Efficient use of print resources within a job stream
US6407820B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/1264
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for managing production printing workflow is disclosed. The system includes workflow management software which manages and facilitates the procedural stages of the workflow including job originations job preparation, job submission and job fulfillment. The workflow management software provides an integrated object oriented interface which visually reflects and interacts with the workflow. Further the disclosed system facilitates efficient use of output resources by optimally utilizing resources with different output capabilities to produce output optimized for those capabilities. Further the disclosed system and method facilitates seamless integration and automation of dividing production among multiple output resources and re-assembling disparate production into the finished product.
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