Electrophotography – Diagnostics – Unit or part identification
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-23
2006-05-23
Brase, Sandra L. (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Diagnostics
Unit or part identification
C347S007000, C347S019000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07050726
ABSTRACT:
A method for imaging with an imaging apparatus includes the steps of designating a supply item for use in the imaging apparatus as one of a first cartridge type and a second cartridge type; establishing for the imaging apparatus a first operational state and a second operational state, the first operational state corresponding to a first period of imaging apparatus use when the imaging apparatus is new, and the second operational state corresponding to a second period of imaging apparatus use following the first period of imaging apparatus use; and determining whether the imaging apparatus is operating in the first operational state, the imaging apparatus accepting the first cartridge type for imaging only if the imaging apparatus is operating in the first operational state.
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Adkins Christopher Alan
Ehlert Jeffrey Ray
Brase Sandra L.
Lexmark International Inc.
Taylor & Aust P.C.
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