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Canon SELPHY DS700 Photo Printing Manual

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  • Page 1 Photo Printing Guide...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be transmitted or copied in any form whatsoever without the express written permission. ® Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® Office Equipment Program is a global program that promotes...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera ...39 Connecting to a Digital Camera ...39 Direct Printing from PictBridge-compatible Digital Cameras ...41 Printing Photographs Directly from a Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera ...43 Printing Photos with Infrared Compatible Mobile Phones ...44 Requirements for Infrared Communication with the Mobile Phone...44...
  • Page 4 Paper Does Not Feed Properly ...68 Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White Streaks appear ...69 Printed Surface is Scratched or Ink Blots...70 Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs ...72 Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera...73 Cannot Install the Printer Driver ...75 Appendix ...76...

  • Page 5: Easy Setup Instructions

    Easy Setup Instructions Unpack the Printer Check that all the following items are in the box. If anything is missing or is damaged, contact a Canon service representative. Power Cord Video Cable (RCA) Ink Tank BCI-16 Color Print Head note See “Using the Remote Control”...

  • Page 6: Preparing The Printer

    Remove the tape from the printer. The tape position is subject to change. Plug the power cord into the back of the printer and connect the other end to a power outlet. Press the POWER button. The printer will initialize.

  • Page 7: Installing The Print Head

    Installing the Print Head print head nozzles Slide the cover open switch toward the right to open the cover. The print head holder moves to the center. Press the lock button, then raise the lock lever. Do not touch internal parts other than the lock lever.

  • Page 8: Installing An Ink Tank

    Easy Setup Instructions Installing an Ink Tank Caution • For safety reasons, store an ink tank out of the reach of small children. • Do not drop or shake an ink tank as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands.

  • Page 9: Printer Parts And Their Function

    Green: the printer is ready to print. Flashing green: the printer is preparing to print, or is currently printing. Flashing orange: an error has occurred and the printer is not ready to print. Flashing orange and green alternately: an error has occurred that may require a service call.

  • Page 10: Buttons On The Remote Control

    (3) Back Button (4) Search Button (5) Settings Button USB Port Connects the printer to a computer through a USB interface. Video Out Terminal Connects the printer to TV via the supplied video cable. Print Head Lock Lever Locks the print head into the holder.
  • Page 11 • Use the remote control within an angle of 30 degrees from right to left or up and down, aiming at the remote control receiver on the printer. Printer Parts and Their Function (9) Rotate Button Rotates the photo displayed on TV 90 degrees.
  • Page 12 Printer Parts and Their Function note Setting or Replacing the Battery Set the battery in the remote control first. Replace the battery in the remote control when the remote control becomes inoperative or its effective range becomes shorter. The lithium coin cell battery CR2025 is available for this remote control. Purchase the commercial battery for replacement.

  • Page 13: Menu Screen

    Menu Screen The following menu can be selected when a memory card is inserted in the memory card slot and the printer and the TV are connected. You can select the following functions in each menu. Photo Gallery View each photo and print.
  • Page 14 Printer Parts and Their Function Tool Box Displays the following menus. Nozzle check Prints a nozzle check pattern to ensure that ink is output correctly. See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 56. Head cleaning Cleans the print head when nozzles are clogged.

  • Page 15: Preparation When Using The Printer With The Tv

    Preparation When Using the Printer with the TV Displaying a Photo on TV This section describes the method to connect the printer to the TV with the attached video cable (RCA) and to turn on/off the printer and TV. Connecting to TV Check the following before connecting the printer to the TV.

  • Page 16: Turning Off Tv And The Printer

    • You can turn the printer on by pressing the POWER button on the remote control. • If the POWER lamp changes to orange and begins flashing, refer to the section “Handling Error Messages”...

  • Page 17: Using A Memory Card

    2 MB cards not supported) Important • This printer supports JPEG (DCF/CIFF/Exif 2.21 or earlier/JFIF), TIFF (Exif compliant), and DPOF (Ver. 1.00 compliant). • Photos stored in a memory card not supported by the digital camera may fail in loading or be damaged.

  • Page 18: Inserting A Memory Card

    Preparation When Using the Printer with the TV Inserting a Memory Card Important Insert only a single type of memory card. • If you use a Compact Flash (CF) card or Microdrive Insert it as far as it will go into the slot on the right as shown.

