Abstract: In a visual output system that produces a graphic output, particularly a color printer, input data is to be produced in the graphic output according to nominal, potentially-calibrated operation of the system. However, a user-operated control input is provided, and is coupled to one or more of the variable signal, the print mechanism and the controller. The user-operated control input is used manually to modify a relationship between the input data and the actual graphic output, permitting the user to cause the graphic output to diverge from the calibrated color definition, for artistic or any other reasons.

Abstract: Display screen position adjusting mechanisms are provided for use in portable computers and other like devices. Certain mechanisms allow for the height of the display screen to be slidably adjusted with respect to the base unit of the device. Further mechanisms are provided that allow for the angle of display screen to be further adjusted with respect to the plane of the base unit. Such height and angular adjusting mechanisms may also allow for the display screen to be rotated, thereby changing the orientation of the display screen. These various mechanisms can be employed to improve the user ergonomics of the portable device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for printing shipping labels for recycling printing device replaceable components. When a printing device detects an end-of-life condition of a replaceable component in the printing device, a printing device user is prompted to enter information identifying the user and/or the location of the printing device (possibly after accessing a web site). Alternatively, this information may be stored in component memory of a replaceable component where it is obtained by the printing device automatically. An appropriate recycling location is determined from the geographic location of the printer and a shipping label including the address of the recycling location is printed from the printing device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for printing shipping labels for recycling printing device replaceable components. When a printing device detects an end-of-life condition of a replaceable component in the printing device, a printing device user is prompted to enter information identifying the user and/or the printing device (possibly after accessing a web site). Alternatively, this information may be stored in component memory of a replaceable component where it is obtained by the printing device automatically. An appropriate recycling location is determined from the information and a shipping label including the address of the recycling location is printed from the printing device.