Canon printer Color imageCLASS MF8180c User Manual

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4Take the drum cartridge out of the protective bag.
Open the protective bag with scissors, so as not to damage the cartridge.
IMPORTANT
•Keep the protective bag in which the cartridge came in. It may be required when taking 
out the drum cartridge for machine maintenance.
•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...

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5Remove the packing materials (7 pieces).
Remove the packing materials a and b by hooking your fingers into the tab and 
pulling them in the direction of the arrows.
Remove the packing materials c and d by turning them in the direction of the arrows 
until they stop and pulling them away.
a
b
c
d 

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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.
IMPORTANT
•Do not hold or touch the electrical contacts. It may result in damage to the machine.
e
f
g
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•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 regulations.
6Hold the drum cartridge with both hands and install it in the 
machine.
Position the...

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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.
7Close the cartridge cover and lower the scanning platform.
b 

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IMPORTANT
•When you make copies immediately after replacing the drum cartridge, the print quality 
may deteriorate. Make copies after making sure the whirring sound stops.
•When  still appears in the LCD after inserting the cartridge, disconnect 
and connect the power cord.
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...

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•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 bring it near magnetic waves. It may result 
in damage to the machine....

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Storing a Drum Cartridge
Be careful of the following points for storing new cartridges or those that were 
removed for maintenance.
IMPORTANT
•Do not remove a new drum cartridge from the protective bag until it is ready to be used.
•If a drum cartridge has to be removed from the machine for maintenance, place it in the 
protective bag that it came in or wrap it with a thick cloth immediately.
•Do not store a cartridge in a place exposed to direct sunlight....

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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...

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Carrying the Machine by the Sides
Detach the document feeder tray.
Grip the handles on both sides of the machine and lift it carefully, as shown in the 
illustration above.
CAUTION
When carrying the machine, be sure to hold it in the designated places as 
shown in the illustration. Dropping the machine can cause personal injury.