Techniques for modifying a toner cartridge intended to operate with a
first type of imaging device to operate in a second type of imaging
device. The toner cartridge includes a drum shutter connected to a waste
bin, with the drum shutter including first and second shutter arms. A
method of modifying the toner cartridge intended for operation in the
first type of imaging device to operate in a second type of imaging
device includes removing a portion of the first shutter arm. In another
aspect, the method includes removing a portion of the waste bin adjacent
to the first shutter arm. In another aspect, the method includes removing
a second portion of the waste bin to form a hole in the waste bin and
attaching a chip mounting patch to the waste bin to fill the hole. A
computer chip may be attached to the chip mounting patch.