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...Earth Campaign 25 2. Troubleshooting When Error Indicators Appear 42 When Flashes 42 When Letters or Numbers Light Up / Flash 43 Clearing Paper Jams (When Flashes 44 Cleaning the Paper Roller (When the Error Indicator flashes) ... 46 What to Do If You Suspect There is a Malfunction 48 Copy Image ...Problems 50 If Light Bands / White Streaks Appear on Copies 50 If Dark Bands / Black Streaks Appear on Copies 50 4. Appendix Cleaning the Copier 54 Routine ...
...Earth Campaign 25 2. Troubleshooting When Error Indicators Appear 42 When Flashes 42 When Letters or Numbers Light Up / Flash 43 Clearing Paper Jams (When Flashes 44 Cleaning the Paper Roller (When the Error Indicator flashes) ... 46 What to Do If You Suspect There is a Malfunction 48 Copy Image ...Problems 50 If Light Bands / White Streaks Appear on Copies 50 If Dark Bands / Black Streaks Appear on Copies 50 4. Appendix Cleaning the Copier 54 Routine ...
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...or flammable substances (alcohol, benzene, paint 1 thinner, etc.) inside the copier, immediately turn OFF the power switch and unplug the power plug. Safety Considerations Maintenance and Inspection 8 01_PC170-USA ● If copying paper larger than the platen, pay attention to observe these items come into contact... power switch for a long service representative. period of time such as during copying as your when the copier will not be used for an even longer period of the paper that runs off the edge. Also, do or electrical shock. voltage area inside the...
...or flammable substances (alcohol, benzene, paint 1 thinner, etc.) inside the copier, immediately turn OFF the power switch and unplug the power plug. Safety Considerations Maintenance and Inspection 8 01_PC170-USA ● If copying paper larger than the platen, pay attention to observe these items come into contact... power switch for a long service representative. period of time such as during copying as your when the copier will not be used for an even longer period of the paper that runs off the edge. Also, do or electrical shock. voltage area inside the...
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...toner enters your eyes or mouth. CAUTION ● There are some areas inside the copier which has become jammed from scattering and entering your eyes or mouth, wash immediately with cold water. copy paper to come into contact with your hands or clothing, as this may cause the cartridges ... in burns or a fire. If they become jammed from inside the copier, remove the jammed copy paper gently to prevent the toner on the paper from inside the copier, take care not to touch the inside of the copier, as this may ignite the toner remaining inside the cartridges and result ...
...toner enters your eyes or mouth. CAUTION ● There are some areas inside the copier which has become jammed from scattering and entering your eyes or mouth, wash immediately with cold water. copy paper to come into contact with your hands or clothing, as this may cause the cartridges ... in burns or a fire. If they become jammed from inside the copier, remove the jammed copy paper gently to prevent the toner on the paper from inside the copier, take care not to touch the inside of the copier, as this may ignite the toner remaining inside the cartridges and result ...
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... room temperature Main Unit • Do not let paper clips, staples, or other foreign objects fall substances, such as aerosols, etc., near over the copier, such conditions, allow at least two hours for a long period of the copier. Also be operated for Handling Precautions be stored upright...a warm room, or if the room is • Do not stack objects onto, or press down paper, close the top cover immediately rapidly heated, condensation may • If the copier has been stored upright, ignite. WARNING: flammable substances (such as such a substance may form inside the...
... room temperature Main Unit • Do not let paper clips, staples, or other foreign objects fall substances, such as aerosols, etc., near over the copier, such conditions, allow at least two hours for a long period of the copier. Also be operated for Handling Precautions be stored upright...a warm room, or if the room is • Do not stack objects onto, or press down paper, close the top cover immediately rapidly heated, condensation may • If the copier has been stored upright, ignite. WARNING: flammable substances (such as such a substance may form inside the...
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...-USA 13 13 06.5.15, 18:26 Attempting to carry the copier by • Make sure that the trays are set the copier down for a while, place it to break off, and thus cause the handler to use the paper feeding slot, exit slot, multi-stack tray or the copy tray as shown... in the carrying handle. Getting Started REQUEST: Carrying the Copier by holding one of the copier and lift. • If transporting the copier over a long distance secure the platen cover with...
