Method and apparatus for checking compatibility of a replaceable printing component

摘要

The present disclosure relates to an ink jet printing system configured for receiving replaceable printing component. The ink jet printing system includes a replaceable printing component having an electrical storage device associated therewith. The electrical storage device has a data field therein specifying data organization within the electrical storage device. Also included is a printer portion configured to receive the replaceable printing component. The printer portion is adapted to read the data field within the electrical storage device and selectively access data within the electrical storage device based on the specified data organization.