System and method for managing subscription and trade based printer supplies
US10423109B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q20/145
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques pertaining to printing a document are disclosed. A printer may include a replaceable marking supply that is either an unrestricted trade supply or a restricted subscription supply. The printer may accommodate either of the unrestricted trade supply or the restricted subscription supply at any given moment.
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