[go: up one dir, main page]

EP0877666A1 - Industrial printer for use with at least one cartridge of consumable material - Google Patents

Industrial printer for use with at least one cartridge of consumable material

Info

Publication number
EP0877666A1
EP0877666A1 EP97902421A EP97902421A EP0877666A1 EP 0877666 A1 EP0877666 A1 EP 0877666A1 EP 97902421 A EP97902421 A EP 97902421A EP 97902421 A EP97902421 A EP 97902421A EP 0877666 A1 EP0877666 A1 EP 0877666A1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
cartridge
printer
information
printer according
industrial
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
EP97902421A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP0877666B1 (en
Inventor
Michel Dorez
Jannick Michallon
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
MARKEM - IMAJE
Original Assignee
Imaje SA
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Imaje SA filed Critical Imaje SA
Publication of EP0877666A1 publication Critical patent/EP0877666A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP0877666B1 publication Critical patent/EP0877666B1/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J2/00—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed
    • B41J2/005—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by bringing liquid or particles selectively into contact with a printing material
    • B41J2/01—Ink jet
    • B41J2/17—Ink jet characterised by ink handling
    • B41J2/175—Ink supply systems ; Circuit parts therefor
    • B41J2/17503—Ink cartridges
    • B41J2/17543—Cartridge presence detection or type identification
    • B41J2/17546—Cartridge presence detection or type identification electronically

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to an industrial printer capable of receiving at least one consumable cartridge.
  • the ink not used for printing is constantly recycled through a suction circuit. It is necessary to compensate for this evaporation by a complementary and independent contribution of said components.
  • This supply is in the form of a cartridge, called an additive cartridge, similar to that which contains the ink.
  • Inks inks are chemical compounds whose stability is limited over time. The use of expired ink can result in damage requiring intervention by a service technician, which is expensive. The same is true of the accidental mixture of chemically incompatible consumables, due for example to the use of an inappropriate additive. It is important to prevent such errors by providing a system for the printer to unambiguously identify the nature of the consumables introduced.
  • the viscosity of the ink is an important parameter, because it influences the phenomenon of drop formation. It varies in particular depending on the temperature and the concentration of volatile components. In the case of a deviated continuous jet process, it must be maintained within a determined range, compatible with this process. This regulation is done by the supply of a specific quantity of additive. Some printers regulate the viscosity of the ink at a fixed value, regardless of temperature. Other printers regulate the viscosity of the ink to a set value varying with temperature, so as to obtain a constant concentration of said volatile components. Such a regulation process is described in patent application FR-A-8 812 935. Due to the multiplication of industrial marking applications, the inks are increasingly complex and can contain several volatile components simultaneously. The viscosity setpoints as a function of temperature depend on the proportions of each component and it becomes increasingly difficult to store all the corresponding curves in the memory of the printer.
  • US-A-5 283 613 describes an electrophotographic reproduction machine, and a control system allowing the use of one or more replaceable cartridges in such a machine.
  • This system includes two memories associated with the cartridge, namely an electronic calculation memory and an electronic flag memory respectively for storing the number of prints made with the cartridge and for checking unauthorized interventions on the first memory.
  • JP-A-5 193 127 describes an ink jet printer which uses a plug-in print head cartridge comprising a memory in which the parameters and the print control program are saved.
  • EP-A-478 019 describes a cartridge discrimination system for imaging devices. These cartridges are toner cartridges comprising a hollow container to receive the toner powder and a magnetic card to indicate the type or position of the cartridge.
  • EP-A-412 459 describes an ink jet printing apparatus using removable cartridges. Information defining the characteristics of the ink used is contained on these cartridges, in the form of resistance values. When a cartridge is inserted, contacts the read resistance value and use this value as the characteristic data of the ink in a table stored in a memory of the printing apparatus 1.
  • US-A-5 208 631 describes a system for identifying colorimetric properties of toner in a cartridge of a reproduction machine.
  • This system includes a PROM ("Programmable Read Only Memory”) memory, located in the cartridge, containing the specific coordinates of the color coordinate system entered into the machine database to classify the color data.
  • the reproducing machine includes a developer cartridge for developing color images, a controller including a decoder for classifying colors in the machine and a card disposed on the developer cartridge including address line, power and line contacts. control electrically connected to decoder.
  • a memory device supported by the card identifies in the container specific coordinates of a color coordinate system.
  • the present invention relates to an industrial printer, allowing printing of data on objects, capable of making the operator's work as easy as possible.
  • the present invention relates to an industrial printer capable of receiving at least one consumable cartridge, characterized in that each cartridge is provided with an electronic label which contains information intended to guarantee optimal operation of the printer; and in that the printer is provided with means of communication suitable for establishing a contactless connection by means of electromagnetic waves with the electronic label of each cartridge.
  • the main advantages of such contactless communication are to allow positioning of each cartridge in the printer with low accuracy, to avoid any dirt at the junction of the cartridge and the printer, and to allow a loading information on the fly, without prolonged immobilization of the cartridge on the packaging line after filling.
  • the establishment of the electromagnetic link does not require any particular intervention from the operator. It can take place at regular intervals.
  • the electronic label can contain:
  • the electronic label may contain, in particular, the following information:
  • the information is loaded into each electronic label when the corresponding cartridge is filled.
  • the information is kept in the printer's memory for the purpose of traceability.
  • said printer can receive an ink cartridge and an additive cartridge.
  • said printer is an ink jet printer.
  • An industrial printer 10 communicates with electronic labels 11 and 12 respectively associated with ink cartridges 13 and of additive 14. This communication is a contactless communication carried out via an interface 15 comprising the components 16, 17 suitable for establishing an electromagnetic link 18 with each of these labels 11 and 12.
  • the interface 15 ensures the formatting of the information contained in the labels and retransmits them to the electronics 19 of the printer 10 under form of data (DATA).
  • the internal electronics initiate communication, for example at regular intervals, via a synchronization signal (CLK) sent to the interface 15.
  • CLK synchronization signal
  • An electronic label is associated with each cartridge, or consumable bottle. It contains information, allowing the printer to optimize its operation, which it can communicate to the printer.
  • the electronic label contains information relating to the consumable contained in the cartridge. We can cite in particular:
  • This information is loaded into the label during cartridge filling. They are, for example, available in a database and called according to the ink reference.
  • the printer after registering the information on the label, can perform various operations. For example, if it is the first ink cartridge introduced into the printer, the printer is capable of self-programming as a function of the values of the reference parameters relating to the ink in question. If it is a printer already in service, it is capable to verify the chemical compatibility of any new consumable with those already present. In particular, in the case of the deflected continuous jet, the printer checks the compatibility of the ink and the additive introduced. If an anomaly is detected, the printer does not take the consumable contained in the new cartridge. The printer can also verify that the ink expiration date has not passed.
  • the printer can keep in memory the information recorded at the introduction of each new cartridge, in particular the batch numbers. These records can be recalled during a maintenance intervention in order to determine that the printer has been in contact with such a batch of consumables, for which abnormal behavior may have been observed after its manufacture.
  • Establishing contactless communication does not require any special intervention from the operator. It can take place at regular intervals, for example every ten seconds. If a new ink cartridge is inserted, some of the data contained in the new label is different and the printer saves these differences at the time of the next communication.
  • the invention is applicable in particular to the inks, or consumables, used by inkjet printers, in particular those which implement the technology of the deflected continuous jet, but can also be applied to the consumables of any industrial marking installation. .

