Canon printer PIXMA SELPHY DS700 User Manual

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Printing Photographs Directly from a 
Digital Camera
Connecting a digital camera or camcorder to printer allows you to print recorded 
images directly without using a computer. Connect the USB cable that came with 
your digital camera.
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• This printer supports PictBridge. PictBridge is an Industry standard enabling a 
range of digital photo solutions, including the direct printing of photos from a 
digital still cameras or camcorders* without the need to use a computer.
• This printer supports Canon Bubble Jet Direct. It allows you to print photos from a 
Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible (PictBridge incompatible) digital camera or 
digital camcorder without a computer by simply connecting the digital camera or 
digital camcorder to this printer.
* Hereafter, the digital still camera and digital video camcorder are collectively 
called a digital camera or camera.
Connecting to a Digital Camera
To connect a digital camera to this printer, use the USB cable supplied with the 
digital camera for connection to a computer.
Do not connect any equipment other than the camera ready for PictBridge or Canon 
Bubble Jet Direct to the Direct Print Port of the printer. Otherwise, electric shock, fire, 
or damage to the camera could result.
PictBridge- compatible digital cameras. on page 41.
Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital cameras. on page 43. 
						

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• When printing photos with the digital camera connected to the printer, it is 
advisable to use the AC adapter supplied with the camera. If you use the camera 
battery, be sure to charge it fully.
• Depending on the model or brand of your camera, you may have to select a mode of 
printing photos in compliance with PictBridge before connecting the camera.
• You may also have to turn on the camera or select Play mode manually after 
connecting the camera to the printer. Perform necessary operations according to 
the Instruction Manual supplied with your camera.
• When printing from your PC, be sure to unplug the cable connecting the digital 
camera.
• The printer performs printing with its print speed decreased to improve its print 
quality as much as possible when the print head has not been aligned. The print 
speed may be increased if you perform the print head alignment.
see “Aligning the Print Head” on page 59.
1Turn on the printer.
2Load the 101.6×152.4mm/4×6 paper into the paper support in the 
portrait position (feed from the short side) and the print side facing up.
3Connect the digital camera to the printer.
(1) Make sure the camera is turned off.
(2) Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable (for connection to 
computer) supplied with the camera.
(3) Turn on and Set up the camera for direct printing.
When the connection between the camera and printer has been established, the 
Power lamp on the printer flashes once.
* The power-on sequence may differ depending on the model or brand of the 
camera.
The icon will display on the LCD display of the digital camera when the printer 
is correctly connected.
: A PictBridge-compliant digital camera.
: A Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital camera. 
						

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Direct Printing from PictBridge-compatible Digital 
Cameras
When operating the camera, be sure to follow the instructions given in the 
Instruction Manual supplied with the camera. Let’s take a look at the paper size, 
paper type, layout, image optimization modes, and date printing modes that can be 
set on the PictBridge-compatible camera connected to the printer.
„Confirming or Changing the Camera Settings
The settings below can be changed by pressing the “Settings” button when 
the camera is connected. However, changes can be made in the properties 
screen only when the corresponding items below are in the “Default Setting” 
(selections based on the printer setting) using the controls of the camera.
– Paper size 
– Paper type 
–Layout
–Image optimize
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About the Settings Explained Below
The settings explained below cannot be made depending on the brand or model of your 
camera. If any setting cannot be made, the default setting explained above is used.
Names of settings that are displayed on Canon PictBridge-compatible cameras are 
used in the description given below. Different names may be displayed on your camera 
depending on the brand or model.
About “Paper size” and “Paper type”
When you have select the “Default setting” (selections based on the printer 
setting), the printer operates based on the “Page size” and the “Media type” 
settings made using the remote control.
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To print on Photo Paper Pro, select “Fast Photo” from “Paper type” on the display of 
the camera. Select “Photo” for Photo Paper Plus Glossy or other media types.
The following sizes and types of paper can be loaded in the printer by 
selecting options in
 “Paper size” and “Paper type”.
“Paper size” setting“Paper type” settingPaper loaded in printer
10×15 cm / 4×6 Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro
Photo Photo Paper Plus 
Semi-gloss
Glossy Photo Paper
Photo Stickers
5.4×8.6 cm / Credit Card Photo Glossy Photo Paper Credit 
Card Size 
						

