Patent ID: 8787778
Filing Date: 2014-07-22
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A replacement toner cartridge management apparatus comprising: a receiver which receives toner cartridge replacement information indicating a toner cartridge loaded on one or more than one image forming apparatus which the replacement toner cartridge management apparatus can access via a communication circuit has been replaced or needs to be replaced with a new one; a life information obtainer which obtains life information of a consumable unit other than the toner cartridge causing the toner cartridge replacement information received by the receiver, the consumable unit being replaced by a replacement consumable unit which will be delivered to the same delivery address as a replacement toner cartridge for the toner cartridge causing the toner cartridge replacement information; a determiner which determines a right type of replacement toner cartridge for the toner cartridge causing the toner cartridge replacement information, based on the life information obtained by the life information obtainer; and a transmitter which outputs an instruction to deliver the right type of replacement toner cartridge determined by the determiner; wherein the consumable unit is either or both of a transfer belt unit and a fuser unit.