Canon printer PIXMA SELPHY ES40 User Manual



Set [Auto Rotate] to [Off].
Press the ud buttons, or turn the w wheel to choose [Auto Rotate], then press the l r buttons 
to choose [Off].
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When Auto Rotate is set to [On], pictures taken vertically with the digital camera will display vertically 
on the screen. When the feature is turned off, those pictures will be displayed horizontally.
Change Auto Rotate
Set [Auto Power Down] to [Off].
Press the ud buttons, or turn the w wheel to choose [Auto Power Down], then press the l r 
buttons to...



You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages.
Choose a language.
Press the ud buttons or turn the w wheel to choose [Language] and press the o button to 
display the Language screen.
For instructions on how to set the language, refer to "Setting the Display Language" (p. 9). 
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Change the Display Language
Choose a transition effect.
Press the ud buttons, or turn the w wheel to choose [Transition], then press the l r buttons to 
choose an effect.
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You...



Power will not turn on
Confirm that the power cord is connected correctly (p. 8).
Hold the q button pressed until the start-up image appears on the screen (p. 9).
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Cannot print
Confirm the printer power is turned on (p. 9).
Confirm the cartridge is inserted properly (p. 7).
When a cartridge is depleted, insert a new cartridge (p. 13).
Connect SELPHY to only one device at a time. Do not connect simultaneously to a digital camera, 
memory card or computer. 
Be sure the protective paper is...



Printing from computers
Did you install the printer driver according to the correct procedures? (p. 58)
Confirm SELPHY is connected directly to a port on the computer with the USB cable. 
Problems Exclusive to Windows: Check if the printer is set to offline. If it is, right-click the printer 
icon and cancel the offline setting. 
Problems Exclusive to Macintosh: Confirm SELPHY is registered to the printer list (p. 59).
Cannot print the date
Printing from memory cards
Confirm the date imprint...



Paper is not feeding properly
Confirm that the cartridge is correctly inserted (p. 7).
Frequent paper jams
Confirm that no more than 50 printed sheets have collected in the print output receptacle.
Confirm you are using the dedicated ink and paper cartridge (p. 8).
Cannot print the specified number of prints
Canceling a print is in progress or pulling on the ink sheet will consume ink sheet capacity.
The paper is jammed
When paper is sticking out of the paper handling slot (p. 22) , tug on...



Cartridge/Feature Compatibility Table
Easy Photo Pack E-P50, E-L100, E-L50, E-C25, E-C25L
Easy Photo Pack E-P25BWEasy Photo Pack E-P20G, E-P20S
ColorBlack/WhiteSilver/Gold
Printing from a Memory Card
Printing a Single Image (p. 12)–
Batch Printing  (p. 12)–
All Images (p. 30)–
DPOF (p. 67)–
Auto Play (p. 28)–
Creative Print
Frames (p. 40)–
Clip Art (p. 42)–
Calendars (p. 44)––
Multi Layout(p. 46)––
Speech Bubbles(p. 48)––
Image Effect(p. 50)–
ID photo(p. 52)–
Printing...



Handling Precautions
Do not apply excessive force to the printer. Force or impact on the printer may result in paper jams 
or equipment damage.
Be careful not to spray the equipment with insecticides or volatile substances. In addition, do not 
store the equipment in contact with rubber or vinyl products for long periods of time. This may cause 
alteration of the casing. 
Depending on the room temperature, SELPHY may overheat and temporarily stop operating. This 
is not a malfunction. SELPHY...



Printing MethodDye-sublimation thermal transfer (with overcoating)
Print Resolution300 x 600 dpi(300 x 300 dpi : When a PC is connected, Bluetooth print, 2-up and higher layout or Creative Print is selected)
Gradation128 shades per color (300 x 600 dpi)256 shades per color (300 x 300 dpi)
InkEasy Photo Pack (dedicated ink and paper integrated cartridge)Color (Y, M, C and overcoating)Gold (Y, M, C, overcoating and gold, (Postcard size only))Silver (Y, M, C, overcoating and silver, (Postcard...



Index
Numerics
5 Image Scroll View  ....................................12, 26
9 Image Jump View  ..........................................26
9 Image View (Index View)   .........................12, 26
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Adjust Image...............................................31, 34
Audio Guidance  ......................→ Voice Guidance
Auto Play  ..........................................................28
Transitions   ...........................................70, 72
Auto Power Down...

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ID Photo Printing  ..........................................2, 52
Images
Choose  ................................................12, 26
Compatible Images   ...................................11
Display Method  ..........................................26
Image Transition Effects   ......................70, 72
Image Effect  .....................................................50
Index View (9 Image View)   .........................12, 26
Insert the Cartridge...