Name: Canon MG6800 Series
Brand: Canon
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Ink Level Not Shown on Printer Status Monitor (Windows)

Use the printer driver with bidirectional communication.

Select Enable bidirectional support in the Ports sheet of the properties dialog box of the printer driver.

How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window

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Online Manual1
Table of Contents2
Notes on Site Usage and Cookies16
Using this Online Manual18
Trademarks and Licenses19
Search Tips23
Using the Machine25
- Printing Photos from a Computer26
- Copying Originals32
- Printing Photos36
Printer Functions40
- Connect Wirelessly with Ease in "Direct Connection41
- Print Photos Easily Using My Image Garden42
- Download a Variety of Content Materials44
- Print Items with Easy-Photoprint+ (Web Application)45
- Available Connection Methods46
- Easy Scan with the Auto Function53
- Scan Originals Larger than the Platen54
- Scan Multiple Originals at One Time55
- Using PIXMA/MAXIFY Cloud Link56
- Print Easily from a Smartphone or Tablet with Canon PRINT Inkjet/Selphy151
- Printing with Windows RT152
- Checking Printer Information153
Handling Paper, Originals, Ink Tanks, Memory Card, Etc157
- Loading Paper158
  - Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper159
  - Loading Envelopes164
- Loading Originals169
- Inserting the Memory Card175
- Replacing Ink181
  - Replacing Ink182
  - Checking Ink Status188
    - Checking the Ink Status with the Touch Screen on the Machine189
    - Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps190
Maintenance192
- If Printing Is Faint or Uneven193
- Performing Maintenance Functions from Your Computer (Mac OS)207
- Cleaning217
Overview224
- Safety226
  - Safety Precautions227
  - Regulatory Information228
- Main Components and Their Use231
- Changing Settings248
- Network Connection280
  - Network Connection Tips281
- Network Communication (Mac OS)288
  - Checking and Changing Network Settings289
  - Network Communication Tips312
- Ensuring Optimal Printing Results323
- Legal Restrictions on Scanning/Copying331
- Specifications332
Information about Paper336
- Media Types You Can Use337
- Media Types You Cannot Use341
- Printing Area342
Administrator Password347
Authentication348
Where Serial Number Is Located349
List of Function for each Model350
Printing351
- Printing from Computer352
  - Printing from Application Software (Mac os Printer Driver)353
- Scaling the Printing to Fit the Paper Size368
- Scaled Printing370
- Page Layout Printing371
- Duplex Printing373
- Printing on Postcards375
- Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size)376
Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data377
- Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom)378
- Printing a Color Document in Monochrome379
- Specifying Color Correction380
- Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data382
- Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver383
- Printing with ICC Profiles (Specifying an ICC Profile from the Application Software)384
- Printing with ICC Profiles (Specifying an ICC Profile from the Printer Driver)386
- Interpreting the ICC Profile387
- Adjusting Color Balance388
- Related Topics389
- Adjusting Brightness390
- Adjusting Intensity392
- Adjusting Contrast394
Overview of the Printer Driver396
- Canon IJ Printer Driver397
- How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window398
- Page Setup Dialog399
- Print Dialog400
- Quality & Media402
- Color Options404
- Borderless Printing406
- Margin407
- Canon IJ Printer Utility408
- Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility409
- Maintenance of this Printer410
- Display the Printing Status Screen411
- Deleting the Undesired Print Job413
- Instructions for Use (Printer Driver)414
Updating the Printer Driver415
- Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver416
- Delete the Unnecessary Canon IJ Printer from the Printer List417
- Before Installing the Printer Driver418
- Installing the Printer Driver419
- Printing from Smartphone/Tablet437
  - Printing Directly from Smartphone/Tablet438
  - Printing Using a Web Service449
- Printing Using Operation Panel453
- Printing from Digital Camera476
  - Printing Photographs Directly from Pictbridge (Wireless LAN) Compliant Device477
  - Pictbridge (Wireless LAN) Print Settings479
- Paper Settings481
Copying485
- Making Copies486
  - Displaying Preview Screen489
  - Setting Items for Copying490
- Reducing/Enlarging Copies493
- Two-Sided Copying495
- Special Copy Menu497
- Copying from Smartphone/Tablet508
Scanning509
- Scanning from Computer (Windows)510
- Scanning from Computer (Mac OS)511
- Scanning from Operation Panel615
- Scanning Using Smartphone/Tablet630
Troubleshooting632
- Network Communication Problems634
- Problems While Printing/Scanning from Smartphone/Tablet670
  - Cannot Print/Scan from Smartphone/Tablet671
- Printing Problems674
- Scanning Problems (Mac OS)706
- Mechanical Problems727
- Installation and Download Problems737
- Errors and Messages744
- If You Cannot Solve a Problem757
List of Support Code for Error758
- List of Support Code for Error (Paper Jams)760
  - Paper Is Jammed Inside Machine767
  - Other Cases770

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Canon MG6800 Series Specifications

General

Print Technology	Inkjet
Max Print Resolution	4800 x 1200 dpi
Functions	Print, Copy, Scan
Display	3.0-inch LCD
Two Sided Printing	Yes
Scanner Type	Flatbed
Scanner Resolution (Optical)	1200 x 2400 dpi
Card Reader	No
Connectivity	Ethernet, USB
Compatible Ink Cartridges	PGI-570, CLI-571
Print Speed (Black)	15.0 ipm
Print Speed (Color)	9.7 ipm
Multiple Copy	Up to 99 copies
Mobile Printing	Canon PRINT app, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print
Paper Types	Plain Paper, Photo Paper Plus Glossy II, Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss, Glossy Photo Paper, Matte Photo Paper
Paper Sizes	A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal, Envelopes (DL, COM10)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	18.0 x 14.6 x 5.9 inches
Weight	14 lbs