| abstract |
An improved developer preparation technique and apparatus with a short blend time, high yield, and process in a process comprising mixing an appropriate amount of toner and carrier, filling the mixture into a container, and sealing the container I will provide a. The apparatus includes a first loader for dispensing a predetermined amount of toner particles into a container and a second loader for dispensing a predetermined amount of carrier particles into the same container. The sealer seals the container. A sonic mixer mixes containers, toner particles, and carrier particles at a resonant frequency. [Selection figure] None |