Abstract: A program method of converting a multiple color file to a two-color, or limited color file, so that an image contained therein can be printed upon a receipt, Point Of Sale, or two-color printer. Most multiple color files that contain logos and graphics cannot be successfully reduced in color by automatic or computer generated methods. The programmatic method of this invention contains a second-stage routine that requests viewer participation and input. The resulting printed or displayed image is visually acceptable by reason of this viewer input.

Abstract: A method for counting the number of times a graphic object is printed by a POS system. If a graphic object is to be printed, its predetermined ID (or type ID in the case of a surround graphic) is looked up in the counting table and, if present, the count is incremented. If the incrementing of the count results in a counter rollover, the event is recorded in the Flash memory and the RAM table for later status reporting. Finally, a check is made to see if the update interval has been reached and, if so, the value is written to the Flash memory and incremental counting is restarted.

Abstract: A program method of converting a multiple color file to a two-color, or limited color file, so that an image contained therein can be printed upon a receipt, Point Of Sale, or two-color printer. Most multiple color files that contain logos and graphics cannot be successfully reduced in color by automatic or computer generated methods. The programmatic method of this invention contains a second-stage routine that requests viewer participation and input. The resulting printed or displayed image is visually acceptable by reason of this viewer input.