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Selecting modes for printing

  • US 7,152,947 B2
  • Filed: 03/08/2004
  • Issued: 12/26/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/08/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of printing, comprising:

  • receiving print data defining an arrangement of a first set of image elements within an array of first and second sets of image elements, the first set having a different color characteristic than the second set;

    selecting a bi-directional print mode or a uni-directional print mode for placement of colorant-based representations of the image element of the first set onto a print medium based on one or more values corresponding to the percentage of image elements of the first set in (a) the array, (b) one or more portions of the array, (c) or both; and

    placing the colorant-based representations onto the print medium according to the print mode selected and in the arrangement defined by the print data.

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