Imaging system and method of determining insufficient colorant
US6746094B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K15/1823
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An imaging system, including a print engine and a processor assembly, wherein the processor assembly is configured to determine the colorant needed to produce a hard copy of a print or copy job, and compare the determined amount of colorant to the amount of colorant available to the print engine.
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