Canon Selphy Cp820 User Guide

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Printer User Guide
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© CANON INC. 2014 CEL-SU7XA210
•	Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety 
Precautions” section, before using the printer.
•	 Reading this guide will help you learn to use the printer 
properly.
•	 Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the 
future.•	Click the buttons in the lower right to access other pages.
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From chapter title pages, you can access topics by 
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							Package Contents
Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package.
If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the pri\
nter.
□ SELPHY Printer □ Compact Power Adapter
CA-CP200 B □ Power Cord
□ Paper Cassette  
PCP-CP400 □ SELPHY CP820 
Solution Disk □ SELPHY CP820  
Manuals Disk
□ Getting Started □ Warranty System  Booklet
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Ink and Paper (Sold Separately)
Before use, purchase a Color Ink / Paper Set.
Color Ink / Paper Set Necessary Paper 
Cassette
Product Name Paper Size Number of 
Possible  Prints
Color Ink / Paper Set KP-36IP 
(Postcard) Postcard Size36
Paper Cassette
PCP-CP400
 
(included with 
SELPHY)
Color Ink / Paper Set KP-108IN 
(Photo Paper)
108
Color Ink / Paper Set KC-36IP
Card Size36
Paper Cassette
PCC-CP400*
Color Ink / Label Set KC-18IF 
(Full-Page Label)
18
Color Ink / Label Set KC-18IL 
(8 Labels per Page) 18
Color Ink / Label Set KC-18IS 
(Square Labels) 18
*
   Purchase with the Color Ink / Paper Set.
Accessory availability varies by region.
  
						

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Safety Precautions
•	Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety 
precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used 
correctly.
•	 The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended 
to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the 
equipment.
•	 Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold 
accessories you use.
WarningDenotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
•	 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 attempt to disassemble, alter, or apply heat to the product.
•	 Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.
•	 To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if 
it has been dropped or otherwise damaged.
•	 Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange 
smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.
•	 Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to 
clean the product.
•	 Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) 
or other liquids.
•	 Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the product.
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.
Before Use
•	 Images printed with this product are to be used for personal enjoyment. \
Unauthorized printing of copyrighted material is prohibited.
•	 The printer warranty is valid only in the country or area of purchase. I\
n 
case of printer problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase 
before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
•	 Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision 
manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet 
design specifications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective or may 
appear as red or black dots. This does not constitute a malfunction or 
affect printed images.
•	 The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection 
against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before use.
Conventions in This Guide
•	In this guide, the printer is referred to as “SELPHY” or “the printer”.
•	 Icons are used in this guide to represent buttons on SELPHY. Refer to 
“Controls” (=
  6) for details.
•	 On-screen text or icons are shown in square brackets, as in [ ].
•	
: Important information you should know
•	
: Notes and tips for expert use
•	 =xx: Pages with related information (In this example, “xx” represent\
s a 
page number.)
•	 Instructions in this guide apply to the printer under default settings.
•	 For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as 
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This may cause overheating of or damage to the printer or adapter, which 
may result in electric shock, burns or other injury, or fire.
High temperature may deform the product or adapters.
CautionDenotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
•	 Unplug the product from the power outlet when you are not using it.
•	 Do 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 
overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
•	 Never reuse paper for printing, even if most of the paper is blank, as 
shown.
Reusing paper may damage the printer if paper jams or the ink sheet 
adheres to the paper.
•	 Do not unplug the printer while it is printing.
If you accidentally turn the printer off while printing, restart it and wait until 
the paper is ejected. If paper jams and cannot be removed, contact your \
retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not attempt to remove 
jammed paper by force, which may damage the printer.
•	 Do not use the printer near motors or other devices that generate 
strong
	magnetic	fields,	or	in	dusty	environments.
This may damage the printer or cause malfunction.
•	 Do not touch the 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.
•	 Unplug the power cord periodically, and using a dry cloth, wipe away 
any dust or dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the 
power outlet, and the surrounding area.
•	 Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
•	 Do 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.
•	 Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact 
the terminals or plug.
•	 Do not cut, damage, alter, or place heavy items on the power cord.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
•	 Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not 
support data CD-ROMs.
It is possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the 
loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player. Additionally, 
playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could dam\
age 
the speakers.
CautionDenotes the possibility of injury.
•	 Do not stick any part of your hand into the printer interior.
•	 Place SELPHY in a safe location where people will not trip over the 
power cord.
Failure to do this may lead to injury or printer damage.
•	 Avoid using, placing, or storing the product in the following places:
•
	Places subject to direct sunlight
• Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F)
•
	Humid or dusty places      • Places subject to strong vibration
  
						

							Package Contents .........................2
Ink and Paper (Sold Separately)
 .... 2
Before Use
 ..................................... 3
Conventions in This Guide
 ............. 3
Safety Precautions
 ......................... 3
Contents.....

