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Canon Selphy CP720 User Manual

Canon Selphy CP720 User Manual

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Printer User Guide
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Overview

Getting Ready

Printing
Appendices
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Troubleshooting
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Printer Features
Paper and Accessories
Setup
Paper Cassette Preparations
Printing Precautions
Printing from
Cameras
Maintenance, Storage and Transport
Safety Precautions
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Tasks and Index
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Component Guide and Functions
Other Accessories
Ink Cassette Preparations
Printing from Memory Cards
Printing from
Computers
Battery Instructions (CP730 Only)
Handling
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Wireless Printing
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  • Page 1: Getting Ready

    Printer User Guide Clicking the   icon  prints the entire chapter. Overview Getting Ready Printing Appendices Having Difficulty? Click Here Troubleshooting Clicking the   icon at the start  of each topic prints out that topic. Printer Features Paper and Accessories Setup Paper Cassette Preparations Printing Precautions Printing from Printing from Cameras Computers Maintenance, Storage and Transport Handling Safety Precautions Precautions...

  • Page 2: Symbols Used In This Guide

    EOS 350D/DIGITAL Rebel XT cameras, set [Communication] in the camera’s menu to [PTP], or [Print/PTP] or [Print/PC]. See the user guide supplied with the camera for details. • For non-Canon cameras, see the user guide supplied with the camera for details on communication settings. Appendices...

  • Page 3: Printer Features

    Return to Cover Page Overview Printer Features You can enjoy printing with your SELPHY printer in a variety of ways. A Choice of Printing Methods Print from Memory Cards You can print from memory cards placed in the printer slot from a camera or mobile telephone.
  • Page 4 Return to Cover Page Overview Paper Media and Printing Features Perfect for Albums Prints a standard size photo print. You can also have the date imprint and borders appear on the print. 08/14/2006 Postcard Size Paper Print postcards bearing your original photographs. Using your computer, it is easy to add captions and create greeting cards.
  • Page 5 Access Indicator Battery Cover Eject Lever Battery Cover Air Vents Paper Ejection Slot Troubleshooting Tasks and Index Getting Ready SELPHY CP720 LCD Monitor Power Button PRINT/STOP Button Control Buttons Retractable USB Cable for Cameras Paper Cassette Slot Paper Cassette Ink Cassette...

  • Page 6: Card Size

    Color Ink/Paper Set KL-36IP (36 Sheets) POSTCARD SIZE Wide Size Paper Cassette: Separately sold Wide Size Paper Cassette PCW-CP100 Standard Paper + Ink: Color Ink/Paper Set KW-24IP (24 Sheets) CARD SIZE Do not use any paper, paper cassette or ink cassette that is not specified for  use by Canon. The sheet sizes are as follows. L Size: 89 x 119 mm (3.5 x 4.7 in.). Card Size:  54 x 86 mm (2.1 x 3.4 in.). Postcard Size: 100 x 148 mm (4 x 6 in.). Wide:  100 x 200 mm (4 x 8 in.)  Printing Appendices L SIZE WIDE Back Next...

  • Page 7: Other Accessories

    Return to Cover Page Overview Other Accessories This section identifies the separately sold accessories that expand the capabilities of the SELPHY printers. Battery Pack (CP730 Only) If you install the battery pack sold separately for the CP730 model, you can print while traveling and in locations where power outlets are not available.
  • Page 8 Return to Cover Page Overview Setup Set up your SELPHY printer in the following manner for safe use. DC IN Terminal (Power Connector) Compact Power Adapter Power Cord To a power outlet 15 cm (6 in.) Situate the printer with at least 15 cm (6 in.) of free space in front and back and at least 10 cm (4 in.) of free space on the sides.
  • Page 9 Return to Cover Page Overview Ink Cassette Preparations Install ink cassettes using the following procedures. Confirm the ink cassette size. Confirm a match between the sizes of the ink cassette and the photo paper. Size Notation Confirm that the ink sheet is taut with no slack. Take up any slack by gently advancing the cassette to the next portion of ink sheet.
  • Page 10 Return to Cover Page Overview Paper Cassette Preparations The following procedures instruct you how to set paper in the cassette and install it in the printer. Setting Paper in the Paper Cassette Confirm that you have the correct size of paper cassette. Prepare the correct size of paper cassette for the sheets you are using.