Landscapes

  • Ink Jet (AREA)
  • Accessory Devices And Overall Control Thereof (AREA)
  • Dot-Matrix Printers And Others (AREA)

Abstract

An industrial printer for use with at least one cartridge of consumable material is disclosed. The printer includes communication means using an electromagnetic connection (16, 17) to an electronic label (11, 12) on each cartridge (13, 14).

Description

IMPRIMANTE INDUSTRIELLE APTE A RECEVOIR AU MOINS UNE CARTOUCHE DE CONSOMMABLE INDUSTRIAL PRINTER CAPABLE OF RECEIVING AT LEAST ONE CONSUMABLE CARTRIDGE
DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTION
Domaine techniqueTechnical area
La présente invention concerne une imprimante industrielle apte à recevoir au moins une cartouche de consommable.The present invention relates to an industrial printer capable of receiving at least one consumable cartridge.
Etat de la technique antérieureState of the art
Les applications des imprimantes industrielles, notamment à jet d'encre, se multiplient régulièrement dans le domaine du marquage industriel. On peut citer à titre purement illustratif l'impression de dates de fraîcheur ou de numéros de lot sur les produits agro-alimentaires. Les caractères sont formés par la juxtaposition de gouttelettes d'encre projetées sur les objets à marquer. Le fonctionnement de ces imprimantes nécessite un apport d'encre régulier. Cet apport se fait généralement sous la forme d'une cartouche d'encre, ou flacon, qui reste à demeure sur l'imprimante tant que toute l'encre qu'elle contient n'a pas été utilisée. Dans le cas d'un jet continu dévié, l'encre peut contenir des composants volatils qui s'évaporent pendant le procédé d'impression, en quantités variables suivant les conditions d'envi- ronnement, notamment en fonction de la température ambiante. En effet, l'encre non utilisée pour l'impression est recyclée en permanence par l'intermédiaire d'un circuit d'aspiration. Il est nécessaire de compenser cette évaporation par un apport complémentaire et indépendant desdits composants. Cet apport se fait sous la forme d'une cartouche, dite cartouche d'additif, similaire à celle qui contient 1 'encre.The applications of industrial printers, in particular inkjet printers, are multiplying regularly in the field of industrial marking. Mention may be made, purely by way of illustration, of the printing of freshness dates or batch numbers on food products. The characters are formed by the juxtaposition of ink droplets projected on the objects to be marked. The operation of these printers requires a regular supply of ink. This supply is generally made in the form of an ink cartridge, or bottle, which remains permanently on the printer as long as all the ink which it contains has not been used. In the case of a continuous deflected jet, the ink may contain volatile components which evaporate during the printing process, in quantities which vary according to the environmental conditions, in particular as a function of the ambient temperature. Indeed, the ink not used for printing is constantly recycled through a suction circuit. It is necessary to compensate for this evaporation by a complementary and independent contribution of said components. This supply is in the form of a cartridge, called an additive cartridge, similar to that which contains the ink.
Le bon fonctionnement de ces imprimantes est régi par un certain nombre de paramètres qui doivent être parfaitement maîtrisés si l'on veut obtenir une qualité d'impression irréprochable. Les paramètres relatifs à la qualité des encres ou consommables sont particulièrement critiques. En effet, les encres sont des composés chimiques dont la stabilité est limitée dans le temps. L'utilisation d'une encre périmée peut entraîner des dommages nécessitant une intervention d'un technicien de service après vente, qui est coûteuse. II en est de même du mélange accidentel de consommables chimiquement incompatibles, dû par exemple à l'utilisation d'un additif inapproprié. Il importe de prévenir de telles erreurs en fournissant un système permettant à l'imprimante d'identifier sans ambiguïté la nature des consommables introduits.The proper functioning of these printers is governed by a certain number of parameters which must be perfectly mastered if one wants to obtain impeccable print quality. The parameters relating to the quality of the inks or consumables are particularly critical. Inks, inks are chemical compounds whose stability is limited over time. The use of expired ink can result in damage requiring intervention by a service technician, which is expensive. The same is true of the accidental mixture of chemically incompatible consumables, due for example to the use of an inappropriate additive. It is important to prevent such errors by providing a system for the printer to unambiguously identify the nature of the consumables introduced.
La viscosité de l'encre est un paramètre important, car celui-ci influe sur le phénomène de formation des gouttes. Elle varie notamment en fonction de la température et de la concentration des composants volatils. Dans le cas d'un procédé par jet continu dévié, elle doit être maintenue dans une plage déterminée, compatible avec ce procédé. Cette régulation se fait par l'apport en quantité déterminée d'additif. Certaines imprimantes régulent la viscosité de l'encre à une valeur fixe, indépendamment de la température. D'autres imprimantes régulent la viscosité de l'encre à une valeur de consigne variant avec la température, de manière à obtenir une concentration constante desdits composants volatils. Un tel procédé de régulation est décrit dans la demande de brevet FR-A-8 812 935. Du fait de la multiplication des applications de marquage industriel, les encres sont de plus en plus complexes et peuvent contenir plusieurs composants volatils simultanément. Les valeurs de consigne de la viscosité en fonction de la température dépendent des proportions de chaque composant et il devient de plus en plus difficile de stocker toutes les courbes correspondantes dans la mémoire de l'imprimante.The viscosity of the ink is an important parameter, because it influences the phenomenon of drop formation. It varies in particular depending on the temperature and the concentration of volatile components. In the case of a deviated continuous jet process, it must be maintained within a determined range, compatible with this process. This regulation is done by the supply of a specific quantity of additive. Some printers regulate the viscosity of the ink at a fixed value, regardless of temperature. Other printers regulate the viscosity of the ink to a set value varying with temperature, so as to obtain a constant concentration of said volatile components. Such a regulation process is described in patent application FR-A-8 812 935. Due to the multiplication of industrial marking applications, the inks are increasingly complex and can contain several volatile components simultaneously. The viscosity setpoints as a function of temperature depend on the proportions of each component and it becomes increasingly difficult to store all the corresponding curves in the memory of the printer.
