Method and apparatus for controlling consumable use in an...

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2005-12-06

2005-12-06

Moore, David (Department: 2624)

Facsimile and static presentation processing

Static presentation processing

Data corruption, power interruption, or print prevention

C358S001140, C358S001160, C358S001180, C358S001900, C358S504000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06972857

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for controlling consumable use in an image-rendering device. More particularly, the invention relates to a image-rendering device that facilitates the limitation of page costs of color documents by establishing a threshold cost limitation and controlling one or more colorant amounts to be used on the page to ensure that the cost limitation is met. An optional override mode may be provided, wherein a selected page or pages, or a complete document, would be rendered without implementation of the cost reduction feature.

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