Cartridge, cartridge cleaning apparatus and method for cleaning

Details Cartridge, cartridge cleaning apparatus and method for cleaning Cartridge, cartridge cleaning apparatus and method for cleaning

1995-03-15

1997-01-14

Braun, Fred L.

Electrophotography

Internal machine environment

Particle or contaminant control

250324, G03G 2100, G03G 1502

Patent

active

055945325

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for cleaning a corona wire in a toner supply and a toner cartridge employing the apparatus and method for cleaning a corona wire. The apparatus and method allow a user to free the corona wire from debris or excess toner without interrupting the use of a printer for long periods of time. The apparatus includes toner cartridge, a housing for the corona wire, and a compact cleaning cartridge tool. The cartridge cleaning tool further includes a cleaning support element, a cleaning element, a handle and a hook element.

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