CanonSELPHY
SELPHY CP1500
Last updated August 21, 2026
The Canon SELPHY CP1500 is a compact photo printer built for one job: turning photos on your phone, camera, or memory card into physical prints, right where you are. It uses dye-sublimation printing rather than inkjet, so prints come out completely dry, water-resistant, and ready to handle the moment they finish. Print sizes run from postcard-size photos down to small square and label stickers, depending on the media cassette you load. It connects over Wi-Fi, USB, and directly from an SD card, and with an optional battery pack it prints away from a power outlet entirely. It suits families, event photographers, and anyone who wants prints in hand instead of another folder on a phone.
Requirements & Prerequisite
Gather the following items before you begin setup. Tick each one as you get it.
Manuals & Guides
SELPHY Wireless setup on Windows
SELPHY Wired setup on Windows
SELPHY Wireless setup on macOS
SELPHY Wired setup on macOS
SELPHY Wireless setup on ChromeOS
SELPHY Wired setup on ChromeOS
SELPHY Wireless setup on Linux
SELPHY Wired setup on Linux
SELPHY Wireless setup on iOS
SELPHY Wireless setup on Android
Downloads
Troubleshooting Steps
Issue: Prints have lines, streaks, or missing colour bands
- Check that the ink cassette isn't near the end of its roll
- Open the ink cassette compartment and confirm the ink sheet isn't torn, creased, or slack
- Gently take up any slack in the ink sheet by turning the spool before reinserting the cassette
Issue: Paper won't feed or jams during printing
- Confirm the paper cassette matches the ink cassette size — mismatched sets won't feed correctly
- Load no more than the maximum number of sheets for your cassette
- Don't touch the print surface or bend the sheets before loading, since handling marks cause misfeeds
- Never pull the paper while it's moving in and out during printing, as this is normal dye-sublimation operation, not a jam
Issue: The paper moves in and out several times per print
- This is normal. Dye-sublimation printers pass the sheet through once for each colour layer plus the protective coat
- Leave the printer alone until the print fully ejects and the process completes
Issue: Printer won't connect to Wi-Fi
- Confirm you're on a 2.4GHz network, since SELPHY models don't support 5GHz
- Use Wi-Fi Direct to connect your phone straight to the printer if there's no router available
- Scan the QR code on the printer with the SELPHY Photo Layout app for a guided connection
- Move the phone closer to the printer during initial pairing
Issue: Phone can't find the printer in the app
- Confirm the phone and printer are on the same network, not a guest network
- Close and reopen the SELPHY Photo Layout app, then retry the connection
- Turn the printer off and on, since first-attempt connection failures are common and usually succeed on retry
Issue: Colours look different from the screen
- Turn on the auto-correction option in the printer menu or app
- Remember that dye-sublimation prints render colour differently from a backlit phone screen, so some shift is expected
- Try a different finish option, such as glossy or satin, if your model supports it