Canon printer PIXMA SELPHY CP800 User Manual

							Please read me first [Important] 
 
About the SELPHY CP800 Printer User Guide 
Due to different firmware versions, there are two types (two versions) of the user guide 
for the SELPHY CP800. Please check the serial number on the bottom of the printer 
and click the right version for your printer.   
 
1. How to tell which version you need based on the serial number 
  
 Bottom of printer 
 
  1) The sixth digit from the right is 0 or 1    First version
 
  2) The sixth digit from the right is 2 or greater    Second version
 
 
There are also cases where the printers firm ware may have been updated to the second 
version if the printer has been brought in fo r repairs. In such cases, a comment about 
the update to the second version of the firmware appears on the repair order, and the 
user guide for the second version (or an excerpt of the things that have changed) is 
included with the repaired product.   
 
2. The differences in the firmware versions 
1) First version: 
The settings for the printing layout (for printi ng multiple images on a single sheet, see 
page 19 in the user guide) are saved even when the printers power is turned off. This 
can be convenient you intend to print with th e same layout the next time the printer is 
used, but if that is not the case, it can re sult in prints in an unexpected layout.   
2) Second version: 
The settings for the printing layout are reset  to the 1-up setting (for printing one image 
on a full sheet) when the printers power is turned off. To save the settings for the 
printing layout even after the printers power has been turned off, you can change the 
settings to be the same as they are in the first version using the operation buttons (see 
page 19 of the user guide for the second version of the firmware).
 
Sixth digit from the right 
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Printer User Guide
Make	sure	you	read	this	guide,	including	the	“Safety	
Precautions” section, before using the printer. 
Store	this	guide	safely	so	that	you	can	use	it	in	the	future.
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Ink and Paper (Sold Separately)
Before using the printer, be sure to purchase a Color Ink Cassette/Paper Set separately.
Color Ink Cassette/Paper SetNecessary Paper Cassette
Product Name Paper SizeNumber of 
Possible Prints
Color Ink Cassette/Paper Set KP-36IP
(Postcard) 
Postcard	Size	36
Paper	Cassette	PCP-CP300
(Included with SELPHY)
Color Ink Cassette/Paper Set KP-72IN
(Photo Paper) 
72
Color Ink Cassette/Paper Set KP-108IN
(Photo Paper) 108
Color Ink Cassette/Paper Set KC-36IP 
Card	Size	36
Paper
	Cassette	PCC-CP300
Color Ink Cassette/Label Set KC-18IF 
	
(Full-page labels)  18
Color Ink Cassette/Label Set KC-18IL 	
(8-label sheets) 18
Some accessories may not be available depending on the region.
*	Card size paper cassette may not be included depending on the region.
□	Printer User Guide (This Guide)□	Warranty	Card
□	Power Cord
Package Contents
Check if the following items are included in your printer package, using the □	check boxes. 	
If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the printer .
□ Compact Power Adapter
CA-CP200	W□	SELPHY Printer Unit
□ Paper Cassette (Postcard Size) PCP-CP300□ Paper Cassette (Card Size)*PCC-CP300□	CD-ROM:
COMP ACT 	PHOTO	
PRINTER	Solution	Disk
□	Support Guide
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							Package	Contents	________________________ 2
Ink and Paper (Sold Separately) 	_____________ 2
Read	 This
 	First	__________________________ 3
Conventions Used in this Guide 	_____________ 3
Safety	Precautions 	_______________________ 4
Setting Up SELPHY 	_______________________ 5
Components Guide 	_______________________ 6
Information	Displayed	on	the	Screen 	_________ 7
Getting Started	 __________________________ 8
Setting	the	Display	Language 	_______________ 11
Compatible Memory Cards and  	
Memory

