Printer User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the printer. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the printer properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. Switching Between Pages Click the button on the top of the screen. ç Contents : return to the Contents. ENGLISH © CANON INC.
ç Contents Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the printer. □ SELPHY Printer □ Compact Power Adapter CA-CP200 B □ Paper Cassette PCP-CP400 • Printed matter is also included.
ç Contents Ink and Paper (Sold Separately) Before use, purchase a Color Ink / Paper Set.
ç Contents 4 Before Use • Images printed with this product are to be used for personal enjoyment. Unauthorized printing of copyrighted material is prohibited. • The printer warranty is valid only in the country or area of purchase. In case of printer problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely highprecision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.
ç Contents 5 Conventions in This Guide • In this guide, the printer is referred to as “SELPHY” or “the printer”. • Icons are used in this guide to represent buttons on SELPHY. Refer to “Controls” (= 12) for details. • On-screen text or icons are shown in square brackets, as in [ ]. • : Important information you should know • : Notes and tips for expert use • =xx: Pages with related information (In this example, “xx” represents a page number.
ç Contents Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
ç Contents • Do not touch the printer or the power plug during thunderstorms. This could result in electrical shock or fire. Immediately stop using the equipment and distance yourself from it. • Unplug the power cord periodically, and using a dry cloth, wipe away any dust or dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area. • Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
ç Contents 8 • Avoid using, placing, or storing the product in the following places: • Places subject to direct sunlight • Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F) • Humid or dusty places • Places subject to strong vibration This may cause overheating of or damage to the printer or adapter, which may result in electric shock, burns or other injury, or fire. High temperature may deform the product or adapters. Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
ç Contents 9 • Do not unplug the printer while it is printing. If you accidentally turn the printer off while printing, restart it and wait until the paper is ejected. If paper jams and cannot be removed, contact your retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not attempt to remove jammed paper by force, which may damage the printer. • Do not use the printer near motors or other devices that generate strong magnetic fields, or in dusty environments.
ç Contents 10 Contents Package Contents.................... 2 Ink and Paper (Sold Separately)...................... 3 Before Use................................ 4 Conventions in This Guide........ 5 Safety Precautions.................... 6 Contents................................. 10 Part Names............................. 11 Printing via Wi-Fi......... 65 Basic Operations........ 15 Printing from a Computer (Windows)............................. 100 Printing from a Computer (Mac OS)...................
ç Contents Part Names Memory Card Slot (= 26) Paper Cassette Compartment (= 21) Paper Cassette Compartment Cover (= 21) Ink Cassette Lock (= 30) Ink Cassette Compartment (= 21) Ink Cassette Compartment Cover (= 21) Computer USB Port (= 101) Battery / Battery Cover Removal Switch (= 118) Battery Pack Mounting Cover (= 118) Air Vent (= 123) Paper Ejection Slot Camera / Flash Drive USB Port (= 32, 107) DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (= 22) Security Slot* * Security cables, such as a Kensingt
ç Contents Controls Icons in This Guide – Name Screen (LCD monitor) Function Displays images, setting screens, or error messages (= 116) Power button Turns SELPHY on or off (= 24) MENU button Displays the menu screen (= 24) Displays the editing menu and rotates the crop frame Displays the setting screen for the Wi-Fi connection method (= 94) Confirms the selected item – < EDIT button > Wi-Fi button OK button Up/+ button Down/- button Left button Right button S
ç Contents Back button Switches display modes, enlarges the crop frame Switches display modes, reduces the crop frame Restores the previous screen (= 48), cancels printing (= 29) Print button Starts printing (= 29) <-> Enlarge button <0> Reduce button
ç Contents On-Screen Information Shooting date of current image (= 59) (Dimmed when unavailable) Paper orientation File number (= 61) (Dimmed when unavailable) Port/slot in use (= 26, 32) Print size (Postcard size shown here) Print settings (= 49 – 58) (Dimmed when unavailable) Cropping (= 38) Copies of current image Total prints Switching Display Modes Press the <-> button for full-screen display at higher resolution. The print area is outlined.
ç Contents 15 Basic Operations This chapter introduces basic printing operations such as preparing SELPHY, selecting images on a memory card, and specifying the number of copies.
ç Contents Initial Preparations Prepare for printing as follows. This example shows a Postcard-size Color Ink / Paper Set (sold separately, = 3), but the same steps are followed for other sizes. Avoid getting dust on ink sheets or paper, which may cause banding or damage the printer (= 8). Preparing the Ink Cassette Check the ink cassette and ink sheet.
ç Contents zz For an ink cassette that has a lock on the bottom, press the lock (as shown) to release it as you turn the sprocket to make the sheet taut. • Do not hold the ink cassette with wet hands. Avoid touching the ink sheet, and avoid getting dust on it. Dirt or moisture may cause banding or affect print quality, tear ink sheets and prevent printing, or damage the printer (= 8). • When turning the sprocket, turn it gently, only until the sheet is taut.
ç Contents Preparing the Paper Cassette 1 Check the paper size. zz Check the size on the paper cassette (such as “POSTCARD SIZE” or “CARD SIZE”) to make sure it matches the size of the ink cassette. 2 Open both covers. zz There are two layers of covers. First open the outer cover ( ), and then the inner cover ( ). 3 Load the paper. zz Load the paper in the paper Glossy side cassette. zz The paper cassette holds up to 18 sheets.
ç Contents zz When making postcard prints with space for a stamp, load the paper with the stamp area facing as shown. 4 Close the inner cover. zz Close the inner cover firmly until it clicks into place. zz Leave the outer cover open when printing. Printing on L-Size Paper zz You can use Paper Cassette PCPL-CP400 (sold separately) to print on L-size paper. zz To print on postcard paper, remove the adapter as shown.
