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Printer having a media database and web system service

US8094331B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2006
Grant dateJan 10, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K15/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A printer, system, method and computer program for printing, the printer comprising: a media database arranged to store print media data; a web service system arranged to implement a web service; and communication means for communicating data stored in the media database to a user via the web service. The printing supports media extensibility, and information relating to the printing media, such as color profiles, can be communicated between a user and the printer via a web service.

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