Canon SELPHY CP1200 User Manual

Canon SELPHY CP1200 Manual

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    read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before using the printer. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the printer properly. • Store this guide safely so clicking their titles. Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting Appendix © CANON INC. 2015 CT0-D012-000-F102-A 1
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    the printer. □ SELPHY Printer □ Compact Power Adapter CA-CP200 B □ Power Cord □ Paper Cassette PCP-CP400 • Printed matter is also included. Ink and Paper (Sold Separately) Before use, purchase a Color Ink / Paper Set. Color Ink / Paper Set Product Name Paper Size Color Ink / Paper Set
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    . In case of printer problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • represents a page number.) • Instructions in this guide apply to the printer under default settings. • For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to
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    your hand into the printer interior. • Place SELPHY in a safe location where people paper is ejected. If paper jams and cannot be removed, contact your retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not attempt to remove jammed paper by force, which may damage the printer. • Do not use the printer
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    Ink and Paper (Sold Separately).....2 Before Use 3 Conventions in This Guide 3 Safety Precautions 3 Contents 5 Part Names 5 Basic Operations 7 Initial Preparations 8 Supported Computer (Mac OS 53 Printing from a Camera 54 Troubleshooting 55 Appendix 60 Printing without a Power Outlet....61
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    Controls Icons in This Guide Name - Screen (LCD monitor) setting screens, or error messages (=59) Turns SELPHY on or off (=12) Displays the menu screen (=30) (Dimmed when unavailable) Paper orientation Print size (Postcard size shown here) Print settings (=25 Troubleshooting Appendix 6
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    Print Settings Initial Preparations 8 Preparing the Ink Cassette 8 Preparing the Paper Cassette 9 Loading the Cassettes 10 Installing and Plugging in SELPHY 11 Display Language 12 Supported Cards/Images 13 Supported Memory Cards 13 Supported Images 13 Printing via Wi-Fi Printing
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    printing, or SELPHY may run out of ink before paper. • Do not reuse ink cassettes. This may cause incorrect printing of images, paper jams and product malfunction. Cover Contents Part Names Basic Operations Print Settings Printing via Wi-Fi Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting Appendix 8
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    the size of the ink cassette. 2 Open both covers. zzThere are two layers of covers. First open the outer cover ( ), and then the inner cover ( ). 3 Load the paper. zzLoad the paper in the paper cassette. zzThe paper cassette holds up to 18 sheets. Loading 19 or more sheets may damage the printer or
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    of genuine Canon Color Ink/Paper Sets for SELPHY CP printers is recommended to achieve correct printing and excellent performance of this product. • Canon Color Ink/Paper Sets for SELPHY ES and postcards cannot be used with this product. • Never do the following, which may damage the printer or
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    at least 10 cm (4 in.) of open space around the printer. zzLeave more open space behind the printer than the length of paper used, so that the paper can pass in and out of the printer freely when printing. 2 Plug the adapter cord into SELPHY. zzInsert the adapter plug fully into the power inlet on
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    the screen at left is displayed. zzTo turn off SELPHY, hold the button again until the screen up more than this amount, as doing so may damage the Approx. 45° printer or cause malfunction. 3 Access the setting screen. zzPress the button. zzPress USB Cable Troubleshooting Appendix 12
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    with a computer may not be recognized. • For instructions, refer to the memory card or adapter user manual. USB Flash Drives You can print images on USB flash drives (sold separately) by inserting the drive into the USB port on SELPHY (=16). Supported Images Cover JPEG images conforming to the
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    repeat steps 4 - 5. 6 Print. zzPress the button to start printing. zzWhile printing, paper passes in and out of the back of SELPHY several times. Do not touch the paper until printing is finished and the print is ejected onto the paper cassette. zzDo not allow 19 or more prints to collect in the
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    press the button to cancel printing (step 6). Note that under some conditions, even if you follow these instructions, ink may be consumed faster than the paper, leaving you with excess paper. Basic Operations Print Settings Printing via Wi-Fi Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting Appendix 15
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    work as expected. • For instructions, refer to the flash drive user manual. Making One Print from a Prints • To remove any extra paper from the edges of a print, fold the paper along the perforations and tear the or depending on storage conditions. Canon cannot be held liable for discoloration
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    from sunlight and dust. Any dust that gets inside SELPHY may cause white banding on photos or damage the printer. • Store any extra ink cassettes in the original package or a bag, away from sunlight and dust. • Store any unused paper or ink cassettes in their unopened packages, away from sunlight
