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Image forming system, image forming apparatus, and bottle

US12138934B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2022
Grant dateNov 12, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/0879
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image forming system includes an image forming apparatus having an image forming unit and a supplier having a first supply port though which a first consumable item is supplied to a first accommodating portion and a second supply port through which a second consumable item is supplied to a second accommodating portion, and a guide. The image forming system further includes a first bottle including a first connector having a first outlet port connectable to the supplier and a first guided portion configured to be guided by the guide in a state in which the first connector is attached to the supplier, and a second bottle including a second connector having a second outlet port connectable to the supplier and a second guided portion configured to be guided by the guide in a state in which the second connector is attached to the supplier.

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