Canon printer PIXMA SELPHY CP510 User Manual

							
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Separately Sold Products
Some products are not sold in some regions.
* It may be necessary to update the printer firmware in order to use Bluetooth.  Please check the following website for information on the newest firmware and how to 
use and print with the Bluetooth unit.
http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/information-e.html
Paper Cassette PCL-CP100 L size
Paper Cassette PCC-CP100 Credit card size
Paper Cassette PCW-CP100 Wide size (100 x 200 mm (4 x 8 in.))
Color Ink/Paper Set KP-36IP 36 postcard size, standard sheets
Color Ink/Paper Set KP-108IP 108 postcard size, standard sheets
Color Ink/Paper Set KL-36IP 36 L size, standard sheets
Color Ink/Paper Set KC-36IP 36 credit card size, standard sheets
Color Ink/Paper Set KW-24IP 24 wide size (100 x 200mm), standard sheets
Color Ink/Full-Sized Label Set KC-18IF 18 credit card size, label sheets
Color Ink/Label Set KC-18IL 18 credit card size, multiple (8-label) sheets
Battery Pack NB-CP2L Battery pack
Bluetooth Unit BU-20
*Enables wireless printing from devices that 
suppor t the Bluetooth standard.  
						

							
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Components Guide
„Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP710
Power Button
Turns the printer’s power on/off. The 
power button also lights to indicate the 
printer status.
Green: Ready to print
Blinking green: Printing in progress
Orange: Charging the battery pack (sold separately)
Blinking orange: Battery pack (sold separately) 
depleted
Red/Blinking red: Error (p. 61)
Front View
Back View
Ink Cassette Slot The ink cassette is 
inser ted into this 
compartment.
Ink Cassette 
Compartment Cover
Paper Cassette 
Compartment Cover
Battery Cover Lever Used when the battery 
pack (sold separately) or 
battery cover is removed.
Battery Cover
Air Vents
Retractable 
USB CableThe USB cable 
for connecting the 
camera is housed in 
here. 
Pull out the cable 
and connect it to the 
camera.
Card SlotsThis is for inserting the memory 
card or card adapter.
USB Port Connects commercially 
available USB cables to a 
computer.
DC IN Terminal Connects to the compact power 
adapter.
Direct Print Port
Connects the interface cable 
(included with the camera) to 
the camera.
Indicator LampLights green when a memory card is 
inserted, and blinks during 
communications.
Operation panelLCD Monitor*Displays images in 
the memory card 
when it is inserted, 
and the operation 
mode and details of 
errors.
Operation Buttons These are used for 
selecting images in 
the memory card 
when it is inserted, 
and for making print 
settings.
PRINT/STOP Button
The periphery of this 
button lights blue when 
the power is turned on. 
This button is out when 
the ink cassette is not 
loaded.
Paper-handling Slot Paper extends out from this 
slot while printing is in 
progress.
Paper Cassette SlotThe paper cassette loads into this 
compartment.  
						

							
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„Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP510
Front View
Paper Cassette Slot
The paper cassette loads into this 
compartment. Ink Cassette Slot
The ink cassette is 
inserted into this 
compartment.
Ink Cassette 
Compartment Cover
Paper Cassette 
Compartment Cover
Retractable
USB Cable The USB cable 
for connecting the 
camera is housed in 
here. 
Pull out the cable 
and connect it to the 
camera.
Display Window*You can check the name of the ink 
cassette through the display window.
Lights blue when the power is turned on. 
This display turns off when the ink 
cassette is not loaded.
Back View
Power ButtonTurns the printer’s power on/off. The 
power button also lights to indicate 
the printer status.
Green: Ready to print
Blinking green: Printing in progress
Orange: Charging the battery pack 
(sold separately)
Blinking orange: Battery pack 
(sold separately) depleted
Red/Blinking red: Error (p. 61)
Battery Cover Lever
Used when the battery 
pack (sold separately) or 
battery cover is removed.
Air Vents
Paper-handling Slot Paper extends out from this 
slot while printing is in 
progress.
Battery Cover
USB Port
Connects commercially 
available USB cables to a 
computer. 
DC IN Terminal Connects to the compact power 
adapter.
Direct Print Port
Connects the interface cable 
(included with the camera) to the 
camera.
* The LCD monitor or the display window is covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. Remove it before using the printer.  
						

							
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This Printer Allows You to Do the Following
Immediately print images taken on your camera
Print from a computer
Select and print images  from a memory card  
(CP710 only)
Connect via the built-in 
retractable USB cable.
Software must be installed, 
and printer connected to the 
computer by the USB cable 
(sold separately).  Insert the memory card into 
the appropriate memory card 
slot.
Before you connect the 
printer to the computer, 
be sure to install the 
software following the 
procedure on page 42.  
						

