Canon printer PIXMA SELPHY CP900 User Manual

							Printer User Guide
ENGLISH
 OMake sure you read this guide including the “Safety Precautions” 
section before using the printer.
 ORead this guide carefully for the correct use of the printer.
 OKeep this guide handy for future reference.
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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 pri\
nter.
□ SELPHY Printer Unit□ Compact Power AdapterCA-CP200 B□ Power Cord
□ Paper Cassette 
(Postcard Size (4 x 6 in.))  PCP-CP400□ Cleaner Unit*1□ Dust Protection CoverDPC-CP100*2
□ SELPHY CP900  Solution Disk□ Printer User Guide  (This Guide)□ Warranty Card
*1 May not be included in some regions.
*2 May not be included in some regions. Purchase separately if required.
Ink and Paper (Sold Separately)
Before using the printer, be sure to purchase a Color Ink Cassette/Paper Set separately.
Color Ink Cassette/Paper Set Necessary Paper Cassette
Product Name Paper SizeNumber of  
Possible Prints
Color Ink Cassette/Paper Set KP-36IP  
(Postcard)
Postcard 
Size36
Paper Cassette PCP-CP400 
(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 KL-36IP L Size36
Paper Cassette PCPL-CP400*
Color Ink Cassette/Paper Set KL-36IP  
3 Pack 108
Color Ink Cassette/Paper Set KC-36IP
Card Size36
Paper Cassette PCC-CP400*
Color Ink Cassette/Label Set 
KC-18IF (Full Page Sticker)
18
Color Ink Cassette/Label Set KC-18IL 
(8 Stickers Per Page) 18
Color Ink Cassette/Square Label Set KC-18IS
(square stickers) 18
* Purchase separately with Color Ink Cassette/Paper Set.
Some accessories may not be available in some regions.
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Read This First
 OThe 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 copyrig\
ht holder.
 OThis 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.
 OThe 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 is not a malfunction. Also, this will not affect the printed image.
 OThe 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.
Conventions Used in this Guide
 OThis printer will be referred to as “SELPHY” or “printer”. OIcons are used in the text to represent SELPHY’s buttons. For details, refer to "Controls" (p.  6). OLanguage that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). O : Indicates important notes. O : Indicates tips and additional information. O(p. xx): Indicates where you can find more information.  xx: Indicates the page number.  OThis guide assumes all functions are at their default settings. OThe various types of memory cards that can be used in this printer are c\
ollectively referred to as “memory 
cards”.
Table of  Contents
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
Component Guide
 ________________________ 6
Information Displayed on the Screen
 _________ 7
Getting Started
 __________________________ 7
Setting the Display Language
 ______________ 11
Memory Cards You Can Use
 _______________ 12
Images That Can Be Printed
 _______________ 12
Selecting and Printing Images
 ______________ 13
Printing All  Images
 _______________________ 16
Storing the Printed Photos
 _________________ 17
Cleaning Up After Printing
 _________________ 17
Maintaining the Printer
 ____________________ 17
Cropping and Printing Images
 ______________ 18
Printing ID Photos
 _______________________ 19
Printing a Variety of Images
 ________________ 20
Printing via Wireless LAN __________25
Before Using Wireless LAN ________________ 26
Selecting Communication Mode
 ____________ 28
Printing in Ad Hoc Mode
 __________________ 29
Printing in Infrastructure Mode
 _____________ 31
Printing Images from Your Computer
 ________ 35
Other Functions of Wireless LAN
 ___________ 41
Connecting with Other Devices  
Using a Cable
 ___________________ 43
Printing From Your Computer ______________44
Printing From Your Digital Camera
 __________ 46
Appendix _______________________ 47
Printing When a Power Outlet is not  
Available
 ______________________________ 48
Troubleshooting
 _________________________ 49
Specifications
 __________________________ 52
Handling SELPHY
 _______________________ 54
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Safety Precautions
 OBefore using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precaut\
ions described below. Always 
ensure that the product is used correctly.
 OThe safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prev\
ent injuries to yourself and other 
persons, or damage to the equipment.
 OBe sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold acces\
sories you use.
 WarningDenotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
 OStore this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Mistakenly putting the power cord around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
 O Use only recommended power sources.
 ODo not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product.
 OAvoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.
 OTo avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the printer if it has been dropped or 
otherwise damaged.
 OStop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, o\
r otherwise behaves abnormally.
 ODo not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clea\
n the equipment.
