Method of pre-processing data on a host machine for a host-based print system
US8368950B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/5087
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The software on the host machine examines a pixel, either alone or in relation to adjacent pixels. Based on the image data contained in the pixel or group of pixels, a multi-bit value is generated that can be used by the printing device to easily reproduce the necessary detail of the original pixel. The multi-bit value also contains print engine control parameters to handle items such as toner miser mode, toner explosion, edge roll off, etc. The multi-bit value can be generated algorithmically by using a lookup table or by some combination of these methods.
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