Digital printing apparatus with remotely selectable operating speeds and features
US6844937B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K15/16
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A digital printing apparatus is capable of a plurality of selectable output speeds, by varying motor speed or pitch configuration. A user using the apparatus at a basic speed can request a temporary increase in speed of his printing apparatus from a vendor who controls aspects of the printing apparatus over a network. The temporary speed increase can be pre-scheduled, such as to occur one day per week. The user can be charged at different per-print rates depending on the selected speed.
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