Canon Laser Shot Lbp3500 User Guide

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CHAPTER
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5Routine Maintenance
This chapter describes the procedures for maintaining the printer such as replacing the 
cartridge and cleaning the printer.
Replacing the Toner Cartridge  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
When a Message Appears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Replacing the Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

5-2Replacing the Toner Cartridge
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Replacing the Toner Cartridge
This section describes how to replace or handle the toner cartridge and 
precautions on storing it.
When a Message Appears
Toner cartridges are consumable products. When the toner cartridge is nearing the 
end of its life, a message will appear in the Printer Status Window. Follow the 
directions in the message.
IMPORTANT
If the printing appears faint or inconsistent even when a message does not appear, this 
may be due...

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NOTE
The lifetime of the toner cartridges (Canon Genuine Cartridges) designed for this printer 
is as follows. The page counts are on the basis of ISO/IEC 19752* when printing A4 
size paper with the default print density setting. The level of toner consumption varies 
depending on the type of documents printed. If your average document contains a lot of 
graphics, tables, or charts, the life of the toner cartridge will be shorter as they consume...

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1Open the front cover.
Open the front cover gently while pressing the lever on the top surface of the 
cover.
2Remove the toner cartridge from the printer.
 

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IMPORTANT
Do not touch the high-voltage contact (A) or the electrical contact (B) shown in the 
figure, as this may result in damage to the printer.
3Clean the transport guide.
●Raise the transport guide.
Holding the green tab, raise the transport guide.
CAUTION
Do not take your hands off the transport guide. The transport guide may 
snap back to its original position, and this may result in personal injury.
(B)
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●Using a slightly dampened cloth with water, wipe off chipped paper 
and toner that are attached to the transport guide.
After wiping off the dirt, wipe the area with a soft, dry cloth.
IMPORTANT
•Do not use a cleaning agent such as mild detergent.
•Do not touch the feed roller (A). This may result in damage to the printer or printer 
error.
•Be sure that no water or chipped paper is remaining on the transport guide.
•Be sure to finish with wiping...

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●Move the transport guide back to its original position slowly.
CAUTION
Do not take your hands off the transport guide until it moves back to its 
original position. The transport guide may snap back to its original 
position, and this may result in personal injury.
4Take the toner cartridge out of the protective bag.
There are cuts on both sides of the protective bag, so you can open it by hand.
IMPORTANT
Keep the protective bag for the toner...

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5Pull up the tape gently while supporting the toner cartridge a, 
then remove it together with the black protective sheet 
b.
6Hold the toner cartridge as shown in the figure, shake it 
gently 5 or 6 times to evenly distribute the toner inside the 
cartridge.
IMPORTANT
•If toner is not distributed evenly, this may result in deterioration in print quality. Be 
sure to carry out this procedure properly.
•Be sure to shake the toner cartridge gently. If...

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7Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface, fold back the tab of 
the sealing tape 
aa a a, and then pull out the sealing tape (approx. 
72 cm long) gently 
bb b b while supporting the toner cartridge.
Remove the sealing tape by hooking your fingers into the tab and pulling it out 
straight in the direction of the arrow.
CAUTION
If the sealing tape is pulled out forcefully or stopped at midpoint, toner 
may spill out. If the toner gets into your...