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Part Names
 .................................... 5
Basic Operations .............7
Initial Preparations ......................... 8
Supported Cards/Images
 ............. 12
Printing Images
 ............................ 13
Storing Prints
 ............................... 16
After Printing
 ................................ 16
Print Settings .................17
Printing All  Images ....................... 18
Cropping Images
 ......................... 19
Printing ID Photos
 ........................ 20
Adjusting Settings
 ........................ 22
Printing via USB 
Cable .............................. 29
Printing from a Computer .............30
Printing from a Camera
 ................ 32
Troubleshooting ............. 33
Appendix
 ........................ 36
Printing without a Power Outlet ...37
Specifications
 ............................... 38
Handling and Maintenance
 .......... 40
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Part Names
Memory Card Slot (=  12)
Paper Cassette 
Compartment (=
  10)
Paper Cassette 
Compartment Cover 
(=
  10) Ink Cassette Lock 
(=
  14)
Ink Cassette 
Compartment (=
  10)
Ink Cassette 
Compartment Cover 
(=
  10)
Camera / Flash Drive 
USB Port (=  15, 32)
DC IN (Power Input) 
Terminal ( =
  10)
Computer USB Port 
(=
  30)
Air Vent (=
  40)
Paper Ejection Slot Security Slot*
* Security cables, such as a Kensington lock, can be attached to this slot\
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Part Names
On-Screen Information
File numberPrint settings (=
  23 – 28)
(Dimmed when unavailable)
Total prints
Prints of current image
Port/slot in use  
(=
  12, 15)
Cropping 
(=
  19) Paper orientation Shooting date of current image
Print size
(Postcard size shown here)
Switching Display Modes
Press the  button for full-screen display at higher resolution. The print 
area is outlined. Press the <
-> button to restore single-image display.
Press the  button to view nine images at once. Press the < 0> button 
to restore single-image display.
Controls
Icons in This 
Guide Name
Function
–
Screen (LCD monitor) Displays images, setting screens, or error 
messages (=  35)

ON button
Turns SELPHY on or off (=  11)
 MENU button
Displays the menu screen (=  11)
–
EDIT button Displays the editing menu and rotates the 
crop frame

OK button
Confirms the selected item
Up / More prints button
Specifies the print quantity or selects 
setting items
Down / Fewer prints button
Left button
Switches images, changes setting values
Right button
 Enlarge button Switches display modes, enlarges the 
crop frame

Reduce button Switches display modes, reduces the 
crop frame

BACK button Restores the previous screen (
=  22), 
cancels printing ( =  14)
PRINT button
Starts printing (=  14)
  
						

