Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an imaging system, and more specifically, a method and apparatus for accurately predicting toner usage and hence toner dispensing requirements in an imaging system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a toner concentration control system for maintaining toner concentration in a developer structure, which is connected to a dispenser containing toner.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 27, 1999
Date of Patent:
December 26, 2000
Assignee:
Xerox Corporation
Inventors:
John Buranicz, Paul A. Garsin, Eric S. Hamby, Daniel W. MacDonald, Mark A. Scheuer, Edward W. Smith, Jr., Eric M. Gross