WO2000047417A1 - Imprimante a jet d'encre - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a printing apparatus that prints on a printing medium while receiving ink from a replaceable ink cartridge and ejecting ink droplets from nozzle openings.
- an ink jet recording apparatus supplies a driving signal corresponding to print data to a piezoelectric vibrator or a heating means, etc., pressurizes the ink with energy generated by the piezoelectric vibrator, the heating means, or the like, and causes the ink droplet to be ejected from a nozzle opening. It has a recording head for discharging ink and an ink cartridge containing ink for supplying ink to the recording head.
- the print quality is determined by the resolution of the recording head, and is greatly influenced by the viscosity of the ink and the degree of bleeding on the recording medium.Therefore, the ink quality is improved with the aim of improving the print quality. Even with the same ink, the method of driving the recording head suitable for the ink characteristics has been improved.In addition, the idle ejection cycle to prevent clogging of the nozzle opening and the forced ejection in the cabbing state Improvements in maintenance conditions, such as maintenance, have been made.
- the printing quality of the recording device is improved.
- a storage means provided in the ink cartridge and storing identification data indicating the type of the ink cartridge is attached to the ink cartridge.
- the comparison data for judging the suitability of a cartridge is stored in the recording device, and when the ink cartridge is attached to the recording device, the ink cartridge conforms to the recording device based on the data in the storage unit.
- a recording apparatus has been proposed which determines whether or not to perform printing, and if not, suspends subsequent operations and waits for replacement of a suitable ink cartridge.
- a first object of the present invention is to provide a method for mounting an ink cartridge based on data stored in a storage means attached to the ink cartridge even when an incompatible ink cartridge is mounted.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a recording device that notifies a user of the suitability of an ink cartridge and enables printing at the user's own responsibility.
- a second object of the present invention is to provide a storage device provided with an ink cartridge.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a recording apparatus which enables high-quality printing based on these data when such data can be read, and enables printing to be performed even when reading is impossible. Disclosure of the invention
- an ink jet recording head which receives ink supply from an ink cartridge provided with storage means for storing data for judging compatibility with a recording apparatus, and an ink recording head based on the data in the storage means.
- an ink jet recording apparatus equipped with control means for determining the compatibility and executing a printing operation if the compatibility with the ink cartridge cannot be confirmed when the ink cartridge is installed, a warning is issued. In addition to issuing a continuation command from a user, subsequent operations are executed. As a result, when the suitability of the ink cartridge cannot be confirmed, it is possible to execute a subsequent operation such as filling the recording head with an ink based on the confirmation by the user.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment of the ink jet recording apparatus of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an embodiment of an ink cartridge.
- FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the recording apparatus.
- FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing another operation of the above recording apparatus.
- FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a second embodiment of the ink jet recording apparatus of the present invention.
- Fig. 6 is a flow chart showing the operation of the recording device. It is.
- FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a third embodiment of the inkjet recording apparatus of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an embodiment of a setting range storage means of the above device.
- FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a determination operation of the above device.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a format when the ink information stored in the storage means is normal and a format when the ink information is abnormal.
- FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 are flowcharts each showing the operation of the above device.
- FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing the operation when the same device determines the suitability of the ink cartridge in relation to the medium.
- FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of an ink jet recording apparatus according to the present invention.
- a carriage 2 reciprocally driven by a drive motor 1 has a recording head 3 on the side facing the recording paper.
- An ink cartridge 4 for supplying ink to the recording head 3 is detachably mounted on the upper surface.
- the ink cartridge 4 is equipped with a storage means 7 connected to the external contact 5 and the contactable electrode 6, which includes (1) ID data for identifying the ink cartridge.
- control data for driving the recording apparatus under optimal conditions are stored.
- the print control means 10 includes reference data storage means 11 storing ink data suitable for the recording apparatus, and the data stored therein and read from the ink cartridge 4 are read out. The data is compared with the data to determine whether or not printing is possible. If the data is suitable, the head driving means 12 is controlled according to predetermined driving conditions to execute the printing operation. If not confirmed, a warning is displayed on panel 13 or the host display.
- the print control means 10 moves the carriage 4 to the ink cartridge exchange position.