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Basic Operations
This chapter introduces basic printing operations such as preparing the \
printer, selecting images 
on a memory card, and specifying the number of prints.
Initial Preparations ....................................................................................8Preparing the Ink Cassette ...........................................................................\
..... 8
Preparing the Paper Cassette ........................................................................\
... 9
Loading the Cassettes ........................................................................\
............ 10
Installing and Plugging in SELPHY ................................................................. 10
Display Language ........................................................................\
................... 11Supported Cards/Images ........................................................................12Checking Supported Memory Cards and the Slot to Use ...............................12
Supported Images ........................................................................\
...................12
Printing Images ............................................................. ..........................13Avoiding Left Over Paper ........................................................................\
........ 15
Printing from USB Flash Drives ...................................................................... 15
Making One Print from a Selected Image ....................................................... 15Storing Prints .......................................................................................... 16
After Printing
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Initial Preparations
Prepare for printing as follows. This example shows a Postcard-size (4x6 
in.) Color Ink / Paper Set (sold separately, =  2), but the same steps are 
followed for other sizes.
Avoid getting dust on ink sheets or paper, which may cause banding or 
damage the printer ( =
  4).
Preparing the Ink Cassette
Check the ink cassette and ink 
sheet.
zzHolding the ink cassette without touching 
the ink sheet, check the size (such as 
“Postcard (4x6 in.) Size” or “Card Size”) 
to make sure it matches the size of paper 
you will print on.
zzMake sure the ink sheet is taut. Loose 
ink sheets may tear when loaded. If 
the sheet is loose, turn the sprocket as 
shown.
zzFor an ink cassette that has a lock on 
the bottom, press the lock (as shown) 
to release it as you turn the sprocket to 
make the sheet taut.
Ink sheet
•	Do not hold the ink cassette with wet hands. Avoid touching the 
ink sheet, and avoid getting dust on it. Dirt or moisture may cause 
banding or affect print quality, tear ink sheets and prevent printing, 
or damage the printer ( =
  4).
•	 When turning the sprocket, turn it gently, only until the sheet is taut. 
Forcing the sprocket or overtightening it may tear ink sheets and 
prevent printing, or SELPHY may run out of ink before paper.
•	 Never reuse ink cassettes, which may damage the printer or cause 
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Preparing the Paper Cassette
1 Check the paper size.
zzCheck the size on the paper cassette 
(such as “Postcard” or “Card Size”) to 
make sure it matches the size of the ink 
cassette.
2 Open both covers.
zzThere are two layers of covers. First open 
the outer cover (), and then the inner 
cover ().
3 Load the paper.
zzLoad the paper in the paper cassette.
zzThe paper cassette holds up to 18 
sheets. Loading 19 or more sheets may 
damage the printer or cause malfunction.
zzHolding the paper as shown, load it with 
the glossy side up. (Do not touch the 
glossy side of the paper, which may affect 
print quality.)
zzRemove any protective sheets from 
the paper, and load only paper into the 
cassette.
zzWhen making postcard prints with space 
for a stamp, load the paper with the 
stamp area facing as shown.
Glossy 
side
4 Close the inner cover.
zzClose the inner cover firmly until it clicks 
into place. Leave the outer cover open 
when printing.
•	 Use only paper in a genuine Canon Color Ink / Paper Set for 
SELPHY CP printers. Other paper, such as regular postcards or 
paper for SELPHY ES printers, cannot be used.
•	 Never do the following, which may damage the printer or cause 
malfunction.
- Loading paper upside-down, with the glossy 
and back sides reversed
-
 Bending or separating paper at the 
perforations before printing
-
 Using label paper whose upper label surface 
is peeling off or has been partially pulled up
-
 Writing on paper before printing
- Reusing paper, as by printing on blank areas 
(=  4)
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•	Do not touch the springs on the paper cassette.  
Accidentally bending the springs may prevent efficient paper 
feeding.
•	 Note that one spring is attached in the center on the top of card-size 
paper cassettes.
•	 Avoid touching or rubbing the glossy, printing side of the paper. Do 
not handle paper with wet hands, and keep paper free of dust. Dirt 
or moisture may cause banding or affect print quality, or damage the 
printer (=
  4).
Loading the Cassettes
1 Open the covers.
zzOpen the ink and paper compartment 
covers.
2 Load the ink cassette.
zzInsert the ink cassette into the printer in 
the direction of the arrow on the cassette 
until it clicks into place.
zzClose the ink cassette compartment 
cover.
3 Load the paper cassette.
zzMaking sure the outer cover is open 
(=  9), insert the paper cassette all 
the way into the compartment.
Installing and Plugging in SELPHY
1 Choose the right place to put 
SELPHY.
zzPlace the printer on a table or other flat, 
stable surface. Never place the printer on 
an unstable or tilted surface.
zzKeep the printer away from sources of 
electromagnetism or strong magnetism.
zzLeave at least 10 cm (4 in.) of open 
space around the printer.
zzLeave more open space behind the 
printer than the length of paper used, so 
that the paper can pass in and out of the 
printer freely when printing.
2 Plug the adapter cord into 
SELPHY.
zzInsert the adapter plug fully into the 
power inlet on SELPHY.
3 Connect the power cord.
zzConnect the power cord to the compact 
power adapter, and then plug the other 
end into a power outlet.
Minimum 
10 cm (4 in.)
Minimum 
10 cm 
(4 in.)
More than 
length of 
paper