  • Page 19: Removing A Memory Card

    Removing a Memory Card note If you use the printer connected to your computer, follow the instructions for removal of the memory card from the computer. For the procedure, refer to the on-screen User’s Guide. Ensure that the Indicator lamp is not flashing, then remove the memory card.

  • Page 20: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Print Media to Avoid Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction. • Folded, curled or wrinkled paper • Damp paper •...
  • Page 21 • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries. For specific drying times, refer to the instructions packaged with your media. Preparation When Using the Printer with the TV (2) Ensure that the paper thickness lever is set to the right.
  • Page 22 Preparation When Using the Printer with the TV Media Types for Card Direct Printing Media Type Photo Paper Pro 101.6×152.4 mm/ 4"×6": up to 20 sheets Photo Paper Plus 101.6×152.4 mm/ Glossy 4"×6": up to 20 sheets Photo Paper Plus 101.6×152.4 mm/...

  • Page 23: Enjoy Photos On Tv And Printing -Basic

    —Basic— Viewing and Printing from the TV Overview You can display photos stored in a memory card on TV by connecting printer and TV and inserting the memory card in the printer. You can print your favorite photos one by one, or display a list of the photos and specify the number of copies to print for each photo listed.
  • Page 24 Menu Screen The Menu screen is displayed when TV and the printer are connected and turned on. Tool Box is the only available menu at the moment. All menu options can be viewed when a memory card with stored photos is inserted into the printer card slot.

  • Page 25: Start Printing

    Confirm the settings. (1) Confirm the Page size and Media type. To change any of the settings, press the Settings button. See “Specifying the Paper and Other Settings” on page 33. Start printing. (1) Ensure that the paper is loaded in the print confirmation screen. note Displaying Photos Automatically at the Full TV Screen—Slide Show You can automatically display photos stored in a memory card at the full TV screen.

  • Page 26: Photo Print

    You can display 9 photos stored in a memory card on the TV screen at a time and specify the number of copies to print for each photo. Prepare to print. (1) Connect TV to the printer and turn them on. See “Connect TV to the printer.” on page 13. (2) Load the paper See “Loading Paper”...
  • Page 27 Specify the number of copies to print. note • Place the cursor on the Cancel all, Previous, or Next button displayed at the bottom of the screen and press the OK button to: • When many photos are stored in a memory card, it is convenient to search for photos to display or print using the shooting date as the search key.

  • Page 28: Enjoy Photos On Tv And Printing -Advanced

    Photo×2 Borderless Bordered Prepare to print. (1) Connect TV to the printer and turn them on. See “Connect TV to the printer.” on page 13. (2) Load the paper. See “Loading Paper” on page 18. (3) Insert the memory card into the card slot.
  • Page 29 Select Layout print. Specify the layout. Select the paste method. note When many photos are stored in a memory card, it is convenient to search for photos to display or print using the shooting date as the search key. See “Searching for Photos with the Shooting Date—Search” on page 35. Enjoy Photos on TV and Printing —Advanced—...

  • Page 30: Printing Stickers From A Favorite Photo

    (Print button). Printing the photos pasted on the specified layout is started. Printing Stickers from a Favorite Photo You can print your favorite photo on the Canon Photo Stickers. (1) Press the photo you want to paste. (2) Press the The photo is pasted on the layout.
  • Page 31 (3) Use the and then press the The screen for specifying the layout is displayed. (4) When printing on the Canon Photo Stickers, select Stickers x 16. The screen for specifying the photo to print is displayed. (1) Use the you wish to print.

  • Page 32: Printing All Photos

    How to Print All Photos without Connecting to TV You can print all photos saved in the memory card without connecting TV and the printer with the key operation on the printer. 1 Turning on the printer. 2 Load paper.

  • Page 33: Printing A Photo List-Print Index

    See “Operation Panel” on page 7. Printing is started in order of the recent shooting date. * Press the Print All button on the printer if you want to cancel the printing. Printing a Photo List—Print Index You can print a list of all photos saved in the memory card known as an index print.

  • Page 34: Printing According To The Settings Made On The Camera

    • This printer allows you to make the following DPOF settings: – Image format: CIFF, Exif (JPEG), JFIF, and Exif (Tiff) – Print type - Standard: The Photos for which you specified “Standard” using the DPOF function are printed.