...-USA 13 13 06.5.15, 18:26 Attempting to carry the copier by • Make sure that the trays are set the copier down for a while, place it to break off, and thus cause the handler to use the paper feeding slot, exit slot, multi-stack tray or the copy tray as shown... in the carrying handle. Getting Started REQUEST: Carrying the Copier by holding one of the copier and lift. • If transporting the copier over a long distance secure the platen cover with...
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Power Cord Connector (rear right) Paper Feeding Slot Multi-stack Tray Power Switch Exposure Recalibration Switch Slide up or down to adjust the copy exposure to one of three steps to fit paper size. Getting Started Top Cover Open when changing the cartridge, clearing paper jams or cleaning the roller. 1 Disc Cartridge Parts and Their Functions Copy Tray 16 01_PC170-USA 16 Sealing Tape Grip Paper Feed Guides Adjust to accommodate dark, normal or light originals. Multi-stack Tray Carrying Handle Pull out to use when transporting the copier. 06.5.15, 18:26
Power Cord Connector (rear right) Paper Feeding Slot Multi-stack Tray Power Switch Exposure Recalibration Switch Slide up or down to adjust the copy exposure to one of three steps to fit paper size. Getting Started Top Cover Open when changing the cartridge, clearing paper jams or cleaning the roller. 1 Disc Cartridge Parts and Their Functions Copy Tray 16 01_PC170-USA 16 Sealing Tape Grip Paper Feed Guides Adjust to accommodate dark, normal or light originals. Multi-stack Tray Carrying Handle Pull out to use when transporting the copier. 06.5.15, 18:26
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... Flashes when copy paper is selected. Number of Copies Key Press to stop the copier while copying. 17 06.5.15, 18:26 Getting Started Clear/Stop Key Press to return the number of copies to one, or to select the ... number of copies selected or any error messages. A (Auto) Indicator Lights up when the Auto Exposure Control is jammed inside the copier. 01_PC170-USA 17 Error indications : Misfeed error / Load paper : Paper jam 1 then : Error then : Error then : Error Parts and Their Functions AE A C Start Key Press to start copying. The AE Key...
... Flashes when copy paper is selected. Number of Copies Key Press to stop the copier while copying. 17 06.5.15, 18:26 Getting Started Clear/Stop Key Press to return the number of copies to one, or to select the ... number of copies selected or any error messages. A (Auto) Indicator Lights up when the Auto Exposure Control is jammed inside the copier. 01_PC170-USA 17 Error indications : Misfeed error / Load paper : Paper jam 1 then : Error then : Error then : Error Parts and Their Functions AE A C Start Key Press to start copying. The AE Key...
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... the following procedure to make a test copy. 20 01_PC170-USA 20 06.5.15, 18:26 Paper feeding direction Remove the cartridge from the copier. After performing this test, if the resulting copy does not improve in the copier and make sure all the angle. 1 appear on copies, then the toner in the cartridge...
... the following procedure to make a test copy. 20 01_PC170-USA 20 06.5.15, 18:26 Paper feeding direction Remove the cartridge from the copier. After performing this test, if the resulting copy does not improve in the copier and make sure all the angle. 1 appear on copies, then the toner in the cartridge...
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... in the Number of copies. The platen begins moving and copying begins. The following procedure when making normal copies. 2 Place the copy paper into the multi-stack tray. Gently close the platen cover. Press the key. Operating Procedure Normal Copying Use the following is the standard mode... F Mode)" on p. 31.) • Copy exposure = automatic (See "Adjusting the Copy Exposure" on p. 32.) Normal Copying Paper size marks on the guide plate Turn the copier's power switch ON. When you have finished copying, remove the original and turn the power switch OFF. 30 02_PC170-USA 30...
... in the Number of copies. The platen begins moving and copying begins. The following procedure when making normal copies. 2 Place the copy paper into the multi-stack tray. Gently close the platen cover. Press the key. Operating Procedure Normal Copying Use the following is the standard mode... F Mode)" on p. 31.) • Copy exposure = automatic (See "Adjusting the Copy Exposure" on p. 32.) Normal Copying Paper size marks on the guide plate Turn the copier's power switch ON. When you have finished copying, remove the original and turn the power switch OFF. 30 02_PC170-USA 30...
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...platen by hand to the right, left open, doing so will cause a paper jam. 31 02_PC170-USA 31 06.5.15, 18:27 Operating Procedure REQUEST: • If the copier will not be used for a long period of time, unplug the copier from its power source. • Press the one. Making 10 or ... copies. (See "Making 10 or more Continuous Copies NOTICE: • If the copier has not been used for a long period of copies to the center. • Paper jams are most often caused by wrinkled or curled copy paper usage or by one time. Doing so will result in excessive toner consumption. •...