  • Page 11: Installing The Paper Cassette

    Return to Cover Page Overview • Use paper specified for use by Canon with this printer. Do not use  standard copy paper or postcards. • Placing 19 or more sheets in the paper cassette (13 or more Wide Size  sheets) will lead to mis-feeds or paper jams. • Mistakenly reversing the paper in the cassette will result in a poor print  and may lead to malfunctions.  • Do not bend the paper at the perforations or separate it before printing.  • Do not use label sheets that have begun to peel or label sheets with  portions peeled back.  • Do not reprint a sheet that has been through the printer. • Do not write on a sheet before printing with the printer. It may lead to a  malfunction.  Troubleshooting Tasks and Index Getting Ready Printing Installing the Paper Cassette Open the paper cassette slot cover.

  • Page 12: Printing Precautions

    Return to Cover Page Overview Printing Precautions This section explains the precautions that should be observed when printing. These precautions are applicable to all of the printing methods, including “Printing from Memory Cards,” “Printing from Cameras,” “Printing from Computers” and “Wireless Printing.” •...

  • Page 13: Printing From Memory Cards

    Return to Cover Page Overview Printing from Memory Cards These procedures are for printing images from memory cards taken from cameras or mobile telephones. • SELPHY printers support image data conforming to the Design rule for  Camera File system (Exif compliant) and DPOF (Ver. 1.00) standard. • Use memory cards that have been initialized in a camera. The images may  not be recognized on memory cards formatted in a computer.  Inserting Memory Cards Press the printer’s power button until the start-up image appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 14: Lcd Monitor

    Installed Ink Cassette Type Image (in this example, [P] for Postcard- Size) Printing Mode My Colors Print Layout Date Imprint CP720 Image Number Print Image Displayed Number of Prints of Displayed Image Image Total Number of Sheets Required Installed Ink...
  • Page 15 Return to Cover Page Overview Selecting Modes and Print Operations Select a mode to set the print operation. (Single) Prints one copy of the displayed image. (Select) Prints the specified number of copies of the selected images. (All) Prints one copy of all images on the card. (DPOF) Prints according to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings selected in the camera.
  • Page 16 Return to Cover Page Overview Printing the Specified Number of Copies of the Selected Images Switch the mode to (Select) using the MODE button. Press to select images to print. Keeping the button pressed advances the images more quickly. Press to select the number of copies to print.
  • Page 17 Return to Cover Page Overview Printing One Copy of All Images on the Card Switch the mode to (All) using the MODE button. Configure the print layout, date imprint and My Colors settings as desired. These settings apply to all of the images. The My Colors setting is only available on the CP730 model.
  • Page 18 Return to Cover Page Overview Print Layout Settings Select a print layout. (Borderless) Prints without borders. (Bordered) Prints with a white border. (2 Images) Prints two images on a single sheet. (4 Images) Prints four images on a single sheet. (8 Images) Prints eight images on a single sheet.
  • Page 19 Return to Cover Page Overview Date Imprint Settings You can select whether or not to include the date imprint and its format. (No Imprint) (Year/Month/Day) 2006/08/14 (Month/Day/Year) 08/14/2006 (Day/Month/Year) 14/08/2006 Troubleshooting Tasks and Index Getting Ready Select a date imprint format using the DATE button. Does not include the date imprint.
  • Page 20 Return to Cover Page Overview My Colors Settings (CP730 Only) This feature applies color effects to images. (Off) No effects applied. (B/W) Prints the image in black and white. (Sepia) Prints the image in a sepia tone (a faded brown tint). (Vivid) Prints the image in vivid colors.
  • Page 21 Return to Cover Page Overview Trimming Settings (CP730 Only) This feature prints a select portion of an image. The trimming feature can only be used in the  Press the TRIM. button. The image will display at full size on the LCD monitor. Press the DISP. button. The display will switch into a mode allowing you to set the print area size and orientation.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Camera

    Return to Cover Page Overview Printing from Cameras These procedures are for printing images from a camera connected to the printer. Camera Check On cameras that support printing via this method, icons such as (PictBridge) or (Direct Print) will appear on the camera’s LCD monitor when the camera is connected to the printer.

  • Page 23: Printing From A Camera

    This section provides a simple explanation of the procedures using a Canon-brand camera as an example. For a more detailed explanation, see your camera's manual (Camera User Guide in the case of a Canon camera) or the Direct Print User Guide.
  • Page 24 Overview Printing with Various Settings If you are using a Canon-brand camera, you can configure the following settings and print. (Some features may not be supported by some models.) See your Camera User Guide or the Direct Print User Guide for detailed instructions about each procedure.

