Canon printer imageCLASS MF6590 User Manual

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5 Remove the new toner cartridge 
from the protective material.
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.
7 Remove the seals (2 places).
8 Bend back the blue plastic pull tab.
Do not remove the pull tab as it is used to 
pull out the toner when the cartridge needs 
replaced. 

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9 Pull out the seal completely.
Do not pull out the seal at an angle.
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.
10 Hold the toner cartridge by its 
handle.
The arrows (A) on the toner cartridge should 
be pointing toward the machine.
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13 Close the left cover.
Be careful not to get your fingers caught.
If you cannot close the left 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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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 box.
The Clean Earth...

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Since its inception, The Canon Cartridge Recycling Program has collected huge amount 
of cartridges that otherwise would have been discarded into landfills or similar facilities. 
Instead, this rapidly growing program returns used cartridges to the manufacturing 
process, thus conserving an array of resources.
Becoming a part of this worthwhile program is easy. When your cartridge is of no further 
use, simply follow the instructions detailed for U.S. or Canadian residents.
We...

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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 to receive your free eight...

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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 in. (2,743 mm)
Maximum girth (length + 2 x width + 2 x height) = 130 in. (3,302 mm)
If your shipment exceeds the above limits, please call 1-800-OK-Canon for special...

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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.
Give the shipment to your UPS driver when you receive your next regular delivery (UPS 
may charge a fee for customers who call UPS to pick up a cartridge...

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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 it to your local 
Canada Post...

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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 their collection box picked up.
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...