Toner Cartridge Cautions - Canon FAX-L260i Service Manual

5.2.2 Toner cartridge cautions

a) Handling the toner cartridge
Handling and Storing Cartridges
DO NOT PLACE THE CARTRIDGE IN FIRE. TONER POWDER IS
FLAMMABLE.
Caution
Figure 1-16 Precautions for Handling Cartridge
b) Usage period of toner cartridge
The usage period for the toner cartridge is stamped on the label of its individual package. period lasts for
2.5 years from the date of manufacture. Using a cartridge after this period may reduce print quality.
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Do not expose the cartridge to direct sunlight or bright light
for longer than five minutes.
Do not open the drum protective shutter on the cartridge. If
the drum surface is exposed to light and damaged, print
quality may deteriorate.
Do not stand the cartridge on end, and do not turn it upside
down. If toner becomes caked in the cartridge, it may prove
impossible to free it even by shaking the cartridge.
Keep the cartridge away from computer screens, disk
drives, and floppy disks. The magnet inside the cartridge
may harm these items.
Never touch the drum protective shutter. When holding the
cartridge avoid touching the drum protective shutter with
your hands.
Do not store the cartridge in direct sunlight.
Avoid locations subject to high temperature, high humidity,
or rapid changes in temperature. Store the cartridge
between 32˚ and 95˚ F (0˚ and 35˚ C).
Hold the cartridge as shown so that your hand is not
touching the drum protective shutter.
Store the cartridge in its protective bag. Do not open the bag
until you are ready to install the cartridge in the unit.
Save the protective bag. You may need to repack and
transport the cartridge at a later date.
Do not store the cartridge in salty air or where there are
corrosive gases such as from aerosol sprays.
Do not remove the cartridge from the FAX-L260i unless
necessary.
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