Canon printer PIXMA SELPHY CP800 User Manual

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Printing From Your Mobile Phone
Use the Bluetooth unit BU-30 (sold separately) for wireless printing of images taken with a Bluetooth 
equipped mobile phone. For details on how to use the mobile phone or on printing methods via Bluetooth 
refer to the user guide included with the mobile phone.
Insert the Bluetooth unit.
Remove	the	cover	attached	to	BU-30	and	insert	it	as	
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Transfer images from your mobile phone to 
SELPHY.
The Bluetooth unit blinks blue during data transfer.
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During transfer, the blue light on the Bluetooth unit will blink. If transfer is interrupted, the unit will stop 
blinking. Follow the instructions displayed on your mobile phone and try again.
The following conditions may cause transfer to slow down or fail, even within a 10 m (33 ft.) range:	
- When there is an obstacle between the Bluetooth unit and the mobile phone 	
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  When there is electromagnetic interference from magnetic fields, static electricity , or radio waves in the 
area
The maximum file size that can be transferred is 2 – 3 MB (varies depending on mobile phone).
Data transfer time increases when data size is large. Therefore, the amount of time before printing may 
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Depending on the mobile phone model you use, images saved on the memory card may not be printed.
Depending on the color ink cassette/paper set  (p. 2) you use, images may print with the edges cut off.
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Select	Canon	
CP800 (XX:XX:XX) (X stands for one digit) when selecting a target device name on your 
mobile phone.
You cannot establish a wireless connection between a computer and SELPHY.
Movies, e-mail, address book information, or images attached to an e-mail or downloaded from the 
Internet cannot be printed.
SELPHY automatically sets the print orientation.
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in SELPHY, and it is not connected to a 
computer.
Up to approx. 10 m (33 ft.)
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Printing Problems
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Troubleshooting
If you think there is a problem with SELPHY, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your 
problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list.Power will not turn onMake	sure	the	plug	is	correctly	connected	 (p. 10).
Hold

	the	 q button pressed until the start-up image appears on the screen 
(p. 11).
When using a battery (sold separately), use a fully charged battery  (p. 29).
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Cannot print Make sure SELPHY is turned on  (p. 11).
Make

	sure	that	the	ink	and	paper	cassettes	are	correctly	inserted	 (p. 10).
When the ink is spent, replace the ink cassette with a new one. When the paper is spent, refill the paper 
cassette with new paper  (p. 14).
Make sure you are using the correct combination of paper, paper cassette and ink cassette  (p. 8).
Connect SELPHY to only one device at a time. If SELPHY is connected simultaneously to a digital 
camera, computer and has a memory card inserted, you may not be able to print properly .
Make
 	sure	there	is	no	slack	in	the	ink	sheet 	(p. 8) .
Make

	sure	that	you	are	using	dedicated	paper	 (p. 9).
Depending on the room temperature, SELPHY may overheat and temporarily stop operating. This is 
not a malfunction. Wait until the temperature drops and printing resumes. If SELPHY is connected to 
a computer, a message will appear on the computer screen. Do not cancel the print. Wait until printing 
resumes.
 	
Cannot display/print images from memory card or USB flash memory
Make	sure	the	memory card is inserted all the way into the correct slot with the label facing upward  	
(pp. 1 2,	13 ).
Make sure the USB flash memory is inserted all the way, in the correct direction  (p. 14).
Make

