Patent ID: 6325503
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
A method for printing images on a first-sized media and on opposing first and second surfaces a second-sized media, comprising the steps of:providing a hardcopy printing mechanism having a frame, a first input device for storing a supply of the first-sized media, a duplexer unit for inverting media, a controller responsive to input signals to print images, and a second input device for receiving a sheet of the second-sized media;loading a sheet of the second-sized media into the second input device;initiating a software program having a selection of images each having a first portion and a second portion;selecting one of the images from said selection of images;generating input signals for the controller in response to said selecting step; andfirst printing the first portion of said selected one of the images on the first surface of the loaded sheet of second-sized media, and thereafter, printing the second portion of said selected one of the images on the second surface of the second-sized media, while retaining a supply of the first-sized media in the first input device.