- Step S 1 the printing control means 10 reads out the control data from the storage means 7 of the ink cartridge 4 via the data reading means 16 and records the data. It is determined whether the data is suitable for the device (step S2). If the print heads 3 match, the print control means 10 starts a sequence for filling the recording head 3 with ink, fills the recording head 3 with ink (step S3), and prints. It becomes possible (step S4). When a print command is input in this state (step S5), the printing operation is continued (step S6).
- the print control means 10 displays a message urging the replacement or reconfirmation of the ink cartridge on the panel 13 or the display of the host.
- Step S 7 input a print continuation command from the panel continuation command switch 15 (Step S 8), or issue an ink cartridge replacement command (Step S 9) using the ink cartridge replacement switch 14. Wait for predetermined time (Step S10). If no operation is performed within the predetermined time, the subsequent operations are stopped.
- the user confirms based on the warning, and when a continuation command switch 15 of the panel 13 or a print continuation command is output from the host within a predetermined time.
- Step S 8 the ink of the installed ink cartridge 4 is filled into the recording head 3 (Step S 11), and printing is enabled (Step S 11).
- step S 1 When a print command is input (step S13), printing is started (step S14), and a quantity suitable for replacing the ink cartridge 4, for example, when printing for one page is completed (step S13).
- step S15 a quantity suitable for replacing the ink cartridge 4, for example, when printing for one page is completed.
- step S7 to display on the panel 13 or the host monitor a message prompting replacement or reconfirmation of the ink cartridge. Prevent as much as possible.
- FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment of the ink jet recording apparatus according to the present invention, wherein the print control means 20 comprises a storage means for the ink cartridge 4 constructed in the same manner as described above.
- the update data storage means 21 for storing the data read from the storage means 7 and the default data capable of executing a recording operation to a printable degree regardless of the presence or absence of data in the storage means 7 of the ink cartridge 4 are stored. It is configured to be able to access the default data storage means 22 to be stored and to control the head drive means 12 based on any of these data.
- Step S 1 the print control means 20 reads control data from the storage means 7 of the ink cartridge 4 via the data read means 16 and adapts to the recording device. It is determined whether or not the force is data (step S2). If they match, the print control means 20 reads this data, updates the data in the update data storage means 21 (step S3), and becomes printable (step S4). On the other hand, if the printing apparatus is not compatible with the recording apparatus or reading is not possible, the print control means 20 displays a message prompting the user to replace the ink cartridge (step S5). When the ink cartridge is replaced based on this display (step S6), the process returns to step (S2) and returns to the above step. Repeat the process.
- the print control means 20 stores the data in the update data storage means 21. If there is, the data stored here is read and can be printed (step S8).
- the print control means 20 reads the data from the default data storage means 22 and becomes printable (step S9).
- the default data storage means for storing the default data for controlling the recording head, and the data from the ink cartridge storage means at the time when the ink cartridge is mounted are read to determine whether or not the ink cartridge is appropriate.
- Fig. 7 shows the data of the storage means attached to the ink cartridge.
- the main part is soundness judgment.
- the control mechanism 30 of the recording device includes a microcomputer 31, a memory 32 for storing a control program and data, a drive control unit 33 for controlling the printing operation, and a host device (not shown). It is configured mainly with an interface 34 for receiving print data.
- the optimum driving condition storage means 35 storing the optimum driving conditions for the proper ink cartridge which is promised to be used in the recording apparatus, and the ink force cartridge other than the proper ink cartridge.
- a general-purpose driving condition storage means 36 in which general-purpose driving conditions capable of performing printing safely are stored.
- the optimum driving condition storage means 35 includes a color correction table storage unit 35a and a head driving condition storage unit 35b storing data defining a set value of an applied voltage for ejection. And a paper feed condition storage unit 35c storing data defining the paper transport time for changing the time required for drying the ink after printing.
- the drive control section 33 is selected to the optimum quality mode via the mode selection section 37 based on the information from the optimum drive condition storage means 35, and the print data is stored in the optimum quality mode. It is designed to execute printing.
- the general-purpose driving condition storage means 36 stores the conditions under which printing can be performed with safe and as high quality as possible even when an ink cartridge other than the appropriate ink cartridge is installed.
- the head drive condition storage unit 36a stores the data of the applied voltage that can reliably eject the ink droplet even when the ink is high.
- a paper feed condition storage unit 36b that stores data in which the paper transport time is set to be long so that the time for reliably drying the paper is obtained.
