Canon Selphy Es40 User Guide


 
Learning More 
About SELPHY
This chapter will cover basic information to help you learn more about using 
SELPHY. The parts of the printer will be described, as well as the information that 
displays on the screen and basic operating instructions. 
This printer will be referred to as “SELPHY” or “printer”.
The various types of memory cards that can be used in this printer are collectively referred to as 
“memory cards”.
The button functions are represented by icons shown on or around the...



The Names of  SELPHY’s Components
Print Output Receptacle Cover  (p. 13)
Cartridge Compartment (p. 8)
Cartridge Lever (p. 13)
Print Output Receptacle (p. 13)
Cartridge Cover (p. 8)
Sliding Slot Cover  (pp. 10, 12)
Cartridge Cover Lever (p. 8)
Paper-Handling Slot 
Carrying Handle
AC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 8)
Print Output Receptacle Button
Air Vents (p. 8)
USB Terminal for Computer Connection (p. 59)
USB Terminal for Digital Camera Connection  (p. 66)
Card Slots  (pp. 10, 12)
Speaker...



Controls
Icons Used in This GuideNameFunction
1qPower ButtonTurns the power on or off (p. 9).
2cCREATIVE ButtonDisplays the Creative Print menu (pp. 40-53).
3Voice Guidance ButtonDisplays the [Voice Guidance Settings] screen (p. 10).
4m(MENU)Menu ButtonDisplays the menu screen (p. 31).
5m(DISPLAY)Display ButtonDisplays the properties of the selected image (p. 25).
6m(EDIT)Edit ButtonDisplays the edit menu (pp. 36-39).
7_Screen  (LCD Monitor)Display images, settings screens, or error messages...



Information Displayed on the Screen
The image above is a sample image of information that can be displayed using [Image Info] (p. 25).
Explanation
1Number of copies of the displayed image
2Total number of images to be printed
3
The memory card slot currently in use (An SD card is used in this example):SD/MMC+/miniSD Card slot : microSD Card slot
: CF/microdrive Card slot : MS/MS Duo Card slot
4File number
5Recording pixels
6
Cartridge currently in use (Postcard Size is used in this...



Demo Mode
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 or the memory card is removed, the setting will return to [Tool Tips].
Change the information displays.
Press the m(DISPLAY) button.
Every time the m(DISPLAY) button is pressed, 
the display information will change as shown 
below.
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No informationCommands only(Default setting)ImageinformationPrint settingsThe current settings...



Changing the Way Images Are Displayed
In SELPHY's image display screen, you can choose from several image views, including single image 
view and 9 image view. This section will explain how to switch between each image view.
Single Image View  9 Image View  (Index View)
Press the -  or o button to display the selected image in single image view
9 Image Jump View
Press the 0 button or the b(BACK) button
Press the - button or the b(BACK) button
Press the  0 button
When SELPHY's power...



Searching Images
You can jump to an image using a specified search key.
1
Display the edit menu.
Press the m(EDIT) button.
The edit menu appears.
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2
Display the jump screen.
Press the ud buttons, or turn the w wheel to 
choose [Jump], then press the o button.
The jump screen appears.
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3
Choose a search key.
Press the ud buttons to choose a search 
key, and press the l r buttons, or turn the w 
wheel to jump.
Press the b(BACK) button to restore single 
image view.
When  (Jump Selected...


You can play all the images on your memory card in order of their file number (images will display for 
approx. 3 seconds each), and search for images to print. 
1
Auto play images.
Press the m(MENU) button.
Press the ud buttons, or turn the w wheel to 
choose [Auto Play], then press the o button.
The loading image screen appears, and then 
auto play begins.
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Viewing your images.
Each image will be shown for about 3 seconds.
If you press the l r buttons, or turn the w 
wheel during...


This section will explain how to use various print settings to get more enjoyment 
out of using SELPHY.
Refer to the Cartridge/Feature Compatibility Table (p. 76) to learn which printing 
functions can be performed when each cartridge is installed.
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Printing a Variety of  
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Printing All Images
1
Display the setting screen.
Press the m(MENU) button.
Press the ud buttons, or turn the w wheel to 
choose [Print All Images], then press the o 
button.
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Number of sheets requiredNumber of copies
Choose the number of copies.
Press the ., buttons to set the number of 
copies.
You can specify up to 99 copies per image.  
If there are more than 1000 images on the card, 
only 999 copies will be printed in order of the 
most recent by shooting date.
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3
Print.
Press the p...