Precautions for Handling/Storing Toner Cartridges

Storing Toner Cartridges

Please use caution when handling the toner cartridges. Careless handling can damage delicate mechanical parts or cause deterioration of the print quality. Please read the following notices before installing or removing the toner cartridges.

Do not burn or throw used toner cartridges into open flames, as this may cause the toner remaining inside the cartridges to ignite resulting in burns or a fire.

If toner gets onto your hands or clothing, wash it off immediately with cold water. Do not use warm water as this may set the toner permanently, and you may not be able to remove the toner stains.

• If a toner cartridge is removed from the machine during maintenance, attach the protective cover immediately and place it in the protective bag that it came in or wrap it with a thick cloth.
  
• Be careful not to hold or touch the prohibited portions such as the sensor or electrical contacts. It may result in damage to the machine.
  
• Do not touch or hold the developing roller. The image quality may deteriorate. Do not apply shock to the toner cartridge memory or bring it near magnetic waves. It may result in damage to the machine.
  
• When handling a toner cartridge, hold it properly as shown in the figure. Do not set it vertically or upside-down.
  
• Never attempt to disassemble or modify the cartridge.
• If a toner cartridge is brought to an environment where the temperature differs extremely, condensation may occur inside and on the outside of the cartridge. If you are going to install a cartridge that was stored in a cold place in a warm room, leave the cartridge stored in the protective bag for over two hours in the warm room so that it can adapt to the ambient temperature.
• Using a genuine Canon toner cartridge is recommended.
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Be careful of the following points for storing new cartridges or those that were removed for maintenance.

• Do not remove a new toner cartridge from the protective bag until it is ready to be used.
• If the toner cartridge has to be removed from the machine for maintenance, attach the protective cover immediately and place it in the protective bag that it came in or wrap it with a thick cloth.
  
• Do not place it vertically or upside-down. Store a cartridge in the same position as when installed in the machine.
• Do not store a cartridge in a place exposed to direct sunlight.
• Do not store a cartridge in a hot or humid place, or a place where the temperature and humidity can change significantly.
  Storing temperature range: 32 to 95^o F (0 to 35^o C)
  Storing humidity range: 35 to 85% RH (no condensation)
• Do not store a cartridge in a place that can generate corrosive gases such as ammonia, a place in which a considerable amount of salt is contained in the air, or a place with a lot of dust.
• Store the cartridge out of the reach of small children.

Condensation
Even within the storable humidity range, water drops may develop inside and on the outside of the cartridge due to the difference in temperature. The development of water drops is called condensation. Condensation will adversely affect the quality of the toner cartridge.