METHOD OF AND DEVICE FOR PROVIDING PRINTER WITH INK FROM INK CONTAINER

摘要

FIELD: ink-jet printers. ^ SUBSTANCE: invention relates to replaceable ink container for ink-jet printers. Proposed ink-jet printer has several printing modes differing in intensity of ink consumption. Replaceable ink container is provided with storage device keeping printing mode control information. Mounting of replaceable ink container in ink-jet printer makes it possible to provide ink-jet printer with printing mode control information. Said printing mode control information is used by printer for choosing printing mode from several modes basing on amount of ink in replaceable ink container. ^ EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities. ^ 22 cl, 11 dwg