Method of creating and managing packages, including multiple documents, in a printing system

The The present invention relates generally to a method for producing and manage documents in a printing system and in particular a Method to "packages" electronically handle whatever the printing of collated groups of documents allowed in a given package

Electronic Printing systems typically include an input section, sometimes as image input terminal ( "IIT") denotes a Control unit, sometimes referred to as electronic subsystem ( "ESS") refers, and an output section or print engine, sometimes referred to as image output terminal ( "IOT"), respectively. In a type of printing system manufactured by Xerox Corporation, known as the electronic printing system DocuTech, a job, in addition to other sources from a Neztwerk or scanner in the IIT be entered.

One is of the advantageous features an electronic printing system in its ability to provide a Plurality of sections of a variety of sources in a create single document. For example, Kodak was in their Press release of 13 September 1990 for a price as "Lionheart" designated printing system that Lionheart a 'value added printing application "ready made, in the with the system a final Document composition could be obtained. In fact, Xerox Corporation teaches in the textbook of Harrington, SJ and Buckley, RR, titled "Interpress: The Source Book "published by Simon & Schuster, Inc., 1988, a method for compiling serial insertion files or -Originalen in a single document. In particular, as on pages 371-378 discussed this textbook, a variety of originals that called Inter Press in a Seitenbeschreibungssparche are written, by a suitable Program are tied together electronically.

On Another technique that utilizes an object-oriented design to electronically compile the components of a document, is discussed in US-A-5,181,162. This patent discloses a document management and -Herstellungssystem in the documents as collections of logical components or objects are displayed, wherein the objects combined and physically on a page-by-page layout can be mapped. objects can also contain further data ( "attributes"), which (A) logical or physical relationships to other objects or with regard to the document as a whole, (b) properties specify the appearance of the contents, or (c) access restriction.

US-A-5,243,381 also relates to a method for compiling previously stored Segments of a document. This patent discloses a method, the "demand printing" using of one or more control leaves allows. In one example, a control blade, the machine-readable code, eg bar code, contains, be designed to point to a location at which each document of segments in the electronic printing machine having a scanner is stored. In order to form a document of the segments are control leaves sampled in a predetermined sequence by the scanner and read. In response to reading the segments from their respective are recovered memory locations and printed in the predetermined sequence.

the Concept of the electronic storing a plurality of segments in a single stapler and printing these segments from the stapler is both distributed and centralized printing systems been applied. For example, a Xerox 6085 is designed workstation, a plurality don documents in a binder for printing on a to store appropriate network printer. Further, a DocuTech printer, manufactured by Xerox Corporation, capable of two segments of a print individual print file. In operation, the first segment delivered to a first output area, and the second segment is supplied to a second output area, so that a collation is required by hand.

Various remarks regarding the above-discussed References are in order: First, US 5,181,162 expects not so that the attribute of an object, a statement regarding one executed on the object Termination operation would contain. Secondly, the above-mentioned Paper manufacturing programs, including the chapter compilation program of the Inter Press-book, consider no technique in which each chapter included completion instructions would that on a chapter-by-chapter basis could be modified. After all, the DocuTech considering no system in which the segments in a set of collated supplied by segments of the same output range. It would be desirable to provide a provide technique in which a plurality of documents together would be stored as a package, and the documents as a collated group of sets would be printed and issued, where at least one of the sets has its own unique set of characteristics completion.

After one aspect of the present invention, as in claim 1 claimed a method for managing a plurality of print jobs, the is connected to a packet, bereitge<?page 3?>represents, each print job contains a set of instructions, so that when printing the package, each print job according to an printed preprogrammed set of characteristic printing features is, the method comprising: generating, in the memory, a first packet, the first packet a first reference and a includes second reference, a first print job being operatively connected to the first package by the first reference is connected, and a second print job operatively is connected to the first package by way of the second reference; Programming the first print job with a first set of Instructions and the second print job with a second set of instructions, wherein at least one of the print jobs in accordance with a Finishing instruction is completed, and the first set of Instructions contains the finishing instruction, and producing a print set the first packet, the print set of the first package a finished Print set of according to the first Set of instructions generated first print job and a print set of according to the second Set of instructions the second print job generated contains; Save of the order and a source of order or more source contracts with markings in the storage and mapping of the law applicable to contracts marks with selected Sites of orders.

According to a another aspect of the disclosed invention, as shown in the dependent claim 2 claimed, provided a method, further the Designate the positions of the markings on the selected page includes.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, as in claim 3 claims, provided a process in which the printing machine with both a first memory portion and a second Storage section communicates with the second memory section removed is arranged from the printing press and the method further includes sending a copy of the first order with a copy the first set of instructions from the second memory section to the print engine, and in response to the transmitting step, generating a representation of the first packet, wherein the representation of the first packet a presentation of the copy of the first, according to the set of instructions generated first order and an illustration of a copy of the according to the second contains set of instructions generated second order.

