Canon SELPHY ES20- Manuals

5 Table of Contents What You Can Do with Your SELPHY ................................ 2 About This Guide............................................................. 6 Getting Started ................................................................ 7 Printing from Memory Cards .........................

6 About This Guide Conventions Used in this Guide z Use the "Easy Photo Pack" which is an ink and paper integrated cartridge in the SELPHY ES series. This is referred to as "Easy Photo Pack" or "cartridge" in this guide. z This printer can be used with various types of media,...

8 Getting Started Check the Package Contents The package contains the following accessories. If there is anything missing, please contact the store where you purchased this product. Main Printer Unit 10 Print Trial Cartridge (Postcard size) Cleaner Unit (Inserted prior to shipment) Compact Photo Pri...

9 Getting Started Accessories (Sold Separately) Cartridge Type * Card-sized label sheet. Ink and paper integrated cartridge.The cartridge differs depending on the paper size and ink type. Please refer to the Cartridge Type table below. You can print outdoors, or at locations without a power outlet (...

10 Getting Started Components Guide For more information, refer to the listed page. Front View 1 Print Receptacle Cover Opens automatically when printing starts. 2 Print Receptacle Button Press to manually open the print receptacle cover. 3 Paper-Handling Slot Paper projects from this slot while pri...

Components Guide 11 Getting Started Back View 1 Carrying Handle Used for carrying the printer (p. 83) . 2 Battery Cover (SELPHY ES2 only) Remove to install a battery pack. 3 Battery Cover Lever (SELPHY ES2 only) Slide up to remove the battery cover. 4 DC IN (Power Input) Terminal Connects to the com...

Components Guide 12 Getting Started Controls 1 (Enlarge, Reduce) Button Displays an enlarged or reduced view of the image (p. 13) . 2 Button Displays the properties of the selected image (p. 14) . 3 Button Used when editing an image, such as enlarging and printing a portion of the image (trimming). ...

Components Guide 13 Getting Started LCD Monitor Main Display z The Main Display is the screen that displays the images on a memory card after turning the power on. z You can switch between Multi View or Single View by pressing or in the Main Display. z The view that was displayed when the power was ...

Components Guide 14 Getting Started Information Views You can switch the image information views by pressing . No information displays only in Single View or Enlarged View. Sample View of the LCD Monitor 1 Number of Prints for the Selected Image Displays the number of prints for the selected image. ...

Components Guide 15 Getting Started The Jump Function Pressing in Single View in the Main Display, or in the Creative Print image selection screen, displays the Jump screen. Press or to select a search key, then press or to jump to an image matching the search key. 9 Paper Size Displays the paper si...

Components Guide 16 Getting Started Easy-Scroll Wheel (SELPHY ES2 only) The SELPHY ES2 allows you to select images or menu items, increase or decrease the number of prints, and enlarge or reduce the trimming frame, just by turning the Easy-Scroll Wheel instead of pressing , , or . Image Scroll Funct...

17 Getting Started Preparing/Replacing the Cartridge Replace the cartridge with the size of the paper you wish to print. Preparing the Cartridge An ink and paper integrated cartridge is used in this printer (p. 9) . Prepare a cartridge with the size of paper you wish to print. Loading a Cartridge 1 ...

Preparing/Replacing the Cartridge 18 Getting Started 3 Grasp the cleaner unit that is inside and remove it. 4 Make sure that the cartridge is oriented as shown on the direction indicator on the inside of the printer, and insert the cartridge until it clicks into place. 5 Press the area marked PUSH t...

Preparing/Replacing the Cartridge 20 Getting Started Replacing the Cartridge Replace the cartridge when paper has run out, or if another sheet size is required. 1 Slide the cover lever up to open the cartridge cover ( ), and slide the cartridge lever down ( ). • Eject the cartridge. 2 Replace the ca...

Preparing/Replacing the Cartridge 21 Getting Started Storing Cartridges • When storing cartridges, return the cartridge to its original package.

22 Getting Started Placing/Connecting the Printer Set up and connect your SELPHY printer in the following manner for safe use. 1 Place the printer on a flat surface. 2 Connect the supplied power cord to the supplied compact power adapter. 3 Insert the plug into a power outlet. 4 Connect the compact ...