ç Contents 20 • Use of genuine Canon Color Ink/Paper Sets for SELPHY CP printers is recommended to achieve correct printing and excellent performance of this product. • Canon Color Ink/Paper Sets for SELPHY ES and postcards cannot be used with this product. • Never do the following, which may damage the printer or cause malfunction.
ç Contents Loading the Cassettes 1 Open the covers. zz Open the ink and paper compartment covers. 2 Load the ink cassette. zz Insert the ink cassette into the printer in the direction of the arrow on the cassette until it clicks into place. zz Close the ink cassette compartment cover. 3 Load the paper cassette. zz Making sure the outer cover is open (= 18), insert the paper cassette all the way into the compartment.
ç Contents Installing and Plugging in SELPHY 1 Choose the right place to More than length of paper put SELPHY. zz Place the printer on a table or Minimum 10 cm (4 in.) Minimum 10 cm (4 in.) other flat, stable surface. Never place the printer on an unstable or tilted surface. zz Keep the printer away from sources of electromagnetism or strong magnetism. zz Leave at least 10 cm (4 in.) of open space around the printer.
ç Contents 23 • Do not use the printer near motors or other devices that generate strong magnetic fields, or in dusty environments. This may damage the printer or cause malfunction. • Do not place the printer near televisions or radios. This may cause the printer to malfunction.
ç Contents Display Language Change the language of menus and messages. 1 Turn on SELPHY. zz Hold the button until the screen at left is displayed. zz To turn off SELPHY, hold the button again until the screen changes. 2 Raise the screen (LCD monitor). zz The screen can be raised up to Approx. 45° approximately 45°. Do not attempt to force the screen up more than this amount, as doing so may damage the printer or cause malfunction. 3 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button.
ç Contents 4 Access the language setting screen. zz Press the buttons to Language], and then select [ press the button. 5 Choose a language. zz Press the buttons to select a language, and then press the button. zz To return to the screen in step 2, press the button twice.
ç Contents Supported Cards/Images Supported Memory Cards No Adapter Required • SD Memory Card • SDHC Memory Card • SDXC Memory Card Adapter Required (Sold Separately) • • • • • miniSD Memory Card miniSDHC Memory Card microSD Memory Card microSDHC Memory Card microSDXC Memory Card • For memory cards that require an adapter, always insert the card into the adapter before inserting the adapter into the card slot.
ç Contents 27 Supported Images JPEG images conforming to the Exif standard can be printed with SELPHY. • Images may not be displayed or printed correctly depending on their size or if they have been edited on a computer.
ç Contents Printing Images (Select & Print) Select images and specify the number of copies as follows. Here, printing from an SD memory card is described as an example, but you can print from other memory cards with the same steps. 1 Turn on SELPHY. zz Hold the button until the screen at left is displayed. zz To turn off SELPHY, hold the button again until the screen changes. 2 Raise the screen (LCD monitor). zz The screen can be raised up to Approx. 45° approximately 45°.
ç Contents 4 Choose an image. zz Press the buttons to select an image to print. zz To jump forward or back by five images, hold down the buttons. Copies of current image Total prints 5 Choose the number of copies. zz Press the buttons to specify the number of prints. zz To increase or decrease the quantity by five copies, hold down the buttons. zz To print other images at the same time, repeat steps 4 – 5. 6 Print. zz Press the button to start printing.
ç Contents 7 Add more paper as needed. zz If a message indicates that the paper has run out, remove the paper cassette without turning off the power. zz Add more paper to the cassette (= 18) and reinsert the cassette in SELPHY (= 21). 8 Change the ink cassette as needed. zz If a message indicates that the ink has run out, open the ink cassette compartment cover without turning off the power. zz To remove the ink cassette, move the lock in the direction shown.
ç Contents 31 • Image display in step 4 may take some time when memory cards contain many images. • If a message indicates that DPOF images remain, see “Printing Using Camera Settings (DPOF Print)” (= 108). • You can specify up to 99 images in step 4 and up to 99 copies per image in step 5. However, the total number of prints cannot exceed 999. • Even if you press the button to cancel printing, the printer will continue printing until the current sheet is finished.
ç Contents Printing from USB Flash Drives Images on USB flash drives (sold separately) can be printed the same way as images on memory cards. zz Remove any inserted memory cards. zz Insert a USB flash drive as shown. zz After this, all steps are the same as for printing images from memory cards (= 28 – 30). • Some USB flash drives may be more difficult than others to insert and remove, and some may not work as expected. • For instructions, refer to the flash drive user manual.
ç Contents 33 Storing Prints • To remove any extra paper from the edges of a print, fold the paper along the perforations and tear the edges off. • When writing on prints, use an oil-based pen. • To prevent discoloration, do not store prints where temperatures exceed 40 °C (104 °F), in humid or dusty places, or in direct sunlight.
ç Contents 34 After Printing Turn off SELPHY (= 24) and remove any memory cards or USB flash drives. Lower the screen for storage. Unplug the power cord from the outlet and disconnect the adapter plug from SELPHY. • If the compact power adapter is still warm, wait for it to cool down before putting it away. Remove the paper cassette and close the paper cassette compartment cover. Leave any remaining paper in the cassette, and store the cassette in a dark, cool, and dry place away from dust.
ç Contents Print Settings Explore a variety of printing features in this chapter, such as cropping images, preparing ID photos, and enhancing images.
