Method and apparatus for transferring information between a printer portion and a replaceable printing component

摘要

The present disclosure relates to a replaceable printing component 14 for use in a printing system 12. The replaceable printing component 14 is configured for containing a supply of printing material for use by the printing system 10 to form images on media. The replaceable printing component 14 includes a sensor 42 for sensing printing material in the replaceable printing component 14. The sensor 42 provides a sensor output signal that is indicative of a printing material level in the replaceable printing component 14. Also included is a linking device 44 that is electrically connected to the sensor 42. The linking device 44 emits a broadcast signal that is indicative of the sensor 42 output signal. The inkjet printing system 12 receives the broadcast signal for determining the printing material level in the replaceable printing component 14.