Patent ID: 7706019

Claim:
An image-printing device comprising: a connection bay configured to accept an insertable consumable resource, wherein the consumable resource is coupled to an option key that is configured to operatively identify at least one mode of operation associated with the consumable resource that is selectively employable in forming a printed image, wherein the connection bay is configured to output at least one signal associated with the at least one mode of operation when the consumable resource is inserted wherein the at least one mode of operation made selectable by the option key is decreasing print quality of the printed image that would otherwise not be selectable for use of the same consumable resource not including the option key; and a controller operatively coupled to the connection bay and configured to receive the at least one signal associated with the at least one mode of operation and in response output display information suitable for use by a display to visually indicate a selectable availability of the at least one mode of operation.