  • Page 25: Printing From Computers

    256 MB or more Interface: Free Hard Disk Space: Canon Utilities ZoomBrower EX: Easy-PhotoPrint: PhotoStitch: Canon SELPHY Printer Driver: (required during installation) Display: 1,024 x 768 pixels or more High Color (16 bit) or better Troubleshooting Tasks and Index Getting Ready...

  • Page 26: Install The Software

    The following procedures are used to print from a computer. See the following pages for details. Install the Software Install the software required for printing onto your computer from the Compact Photo Printer Solution Disk. Connect to the Computer Connect the printer to the computer using a commercially available USB cable.

  • Page 27: Installing The Printer Driver

    Return to Cover Page Overview Installing the Printer Driver Do not connect the printer to the computer until after you have installed the  printer driver. Windows Place the supplied Compact Photo Printer Solution Disk into the computer's CD- ROM drive. Click [Select printer] in the Printer Driver window, followed by the name of your printer model.
  • Page 28 Return to Cover Page Overview Macintosh Place the supplied Compact Photo Printer Solution Disk into the computer's CD- ROM drive and double-click (CPSD Installer) icon in the CD-ROM window. Click [Select printer] in the Printer Driver window and select your printer. Click [Agree], select [Easy Install], followed by [Install].

  • Page 29: Installing The Application Software

    Return to Cover Page Overview Installing the Application Software Windows Place the supplied CD-ROM into the computer's CD- ROM drive. If the CD-ROM is already in the computer and the window below does not show, then take the CD- ROM out once and put it back in. Click [Easy Installation] in the application software section, followed by [OK]...

  • Page 30: Introduction To The Supplied Programs

    For printing instructions, see the help topics summoned by clicking the [?] button in the [3 Layout/Print] tab. You can download detailed guides to ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) and  ImageBrowser (Macintosh) from the following website. http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/information-e.html Troubleshooting Tasks and Index Getting Ready Printing Macintosh ImageBrowser Programs Common to Windows/Macintosh...

  • Page 31: Wireless Printing

    Return to Cover Page Overview Wireless Printing These procedures are for printing images over a wireless connection (IrDA, Bluetooth or wireless LAN). • You cannot print via a wireless connection if a memory card is in the  printer, or if the printer is connected with a cable to a camera or  computer.  • You cannot print via a wireless connection between the printer and a  computer.  • The maximum image data size that can be transmitted is 4 MB. Printing Via an IrDA Connection (CP730 Only) This section explains how to print images from an IrDA (infrared) enabled mobile telephone.
  • Page 32 Return to Cover Page Overview Aim the mobile telephone’s infrared port at the printer’s IrDA sensor and initiate the data transfer from the telephone. See the user guide for your mobile telephone for instructions for configuring the IrDA settings and for printing. Up to approximately 20 cm (7.9 in.) Hold the mobile telephone within 10...
  • Page 33 See the user guide for your Bluetooth Unit for instructions for connecting and printing. If prompted by the mobile device for a device to connect to, select [Canon CP730/CP720-xx:xx:xx (where x refers to a numerical digit)]. The maximum transmission distance for a Bluetooth enabled device is approximately 10 m (33 ft.) (may vary...

  • Page 34: Printing Via A Wireless Lan

    Return to Cover Page Overview Printing via a Wireless LAN This section explains how to print images via a wireless LAN (local area network) from a PowerShot SD430 Digital ELPH Wireless/Digital IXUS WIRELESS camera and a Wireless Print Adapter (WA-1N/WA-1E). Printing is initiated from the camera. See your camera's user guide. ...

  • Page 35: Maintenance, Storage And Transport

    Return to Cover Page Overview Maintenance, Storage and Transport This section explains how maintain, store and transport the printer. Maintenance Internal Care If fine stripes appear on printed images, there is a possibility that dirt or dust has become lodged inside the printer. Use the supplied cleaner to remove the dirt or dust.

  • Page 36: Main Unit

    Return to Cover Page Overview Storage Main Unit • Detach the power cord of the compact power adapter from the power outlet. • Remove the paper and ink cassettes from the printer for storage. Store the paper cassettes with the lids closed. Remove the sheets of paper, place them into their bag and replace them in their box, storing them flat.

