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Reorder assistance notification of near end-of-life consumables and method

  • US 7,106,460 B2
  • Filed: 12/08/2000
  • Issued: 09/12/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/08/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method performed by a first hard copy output engine including a processor, the method comprising:

  • detecting a first status of a portion of the first hard copy output engine from a sensor incorporated in the first hard copy output engine;

    receiving a second status detected by a separate, second hard copy output engine;

    the first hard copy output engine processor composing an electronic message including both the detected first and second status;

    the first hard copy output engine processor transmitting the electronic message over a network; and

    automatically scheduling a preventative maintenance appointment by contacting a service technician with the electronic message.

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