Abstract: A toner cartridge for use with an image forming apparatus includes a memory storing identification data of the toner cartridge and parameter information including image formation process parameters dependent on toner characteristic or ambient conditions. A transceiver unit communicates with the image forming apparatus to send the process parameter information stored in the memory to the image forming apparatus when the identification data is authentic.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 5, 2017
Date of Patent:
March 27, 2018
Assignees:
Toshiba TEC Kabushiki Kaisha, Toshiba American Business Solutions, Inc.