Printer User Guide Printer Features Component Guide and Functions Paper and Accessories Other Accessories Setup Ink Cassette Preparations Overview Getting Ready Paper Cassette Preparations Printing Precautions Printing Printing from Cameras Printing from Memory Cards Printing from Computers Maintenance, Storage and Transport Appendices Safety Precautions Wireless Printing Battery Instructions (SELPHY CP750 Only) Handling Precautions Having Difficulty? Click Here I’d Like To...
Return to Cover Page Overview Getting Ready Introduction Printing Appendices Warning Against Copyright Infringement Before using your printer for the first time, read through the “Safety Precautions” (p. 39) and “Handling Precautions” (p. 41). Please respect all copyrights. Use of images produced by the SELPHY CP750/CP740 for purposes other than personal entertainment may be prohibited by law.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready Printer Features Printing Appendices From a Mobile Telephone You can print without a cable from Bluetooth or infrared data transmission (IrDA, IrSimple) enabled mobile telephones. You can enjoy printing with your SELPHY printer in a variety of ways. • The separately sold Bluetooth Unit BU-20 is required for Bluetooth connections. • Only the SELPHY CP750 supports infrared data transmission.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready Printing Appendices Dynamic Images (Wide Size Sheets) Paper Media and Printing Features Create images with strong appeal on large, 100 x 200 mm (4 x 8 in.) sheets. Postcard Size Paper Print postcards bearing your original photographs. Using your computer, it is easy to add captions and create greeting cards. Always use paper specific to SELPHY CP series printers (You cannot use regular postcards).
Return to Cover Page Overview Getting Ready Component Guide and Functions Printing Appendices SELPHY CP740 This section indicates the component names and functions.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready Paper and Accessories Printing Appendices L Size Select the correct size for the purpose. Paper Cassette: Some items are not sold in some regions.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready Printing Appendices Other Accessories This section identifies the separately sold accessories that expand the capabilities of the SELPHY printers. Battery Pack NB-CP2L (SELPHY CP750 Only) You can use the battery pack to print wherever you go with your printer. Bluetooth Unit If you install the Bluetooth Unit BU-20, you can print without a cable from a Bluetooth enabled mobile telephone.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready Printing Appendices Setup Set up your SELPHY printer in the following manner for safe use. DC IN Terminal (Power Connector) Compact Power Adapter 15 cm (6 in.) Power Cord 10 cm (4 in.) To a power outlet 15 cm (6 in.) Situate the printer with at least 15 cm (6 in.) of free space in front and back and at least 10 cm (4 in.) of free space on the sides. • Do not set the printer on unstable surfaces. • Keep the printer at least 1 meter (3 ft.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready Printing Appendices 3 Open the ink cassette compartment cover. Ink Cassette Preparations Install ink cassettes using the following procedures. 1 Confirm the ink cassette size. Confirm a match between the sizes of the ink cassette and the photo paper. 4 Insert the ink cassette until it clicks into place and close Size Indication the cover. To remove the ink cassette, lift the tab up. 2 Confirm that the ink sheet is taut with no slack.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready Printing Appendices 3 After lightly fanning the paper, set it in the cassette with Paper Cassette Preparations the shiny side up. The following procedures instruct you how to set paper in the cassette and install it in the printer. Remove the protective sheet from the paper. Be careful not to touch the shiny side of the paper. Setting Paper in the Paper Cassette Orient the address portion on the postcards towards the back of the paper cassette.
Return to Cover Page 4 Close the lid. 1 Push down on the lid in the Overview Getting Ready Printing Appendices Installing the Paper Cassette 2 Slide the paper cassette lid until it stops. direction indicated by the arrow until it clicks shut. 1 Open the paper cassette slot cover. Correct Position Slightly open The lid is slanted On cassettes with two lids, close only the inner lid then insert the cassette fully into the slot until it clicks into place.
Return to Cover Page Overview Getting Ready Printing Appendices Printing Precautions This section explains the precautions that should be observed when printing. These precautions are applicable to all of the printing methods, including “Printing from Memory Cards,” “Printing from Cameras,” “Printing from Computers” and “Wireless Printing.” • Do not pull out the paper cassette or open the ink cassette cover just after turning on the printer or while printing. This will lead to malfunctions.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready Printing from Memory Cards Printing SD Slot • SD Memory Card • miniSD Card*1 • microSD Card*2 • SDHC Memory Card • miniSDHC Card*1 • microSDHC Card*2 • SELPHY printers support image data conforming to the Design rule for Camera File system (Exif compliant) and DPOF (Ver. 1.00) standard. • Use memory cards that have been initialized in a camera. The images may not be recognized on memory cards formatted in a computer.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready LCD Monitor Appendices Button Functions The following types of information appear on the LCD monitor. (Power) Button SELPHY CP750 Card slot with memory card inserted Installed Ink Cassette Type (in this example, [P] for Postcard-Size) Image Number Selected Image Print Layout W X + – Buttons Switches between images and sets the number of prints. Layout Button Switches between print layouts.
