Patent ID: 7184154
Filing Date: 2007-02-27
Classification: B42C,B42P,G03G,G06F,G06K

Abstract:
1. A method of performing setup operations on a finishing device connected to an electrophotographic printer, the printer having a printer user interface, the method comprising the steps of: entering a print job into the printer, the print job including setup instructions for at least one finishing device written as an operator message; automatically printing an instruction sheet listing setup operations to be performed prior to completing the print job; automatically placing all pending print jobs on hold; performing the setup operations listed on the printed instruction sheet; entering a release code to thereby release the print job from hold and allow the printer to complete the print job; accessing a database of setup instructions that are to be performed on the at least one finishing device; retrieving a file from the database containing instructions for a specified finishing device; reading the file; and translating the file into a page description file that is rasterized and incorporated into the printed instruction sheet.