Dynamic load balancing for a tandem printing system

Details Dynamic load balancing for a tandem printing system Dynamic load balancing for a tandem printing system

2005-02-15

2005-02-15

Evans, Arthur G. (Department: 2622)

Facsimile and static presentation processing

Static presentation processing

Communication

C358S001140

Reexamination Certificate

active

06856416

ABSTRACT:
The disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for allocating a print job among multiple printers. The apparatus includes one or more computer workstations that are communicatively coupled to a controller. The controller is communicatively coupled to plural multifunction peripherals (MFPs) for printing. The system provides a user an option of designating a print job as a tandem mode job, wherein a controller utilizes the multiple MFPs in printing the job in order to decrease the overall print time. In one embodiment, the controller utilizes only two MFPs. In another embodiment, more than two MFPs are utilized. Regardless of the number of MFPs utilized, all of the MFPs are desirably controlled by the same controller.

REFERENCES:
patent: 6606165 (2003-08-01), Barry et al.

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