Patent ID: 8379235
Filing Date: 2013-02-19
Classification: B65H,G03G

Abstract:
1. A method for a shared multi-function device that includes a platen for use in a copier mode thereof to provide copy jobs for a walk-up casual user with banner sheets to its output bin, comprising: A) placing a document to be copied onto said platen of said multi-function device; B) pressing a member on said multi-function device and thereby requesting a copy job by said casual user; C) querying whether a banner sheet is required by said multi-function device in response to said casual user pressing said member on said multi-function device, said multi-function device also being adapted to allow disabling of said banner sheet query by said walk-up casual user, if desired; D) entering Local Copy as user identification information by said casual user; E) creating a banner sheet by said multi-function device; F) inserting said banner sheet into said bin prior to proceeding with the copying sequence; and G) completing the copy job.