Canon printer Color imageCLASS MF8170c User Manual

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Precautions for Handling Toner Cartridges
Please use caution when handling the toner car tridges. Careless handling can 
damage delicate mechanical parts or cause deterioration of the print quality.  
Please read the following notices before installing or removing the toner cartridges.
WARNING
Do not burn or throw used toner cartridges into open flames, as this may cause 
the toner remaining inside the cartridges to ignite resulting in burns or a fire.
CAUTION...

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•Do not touch or hold the developing roller. The image quality may deteriorate. Do not 
apply shock to the toner cartridge memory or bring it near magnetic waves. It may result 
in damage to the machine.
•When handling a toner car tridge, hold it properly as shown in the figure. Do not set it 
vertically or upside-down.
•Never attempt to disassemble or modify the cartridge.
•If a toner cartridge is brought to an environment where the temperature differs...

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•If a toner cartridge has to be removed from the machine for maintenance, attach the 
protective cover immediately and place it in the protective bag that it came in or wrap it 
with a thick cloth.
•Do not place it ver tically or upside-down. Store a cartridge in the same position as when 
installed in the machine.
•Do not store a cartridge in a place exposed to direct sunlight.
•Do not store a cartridge in a hot or humid place, or a place where the temperature...

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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...

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U.S.A. PROGRAM
Packaging
■Option A-1: Single Box Return
•Repackage the empty cartridge utilizing the wrapper and pulp mould end-blocks 
from the new cartridge's box.
•Place the empty cartridge in the box of your new cartridge. Seal the box.
■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...

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■Option A-2: Multiple Box Return
We encourage you to use this option as a more efficient way to ship cartridges.
•Complete Option A-1.
•Bundle multiple cartridge boxes together securely with tape.
Please be sure that the shipment does not exceed UPS specifications.
Maximum weight = 70 lb (31.8 kg)
Maximum length = 108" (2,743 mm)
Maximum girth (length + 2 × width + 2 × height) = 130" (3,302 mm)
If your shipment exceeds the above limits, please call...

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Shipping
Apply the UPS authorized returning label provided in this guide.
Residents of Alaska and Hawaii: Do not use the UPS authorized returning label. 
For Alaska and Hawaii Canon set up alternative mail service with the U.S. Postal 
Service.
Please call 1-800-OK-Canon to receive U.S. Postal Service merchandise returning 
label.
■Option A: UPS Pick-up
•Give the shipment to your UPS driver when you receive your next regular delivery;
or
•Take the shipment to...

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CANADA PROGRAM-CANADA PROGRAMME
■Option A: Single Box Return
•Repackage the empty cartridge utilizing the wrapper and pulp mould end-blocks 
from the new cartridge's box.
•Place the empty cartridge in the box of your new 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 cartridge in any full size street mailbox or take...

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Working to preserve endangered species is a long-standing Canon interest. 
To this end, for every cartridge collected, Canon Canada donates $1, shared 
equally between World Wildlife Fund Canada and the Nature Conservancy of 
Canada. This donation is utilized in Canada.
•For further information about The Clean Earth Campaign in Canada, please 
call or write to Canon. 
1-800-667-2666
Canon Canada Inc.
Corporate Customer Relations
6390 Dixie Road
Mississauga, ON...

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Replacing the Drum Cartridge
This section describes the precautions for replacing, handling, and storing drum 
car tridges.
Replacing the Drum Cartridge
Drum cartridges are consumable products. Replace the drum cartridge with a new 
one when  or  appears in the 
LCD.
WARNING
Do not burn or throw used drum cartridges into open flames, as this may cause 
the toner remaining inside the cartridges to ignite resulting in burns or a fire.
CAUTION
•If toner gets...