 ODo not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) o\
r other liquids.
 ODo 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.
 O 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.
 OUnplug 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 cloth.
 ODo not handle the power cord with wet hands.
 ODo 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.
 ODo not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact t\
he terminals or plug.
 ODo not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
 O 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 player.
 CautionDenotes the possibility of injury.
 ODo not stick any part of your hand into the printer interior.
 OBe sure to place SELPHY safely so as to avoid tripping over the power cord.
This could lead to injury or damage the printer.
 O 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.
This may heat up and damage the printer or adapter and could result in electrical shock, burn, injury , or a fire.
High temperature may cause deformation of the adapter or printer casing.\
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CautionDenotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
 OUnplug the product from the power outlet when you are not using it.
 ODo not place anything, such as cloth, on top of the printer while in use\
.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to ov\
erheat and become distorted, resulting 
in fire.
 O Never reuse paper for printing, even if an image is only printed on part\
 of the paper, and there is 
leftover blank space as shown.
Reusing paper to print can cause the ink sheet to become stuck to the pa\
per or cause paper jams and 
damage the printer.
 O Do not disconnect the power plug while printing.
If you have accidentally turned off the power, turn it on again and wait for the paper to be ejected. Consult 
your retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk in the event of a pa\
per jam. Do not remove jammed 
paper by force. The printer could be damaged.
 O Do not use the printer near a device that creates a magnetic field such as a motor , or in a dusty 
place.
This may damage the printer or cause the printer to malfunction.
Setting Up SELPHY
More than the 
length of the 
paper
10 cm  
(4 in.) or 
more
10 cm  
(4 in.) or 
more
 O Place SELPHY on a stable and even surface, such as a 
table. Never place it on an unstable or tilted surface.
 OKeep SELPHY at least 1 m (3 ft.) from devices emitting 
electromagnetic waves or strong magnetic fields.
 OMake sure there is at least 10 cm (4 in.) of free space 
around SELPHY.
 OSince 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.
 ODo not use SELPHY near a device that creates a magnetic field such as a motor, or in a dusty 
place. This may damage the printer or cause the printer to malfunction.
 ODo not place near a television or radio. This may cause the printer to malfunction.
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Component Guide
Card Slots (p.  12)
Paper Cassette 
Compartment (p. 
 10)
Paper Cassette 
Compartment Cover  (p. 
 10) Ink Cassette Lock (p. 
 14)
Ink Cassette Compartment (p. 
 10)
Ink Cassette Compartment 
Cover (p. 
 10)
USB Terminal for Digital 
Camera/USB Flash Memory 
Connection  (pp. 
 15,  46)
DC IN (Power Input) Terminal  (p. 
 10)
USB Terminal for Computer 
(p.
 45)
Air Vent (p.
 54)
Paper Ejection Slot Security Slot*
* Security cables, such as a Kensington lock, can be attached to this sl\
ot.
Controls
Icons Used in 
This Guide Name
Function
–Screen (LCD Monitor) Displays images, setting screens, or error messages  (p.  51)
qPower Button
Turns SELPHY on or off (p.  11).
kMENU Button
Displays the menu screen (p.  11).
– EDIT Button Displays the edit menu and rotates the cropping frame.
oOK Button
Sets the selected item.
uUp/+ COPIES Button
Specifies number of copies, selects items to set.
dDown/– COPIES 
Button
l
Left Button
Switches images, changes settings.
rRight Button
- Enlarge Button
Switches the display, enlarges the cropping frame.
0Reduce Button
Switches the display, reduces the cropping frame.
vBACK Button
Restores the previous screen  (p.  20), cancels printing (p.  14).
pPRINT Button
Starts printing (p.  14).
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Information Displayed on the Screen
File numberPrint settings (pp. 
 21 –  24)
(Settings that are not available are 
dimmed)
Number of copies
Number of copies for the displayed image
Memory card slot (p. 
 12)
Paper orientation Shooting date of the displayed image
Print size
(Postcard size in this example)
Switching the screen displayYou can display the image full-screen by pressing the 
- button. A frame to indicate the print range is also 
displayed.
You can display 4 images on the screen by pressing the  0 button.
Getting Started
Preparations for printing images. A Postcard size (4 x 6 in.) Color Ink Cassette/Paper Set (sold separately) 
(p.  2) will be used as an example; however, preparation is the same for other sizes. 
T
ake care not to get any dust on the paper since it may cause lines on the printed photos or damage the printer  (p. 
