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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 14, 2007
Filed:
Dec. 17, 2004
Alan K. Chan, Fairport, NY (US);
Alan K. Chan, Fairport, NY (US);
Nu-kote International, Inc., Franklin, TN (US);
Abstract
A printing system includes first and second printing devices operable exclusively with respective first and second consumable devices. A third consumable device is provided in the system storing identification data recognizable by both the first and second printing devices whereby the third consumable device is operable with both the first and second printing devices. Further, the universal marking material cartridge is provided for use in associated printing system including first and second printing devices operable exclusively with respective first and second consumable devices. The universal marking material cartridge stores identification data recognizable by both first and second printing devices whereby the cartridge is operable with both of the printing devices.