Printer capable of managing a consumable printing material

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APP PUB NO 20030002074A1
SERIAL NO

09898873

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A printer capable of managing a consumable printing product is described. The printer includes a printing mechanism, a sensor, a network interface, and a controller. The printing mechanism is arranged to utilize a consumable product during printing. The sensor generates a status signal indicative of a status of the printer. The network interface is operable to couple the printer to a network. The controller is operable to send an e-mail message to a maintenance computer through the network in response to the status signal.

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ALPS ELECTRIC CO LTDJAPAN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Miyano, Tsuyoshi San Jose, CA 14 175

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