Canon Cp 300 User Guide

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„„ „Charging the Battery Pack with the Battery Charger
Use the separately sold battery charger (included with the Battery/Charge Adapter 
Kit BCA-CP100) to charge the battery pack NB-CP1L before attaching it to the 
printer.     
5
Connect the compact power 
adapter cable to the printer.
 The indicator lights orange while charging 
and turns off once the battery pack is fully 
charged.
6
Disconnect the compact power 
adapter cable from the printer 
once charging is complete.
1
Remove the battery pack’s terminal cover.
 Refer to step 1 of the Charging the Battery Pack in the Printer section.   p. 29
2
Attach the battery pack to the 
charge adapter.
 Attach it firmly in the direction of the arrow.
3
Attach the AC cable to the compact power adapter CA-
CP100 and plug it into a power outlet.
 Refer to step 4 of the Charging the Battery Pack in the Printer section.  p. 29
IndicatorCompact Power 
Adapter Cable
Charge Adapter
 
						

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4
Connect the compact power 
adapter cable to the charge 
adapter.
 The charge indicator lights orange while 
charging and turns green once the battery 
pack is fully charged.
 Disconnect the cable from the charge 
adapter once charging is complete and 
detach the battery pack from the charge 
adapter. 
5
Remove the battery cover and install the battery pack.
 Refer to step 2 and 3 of the Charging the Battery Pack in the Printer section. 
 p. 29
 If the ON/OFF button is pressed and the printer’s power turns on while charging 
the battery pack, charging will stop. Pressing the ON/OFF button again will turn off 
the printer and charging will resume.
 Do not charge this battery pack with charge adapters other than those 
recommended by Canon.
 Do not use the battery pack in products other than those recommended by Canon.
 Do not charge battery packs other than the battery pack NB-CP1L.
 Do not carry or store the battery pack with metal objects with sharp edges, such as 
paper clips and pins. Always put the terminal cover on the battery pack’s terminal 
when carrying it or before storing it.
 Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery pack to severe impact.
 Do not apply heat or expose the battery pack to open flame.
 Do not cover the compact power adapter with anything, such as a tablecloth, 
cushion or blanket, when it is charging. Heat will build up internally and possibly 
lead to fire.
 Immediately flush water over parts of the body or clothing that come into contact 
with the inner contents of a battery if the outer casing incurs damage. If any of 
these substances should contact internal tissues, such as eyes or the mouth, 
immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.
Charge IndicatorCompact Power 
Adapter Cable
 
						

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 When the battery pack is used to power the printer, the printer will automatically 
turn off if it is idle for 5 minutes or more.
 This is a lithium ion battery pack so there is no need to completely use or 
discharge it before recharging. It can be charged at any charge state.
 It takes approximately 150 minutes to bring a fully discharged battery pack to a full 
charge state (based on standard Canon testing criteria).
 Charge it within a temperature range of 5 to 40
oC (41 to 104oF).
 The charge adapter may emit noises while charging. This is not a malfunction.
 Do not charge the battery pack for more than 24 continuous hours to avoid 
performance loss.
 When the printer is not in use, remove the battery pack, replace its terminal cover 
and store it in a cool place (30
oC/86oF or less).Charge it before using it again.
 Even charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. You are advised to 
charge the battery on the day of use, or one day before, to ensure a full charge.
 Since storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time (about 1 year) 
can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance, you are recommended to discharge 
the battery pack fully in the printer before storing it in a cool place (30
oC/86oF or 
less). If you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time, charge it fully and 
discharge it fully in the printer at least once a year before returning it to storage.
 The printer consumes the battery charge when the power is on even when a 
function is not being used. To conserve the battery charge, be particularly attentive 
in turning the power off.
 Although the battery pack’s maximum operating range is 5 to 40
oC (41 to 104oF), 
the optimal range is 10 to 30oC (50 to 86oF). At cold temperatures, such as those 
experienced on ski hills, performance will temporarily decline, reducing the usable 
time.
 If the usable time of a battery pack diminishes substantially even when fully 
charged, it should be replaced.
 Remove the battery pack when the printer is not in use. The battery pack 
continues to discharge a small amount when left in the printer or charge adapter 
even with the power turned off. This shortens the battery life.
 
