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Functions Available with Bluetooth Communication

If your smartphone or tablet (hereinafter "smartphone") on which Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY is installed and printer support Bluetooth communication, you can use the following functions by pairing the devices (connecting them with Bluetooth communication).

  • Print (Android only)
  • Scan (Android only)
  • Display the error handling page

Note

  • For printers supporting Bluetooth communication, see List of Models Supporting Bluetooth.

  • If your smartphone's Android version is 5.0, 4.4, 4.3, 4.2, or 4.1, Bluetooth communication with printers is not possible.

  • The functions available with Bluetooth communication of this application are not guaranteed on all Android smartphones. Even if your smartphone meets the operating requirements, Bluetooth communication may not be possible depending on the model of your smartphone.

  • The maximum range of Bluetooth communication is 33 feet (10 meters). If signal strength is poor due to obstructions, the communication range may be significantly reduced. If possible, use Bluetooth communication in a place where there is no obstruction.

  • Internet connection is required to display the error handling page. Internet connection fees apply.

  • The error handling page can be displayed only when an error appears in the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY page.

    • figure: Main screen

    When Bluetooth communication is enabled, a page corresponding to the error number appears.

Downloading Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY

Download Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY from App Store or Google Play.

Pairing Smartphone and Printer

Once you have installed Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY, follow the steps below to pair with the printer.

  1. Make sure printer is turned on.

  2. Start Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY.

  3. Tap Bluetooth Setup.

    4. figure: Main screen

    Follow the on-screen instructions to pair the smartphone and the printer.

    Once pairing is complete, you can use Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY to print (Android only), scan (Android only), or display the error handling page.

    Note

    • Pairing enables the printer's auto power settings.

Printing with Bluetooth Communication (Android only)

If your smartphone is Android, you can print with Bluetooth communication after completing pairing.

  1. Tap Photo Print or Document Print.

    figure: Main screen

  2. Select image or document you want to print.

  3. Specify number of copies, paper size, and other settings as needed.

  4. Tap Print.

Printing is performed with Bluetooth communication when is displayed in Print.