Canon 40d Manual

131
Dust which could not be removed by the automatic sensor cleaning can 
be removed manually with a blower, etc.
The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. If the 
sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon 
Service Center is recommended.
Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera.
1Select [Sensor cleaning].
 Under the [ 6] tab, select [ Sensor
cleaning ], then press < 0>.
2Select [Clean manually].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Clean 
manually ], then...

132
3 Manual Sensor Cleaning N
 While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the following. If the 
power is cut off, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and 
image sensor might get damaged. 
• Setting the power switch to < 2>.
• Opening the battery compartment cover.
• Opening the CF card slot cover.
  The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. Clean the sensor 
with care.
  Use a plain blower without any brush attached. A brush can scratch the 
sensor.
  Do not insert the blower...

133
9
Direct Printing from the Camera/Digital Print Order Format
You can connect the camera directly to a printer and 
print out the images in the CF card.
The camera is compatible with “ wPictBridge” which is 
the standard for direct printing. 
You can also preselect images in the CF card for 
printing. 
(p.143)
About DPOF
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard for recording printing 
instructions (image selections, quantity to print, etc.) in the CF card. In 
this way, you can print multiple...

134
You do the direct printing procedure entirely with your camera while you look at the LCD monitor.
1Set the camera’s power switch to 
.
2Set up the printer.
 For details, see the printer’s 
instruction manual.
3Connect the camera to the 
printer.
 Use the interface cable that came 
with the camera.
  When connecting the cable plug to 
the camera’s < D> terminal, the 
cable plug’s < D> icon must face the 
front side of the camera.
  To connect to the printer, refer to the 
printer’s instruction...

135
Preparing to Print
6Playback the image.
 Press the < x> button.
X The image will appear, and the < w>
icon will appear on the upper left to 
indicate that the camera is connected 
to a printer.
X The < l> button lamp will light in 
blue.wPictBridge
  The camera cannot be used with printers compatible only with CP Direct 
or Bubble Jet Direct.
  When connecting the camera to the printer, do not use any cable other 
than the interface cable provided.
  If there is a long beeping sound in step 5, it...

136
The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the 
printer. Some settings might not be available. For details, see the 
printer’s instruction manual.
1Select the image to be printed.
 Check that the < w> icon is 
displayed on the upper left of the LCD 
monitor.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
image to be printed.
2Press .
X The print setting screen will appear.
3Select [Paper settings].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Paper
settings ], then press < 0>.
X The paper settings...

137
wPrinting
 Turn the < 5> dial to select the size 
of the paper loaded in the printer, 
then press < 0>.
X The paper type screen will appear.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the type 
of the paper loaded in the printer, 
then press < 0>.
 
When using a Canon printer and Canon 
paper, read the printer’s instruction manual to 
check what paper types can be used.
X The page layout screen will appear.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the page 
layout, then press < 0>.
X The print setting screen will...

138
wPrinting
4Set the printing effects.
 Set as necessary.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the item 
on the upper right, then press < 0>.
  If the < e> icon is displayed next to 
< z >, the printing effects can also 
be adjusted. (p.140)
  Next, turn the < 5> dial to select the 
desired printing effect, then press 
< 0 >.
*The screen display may differ depending on the printer.
* When the printing effects are changed, the changes will be reflected on the 
screen. However, the actual result of the...

139
wPrinting
5Set the date and file number 
imprinting.
 Set as necessary.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select <
I>, 
then press < 0>.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
desired setting, then press < 0>.
6Set the number of copies.
  Set as necessary.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select <
R>,
then press < 0>.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
number of copies, then press < 0>.
7Start printing.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Print],
then press < 0>.
X The < l> button’s blue lamp will 
blink and the printing...

140
wPrinting
In step 4 on page 138, select the printing 
effect. When the < e> icon is displayed 
next to < z>, press the < B>
button. You can then adjust the printing 
effect. What can be adjusted or what is 
displayed will depend on the selection 
made in step 4.
  Brightness
The image brightness can be adjusted.
  Adjust levels
When you select [ Manual], you can change 
the histogram’s distribution and adjust the 
image’s brightness and contrast.
With the adjust levels screen displayed, press 
the <...