						

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„„ „Battery Status
If battery status is running down while the printer is connected to the camera, the 
camera’s LCD monitor may display the following message.
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„„ „Battery Performance
Test conditions: Normal temperature (23oC/73oF), Canon images, continuous print.
* The above data may vary according to the printing environment and the image to be printed. 
* At low temperatures, the battery pack performance may diminish and the low battery icon 
may appear very rapidly. In these circumstances, the performance can be improved by 
warming the battery pack in a pocket before use.
Using the Car Battery Adapter 
(CP-300/CP-200)
Car Battery Adapter CBA-CP100 (sold separately) can be used to power the printer 
or charge the battery pack from a car’s cigarette lighter socket.
Please refer to the Car Battery Adapter User Guide for advice about proper 
handling.
Error Message Solution
Recharge the printer battery The battery pack’s power is too low to operate the 
printer.
Switch the battery pack for a fully charged one or 
recharge the battery pack.
Number of prints Postcard size paper: Approximately 36 sheets
L size paper: Approximately 36 sheets
card size paper: Approximately 72 sheets
 
						

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Troubleshooting
If the printer does not seem to be working properly, run through the checks 
below to see if you can identify and correct the problem. If you are not able to 
solve the problem, please call your dealer or contact a Canon Customer 
Support help desk for assistance.
ProblemCauseSolution
The printer has no power. The compact power adapter or AC 
cable is not correctly connected.Be sure that the compact power 
adapter and AC cable are 
connected correctly. Be sure that 
the AC cable is plugged into a 
standard power outlet.
The printer’s indicator is blinking 
red.There is a malfunction in the 
printer.Turn the printer’s power off and 
turn it on again.
The   (Direct Print) mark does 
not display in the upper left 
corner of the LCD monitor.The cable is not correctly 
connected.Connect the cable correctly (  p. 
26).
The printer’s power is off. Turn the printer’s power on (  p. 
26).
Your camera’s firmware is 
incompatible with this printer.Please check the Canon BeBit 
website or your regional Canon 
website.
The printer is connected to a 
computer and printing is in 
progress.Wait until the print outputted by 
the computer is complete.
The printer does not print. The printer is not correctly 
connected to the camera.Connect the cable correctly (  p. 
26). If the connection is correct, 
the   icon will appear on the 
camera’s LCD monitor.
The camera’s batteries are 
depleted.Replace with fully charged (fresh) 
batteries, or plug the camera into 
a power outlet (using the 
camera’s optional compact power 
adapter).
The printer’s battery pack is 
depleted. (CP-300 only)Use a fully charged battery pack 
or use the printer’s compact 
power adapter.
The ink cassette is not loaded 
correctly.Load the ink cassette correctly. 
(  p. 22)
Too muck slack in the ink 
cassette’s ink sheet.Take up the slack.
The paper cassette is not pushed 
all the way in.Load the paper cassette correctly. 
(  p. 25)
The printer has overheated. Wait for the printer to cool down.
Printing stopped midway. The printer is not correctly 
connected to the camera.Connect the cable correctly. (  
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The printer’s indicator lights red 
without the camera’s LCD 
monitor displaying any error 
message.There is a malfunction in the 
printer.Remove the paper from the 
paper-handling slot and take up 
any slack in the ink sheet. Turn 
the printer’s power off and turn it 
on again.
Print quality is not good. You are not using the correct 
paper type.Use the designated paper type.
Paper is loaded with the wrong 
side up.Load the paper correctly (glossy 
side up).
The ink sheet or paper is dirty. Use a clean ink sheet and clean 
paper.
Condensation has formed inside 
the printer.Wait for condensation to 
evaporate.
Faint stripes appear in the print. Dust has accumulated inside the 
printer.Remove the ink cassette and 
insert the cleaner stick in the 
direction of the arrow and with 
the arrow on the cleaner stick 
facing up.
Push it in completely as shown in 
figure A and slide it in and out of 
the printer 2 or 3 times.
Printed images are distorted. The printer is too close to a TV, 
video game machine, or other 
electromagnetic source.Move the printer so that it is at 
least one meter (3.3 ft.) away 
from the electromagnetic source.
The printer is too close to a stereo 
speaker, large motor, or other 
strong magnetic source.Move the printer away from the 
strong magnetic source.
Nothing happens when the 
camera’s SET button is pressed.The printer has overheated. Wait for the printer to cool down.
Printing is in progress. Wait for the printer to finish 
printing.
Frequent paper jams. The paper cassette is overloaded. Do not load more than 18 sheets 
of paper into the cassette.
The print output receptacle is too 
full.Do not allow more than 9 sheets 
to accumulate in the receptacle.
Paper is creased or curled. Do not use paper that is creased 
or curled.
ProblemCauseSolution
Figure A
 