	Card	Slots 	_______________________ 12
Images	 That
 	Can	Be	Printed 	________________ 12
Selecting	and	Printing	Images 	_______________ 13
Printing	 All
 	Images	________________________ 15 Storing	the	Printed	Photos	
	_________________ 16
Cleaning	Up	 After
 	Printing	__________________ 16
Printing a Variety of Images	 _________________17
Printing From Your Computer 	______________ 22
Installing and Starting the Software 	__________ 23
Using the Software to Print 	________________ 25
Printing From Your Digital Camera 	__________ 27
Printing Images Using Digital Camera Specified 
Settings (DPOF Print)	 ____________________ 28
Using	the	Battery	Pack	 ___________________ 29
Printing From Your Mobile Phone 	___________ 30
Troubleshooting 	__________________________ 31
Specifications 	__________________________ 33
Handling	Precautions 	____________________ 34
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Read This First
 Warning Against Copyright Infringement
The images printed with this product should be intended for personal use. Do not print images that 
infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission of the copyright holder .
 Warranty Limitations
This product’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the printer 
while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon 
Customer
	Support	Help	Desk.
 LCD Monitor (Screen)
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 
99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. However, some pixels may occasionally misfire or 
appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the printed image and does not constitute a 
malfunction.
The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during 
shipment. If so, remove the film before using the printer.
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Conventions Used in this Guide
This printer will be referred to as “SELPHY” or “printer”.
The various types of memory cards that can be used in this printer are collectively referred to as “memory 
cards”.
Icons are used in the text to represent SELPHY’s buttons. For details, refer to “Controls” 	
(p. 6) .
Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets).
 : Things you should be careful about	:	Supplemental	information
(p. XX) : Reference pages (“ XX” stands for a page number) 
This
	guide	assumes	all	functions	are	at	their	default	settings.
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Table of  Contents
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Safety Precautions
Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always 
ensure	that	the	product	is	used	correctly.
The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other 
persons,
 	or	damage	to	the	equipment.
Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use.
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Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Mistakenly putting the power cord around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
Use only recommended power sources.
Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product.
Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.
To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the printer if it has been dropped or otherwise 
damaged. 
Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, o\
r otherwise behaves 
abnormally.
Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clea\
n the equipment.
Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) o\
r other liquids.
Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the printer.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
If liquid comes into contact with the product, unplug it from the outlet and consult your retailer or a Canon 
Customer
 	Support	Help	Desk.
Do not touch this printer or the power plug during thunderstorms.
This could result in electrical shock or fire. Immediately stop using the equipment and distance yourself from it.
Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that \
has collected on the plug, 
the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area with a dry cl\
oth.
Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of \
the electrical outlet or 
wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or\
 not fully plugged into the 
outlet.
Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact t\
he  terminals or plug.
Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not supp\
ort data CD-ROMs.
Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers. It is also possible 
to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD 
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	WarningDenotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
Do not stick any part of your hand into the printer interior.
Be sure to place SELPHY safely so as to avoid tripping over the power cord.
This could lead to injury or damage the printer.
Avoid using, placing or storing the printer in the following places. Places subject to strong sunlight.   
 Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F).
 	Humid	or	dusty	areas.		 
	Places subject to strong vibrations.
These could result in electrical shock, burns, fire or other injuries.
High 	temperatures	may	cause	deformation	of	the	adapter	or	printer	casing.
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	CautionDenotes the possibility of injury.
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CautionDenotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
Unplug the product from the power outlet when you are not using it.
Do not place anything, such as cloth, on top of the printer while in use\
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Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and become distorted, resulting 
in fire. 
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Setting Up SELPHY
Place SELPHY on a stable and even surface, such as a 
table. Never place it on an unstable or tilted surface.
Keep SELPHY at least 1 m (3 ft.) from devices emitting 
electromagnetic waves or strong magnetic fields.
Make sure there is at least 10 cm (4 in.) of free space 
around SELPHY.
Since paper will pass in and out of SELPHY during 
printing, make sure the space behind the printer is greater 
than
 	the	length	of	the	paper.
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Never place SELPHY close to motors or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields.This 
may	damage	the	printer	or	cause	it	to	malfunction.
Do	not	place	near	a	television	or	radio.	 This	may	cause	the	printer	to	malfunction.
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More	than	the	
length	of	the	
paper
10 cm (4 in.)  	
or

	more 10 cm (4 in.) 
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							Controls

Components Guide
Icons Used in This Guide Name
Function
—Screen (LCD Monitor) Displays 	images,	settings	screens,	or	error	messages	 (p. 32).
q Power Button
Turns SELPHY on or off (p. 11).
k Menu	Button
Displays	the	menu	screen	 (p. 11).
o OK Button
Sets 	the	selected	item.
uUp/+ Copies Button
Specifies number of copies, selects items to set.
dDown/– Copies Button
lLeft	Button
Switches images, changes settings.
rRight	Button
v Back	Button
Restores	the	previous	screen	 (p. 7),	cancels	printing	 (p. 14).
p Print	Button
Starts	printing	(p. 14).
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*	Security cables, such as a Kensington lock, can be attached to this slot.
Paper	Cassette	
Compartment	Cover	(p. 10)
Card	Slots	(p. 12)
Paper	Cassette	
Compartment 	(p. 10)Ink	Cassette	Lock	 (p. 14)
Ink	Cassette	Compartment	 (p. 10)Ink	Cassette	Compartment	Cover	
(p. 10)
Battery	Cover	 (p. 29)
(Air vents are behind  	
the battery cover  (p. 34))
Paper Ejection Slot
USB	Terminal	for	Computer
Connection	 (p. 24)
DC IN (Power Input) Terminal 
(p. 10)
Security	Slot*
USB Terminal for Digital Camera/
USB	Flash	Memory	Connection	
(pp. 1 4,	2 7,	 30 )
Battery/Battery Cover 
Lock		 (p. 29)
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							Hiding Information Displayed on the Screen
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2

