JP4785417B2 - 画像形成装置 - Google Patents

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JP4785417B2
JP4785417B2 JP2005145883A JP2005145883A JP4785417B2 JP 4785417 B2 JP4785417 B2 JP 4785417B2 JP 2005145883 A JP2005145883 A JP 2005145883A JP 2005145883 A JP2005145883 A JP 2005145883A JP 4785417 B2 JP4785417 B2 JP 4785417B2
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    • G03G2215/0685—Toner cartridge or other attachable and detachable container for supplying developer material to replace the used material fulfilling a continuous function within the electrographic apparatus during the use of the supplied developer material, e.g. toner discharge on demand, storing residual toner, not acting as a passive closure for the developer replenishing opening

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