Reserve life run-on feature for customer replaceable units
US7526215B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/553
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A printer includes at least one replaceable module which is removable from the printer. A processor discontinues an operation of the printer when the processor determines that an end of life value for the replaceable module is reached unless an appropriate identifier is input which allows the operation of the printer to continue beyond the end of life value. The identifier may be provided by a supplier at the end of life point, provided that an order for a replacement module is received.
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