						

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Error Messages
If a problem occurs while the printer is connected to the camera, the printer’s 
indicator will light or blink red and the camera’s LCD monitor may display one of 
the messages indicated below. (If the camera is connected to a TV, the 
message will appear on the TV screen.)
Error MessageCauseSolution
No paper Paper cassette is incorrectly 
installed.Load the paper cassette correctly.
Paper is not loaded correctly in 
the paper cassette.Load paper into the cassette 
correctly.
No paper in the paper cassette. Load paper into the cassette.
Paper is not feeding correctly. Take out the paper cassette, and 
then manually remove any paper 
remaining in the printer. 
No Ink No ink cassette in the printer. Load an ink cassette.
The ink cassette is out of ink. Load a new ink cassette.
Incompatible paper size Wrong paper size is loaded in the 
printer.Use the designated paper size.
Incompatible ink size Wrong ink cassette size is loaded 
in the printer.Use the designated ink cassette 
size.
Ink Cassette Error The ink cassette is not working 
correctly.Remove the ink cassette from the 
printer, take up the slack in the ink 
sheet, and then reload the 
cassette. If this does not solve the 
problem, replace with a new ink 
cassette. If the ink cassette is 
stuck in the printer, contact a 
Canon Customer Support help 
desk for assistance.
Paper and ink do not match The paper and ink are from 
different sets.Check the ink/paper sets.
Paper Jam Paper jammed during printing. Turn the printer’s power off and 
turn it on again. 
If the printer fails to eject the 
paper, contact a Canon Customer 
Support help desk for assistance.
Paper has been changed. Paper was changed after the print 
menu was displayed.Change back to the original paper 
size or change the print settings.
Recharge the printer battery 
(CP-300 only)The printer’s battery pack is 
depleted.Change it with a fully charged 
battery pack or recharge the 
battery pack. You can also use the 
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Communication Error Error in communication between 
printer and camera.Turn the printer’s power off and 
turn it on again.
If the error message does not 
clear, contact a Canon Customer 
Support help desk for assistance.
Cannot Print! The image was taken with a 
different camera, recorded in a 
different format, or has been 
altered by a computer.Check whether the image’s size 
matches the camera’s pixel 
capacity. If the size is not 
appropriate, resize the image and 
convert as necessary so that the 
image is in a JPEG format that the 
camera can display.
Could not print xx images You have selected a number of 
images for DPOF printing, but 
some of these images cannot be 
printed because they were taken 
with a different camera, recorded 
in a different format, or have been 
altered by a computer. (Where xx 
indicates the number of 
unprintable images from among 
those selected)Check whether the image size 
matches the camera’s pixel 
capacity. If sizes are not 
appropriate, resize the images 
and convert as necessary so that 
images are in a JPEG format that 
the camera can display.
Error MessageCauseSolution
 
						