ç Contents Printing All Images Print all images on a memory card at once as follows. 1 Access the menu. zz Press the button. 2 Access the setting screen. zz Press the buttons to select [Print All Images], and then press the button.
ç Contents 3 Choose the number of copies. zz Press the buttons to specify the number of copies. zz To increase or decrease the Copies of current image Number of images on card Total prints quantity by five copies, hold down the buttons. 4 Print. zz Press the button to start printing. zz To cancel printing, press the button. • If the memory card contains more than 999 images, the 999 most recent images are printed, as determined by shooting date.
ç Contents Cropping Images Print only selected areas of an image as follows. 1 Access the cropping screen. zz Choose an image as described in step 4 of “Printing Images (Select & Print)” (= 29), press the EDIT button, and then press the button. zz A crop frame is displayed, showing the image area that will be cropped. 2 Adjust the image area to crop. zz To switch the crop frame between portrait and landscape orientation, press the EDIT button.
ç Contents 3 Confirm the setting. zz To confirm the cropping area and return to the image display screen, press the button. zz To crop other images for printing with the first one, repeat steps 1 – 3. 4 Print. zz Print as described in step 6 of “Printing Images (Select & Print)” (= 29). zz After printing, crop settings are cleared.
ç Contents 40 Printing ID Photos Images can be printed for use in photo identification. Choose from the following three sizes. [Custom] [Standard] [Dual] Specify the length of the long and short sides, and then print. Print a photo that complies with the international ICAO standard. Print two sizes: 50x50 mm (approx. 2.0x2.0 in.) and 45x35 mm (approx. 1.8x1.4 in.). zz With [Custom] and [Standard], two different images can be printed on each sheet.
ç Contents 1 Specify ID photo printing. zz Press the button. zz Press the buttons to select [ID Photo], and then press the button. 2 Specify the finished size of the photo. zz Press the buttons to specify how the size is determined. zz [Custom]: Press the buttons to select [Long Side], and then press the buttons to specify the length. Specify the [Short Side] length, and then press the button again.
ç Contents 42 3 Choose an image to print. zz Press the buttons to select an image, and then press is shown in the button. the lower right (up to two images with [Custom] and [Standard], only one image with [Dual]). zz To specify the cropping area (= 38), press the EDIT button. zz Print as described in step 6 of “Printing Images (Select & Print)” (= 29). zz Settings are cleared after printing. • Card-size paper cannot be used.
ç Contents Filtering Candidate Image Sizes Many image size options are listed when you select [ID Photo] ► [Size Selection] ► [Custom]. To simplify size selection, you can edit the list to show only sizes used most often. 1 Access the setting screen. zz On the ID photo settings screen, choose [Size Selection] ► [Custom] (= 41), and then press the EDIT button. 2 Select sizes for display.
ç Contents • A warning message is displayed if you press the button when no sizes are selected. Press the button to return to the [Sizes] screen. Select at least one size to list, and then press the button. Cropping Images zz Two cropping guide lines are displayed when you access the crop frame (= 38) when [Standard] or [Dual] size is selected in [ID Photo].
ç Contents Selecting and Printing Images from History (Reprint) Images printed from Select & Print (= 28) remain in the history. Images can be selected from the print history and printed. 1 Access the print history. zz Press the button. zz Press the buttons to select [Reprint], and then press the button. 2 Choose an image. zz Previously printed images, Page Layout and paper cassette are displayed as history information.
ç Contents 46 • SELPHY can store up to 10 items in the print history. • History information settings cannot be changed for printing. • Follow the steps below to erase the history. - Remove the memory card - Turn off SELPHY • The print history is not stored when [ Shuffle] or Index] is selected in Page Layout (= 51). [ • The print history is not stored when printing in progress is canceled.
ç Contents Adjusting Settings You can enhance images in several ways before printing. Add the shooting date, adjust colors, and more. Settings apply to all images, so there is no need to adjust each image individually. Configurable Items Description Print Finish (= 49) Choose the surface finish of prints. Borders (= 50) Print images with or without a border. Page Layout (= 51) Choose the number of images per sheet.
ç Contents Configuring Settings 1 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button. zz Press the buttons to select [Change Settings], and then press the button. 2 Select an item and adjust the setting. zz Press the buttons to select an item. zz Press the buttons to adjust the settings, and then press the button to confirm your choice. 3 Access the image display screen. zz Press the buttons to select [Select & Print], and then press the button.
ç Contents 4 Print. zz Select the images and the number of copies (= 29), and then press the
button to print. Choosing the Finish (Print Finish) Example of finish [ [ Glossy] [ Pattern 1] Pattern 2] [ Pattern 3] zz By adding a subtle texture to the surface of prints, you can create a less glossy finish. Glossy (default) Prints with a glossy surface finish. Pattern 1 Applies a slightly rough surface pattern, for a less glossy finish.
ç Contents • The surface finish may not be as expected depending on SELPHY’s internal temperature when you turn it on. Before turning on SELPHY and printing, wait until it has adjusted to an ambient temperature of 10 – 35 °C (50 – 95 °F). • Turning off SELPHY will restore the default setting of [ Glossy]. Printing with a Border around Images (Borders) zz Print images with or without a border. zz Borderless (default) / Bordered • Turning off SELPHY will restore the default setting of [ Borderless].
ç Contents Choosing a Layout (Page Layout) zz Choose the number of images per sheet. Your specified quantity of prints (= 29) will be printed in the configured layout. zz With Color Ink / Label Set KC-18IL (8 Labels per Page, = 3), specify [ 8-up].
