Abstract: A method and apparatus for printing a scheduled print job by a printing device connected to a client device over a network. The method includes transmitting, by the client device, a request to print the scheduled print job to the printing device. The scheduled print job include print data and schedule data corresponding to a scheduled time the print data is to be printed. The printing device obtains the print job from cloud storage or from local storage depending on a storage selection indicator, and executes the scheduled print job at the scheduled time. A determination is made as to whether the scheduled print job was printed successfully at the scheduled time. Further, a message indicating whether the scheduled print job was printed successfully, based on the determination, is sent to a predetermined device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for printing a scheduled print job by a printing device connected to a client device over a network. The method includes transmitting, by the client device, a request to print the scheduled print job to the printing device. The scheduled print job include print data and schedule data corresponding to a scheduled time the print data is to be printed. The printing device obtains the print job from cloud storage or from local storage depending on a storage selection indicator, and executes the scheduled print job at the scheduled time. A determination is made as to whether the scheduled print job was printed successfully at the scheduled time. Further, a message indicating whether the scheduled print job was printed successfully, based on the determination, is sent to a predetermined device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for printing a scheduled print job by a printing device connected to a client device over a network. The method includes transmitting, by the client device, a request to print the scheduled print job to the printing device. The scheduled print job include print data and schedule data corresponding to a scheduled time the print data is to be printed. The printing device obtains the print job from cloud storage or from local storage depending on a storage selection indicator, and executes the scheduled print job at the scheduled time. A determination is made as to whether the scheduled print job was printed successfully at the scheduled time. Further, a message indicating whether the scheduled print job was printed successfully, based on the determination, is sent to a predetermined device.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods for submitting a print job to a specified printer are provided which include means for and/or steps of (i) converting a document created with a specific application and to be printed, into a print-ready form that is independent of the specific printer and independent of computing platform, and (ii) submitting the print job to the specified printer, without using a printer driver.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for printing a scheduled print job by a printing device connected to a client device over a network. The method includes transmitting, by the client device, a request to print the scheduled print job to the printing device. The scheduled print job include print data and schedule data corresponding to a scheduled time the print data is to be printed. The printing device obtains the print job from cloud storage or from local storage depending on a storage selection indicator, and executes the scheduled print job at the scheduled time. A determination is made as to whether the scheduled print job was printed successfully at the scheduled time. Further, a message indicating whether the scheduled print job was printed successfully, based on the determination, is sent to a predetermined device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for printing a scheduled print job by a printing device connected to a client device over a network. The method includes transmitting, by the client device, a request to print the scheduled print job to the printing device. The scheduled print job include print data and schedule data corresponding to a scheduled time the print data is to be printed. The printing device obtains the print job from cloud storage or from local storage depending on a storage selection indicator, and executes the scheduled print job at the scheduled time. A determination is made as to whether the scheduled print job was printed successfully at the scheduled time. Further, a message indicating whether the scheduled print job was printed successfully, based on the determination, is sent to a predetermined device.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods that operate to print information and documents stored on a mobile terminal device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for outputting a scheduled print job by a printing device connected to a client device over a network. The method includes transmitting, by the client device, a request to print the scheduled print job to the printing device. The scheduled print job include print data and schedule data corresponding to a scheduled time the print data is to be printed. The printing device stores the received scheduled print job in memory, and executes the scheduled print job at the scheduled time. A determination is made as to whether the scheduled print job was outputted successfully at the scheduled time. Further, a message indicating whether the scheduled print job was outputted successfully, based on the determination, is sent to a predetermined device.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods are provided for managing and exchanging printer data.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods are provided for previewing and submitting print jobs. A printer apparatus generates and outputs preview data based on printer resources and print data received from an external terminal, in response to a preview request received along with the print data from the external terminal. Such preview data is in a printer-independent format that is acceptable to a plurality of printing devices, and images generated by the plurality of printers based on the preview data are substantially the same.

Abstract: Systems and algorithmic processes directed to first and second image processing devices connected to a network for distributed processing/printing. The first device receives a print job from a user device, and divides the print job into a plurality of portions of the print job which require image processing prior to printing. These portions are then transmitted to a number of the second devices which are compatible with distributed processing/printing and which are in an idle status mode. The second devices process the portions by, for example, rasterizing the portions, and then transmit the rasterized portions back to the first device. The first device assembles the rasterized portions into an assembled print job which is ready for printing. The first device prints the assembled print job or transmits the assembled print job to another networked device for printing, facsimile transmission, email transmission or storage.

Abstract: Systems and algorithmic processes directed to a user system, a provider system and a storage system. The provider system receives, from the user system, a request for a transaction to be performed by the provider system. The requested transaction includes a purchase of goods or a conduction of services between a user of the user system and a provider of the provider system. Upon completion of the request, the provider system transmits a record of the transaction to the storage system. The storage system is independent of the user system and the provider system. The record includes details of the transaction including the goods purchased or services conducted between the user and the provider.

Abstract: A method of accessing an image forming apparatus (IFA) or a multifunction printer (MFP) using a management device (MD) via a network, transmitting security information from the MD to the IFA, updating an original security configuration of the IFA with a new security configuration using the security information, using the new security configuration by the IFA, and confirming the new security configuration with the MD. After confirming, it is preferable the security information is deleted. Also, an IFA including a confirmation unit and a write protection unit for use with the method.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods that operate to print information and documents stored on a mobile terminal device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for printing a scheduled print job by a printing device connected to a client device over a network. The method includes transmitting, by the client device, a request to print the scheduled print job to the printing device. The scheduled print job include print data and schedule data corresponding to a scheduled time the print data is to be printed. The printing device obtains the print job from cloud storage or from local storage depending on a storage selection indicator, and executes the scheduled print job at the scheduled time. A determination is made as to whether the scheduled print job was printed successfully at the scheduled time. Further, a message indicating whether the scheduled print job was printed successfully, based on the determination, is sent to a predetermined device.

Abstract: Systems and algorithmic processes directed to first and second image processing devices connected to a network for distributed processing/printing. The first device receives a print job from a user device, and divides the print job into a plurality of portions of the print job which require image processing prior to printing. These portions are then transmitted to a number of the second devices which are compatible with distributed processing/printing and which are in an idle status mode. The second devices process the portions by, for example, rasterizing the portions, and then transmit the rasterized portions back to the first device. The first device assembles the rasterized portions into an assembled print job which is ready for printing. The first device prints the assembled print job or transmits the assembled print job to another networked device for printing, facsimile transmission, email transmission or storage.

Abstract: Systems and algorithmic processes directed to a user system, a provider system and a storage system. The provider system receives, from the user system, a request for a transaction to be performed by the provider system. The requested transaction includes a purchase of goods or a conduction of services between a user of the user system and a provider of the provider system. Upon completion of the request, the provider system transmits a record of the transaction to the storage system. The storage system is independent of the user system and the provider system. The record includes details of the transaction including the goods purchased or services conducted between the user and the provider.

Abstract: A method of connecting an image forming apparatus (IFA) to a network and assigning the IFA a network address, selecting a map file image from a plurality of map file images, the selected map file image corresponding to a regional location of the IFA, outputting the selected map file image, selecting a location on the map file image which corresponds to a physical location of the IFA, and storing the location and the network address. An IFA configured to implement the method.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods are provided for managing and exchanging printer data.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods are provided for previewing and submitting print jobs.