Electrophotography – Diagnostics – Unit or part identification
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-06
2008-10-21
Tran, Hoan H (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Diagnostics
Unit or part identification
C399S024000, C399S025000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07440704
ABSTRACT:
A cartridge information managing unit reads a kind of toner cartridge which is detachable to an image forming apparatus main body and ID information stored in a toner cartridge identification information storing unit and manages them. A process switching unit of an image forming unit switches a processing method of received image information on the basis of the read ID information of the toner cartridge. Even if the toner cartridge is incompatible with the apparatus, deterioration in image quality is suppressed.
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Oki Data Corporation
Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP
Tran Hoan H
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