Patent ID: 6889026
Filing Date: 2005-05-03
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A method of conveying toner material from a toner refill container in an electrophotographic printer or copier, comprising the steps of: arranging a refill container having an opening for the discharge of toner material in a receptacle device in a substantially upright first position; closing the opening in said first position by a closing device; swiveling said refill container into a second position with a bottom opening with an aid of said receptacle device; taking toner material from said refill container via a discharge opening provided in the closing device; providing a receptacle unit for said receptacle device for receiving the refill container; swiveling said receptacle unit out from and into the printer or copier for inserting and respectively removing said refill container; while said receptacle unit is swiveled out, pulling said receptacle unit out of the printer or copier using a handle; and guiding movement of said receptacle unit with a lever mechanism such that the opening of the refill container is swiveled from downwards to upwards.