Finish verification in printing
First Claim
1. A method of preparing a print job for finishing comprising the steps of:
- providing a print job defined as a plurality of documents;
creating a file containing status of each of said documents; and
comparing said file with said print job to verify proper printing of said documents.
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Abstract
A Finish Verification system used within a Variable Data Printing system that enables all of the sheets of a PPML/VDX job to be reliably tracked throughout the printing system such that any documents that are not properly finished are automatically detected and setup for re-print. A unique bar code on each sheet of a PPML/VDX job is read by a finishing device and compared to a Finish Verification File to verify that all of the required pages comprise each finished booklet. If any error prevents manufacturing any finished documents, a pre-press software application receives this information via an updated Finish Verification File and produces a new PPML/VDX job consisting of just the instance documents that need to be re-printed.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of preparing a print job for finishing comprising the steps of:
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providing a print job defined as a plurality of documents;
creating a file containing status of each of said documents; and
comparing said file with said print job to verify proper printing of said documents. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for manufacturing a print job comprising:
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a printing device capable of rendering a plurality of documents as defined by said print job;
an electronic file associated with said printing device, said file containing a status of each of said documents; and
a processing element that compares said status of said document within said file with manufacturing intent as defined in said print job and identifies each of said documents that is not imposed as defined in said print job. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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