[G-06] Replacing Toner Cartridges

If a toner cartridge reaches the end of its life, use the following procedure to replace with a new toner cartridge.
CAUTION
Do not dispose of used toner cartridges in open flames

This may cause the toner remaining inside the cartridges to ignite, resulting in burns or fire.
Precautions if you get toner on your hands or clothing

If toner gets on your hands or clothing, wash them immediately with cold water.
Washing with warm water sets the toner, making it impossible to remove the toner stains.
IMPORTANT
Using the specified toner cartridges

Be sure to use only genuine Canon toner cartridges designed for this printer.
Be careful of counterfeit toners

Please be aware that there are counterfeit Canon toners in the marketplace. Use of counterfeit toner may result in poor print quality or machine performance. Canon is not responsible for any malfunction, accident or damage caused by the use of non-genuine Canon toner or counterfeit toner.

For more information, see http://www.canon.com/counterfeit.
Gently open the front cover.

Remove the toner cartridge tray.
Pull the front handle.
NOTE
Order of the toner cartridges

Hold the toner cartridge to be replaced by its handle and pull it straight up and out of the printer.


Remove the new toner cartridge from the protective bag.
You can open the protective bag with your hands.
When opening the protective bag with scissors, be careful not to damage the toner cartridge.
IMPORTANT
Do not touch the high-voltage contacts (A) indicated in the diagram.

This may result in damage to the printer.
NOTE
About the protective bag of the toner cartridge

  • Install the toner cartridge as soon you remove it from the protective bag.
  • Keep the protective bag in case the toner cartridge needs to be removed for printer maintenance.

Shake the toner cartridge to distribute the toner inside the cartridge.
Gently shake the toner cartridge five or six times. (Do not remove the drum protective cover.)
CAUTION
If toner gets into your eyes or mouth

Wash them immediately with cold water and consult a physician.
IMPORTANT
Shaking the toner cartridge

Gently shake the toner cartridge so as not to spill any toner.
If the toner is not distributed evenly

This may result in a deterioration in print quality. Perform the following operation.

Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface.


Remove the sealing tape (approximately 50 cm long).
  1. Grab the tab with your finger and pull the tab.
  2. Remove the tab.
  3. Pull out the sealing tape straight in the direction of the arrow.
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow the toner to scatter.
  • Do not pull out the sealing tape forcefully or stop at midpoint, as this may cause toner to spill out.
  • If toner gets into your eyes or mouth, wash them immediately with cold water and consult a physician.
IMPORTANT
Pull the sealing tape completely out of the toner cartridge.
  • Gently pull out the sealing tape in the direction of the arrow. If the sealing tape breaks, you may not be able to fully remove it.
  • Any sealing tape not removed from the toner cartridge may result in poor print quality.
  • Dispose of the sealing tape according to local regulations.

Remove the drum protective cover.
IMPORTANT
Do not touch the drum.

  • After removing the drum protective cover, install the toner cartridges.
  • Touching or allowing anything to come in contact with the drum may result in deterioration in print quality.
NOTE
About the drum protective cover

Keep the drum protective cover in case the toner cartridge needs to be removed for printer maintenance.

Install the toner cartridge.
IMPORTANT
Precautions when installing the toner cartridges

  • When handling the toner cartridges, be careful not to let the drum impact the frame of the toner cartridge tray.
  • Do not hold the toner cartridge in a manner that is not indicated in this procedure.
  • The position of the toner cartridge in the printer is determined by the toner color. Install the toner cartridges in the slots that have labels of the same color.
  • Install the toner cartridges securely into the printer.

Close the toner cartridge tray.

Gently close the front cover.

CAUTION
Precautions when closing the front cover

Be careful not to catch your fingers.
IMPORTANT
If you cannot close the front cover

Check if the toner cartridges are installed properly.
Do not try to forcefully close the front cover, as this may damage the printer.
Do not leave the front cover open for a long time after installing the toner cartridges.

This may result in a deterioration in print quality.
Replacing the toner cartridges

It is recommended that you use genuine Canon toner cartridges.
NOTE
Handling toner cartridges

"Checking the Remaining Amount of Toner and Handling Toner Cartridges"

About the packing material

The packing material may be changed in form or placement, or may be added or removed without notice.
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