Attention (Toner Cartridge)

Before replacing the toner cartridge, see "Important Safety Instructions" and "Storing Toner Cartridges."
IMPORTANT
About replacement toner cartridges
For optimum print quality, using Canon genuine toner cartridges is recommended.
[Be careful of counterfeit toner cartridges]
Please be aware that there are counterfeit Canon toner cartridges in the marketplace. Use of counterfeit toner cartridge may result in poor print quality or machine performance. Canon is not responsible for any malfunction, accident or damage caused by the use of counterfeit toner cartridge.
For more information, see canon.com/counterfeit.
Hold the toner cartridge properly.
When handling the toner cartridge, hold it properly as shown in the figure. Do not place it vertically or upside-down.
Do not touch the electrical contacts (A) or the toner cartridge memory (B), and do not open the drum protective shutter (C).
If you touch the electrical contacts (A) or the toner cartridge memory (B), this may result in damage to the cartridge.
Also, print quality may deteriorate if you touch or damage the photosensitive drum inside the toner cartridge. Do not touch or open the drum protective shutter (C).
 
Do not touch the high-voltage contacts (D) or the electrical contacts (E).
This may result in damage to the cartridge.
Other precautions
Do not expose the toner cartridge to direct sunlight or strong light.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the toner cartridge.
Condensation (water droplets on the inside or outside) may form on the toner cartridge when it is brought into an environment with a sudden change in temperature or humidity.
When moving a new toner cartridge to a location with change in temperature, leave the cartridge in the protective bag at the new location for two or more hours to allow it to adjust to the new temperature.
Do not leave the front cover open for a long time with the toner cartridge installed.
Keep toner cartridge away from products that generate magnetic waves, such as a computer or computer display.
A toner cartridge is a magnetic product. Keep the toner cartridge away from products that may be damaged by magnetism, such as a floppy disk or disk drive. This may lead to damage to data.
NOTE
About illustrations of the toner cartridge
The e-Manual describes the procedure using illustrations of the toner cartridge (high capacity).
About the packing materials
The packing materials may be changed in form or placement, or may be added or removed without notice.
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