Canon SELPHY ES40 User manual

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Printer User Guide
ENGLISH
Make sure you read this guide before using the printer.
Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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Print Images from a Computer (p. 60)
Download New Frames and Clip Art (p. 62)
Make Printing Fun with SELPHY!
SELPHY speaks! Learn how to create lasting memories
with your friendly, but powerful, compact printer.
Make more things possible with SELPHY.
Creative Print................You can make many kinds of decorated prints.
Frames (p. 40) Multi Layout (p. 46)Calendars (p. 44)Clip Art (p. 42)
ID Photos (p. 52)Image Effects (p. 50)Speech Bubbles (p. 48)
Print Settings ................ You change print settings to imprint the shooting date, adjust the colors, and
make many kinds of prints.
Border Color (pp. 33, 39)
Borders (p. 32)Image File Number (p. 32)Date (p. 32)
Gold and Silver Prints... When using the Gold or Silver Easy Photo Packs (p. 3), you can print gold and
silver frames and clip art (p. 81).
Optimize the Image (p. 34)
Red-Eye Correction (p. 34)Layouts (pp. 33, 38) Adjust the Image’s
Qualities (p. 34)
Trimming...................... You can trim away unneeded
portions of your image (p.36).
Change the Image Colors
(p. 35)
Change the Date Format
(p. 35)
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Package Contents
Check if the following items are included in your printer package, using the □check boxes. If anything
is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the printer.
Remove the contents from the box, and
remove the Cleaner Unit from SELPHY.
Slide the cartridge cover lever in the direction of
the arrow to open the cover.
Grasp the cleaner unit as shown in the
illustration and remove it.
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□SELPHY Printer Unit
□Warranty Card
□Power Cord
□CD-ROM:COMPACT
PHOTO PRINTER Solution Disk
□Cleaner Unit
□ Beginner’s Guide □Support Guide
Cartridges (Sold Separately)
Before using the printer, be sure to purchase a cartridge (Easy Photo Pack) separately.
Paper Size No. of
Possible Prints Ink Type Color of Cartridge Product Name
Postcard size
(100 x 148mm)
(4 x 6 in.)
100 Color Green Easy Photo Pack E-P100
50 Color Green Easy Photo Pack E-P50
20 Color/Gold Gray Easy Photo Pack E-P20G
20 Color/Silver Gray Easy Photo Pack E-P20S
25 BW Gray Easy Photo Pack E-P25BW
L size
(89 x 119mm)
(3.5 x 4.7 in.)
100
Color Blue
Easy Photo Pack E-L100
50 Easy Photo Pack E-L50
Card size
(54 x 86mm)
(2.1 x 3.4 in.)
25
Color Orange
Easy Photo Pack E-C25
25 Easy Photo Pack E-C25L*
* Card-size label sheet.
Thin lines and text may be unclear or broken when printing with the gold or silver print supporting
cartridges (Easy Photo Pack E-P20G/E-P20S).
Do not apply pressure to or shake the cartridge.
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Package Contents 3
Cartridges (Sold Separately) 3
Read This First 5
For Your Safety 6
Getting Started 7
Turning On SELPHY 9
Setting the Display Language 9
Changing Voice Guidance Settings 10
Compatible Memory Cards and Memory Card
Slots 10
Choosing and Printing Images 12
Storing the Printed Photos 14
Cleaning Up After Printing 14
Printing Recipes 15
Learning More About SELPHY 21
The Names of SELPHY’s Components 22
Information Displayed on the Screen 24
Changing the Way Images Are Displayed 26
Searching Images 27
Printing a Variety of Images 29
Printing All Images 30
Printing a Variety of Images 31
Trimming Images 36
Printing using Layouts 38
Printing with a Colored Border 39
Printing with Frames 40
Printing with Clip Art 42
Printing Calendars 44
Printing using Multi Layouts 46
Printing with Speech Bubbles 48
Printing with Image Effects 50
Printing an ID Photo 52
Using SELPHY with Your Computer 55
What You Can Do with the Supplied
Software 56
System Requirements 57
Install and Start the Software 58
Printing from Your Computer 60
Downloading Frames and Stamps
(Contents Data) 62
Printing Images from your Digital
Camera or Mobile Phone 65
Printing from Your Digital Camera 66
Printing Images Using Digital Camera Specied
Settings (DPOF Print) 67
Printing from Your Mobile Phone 68
Useful Information when
Using SELPHY 69
Personalizing SELPHY 70
Troubleshooting 73
Error Messages 76
Cartridge/Feature Compatibility Table 76
Handling Precautions 77
Specications 78
Index 79
Frames and Clip Art 81
Table of Contents
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Read This First
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
The images printed with this product should be intended for personal use. Do not print images
that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission of the copyright holder.
