Toner cartridge having reduced toner capacity and method of...

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2006-07-11

2006-07-11

Gutierrez, Diego (Department: 2859)

Electrophotography

Having particular structure

Modular or displaceable

C399S110000, C399S111000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07076188

ABSTRACT:
A toner cartridge included with an image forming device when initially sent to a user. The cartridge has a limited toner capacity. The user is able to print with the small capacity cartridge upon initially receiving the image forming device. Once the toner is exhausted, a second large capacity cartridge having a greater toner capacity can replace the small capacity cartridge. The small capacity cartridge and the large capacity cartridge are constructed in a similar shape to be mounted in the same manner within the image forming device.

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