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About “Layout”
When “Default setting” (selections based on the printer setting) is selected, 
the printer operates based on the “Borderless Printing” setting made using 
the remote control.
When 10×15cm/4×6 is selected from “Paper size”, “2-up”, “4-up”, “9-up”, 
and “16-up” options may be available in “Layout”.
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Printing on Photo Stickers
Specify the Paper size, Paper type, and layout for the Photo Stickers provided by 
Canon.
Paper size: 10×15cm/4×6
Paper type: Photo
layout: 16-up
For instructions on how to load Photo Stickers, see “Loading Paper” on page 18. 
About “Image optimize”
When “Default setting” (selections based on the printer setting) is selected, 
the printer operates based on the “POP” and “VIVID Photo”, “Noise 
reduction”, “Color Adjust” settings made using the remote control.
If you use a Canon PictBridge- compatible camera, you can select “VIVID”, 
“NR”, or “VIVID+NR”. (Note that these options cannot be selected for some 
models.)
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•When “POP” (Photo Optimizer PRO) is selected, automatically corrects the image 
brightness and color.
•When “VIVID” is selected, green and blue portions of photos are printed vividly.
•When “NR” (Noise Reduction) is selected, noise in blue portions, such as the sky, 
and dark portions is removed.
•When “VIVID+NR” is selected, functions of both “VIVID” and “NR” are performed.
About “Date print”
“Date Print” depends on the settings made using the controls of the camera.
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• This printer can handle only Exif/JPEG image data to produce photos using 
PictBridge.
• Never disconnect the USB cable during printing.
• When disconnecting the USB cable between the digital camera and printer, follow 
the instructions given in the Instruction Manual of the camera.
• Controls of the digital camera cannot be used for the following:
– Print quality setting
– Printer maintenance 
						

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Printing Photographs Directly from a Canon Bubble 
Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera
Let’s take a look at the media types that can be set on the Canon Bubble Jet Direct 
compatible digital camera.
„Media Types for Digital Camera
When you connect a digital camera, you can use the following media:
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• For the digital camera operation method and troubleshooting, refer to your digital 
camera manual.
• For print error messages, refer to“Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera” on 
page 73.
• By operating the digital camera, you can make the following prints:
– You can make a standard print from the image displayed in the single display 
mode or in the index display mode.
– You can print specified numbers of images, or make an index print by editing the 
DPOF.
– For the images taken with an Exif 2.2-compatible digital camera, the Photo 
Optimizer PRO function can be used.
– If date printing is set from the operation panel of the digital camera, the date 
when the photograph was taken is to be printed (excluding the index print).
– Images will be scaled automatically according to the image size set on the digital 
camera and the size of the media set on the printer.
• The digital camera does not support the following functions:
– Print quality setting
– Maintenance
• Images other than Exif may not be index printed.
Digital Camera SettingMedia Type
Card #1 Photo Paper Pro 4×6 / 101.6×152.4 mm
Card #2 Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4×6 / 101.6×152.4 mm
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss 
4×6 / 101.6×152.4 mm
Glossy Photo Paper 4×6 / 101.6×152.4 mm
Card #3 Not supported
LTR Not supported
A4 Not supported 
						

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Printing Photos with Infrared Compatible 
Mobile Phones
Using this printer, you can print a photo taken with a mobile phone in the specified 
layout on a specified media through infrared communication.
Requirements for Infrared Communication with the 
Mobile Phone
To carry out printing through infrared communication with a mobile phone:
– The mobile phone must have an IrDA port and support IrMC ver. 1.1.
– Only JPEG images are supported.
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• Following limitations apply on transmittable data:
– It does not support printing downloaded photos or other content or a photo 
attached to an email for security reason.
– It does not support printing video files.
– Depending on your device, the Fine print quality option may not be available due 
to the restriction on the infrared transfer capacity.
– Depending on your device, it may not print data stored in a memory card.
– It automatically sets the photo quality and orientation (portrait or landscape) 
according to the photo.
– It automatically sets the margin according to the photo size.
– Depending on the amount of image data, it may take a while for this printer to 
start to print after starting the infrared transfer.
Setting the Media Type, Page Size, and Layout
You can select the media type, page size, layout and borderless printing in the 
Infrared print screen when printing from a mobile phone.
* The default settings are printing borderless on the whole paper 
according to the paper size loaded with Date print Off and Media type 
Photo Paper Plus Glossy.
* You can specify the layout by displaying the photo on TV and performing 
settings in the print confirmation screen.
See “Displaying and Setting the Infrared print Screen” on page 44.
„Displaying and Setting the Infrared print Screen
1Prepare settings.
Connect TV to the printer and turn them on.
See “Connect TV to the printer.” on page 13. 
						

