Printer User Guide

Printer Features Component Guide and Functions

Overview
Paper and Accessories Other Accessories

Setup Ink Cassette Preparations

Getting Ready
Paper Cassette Preparations

Printing Precautions Printing from Memory Cards

Printing Printing from Printing from
Cameras Computers Wireless Printing

Maintenance, Storage and Transport Battery Instructions

(SELPHY CP750 Only)
Appendices Handling
Safety Precautions Specifications
Precautions

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Introduction Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Before using your printer for the first time, read through the
Please respect all copyrights. Use of images produced by the SELPHY
“Safety Precautions” (p. 39) and “Handling Precautions” (p. 41).
CP750/CP740 for purposes other than personal entertainment may be
prohibited by law.
Symbols Used in This Guide
This mark denotes issues that may affect the printer’s
Warranty Limitations
operation.
This printer’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a
This mark denotes additional topics that complement the problem arises while the printer is in use abroad, please convey it back
basic operating procedures. to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a
Canon Customer Support center.
This printer supports a variety of storage media from SD* memory
cards to MultiMediaCards**. Please see page 13 for the types of Communication Settings for Cameras
memory cards that are supported. Depending on the model of the camera, it may be necessary to
* SD is an acronym for Secure Digital. change the communication settings prior to connecting the camera to
** Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard is displayed as RS-MMC. the printer.
In this guide, all these card types are referred to as “memory cards.” • For EOS 5D, EOS 10D, EOS 20D, EOS 30D, EOS 300D/DIGITAL Rebel
and EOS 350D/DIGITAL Rebel XT cameras, set [Communication] in
In addition, “camera” in this guide refers to all digital still cameras
the camera’s menu to [PTP], or [Print/PTP] or [Print/PC]. See the user
and digital video cameras supported by the SELPHY CP750/CP740
guide supplied with the camera for details.
printers.
• For non-Canon cameras, see the user guide supplied with the
.
camera for details on communication settings.
Illustrations and Screen Shots
This guide primarily uses illustrations of the SELPHY CP750 and its LCD
monitor. Unless otherwise noted, the instructions are the same for the
SELPHY CP740.
Similarly, the screen shots from the LCD monitor show a “P” for the
Postcard-Size ink cassette. The camera examples in this guide show
digital still cameras.

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Printer Features From a Mobile Telephone

You can print without a cable from Bluetooth or infrared data
You can enjoy printing with your SELPHY printer in a variety of transmission (IrDA, IrSimple) enabled mobile telephones.
ways. • The separately sold Bluetooth Unit BU-20 is required for Bluetooth connections.
• Only the SELPHY CP750 supports infrared data transmission.

A Choice of Printing Methods

Print from Memory Cards
You can print by inserting memory cards from a camera or mobile
telephone into the card slots.

Before connecting the printer to a computer, ensure that you install the
printer driver software and application programs. Install the software from
the supplied CD-ROM, the Compact Photo Printer Solution Disk.

Connected to a Camera
You can print from a camera connected via the printer’s retractable USB
cable or via a USB cable supplied with the camera.

Connected to a Computer
You can print from a computer connected via a USB cable.

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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 If you shoot with your camera’s Stitch Assist mode and use the supplied
cards. Always use paper specific to SELPHY CP series printers (You cannot PhotoStitch program on your computer, you can create panoramic
use regular postcards). prints.

Smaller Sizes (Card Size Sheets) Index Prints and Multi-Image Layouts
Credit card sized sheets make prints that are just right for putting in your You can print an index of your photos or layouts with more than one
organizer or wallet. image on a single sheet.

Expand the potential for your prints with label sheets and 8-label sheets.

Additional Features of the SELPHY CP750

If you have the SELPHY CP750, you can zoom in on and print a single
portion of an image (trimming) or apply My Colors effects to change the
Perfect for Albums (L Size Sheets) look of an image.
Prints a standard size photo print. You can also have the date imprint
and borders appear on the print.

08/14/2006

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Component Guide and Functions SELPHY CP740

This section indicates the component names and functions.

Power Button
SELPHY CP750
LCD Monitor
Control Buttons

Power Button
Print/Stop Button
LCD Monitor
Control Buttons

Print/Stop Button Ink Cassette

Retractable USB
Cable for Cameras Compartment
Indicator
Green: (Power On) Paper Cassette Slot Ink Cassette
Standing by Compartment Cover
Paper Cassette
Infrared Data Receiver Blinking Green: Printing Slot Cover
Red/Blinking Red: Error Memory Card Slots
Retractable USB
Cable for Cameras Ink Cassette
Compartment USB Connector for
Paper Cassette Slot Camera
Ink Cassette
Paper Cassette Compartment Cover Air Vents USB Connector for
Slot Cover
Computers
Memory Card Slots
Paper Ejection Slot
DC IN Terminal
Battery Cover Eject USB Connector for
(Power Connector)
Lever Camera

Battery Cover USB Connector for

Computers
Air Vents
DC IN Terminal
Paper Ejection Slot (Power Connector)

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Paper and Accessories L Size

Select the correct size for the purpose. Paper Cassette:
Some items are not sold in some regions. L Size Paper Cassette PCL-CP200

Postcard Size L SIZE

Standard Paper + Ink:
Paper Cassette: Color Ink/Paper Set KL-36IP (36 Sheets)
Paper Cassette PCP-CP200

POSTCARD SIZE
Standard Paper + Ink*: Wide Size
Color Ink/Paper Set KP-36IP (36 Sheets)
Color Ink/Paper Set KP-72IP (72 Sheets) Paper Cassette:
Color Ink/Paper Set KP-108IP (108 Sheets) Wide Size Paper Cassette PCW-CP100

Card Size
Standard Paper + Ink: WIDE
Paper Cassette*: Color Ink/Paper Set KW-24IP (24 Sheets)
Card Size Paper Cassette PCC-CP100

Standard Paper + Ink: CARD SIZE

Color Ink/Paper Set KC-36IP (36 Sheets)

Use a paper cassette/ink cassette specified for use in SELPHY CP series

Full-Page Labels + Ink: printers. Paper and ink cassettes specified for use in ES series printers cannot
Color Ink/Full-Size Label Set KC-18IF (18 Sheets) be used.

8-Label Sheets + Ink: The sheet sizes are as follows. Postcard Size: 100 x 148 mm (4 x 6 in.). Card
Color Ink/Label Set KC-18IL (18 Sheets) Size: 54 x 86 mm (2.1 x 3.4 in.). L Size: 89 x 119 mm (3.5 x 4.7 in.). Wide:
100 x 200 mm (4 x 8 in.)

* Depending on the region, the card size paper cassette may be supplied also with
the printer.

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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.

BU-20

See “Wireless Printing” in the “Printing” section for information on

using this method of printing.

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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.) from devices emitting
electromagnetic waves or strong magnetic fields.
• Do not obstruct the air vents on the rear of the printer.

The SELPHY CP750 can also be used with the separately sold battery.