							
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L size paper cassette(sold separately)
Credit card size paper  cassette
(sold separately)
Postcard size paper  cassette
Wide size paper  cassette
 (sold separately)
• You can easily make 
L size prints with photo 
prints.
You can make full-
size stickers or 
divided into eight 
equal-size areas 
using label stickers.
 Make borderless wide size prints.
Borderless printing is not supported by some
cameras.
You can make 
original postcards by 
printing on postcard 
size paper.
You can easily 
select layouts for 
printing.
 Images can be laid out 
and printed any way 
you like. 
You can easily combine images taken 
using the camera’s Stitch Assist function 
on a computer.
You can make various size prints
You can alter images with a computer and lay them out in various ways
You can add frame images or captions, 
and lay out images as you like.
Season’s Greetings  
						

							
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Printing Procedure and Reference Guides
Preparing
Installing the Software and the Printer Driver
User Guide (This Guide) p. 41
Before you connect the printer to a 
computer, you must install the printer 
driver from the CP Printer Solution 
Disk. Be sure to install the software 
before connecting the printer to the 
computer using the procedure on 
page 42.
When an Error Occurs and Troubleshooting
User Guide (This Guide) p. 26
Printing from a 
computer
Printing from memory card (CP710 only)
Connect the printer to 
the camera for printing  
						

							
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When using non-Canon digital cameras, 
refer to the user guide that came with your 
camera.
Troubleshooting or Error Messages: User Guide (This Guide) p. 58, 61 Contacting us for repair:
Canon Customer Support 
Leaflet
ConnectingPrinting
User Guide (This Guide) p. 31
User Guide (This Guide) p. 34
User Guide (This Guide) p. 48
User Guide (This Guide) p. 31
User Guide 
(This Guide) p. 36, 37, 38
Printer Software Guide
 (PDF Format)
Camera User Guide
Direct Print User Guide
Camera User Guide
Direct Print User Guide
Printer Software Guide (PDF Format)  
						

							
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Let’s Prepare
„Preparing Your Ink Cassette/Paper Sets and Paper Cassette
Prepare the paper and ink/paper cassettes to match the size of the paper you are 
printing.
There are several types of paper and paper/ink cassettes.
If the set is not correct, you will not be able to print.
Please check the sets and the names of their components in the table below.
*1The paper cassette PCL-CP100 (sold separately) is required.*2The paper cassette PCC-CP100 (sold separately) is required.*3The paper cassette PCW-CP100 (sold separately) is required.*4The design of the label on your ink cassette may slightly differ from the examples below. XX in the 
examples indicates the number of sheets that can be printed.
Separately Sold Products    Separately Sold Products (p. 19)
When opening a color ink/paper set (full-sized label set, label set), check the contents. If 
something seems to be missing or appear s to be damaged, contact the dealer for 
assistance.
Paper Size Pa pe r Cas se tte 
Name Ink Cassette Name*4
L size*1
 (89 x 119 mm)
(3.5 x 4.7 in.)
Credit card size
*2
(54 x 86 mm) (2.1 x 3.4 in.)
Postcard size
(100 x 148mm) (4 x 6 in.)
Wide size
*3
(100 x 200 mm) (4 x 8 in.)
Paper Cassette Name Ink Cassette Name  
						

							
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„Loading the Ink Cassette
Proper Handling of Ink Cassettes   Ink Cassettes (p. 15)
Do not reuse empty ink cassettes. Attempting to reuse an empty ink cassette may result in 
malfunction or damage to the printer.
1Take up the slack in the 
cassette’s ink sheet.
zIf the ink sheet is slack, push in on the 
sprocket   in the figure, and turn it 
gently to take up the slack until the ink 
sheet straightens out.
It will not be possible to print to all of the 
paper if you overwind the ink sheet.
2Open the ink cassette 
compartment cover, and insert 
the ink cassette all the way into 
the compartment.
zPush the cassette all the way in, so that it 
clicks into place.
zWhen you are ready to remove the ink 
cassette, lift the clip and pull the cassette 
out.
Be careful to avoid touching or pulling on 
the ink sheet when inserting the ink 
cassette.
3Close the ink cassette compartment 
cover.
You can check the name of the ink cassette 
loaded in the printer.
CP710: Viewing the LCD monitor display (p. 35)
CP510: Viewing the display window on the top of 
the printer (p. 21)
Ink sheet
Push in on the 
sprocket and turn 
gently.
Clip
1
2
Arrow side facing up  
						

							
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„Loading the Paper into the Paper Cassette
Do not insert more than 18 sheets in the paper cassette. Do not insert more than 12 
sheets of wide size paper (100 x 200 mm (4 x 8 in.)) in the paper cassette.
Proper Handling of Paper Cassettes   Paper Cassettes (p. 15)
Proper Handling of Paper    Paper (p. 16)
Please use specified paper types only.
1Open the paper cassette’s top cover and middle cover.
zOpen the top cover, then push the middle cover in the direction of the arrow and lift it up.
2Fan the paper stack properly and 
place the paper into the paper 
cassette, with the printable side  
(glossy side) facing up.
zInsert the postcard size paper with the 
glossy side up and the address/stamp 
side next to the middle cover as shown in 
the figure.
zDo not touch the glossy side of the paper 
(to avoid fingerprints) when you fan the 
paper stack.
L size*Credit card size*
Wide size*(100 x 200 mm(4 x 8 in.))
*Sold separately
Middle cover
Top cover
Paper
(Glossy side up)
(Address/stamp side 
next to the middle 
cover)
Glossy side up
Glossy side up