Par ailleurs, d'autres paramètres de fonctionnement dépendent de la nature de l'encre utilisée. Dans le cas du jet continu dévié, on peut citer notamment la vitesse du jet et le seuil de récupération. Ce dernier paramètre est caractéristique de l'écoulement dans le circuit de recyclage de l'encre non utilisée pour l'impression et dépend de la conductivite de ladite encre. Des dispositifs de contrôle de la vitesse du jet et de l'écoulement dans le circuit de recyclage sont décrits respectivement dans les demandes de brevet FR-A-88 12935 et FR-A- 83 05927.Furthermore, other operating parameters depend on the nature of the ink used. In the case of the deflected continuous jet, mention may be made in particular of the speed of the jet and the recovery threshold. This last parameter is characteristic of the flow in the recycling circuit of the ink not used for printing and depends on the conductivity of said ink. Devices for controlling the speed of the jet and the flow in the recycling circuit are described respectively in patent applications FR-A-88 12935 and FR-A-83 05927.
D'autres publications de l'art antérieur décrivent différents types d'imprimantes. US-A-5 283 613 décrit une machine de reproduction électrophotographique, et un système de contrôle permettant d'utiliser une ou plusieurs cartouches remplaçables dans une telle machine. Ce système comprend deux mémoires associées avec la cartouche, à savoir une mémoire de calcul électronique et une mémoire drapeau électronique respectivement pour stocker le nombre d'impressions effectuées avec la cartouche et pour vérifier les interventions non autorisées sur la première mémoire. JP-A-5 193 127 décrit une imprimante à jet d'encre qui utilise une cartouche à tête d'impression enfichable comprenant une mémoire dans laquelle sont enregistrés les paramètres et le programme de commande d'impression.Other prior art publications describe different types of printers. US-A-5 283 613 describes an electrophotographic reproduction machine, and a control system allowing the use of one or more replaceable cartridges in such a machine. This system includes two memories associated with the cartridge, namely an electronic calculation memory and an electronic flag memory respectively for storing the number of prints made with the cartridge and for checking unauthorized interventions on the first memory. JP-A-5 193 127 describes an ink jet printer which uses a plug-in print head cartridge comprising a memory in which the parameters and the print control program are saved.
EP-A-478 019 décrit un système de discrimination de cartouches pour des appareils d'imagerie. Ces cartouches sont des cartouches à toner comportant un conteneur creux pour recevoir le toner en poudre et une carte magnétique pour indiquer le type ou la position de la cartouche.EP-A-478 019 describes a cartridge discrimination system for imaging devices. These cartridges are toner cartridges comprising a hollow container to receive the toner powder and a magnetic card to indicate the type or position of the cartridge.
EP-A-412 459 décrit un appareil d'impression à jet d'encre utilisant des cartouches amovibles. Des informations définissant les caractéristiques de l'encre utilisée sont contenues sur ces cartouches, sous la forme de valeurs de résistance. Lorsqu'une cartouche est insérée, des contacts lisent la valeur de la résistance et utilisent cette valeur comme données caractéristiques de l'encre dans une table stockée dans une mémoire de l'appareil d1impression.EP-A-412 459 describes an ink jet printing apparatus using removable cartridges. Information defining the characteristics of the ink used is contained on these cartridges, in the form of resistance values. When a cartridge is inserted, contacts the read resistance value and use this value as the characteristic data of the ink in a table stored in a memory of the printing apparatus 1.
US-A-5 208 631 décrit un système pour identifier des propriétés colorimétriques de toner dans une cartouche d'une machine de reproduction. Ce système comporte une mémoire PROM ("Programmable Read Only Memory"), située dans la cartouche, contenant les coordonnées spécifiques du système de coordonnées de couleur entré dans la base de données de la machine pour classer les données de couleur. La machine de reproduction comprend une cartouche de développeur pour développer des images en couleur, un contrôleur comprenant un décodeur pour classer les couleurs dans la machine et une carte disposée sur la cartouche de développeur incluant des contacts de ligne d'adresse, de puissance et de contrôle connectés électriquement au décodeur. Un dispositif à mémoire supporté par la carte identifie dans le conteneur des coordonnées spécifiques d'un système de coordonnées de couleur.US-A-5 208 631 describes a system for identifying colorimetric properties of toner in a cartridge of a reproduction machine. This system includes a PROM ("Programmable Read Only Memory") memory, located in the cartridge, containing the specific coordinates of the color coordinate system entered into the machine database to classify the color data. The reproducing machine includes a developer cartridge for developing color images, a controller including a decoder for classifying colors in the machine and a card disposed on the developer cartridge including address line, power and line contacts. control electrically connected to decoder. A memory device supported by the card identifies in the container specific coordinates of a color coordinate system.
Contrairement à ces documents de l'art antérieur qui concernent des dispositifs d'impression de documents, la présente invention a pour objet une imprimante industrielle, permettant une impression de données sur des objets, apte à faciliter au maximum le travail de l'opérateur.Unlike these documents of the prior art which relate to document printing devices, the present invention relates to an industrial printer, allowing printing of data on objects, capable of making the operator's work as easy as possible.
Exposé de l'inventionStatement of the invention
La présente invention concerne une imprimante industrielle apte à recevoir au moins une cartouche de consommable, caractérisée en ce que chaque cartouche est munie d'une étiquette électronique qui contient des informations ayant pour objet de garantir un fonctionnement optimal de l'imprimante ; et en ce que l'imprimante est munie de moyens de communication propres à l'établissement d'une liaison sans contact par l'intermédiaire d'ondes électro-magnétiques avec l'étiquette électronique de chaque cartouche.The present invention relates to an industrial printer capable of receiving at least one consumable cartridge, characterized in that each cartridge is provided with an electronic label which contains information intended to guarantee optimal operation of the printer; and in that the printer is provided with means of communication suitable for establishing a contactless connection by means of electromagnetic waves with the electronic label of each cartridge.