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    Priority 31 Using the Same Borders and Page Layout Settings after Turning off the Power (Keep Print Settings 32 Saving Energy (Auto Power Down 32 Troubleshooting Appendix 18
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    example, you can specify up to nine prints of each image if the card contains 100 images.) Printing via Wi-Fi Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting Appendix 19
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    screen, and then press the button again. • Cropping areas you have set are cleared if you turn off SELPHY or remove the memory card before printing. • You can specify cropping for up to 99 images at once. • . Print Settings Printing via Wi-Fi Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting Appendix 20
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    long and short sides, and then print. Print a photo that complies with the international ICAO standard. Print two sizes: 50x50 mm (approx. 2.0x2.0 in.) and 45x35 mm (approx. 1.8x1.4 in.). zzWith [Custom] and Print Settings Printing via Wi-Fi Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting Appendix 21
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    ID Photo Settings screen (=21) to display when SELPHY is turned on or a memory card is inserted (=31). • Marks are printed in the four corners of each printed image as a guide for cutting out the photo. Filtering Candidate Image Sizes Many image size options are listed when you select [ID Photo
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    guide lines are displayed when you access the crop frame (=20) when [Standard] or [Dual] size is selected in [ID Photo]. zzWhen [Standard] is selected, to print a photo that conforms to passport standards for face size , Page Layout and paper cassette are displayed as Troubleshooting Appendix 23
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    available when a paper cassette or ink cassette that differs SELPHY is turned off. Specify automatic power-off when the printer is idle. Change the language of menus and messages. Cover Contents Part Names Basic Operations Print Settings Printing via Wi-Fi Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting
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    , for a less glossy finish. Pattern 3 Applies a fine grid-like surface pattern, for a less glossy finish. Print Settings Printing via Wi-Fi Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting Appendix 25
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    images per sheet 2 -up Two card size images are (Fixed Size) printed on one sheet Index Many small, uniform size images per sheet Shuffle Images in a variety of sizes on a single sheet Basic Operations Print Settings Printing via Wi-Fi Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting Appendix 26
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    the settings, and then press the button to confirm your choice. Printing via Wi-Fi zzTwo card sized images can be printed in 2-up orientation on one L or postcard-size paper (=2). zzOn the screen in step 2 of "Configuring Settings" (=25), press the buttons to select [Page Layout
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    four corners of each printed image as a guide for cutting out the photo. Optimal Prints with SELPHY will restore the default setting of [ On]. • When [ Index] is selected in [Page Layout] (=26), [Image Optimize] is not applied. • The degree of correction may vary depending on layout and paper size
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    images affected by red-eye. Basic Operations Print Settings Printing via Wi-Fi • Turning off SELPHY or removing the memory card will restore the default setting of [ Off]. • Red-eye may vary depending on cropping, page layout, and paper size. Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting Appendix 29
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    labeled by the camera, select [ Off]. • Turning off SELPHY will restore the default setting of [ Off]. • The date paper size. • When Date is set to [On] in DPOF Print (=54), [Prominent] settings are applied even if the SELPHY is retained even when SELPHY is turned off or memory cards are removed. Basic
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    depending on the aspect ratio of the image or paper size. • When file number is set to [On] in DPOF Print (=54), [Prominent] settings are applied even if the SELPHY settings are [Off]. • [Subtle] printing may Print Settings Printing via Wi-Fi Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting Appendix 31
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    (Keep Print Settings) zzYou can have SELPHY retain the Borders (=26) and Page Layout (default) / Off • If any of the following happen, SELPHY does not turn off automatically. - When a different device is and printing stops. If this happens, SELPHY does not turn off automatically. Cover Contents
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    Inkjet/SELPHY app on your smartphone or tablet. (There is no need to install the dedicated application when printing from an AirPrint-compatible application (=36).) Visit the Canon website for application details, including supported devices and available functions. For convenience in this manual
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    RT device, visit the Windows Store and download and install Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY. 2 Prepare SELPHY. zzRemove any inserted memory cards or USB flash drives. zzInsert a loaded paper cassette and an ink cassette in SELPHY. Refer to "Initial Preparations" (=8) for details. 3 Access the setting