Warranty Limitations
This product’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises while the
printer is in use abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty
claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More
than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specication. However, some pixels may occasionally
misre or appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the printed image and does not
constitute a malfunction.
The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic lm for protection against scratches
during shipment. If so, remove the lm before using the printer.
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Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs.
Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers. It is also
possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM
played on a music CD player.
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Other Warnings
Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Mistakenly putting the power cord around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
Use only recommended power sources.
Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.
Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on
the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area with a dry cloth.
Do not handle the power cords with wet hands.
Do not use a power cord other than the supplied power cord.
This could result in electrical shock or re.
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Power
WARNING
For Your Safety
Before using SELPHY, please ensure that you read this “For Your Safety” section. Always ensure
that SELPHY is operated 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.
CAUTION Denotes the possibility of injury.
CAUTION Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
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Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment in a way that is not
expressly described in this guide.
To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the printer if it has been dropped or
otherwise damaged.
Stop operating the printer immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise
behaves abnormally.
Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the equipment.
Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the printer.
This could result in electrical shock or re.
Should this occur, immediately turn the printer’s power off and unplug it.
Use only recommended power sources.
Using other power sources could result in electrical shock or re.
Do not touch this printer or the power plug during thunderstorms.
This could result in electrical shock or re. Immediately stop using the equipment and distance yourself from it.
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Do not stick any part of your hand into the printer interior.
Be sure to place SELPHY safely so as to avoid tripping over the power cord.
This could lead to injury or damage the printer.
Do not use the power cord beyond its rated capacity or voltage, or leave the plug partially
inserted into the power outlet. Do not use if the power cord or plug has been damaged.
Do not allow metallic pins to touch or allow dust to collect on the power plug.
Do not use the power cord for any other equipment except this printer.
This could result in electrical shock or re.
Avoid using, placing or storing the printer in the following places.
-Places subject to strong sunlight.
-Places subject to temperatures above 40° C (104° F).
-Humid or dusty areas.
-Places subject to strong vibrations.
Electrical shock or heating could result in burn, injury or re. Heat may cause deformation of the
printer’s casing.
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CAUTION
Unplug the printer when not in use.
Not doing so could result in electrical shock or fire.
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CAUTION
Getting Started
This section will prepare you to start printing images. The postcard size cartridge (sold separately)
(p. 3) will be used as an example in this section. However, you can print with other cartridges using the
same steps.
1Prepare the cartridge.
If there is an orange stopper attached to the
cartridge, remove it as shown in the illustration.
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Ink sheet
Check that the ink sheet is taut with no slack.
If the ink sheet is slack, insert the cleaner unit
(p. 3) as shown in the illustration and turn it
slowly to take up the slack. If you overwind the
ink sheet, it may not be possible to use all the
paper for printing and the ink sheet may tear.
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Clip
protective paper
Check that the protective paper is correctly
loaded in the cartridge. If the protective sheet
has come out from under the clips, use your
nger to push it back under the clips.
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Inserting the Cartridge into SELPHY
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Setting Up SELPHY
15 cm (6 in)
or more
10 cm (4 in.)
or more
10 cm (4 in.)
or more
15 cm (6 in)
or more
air vents
Place SELPHY on a stable and even surface,
such as a table. Never place it on an unstable
or tilted surface.
Keep SELPHY at least 1 m (3 ft.) from devices
emitting electromagnetic waves or strong
magnetic elds.
Leave more than 15 cm (6 in.) of clearance at
the front and back of SELPHY, and 10 cm (4 in.)
on both sides.
Do not block the air vents on the back of the
printer.
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Never place SELPHY close to motors or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic elds.
This may damage or cause the printer to malfunction.
Do not place near television or radio. This may cause the printer to malfunction.
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Connecting SELPHY
Plug the cord into SELPHY.
Fully insert the power cord into SELPHY's
terminal.
Insert the electric plug into an outlet.
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2Open the cover.
Slide the cartridge cover lever in the direction of
the arrow to open the cover.
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3protective paper Insert the cartridge.
With the protective paper facing towards you,
insert the cartridge as shown in the illustration
until it clicks into place.
Press the area on the cartridge cover marked
PUSH to close.
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Please use only genuine Canon Easy Photo Pack cartridges for SELPHY ES series printers.
Cartridges for the CP series cannot be used.
