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Replace the waste toner container

The dashboard at the top of the control panel and the operation attention light warn you when the waste toner container is full. The color of the icon indicates the status of the waste toner container. (Learn about printer status)

Waste toner container has sufficient space.

Waste toner container is almost full.

Waste toner container is full

You can check the current status of the waste toner container in the control panel. Location: [System]  → [Printer]  → [Supplies].

You can replace the waste toner container at a later time, but be aware that the active job or one of the next jobs will cause an error because of the full waste toner container. You can find the waste toner container in the print module.

Location of the waste toner container
WARNING
  • Do not store toner cartridges in places that are exposed to open flames. This can cause toner ignition, which may result in burns or a fire.

  • If toner gets onto your hands or clothing, immediately wash it off with cold water. Warm water will set the toner. If this happens, it becomes impossible to remove the toner.

CAUTION
  • If toner is ingested, consult a physician immediately.

IMPORTANT
  • For information on the Canon waste toner containers, see Consumables.

  • Your local authorized Canon dealer will dispose of used waste toner containers.

  • You cannot reuse toner. Do not mix new and used toner together.

  • Only use waste toner containers intended for your print system.

  • Do not replace the waste toner container before a message on the control panel appears to inform you that you must replace the container.

  • When you insert the waste toner container, push the container as far as possible.

NOTE

When you replace the waste toner container during a print job, the print process will resume after the waste toner container is replaced.

Procedure

Action

1

Open the front left cover of the print module.

2

Go to the control panel and touch [System]  → [Printer].

3

Touch the open button in the [Supplies] pane to open the cover of the waste toner container.

4

Pull out the tray until it stops.

5

Unscrew the attached cap (1) and close the waste toner container with this cap (2).

6

Remove the waste toner container.

CAUTION

Do not tilt the waste toner container when you remove it. This causes toner to be spilled onto your hands or clothing.

7

Place the new waste toner container (1) and return the tray to its original position (2).

IMPORTANT

Do not close the top hole of the container with the cap before you return the tray to its original position. This can cause a malfunction or machine damage.

8

Close the front left-hand cover of the print module.

CAUTION

When you close the front left-hand cover of the print module, be careful not to get your fingers caught. This can cause personal injury.