Storage of printing device usage data on a printing device replaceable component
US6808255B1 · kind B1 · utility
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15Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1823
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A printing system utilizes memory integrated into a replaceable component to store printing device usage data. The manufacturer of the printing device retrieves the data when the component is returned to the manufacturer for recycling.
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