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Intelligent printer components and printing system

US6227643A · kind A · utility

258Cited by
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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 25, 1998
Grant dateMay 8, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 25, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J15/02
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink jet printer with intelligent components includes an ink jet cartridge and a roll of print media, each of which incorporate memory elements. Environmental sensors such as temperature and humidity sensors may also be provided. Data from the memory elements and environmental sensors is used to optimize printer operations, and to provide additional information to printer operators.

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