  • Page 35: Handy Functions And Settings

    Handy Functions and Settings This section describes the functions of the buttons, such as the button) and the (Search button), used at each printing operation and the common operations, such as to change the language displayed or to set the date display format.
  • Page 36 Enjoy Photos on TV and Printing —Advanced— Other Setting Items Basic settings • Page size Select the paper size for the print job. • Media type Select the Media type. note For information on available media types and on setting Page size and Media type, refer to “Media Types for Card Direct Printing”...
  • Page 37 Searching for Photos with the Shooting Date—Search When there are many photos stored on the memory card, you can select photos to display or print by specifying the shooting date with the search function. note Displaying/Printing Photos Shot Yesterday Specify the date of yesterday in Start of range and End of range in the search function. •...

  • Page 38: Setting The Date Display Format

    Enjoy Photos on TV and Printing —Advanced— Setting the Date Display Format You can change the format of data printing. Select Tool Box from the menu. Select Date format. (2) Press the button. The date will be printed with the specified date display format. (1) Use the buttons to select Tool Box from the menu screen.

  • Page 39: Changing The Language Displayed

    Changing the Language Displayed You can change the language displayed on TV. Select Tool Box from the menu. Select a language for display. Enjoy Photos on TV and Printing —Advanced— (1) Use the buttons to select Tool Box from the menu screen. (2) Press the button.

  • Page 40: Resetting All Settings

    Enjoy Photos on TV and Printing —Advanced— Resetting All Settings You can reset all settings other than the display language and the print head position to the initial state. Select Tool Box from the menu. Use the button to select Yes and then press the All settings other than the display language and the print head position have been reset to the initial state.

  • Page 41: Printing Photographs Directly From A Digital Camera

    • This printer supports Canon Bubble Jet Direct. It allows you to print photos from a Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible (PictBridge incompatible) digital camera or digital camcorder without a computer by simply connecting the digital camera or digital camcorder to this printer.
  • Page 42 Power lamp on the printer flashes once. * The power-on sequence may differ depending on the model or brand of the camera. The icon will display on the LCD display of the digital camera when the printer is correctly connected. : A PictBridge-compliant digital camera.

  • Page 43: Direct Printing From Pictbridge-Compatible Digital Cameras

    The settings explained below cannot be made depending on the brand or model of your camera. If any setting cannot be made, the default setting explained above is used. Names of settings that are displayed on Canon PictBridge-compatible cameras are used in the description given below. Different names may be displayed on your camera depending on the brand or model.
  • Page 44 “POP” and “VIVID Photo”, “Noise reduction”, “Color Adjust” settings made using the remote control. If you use a Canon PictBridge- compatible camera, you can select “VIVID”, “NR”, or “VIVID+NR”. (Note that these options cannot be selected for some models.)

  • Page 45: Printing Photographs Directly From A Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera

    Printing Photographs Directly from a Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera Let’s take a look at the media types that can be set on the Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital camera. Media Types for Digital Camera When you connect a digital camera, you can use the following media:...

  • Page 46: Printing Photos With Infrared Compatible Mobile Phones

    – It automatically sets the margin according to the photo size. – Depending on the amount of image data, it may take a while for this printer to start to print after starting the infrared transfer.
  • Page 47 Specify the number of copies to print the same photo on one page. note Printing on Photo Stickers Specify the Page size, Media type, and layout for the Canon Photo Stickers. Page size: Sticker Media Type: Photo Paper Plus Glossy or Photo Paper Pro Layout: Photo ×16...

  • Page 48: Performing Infrared Printing

    Date print Off and Media type Photo Paper Plus Glossy. Start Infrared Communication. (1) Align the infrared port of a mobile phone to that of the printer at a distance of less than 7.9 inch (20 cm).

  • Page 49: Prepare To Print

    Display a photo taken with a mobile phone on TV. note The Display Photo received via infrared setting is enabled until the printer is turned off. Set the settings again when you turn off the printer. Printing Photos with Infrared Compatible Mobile Phones (1) Use the buttons to select Tool Box.
  • Page 50 Printing Photos with Infrared Compatible Mobile Phones Start Infrared Communication. (1) Align the infrared port of a mobile phone to that of the printer at a distance of less than 7.9 inch (20 cm). See “Start Infrared Communication.” on page 46.

