Electrophotography – Having particular structure – Remanufacturing
Patent
1997-06-06
1999-10-12
Royer, William
Electrophotography
Having particular structure
Remanufacturing
399113, G03G 2118
Patent
active
059665661
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method for recycling a process cartridge removably mountable to an image forming apparatus, comprising the steps of: (a) dividing a process cartridge into a first frame including an image bearing member, and a second frame including a developing means and a developer containing means for containing developer used by the developing means and having an opening through which the developer is supplied to the developing means; (b) thereafter, removing the developing means from the second frame; (c) thereafter, replenishing developer to the developer containing means through the opening; (d) thereafter, removably attaching a seal for closing the opening to the opening; and (e) thereafter, locking the first and second frames to each other, thereby assembling the process cartridge.
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Ikemoto Isao
Karakama Toshiyuki
Kobayashi Hiroo
Nishiuwatoko Tsutomu
Numagami Atsushi
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
Royer William
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