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US 6,476,928 B1Granted
System and method for controlling internal operations of a processor of an inkjet printhead
AssigneeHewlett-Packard Company
InventorsMichael J. Barbour, George H. Corrigan, III, Richard I. Klaus
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Abstract
A printing system having a printhead assembly with an integrated distributive processor for providing localized control of internal printhead processor operations. These internal operations include thermal, energy, firing and timing aspects of the printhead. The printing system includes a controller, a power supply and the printhead assembly. The printhead assembly includes a memory device and distributive integrated processor with an ink driver head.
Claims9
A method of controlling internal operations of an inkjet printhead assembly having a distributive processor, comprising:
- accessing a register disposed within the distributive processor to provide data associated with the internal operation;
- performing the internal operation in accordance with the data;
- wherein accessing a register further comprises reading and writing the data to and from the register;
- and
- verifying data written to the register.
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