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    's Wi-Fi settings, select the SSID (network name) displayed on the printer. zzEnter the password displayed on the printer into the password field. 7 Use your smartphone to print. zzStart Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY, choose images, and print. Cover Contents zzOnce printing begins, the screen
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    displayed, tap [Print]. 2 Configure printer options. zzIn [Printer], choose "Canon SELPHY CP1200". zzSpecify the number of copies. 3 Print. zzTap [Print] to print. • [Printer Options] may not be displayed in Print Settings Printing via Wi-Fi Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting Appendix 36
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    print, check the following. • Confirm that SELPHY is on. If SELPHY is on, try restarting it to see if the problem is resolved. • Confirm that SELPHY is connected via Wi-Fi to the same access point as the Apple device. • Confirm that the paper and ink cassettes are loaded correctly. • Remove any
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    join the network displayed on the printer screen. zzIn the camera's Wi-Fi settings, select the SSID (network name) displayed on the printer. zzEnter the password displayed on the printer into the password field. 6 Use Settings Printing via Wi-Fi Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting Appendix 38
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    must be connected to an access point. • Use an access point that supports the following Wi-Fi standards. To check the standards your access point supports, refer to the access point user manual. Standards Supported Channels Transmission Methods Security IEEE 802.11b/g 1 - 11 DSSS (IEEE 802.11b
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    Access Points Or WPS Support Unknown Connect as described for network setting details. Connecting the Printer to the Access Point How to connect SELPHY. zzRemove any inserted memory cards or USB flash drives. zzInsert a loaded paper cassette and an ink cassette in SELPHY Troubleshooting Appendix 40
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    name and press the button. zzYou can change the printer name by pressing the EDIT button (=48). 5 Choose the connection method. zzPress the buttons to select [ Print Settings Printing via Wi-Fi zzThe screen at left is displayed. Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting Appendix 41
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    use the computer to specify the PIN code (displayed on the printer) on the access point, press the button on the printer, and go to step 9. For instructions on configuring PIN codes, refer to the access point user manual. • On SELPHY, wireless signal strength is indicated by the following icons
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    name and press the button. zzYou can change the printer name by pressing the EDIT button (=48). 5 Choose the connection method. zzPress the buttons to select [Via , and then press the button. Print Settings Printing via Wi-Fi Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting Appendix 43
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    9 Check the access point. zzOnce the printer is connected to the access point, the Manual Settings] in step 6 on =43 to specify the access point manually. Follow on-screen instructions to connect again, starting at step 3. • On SELPHY, wireless signal strength is indicated by the following icons.
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    Computer (Windows) SELPHY can connect via printer driver. zzConnect to the Internet from a computer and access "http://www.canon.com/icpd/". zzSelect your country/region and follow the instructions displayed to complete the download. zzDouble-click the [Driver] folder, and then double-click [cp1200
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    driver is installed. 5 Access the printing dialog box. zzStart the photo software, select images to print, and access the printing dialog box. zzAs the destination printer, select "Canon SELPHY CP1200". 6 Choose printing options. zzChoose a paper size corresponding to the size of paper and ink
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    [Custom] as the paper size, and in the size settings, enter 89 mm as the width and 119 mm as the height. If 54 x 86 mm cannot be selected for C size, enter 54 mm as the width and 86 mm as the height. • Mac OS: If "Canon SELPHY CP1200" is not available as a destination printer, register SELPHY on the
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    [Enable]. Checking Wi-Fi Settings Information Check information (including the printer name and IP address) as follows. zzPress the button and button. Setup is now finished. zzTo enter the IP address manually, choose [Manual] and press the button. Go to step 3. 3 Troubleshooting Appendix 48
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    when using Direct Connection. Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default Reset Wi-Fi settings such as the printer name, access point information, and password as follows. zzPress the button and then the buttons Settings Printing via Wi-Fi Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting Appendix 49
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    Cable This chapter describes how to connect a camera or computer to SELPHY via a USB cable for printing. Cover Contents Part Names Basic Operations Print Settings Printing via Wi-Fi Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting Appendix Printing from a Computer (Windows 51 Printing from a Camera 54
