Canon printer PIXMA SELPHY CP740 User Manual

							
Paper Cassette Preparations
Overview
Getting Ready
Printing
Appendices
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Troubleshooting
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Tasks and Index
Printer Features Component Guide and Functions
Paper and Accessories Other Accessories
Setup Ink Cassette Preparations
Printing from 
CamerasWireless Printing
Maintenance, Storage and Transport Battery Instructions 
(SELPHY CP750 Only)
Safety Precautions Handling 
Precautions Specifications
Printing from 
Computers
Printing Precautions Printing from Memory Cards
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Introduction
Before using your printer for th e first time, read through the 
“Safety Precautions” (p.  39) and  “Handling Precautions” (p.  41).
This mark denotes issues th at may affect the printer’s 
operation.
This mark denotes additional  topics that complement the 
basic operating procedures.
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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.  Please respect all copyrights. Use of images produced by the SELPHY 
CP750/CP740 for purposes other than personal entertainment may be 
prohibited by law.
This printer’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a 
problem arises while the printer is in use abroad, please convey it back 
to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a 
Canon Customer Support center.
Symbols Used in This Guide
This printer supports a variety of storage media from SD* memory 
cards to MultiMediaCards**. Please see page 13 for the types of 
memory cards that are supported.
* SD is an acronym for Secure Digital.
** Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard is displayed as RS-MMC.
In this guide, all these card types are referred to as “memory cards.”
In addition, “camera” in this guide refers to all digital still cameras 
and digital video cameras supported by the SELPHY CP750/CP740 
printers.
Illustrations and Screen Shots
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Warranty Limitations
Communication Settings for Cameras
Depending on the model of the camera, it may be necessary to 
change the communication settings prior to connecting the camera to 
the printer.
• For EOS 5D, EOS 10D, EOS 20D, EOS 30D, EOS 300D/DIGITAL Rebel 
and EOS 350D/DIGITAL Rebel XT cameras, set [Communication] in 
the camera’s menu to [PTP], or [Print/PTP] or [Print/PC]. See the user 
guide supplied with the camera for details.
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Printer Features
You can enjoy printing with your  SELPHY printer in a variety of 
ways.
Print from Memory Cards
You can print by inserting memory cards from a camera or mobile 
telephone into the card slots.
Connected to a Camera
You can print from a camera connect ed 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.
From a Mobile Telephone
You can print without a cable from Bluetooth or infrared data 
transmission (IrDA, IrSimple) enabled mobile telephones.
• The separately sold Bluetooth Unit BU-2 0 is required for Bluetooth connections. 
• Only the SELPHY CP750 supports infrared data transmission.
Before connecting the printer to a computer, ensure that you install the 
printer driver software and applicatio n programs. Install the software from 
the supplied CD-ROM, the Compact Photo Printer Solution Disk.
A Choice of Printing Methods
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Postcard Size Paper
Print postcards bearing your original photographs. 
Using your computer, it is easy  to add captions and create greeting 
cards. Always use paper specific to SELPHY CP series printers (You cannot 
use regular postcards).
Smaller Sizes (Card Size Sheets)
Credit card sized sheets make prints that are just right for putting in your 
organizer or wallet.
Expand the potential for your prints with label sheets and 8-label sheets.
Perfect for Albums (L Size Sheets)
Prints a standard size photo print. You can also have the date imprint 
and borders appear on the print.
Dynamic Images (Wide Size Sheets)
Create images with strong appeal on lar ge, 100 x 200 mm (4 x 8 in.) 
sheets.
If you shoot with your camera’s Stitch Assist mode and use the supplied 
PhotoStitch program on your comp uter, you can create panoramic 
prints.
Index Prints and Multi-Image Layouts
You can print an index of your phot os or layouts with more than one 
image on a single sheet.
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 
look of an image.
Paper Media and Printing Features
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Component Guide and Functions
This section indicates the co mponent names and functions.