23 Getting Started Printing Precaution These cautions apply to printing images from memory cards, cameras and computers, and wireless printing. z Do not eject the cartridge or open the cartridge cover right after turning the power on or while printing. It may result in equipment damage. z During the...

25 Printing from Memory Cards Compatible Memory Cards : You need to use the specific adapter for the card. * Purchase the CompactFlash Card Adapter for xD-Picture Card. Slot Memory Cards CompactFlash CardMicrodrive xD-Picture Card * SD Memory CardminiSD CardSDHC Memory CardminiSDHC CardMultiMediaCar...

26 Printing from Memory Cards Inserting a Memory Card Insert a single memory card into the printer. • Please refer to the user guide included with your memory card for handling instructions. 1 Press until the power lamp lights green to turn on the power. 2 Insert a single memory card into the approp...

28 Printing from Memory Cards Print All Photos Print all the images on the memory card. 1 Turn the printer on, and insert the memory card into the appropriate memory card slot (p. 26) . 2 Press and select [Print All Photos] with or . 3 Press and check the settings. 4 Press . • Printing starts. Print...

29 Printing from Memory Cards Print an Image Using Camera Specified Settings (DPOF Print) You can make prints according to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) setting specified on the camera.For details on the DPOF settings, refer to the user guide provided with your camera. 1 Turn the printer on,...

30 Printing from Memory Cards Selecting an Image during Auto Play for Printing (Auto Play) All images on the memory card are automatically played back and an image can be printed by pausing auto play while that image is displayed. Each image displays for 3 seconds. 1 Turn the printer on, and insert ...

Creative Print 32 Printing from Memory Cards How to Use the Menu 1 Turn the printer on, and insert the memory card into the appropriate memory card slot (p. 26) . 2 Press . 3 Press , , or to select the desired function and press . 4 Make settings and then print. • For detailed settings for each item...

Creative Print 33 Printing from Memory Cards How to Set Menu Items Frames 1 Select [Frames] in [Creative Print]. • For selecting [Frames], refer to How to Use the Menu (p. 32) . 2 Press or to select the image and press . 3 Press or to select the desired frame and press . • The print confirmation scr...

Creative Print 34 Printing from Memory Cards Clip Art 1 Select [Clip Art] in [Creative Print]. • For selecting [Clip Art], refer to How to Use the Menu (p. 32) . 2 Press or to select the image and press . 3 Press , , or to select the desired clip art stamp and press . 4 Press , , or to place the cli...

Creative Print 35 Printing from Memory Cards Calendar 5 Check the settings on the screen. 6 Press . • Printing starts. 5 • Use or for specifying the number of prints. 1 Select [Calendar] in [Creative Print]. • For selecting [Calendar], refer to How to Use the Menu (p. 32) . 2 Press , , or to select ...

Creative Print 36 Printing from Memory Cards 4 Press or and or to make calendar settings and press . 5 Press or to select the image and press . 6 Check the settings on the screen. 7 Press . • Printing starts. • The print confirmation screen is displayed. 4 • You can set [Year], [Month], [Week start ...

Creative Print 37 Printing from Memory Cards Multi Layout 1 Select [Multi Layout] in [Creative Print]. • For selecting [Multi Layout], refer to How to Use the Menu (p. 32) . 2 Press , , or to select the desired layout and press . 3 Press , , or to select the desired background color and press . 4 Pr...

Creative Print 38 Printing from Memory Cards Speech Bubble 5 Check the settings on the screen. 6 Press . • Printing starts. 5 • Use or for specifying the number of prints. 1 Select [Speech Bubble] in [Creative Print]. • For selecting [Speech Bubble], refer to How to Use the Menu (p. 32) . 2 Press or...

Creative Print 39 Printing from Memory Cards 4 Press , , or to select the color for the speech bubble and press . 5 Press , , or to place the speech bubble where you wish and press . 6 Check the settings on the screen. 7 Press . • Printing starts. ID Photo 1 Select [ID Photo] in [Creative Print]. • ...

Creative Print 41 Printing from Memory Cards Movie Print 1 Select [Movie Print] in [Creative Print]. • For selecting [Movie Print], refer to How to Use the Menu (p. 32) . 2 Press or to select the image and press . 3 Check the settings on the screen. 4 Press . • Printing starts. • The print confirmat...

