Canon Pc170 User Guide

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Paper jams occur frequently.
White streaks appear on copies.
Black streaks appear on copies.
Copies are completely black.
Copies are too pale.The copy paper is curled or wrinkled.
Pieces of paper remain jammed in the main
unit.
The feeding roller is dirty.
The toner in the cartridge is not evenly
distributed.
The fiber lens is dirty.
There is condensation in the main unit.
There is condensation in the main unit.
The copier is cold.
Problem
Possible CausePossible Remedy
Use flat,...

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Copy Image
Copy Image
Problems Problems
If copies appear either too dark
or too light and you can not get a
clear copy, refer to the guidelines
below.
If Dark Bands/ Black
Streaks Appear on
Copies
When this happens follow the
procedure below to clean the fiber
lens.If Light Bands/ White
Streaks Appear on
Copies
This most often happens when the
cartridge toner is low or not evenly
distributed in the cartridge. To help
distribute the toner in the cartridge,
remove it from the copier...

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Cleaning the fiber lens
(reverse side)
Open the top cover and remove the
cartridge.
(See “Replacing Cartridges”, on p.21.)
Fiber lens (reverse side)
Clean the reverse side of the fiber lens. To
clean, run a cotton swab lightly over the
entire length of the lens several times.
Once the cleaning is complete replace the
cartridge, close the top cover and slide
the plate back into the center position.
Copy Image Problems
MEMO:
•When cleaning the fiber lens be sure to use the
flat type of...

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Appendix
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Cleaning the Copier................................ 54
Routine Cleaning................................... 55
Specifications.......................................... 56
Index.......................................................... 57
ppendix
ppendix
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Appendix
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Cleaning the Copier Cleaning the Copier
Cleaning the Copier
Multi-stack Tray
Platen Glass (top and bottom) Platen Cover
Copy Tray
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Routine Cleaning
To ensure optimum copy quality
the platen glass, platen cover,
copy tray and multi-stack tray
should be cleaned on a regular
basis.
To clean these parts, wipe with a
cloth dampened with water or a
mild cleaning agent and then wipe
with a soft dry cloth.
■Clean the external housing of the
copier in the same way.
■To clean the underside of the platen
glass, first remove the multi-stack tray
from the main unit. To do so, hold the
corners of the multi-stack tray with
both hands...

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Specifications Specifications
For details concerning features, consult your dealer.
Features are subject to change without notice.
For high-quality copies, use paper and transparencies recommended by Canon. Some types of paper available at office supply stores may not
be suitable for this copier. If you have any questions about paper, consult your dealer or Canon USA Consumer Information Center.
Specifications
Item
TypePersonal Desktop / Portable
PlatenMoving Platen
Photoconductive...

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Index
Index Index
A
A (Auto) Indicator (  ) ...................................... 17, 33
Auto Power-OFF Feature ......................................... 31
Automatic Exposure Control Mode............................ 32
B
Black Roller .............................................................. 46
C
Carrying Handle ................................................. 12, 16
Cartridges ........................................................... 16, 19
Canon E Color Cartridges...

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Index
P
P Error Indicator ........................................... 17, 43, 46
Paper Feed Guides ............................................ 16, 30
Paper Feeding Slot .................................................. 16
Paper Jam Indicator ( 
 ) ..................... 17, 18, 42, 44
Paper Roller ............................................................. 46
Platen ....................................................................... 10
Platen Cover...