Abstract: A printer comprising one or more consumables and a network connection searches a network connected via the network connection for pricing for the one or more consumables. A user is notified when pricing below a user-specified amount is found.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for print previewing are provided. One method includes providing a print preview that reflects a consumable availability status and optionally proceeding with a print job.

Abstract: A printing apparatus including a first cartridge having at least one reservoir for holding a first color of ink, a multi-color cartridge including three reservoirs capable of holding a second color of ink, a third color of ink and a fourth color of ink, and a third cartridge having at least one reservoir for holding ink. The printing apparatus can have a holder for holding the first cartridge, the second multi-color cartridge and the third cartridge.

Abstract: A printer comprising one or more consumables and a network connection searches a network connected via the network connection for pricing for the one or more consumables. A user is notified when pricing below a user-specified amount is found.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for printing with a printer includes detecting an errant page condition, and interrupting a print job in response to the possible errant page condition. An errant page condition can be the monitoring the printer for any waste of a consumable that will increase the cost per page to print. The cost per errant page can be approximated, and when the approximated cost per errant page is above a selected threshold level, the print job is interrupted. A list of options is then presented to a user interface to allow the user to select a course of action. A printing apparatus implements this method. The controller is programmed to interrupt the print job and present the options to the user interface.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods provide a cost per page indication that reflects one or more consumable costs associated with a document. The document can be optionally modified responsive to the cost per page indication.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for print previewing are provided. One method includes providing a print preview that reflects a consumable availability status and optionally proceeding with a print job.