Canon printer PIXMA SELPHY ES40 User Manual


Printer User Guide
ENGLISH
Make sure you read this guide before using the printer.Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.  
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Print Images from a Computer (p. 60)
Download New Frames and Clip Art (p. 62)
Make Printing Fun with SELPHY!
SELPHY speaks! Learn how to create lasting memories  
with your friendly, but powerful, compact printer. 
Make more things possible with SELPHY.
Creative Print  ................You can make many kinds of decorated prints.
Frames (p. 40)Multi Layout (p. 46)Calendars (p. 44)Clip Art (p. 42)
ID Photos (p. 52)Image Effects (p. 50)Speech Bubbles (p. 48)
Print Settings ................You change...


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.
Remove the contents from the box, and 
remove the Cleaner Unit from SELPHY.
Slide the cartridge cover lever in the direction of 
the arrow to open the cover.
Grasp the cleaner unit as shown in the 
illustration and remove it.
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□ SELPHY Printer Unit
□ Warranty Card
□ Power Cord
□ CD-ROM:COMPACT  PHOTO PRINTER...



Package Contents   3
Cartridges (Sold Separately)   3
Read This First   5
For Your Safety   6
Getting Started   7
Turning On SELPHY   9
Setting the Display Language   9
Changing Voice Guidance Settings   10
Compatible Memory Cards and Memory Card 
Slots   10
Choosing and Printing Images   12
Storing the Printed Photos   14
Cleaning Up After Printing   14
Printing Recipes   15
Learning More About SELPHY   21
The Names of SELPHY’s Components   22
Information Displayed on the Screen   24
Changing...



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 a problem arises while the 
printer is in use abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty 
claim to a Canon Customer Support Help...



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 dam\
age 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.
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Other Warnings
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...



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.
Do not use the power cord beyond its rated capacity or voltage, or leave\
 the plug partially 
inserted into the power outlet. Do not use if the power cord or plug has\
 been damaged.
Do not allow metallic pins to touch or allow dust to collect on the powe\
r plug.
Do not use the power cord for any other...



Setting Up SELPHY
15 cm (6 in) or more
10 cm (4 in.)  or more
10 cm (4 in.) or more
15 cm (6 in) or more
air vents
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.
Leave more than 15 cm (6 in.) of clearance at 
the front and back of SELPHY, and 10 cm (4 in.) 
on both sides.Do not block the air vents on the back of the printer.
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Setting the Display Language
You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages.
1
Display the language screen.
Press and hold the o button, then press the 
m(MENU) button. 
The language screen will display.
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2
Choose a language.
Press the udl r buttons (the  area on 
the w wheel), or turn the w wheel to choose a 
language, then press the o button to change 
the language.
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If a memory card is inserted in SELPHY, the screen in Step 2 will not appear even if the Step 1...

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Changing Voice Guidance 
Settings
You can turn the voice guidance on or off, and set the volume (5 levels) and language (7 languages).
1
Display the [Voice Guidance Settings] 
screen.
Press the  (voice) button.
The screen from Step 2 will display.
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2
Change the settings.
Press the ud buttons, or turn the w wheel to 
choose an item.
Press the l r buttons to change the setting.
When you choose [Sounds Only] in the 
[Language] menu, only sound effects will play.
Press the b(BACK) button to make...