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 □ Power Cord □ Paper Cassette PCP-CP400 •...
Ink and Paper (Sold Separately) • For best performance and easier printing, use genuine Canon Color Ink / Paper Sets for SELPHY CP printers. • This printer cannot use ink, paper, or postcards for the SELPHY ES series. • Accessory availability varies by region.
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 Customer Support Help Desk.
Safety Instructions • Be sure to read these instructions in order to operate the product safely. • Follow these instructions to prevent injury or harm to the operator of the product or others. WARNING Denotes the risk of serious injury or death. •...
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• Do not charge batteries/battery packs at temperatures outside the range of 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F). This may cause electric shock, explosion or fire. • Follow any indications to turn off the product in places where its use is forbidden.
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• Do not use the printer near motors or other devices that generate strong magnetic fields, near TVs or radios, or in dusty environments. This may damage the printer or cause malfunction. • Do not raise the monitor excessively. The screen can be raised to about 45°. Attempting to raise it further may damage it.
Fun and Useful SELPHY Features Available when Available when Available when printing from printing from printing from memory cards or smartphones cameras USB flash drives Printing in mixed layouts on one sheet Index Shuffle 2-up fixed size print 1, 2, 4, 8-up 2x6 inch print Making ID photos Adding the date...
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Adding a border Adjusting image appearance May not be possible with some images or from some apps Printing specific parts of Printing from a smartphone images Printing images on multiple smartphones together Printing from a computer Printing from a camera Wi-Fi connection Wi-Fi connection USB connection...
Table of Contents Package Contents ......Features of [Setup] ..... Print Settings ........Ink and Paper (Sold Separately) .. Printer Setup ........Before Use ........Printing Wirelessly from Conventions in This Guide ..Smartphones or Cameras ..Safety Instructions ....... Setting up Wi-Fi on SELPHY ....
Choosing Where to Place SELPHY Place the printer on a table or other flat, More than stable surface. Never place the printer on length of paper an unstable or tilted surface. Leave some space open behind SELPHY for paper to emerge temporarily during printing.
Controls Icons in This Name Function Guide Displays images, setting screens, or error messages – Monitor Can be raised about 45° Power button <q> Turns SELPHY on or off Home button < > Displays the Home screen <n> Menu button Displays the Options screen and rotates the crop frame Activates/deactivates Wi-Fi and shows devices to Wi-Fi button...
Home Screen Menus Press the < > button to display the Home screen. Select & Print Select images, specify the number of prints, and print. Print in a variety of ways, such as printing an index or More print options reprinting previously printed images.
Image Selection Screen This is the [Select & Print] image selection screen on the Home screen. Image selection screens for other menus differ slightly. File number Shooting date of current image Example of layout Shaded when images are selected (except for shuffle print) Prints of the current image Total number of prints...
Initial Preparations Prepare ink and paper cassettes for how you will print Loading the Ink Cassette Size label Check the ink cassette size. Make sure the size of the ink cassette matches the size of paper you will use. Open the ink cassette compartment cover.
• If the ink sheet is loose, turn the sprocket gently to tighten it. • 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. Ink sheet Loading the Paper Cassette Open the covers.
When making postcard prints with space for a stamp, load the paper with the stamp area facing as shown. Close the inner cover. Close the inner cover firmly until it clicks into place. Leave the outer cover open when printing. Open the paper cassette compartment cover.
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• Never do the following, which may damage the printer or cause malfunction. Loading paper upside-down, with the glossy and back sides reversed Bending or separating paper at the perforations before printing Using label paper whose upper label surface is peeling off or has been partially pulled up Writing on paper before printing Reusing paper, as by printing on blank areas...
Turning the Printer On Plug the adapter cord into SELPHY. Connect the power cord. Turn on SELPHY. Hold down the <q> button until “Canon” is displayed, and then release the <q> button. The Home screen is displayed 14). To turn off SELPHY, hold the <q> button...
Display Language Change the language of menus and messages. Choose [Setup], and then press the <o> button. On the Home screen, press the <u><d><l><r> buttons to select [Setup], and then press the <o> button. Choose [Printer Setup], and then press the <o> button. Choose [ Language], and then press the <o>...
Selecting and Printing Images (Basic Printing) Select images on a memory card and print them as follows. Insert the memory card into the slot. Insert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into place. To remove the card, push it in until it Label side clicks, and then slowly release it.
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Add more paper as needed. If a message indicates that the paper has run out, remove the paper cassette without turning off the power. Add more paper to the cassette and reinsert the cassette in SELPHY 17). Change the ink cassette as needed.
Options On the image selection screen, you can view images by date and crop the selected image. Press the <n> button on the image selection screen in step 2. Choose an item, and then press the <o> button. All Options menu settings are reset when you turn off SELPHY or remove the memory card.
