Imaging Cartridge Circuit Board Mounting Pads

A consumable imaging unit adapted to fit within an imaging machine, comprising:

• a hopper unit comprising a developer roller;
• a wastebin unit comprising a photoconductive drum,
• said developer roller contacting said photoconductive drum, forming a nip between said developer roller and said photoconductive drum, when said wastebin unit and said hopper unit are installed in said imaging machine,
• a first circuit board mounting pad for receiving a first circuit board, said first circuit board adapted to communicate a first electrical handshake;
• and
• a second circuit board mounting pad for receiving a second circuit board, said second circuit board adapted to communicate a second electrical handshake.

A method of activating an imaging machine, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing a consumable imaging unit comprising:
• a hopper unit comprising a developer roller;
• a wastebin unit comprising a photoconductive drum,
• said developer roller contacting said photoconductive drum, forming a nip between said developer roller and said photoconductive drum, when said wastebin unit and said hopper unit are installed in said imaging machine,
• a first circuit board mounting pad for receiving a first circuit board, said first circuit board adapted to communicate a first electrical handshake;
• a second circuit board mounting pad for receiving a second circuit board, said second circuit board adapted to communicate a second electrical handshake.