	sure	you	are	using	a	supported	image	type	 (p. 12).
Make sure that any memory card requiring an adapter is inserted into the adapter before being inserted 
into
 	the	slot	 (p. 12).
Printing from digital cameras Make
 	sure	your	digital	camera	supports	PictBridge	 (p. 27).
Make sure SELPHY and the digital camera are connected correctly  (p. 27).
Make sure the battery/batteries in your digital camera are not depleted. If there is insufficient charge, 
replace the battery with a fully charged one, or new batteries.
Printing from computers Make sure you installed the software according to the correct procedure  (p. 23).
Make sure SELPHY is connected directly to a port on the computer with the USB cable  (p. 24).
Problems Exclusive to Windows: Make sure the printer is not set to offline. 	
If it is, right-click the printer icon and cancel the offline setting.
Problems Exclusive to Macintosh: Make sure SELPHY is registered on the Printer List  (p. 24).
Cannot print the date
Printing from memory cards or USB flash memory Make
 	sure	the	date	imprint	option	is	set	 (p. 28).	
If you are using DPOF printing, the date imprint settings are configured on the digital camera used for the 
DPOF
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Error Messages
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Printing from mobile phonesThe date cannot be imprinted on images sent from a mobile phone  (p. 30).
Printing from digital cameras Make sure the date setting in your digital camera is set to [On]. However , if the setting is [Default], the 
date imprint settings of SELPHY will be used.
Cannot make clean prints Make	sure	the	ink	sheet	and	paper	are	not	dusty.
Make sure there is no dust stuck on the inside surfaces of SELPHY 	(p. 34) .
Make sure no condensation has formed on the inside surfaces of SELPHY 	(p. 34) .
Make sure SELPHY is not placed near a device emitting electromagnetic waves or a strong magnetic 
field (p. 5).
Colors on the computer display and the print are different Color generation methods are different with computer screens and printers. Moreover, the variance may 
be attributable to the environment in which the screen is viewed (color and strength of the light), or to the 
screen’s color adjustment settings.
After using the computer to cancel a print in progress, an image that had already been printed was 
printed again when printing resumed When	you	restart	printing	on	a	Macintosh	computer	after	canceling,	an	already	printed	image	may	print	
again when printing resumes.
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Paper  will not fit into cassette
Make	sure	the	paper	size	matches	the	size	of	the	paper	cassette	 (p. 2).
Paper is not feeding properly/frequent paper jams Make	sure	the	paper	and	paper	cassette	are	correctly	inserted	 (pp. 8,	10 ).
Make sure there are less than 19 sheets in the cassette.
Make sure 19 or more sheets have not collected on the outer lid of the paper cassette.
Make
 	sure	that	you	are	using	dedicated	paper	 (p. 9).
Cannot  print the specified number of prints/paper left over
Canceling a print in progress or pulling on the ink sheet will consume ink. If paper runs out while printing 
many images, do not remove the ink cassette, as this will consume ink. Instead, refill the paper without 
removing
 	the	ink	cassette.
Paper is jammed If the paper is sticking out from the front or back (paper ejection slot)  (p. 6) of SELPHY, gently tug on 
the paper to remove it. However, if a gentle tug is not sufficient to remove the paper, do not attempt to 
forcibly pull it out. Turn the printer off and on repeatedly until the paper is ejected.
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If a problem occurs with SELPHY, a message appears on the screen. If a possible solution displays with the error message, follow the on-screen instructions. If no solution displays, refer to “Troubleshooting”  (p. 31).
If these items do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included  c
 ustomer	 support	list.
If a problem occurs while SELPHY is connected to a digital camera, an error message may appear on 
screen	of	the	digital	camera.
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							SELPHY CP800
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Specifications
Printing MethodDye-sublimation thermal transfer (with overcoating)
Resolution/Color 
Representation 300 x 300 dpi
YMC (256 shades per color, 16.77 million colors per dot (max))
(Resolution based on the “area intensity method” is equivalent to\
 a 4800 x 4800 
dpi color representation)*
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Ink Dedicated color ink cassette (Y/M/C/overcoating)
Paper Postcard Size, L Size, Card Size (including full page label sheets, 8-label 
sheets)
Print Size Borderless Bordered
Postcard Size
L Size
Card Size
(per label) 100.0 x 148.0 mm (3.94 x 5.83 in.)
89.0 x 119.0 mm (3.50 x 4.69 in.)
54.0 x 86.0 mm (2.13 x 3.39 in.)
22.0 x 17.3 mm (0.87 x 0.68 in.) 91.4 x 121.9 mm (3.60 x 4.80 in.)
79.2 x 105.3 mm (3.12 x 4.15 in.)
50.0 x 66.7 mm (1.97 x 2.63 in.)
Printing Speed
*2Printing from memory cards/USB flash memory/Connected to cameras 
(PictBridge)
Postcard Size
L Size
Card Size Approx. 47 sec.
Approx. 39 sec.
Approx. 24 sec.
Feeding System Automatic paper feed from paper cassette
Ejection System Automatic paper ejection on top of paper cassette
Screen Tilt-up, 2.5 type, TFT LCD color Monitor
Interface USB Connecting to a PictBridge compliant device: USB compliant Type A connector
Connecting to a computer: USB compliant Type B connector
Wireless Bluetooth*
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Memory CardsCF (CompactFlash) Card, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card*4, SD Memory Card, 
SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus Card,  
HC MMCplus Card, miniSD Memory Card*
4, miniSDHC Memory Card*4, 
microSD Memory Card*4, microSDHC Memory Card*4, microSDXC Memory 
Card*4, RS-MMC Card*4, MMCmobile Card*4, MMCmicro Card, Memory Stick, 
Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick 
micro*
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USB Flash Memory FAT/exFAT only supported
Operating Temperatures 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F)
Operating Humidity 20 – 80 %
Power Source Compact Power Adapter CA-CP200 W 
Battery pack NB-CP2L (sold separately)
Power Consumption 60 W or less (4 W or less on standby)
Dimensions 177.0 x 134.6 x 68.8 mm (6.97 x 5.30 x 2.71 in.)
Weight (printer only) Approx. 940 g (approx. 33.2 oz.)