Return to Cover Page Overview Getting Ready Printing Appendices Printing One Copy of the Displayed Image (Single Mode) Selecting Modes and Print Operations 1 Confirm that Select a mode to set the print operation. (Single) mode is selected in the LCD monitor. (Single) Prints one copy of the displayed image. (Select) Prints the specified number of copies of the selected images. (All) Prints a copy of all images on a memory card, one to a sheet. 2 Press W or X to select an image to print.
Return to Cover Page Overview Getting Ready Appendices 5 Configure the print layout, date imprint and My Colors Printing the Specified Number of Copies of the Selected Images 1 Confirm that Printing (color effects) settings as desired. These settings apply to all of the images selected in Steps 3 and 4. The My Colors setting is only available on the SELPHY CP750. (Select) mode is selected in the LCD monitor. 6 Confirm the settings displayed on the LCD monitor.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready Printing Appendices Printing One Copy of All Images on the Card 1 Confirm that You can create an index of all the images on a memory card by selecting the (All) mode, setting the print layout to (All) mode is selected in the LCD (Index) and printing. monitor. Printing According to the DPOF Settings Selected in the Camera 1 Use the camera to select the images and number of copies you desire.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready Print Layout Settings Printing (4 Images Bordered) Prints 4 images with a white border on a single sheet. (8 Images Borderless) Prints 8 images without borders on a single sheet. Select a print layout. (1 Image Borderless) (1 Image Bordered) Appendices Prints without borders. Prints with a white border. Example on a card sized sheet. (2 Images Borderless) Prints two images without borders on a single sheet.
Return to Cover Page Overview Getting Ready 1 Press the Layout button and select a print layout from the Printing Appendices • Layouts which can be selected will differ according to the printing mode. list that displays, then press the Layout button again. Mode Layout The total number of sheets will change according to the print layout selection.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready not to include the date imprint, then press the Date button again. You can select whether or not to include the date imprint and its format. (No Imprint) Does not include the date imprint. (Year/Month/Day) Prints the date in the Year/ Month/Day format. 04/30/2007 04/30/2007 Prints the date in the Day/ Month/Year format.
Return to Cover Page Overview Getting Ready (My Colors) button. Select the color effect you want from the list that displays, and press the (My Colors) button again. This function applies color effects to images. No effects applied. (B/W) Prints the image in black and white. Appendices 1 Press the My Colors Settings (SELPHY CP750 Only) (Off) Printing • The My Colors effect cannot be used in the (DPOF) mode. • The color effect setting is reset when the print is completed.
Return to Cover Page Overview Getting Ready 2 Press the • Red-eye cannot be corrected when the (B/W) or (Sepia) My Colors effects have been selected. • Depending on the image, red-eye may not be automatically detected or optimally corrected. Examples - Faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall image. - Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden. Printing Appendices (Display) button.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready Printing Appendices 5 Press the W, X, + and – buttons to shift the print area as desired. Pressing the (Display) button again will switch back to the mode for setting the print area size and orientation. + W X – 6 When you finish the adjustments, press the (Trimming) button. 7 Press W or X to select (OK), and press the (Trimming) button again to conclude the trimming settings. To cancel the trimming settings, select (Cancel).
Return to Cover Page Overview Getting Ready Printing Appendices 1 Pull the retractable USB cable from the printer and attach Printing from Cameras it to the camera. These procedures are for printing images from a camera connected to the printer. Up to approximately 30 cm (12 in.) Camera Check On cameras that support printing via this method, icons such as (PictBridge) or (Direct Print) will appear on the camera’s LCD monitor when the camera is connected to the printer.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready 3 Press the camera’s Printing from a Camera Appendices (Print/Share) button. With some cameras, you may have to press the SET button twice in place of the (Print/Share) button. This section provides a simple explanation of the procedures using a Canon-brand camera as an example. For a more detailed explanation, see your camera’s user guide. (Camera User Guide or Direct Print User Guide in the case of a Canon camera) The printer will begin to print.
