CLI-8 compatable info posted on Printer Newsgroup

[CanonPhreak]

The patent for which Epson has been suing companies has to do with the way the chip comes affixed to the cartridges. All new pre-filled compatibles which are now sold must come with the chip separate from the cartridge, the end-user must attach the chip before install. Cartridge blanks which are sold (without ink installed) are not subject to this limitation.

I got this information from John at Weink. He said that this is also is slowing down design of the aftermarket Canon chips for the CLI-8, a patent exists for the out indicator light.

That's my bet too... Hence my earlier comment regarding the whole "swapping one evil for another" ..

We'll see I guess.


As to the Epson patents... it's my understanding that Epson have a rather broad patent that is described simply as "sponge in a box".. ie: the use of a sponge/foam to restrict and control ink(fluid) flow. I've never seen the patent but that's how it was described to me by someone who is very much in the know.

 

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The mind boggles doesn't it...

Surely there's prior art to the whole "light indicates level of fluid" concept.. it's called a fuel or oil indicator.. How the hell did anyone patent something that is just plain common sense... :?

 

[pebe]

The mind boggles doesn't it...

Surely there's prior art to the whole "light indicates level of fluid" concept.. it's called a fuel or oil indicator.. How the hell did anyone patent something that is just plain common sense... :?

I'm sure you are right. Something has to be original to get a patent. It's probably just bluff like the wolf baring its teeth.

Maxwell the newspaper man got away with his criminal activities for years because people yielded to his threats of legal action.

 

[canonfodder]

Armor, an ink supplier in France posted their newsletter with the announcement of a solution to the chipped printer iP4200 and such. They show December 2006 as the release date.

Their Kit for starting this alternate ink system is Ref # B12288 and includes the Adapter, 5 carts plus 3 color carts.

A search for sellers of this kit came up with several in Norway and France.

I wrote to one in France named GS2I. They have the kit available now for about $100 US plus shipping. I have asked for a definite price including UPS shipping to New England area. I will report their answer.