18475334. PRINTING DEVICE, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND PRINTING METHOD simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)

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PRINTING DEVICE, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND PRINTING METHOD

Organization Name

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Toshifumi Sakai of Shiojiri (JP)

PRINTING DEVICE, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND PRINTING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18475334 titled 'PRINTING DEVICE, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND PRINTING METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a printing device with a display section that includes buttons for setting adjustments and immediate printing execution, as well as a job management section for organizing printing orders.

  • The printing device includes a display section with a first button for accessing setting adjustments and a second button for immediate printing execution.
  • The job management section organizes printing orders by adding jobs to subsequent or preceding orders based on when they are instructed.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in office settings, print shops, and other environments where efficient printing management is necessary.

Problems Solved

This technology streamlines the printing process by allowing users to quickly access settings and execute print jobs without delay.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include increased productivity, simplified printing operations, and improved organization of printing orders.

Potential Commercial Applications

The potential commercial applications of this technology include office printers, commercial printing machines, and other printing devices used in various industries.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be printing devices with similar job management features, but without the specific buttons for setting adjustments and immediate printing execution.

Unanswered Questions

1. How does the job management section prioritize printing orders? 2. Are there any security features implemented in the printing device to protect sensitive print jobs?


Original Abstract Submitted

A printing device including a display section that displays a first button that switches a screen to a setting screen via which a setting of printing is received and a second button that causes printing to be immediately executed in accordance with a preset setting and a job management section that adds a first job printing of which is instructed after the first button is pressed and the screen is switched to the setting screen to a subsequent order and adds a second job printing of which is instructed from the second button to a preceding order.