Canon Selphy CP800 / Unsupported

The driver package for Mountain Lion (10.8) will work in Mavericks (10.9). You can download the driver package for 10.8 and modify it so that it can be installed in 10.9. The following instructions assume that the latest driver package is cp800-810-900os-x-062.dmg.gz, but the instructions should be valid for other versions as well.

1. Download the latest Selphy driver for Mountain Lion (10.8) from Canon's site.
2. Double-click the downloaded file (cp800-810-900os-x-062.dmg.gz) to extra the disk image.
3. Double-click the disk image (cp800-810-900os-x-062.dmg) to open (mount) it.
4. In Finder, locate and select the mounted disk image. The device name will be cp800-810-900os-x-062.
5. Copy the driver package (SELPHY CP series Printer driver_6.2.0.1.pkg) to your Desktop.
6. Open "Terminal.app" (Applications/Utilities/Terminal.app) and enter the following commands in the Terminal window to expand the driver package:cd ~/Desktoppkgutil --expand "SELPHY CP series Printer driver_6.2.0.1.pkg" SELPHYTMP
7. Edit the Distribution file that's located in the SELPHYTMP folder on your Desktop (e.g. secondary/right-click on the file, select Open With, select TextEdit.app).
8. Edit the contents so that it always reports a compatible OS version (see below for the necessary changes).
9. Save the modified Distribution file (File-Save)
10. Go back to or reopen "Terminal.app" and enter the following commands in the Terminal window to create the modified driver package:
    cd ~/Desktop
    pkgutil --flatten SELPHYTMP "SELPHY CP series Printer driver_6.2.0.1 Modified.pkg"

Open the modified driver package (SELPHY CP series Printer driver_6.2.0.1 Modified.pkg), which has been created on your Desktop, to install the drivers.

Replace the section in the Distribution file that looks like this:

function installationCheck() {

if ( (system.compareVersions( system.version.ProductVersion, '10.8' ) == -1) || (system.compareVersions( system.version.ProductVersion, '10.9' ) != -1) ){

my.result.type = 'Fatal';

my.result.title = system.localizedStringWithFormat('installation_check_failed_title');

my.result.message = system.localizedStringWithFormat('installation_check_failed_msg');

return false;

}

return true;

}

...with this instead:

function installationCheck() {

return true;

}

I tried the above solution but had issues with printing from iPhoto. Spent all day trying to figure this out. Thanks to kt3806st, my Selphy CP760 is now working perfectly in Mavericks:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5796625?answerId=24537553022#24537553022

I made only one change which was I downloaded CP900 driver from Canon's website. Follow all of the steps except try the CP900 driver instead of CP800 driver once you readd the printer AFTER rebooting.

Thank you so much for the well written solution. I followed your procedures to the letter.

How do I install the printer after running the .pkg file? The CP800 still shows in the printer list.

When I try to print the following error is displayed after about 1 min: SELPHY CP Generic. Printer open failed.: -9781

Installed the printer after reseting the print system. I notice a "custom" paper size is selected that is incorect. Selecting 4x6 does not help. Selecting a user defined page size does not help. The job is sent to the printer and fails to print after several minutes.

Thank you thank you thank you! The printer was being a pain before the upgrade and even worse after. This finally got this to print wirelessly again. It was even having issues reading off of a USB. This fixed it all.

Cheers!

Canon now has a Mavericks Driver on their website. I just downloaded it and it works. Just make sure you delete any previous installations of the Selphy printers first. I was sharing the printer originally from an iMac and when I tried to set up the CP800 with my Macbook it didn't find the new driver until I deleted the old setup from the iMac.

Here is the link for the CP800 driver...

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/printers_multifunction/selphy_com pact_photo_series/selphy_cp800_black#DriversAndSoftware

see this thread

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5510939?answerId=23793987022#23793987022

You tried here ? > Canon U.S.A. : Support & Drivers : SELPHY CP800 Black

Click Operating System then select v10.9 Mavericks.

There is no driver for the OS Version you selected. The driver may be included in your OS or you may not need a driver.

Appreciate this. It's Christmas eve and I didn't have time to go out and buy a new printer.

Thank you very much !

The problem is now solved and pictures are now printed perfectly on OS 10.9

Best regards

Great ! It solved my problem !!!!

Thank you 1000x :-)