ç Contents • Turning off SELPHY will restore the default setting of [ 1-up]. You can have SELPHY retain configured settings (= 63). • The position of images cannot be specified. • Depending on the configured layout, images may not be printed with the settings in [Date] (= 59), [File Number] (= 61), [Image Optimize] (= 54), [Correct Red-Eye] (= 58), [Borders] (= 50), or [Smooth Skin] (= 57).
ç Contents zz Press the buttons to adjust the settings, and then press the button to confirm your choice. • The position of images cannot be specified. • It may take some time before printing begins. Printing Two Card Size Images on One Sheet (2-up (Fixed Size)) zz Two card sized images can be printed in 2-up orientation on one L or postcard-size paper (= 3). zz On the screen in step 2 of “Configuring Settings” (= 48), press the buttons to select [Page Layout].
ç Contents zz On the screen at left, press the buttons to select an item. zz Press the buttons to adjust the setting, and then press the button to confirm your choice. • When [Bordered] is selected in [Borders] (= 50), [Off] can be selected in [Center]. • When printing an image that has a 4:3 or more elongated aspect ratio, the printed image layout is the same even if [Off] is selected for [Center].
ç Contents 55 • Some images may not be adjusted correctly. • Turning off SELPHY will restore the default setting of [ On]. Index] is selected in [Page Layout] (= 51), [Image • When [ Optimize] is not applied. • The degree of correction may vary depending on layout and paper size. Adjusting the Brightness zz Adjust image brightness in a range of –3 to +3. zz Choose larger positive values to make images brighter, or larger negative values to make them darker.
ç Contents Adjusting the Color Tone (Color Adjustment) zz Adjust the color tone by adjusting the RBCY colors in a range of 0 to 3. zz On the screen in step 2 of “Configuring Settings” (= 48), press the buttons to select [Color Adjustment], and then press the button. zz Press the buttons to select the values, and then press the button to confirm your choice. • Turning off SELPHY will restore the default setting of [ 0,0].
ç Contents Adjusting the Color Tone (My Colors) zz Choose special color tones to make prints look distinctive, or choose sepia or black-and-white prints. Off (default) Vivid Neutral – Vivid prints with greater contrast and color saturation Subdued prints with less contrast and color saturation PositiveFilm Saturated, natural colors, as produced with positive film Sepia Sepia-tone B/W Black and white • Turning off SELPHY will restore the default setting of [ Off].
ç Contents 58 Reducing the Appearance of Red-Eye (Correct Red-Eye) zz Correct images affected by red-eye. zz Off (default) / On • Red-eye correction may mistakenly be applied to areas of the image other than the affected eyes. To avoid this, select [ On] only for images affected by red-eye. • Turning off SELPHY or removing the memory card will restore the Off].
ç Contents Printing with the Date (Date) 08/08/2015 zz Add camera shooting dates when you print. zz Off (default) / Prominent / Subtle • To prevent two instances of the date on images already labeled by the camera, select [ Off]. • Turning off SELPHY will restore the default setting of [ Off]. • The date added to prints cannot be changed, because it is the date assigned by the camera when the photos were taken. • To change how the date displays, adjust [Date Format] (= 60).
ç Contents Changing How the Date Is Displayed (Date Format) 08/08/2015 2015/08/08 zz When adding the date (= 59), adjust the date format as needed. zz mm/dd/yyyy (default), dd/mm/yyyy, or yyyy/mm/dd • The setting is retained even when SELPHY is turned off or memory cards are removed.
ç Contents 61 Adding the File Number when Printing (File Number) zz The file number can be added to the image when printing. zz Off (default) / Prominent / Subtle • Turning off SELPHY will restore the default setting of [ Off]. • The file number added to prints is the file number assigned by the camera when the photos were taken, so it cannot be changed by SELPHY. • File numbers are not printed when [Page Layout] (= 51) is set to Shuffle].
ç Contents Using ID Photo Printing by Priority (ID Photo Priority) zz You can set the ID Photo Settings screen (= 40) to display when SELPHY is turned on, when a memory card is inserted, and after printing. zz When set to [Off], the [Select & Print] screen (= 28) is displayed. zz Off (default) / On zz In the screen in step 2 of “Configuring Settings” (= 48), press the buttons to select [ID Photo Priority], and then press the button.
ç Contents Using the Same Borders and Page Layout Settings after Turning off the Power (Keep Print Settings) zz You can have SELPHY retain the Borders (= 50) and Page Layout (= 51) settings even after being turned off. zz Off (default) / On zz You can set this separately for Borders and Page Layout. zz On the screen in step 2 of “Configuring Settings” (= 48), press the buttons to select [Keep Print Settings], and then press the button.
ç Contents 64 Saving Energy (Auto Power Down) zz SELPHY turns off automatically if left idle for about five minutes. zz On (default) / Off • If any of the following happen, SELPHY does not turn off automatically. - When a different device is connected - When the Wi-Fi function is enabled - When an error message is displayed on the screen • If an unsupported image is included (= 27) when printing multiple images, [Could not print some images! Cancel printing?] is displayed and printing stops.
ç Contents 65 Printing via Wi-Fi This chapter describes how to wirelessly print images saved to Wi-Fi®*1-compatible smartphones and computers. • This product is a Wi-Fi certified product. You can wirelessly print images from Wi-Fi-supporting smartphones*2, tablets*2, cameras*3, and computers. *1 *2 *3 Wi-Fi is a brand name that indicates interoperability certification of wireless LAN devices. Requires installation of the dedicated Canon PRINT Inkjet/ SELPHY app on your smartphone or tablet.
