Toner supply unit and image forming apparatus

Details Toner supply unit and image forming apparatus Toner supply unit and image forming apparatus

2006-08-08

2006-08-08

Beatty, Robert (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Image formation

Development

C399S012000, C222S185100, C222SDIG001

Reexamination Certificate

active

07088945

ABSTRACT:
A container including a container body configured to hold toner and a mouthpiece configured to deliver toner from the container body. The mouthpiece includes a circular outlet and engagement portions configured as openings located at positions opposed to each other around the circular outlet. The circular outlet is positioned at a center location between the positions of the engagement portions, and the engagement portions are configured to engage with guide members provided at a setting portion on which the container is to be mounted.

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Jun-ichi Matsumoto et al, Toner Replenishment System Using Flexible Toner Cartridge, Imaging Technology Division, Ricoh Company, Ltd., Jun. 12, 2003.

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