Printing apparatus and printhead characteristic data selection method

Abstract

Printing apparatus and printhead characteristic data selection method, which can appropriately handle printhead characteristic data under various environments. Judgment is made as to whether or not characteristic data of a printhead mounted to a printing apparatus is stored in an EEPROM of the printhead, an EEPROM of the printing apparatus, or a host computer. Based on the judgment result, the printhead characteristic data is inputted from the memory or host in accordance with a predetermined priority order. Validity of the characteristic data is determined each time the printhead characteristic data is inputted in accordance with the predetermined priority order. Based on the judgment result or determination result, the printhead characteristic data or average printhead characteristic data stored in another storage medium provided in the printing apparatus is selected.

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