Imaging media cartridge having a reserve chamber
US6679594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/1755
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An imaging media cartridge for use in an imaging apparatus includes a first imaging media reservoir chamber and a second imaging media reservoir chamber. A removable barrier is disposed between the first imaging media reservoir chamber and the second imaging media reservoir chamber. By removing the removable barrier, a reserve of imaging media can be provided from the second imaging media reservoir chamber to the first imaging media reservoir chamber. In one embodiment the imaging media cartridge is a toner cartridge. In another embodiment the imaging media cartridge is a liquid ink cartridge.
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