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Process cartridge and image forming apparatus to which process cartridge can detachably be mounted

  • US 5,963,759 A
  • Filed: 07/29/1997
  • Issued: 10/05/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/31/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A process cartridge detachably mountable to an image forming apparatus, comprising:

  • an electrophotographic photosensitive member;

    process means acting on said electrophotographic photosensitive member;

    a memory chip;

    a connector for connecting said memory chip and a main body of said image forming apparatus when said cartridge is mounted on the main body; and

    a positioning mechanism for determining the posture of said cartridge when said cartridge is mounted on the main body;

    wherein, when said cartridge is mounted on the main body, said connector is connected with a connector member of the main body after the posture of said cartridge is determined by said positioning mechanism.

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