Toner cartridge and method of sealing the same

1. A method of modifying a toner hopper including a toner window and an end cap, the method comprising:

providing a slot on the end cap;

applying a toner seal covering the toner window, the toner seal including a pull tab;

applying an end seal to the toner hopper, the end seal providing a gap; and

placing the pull tab within the gap and the slot,

wherein the end seal includes a first layer and a second layer, and

wherein the gap is provided between the first layer and the second layer.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of placing the pull tab in the gap includes applying the first layer to the toner hopper, placing a portion of the pull tab on top of the first layer, and applying the second layer on top of a portion of the pull tab.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of placing the pull tab in the gap and the slot includes feeding the pull tab through the gap and the slot.

4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying a second end seal.

5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the first end seal is applied near a first side of the toner window and the second end seal is applied near a second side of the toner window, the second side opposite the first side.

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the toner seal further includes a tear away portion.

7. A modified toner hopper comprising:

a toner window;

a developer roller;

a concave surface for receiving the developer roller;

an end seal coupled to the concave surface and sealing an area between the toner hopper and the developer roller; and

a toner seal covering the toner window, the toner seal including a pull tab configured to extend between the concave surface and the developer roller;

wherein the end seal includes a first layer and a second layer and a gap is provided between the first layer and the second layer.

8. The modified toner hopper of claim 7 , wherein the pull tab extends through the gap.

9. The modified toner hopper of claim 7 , further comprising a second end seal.

10. The modified toner hopper of claim 9 , wherein the first end seal is located near a first side of the toner window and the second end seal is located near a second side of the toner window, the second side opposite the first side.

11. The modified toner hopper of claim 7 , wherein the toner seal further includes a tear away portion.

12. The modified toner hopper of claim 11 , wherein the tear away portion is configured to be removed by a user pulling the pull tab.