Canon Pc170 User Guide

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Rock the cartridge several times to the
right and left at a 90° to evenly distribute
the toner within the cartridge.
Remove the cartridge sealing tape.
(See “Replacing Cartridges”, on p. 21.)
Insert the cartridge into the copier.
Close the top cover by pressing down
firmly on the 
 button.
Return the platen to the center position.
Plug the power cord into an electrical
outlet.
 WARNING:
•This copier is only designed for use with the
power source shown on the marking label
located on...

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Test your cartridge before
replacing it.
When your toner starts to run low, perform
the following procedure to make sure all the
toner is used. After performing this test, if
the resulting copy does not improve in
quality then replace the cartridge with a new
one.
Remove the cartridge from the copier.
When to Replace the
Cartridge
When light bands or white streaks
appear on copies, then the toner
in the cartridge has run low.
Before it runs out completely be
sure to purchase a...

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Canon E20 Cartridge:approx. 2,000 copies of an  A4-size, standard original
The term A4 denotes an original; on which the area covered with ink is 5% of the total area of
an A4 sized sheet of paper. See the inside of the back cover of this manual for an example of
an A4 sized page with 5% ink coverage.
MEMO:
•The actual number of copies that can be made per cartridge depends in part on the copy exposure
settings, room temperature and humidity.
Approximate copy yieldReplacing...

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Press the top cover release button to
open the top cover so that it stands
upright as shown.
Grip the end of the used cartridge and
pull it out from the copier.
Remove the new cartridge from its
shipping bag.
Hold the cartridge level so that the side with
the written instructions is facing upward.
Rock the cartridge several times 90° to
the right and left to evenly distribute the
toner throughout the cartridge.
Peel the sealing tape grip from the end of
the cartridge. Grasp the grip...

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Close the top cover by pressing down
firmly on the 
 button.
Return the platen to the center position.
Before resuming copy operation turn the
power switch ON.
 WARNING:
•Never throw a used cartridge into a fire; doing
so can result in an explosion.
 REQUEST:
•The sealing tape is approximately 20” long so
be sure to pull all of the sealing tape out from
the cartridge.
•Do not pull the sealing tape out from the
cartridge at an angle. If the sealing tape breaks
before being pulled out...

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Recycling used cartridges
Canon has instituted a worldwide recycling
program for toner cartridges called “The
Clean Earth Campaign”. This program
preserves precious natural resources by
utilizing a variety of materials found in the
used cartridges that are of no further use, to
remanufacture new cartridges which, at the
same time, keeps the environment cleaner
by reducing landfill waste. Complete details
concerning this program are enclosed in
each PC Cartridge Box, and mentioned in...

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The Clean Earth Campaign The Clean Earth Campaign
THE CANON CARTRIDGE RECYCLING PROGRAM
The Canon Cartridge Recycling Program
fulfills the first initiative of Canon’s Clean
Earth Campaign, which supports four critical
environmental areas:
•Recycling in the Workplace
•Conserving Environmental Resources
•Scientific Research and Education
•Encouraging Outdoors Appreciation
The remaining “Clean Earth” initiatives are
supported in the U.S. through sponsorships
of the National Park...

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Option B: Volume Box Return
We encourage you to use this option as a
more efficient way to ship cartridges.
•Place as many cartridges as possible into
one box.
Carefully seal the box with tape;
or
•Call 1-800-OK-CANON to receive your
free eight cartridge collection box.
Option C: Multiple Box Return
We encourage you to use this option as a
more efficient way to ship cartridges.
•Complete Option A.
•Bundle multiple cartridge boxes together
securely with tape.
Please be sure that the...

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Option B: UPS Drop off
Take the shipment to participating UPS
Center.
By using either of the above methods of
shipment, your used cartridge(s) will be
forwarded to the Canon Cartridge
Collection Center at no charge to you.
For further information about the Clean Earth
Campaign in the United States, please call:
1-800-OK-CANONSHIPPING
Affix UPS authorized return label provided in
this brochure.
Residents of Alaska and Hawaii:
Do not use UPS authorized return label.  For
Alaska and...

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CANADA PROGRAM
Option A: Single Box Return
•Repackage the empty toner cartridge
utilizing the wrapper and pulp mould end-
blocks from the new cartridge’s box.
•Place the empty toner cartridge in the box
from your new toner cartridge.
Seal the box.
•Apply the Canon Canada Inc./Canada
Post label provided in this brochure.
Canon’s labels are specially marked so
that Canon pays the postage.
•Deposit your empty toner cartridge in any
full size street mailbox or take it to your
local...