Printing system and method of operating same
First Claim
1. A method of operating a printing system, comprising:
- determining a time of a print problem,accessing a database containing a timeline of print-related attribute changes,modifying at least one print-related attribute in effect proximate the time of the print problem, andafter modifying, resubmitting print jobs.
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Abstract
Disclosed herein is a method of operating a printing system including determining a time of a print problem, accessing a database containing a timeline of print-related attribute changes, modifying one or more print-related attributes, and resubmitting print jobs. In another embodiment, a method of operating a printing system involves storing sets of print-related attributes in a settings repository, the stored sets being available for use in processing future print jobs. Corresponding printing systems also are disclosed. The methods and systems can be used to improve the efficiency and/or quality of high volume printing operations.
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24 Claims
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1. A method of operating a printing system, comprising:
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determining a time of a print problem, accessing a database containing a timeline of print-related attribute changes, modifying at least one print-related attribute in effect proximate the time of the print problem, and after modifying, resubmitting print jobs. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method comprising:
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forming a database containing a timeline of print-related attribute changes, determining a time of a print problem, correcting the print problem after reviewing a portion of the timeline proximate the determined time, and resubmitting at least one print job submitted proximate the determined time. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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- 16. A method comprising forming a settings repository of print-related attribute sets, at least one set including system level attributes and queue level attributes.
- 19. A printing system comprising a memory containing a timeline of print-related attribute changes, a control panel configured to display a selected portion of the timeline based upon a user request, and a processor configured to receive from the control panel and execute at least one of a modify command to modify a selected print-related attribute in the timeline and a resubmit command to resubmit jobs submitted after a particular time.
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23. A printing system comprising a memory containing sets of print-related attributes, at least one set including both system level attributes and queue level attributes, a control panel configured to display a set of print-related attributes based upon a user request, and a processor configured to use a selected set of attributes in processing a print job in response to a user command.
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