Distributed processing of print jobs

Details Distributed processing of print jobs Distributed processing of print jobs

2008-04-02

2011-11-22

Grant, II, Jerome (Department: 2625)

Facsimile and static presentation processing

Static presentation processing

Communication

C358S468000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08064084

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for distribution of a print job for digital printing by distributing elements of the print job between a plurality of processing means. The method and apparatus includes receiving a common job file (CJF) (41). Splitting the common job file into plurality of CJF chunks (74) wherein the number of the CJF chunks will be generated in accordance of availability of the processing means (42). Distributing the CJF chunks to the processing means for processing and generating a plurality of ready-to-print pages (RTP) (14) pages. Sending said generated plurality of RTP pages to a digital printer (52) by adhering to the page order of the print job.

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