Abstract: A printing terminal 208P creates delivery result information regarding delivered content data and transmits the created delivery result information to a posting server 202. The posting server 202 receives the transmitted delivery result information, adds the received delivery result information to delivery record information stored in a memory, and notifies a sending terminal of at least part of the delivery record information. This arrangement enables low-cost and high-quality delivery of print contents.

Abstract: Facsimile systems, devices, and methods are provided related to transmitting an image from a sending device to a receiving device via a network. One embodiment includes a status information reply unit which replies to a notification request of status information from a sending device by transmitting status information representing status of the receiving-device to the sending device via a network, in which the status information reply unit includes a transmission source classifying portion which determines a class of the sending device and a selected-status information transmitting portion which transmits the status information to the sending device via the network.

Abstract: The CD-R print system 10 has a shape identical to the CD-R and the like, and the scale marks are printed on the adjustment medium AM with the base line BL previously printed thereon. The user inputs portions of the scales overlapping with the base line BL to the CD-R print system 10 via the user interface. Then, the CD-R print system 10 determines an amount of misalignment of print position based on the input information. The CD-R print system 10 reflects this amount of misalignment to generate print data. Such CD-R print system 10 enables the print position to be readily adjusted with accuracy without using a rule or the like.

Abstract: A transmitting and receiving method of transmitting and receiving data between a transmitting apparatus and a receiving apparatus through a network that exchanges data using a packet includes: causing at least one of the transmitting apparatus and the receiving apparatus to secure a storage region corresponding to the data as a data region; and causing at least one of the transmitting apparatus and the receiving apparatus to store divided data, which is obtained by dividing the data in a size equal to or smaller than the size of the packet, in the data region to thereby perform the transmission and reception while managing the location of the divided data.

Abstract: When a continuous borderless printing is carried out, in order to reduce a difference between an image region displayed on a screen and an image region as a print result, a print system according to the present invention is directed to a system which carries out the continuous borderless printing by printing an image having a wider width than a width of the continuous-form paper, comprising, a print area setting means which sets a print area having a wider width than the width of the continuous-form paper, an image display means which displays an area corresponding to the width of the continuous-form paper out of said print area having been set by the print area setting means, an image read means which reads an image as to the print area having been set by the print area setting means, an image edit means which edits the image as to the area being displayed, a print data generation means which generates print data on the basis of the image as to the print area having been set by the print area setting means,

Abstract: When a printable term is set for content data, a posting server 202 determines whether a current time is within or after the printable term, refers to a result of the determination, and allows delivery of the content data within the printable term, while prohibiting delivery of the content data after the printable term. This arrangement enables low-cost and high-quality delivery of print contents.

Abstract: Prior to delivery of content data, SIP servers 104 and 106 mediate establishment of sessions between a posting server 102 and printing terminals 108P and 110P via a network 14 according to a signaling protocol SIP. On establishment of the sessions, the posting server 102 delivers the content data to the printing terminals 108P and 110P according to a data transfer protocol HTTP. This arrangement enables low-cost and high-quality delivery of print contents.

Abstract: A posting server 202 receives printer status information from an SIP server 204 prior to delivery of content data to a printing terminal 208P and delivers the content data to the printing terminal 208P when the received printer status information shows that the printing terminal 208P is in a printable state. This arrangement enables low-cost and high-quality delivery of print contents.

Abstract: A printing terminal 208P creates delivery result information regarding delivered content data and transmits the created delivery result information to a posting server 202. The posting server 202 receives the transmitted delivery result information, adds the received delivery result information to delivery record information stored in a memory, and notifies a sending terminal of at least part of the delivery record information. This arrangement enables low-cost and high-quality delivery of print contents.

