The Canon SELPHY CP800 driver allows Windows to communicate with this compact photo printer and send images with the correct print settings. Installing a compatible Canon driver helps your computer recognize the printer and gives you access to options for preparing photo prints.

Key Features

• USB printing support: Connects the SELPHY CP800 to your computer so you can print photos from compatible Windows applications.
• Photo paper settings: Provides options for selecting the appropriate paper size and layout for the paper and ink cassette loaded in the printer.
• Print preferences: Lets you review available settings, such as orientation and border options, before sending a photo to print.
• Device recognition: Helps Windows identify the printer correctly rather than relying on a generic printer entry that may lack device-specific controls.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Before downloading, confirm whether you use Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and check whether your system is 32-bit or 64-bit. Verify that the selected driver package explicitly supports your configuration; older printer drivers may not support every newer Windows release.

1. Prepare the printer. Connect the Canon SELPHY CP800 to power and load the matching paper and ink cassette. Leave the USB cable disconnected from the computer until the installer asks you to connect it, unless the package instructions say otherwise.

1. Download and open the driver package. Save the compatible Canon driver to your computer. Extract it if necessary, then run the setup program and approve the Windows permission prompt if one appears.

1. Follow the setup instructions. Choose the requested installation options, then connect the printer directly to an available USB port when prompted. Allow setup to finish before closing the installer.

1. Check the printer and test a photo. Open Windows printer settings and confirm that the SELPHY CP800 appears. Select it in your photo application, match the paper settings to the loaded media, and print a test image to check orientation and borders.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Driver install fails or stalls: The Canon SELPHY CP800 installer may fail on newer Windows versions if an older SELPHY driver is present. Remove existing Canon SELPHY entries in Printers & scanners and Device Manager, reboot, then run the CP800 driver installer as administrator.
• Device not detected: Confirm the CP800 is powered on and connected directly to a rear USB port—avoid USB hubs. Disconnect other SELPHY printers, reinstall the driver while the printer is connected, and check Device Manager for unknown USB devices.
• Version conflicts: Installing a CP790/CP800 driver mix or a 32-bit package on 64-bit Windows can cause duplicate queues or failed printing. Uninstall all Canon SELPHY drivers, restart, and install only the correct OS/architecture driver for the CP800.