Printing device configured to receive a plurality of different cartridge types
US7014301B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K2215/0082
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for altering function of a printing device is provided. The system includes a printing device having a cartridge slot configured to receive any of a plurality of different cartridge types, and a computing device including a processor, wherein the processor is linked to the printing device and is configured to control operation of the printing device. The system further includes first instructions loadable on the computing device. The first instructions are specific for a first cartridge type and control operation of a first cartridge of the first cartridge type when the first cartridge is disposed in the cartridge slot of the printing device.
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