# Handling Toner Cartridges

Note the following when handling the toner cartridge.

WARNING
###### Do not place the toner cartridge near an open flame. This may cause toner remaining inside the cartridge to ignite and result in burns.
###### When cleaning up spilled or scattered toner: If you accidentally spill or scatter toner, carefully gather the toner particles together or wipe them up with a soft, damp cloth in a way that prevents inhalation. Never use a vacuum cleaner that does not have safeguards against dust explosions to clean up spilled toner. Doing so may cause a malfunction in the vacuum cleaner, or result in a dust explosion due to static discharge.

CAUTION
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###### If toner leaks from the toner cartridge: Be careful not to inhale the toner or allow it to come into direct contact with your skin. If the toner comes into contact with your skin, wash it with soap. If your skin becomes irritated, or you inhale the toner, consult a physician immediately.
###### When removing a toner cartridge: Make sure to remove it carefully. The toner powder may scatter and come into contact with your eyes and mouth. If toner gets into your eyes or mouth, wash them immediately with cold water, and consult a physician.
###### Keep the toner cartridge away from small children. If the toner or other parts are ingested, consult a physician immediately.
###### Do not disassemble the toner cartridge. The toner may scatter and get into your eyes or mouth. If toner gets into your eyes or mouth, wash them immediately with cold water, and consult a physician.

IMPORTANT
###### Handling toner cartridges: Keep the toner cartridge away from computer screens, disk drives, and floppy disks. They may be damaged by a magnet inside the toner cartridge. Avoid locations subject to high-temperatures, high humidity, or rapid changes in temperature. Do not expose the toner cartridge to direct sunlight or bright light for more than five minutes. Store the toner cartridge in its protective bag. Do not open the bag until you are ready to install the toner cartridge in the machine. Keep the protective bag for the toner cartridge. It is required when transporting the machine. Do not store the toner cartridge in a salty atmosphere or where there are corrosive gases, such as aerosol. Do not remove the toner cartridge from the machine unnecessarily. Print quality may deteriorate if the drum surface is exposed to light or is damaged. Always hold the toner cartridge by its handle to avoid touching the drum. Do not place the toner cartridge in an upright or an upside down position. If the toner is kept upright or upside down, the toner may solidify, and may not return to its original condition even if it is shaken. When disposing of a used toner cartridge, place the toner cartridge into its protective bag to prevent the toner from scattering, and then dispose of the toner cartridge according to local regulations.
###### Be careful of counterfeit toner cartridges. Please be aware that there are counterfeit Canon toner cartridges in the marketplace. Use of counterfeit toner cartridge may result in poor print quality or machine performance. Canon is not responsible for any malfunction, accident or damage caused by the use of counterfeit toner cartridge. For more information, see http://www.canon.com/counterfeit.

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