Patent ID: 7286249
Filing Date: 2007-10-23
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A printing system comprising at least one print head, a refillable or exchangeable ink reservoir or reservoir system, a memory element in the form of a chip fastened to the reservoir system, an electronic device for printing, a communication system as a control device configured to perform at least one action selected from the group consisting of transmitting, blocking, and processing of different signals, the control device being arranged between the electronic device for printing and the reservoir or reservoir system, the communications system having a memory element for storing data relating to the reservoir and/or a hose system extending between the electronic device and a memory chip of the reservoir system and extending between the print head and the ink reservoir or reservoir system, the communication system including means and devices for blocking at least one signal, pulse, information and/or data flowing between the ink reservoir or reservoir system and/or the hose system and the electronic device for printing.