Printer control system
US6359642B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K15/12
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure describes techniques that can be used to reduce the time required for a printer or printing system to generate printed output. Printers are provided that operate to move from an idle mode into a print mode upon receiving a PRE-START signal. Printers are also provided that operate to remain in a print mode for an extended period of time upon receiving a PRE-START signal. The PRE-START signal is a signal that indicates one or more “pre-print”acts have been performed. In addition, printing systems are provided that include peripheral devices adapted to transmit a PRE-START signal to a printer upon the detection of one or more PRE-PRINT acts.
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