Abstract: A computer can transmit information about a print job to one or more printers. The computer can transmit the information to the one or more printers prior to transmitting the print job to the printer. The information can be used to indicate to the one or more printers various aspects of the print job.

Abstract: Systems and methods for information sharing are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for information sharing includes a host device, an external device that is used in conjunction with the host device, an external bus that the host device and the external device use to communicated with each other, and an information sharing device that is connected to the external bus so as to be able to monitor communications transmitted over the external bus between the host device and the external device, the information sharing device being configured to share information about at least one of the host device and the external device with a user of those devices.

Abstract: A method of distributing mail includes electronically transmitting a print job, and a list of postal addresses of multiple recipients to which the print job is desired to be delivered, from a users location; providing a printer in a postal delivery vehicle; and printing out mail pieces from the print job, for at least some of the multiple recipients, on the printer in the postal delivery vehicle. Alternative methods and various systems for distributing mail are also provided.

Abstract: A method of distributing mail, comprises electronically transmitting a first print job and a first list of postal addresses of multiple recipients to which the print job is desired to be delivered from a first user's location; routing the first print job to respective postal facilities separate from the first user's location, the postal facilities being selected based on the postal addresses; and at a postal facility, printing out print jobs for respective addressees in an order corresponding to a postal facility delivery route. A system for distributing mail is also provided.

Abstract: A method for power management of a printer. In the method, a power mode is determined for the printer from one or more calendar entries. In addition, a power save mode is entered into in response a determination that the one or more calendar entries indicates that the printer should enter a power save mode.

Abstract: A computer can transmit information about a print job to one or more printers. The computer can transmit the information to the one or more printers prior to transmitting the print job to the printer. The information can be used to indicate to the one or more printers various aspects of the print job.

Abstract: A computer can transmit information about a print job to one or more printers. The computer can transmit the information to the one or more printers prior to transmitting the print job to the printer. The information can be used to indicate to the one or more printers various aspects of the print job.

Abstract: A computer can transmit information about a print job to one or more printers. The computer can transmit the information to the one or more printers prior to transmitting the print job to the printer. The information can be used to indicate to the one or more printers various aspects of the print job.

Abstract: A multi-function peripheral (MFP) with the ability to edit documents preferably includes a scanner for scanning a document to produce an electronic file, a processor for editing the electronic file, a user interface for controlling the editing of the electronic file, and a print engine for printing an edited document from the electronic file.

Abstract: Obtaining pieces of operating code for a network device from multiple sources are described herein. In accordance with one aspect, the pieces of the operating code are obtained from different sources and are used to control the network device. In accordance with another aspect, a request to modify an identifier of the pieces of the operating code is received, and the identifier is modified in accordance with the request.

Abstract: Systems and methods for information sharing are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for information sharing includes a host device, an external device that is used in conjunction with the host device, an external bus that the host device and the external device use to communicated with each other, and an information sharing device that is connected to the external bus so as to be able to monitor communications transmitted over the external bus between the host device and the external device, the information sharing device being configured to share information about at least one of the host device and the external device with a user of those devices.

Abstract: A method for power management of a printer. In the method, a power mode is determined for the printer from one or more calendar entries. In addition, a power save mode is entered into in response a determination that the one or more calendar entries indicates that the printer should enter a power save mode.

Abstract: Task scheduling and automated task performance includes a printer checking whether one or more tasks need to be performed by the printer, wherein each of the one or more tasks was previously scheduled. If one or more tasks need to be performed, then one of the tasks is identified and performed. According to another aspect, a printer receives a request to schedule one or more tasks to be automatically performed by the printer, and communicates task scheduling options to the requester. Task scheduling information is received from the requestor and saved for subsequent automatic performance of the scheduled tasks identified by the task scheduling information.