How to Replace Toner Cartridges for Canon IR1730, 1740, 1750 and IRA400iF, 500iF

Unsure how to replace the Canon drum unit, cartridges, or the waste toner assembly? We'll show you step-by-step how to do this necessary maintenance to keep your unit running smoothly and keep your machine in top shape.

The following tutorial is for these models:

Canon Image RUNNER 1730, 1740, 1750
Canon Image Runner iADVANCE 400iF and 500iF

Reading Error Messages

If you're getting error messages, this may indicate it's time to change the drum unit, the toner cartridge, or the waste toner box assembly. Typical error messages are:

Drum unit - repeating defects on image, uneven pitch, uneven density, foggy, 35-0073 Drum Unit replacement and 40-0073.
Toner Cartridge - 10-0100 Toner cartridge replace.
Waste Toner Box Assembly - 11-0001 Waste toner container full, 11-0010 Waste toner container near full.

How to Change Drum unit, Waste, and Toner Cartridges

Before beginning any technical work, power off the machine and unplug it.

Keep your unit in its best shape by changing the toner cartridge, waste assembly, and drum unit when required. Follow these steps for easy removal and insertion.

Step One: Remove the Old Cartridge

Open the right-hand side door and open the front cover door. Move the toner cartridge lever up to unlock the toner cartridge, then pull out the toner cartridge. You may need to rotate the toner cartridge a little for easier removal.

Step Two: Remove Waste Toner Box Assembly and Drum Unit

If you need to remove the water toner box and/or the drum unit, unlock the waste toner box assembly and remove it, Next, unlock the black drum unit and pull it out.

Step Three: Insert a New Drum Unit

Insert the new drum unit keeping the unit at a slight angle. Be careful not to scratch the drum unit and do not keep it outside, for it is light-sensitive. Once the drum unit is in, give it a little push to secure the drum unit inside the machine.

Step Four: Insert Waste Toner Box and New Toner Cartridge

Before inserting a new cartridge assembly, insert the waste toner box assembly and lock it in place. Next, insert and lock the toner cartridge in place.

Step Five: Lock and Close

After locking the toner cartridge in, close the front cover and the right-side cover.

Order Your Replacement Parts Today!

It's fast and easy to order replacement parts for the Canon Image line. Parts associated with the Canon Image RUNNER 1730, 1740, 1750, and Canon Image RUNNER ADVANCE 400iF and 500iF can be purchased here:

2773B004AA, 2773B004 - Canon IR1730 Drum, Black, 116K, GPR-39
2787B003AA, 2787B003 - Canon IR1730 Toner, 15.1K, GPR-39
2788B003AA, 2788B003 - Canon IR400iF Toner, Black, GPR-48
FM4-8035-010, FM4-8035-000 - Canon IR1730 Waste Toner Box Assembly

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