, 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
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PRCAIX6840

Canon PIXMA iX6840 A3 Inkjet Printer

Canon PIXMA iX6840 A3 Inkjet Printer, 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

About this product

The Canon PIXMA iX6840 A3 Inkjet Printer is a high resolution printing solution designed for professional quality documents and large format output up to A3 size. Featuring 9600 x 2400 dpi resolution, fast print speeds, and flexible connectivity including Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print, it delivers reliable performance for office and creative use. Buy now for quick delivery and enhance your printing capability with sharp detail and vibrant colour output.

Overview Summary

The Canon PIXMA iX6840 A3 Inkjet Printer is built for users who need professional quality A3 printing in a compact desktop format. It supports high resolution output up to 9600 x 2400 dpi, making it suitable for detailed graphics, presentations, and marketing materials.

With print speeds of 11.3 ipm in mono and 8.8 ipm in colour, this printer balances speed and quality effectively. Its 5 ink cartridge system ensures accurate colour reproduction and efficient ink usage, while Single Ink Technology allows only the depleted cartridge to be replaced.

Connectivity options include USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Apple AirPrint, and Google Cloud Print, enabling seamless integration into home or office networks. The 150 sheet rear tray supports various media types for flexible printing needs.

What tier does this fall into?

Mid-range professional

What is this best for?

A3 document printing, marketing materials, presentations, graphics design prints, office reports

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 A3 Inkjet Printer is engineered for users who require large format printing with precision and consistency. Its advanced inkjet technology produces sharp text and vibrant images, making it ideal for professional documents, design layouts, and promotional materials.

Designed for both home office and small business environments, this printer supports multiple connectivity options including wireless printing, Ethernet networking, and mobile printing through AirPrint and cloud services. Its compact footprint allows it to fit easily on a desk while still handling A3 output.

With a 5 ink cartridge system and fine droplet control at 1pl, it delivers smooth gradients and detailed image quality suitable for business and creative applications.

Features

  • A3 printing capability for large format documents and designs
  • High resolution output up to 9600 x 2400 dpi for sharp detail
  • Fast print speeds of 11.3 ipm mono and 8.8 ipm colour
  • 5 individual ink cartridge system for efficient ink usage
  • Wireless, Ethernet, USB and cloud printing support
  • Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print compatible
  • 150 sheet rear paper tray for flexible media handling
  • Manual duplex printing support for paper saving

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 A3 Inkjet Printer
  • Power cable
  • Setup ink cartridges
  • Installation software and drivers
  • User documentation

Specifications

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Specifications and features
Product Code PRCAIX6840spacer
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
COMPATIBLE INKS
Standard Ink Cartridges PGI-450PGBK (Pigment Black)
CLI-451BK (Black)
CLI-451C (Cyan)
CLI-451M (Magenta)
CLI-451Y (Yellow)
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)
INK YIELDS
PBK (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
BK (Black) Standard: 1, 645* document pages or 384 photos
Optional XL: 5, 000* document pages or 845 photos
C (Cyan) Standard: 337 document pages or 125 photos
Optional XL: 700 document pages or 283 photos
M (Magenta) Standard: 324 document pages or 138 photos
Optional XL: 670 document pages or 340 photos
Y (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
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)
INTERFACE
Wired Connections Hi-Speed USB
Ethernet: 10 / 100Mbps (auto switchable)
Wireless Connections Wi-Fi IEEE802.11 b / g / n
Applications Support PIXMA Printing Solutions app
Apple AirPrint
Google Cloud Print
SOFTWARE
Supported Operating Systems Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista SP1 & SP2 / XP SP3 32-bit
Mac OS X v10.6.8 or later
Supported Mobile Systems iOS (PIXMA Printing Solutions app, AirPrint)
Android (PIXMA Printing Solutions 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
Dimensions (W x D x H) 584 x 310 x 159 mm
Weight 8.1 kg
Power Source AC 100-240V, 50 / 60Hz
Power Consumption Standby: Approx. 2.0 W (Wi-Fi connection to PC)
Off: Approx. 0.3 W
Printing: Approx. 24 W
Acoustic Noise Levels Approx. 44.0 dB(A)
Recommended Operating Environment Temperature: 15-30degreesC
Humidity: 10-80%RH (no dew condensation)
Duty Cycle up to 12,000 pages / month


FAQ

Is the Canon PIXMA iX6840 suitable for A3 printing?

Yes, the Canon PIXMA iX6840 is designed specifically to support A3 printing, making it suitable for large documents, posters, and professional design work.

Does this printer support wireless printing?

Yes, it supports Wi-Fi connectivity as well as Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print for convenient wireless and mobile printing.

How many ink cartridges does it use?

The printer uses a 5 individual ink cartridge system, allowing users to replace only the colour that runs out.

Can it be used in a small office?

Yes, it is well suited for small office environments due to its network connectivity, print quality, and A3 capability.

Does it support automatic duplex printing?

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

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