PIXMA TS6420a Wi-Fi connection recommendations

[Stuart911]

Question looking at this printer for computer novice who only rarely prints and maybe copy or scan and fax but was told to look for Wi-Fi 802 and 5gz or dual band since just switched from DSL to Verizon 5gz router and own Android phone with desktop computer form HP Microsoft 10 or 11 also Saw this printer was only connected Wi-Fi only some others have USB and Wi-Fi 

[SignifDigits]

Thank you for visiting.  Your best source of this sort of information is the manual and online printer resources at https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/pixma-ts6420a?srsltid=AfmBOopy6D5Q6xFeY0TDobBQF_EWeRjn9eDVXZaDyf...  and the knowledge base at https://support.usa.canon.com/kb/s/ 

The T6400 series of manuals is at https://ij.manual.canon/ij/webmanual/Manual/W/TS6400%20series/EN/CNT/Top.html. 

According to the manual the printer supports both 5GHz and 2.4GHz.  5GHz is faster and 2.5 GHz tends to have less interference and reliability issues.  I use a WIFI 6 mesh network and 5GHz and have few issues.   Dual band is fine and tri-band is as well. See https://ij.manual.canon/ij/webmanual/Tutorial/TS6400%20series/EN/TRL/trl-a0002.html for more networking detail from the manual.

[SignifDigits]

I apologize, I misread the link I posted at https://ij.manual.canon/ij/webmanual/Tutorial/TS6400%20series/EN/TRL/trl-a0002.html which states:

• This printer does not support IEEE802.11ac, IEEE802.11a, or IEEE802.11n (5 GHz). Check if your device supports IEEE802.11n (2.4 GHz), IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11b.

So you'll need 2.4 GZ 802.11 (N, G or B).  Thanks to Rick for pointing out my misinformation!

[Stuart911]

Canon PIXMA TR4720 All-in-One Wireless Printer, Home Use with Auto Document Feeder, Mobile Printing and Built-in Fax, Black   also looked at this model since says has fax

[SignifDigits]

I apologize that I focused on your wifi and not printer question.  If you will shop the Canon web site you will find that Pixma TS-4320 at https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/p/pixma-ts4320 is quite a bargain at only US$59 and receives good overall reviews as well - better reviews that either the Pixma TR4720 or TS6420a and the same or better than the TS6520, which costs US$90 more.

If you require a paper tray/cassette, the TR7720 or TR7820 are about twice as much as the TS4320 and receive good reviews.  I personally prefer top-feeding as I do about as much copying as I do printing on a home printer and find top-feeding hugely convenient, so I would spend the extra $10 to get the TR7820 if it were me.

The TS-4320 supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz connections, according to the printer site above.  It also supports borderless printing and 2-sided printing (though I personally never count on duplex printing working in a printer in this price range).  It does not have fax capabilities.   Do you really need fax in a printer rather than scanning to .pdf and emailing?  I haven't used a fax for anything in probably 10 years or so myself.

For light-duty printing requirements the TS-4320 seems like the logical Canon printer choice to me unless you need a paper cassette.    Those are the printers recommended on the Canon sales site, as well.  I hope this helps you in your decision-making.

[Stuart911]

for me i normally been just going to the library and using eq there since i would be lucky to print 20 pages a year need.and less any real need for copies and fax since you can use emails/pdf/doc sign plus unsure any real need to scan anything so looking for something to rarely use and simple for non-tech person with android cell and new verizon 5gz router since no fios in area and use to have old dsl plus even found a website where you can fax using your cell phone and nt even needing a printer you just can't receive only send

[SignifDigits]

The Pixma TS-4320 at https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/p/pixma-ts4320 for US$59 sounds suitable for you, then.  It will connect to your 5GHz network and you can print from either computer or phone via canon apps available from https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/pixma-ts4320.   It will also handle any occasional scanning need you might have.

[Stuart911]

ok sounds good looks like a simple design could only find it on amazon at 59.00

print speed looked fast,not sure about copy,scan and unk when or if ever need any faxing or if people even still use fax service/machines

[shadowsports]

Greetings,

The Canon sales team can help you choose a printer that meets your needs and budget.  They can be reached at 1-800-385-2155. 😉