Canon Selphy Cp790 User Guide

							
ENGLISH
Printer User Guide
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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Save Your Memories with SELPHY
Compact, Stylish, Powerful! 
Save your precious moments with SELPHY. 

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What You Can Do with Your SELPHY
Necessary Preparations to Use SELPHY     pp. 10 – 12
Compatible Memory Cards and Images That Can Be Printed     p. 14
Print a Single Image     p. 15
Print All Images     p. 17
Various Prints     pp. 20 – 31
Print Images from a Computer     pp. 34 – 38
INDEX
Package Contents   4
Ink and Paper (Sold Separately)   5
Read This First   5
For Your Safety   6
Conventions Used in This Guide   7
Getting Familiar with SELPHY   8
Setting Up SELPHY   9
Getting Started   10
Setting the Display Language   13
Printing Images   14
Cleaning Up After Printing 18
Storing the Printed Photos 19
Printing a Variety of Images  20
Trimming Photos   24
Printing with Frames   26
Creating Calendars   28
Creating a Photo Diary   30
Searching Images   32
Printing from Your Computer   34
Printing from Your Digital Camera   39
Printing Images Using Camera Specified 
Settings (DPOF Print)   40
Printing from Your Mobile Phone   41
Using the Battery Pack   43
SELPHY Settings   44
Troubleshooting   46
Handling Precautions   48
Specifications   49

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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 printer.
□ Power Cord□ Paper Cassette (Postcard size)PCP-CP300□ Paper Cassette (Card size)*PCC-CP300
* Card size paper cassette may not be supplied depending on region.
□ Printer User Guide (This Guide)□ Warranty Card□ CD-ROM:COMPACT PHOTO PRINTERSolution Disk
□ Compact Power AdapterCA-CP200 W□ SELPHY Printer Unit□ Basket (Storage case)
Remove the contents from the box.
Remove the contents from the basket.
Release the catch on either side of the basket, 
and remove SELPHY.
Remove the included accessories from the 
basket.
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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 Set
Necessary Paper CassetteProduct NamePaper 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*1Color Ink Cassette/Label Set KC-18IF  (Full-page labels) 18
Color Ink Cassette/Label Set KC-18IL  (8-label sheets)18
Color Ink Cassette/Paper Set KW-24IP Wide Size24Paper Cassette PCW-CP100*2
Color Ink Cassette/Paper Set KL-36IP 
L Size
36
Paper Cassette PCL-CP300*1Color Ink Cassette/Paper Set KL-36IP  3 Pack108
*1 Some accessories may not be available depending on the region.*2 Please purchase the paper cassette in addition to the dedicated Color I\
nk/Paper Set.
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 co\
pyright 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 Desk.
 LCD Monitor
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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Power (Compact Power Adapter)
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 recommended power sources.
Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.
Unplug 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 wit\
h a dry cloth.
Do not handle the power cords with wet hands.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
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Other Warnings
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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For Your Safety
Before using SELPHY, please ensure that you read this “For Your Safety” section. Always ensure 
that SELPHY is operated correctly.
The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prev\
ent injuries to yourself and 
other persons, or damage to the equipment.
Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold acces\
sories you use.
 WARNING Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
 CAUTION Denotes the possibility of injury.
 CAUTION Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
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 WARNING
Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment in a wa\
y that is not 
expressly described in this guide.
To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the printer if it has been dropped or 
otherwise damaged. 
Stop operating the printer immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smel\
l, or otherwise 
behaves abnormally.
Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clea\
n the equipment.
Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the printer.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
Should this occur, immediately turn the printer’s power off and unplug it.
Use only recommended power sources.
Using other power sources could result in electrical shock or fire.
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.
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Do not stick any part of your hand into the printer interior.
This could lead to injury or damage the printer.
Do not use the power cord for any other equipment except this printer, use it beyond its 
rated capacity or voltage, or leave the plug partially inserted into a p\
ower outlet.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
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.
Electrical shock or heating could result in burn, injury or fire. Heat may cause deformation of the 
printer’s casing.
Do not allow metallic pins to touch or allow dust to collect on the powe\
r plug.
This could result in electrical shock, fire, malfunction or other damage.
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 CAUTION
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet when you are not using the p\
rinter.
Do not use the compact power adapter if it is covered by clothing.
If connected for a long period, this could result in overheating, deformation of the casing or fire. 
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Conventions Used in This Guide
This printer will be referred to as “SELPHY” or “printer”.
The various types of memory cards that can be used in this printer are c\
ollectively referred to as 
“memory cards”.
The following icons are used in the text to represent SELPHY’s buttons:
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Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square bracket\
s).
 : Things you should be careful about.
 : Supplemental information.
(p. XX) : Reference pages. “XX” stands for page number. 
This guide is written assuming that all functions are at their default s\
ettings.
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u (Up/COPIES + (add) button)
m(MENU) (Menu button)
r (Right button)
o (OK button)
q (Power button)
d (Down/ - (remove) button)
p (Print button)
m(BACK) (Back button) 
l (Left button)
m (EDIT) (EDIT button)
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Getting Familiar with SELPHY
Learn more about the parts names and displays on the screen in this sect\
ion.
Components Guide
Memory Card Slots
Paper Cassette Compartment
Paper Cassette Compartment Cover
Ink Cassette Lever
Ink Cassette Compartment Cover
USB Terminal for Computer Connection
DC IN (Power Input) Terminal
USB Terminal for Camera Connection
Battery Cover(Air vents are behind  the battery cover)
Paper Ejection Slot
Screen (LCD Monitor)Display images, settings screens, or error messages.
Turn the power on or off.
Display the menu screen.
Specify number of copies, choose setting items.Controls the size of the trimming frame (p. 24). Also behaves the same as the udl r buttons during most operations.
Go back one screen, cancel printing.
Switch images, change settings.
Set the selected item.
Information Displayed on the Screen
Currently used  memory card slot  (An SD card is used in this example)
Total number of images currently set to be printed 
Installed ink cassette type(Postcard Size is used in this example.)
Number of copies of the displayed image
The image above is a sample image of information that can be displayed u\
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Image size
Displays available operations.Time and date
Number of images on the memory card(Displayed images/ total images)
Start printing.
Displays the  Edit menu.
File number
Controls
Ink Cassette Compartment
Infrared Sensor