  • Page 51: Printing With The Computer

    • The screens below refer to Windows XP installation. Screens may differ depending on the operating system you are using. • When installing the printer driver in Windows XP or Windows 2000, log on to the system as a member of the Administrators group.
  • Page 52 (1) Connect one end of a USB cable to the computer, the other to the printer. (2) Turn the printer on. If the printer is recognized, the printer driver will be automatically installed. note If the connection is not recognized, refer to the...

  • Page 53: Installing The Printer Driver—Macintosh

    • Mac OS X v.10.3 x is recommended. • Do not remove or insert the USB cable during installation, as this may result in the computer or printer not operating normally. • Before installing the driver, disable all anti-virus programs and automatically loading programs or remove them from your system folder.
  • Page 54 Printing with the computer Double-click SELPHY DS700 xxx.pkg. note XXX after the model name (SELPHY DS700) is the version number. When the “Welcome to the BJ printer driver Installer” screen appears, click Continue. Read the License Agreement and click Continue, then click Agree.
  • Page 55 After your computer is restarted, check the Print Setup Utility (Print Center for Mac OS X v.10.2.x) to ensure that the printer is added. If it is not added, add the printer. For more information, refer to the Mac Help.

  • Page 56: How To View The User's Guide

    • You can display the User’s Guide from the Start menu. Click Start and select All Programs (or Programs), Canon SELPHY DS700 Manual and User’s Guide. • To uninstall the User’s Guide or Photo Application Guide, click Start and select All Programs (or Programs), SELPHY DS700 Guide and Uninstall.

  • Page 57: Printing Maintenance

    It may solve the problem. See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 59. • If ink tank replacement does not resolve the problem, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service representative. After print head cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern.

  • Page 58: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern

    (1) Connect TV to the printer and turn them on. See “Connect TV to the printer.” on page 13. (2) Load the supplied paper or Canon 4"×6"/ 101.6×152.4mm paper into the paper support. See “Loading Paper” on page 18. Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.

  • Page 59: Print Head Cleaning

    Clean the Print Head if white stripes appear in the nozzle check pattern. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. Connect TV to the printer and turn them on. See “Connect TV to the printer.” on page 13. Start Print Head Cleaning.

  • Page 60: Print Head Deep Cleaning

    See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 60. If ink tank replacement does not resolve the problem, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service representative. buttons to select Tool Box from the menu screen and then press...

  • Page 61: Aligning The Print Head

    (1) Connect TV to the printer and turn them on. See “Connect TV to the printer.” on page 13. (2) Load the supplied paper or Canon 4"×6"/ 101.6×152.4mm paper into the paper support. See “Loading Paper” on page 18. Print the Pattern.

  • Page 62: Replacing An Ink Tank

    1 Connect TV to the printer and turn them on. See “Connect TV to the printer.” on page 13. 2 Load the supplied paper or Canon 4"×6"/101.6 x 152.4mm Size paper into the paper support. 3 Select Tool Box and then press the 4 Select Head alignment print and then press the The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed.
  • Page 63 Remove the empty ink tank. Important • Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. • Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. Prepare a replacement ink tank. Insert the ink tank.

  • Page 64: Resetting The Ink Counter

    • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out and the printer may not function properly if it is reinstalled.

  • Page 65: How Low Ink Warning Setting Works

    How Low Ink Warning Setting Works The low ink warning notifies you of low ink levels during printing. The Low Ink Warning has been preset to be automatically displayed. When you reset the ink counter, it will assume that the ink tank is full regardless of how much ink actually remains.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    • “Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White Streaks appear” on page 69 • “Printed Surface is Scratched or Ink Blots” on page 70 • “Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs” on page 72 • “Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera” on page 73 •...

  • Page 67: The Remote Control Is Not Working

    Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to recover from the error. almost full. You can print photos for a while but you cannot print any more photos when the waste ink absorber becomes full. Contact a Canon service representative. Read-write mode The memory card utility started on the computer has write-enabled enabled.
  • Page 68 After waiting 10 minutes, plug the power cord back in and turn on the printer. If the same error persists, contact a Canon service representative. * The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used at cleaning.

  • Page 69: Handling Error Messages

    Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the POWER lamp flashes. The number of flashes indicates the type of error that has occurred. Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to correct the error. Number of Possible Cause...

