Xerox Corporation

Mark R Vannicola

Paul Martin Wegman

Wayne D Drinkwater

Kevin L Maltzahn

Ricardo H Mendoza

David B Playfair

An apparatus, method and system are provided for carrying and dispensing an ink into a printing system. A system configured to dispense an ink comprises an ink carrying apparatus having a container, a movable cover, a unit monitor, a film, and a locking tab. The system also comprises a docking station configured to accept the ink carrying apparatus and engage the locking tab when the movable cover is in an open position. The system further comprises a processor configured to communicate with the unit monitor to facilitate a movement of the movable cover from a closed position to the open position. Based on a detection of a type of ink in the container, the movable cover is allowed to be moved from the closed position to the open position so as to facilitate removal of the film and cause the ink to be dispensed.

Apparatus, method and system for carrying and dispensing an ink useful in printing

Marking material container for a printing press

Replenisher toner container for a xerographic machine

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Rochester, NY, United States of America

Mark R Vannicola