Canon PC170- Manuals

4 Telephone Assistance (USA) If you need help with set-up, service oroperation, call 1-800-828-4040. Canon Information Center inCanada Should service be necessary please call thefollowing number for information regardingPersonal CopierAuthorized Service Facilities. Canon Canada Inc. 6390 Dixie Road,...

Getting Started 5 1 1 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d G e t t i n g S t a r t e d Safety Considerations ......................... 6 Handling Precautions ............................. 10Installation Precautions .......................... 11Transporting the Copier ......................... 12 Carrying the...

Getting Started 6 1 Safety Considerations S a f e t y S a f e t y Considerations Considerations ● Do not install the copier so that theventilation ports are blocked by objects. Ifthe ventilation ports are blocked, heat willbuild up inside the copier and may resultin a fire. ● Do not place the follow...

Getting Started 7 1 ● Do not bundle up or tie the power cord in aknot, as this may result in a fire orelectrical shock. ● Insert the power plug completely into thesocket, as failure to do so may result in afire or electrical shock. ● Do not use power cords other than theprovided power cord, as this ...

Getting Started 8 1 ● Do not use highly flammable sprays nearthe copier. If gas from these sprays comesinto contact with the electrical componentsinside the copier, this may result in a fireor electrical shock. CAUTION ● Do not drop paper clips, staples or othermetal objects inside the copier. Also,...

Getting Started 10 1 Handling Precautions Platen • Do not stack objects onto, or press down forcefully upon, the platen. • The maximum allowable load that can be placed on the cover is 4.4 lb. Main Unit • Do not let paper clips, staples, or other foreign objects fall into the copier.Also be careful ...

Getting Started 11 1 Installation Precautions Avoid direct sunlight andplace in a cool location. Do not install the copier in front of a windowthat receives direct sunlight.Do not install the copier in a hightemperature, high humidity location such asin front of a heater or humidifier.Avoid abrupt c...

Getting Started 12 1 Carrying the Copier bythe Carrying Handle Fold the trays up as shown in theillustration, and insert the trays into theopening between the disc and the platencover. Then pull out the carrying handle.(See “Parts and Their Functions”,on p. 15.) T r a n s p o r t i n g T r a n s p o...

Getting Started 15 1 P a r t s a n d T h e i r F u n c t i o n s P a r t s a n d T h e i r F u n c t i o n s Main Unit Platen Cover Top Cover Release Button(See pp. 22, 44 and 46.)Press to open the top cover. Parts and Their Functions Platen Glass Left Cover (See p.45.)Open when removing jammedpaper...

Getting Started 17 1 C A AE : Misfeed error / Load paper: Paper jam: Error: Error: Error thenthenthen Error indications Parts and Their Functions Control Panel Number of Copies/ErrorMessage IndicatorShows the number of copiesselected or any error messages. A (Auto) IndicatorLights up when the AutoEx...

Getting Started 18 1 I n s t a l l i n g t h e I n s t a l l i n g t h eC o p i e r C o p i e r Checking the PackageContents Remove the copier and theaccessories from the shippingbox. Use the following checklistto make sure you have receivedall the necessary accessoriesincluded with your copier. Reg...

Getting Started 19 1 Rock the cartridge several times to theright and left at a 90 ° to evenly distribute the toner within the cartridge. Remove the cartridge sealing tape.(See “Replacing Cartridges”, on p. 21.) Insert the cartridge into the copier. Close the top cover by pressing down firmly on the...

Getting Started 21 1 Canon E20 Cartridge: approx. 2,000 copies of an A4-size, standard original The term A4 denotes an original; on which the area covered with ink is 5% of the total area ofan A4 sized sheet of paper. See the inside of the back cover of this manual for an example ofan A4 sized page ...

Getting Started 24 1 Recycling used cartridges Canon has instituted a worldwide recyclingprogram for toner cartridges called “TheClean Earth Campaign”. This programpreserves precious natural resources byutilizing a variety of materials found in theused cartridges that are of no further use, toremanu...

Getting Started 25 1 T h e C l e a n E a r t h C a m p a i g n T h e C l e a n E a r t h C a m p a i g n THE CANON CARTRIDGE RECYCLING PROGRAM The Canon Cartridge Recycling Programfulfills the first initiative of Canon’s CleanEarth Campaign, which supports four criticalenvironmental areas:• Recyclin...

Getting Started 26 1 Option B: Volume Box ReturnWe encourage you to use this option as amore efficient way to ship cartridges.• Place as many cartridges as possible into one box.Carefully seal the box with tape; or • Call 1-800-OK-CANON to receive your free eight cartridge collection box. Option C: ...

Getting Started 27 1 Option B: UPS Drop offTake the shipment to participating UPSCenter. By using either of the above methods ofshipment, your used cartridge(s) will beforwarded to the Canon CartridgeCollection Center at no charge to you. For further information about the Clean EarthCampaign in the ...

