Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for providing print dimensions from a printer. An example method includes analyzing a first roll of a printer, the first roll holding first paper having a first width; determining, via a processor of the printer, a first print dimension of the first paper on the first roll based on the first width; and providing the first print dimension to an electronic device, the electronic device to use the first print dimension to determine whether content is to be clipped when printed on the first paper.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for providing print dimensions from a printer. An example method includes analyzing a first roll of a printer, the first roll holding first paper having a first width; determining, via a processor of the printer, a first print dimension of the first paper on the first roll based on the first width; and providing the first print dimension to an electronic device, the electronic device to use the first print dimension to determine whether content is to be clipped when printed on the first paper.

Abstract: A method to improve image quality in a printing device by storing in a memory of the printer at least a medium definition for a first medium, in a format which structures data about said first medium; and using the data contained in said medium definition when printing onto said first media. A downloadable media profile (210) for a first medium contains values for a plurality of parameters. A printing device comprises the downloaded media profile (210), firmware components (230) for managing the printing process, passing means (250), responsive to said firmware components (230), for passing data from said profile (210) to said firmware components (230) when printing on said first media.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for selectively warming a printhead in response to a relatively sudden change in one or more operating conditions of a printer. These operating conditions may include, for example, duty cycle, print density, print speed, and the like, which can be empirically detected, calculated, or predicted. Because sudden changes in printing conditions generally do not occur frequently, the printhead will not be warmed at all for much of its operating time. This reduces dramatic fluctuations in drop volume, to prevent thermal banding, while not maintaining the printhead at an undesirably high temperature.

Abstract: A variable maximum operating temperature for a printhead is defined and utilized within both a system and a method. The variable maximum operating temperature varies according to one or more operating conditions within a printer into which the printhead may be installed. If a detected temperature of the printhead is greater than the variable maximum operating temperature for a detected operating condition, the printer will be shut down to prevent overheating. Accordingly, the system and method extend the useful life of the printhead and reduce paper waste.