A waste toner removal system for an image forming device. The invention
includes a mechanism for removing the waste toner from the cartridge and
transporting it through a toner chute to a waste toner tank. One or more
actuators within the device allow for the connection between the various
elements to seal the waste toner path and prevent toner leakage. Methods
of moving waste toner are also disclosed that include moving the waste
toner through the cartridge and into a waste toner chute. The waste toner
is moved through the chute and into a waste toner tank where it may be
removed from the device.