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dot.  In  comparison,  printers  using  the  area  intensity  method  represent  shades  by  the  number  of  dots  printed  in 
a  unit  of  area,  i.e.  256  dots  (16  dots  vertical  x  16  dots  horizontal)  are  needed  to  represent  the  same  256  shades 
of  color.  SELPHY’s  color  representation  is  therefore  equivalent  to  a  4800  x  4800  dpi  resolution  based  on  an  area 
intensity method. Gradation  refers  to  the  number  of  shades  that  can  be  represented  on  a  print.  For  example,  black  and  white 
has  two  gradations,  while  256  gradations  include  the  shades  of  gray  going  from  white  to  black  that  can  be 
represented.
“dpi” refers to the number of dots that can be printed in 1 inch (\
“dots per inch”).
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*3  Bluetooth unit BU-30 (sold separately) is required.
*4  Dedicated adapter (commercially available) is required.
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Handling Precautions
Do not subject the printer to excessive force. Force or impact on the printer may result in paper jams or 
equipment	damage.
Be careful not to spray the equipment with insecticides or other volatile substances. In addition, do not 
store the equipment in contact with rubber or vinyl products for long periods of time. This may cause 
deterioration	of	the	casing.	
Depending on the room temperature, SELPHY may overheat and temporarily stop operating. This is not a 
malfunction. SELPHY will resume normal printing as soon as it cools down. Temporary stoppages increase 
printing time and are most likely to occur when printing continuously , if a room is unusually warm, or if the 
air vents on the back of SELPHY are blocked and internal temperature is high.
Avoid condensation on SELPHY when moving it from a cold to a warm place by putting it in an airtight, 
sealable plastic bag and allowing for adjustment to temperature changes gradually before removing from 
the bag. In the event that condensation does form within SELPHY, keep it at room temperature until the 
water droplets evaporate naturally before use.
When SELPHY becomes dirty, wipe the casing with a soft dry cloth.
When dust or dirt has accumulated on the battery cover or vents  (pp. 6,	 29) , be sure to remove the ink 
cassette	 (p. 14) before cleaning. If dust gets in through the vents, the printer may not print cleanly .
Never wipe using volatile solvents such as benzine, paint thinner, or diluted neutral solvent. They may cause 
deformation	or	peeling	of	the	casing.
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Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) 1.5 A (100 V) – 0.75 A (240 V)
Rated Output  24 V DC, 2.2  A   
Operating Temperatures  0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Weight   Approx. 310 g (10.9 oz.)
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY 
STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Compact Power Adapter CA-CP200 W
Type   Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Nominal Voltage   22.2 V DC
Nominal Capacity 	 1200	mAh
Battery Life (Charge Cycles) 	
 Approx.	300	times
Operating Temperatures  5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F)
Dimensions	 1
 10.0	x 40.7 x 37.5 mm (4.33 x 1.60 x 1.48 in.)
Weight   Approx. 230 g (8.1 1 oz.)
All data is based on tests by Canon.
Printer specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
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Batter y Pack NB-CP2L (Sold Separately)
CAUTIONRISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.  
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.
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FCC Notice
(Printer, Model CD1085, CD1093 Systems)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
 (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant 
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference
	in	a	residential	installation.
This	equipment	generates,	uses	and	can	radiate	radio	frequency	energy	and,	if	not	installed	and	used	in	
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is 
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment of f and on, the 
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient
 	or	relocate	the	receiving	antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The cable with the ferrite core provided with the printer must be used with this equipment in order to comply with 
Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such 
changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. (516) 328-5600 •
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Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
USA 	and	Canada	only:
The Lithium ion/polymer battery is recyclable. 
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
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							About This Guide
Trademark Acknowledgments
CDI-E434-030	©	CANON	INC.	2010	 PRINTED	IN	CHINA
SDXC	Logo	is	a	trademark	of	SD-3C,	LLC.
This	device	incorporates	exFAT	technology	licensed	from	Microsoft.
Portions of the code used in this firmware are based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG 
Group. 
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Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission 
of Canon is prohibited.
Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice.
Illustrations	and	screenshots	in	this	guide	may	dif
 fer	slightly	from	the	actual	equipment.
The above items notwithstanding, Canon accepts no liability for damages due to mistaken operation 
of	the	products.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon 
accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as 
fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or 
explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of 
the	malfunction	of	non-genuine	Canon	accessories,	although	you	may	request	such	repairs	on	a	
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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
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Selecting	and	Printing	Images 	_______________ 13
Printing	 All
 	Images	________________________ 15 Storing	the	Printed	Photos	
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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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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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