Systems and methods for remanufacturing imaging components
US7346292B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/183
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods of remanufacturing an imaging cartridge including the replacement an organic photo conductor (OPC) drum in the imaging cartridge having end caps which are fixedly secured to the waste bin or other portion of the toner cartridge. In one aspect, the method involves removing the existing OPC drum without detaching the end caps and installing a replacement OPC drum without disturbing the end caps.
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