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Customized print job analysis to identify job complexity

a technology of job complexity and customization, applied in the field of customized print job analysis to identify job complexity, can solve problems such as limited options

Active Publication Date: 2017-03-02
KONICA MINOLTA LAB U S A INC
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The present invention provides a computerized method for managing print jobs in a print shop through a print shop management system. This method involves assigning weight factor values to a plurality of complex factors used to specify any print job, customizing an algorithm based on the assigned values, and receiving a print job. The method calculates a complexity score of the received print job by using the customized algorithm, which helps to automatically route the print job to the correct printer. The invention solves problems related to limitations and disadvantages of current print shop management solutions.

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However, this option is rather limited and only suits those print jobs with simple settings.
In the case of multiple jobs that exceed the capabilities of automated processing modules, some jobs would fail and thus, remain in the queue until they are manually reviewed and routed for further processing.

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[0057]Example #1: if “Threshold Value”=3 and “Jobs Below Threshold Sent To” is set to “Auto,” all jobs rated 3 and below will be automatically sent to a printer for processing. Usually these jobs with scores below 3 are easy jobs and required no human interaction.

example # 2

[0058]Example #2: if “Threshold Value”=7 and “Jobs Below Threshold Sent To” is set to “All Users,” all jobs rated between 3.1 and 7 will be automatically sent to “All Users” for processing. These jobs usually require some hands-on work but any employee operating the software can process the jobs.

example # 3

[0059]Example #3: If “Threshold Value”=9 and “Jobs Below Threshold Sent To” is set to “Manager,” all jobs rated between 7.1 and 9 will be automatically sent to a “Manger” for processing. These are the most complex jobs and require a manager to sign off on them.

[0060]By use of the GUI in FIG. 5, the print shop administrator may assign jobs based on their ratings and thus create a more efficient workflow. Each print shop operator would use the numbers in a way meaningful to the particulars of their shop to better manage their tasks. Additionally, by assigning these values, the print shop operator can immediately tell which jobs require the most effort. Low scoring jobs may be easily processed without review, saving the operator the time of opening each individual job ticket and deciding how to move forward. Higher scoring jobs may still need to be opened and reviewed, but by identifying them from the onset, the work that requires more hands-on attention is identified and the operator ...

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Abstract

Disclosed is a print solution that provides efficient managing, routing and processing of print jobs in a print shop. Particularly, the print solution applies a customized algorithm that analyzes the job complexity of all print jobs and based on the job complexity analysis, routes print jobs to the correct printers for printing.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates to print shop management solutions, and in particular, it relates to a system and method for efficient managing and routing of print jobs in a print shop by use of a customized algorithm analyzing print job complexities.[0003]Description of Related Art[0004]In an environment that processes a large number of print jobs with multiple printers, there has been a need to manage print jobs efficiently in an organized fashion. Examples of such an environment are professional print shops and print / copy departments at large organizations, where a variety of print requests, such as large-volume duplication and large document printing, needs to be processed and completed by utilizing multiple printers within a short turn-around time. These environments are collectively referred to as “print shops” in this application.[0005]Typically, each print job specifies a source file that electrically contains a document t...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06F3/12
CPCG06F3/1208G06F3/1272G06F3/126G06F3/1259G06F3/1217G06F3/1288
Inventor RAJALINGAM, SIVARAMANHARMON, GEOFF W.
Owner KONICA MINOLTA LAB U S A INC