Canon PIXMA TS6420a

Canon PIXMA TS6420a All‑in‑One Wireless Inkjet Printer – Print, Copy, Scan (Alexa Enabled)

The Canon PIXMA TS6420a is a compact, budget-friendly all‑in‑one inkjet printer designed for home, student and light office use. With support for voice‑activated printing via Alexa, built-in Wi‑Fi, and auto‑duplex printing, it delivers convenient performance in a space‑saving design.

Core Features & Functionality

• Print, Copy & Scan: Single flatbed scanner handles everyday tasks—no ADF included.
• Wireless & Smart Home Ready: Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, AirPrint, Mopria, Canon PRINT app.
• Auto Duplex: Enables automatic two‑sided printing to save paper.
• Compact OLED Display: 1.44″ OLED status window with touch‑button navigation.
• Paper Handling: Dual paper paths—front and rear feeders, each handling up to 100 sheets.

Print Performance

Certified speeds reach up to 13 ipm mono and 6.8 ipm color per ISO standards :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. Borderless 4 × 6" photo printing takes approximately 43 seconds :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}. Print resolution is up to 4,800 × 1,200 dpi for crisp text and vivid images :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.

Design & Media Support

The TS6420a measures about 5.9″ high, 15.9″ wide, and 12.5″ deep, weighing around 6.3 kg (~13.8 lb) — very compact for an all‑in‑one device :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}. The rear feeder supports photo paper, envelopes and heavier media up to Legal size; the front tray handles plain and photo paper :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.

Ink System & Consumables

This model uses a two‑cartridge system: one pigment black (PG‑260) and one tri‑color (CL‑261) cartridge. XL high‑yield versions (PG‑260 XL, CL‑261 XL) multiply page yield (up to ~400 black, ~300 color) :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}. That said, ink costs can accumulate quickly—expect around $0.08–0.12 per page, especially if black or color need replacing separately :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.

Smart Features & Ease of Use

The TS6420a integrates with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, allowing voice‑activated printing when connected to your home network :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}. Wireless setup via the Canon PRINT app, AirPrint, or Mopria makes mobile printing straightforward. The OLED status panel and LED bar provide clear progress feedback :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.

Print & Scan Quality

Reviewers praise the TS6420a’s sharply rendered text and detailed color photos for a 4‑color inkjet device :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}. Scan resolution is up to 1200 × 2400 dpi (optical), with color depth up to 16‑bit internally and 8‑bit output :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}. Copy speed is modest—about 6 ipm color or ~20 seconds for a photo full‑page copy :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}.

Pros and Cons

• ✔ Pros: Compact and lightweight; high print resolution; auto‑duplex; Alexa-enabled; dual feeders; high-quality photos and documents; energy‑efficient (ENERGY STAR certified) :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}.
• ✘ Cons: No automatic document feeder is inconvenient for multi-page scanning/copying; relatively slow start-up; small OLED display; higher cost-per-page due to small cartridges and tri‑color waste :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}.

Ideal Use Cases

The Canon PIXMA TS6420a is ideal for:

• Families needing occasional prints, homework, photo memories.
• Students or dorm‑room users with compact desk space.
• Users who want voice‑activated printing (Alexa or Google Assistant).
• Low‑ to moderate‑volume users who prioritize image quality over ink economy.