Printing system and method of operating same
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1. A method of operating a printing system, comprising:
- forming a database containing a timeline of print-related attribute changes,determining a time of a print problem,accessing a database containing a timeline of print-related attribute changes,reviewing a portion of the timeline of print related attribute changes proximate the determined time of the print problem,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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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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1. A method of operating a printing system, comprising:
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forming a database containing a timeline of print-related attribute changes, determining a time of a print problem, accessing a database containing a timeline of print-related attribute changes, reviewing a portion of the timeline of print related attribute changes proximate the determined time of the print problem, 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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method comprising forming a settings repository of print-related attribute sets, at least one set including job level attributes, at least one system level attribute selected from the group consisting of font, security level, caching and tone reproduction curve, and at least one queue level attribute selected from the group consisting of color, caching and priority, selecting a print-related attribute set from the settings repository, and submitting at least one print job with the selected print-related attribute set.
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