Canon Pc170 User Guide

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●Clean the copier using a firmly wrung-out
cloth dampened with a mild cleansing
detergent. Do not use alcohol, benzene,
paint thinner or other flammable
substances. If flammable substances
come into contact with a high-voltage area
inside the copier, this may result in a fire
or electrical shock.
●Do not throw used cartridges into open
flames, as this may ignite the toner
remaining inside the cartridges and result
in burns or a fire.
CAUTION
●There are some areas inside the copier...

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Handling Precautions
Platen
•Do not stack objects onto, or press down
forcefully upon, the platen.
•The maximum allowable load that can be
placed on the cover is 4.4 lb.
Main Unit
•Do not let paper clips, staples, or other
foreign objects fall into the copier.
Also be careful not to spill any liquids or
flammable substances (such as paint
thinner, benzene or rubbing alcohol) on
the copier. If a foreign object or liquid
comes into contact with a dangerous
voltage point inside the...

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Installation PrecautionsAvoid direct sunlight and
place in a cool location.
Do not install the copier in front of a window
that receives direct sunlight.
Do not install the copier in a high
temperature, high humidity location such as
in front of a heater or humidifier.
Avoid abrupt changes in temperature and
humidity, such as those caused by proximity
to a heater.
■ Recommended Conditions:
Temperature of 59°C to 81°F
Relative Humidity of 25% to 75%
Image quality may be affected by...

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Carrying the Copier by
the Carrying Handle
Fold the trays up as shown in the
illustration, and insert the trays into the
opening between the disc and the platen
cover. Then pull out the carrying handle.
(See “Parts and Their Functions”,
on p. 15.)
Transporting Transporting
the Copier the Copier
Please observe the following
precautions when transporting
this copier.
•Before moving the copier, always
turn the power OFF and unplug
the copier from its power source.
•Before moving the...

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Transporting the Copier
Carrying the Copier by
the Sides
Secure the platen with packing tape.
Push in the carrying handle. Then fold up
the trays.
Insert the trays into the opening between
the disc and the platen cover.
Standing behind the copier as shown in
the illustration, firmly grasp the front and
rear sides of the copier and lift.
 REQUEST:
•Do not attempt to use the paper feeding slot,
exit slot, multi-stack tray or the copy tray as
handles. Attempting to carry the copier by...

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Transporting the
Copier by Car
Place the copier on a stable
surface (i.e., on the seat) inside
the car.
 REQUEST:
•Remove the cartridge from the copier and place
it in its original shipping box. Then secure the
platen with packing tape. Finally place the
copier in its original shipping box.
•Do not leave the copier inside a car for long
periods of time; the temperature inside a car can
exceed the recommended extremes.
•Avoid rough roads; excessive vibrations may
damage the copier....

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Parts and Their Functions Parts and Their Functions
Main Unit
Platen Cover
Top Cover Release Button
(See pp. 22, 44 and 46.)
Press to open the top cover.
Parts and Their Functions
Platen Glass
Left Cover (See p.45.)
Open when removing jammed
paper from the output area.
Copy Tray
Multi-stack Tray
Exit Slot
Up to 50 sheets of copy paper can be loaded in the multi-stack tray at a time.
Left Cover Release Button
(See p. 45.)
Press to open the left cover.
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Sealing 
Tape Grip
Top Cover
Open when changing the
cartridge, clearing paper jams
or cleaning the roller.Paper Feed Guides
 Adjust to fit paper size.
Parts and Their FunctionsCartridge
Carrying Handle
Pull out to use when transporting
the copier. Multi-stack Tray Exposure Recalibration Switch
Slide up or down to adjust the copy
exposure to one of three steps to
accommodate dark,  normal or light
originals. Power Switch Multi-stack Tray Paper Feeding Slot Power Cord Connector
(rear...

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CAAE
: Misfeed error / Load paper
: Paper jam
: Error
: Error
: Error then
then
then
Error indications
Parts and Their Functions
Control Panel
Number of Copies/Error
Message Indicator
Shows the number of copies
selected or any error messages.
A (Auto) Indicator
Lights up when the Auto
Exposure Control is selected.
Exposure Adjustment Lever
Slide to manually adjust the copy
exposure setting (lightness/
darkness).
The AE Key
Press to select or cancel the
Auto Exposure Control.
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Installing the Installing the
Copier Copier
Checking the Package
Contents
Remove the copier and the
accessories from the shipping
box. Use the following checklist
to make sure you have received
all the necessary accessories
included with your copier.
Registration Card 1
Power Cord 1
Operator’s Manual 1
Cartridge 1
Muliti-stack tray 1
Copy tray 1
Item Quantity
Installation Procedure
Before installing the copier be
sure to check the safety of the
power source. Then proceed with
the...