3M 8700, 8800 3M Related Literature, Bulletin Change Summary, Toner Bottles Cleaning Bottles

Toner Bottles

Cleaning Bottles

3M Related Literature

Unlike most printing processes, there is more than just residual toner left in the container when it is time for disposal. Approximately 4 to 10 quarts (4 to 10 liters) of electrostatic toner waste is generated each time the toners are changed, depending on the printer. Liquid toner waste is hazardous according to U.S. EPA definitions because it has a low flash point [104°F (40°C)]. It has the EPA Hazardous Waste Number D001 (Ignitable). You should arrange to have this waste picked up by a reputable company that specializes in the disposal of hazardous waste.

Toner bottles (premix, concentrate, and cleaner) are made of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) plastic, which is commonly recycled in the same way as soda bottles in most areas.

Bottles with an appreciable amount of toner may be subject to special disposal regulations. Empty toner bottles may be cleaned with the following procedure to prepare them for recycling or disposal.

1.Rinse thoroughly with 3Mt Cleaner 8790, an isopar cleaner. Dispose of this waste in a hazardous waste container.

2.Rinse thoroughly with isopropanol. Dispose of this waste in a hazardous waste container.

3.Rinse with water. Dispose of this waste in a hazardous waste container.

4.Follow with two additional water rinses. These two rinses may be poured down the drain.

5.Air dry.

6.Make the containers unusable by puncturing with holes and spray painting the labels.

The wipes used for cleaning the printers are saturated with solvent and are considered haz­ ardous waste. Dispose of used, saturated wipes in accordance with local regulations.

Before starting any job, be sure you have the most current Product and Instruction Bulletins.

The information in 3M Product and Instruction Bulletins is subject to change. Current Bulletins are available at 3Mgraphics.com. The techniques described in these Bulletins are required when applying a 3M warranted graphic, but are also practical recommendations when using promotional materials for non-warranted graphics. Additional Bulletins may be needed as indicated in the 3M Related Literature section of other 3M components you use.

Bulletin types: PB = Product Bulletin; PB-IB = Product & Instruction Bulletin; IB = Instruction Bulletin

Subject	Type	Bulletin No.
3M™ Trident Transfer Paper	PB	Trident
- Transferring and laminating electrostatically printed images	IB	4.7
3M Graphic Protection Products	PB	GP-1
-Cold roll lamination	IB	4.22

Base Films and Substrates

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Bulletin Change Summary

The Bulletin has been updated and merged with Instruction Bulletin 4.12. References to un­ supported products have been removed and information has been updated in general. Shelf life has been increased to 3 years. Please read thoroughly!

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