Precautions for Handling/Storing Drum Cartridge

Storing Toner Cartridges

A drum cartridge consists of parts that are sensitive to light and delicate parts. Therefore, handling the cartridge without caution may lead to damage or a deterioration in the print quality. Be careful of the following points when removing or installing the cartridge.

Do not burn or throw used drum 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.

• Print quality may deteriorate if you touch or damage the drum that is set inside. Be careful not to touch the drum or open the drum protective shutter. Be careful not to hold or touch the portions that are not described for this procedure such as the sensor. It may result in damage to the machine.
  
• Do not expose the drum cartridge to direct sunlight or strong light.
  
• If a drum 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.
• Do not touch or hold the electrical contacts. It may result in damage to the machine.
  
• Do not hold or touch the imaging transfer belt. The image quality may deteriorate. Do not apply shock to the drum cartridge memory or bring it near magnetic waves. It may result in damage to the machine.
  
• When handling a drum 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 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.
• Be sure to use a new cartridge within the expiration date indicated on the package.
• Using a genuine Canon 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 drum cartridge from the protective bag until it is ready to be used.
• If a drum cartridge has to be removed from the machine for maintenance, place it in the protective bag that it came in or wrap it with a thick cloth.
• 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 cartridge.