SELPHY CP750
LCD Monitor
Print/Stop Button
Power Button
Control Buttons
Infrared Data Receiver
Retractable USB 
Cable for Cameras
Paper Cassette Slot
Paper Cassette 
Slot Cover
Ink Cassette 
Compartment
Ink Cassette 
Compartment Cover
Memory Card Slots
Battery Cover Eject 
Lever
Battery Cover
Air Vents
Paper Ejection Slot USB Connector for 
Camera
USB Connector for 
Computers
DC IN Terminal 
(Power Connector)
Indicator
Green: (Power On)
Standing by
Blinking Green: Printing
Red/Blinking Red: Error
SELPHY CP740
LCD Monitor
Print/Stop Button
Power Button
Control Buttons
Retractable USB 
Cable for Cameras
Paper Cassette Slot
Paper Cassette 
Slot Cover
Air Vents
Paper Ejection Slot USB Connector for 
Camera
USB Connector for 
Computers
DC IN Terminal 
(Power Connector)
Ink Cassette 
Compartment
Ink Cassette 
Compartment Cover
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Paper and Accessories
Select the correct si ze for the purpose.
Some items are not sold in some regions.
Paper Cassette: 
Paper Cassette PCP-CP200
Standard Paper + Ink*:
Color Ink/Paper Set KP-36IP (36 Sheets)
Color Ink/Paper Set KP-72IP (72 Sheets)
Color Ink/Paper Set KP-108IP (108 Sheets)
Paper Cassette*: 
Card Size Paper Cassette PCC-CP100
Standard Paper + Ink:
Color Ink/Paper Set KC-36IP (36 Sheets)
Full-Page Labels + Ink:
Color Ink/Full-Size Labe l Set KC-18IF (18 Sheets)
8-Label Sheets + Ink:
Color Ink/Label Set KC-18IL (18 Sheets) 
* Depending on the region, the card size paper cassette may be supplied also with  the printer.
Paper Cassette: 
L Size Paper Cass ette PCL-CP200
Standard Paper + Ink:
Color Ink/Paper Set KL-36IP (36 Sheets)
Paper Cassette: 
Wide Size Paper Cassette PCW-CP100
Standard Paper + Ink:
Color Ink/Paper Set KW-24IP (24 Sheets)
Use a paper cassette/ink  cassette specified for use in SELPHY CP series 
printers. Paper and ink cassettes specifie d for use in ES series printers cannot 
be used.
The sheet sizes are as follows. Postcard  Size: 100 x 148 mm (4 x 6 in.). Card 
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.)
Postcard Size
Card Size
POSTCARD SIZE
CARD SIZE
L Size
Wide Size
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Other Accessories
This section identifies the separa tely 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.
See “Wireless Printing” in the “Printing” section for information on 
using this method of printing.
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Setup
Set up your SELPHY prin ter in the following manner for safe use.
• 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 wi th the separately sold battery. 
DC IN Terminal (Power Connector)
Compact Power Adapter
Power Cord
To a power outlet 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.
15 cm (6 in.)
10 cm (4 in.)15 cm (6 in.)
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Ink Cassette Preparations
Install ink cassettes using  the following procedures. 
1Confirm the ink cassette size.
Confirm a match between the sizes of the ink cassette and the photo 
paper. 
2Confirm that the ink sheet is taut with no slack.
Take up any slack by gently advancing the cassette to the next 
portion of ink sheet. If you ov er-advance it, you will lose the 
equivalent number of prints worth of ink. 
3Open the ink cassette compartment cover.
4Insert the ink cassette until it  clicks into place and close 
the cover.
To remove the ink cassette, lift the tab up.
• Do not touch or pull on the ink casset te’s ink sheet. Those portions will 
not be available for printing photos. 
• Never try to reuse an ink cassette. It  will lead to malfunctions or damage.
Size Indication
If the ink sheet is 
slack...
…push and turn here 
to take up the slack
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Paper Cassette Preparations
The following procedur es instruct you how to set paper in the 
cassette and install it in the printer. 
1Confirm that you have the co rrect size of paper cassette.
Prepare the correct size of paper cassette for the sheets you are 
using. 
2Open the lid of the paper cassette.
3After lightly fanning the paper,  set it in the cassette with 
the shiny side up.
Remove the protective sheet from the paper. 
Be careful not to touch the shiny side of the paper.
Setting Paper in the Paper Cassette
Size Indication
1 Slide the paper cassette  lid until it stops. 2 While firmly holding onto the 
paper cassette, pull open the lid.
Outer Lid Inner Lid
Slide the inner lid 
slightly before 
lifting upward.
Use the following procedures to open paper cassettes with two 
lids (inner and outer lids).
WIDE
POSTCARD SIZE CARD SIZE
Align the paper 
beneath the tabs.L SIZE
Shiny Side
Orient the address portion on the postcards 
towards the back of the paper cassette.
Align the paper 
beneath the tabs.