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Setting Up SELPHY
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.
Make sure there is at least 10 cm (4 in.) of free 
space around SELPHY.
Make sure there is free space of at least the 
length of the paper behind SELPHY. (During 
printing the paper will pass in and out.)
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Never place SELPHY close to motors or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields.This may damage or cause the printer to malfunction.Do not place near television or radio. This may cause the printer to malfunction.
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Length of the paper or more
10 cm (4 in.)  or more
10 cm (4 in.) or more
The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using SELPHY.
Changing the Information Displayed on the Screen
You can change the information that is displayed on the screen. However, if SELPHY’s power is turned 
off the setting will return to [Tool Tips].
Change the information displays.
While in the image display screen (p. 15), press 
the m(EDIT) button.
Press the udbuttons, or turn the w wheel to 
choose [Info Display] and press the o button.
Press the udbuttons, or turn the w wheel to 
choose a settings, then press the o button.
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Preparing the Paper Cassette
Open the lid.
There are two steps to open the lid. Open the 
outer lid À first, then open the inner lid Á.
For Wide size paper cassettes (sold separately), 
open the outer lid first, then slide the inner lid in 
the direction of the  arrow to open it.
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Check the paper size. 
Check that the prepared ink cassette and the 
size shown on the paper cassette (Card Size, 
Postcard Size, etc.) match.
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Getting Started
This section will prepare you to start printing images. The Postcard size Ink Cassette/ Paper Set (sold 
separately) (p. 5) will be used as an example. However, in places where the operation differs for other 
paper sizes, an explanation will be given.
Preparing the Ink Cassette
Check the ink cassette
Check that the paper size and the size shown on 
the ink cassette (Card Size, Postcard Size etc.) 
match. 
Check that the ink sheet is taut with no slack. If 
the ink sheet is slack, push and turn the sprocket 
as shown in the illustration.
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Do not touch or pull on the ink sheet. Do not touch the ink cassette wit\
h wet or sweaty hands. You may not be able to print if the ink sheet is damaged, dirty or wet.
Ink sheet

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