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Canon Pixma IX6850 A3+ Wireless Printer
The Canon Pixma IX6850 A3+ Wireless Printer is ideal for the office with an ultra-compact design, 5-single inks, Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity for superior business documents and photo prints.
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- Compact A3+ printer with high-quality document and photo output in a space-saving design for home offices and small businesses
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and mobile printing support make it easy to print wirelessly from multiple devices, including phones and tablets
- 5-ink system with individually replaceable cartridges provides cost-effective printing and ensures excellent text and photo quality
- Fast print speeds of 14.5 ipm mono and 10.4 ipm colour, plus borderless photo printing in approximately 36 seconds
- XL and XXL ink options extend yields and reduces costs, with the XXL pigment black cartridge producing up to 1,000 pages

Canon Pixma IX6850 A3+ Wireless Printer Summary
The Canon Pixma IX6850 is a high-performance A3+ inkjet printer for business and creative users who need high-quality document and photo printing in a compact network-ready solution. This ultra-compact printer measures just 584 x 310 x 159 mm and offers Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, making it ideal for home offices and small businesses where multiple users need to share the printer efficiently.
With a 5-ink system, including pigment black for sharp text and dye-based colour inks for vibrant images, the IX6850 delivers excellent-quality results across a range of media. Canon’s FINE print head technology ensures fast and precise output, with A4 printing speeds of 14.5 images per minute (ipm) in mono and 10.4 ipm in colour.
The IX6850 supports XL and XXL ink cartridges, allowing users to print more pages while reducing running costs. A dedicated XXL pigment black ink offers yields of up to 1,000 monochrome pages, making it a cost-effective solution for high-volume printing.
With mobile printing support, including the Canon PRINT app, Apple AirPrint, and Google Cloud Print, users can print directly from their smartphones and tablets. Canon also provides downloadable business templates and CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM content, enabling businesses to create and print professional-quality documents, spreadsheets, and posters easily.
Key Canon Pixma IX6850 Printer Features
- High-performance A3+ inkjet printer
- Compact and stylish design
- Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity
- 5-ink system with individually replaceable cartridges
- Fast document printing at 14.5 ipm mono / 10.4 ipm colour
- High-quality pigment black ink for crisp text and dye colour inks for vibrant images
- Supports XL and XXL ink options
- Photo-lab quality printing with Canon’s FINE technology
- Prints up to A3+ size (329x483mm)
- Canon PRINT app control
- Access to CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM and business templates
Canon Pixma IX6850 A3+ Wireless Printer in More Detail
Compact A3+ Office Printer
The Canon Pixma IX6850 offers exceptional print quality in a compact and space-saving design. Capable of handling A3+ (329x483mm) media and photo papers, it is perfect for printing spreadsheets, business posters, and marketing materials without taking up excessive desk space.
Smart Connectivity for Business and Home Users
Equipped with Wi-Fi and Ethernet, the IX6850 can be shared across multiple PCs, making it a practical choice for offices. The Canon PRINT app enables printing from smartphones and tablets, while Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print provide seamless compatibility with mobile devices.
High-Quality Prints with 5-Ink System
The 5-cartridge system includes a pigment black ink for sharp, professional text and dye-based cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks for rich, high-quality images. Unlike single-cartridge systems, this setup allows individual ink replacement, reducing overall costs and waste.
Fast and Efficient Printing Performance
Thanks to Canon’s FINE print head technology, the IX6850 delivers fast print speeds, producing A4 documents at 14.5 ipm in mono and 10.4 ipm in colour. A 10x15cm borderless photo prints in approximately 36 seconds, ensuring quick turnaround times.
Lower Printing Costs with XL and XXL Inks
For higher-volume users, the optional XL and XXL ink cartridges offer significant cost savings. The XXL pigment black cartridge can yield up to 1,000 pages, while XL colour inks provide more prints per cartridge, making this an efficient choice for frequent document and photo printing.
Creative and Business Templates
Canon provides downloadable templates and exclusive content via CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM, allowing users to easily design posters, business materials, and presentations without additional software.
Compatible inks
Standard Ink Cartridges
- PGI-550PGBK (Pigment Black)
- CLI-551BK (Black)
- CLI-551C (Cyan)
- CLI-551M (Magenta)
- CLI-551Y (Yellow)
Optional XL Ink Cartridges
- PGI-555PGBK XXL (Pigment Black XXL)
- PGI-550PGBK XL (Pigment Black XL)
- CLI-551BK XL (Black XL)
- CLI-551C XL (Cyan XL)
- CLI-551M XL (Magenta XL)
- CLI-551Y XL (Yellow XL)
What’s in the box
- A3+ printer PIXMA iX6850
- Setup Ink Tanks (PBK, BK, C, M, Y)
- Power cord
- Setup CD-ROM
- Manuals and other documents
Canon Pixma IX6850 Specifications
Print Resolution |
Up to 9600¹ x 2400 dpi |
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Print Technology |
5 Individual Inks (PGBK, BK, C, M, Y) |
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Inkjet FINE print head with 1pl (min.) ink droplet size |
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ChromaLife100+ inks |
Mono Print Speed |
Approx. 14.5 ipm¹ |
Colour Print Speed |
Approx. 10.4 ipm¹ |
Photo Print Speed |
Borderless 10x15cm: Approx. 36 seconds¹ |
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A3+ Bordered: Approx. 120 seconds¹ |
Borderless Printing |
Yes (A3+, A3, A4, LTR, LDR, 25x30cm, 20x25cm, 13x18cm, 10x15cm) |
Two Sided Printing |
Manual operation |
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) |
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 |
Hi-Speed USB Ethernet: 10/100Mbps (auto switchable) Wireless Connections Wi-Fi IEEE802.11 b/g/n¹ Wireless LAN Frequency Band: 2.4GHz |
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 |
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 W¹
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Duty Cycle |
Up to 12,000 pages / month |
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Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!