Cartridge, indentification information tag and image forming...

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2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Lee, Susan (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Diagnostics

Unit or part identification

C399S119000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10963715

ABSTRACT:
A cartridge is detachably attached to an image forming device, and an identification information tag that stores identification information for distinguishing the cartridge from other cartridges therein is attached to the cartridge. An identification key is provided on the identification information tag and mechanically engages with the image forming device and distinguishes whether or not the cartridge can be attached. The identification information tag is characterized by the identification key mechanically engaging with the image forming device and distinguishing whether or not the cartridge can be attached. In an image forming device to which the cartridge is attached, when the cartridge is attached the attachment portion, the image forming device mechanically identifies whether or not the cartridge can be attached by using the identification key provided on the identification information tag attached to the cartridge.

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