Electrophotography – Diagnostics – Consumable
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-18
2005-10-18
Grimley, Arthur T. (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Diagnostics
Consumable
C399S029000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06957023
ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus including a first unit having a developer container holding developer containing toner and carrier, and a developer holder to hold and transfer the developer held in the developer container, a second unit to supply toner to the developer container, and a processing unit to determine the time of replacement of the first unit, from information on a toner supply amount from the second unit or information on an operation amount of the developer holder.
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Kinoshita Masahide
Yamaguchi Seiji
Gleitz Ryan
Grimley Arthur T.
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