The Canon Selphy ES40 driver allows Windows to communicate with this compact photo printer and send print jobs correctly. Installing a compatible Canon driver helps your computer recognize the printer and provides access to printing preferences for your photos.

Key Features

• Printer recognition: Establishes the connection between the Canon Selphy ES40 and your PC so you can select it from your application's print menu.
• Photo print settings: Provides access to supported paper size, orientation, and layout options when preparing images for printing.
• Print job handling: Works with the Windows print queue, allowing you to monitor pending jobs and cancel unwanted prints.
• Application integration: Lets compatible photo viewers and editing programs use the printer through the standard Windows printing interface.

How to Install

1. Check compatibility before downloading. Match the driver package to your Windows version and system type. For Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, confirm that the package explicitly supports your configuration; an older driver should not be assumed to work on a newer system.
2. Prepare the printer. Connect the power supply and load the appropriate ink cassette and paper. Keep the USB cable disconnected until the installer asks you to connect it, unless the package instructions say otherwise.
3. Download and open the driver package. Extract the files first if necessary, then launch the setup program. Approve the Windows permission prompt if requested.
4. Follow the setup instructions. When prompted, connect the Canon Selphy ES40 directly to an available USB port and switch it on. Allow installation to finish before opening your photo application.
5. Confirm the installation. Find the printer in Windows printer settings, then print a photo using the matching paper size. If it does not appear, check the USB connection and restart the computer.

If no compatible package is listed for your version of Windows, check Canon's support information before trying a legacy driver. Compatibility mode does not guarantee that an unsupported printer driver will install or function correctly.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Disconnect the SELPHY ES40, uninstall older Canon SELPHY software, reboot, then run the ES40 driver installer as administrator. Temporarily disable antivirus and connect via a direct USB 2.0 port—not a hub.
• Device not detected: Power on the ES40 and use a known-good USB cable directly to the PC. Try another port, check Device Manager for unknown devices, and reinstall the ES40-specific driver after removing any broken printer entries.
• Driver/version conflicts: Remove previous Canon SELPHY drivers and utilities before installing. Download the ES40 driver matching your Windows version and 32/64-bit architecture; avoid generic SELPHY drivers, then restart before reconnecting the printer.