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Ink Cassette Preparations 3 Open the ink cassette compartment cover.

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.

Size Indication
4 Insert the ink cassette until it clicks into place and close
the cover.
To remove the ink cassette, lift the tab up.

2 Confirm that the ink sheet is taut with no slack.

Take up any slack by gently advancing the cassette to the next Tab
portion of ink sheet. If you over-advance it, you will lose the
equivalent number of prints worth of ink.

If the ink sheet is

slack...
• Do not touch or pull on the ink cassette’s ink sheet. Those portions will
not be available for printing photos.
…push and turn here • Never try to reuse an ink cassette. It will lead to malfunctions or damage.
to take up the slack

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Paper Cassette Preparations 3 After lightly fanning the paper, set it in the cassette with
The following procedures instruct you how to set paper in the the shiny side up.
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.
1 Confirm that you have the correct size of paper cassette.
Prepare the correct size of paper cassette for the sheets you are
using.
Size Indication

2 Open the lid of the paper cassette. Align the paper

beneath the tabs.
1 Slide the paper cassette 2 While firmly holding onto the POSTCARD SIZE CARD SIZE
lid until it stops. paper cassette, pull open the lid.

Align the paper

beneath the tabs.

Shiny Side

Use the following procedures to open paper cassettes with two

lids (inner and outer lids).
Outer Lid Inner Lid

Slide the inner lid

L SIZE WIDE
slightly before
lifting upward.

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4 Close the lid. Installing the Paper Cassette

1 Push down on the lid in the 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
On cassettes with two lids, close
only the inner lid then insert the

Slightly open
The lid is
slanted
cassette fully into the slot until it
clicks into place. 2 Hold the paper cassette as illustrated and insert it all the
way in.

Paper visible
through opening
• Use paper specified for use by Canon with this printer. You cannot use
commercially sold paper such as regular postcards or paper specified for
use in SELPHY ES series printers.
• Placing 19 or more sheets in the paper cassette (13 or more Wide Size
sheets) will lead to mis-feeds or paper jams.
• Mistakenly reversing the paper in the cassette will result in a poor print
and may lead to malfunctions.
• Do not bend the paper at the perforations or separate it before printing.
• Do not use label sheets that have begun to peel or label sheets with Hold it here
portions peeled back.
• Do not reprint a sheet that has been through the printer.
• Do not write on a sheet before printing with the printer. It may lead to a
malfunction.

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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.
• During printing, the paper will pass in and out four times. Do not touch or
pull on the paper during this process. It may lead to injuries or
malfunctions.
• Placing 19 or more sheets in the paper cassette (13 or more Wide Size
sheets) will lead to mis-feeds or paper jams. Moreover, do not let 10 or
more sheets of printed paper collect on top of the paper cassette.
• Printing temporarily ceases if the printer interior rises past a certain
temperature. Since printing will automatically resume when the
temperature lowers, please wait a moment. (This may occur when the
ambient temperature is high or numerous prints have been produced
continuously.)
• Do not print on printed paper.

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Printing from Memory Cards SD Slot

• SD Memory Card • MultiMediaCard
• miniSD Card*1 • MMCplus Card
• SELPHY printers support image data conforming to the Design rule for • microSD Card*2 • MMCmobile Card
Camera File system (Exif compliant) and DPOF (Ver. 1.00) standard. • SDHC Memory Card • MMCmicro Card *2
• Use memory cards that have been initialized in a camera. The images may • miniSDHC Card*1 • RS-MMC Card
not be recognized on memory cards formatted in a computer. • microSDHC Card*2

MS Slot
Please refer to the user guide included with your memory card for handling • Memory Stick
instructions. • Memory Stick PRO
• Memory Stick Duo
• Memory Stick PRO Duo
• Memory Stick micro*2
Inserting Memory Cards

1 Press and hold the printer’s power button until the start-
up image appears on the LCD monitor.
Press and hold until the image appears. CF Slot
*1 Align the card with the guides on the lower portion of
• CF Card the slot and insert.
• Microdrive *2 A specialized adapter is required (For xD-Picture Cards,
• xD-Picture Card*2 purchase a CompactFlash card Adapter for xD-Picture
Cards separately.)

Removing Memory Cards

2 Insert the memory card into the appropriate card slot 1 Grasp the protruding portion of the card
with the label facing up. and pull it out.
The memory card will project slightly from the card slot. An image
saved onto the memory card will appear in the LCD monitor.
Do not insert more than one card at a time into the card slots.

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LCD Monitor Button Functions

The following types of information appear on the LCD monitor. (Power) Button (Display) Button
Displays images at
SELPHY CP750 Date Button
full size on the
Switches between
Card slot with monitor.
Print Image date imprint
memory card modes. W X + – Buttons
inserted Installed Ink Cassette Type Switches between
(in this example, [P] for Layout Button
Image Number Switches between images and sets the
Postcard-Size) number of prints.
Selected Image print layouts.
Number of Prints of Selected
Mode Button (Trimming) Button
Image
Switches between Enlarges and prints
Mode Date
Total Number of Prints operating modes. a portion of the
Print Layout My Colors image (CP750 only)
Print/Stop Button
Starts and stops printing. (Red-Eye Correction)
SELPHY CP740 Button
(My Colors) Button Corrects the red-eye in
Card slot with Print Image Switches between My Colors modes (CP750 only). images shot with a flash.
memory card
inserted Number of Prints of Selected
Image Number Image Full Screen Display
Selected Image Total Number of Prints
When selecting images, you can hide the image data and show the
image so that it fills the monitor. Use this function when you wish to
Installed Ink Cassette Type
Mode Print Date check detailed portions of images.
Layout
1 Press the (Display) button.

Although there are some differences in the information displayed by the

SELPHY CP750 and SELPHY CP740 as shown above, the fundamental
elements are the same. Therefore, the examples that follow use only the
SELPHY CP750 monitor to explain the procedures.

Pressing the (Display) button again restores the standard view.

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Printing One Copy of the Displayed Image (Single

Selecting Modes and Print Operations Mode)
Select a mode to set the print operation.
1 Confirm that (Single) mode is selected in the LCD
(Single) Prints one copy of the displayed image. monitor.

(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.

(DPOF) Prints according to the DPOF (Digital Print Order
Format) settings selected in the camera. See your
camera user guide for the instructions on DPOF settings. Keeping the button pressed advances the images more quickly.

SELPHY printers use the shooting data recorded when the image is shot to
3 Configure the print layout, date imprint, trimming and
print a finer quality print. To switch this special processing function off, press My Colors settings as desired.
and hold the Date button while pressing the Print/Stop button to start The trimming and My Colors settings are only available on the
printing. SELPHY CP750.

Selecting an Operation Mode

1. Press the Mode button.
4 Press the Print/Stop button.
The printer will begin to print.
The operation mode list will display.
2. Press W or X to select an operation mode.
3. Press the Mode button again.

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Printing the Specified Number of Copies of the

Selected Images 5 Configure the print layout, date imprint and My Colors
(color effects) settings as desired.
1 Confirm that (Select) mode is selected in the LCD 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.
monitor.

