Patent ID: 6292266
Filing Date: 2001-09-18
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
A printing apparatus comprising:first data receiving means for receiving a reception request signal and first print data which are transmitted through a first line;second data receiving means for receiving second print data that are transmitted through a second line different from said first line;printing means for printing each of the first and second print data on a medium;mode setting means for selectively setting a first mode in which when said first data receiving means receives the reception request signal and said printing means prints the second print data received by said second data receiving means, the printing operation of said second data is interrupted, thereby allowing said printing means to execute a printing operation of the first print data from said first data receiving means in accordance with said reception request signal, and a second mode in which when said first data receiving means receives said reception request signal and said printing means prints the second print data received by said second data receiving means, said reception request is reserved, thereby allowing said printing means to continue the printing operation of said second data; andcontrol means for performing a control operation, such that when said second mode is set, said mode setting means automatically switches from said second mode to said first mode after completion of the printing of the second data.