- the mode selection section 37 switches between the optimal quality mode based on the optimal driving conditions from the optimal driving condition storage means 35 and the general-purpose quality mode based on the general driving conditions from the general-purpose driving condition storage means 36, and drives printing. It is configured to output to the control unit 33, and the drive control unit 33 executes printing in the selected quality mode.
- a setting range storage unit 39 is provided as a unit for verifying data read from the storage unit 7 by the data reading unit 40.
- the setting range storage means 39 is configured to store normal setting range data for comparison, which is a range of values to be naturally contained when the ink information of the storage means 7 is sound as data without being destroyed. ing.
- the determination unit 41 compares one or more or all of the focused information of the read ink information with the normal setting range data, and, if the focused information is within the normal setting range, the optimum driving condition storage means. Printing is performed using the optimal driving conditions from 35, and when the information of interest is out of the normal setting range, printing is performed using the general-purpose driving conditions from the general-purpose driving condition storage unit 36.
- the ink information stored in the storage unit 7 of the ink cartridge 4 has a fixed data format.
- the ink information in the storage unit 7 is read out serially, and the contents are read from the beginning of the series of information.
- a check is made and an impossible value is detected at this time, it is determined that the storage content of the storage means 7 has been destroyed, and the printing operation is executed in the preset general-purpose quality mode.
- the determination unit 41 compares all the ink information read from the storage unit 7 with the normal setting range data, If it is within the normal setting range, print using the optimal driving conditions. If there is even one ink information item outside the normal setting range, print using the general driving conditions.
- FIG. 8 schematically shows an embodiment of the setting range storage means 39, in which the items constituting the data table are a plurality of types of information (about ink) stored in the storage means 7.
- Information information The first eight items in the first half are the essential technical information that will require switching between the optimal driving conditions and general-purpose driving conditions, and the four items from the ninth to the second are driving This is additional information that is not always necessary for the determination for switching conditions.
- the numbers in Kazuko are the number of bits indicating the data length required to compose each information.
- the essential technical information here is year of manufacture (4 bits), month of manufacture (4 bits), date of manufacture (8 bits); year of installation (4 bits), month of installation (4 bits), installation The date (8 bits), the type of the ink (4 bits), and the pigment (color information) (8 bits).
- “Ink type” refers to types such as quick-drying ink, low bleed ink, high lightfast ink, and pigment ink, and ejects the same amount of droplets because they have different physical properties such as viscosity and specific gravity. Therefore, it is necessary to drive the head according to the type.
- the drying time after printing varies depending on the type of ink, if an appropriate paper feeding speed is not selected, the undried ink on the printing surface will be rubbed and stains will occur.
- the term “dye” refers to the composition of a single color of black, three colors of YMC (yellow, magenta, and cyan), multiple gradations of monochrome, six colors of light YMC, and six colors of orange-green.
- the optimal color correction table is selected according to the color configuration of the image. At this time, if an incorrect color correction table is used, good image quality cannot be obtained. For the reasons described above, “ink type” and “dye” This is a particularly important element of essential technical information.
- the date of manufacture and the date of installation may change over time due to ink aging (decrease in degassing, deposition of thermal foreign substances, and other changes in quality, such as increase in viscosity or color change). Since high-quality printing is possible by driving the head, it is considered to be essential technical information.
- bits are assumed as the type of the ink, assuming more than ten types, eight bits are used as the pigment in consideration of the degree of freedom in setting, four bits are used as the last digit of the year, and month and day are each used. Although 4 bits and 8 bits were allocated, it is no problem to use other values for the number of bits themselves.
- data 8 bits
- information 8 bits
- the mode of the optimal ink sequence 8 bits
- the remaining ink amount 142 bits
- information 4 bits
- the judging unit 41 sequentially compares the ink information (m types) read serially from the storage means 7 by the data reading unit 40 with its normal setting range data using a format filter (step S1 to S3).
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- step S6 the effect is Then, the data is output to the node selection unit 37, and the printing is performed using the optimal driving conditions from the optimal driving condition storage means 35 (step S7).
- step S4 if any one of all the ink information (m types) is found out of the normal setting range in the check in step (S4), the storage content of the storage means 7 is lost due to static electricity or the like. It is determined that the printing has been destroyed, and printing is performed using the above-described general-purpose driving conditions (step S5). However, printing can be performed using general-purpose driving conditions only when data of specific information of interest, for example, items of ink type and color information, is out of the normal setting range.
