Systems and methods for monitoring a replaceable component of a device may
include a monitor located on the replacement component. The monitor may
include a controller, a memory, and a first communicator that
communicates with a second communicator in the device. The monitor may
further include a sensor on the monitor that is capable of sensing at
least one property of the replaceable component and/or the contents of
the replaceable component. The monitor may include a parasitic power
generator.