Image forming apparatus having a discrimination function...

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2005-11-30

2008-09-30

Chen, Sophia S (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Diagnostics

Unit or part identification

C399S027000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07430379

ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus capable of determining whether a toner cartridge is a refilled toner cartridge and method thereof is provided. The image forming apparatus includes a cartridge mount part configured to receive a toner cartridge with a toner memory. The toner memory stores information for determining whether a toner cartridge is a refilled toner cartridge. The image forming apparatus further includes a display part for displaying messages according to the determination information in the toner memory, a control part for reading the determination information from the toner memory and determining toner cartridge condition. The control part directs output of the messages, thus indicating toner cartridge condition. Therefore, use of unauthorized refill toner cartridges can be prevented.

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