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Systems and methods for segmenting pages and changing settings for graphical elements in printing

US8014013B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2004
Grant dateSep 6, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2206/1514
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for modifying settings in printing a document is disclosed. Document data is provided that comprises multiple graphical elements. The document data is converted into printing instructions. At least one setting is applied to the printing instructions. A preview is presented of the printing instructions to a user through a graphical display. The method enables the user to select a specific graphical element from the preview and to change the setting to a new setting. A device specific rendering is simulated using the new setting. The user is provided with the option of saving the new setting.

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