Patent ID: 8121512
Filing Date: 2012-02-21
Classification: G03G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of orienting a printer chip to enable operation between the printer chip and a printer, the printer comprising electrical contacts adapted to mate with a set of contacts on the printer chip, said method comprising the steps of: providing a printer chip comprising a first set of contacts adapted to interoperate with a first model of printer and a second set of contacts adapted to interoperate with a second model of printer; orienting said printer chip in a first orientation when said printer chip is installed in said first model of printer, such that said first set of contacts mates with the electrical contacts in said first model of printer; and orienting said printer chip in a second orientation when said printer chip is installed in said second model of printer, such that said second set of contacts mates with the electrical contacts in said second model of printer.