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    (SELPHY port: Mini-B) 1 Install the printer driver. zzConnect to the Internet from a computer and access "http://www.canon.com/icpd/". zzSelect your country/region and follow the instructions displayed to complete the download. zzDouble-click the [Driver] folder, and then double-click [cp1200-100
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    printer, select "Canon SELPHY CP1200". 7 Choose printing options. zzChoose a paper size corresponding to the size of paper and ink cassettes in SELPHY software instructions, refer to the relevant user manual. Cover Contents Part Names Basic Operations • If an error message is displayed on SELPHY,
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    and an ink cassette in SELPHY (=8 - 10). 2 Access the printing dialog box. zzStart the photo software, select images to print, and access the printing dialog box. zzAs the destination printer, select "Canon SELPHY CP1200". 3 Choose printing options. zzSpecify the paper size, orientation, and
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    instructions are given using a Canon compact digital camera as an example. If your camera is operated differently, refer to the camera user manual. 1 Prepare SELPHY. zzConfirm that no memory cards are inserted in SELPHY. 2 Connect SELPHY via Wi-Fi Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting Appendix 54
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    tips to resolve problems with SELPHY. If the problem persists, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Cover Contents Part Names Basic Operations Print Settings Printing via Wi-Fi Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting Appendix Power...56 Screen...56 Printing...56 Paper...57 Wi-Fi
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    paper designed especially for SELPHY (=10). • Replace the ink cassette and refill the paper cassette as needed (=15). • Confirm that you are using the correct combination of paper, paper cassette, and ink SELPHY. Cannot print from a computer • Confirm that you have installed the printer driver
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    . If paper jams and cannot be removed, contact your retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not attempt to remove jammed paper by force, which may damage the printer. Cover Contents Part Names Basic Operations Print Settings Printing via Wi-Fi Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting
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    • Confirm that the printer driver is installed correctly in Windows. • In Windows, enable [Network Discovery]. • In Mac OS, register SELPHY on the computer (=46). Cover Contents Part Names Basic Operations Print Settings Printing via Wi-Fi Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting Appendix 58
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    the printer, press the button on the printer to clear the troubleshooting tips, follow the instructions. If only an error message is displayed, follow the suggestions in "Troubleshooting" (=55). If the problem persists, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If a problem occurs while SELPHY
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    Appendix Cover Instructions for battery-powered printing with an optional battery pack are given here, along with SELPHY specifications and handling and maintenance tips. Contents Part Names Basic Operations Print Settings Printing via Wi-Fi Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting Printing
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    Pack NB-CP2L (sold separately) can also be used. On a full charge, up to about 36 sheets of postcard-size paper can be printed. According to Canon testing. May vary depending on printing conditions. Charging the Battery to Use SELPHY battery user manual. • When [ ] is displayed, place SELPHY in an
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    Ink Paper Paper Size Postcard L Size Card Full-page label Label on 8-label sheet Square labels Printing Speed*1 Postcard L Size from paper cassette Auto ejection onto paper cassette printer body only) 5 - 40 °C (41 - 104 °F) 20 - 80% Compact Power Adapter CA-CP200 B Battery Pack *4 Supports Wi-Fi
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    0 - 40°C (32 - 104 °F) Battery Pack NB-CP2LH (Sold Separately) Type Nominal Voltage Nominal Capacity All data is based on tests by Canon. • Printer specifications or appearance are subject to printer to excessive force, which may damage the printer or cause paper jams. • Do not expose the printer
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    regulations, visit the Canon website to check where use is allowed. Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any problems arising from WLAN directed in this guide. Be sure to use the wireless LAN function of this product within the guidelines noted in this guide. Canon accepts no responsibility
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    not been properly set, the following problems may occur. • Transmission monitoring Third parties cameras, printers, and other devices for easy printing. Support for project, please see CONTRIBUTIONS file for more instructions. Basic Operations Print Settings Printing via Troubleshooting Appendix 65
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    SERVICES App guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment. • The above items notwithstanding, Canon accepts no liability for damages due to mistaken operation of the products. Cover Contents Part Names Basic Operations Print Settings Printing via Wi-Fi Printing via USB Cable Troubleshooting
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Cable
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