Toner Cartridge having a Pivoting Exit Port Cover

A toner cartridge for use in an image forming device, comprising:

• a housing having a reservoir for containing toner therein, the housing having an exit port in fluid communication with the reservoir;
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• a cover mounted on an exterior portion of the housing, the cover being pivotable between a closed position blocking the exit port and an open position unblocking the exit port, the cover being biased toward the closed position, the cover having a projection extending therefrom such that a force on the projection causes the cover to move toward the open position.

A toner cartridge for use in an image forming device, comprising:

• a housing having a reservoir for containing toner therein, the housing having an exit port in fluid communication with the reservoir;
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• a cover mounted on an exterior portion of the housing, the cover being pivotable between a closed position blocking the exit port and an open position unblocking the exit port, the cover being biased toward the closed position, the cover having a projection extending therefrom in an unobstructed position free to engage a feature in the image forming device to open the cover upon being actuated by the feature in the image forming device.