6 Confirm the settings displayed on the LCD monitor.

Confirm that the required number of sheets is in the paper cassette.

2 Press W or X to select images to print. Total Number of Prints

to Be Printed
Keeping the button pressed advances the images more quickly.

3 Press + or – to select the number of copies to print. 7 Press the Print/Stop button.
The printer will begin to print. When the printing is complete, all of
Keeping the button pressed advances the values more quickly.
the copy settings will reset to zero.

When you select (Index) for the print layout, set the number of copies
Number of copies of the
to print to 1. Even if you set a multiple number of copies to print, only one
displayed image
image at a time will print.

4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to select and set the number of

copies for the desired images.

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Printing One Copy of All Images on the Card

You can create an index of all the images on a memory card by selecting the

1 Confirm that (All) mode is selected in the LCD (All) mode, setting the print layout to (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.

2 Configure the print layout, date imprint and My Colors

Methods for configuring print settings may vary between camera
models. See your camera user guide.
settings as desired.
These settings apply to all of the images. The My Colors setting is
only available on the SELPHY CP750.
2 Confirm that (DPOF) mode is selected in the LCD monitor.
You will not be able to select the DPOF mode if DPOF data is not
contained on the memory card.
3 Confirm the settings displayed on the LCD monitor. The [Print Type] selected in
Confirm that the required number of sheets is in the paper cassette. the camera will display.

Total Number of Prints to

Be Printed

Total Number of Prints

to Be Printed
3 Press the Print/Stop button.
The printer will begin to print.
4 Press the Print/Stop button.
The printer will begin to print.
The date imprint will print according to the DPOF settings. You cannot
configure the date imprint with the printer’s Date button in this case. Neither
can you specify a print layout.

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Print Layout Settings (4 Images Bordered) Prints 4 images with a

white border on a single
Select a print layout. sheet.

(1 Image Borderless) Prints without borders.

(8 Images Borderless) Prints 8 images without
borders on a single sheet.

(1 Image Bordered) Prints with a white border.

Example on a
card sized sheet.

(2 Images Borderless) Prints two images without (8 Images Bordered) Prints 8 images with a
borders on a single sheet. white border on a single
sheet.
(This layout setting cannot
be selected when using
card sized sheets.)
(2 Images Bordered) Prints two images with a
(Index) Prints eight images on a
white border on a single
single sheet along with
sheet.
their image numbers.
(Image numbers do not
print on the card sized
sheets.)
(4 Images Borderless) Prints 4 images without
borders on a single sheet.

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1 Press the Layout button and select a print layout from the • Layouts which can be selected will differ according to the printing mode.
list that displays, then press the Layout button again.
Mode
Layout (Single) (Select) (All) (DPOF)*1
(1 Image Borderless) { { { U*2
The total number of
(1 Image Bordered) { { { —
sheets will change
according to the print (2 Images Borderless) — { { —
layout selection.
(2 Images Bordered) — { { —
(4 Images Borderless) — { { —
(4 Images Bordered) — { { —
(8 Images Borderless) U*3 { { —
(8 Images Bordered) — U*4 U*4 —
(Index)*4 — { { U*5

{: selectable
—: cannot be selected
U: selectable with conditions
*1 The print type will depend on the camera settings. The print type cannot be
configured from the printer.
*2 This layout can be selected only when the camera’s print type is configured to
“standard”. Prints one image without borders.
*3 This layout can be selected only when using card sized sheets.
*4 This layout cannot be selected when using card sized sheets.
*5 This layout can be selected only when the camera’s print type is configured to
“index”

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Date Imprint Settings 1 Press the Date button. Press W or X to select whether or
not to include the date imprint, then press the Date
You can select whether or not to include the date imprint and its format.
button again.
(No Imprint) Does not include the date
imprint.

(Year/Month/Day) Prints the date in the Year/

Month/Day format.
• The date used in the date imprint is the shooting date in the Exif data
2007/04/30
2007/04/30 included with each image data.
• If the image data does not contain Exif information, the file modification
date is used as the date imprint.
(Month/Day/Year) Prints the date in the Month/ • The date imprint cannot be used when the (Index) print layout is
Day/Year format. used.
• The date imprint cannot be printed on card sized sheets using the
04/30/2007
04/30/2007 (8 Images) print layout.

(Day/Month/Year) Prints the date in the Day/

Month/Year format.

30/04/2007
30/04/2007

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My Colors Settings (SELPHY CP750 Only) 1 Press the (My Colors) button. Select the color effect
you want from the list that displays, and press the
This function applies color effects to images.
(My Colors) button again.
(Off) No effects applied.

(B/W) Prints the image in black and

white.
• The My Colors effect cannot be used in the (DPOF) mode.
• The color effect setting is reset when the print is completed.

(Sepia) Prints the image in a sepia

tone (a faded brown tint). Red-Eye Correction Settings
When the subject’s eyes appear red in the image taken using a flash, this
function allows you to print out a corrected image.
(Vivid) Prints the image in vivid
colors.
1 Press the (Red-Eye Correction) button. Press W or X to
select whether or not to perform red-eye correction, then
press the (Red-Eye Correction) button again.
(Neutral) Prints the image in restrained Red-eye is corrected for all the selected images and the images are
colors. printed out.

(Positive Film) Prints like positive film with

natural and brilliant colors.

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• Red-eye cannot be corrected when the (B/W) or (Sepia) My

2 Press the (Display) button.
The display will switch into a mode allowing you to set the print area
Colors effects have been selected. size and orientation.
• 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
3 Press the + and – buttons to adjust the size of the print
the overall image. area.
- Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion Press the W and X buttons to rotate the frame 90 degrees.
hidden.

Trimming Settings (SELPHY CP750 Only)

4 Press the
This function prints a select portion of an image.
(Display) button.
The display will switch back into the mode for setting the frame
position.

The trimming function can only be used in the (Single) mode.

1 Press the (Trimming) button.

The image will display at full size on the LCD monitor.

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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).

The trimming setting is reset when the print is completed. If you press the
(Trimming) button again after printing has completed however, the
trimming frame will reappear in the same location. Use this trimming setting
when you want to print multiple trimmed copies of the same image.

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Printing from Cameras 1 Pull the retractable USB cable from the printer and attach
These procedures are for printing images from a camera it to the 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.
If the connector on the retractable USB cable does not match the
camera’s terminal, connect the camera using the USB cable supplied
with the camera.

PictBridge is an industry standard that allows any digital camera or video USB Connector
camera, regardless of the manufacturer or model, to print images directly to for Camera
a printer without using a computer.

• When connecting a camera to the printer to print, you are recommended

Connecting the Camera to power the camera from a power outlet to avoid having the camera
cancel the print partway for lack of battery charge. If you are using a
Connect the camera to the printer with the following procedures. battery, ensure that it is fully charged or new.
• To have the retractable USB cable recoil, pull it lightly forward, then while
holding the cable let it retract into the printer.
Before you connect the camera to the printer, ensure there are no memory • The cable can be extended approximately 30 cm (12 in.). Be careful not to
cards in the printer or that the printer is not connected to a computer. over-extend it, which may lead to malfunctions.

