Seiko epson corporation (20240111468). PRINTING DEVICE, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND PRINTING METHOD simplified abstract

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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 20240111468 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 printing parameters and immediately executing printing jobs, as well as a job management section for organizing printing jobs in a queue.

  • Display section with buttons for setting printing parameters and executing printing jobs
  • Job management section for organizing printing jobs in a queue

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in various industries where printing is a common task, such as offices, schools, and print shops.

Problems Solved

This technology streamlines the printing process by allowing users to easily set printing parameters and manage printing jobs in a queue, increasing efficiency and reducing errors.

Benefits

- Simplifies the printing process - Increases efficiency - Reduces errors in printing jobs

Potential Commercial Applications

- Office printers - School printers - Print shops

Possible Prior Art

Similar features may exist in existing printing devices, but the specific combination of a display section with setting and printing buttons, along with a job management section, may be novel.

Unanswered Questions

How does the job management section prioritize printing jobs in the queue?

The patent application does not provide details on how the job management section determines the order of printing jobs in the queue.

Can users customize the preset settings for immediate printing execution?

It is not clear from the abstract whether users can customize the preset settings for immediate printing execution or if they are fixed.


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.