Ink cartridge, ink-jet printing apparatus, and refilling device

摘要

An ink jet printing apparatus comprising: a print head for ejecting ink droplets; an ink cartridge (10',20') containing ink therein for supplying the ink to said print head; a memory device (32) for storing data related to the ink cartridge; and a control device (60) accessible to said memory device (32) for controlling said print head whereby the control device uses data stored in the memory device to manage recycling of the ink cartridge.