ç Contents Printing from a Smartphone Even in places without an access point, you can print directly from a smartphone connected wirelessly to the printer. Also, there is no need to install the dedicated application when printing from an AirPrint-compatible application (= 71). 1 Install the dedicated application on your smartphone. zz For an iOS device (iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch), visit the App Store and download and install Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY.
ç Contents 3 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button. zz Press the buttons to select [Wi-Fi Settings], and then press the button. zz Press the buttons to select [Connection Settings], and then press the button. 4 Check the printer name. zz Check the displayed printer name and press the button. zz You can change the printer name by pressing the EDIT button (= 95).
ç Contents 5 Choose the connection method. zz Press the buttons to select [Direct Connection], and then press the button. zz The screen at left is displayed. 6 Use your smartphone to join the network displayed on the printer screen. zz In the smartphone’s Wi-Fi settings, select the SSID (network name) displayed on the printer. zz Enter the password displayed on the printer into the password field.
ç Contents 7 Use your smartphone to print. zz Start Canon PRINT Inkjet/ SELPHY, choose images, and print. zz Once printing begins, the screen at left is displayed. zz Do not disconnect the devices or close the application while this screen is displayed. Images may not be printed correctly or completely. zz The standby screen at left is displayed when printing is finished. • Printing in progress cannot be canceled from SELPHY by using the button. Use the smartphone to stop printing.
ç Contents 70 Subsequent Printing • Once you have completed the connection settings (= 66 – 69), the second, standby screen in step 7 on = 69 is displayed automatically when you turn on the printer. To print, after the standby screen is displayed, simply use the smartphone as described in steps 6 – 7 on = 68. • During standby-screen display, you can view the SSID and password by pressing the button.
ç Contents 71 Printing via AirPrint You can also print from an iOS device (iPad, iPhone or iPod touch) using AirPrint. Make sure iOS is updated to the latest version. 1 Choose [Print]. zz Choose images to print with the application on your iOS device, tap [ ], and in the menu options displayed, tap [Print]. 2 Configure printer options. zz In [Printer], choose “Canon SELPHY CP1200”. zz Specify the number of copies. 3 Print. zz Tap [Print] to print.
ç Contents 72 If Printing via AirPrint is Not Possible If you cannot print, check the following. • Confirm that SELPHY is on. If SELPHY is on, try restarting it to see if the problem is resolved. • Confirm that SELPHY is connected via Wi-Fi to the same access point as the Apple device. • Confirm that the paper and ink cassettes are loaded correctly. • Remove any inserted memory cards, USB flash drives, or USB cables. • Confirm that no error messages are displayed on SELPHY.
ç Contents Printing from a Camera You can print as follows by connecting the printer to a camera compatible with DPS over IP, the PictBridge standard for Wi-Fi connections. 1 Prepare SELPHY. zz Remove any inserted memory cards or USB flash drives. zz Insert a loaded paper cassette and an ink cassette in SELPHY. Refer to “Initial Preparations” (= 16) for details. 2 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button.
ç Contents 3 Check the printer name. zz Check the displayed printer name and press the button. zz You can change the printer name by pressing the EDIT button (= 95). 4 Choose the connection method. zz Press the buttons to select [Direct Connection], and then press the button. zz The screen at left is displayed.
ç Contents 5 Use the camera to join the network displayed on the printer screen. zz In the camera’s Wi-Fi settings, select the SSID (network name) displayed on the printer. zz Enter the password displayed on the printer into the password field. 6 Use the camera to print. zz Use the camera to select images and print. zz Once printing begins, the screen at left is displayed. zz Do not disconnect the devices while this screen is displayed. Images may not be printed correctly or completely.
ç Contents 76 • Printing in progress cannot be canceled from SELPHY by using the button. Use the camera to stop printing. • You can also connect the printer to a camera via an existing access point. In this case, connect the printer and camera to the same access point. For details on how to connect the printer to an access point, see “Connecting the Printer to the Access Point” (= 79). • The printer does not enable communication between the devices connected to it.
ç Contents 77 Printing from a Computer Confirming Access Point Compatibility • Before you can print via Wi-Fi from a computer, the computer with the images to send must be connected to an access point. • Use an access point that supports the following Wi-Fi standards. To check the standards your access point supports, refer to the access point user manual. Standards IEEE 802.11b/g Supported 1 – 11 Channels Transmission DSSS (IEEE 802.11b) and OFDM (IEEE 802.
ç Contents 78 • Confirm that the access point supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). WPS-Compatible Access Connect as described in “WPS-Compatible Points Access Points” (= 79)*. Check the following information and connect as Non-WPS Access Points described in “Non-WPS Access Points” (= 83).
ç Contents Connecting the Printer to the Access Point How to connect varies depending on whether the access point is WPS-compatible (= 79) or not (= 83). WPS-Compatible Access Points 1 Check the access point. zz Confirm that the access point is on and ready for communication. 2 Prepare SELPHY. zz Remove any inserted memory cards or USB flash drives. zz Insert a loaded paper cassette and an ink cassette in SELPHY (= 16 – 21). 3 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button.
ç Contents 4 Check the printer name. zz Check the displayed printer name and press the button. zz You can change the printer name by pressing the EDIT button (= 95). 5 Choose the connection method. zz Press the buttons to select [Via Wi-Fi Network], and then press the button.
ç Contents 6 Choose the access point connection method. zz Press the buttons to select [WPS Connection], and then press the button. 7 Choose the WPS connection method. zz Press the buttons to select [PBC Method], and then press the button. zz The screen at left is displayed.