Return to Cover Page Overview Getting Ready Printing Appendices 3 Select [Print] and press the SET button. Printing with Various Settings The printer will begin to print. If you are using a Canon-brand camera, you can configure the following settings and print. (Some functions may not be supported by some models.) See your Camera User Guide or the Direct Print User Guide for detailed instructions about each procedure.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready Printing Printing from Computers Display: This section explains how to connect the printer to a computer to print. Macintosh Appendices 1,024 x 768 pixels or more High Color (16 bit) or better OS: Mac OS X (v10.3-v10.4) Configuration: You computer must meet the minimum requirements listed below to enable printing from the computer. One of the above operating systems preinstalled on a computer with built-in USB ports.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready Precautions for Printing via Computers Printing Appendices Software Installation Please note the following points. To print from a computer, refer to the following procedures. Installing the Printer Driver • Before you connect the printer to a computer, ensure there are no memory cards in the printer or cameras connected to the printer. • Connect the printer directly to a port on the computer with the USB cable. It may not operate correctly via a USB hub.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready Printing TMacintosh Installing the Application Software 1 TWindows 2 3 4 5 6 Place the supplied Compact Photo Printer Solution Disk into the computer’s CD-ROM drive and double-click the (CPSD Installer) icon in the CD-ROM window. 1 Appendices Place the supplied CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM is already in the computer and the window below does not appear, then take the CD-ROM out once and put it back in.
Return to Cover Page Overview Getting Ready Printing Appendices Macintosh Introduction to the Supplied Programs ImageBrowser Windows In addition to printing images, this multifunction program is capable of managing, displaying, editing and exporting images. ZoomBrowser EX In addition to printing images, this multifunction program is capable of managing, displaying, editing and exporting images.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready Wireless Printing • When printing via a wireless connection, be sure there are no memory cards in the printer, and that the printer is not connected to a camera or computer. • You cannot print via a wireless connection between the printer and a computer. • The maximum image data size that can be transmitted is 2.5 MB. Printing Via Infrared Data Transmission (SELPHY CP750 Only) The data transfer is initiated from the mobile telephone.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready 3 Aim the mobile telephone’s infrared port at the printer’s Printing Appendices Printing via a Bluetooth Connection infrared data receiver and initiate data transfer from the telephone. This section explains how to print images from a Bluetooth enabled mobile telephone. See the user guide for your mobile telephone for instructions for configuring the infrared data settings and for printing. Supported Devices Up to approximately 20 cm (7.9 in.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready Printing Appendices A screen similar to the following will appear in the printer’s LCD monitor while data is being transmitted. The Bluetooth Unit BU-20 will also blink blue. Do not break the Bluetooth connection until transmission is complete. If the connection is broken, turn the printer off and then on again before reinitiating printing. The data transfer is initiated from the mobile telephone. See the user guide for your mobile telephone for details.
Return to Cover Page Overview Getting Ready Maintenance, Storage and Transport Printing Appendices Exterior Care Wipe the exterior with a soft, dry cloth. Never apply solvents, such as benzine or thinners, or detergent to the printer. These substances may damage the exterior or peel the finish. This section explains how maintain, store and transport the printer. Care of the Back Maintenance Clean the dust from the air vents on the back.
Return to Cover Page Overview Getting Ready Printing Appendices Printed Paper Storage • If you store your prints in albums, select albums with photo covers made of nylon, polypropylene or cellophane. Main Unit Other materials may cause the images to change color or transfer ink. • Detach the power cord of the compact power adapter from the power outlet. • Remove the paper and ink cassettes from the printer for storage.
Return to Cover Page Overview Getting Ready Printing Appendices Battery Instructions (SELPHY CP750 Only) Use the following procedures to attach Battery Pack NB-CP2L to the printer. You can print at an outside location that lack power outlets if you attach the separately sold battery pack to the SELPHY CP750. 1 Remove the battery pack terminal cover. Attaching the Battery This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready Printing Appendices 3 After the battery is charged, detach the connector of the Charging the Battery compact power adapter from the printer. Use the following procedures to charge the battery. The battery is now ready to power the printer. 1 Attach the battery to the printer. 2 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it in a power outlet. Connect the compact power adapter connector to the printer.
Return to Cover Page Overview Getting Ready 2 Attach the battery pack terminal cover onto the battery. Printing Appendices Battery Handling To protect the battery and prevent a decline in performance, do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours. • This is a lithium ion battery pack so there is no need to completely use or discharge it before recharging. 3 Attach the battery cover onto the printer. • It can be charged at any charge state.