- FIG. 10 (I) shows a case where the ink information of the format is “normal”. It is assumed that it is manufactured on April 1, 1997, attached to a recording device on July 15, 1998, and has ink type data No. 10 and color type data No. 3B.
- Figure (II) shows an “abnormal” state when the ink information is destroyed or rewritten due to the influence of static electricity or the like.
- the contents of the first four bits (represented in 1997) of the part representing production on April 1, 1997 have changed from the original “7” to “F”.
- the content of the manufacturing date represented by the third and fourth four bits has changed from the original “01” to “00”.
- the data of the place where the ink type data N 0.10 and the color type data NO.3B should occur is changed from the original "10" and "3B" to "11" and "3F”. I'm sorry.
- the normal setting ranges for these are "0 to 9" for the year of manufacture and "01 to 31" for the day of manufacture.
- the microcomputer 31 reads ink information serially from the storage means 7 of the force cartridge 4, checks the first item (year of manufacture), and checks whether the ink information is within the normal setting range ⁇ .
- the manufacturing year has changed from the original ⁇ 7 '' to ⁇ F '', and this ⁇ F '' has exceeded the ⁇ 0 to 9 '' which is the range from the lower limit to the upper limit of the normal setting range,
- the determination unit 41 determines that the data in the storage means 7 has been destroyed by static electricity or the like because it is out of the range, and performs printing using general-purpose driving conditions.
- printing may be performed using general-purpose driving conditions.
- the intensity of ink drop ejection force under general driving conditions and the paper It is desirable to change the printing conditions in multiple stages so that the degree of decrease in the feed speed becomes large, that is, in accordance with the degree of nonconformity.
- Printing can be performed by selecting driving conditions under which printing is possible.
- the ink jet recording apparatus can print not only plain paper, but also film-coated paper for displays by replacing ink, with high quality, but the choice of ink cartridges and media is limited. There is a problem that it is difficult for users who are unfamiliar with it to purchase the target product properly.
- FIG. 11 addresses this problem by minimizing the possibility of the non-conforming ink cartridge being filled with recording ink when the non-conforming ink cartridge is installed. In addition, it helps to select an appropriate ink cartridge and prompts the user to install a compatible ink cartridge.
- a non-conforming ink cartridge is mounted on a recording medium.
- a non-conforming ink cartridge is used. Before the ink is applied to the recording head, the ink cartridge and media suitable for the user's printing style can be accurately selected from various ink cartridges.
- FIG. 9 shows an embodiment of an ink jet recording apparatus capable of performing printing in an optimal state by supporting the selection of the ink jet recording apparatus. In FIG.
- a microcomputer is composed of a CPU 30, a RAM 31, and a ROM 32, and is connected to a host 50 via an interface 33.
- the RAM 31 functions as a work memory of the CPU 30 and has an area for temporarily storing data read from the storage unit 7 of the ink cartridge 4 by the read / write unit 34.
- the control program is stored.
- the apparatus configured in this way outputs a drive signal to the recording head 3 by the head driving means 35 based on print data from the host 50 to eject ink droplets, and also controls the operation panel 40 of the recording apparatus.
- the pump unit 37 is operated by the pump driving means 36 to forcibly eject ink from the recording head 3. To be discharged. The amount of ink used by these printing and clearing is counted by a microcomputer and stored in the ROM 32.
- the media type determining means 38 determines the type of printing medium, that is, plain paper, film, or coated paper, based on the signal from the sensor 39, and outputs it to the CPU 30. Such determination of the medium is performed by detecting the reflectance of the recording medium or printing the data specifying the type of each media in a non-printing area such as the back surface or a corner of the medium in a form that can be read by a sensor in advance. By doing so, it is possible to easily determine.
- Reference numeral 60 in the figure denotes a power cutoff unit that supplies power from the time when the power switch 42 of the operation panel 40 is operated to the time when the end processing of the apparatus is completed, and thereafter cuts off the power of the commercial power supply.
- the recording device is connected to the host 50 by a cable, and is controlled by driver software for driving the recording device which is installed in the host 50 in advance.
- an exchange command signal is output and the microcomputer 30 moves the carriage 2 to the ink cartridge replacement position in a predetermined process, that is, at the stage when the ink cartridge is replaced (step S 1).
