Printer configuration for use of printing material
US10348923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0082
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A printer is operable to implement one of a subscription configuration or trade use configuration. The printer can implement one of the subscription configuration or trade use configuration. When the subscription configuration is implemented, the printer restrictively controls, at least temporarily, use of the printing material resource that is installed on the printer. When the trade use configuration is implemented, the printer provides for less or no control over the use of the printing material resource.
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