Test Device for an Ink Cartridge

摘要

A test device for an ink cartridge comprises means ( 6 ) for supplying ink from the ink cartridge to a strip of paper. The device is embodied in such a way that the means for supplying ink from the ink cartridge can also supply ink off ( 10 ) the strip of paper. One such test device enables the paper consumption to be reduced, a drive of the strip of paper to be maintained, and the energy consumption thereof to be reduced.