Les principaux avantages d'une telle communication sans contact sont de permettre un positionnement de chaque cartouche dans l'imprimante avec une précision faible, de s'affranchir de salissures éventuelles à la jonction de la cartouche et de l'imprimante, et de permettre un chargement des informations au vol, sans immobilisation prolongée de la cartouche sur la ligne de conditionnement après son remplissage.The main advantages of such contactless communication are to allow positioning of each cartridge in the printer with low accuracy, to avoid any dirt at the junction of the cartridge and the printer, and to allow a loading information on the fly, without prolonged immobilization of the cartridge on the packaging line after filling.
Avantageusement l'établissement de la liaison électro-magnétique ne demande pas d'intervention particulière de l'opérateur. Elle peut avoir lieu à intervalles réguliers. Avantageusement l'étiquette électronique peut contenir :Advantageously, the establishment of the electromagnetic link does not require any particular intervention from the operator. It can take place at regular intervals. Advantageously, the electronic label can contain:
- des informations relatives à la nature du consommable contenu dans la cartouche correspondante, afin d'empêcher le mélange accidentel de produits chimiquement incompatibles dans 1 ' imprimante ;- Information relating to the nature of the consumable contained in the corresponding cartridge, in order to prevent the accidental mixing of chemically incompatible products in one printer;
- des informations relatives à la fabrication du consommable contenu dans la cartouche correspondante, afin d'empêcher l'utilisation de consommables périmés ;- information relating to the manufacture of the consumable contained in the corresponding cartridge, in order to prevent the use of expired consumables;
- des informations relatives à la nature du consommable contenu dans la cartouche correspondante, afin d'empêcher l'utilisation non autorisée de consommables spécifiques ; - des informations relatives au volume de la cartouche correspondante, afin de contrôler les quantités de consommables consommés par 1 ' imprimante ;- information relating to the nature of the consumable contained in the corresponding cartridge, in order to prevent the unauthorized use of specific consumables; - Information relating to the volume of the corresponding cartridge, in order to control the quantities of consumables consumed by the printer;
- des informations relatives à la programmation interne de l'imprimante afin d'optimiser son fonctionnement avec le consommable contenu ;- information relating to the internal programming of the printer in order to optimize its operation with the consumable content;
- des messages de nature logistique ou commerciale, destinés à être affichés, à la demande, par l'imprimante utilisant la cartouche.- messages of a logistical or commercial nature, intended to be displayed, on demand, by the printer using the cartridge.
L'étiquette électronique peut contenir, notamment, les informations suivantes :The electronic label may contain, in particular, the following information:
- la référence du consommable ;- the reference of the consumable;
- le numéro de lot de celui-ci ;- the lot number thereof;
- la date de fabrication de celui-ci ; - la date de péremption de celui-ci ;- the date of manufacture thereof; - the expiry date of the latter;
- le volume contenu dans la cartouche ;- the volume contained in the cartridge;
- la viscosité de consigne ou la courbe de viscosité en fonction de la température ;- the set viscosity or the viscosity curve as a function of temperature;
- la vitesse de consigne et le seuil de récupération ; - un numéro de série propre à l'étiquette.- the set speed and the recovery threshold; - a serial number specific to the label.
Avantageusement les informations sont chargées dans chaque étiquette électronique lors du remplissage de la cartouche correspondante.Advantageously, the information is loaded into each electronic label when the corresponding cartridge is filled.
Avantageusement les informations sont conservées en mémoire de l'imprimante à fin de traçabilité.Advantageously, the information is kept in the printer's memory for the purpose of traceability.
Avantageusement ladite imprimante peut recevoir une cartouche d'encre et une cartouche d'additif.Advantageously, said printer can receive an ink cartridge and an additive cartridge.
Avantageusement ladite imprimante est une imprimante à jet d'encre.Advantageously, said printer is an ink jet printer.
Brève description des dessinsBrief description of the drawings
La figure illustre schématiquement une imprimante industrielle, selon l'invention, apte à recevoir par exemple une cartouche d'encre et une cartouche d'additif.The figure schematically illustrates an industrial printer, according to the invention, capable of receiving, for example, an ink cartridge and an additive cartridge.
Exposé détaillé de l'inventionDetailed description of the invention
Une imprimante industrielle 10 selon l'invention communique avec des étiquettes électroniques 11 et 12 associées respectivement à des cartouches d'encre 13 et d'additif 14. Cette communication est une communication sans contact effectuée par l'intermédiaire d'une interface 15 comportant les composants 16, 17 propres à l'établissement d'une liaison électromagnétique 18 avec chacune de ces étiquettes 11 et 12.An industrial printer 10 according to the invention communicates with electronic labels 11 and 12 respectively associated with ink cartridges 13 and of additive 14. This communication is a contactless communication carried out via an interface 15 comprising the components 16, 17 suitable for establishing an electromagnetic link 18 with each of these labels 11 and 12.
L'interface 15 assure la mise en forme des informations contenues dans les étiquettes et les retransmet à l'électronique 19 de l'imprimante 10 sous forme de données (DONNEES) . L'électronique interne déclenche la communication, par exemple à intervalles réguliers, par l'intermédiaire d'un signal de synchronisation (CLK) envoyé à l'interface 15. Une étiquette électronique est associée à chaque cartouche, ou flacon de consommable. Elle contient des informations, permettant à l'imprimante d'optimiser son fonctionnement, qu'elle peut communiquer à l'imprimante. L'étiquette électronique contient des informations relatives au consommable contenu dans la cartouche. On peut citer notamment :The interface 15 ensures the formatting of the information contained in the labels and retransmits them to the electronics 19 of the printer 10 under form of data (DATA). The internal electronics initiate communication, for example at regular intervals, via a synchronization signal (CLK) sent to the interface 15. An electronic label is associated with each cartridge, or consumable bottle. It contains information, allowing the printer to optimize its operation, which it can communicate to the printer. The electronic label contains information relating to the consumable contained in the cartridge. We can cite in particular:
