Canon PC 140 manual When to Replace the Cartridge, Test your cartridge before replacing it

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Getting Started

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Replacing and

Storing Cartridges

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When to Replace the Cartridge

When light bands or white streaks appear on copies, then the toner in the cartridge has run low. Before it runs out completely be sure to purchase a replacement cartridge.

Paper feeding direction

Test your cartridge before replacing it.

When your toner starts to run low, perform the following procedure to make sure all the toner is used. After performing this test, if the resulting copy does not improve in quality then replace the cartridge with a new one.

Remove the cartridge from the copier.

While holding the cartridge level, rock it several times to the left and right at a 90° angle.

Reinstall the cartridge in the copier and make a test copy.

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Contents Operators Manual Preface Important Safety Instructions Symbols Used in This Operator’s ManualPage Table of Contents Telephone Assistance USA Supplies & AccessoriesTransparencies Power Cord Canon Information Center in Canada1Gettinging StartedStarted Installation Safety ConsiderationsPower Supply Handling Maintenance and Inspection Consumables Handling Precautions Installation Precautions Carrying the Copier by the Carrying Handle Transporting the CopierOn p Carrying the Copier by the Sides Transporting Copier by Car Parts and Their Functions Main UnitTop Cover Error indications Control PanelChecking the Package Contents Installing the CopierInstallation Procedure Storingoring Cartridgesrtridges About the CartridgeWhen to Replace the Cartridge Test your cartridge before replacing itApproximate copy yield Replacing CartridgesSlide the platen to the left until the mark is exposed Getting Started Cartridge Handling Precautions Cartridge Storing Precautions Recycling used cartridgesClean Earth Campaign Canon Cartridge Recycling ProgramOption a Single Box Return Option B Volume Box ReturnMaximum weight = 70 pounds Maximum Option C Multiple Box ReturnOption B UPS Drop off Residents of Alaska and HawaiiOption a UPS Pick-up OK-CANONOption B Volume Box Return 8 or more cartridges Canada ProgramNormal Copying Operating ing Procedure ProcedureVarious Ways to Copy Normal Copying Turn the copier’s power switch onPress the key Making 10 or more Continuous Copies The F Mode Adjustment using exposure recalibration switch Adjusting the Copy ExposurePositioning Originals Adjusting the copy exposure manually Press the key to switch to manual exposure control modeSuitable copy stock Setting copy paperAbout Copy Stock Unsuitable copy stockVarious Ways to Copy Postcards Transparencies* Other StockIf transparencies do not feed smoothly Making Two-sided CopiesPosition the first original onto the platen glass Copying Thick Books or Large Originals Make a copy of the second originalMaking Two-color Copies ABC KeyMemo Troubleshootingbleshooting When Error Indicators AppearWhen Error Indicators Appear When FlashesWhen Letters or Numbers Light Up / Flash Clearing Paper Jams When Flashes Removing jammed paper Cleaning the Paper Roller When the Error Indicator flashes Align the platen with the mark by sliding it to the leftTroubleshooting During copying What to Do If You Suspect There is a MalfunctionCopier will not operate No copy image appears on copiesBlack streaks appear on copies Paper jams occur frequentlyWhite streaks appear on copies Copies are completely blackIf Light Bands/ White Streaks Appear on Copies Copy Image ProblemsCleaning the fiber lens top side If Dark Bands/ Black Streaks Appear on CopiesCleaning the fiber lens reverse side Troubleshooting Cleaning the Copier Routine Cleaning Specifications Ppendix dixCleaning the Copier Routine Cleaning Clean the external housing of the copier in the same waySpecifications Auto Indicator Index17, 43