Replacing the Toner Cartridge
1. Hold the operation panel.
2. Lift the scanning platform.
note:
When you cannot lift the scanning platform
Make sure that the platen glass is completely closed. Do not try to forcefully lift the scanning platform, as this may damage the machine.
* The platen glass may not be completely closed when a thick document such as books is placed inside. In such case, remove it from the platen glass.
3. Hold the grip on the left front side of the toner cover.
4. Open the toner cover.
5. Remove the toner cartridge.
6. Take out the new toner cartridge from the protective bag.
Tear the notch with hands to open the protective bag.
7. Gently shake the toner cartridge five or six times to evenly distribute the toner inside the cartridge.
8. Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface, lift the tab, and gently pull the sealing tape completely out.
The full length of the sealing tape is approximately 20" (50 cm).
9. Insert the toner cartridge.
Fit the protrusions (A) on sides of the toner cartridge into the guides located on sides of the machine and slide the toner cartridge into the machine until the toner cartridge comes to rest and is held against the back of the machine.
10. Close the toner cover.
note:
When you cannot close the toner cover
- Make sure that the toner cartridge is properly set in the machine. Do not try to forcefully close the toner cover, as this may damage the machine.
11. Lower the scanning platform.
Precautions When Replacing the Toner Cartridge
warning:
Do not dispose of a used toner cartridge in an open flame.
- This may ignite the toner remaining inside the cartridge, resulting in burns or fire.
attention:
Precautions to take when you get toner onto your hands or into clothing
- If toner gets on your hands or clothing, wash them immediately with cold water. The toner sets onto hands or into clothing if you try to wash it with warm water. Once it is set, you can hardly remove the toner stains.
Be careful not to scatter the toner.
- Do not pull out the sealing tape forcefully or stop pulling the tape halfway, as this may cause toner to spill out. If toner gets into your eyes or mouth, wash them immediately with cold water and consult a physician.
Precautions to take when lowering the scanning platform
- Be careful not to catch your fingers.
important:
About replacement toner cartridges
- For optimum print quality, replace the toner cartridge with the Genuine Canon Toner.
Be careful of counterfeit toner cartridges.
- Please be aware that there are counterfeit Canon toner cartridges in the marketplace. Use of counterfeit toner cartridge may result in poor print quality or machine performance. Canon is not responsible for any malfunction, accident or damage caused by the use of counterfeit toner cartridge. For more information, see http://www.canon.com/counterfeit.
Shake the toner cartridge before replacement.
- If the toner is not distributed evenly inside the cartridge, this may cause poor print quality.
Hold the toner cartridges properly.
- When handling the toner cartridge, hold it properly, as shown in the illustration below. Do not stand it vertically or hold it upside down.
Do not touch the toner cartridge memory (A) or the electrical contacts (B).
- This may result in damage to the cartridge.
Do not open the drum protective shutter (A).
- Print quality may deteriorate if you touch or damage the drum inside the drum protective shutter (A). Do not touch or open the drum protective shutter (A).
When pulling out the sealing tape
- Do not pull the sealing tape at an angle or sideways. If the tape breaks, the tape may not be pulled out completely.
- If the sealing tape is still hanging outside the toner cartridge, pull it out completely.
- If the tape remains inside the toner cartridge, this may cause poor print quality.
When disposing of the removed sealing tape
- Dispose of the packing materials in accordance with local regulations.
Keep the protective bag.
- Keep the protective bag for storing the toner cartridge. You will need it when you remove the toner cartridge for machine maintenance or other purposes.
Do not touch the high-voltage contacts (A).
- This may result in damage to the machine.
Do not leave the toner cover open for an extended period of time when the toner cartridge is installed.
- This may result in print quality deterioration.
note:
About the packing materials
- The packing materials are subject to change in form or placement, or may be added or removed without notice.