- la référence du consommable ;- the reference of the consumable;
- le numéro de lot de celui-ci ; - la date de fabrication de celui-ci ;- the lot number thereof; - the date of manufacture thereof;
- la date de péremption de celui-ci ;- the expiry date of the latter;
- le volume contenu dans la cartouche ;- the volume contained in the cartridge;
- la viscosité de consigne ou la courbe de viscosité en fonction de la température ; - la vitesse de consigne et le seuil de récupération ;- the set viscosity or the viscosity curve as a function of temperature; - the set speed and the recovery threshold;
-un numéro de série propre à l'étiquette.-a serial number specific to the label.
Ces informations sont chargées dans l'étiquette lors de la mise en cartouche. Elles sont, par exemple, disponibles dans une base de données et appelées en fonction de la référence de l'encre.This information is loaded into the label during cartridge filling. They are, for example, available in a database and called according to the ink reference.
L'imprimante, après avoir enregistré les informations contenues dans l'étiquette, peut effectuer diverses opérations. Par exemple, s'il s'agit de la première cartouche d'encre introduite dans l'imprimante, l'imprimante est capable de s 'autoprogrammer en fonction des valeurs des paramètres de consigne relatifs à l'encre considérée. S'il s'agit d'une imprimante déjà en service, celle-ci est capable de vérifier la compatibilité chimique de tout nouveau consommable avec ceux déjà présents. En particulier, dans le cas du jet continu dévié, l'imprimante vérifie la compatibilité de l'encre et de l'additif introduit. Si une anomalie est détectée, l'imprimante ne prélève pas le consommable contenu dans la nouvelle cartouche. L'imprimante peut également vérifier que la date de péremption des encres n'est pas dépassée.The printer, after registering the information on the label, can perform various operations. For example, if it is the first ink cartridge introduced into the printer, the printer is capable of self-programming as a function of the values of the reference parameters relating to the ink in question. If it is a printer already in service, it is capable to verify the chemical compatibility of any new consumable with those already present. In particular, in the case of the deflected continuous jet, the printer checks the compatibility of the ink and the additive introduced. If an anomaly is detected, the printer does not take the consumable contained in the new cartridge. The printer can also verify that the ink expiration date has not passed.
L'imprimante peut conserver en mémoire les informations enregistrées à l'introduction de chaque nouvelle cartouche, notamment les numéros de lot. Ces enregistrements peuvent être rappelés lors d'une intervention de maintenance afin de déterminer que 1 ' imprimante a été en contact avec tel lot de consommables, pour lequel un comportement anormal a pu être constaté postérieurement à sa fabrication.The printer can keep in memory the information recorded at the introduction of each new cartridge, in particular the batch numbers. These records can be recalled during a maintenance intervention in order to determine that the printer has been in contact with such a batch of consumables, for which abnormal behavior may have been observed after its manufacture.
Ces enregistrements peuvent également être exploités dans le cas d'encres contingentées pour des applications confidentielles, afin de vérifier qu'un lot d'encres donné a bien été utilisé dans une quantité donnée sur une imprimante donnée. Il est également possible d'interdire par logiciel l'utilisation de certaines références d'encre par des imprimantes non autorisées. On peut également stocker dans l'étiquette des informations relatives à la sécurité d'utilisation des encres, voire des informations de nature logistique ou commerciale : adresses de distributeurs, messages promotionnels, etc.. Avantageusement selon l'invention la lecture des informations contenues dans l'étiquette s'effectue sans contact avec celle-ci, par l'intermédiaire d'ondes électro-magnétiques. De telles étiquettes sont disponibles pour des bandes de fréquences normalisées, comme par exemple 125 Khz. Une telle communication sans contact permet un positionnement de la cartouche dans l'imprimante avec une précision de l'ordre du millimètre. Elle permet de s'affranchir de salissures éventuelles à la jonction de la cartouche et de l'imprimante. Elle permet enfin un chargement des informations au vol, sans immobilisation prolongée de la cartouche sur la ligne de conditionnement après son remplissage.These records can also be used in the case of inks limited for confidential applications, in order to verify that a given batch of inks has indeed been used in a given quantity on a given printer. It is also possible to prohibit by software the use of certain ink references by unauthorized printers. It is also possible to store in the label information relating to the safety of use of the inks, or even information of a logistical or commercial nature: addresses of distributors, promotional messages, etc. Advantageously according to the invention, the reading of the information contained in the label is made without contact with it, by means of electromagnetic waves. Such labels are available for standardized frequency bands, such as 125 kHz. A such contactless communication allows positioning of the cartridge in the printer with an accuracy of the order of a millimeter. It eliminates possible dirt at the junction of the cartridge and the printer. Finally, it allows information to be loaded on the fly, without prolonged immobilization of the cartridge on the packaging line after filling.
L'établissement d'une communication sans contact ne demande pas d'intervention particulière de l'opérateur. Elle peut avoir lieu à intervalles réguliers, par exemple toutes les dix secondes. Si une nouvelle cartouche d'encre est introduite, une partie des données contenues dans la nouvelle étiquette est différente et l'imprimante enregistre ces différences au moment de la communication suivante.Establishing contactless communication does not require any special intervention from the operator. It can take place at regular intervals, for example every ten seconds. If a new ink cartridge is inserted, some of the data contained in the new label is different and the printer saves these differences at the time of the next communication.
L'invention est applicable en particulier aux encres, ou consommables, utilisées par les imprimantes à jet d'encre, notamment celles qui mettent en oeuvre la technologie du jet continu dévié, mais peut s'appliquer également aux consommables de toute installation de marquage industriel. The invention is applicable in particular to the inks, or consumables, used by inkjet printers, in particular those which implement the technology of the deflected continuous jet, but can also be applied to the consumables of any industrial marking installation. .