Creative Print 42 Printing from Memory Cards Image Effects (SELPHY ES2 only) 1 Select [Image Effect] in [Creative Print]. • For selecting [Print Effects], refer to How to Use the Menu (p. 32) . 2 Press or to select the desired print effect and press . Faded Edges Creates the effect of the center of ...

44 Printing from Memory Cards Enlarging and Printing a Portion of an Image (Trimming) You can trim a part of the desired image and print in Basic Printing (p. 27) , the [Calendar] mode in Creative Printing (p. 35) , [Multi Layout] mode (p. 37) , and [ID Photo] mode (p. 39) . Basic Operation for Trim...

Enlarging and Printing a Portion of an Image (Trimming) 45 Printing from Memory Cards 4 Press , , or to set the trimming area. 5 Press or to set the size of the trimming frame. 6 Press . • The setting is completed. 7 Press . • Printing starts. 6 • Press to print images set for trimming and other sel...

46 Printing from Memory Cards Print Settings You can set print-related items, such as date on or off, border or borderless, print layout. How to Use the Menu 1 Turn the printer on and press . 2 Press or to select [Print Settings] and press . 3 Press or to select an item and press or , or to change t...

Print Settings 47 Printing from Memory Cards Print Setting Menu The default setting is marked as . *1 The settings are not reflected when printing with a camera connected (the camera's settings are applied). If you set the camera to [Default] when printing from the camera connected with (PictBridge)...

Print Settings 49 Printing from Memory Cards Page Layout 1-up ( ) Prints a single image per sheet. 2-up Prints 2 images per sheet. 4-up Prints 4 images per sheet. 8-up Prints 8 images per sheet. Fixed Size Prints the image with a white border on the right side.[Fixed Size] can be set only when using...

Print Settings 50 Printing from Memory Cards Adjust Image Off ( ) Prints the image without adjusting image. Brightness Corrects the image brightness. : Makes the image darker. : Makes the image lighter. Contrast Corrects the difference between light and dark (gradation) areas of the image. : Reduces...

Print Settings 51 Printing from Memory Cards My Colors * If an image contains the colors of human skin, these colors will also be changed. Skin color effects are sometimes not produced depending on the color of the skin. Off ( ) The image is printed out without the My Colors function applied. Vivid ...

52 Printing from Camera Printing from Camera Print from camera supporting (PictBridge) or (Direct Print) by connecting it to the printer with a USB cable. PictBridge is an industry standard that allows any digital camera or video camera, regardless of the manufacturer or model, to print images taken...

53 Printing from Camera Printing Images When Connected with Camera This guide explains the procedure for printing with a Canon digital camera connected as an example. 1 Open the terminal cover. 2 Connect a camera to the printer's USB terminal for camera connection with the interface cable supplied w...

Printing Images When Connected with Camera 54 Printing from Camera 3 Press until the power lamp lights green to turn on the power. 4 Turn the camera's power on to display an image. 5 Select the desired image to print with the camera. 6 Press (Print/Share Button). • Printing starts. • Camera Direct s...

56 Printing from a Mobile Phone (Wireless Printing) Infrared (IrDA) Wireless Printing (SELPHY ES2 only) Print images transmitted from a mobile phone supporting infrared data communication (IrDA). z The mobile phone must have the following features.• Infrared data communication (infrared data communi...

57 Printing from a Mobile Phone (Wireless Printing) Printing via Bluetooth By installing Bluetooth Unit BU-20 (sold separately) on the printer you can print images by transmitting data from a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone. z The mobile phone must have the following features.• Built-in Bluetooth and...

Printing via Bluetooth 58 Printing from a Mobile Phone (Wireless Printing) 5 Transmit an image from your mobile phone to the printer. • Printing starts after data transmission is completed. 5 • Bluetooth Unit blinks blue during transmission. If data transfer is interrupted, the blinking will stop. C...

59 Printing from a PC Printing from a PC Print from a computer connected to the printer. • Make sure that a memory card is not inserted in the printer, or that no camera is connected to the printer before connecting a computer. • When using the USB cable, be sure to connect the printer directly to y...

60 Printing from a PC System Requirements Install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows OS Windows VistaWindows XP Service Pack 2Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Configuration The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. CPU Windows V...

System Requirements 61 Printing from a PC Macintosh OS Mac OS X (v10.3 - v10.4) Configuration The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. CPU PowerPC G3/G4/G5 or Intel processor RAM 256 MB or more Interface USB Free Hard Disk Space Canon Utility • ImageBrowser: 300 MB ...