 5).
Preparing the Ink Cassette
Ink sheet
Check the ink cassette and ink sheet.
 OHold the ink cassette without touching the ink sheet 
and check if the size of the paper you are going to 
print matches the paper size shown on the ink cassette 
(Postcard (4x6in) Size), Card Size, etc.).
 OCheck that the ink sheet is taut with no slack. If the 
ink sheet is slack, turn the sprocket as shown in the 
illustration to tighten it, otherwise the ink sheet may be 
torn when it is inserted into SELPHY.
 OTake care not to touch the ink sheet, not to handle the ink cassette with\
 wet hands, and not to 
get any dust or dirt in the ink sheet. Dirt and water drops may cause li\
nes on photos, poor print 
quality, a tear in the ink sheet, or cause the printer to malfunction  (p. 
 5). OWhen tightening, turn the sprocket gently without force. Forcing it may \
cause a tear in the ink 
sheet or the ink sheet will run out before completing a photo print, res\
ulting in leftover paper.
 ODo not reuse a spent ink cassette since this may damage the printer or c\
ause malfunction.
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Preparing the Paper Cassette
Check the paper size.
 OCheck that the prepared ink cassette and the size shown 
on the paper cassette (POSTCARD (4x6in), CARD SIZE, 
etc.) match.
Open the lid.
 OThere are two layers of lids. Open the outer lid  first, 
then open the inner lid .
Glossy side
Set the paper.
 O Set the paper into the paper cassette that you prepared. OYou can place up to 18 sheets in the paper cassette. 
Inserting 19 or more sheets may damage the printer or 
cause malfunction.
 OHold the paper as shown in the illustration and load with 
the glossy side up. (Do not touch the print side (glossy 
side) of the paper with your fingers. This may prevent 
you from making clean prints.)
 OIf a protective sheet is included with the paper, remove it 
and set only the paper into the cassette.
 OWhen making Postcard size prints that have an area for 
pasting a stamp, insert the cards so that the stamp area 
is faced as shown in the illustration.
Close the lid.
 OClose the inner lid until it clicks into place. Leave the 
outer lid open during printing.
Printing with L Size
 OYou can print in L size using PCPL-CP400 (sold 
separately).
 OYou can also print in Postcard size by removing the 
adapter as shown in the illustration.
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 OUse only dedicated paper included in the genuine Canon brand Color Ink C\
assette/Paper Sets 
for use in SELPHY CP series printers. Regular printing paper, regular postcards, or dedicated 
paper for SELPHY ES series printers cannot be used.
 ONever do the following. This may damage the printer or cause the printer to malfunction. -reverse the paper (the glossy 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
 - write on a sheet before printing - reuse paper for printing on the blank part  (p.  5). ODo not touch the springs on the paper cassette.  
If the springs are bent or deformed, paper will not feed correctly 
into SELPHY.
 OOne spring is attached at the center of the top surface on card 
sized paper cassettes.
 OTake care not to touch or rub the print (the glossy) side of the 
paper, not to handle the paper with wet hands, and not to get any 
dust or dirt on the paper. Dirt and water drops may cause lines on 
photos, poor print quality, or damage the printer 

(p. 
 5).
Attaching the Dust Protection Cover
By attaching the dust protection cover DPC-CP100, you can prevent dust o\
r dirt from accumulating on the 
paper. The dust protection cover may not be included in some regions. Purchase \
separately if required.
 OInsert the dust protection cover as shown in the 
illustration.
 OIn a place with a lot of dust or dirt, or outdoors, the dust protection \
cover may not be able to 
prevent dust or dirt from accumulating on the paper, so take care to select a clean environment 
when using SELPHY.  
 O Store the dust protection cover in a bag to prevent dust when not using.\
Spring
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Inserting the Ink and Paper Cassettes
Open the covers.
 OOpen the covers for the ink cassette and paper cassette 
compartments.
Insert the ink cassette.
 OInsert the ink cassette into the printer in the direction 
indicated by the arrow on the cassette until it clicks and 
locks into place.
 OClose the ink cassette compartment cover.
Insert the paper cassette.
 OMake sure that the outer lid is open  (p.  8) and insert the 
paper cassette all the way into the compartment.
Connecting the Power
Plug the adapter cord into SELPHY.
 O Fully insert the adapter plug into SELPHY.
Connect the power cord.
 OConnect the power cord to the compact power adapter, 
then plug the other end into a power outlet.
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