Do not remove the colored protective paper that is installed in the cartridge.
Do not touch or pull on the ink sheet. Do not touch the cartridge with wet or sweaty hands. You
may not be able to print if the ink sheet is damaged, dirty or wet.
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Setting the Display Language
You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages.
1Display the language screen.
Press and hold the o button, then press the
m(MENU) button.
The language screen will display.
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2Choose a language.
Press the udl r buttons (the area on
the w wheel), or turn the w wheel to choose a
language, then press the o button to change
the language.
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If a memory card is inserted in SELPHY, the screen in Step 2 will not appear even if the Step 1 is
followed. Please remove the memory card before performing Step 1.
You can also change language settings by pressing the m(MENU) button and choosing [Printer
Setup] and then [Language] (pp. 70, 72).
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Turning On SELPHY
Turn on the power.
Press and hold the q button until the screen on
the left displays.
To turn the power off, press and hold the q
button.
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Changing Voice Guidance
Settings
You can turn the voice guidance on or off, and set the volume (5 levels) and language (7 languages).
1Display the [Voice Guidance Settings]
screen.
Press the (voice) button.
The screen from Step 2 will display.
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2Change the settings.
Press the ud buttons, or turn the w wheel to
choose an item.
Press the lr buttons to change the setting.
When you choose [Sounds Only] in the
[Language] menu, only sound effects will play.
Press the b(BACK) button to make the setting
and restore the image display screen.
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Display language settings (pp. 9, 70, 72) will not affect the voice guidance settings. Each setting
must be made separately.
Slide the cover in the
direction of the arrow
to open.
Sliding Slot Cover
Slide the cover to the left or right to switch between
card slots and .
Compatible Memory Cards
and Memory Card Slots
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The following image types can be printed with SELPHY.
JPEG type data conforming to the Exif standard.
Irregularly sized images, or images that have been edited on a computer may not display or print
properly.
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Images That Can Be Printed
Card Slots Memory Cards That Can Be
Used Without an Adapter
Memory Cards That
Require an Adapter
(commercially available)
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 SD Memory Card
 miniSD Card
 SDHC Memory Card
 miniSDHC Card
 MultiMediaCard
 MMCplus Card
 HC MMCplus Card
MMCmobile Card
 MMCmicro Card
 RS-MMC Card*
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2
microSD Card
microSDHC Card
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 CompactFlash Card
 Microdrive
 xD-Picture Card*2
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 Memory Stick
 Memory Stick PRO
 Memory Stick Duo
 Memory Stick PRO Duo
 Memory Stick micro
*1 “RS-MMC” is an abbreviation of “Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard”.
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Purchase the CompactFlash Card Adapter for xD-Picture Card.
For memory cards that require an adapter, be sure to rst insert the memory card into the adapter
before inserting into the appropriate card slot.
If you insert the memory card into a card slot without using an adapter, you may not be able to
remove the memory card from the printer.
Use a memory card formatted in the device used for taking the images. A memory card formatted
on a computer may not be recognized.
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Refer to the user guide included with your memory card and adapter for handling instructions.
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Choosing and Printing Images
You can choose an image and specify the number of copies for printing. In this section, an SD memory
card will be used as an example, but you can print from other memory cards using the same steps.
The voice guidance will announce when printing has nished.
1Insert a single memory card into the slot.
Open the card slot cover.
Insert a memory card fully into the appropriate
slot.
The screen from Step 2 (image display screen)
will display.
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2Choose an image.
Press the udl r (the area on the w
wheel) buttons or turn the w wheel to choose
an image, then press the o button to go to
single image view.
Press the b(BACK) button to restore 9 image
view.
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If there are more than 5 images on the memory
card, turning the w wheel quickly while in
single image view will display the screen on the
left.
Press the lr buttons or turn the w wheel
to choose an image. That image will be shown
magnied in the upper left of the screen. Press
the o button for single image view.
If there are more than 6 images on the memory
card, press the lr buttons or turn the w
wheel to scroll through the images in sets of 5.
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Number of copies of the selected image
Total number of images currently set to be printed
Choose the number of copies.
Press the ., buttons to choose the number of
copies to be printed.
You can specify 99 copies per image.
To choose other images to print at the same
time, repeat Steps 2 and 3.
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4Print.
Press the pbutton to start printing.
The print output receptacle cover will open
automatically when an image is printed.
During printing, the paper will pass in and out of
SELPHY several times. Do not touch the paper
until it has been ejected into the print output
receptacle.
Do not allow 50 or more sheets to accumulate in
the print output receptacle.
