Patent ID: 7261400
Filing Date: 2007-08-28
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A printer comprising: a print cartridge including at least one reservoir for storing printing fluid, a printhead in communication with the reservoirs and a refill port arranged to mate with a corresponding connector of a refill cartridge, the refill port including inlets corresponding to, and in fluid communication with, each of the reservoirs; a cradle for removably receiving the print cartridge, the cradle including a controller for controlling the printer; and a connection interface for connecting the print cartridge to the controller, the connection interface being configured to receive control signals from the controller for causing, when the refill port is mated with the refill cartridge, refilling of the at least one reservoir, and when the refill port is not mated with the refill cartridge, the printhead to print the printing fluid.