Comparing printer models
First Claim
1. A system for comparing printers, the system comprising:
- a web portal configured to receive a user'"'"'s selection of two models of printers to be compared;
a printer analysis server configured to receive the user'"'"'s selection via a first network, the printer analysis server comprising a comparison tool; and
a plurality of sample printers connected to the printer analysis server via a second network;
wherein the printer analysis server is configured to establish communication with two sample printers of the plurality of sample printers, the two sample printers corresponding to the two selected printer models;
wherein the printer analysis server is further configured to transmit a data stream of print commands to the two sample printers and to receive image buffer data from the two sample printers in response to the data stream; and
wherein the comparison tool is configured to analyze print output results from the two sample printers by creating electronic images representing print images of the two sample printers from the received image buffer data and creating a difference image representing the pixel differences between the electronic images.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for comparing different models of printers are provided. According to one embodiment, a system for comparing printers includes at least one web portal configured to receive a user'"'"'s selection of two models of printers to be compared. The system further includes a printer analysis server configured to receive the user'"'"'s selection via a first network. A plurality of sample printers is connected to the printer analysis server via a second network. The printer analysis server is configured to establish communication with two sample printers of the plurality of sample printers, the two sample printers corresponding to the two selected printer models. The printer analysis server is further configured to provide a data stream of print commands to the two sample printers and analyze print output results from the two sample printers, wherein the print output results may then be provided to the user.
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21 Claims
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1. A system for comparing printers, the system comprising:
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a web portal configured to receive a user'"'"'s selection of two models of printers to be compared; a printer analysis server configured to receive the user'"'"'s selection via a first network, the printer analysis server comprising a comparison tool; and a plurality of sample printers connected to the printer analysis server via a second network; wherein the printer analysis server is configured to establish communication with two sample printers of the plurality of sample printers, the two sample printers corresponding to the two selected printer models; wherein the printer analysis server is further configured to transmit a data stream of print commands to the two sample printers and to receive image buffer data from the two sample printers in response to the data stream; and wherein the comparison tool is configured to analyze print output results from the two sample printers by creating electronic images representing print images of the two sample printers from the received image buffer data and creating a difference image representing the pixel differences between the electronic images. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A printer analysis server comprising:
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a printer communication device configured to establish communication with two sample printers corresponding to two selected models of printers, the printer communication device further configured to provide a data stream to the two sample printers; and a comparison tool configured to determine results of a comparison of image buffer data obtained from the two sample printers in response to the data stream, the comparison tool being configured to create electronic images representing print images of the two sample printers in response to the data stream and to create a difference image representing the pixel differences between the electronic images. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for comparing printers, the method comprising the steps of:
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establishing communication with two sample printers corresponding to two printer models to be compared; providing a data stream of print commands to the two sample printers; and determining results of a comparison of image buffer data obtained from the two sample printers by; creating electronic images representing print images of the two sample printers; calculating a difference image representing pixel differences between the print images of the two sample printers; and determining whether or not a second printer model is capable of supporting print commands associated with a first printer model. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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