Abstract: A transmitting and receiving method of transmitting and receiving data between a transmitting apparatus and a receiving apparatus through a network that exchanges data using a packet includes: causing at least one of the transmitting apparatus and the receiving apparatus to secure a storage region corresponding to the data as a data region; and causing at least one of the transmitting apparatus and the receiving apparatus to store divided data, which is obtained by dividing the data in a size equal to or smaller than the size of the packet, in the data region to thereby perform the transmission and reception while managing the location of the divided data.

Abstract: A facsimile transmission system transmitting an image from a sending device to a receiving device via a network, includes: a status information reply unit which replies to a notification request of status information from the sending device by transmitting the status information representing status of the receiving-device to the sending device via the network, in which the status information reply unit includes: a transmission source classifying portion which determines a class of the sending device by classifying sending devices into a plurality of classes on the basis of a message transmitted by the sending devices via the network upon the notification request, and a selected-status information transmitting portion which transmits the status information to the sending device via the network, the status information being selected according to the class of the sending-side device, which is classified by the transmission source classifying portion among a plurality of status information representing the status

Abstract: When a four-sided borderless printing is carried out, in order to print a region as it looks on the screen without generating any margins, the print system according to the present invention is directed to a system to carry out the four-sided borderless printing by enlarging the image larger than a print sheet, and the system is provided with an image display means which displays a print target image in a region narrower than an actual region, an image reduction means which reduces the print target image, a print data generation means which generates print data on the basis of the image which is obtained by enlarging the already reduced print target image, and a print execution means which executes printing on the basis of the print data.

Abstract: When a four-sided borderless printing is carried out, in order to print a region as it looks on the screen without generating any margins, the print system according to the present invention is directed to a system to carry out the four-sided borderless printing by enlarging the image larger than a print sheet, and the system is provided with an image display means which displays a print target image in a region narrower than an actual region, an image reduction means which reduces the print target image, a print data generation means which generates print data on the basis of the image which is obtained by enlarging the already reduced print target image, and a print execution means which executes printing on the basis of the print data.

Abstract: When a continuous borderless printing is carried out, in order to reduce a difference between an image region displayed on a screen and an image region as a print result, a print system according to the present invention is directed to a system which carries out the continuous borderless printing by printing an image having a wider width than a width of the continuous-form paper, comprising, a print area setting means which sets a print area having a wider width than the width of the continuous-form paper, an image display means which displays an area corresponding to the width of the continuous-form paper out of said print area having been set by the print area setting means, an image read means which reads an image as to the print area having been set by the print area setting means, an image edit means which edits the image as to the area being displayed, a print data generation means which generates print data on the basis of the image as to the print area having been set by the print area setting means,

Abstract: A printing system for printing on a label of a record medium performs printing in one of at least two printing modes, to improve usability in high quality printing. The printing system comprises a means for displaying a print set-up screen for receiving print conditions of an image to be printed, the print set-up screen being provided with an area for designating a printing mode for performing higher quality printing, and a means for displaying a list of record media considered to be applicable with printing under printing mode for performing higher quality printing.

Abstract: The CD-R print system 10 has a shape identical to the CD-R and the like, and the scale marks are printed on the adjustment medium AM with the base line BL previously printed thereon. The user inputs portions of the scales overlapping with the base line BL to the CD-R print system 10 via the user interface. Then, the CD-R print system 10 determines an amount of misalignment of print position based on the input information. The CD-R print system 10 reflects this amount of misalignment to generate print data. Such CD-R print system 10 enables the print position to be readily adjusted with accuracy without using a rule or the like.

Abstract: An ion source for use in a mass spectrometer comprises a porous member arranged in the ionization chamber and bearing against the inlet tube so as to obstruct the open end of the inlet tube. A particle beam is directed to the effluent which exudes from the surface of the porous member after passing through the porous member. A cover shields a portion of the surface of the porous member from the particle beam so as only the most recently exuded effluent is irradiated. The effluent supplied into the porous member by the inlet tube is allowed to exude from surfaces of the porous member other than the surface bombarded with the particle beam so as to carry away stale effluents.