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About the Supplied Toner Cartridge
The average yield of the toner cartridge that comes with the
machine is as follows.
Canon Cartridge
119
Average yield*
1
: 2,100 sheets
*1
The average yield is on the basis of “ISO/IEC 19752”*
2
when printing
A4 size paper with the default print density setting.
*2
“ISO/IEC 19752” is the global standard related to “Method for
the determination of toner cartridge yield for monochromatic
electrophotographic printers and multi-function devices that
contain printer components” issued by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).
The average yield of the replacement toner cartridge varies
from that of the supplied toner cartridge.
About Replacement Toner Cartridge
Purchase replacement toner cartridges from your local
authorized Canon dealer.
Use the table below as a guide for replacing the toner
cartridge. Note that you may need to replace the toner
cartridge earlier than the suggested replacement interval,
depending on where the machine is installed, what kinds of
paper used for printing, and what types of documents that you
are printing.
Canon genuine
toner cartridge
Replacement Intervals
Canon Cartridge 119 Average yield*
1
: 2,100 sheets
Canon Cartridge 119 II Average yield*
1
: 6,400 sheets
*1
The average yield is on the basis of “ISO/IEC 19752”*
2
when printing
A4 size paper with the default print density setting.
*2
“ISO/IEC 19752” is the global standard related to “Method for
the determination of toner cartridge yield for monochromatic
electrophotographic printers and multi-function devices that
contain printer components” issued by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).
IMPORTANT
About replacement toner cartridges
For optimum print quality, when you replace the toner cartridge,
using Canon genuine one is recommended.
Model name Supported Canon Genuine Toner Cartridge
MF5960dn/
MF5950dw
Canon Cartridge 119
Canon Cartridge 119 II
Handling Toner Cartridge
Note the following when handling the toner cartridge.
IMPORTANT
Handling toner cartridges
• Keep the toner cartridge away from computer screens, disk
drives, and floppy disks. They may be damaged by magnet
which is in inside of the toner cartridge.
• Avoid locations subject to high temperature, 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. They are
required when transporting the machine.
• Do not store the toner cartridge in a salty atmosphere or where
there are corrosive gases such as from aerosol sprays.
• 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 will solidify and may not return to its original condition
even if it is shaken.
• When disposing of a used toner cartridge, place the toner
container 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.
CAUTION
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 with soap. If the skin becomes irritated
or you inhale the toner, consult a physician immediately.
When removing a toner cartridge
Make sure to remove it carefully. If not removed with care,
the toner powder may scatter and come in 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.
WARNING
Do not place the toner cartridge in fire.
This may cause toner remaining inside the cartridge to ignite
and result in burns.