Workgroup management of categorized print jobs
US10901665B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/1273
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system, and computer program product for managing categorized workgroup print jobs. The method includes receiving from an end user a print job designated for printing in a workgroup printer and categorizing the print job as work related or non-work related. Additionally whether or not printing the print job on behalf of the end user encroaches within a threshold value of a remaining allocation of printing resources established for the end user is determined. Finally, in response to determining both that the print job is within a specific category and also that the printing of the print job on behalf of the end user encroaches within the threshold value of the remaining allocation of printing resources established for the end user, further processing of the print job can be restricted.
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