Canon Selphy Es40 User Guide



The following image types can be printed with SELPHY. 
JPEG type data conforming to the Exif standard.
Irregularly sized images, or images that have been edited on a computer may not display or print properly.
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Images That Can Be Printed
Card SlotsMemory Cards That Can Be  Used Without an Adapter
Memory Cards That Require an Adapter (commercially available)
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 SD Memory Card miniSD Card SDHC Memory Card miniSDHC Card
 MultiMediaCard MMCplus Card HC MMCplus Card
 MMCmobile Card...



Choosing and Printing Images
You can choose an image and specify the number of copies for printing. In this section, an SD memory 
card will be used as an example, but you can print from other memory cards using the same steps.
The voice guidance will announce when printing has finished.
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Insert a single memory card into the slot.
	Open the card slot cover.
	Insert a memory card fully into the appropriate 
slot.
The screen from Step 2 (image display screen) 
will display.
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Choose an...



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Number of copies of the selected imageTotal number of images currently set to be printed
Choose the number of copies.
Press the ., buttons to choose the number of 
copies to be printed.
You can specify 99 copies per image. 
To choose other images to print at the same 
time, repeat Steps 2 and 3.
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Print.
Press the p button to start printing.
The print output receptacle cover will open 
automatically when an image is printed.
During printing, the paper will pass in and out of 
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Storing the Printed Photos
When both sides of a print have perforations, you can remove the edges 
by bending them.
Use an oil-based pen to write on prints.
To prevent discoloration, be sure to store the printed photos so that they 
will be protected from humidity, dust, direct sunlight, and temperatures of 
over 40°C (104°F).
Avoid actions that may result in color change, color fading or color 
bleeding, such as the following: Sticking any type of adhesive tape on a print surface, allowing...



Voice guidance is available for all the SELPHY features used in these recipes (pp. 16-19). Even 
beginners can print easily. 
For more detailed information, refer to the full instructions for each printer function.
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Printing Recipes
Use the following recipes  
to create original greeting cards,  
scrapbooks and more!  
Let’s get started!
       
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Creating a Greeting Card
Make an impression with gold and silver frames!
Send a unique greeting card.
Ingredients
Decorations
Instructions
Easy Photo Pack (p. 3)
Marker pen  
(For writing addresses or 
messages.)
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[Frames] in [Creative Print] 
SELPHY Photo Print  
(supplied software) 
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Use the [Frames] feature in [Creative Print] (p. 40)
1 Press the c button and choose [Frames]
2 Choose an image
3 Choose a frame and print
Using SELPHY Photo Print (pp. 56, 60)
1 Choose an image
2 Choose...



Capture life's little moments  
in a handmade photo diary.
Ingredients
Decorations
Instructions
Easy Photo Pack (p. 3)
Colored paper
Marker pen
Decorations
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[Multi Layout] in [Creative Print]
Use the [Multi Layout] feature in [Creative Print]  
(p. 46)
1 Press the c button and choose [Multi 
Layout]
2 Choose the page layout and background 
color
3 Choose images and print
4 Write down your comments with a marker 
pen
5 Mount the prints on the colored paper and 
add decorations to...



Ingredients
Decorations
Instructions
Easy Photo Pack (p. 3)
The [Calendar] setting in 
[Creative Print]
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Use the [Calendar] feature in [Creative Print] (p. 44)
1 Press the c button and choose [Calendar]
2 Choose the page layout and background 
color
3 Choose the year and the month and 
specify holidays or special occasions
4 Choose an image and print
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Turn your birthday and a photo into a calendar.
Create a calendar together as a family.
Creating a Photo Calendar
 
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IngredientsInstructions
Easy Photo Pack (p. 3)
Mounting board, colored paper
Scissors, glue, pens
Decorations
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1 Decide on a theme for your page (e.g. 
summer holiday, birthday party, etc.)
2 Print your photos based on the theme
3 Choose the color of the mounting board for 
the background to go with your photos
4 Design the layout of your page
5 Cut your photos and colored paper and 
arrange and mount them on the mounting 
board
6 Add decorations and, if desired, write the 
title and...

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