Canon SELPHY ES30 User manual

Printer User Guide
CEL-SJ4DA210 © CANON INC. 2008
ENGLISH

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What You Can Do with Your SELPHY
Enjoy printing images with your SELPHY printer.
Creative Print (p. 39)
Complete your favorite images using a variety of Creative Print functions.
Add Frames (p. 41) Add Clip Art
Stamps (p. 42)
Create a Calendar
(p. 44)
Print a Picture
Diary (p. 46)
Add a Speech
Bubble (p. 47)
Print with Effects
(p. 49)
Create ID Photos
(p. 50)
Print a Movie (p. 52)
Print with Gold or Silver Effects (pp. 41, 42)
Use a gold or silver print supporting cartridge for printing with gold or silver effects.
Print with gold or silver effects on
frames or clip art stamps.
More creative decoration by using a computer (p. 73).
Print desired frames and text with
gold or silver effects using the
supplied software, Ulead Photo
Express LE.

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Print Settings (p. 53)
Print the Date (p. 54) Print the Image Number
(p. 54)Add Borders to an Image
(p. 54)
Print after Selecting a
Page Layout (p. 56)
Print after Correcting
Red-Eye (p. 54)
Print after Adjusting the
Brightness (p. 57)
You can enlarge and print a portion
of an image.
Trimming Images (p. 32)

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Table of Contents
What You Can Do with Your SELPHY ................................... 2
Table of Contents............................................................................ 4
About This Guide............................................................................ 6
Conventions Used in this Guide.......................................................... 6
Getting Started................................................................................. 7
Check the Package Contents.............................................................. 8
Accessories (Sold Separately) ............................................................ 9
Components Guide ........................................................................... 10
Preparing/Replacing/Storing the Easy Photo Pack ............................... 20
Placing/Connecting the Printer.......................................................... 26
Printing Precautions.......................................................................... 27
Printing from Memory Cards.................................................... 28
Compatible Memory Cards ............................................................... 29
Insert a Memory Card ....................................................................... 30
Print Selected Images (Basic Print) .................................................. 31
Print All Images ................................................................................. 36
Print an Image Using Camera Specified Settings (DPOF Print) ....... 37
Selecting an Image during Auto Play for Printing (Auto Play)........... 38
Creative Print .................................................................................... 39
Print Settings..................................................................................... 53

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Table of Contents
Printing from a Camera .............................................................. 58
Print Images When Connected with a Camera ................................. 59
Printing from a Mobile Phone (Wireless Printing)............ 61
Printing via Bluetooth ........................................................................ 62
Printing from a Computer.......................................................... 64
System Requirements....................................................................... 65
Install the Printer Driver and Software .............................................. 67
Introduction to the Supplied Programs.............................................. 73
Appendix .......................................................................................... 77
Make Printer Settings........................................................................ 78
Cleaning, Storing and Carrying the Printer........................................ 82
Safety Precautions............................................................................ 84
Handling Precautions........................................................................ 86
Specifications .................................................................................... 88
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 90
You Think There is a Problem........................................................... 91
Error Messages................................................................................. 95
Index ................................................................................................ 100

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About This Guide
Conventions Used in this Guide
zUse the "Easy Photo Pack" which is an ink and paper integrated cartridge in the SELPHY ES
series. This is referred to as "Easy Photo Pack" or "cartridge" in this guide.
zThis printer can be used with various types of media, such as, SD*memory cards or
MultiMediaCards (p. 29).
These types of media are referred to as "memory cards" in this guide.
* SD is an acronym for Secure Digital.
zGeneral "camera" descriptions in this guide refer to digital cameras or digital camcorders
compatible with the SELPHY ES30. The explanations in this guide use Canon digital cameras.
zIn this guide, the screen shots from the LCD monitor show a "P" for the Postcard-size ink and
paper integrated cartridge.
zIllustrations and screen examples shown in this guide may differ slightly from the actual printer.
Before using your printer for the first time, please read through the Safety Precautions
(p. 84) and the Handling Precautions (p. 86).
Insert a Memory Card
Insert a single memory card into the printer.
Please refer to the user guide included with your memory card for handling instructions.
1Press until the power lamp lights
green to turn the power on.
2Insert a single memory card into the
appropriate card slot of the printer.
• The startup screen
appears on the LCD
monitor.
• An image is displayed
on the LCD monitor.
2• Slide the card slot cover to
switch from SD/MMC+/miniSD
slot to microSD slot.
• Insert a memory card all the
way in (for microSD cards,
microSDHC cards, push the
card in until you hear a click).
• When you remove a memory
card from a card slot, grasp the
portion of the card protruding
from the card slot, and pull it out
(for microSD cards, microSDHC
cards, push the memory card in
until you hear a click, and after it
silently pops out, grasp it and
pull it out).
This mark denotes issues that
may affect the printer's operation.
This mark denotes additional
topics that complement the basic
operating procedures. The
number refers to the
corresponding step.

