Method and apparatus for generating and assigning a cartridge identification number to an imaging cartridge
US7044574B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/17546
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An imaging system includes an imaging cartridge, a first memory associated with the imaging cartridge, and a controller communicatively coupled to the first memory. The controller executes program instructions for performing the steps of generating a generated cartridge identification number to be associated with the imaging cartridge and storing the generated cartridge identification number in the first memory.
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