An image forming apparatus, toner cartridge assembly and toner hopper having a
seal-insert and tear-style seal-assembly in the toner hopper as used in toner cartridge
assemblies for dry toner style printers, copiers and facsimile machines. The seal-assembly
may have a short grip portion where the seal installation personnel may pull on
both the short grip portion and the pull-strip simultaneously to control and guide
the seal-assembly into position in the toner hopper with ease. Methods to install
and manufacture are also included.