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Printing from a Camera 3 Press the camera’s (Print/Share) button.

With some cameras, you may have to press the SET button twice in
This section provides a simple explanation of the procedures using a place of the (Print/Share) button.
Canon-brand camera as an example. For a more detailed explanation,
see your camera’s user guide. (Camera User Guide or Direct Print User The printer will begin to print.
Guide in the case of a Canon camera)
Before you detach the USB cable from the camera, switch off the

1 Press and hold the power button until the start-up image printer by holding down the power button.
Printing is also possible from non Canon-brand cameras which
appears in the LCD monitor. support PictBridge. For detailed information, refer to your camera’s
user guide.

2 Switch the camera’s power on and prepare the camera to

play back images. • When printing on wide size sheets, the print area may differ as follows
The (PictBridge) or (Direct Print) icon will appear on the according to the icon ( or ) displayed in the camera’s LCD monitor.
camera’s LCD monitor.
(PictBridge) The image will print over the entire area of the sheet.

(Direct Print) The right end of the image will be blank. (You can use
this space to write text with an oil-based pen.)

• Depending on the camera, full page printing is possible by switching the

transmission method from “Auto” to (PictBridge).

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Printing with Various Settings 3 Select [Print] and press the SET button.
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 • ID Photo
detailed instructions about each procedure. If you select [ID Photo] in the [Paper Settings] or [Style] settings category,
you can print identity photos at a specified size.

1 Confirm that the (PictBridge) or (Direct Print) icon

appears on the camera’s LCD monitor.

2 Press the SET button.

A screen similar to the following will appear on the camera’s LCD
monitor. Change the settings as desired. • Movie Print
You can extract still photos from a movie at set intervals and print them in
(PictBridge) rows on a single sheet.

Date Imprint, Image

Print Effect Settings Number Print Settings
Trimming Settings Number of Copies
Settings
Paper Size, Type, Layout
Settings After you select a movie, press the (Print/Share) button.

• For more information on ID photos and movie prints, see the Direct
(Direct Print) Print User Guide supplied with the camera.

Number of Copies
Monitor, Border, Date Settings
Imprint Settings
Trimming Settings

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Printing from Computers Display: 1,024 x 768 pixels or more

High Color (16 bit) or better
This section explains how to connect the printer to a computer to Macintosh
print. OS: Mac OS X (v10.3-v10.4)
Configuration: One of the above operating systems pre-
Computer System Requirements installed on a computer with built-in USB
ports.
You computer must meet the minimum requirements listed below to
enable printing from the computer. CPU: PowerPC G3/G4/G5 or Intel processor
Windows RAM: 256 MB or more
OS: Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows XP Interface: USB
(including Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2)
Windows Vista Free Hard Disk Space: Canon Utilities
ImageBrower: 200 MB or more
Configuration: One of the above operating systems pre- PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more
installed on a computer with built-in USB Canon SELPHY Printer Driver: 4 MB or more
ports. (required during installation)
CPU: Windows 2000/Windows XP:
Display: 1,024 x 768 pixels or more
Pentium 500 MHz or higher
32,000 colors or better
Windows Vista:
Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher • Please note that Canon cannot guarantee operation with all computers even if they
comply with the noted system requirements.
RAM: Windows 2000/Windows XP: • The software for Macintosh computers cannot be used on disks formatted with the
256 MB or more UFS (Unix File System).
Windows Vista: 512 MB or more
Interface: USB
Free Hard Disk Space: Canon Utilities This guide uses examples based on Windows XP and Mac OS X (v10.3). If
ZoomBrower EX: 200 MB or more you use a different version of operating system, the procedures or screens
Easy-PhotoPrint: 65 MB or more may differ slightly.
PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more
Canon SELPHY Printer Driver: 4 MB or more
(required during installation)

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Precautions for Printing via Computers 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 • Do not connect the printer to the computer until after you have installed
memory cards in the printer or cameras connected to the printer. the printer driver.
• Connect the printer directly to a port on the computer with the USB • You must login to the computer as an administrator before beginning
cable. It may not operate correctly via a USB hub. installation.
• The printer may not operate correctly if another USB device (excluding
USB mice and keyboards) is used at the same time. Remove the other USB TWindows
device and reconnect the USB cable between the printer and computer.
• Do not allow the computer to go into standby (or sleep) mode when the 1 Place the supplied Compact Photo Printer Solution Disk
printer is connected to a USB port. If the computer enters this mode,
into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
wake it up with the USB cable connected.
2 Click [Select Printer] in the printer
driver window, followed by the
name of your printer model.
Flow of Operations 3 Follow the onscreen instructions.
When you are prompted to attach
Install the Software Connect to the Computer Use the Software to the printer partway through,
Print attach the printer to the computer
and turn the printer on.
USB Terminal

Commercially
USB Connector for Computers
available USB Cable
4 Click the [Finished] or [Restart] button when it appears.
This completes the driver installation.

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TMacintosh Installing the Application Software

1 Place the supplied Compact Photo Printer Solution Disk into TWindows
the computer’s CD-ROM drive and double-click the (CPSD
Installer) icon in the CD-ROM window. 1 Place the supplied CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2 Click [Select printer] in the
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.
printer driver window and
select your printer. Click 2 Click [Easy Installation] in the
[Agree], select [Easy Install], application software section,
followed by [Install]. followed by [OK] and [Install].

3 Follow the onscreen 3 Follow the onscreen instructions.

instructions. Restart the Remove the CD-ROM once the
computer when prompted. installation is complete.

4 Attach the printer to the TMacintosh

computer and turn the printer on.
1 Place the supplied CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive
5 Open the [Utilities] folder on the start-up disk and double- and double-click the (CPSD Installer) icon in the CD-ROM
click the [Printer Settings Utility] icon. window.

6 Click [Add (Printer)] and select [USB] followed by your printer. 2 Click [Install] in the application
Finish by clicking the [Add] button and closing the window. software section, followed by
This completes the driver installation. [Easy Install] and [Next].
3 Follow the onscreen
instructions.
Remove the CD-ROM once the
installation is complete.

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Macintosh
Introduction to the Supplied Programs ImageBrowser
Windows In addition to printing images, this
multifunction program is capable of
ZoomBrowser EX
managing, displaying, editing and
In addition to printing images, this exporting images.
multifunction program is capable of
managing, displaying, editing and For printing instructions, click the [Help]
exporting images. menu and select [ImageBrowser Help]
followed by a topic related to printing.
For printing instructions, click the [Help]
menu and select [ZoomBrowser EX Help],
followed by [How do I?]. Programs Common to Windows/Macintosh
PhotoStitch
Easy-PhotoPrint A program that takes multiple images
A versatile program capable of shot using functions such as the
printing various layouts in a few simple camera’s Stitch Assist mode and
steps. merges them into a single panoramic
image. You can create dynamic
For printing instructions, see the help panoramas if you print the merged
topics summoned by clicking the [?] button images on the wide-size sheets.
in the [3 Layout/Print] tab. (PhotoStitch does not feature a
separate printing function.)

