Abstract: According to one aspect, a printer checks whether a customized control panel definition is available for the printer. If a customized control panel definition is available for the printer, then the customized control panel definition is retrieved, otherwise a default control panel definition is retrieved. A control panel as defined by the retrieved control panel definition is displayed. According to another aspect, a request to customize control panel of a printer is received. Control panel customization options are displayed, one or more control panel customization selections are received, and a control panel definition for the printer that incorporates the control panel customization selections is saved.

Abstract: The described system and procedure provides fax delivery services to a user that only has convenient access to a single-function networked printer device. To accomplish this, the system receives a facsimile sent to a telephone number. Responsive to receiving the facsimile, the facsimile is converted from a fax data format to a printable data format that is compatible with a printer device. Next, the converted facsimile is wrapped in a network transfer protocol language such as Hypertext Transfer Protocol to form a Web Page. Next, a Universal Resource Locator (URL) is identified that corresponds to the telephone number used to send the facsimile to the system. The URL identifies an embedded web server in a printer. Next, the Web page containing the converted facsimile is communicated to the identified embedded web server for printing by the printer.

Abstract: A method of packaging print media in combination with a printing device enables the printing device to automatically determine the type of media, and its characteristics and attributes, loaded in a media input tray. The print media package includes a pre-cut or perforated line which allows the removal of one end of the package forming a partial package exposing one end of sheets of the print media and encasing the print media. The print media is loaded in the media input tray encased in the partial package with the exposed ends of the print media sheets accessible to the printing device feed roller. The print media package includes an identifying code imprinted on an outside surface of the package located on the remaining portion of the package when the package end has been removed. The media input tray includes a sensor mounted in a location accessible to the identifying code when the print media encased in the partial package is loaded in the media input tray.

Abstract: The described system and procedure provides fax delivery services to a user that only has convenient access to a single-function networked printer device. To accomplish this, the system receives a facsimile sent to a telephone number. Responsive to receiving the facsimile, the facsimile is converted from a fax data format to a printable data format that is compatible with a printer device. Next, the converted facsimile is wrapped in a network transfer protocol language such as Hypertext Transfer Protocol to form a Web Page. Next, a Universal Resource Locator (URL) is identified that corresponds to the telephone number used to send the facsimile to the system. The URL identifies an embedded web server in a printer. Next, the Web page containing the converted facsimile is communicated to the identified embedded web server for printing by the printer.

Abstract: According to one aspect, a printer checks whether a customized control panel definition is available for the printer. If a customized control panel definition is available for the printer, then the customized control panel definition is retrieved, otherwise a default control panel definition is retrieved. A control panel as defined by the retrieved control panel definition is displayed. According to another aspect, a request to customize control panel of a printer is received. Control panel customization options are displayed, one or more control panel customization selections are received, and a control panel definition for the printer that incorporates the control panel customization selections is saved.

Abstract: With user-personalized print menus, user log in information is received at a local input component of a printing device. A personalized print menu based on the user log in information is retrieved and presented at the printing device. According to another aspect, print menu personalization options are presented to a user. User-selection of one or more of the menu personalization options is received, and a personalized menu based at least in part on the received user-selection is generated and associated with the user.

Abstract: A method of packaging print media in combination with a printing device enables the printing device to automatically determine the type of media, and its characteristics and attributes, loaded in a media input tray. The print media package includes a pre-cut or perforated line which allows the removal of one end of the package forming a partial package exposing one end of sheets of the print media and encasing the print media. The print media is loaded in the media input tray encased in the partial package with the exposed ends of the print media sheets accessible to the printing device feed roller. The print media package includes an identifying code imprinted on an outside surface of the package located on the remaining portion of the package when the package end has been removed. The media input tray includes a sensor mounted in a location accessible to the identifying code when the print media encased in the partial package is loaded in the media input tray.

Abstract: An image-forming device with an external activity-recording camera is disclosed. The image-forming device includes a case, a printing mechanism disposed within the case, and the camera. The camera is disposed at the case, and is event-driven to record external activity around the image-forming device.

Abstract: A method of packaging print media in combination with a printing device enables the printing device to automatically determine the type of media, and its characteristics and attributes, loaded in a media input tray. The print media package includes a pre-cut or perforated line which allows the removal of one end of the package forming a partial package exposing one end of sheets of the print media and encasing the print media. The print media is loaded in the media input tray encased in the partial package with the exposed ends of the print media sheets accessible to the printing device feed roller. The print media package includes an identifying code imprinted on an outside surface of the package located on the remaining portion of the package when the package end has been removed. The media input tray includes a sensor mounted in a location accessible to the identifying code when the print media encased in the partial package is loaded in the media input tray.