Memory	card	slot	(p. 12)	currently	
in use (An SD card is used in this 
example)
Print

	settings	 (pp. 18 – 21)
(Settings that are not available are 
grayed out)
Total number of images to be printed
File number
Installed
 	ink	cassette	type
(Postcard size is used in this example)
Number of copies for the displayed imagePaper
 	orientation
Information Displayed on the Screen
You can hide the information displayed on the screen and view images at a larger size.
Make the setting.
Press	the	
ud buttons to select [Info Display].
Press
	the	 l	
r  buttons to select [Off], then press the 
v	
button to complete the setting.
Pressing
 	the	v button again will restore the image 
display
	screen.
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Display the settings screen.
Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p.	11.
The image will display full screen, and a frame that 
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							Preparing the Paper Cassette
Preparing the Ink Cassette
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2

Open the lid.
There are two steps to open the lid. Open the outer lid () 
first, then open the inner lid (
).
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Check the paper size.
Check that the prepared ink cassette and the size shown 
on the paper cassette (Card size, Postcard size, etc.) 
match.
Getting Started
Preparations	for	printing	ima ges. A Postcard size Color Ink Cassette/Paper Set (sold separately)  (p. 2) will be 
used as an example, however Color Ink Cassette/Paper Sets other than Postcard size may also be used in 
the same way to prepare for printing.
Check the ink cassette.
Check that the paper size and the size shown on the color 
ink cassette (Card size, Postcard size etc.) match. 
Check that the ink sheet is taut with no slack. If the ink 
sheet is slack, push and turn the sprocket as shown in the 
illustration.
If you overwind the ink sheet, it may not be possible to 
use	all	the	paper	for	printing	and	the	ink	sheet	may	tear.
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Do not touch or pull on the ink sheet. Do not touch the ink cassette with wet or sweaty hands.  You may not 
be able to print if the ink sheet is damaged, dirty or wet.
Ink	sheet
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Use only dedicated paper for use in SELPHY CP series printers included in the genuine Canon brand 
Color Ink Cassette/Paper Sets. Regular printing paper, regular postcards, or dedicated paper for SELPHY 
ES series printers cannot be used.
Never do the following, as it may result in failure or cause the printer to malfunction:reverse the paper (the shiny side is the print side)
bend or separate the paper at the perforations before printing
use label sheets that have begun to peel or label sheets with portions peeled back
write on a sheet before printing
print
	on	already	printed	paper
reuse	a	spent	ink	cassette
Do	not	touch	the	springs	of	the	paper	cassette. 	
If the springs are bent or deformed, paper will not feed correctly into 
SELPHY.
Do not touch or scratch the print surface (shiny side), or touch the 
paper with wet hands. If the print surface becomes dirty or wet, you 
will not be able to make clean prints.
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Set the paper.
Set	the	paper	into	the	paper	cassette	that	you	prepared.
You can place up to 18 sheets in the paper cassette. 
Inserting 19 or more sheets may damage the printer or 
cause
 	malfunction.	
Hold the paper as shown in the illustration, with the shiny 
side
 	facing	up	and	put	it	into	the	paper	cassette.	Do	not	
touch the print side (shiny side) of the paper with your 
fingers. This may prevent you from making clean prints.
If a protective sheet is included with the paper, remove it 
and
 	set	the	paper	only	into	the	cassette.
When	making	Postcard	size	prints	that	have	a	section	
for	pasting	a	stamp,	insert	the	paper	so	that	the	stamp	
section is facing the direction shown in the illustration.
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Close the lid.
Close	the	inner	lid	until	it	clicks	into	place.	
Leave
	the	outer	lid	open	during	printing.
Shiny	side
Spring
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