How to connect Canon SELPHY to wifi

Solution

Getting Started

• Before you can print via Wi-Fi from a computer, the computer with the images to send must be connected to an access point.

IMPORTANT

• The access point must support IEEE 802.11b/g connections.
• Before using Wi-Fi, be sure to read "Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Precautions" in the Printer User Guide.

NOTE

• For convenience, wireless routers and other base stations are referred to as "access point".

Connecting Selphy to the Access Point

How to connect varies depending on whether the access point is WPS compatible or not.

For more information on non-compatible access points, please refer to Non-WPS Access Points.

[WPS-Compatible Access Points]

1. Check the access point.

• Confirm that the access point is on and ready for communication.

2. Prepare SELPHY.

• Remove any inserted memory cards or USB flash drives.
• Insert a loaded paper cassette and an ink cassette in SELPHY.

3. Access the setting screen.

4. Choose the connection method.

5. Choose the access point connection method.

6. Choose the WPS connection method.

Press the <

• The screen at below is displayed.

7. On the access point, hold down the WPS connection button for a few seconds.

NOTE

For details on where the button is located and how long to press it, check the access point user manual

8. Establish the connection.

9.Check the access point.

・The screen at below is displayed, indicating the name of the access point.

NOTE

• If you selected [PIN Method] in step 6, 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 8. For instructions on configuring PIN codes, refer to the access point user manual.

Please proceed to Printing from a Computer

1. Check the access point.

• Confirm that the access point is on and ready for communication.

2. Prepare SELPHY.

• Remove any inserted memory cards or USB flash drives.
• Insert a loaded paper cassette and an ink cassette in SELPHY.

3. Access the setting screen.

4. Choose the connection method.

5. Choose the access point connection method.

6. Choose the WPS connection method.

Press the <

7. Enter the password.

• Press the MENU button to access the input screen, and then enter the password.
• Press the <
  
  > button.

8. Check the access point.

• Once the printer is connected to the access point, the screen at left is displayed. Check the indicated access point name and press the <
  
  > button.

9.Check the access point.

・The screen at below is displayed, indicating the name of the access point.

NOTE

• Once you have set up SELPHY for a direct connection, an SSID is displayed in the lower right of the Home screen. To print after the first connection, select this SSID on your smartphone or camera.

Check the password as follows.

• Press the <
  
  > button.

• Press the <
  
  > button to display the password.

Preparing the Computer

Check your computer environment.

SELPHY can connect via Wi-Fi to computers running the following operating systems.

• Windows 10
• Windows 8.1
• Windows 7 SP1

IMPORTANT

• Internet access is required to use the auto update function. Any ISP account charges and access fees must be paid separately.
• In this section, Windows 7 is used as an example. The on-screen displays and operations may differ depending on the operating system.
• You must be logged in as an Administrator in order to install/uninstall software.
• Installation may not be possible depending on the settings of security software installed on your computer.

1. Installing the printer drivers

• Visit the following site, download the SELPHY CP1300 printer driver, and double-click it.

2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

3. If the following screen is displayed, click [Yes].

4.The following screen will appear. Click [Next].

5.Read the license agreement and if you agree to the terms, click [Yes].

6. Choose the connection method.

7. To complete the installation process, choose the printer to connect to.

• 
  On the screen to search for printers, select the printer and [[|G0095951||3] click [Next].
• If the printer is not shown on the printer search screen, check the computer’s network settings, and if applicable, switch from a public to a private network.

• The printer driver is installed.

Printing from the Computer

Use photo software to print as follows.

1. Confirm that SELPHY is connected to the access point.

Confirm that the screen below is displayed on SELPHY.

Computer settings are explained from step 2.

2. Access the printing dialog box.

• Start the photo software, select images to print, and access the printing dialog box.
• As the destination printer, select [Canon (SELPHY) CP1300].

3. Choose printing options.

• Choose a paper size corresponding to the size of paper and ink cassettes in SELPHY. Also choose bordered or borderless printing as an option with the listed paper sizes.
• Choose the printing orientation and number of copies, as desired.

4. Print.

IMPORTANT

• Printing in progress cannot be canceled from SELPHY by using the <
  
  > button. Use the computer to stop printing.
• For computer or photo software instructions, refer to the relevant user manual.

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