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User Guide
ENGLISH
Guía del usuario ESPAÑOL
Guide d'utilisation
FRANÇAIS
Connecting the Printer to a Camera and Printing
Conexión de la impresora a la cámara e impresión
Connexion de l'imprimante à l'appareil photo
Connecting the Printer to a Computer and Printing
Conexión de la impresora a un ordenador e impresión
Connexion de l'imprimante à un ordinateur et impression
CDI-M168-010 xx04Nixx © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN
IMPRIMÉ AU JAPON
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English Contents Enjoy Various Kinds of Printing...................................................................2 Printing Procedure and Reference Guides .................................................4 Package Contents..........................................................................................6 Quick Start......................................................................................................7 Before You Begin.....................................................
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Enjoy Various Kinds of Printing Enjoy Printing Images from Your Digital Camera or Digital Camcorder Enjoy Printing Images from Your Computer Be sure to install the software and the printer driver before connecting the printer to the computer. Software CP Printer Solution Disk 2
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L size paper Print easily at cassette home. (sold separately) Credit card size Make label paper cassette stickers. (sold separately) (8 per sheet) Make original Postcard size large size paper cassette postcards. Wide size Make original paper cassette greeting cards. (sold separately) Season's Greetings Various types of paper cassettes You can design layouts as you like. Titles, captions, etc., can be added. 3
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Printing Procedure and Reference Guides Connecting a digital camera or digital video camera to the printer Connecting Preparing Basic Detailed operations instructions Reference Guides User Guide User Guide Direct Print User Guide (This Guide) p. 25 (This Guide) p. 29 Connecting the printer to a computer and printing Installing the Connecting Preparing Software Reference Guides User Guide (This Guide) p. 39 4
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and printing Error Messages Printing Troubleshooting Print settings are made using the camera. ? Using the Non-Canon Digital or cameras, refer to the user guide that came with your camera. Camera User Guide Error Messages Printing Troubleshooting ? : Included with the printer Printer Software Guide (PDF Format) 5
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Package Contents Compact Photo Printer Paper Cassette CP Printer SELPHY (Postcard size) Solution Disk Standard Paper Ink Cassette Cleaner Stick (Postcard size, (Postcard size, 5 sheets) for 5 sheets) Compact Power Power Cord Adapter CA-CP200 • User Guide (This Guide) 1 • Warranty Card* 1 • Canon Customer Support Leaflet* 1 * Not included in some regions. The following products are sold separately. Paper Cassette PCL-CP100 L size Paper Cassette PCC-CP100 Credit card size Paper Cassette PCW-CP100
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Quick Start Let’s start by printing on postcard size paper. This section explains the procedures required to print with the paper and the ink cassette (trial kit) included with your printer. General camera descriptions in this guide refer to digital cameras or digital camcorders compatible with the compact photo printer (CP400). However, in detailed instructions, “camera” refers to “digital cameras”, and “compact power adapter” refers to “power source” throughout this guide. The name of the
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Quick Start (Continued) Placing the Paper into the Paper Cassette (p. 26) 2 Paper (Glossy side up) Top cover Middle cover Middle cover (Address/stamp side next to the middle cover) Open the paper cassette’s Place the paper (postcard size, 5 1 2 top and middle covers. sheets), glossy side up and the address/stamp side next to the middle cover, in the paper cassette. Place the middle cover back to its original position, 3 and leave the top cover open. Loading the Paper Cassette into the Print
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Connecting the Printer to a Power Source (p. 29) 4 DC IN terminal Insert the power cord into the 1 compact power adapter and plug the other end into a power outlet. To power source Connect the compact power adapter to 2 the printer’s DC IN terminal. • At this point, the power will turn on and the printer’s display window will light blue. Connecting the Camera to the Printer (p. 29) 5 Connect the interface cable (included with 1 the camera) to the camera’s DIGITAL terminal. to DIGITAL termi
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Quick Start (Continued) Printing (p. 31) 6 Turn the camera’s power on and display the images. 1 •The (Canon Direct Print) mark or the (PictBridge) mark appears on the upper left corner of the LCD monitor. Press the camera’s , SET or SELECT button. 2 • The button to be pressed differs depending on the camera. • If the button is pressed, printing starts immediately. Screen shot of the camera’s LCD monitor The screen shot differs depending on the model of your camera. Select [Print] and press
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Before You Begin Thank you for your purchase of the Canon Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP400. This guide explains the printer’s general flow of operations, from camera print settings to printing and computer connection operations to printing. For information about how to make prints, refer to the Camera User Guide or Direct Print User Guide that came with your camera and to the Printer Software Guide (bundled on the CP Printer Solution Disk). Before using your printer for the first time, pl
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What Can Be Accomplished with this Printer Connects directly to supporting Canon cameras Allows easy printing from any Canon camera that supports direct printing with the compact photo printer (CP400). Just connect the interface cable and you’re ready to go. Connects directly to computers Simply connect the printer to a computer with a commercially available USB cable to perform the following operations; • Print the shots taken with your camera in a variety of layouts. • Print part of an image
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Read This First Safety Precautions • Before using the devices, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the devices are operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the devices to prevent injuries or damage to yourself and other persons. • “Devices” refers to the “printer” or “compact power adapter” throughout this guide. WARNINGS D
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Power Do not exceed the cable and power outlet ratings when operating this product. Do not operate this product outside of the specified voltage rating. Connecting too many devices to the same outlet may result in fire. Check that the voltage of the outlet is compatible with the devices before plugging them in. If the power cord becomes damaged (if internal wiring is exposed, etc.), immediately unplug it from the power outlet. Continued use poses risk of fire or electric shock. Do not plug
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CAUTIONS Devices Do not block the air vents on the printer. Blocking the vents may cause the inside of the printer to overheat, resulting in damage to internal components and risk of equipment failure or fire. Use the devices in a well-ventilated area. Do not rest heavy objects on the devices. Objects may fall off the devices and cause injury. Weight placed on the devices may deform the casing, resulting in damage to internal parts and posing risk of fire. Unplug the devices when you are n
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Usage Location Do not use the devices in locations that are smoky, humid, dusty, or subject to strong vibration. Entry of water or dust into the devices, or internal damage caused by strong vibration, may pose risk of fire or electric shock. Have the devices checked approximately once a year (contact your dealer), preferably before the onset of your area’s humid season. Do not leave the devices exposed to high temperatures. Do not leave in direct sunlight, or close to heating equipment, or
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Proper Usage and Handling Usage Location Do not use near strong magnets or near devices that produce strong electromagnetic fields. Electromagnetic radiation from devices such as TVs and game machines, and strong magnetic fields from devices such as speakers and large motors, may cause distortion in printed images. Use in a well-ventilated, level area. Leave about 15 cm (6 in.) of clearance at the front and back of the devices and 10 cm (4 in.) of clearance on both sides. Be sure to leave c
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To Prevent Damage from Condensation Condensation may form in the printer if you suddenly move it from a cold location to a warm location. To prevent damage that might be caused by condensation, place the printer in a sealed plastic bag prior to moving it, and allow it to reach room temperature before using it. Stop using the printer immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage the equipment. Wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use. Cleaning the
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Proper Handling of Paper Cassettes Do not apply excessive force to the paper cassette. Force or impact on the cassette may result in paper jams or equipment damage. Do not bend or deform the spring located at the rear of the middle cover of the paper cassette. Spring Do not place any foreign objects in the print output receptacle (on the top of the paper cassette). This area is for paper only. If you are not planning to use the printer for a while, remove the paper cassette, close the paper
