Abstract: A printing system includes a host having a virtual printer driver for converting a print job to a JPEG print file. A memory device is configured to receive the JPEG print file from the virtual printer driver. An imaging apparatus has a PictBridge port configured for receiving input from a camera. An interface device includes an important port, an export port and a processor device. The import port is configured for coupling to the memory device. The export port is configured for coupling to the PictBridge port of the imaging apparatus. The processor device is coupled to each of the input port and the export port. The processor device is configured to export the JPEG print file via the export port to the PictBridge port of the imaging apparatus.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for entering an email address using an @ symbol. The email address may be entered at a user interface having a display and a data input terminal. The email address is shown on the device display while the address is entered. An @ symbol may be displayed at or near a cursor representing a current character location. As a user enters the user name portion of the email address, the characters are displayed and the position of the cursor and @ symbol may be automatically advanced. Once the user name is entered, the user may then advance the position of the cursor to a domain name side of the @ symbol by entering a move command, such as by selecting a right arrow button. When the cursor is on the domain name side of the @ symbol, the position of the @ symbol may be fixed.

Abstract: A method for providing image reproduction of digital pictures in an imaging apparatus having a print engine, a scanner and an input device, includes printing a proof index sheet containing a plurality of thumbnail images corresponding to a plurality of digital pictures and having a unique identifying indicia; printing an order form separate from the proof index sheet, the order form including the unique identifying indicia and at least one selectable processing instruction associated with a corresponding digital picture; feeding the completed order form through the imaging apparatus to scan the order form completed with processing instructions; and generating a printed image for at least one of the plurality of digital pictures in accordance with the processing instructions entered on the order form.

Abstract: A system and method are described for the calibration of ink ejecting nozzles in a device including an inkjet printer and a scanner. The ejecting nozzles form one or more pens in a printhead cartridge. The method includes the steps of printing a test pattern including a plurality of patches onto a sheet of material using the ink ejecting nozzles. The sheet of material having the test pattern printed thereon is scanned with the scanner and scanned data is produced for each of the patches. The scanned data is analyzed in a control to determine a selected patch based on its color density, and the ink ejecting nozzles are calibrated based upon the analysis.

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting a printer to a cellular radio system. The adapter allows the printer to conduct facsimile operations. The adapter has a facsimile module which includes executable instructions for decoding fax data and processing the fax data to generate print data for printing; a cell radio; one or more communication ports having at least one of the communication ports in communication with the printer; and a data encoder in communication with the facsimile module and the cell radio. The data encoder is configured to convert data transmitted between the facsimile module and the cell radio.