Canon Ir3100c User Guide

Displaying a Help Screen1-27
Before You Start Using This Machine
1
Displaying a Help Screen
Pressing  brings up a guidance screen with information about the various features that are available 
with your machine.
■ Usage HelpPressing   after selecting a mode brings up a guide screen 
with an explanation of that mode. Use this help function if you do 
not understand how to use the mode you are setting.
In this example, the Margin mode has been selected. If you 
press   after pressing [Special Features]  ➞...

Displaying a Help Screen1-28
Before You Start Using This Machine
1
 

CHAPTER
2-1
2
Routine Maintenance
This chapter describes how to load paper, and replace toner.Loading Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Replacing the Toner Cartridge  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . 2-5
 

Loading Paper2-2
Routine Maintenance
2
Loading Paper
If the selected paper has run out during printing, a screen 
prompting you to load paper appears on the touch panel 
display.
IMPORTANT
•A screen prompting you to load paper also appears if the 
selected paper drawer is not fully inserted into the machine. 
Make sure that the paper drawer is properly in place.
•Do not load paper of an irregular size into the paper drawers.
•Do not load the following types of paper into the paper drawers. 
Doing so may...

Loading Paper2-3
Routine Maintenance
2
1Press and release the button on the paper 
drawer in which you want to load paper.
2Grip the handle, and pull out the paper drawer 
until it stops.
3Open a package of paper, and remove the 
paper stack.
CAUTION
When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands on 
the edges of the paper.
IMPORTANT
Rewrap any remaining paper in its original package, and store it 
in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.
NOTE
•For high quality printouts, use paper recommended by...

Loading Paper2-4
Routine Maintenance
2
4Load the paper stack into the paper drawer.
Even out the edges of the paper stack. Load the paper stack 
against the right wall of the paper drawer.
When loading paper into the paper drawer for the first time, set 
the paper size dial to match the paper size being loaded. (See 
Adjusting a Paper Drawer to Hold a Different Paper Size, in 
the Reference Guide .)
When loading paper into the paper drawer, make sure that the 
paper size setting is the same size of the...

Replacing the Toner Cartridge2-5
Routine Maintenance
2
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
When there is only a small amount of toner remaining in the 
machine, the following message appears on the touch panel 
display, as shown. You can continue printing, but at this time 
you should purchase new toner of  the indicated colour so that 
you have it available when needed.
When the toner runs out completely and prints can no longer 
be made, a screen with instru ctions on how to replace the 
toner cartridge,...

Replacing the Toner Cartridge2-6
Routine Maintenance
2
IMPORTANT
•Use only the toner cartridges intended for use with this machine.
•Do not replace toner cartridges until the message prompting you to do so appears.
•The colour of the toner to be replaced is shown on the touch panel display. A toner cartridge revolver is 
mounted inside the machine. It holds four toner cartridges and rotates. When toner of a particular colour runs 
out, its toner cartridge is rotated to the toner supply port, and can be...

Replacing the Toner Cartridge2-7
Routine Maintenance
2
3Turn the knob of the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrow 
(counterclockwise).
IMPORTANT
Turn the knob on the black cartridge, until the arrow points to Unlock. Turn the knob on the cyan, magenta, or 
yellow toner cartridge until it stops.
Lock
Unlock
Black Toner CartridgeCyan, Magenta, or Yellow Toner 
Cartridge
 

Replacing the Toner Cartridge2-8
Routine Maintenance
2
4Grip the knob on the toner cartridge, and pull 
the toner cartridge out of the toner supply 
port.
Pull the toner cartridge out halfway, then remove it completely 
while supporting it with your other hand from underneath.
WARNING
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.
IMPORTANT
If the toner cartridge cannot be pulled out, check...