You can download detailed guides to ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) and

ImageBrowser (Macintosh) from the following website (available in English
only).
http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/information-e.html

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Wireless Printing • Sending a large image may require a data transfer time of five minutes or
These procedures are for printing images over a wireless more.
• Mail and address book information cannot be printed.
connection such as infrared data transmission (IrDA, IrSimple) or • Mobile telephone security settings prevent printing of images
Bluetooth. downloaded from the Internet and images downloaded from a URL sent
by email.
• Movies cannot be printed.
• When printing via a wireless connection, be sure there are no memory • The printer may not be able to print images saved onto the memory card
cards in the printer, and that the printer is not connected to a camera or of some types of mobile telephones.
computer. • The position and orientation (horizontal or vertical) of images for printing
• You cannot print via a wireless connection between the printer and a is set automatically by the printer. Since images are enlarged or reduced
computer. to fit the paper size, the edges of the image may be cropped with certain
• The maximum image data size that can be transmitted is 2.5 MB. combinations of image and paper sizes.
• Data transmission times are long when the data sizes are large.
Accordingly, it may take some time before printing starts.
Printing Via Infrared Data Transmission
(SELPHY CP750 Only) The data transfer is initiated from the mobile telephone. See the user guide
for your mobile telephone for details.
This section explains how to print images from a mobile telephone
which supports infrared data transmission (IrDA, IrSimple).

Supported Devices 1 Check the printer to ensure that no memory cards are
inserted, the Bluetooth unit is not attached or that a
Check whether or not your mobile telephone has the required functions
for infrared data transmission enabled printing. camera is not connected via a USB cable.

Requirement 1: Built-in infrared wireless port supporting IrDA or

IrSimple.
2 Press and hold the printer’s power button until the start-
Requirement 2: Built-in camera capable of recording and saving image
up image appears in the LCD monitor.
data (JPEG images of 2.5 MB or less).

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3 Aim the mobile telephone’s infrared port at the printer’s Printing via a Bluetooth Connection
infrared data receiver and initiate data transfer from the
This section explains how to print images from a Bluetooth enabled
telephone. 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 Check whether or not your mobile telephone has the required functions
20 cm (7.9 in.) for Bluetooth enabled printing.

Requirement 1: Built-in Bluetooth capabilities that support OPP (Object

Push Profile) or BIP (Basic Imaging Profile). See the user
guide for your mobile telephone for information on
the profiles supported.
Hold the mobile telephone within 10 Requirement 2: Built-in camera capable of recording and saving image
degrees of the sensor in any direction
data (JPEG images of 2.5 MB or less).
The distance over which infrared signals can be
transmitted and received varies according to the mobile
telephone model and operating system. • Mail and address book information cannot be printed.
• Mobile telephone security settings prevent printing of images
While data is being transmitted, a screen similar to the following will downloaded from the Internet and images downloaded from a URL sent
appear in the printer’s LCD monitor and the indicator will blink by email.
green. If the transfer is not working well, reposition the mobile • Movies cannot be printed.
telephone closer and directly in front of the infrared data receiver • The printer may not be able to print images saved onto the memory card
and reinitiate the transfer. of some types of mobile telephones.
• The position and orientation (horizontal or vertical) of images for printing
is set automatically by the printer. Since images are enlarged or reduced
to fit the paper size, the edges of the image may be cropped with certain
combinations of image and paper sizes.
• Data transmission times are long when the data sizes are large.
Accordingly, it may take some time before printing starts.

The printer will begin printing after the transmission is complete.

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A screen similar to the following will appear in the printer’s LCD

The data transfer is initiated from the mobile telephone. See the user guide
monitor while data is being transmitted. The Bluetooth Unit BU-20
for your mobile telephone for details. will also blink blue. Do not break the Bluetooth connection until
transmission is complete. If the connection is broken, turn the

1 Check the printer to ensure that no memory cards are

printer off and then on again before reinitiating printing.

inserted or that a camera is not connected via a USB

cable.

2 Confirm that the separately sold Bluetooth Unit BU-20 is

installed.
The printer will begin printing after the transmission is complete.

3 Press and hold the printer’s power button until the start- Once you have finished Bluetooth enabled printing, remove the
Bluetooth Unit from the printer or turn off the printer.
up image appears in the LCD monitor.

4 Initiate the data transfer from the Bluetooth enabled

mobile telephone.
See the user guide for your Bluetooth Unit for instructions for
connecting and printing. If prompted by the mobile telephone for a
device to connect to, select [Canon SELPHY CP750/CP740-xx:xx:xx
(where x refers to a numerical digit)]. The maximum transmission
distance for a Bluetooth enabled device is approximately 10 m (32.8
ft.) (may vary according to the operating environment).
BU-20

Up to approximately
10 m (32.8 ft.)

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Maintenance, Storage and Exterior Care

Wipe the exterior with a soft, dry cloth.
Transport
Never apply solvents, such as benzine or thinners, or detergent to the
This section explains how maintain, store and transport the printer. These substances may damage the exterior or peel the finish.
printer.

Care of the Back

Maintenance
Clean the dust from the air vents on the back. Dust will get on the ink
sheet if it enters from the air vents, preventing the printer from printing
Internal Care cleanly. If dust becomes lodged on the ink sheet, use a blower brush to
If fine stripes appear on printed images, there is a possibility that dirt or remove it so that you do not touch the ink sheet.
dust has become lodged inside the printer. Use the supplied cleaner to
remove the dirt or dust.

1 Remove the ink cassette.

2 Insert the cleaner with the arrow side upward all the way
into the slot, then remove it, repeating this two or three
times.

Slide the cleaner in

and out 2 or 3 times.

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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 • Avoid storing prints in the following types of places to prevent the
outlet. image quality from deteriorating.
• Remove the paper and ink cassettes from the printer for storage. • Places with high temperatures (40°C/104°F or higher)
Store the paper cassettes with the lids closed. Remove the sheets of paper, • Places with high humidity or dusty places
place them into their bag and replace them in their box, storing them flat. • Places subject to direct sunlight
Store the ink cassette in a bag so that dust does not get on it. • Prints may change color over time depending on their storage
• Store the printer flat so that dust does not enter into it. conditions and the passing of time.

Transport
• Remove the paper and ink cassettes and close the covers.
If you must store • Transport the printer wrapped in a soft cloth to avoid scratching it.
it vertically, Dust entering the printer may prevent it from printing cleanly.
please orient it in
this position.

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Battery Instructions (SELPHY Attaching the Battery

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.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used Battery Pack
with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any Terminal Cover
damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by
the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage
and/or explosion of a battery pack). In such cases, this warranty will
2 Press the battery cover eject lever downward to remove
not apply and repairs of genuine Canon accessories will be conducted the battery cover from the printer.
on a chargeable basis.

