Abstract: A system for analyzing an organic photo conducting drum includes an identification system, a feature examination system, and an evaluation processing system. The identification system identifies one or more characteristic relating to the organic photo conducting drum. The feature examination system examines one or more features of the organic photo conducting drum. The evaluation processing system provides an analysis of the organic photo conducting drum based on the identified one or more characteristics and the examined one or more features.

Abstract: A system for analyzing an organic photo conducting drum includes an identification system, a feature examination system, and an evaluation processing system. The identification system identifies one or more characteristic relating to the organic photo conducting drum. The feature examination system examines one or more features of the organic photo conducting drum. The evaluation processing system provides an analysis of the organic photo conducting drum based on the identified one or more characteristics and the examined one or more features.

Abstract: A system for assessing an edge of a wiper blade includes a detector, a transport system, and an evaluation processing system. The detector provides an indication of each identified defect in an edge of the wiper blade. The transport system moves at least one of the detector and the wiper blade along at least a portion of the other. The evaluation processing system is coupled to the detector and obtains an evaluation of the edge of wiper blade based on the indication of each defect from the detector.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning an imaging surface with a cleaning blade including a drop seal actuator that urges a seal into position and then collects toner in a cleaner unit. The seal captures falling accumulated toner from the cleaning blade which may contaminate the xerographic area when the cleaning blade is retracted from the imaging surface. Implementation of the drop seal actuator in contact with the seal positions the seal to contain toner within the cleaner unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning an imaging surface with a cleaning blade including a drop seal actuator that urges a seal into position and then collects toner in the cleaner unit. The contamination seal captures falling accumulated toner from the blade which may contaminate the xerographic area when the cleaning blade is retracted from the imaging surface. Implementation of the actuator in contact with the drop seal positions the seal to contain toner within the cleaner.

Abstract: A system for assessing an edge of a wiper blade includes a detector, a transport system, and an evaluation processing system. The detector provides an indication of each identified defect in an edge of the wiper blade. The transport system moves at least one of the detector and the wiper blade along at least a portion of the other. The evaluation processing system is coupled to the detector and obtains an evaluation of the edge of wiper blade based on the indication of each defect from the detector.

Abstract: A filter in a printing machine traps contaminants from a stream of air passing therethrough. The filter includes a support member defining an aperture therethrough for the passage of the stream of air. The support member has a cross section in a plane perpendicular to the flow of the stream of air. The cross section has an oblong shape and includes a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis. The filter further includes an air permeable member supported by the support member. The air permeable member defines a opening therein for receiving the stream of air. The filter further includes a reinforcement connected to the air permeable member. The reinforcement extends along the air permeable member in the direction of the stream of air. The reinforcement is positioned with respect to the support member so as to shape the air permeable member so that the opening may be sufficiently large to efficiently receive the stream of air.

Abstract: A slidable subsystem for use in a printing machine is provided. The subsystem includes a body slidably mounted to the printing machine, a handle connected to the body, and a lever. The lever is operably associated with the body. The lever selectively secures the body to the printing machine. The lever is moveable into a first relaxed position and a second secured position. The lever cooperates with said handle to permit the handle to be extended forwardly when the lever is in a relaxed position.

Abstract: A durable, reuseable shipping cover for recycleable, modular customer replaceable units (CRU) of an electrophotographic printing machine. The cover is made of a durable material and, having a hinge formed integrally into the cover, wraps around a CRU in a clamshell like manner and is attached by recloseable tabs. Lugs molded into the cover interfit with voids in the CRU to assure proper alignment thereto. The cover has protective ribs molded into it to protect the CRU, particularly the photosensitive drum of a xerographic module, and give the cover structural strength. The cover is easily attached to the CRU and contains instructions for its use. The cover can also be easily reattached to a CRU that is being returned to a manufacturer for refurbishing to protect the reuseable portions thereof. When received by the manufacturer, the cover is removed, washed and reused to ship new or refurbished CRU's.