Abstract: A method for processing a separation and rupture portion of a display label is a method for forming, on the display label attached to an attachment target object, the separation and rupture portion for rupturing the display label upon separation of the display label from the attachment target object. This method includes attaching, to the attachment target object, the display label having a back side on which an adhesive layer is formed, and then forming a slit serving as the separation and rupture portion on the display label.

Abstract: A method for processing a separation and rupture portion of a display label is a method for forming, on the display label attached to an attachment target object, the separation and rupture portion for rupturing the display label upon separation of the display label from the attachment target object. This method includes attaching, to the attachment target object, the display label having a back side on which an adhesive layer is formed, and then forming a slit serving as the separation and rupture portion on the display label.

Abstract: A toner replenishing device including a mounting portion having an accepting upper surface where a toner replenishment port is open, a toner cartridge including a container body having a support wall portion in which a toner discharge port is open, and a shutter member; and the toner cartridge thereof. A toner discharge port sealing member is disposed on a lower surface of the support wall portion. A toner replenishment port sealing member is disposed on the accepting upper surface. A pair of guide wall portions and stop walls are provided on the mounting portion. The shutter member is mounted such that its opposite ends protrude from both ends of the support wall portion, and the opposite ends of the shutter member are inserted into the pair of guide wall portions, whereby the container body is removably located at an inserting position.

Abstract: A toner cartridge including a cartridge body for containing toner, an agitating paddle for agitating toner and a toner blocking/setting prevention member operative in cooperation with the agitating paddle for preventing toner in the cartridge body from blocking or setting is provided. The toner blocking/setting prevention member may include a contacting projection provided on an agitating wing of the agitating paddle which contacts with a delivering spiral to oscillate the same. Further, the toner blocking/setting member may include an oscillating plate which is repelled by the rotation of the agitating paddle to assist in agitating toner.

Abstract: A toner replenishing device comprising a mounting portion having an accepting upper surface where a toner replenishment port is open, a toner cartridge including a container body having a support wall portion in which a toner discharge port is open, and a shutter member; and the toner cartridge thereof. A toner discharge port sealing member is disposed on a lower surface of the support wall portion. A toner replenishment port sealing member is disposed on the accepting upper surface. A pair of guide wall portions and stop walls are provided on the mounting portion. The shutter member is mounted such that its opposite ends protrude from both ends of the support wall portion, and the opposite ends of the shutter member are inserted into the pair of guide wall portions, whereby the container body is removably located at an inserting position.

Abstract: An aid tool used for aiding in replacement operation of a part to be replaced in an image forming apparatus. This aid tool includes: a part holding unit for holding a part to be replaced; and a mounting portion for removably mounting the part holding unit on an image forming apparatus. The part holding unit is for example a part housing container for housing a part, and may also serve as a packaging container which houses a new replacing part. The part housing container may include, for example, a main body for receiving the part to be replaced, and a lid for openably closing the main body.

Abstract: A toner cartridge including a cartridge body for containing toner, an agitating paddle for agitating toner and a toner blocking/setting prevention member operative in cooperation with the agitating paddle for preventing toner in the cartridge body from blocking or setting is provided. The toner blocking/setting prevention member may include a contacting projection provided on an agitating wing of the agitating paddle which contacts with a delivering spiral to oscillate the same. Further, the toner blocking/setting member may include an oscillating plate which is repelled by the rotation of the agitating paddle to assist in agitating toner.