62 Printing from a PC Installing the Printer Driver and Software The Compact Photo Printer Solution Disk contains software that your computer requires for printing. Install the printer driver and the software according to the following steps. Windows Installing the Printer Driver • Before you instal...

Installing the Printer Driver and Software 63 Printing from a PC 4 Connect the printer to the computer following the instructions on the screen and turn the printer's power on. • A dialog box appears informing you that the installation is complete. 5 Click [Finish]. • Installation of the printer dri...

Installing the Printer Driver and Software 64 Printing from a PC Installing the Software 6 Set the supplied Compact Photo Printer Solution Disk in the computer. • The installer panel is displayed. 7 Click the Application Software [Easy Installation] button. 8 Click [Install]. 9 Click [Finish]. • Sof...

Installing the Printer Driver and Software 65 Printing from a PC Macintosh Installing the Printer Driver 1 Place the supplied Compact Photo Printer Solution Disk in the computer and double-click the icon in the CD-ROM window. 2 Select the printer you are using. 3 Click [Agree] if you consent to all ...

Installing the Printer Driver and Software 66 Printing from a PC 5 Following the instructions on the screen, then restart your computer. 6 Connect the printer to the computer and turn the printer's power on. 7 Double-click the [Printer Setup Utility] in [Applications] - [Utilities] folder. • The pri...

Installing the Printer Driver and Software 67 Printing from a PC 9 Click [Default Browser], select the printer you are using, and then click the [Add] button. • Installation of printer driver is completed. Close the window. 9 • If you wish to uninstall the printer driver, double-click the icon in So...

Installing the Printer Driver and Software 68 Printing from a PC Installing Software 10 Place the supplied Compact Photo Printer Solution Disk in the computer and double-click the icon in the CD-ROM window. • The installer panel is displayed. 11 Click [Install]. 12 Select [Easy Installation] and cli...

69 Printing from a PC Introduction to the Supplied Programs Windows Macintosh • For printing operations, refer to the [Help] menu of the software. Ulead Photo Express LE (Windows Vista, Windows XP only) This software allows the easy editing of images in various ways using templates or by inputting t...

Introduction to the Supplied Programs 70 Printing from a PC Ulead Photo Express LE This section give a basic overview of inserting frames and text, and then printing.If you have questions about Ulead Photo Express LE, please access the URL below:http://www.ulead.com/events/canon/selphy/ 1 Select [SE...

Introduction to the Supplied Programs 71 Printing from a PC 4 Select [Text], click [Add/Edit]. 5 Type the desired text to print, click , adjust the position of the text, then click [Print]. 6 Determine the printer name, paper size, cartridge, layout, and copies in use, then click . 7 Printing comple...

72 Using the Battery Pack (SELPHY ES2 only) Using the Battery Pack (SELPHY ES2 only) You can print outdoors or at locations without a power outlet by installing Battery Pack NB-ES1L (sold separately) into the SELPHY ES2. SELPHY ES20, however, does not accept a battery pack. Use of genuine Canon acce...

73 Using the Battery Pack (SELPHY ES2 only) Installing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack NB-ES1L (sold separately) to the printer. 1 Remove the battery pack's terminal cover. 2 Remove the battery cover lever. 3 Install the battery pack in the printer. 1 • If the battery terminals are dirty, ...

74 Using the Battery Pack (SELPHY ES2 only) Charging the Battery Pack Install the battery pack NB-ES1L and charge it. • It takes approximately 4 hours to bring a depleted battery pack to a full charge state (based on standard Canon testing criteria). - We recommend recharging the battery pack in a t...

75 Using the Battery Pack (SELPHY ES2 only) Checking the Battery Status If battery power is low, the printer's power lamp blinks orange. Check battery status by the icon or message displayed in the LCD monitor of the printer, and recharge the battery pack or change it for a fully charged one. Batter...

76 Using the Battery Pack (SELPHY ES2 only) Handling of the Battery Pack Battery Storage z Remove the battery pack from the printer when the battery pack is not used, be sure to attach the terminal cover. z Do not carry or store the battery pack with metal objects with sharp edges, such as paper cli...

78 Appendix Making Printer Settings You can make various printer settings, such as language or power saving settings. How to Use the Menu 1 Turn the printer on and press . 2 Press or to select [Printer Setup] and press . 3 Press or to select the item and change the setting value. 4 Press . • The set...

