Abstract: In some examples, a device authenticates a first consumable product installed in the device, sends a first identifier of the authenticated first consumable product over a network to an engine, receives, over the network from the engine, a list of identifiers for consumable products classified as non-authentic, and in response to installation of a second consumable product in the device that stores an identifier in memory, determines whether the identifier of the second consumable product matches one of the identifiers in the received list of identifiers.

Abstract: According to an example, print client based marking may include instructing a repository to store metadata related to a document. A machine-readable mark that includes an identification of a location of the metadata may be printed on the document.

Abstract: In some examples, a device authenticates a first consumable product installed in the device, sends a first identifier of the authenticated first consumable product over a network to an engine, receives, over the network from the engine, a list of identifiers for consumable products classified as non-authentic, and in response to installation of a second consumable product in the device that stores an identifier in memory, determines whether the identifier of the second consumable product matches one of the identifiers in the received list of identifiers.

Abstract: In one example, a method for registering a printing device with a network-based service is described. The method may include a printing device receiving a print request, where the print request comprises an image, determining that the image includes a command to connect to a server of a network-based service to register the printing device with the network-based service. The method may further include the printing device connecting to the server in response to the command and receiving a verification from the server that the printing device is registered with the network-based service.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described to determine authenticity of a consumable product. The determining of authenticity may include communicating with a listing engine that contains a list of identifiers for consumable products classified as non-authentic, installing a consumable product in a host device where the consumable product stores an identifier in memory, and determining whether the consumable product matches one of the identifiers.

Abstract: A system for associating a data collector with a network account includes a first computing device to collect data associated with the use of a number of object devices on a network. The first computing device creates a network account associated with a second computing device, and the first computing device assigns a filename to a data collector data packet. The filename includes information related to the network account associated with the second computing device. The information related to the network account is embedded within binary code of the data collector data packet.

Abstract: An event relating to at least one device is received. A type of service for which the at least one device is registered is identified. An action to take in response to the event and the identified type of service is determined, the determining based on application of at least one rule that specifies different actions to take in response to the event for respective different types of services.

Abstract: A system (100) for associating a data collector (FIG. 2, 340-2) with a network account comprises a first computing device (FIG. 1, 115) to collect data associated with the use of a number of object devices (110-1, 110-2, 110-n) on a network, in which the first computing device creates a network account associated with a second computing device (FIG. 1, 105), and in which the system (100) assigns a filename (FIG. 12, 1205) to a data collector data packet (FIG. 2, 340-2), the filename (FIG. 12, 1205) comprising information related to the network account associated with the second computing device (FIG. 1, 105).

Abstract: Methods and systems are described to determine authenticity of a consumable product. The determining of authenticity may include communicating with a listing engine that contains a list of identifiers for consumable products classified as non-authentic, installing a consumable product in the host device where the consumable product stores an identifier in memory, and determining whether the consumable product matches one of the identifiers.

Abstract: Authenticating a consumable product based on a remaining life value includes determining whether an identifier stored in memory of a consumable product is listed in a device history and concluding that the consumable product is not authentic if the device is determined to have used the consumable product previously based on the device history and a current remaining life value associated with the consumable product indicates less use than a recorded remaining life value for the consumable product associated with the identifier in the device history.

Abstract: One example discloses a system comprising a computer comprising a memory to store machine readable instructions. The system can also comprise a processing unit to execute the machine readable instructions, the machine readable instructions comprising a data collector. The data collector can receive a plurality of verification records from a printer. Each verification record can characterize a usage of a given replaceable supply at the printer. The data collector can also evaluate a verification history of the printer based on the plurality of verification records to determine a usage credit for the printer. The usage credit can correspond to a number of authentic replaceable supplies consumed at the printer.

Abstract: A roaming device obtains an identifier for a network-enabled resource as a result of interacting with the network-enabled resource. The roaming device uses the identifier to obtain a link for the network-enabled device through a cloud service. The address is used to access and use the network-enabled resource using the cloud service.

Abstract: A system (100) for associating a data collector (FIG. 2, 340-2) with a network account comprises a first computing device (FIG. 1, 115) to collect data associated with the use of a number of object devices (110-1, 110-2, 110-n) on a network, in which the first computing device creates a network account associated with a second computing device (FIG. 1, 105), and in which the system (100) assigns a filename (FIG. 12, 1205) to a data collector data packet (FIG. 2, 340-2), the filename (FIG. 12, 1205) comprising information related to the network account associated with the second computing device (FIG. 1, 105).

Abstract: One example discloses a system comprising a computer comprising a memory to store machine readable instructions. The system can also comprise a processing unit to execute the machine readable instructions, the machine readable instructions comprising a data collector. The data collector can receive a plurality of verification records from a printer. Each verification record can characterize a usage of a given replaceable supply at the printer. The data collector can also evaluate a verification history of the printer based on the plurality of verification records to determine a usage credit for the printer. The usage credit can correspond to a number of authentic replaceable supplies consumed at the printer.

Abstract: A method, printer, system, and program product for mobile printing, comprising, in one embodiment, the steps of: obtaining a portable computing device with a reference to a printer-independent On-the-Go-print queue on the Internet; obtaining print data; and transferring the print data to the On-the-Go Print Queue on the Internet. In a further aspect of the present invention, the On-the-Go Print Queue may be accessed to set at least one storage or print parameter. In a further aspect of the present invention, the print data may be converted to generic print data and encrypted prior to transferring the print data to the On-the-Go Print Queue. In a yet further aspect, a key for decryption and the reference for the On-the-Go print queue may obtained at a printer from a portable computing device such as a smart card.

Abstract: A system and method print an output sample including print cartridge characteristic information.

Abstract: A printing device can transmit a remote procedure call message to invoke a network device. The RPC message includes data read from a memory that is an integrated part of a replacement component.

Abstract: A device has a consumable device component. A supply status indicator indicates a status of the consumable device component to at least one of a first host computer and the device. The supply status indicator includes a suppressed state.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to identification of regions in which unauthorized products are available. For example, in some embodiments, requests for verification of authenticity of a product may be received. Each request may be associated with a verification code and location data identifying a physical location of the product. Based on the requests, example embodiments may then determine whether a particular region including the physical location identified by the location data is likely to be a region in which unauthorized products are available.

Abstract: The method of the present invention is capable of providing distributed imaging capability to a user of a computing device within a UNIX printing environment. Document creation, manipulation, editing, and output are provided by the present invention. Document design and image data are associated with the originating user. Generic access instructions cause associated document data to be retrieved or stored in accordance with the present invention. Multiple documents and output devices may be employed to accomplish the requesting user's needs. Further, interactive graphical printing configuration and monitoring may be utilized.