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Printing device with delayed warm-up operation

US7136175B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Filing dateJun 10, 2002
Grant dateNov 14, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/50
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of powering up a printing device having a component that employs a warm-up operation, the method including, upon receiving power to the printing device, detecting delay indicia, and selectively delaying the warm-up operation based on the detected delay indicia.

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