• Battery Pack NB-CP1L cannot be used in this printer.

• Do not use a battery other than that specified by Canon with this
product.
• Do not lose the battery pack terminal cover. It is required for battery
storage.
3 Attach the battery to the printer.
Slide the battery in the direction of the first arrow and press in the
direction of the second until it clicks into place.

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Charging the Battery 3 After the battery is charged, detach the connector of the
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.
Indicator

• It takes approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to bring a depleted battery

pack to a full charge state (based on standard Canon testing criteria).
- Charge it within a temperature range of 5 to 40 °C (41 to 104 °F).
- The charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and
To a power outlet charge state.
• The printer will automatically turn off when powered by the battery if the
While the battery is charging, the indicator will light orange. When printer is not used for five minutes or more.
charging is complete, the indicator will turn off. The battery will
cease charging if you turn on the printer during the process. When
you turn the printer off again, it will resume charging.
Detaching the Battery
1 Press the battery cover eject lever downward to remove
the battery.

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2 Attach the battery pack terminal cover onto the battery. 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

3 Attach the battery cover onto the printer. or discharge it before recharging.
• It can be charged at any charge state.
Push the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow until
it clicks into place. • You are advised to charge the battery on the day of use, or one day
before, to ensure a full charge.
• Even charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally.
• The battery life should be considered over when the usable time is
severely limited even after the prescribed charging time.
• Replace it with a new battery.

Battery Storage
• After you finish using the battery, attach the battery pack terminal
cover and store it at a cool temperature (0°-30°C/32°-86°F).
Storing the battery fully charged for long periods of time (about 1 year)
Remaining Battery Charge shortens the battery life and causes its performance to decline. When you do
not use it for long period of time, fully charge it once a year and store after
fully discharging it in the printer.
The printer indicator will begin to blink orange when the battery charge
is low. In addition, a message may appear on a connected camera’s LCD
monitor or the printer’s LCD monitor. Recharge the battery or exchange
it for a fully charged one.

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Safety Precautions • Do not insert or drop metallic objects or flammable substances into the
equipment interior. Immediately switch off the printer power and remove
Use this equipment correctly according to the following the power cord from the power outlet. (If powering it by battery, remove
the battery.)
precautions to avoid the risk of injury, fire, electrical shock,
malfunctions and other hazards. • Do not touch metal parts of the devices or the power plug during
thunderstorms.
Please also be sure to read “Handling Precautions” (p. 41). Immediately stop using the equipment and distance yourself from it.
• Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or paint thinner
• Equipment refers to the printer, compact power adapter, ink to clean the equipment.
cassettes, paper cassettes and paper.
• Do not rest heavy objects on the power cord or plug, pull on it with
excessive force or damage it.

Equipment • Do not use a power source (compact power adaptor, battery) that is not
specified for the equipment.
• Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust
WARNINGS and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the
Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not surrounding area.
support data CD-ROMs. Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player • Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet.
(music player) could damage the speakers. It is also possible to suffer
from hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds
of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player.

• Store the equipment in a place where it cannot be reached by children.

• Do not disassemble or modify the equipment.
• If the equipment is dropped or the casing becomes damaged, do not
continue operation.
• Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious
fumes.
• Do not allow water or other liquids to enter the interior of the equipment.
If the equipment is subjected to water droplets or damp salty air, gently wipe it
with a soft, absorbent cloth.

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CAUTIONS Battery (SELPHY CP750 Only)

• Do not stick any part of your hand into the printer interior.
• Do not use or store the equipment in the following types of places. WARNINGS
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 dash-
• Do not place the battery pack near a heat source or expose it to direct
board.
flame or heat.
• Do not attach metallic pins or allow dirt to collect on the power plug or
• The battery pack should not be immersed in water.
recharging connectors.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery pack.
• Do not use the compact power adapter for any other equipment except
this printer, use it beyond its rated capacity or voltage, or leave the plug • Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery pack to severe impacts that could
partially inserted into a power outlet. damage the casing.
• Remove the compact power adapter power cord from the power outlet • Use only recommended battery pack and accessories.
when not using the printer. There is a risk of the battery exploding or leaking. In the event that a battery leaks
Leaving it plugged in for long periods of time may pose the risk of heat generation and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contact these leaked substances, immedi-
or deformation. ately flush with water.
• Do not touch the paper or remove the paper cassette while printing is in • When you are not using the printer, remove the battery and store it
progress. properly.
To Prevent Malfunctions and Damage Caused by Electromagnetic Fields • Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions, on
• Never position the equipment close to motors to other devices that top of the battery charger while it is charging.
generate strong electromagnetic fields. Moreover, do not use it near There is a risk of heat generation or deformation if it is left connected for a long
televisions or AM radios. period of time.
To Prevent Condensation • Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other
• You can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight, insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects.
resealable plastic bag and letting them adjust to temperature changes Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may
slowly before removing them from the bag. In the event that condensation lead to fire or explosions.
does form within the equipment, keep it at room temperature until the
water droplets evaporate naturally before using it.

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Handling Precautions • 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
This section explains the precautions that you should take in scratch the paper surface. Keep the paper surface free from fingerprints,
handling the equipment. dust, water droplets, etc.
• Use a non-soluble ink pen to write on the paper sheets.
• Please avoid the following actions as they may result in color change,
Equipment color fading or color bleeding.
• Sticking any type of adhesive tape onto the print surface.
• Do not apply excessive force to the paper cassette. • Allowing print surfaces to come into contact with vinyl or plastic.
Force or impact on the cassette may result in paper jams or equipment • Applying alcohol or other volatile solvents to the print surface.
damage. • Leaving print surfaces tightly pressed against any other surfaces or objects
• Do not switch the power on/off repeatedly when you do not intend for prolonged periods.
to print.
The printer initialization process consumes ink and the equivalent of several
pages could be wasted. Battery (SELPHY CP750 Only)
• Be careful not to spray the equipment with insecticides or volatile
substances. In addition, do not store the equipment in contact with • Keep the battery terminals clean at all times.
rubber or vinyl products for long periods of time. Dirty terminals result in a poor connection. Before recharging or using the
These materials may cause deformation of the printer’s casing. battery, polish the terminals with a slender, soft tipped cotton swab.
• Do not handle the ink cassettes with wet or sweaty hands. • Do not carry or store the battery pack with metal objects with sharp
• Do not touch the springs of the paper cassette. If the springs are bent edges, such as paper clips and pins. Always put the terminal cover on
or deformed, paper will not feed correctly into the printer. the battery pack’s terminal when carrying it or before storing it.
• Although the battery pack’s maximum operating range is 5 to 40 °C
(41 to 104 °F), the optimal range is 10 to 30 °C (50 to 86 °F).
Battery performance will temporarily drop in cold environments, such as ski
Spring hills.
• If the battery status is low, the finished print may not be ejected into
the print output receptacle completely.
If that occurs, replace the battery with a fully charged one or use the compact
power adaptor.

