Storage And Handling When The Packing Seal Has Been Opened - Canon GP160DF Service Manual

CHAPTER 12 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
B. Storage and handling when the packing seal has been
opened
The photosensitive drum uses an organic photoconductor (OPC). The photosensitive
drum will deteriorate if exposed to strong light. Also, the cartridge contains toner, so
please provide customers with adequate explanations of storage and handling methods,
and advise them to always store the cartridge in a storage bag.
1. Storage environment after the packing seal has been opened
a. Always store in the storage bag.
b. Do not store in direct sunlight, near a window or other bright places. Do not store in
an automobile for long periods of time.
Even when the cartridge is in the storage bag, do not leave it for long periods in
direct sunlight or in an automobile.
c. Do not store in extremely high or low temperatures or humidity, or in a location which
experiences dramatic changes in temperature or humidity. (For example, next to a
heater or air conditioner.)
d. Do not store in a location exposed to corrosive gases (insecticides, etc.) or in a loca-
tion with air that has a high salt content.
e. Do not store in a location that is very dusty or filled with ammonia or organic solvent
fumes.
f. Do not store near computer monitors, disk drives or floppy disks. (The magnetism of
the cartridge may damage the data stored in these devices.)
g. Store out of reach of children and infants.
h. Store the cartridge between 0 to 35°C.
2. Cartridge shelf life
The shelf life of a cartridge is 2.5 years from the date of manufacture. The production
date is displayed in abbreviated form on the cartridge. Also, for customer use, the expi-
ration date , 2.5 years from the date of manufacture, is displayed on the cartridge pack-
ing box and on the main packing box. It is preferable to use up the cartridge before the
expiration date, because after that date the cartridge image quality deteriorates.
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COPYRIGHT © 1999 CANON INC. CANON GP160 REV.0 FEB. 1999 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON)