Patent ID: 6108097
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
A printer mode control system for a printer having a battery, said printer mode control system comprising:a plurality of operating modes, including a charging mode, enabling battery charging by a charging portion, and a printing mode, enabling printing by a printing portion;a manually operable member;duration detecting means for detecting a duration of operation of said manually operable member, said duration being a time period of operation;frequency detecting means for detecting a frequency of operation of said manually operable member, said frequency being defined as a plurality of operations within a predetermined time period;determining means for determining a subsequent operating mode of said plurality of operating modes, based on a current operating mode of said plurality of operating modes, and based on said duration of operation and said frequency of operation of said manually operable member, wherein said determining means determines a standby operation mode as said subsequent operation mode upon a predetermined detected operation of said manually operable member; andswitching means for switching from said current operating mode to said subsequent operating mode.