Electrophotography – Diagnostics – Unit or part identification
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-07
2008-11-18
Lee, Susan S (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Diagnostics
Unit or part identification
C399S033000, C399S043000, C399S045000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07454146
ABSTRACT:
A fuser assembly is provided with an onboard memory that may be used to store information useful in determining the conditions under which the fuser assembly has been operated. Such information can be used to better understand the root cause of fuser assembly failures, and estimate remaining fuser life, etc.
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Bischel Patrick O.
Schoedinger Kevin Dean
Word David Randall
Zopff Andrew Michael
Lee Susan S
Lexmark International Inc.
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