Print System Settings Database for Media Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Complex printing systems require frequent manual reconfiguration for different print media types, leading to time-consuming and costly processes, potential errors, and reduced output quality, as well as difficulties in sharing and updating optimized system settings across diverse environments.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for automatically retrieving and configuring print system devices to device-specific settings tailored for selected print media attributes by querying a centralized database over a network, allowing for real-time optimization and sharing of settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual reconfiguration of print system settings is performed for each print media type, then system performance can be optimized for that media, but the process becomes time-consuming and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures and stores optimized print system settings for various print media types in a database before they are needed. When a print job is initiated, the system automatically retrieves the pre-configured settings for the required media type, eliminating the need for manual reconfiguration and reducing reconfiguration time while maintaining optimized performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a database copy of optimized system settings for different print media types. Instead of manually reconfiguring the print system for each media type, the system copies the appropriate pre-optimized settings from the database and applies them automatically, saving time and reducing errors.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual entry of complex system settings is performed, then configuration can be customized for specific print media attributes, but errors occur and the process is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses database records that store verified, pre-configured system settings for specific print media attributes. These records are copied and applied automatically, ensuring accuracy and eliminating manual entry errors while maintaining the ability to customize configurations for different media types.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where operators can verify and validate retrieved settings, and the system learns from these interactions to improve future retrievals. This feedback loop ensures high accuracy in configuration while maintaining customization capabilities.
3Reliability
If print system settings are manually updated, then current optimized settings can be applied, but it is difficult to determine if settings are current or updated in a timely manner
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors and updates the database with current optimized settings for print media types. When settings are updated in the database, the system provides feedback to operators about available updates, ensuring they have access to current optimized settings without adding significant management complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by continuously maintaining an updated database of optimized settings. This pre-updated database ensures that when settings are retrieved, they are already current and optimized, eliminating the need for manual updates and reducing management complexity.
4Productivity
If complex internal components run at high throughput rates with non-optimized settings, then productivity is maintained, but device component breakdown and system failure occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures and stores optimized settings in the database before high-throughput printing operations begin. When a print job is initiated, the system retrieves and applies the appropriate optimized settings, ensuring that components operate at high throughput rates with proper configuration, thereby maintaining both productivity and system stability.
Data Source
AI summary
What is disclosed is a novel system and method for automatically retrieving and configuring the print device to a set of device specific system settings tailored for user selected media attributes. In one embodiment, an operator selects media attributes desired for a particular print job on a print device which then automatically queries a database over a network for a set of device specific system settings tailored to the selected media attributes. The database system determines the existence of at least one record stored in the database and provides that matching record data back to the print device. The matching record data is received and displayed on a user interface for review by an operator. The operator accepts/modifies the displayed system settings. The print device then automatically configures the device to the accepted device specific system settings.