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 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.
Sensors
Drum protective
shutter 
						

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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
Electrical 
contactsElectrical 
contacts 
						

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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 triangular mark on the drum cartridge with the triangular mark on the 
machine and install the drum cartridge a.
Drum cartridge memory
Imaging 
transfer belt 
						

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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 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 cause 
the toner remaining inside the cartridges to ignite resulting in burns or a fire.
CAUTION
If toner gets onto your hands or clothing, wash it off immediately with cold 
water. Do not use warm water as this may set the toner permanently, and you 
may not be able to remove the toner stains.
IMPORTANT
•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 sensor. It may 
result in damage to the machine.
•Do not expose the drum cartridge to direct sunlight or strong light.
Sensors
Drum protective
shutter 
						

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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.
•When handling a drum cartridge, 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 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 cartridge within the expiration date indicated on the package.
•Using a genuine Canon drum cartridge is recommended.
Electrical 
contactsElectrical 
contacts
Drum cartridge memory
Imaging 
transfer belt 
						

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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.
•Do not store a cartridge in a hot or humid place, or a place where the temperature and 
humidity can change significantly.
Storing temperature range: 
32 to 95 °F (0 to 35 °C)
Storing humidity range: 35 to 85 % RH (no condensation)
•Do not store a cartridge in a place that can generate corrosive gases such as ammonia, 
a place in which a considerable amount of salt is contained in the air, or a place with a lot 
of dust.
•Store the cartridge out of the reach of small children.
Condensation
Even within the storable humidity range, water drops may develop both inside and on the 
outside of the cartridge due to the difference in temperature. The development of water 
drops is called condensation. Condensation will adversely affect the quality of the 
cartridge. 
						

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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 platform.
3Open the cartridge cover.
4Remove a toner cartridge from the machine. In order to avoid 
direct sunlight, place the toner cartridge in the protective bag that 
it came in when you purchased it.
5Close the cartridge cover.
6The machine will rotate to the next cartridge position. Repeat 
steps 3 to 5 until all the toner cartridges are removed.
7Open the cartridge cover again.
8Remove the drum cartridge and store it as described on page 9-4.
9Close the cartridge cover and lower the scanning platform.
10Detach the document feeder tray. 
11Unplug the power cord. 
						

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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.