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Cropping Displays a crop frame on the image selection screen. Only the area inside the crop frame is printed. Adjust the image area to crop. To switch the crop frame between portrait and landscape orientation, press the <n> button. To move the crop frame, press the <u><d><l><r>...
Features of [More Print Options] From [More print options] on the Home screen, index printing, reprinting, and other features are available for images on memory cards or USB flash drives. Insert a loaded paper cassette and an ink cassette in SELPHY 16).
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Adjust the settings as needed, and then press the <o> button. Choose images. Choose up to four images, each with a quantity of “1.” Press the <o> button. The [Preview] screen is displayed. Print. Press the <p> button to start printing.
2-Up Fixed Size Print Two card-size images can be printed together on one L or postcard-size sheet Cut along the cut marks in the corners to trim to card size. Choose [2-up fixed size print], and then press the <o> button. Adjust the settings as needed, and then press the <o>...
Index Print Index prints include all selected images on one sheet. The numbers of images per sheet varies depending on the paper size. Choose [Index print], and then press the <o> button. Choose images. Pressing the <u> button places a check mark in the quantity field.
DPOF Print Inserting a memory card with printing information set on a camera will display [DPOF images remain / Print images?]. To review the printing information set on the camera, press the <o> button. Print. To adjust the settings displayed, press the <n>...
Reprint The printer keeps a record of images printed from [Select & Print] and [ID Photo], as well as [2x6 inch print], [2-up fixed size print], and [Index print] in [More print options]. Images can be printed again by selecting them from these records.
Features of [Shuffle Print] Use [Shuffle print] on the Home screen to arrange images in a variety of sizes on one sheet automatically. Load an ink cassette and paper cassette (with any paper except card size) in SELPHY 16). • Shuffle printing is not available for images with an aspect ratio narrower than 3:1.
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Adjust the settings as needed, and then press the <o> button. To use shuffle print for up to 8 images, set [Max. Images] to [8], and for 9 – 20 images, set it to [20]. Choose images. Pressing the <u> button places a check mark in the quantity field.
Printing Images on Smartphones Use shuffle print to print images via Wi-Fi from smartphones as follows. Up to 8 images from multiple smartphones can be printed together on a sheet. Set up a Wi-Fi connection. Set up a Wi-Fi connection as described in “Setting up Wi-Fi on SELPHY”...
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SSID (network name) shown at the top of the screen on SELPHY. Press the <o> button to display the password. Start Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY, choose images, and print. SELPHY now receives the images for shuffle printing. Print.
Features of [ID Photo] Images on memory cards or USB flash drives can be printed for use in photo identification using [ID Photo] on the Home screen. Load an ink cassette and paper cassette (with any paper except card size) in SELPHY 16).
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Choose an image. Pressing the <u> button places a check mark in the quantity field. With [Custom] and [Standard], two different images can be printed. Press the <o> button. The [Preview] screen is displayed. Print. Press the <p> button to start printing.
Features of [Setup] From [Setup] on the Home screen, you can change which print settings are shown on the [Preview] screen, adjust other SELPHY settings, and restore default settings. Choose [Setup], and then press the <o> button. Print Settings Several print settings can be changed. Settings apply to all relevant printing, so there is no need to complete the settings for each image.
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Print Finish Example of finish [Glossy] [Pattern 1] [Pattern 2] [Pattern 3] 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. Pattern 2 Applies a fine surface pattern, for a less glossy finish.
Page Layout Choose the number of images per sheet. With Color Ink / Label Set KC-18IL (8 Labels per Page, 3), specify [8-up]. 1-up (default) One image per sheet 4-up Four images per sheet 2-up Two images per sheet 8-up Eight images per sheet Background Specify the color around images.
Color Adjustment Adjust the level of red, blue, cyan, and yellow (R/B/C/Y) in a range of 0 – 3. Increasing the level of R, for example, decreases the level of C (the complementary color). Press the <u><d><l><r> buttons to select a value, and then press the <o> button to confirm your choice.
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Date 02/02/2017 02/02/2017 Add camera shooting dates when you print. [Subtle] makes the lettering imperceptible when viewed directly but visible at an angle. Off (default) / Prominent / Subtle • To prevent two instances of the date on images already labeled by the camera, select [Off].
Printer Setup Several settings that control SELPHY operation can also be changed. The setting is retained even when SELPHY is turned off or memory cards are removed. Choose [Printer Setup], and then press the <o> button. The screen at left is displayed. Select an item to change and press the <o>...
