Abstract: A system and method for controlling the usage of pre-collated media within a printing device by creating a template that lists each member of the pre-collated media and iterating through the template using a pointer. The template forms part of a header for a print job that is submitted to the print device. The header indicates where within the documents each member of the pre-collated media is to inserted.

Abstract: This invention provides an image-forming system having automatic finish output chaining, where an imaging job can switch to an alternate destination when a default destination is no longer usable.

Abstract: A reproduction apparatus for making copies of information, the reproduction apparatus having a plurality of operating features and accessories selectable to produce a copy job according to preselected operating feature and accessory selected parameters, and a device for programming the reproduction apparatus to accomplish a copy job according to the preselected operating parameters. The programming device comprises an operator control interface for displaying, one at a time, display screens from a plurality of display screens at a standard operating feature level, a job specific level, and a page specific level. The plurality of display screens respectively show selectable operating features and accessory setup parameters, and the particular operator selections from selectable operating features and accessory setup parameters to establish preselected operating parameters.

Abstract: In reproduction apparatus having a plurality of selectable features for carrying out a reproduction run, and an operator control panel for providing operator interface for controlling the reproduction apparatus. The operator control panel provides multiple ways for entering an information system by either actuating a "hard" button or a "soft" button or area of a touchscreen display.