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Method and apparatus for identifying a print media type
Assignee: Hewlett Packard Development Co LP
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Filing: 1997-06-09
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Granted: 2000-04-04
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Expires: 2017-06-09
Abstract
Abstract The invention includes a method and apparatus for identifying a media type to be printed upon and communicating the identification to a printer. The method includes the steps of: reading data printed on a leading edge of the media to at least identify the media type; storing the data and employing information from the data to establish printer control parameters; removing the leading portion of the media which contains the data and thereafter printing on the media, as required. Upon occurrence of a later event, data identifying the media is reprinted on a leading edge of the media, which data is derived from data that was stored when the data from the media was initially read. The data printed on the leading edge, in addition to identifying the media type, preferably indicates a remaining length of media available for printing.
Inventors
- 👤 James C. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:01
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J11/00; B41J11/009; B41J11/36; B41J11/42; B41J11/46; B41J11/66; B41J11/70; B41J11/706
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A method for identifying at least a media type to be printed upon to a printer controller in a printer, said method comprising the steps of: a) reading data printed on a portion of the media which, at least, identifies the media; b) storing said data and employing said data to establish print control parameters; c) removing the portion of said media which contains said data; and d) upon an occurrence of an event, printing new data on a further portion of said media, said new data at least identifying said media.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
92 words
A method for identifying at least a media type to be printed upon to a printer controller in a printer, said method comprising the steps of: a) reading data printed on a portion of the media which, at least, identifies the media; b) storing said data and employing said data to establish print control parameters; c) removing the portion of said media which contains said data; and d) upon an occurrence of an event, printing new data on a further portion of said media, said new data at least identifying said media.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method as recited in claim 1, wherein said data and new data are printed on a current leading edge of said media.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 2 wherein step c) cuts off said current leading edge before said printer controller causes execution of a print job.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method as recited in claim 1, wherein said data comprises a media type indication and a value indicative of a remaining length of said media.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method as recited in claim 4 wherein step d) prints a revised media length as part of said new data, if portions of said media have been used.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method as recited in claim 1, wherein said media is wound on a roll and said event is a conclusion of a print action on a portion of said media, said portion constituting a single sheet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method as recited in claim 1, wherein said media is wound on a roll and said event is an indication of a removal of said roll from said printer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
107 words
Apparatus for identifying at least a media type to be printed upon to a printer controller in a printer, said apparatus comprising: a transducer for reading data printed on a portion of the media which, at least, identifies the media; control means for storing said data and employing said data to establish print control parameters; cutter means responsive to an output from said control means for removing the portion of said media which contains said data; and said control means, upon an occurrence of an event, causing a printing of new data on a further portion of said media, said new data at least identifying said media.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
107 words
Apparatus for identifying at least a media type to be printed upon to a printer controller in a printer, said apparatus comprising: a transducer for reading data printed on a portion of the media which, at least, identifies the media; control means for storing said data and employing said data to establish print control parameters; cutter means responsive to an output from said control means for removing the portion of said media which contains said data; and said control means, upon an occurrence of an event, causing a printing of new data on a further portion of said media, said new data at least identifying said media.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 8, wherein said data and new data are printed on a current leading edge of said media.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 9, wherein said cutter means cuts off said current leading edge before said control means causes execution of a print job.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 8, wherein said data comprises a media type indication and a value indicative of a remaining length of said media.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 11, wherein a revised media length is printed as part of said new data if portions of said media have been used.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 8, wherein said media is wound on a roll and said event is a conclusion of a print action on a portion of said media, said portion constituting a single sheet.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 8, wherein said media is wound on a roll and said event is an indication of a removal of said roll from said printer.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
156 words
A method for identifying at least a media type of media to be printed upon, to a printer controller in a printer, said media wound on a roll, said method comprising the steps of: a) reading data printed on an end portion of the roll which, at least, identifies the media; b) storing said data and employing said data to establish print control parameters; c) upon an occurrence of an event, printing new data on a further portion of said media, said new data at least identifying said media; d) thereafter, reading said new data printed on said further portion of the roll; e) storing said data and employing said data to establish print control parameters; f) removing the further portion of said media which contains said data; and g) upon an occurrence of an event, printing additional new data on a further portion of said media, said additional new data at least identifying said media.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
156 words
A method for identifying at least a media type of media to be printed upon, to a printer controller in a printer, said media wound on a roll, said method comprising the steps of: a) reading data printed on an end portion of the roll which, at least, identifies the media; b) storing said data and employing said data to establish print control parameters; c) upon an occurrence of an event, printing new data on a further portion of said media, said new data at least identifying said media; d) thereafter, reading said new data printed on said further portion of the roll; e) storing said data and employing said data to establish print control parameters; f) removing the further portion of said media which contains said data; and g) upon an occurrence of an event, printing additional new data on a further portion of said media, said additional new data at least identifying said media.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method as recited in claim 15, wherein said new data and additional new data are printed on a current leading edge of said media.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 15 wherein step f) cuts off said current leading edge before said printer controller causes execution of a print job.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method as recited in claim 15, wherein said data comprises a media type indication and a value indicative of a remaining length of said media.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method as recited in claim 15, wherein said event is an indication of a removal of said roll from said printer.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method as recited in claim 15, wherein said event is a conclusion of a print action on a portion of said media.
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