Image forming apparatus

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2006-08-22

2006-08-22

Gutierrez, Diego (Department: 2859)

Electrophotography

Diagnostics

Consumable

C399S227000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07095965

ABSTRACT:
When a plurality of toner containers mounted on a developing rotary unit are simultaneously determined as toner-absent toner containers, toner container replacement may not be efficient because toner containers are replaced at a replacement position. Therefore, when the toner containers mounted on the developing rotary unit are simultaneously determined as toner-absent toner containers, a toner container to be preferentially replaced is selected so as to be able to be placed at a replacement position by considering the usability of the toner containers.

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