Canon PIXMA TS6420a All-in-One Wireless Inkjet Printer [Print, Copy, Scan], Works with Alexa

I was hesitant to order this printer because so many people complained about problems connecting the printer to their computer via WiFi. It turned out to be extremely simple. The printer came with a link to a web site that illustrated step by step how to install the ink cartridges etc., and that web site had a link to download a setup program that automatically connected my laptop to the printer. That program worked perfectly - easiest printer setup I've ever done. I didn't have to go into my computer settings and manually search the network for the printer, download drivers, etc. I haven't had the printer long enough to know how it performs in the long run, and I haven't tried connecting a phone or other device to the printer (the setup web site had links to do that) but because of the negative reviews I wanted to let potential buyers know that connecting a Windows laptop to this printer is simple.

This printer was very easy to set up - had it working for iPhone (after downloading Canon app) in under 1/2 hour. Took a bit longer for computer to sinc up and had to do a bit of research about deleting old hp printer’s driver and then downloading the Canon’s onto computer. Once that was done though, it worked beautifully. My only wish would be for the paper catcher to automatically extend when you print, but for this price I’ll just get use to pulling it out. I’m 70 years old with limited tech experience, so if I can do it- you can do it

For a wireless printer I thought it would be something similar to Bluetooth... Not quite.First, there was no instruction manual in the box, just a single paper with a website instructing registration. (We do not live with a wifi connection so we had to walk this heavy machine up to a friend's house for it's set up and trial prints.)So ok maybe the sit will have sine silly tutorials, an entire FAQ page, some other stuff. Nope.The online manual is a gallery of pictographs, indicating that an app is required for the registration and use of the printer.Ok. Maybe the app will have everything.The app was frustrating to set up it's wireless connection (not really needing wifi at all), and then when finally synced, it's useless for printing anything other than pictures from my phone's gallery. What I mean is, through the Canon PRINT app, you can't access anything else. Which, after getting that far, the damn print quality is too grainy for pictures!Upon finally getting access through the PRINT app yo my documents, it Still won't print.Any time we tried to access documents on my word appto print, the apps on my phone started to act weird, saying that the open document, that I was clearly looking at and trying to print from, was unavailable.My husband was finally able to print from his phone, without the app, straight from other apps or files, directly from our email and even some music chords directly from a website! Yes that's great, if that what I needed the printer for. When synced back up to my phone, the printer refused to access my apps or files, again saying they were unable to open them. Wtf did the PRINT app do to my other apps?Once we were back home, I tried the scanner - the least frustrating thing about the whole day - printer is fine for text, not crisp but not as grainy as images. Struggles with copying stamps.) I am still having difficulty getting my documents from Microsoft Word to print, even when directly saved onto my phone's storage rather than the cloud.It vehemently refuses to connect to my computer without a 4-8 digit pin. Which I don't have.Oh, and the paper tray locks half sticking out, in print mode, only occasionally allowing to be pushed fully back under the body - I still don't know how it went back in the first time and cannot get it to repeat the closure. Afraid to break the damn thing I left it out when I put it away for the day, wholly frustrated with the entire experience.Today when trying again there is a repeated 1001 and 1003 error about the paper tray. I've taken it out, fixed the paper, put it back in about a dozen times. It's fine. Still won't print. Now it won't print anything.The ONLY nice thing about this printer (when you scan!) is that when the paper jams, the back of the machine can be almost be fully opened so you can access the paper trapped around the rollers. I'll admit that was pretty sweet.I got this printer for work and it's by far the most infuriating printer I've ever used. If I could return it, I would, but that would cost more money than I purchased it for.

The printer itself is beautiful and from the original alignment test looks like it's going to be a great printer. BUT... When the other reviews say this is not easy to set up, believe them. It isn't. Since I couldn't get it to wirelessly link up to my laptop, I had to go buy a USB cable -- which to my mind, should have been included with the printer. Fortunately, the cable was cheap, and I got one easily. Once connected via cable to my laptop, the quality of the printer is amazing for the cost. I really didn't need an all in one printer but now that I have it, I may be trying out the scanner sometime. I am very pleased with the product.