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US 2006/0187244 A1Published application
Imaging apparatus for facilitating printing
AssigneeLexmark International, Inc.
InventorThomas Eade
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Abstract
A method for facilitating printing includes the steps of providing to a consumer a first printer containing a fixed amount of imaging substance; receiving back from the consumer the first printer after a substantial portion of the imaging substance has been used; and exchanging the first printer with an exchange printer.
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A printer, comprising:
- a printing mechanism;
- a reservoir connected to said printing mechanism, said reservoir containing an imaging substance supply;
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- a control unit containing a printer driver for said printing mechanism, said control unit being configured to perform the steps of:
- sensing a connection to a computer;
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- uploading said printer driver from said controller to said computer after sensing said connection to said computer.
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An imaging apparatus, comprising:
- a printing mechanism;
- a reservoir connected to said printing mechanism, said reservoir containing an imaging substance supply;
- a secured compartment containing at least said reservoir, said secured compartment being configured to restrict access to said reservoir;
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- a communication port configured to receive print data, said communication port being communicatively coupled to said printing mechanism, and said communication port being accessible from outside said secured compartment.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.