Abstract: A multifunctional printer having a printer section, an auto document feeder, a scanner section, a print path, and a path guide. When the multifunctional printer is not in a print and scan mode, the path guide can move to a position that routes printed paper from the print path to a print output tray. When the multifunctional printer is not in a print and scan mode, the path guide can move to a position that routes printed paper from the print path to the auto document feeder, where it can be scanned.

Abstract: A scanner comprising a platen, a first laser assembly movable along a first axis, a second laser assembly movable along a second axis substantially orthogonal to the first axis, and laser movement controllers configured to control the movement of the laser assemblies along their axes. The laser assemblies comprise laser emitters configured to project laser lines on the platen that illustrate edges the current scan area, such that the dimensions and/or position of the scan area can be adjusted by moving the laser lines on the platen.

Abstract: A multifunctional printer having a printer section, an auto document feeder, a scanner section, a print path, and a path guide. When the multifunctional printer is not in a print and scan mode, the path guide can move to a position that routes printed paper from the print path to a print output tray. When the multifunctional printer is not in a print and scan mode, the path guide can move to a position that routes printed paper from the print path to the auto document feeder, where it can be scanned.

Abstract: A scanner comprising a platen, a first laser assembly movable along a first axis, a second laser assembly movable along a second axis substantially orthogonal to the first axis, and laser movement controllers configured to control the movement of the laser assemblies along their axes. The laser assemblies comprise laser emitters configured to project laser lines on the platen that illustrate edges of the current scan area or delineate multiple scan areas, such that the dimensions and/or position of the scan area can be adjusted by moving the laser lines on the platen.

Abstract: A multifunctional printer comprising a liquid crystal layer mounted below a platen, with a light source positioned below the platen and liquid crystal layer. The multifunctional printer can display images using the liquid crystal layer and light source, such that the images are visible to users on the platen. The images can be deactivated and the platen made clear when users choose to scan documents placed on the platen. The images can include print previews, user interface components, and/or scan lines that indicate the boundaries of a scan area on the platen.

Abstract: An image reproduction device having a movable frame with a central aperture and an extendable soft cover. The soft cover can be extended from a storage position to at least partially span a platen and cover three dimensional objects resting on the platen. The frame can be lowered to seal the soft cover over and around the object and platen, such that it blocks light transmission into and out of the image reproduction device during scanning.

Abstract: A multifunctional printer having a printer section, an auto document feeder, a scanner section, a print path, and a path guide. When the multifunctional printer is not in a print and scan mode, the path guide can move to a position that routes printed paper from the print path to a print output tray. When the multifunctional printer is not in a print and scan mode, the path guide can move to a position that routes printed paper from the print path to the auto document feeder, where it can be scanned.

Abstract: An image reproduction device having a movable frame with a central aperture and an extendable soft cover. The soft cover can be extended from a storage position to at least partially span a platen and cover three dimensional objects resting on the platen. The frame can be lowered to seal the soft cover over and around the object and platen, such that it blocks light transmission into and out of the image reproduction device during scanning.

Abstract: A multifunctional printer comprising a printer section, an auto-document feeder, a scanner section, and a finisher, wherein a finisher path leads from the auto-document feeder into the printer section and converges with a print path into a shared finisher path leading to the finisher, such that documents scanned with the auto-document feeder can be conveyed to the finisher such that it can perform a finishing operation on the documents.

Abstract: A multifunctional printer comprising a printer section, an auto-document feeder, a scanner section, and a finisher, wherein a finisher path leads from the auto-document feeder into the printer section and converges with a print path into a shared finisher path leading to the finisher, such that documents scanned with the auto-document feeder can be conveyed to the finisher such that it can perform a finishing operation on the documents.

Abstract: A multifunctional printer comprising a liquid crystal layer mounted below a platen, with a light source positioned below the platen and liquid crystal layer. The multifunctional printer can display images using the liquid crystal layer and light source, such that the images are visible to users on the platen. The images can be deactivated and the platen made clear when users choose to scan documents placed on the platen. The images can include print previews, user interface components, and/or scan lines that indicate the boundaries of a scan area on the platen.

Abstract: A scanner comprising a platen, a first laser assembly movable along a first axis, a second laser assembly movable along a second axis substantially orthogonal to the first axis, and laser movement controllers configured to control the movement of the laser assemblies along their axes. The laser assemblies comprise laser emitters configured to project laser lines on the platen that illustrate edges the current scan area, such that the dimensions and/or position of the scan area can be adjusted by moving the laser lines on the platen.

Abstract: An autofill device directly connected with a client device over a peer to peer connection and to a server over a network connection, the autofill device being configured to load a form into memory and enter an autofill mode in which it receives a permission token from the client device, requests user data from the server using the permission token, receives the user data upon verification of the permission token by the server, and parses the received user data to automatically fill in one or more form fields in the form. The filled in form can be printed and/or electronically sent to a desired destination.

Abstract: A scanner comprising a platen, a first laser assembly movable along a first axis, a second laser assembly movable along a second axis substantially orthogonal to the first axis, and laser movement controllers configured to control the movement of the laser assemblies along their axes. The laser assemblies comprise laser emitters configured to project laser lines on the platen that illustrate edges the current scan area, such that the dimensions and/or position of the scan area can be adjusted by moving the laser lines on the platen.

Abstract: A scan boundary indication apparatus and method includes a light source assembly with one or more light sources. A control unit calculates an amount of movement by both a first light source in a first direction and a second light source in a second direction. The control unit moves the light sources to illuminate boundaries of an original media object based on a user-selected scan size.

Abstract: Example systems and methods may relate to performing a service restart on a printing device. A method preferably includes receiving a setting modification for a printing device, and storing the setting modification in an entity database. The method then includes receiving, at a network manager, an indication of the setting modification. The method further includes determining, by the network manager, responsive to receiving the indication of the setting modification, whether a network restart is required. The method yet further includes upon determining that the network restart is not required, determining, by a protocol manager, based on the setting modification stored in the entity database, a service requiring a restart. The method then includes initiating a restart of the determined service.

Abstract: Example systems and methods may relate to performing a service restart on a printing device. A method preferably includes receiving a setting modification for a printing device, and storing the setting modification in an entity database. The method then includes receiving, at a network manager, an indication of the setting modification. The method further includes determining, by the network manager, responsive to receiving the indication of the setting modification, whether a network restart is required. The method yet further includes upon determining that the network restart is not required, determining, by a protocol manager, based on the setting modification stored in the entity database, a service requiring a restart. The method then includes initiating a restart of the determined service.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus may connect to a local area network via at least one network interface. The image forming apparatus may also provide a network access point through which devices can wirelessly communicate. The image forming apparatus may further establish a wireless connection between the network access point and a terminal apparatus. Additionally, the image forming apparatus may receive, at the network access point, instructions to execute an operation of the image forming apparatus from the terminal apparatus. Upon disconnecting from the local area network, the image forming apparatus may maintain the established connection between the network access point and the terminal apparatus. The image forming apparatus may perform the operation specified by the received instructions upon determining that execution of the operation is permitted.