  • Page 70: Paper Does Not Feed Properly

    POWER lamp flashes alternately green and orange An error that requires contacting a Canon service representative may have occurred. Disconnect the cable from the printer, and then turn the printer off and unplug the printer from the power supply. After waiting 10 minutes, plug the power cord back in and turn on the printer.

  • Page 71: Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Appear

    Media type is not Ensure that the media type selected in the Settings screen is the selected properly same type as the media type loaded on the printer. See “Specifying the Paper and Other Settings” on page 33. Print head nozzles Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output.

  • Page 72: Printed Surface Is Scratched Or Ink Blots

    3. Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down and release after the If the problem remains after performing, repeat this procedure starting with step 1. If the problem remains, contact a Canon service representative. Important Check that your paper is loaded with the correct print side facing up.
  • Page 73 Possible Cause Try This Curled paper used If all four corners or the printing surface of the paper is curled, the paper may become dirty or the paper may not feed properly. Use the paper after correcting paper curl as follows. (1)Face up the printing surface (2)Roll up the paper in a direction opposite to paper curl as the (3)Check the printing paper if paper curl is corrected within...

  • Page 74: Printer Does Not Start Or Printer Stops During Print Jobs

    Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Try This Print head has Stop printing and turn the printer off for at least 15 minutes to overheated due to long allow the print head to cool down. periods of continuous...

  • Page 75: Cannot Print Properly From The Digital Camera

    * Hereafter, the digital still camera and digital video camcorder are collectively called a digital camera or camera. note • PictBridge or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital cameras can be connected to your printer for direct printing. • This section describes errors that are indicated on Canon-brand PictBridge- or Bubble Jet Direct-compatible cameras.
  • Page 76 You can continue printing for a while by selecting Continue*1 in the display on your camera. However, because printing is disabled once the waste ink absorber becomes completely full, you are recommended to contact a Canon service representative as early as possible. No Ink Install an ink tank.

  • Page 77: Cannot Install The Printer Driver

    Guide CD-ROM. Use Windows Explorer to ensure that the CD-ROM can be read. Ensure that the CD-ROM icon is displayed on the desktop. If there is any problem with the CD-ROM, contact a Canon service representative. Installation procedure Install the printer driver again if you did not follow the installation not followed correctly procedure properly.

  • Page 78: Appendix

    Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: 128 nozzles per each color (600 dpi) Capacity (pages): Color (BCI-16 Color) approx. 75 Based on printing continuously Canon 24 standard images taken with the digital camera on 4"×6"/101.6×152.4mm paper with borderless print. Capacity (pages) may vary according to conditions of use such as print mode and image.
  • Page 79 “Layout”. Default (selections based on the printer setting), “VIVID”*, “NR” (Noise Reduction)*, “VIVID+NR”* * If using a Canon PictBridge-compatible camera, you can select it. Default (Off: No printing) • Use a Macintosh series computer equipped with USB interface on Mac OS X v.10.2.1 to v.10.3.x...

  • Page 80: Safety Precautions

    Do not attempt to use printer in any way not described in this manual. Warning You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions. Choosing a Location Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.
  • Page 81 To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with an ambient temperature range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) and humidity of 10% to 90% (condensation free).

  • Page 82: Regulatory Information

    Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza...

  • Page 83: Canadian Radio Interference Regulations

    Remote Control: K30240 (RC-10) NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 84 Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera ... 73 Card Slot ... 7 Changing the Language Displayed ... 37 Clean the inside of the printer ... 70 Clean the paper feed rollers ... 68 Cleaning ... 57 Color adjust ...12, 69 Color hue ...
  • Page 85 Media Type (Infrared print) ... 45 Media Types for Digital Camera (Bubble Jet Direct) ... 43 Memory Card Utility ... 52 Memory Cards Supported by this printer ... 15 Memory Stick ... 15 Memory Stick Duo ... 15 Memory Stick PRO ... 15 Memory Stick PRO Duo ...
  • Page 86 Printing Maintenance ... 55 Printing on Photo Stickers (Infrared print) ... 45 Printing on Photo Stickers (PictBridge) ... 42 Printing Photographs Directly from a Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera ... 43 Printing Stickers ... 28 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ... 56 Printing with the computer ...
  • Page 87 The following ink tank is compatible with DS700. For details on ink tank replacement, refer to “Replacing an Ink Tank” in this guide. QA7-3336-V01 XXXXXX ©CANON INC.2004 PRINTED IN THAILAND...

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