- the data is read from the storage means 7 of the ink cartridge 4 via the read Z writing means 34 to determine whether or not the data is suitable for the recording apparatus concerned (step S 2). If so, move the carriage 2 to the filling position (Step S3), seal the recording head 3 with the cabling unit 61, and then operate the pump unit 37 to activate the recording head 3. Is filled with ink (step S4).
- This operation ensures that the air bubbles that enter the recording head 3 when ejecting and replacing the ink cartridge 4 are inevitably discharged, ensuring the subsequent print quality, and ink cartridges of different ink types. If it is replaced, the different kinds of ink can be reliably discharged from the recording head 3 to prevent printing defects.
- the microcomputer uses a display (not shown) provided on the operation panel 40 of the recording device or a signal output to the host 50 to display the host 50. 5 Ink power to 1
- step S5 Indication that prompts you to confirm the cartridge, and packaging of compatible ink cartridge
- step S6 Indication that prompts you to confirm the cartridge, and packaging of compatible ink cartridge The design or the like is displayed (step S5), and the carriage 2 is moved to a position where the ink cartridge can be replaced (step S6).
- the data to be displayed may be the model name or model name of the ink cartridge.Furthermore, if the packaging design, model name, and model name of the ink cartridge that is suitable for each printing application are displayed, We can provide accurate information to users. If necessary, the contact information of these ink cartridge dealers can be displayed. As a result, even an unskilled user can reliably purchase a conforming product without purchasing an incorrect ink cartridge by referring to the display at the time of purchase. In this way, by issuing an alarm before the ink cartridge 4 is mounted and the recording head 3 is filled with ink, different types of ink flow into the recording head 3 and are recorded. It is possible to prevent the head 3 from being damaged or the print quality from deteriorating.
- step S8 If the ink cartridge 4 is replaced without operating the continuation command switch 44 (step S8), the above-mentioned determination is made by jumping to the step (S2).
- step S7 when the continuation command switch 44 of the operation panel 40 is pressed (step S7), the carriage 2 is moved to the full position (step S3) and the recording head is moved. After sealing 3 with the cabbing unit 61, the ink charging operation is executed in the same manner as when the compatible ink cartridge 4 is mounted (step S4).
- step S9 the ink cartridge 4 that is compatible with the recording apparatus or the current recording medium is replaced.
- step S11 printing is possible (step S11), and when a print command is input from the host 50 (step S12), the microphone computer 30 is recorded by the head driving means 35.
- the print operation is executed by driving the head 3 to eject ink droplets (step S13).
- the ink consumed by printing is managed by counting the driving signals output from the head driving means 35.
- the carriage 2 is moved to seal the recording head with the capping unit 61 and the pump unit 37 is activated.
- the ink is forcibly discharged from the recording head 3 to eliminate the clogging of the nozzle opening, and at the same time, the amount of ink discharged at this time is managed as the drive time of the pump unit 37.
- step S 14 When the amount of ink consumed since the installation of the ink cartridge 4 is reduced to the ink amount immediately before the ink in the near end, that is, the ink of the recording head 3 becomes empty (step S 14), the host 5 A signal is output to 0 to display the incend on the display 51 of the host 50 to urge the user to replace the ink cartridge. If the ink is exhausted after overlooking the end-of-use warning, printing is forcibly stopped and a message requesting replacement of the ink cartridge is displayed.
- the display 51 of the host 50 displays information that is useful for identifying a suitable ink cartridge, such as a design applied to the packaging of an ink cartridge conforming to the recording apparatus (step 51). S10). This ensures that even unskilled users can purchase conforming products without having to purchase the wrong ink cartridge by referring to this display when purchasing. can do.
- step S15 When the power is turned off by the power switch 42 (step S15), the data relating to the ink cartridge of the RAM 31 is saved to the ROM 32, and when the termination processing is completed, The power is cut off (step S16).
- step S14 when the ink cartridge 4 has reached the near end or the ink end (step S14), the design and model name of the conforming product are displayed (step S14).
- step S 10 at the stage where the ink end or incend occurred as shown in Fig. 13 (step S 14), the suitability of the currently installed ink force-trigger 4 is determined.
- Step S 17 In the case of a conforming product, the design of the currently installed conforming ink cartridge is displayed in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment, and in the case of a non-conforming product, the recording device conforms to the corresponding recording device.
- a list of the model names and model names of a plurality of ink cartridges is displayed (step S19) and the operation of the power switch 42 is awaited (step S15).