...platen by hand to the right, left open, doing so will cause a paper jam. 31 02_PC170-USA 31 06.5.15, 18:27 Operating Procedure REQUEST: • If the copier will not be used for a long period of time, unplug the copier from its power source. • Press the one. Making 10 or ... copies. (See "Making 10 or more Continuous Copies NOTICE: • If the copier has not been used for a long period of copies to the center. • Paper jams are most often caused by wrinkled or curled copy paper usage or by one time. Doing so will result in excessive toner consumption. •...
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... does not match any of the given paper size marks, align the center of your original with a shaded or dark background (e.g., newspapers). set the copier pre-scans the original and automatically adjusts the copy exposure to a standard paper size (e.g., STMT or LTR), align the... original between the appropriate paper size marks on the guide plate. Normal Copying ABC Adjustment using...
... does not match any of the given paper size marks, align the center of your original with a shaded or dark background (e.g., newspapers). set the copier pre-scans the original and automatically adjusts the copy exposure to a standard paper size (e.g., STMT or LTR), align the... original between the appropriate paper size marks on the guide plate. Normal Copying ABC Adjustment using...
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... to be multi-stack tray, make sure the edges are suitable for this copier. with the side of the paper to make copies onto copy Setting copy paper paper, postcards, transparencies. When loading copy paper, take care not to cut your dealer or Canon Customer Relations. Doing so may not be copied facing Some types of...
... to be multi-stack tray, make sure the edges are suitable for this copier. with the side of the paper to make copies onto copy Setting copy paper paper, postcards, transparencies. When loading copy paper, take care not to cut your dealer or Canon Customer Relations. Doing so may not be copied facing Some types of...
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... has already been printed on using a thermal transfer printer. or up to 50 sheets of copy paper (1/5 in this , use transparencies recommended for use with your dealer or Canon USA Consumer Information Center. *Canon type E. 35 02_PC170-USA 35 06.5.15, 18:27 Gently close the platen cover. Other Stock NOTICE: ...there is a chance that letters could be copied copy side center of the copy stock. For details, contact your copier. Press the key. Insert the copy stock into the copier as far as it first make sure the edges are even and slide it into the multi-stack tray. When...
... has already been printed on using a thermal transfer printer. or up to 50 sheets of copy paper (1/5 in this , use transparencies recommended for use with your dealer or Canon USA Consumer Information Center. *Canon type E. 35 02_PC170-USA 35 06.5.15, 18:27 Gently close the platen cover. Other Stock NOTICE: ...there is a chance that letters could be copied copy side center of the copy stock. For details, contact your copier. Press the key. Insert the copy stock into the copier as far as it first make sure the edges are even and slide it into the multi-stack tray. When...
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...smoothly Sometimes transparencies may not feed While holding the rear edge of standard copy paper underneath the transparency. Making Two-sided Copies easily into the copier, remove the copy paper by pulling it extends into the copier after the key is pressed. When the transparency begins to Copy ABC Hold ...the rear end of the two sheets as shown and insert them into the copier, let go of the first ...
...smoothly Sometimes transparencies may not feed While holding the rear edge of standard copy paper underneath the transparency. Making Two-sided Copies easily into the copier, remove the copy paper by pulling it extends into the copier after the key is pressed. When the transparency begins to Copy ABC Hold ...the rear end of the two sheets as shown and insert them into the copier, let go of the first ...
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...the black copy into the multi-stack tray as shown. Make sure the copy paper is opened, the power will automatically turn the power switch ON. 39 02_PC170-... often appears when color copies are made in black on p.21.) When the top cover of the copier is facing the right direction. After inserting the blue cartridge, close the top cover and return the platen...stadium SPORTS NEWS ABC stadium ABC ABC SPORTS NEWS ABC stadium Various Ways to Copy Remove the black cartridge from the copier and replace it with the blue one. (See "Replacing Cartridges", on the platen glass. NOTICE: • ...
...the black copy into the multi-stack tray as shown. Make sure the copy paper is opened, the power will automatically turn the power switch ON. 39 02_PC170-... often appears when color copies are made in black on p.21.) When the top cover of the copier is facing the right direction. After inserting the blue cartridge, close the top cover and return the platen...stadium SPORTS NEWS ABC stadium ABC ABC SPORTS NEWS ABC stadium Various Ways to Copy Remove the black cartridge from the copier and replace it with the blue one. (See "Replacing Cartridges", on the platen glass. NOTICE: • ...