• Do not place any foreign objects in the print output receptacle (on the
top of the paper cassette).

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Specifications * When connected to a Canon compact digital camera with built-in DIGIC III.
Printing speeds may vary with other cameras. In addition, these figures were
derived using standard Canon testing procedures and may vary according to
usage conditions.
Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP750/CP740 Feeding System: Automatic paper feed from paper cassette
All data is measured according to standard Canon testing procedures. Ejection System: Automatic paper ejection on top of paper cassette
We reserve the right to change specifications without notice. LCD Monitor: CP750: 2.4-inch type, TFT color LCD
CP740: 2.0-inch type, color LCD
Printing Method: Dye-sublimation thermal transfer (with overcoating)
Interface:
Print Resolution: 300 x 300 dpi
USB Connecting to a Canon Direct Print compliant camera/
Gradation: 256 shades per color Pictbridge compliant devices:
Ink: Dedicated ink cassette (Y/M/C/overcoating) USB compliant Type A connector, Retractable USB
Paper: Postcard size, L size, card size (full page label sheets, cable*
8-label sheets), wide size * Mini-B plug, 30 cm (12 in.)
Print Sizes: Borderless Bordered Connecting to a PC:
Postcard Size 100.0 x 148.0 mm 91.4 x 121.9 mm USB compliant Type B connector
(4 x 6 in.) (3.94 x 5.83 in.) (3.60 x 4.80 in.) Wireless IrDA, IrSimple (Print Beam) (CP750 only):
L Size 89.0 x 119.0 mm 79.2 x 105.3 mm Image transfer via vNote over IrOBEX or IrMC
(3.50 x 4.69 in.) (3.12 x 4.15 in.)
Bluetooth (Print Beam):
Card Size 54.0 x 86.0 mm 50.0 x 66.7 mm
Bluetooth Unit BU-20 required (sold separately)
(2.13 x 3.39 in.) (1.97 x 2.63 in.)
Device compatibility: Built-in Bluetooth and
22.0 x 17.3 mm support for OPP (Object Push Profile) or BIP
(0.87 x 0.68 in.) (Basic Imaging Profile)
(per 8-label sheet)
Memory Cards SD Memory Card, miniSD Card, microSD Card*, SDHC
Wide Size 100.0 x 200.0 mm 91.4 x 121.9 mm Memory Card, miniSDHC Card, microSDHC Card*,
(4 x 8 in.) (3.94 x 7.87 in.) (3.60 x 4.80 in.) MultiMediaCard, MMCplus Card, MMCmobile card,
(The print area may vary according to the camera MMCmicro card*, RS-MMC Card, CF (CompactFlash)
model used.) card, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card*, Memory Stick,
Printing Speed: Printing from Memory Connected to Cameras* Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick
Cards PRO Duo, Memory Stick Micro*
Postcard Size Approx. 1 min. 17 sec. Approx. 58 sec.
L Size Approx. 1 min. 7 sec. Approx. 50 sec. *Requires special adapter
(Purchase the CompactFlash Card Adapter for xD-
Card Size Approx. 45 sec. Approx. 31 sec.
Picture Card separately)
Wide Size Approx. 1 min. 35 sec. Approx. 1 min. 13 sec.

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Operating 5° – 40°C (41° – 104°F)

Temperatures: Battery Pack NB-CP2L (SELPHY CP750 Only)
Operating Humidity: 20 – 80%
Power Source: Compact Power Adapter CA-CP200 Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery Pack NB-CP2L Nominal Voltage: 22.2 V DC
Power Consumption: 60 W or less (4 W or less on standby) Nominal Capacity: 1200 mAh
Dimensions: CP750: 179.0 x 127.1 x 63.0 mm (7.05 x 5.00 x 2.48 in.) Charge Cycles: Approx. 300 times
CP740: 179.0 x 127.1 x 63.0 mm (7.05 x 5.00 x 2.48 in.) Number of Prints* L Size Approx. 36 prints
Weight (Printer only): CP750: Approx. 960 g (33.9 oz.) Postcard Size Approx. 36 prints
CP740: Approx. 940 g (33.2 oz.) Card Size Approx. 72 prints
Wide Size Approx. 24 prints

* Test conditions:
Compact Power Adapter CA-CP200 Normal temperature (23°C/73°F), Canon images, continuous print.
The above data may vary according to the printing environment and the
Rated Input: 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) image to be printed.
117 – 150VA
1.5 A (100 V) – 0.75 A (240 V) Operating 5° – 40°C (41° – 104°F)
Rated Output: 24 V DC, 2.2 A Temperatures:
Operating 0° – 45°C (32° – 113°F) Dimensions: 110.0 x 40.7 x 37.5 mm (4.33 x 1.60 x 1.48 in.)
Temperatures: Weight: Approx. 230 g (8.11 oz.)
Dimensions: 122.0 x 60.0 x 30.5 mm (4.80 x 2.36 x 1.20 in.)
(excluding power cord) If the ambient temperature is low, the battery performance will be reduced and
Weight: Approx. 310 g (10.9 oz.) the low battery warning will display early. Under these conditions, warm the
battery up in a pocket right before use to restore the battery performance.

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Î Check that you are using the correct combination of paper, paper
Troubleshooting cassette and ink cassette.
This section has solutions for when the printer does not operate Î Is the printer connected to more than one device at once?
as expected or an error symbol is displayed. Do not connect simultaneously to a camera, memory card or
computer.
You Think There is a Problem Î Is there paper in the paper cassette? Is the paper cassette inserted all
the way in?
If the solutions below do not remedy your problem, contact the retail Î Is the ink cassette inserted all the way in?
outlet or a Canon customer support center.
Î Is the ink sheet slack?
Problems with the Main Printer Unit and Power Î Are you using the number of paper sheets indicated?
Î Were the perforated portions of the paper folded over or separated
Q Power will not turn on. before printing?
Î The printer will temporarily stop when it exceeds a certain
Î Has the plug come out of the power outlet? (p. 8) temperature. This is not a malfunction. Wait until the temperature
drops and the printer resumes. The following may cause
Î Is the connector of the compact power adapter securely connected overheating.
to the printer’s DC IN terminal? (p. 8)
• Continuous printing
Î Did you try pressing the power button for a long moment? (p. 5) • High ambient temperature
Î Battery Pack • Vent on rear of printer has been obstructed, raising the internal
• Is the battery sufficiently charged? temperature of the printer.
• When installing it, did you press on the battery until it clicked A message will appear on the computer display if you are connected
into place? (p. 36) to a computer when this happens, but you should wait until printing
resumes without cancelling the print.
Printing Problems Î Printing from Memory Cards
• Is the memory card inserted all the way into the slot with the
Q Cannot Print label facing upward?
• Do the images conform to the Design rule for Camera File
Î Is the printer power turned on? (p. 5) system?
Î Is the ink cassette empty?
Replace the ink cassette.