ç Contents 8 On the access point, hold down the WPS connection button for a few seconds. zz For details on where the button is located and how long to press it, check the access point user manual. 9 Establish the connection. zz On the printer, press the button. zz [Connecting] is displayed on the printer, followed by [Connected to access point] when connected. Press the button. zz The screen at left is displayed, indicating the name of the access point.
ç Contents Non-WPS Access Points 1 Check the access point. zz Confirm that the access point is on and ready for communication. 2 Prepare SELPHY. zz Remove any inserted memory cards or USB flash drives. zz Insert a loaded paper cassette and an ink cassette in SELPHY (= 16 – 21). 3 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button. zz Press the buttons to select [Wi-Fi Settings], and then press the button.
ç Contents 4 Check the printer name. zz Check the displayed printer name and press the button. zz You can change the printer name by pressing the EDIT button (= 95). 5 Choose the connection method. zz Press the buttons to select [Via Wi-Fi Network], and then press the button.
ç Contents 6 Choose the access point connection method. zz Press the buttons to select [Search for an access point], and then press the button. zz Access points found nearby are listed. 7 Choose the access point. zz Press the buttons to select the access point, and then press the button.
ç Contents 8 Enter the password. zz Press the EDIT button to access the input screen, and then enter the password (= 97). zz Press the button. 9 Check the access point. zz Once the printer is connected to the access point, the screen at left is displayed. Check the indicated access point name and press the button. zz The screen at left is displayed.
ç Contents 87 • Selecting an unprotected access point in step 7 and pressing the button will display the screen in step 9. • Up to 20 access points are listed. If your desired access point is not listed, press the button and select [Manual Settings] in step 6 on = 85 to specify the access point manually. Follow on-screen instructions and enter the SSID, security settings, and the password (= 97).
ç Contents Subsequent Connections zz Once you have connected to an access point, the printer will automatically reconnect to the previous access point whenever you turn it on again, and the standby screen at left will be displayed. zz If connection fails because the access point is off or for another reason, [ ] will be displayed. Check access point settings (= 114). zz Even during standby, you can print images on a memory card by inserting the card to access the screen in step 4 on = 29.
ç Contents Printing from the Computer (Windows) SELPHY can connect via Wi-Fi to computers running the following operating systems. • Windows 8.1 • Windows 8 • Windows 7 SP1 1 Confirm that SELPHY is connected to the access point. zz Confirm that the screen at left is displayed on SELPHY. 2 Install the printer driver. zz Connect to the Internet from a computer and access “http://www. canon.com/icpd/”. zz Select your country/region and follow the instructions displayed to complete the download.
ç Contents 3 Choose the connection method. zz When the screen at left is displayed, select [Use with a wireless network] and click [Next]. 4 To complete the installation process, choose the printer to connect to. zz Choose the printer to connect to, and then click [Next]. zz The printer driver is installed. 5 Access the printing dialog box. zz Start the photo software, select images to print, and access the printing dialog box. zz As the destination printer, select “Canon SELPHY CP1200”.
ç Contents zz Choose the printing orientation and number of copies, as desired. 7 Print. • Printing in progress cannot be canceled from SELPHY by using the button. Use the computer to stop printing. • For computer or photo software instructions, refer to the relevant user manual. Printing from the Computer (Mac OS) You can print from the computer using AirPrint. SELPHY can connect to computers running the following operating systems. • Mac OS X 10.
ç Contents 3 Choose printing options. zz Specify the paper size, orientation, and number of copies. zz To print at L size, select [89 x 119 mm] as the paper size. zz To print at P size, select [Postcard]. zz To print at C size, select [54 x 86 mm] as the paper size. 4 Print. zz Click [Print] to print. • Printing in progress cannot be canceled from SELPHY by using the button. Use the computer to stop printing. • For computer or photo software instructions, refer to the relevant user manual.
ç Contents 93 Other Wi-Fi Functions Password Settings for Direct Connection You can change the password or set so that connections can be made without entering a password. zz Press the button and then the buttons to select [Wi-Fi Settings], and then press the button. zz Press the buttons to select the [Connection Method], and then press the button. zz Press the buttons to select [Direct Connection], and then press the button. zz Press the Edit button.
ç Contents 94 Changing the Connection Method You can change the connection method to suit how you use the printer. zz Press the button and then the buttons to select [Wi-Fi Settings], and then press the button. zz Press the buttons to select [Connection Method], and then press the button. zz Press the buttons to select a connection method, and then press the button. Disabling Wi-Fi Disable Wi-Fi connections as follows.
ç Contents 95 Changing the Printer Name Change the printer name (= 84) as follows. zz Press the button and then the buttons to select [Wi-Fi Settings], and then press the button. zz Press the buttons to select [Other Settings], and then press the button. zz Press the buttons to select [Set Printer Name], and then press the button. zz Press the EDIT button to access the input screen, and then enter a new printer name (= 97).
ç Contents 96 Specifying the Communication Protocol Select the IP version. 1 Select the IP version. zz Press the button and then the buttons to select [Wi-Fi Settings], and then press the button. zz Press the buttons to select [Other Settings], and then press the button. zz Press the buttons to select [IPv4/IPv6 Settings], and then press the button. zz Press the buttons to select the version, and then press the button.
ç Contents 5 Check the settings. zz Review the indicated setting details and press the button. • [IPv6] cannot be selected when using Direct Connection. Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default Reset Wi-Fi settings such as the printer name, access point information, and password as follows. zz Press the button and then the buttons to select [Wi-Fi Settings], and then press the button. zz Press the buttons to select [Reset Settings], and then press the button.