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When Flashes Error Message 3 If flashes. Possible Remedy Remove the jammed paper. (See "Clearing Paper Jams", on the control panel. Possible Cause Paper jam. Troubleshooting When Error Indicators Appear When something unusual happens to the copier unit, or if there is a paper jam, an error indicator, letters and/or numbers will light up or flash in the error message indicator on p. 44.) When Error Indicators Appear 42 03_PC170-USA 42 06.5.15, 18:28
When Flashes Error Message 3 If flashes. Possible Remedy Remove the jammed paper. (See "Clearing Paper Jams", on the control panel. Possible Cause Paper jam. Troubleshooting When Error Indicators Appear When something unusual happens to the copier unit, or if there is a paper jam, an error indicator, letters and/or numbers will light up or flash in the error message indicator on p. 44.) When Error Indicators Appear 42 03_PC170-USA 42 06.5.15, 18:28
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... cleaning the feeding roller. If paper jams occur often or if lights up . Possible Cause Out of the above mentioned remedies not solve the problem, unplug the copier and contact your Canon authorized service representative. 3 If there is a paper jam remove it, replace the ...platen to the center and resume copying. The paper in the multi-stack tray is dirty. Unplug the copier and contact your Canon authorized service representative. Something...
... cleaning the feeding roller. If paper jams occur often or if lights up . Possible Cause Out of the above mentioned remedies not solve the problem, unplug the copier and contact your Canon authorized service representative. 3 If there is a paper jam remove it, replace the ...platen to the center and resume copying. The paper in the multi-stack tray is dirty. Unplug the copier and contact your Canon authorized service representative. Something...
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....5.15, 18:28 To resume copying, turn the power switch ON and select the number of the copier. Check inside the copier for jammed paper. (See "Removing Jammed Paper".) Open the left . Troubleshooting Clearing Paper Jams (When Flashes) When a paper jam occurs, follow the procedure below to locate and remove the jam. Press the top cover...
....5.15, 18:28 To resume copying, turn the power switch ON and select the number of the copier. Check inside the copier for jammed paper. (See "Removing Jammed Paper".) Open the left . Troubleshooting Clearing Paper Jams (When Flashes) When a paper jam occurs, follow the procedure below to locate and remove the jam. Press the top cover...
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... slot. Then fully open the left cover and remove the jammed paper by hand, close the top cover and pull the jammed paper free from the exit slot in the output direction. If the paper is not visible or is difficult to each paper jam differently. • If the front edge of the jammed.... 3 When Error Indicators Appear • If the back edge of the jammed paper is visible, grip the back edge of the paper with both hands and pull it gently out of the copier as shown. • If neither edge of the copier as shown. 03_PC170-USA 45 45 06.5.15, 18:28 Press the...
... slot. Then fully open the left cover and remove the jammed paper by hand, close the top cover and pull the jammed paper free from the exit slot in the output direction. If the paper is not visible or is difficult to each paper jam differently. • If the front edge of the jammed.... 3 When Error Indicators Appear • If the back edge of the jammed paper is visible, grip the back edge of the paper with both hands and pull it gently out of the copier as shown. • If neither edge of the copier as shown. 03_PC170-USA 45 45 06.5.15, 18:28 Press the...
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...come into contact with your hands or clothing. 46 03_PC170-USA 46 06.5.15, 18:28 jammed from inside the copier. • When loading copy paper or removing originals or copies, take care not to allow necklaces, bracelets or other pointed instruments to come into contact...not touch the black roller located inside the copier rather than pulling it out from physician. inside the copier, remove the jammed paper gently to internal parts of the copier. REQUEST: • Whenever there is a paper jam, even if you can see the jammed paper from the sides, be immediately with cold...
...come into contact with your hands or clothing. 46 03_PC170-USA 46 06.5.15, 18:28 jammed from inside the copier. • When loading copy paper or removing originals or copies, take care not to allow necklaces, bracelets or other pointed instruments to come into contact...not touch the black roller located inside the copier rather than pulling it out from physician. inside the copier, remove the jammed paper gently to internal parts of the copier. REQUEST: • Whenever there is a paper jam, even if you can see the jammed paper from the sides, be immediately with cold...