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Î Printing from Cameras

• Recheck the camera and printer connection status.
Q Cannot Print a Particular Image
• Does the firmware of the Canon-brand camera support the Î Image data may be corrupted.
printer?
Î Only JPEG images can be printed.
• Does the camera battery have a sufficient charge?
Replace the battery with a fully charged or new battery, or use Î Images larger than 8,000 x 6,000 pixels cannot be printed.
the compact power adapter for the camera.
Î Printing from Computers
Q Cannot Print the Date Imprint
• Did you install the printer driver according to the correct Î Printing from Memory Cards
procedures? • Set a date imprint option with the printer’s Date button.
• Is the printer connected directly to a port on the computer with • If you are using DPOF settings, the date imprint settings are
the USB cable? configured on the camera.
The printer may not operate correctly if it is connected to a USB
hub.
Î Printing from Cameras or Mobile Telephones
• Date imprint settings are configured on those devices not the printer.
• A USB cable for connecting the printer to a computer is not
supplied with the product. Please use a commercially available
USB cable.
Q Cannot Configure the Selected Mode, Print Layout, Date
Imprint and Number of Prints
Problems Exclusive to Windows
• Is the printer set to offline? Î Some options cannot be selected or may not be available depending
Right-click the printer icon and cancel the offline setting. on the selected combination of mode, print layout, date imprint and
Problems Exclusive to Macintosh number of prints.
• Is the printer registered on the Printer List? Q Cannot Print Cleanly
Q Image Does Not Appear When Memory Is Inserted Î Is the ink sheet or paper dirty?
Î Is dirt lodged within the printer?
Î Is the memory card inserted all the way into the correct slot with the Use the supplied cleaner to remove the dirt.
label facing up?
Î Has condensation formed within the printer?
Î Do the images conform to the Design rule for Camera File system? Leave it to dry at room temperature for some time.
Î Is it placed near a device with a strong electromagnetic or magnetic
field?
Set it at least one meter (3 ft.) apart.

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Q Colors on the Computer Display and the Print Are Paper Problems
Different
Q Paper Will Not Fit into Cassette
Î Color generation methods are different for computer displays and
printers. Moreover, the variance may be attributable to the Î Does the paper size match the size of the paper cassette?
environment in which the display is viewed (color and strength of the
light) or to the display’s color adjustment settings. Q Paper is Not Being Advanced Properly
Windows
• You can adjust the colors and brightness in the Printer Î Check the paper and paper cassette to see that they are correctly
Properties dialog. Start in the [Tools] menu in ZoomBrowser EX inserted.
by selecting [Preferences] and the [Printing] tab. Place a check
mark beside [Use ZoomBrowser EX print function]. In the Print
dialog, click the printer [Properties] button and adjust the
Q Frequent Paper Jams
colors in the [Image Adjustment] tab. Î Has too much paper been placed in the paper cassette?
Macintosh Do not place 19 or more sheets in the cassette (13 or more for wide-
• Adjust the color balance in the [Color] section. size sheets).
Î Have 10 or more sheets collected on the paper output tray?
Q After using the computer to cancel a print in progress, Î Is the paper folded or bent?

Q Can’t Print the Specified No. of Prints. Accumulating

an image that had already been printed was printed
again when I resumed printing.
Paper
Î When you restart printing on a Macintosh after cancelling, an
already printed image prints again when printing resumes. Î The following actions waste ink sheet capacity.
• Repeatedly turning the printer on/off without printing.
• Cancel printing while printing is in progress.
• Pulling on the ink sheet.
• Taking out the ink cassette when the paper runs out while
printing multiple copies. (Do not remove the ink cassette when
removing and refilling the paper cassette.)

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Error Symbols Paper Error/No Paper

• Confirm that the paper cassette is firmly inserted all the way
When the printer encounters some kind of problem, a symbol appears into the printer.
in the LCD monitor to indicate the error type. Take the action • Confirm that there is paper in the paper cassette.
recommended for the error symbol. Error messages will also display in a • If the paper is not feeding correctly into the printer, remove
camera’s LCD monitor when the camera is connected to the printer. 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
Cannot Display Image size that cannot be printed.

• The image thumbnail (a tiny image included for checking the

image) may not be included with the image data. In this case,
the image data still is printed. Paper Jam
• The image file may be corrupted. In this case, the image
cannot be printed. • Turn the power off and then back on.
• Contact a customer support center if the paper will not come
out even when the power is turned back on.
No Images on Memory Card

• Check to see if a memory card is in the printer. No Ink

• Check to see if the memory card is properly inserted all the
way into the slot. • Confirm that the ink cassette is inserted.
• Check to see whether there are any images on the memory • If the ink cassette is spent, replace it with a new one.
card. • Check the paper and ink combination for a mismatch.

Cannot Read Image

Ink cassette and paper stock are mismatched
• You attempted to print the following type of image.
• Image shot on another camera or as another data type • Make sure the ink cassette and paper stock are not
• Image downloaded to and edited on a computer mismatched.
• Image exceeding the 8,000 x 6,000 pixel limits
• Image with corrupted data
• Press the Print/Stop button to return to the prior screen.

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Ink Cassette Error

USB Device Not Supported
• Turn the power off and then back on.
• Remove the ink cassette and take the slack out of the ink • Disconnect the retractable USB cable or USB connector from
sheet before replacing it. If this does not fix the problem, the device.
replace the ink cassette with a new one. Contact a customer
support center if you cannot remove the ink cassette.

Low Battery (SELPHY CP750 Only) USB Hub Connected

• Recharge the battery or replace it with a charged one. Or • Disconnect the retractable USB cable or USB connector from
connect the compact power adapter. the USB hub.

Connection Failed Other Errors

• Cannot print via a wireless connection. Check the printer and • Switch the power off and then back on (on the camera too if
camera positions, their distance from each other and the it is connected).
camera’s settings. • Contact a customer support center if the same error appears
again.

Connection Broken

• The connection was broken during a wireless printing session.

Check the printer and camera positions and their distance
from each other and redo the procedure.

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Tasks and Index 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
I want to print the shooting date on the photo. Î p. 20
I want to know which types of paper are sold. Î p. 6
I want to create a label. Î p. 6, p. 18
I want to use the printer in a place with no electricity
I want to print an index of all the images on a memory card. Î p. 17
(SELPHY CP750 only). Î p. 36

I want to print with borders around images. Î p. 18 I want to protect the photos I have printed. Î p. 35

I want to print in sepia or monochrome (SELPHY CP750 only). Î p. 21

I want to know the printer specifications. Î p. 42

An error mark appeared on the LCD monitor

I want to enlarge and print a portion of an image (trimming)
(SELPHY CP750 only). Î p. 22 and I want to understand what to do. Î p. 47

I want to understand the information on the LCD monitor. Î p. 14

I want to display an image at a larger size. Î p. 14

I want to know the supported types of memory card. Î p. 13

I want to connect and print using my camera. Î p. 24

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mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the printer, the software, the memory cards,
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