Ink jet recording apparatus
US6971732B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/009
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In an ink jet recording apparatus comprising an ink jet recording head 3 for receiving supply of ink from an ink cartridge 4 provided with a storage device 7 storing data for determining compatibility to a recording apparatus, and a print controller 10 for determining compatibility of ink based on the data in the storage device 7 and executing the print operation, when an ink cartridge 4 is mounted, if compatibility to the ink cartridge 4 cannot be confirmed, a caution is given and the recording apparatus awaits an input of a continuation instruction by a user to execute a subsequent operation. Even if a cartridge whose compatibility cannot be confirmed is mounted, printing is enabled as much as possible without incurring damage to the recording apparatus.
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