Canon printer Color imageCLASS MF8180c User Manual

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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.
•Do not place it vertically or upside-down. Store a cartridge in the same position as when 
installed in the machine.
•Do not store a cartridge in a place exposed to direct sunlight.
•Do not store a cartridge in a hot or humid place, or a place where the temperature...

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The Clean Earth Campaign
THE Canon CARTRIDGE RECYCLING PROGRAM
The Canon Cartridge Recycling Program fulfills the first initiative of Canons Clean 
Earth Campaign, which supports four critical environmental areas:
•Recycling in the Workplace
•Conserving Environmental Resources
•Scientific Research and Education
•Encouraging Outdoors Appreciation
The remaining Clean Earth initiatives are supported in the U.S. through 
sponsorships of the National Park Foundation,...

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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 cartridges 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...

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

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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.
■Option A: UPS Pick-up
•Give the shipment to your UPS driver when you receive your next regular delivery;
or
•Take the shipment to...

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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 cartridges 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. 
Canons labels are specially marked so that Canon pays the postage.
•Deposit your empty cartridge in any full size street mailbox or take it to...

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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 Fund Canada and the Nature Conservancy of 
Canada. This donation is utilized in Canada.
•For further information about The Clean Earth Campaign in Canada, please 
call or write to Canon. 
1-800-667-2666
Canon Canada Inc.
Corporate Customer Relations
6390 Dixie Road
Mississauga, ON...

Replacing the Drum Cartridge8-22
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Replacing the Drum Cartridge
This section describes the precautions for replacing, handling, and storing drum 
cartridges.
NOTE
•The lifetime of the drum cartridge (Canon Genuine Cartridge) used in this printer is as 
follows. The number of the sheets is estimated when printing in the following conditions.
•Printing ratio: 5%; Print density: the default; Paper size: Letter or A4; Paper type: Plain 
paper.
* It is the amount of pages for which a drum...

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•Do not touch the electrical contacts or gears in the cartridge cover, as this may 
result in an electric shock.
IMPORTANT
•Use only a drum cartridge intended for use with this machine.
•The inner portion of the machine must be cleaned when replacing the drum cartridge, 
therefore, have a soft, dry cloth available.
1Lift the scanning platform and open the cartridge cover.
2Remove the drum cartridge from the machine.
Pull up the green handle on the drum...

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3Use a soft, dry cloth and wipe off chipped paper and toner that are 
attached on the transparent sheet located at the front of the roller.
WARNING
Clean the machine using a soft, dry cloth. Do not use alcohol, benzene, paint 
thinner, or other flammable substances. 
IMPORTANT
•Be careful not to scratch the transparent sheet or peel it by force.
•Do not wet the cloth with water or detergent.
•Be careful not to touch unnecessary parts in the machine when...