Electrophotography – Diagnostics
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-19
2010-12-21
Porta, David P (Department: 2884)
Electrophotography
Diagnostics
Reexamination Certificate
active
07856186
ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus including: a body; an electronic unit; a replaceable unit that is detachably installed within the body; a power supply that generates and outputs a predetermined operation voltage; a high voltage generating part that receives the operation voltage and generates and outputs a high voltage; an electronic unit driving part that receives the operation voltage and regulates a driving voltage supplied to the electronic unit; and a controller that controls the power supply to cut off the operation voltage if the replaceable unit is not installed within the body. Also taught is a method of operating the image forming apparatus.
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Kim Kiho
Porta David P
Samsung Electronics Co,. Ltd.
Staas & Halsey , LLP
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