Ink disposal in cartridges

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2005-06-14

2005-06-14

Grimley, Arthur T. (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Image formation

Development

C399S120000, C399S360000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06907213

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for assisting in the removal or waste or excess ink and a method for disposal of ink from electrophotographic printers comprises providing electrophotographic ink from a source, combining the ink with an absorbable material in a container to form a solid within the container, and closing the container so that the container with the solid inside may be disposed of without ink flowing from the container.

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