Date Format 02/02/2017 2017/02/02 02/02/2017 2017/02/02 When adding the date 43), adjust the date format as needed. yyyy/mm/dd, mm/dd/yyyy, or dd/mm/yyyy (default) Auto Power Down SELPHY turns off automatically if left idle for about five minutes. On (default) / Off •...
Printing Wirelessly from Smartphones or Cameras You can print by sending images from a smartphone or camera via Wi-Fi. In places without an access point, [Direct Connection] makes SELPHY operate as a simplified access point for connecting wirelessly and printing from a smartphone or camera.
Choose [Direct Connection], and then press the < > button. Choose [On], and then press the < > button. Change the password. The current password is displayed. Change the password as needed, and then press the <o> button. Press the <n> button to access the input screen.
You can print from a smartphone by using a dedicated app. Printing is also possible via AirPrint or Mopria. Printing from the Dedicated App Download and install Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY. For an iPhone or iPad, download the app from the App Store, and for Android smartphones, download it from Google Play.
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(such as a photo- viewing app), tap [ ], and in the menu options displayed, tap [Print]. Configure printer options. In [Printer], choose [Canon SELPHY CP1300]. Specify the number of copies. Print. Tap [Print] to print.
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Choose an image to print in an app on your Android smartphone (such as a photo-viewing app), and then open the printing menu. Set up printing. As the printer, select [Canon SELPHY CP1300]. Specify the number of copies, paper size, and other details. Print.
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. Connect to SELPHY from the camera. In the camera’s Wi-Fi menu, select the SSID (network name) shown on SELPHY and enter the password.
Subsequent Printing Once you have set up SELPHY for a direct connection, an SSID is displayed in the lower right of the Home screen. To print after the first connection, select this SSID on your smartphone or camera. Check the password as follows. Press the <...
Other Wi-Fi Features Besides setting up Wi-Fi image reception and printing from [Wi-Fi settings] on the Home screen, you can also check setting information and reset Wi-Fi settings. Choose [Wi-Fi settings], and then press the <o> button. Choose a feature to set up, and then press the <o>...
Reset Settings Reset Wi-Fi settings such as the printer name, access point information, and password as follows. Entering Information When entering a printer name, password, or other information, press the <n> button to access the input screen. Entering information Press the <u><d><l><r> buttons to select a letter, number, or symbol, and then press the <o>...
Printing via Wi-Fi from a Computer Before you can print via Wi-Fi from a computer, the computer with the images to send must be connected to an access point. Remove any inserted memory cards or USB flash drives. Insert a loaded paper cassette and an ink cassette in SELPHY 16).
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Choose [Via Wi-Fi Network], and then press the <o> button. Choose [WPS Connection], and then press the <o> button. Choose [PBC Method], and then press the <o> button. The screen at left is displayed. On the access point, hold down the WPS connection button for a few seconds.
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Establish the connection. On the printer, press the <o> button. Press the <o> button when the screen at left is displayed. Check the access point name. • If you selected [PIN Method] in step 6, use the computer to specify the PIN code (displayed on the printer) on the access point, press the <o>...
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Non-WPS Access Points Check the access point. Confirm that the access point is on and ready for communication. Choose [Wi-Fi settings], and then press the <o> button. Choose [Connection Method], and then press the <o> button. Choose [Via Wi-Fi Network], and then press the <o>...
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Choose an access point, and then press the <o> button. Enter the password and press the <o> button. Press the <n> button to access the input screen, and then enter the password of the access point selected in step 6. Confirm that SELPHY is now connected to the access point, and then press the <o>...
Home screen, and that the antenna icon has no red ×. Install the printer driver. Visit the following site, download the SELPHY CP1300 printer driver, and double-click it. http://www.canon.com/icpd/ Follow the instructions displayed to complete installation.
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Access the printing dialog box. Start the photo software, select images to print, and access the printing dialog box. As the destination printer, select [Canon SELPHY CP1300]. Choose printing options. Choose a paper size corresponding to the size of paper and ink cassettes in SELPHY.
×. Access the printing dialog box. Start the photo software, select images to print, and access the printing dialog box. As the destination printer, select [Canon SELPHY CP1300]. Choose printing options. Specify the paper size, orientation, and number of copies.
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• If “Canon SELPHY CP1300” is not available as a printer in Mac OS, add SELPHY to the computer as follows. From [System Preferences], open either [Printers & Scanners] or [Print & Scan]. Click [+] below the list. Select “Canon SELPHY CP1300”.
Insert a loaded paper cassette and an ink cassette in SELPHY 16). Printing Images (Windows) Install the printer driver. Visit the following site, download the SELPHY CP1300 printer driver, and double-click it. http://www.canon.com/icpd/ Follow the instructions displayed to complete installation.
