Process cartridge for electrographic apparatus

A process cartridge is provided for use in an electrographic apparatus having control means therein which is actuable responsive to insertion of the process cartridge in the apparatus to control operation of selected elements in the apparatus. The process cartridge is typically provided with a rotat...

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Zusammenfassung:A process cartridge is provided for use in an electrographic apparatus having control means therein which is actuable responsive to insertion of the process cartridge in the apparatus to control operation of selected elements in the apparatus. The process cartridge is typically provided with a rotatable photosensitive drum upon which an image to be reproduced is formed and a plurality of processing components for acting on the drum. A toner hopper assembly is provided which includes a housing provided with a cavity having toner particles therein for deposition on the drum. The toner hopper defines one of the processing components, and actuating means is secured on the toner hopper for engagement with the control means in the apparatus for actuation thereof.