Canon SELPHY SQUARE QX10 User manual

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Getting Started
• Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety
Instructions” (= 2) 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.
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Safety Instructions
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.
• Use only power sources specified in this instruction manual for use
with the product.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product.
• Do not expose the product to strong shocks or vibration.
• Do not touch any exposed internal parts.
• Stop using the product in any case of unusual circumstances such
as the presence of smoke or a strange smell.
• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine or paint
thinner to clean the product.
• Do not get the product wet. Do not insert foreign objects or liquids
into the product.
• Do not use the product where flammable gases may be present.
This may cause electric shock, explosion or fire.
• Do not touch the product connected to a power outlet during
lightning storms.
This may cause electric shock.
• Periodically remove any dust buildup from the power plug and power
outlet using a dry cloth.
• Do not plug in or unplug the product with wet hands.
• Do not use the product if the power plug is not fully inserted into the
power outlet.
• Do not expose the power plug and terminals to dirt or let them come
into contact with metallic pins or other metal objects.
• Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not damage, break
or modify the power cord.
• Do not wrap the product in cloth or other materials when in use or
shortly after use when the product is still warm in temperature.
• Do not leave the product connected to a power source for long
periods of time.
• Do not charge the product at temperatures outside the range of 5 –
40 °C (41 – 104 °F).
This may cause electric shock, explosion or fire.

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• Follow any indications to turn offthe product in places where its use
is forbidden.
Not doing so may cause other equipment to malfunction due to the effect of
electromagnetic waves and even result in accidents.
CAUTION Denotes the risk of injury.
• Do not touch any parts inside the product.
This may cause injury.
Before Use
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.
Package Contents
Package Contents
□SELPHY SQUARE QX10 □Charging Cable
□Sample Ink Casette □Sample Sticker Paper
• Printed matter is also included.
• Purchase a Color Ink / Label Set (XS-20L) separately.
• The accessory charging cable is a charging only cable, and cannot be
used for communication.

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Names of Parts
Names of Parts
(1)
(3)
(4)
(6)
(7) (10)
(8)
(5)
(11)
(2)
(9)
(1) CHARGE lamp
(2) STATUS lamp
(3) Power button
(4) Charging terminal
(5) Forced shutdown switch
(6) Eject lever
(7) QR code label
(8) Ink cassette compartment
cover
(9) Delivery outlet
(10) Paper compartment cover
(11) Open button
• Place the printer on a table or other flat, stable surface. Never place
the printer on an unstable or tilted surface.
• Do not place objects in front of the delivery outlet that may interfere
with the paper during printing.
• The QR code label is needed when you register the printer again,
such as when you change your model of smartphone. Take a photo
of the QR code with the camera function of your smartphone, etc.
and store it carefully.
• If the ink sheet is loose, turn the sprocket gently to tighten it.
Do not touch the ink sheet.
Ink sheet

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Lamp indications
STATUS lamp CHARGE lamp Status
OffOffPower off(Not charged)
Blinks slowly
green
Charging in progress (Power off)
Lights green Charging complete (Power off)*1
Blinks slowly
white
OffPrinter start-up in progress
Blinks white OffProcessing...
Blinks quickly
white
OffRemove the printed paper.
Lights white OffStanding by to print (Not charged)*2
Blinks green Standing by to print (Battery level low)
Blinks slowly
green
Standing by to print (Charging in progress)
Lights green Standing by to print (Charging complete)
Blinks slowly red Blinks slowly
green
Outside the operating temperature range so
charging has paused.
Blinks red OffAn error occurred. Check the app message.
Blinks green The battery level is low so printing is not
possible. Charge the battery.
Blinks quickly red OffAn error occurred. Turn the power offand
then on again.
Blinks quickly
green
A battery error occurred.
*1 After a while, the CHARGE lamp turns off.
*2 You can check the battery level by pressing the Power button in the Standing by to
print (Not charged) status.
• CHARGE lamp blinks two times:
The battery level is low, but the printer can still be used.
• CHARGE lamp blinks three times:
The battery level is sufficient.

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Preparations
Preparations
Charging the battery
1Connect the printer and the
charging USB AC adapter (sold
separately) with the accessory
charging cable.
 The CHARGE lamp begins to blink
green and charging starts. When the
CHARGE lamp lights up green, charging
is complete.
Installing the app
The smartphone application SELPHY Photo Layout is needed to print with
this product.
1Download and install the latest version of SELPHY
Photo Layout.
 Search for “SELPHY Photo Layout” from the App Store (in case of an
iPhone, iPad) or Google Play (in case of an Android smartphone), and
install SELPHY Photo Layout.
2Start SELPHY Photo Layout.
 Turn on location services on the smartphone.
 Turn offpower saving mode and other functions that reduce
smartphone battery consumption.
 Follow the on-screen instructions.
• For information on how to operate the printer, such as loading the paper or
replacing the ink cassette, refer to [Printer Manual] of SELPHY Photo Layout.

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Preparing the printer and printing
This section describes how to turn on the power, load the paper, load the
ink cassette, register the printer (QR code), print, and turn offthe power.
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Turn on the power.
 Hold down the Power button until the
STATUS lamp begins to blink white, then
wait until the STATUS lamp lights up.
2Load the paper.
 Press the Open button to release the
lock, and open the paper compartment
cover.
 Set the paper (up to 10 sheets) with the
printing surface (the surface without the
Canon logo) facing downward, being
careful not to touch the printing surface.
 Align the edge of the paper with the
circled parts. Do not push the paper to
the back of the compartment.
 Close the paper compartment cover.

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Load the ink cassette.
 Open the ink cassette compartment
cover.
 Insert the correctly oriented new ink
cassette into the printer until it clicks into
place.
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Connect and register the printer
using the QR code.
 Follow the instructions displayed on the
smartphone screen and connect and
register the printer using the QR code.
 Close the ink cassette compartment
cover.

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Print.
 Print the images with SELPHY Photo
Layout.
 When printing is finished, remove the
paper from the printer.
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Turn offthe power.
 After use, hold down the Power button
until the STATUS lamp turns off.

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Printing Precautions
Printing Precautions
• Set the paper with the printing surface (the surface without the Canon
logo) facing downward, being careful not to touch the printing surface.
• Do not use paper that has already been printed on or that has written text
or other markings.
• The paper extends from the delivery outlet multiple times during printing.
Do not pull on the paper until the message indicating to remove the paper
is displayed on the smartphone.
• Do not interrupt communication until printing is finished. If communication
is interrupted, printing may be performed only partway.
• Do not open the ink cassette compartment cover or the paper
compartment cover while the printer is operating.
• If the Standing by to print status continues for approximately 10 minutes,
the power will automatically turn off. To resume printing, press the Power
button.