Canon printer Color imageCLASS MF8170c User Manual

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1Lift the scanning platform and open the cartridge cover.
2Remove the drum cartridge from the machine.
Pull up the green handle on the drum cartridge in the direction of the arrow a, and lift 
the cartridge straight up b.
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3Use a soft, dry cloth and wipe off chipped paper and toner that are 
attached on the transparent sheet located at the front of the roller.
WARNING
Clean the machine using a soft, dry cloth. Do not use alcohol, benzene, paint 
thinner, or other flammable substances. 
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 machine when...

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•Print quality may deteriorate if you touch or damage the drum that is set inside. Be 
careful not to touch the drum or open the drum protective shutter. Be careful not to hold 
or touch the portions that are not described for this procedure such as the sensors. It 
may result in damage to the machine.
•Do not expose the drum cartridge to direct sunlight or strong light.
5Remove the packing materials (7 pieces).
Remove the packing materials a and b by...

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Remove the packing materials c and d by turning them in the direction of the arrows 
until they stop and pulling them away.
Remove the packing materials e and f by holding the grips and pulling them in the 
direction of the arrows. 
Hold the packing material g and remove it as shown in the figure.
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IMPORTANT
•Do not hold or touch the electrical contacts. It may result in damage to the machine.
•Do not hold or touch the imaging transfer belt. The image quality may deteriorate. Do not 
apply shock to the drum cartridge memory or bring it near magnetic waves. It may result 
in damage to the machine.
•After removing the packing materials, install the drum cartridge in the machine as soon 
as possible.
•Dispose of the packing materials according to local...

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6Hold the drum cartridge with both hands and install it in the 
machine.
Position the triangular mark on the drum cartridge with the triangular mark on the 
machine and install the drum cartridge a.
Lock the drum cartridge by pushing it down toward you b.
IMPORTANT
Lock the drum cartridge securely so that it may be in the state shown in the figure.
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7Close the cartridge cover and lower the scanning platform.
Precautions for Handling the Drum Cartridge
A drum cartridge consists of parts that are sensitive to light and delicate parts. 
Therefore, handling the cartridge without caution may lead to damage or a 
deterioration in the print quality. Be careful of the following points when removing or 
installing the cartridge.
WARNING
Do not burn or throw used drum cartridges into open flames, as this may...

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•Do not expose the drum cartridge to direct sunlight or strong light.
•If a drum 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.
•Do not hold or touch the electrical contacts. It may result in damage to the machine.
•Do not hold or touch the imaging transfer belt. The image quality may deteriorate. Do not 
apply shock to the drum cartridge memory or...

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•Never attempt to disassemble or modify the cartridge.
•If a cartridge is brought to an environment where the temperature differs extremely, 
condensation may occur both inside and on the outside of the cartridge. If you are going 
to install a cartridge that was stored in a cold place in a warm room, leave the cartridge 
stored in the protective bag for over two hours in the warm room so that it can adapt to 
the ambient temperature.
•Be sure to use a new...

Repacking and Transporting Your Machine8-32
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Repacking and Transporting Your Machine
Be sure to unplug the power cord before transporting the machine. If the machine is 
likely to be subjected to vibration (e.g., when transporting over long distances), the 
following precautions should be taken. If you do not follow these precautions, the 
machine may be damaged or the quality of your printouts may be adversely 
affected.
1Disconnect the printer cable and /or network.
2Lift the scanning...