To cancel printing, press the b(BACK) button
followed by the o button.
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5If the paper runs out, remove the
cartridge.
Slide the cover lever up to open the cartridge
cover.
Slide the cartridge lever down.
The cartridge will be ejected.
6Insert a new cartridge (p. 7).
Do not eject the cartridge, open the cartridge cover, or close the print output receptacle cover right
after turning on the power or while printing. It may result in equipment damage.
When the total number of copies for printing is set to 0 and you press the pbutton, the currently
displayed image will print once.
If SELPHY is idle for 5 minutes, the power turns off in order to save energy (pp. 70, 71).
If the [Start DPOF printing] screen displays, refer to “Printing Images Using Digital Camera
Specied Settings (DPOF Print)” (p. 67).
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Storing the Printed Photos
When both sides of a print have perforations, you can remove the edges
by bending them.
Use an oil-based pen to write on prints.
To prevent discoloration, be sure to store the printed photos so that they
will be protected from humidity, dust, direct sunlight, and temperatures of
over 40°C (104°F).
Avoid actions that may result in color change, color fading or color
bleeding, such as the following: Sticking any type of adhesive tape on a print surface, allowing print
surfaces to come into contact with vinyl or plastic, applying alcohol or other volatile solvents to a
print surface, leaving print surfaces tightly pressed against other surfaces or objects for prolonged
periods.
If you wish to mount 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 assumes no liability for
color changes.
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Cleaning Up After Printing
After you nish printing, follow the steps below to clean up and store SELPHY.
Turn off the power (p. 9), remove the memory card, and close the card slot cover.
Removed the printed photos from the print output receptacle and close the print output receptacle
cover.
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect the other end of the cord from
SELPHY.
Remove the cartridge from SELPHY, and insert the cleaner unit.
Return the cartridge to its original package and store in a dark place where it will be protected from
dust.
If dust enters the printer or dust sticks to the cartridge, print quality may deteriorate.
Any unused Easy Photo Packs should be stored unopened in a dark place.
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Voice guidance is available for all the SELPHY features used in these recipes (pp. 16-19). Even
beginners can print easily.
For more detailed information, refer to the full instructions for each printer function.
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Printing Recipes
Use the following recipes
to create original greeting cards,
scrapbooks and more!
Let’s get started!
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Creating a Greeting Card
Make an impression with gold and silver frames!
Send a unique greeting card.
Ingredients
Decorations
Instructions
Easy Photo Pack (p. 3)
Marker pen
(For writing addresses or
messages.)
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[Frames] in [Creative Print]
SELPHY Photo Print
(supplied software)
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Use the [Frames] feature in [Creative Print] (p. 40)
1Press the c button and choose [Frames]
2Choose an image
3Choose a frame and print
Using SELPHY Photo Print (pp. 56, 60)
1Choose an image
2Choose a frame and print
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Make your personalized greeting cards dazzling by using the gold or silver Easy Photo Packs (p. 3).
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Capture life's little moments
in a handmade photo diary.
Ingredients
Decorations
Instructions
Easy Photo Pack (p. 3)
Colored paper
Marker pen
Decorations
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[Multi Layout] in [Creative Print]
Use the [Multi Layout] feature in [Creative Print]
(p. 46)
1Press the c button and choose [Multi
Layout]
2Choose the page layout and background
color
3Choose images and print
4Write down your comments with a marker
pen
5Mount the prints on the colored paper and
add decorations to your taste
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Creating a Photo Diary
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Ingredients
Decorations
Instructions
Easy Photo Pack (p. 3)
The [Calendar] setting in
[Creative Print]
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Use the [Calendar] feature in [Creative Print] (p. 44)
1Press the c button and choose [Calendar]
2Choose the page layout and background
color
3Choose the year and the month and
specify holidays or special occasions
4Choose an image and print
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Turn your birthday and a photo into a calendar.
Create a calendar together as a family.
Creating a Photo Calendar
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Ingredients Instructions
Easy Photo Pack (p. 3)
Mounting board, colored paper
Scissors, glue, pens
Decorations
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1Decide on a theme for your page (e.g.
summer holiday, birthday party, etc.)
2Print your photos based on the theme
3Choose the color of the mounting board for
the background to go with your photos
4Design the layout of your page
5Cut your photos and colored paper and
arrange and mount them on the mounting
board
6Add decorations and, if desired, write the
title and any comments
Combining different size photos can be visually effective.
Use your creativity to turn
a fond memory into a scrapbook.
Creating a Scrapbook
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