Systems and methods for segmenting pages and changing settings for graphical elements in printing
First Claim
1. A method for modifying settings in printing a document, the method comprising:
- providing document data that comprises multiple graphical elements;
converting the document data into printing instructions;
applying at least one setting to the printing instructions;
presenting a preview of the printing instructions to a user through a graphical display;
enabling the user to select a specific graphical element or specific multiple graphical elements from the preview and to change the setting to a new setting; and
using the new setting when printing the document.
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Abstract
A method for modifying settings in printing a document is disclosed. Document data is provided that comprises multiple graphical elements. The document data is converted into printing instructions. At least one setting is applied to the printing instructions. A preview is presented of the printing instructions to a user through a graphical display. The method enables the user to select a specific graphical element from the preview and to change the setting to a new setting. A device specific rendering is simulated using the new setting. The user is provided with the option of saving the new setting.
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39 Claims
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1. A method for modifying settings in printing a document, the method comprising:
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providing document data that comprises multiple graphical elements;
converting the document data into printing instructions;
applying at least one setting to the printing instructions;
presenting a preview of the printing instructions to a user through a graphical display;
enabling the user to select a specific graphical element or specific multiple graphical elements from the preview and to change the setting to a new setting; and
using the new setting when printing the document. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A computing device configured for modifying settings in printing a document, the computing device comprising:
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a processor;
memory in electronic communication with the processor;
executable instructions executable by the processor, wherein the executable instructions are configured to implement a method comprising;
accessing document data that comprises multiple graphical elements;
converting the document data into printing instructions;
applying at least one setting to the printing instructions;
presenting a preview of the printing instructions to a user through a graphical display;
enabling the user to select a specific graphical element or specific multiple graphical elements from the preview and to change the setting to a new setting; and
using the new setting when printing the document. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A computer-readable medium for storing program data, wherein the program data comprises executable instructions for implementing a method for modifying settings in printing a document, the method comprising:
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accessing document data that comprises multiple graphical elements;
converting the document data into printing instructions;
applying at least one setting to the printing instructions;
presenting a preview of the printing instructions to a user through a graphical display;
enabling the user to select a specific graphical element or specific multiple graphical elements from the preview and to change the setting to a new setting; and
using the new setting when printing the document. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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Specification