Claims

REVENDICATIONS
1. Imprimante industrielle apte à recevoir au moins une cartouche de consommable, caractérisée en ce que chaque cartouche (13 ; 14) est munie d'une étiquette électronique (11 ; 12) qui contient des informations ayant pour objet de garantir un fonctionnement optimal de l'imprimante ; et en ce que l'imprimante est munie de moyens de communication (16, 17) propres à l'établissement d'une liaison sans contact par l'intermédiaire d'ondes électromagnétiques (16, 17) avec l'étiquette électronique de chaque cartouche (13 ; 14) .1. Industrial printer capable of receiving at least one consumable cartridge, characterized in that each cartridge (13; 14) is provided with an electronic label (11; 12) which contains information intended to guarantee optimal operation of the printer; and in that the printer is provided with communication means (16, 17) suitable for establishing a contactless connection by means of electromagnetic waves (16, 17) with the electronic label of each cartridge (13; 14).
2. Imprimante industrielle selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que l'établissement de la liaison électromagnétique a lieu à intervalles réguliers, sans nécessiter d'intervention particulière de l'opérateur.2. Industrial printer according to claim 1, characterized in that the establishment of the electromagnetic link takes place at regular intervals, without requiring any special intervention by the operator.
3. Imprimante industrielle selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les informations sont relatives à la nature du consommable contenu dans la cartouche correspondante.3. Industrial printer according to claim 1, characterized in that the information relates to the nature of the consumable contained in the corresponding cartridge.
4. Imprimante industrielle selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les informations sont relatives à la fabrication du consommable contenu dans la cartouche correspondante.4. Industrial printer according to claim 1, characterized in that the information relates to the manufacture of the consumable contained in the corresponding cartridge.
5. Imprimante industrielle selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les informations sont relatives au volume de la cartouche correspondante.5. Industrial printer according to claim 1, characterized in that the information relates to the volume of the corresponding cartridge.
6. Imprimante industrielle selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les informations sont relatives à la programmation interne de 1 ' imprimante. 6. Industrial printer according to claim 1, characterized in that the information relates to the internal programming of one printer.
7. Imprimante industrielle selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les informations sont des messages de nature logistique ou commerciale, destinés à être affichés, à la demande, par l'imprimante.7. Industrial printer according to claim 1, characterized in that the information is messages of a logistical or commercial nature, intended to be displayed, on demand, by the printer.
8. Imprimante industrielle selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les informations sont, notamment, l'une ou plusieurs des informations suivantes : - la référence du consommable ;8. Industrial printer according to claim 1, characterized in that the information is, in particular, one or more of the following information: - the reference of the consumable;
- le numéro de lot de celui-ci ;- the lot number thereof;
- la date de fabrication de celui-ci ;- the date of manufacture thereof;
- la date de péremption de celui-ci ;- the expiry date of the latter;
- le volume contenu dans la cartouche ; - la viscosité de consigne ou la courbe de viscosité en fonction de la température ;- the volume contained in the cartridge; - the set viscosity or the viscosity curve as a function of temperature;
- la vitesse de consigne et le seuil de récupération ;- the set speed and the recovery threshold;
- un numéro de série propre à l'étiquette.- a serial number specific to the label.
9. Imprimante industrielle selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que les informations sont chargées dans chaque étiquette électronique (11, 12) lors du remplissage de la cartouche (13 ; 14) correspondante.9. Industrial printer according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the information is loaded into each electronic label (11, 12) when filling the corresponding cartridge (13; 14).
10. Imprimante industrielle selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que les informations sont conservées en mémoire de l'imprimante à fin de traçabilité. 10. Industrial printer according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the information is kept in the printer's memory for the purpose of traceability.
11. Imprimante industrielle selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle peut recevoir une cartouche d'encre et une cartouche d'additif. 11. Industrial printer according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it can receive an ink cartridge and an additive cartridge.
12. Imprimante industrielle selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que ladite imprimante est une imprimante à jet d'encre. 12. Industrial printer according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said printer is an ink jet printer.
EP97902421A 1996-02-01 1997-01-31 Industrial printer for use with at least one cartridge of consumable material Expired - Lifetime EP0877666B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR9601215A FR2744391B1 (en) 1996-02-01 1996-02-01 INDUSTRIAL PRINTER CAPABLE OF RECEIVING AT LEAST ONE CONSUMABLE CARTRIDGE
FR9601215 1996-02-01
PCT/FR1997/000197 WO1997028001A1 (en) 1996-02-01 1997-01-31 Industrial printer for use with at least one cartridge of consumable material

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP0877666A1 true EP0877666A1 (en) 1998-11-18
EP0877666B1 EP0877666B1 (en) 2002-04-24

Family

ID=9488727

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP97902421A Expired - Lifetime EP0877666B1 (en) 1996-02-01 1997-01-31 Industrial printer for use with at least one cartridge of consumable material

Country Status (9)

Country Link
EP (1) EP0877666B1 (en)
JP (1) JP2000503921A (en)
CN (1) CN1078849C (en)
AU (1) AU712509B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2246585A1 (en)
DE (1) DE69712184T2 (en)
ES (1) ES2175338T3 (en)
FR (1) FR2744391B1 (en)
WO (1) WO1997028001A1 (en)

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2012066360A1 (en) 2010-11-19 2012-05-24 Domino Printing Sciences Plc Improvements in or relating to inkjet printers

