Canon printer imageCLASS D1170 User Manual

11-8
Maintenance 
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
Redistributing Toner
When the toner is running low and the message 
 appears on 
the display, redistribute toner in the toner cartridge. 
We recommend that you prepare a new toner 
cartridge for future replacement with ease.
When  is set, the printed documents may be 
light or blurred because of lack of toner. The data is erased when 
the documents are printed out, so you can not print the same 
documents again. (See “ TX/RX SETTINGS ,
” on p. 13-6.)
1 
If...

11-9
Maintenance 
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
6 
Align the toner cartridge to the guides in 
the machine and slide the cartridge 
completely into the machine until it 
stops.
7 
Close the front cover.
Be careful not to get your fingers caught.
If you cannot close the front cover, do not force 
it to close. Open the cover and make sure the 
toner cartridge is properly set in the machine.
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Replacing the Toner Cartridge with 
a New One
When the message  
appears, replace the toner cartridge with a new...

11-10
Maintenance 
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
4 
Remove the toner cartridge.
5 
Take out the toner cartridge from the bag.
Do not open the drum protective shutter (A).
Save the protective bag. You may need it later 
when you remove the toner cartridge from the 
machine.
6 
Gently rock the toner cartridge several 
times to evenly distribute toner inside.
If toner is not distributed evenly, this may result in 
deterioration in print quality. Make sure to carry 
out this procedure properly.
7 
Place the...

11-11
Maintenance 
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
If the sealing tape is pulled out forcefully or 
stopped at midpoint, toner may spill out.
If toner is adhered on the removed seal, be 
careful that your hands or clothes do not get 
dirty from touching the toner.
If your hands or clothes get dirty from touching 
the toner, wash them immediately in cold 
water. Do not use hot water. If you do, the toner 
may be set permanently.–
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Do not pull the seal out at an angle.
8 
Align the toner cartridge to the...

11-12
Maintenance 
Recycling Used Cartridges
Recycling Used Cartridges
Canon has instituted a worldwide recycling program for cartridges called 
“The Clean Earth Campaign”. This program preserves precious natural 
resources by utilizing a variety of materials found in the used cartridges 
that are of no further use, to remanufacture new cartridges which, at the 
same time, keeps the environment cleaner by reducing landfill waste. 
Complete details concerning this program are enclosed in each Cartridge...

11-13
Maintenance 
Recycling Used Cartridges
U.S.A. PROGRAM
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■One Box Return
To receive your free eight cartridge collection box:
Call 1-800-OK-CANON
or
Visit www.usa.canon.com/cleanearth/return OR
Place as many cartridges as possible into one box. Carefully seal the box with tape; OR
Place an empty toner cartridge in the box that contained your new toner cartridge.
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11-14
Maintenance 
Recycling Used Cartridges
■Bundled Return
Bundle multiple cartridge boxes together securely with tape.
Please be sure that the shipment does not exceed UPS specifications (See Below).
Maximum weight = 70 pounds Maximum length = 108 inches
Maximum girth (length + 2 x width + 2 x height) = 130 inches
Please Note:
Do not send defective cartridges for replacement.
Defective cartridges under warranty should be exchanged by an authorized dealer or service facility as 
provided in the warranty. 

11-15
Maintenance 
Recycling Used Cartridges
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Make sure the UPS A.R.S. label is applied.
■UPS Pick-up
Give the shipment to your UPS driver when you receive your next regular delivery.
Call 1-800-PICK-UPS for Drop-Off options in your area.
By using either of the above methods of shipment, your used cartridge(s) will be forwarded to the Canon 
Cartridge Collection Center at no charge to you.
Residents of Alaska and Hawaii: Do not use UPS authorized return label.
Alternative return service...

11-16
Maintenance 
Recycling Used Cartridges
Canadian Program – Programme au Canada
■Single Box ReturnRepackage the empty toner cartridge utilizing the wrapper and pulp mould end-blocks from the new 
cartridge’s box.
Place the empty toner cartridge in the box from your new toner 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 toner cartridge in any full size street...

11-17
Maintenance 
Recycling Used Cartridges
■Volume Box Return (Maximum 8 Cartridges)
We encourage you to use this option as a more efficient way to ship cartridges.Please tape your eight cartridges together and place them in a 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.
Deliver to any local Canada Post outlet or franchise. Customers who hold a Commercial pick-up agreement 
with Canada Post may have...