Patent ID: 6088118
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
An image reproduction system for the reproduction of images on a support material, comprising:first image generating means for generating a set of images to be reproduced a selected number of times and in a predetermined sequence;memory means for storing the set of images generated by said first image generating means;printing means for printing a queue including the set of images stored in said memory means on the support material; andcontrol means for controlling said first image generating means, said memory means and said printing means,such that,when said first image generating means malfunctions during generating a set of images and said printing means is simultaneously printing images of that same set, said control means substantially immediately stops said printing means printing images of that same set, andwhen said first image generating means malfunctions during generating the set of images and said printing means is simultaneously printing images of another set of the queue,if the malfunction of said first image generating means is corrected and generating of images is resumed while said printing means is still printing images of another set of the queue,said control means, at a selection of an operator:either stops said printing means when it is about to start printing images of the faulted set,or said control means controls said printing means to start printing images of the faulted set, even if this set is still in the process of being generated by said first image generating means.