CanonPIXMA G6020 All-in-One Supertank Wireless (Megatank) Printer, Copier and Scan with Mobile Printing, Black, Works with AlexaEPEAT

I am a landman so I travel extensively in the field and need to produce documents swiftly and efficiently. I chose this printer to try and find the best fit for size, print speed, scanning (no sheet-feed but size vs how often anyway?) and print quality. I rarely use the duplex function but it is handy if a bit slow. A 32 page 8 1/2 x 11 document double sided onto 16 sheets will take over 5 minutes but it is ready to staple. I typically produce legal documents, aerial maps, engineering drawings and other exhibits which tend to devour cartridges and make my misc. costs noticeable. This printer paid for itself in 3 months. However, it is a but too bulky for my Craftsman or Dewalt travel pack out systems. I left it in the camper all summer near the project and had no issues since it did not need to be moved much. Come fall I got an Epson Mega-tank and it was just slightly smaller (at a loss of duplex). It fit the Dewalt packout so I transferred the Canon back to my home office so it didn't freeze.I sent the Epson to the field and the next day I need to print an exhibit right as I am ready to head out the door for the week and I am behind schedule. I turn to the Canon and find that the color is mostly clogged. It had been a month or two since I last used it so I did the cleaning and deep cleaning and could not unclog the print head. Frustrated, and with no time to mess with it anymore, I flipped it off and left it under the desk upside down and took off to the field for the week. Upon returning and being much calmer... I righted the offending peripheral and it seemed good to go for the abuse. All the various trays withstood impact with the vinyl floor and after sitting a full 180 degrees upside down for 4 days there was no leaking or lost ink. This thing is a solid machine and I'm glad it doesn't leak.As to the clogged print head, I began delving in the forum on Canon and I find they sell replacement print heads but they were currently sold out. Hmmm... Not to be deterred, armed with a degree in Electrical Engineering more than a few years ago I dove in. It was actually pretty easy to follow the cave man drawings under the printer top and pop up the hinged upper seal and slip out the respective print head as you would a cartridge from before. Then I cleaned it using cleaning agents with que tips or dipping in a small reservoir, dried it well with a paper towel then replaced it and did a clean then deep clean with sketchy results but after several cycles it began printing fine once again. As with all printers, steady use is needed to avoid this. I guess it is good to know for a cost you can replace the print head. Now I'm thinking it might be good to have a back up.

I purchased this printer for a project I’m working on for my wife, where I plan to print around 600 photos for three photo albums of our son, spanning from birth to age 3. Here are my initial impressions after one day of use:**Neutral:** This is a full-sized printer. Initially, I had looked at a model designed specifically for 4x6 photos, but I opted for this all-in-one printer without realizing its larger size. This is entirely my own oversight.**Pro:** The setup process was incredibly straightforward. After removing a few pieces of tape and a single plastic cover, I installed the printer heads, filled the ink tanks, plugged in the device, powered it on, and connected it to my preferred device (PC or phone). The printer then ran a test print to prime the ink through the head, and the setup was complete. The entire process was quick and easy.**Neutral:** You will need paper for setup. Since my primary use is photo printing, I didn’t purchase A4 paper, but at least two sheets are required for setup. This isn’t a major issue, as most users will likely be buying the printer for multifunction use. In my case, I used two sheets of paper I had on hand from a previous work onboarding, so it wasn’t an inconvenience.**Pro:** The ink tanks are located at the front of the printer, which is a convenient feature. You can easily monitor the ink levels, which is extremely helpful.**Pro:** The accompanying app is very user-friendly. Once you initiate a print job, you can continue using your phone for other tasks without being tethered to the app.**Neutral:** I have printed 25 photos so far, and they have a distinctive "at-home print" quality. Personally, I prefer this, as the photos are vibrant and clear, exactly as they appear on my phone. However, it’s clear they were printed at home, which some users may not prefer. This does not detract from the printer’s performance, which produces excellent results.**Neutral:** It’s important to pay attention to the orientation of the photos you are printing, especially if you plan to print multiple photos at once (up to 20). Ensure each photo is cropped or rotated as desired before printing. By default, the photos will print in the orientation in which they were taken on your phone. I had two out of the 25 prints where the focus of the image was cropped out because I didn't verify the settings beforehand. Simply make sure the photos are correctly formatted before printing, adjusting the crop, rotation, or zoom as needed.Pro: The button hub and screen are mounted on a hinge, which provides great flexibility. This design allows for easy viewing and access when needed, but you can also leave it down if your operational needs require a more compact setup. This thoughtful feature enhances both usability and convenience.Overall, after just one day of use and 25 photos printed, I am very satisfied with this printer. It’s easy to use and provides great results. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a simple home printer. After completing the full 600 prints and using the printer for a longer period, I will update this review to discuss ink usage, maintenance, and any additional insights I may have. As of now, I am very pleased with its performance. This review has been brought to you in part by ChatGPT used to clean it up however the review is completely me. I wanted to add this for a level of honesty.