- the print quality of the printed matter by the ink jet recording apparatus is greatly affected by the degree of bleeding or permeation of the ink droplets on the surface of the recording medium.
- the most suitable ink is prepared. For this reason, it is difficult for users who cannot be handled to determine whether the recording medium and the ink cartridge are compatible.
- FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an embodiment for judging the compatibility between the recording medium and the ink cartridge and assisting the user in purchasing an ink cartridge and purchasing the recording medium.
- step S 1 the data is read from the storage means 7 of the ink cartridge 4 via the read / write means 34 to determine whether the data is suitable for the recording apparatus. Is determined (step S 2). If the ink cartridge is compatible with the recording device, the type of the recording medium is determined by the media determination means 38 (step S3). If the installed ink cartridge 4 is compatible with the recording medium (step S 4), the carriage 2 is moved to seal the recording head 3 with the cabin unit 61 ( In step S5), the recording head 3 is filled with ink by the pump unit 37 (step S6).
- the microcomputer 30 displays a warning prompting the user to check the ink cartridge 4, and checks the compatible recording paper and ink.
- the combination with the power cartridge is displayed (step S7), and the carriage 2 is moved to a position where the ink cartridge 4 can be replaced (step S8).
- the data to be displayed is not limited to the list display, but may be the ink force—the packaging design of the cartridge and the recording paper.
- the data of the optimum combination of the ink cartridge and the recording medium is stored in the storage means 7 or the ROM 32 of the ink cartridge.
- step S10 If the ink cartridge 4 is replaced without operating the continuation command switch 44 (step S10), the process jumps to the above-mentioned step (S2) to execute the above-described determination operation. On the other hand, despite such a warning, the continuation command switch on panel 40
- step S9 When the button 44 is pressed (step S9), the carriage 2 is moved to the charging position (step S5), and the ink charging operation is performed in the same manner as when the appropriate ink force cartridge 4 is mounted. Execute (step S6).
- step S7 After the warning in step (S7), the ink cartridge is not replaced, and when a predetermined time has elapsed (step S11), the same display as that in step (S7) described above is executed (step S7).
- step S12) Provide support to prevent erroneous purchases that result in incompatible combinations of recording media and ink cartridges.
- step S13 printing is enabled (step S13), and when a print command is input (step S14), the printing operation is executed (step S14).
- step S16 When the amount of ink consumed since the ink cartridge 4 was installed reaches the near end or the ink end (step S16), the host
- a signal is output to 50 to prompt the user to replace the ink cartridge, and at the same time, information useful for identifying a compatible ink cartridge, such as a design applied to the packaging of the ink cartridge compatible with the recording device. Is displayed (step S17). Thus, the user can reliably purchase an ink cartridge suitable for the recording medium.
- step S18 when the power switch 42 is commanded to turn off the power (step S18), the data relating to the ink cartridge 4 in the RAM 31 is saved to the ROM 32, and the power is turned off when the end processing is completed. Dripping (step S 19).
- the type of the recording medium is detected by the media judging means 38 based on the signal from the sensor 39.
- the switch provided in the recording device or the type of the medium from the host can be used. Obviously, the same effect can be obtained by selecting and specifying.
- the information of the compatible ink cartridge / media is displayed on the display 51 connected to the host 50 or the display of the recording device. It is also possible to print out this information immediately before outputting a hard copy.
- the display 51 connected to the host 50 or the display of the recording device. It is also possible to print out this information immediately before outputting a hard copy.
- the packaging design of conforming products can be displayed on the display to prevent inconvenience caused by filling in incompatible ink as much as possible, and at the same time, assist the inexperienced user in purchasing the optimal ink cartridge.
- the proper characteristics of the recording apparatus can be exhibited by mounting an appropriate ink cartridge.
- the recording apparatus in which the ink cartridge is mounted on the carriage has been described as an example.However, the ink cartridge is housed in a box, and the ink supply tube is used to carry the ink cartridge. It is clear that the same effect can be obtained even when the present invention is applied to a recording apparatus for supplying ink to the recording head.
- the recording apparatus of the present invention makes it possible to print as much as possible in a state where the suitability of the ink cartridge cannot be confirmed, thereby eliminating inconvenience for the user, preventing the recording apparatus from being damaged, It is possible to actively support the actual performance of the device.
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