Patent ID: 6744998
Filing Date: 2004-06-01
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
A printer system comprising:a printer apparatus, having a printer mechanism for applying markings to sheet material and a sheet handler associated therewith, wherein at least certain operations require steps to be performed by a human user on the printer apparatus; at least one control panel interface, the control panel interface having a visual display capable of reproducing a video presentation; a stored selection of media clips, each of the media clips containing at least a partial demonstration of information for performing at least one operation on an exemplary printer that resembles said printer apparatus, and wherein the media clips contain at least two selectable media clips for said at least one operation, wherein the selectable media clips are adapted for distinct levels of at least one information detail and differences of user capability; a media clip processor operable to select among the media clips, including selecting among said at least two selectable media clips for said at least one operation, and to present a selected media clip on the visual display for assisting the human user in performing said operation on the printer apparatus according to said distinct levels of at least one of information detail and differences of user capability.