Toner cartridge and image forming apparatus using toner characteristics for improving image quality
US10816912B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G21/1892
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to one embodiment, there is provided a toner cartridge used in an image forming apparatus including a processor which forms a toner pattern image on a photoconductive member, transfers the toner pattern image on a medium, and changes an image forming condition based on a detection result obtained by optically detecting the toner pattern transferred onto the medium, the toner cartridge including: a toner accommodating container accommodating a toner, and a memory. The memory stores a plurality of reference data which are determined according to toner characteristics in the toner accommodating container and a value indicating an image forming execution amount, and are used for applying reference values for an optical detection result of a toner pattern formed by the toner on the medium.
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