Canon Printer PIXMA TS6420

[Shirlv]

I give up. Was feeling great the new printer paired with the router and it would printer wirelessly. No thanks to me but to the genie in my smart phone and I do know how to tap “next”. The problem is the font is too big and I can not change it. Found others having the same problem but no solution for me. I have an Apple IPad and an Apple phone, no computer. Does anyone have a solution or know where to go for a solution. Of course there was no manual included. Found a manual on line but no help or maybe it’s me.

[monik7]

Found this online Shirl. Don’t know if it will help:

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How do I change the font style on my printer?

Instructions:

Choose File menu > Printer Setup, then select the object you're preparing to print (Example: Reports/Graphs, Checks, or Invoices).
Click the font you want to change: ...
Change any combination of the font, font style, and size, and click OK. ...
Click OK to save your new font selections.

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FYI: I sent you a PM on another subject.
Sandi

[Shirlv]

Sandi, it might be me but that sight didn’t help. The screen on the printer is about 1”. I use my glasses, a flash light and a magnifying glass and still struggle to maneuver. I looked at the on line Manuel, nota. Need a techy grandchild.

[monik7]

I think you control the font size from the document, not the printer.
Sandi

[Shirlv]

Sandi, thank you. You saved me from tearing out my few remaining hairs. I only have the puny ink cartridges that came with the printer so have been very stingy with them until I receive more. I have been printing a small email trying to adjust the font. I had set the font larger on my emails for easier reading. Sooo every copy I printed had large type. I printed a recipe and it is the proper size. I love when I learn something new everyday. Thanks again

[Cudedog]

Hi Shirl.

I too have a Canon ink jet printer. I too hate and despise what Canon, and other printer manufacturers, charge for ink cartridges. Highway robbery, if you ask me.

The last time I ran out of ink for my Canon, I looked on Amazon and for the full inkjet package, Canon brand, (yellow, black, magenta, cyan & the PGBK cartridge) the cost was somewhere around $65.00.

I kept looking, and what I found were "off-brand" printer cartridges, compatible with my Canon. The cost of these? Three SETS each (three each of yellow, black, magenta, cyan & the PGBK cartridges) for a "whopping" $15.99. That's a little less than $6.00 per set, versus $65.00 per set for Canon. (if these won't fit your Canon model number, search around some more on Amazon).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073BMRPCP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought them. Have had no problems with my printer, at all. Canon, and all manufacturers warn not to use off-brand cartridges because they will "damage your printer" - of course they say this. Selling ink cartridges is where they make their money, they don't make much from selling printers.

I was so angry at the rip-off $65.00 price that I decided if the cartridges trashed my printer, I didn't really care - $65.00 is more than half way to the cost of a brand-new printer.

Again, I don't print a lot, have had these cartridges in my Canon for about 8 months.

No problems at all, my printer is working just fine.

Ps. If you have already ordered the Canon cartridges, consider returning them when they arrive, and then going with the cheap cartridges. Up to you, of course.

Anne

[MandysMom]

Anne, I actually had a printer ruined by off brand cartridges. My current Epson, you buy bottles to refill. Less than buying cartridges.
Velda

[Shirlv]

Anne, I had good luck with off brand ink for my old canon. I have been checking Amazon for the new printer but do see any off brands with good reviews. Will buy canon brand and keep looking.