Canon Lbp 5200 User Guide

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11Press   (Toner Replacement) for 2 seconds after the sound 
of printer operation stops.
The Toner lamp will turn off after a short period of time, and the Ready lamp (blue) 
will come on.
Precautions for Handling Toner Cartridges
The toner cartridges are composed of light-sensitive components and intricate 
mechanical components. Handling the cartridges roughly can damage them or 
cause deterioration of printing quality. Whenever you are installing or...

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•If a toner cartridge is removed from the printer during maintenance, attach the protective 
cover immediately and place it in the protective bag that it came in or wrap it in a thick 
cloth.
•Be careful not to hold or touch sensitive areas such as the sensor or electrical contacts. 
Doing so may damage the toner cartridge.
•Do not hold or touch the developing roller. Doing so will degrade the printing quality. Do 
not jolt the toner cartridge memory...

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•When handling a toner cartridge, hold it properly as shown in the figure. Do not stand it 
on its end, or turn it upside down.
•Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the toner cartridge.
•If you expose a toner cartridge to rapid changes in temperature, droplets of water 
(condensation) may form on the interior and exterior of the cartridge. If a new toner 
cartridge that has been stored in a cool location is going to be installed in a warm area,...

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•Do not store a cartridge in a hot or humid place, or a place where the temperature and 
humidity can change rapidly.
Storing temperature range: 0 to 35
°C (32 to 95°F)
Storing humidity range: 35 to 85% RH (no condensation)
•Do not store the toner cartridge in a place where corrosive gases, such as ammonia, are 
generated, or where a considerable amount of salt is contained in the air, or where there 
is a lot of dust.
•Keep the toner cartridge out of...

Replacing the Drum Cartridge5-18
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Replacing the Drum Cartridge
This section describes the precautions for replacing, handling, and storing drum 
cartridges.
When a Message Appears
The drum cartridge is a consumable part. When the drum cartridge is nearing the 
end of its life, a message will appear in the Printer Status Window. Take the 
following steps depending on this message.
IMPORTANT
When you are replacing the drum cartridge, make sure you only use a drum cartridge 
that is...

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*This is the number of pages of A4 size plain paper that were printed under Canon standard 
testing conditions. Depending on the intermittency of printing, paper types and paper sizes, the 
number of pages possible may be half this number. (The intermittency of printing refers to the 
amount of printing in a fixed period.)
The following is a rough guide to drum cartridge lifetimes under intermittent printing.
4 pages at a time: Approx. 19,000 pages
2...

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The [Consumables/Counters] dialog box will appear.
The meanings of the icons are as follows.
IconMeaning
Continue using as normal.
The drum cartridge is nearing the end of its life. Buy a 
replacement drum cartridge.
The drum cartridge has reached the end of its life. Replace the 
drum cartridge.
The drum cartridge has not been installed.
 

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Replacing the Drum Cartridge
Replace the drum cartridge with a new one when the message Drum Cartridge 
Replacement Required appears in the Printer Status Window.
WARNING
Do not put spent drum cartridges into a fire. Any toner remaining in the drum 
cartridge may ignite, causing burns or fire.
CAUTION
•Be careful to avoid staining your clothes or hands with toner. If you do get any 
toner on your clothes or hands, wash it off immediately with cold...

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2Remove the drum cartridge from the printer.
Push the drum cartridge in the direction of the arrow a, then lift it straight up b 
to remove it.
3Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off shreds of paper and toner that 
have become attached to the transparent sheet located in 
front of the roller.
WARNING
Always use a dry cloth for cleaning. Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinners 
or any other inflammable substance. If an inflammable substance comes 
into...

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IMPORTANT
•Be careful not to scratch the transparent sheet or peel it by force.
•Do not wet the cloth with water or detergent.
•Be careful not to touch unnecessary parts in the printer when cleaning.
4Take the drum cartridge out of the protective bag.
Open the protective bag with scissors, so as not to damage the cartridge.
IMPORTANT
•Do not throw away the drum cartridge protective bag. You will need this bag when 
you remove the drum cartridge for...