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Getting Started
Getting Started

8Getting Started
Check the Package Contents
The package contains the following accessories. If there is anything missing, please contact the
store where you purchased this product.
Main Printer Unit 5 Print Trial Cartridge
(Postcard size)
Cleaner Unit
(Inserted prior to shipment)
Compact Photo Printer
Solution Disk
Power Cord
• SELPHY Beginner's Guide
• European Warranty System
(EWS) Booklet

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Getting Started
Accessories (Sold Separately)
Easy Photo Packs
* Card-size label sheet.
Ink and paper integrated cartridge.
The cartridge differs depending on the paper size and ink type.
Please refer to the Easy Photo Pack table below.
You can print wirelessly from a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone
(p. 62).
Thin lines/texts may be unclear or defaced when printing with the gold or silver print supporting
cartridge (Easy Photo Pack E-P20G/E-P20S).
Paper Size Ink Type Name
(Product No.)
No. of
Sheets
Color of
Cartridge
Postcard size
(100 x 148mm)
(4 x 6 in.)
Color
Easy Photo Pack E-P100 100
Green
Easy Photo Pack E-P50 50
Color/
Gold Easy Photo Pack E-P20G 20 Gold
Color/
Silver Easy Photo Pack E-P20S 20 Silver
BW Easy Photo Pack E-P25BW 25 Gray
L size
(89 x 119mm)
(3.5 x 4.7 in.)
Color
Easy Photo Pack E-L100 100
Blue
Easy Photo Pack E-L50 50
Card size
(54 x 86mm)
(2.1 x 3.4 in.)
Color
Easy Photo Pack E-C25 25
Orange
Easy Photo Pack E-C25L*25
Easy Photo Pack
Bluetooth Unit BU-30

10 Getting Started
Components Guide
Front View
1Print Output Receptacle
Button
Press to manually open the output receptacle cover.
2Card Slot Cover Open to insert a memory card or card adapter with a
memory card inserted.
3Print Output Receptacle Paper is deposited here after printing.
4Paper-Handling Slot Paper projects from this slot while printing is in progress.
5Print Output Receptacle
Cover
Opens automatically when printing starts.
6Cartridge Lever Slide down to eject the Easy Photo Pack.
7Cartridge Compartment Insert the Easy Photo Pack into this compartment.
8Cartridge Cover Open to replace the Easy Photo Pack.
9Cartridge Cover Lever Slide up to open the cartridge cover.
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Components Guide
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Getting Started
Back View
1Carrying Handle Used for carrying the printer (p. 83).
2Air Vents Dissipates heat inside the printer and prevents overheating.
3AC IN (Power Input) Terminal Connects to the power cord.
4USB Terminal for PC
Connection
For USB connection to your PC using a commercially
available USB cable.
5USB Terminal for Camera
Connection
Connects to a camera using the interface cable, or
Bluetooth unit (sold separately).
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Components Guide
12 Getting Started
Card Slot
About the Slot Cover
Slide the slot cover right or left to use the "SD/MMC+/miniSD" slot or "microSD" slot.
1Sliding Slot Cover Slide to use the SD/MMC+/miniSD slot or the microSD slot.
2SD/MMC+/miniSD Slot Insert a memory card such as SD memory card or
MultiMediaCard (p. 29).
3microSD Slot Insert a memory card such as microSD card (p. 29).
4CF/microdrive Slot Insert a memory card such as CompactFlash card or
Microdrive (p. 29).
5MS/MS Duo Slot Insert a memory card such as Memory Stick or Memory
Stick Duo (p. 29).
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Components Guide
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Getting Started
Controls
1LCD Monitor Displays images, setting screens, and error messages.
2Button Displays the main menu.
Print All Images (p. 36)
DPOF Print (p. 37)
Auto Play (p. 38)
Print Settings (p. 53)
Printer Setup (p. 78)
3Power Lamp Indicates the printer status.
Lights green: Power on
Blinks green: Printing
Blinks green (fast): Communicating with Bluetooth /
Direct Print
4Button Turns the printer's power on when pressed until the power
lamp lights green.
5Button Displays the Creative Print menu (p. 39).
6Button Displays the properties of the selected image (p. 16).
7Button Displays the editing menu.
Trimming (p. 32)
Page Layout (p. 34)
Select by date (p. 35)
8(Enlarge, Reduce)
Buttons
Displays an enlarged or reduced view of the image (p. 15).
9Button Starts printing.
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Components Guide
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10 Easy-Scroll Wheel Used instead of , , , (excluding some
functions) (p. 19).
11 Button Confirms settings.
12 , , , (Up, Down,
Left, Right) Buttons
Used for selecting images, shifting items, changing setting
value, moving trimming frames, etc.
13 Button Returns to the previous screen.
Cancels printing.
14 Buttons Specifies the number of prints for a selected image.
The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during
shipment. If so, remove the film before using the printer.

