Printer cartridge modification
A modified printer cartridge is disclosed. In one aspect, the modified printer cartridge includes a waste bin including a first location where at least a portion of a shutter fin has been removed; and a new shutter fin attached to the waste bin at a second location, the second location differing from the first location, wherein, before the shutter fin was removed, the shutter fin was positioned to engage a shutter of a first type of printer, and wherein the new shutter fin is positioned to engage a laser shutter of a second type of printer.
1. A modified toner cartridge comprising:
a waste bin including a first location where at least a portion of a shutter fin has been removed; and
a new shutter fin attached to the waste bin at a second location, the second location differing from the first location,
wherein, before the shutter fin was removed, the shutter fin was positioned to engage a shutter of a first type of printer, and
wherein the new shutter fin is positioned to engage a laser shutter of a second type of printer,
the modified toner cartridge further comprising:
a chip mounting patch attached to the toner cartridge; and
an electronic chip attached to the chip mounting patch.
2. The modified toner cartridge of claim 1 wherein the electronic chip is adapted for operation with the second type of printer.
3. The modified toner cartridge of claim 2 wherein the chip mounting patch comprises at least one upright flange positioned to engage a chip contact device of the second type of printer.