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Storing Toner Cartridges
Be careful of the following points for storing new cartridges or those that were removed for
maintenance.
IMPORTANT
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Do not remove a new toner cartridge from the protective bag until it is ready to be used.
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If a toner 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 or wrap it with a thick cloth.
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Do not place it vertically or upside-down. Store a cartridge in the same position as when installed in the machine.
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Do not store a cartridge in a place exposed to direct sunlight.
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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: 0 to 35
°
C
Storing humidity range: 35 to 85% RH (no condensation)
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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.
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Store the cartridge out of the reach of small children.
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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 toner cartridge.
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 PC Cartridge box.
Protective cover