Components Guide
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Getting Started
LCD Monitor
Multi View and Single View
zThe screen that displays the first time you turn the printer on is called "Multi View".
zWhen pressing in Multi View, a single image will be displayed. This screen is called "Single
View". Press to return to Multi View.
zWhen turning on the power again, the last screen selected before turning off the power ("Multi
View" or "Single View") will be displayed.
zSingle View is used for the screen samples in this guide.
Enlarged View
You can enlarge an image by pressing in Single View. Press to return to Single View.
Switching the View to 9 Images at a Time
Pressing in Multi View displays a set of 9 images, and a jump bar appears below the images.
Press the or buttons to display the previous or next images. Press to return to Multi
View.
Single View Multi View
Multi View 9 Image View
Jump Bar

Components Guide
16 Getting Started
Information Views
You can switch the image information views by pressing .
No information displays only in Single View or Enlarged View.
Sample View of the LCD Monitor
1Number of Copies for the
Displayed Image
Displays the number of copies for the displayed image.
2Time and Date Displays the date and time the image was shot.
3File Number Displays the image number.
4Memory Card Displays the slot in which a memory card is inserted.
: SD/MMC+/miniSD slot
:microSDslot
: CF/microdrive slot
: MS/MS Duo slot
5Number of Displayed Image/
Total Number of Images
Displays the number of the currently displayed image, and
the total number of images on a memory card.
6Total Number of Copies Displays the total number of images to print.
7Recording Pixels Displays the recording pixels or time counter for movies.
No informationOperation
commands
(Default setting)
Image
information
Print settings
Image information

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Getting Started
8Paper Type Displays the paper type.
P: Postcard size
L:Lsize
C: Card size
C Label : Card size full-sized label sheet
G: Postcard size (supporting gold printing)
S: Postcard size (supporting silver printing)
BW : Postcard size (black and white)
9Paper Status Displays the remaining amount of paper in the cartridge.
: 1/2 full or more (the trial cartridge is different
from the commercially available Easy Photo
Pack and does not display).
: About 1/4 full or more.
: About 1/8 full or more.
: The cartridge is empty.
No Display : The status is unknown.
10 Operation Guides Displays operation guides. Follow the instructions to
proceed.

Components Guide
18 Getting Started
The Jump Function
Pressing in Single View or in the Creative Print image selection screen, displays the Jump
screen.
Press or to select a search key, then press or to jump to an image matching the
search key.
Jump 10 Images Jumps ahead 10 images.
Jump 50 Images Jumps ahead 50 images.
Jump 100 Images Jumps ahead 100 images.
Jump Selected Images Jumps to the images that you have set a number of copies for.
Jump Selected date Jumps to the newest image of each shooting day.

Components Guide
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Getting Started
Easy-Scroll Wheel
You can select images or menu items and rotate the trimming frame or the image just by turning
the Easy-Scroll Wheel instead of pressing , , or .
Image Scroll Function
Giving the Easy-Scroll Wheel a quick turn in Single View or in the Creative Print image selection
screen will display 5 images at the bottom of the screen. You can scroll through the images one at
a time by turning the wheel and select the image which is displayed enlarged at the upper left
corner.
If there are less than 5 images on a memory card, the Image Scroll display will not appear on the
screen.

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Preparing/Replacing/Storing the Easy Photo Pack
Replace the Easy Photo Pack with the size of the paper you wish to print.
Preparing the Easy Photo Pack
An ink and paper integrated cartridge is used in this printer (p. 9). Prepare a cartridge (Easy Photo
Pack) with the size of paper you wish to print.
• When opening a cartridge, check the contents. If something seems to be damaged, contact the
dealer for assistance.
• Some cartridges are not supported depending on the printing type. Check the table below.
Basic Print Print All
Images DPOF Print Auto Play
Creative Print
Color { { { { {{{{{{{{
BW {{{{–––––{*{{
Gold/Silver ––––{{ ––––––
{: Available
– : Not available
* Cannot be used with Sepia, B/W, Positive Film, Lighter Skin, Darker Skin.
: Frames
: Clip Art
: Calendar
: Multi Layout
: Speech Bubble
: Image Effects
: ID Photo
: Movie Print
Print Type
Ink Type