Canon Lbp 5000 User Guide

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Routine Maintenance
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Replacing Toner Cartridges
•The [Consumables/Counters] dialog box in the Printer Status Window can be used to 
estimate when toner cartridges will need to be replaced. The status of each of the color 
toner cartridges is displayed in the [Consumables/Counters] dialog box. For details on 
the [Consumables/Counters] dialog box, see [Consumables/Counters] Menu, on p. 4-
91.
Replacing Toner Cartridges
When the message  appears in the 
Printer Status Window, replace the toner...

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Routine Maintenance
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Replacing Toner Cartridges
1Open the front cover.
Holding the opening of the front cover, open it gently.
IMPORTANT
The toner cartridges are installed in order of black, yellow, cyan, and magenta from 
the top as shown in the figure.
Black
Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
 

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Routine Maintenance
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Replacing Toner Cartridges
2Place paper (A4 size paper is recommended) on the transfer 
belt of the ETB unit (A) as shown in the figure so that the 
paper is not shifted.
IMPORTANT
•When installing or removing the toner cartridges, be sure to place paper on the 
transfer belt of the ETB unit to protect the belt.
(A)
 

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Routine Maintenance
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Replacing Toner Cartridges
•Do not place any object on or touch the transfer belt (A) of the ETB unit. The 
transfer belt of the ETB unit is supplied with a function that cleans itself, therefore, 
do not clean the belt even when the toner is on it. If the ETB unit is broken or 
transfer belt is damaged, this may result in misfeeds or deterioration in print quality.
(A)
(A)
 

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Routine Maintenance
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Replacing Toner Cartridges
3Holding the toner cartridge that you want to replace by the 
blue tabs on the both sides, pull it horizontally.
Because the toner cartridge weighs approximately 0.6 kg, hold it with your both 
hands firmly so that you do not touch the transfer belt of the ETB unit when 
pulling the cartridge out.
IMPORTANT
Do not touch the high-voltage contact (A) shown in the figure, as this may result in 
damage to the printer.
(A)
 

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Routine Maintenance
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Replacing Toner Cartridges
4Take the new toner cartridge out of the protective bag after 
taking it out of the package.
There is a cut near the arrow on the protective bag, so you can open it by hand. 
However, if you cannot open it by hand, use scissors to open the protective bag 
so as not to damage the toner cartridge.
IMPORTANT
Keep the protective bag for the toner cartridge. It may be required after taking out 
the toner cartridge for printer maintenance.
5Hold the toner...

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Routine Maintenance
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Replacing Toner Cartridges
6Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface aa a a
, detach the tab of 
the sealing tape from the side of the toner cartridge, and then 
pull out the sealing tape (approx. 50 cm long) gently while 
supporting the toner cartridge bb b b
.
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...

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Replacing Toner Cartridges
•When pulling out the sealing tape, be careful not to hold the drum protective shutter 
(A) with your hands.
7Hold the toner cartridge properly with the arrowed side facing 
up as shown in the figure.
(A)
 

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Replacing Toner Cartridges
IMPORTANT
Do not hold the toner cartridge in a manner that is not directed in this procedure.
8Hold the toner cartridge with both hands and install it into the 
printer.
Align (A) of the toner cartridge with the slots (B) to which the label of the same 
color is attached, then insert the cartridge until it stops.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to install the toner cartridge by pushing it firmly. If the toner cartridges are 
not installed firmly, this may result in...

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Replacing Toner Cartridges
9Remove the paper.
IMPORTANT
When removing the paper, be careful not to touch or damage the transfer belt of 
the ETB unit.
10Close the front cover.
Holding the opening of the front cover, close it gently.
CAUTION
When closing the front cover, be careful not to catch your fingers.
IMPORTANT
Do not leave the front cover open for a long time after installing the toner cartridge.