Return to Cover Page Overview Getting Ready Safety Precautions Printing Appendices • Do not insert or drop metallic objects or flammable substances into the equipment interior. Immediately switch off the printer power and remove the power cord from the power outlet. (If powering it by battery, remove the battery.) Use this equipment correctly according to the following precautions to avoid the risk of injury, fire, electrical shock, malfunctions and other hazards.
Return to Cover Page Overview Getting Ready CAUTIONS Printing Appendices Battery (SELPHY CP750 Only) • Do not stick any part of your hand into the printer interior. WARNINGS • Do not use or store the equipment in the following types of places. Humid or dusty areas, places subject to heavy vibrations, places near flames, places subject to strong sunlight, or hot places such as an automobile trunk or dashboard. • Do not place the battery pack near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat.
Return to Cover Page Overview Getting Ready Handling Precautions Printing Appendices • Do not touch the print side (shiny side) of the paper with your fingers. Always hold the paper along the edges (outside the perforated border). Be sure that hands are dry before touching the paper. Sharp objects will scratch the paper surface. Keep the paper surface free from fingerprints, dust, water droplets, etc. This section explains the precautions that you should take in handling the equipment.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready Specifications Feeding System: Ejection System: LCD Monitor: All data is measured according to standard Canon testing procedures. We reserve the right to change specifications without notice. Print Sizes: Postcard Size (4 x 6 in.) L Size Card Size Wide Size (4 x 8 in.
Return to Cover Page Operating Temperatures: Operating Humidity: Power Source: Power Consumption: Dimensions: Weight (Printer only): Overview Getting Ready 5° – 40°C (41° – 104°F) Rated Output: Operating Temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: Troubleshooting 20 – 80% Compact Power Adapter CA-CP200 Battery Pack NB-CP2L 60 W or less (4 W or less on standby) CP750: 179.0 x 127.1 x 63.0 mm (7.05 x 5.00 x 2.48 in.) CP740: 179.0 x 127.1 x 63.0 mm (7.05 x 5.00 x 2.48 in.) CP750: Approx. 960 g (33.9 oz.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready Printing Appendices Troubleshooting Î Check that you are using the correct combination of paper, paper This section has solutions for when the printer does not operate as expected or an error symbol is displayed. Î Is the printer connected to more than one device at once? cassette and ink cassette. Do not connect simultaneously to a camera, memory card or computer.
Return to Cover Page Overview Getting Ready Printing Appendices Q Cannot Print a Particular Image Î Printing from Cameras • Recheck the camera and printer connection status. • Does the firmware of the Canon-brand camera support the printer? • Does the camera battery have a sufficient charge? Replace the battery with a fully charged or new battery, or use the compact power adapter for the camera. Î Image data may be corrupted. Î Only JPEG images can be printed.
Return to Cover Page Overview Getting Ready Q Colors on the Computer Display and the Print Are Printing Paper Problems Q Paper Will Not Fit into Cassette Different Î Color generation methods are different for computer displays and Î Does the paper size match the size of the paper cassette? printers. Moreover, the variance may be attributable to the environment in which the display is viewed (color and strength of the light) or to the display’s color adjustment settings.
Return to Cover Page Overview Getting Ready Error Symbols Printing Appendices Paper Error/No Paper • Confirm that the paper cassette is firmly inserted all the way into the printer. • Confirm that there is paper in the paper cassette. • If the paper is not feeding correctly into the printer, remove the paper cassette as well as any paper left in the printer. • Check to see if there is any paper in the paper cassette of a size that cannot be printed.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready Ink Cassette Error Printing Appendices USB Device Not Supported • Turn the power off and then back on. • Remove the ink cassette and take the slack out of the ink sheet before replacing it. If this does not fix the problem, replace the ink cassette with a new one. Contact a customer support center if you cannot remove the ink cassette. • Disconnect the retractable USB cable or USB connector from the device.
Overview Return to Cover Page Getting Ready Tasks and Index Printing Appendices I want to know if I can connect the printer to my computer. Î p. 27 Click the page number of a topic to jump to that topic. I want to print images from my mobile telephone. Î p. 31, p. 32 Î p. 20 I want to print the shooting date on the photo. I want to know which types of paper are sold. Î p. 6 I want to use the printer in a place with no electricity (SELPHY CP750 only). Î p.
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