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2Select Infrared print.
3Select an item to set.
(2) Press the   and   button to display the selected item.
(3) Set the required setting items and press the   button.
„Other Setting Items
•Page size
Select the Page size for the print job.
•Media type
Select the Media type.
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For information on setting “Page size” and “Media type”, See “Media Types for Card 
Direct Printing” on page 20.
•Layout
Specify the number of copies to print the same photo on one page.
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Printing on Photo Stickers
Specify the Page size, Media type, and layout for the Canon Photo Stickers.
Page size: Sticker
Media Type: Photo Paper Plus Glossy or Photo Paper Pro
Layout: Photo ×16
(1) Use the     buttons to select Tool Box 
from the menu screen.
(2) Press the   button.
The Tool Box menu is displayed.
(3) Use the   button to select Infrared print and 
then press the   button.
The Infrared print screen is displayed.
(1) Press the   and   button to select the 
desired setting item. 
						

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Performing Infrared Printing
There are two methods to print a photo taken with a mobile phone via infrared 
communication.
• Printing the photo with the mobile phone and the printer.
• Printing the photo by displaying it on TV.
When performing infrared communication, also refer to your mobile phone manual.
„Printing a Photo with a Mobile Phone and the Printer
You can print a photo with a mobile phone and the printer without connecting 
a TV to the printer.
1Prepare to print.
(1) Turn on the printer.
(2) Load the paper.
See “Loading Paper” on page 18.
(3) Check or change the media type and layout if required.
See “Specifying the Paper and Other Settings” on page 33.
When you do not specify a setting, printing will be borderless on the whole paper according 
to the paper size you loaded with Date print Off and Media type Photo Paper Plus Glossy.
2Start Infrared Communication.
(1) Align the infrared port of a mobile phone to that of the printer at a distance of less 
than 7.9 inch (20 cm).
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The effective angle of the infrared port of the printer is about 10° from the central axis 
in both vertical and horizontal directions.
The allowable distance of communication with the printer depends on the mobile 
phone you use. For this distance, refer to your mobile phone manual.
(2) Select the photo you want to print and send the data with the infrared file transfer 
function on the mobile phone.
The POWER lamp flashes in green if the printer successfully receives data.
Printing is started once the data has been transferred.
Do not move the mobile phone and the printer until the printing starts.
 Infrared port of printer
Less than 7.9 inch (20 cm)
(Do not block with any 
obstacle.)
Effective angle
(in both vertical and horizontal direction): About 10° 
						

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„Printing a Photo by Displaying it on TV
You can display a photo taken with a mobile phone and check the photo in the 
print confirmation screen before printing.
1Prepare to print.
(1) Connect TV to the printer and turn them on.
See “Connect TV to the printer.” on page 13.
(2) Load the paper.
See “Loading Paper” on page 18.
2Display a photo taken with a mobile phone on TV.
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The Display Photo received via infrared setting is enabled until the printer is turned off.
Set the settings again when you turn off the printer.
(1) Use the     buttons to select Tool Box.
(2) Press the   button.
(3) Use the   button to select Display Photo 
received via infrared and then press the   
button.
The Display Photo received via infrared screen 
is displayed.
(4) Use the    buttons to select On and then 
press the   button.
It sets the printer to display the photo taken 
with the mobile phone on TV. 
						

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3Start Infrared Communication.
(1) Align the infrared port of a mobile phone to that of the printer at a distance of less 
than 7.9 inch (20 cm). See “Start Infrared Communication.” on page 46.
(2) Select the photo you want to print and send the data with the infrared file transfer 
function on the mobile phone.
“Receiving a photo from a mobile phone via infrared.” message is displayed if the 
printer successfully receives data. When the data transfer is completed, the photo 
is displayed on TV.
4Start Printing.
(3) Press the     (Copies +/Copies – buttons) to specify the number of copies to 
print.
(4) Press the   (Print button).
The photo from the mobile phone is printed.
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• When printing from a mobile phone, refer to your mobile phone manual.
• Do not place anything between the infrared port on the printer and the infrared port 
on the mobile phone. It may cause the data transfer failure.
• Do not terminate the infrared communication between the printer and the mobile 
phone during the data transfer. If such is the case, turn off the printer and cancel 
the print job.
(1) Check the photo whether it is the photo you 
want to print on TV and press the   (Print 
button).
The print confirmation screen is displayed.
(2) Confirm the Page size and Media type.
To change any of the settings, press the   
(Settings button).
See “Specifying the Paper and Other Settings” 
on page 33.