Families Citing this family (53)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6802659B2 (en) 1996-08-07 2004-10-12 Mats Cremon Arrangement for automatic setting of programmable devices and materials therefor
SE508004C2 (en) * 1996-08-07 1998-08-10 Intermec Ptc Ab Arrangements for automatic setting of printers and materials therefor
US6644771B1 (en) 1997-07-12 2003-11-11 Silverbrook Research Pty Ltd Printing cartridge with radio frequency identification
DE19811030B4 (en) 1998-03-13 2004-06-24 Man Roland Druckmaschinen Ag Method and device for providing thermal transfer material for thermal transfer imaging
US6264301B1 (en) 1998-05-11 2001-07-24 Hewlett-Packard Company Method and apparatus for identifying parameters in a replaceable printing component
US6267463B1 (en) 1998-05-11 2001-07-31 Hewlett-Packard Company Method and apparatus for transferring data between a printer and a replaceable printing component
DE69936947D1 (en) * 1998-05-13 2007-10-04 Seiko Epson Corp Ink cartridge for inkjet recording device
DE29924901U1 (en) 1998-05-18 2006-07-20 Seiko Epson Corp. Inkjet printer and associated ink tank
MY125797A (en) * 1998-05-25 2006-08-30 Seiko Epson Corp Ink cartridge, ink-jet printing apparatus, and refilling device
JP3664218B2 (en) 1998-05-25 2005-06-22 セイコーエプソン株式会社 Ink jet recording apparatus and ink cartridge
CA2277194A1 (en) 1998-08-12 2000-02-12 Robert W. Spurr A printer media supply spool adapted to allow the printer to sense type of media, and method of assembling same
US6494562B1 (en) 1998-09-03 2002-12-17 Hewlett-Packard Company Method and apparatus for identifying a sales channel
JP3584880B2 (en) * 1998-09-14 2004-11-04 セイコーエプソン株式会社 Ink cartridge and recording device
US6254211B1 (en) * 1998-12-22 2001-07-03 Scitex Digital Printing, Inc. Adjustable reliability parameters in ink jet printing systems
WO2000048838A2 (en) * 1999-02-16 2000-08-24 Intermec I.P. Corp. Arrangement for automatic setting of printers and materials therefor
DE19917229A1 (en) * 1999-04-16 2000-10-26 Elmos Semiconductor Ag Exchangeable inkjet cartridge has its own memory chip containing data relating to it, e.g. date of manufacture, and a transponder for wireless communication with the host printer to enable more reliable printer operation
US6302527B1 (en) 1999-04-20 2001-10-16 Hewlett-Packard Company Method and apparatus for transferring information between a printer portion and a replaceable printing component
US7110127B2 (en) * 1999-04-20 2006-09-19 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Method and apparatus for product regionalization
FR2777828B1 (en) * 1999-04-26 2000-12-22 Roland Man Druckmasch PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR PROVIDING THERMOTRANSFER MATERIAL FOR IMAGE FORMATION THERMOTRANSFER
US6938976B2 (en) * 1999-06-16 2005-09-06 Eastman Kodak Company Printer and method therefor adapted to sense data uniquely associated with a consumable loaded into the printer
JP4106156B2 (en) * 1999-07-07 2008-06-25 理想科学工業株式会社 Stencil printing machine
WO2001005596A1 (en) * 1999-07-14 2001-01-25 Seiko Epson Corporation Ink cartridge, ink jet printer, method of replacing ink cartridge
DE19954750C2 (en) * 1999-11-14 2001-10-11 Tally Computerdrucker Gmbh Printers, in particular ink or dot matrix printers, with a device for contactless signal transmission
DE19954749C2 (en) * 1999-11-14 2003-11-20 Tally Computerdrucker Gmbh Printer with interchangeable assemblies, which in addition to ink containers, waste ink containers, ink printheads and. Like. Has
DE19958946B4 (en) * 1999-11-26 2006-11-09 Francotyp-Postalia Gmbh Procedure for piracy protection of a device
US6719394B2 (en) * 2000-04-14 2004-04-13 Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Semiconductor device, ink tank provided with such semiconductor device, ink jet cartridge, ink jet recording apparatus, method for manufacturing such semiconductor device, and communication system, method for controlling pressure, memory element, security system of ink jet recording apparatus
US6527356B1 (en) 2000-06-02 2003-03-04 Eastman Kodak Company Printer capable of forming an image on a receiver substrate according to type of receiver substrate and a method of assembling the printer
CA2453883A1 (en) * 2000-06-16 2001-12-16 Ichiro Saito Ink jet recording apparatus utilizing solid semiconductor element
US6685296B2 (en) 2000-06-16 2004-02-03 Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Ink tank and ink jet recording apparatus provided with the same
EP1990201B1 (en) 2000-06-16 2010-05-19 Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Communication system with solid semiconductor element, ink tank, ink jet recording apparatus provided with ink tank.
TW577816B (en) * 2000-09-12 2004-03-01 Canon Kk Media pack, printer, and camera with printer
JP2002207807A (en) * 2000-09-19 2002-07-26 Seiko Epson Corp Optional parts of equipment, equipment having optional parts, access device, distribution method of optional parts, and ink cartridge
EP1894731A1 (en) 2000-10-17 2008-03-05 Seiko Epson Corporation Ink bag and recording apparatus incorporating the same
US7419239B2 (en) 2000-10-31 2008-09-02 Zipher Limited Printing apparatus
US7018014B2 (en) * 2000-12-28 2006-03-28 Xerox Corporation Printing brand sensing bypass using an emulator
US8019693B2 (en) * 2001-03-28 2011-09-13 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Systems and methods for utilizing printing device data in a customer service center
AU2005200191B2 (en) * 2001-08-06 2005-10-20 Zamtec Limited Printing control based on radio frequency identification of printing cartridge
US6568775B2 (en) * 2001-10-31 2003-05-27 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Dual mode communication device for a fluid ejection device
MXPA02011493A (en) 2001-11-28 2005-02-17 Seiko Epson Corp Non-contact communication between device and cartridge containing consumable component.
JP3778110B2 (en) * 2002-03-19 2006-05-24 富士ゼロックス株式会社 Wireless communication system, image forming apparatus, and cartridge part
JP2003300358A (en) * 2002-04-10 2003-10-21 Canon Inc Device for setting cartridge, and printer
US20040066435A1 (en) * 2002-10-08 2004-04-08 Lester Samuel M. Method and means for configuring a printer
JP4566999B2 (en) 2004-08-03 2010-10-20 富士通株式会社 Device configuration recognition system, configuration recognition method, and configuration recognition program
KR100726443B1 (en) * 2004-09-07 2007-06-11 삼성전자주식회사 Electronic devices having RFID tags that can be read and written and methods for assembling them
JP5181407B2 (en) 2004-12-21 2013-04-10 富士ゼロックス株式会社 Distribution management system and method for destination-specific products
US8128186B2 (en) 2007-07-27 2012-03-06 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Non-volatile memory data integrity validation
GB0720289D0 (en) * 2007-10-12 2007-11-28 Videojet Technologies Inc Ink jet printer
US9098216B2 (en) 2012-04-25 2015-08-04 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Printer functionality enablement
DE102012216878A1 (en) * 2012-09-20 2014-03-20 Kba-Metronic Gmbh Printing device e.g. inkjet printing device used for e.g. industrial application, has communication module with transmission and reception unit for contactless transfer of data with data module in storage container
DE102012216883B4 (en) 2012-09-20 2020-07-09 Kba-Metronic Gmbh Storage container of a printing device
CN107209691B (en) 2014-10-31 2021-05-11 惠普发展公司，有限责任合伙企业 Providing ancillary services and functionality on a device
FR3032540B1 (en) 2015-02-06 2018-09-07 Dover Europe Sarl ADVANCED PROTECTION SYSTEM OF CONSUMABLE OR DETACHABLE ELEMENTS
GB201608285D0 (en) 2016-05-11 2016-06-22 Videojet Technologies Inc Printing

