Printing Without a Power Outlet

To print where no power outlet is available, use Battery Pack NB-CP2LI (sold separately). A fully charged battery pack provides enough power to print up to about 100 sheets of L-size paper.*

According to Canon testing. May vary depending on printing conditions.

Attaching the Battery Pack

  1. Remove the battery pack mounting cover.

  2. Insert the battery pack.

    • Slide the terminal-end in the direction of the arrow (①) and insert the other end (②) until it clicks into place.

Caution

  • To avoid unexpected accidents or malfunctioning if SELPHY is carried with a battery attached, remove the battery before carrying SELPHY.

Note

  • Battery Pack NB-CP2LH (sold separately) is also supported. A fully charged battery pack provides enough power to print up to about 70 sheets of L-size paper.*

    According to Canon testing. May vary depending on printing conditions.

Charging the Battery Pack Before Use

  • With the battery attached and the compact power adapter connected, turning SELPHY off starts charging, and [Charging in progress] blinks on the screen.
  • Fully charging NB-CP2LI takes about 4 hours (at normal temperatures), after which [Charging in progress] is no longer displayed.
  • SELPHY can also be turned on () and used while [Charging in progress] is blinking. However, charging stops. When SELPHY is turned off, [Charging in progress] starts blinking again and charging resumes.

Caution

  • Keep SELPHY horizontal during charging. Charging may take longer if SELPHY is upright during charging.

Note

  • For battery precautions, refer to the battery user manual.
  • When [Charging 2] is displayed, before charging, make sure SELPHY is in an environment at within the operating temperature range () and has adjusted to the ambient temperature.

  • Response when [No charge] is displayed

    • Unplug SELPHY, remove the battery, wait a while, and then charge it in a horizontal position.
    • If [No charge] appears while SELPHY is horizontal, the battery may have reached the end of its useful life. Purchase a new battery pack.
  • [Charging in progress] display can be cleared by holding down a button other than Power button for at least 3 seconds. [Charging in progress] is displayed for about 10 seconds if you press a button other than Power button while the screen is off and the battery is charging.