The printer driver is installed. Access the printing dialog box. Start the photo software, select images to print, and access the printing dialog box. As the destination printer, select [Canon SELPHY CP1300]. Choose printing options. Choose a paper size corresponding to the size of paper and ink cassettes in SELPHY.
USB cable. Access the printing dialog box. Start the photo software, select images to print, and access the printing dialog box. As the destination printer, select [Canon USB cable, sold separately SELPHY CP1300]. Choose printing options. Specify the paper size, orientation, and number of copies.
Printing via USB from a Camera By connecting a PictBridge (USB) compatible camera, you can choose images with the camera and print. Prepare this kind of USB cable. - 2.5 m (8.2 ft.) or shorter commercially available cable - SELPHY end: Type A Remove any inserted memory cards or USB flash drives.
Troubleshooting Power Cannot turn on SELPHY • Confirm that the power cord is connected and plugged in correctly 20). • Hold the <q> button until the startup screen is displayed 20). • When using a battery pack, confirm that it is charged and inserted correctly. Screen Image display screen is not displayed •...
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SELPHY to the computer as follows. 1. From [System Preferences], open either [Printers & Scanners] or [Print & Scan]. 2. Click [+] below the list. 3. Select “Canon SELPHY CP1300”. Date/file number missing when printing from memory cards or USB flash drives •...
Print quality is poor • Confirm that the ink sheet and paper are free of dirt or dust. • Confirm that SELPHY’s interior is free of dust 80). • Confirm that no condensation has formed on SELPHY 80). • Confirm that SELPHY is away from sources of electromagnetic waves or strong magnetic fields.
Paper feed problems or frequent paper jams occur • Confirm that the paper and cassette are inserted correctly 16, 17). • Confirm that there are less than 19 sheets in the cassette. • Confirm that 19 or more prints have not collected on the paper cassette. •...
• Keep the printer near the access point, without objects between them. • Confirm that the password is correct, and try connecting again. • Confirm that the access point channel is between 1 – 11. Instead of auto channel assignment, it is advisable to specify a channel in this range manually. For instructions on checking or adjusting the settings, refer to the access point user manual.
Printing takes too long, or the Wi-Fi connection is lost • 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. Note that even when [ ] or [ ] is displayed, image transmission may take some time.
To print where no power outlet is available, use Battery Pack NB-CP2LH (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 Remove the battery pack mounting cover.
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Charging the Battery Pack before Use Once SELPHY is plugged in 20), charging starts, and [ ] blinks on the screen. After charging is finished in about four hours (at room temperature), ] is no longer displayed. SELPHY can be used even while [ ] is blinking, by turning it on 20).
When storing prints in an album, choose an album with photo covers made of nylon, polypropylene, or cellophane. • Color may change over time or depending on storage conditions. Canon cannot be held liable for discoloration. After Printing Turn off SELPHY 20) and remove any memory cards or USB flash drives.
Specifications Printing Method Dye-sublimation thermal transfer (with overcoating) Resolution 300 x 300 dpi Gradation 256 shades per color Dedicated color ink (Y/M/C/overcoating) Paper Postcard (photo paper), L (photo paper), and card size (photo paper, full-page labels, 8-label sheets, and square labels) Paper Size With perforated Without perforated...
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Interfaces Hi-Speed USB Type A port for PictBridge-compatible devices Mini-B port for computers Memory Cards SD, SDHC, SDXC, miniSD* , miniSDHC* microSD* , microSDHC* and microSDXC* Wireless LAN Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g Supported Channels: 1 – 11 Communication Modes: Infrastructure mode* Transmission: DSSS (IEEE 802.11b) and OFDM (IEEE 802.11g)
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22.2 V DC Nominal Capacity 1290 mAh Charging Cycles Approx. 300 times Operating Temperature 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Printer specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
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 cause deformation of the casing.
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.
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. •...
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. Canon accepts no responsibility for damages or loss if the function and product are used in ways other than as described in this guide.
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• Unauthorized network access Third parties with malicious intent may gain unauthorized access to the network you are using to steal, modify, or destroy information. Additionally, you could fall victim to other types of unauthorized access such as impersonation (where someone assumes an identity to gain access to unauthorized information) or springboard attacks (where someone gains unauthorized access to your network as a springboard to cover their tracks when infiltrating other systems).
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WPA Supplicant License WPA Supplicant Copyright (c) 2003-2012, Jouni Malinen <j@w1.fi> and contributors All Rights Reserved. This program is licensed under the BSD license (the one with advertisement clause removed). If you are submitting changes to the project, please see CONTRIBUTIONS file for more instructions.
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I use to be able to print 4 pictures to 1 sheet (4x6). With latest update it’s now 8. That’s too small. How can I get just 4 and them be the 2x3 size?