Printing system
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1. A computer implemented method, comprising:
- (a) causing a first print job to be transmitted to a printer, the printer having at least one user input key;
(b) automatically displaying on the computer an image of the at least one user input key while the printer is processing the first print job; and
(c) in response to receiving a selection of the at least one user input key image, causing the printer to perform a function.
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Abstract
A printing system that includes a personal computer and a printer is described. The printer includes a local control panel and operates both as a server and a printer. The printer serves a program to the personal computer upon request. The program enables the personal computer to print a document using the printer. The program also enables the personal computer to display a virtual printer control panel while the printer is printing the document. The user of the personal computer can access various features of the printer by interacting with the virtual printer control panel.
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22 Claims
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1. A computer implemented method, comprising:
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(a) causing a first print job to be transmitted to a printer, the printer having at least one user input key;
(b) automatically displaying on the computer an image of the at least one user input key while the printer is processing the first print job; and
(c) in response to receiving a selection of the at least one user input key image, causing the printer to perform a function. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A server, comprising:
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(a) means for receiving a request from a client;
(b) means for responding to the request by transmitting a program of computer readable instructions to the client, the program for enabling the client to;
i) use a specific printer to print a document, the printer having a user input key; and
ii) automatically display an image of the key while the printer is printing the document; and
iii) in response to receiving a user selection of the key image while the printer is printing the document, cause the printer to perform a particular function. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer readable medium embodying a program of instructions for causing a computer remotely connected to a printer to perform method steps, the printer having at least one user input key, the method steps comprising:
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(a) transmitting a print job to the printer;
(b) automatically displaying on the computer an image resembling the user input key only while the printer is processing the print job; and
(c) in response to a selection of the image, causing the printer to initiate a function. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A printing system comprising:
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(a) a printer having at least one user input key; and
(b) a computer connected to the printer over a network, the computer including;
(b.1) apparatus for transmitting a print job to a printer;
(b.2) apparatus for automatically displaying on the computer an image of the input key while the printer is processing the print job; and
(b.3) apparatus for responding to a selection of the image by causing the printer to perform a pre-determined function. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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