ç Contents Deleting information zz Press the ], and then buttons to select [ press the button. Switching input modes zz To switch from uppercase to lowercase letters and then symbols, press the EDIT button repeatedly. Returning to the previous screen zz To confirm input and return to the previous screen, press the buttons to select [Finish], and then press the button. zz To cancel input and return to the previous screen, press the button.
ç Contents 99 Printing via USB Cable This chapter describes how to connect a camera or computer to SELPHY via a USB cable for printing.
ç Contents Printing from a Computer (Windows) Here, instructions are given using Windows 7 as an example. SELPHY can connect to computers running the following operating systems. • Windows 8.1 • Windows 8 • Windows 7 SP1 Preparing the Computer What You Will Need • Computer • USB cable, 2.5 m (8.2 ft.) or shorter, sold separately (SELPHY port: Mini-B) 1 Install the printer driver. zz Connect to the Internet from a computer and access “http://www. canon.com/icpd/”.
ç Contents zz If the User Account Control window is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Choose the connection method. zz When the screen at left is displayed, select [Use via USB Connection] and click [Next]. 3 When the screen at left is displayed, prepare the printer and connect it to the computer. zz Turn off SELPHY and remove any inserted memory cards or USB flash drives. zz Insert a loaded paper cassette and an ink cassette in SELPHY (= 16 – 21).
ç Contents 4 Turn on the printer to complete the installation process. zz Press the button to turn on SELPHY. zz The printer driver is installed. 5 Prepare SELPHY. zz Remove any inserted memory cards or USB flash drives. zz Insert a loaded paper cassette and an ink cassette in SELPHY (= 16 – 21). zz If the printer and computer are not connected yet, turn off the printer momentarily, connect it to the computer via USB (= 101), and then turn on the printer again.
ç Contents 7 Choose printing options. zz Choose a paper size corresponding to the size of paper and ink cassettes in SELPHY. Also choose bordered or borderless printing as an option with the listed paper sizes. zz Choose the printing orientation and number of copies, as desired. 8 Print. • Printing in progress cannot be canceled from SELPHY by using the button. To cancel printing, use the computer to delete the print job.
ç Contents Printing from a Computer (Mac OS) You can print from the computer using AirPrint. SELPHY can connect to computers running the following operating systems. • Mac OS X 10.8 or later 1 Prepare SELPHY and connect a computer. zz Remove any inserted memory cards or USB flash drives. zz Insert a loaded paper cassette USB cable, sold separately and an ink cassette in SELPHY (= 16 – 21). 2 Access the printing dialog box.
ç Contents 4 Print. zz Click [Print] to print. • Printing in progress cannot be canceled from SELPHY by using the button. To cancel printing, use the computer to delete the print job. • SELPHY may not work correctly if it is connected to a computer via a USB hub. • Avoid allowing your computer to enter sleep or standby mode while SELPHY is connected via USB. If the computer enters sleep mode with SELPHY connected via USB, wake the computer without disconnecting the USB cable.
ç Contents 106 • If 89 x 119 mm cannot be selected for L size in step 3, select [Custom] as the paper size, and in the size settings, enter 89 mm as the width and 119 mm as the height. If 54 x 86 mm cannot be selected for C size, enter 54 mm as the width and 86 mm as the height. • If an error message is displayed on SELPHY, also check for any error messages displayed on the computer (in desktop mode). Messages will be automatically dismissed once you resolve the issue indicated.
ç Contents Printing from a Camera By connecting a PictBridge-compatible camera, you can choose images with the camera and print. Here, printing instructions are given using a Canon compact digital camera as an example. If your camera is operated differently, refer to the camera user manual. 1 Prepare SELPHY. zz Confirm that no memory cards are inserted in SELPHY. 2 Connect SELPHY to the camera using the USB cable (= 100). 3 Turn on SELPHY and then the camera, and enter Playback mode.
ç Contents 108 • Printing in progress cannot be canceled from SELPHY by using the button. Use the camera to stop printing. • This product uses PictBridge technology to print via USB. PictBridge technical standards facilitate direct connection of cameras, printers, and other devices for easy printing. This product is compliant with the DPS over IP standard that allows the use of PictBridge in network environments.
ç Contents 109 Troubleshooting Refer to these troubleshooting tips to resolve problems with SELPHY. If the problem persists, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
ç Contents 110 Power Cannot turn on SELPHY • Confirm that the power cord is connected and plugged in correctly (= 22). • Hold the button until the startup screen is displayed (= 24). • When using a battery pack, confirm that the battery pack is charged and inserted correctly. Screen Image display screen is not displayed (= 62) • While the ID Photo Settings screen is displayed, press to display the menu, press the buttons to choose [Select & Print], and then press the button.
ç Contents 111 Cannot display or print images on memory cards or USB flash drives • Confirm that the memory card is fully inserted in the correct slot, with the label face-up (= 26, 28). • Confirm that the USB flash drive is fully inserted, right-side up (= 32). • Confirm that the image format is supported (= 27). • Confirm that a memory card requiring the use of an adapter has not been inserted without its adapter (= 26).
ç Contents 112 No date or file number when printing from memory cards or USB flash drives • Confirm that SELPHY is set up to print the date or file number (= 59). Note that in DPOF printing, date or file number printing is configured on the camera. No date or file number when printing from cameras • Confirm that the date or file number setting is enabled on the camera. Note that under standard camera settings, the date or file number setting on SELPHY will be used.
ç Contents 113 Printing takes too long • SELPHY will temporarily halt printing if it exceeds a specific temperature; this does not indicate a problem. Wait until the printer cools off. During continuous printing, in hot environments, or if the printer’s interior becomes hot because the rear-side air vent (= 11) is blocked, SELPHY may temporarily stop printing, causing printing to take longer. • Printing may take some time depending on the printing environment.
