Patent ID: 7014301
Filing Date: 2006-03-21
Classification: B41J,G06K

Abstract:
1. A system for altering a function of a printing device, the system comprising: a printing device having a cartridge slot configured to receive any of a plurality of different cartridge types, wherein the cartridge is adapted to communicate the cartridge type to the printing device, and wherein the printing device is configured to identify the cartridge type of the cartridge received in the cartridge slot; 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; and first instructions loadable on the computing device in response to the identification, by the printing device, of a first cartridge having a first cartridge type being received in the cartridge slot, wherein the first instructions are specific for the first cartridge type and control operation of the first cartridge when the first cartridge is disposed in the cartridge slot of the printing device.