Canon printer PIXMA SELPHY CP400 User Manual

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„Turning the Printer’s Power Off
Unplug the cable of the compact power adapter from the printer. (The display 
window will shut off)
4
Connect the Compact Power Adapter cable to the printer.
• The power turns on and the printer’s display window lights blue.
5
Connect the interface cable to the camera.
• Use the interface cable that came with your camera.
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Connect the interface cable to the printer.
• Insert the cable in the left port,  with the   mark on the cable facing down .
• We recommend that...

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Printing
This section explains the flow of printing operations with Canon cameras*.
For more details, refer to your  Camera User Guide or Direct Print User Guide .
*In other cases, please refer to the Printing with Non-Canon Digital Cameras  (p. 57).
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Turn the camera’s power on and 
display the images.
• Check that the   (Canon Direct Print)/  
( PictBridge ) mark is displayed in the upper 
left corner of the LCD monitor.
• Some camera models automatically power  up when the cable is connected to...

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„Printing on the Separately Sold Wide Size 
(100 × 200 mm (4 × 8 in.)) Paper
You can make your own message cards and greeting cards.
The cards are printed as explained below.
• If  ( PictBridge ) mark appears on step 1 on page 31, select [Default] on the 
paper size setting screen.
• When a computer is connected to the printer, you can lay out pictures and text as  you wish. For details, refer to the  Printer Software Guide .
When the Camera is Connected 
to the Printer
Printed on the 100 × 150 mm...

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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  power cord is not correctly 
connected.Be sure that the compact power 
adapter and power cord are 
connected correctly. Be sure that 
the power...

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The printer’s display window 
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. (p. 26)
The ink sheet or paper is dirty. Use a...

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Error Messages
If a problem occurs while the printer is connected to the camera, the printer’s 
display window 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...

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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...

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Specifications
„Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP400
* The above printing speeds are applicable when Canon compact digital camera equipped with the 
DIGIC II is connected to the printer. Printing speeds may vary with other cameras.
Based on Canon’s standard testing conditions. Variations may occur depending on printing.     
† General Specifications
Printer Type Full-color direct digital printer
Print Method Dye-sublimation thermal transfer (with overcoating)
Resolution 
Reproduction 300 × 300 dpi...

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„Compact Power Adapter CA-CP200
The specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
† Interface
Signal Transfer Proprietary protocol  for Canon cameras, PictBridge
Connection Method Camera/Printer connection Interface cable included with the camera
Computer/Printer connection Commercially available USB cable Recommended printer cableMaterial:  AWG 28 or upper-grade
Type:  Twisted-pair, sealed cable (compatible with high-speed mode)
Length:  max. 5.0 m (16.4 ft.)
† Device...

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Connecting the Printer to a Computer and Printing
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