Getting Started 28 1 CANADA PROGRAM Option A: Single Box Return• Repackage the empty toner cartridge utilizing the wrapper and pulp mould end-blocks from the new cartridge’s box. • Place the empty toner cartridge in the box from your new toner cartridge.Seal the box. • Apply the Canon Canada Inc./Ca...

Operating Procedure 29 2 Normal Copying ....................................... 30 Making 10 or more Continuous Copies (The F Mode) ..................................... 31 Positioning Originals .............................. 32Adjusting the Copy Exposure ................ 32About Copy Stock ...........

Operating Procedure 30 2 N o r m a l N o r m a lC o p y i n g C o p y i n g Use the following procedurewhen making normal copies. Paper size marks on the guide plate Turn the copier ’s power switch ON. On the control panel will light up in the Number of Copies Indicator. Adjust the paper guides to f...

Operating Procedure 31 2 REQUEST: • If the copier will not be used for a long period oftime, unplug the copier from its power source. NOTICE: • If the copier has not been used for a long periodof time, before operation move the platen byhand to the right, left and back to the center. • Paper jams ar...

Operating Procedure 32 2 Positioning Originals To position originals accurately,use the guide plate located onthe right side of the platen glass. CAUTION: Close the platen cover gently to avoid catchingyour hand, as this may result in personal injury. • If your original conforms to a standard paper ...

Operating Procedure 33 2 Exposure recalibration switch Darker Lighter Darker Lighter To make darker copies, move the switch upward.To make lighter copies, move the switch downward. If this does not produce the desired results,follow the procedure below. Adjusting the copyexposure manually When the a...

Operating Procedure 34 2 About Copy Stock Setting copy paper Place the copy paper into the multi-stack traywith the side of the paper to be copied facingupwards. When inserting the paper into themulti-stack tray, make sure the edges areeven and then slide it into the copier as faras it will go. Norm...

Operating Procedure 35 2 Postcards,Transparencies* andOther Stock It is possible to make copies ontopostcards, transparencies and avariety of copy stock. V a r i o u s W a y s V a r i o u s W a y st o C o p y t o C o p y V arious W ays to Copy Adjust the paper feed guides to fit thewidth of the copy...

Troubleshooting 41 3 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 3 When Error Indicators Appear ............... 42 When Flashes .................................. 42 When Letters or Numbers Light Up / Flash .................................................. 43 Clearing Paper Jams (Wh...

Troubleshooting 42 3 W h e n E r r o r I n d i c a t o r s A p p e a r W h e n E r r o r I n d i c a t o r s A p p e a r When something unusual happens to the copier unit, or if there is apaper jam, an error indicator, letters and/or numbers will light up or flashin the error message indicator on th...

Troubleshooting 43 3 When Letters or Numbers Light Up / Flash If lights up. If the power cuts off after lights up. If then flash alternately. If then flash alternately. If then flash alternately. If paper jams occur often or if lightsup frequently. Out of paper. The paper in the multi-stack tray is ...

Troubleshooting 45 3 • If neither edge of the jammed paper is visible, or if the paper is visible but cannotbe reached by hand, close the top coverand pull the jammed paper free from theexit slot. Gently pull the jammed paper from theexit slot in the output direction. If the paper is not visible or ...

Troubleshooting 48 3 W h a t t o D o I f Y o u S u s p e c t W h a t t o D o I f Y o u S u s p e c tT h e r e i s a M a l f u n c t i o n T h e r e i s a M a l f u n c t i o n If you suspect there is a malfunction with your copier, before calling aservice representative, check the list below to see ...

Troubleshooting 50 3 C o p y I m a g e C o p y I m a g eP r o b l e m s P r o b l e m s If copies appear either too darkor too light and you can not get aclear copy, refer to the guidelinesbelow. If Dark Bands/ BlackStreaks Appear onCopies When this happens follow theprocedure below to clean the fib...

Appendix 53 Cleaning the Copier ................................ 54 Routine Cleaning ................................... 55 Specifications .......................................... 56Index .......................................................... 57 p p e n d i x p p e n d i x A 03_PC170-USA 06.5....

Appendix 54 C l e a n i n g t h e C o p i e r C l e a n i n g t h e C o p i e r Cleaning the Copier Multi-stack Tray Platen Glass (top and bottom) Platen Cover Copy Tray 03_PC170-USA 06.5.15, 18:28 54 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals

Appendix 55 Routine Cleaning To ensure optimum copy qualitythe platen glass, platen cover,copy tray and multi-stack trayshould be cleaned on a regularbasis. To clean these parts, wipe with acloth dampened with water or amild cleaning agent and then wipewith a soft dry cloth. ■ Clean the external hou...

Appendix 56 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s S p e c i f i c a t i o n s For details concerning features, consult your dealer. Features are subject to change without notice.For high-quality copies, use paper and transparencies recommended by Canon. Some types of paper available at office supply stores ma...

Appendix 57 Index I n d e x I n d e x A A (Auto) Indicator ( ) ...................................... 17, 33 Auto Power-OFF Feature ......................................... 31Automatic Exposure Control Mode ............................ 32 B Black Roller ................................................