| 摘要 |
The present invention provides a limited capacity image-forming machine that forms a predetermined and limited number of images at which time the limited capacity image-forming machine must then either be reprogrammed or serviced by the manufacturer in order to form additional images. In one embodiment the image-forming machine includes a limited supply of consumables, such as developer or substrate, wherein the consumables cannot be replenished by the user. By preventing a user from replenishing the consumables, the image-forming machine can only form a predetermined and limited number of images. In one embodiment, the image-forming machine is programmed to form a predetermined and limited number of images.
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