  • Page 37: Attaching The Battery

    CP730 model. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage...

  • Page 38: Charging The Battery

    Return to Cover Page Overview Charging the Battery Use the following procedures to charge the battery. Attach the battery to the printer. Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it in a power outlet. Connect the compact power adapter connector to the printer.

  • Page 39: Battery Handling

    • This is a lithium ion battery pack so there is no need to completely use or discharge it before recharging. • It can be charged at any charge state. • It takes approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to bring a depleted battery pack to a full charge state (based on standard Canon testing criteria). • Charge it within a temperature range of 5 to 40 °C (41 to 104 °F). • The charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and  charge state.

  • Page 40: Safety Precautions

    Return to Cover Page Overview Safety Precautions Use this equipment correctly according to the following precautions to avoid the risk of injury, fire, electrical shock, malfunctions and other hazards. Please also be sure to read “Handling Precautions” (p. 42). • The equipment referenced herein includes the printer, compact power adapter, ink cassettes, paper cassettes and paper sheets.
  • Page 41 Return to Cover Page Overview CAUTIONS • Do not stick any part of your hand into the printer interior. • Do not use or store the equipment in the following types of places. Humid or dusty areas, places subject to heavy vibrations, places near flames, places  subject to strong sunlight, or hot places such as an automobile trunk or dash- board.  • Do not attach metallic pins or allow dirt to collect on the power plug or recharging connectors.

  • Page 42: Handling Precautions

    Return to Cover Page Overview Handling Precautions This section explains the precautions that you should take in handling the equipment. Devices • Do not apply excessive force to the paper cassette. Force or impact on the cassette may result in paper jams or equipment damage.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Tasks and Index Getting Ready * When connected to a Canon compact digital camera with built-in DIGIC II. Printing speeds may vary with other cameras. In addition, these figures were derived using standard Canon testing procedures and may vary according to usage conditions.
  • Page 44 60 W or less (4 W or less on standby) Dimensions: CP730: 178.0 x 131.0 x 63.0 mm (7.0 x 5.2 x 2.5 in.) CP720: 178.0 x 125.0 x 63.0 mm (7.0 x 4.9 x 2.5 in.) Weight (Printer only): CP730: Approx. 955 g (33.7 oz.) CP720: Approx.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    You Think There is a Problem If the solutions below do not remedy your problem, contact the retail outlet or a Canon customer support center. Problems with the Main Printer Unit and Power Power will not turn on.
  • Page 46 (Exif compliant). Printing from Cameras • Recheck the camera and printer connection status. • Does the firmware of the Canon-brand camera support the printer? • Does the camera battery have a sufficient charge? Replace the battery with a fully charged or new battery, or use the compact power adapter for the camera.

  • Page 47: Media Problems

    Return to Cover Page Overview Printer Power Button is Red but No Error Message Has Appeared on the Camera’s LCD Monitor. A malfunction occurred during printing. Remove the paper from the main unit and take up the slack in the ink sheet.

  • Page 48: Error Symbols

    Return to Cover Page Overview Error Symbols When the printer encounters some kind of problem, a symbol appears in the LCD monitor to indicate the error type. Take the action recommended for the error symbol. Error messages will also display in a camera’s LCD monitor when the camera is connected to the printer.
  • Page 49 Return to Cover Page Overview Ink Cassette Error • Turn the power off and then back on.  • Remove the ink cassette and take the slack out of the ink  sheet before replacing it. If this does not fix the problem,  replace the ink cassette with a new one. Contact a customer  support center if you cannot remove the ink cassette.  Low Battery (CP730 Only) • Recharge the battery or replace it with a charged one. Or  connect the compact power adapter.  No Data • Cannot print via a wireless connection. Check the printer and  camera positions, their distance from each other and the  camera’s settings.  Connection Failed • The connection was broken during a wireless printing session.  Check the printer and camera positions and their distance  from each other and redo the procedure. Troubleshooting Tasks and Index Getting Ready Printing Other Errors •...
  • Page 50 Return to Cover Page Overview Tasks and Index Click the page number of a topic to jump to that topic. I want to print the shooting date on the photo. I want to create a label. I want to print an index of all the images I want to print with borders...
  • Page 51 Microsoft ® ® ® ® 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows ® XP are referred to in this guide, respectively, as Windows 98, Windows 2000, Printing Appendices ® Millennium Edition, and © 2006 CANON INC. Back...

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