Making Printer Settings 79 Appendix Printer Setup Menu The default setting is marked as . Bluetooth Settings Item Description Settings Auto Rotate By setting the camera, the image can be automatically rotated on the LCD monitor. On , Off Auto Power Down The printer automatically turns off if no oper...

Making Printer Settings 80 Appendix 1 Press to select [Printer Setup]. 2 Select [Bluetooth] and press . • The Bluetooth setting screen is displayed. 3 Press or to select the items you wish to set and change setting values. 4 Press . • The setting is saved and the screen returns to [Printer Setup]. 1...

Making Printer Settings 81 Appendix Language 1 Press to select the [Printer Setup]. 2 Select [Language] and press . • The language selection screen is displayed. 3 Press , , or to select the language you wish to set and press . • The selected language is set and the display returns to [Printer Setup...

82 Appendix Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Inside of the Printer Remove dust on the head of the cartridge with the supplied cleaner unit. 1 Remove the cartridge (p. 20) . 2 Insert the cleaner unit in the cartridge compartment and push it in completely and slide it in and out 2 or 3 times. Cleanin...

83 Appendix Storing the Printer or the Printed Paper Storing the Printer Unplug the power cord from the power outlet (If using the battery pack, remove it).Remove the cartridge from the printer and store it in its original package. Storing Prints • Avoid storing prints in the following places to pre...

84 Appendix Safety Precautions Use this equipment correctly according to the following precautions to avoid the risk of injury, fire, electrical shock, malfunction or other hazards. Please also be sure to read Handling Precautions. Equipment refers to the printer and compact power adapter.The safety...

Safety Precautions 85 Appendix Battery (SELPHY ES2 only) Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. 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 vibrat...

87 Appendix Handling Precautions For the handling of memory cards, cameras, or computers, refer to the supplied user's manual of each product. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please respect all copyrights. Use of images produced by SELPHY ES2 or ES20 for purposes other than personal entertain...

89 Appendix Specification All data is measured according to standard Canon testing procedures. We reserve the right to change specifications without notice. Compact Photo Printer SELPHY ES2/ES20 Printing Method Dye-sublimation thermal transfer (with overcoating) Print Resolution 300 x 600 dpi(300 x ...

Specification 90 Appendix Compact Power Adapter CA-ES100 Memory Cards SD Memory Card, miniSD Card, microSD Card *4 , SDHC Memory Card, miniSDHC Card, microSDHC Card *4 , MultiMediaCard, MMCplus Card, HC MMCplus Card, MMCmobile Card *4 , MMCmicro Card *4 , RS-MMC Card *4 , CF (CompactFlash) Card, Mic...

92 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section has solutions for when the printer does not function as expected or an error symbol is displayed.

93 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. Printer and Power Source Printing Problems Power will not turn on • Has the plug come out of the power outlet? (p. 22) • Is the connector o...

You Think There is a Problem 94 Troubleshooting Cannot Print (continued from previous page) • Does the camera battery have sufficient charge? Replace the battery with a fully charged (or new) battery, or use the compact power adapter for the camera. Printing from Computers • Did you install the prin...

You Think There is a Problem 95 Troubleshooting Paper Problems Colors on the Computer Display and the Print Are Different • Color generation methods are different for computer displays and printers. Moreover, the variance may be attributable to the environment in which the display is viewed (color a...

96 Troubleshooting Error Messages The ON button of the printer blinks or lights red and a message is displayed on the LCD monitor if any error occurs during printing. If a problem occurs while the printer is connected to the camera, the camera's LCD monitor may display an error message. ON Button LC...

Error Messages 97 Troubleshooting Recharge the printer battery • Change it with a fully charged battery pack or recharge the battery pack. You can also use the printer's compact power adapter. Cannot print! / Could not print XX images • The following images cannot be printed. - An image with a data ...

Error Messages 100 Troubleshooting Device Not Supported • This displays when you attempt to connect an unsupported USB device, e.g. USB memory. Disconnect the USB device. • This displays when your attempt to transfer an image from a mobile phone using IrSimple. If you mobile phone supports another t...

101 Index Numerics 1-up ......................................................................... 49 2-up ......................................................................... 49 4-up ......................................................................... 49 8-up .................................