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Specifications
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„„ „Card Photo Printer CP-300/CP-200
* Test Conditions: Normal temperature (23oC/73oF), Canon standard images.
†
†† †General Specifications
Printer Type Full-color direct digital printer
Print Method Dye-sublimation thermal transfer (with overcoating)
Resolution Reproduction300 × 300 dpi
Gradation 256 gradations/color
Ink Dedicated ink cassette for each paper size (Y/M/C/overcoating)
Paper Postcard size (standard sheets)
L size (standard sheets)
Card size (standard sheets, full-sized label and 8-label sticker)
Paper-Feed Method Automatic feed from paper cassette
Paper-Eject Method Sheets eject onto top of paper cassette
Print Modes Standard (1-screen) print (bordered or borderless)
Multiple (8-screen) print (for use with labels)
Print Sizes Postcard size print (borderless): 100 × 148 mm (4 × 6 in.)
Postcard size print (bordered): 91.4 × 121.9 mm (3.6 × 4.8 in.)
L size print (borderless): 89 × 119 mm (3.5 × 4.7 in.)
L size print (bordered): 79.2 × 105.3 mm (3.1 × 4.2 in.)
Card size print (full-sized, borderless): 54 × 86 mm (2.1 × 3.4 in.)
Card size print (full-sized, bordered): 50 × 66.7 mm (2.0 × 2.6 in.)
Card size multiple print (8 stickers per label):
17.3 × 22 mm (0.7 × 0.9 in.) (per sticker)
Print Speeds* Postcard size print (bordered/borderless): Approx. 85 sec.
L size print (bordered/borderless): Approx. 70 sec.
Card size print (full-sized, bordered/borderless): Approx. 40 sec.
Card size multiple print (8 stickers): Approx. 40 sec.
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†† †Interface
Signal Transfer Proprietary protocol for Canon cameras
Connection Method Camera/Printer connection USB cable included with the camera
Computer/Printer connection Commercially available USB cable
     Recommended printer cable
Material: AWG 28 or better
Type: Twisted-pair, sealed cable 
(compatible with high-speed mode)
Length: max. 5.0 m (16.4 ft.)
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†† †Device Specifications
Operating Environment 5 - 40oC (41 - 104oF), 20% to 80% RH (when running)
Power Source AC 100 - 240 V (50/60 Hz)
Power consumption AC 50 W or less (4 W or less when idle)
Dimensions CP-300: 170.0 (W) × 55.0 (H) × 123.0 (D) mm (6.70 × 2.17 × 4.84 in.)
CP-200: 170.0 (W) × 54.8 (H) × 119.0 (D) mm (6.70 × 2.16 × 4.69 in.)
Weight CP-300: Approx. 860 g (30.3 oz.) (excluding ink and paper cassettes)
CP-200: Approx. 820 g (28.9 oz.) (excluding ink and paper cassettes)
 
						

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„„ „Compact Power Adapter CA-CP100
„
„„ „Battery Pack NB-CP1L
Supplied with the CP-300, supplied with the separately sold Battery/Charge Adapter Kit BCA-
CP100, or sold separately.
„
„„ „Charge Adapter CG-CP100
Supplied with the separately sold Battery/charge Adapter Kit BCA-CP100
„
„„ „Car Battery Adapter CBA-CP100 (Sold separately)
* The specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.Input voltage AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
95 VA (100 V) - 120 VA (240 V)
Rated output DC 24 V, 2 A
Operating temperatures 0 - 40
oC (32 - 104oF)
Dimensions 100 × 50 × 24 mm (3.9 × 2.0 × 0.9 in.) (excluding cable)
Weight Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.)
Type Lithium ion battery
Nominal voltage DC 22.2 V
Nominal capacity 1200 mAh
Charge cycles Approx. 300
Operating temperatures 5 - 40
oC (41 - 104oF)
Dimensions 110.0 × 40.7 × 37.5 mm (4.3 × 1.6 × 1.5 in.)
Weight Approx. 230 g (8.1 oz.)
Input voltage DC 24 V, 2 A
Rated output DC 24 V, 0.7 A
Charging time 2.5 hours
Operating temperatures 0 - 40
oC (32 - 104oF)
Dimensions 136.7 × 46.5 × 41.1 mm (5.4 × 1.8 × 1.6 in.)
Weight Approx. 120 g (4.2 oz.)
Input voltage DC 12 V, 90 W
Rated output DC 24 V, 3.2 A
Operating temperatures 0 - 40
o (32 - 104o)
Dimensions 89.4 × 63.3 × 40.0 mm (3.5 × 2.5 × 1.6 in.) (excluding cable)
Weight Approx. 370 g (13.1 oz.) (including cable)