ç Contents 114 Wi-Fi Do not use the printer near sources of Wi-Fi signal interference, such as microwave ovens, Bluetooth devices, or other equipment operating on the 2.4 GHz band. Device SSID (network name) not displayed when connecting to a camera or smartphone • As the connection method, choose [Direct Connection] (= 68, 74). • Keep the printer near the camera or smartphone, without objects between them.
ç Contents 115 Cannot connect via Wi-Fi • Try restarting SELPHY. If a connection still cannot be established, check the settings of the access point or other device for the Wi-Fi connection. • If connection via [WPS Connection] is not possible, try connecting by using [Search for an access point] (= 83) or [Manual Settings] (= 87). Can connect to access point, but cannot print • Remove any inserted memory cards or USB flash drives.
ç Contents 116 Message displayed when connecting a camera or smartphone • Using [Direct Connection], you can connect up to 8 devices at a time. Attempting to connect more than 8 devices will display a message. In this case, use one of the connected devices to disconnect from the printer, press the button on the printer to clear the message, and then use the device for the new connection to connect to the printer.
ç Contents Appendix Instructions for battery-powered printing with an optional battery pack are given here, along with SELPHY specifications and handling and maintenance tips.
ç Contents Printing without a Power Outlet To print where no power outlet is available, use Battery Pack NBCP2LH (sold separately). On a full charge, up to about 54 sheets* of postcard-size paper can be printed. * According to Canon testing. May vary depending on printing conditions. Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Remove the battery pack mounting cover. zz With the switch held in the Air Vent direction of the arrow ( ), move the cover in the direction of the arrow ( ) to remove.
ç Contents 119 Charging the Battery to Use SELPHY • Once power is connected (= 22), charging starts and [ blinks on the screen. ] • When charging is finished in about four hours (at room temperature), [ ] will no longer be displayed. • SELPHY can be used even while [ ] is blinking by turning it on (= 22). However, charging stops. When the power is turned off, [ ] blinks and charging resumes. • For battery precautions, refer to the battery user manual.
ç Contents Specifications Printing Method Dye-sublimation thermal transfer (with overcoating) Resolution 300 x 300 dpi Gradation 256 shades per color Ink Dedicated color ink (Y/M/C/overcoating) Paper Postcard (photo paper), L (photo paper), and card size (photo paper, full-page label, 8 labels per sheet configuration, square labels) Paper Size Before tearing at perforations 100.0 x 177.0 mm (3.94 x 6.97 in.) 89.0 x 148.0 mm (3.50 x 5.83 in.) 83.0 x 86.0 mm (3.27 x 3.39 in.) 54.0 x 86.
ç Contents Interfaces Hi-Speed USB Type A port for PictBridge-compatible devices Mini-B port for computers Memory Cards SD, SDHC, SDXC, miniSD*3, miniSDHC*3, microSD*3, microSDHC*3 and microSDXC*3 Wireless LAN Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g Channels: 1 – 11 Connection: Infrastructure mode*4 Transmission: DSSS (IEEE 802.11b) or OFDM (IEEE 802.
ç Contents Compact Power Adapter CA-CP200 B Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 1.0 A (100 V) – 0.6 A (240 V) 24 V DC, 1.8 A Rated Output Operating Temperature 0 – 40°C (32 – 104 °F) Battery Pack NB-CP2LH (Sold Separately) Type Nominal Voltage Nominal Capacity Charging Cycles Operating Temperature Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 22.2 V DC 1290 mAh Approx.
ç Contents 123 Handling and Maintenance • Do not subject the printer to excessive force, which may damage the printer or cause paper jams. • Do not expose the printer to insecticides or other volatile substances. Additionally, do not store the printer in contact with rubber, vinyl, or plastic products over extended periods, which may deteriorate the casing. • Avoid condensation on the printer, which may happen when moving the printer from cold to warm environments.
ç Contents 124 Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Precautions • Countries and Regions Permitting WLAN Use - Use of WLAN is restricted in some countries and regions, and illegal use may be punishable under national or local regulations. To avoid violating WLAN regulations, visit the Canon website to check where use is allowed. Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any problems arising from WLAN use in other countries and regions.
ç Contents 125 • Canon will not make compensation for damages resulting from loss or theft of the product. Canon accepts no responsibility for damages or loss resulting from unauthorized access or use of target devices registered on this product due to loss or theft of the product. • Be sure to use the product as directed in this guide. Be sure to use the wireless LAN function of this product within the guidelines noted in this guide.
ç Contents 126 Security Precautions Because Wi-Fi uses radio waves to transmit signals, security precautions more stringent than when using a LAN cable are required. Keep the following points in mind when using Wi-Fi. • Use only networks you are authorized to use. This product searches for Wi-Fi networks in the vicinity and displays the results on the screen. Networks you are not authorized to use (unknown networks) may also be displayed.
ç Contents 127 While Printing Do not disconnect the printer from other devices until printing is finished, which may cause incomplete or incorrect prints. This product can print using PictBridge over wireless LANs. PictBridge technical standards facilitate direct connection of cameras, printers, and other devices for easy printing. Support for the PictBridge DPS over IP standard enables the product to print wirelessly in network environments.
ç Contents 128 THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
ç Contents 129 Trademarks and Licenses • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • App Store, iPhone, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc. • The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Alliance®, WPA™, WPA2™ and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
ç Contents 130 Disclaimer • Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment. • The above items notwithstanding, Canon accepts no liability for damages due to mistaken operation of the products.