Family Cites Families (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3405164A1 (en) * 1984-02-14 1985-08-22 Olympia Werke Ag, 2940 Wilhelmshaven Ink supply container for ink jet printers
JPS60189479A (en) * 1984-03-09 1985-09-26 Fujitsu Ltd printer
US4709245A (en) * 1986-12-22 1987-11-24 Eastman Kodak Company Ink jet printer for cooperatively printing with a plurality of insertable print/cartridges
US4853708A (en) * 1988-03-03 1989-08-01 Eastman Kodak Company Ink cartridge and housing construction for multicolor ink jet printing apparatus
DE3819783A1 (en) * 1988-06-10 1989-12-14 Triumph Adler Ag ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED TYPEWRITER, PRINTER OD. DGL. AND RIBBON CASSETTE OR TYPE WHEEL CASSETTE HERE
JPH03505999A (en) * 1988-07-25 1991-12-26 ジーメンス　アクチエンゲゼルシヤフト Ink storage container for inkjet printing equipment with a device to prevent unauthorized refilling
GB9127478D0 (en) * 1991-12-30 1992-02-19 Alcatel Business Systems Multi-strike ribbon feed control

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
See references of WO9728001A1 *

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2012066360A1 (en) 2010-11-19 2012-05-24 Domino Printing Sciences Plc Improvements in or relating to inkjet printers

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
AU1607197A (en) 1997-08-22
DE69712184D1 (en) 2002-05-29
AU712509B2 (en) 1999-11-11
EP0877666B1 (en) 2002-04-24
CA2246585A1 (en) 1997-08-07
FR2744391B1 (en) 1998-03-06
CN1078849C (en) 2002-02-06
ES2175338T3 (en) 2002-11-16
FR2744391A1 (en) 1997-08-08
JP2000503921A (en) 2000-04-04
DE69712184T2 (en) 2002-12-12
CN1210490A (en) 1999-03-10
WO1997028001A1 (en) 1997-08-07

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP0877666B1 (en) Industrial printer for use with at least one cartridge of consumable material
US6973943B2 (en) Ink cartridge refilling system
US6922259B2 (en) Electrical storage device for a replaceable printing component
US6102508A (en) Method and apparatus for selecting printer consumables
DE60128194T2 (en) Optional, mountable element and ink cartridge
US6233410B1 (en) Consumable material management system and method
US20010028800A1 (en) Developer unit having memory, and method of operating image forming apparatus using the same
US6089687A (en) Method and apparatus for specifying ink volume in an ink container
US8128186B2 (en) Non-volatile memory data integrity validation
JPH08230213A (en) Printer provided with device for identifying ink supply container
US7248382B2 (en) Media parameter downloading
CA2645804A1 (en) Camera based ink application verification
US20030043401A1 (en) System and method for estimating ink usage of a print job
US7059788B2 (en) Printer media comprising a bar code
US11440329B2 (en) Liquid ejecting system, specific liquid container, provision method, and delivery system
US20230084478A1 (en) Printing device startup level based on computed pen age
JP2001213032A (en) Print system, printer, recording agent cartridge for printer, and printer host device
JP2003223083A (en) Printing and outputting device

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 19980715

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): DE ES GB IT NL SE

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 19990819

GRAG Despatch of communication of intention to grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS AGRA

GRAG Despatch of communication of intention to grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS AGRA

GRAH Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS IGRA

GRAH Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS IGRA

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: IF02

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): DE ES GB IT NL SE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 69712184

Country of ref document: DE

Date of ref document: 20020529

GBT Gb: translation of ep patent filed (gb section 77(6)(a)/1977)

Effective date: 20020726

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: ES

Ref legal event code: FG2A

Ref document number: 2175338

Country of ref document: ES

Kind code of ref document: T3

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20030127

NLT1 Nl: modifications of names registered in virtue of documents presented to the patent office pursuant to art. 16 a, paragraph 1

Owner name: MARKEM - IMAJE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R082

Ref document number: 69712184

Country of ref document: DE

Representative=s name: GRUENECKER PATENT- UND RECHTSANWAELTE PARTG MB, DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: ES

Ref legal event code: PC2A

Owner name: MARKEM-IMAJE HOLDING

Effective date: 20150420

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Payment date: 20150126

Year of fee payment: 19

Ref country code: IT

Payment date: 20150115

Year of fee payment: 19

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: TD

Effective date: 20150519

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R082

Ref document number: 69712184

Country of ref document: DE

Representative=s name: GRUENECKER PATENT- UND RECHTSANWAELTE PARTG MB, DE

Effective date: 20150413

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R081

Ref document number: 69712184

Country of ref document: DE

Owner name: MARKEM-IMAJE HOLDING, FR

Free format text: FORMER OWNER: MARKEM-IMAJE S.A.S., BOURG LES VALENCE, FR

Effective date: 20150413

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NL

Payment date: 20151214

Year of fee payment: 20

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20160108

Year of fee payment: 20

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20160118

Year of fee payment: 20

Ref country code: SE

Payment date: 20160128

Year of fee payment: 20

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20160131

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R071

Ref document number: 69712184

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: MK

Effective date: 20170130

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: PE20

Expiry date: 20170130

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: ES

Ref legal event code: FD2A

Effective date: 20170224

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: SE

Ref legal event code: EUG

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF EXPIRATION OF PROTECTION

Effective date: 20170130

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20160201

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: S27

Free format text: APPLICATION FILED; APPLICATION TO AMEND SPECIFICATION UNDER SECTION 27 FILED ON 3 JANUARY 2017

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: S27

Free format text: APPLICATION OPEN FOR OPPOSITION; PATENTS FORM 15 GIVING THE COMPTROLLER NOTICE OF OPPOSITION TO THE AMENDMENTS. YOU ALSO NEED TO FILE TWO COPIES OF A STATEMENT SETTING OUT FULLY THE FACTS OF YOUR CASE AND THE RELIEF THAT YOU ARE SEEKING TITLE OF PATENT: INDUSTRIAL PRINTER FOR USE WITH AT LEAST ONE CARTRIDGE OF CONSUMABLE MATERIAL INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION: B41J NAME OF PROPRIETOR: MARKEM-IMAJE HOLDING THESE AMENDMENTS MAY BE VIEWED ON OUR WEBSITE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: S27

Free format text: SPECIFICATION AMENDED; APPLICATION TO AMEND SPECIFICATION UNDER SECTION 27 FILED ON 3 JANUARY 2017 ALLOWED ON 16 SEPTEMBER 2019