These and other aspects of the invention will become apparent from the following description visible, which is used to a preferred embodiment of the invention To illustrate, when used in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings is read. In the drawings:

<figref idrefs="S29">1</figref> is a perspective view of an electronic printing system that the Media-estimating solution of the present invention includes.

<figref idrefs="S30">2</figref> is a block diagram of the main elements in <figref idrefs="S29">1</figref> shown Printing system shows.

<figref idrefs="S31">3</figref> is a plan view, the main the mechanical components in <figref idrefs="S29">1</figref> shown Printing system illustrated.

<figref idrefs="S32">4</figref> is a schematic view showing certain construction details of the Document scanner for this in <figref idrefs="S29">1</figref> Printing system shown shows.

<figref idrefs="S33">5</figref>-<figref idrefs="S35">7</figref> include Blockschaltbid a schematic showing the main parts of the control part for the in <figref idrefs="S29">1</figref> Printing system shown shows

<figref idrefs="S36">8</figref> is a block diagram of the operating system, together with printed circuit boards and shared line connections for the in <figref idrefs="S29">1</figref> shown Printing system.

<figref idrefs="S37">9</figref> is a diagram showing an exemplary job programming ticket and a Job Scorecard shows that on the user interface (UI) -Berührungsschirm of in <figref idrefs="S29">1</figref> shown printing system are displayed.

<figref idrefs="S38">10</figref> is a block diagram of a network printing system including Drucksys system of <figref idrefs="S30">2</figref> shows.

<figref idrefs="S39">11</figref> is a plan view of a screen on which a plurality of packets is shown with accompanying Informiation.

<figref idrefs="S40">12</figref> is a plan view of a screen in which a packet for a Ticket the packages of <figref idrefs="S39">11</figref> will be shown.

<figref idrefs="S41">13</figref> is a view of the screen of <figref idrefs="S39">11</figref>, on which a selection template is applied to one of the packages.

<figref idrefs="S42">14</figref> is a plan view of a screen on which a plurality of orders, with one of the packages of <figref idrefs="S39">11</figref> connected is shown.

<figref idrefs="S43">15</figref> is a view of the screen of <figref idrefs="S42">14</figref>, on which a selection template is applied to one of the orders.

<figref idrefs="S44">16</figref> is a view of the screen of <figref idrefs="S39">11</figref>, on which a selection template is applied to one of the packages.

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<figref idrefs="S45">17</figref> is a plan view of a screen on which a plurality of orders, with one of the packages of <figref idrefs="S39">11</figref> connected is shown.

<figref idrefs="S46">18</figref> is a view of the screen of <figref idrefs="S45">17</figref>, on which a selection template is applied to one of the orders.

<figref idrefs="S47">19</figref> is a plan view of a screen in which the orders of the packets <figref idrefs="S39">11</figref> connected are shown.

<figref idrefs="S48">20</figref> is a view of the screen of <figref idrefs="S47">19</figref>, on which a selection template is applied to one of the orders.

<figref idrefs="S49">21</figref> is a view of the screen of <figref idrefs="S47">19</figref>, on which a selection template is applied to one of the orders.

<figref idrefs="S50">22</figref> is a plan view of a screen on which all packets with a the orders from <figref idrefs="S47">19</figref> are connected, are shown.

<figref idrefs="S51">23</figref> is a schematic representation of an application database

<figref idrefs="S52">24</figref> and <figref idrefs="S53">25</figref> put a schematic view of a package database represents.

<figref idrefs="S54">26</figref> is a schematic view of a job / package correlation database.

<figref idrefs="S55">27</figref> is a schematic view showing an exemplary arrangement that the databases of <figref idrefs="S51">23</figref>-<figref idrefs="S54">26</figref> including, represents.

<figref idrefs="S56">28</figref> is a flowchart illustrating a method for generating a packet.

<figref idrefs="S57">29</figref> is a flowchart illustrating a process for copying a packet.

<figref idrefs="S58">30</figref>-<figref idrefs="S61">33</figref> put a flowchart depicts, illustrating the manner in a packet is prepared for output.

<figref idrefs="S29">1</figref> and <figref idrefs="S30">2</figref> show an exemplary laser-based printing system <figref>2</figref> for processing Print Jobs accordance with the teachings of the present invention. For purposes of explanation, the printing system<figref>1</figref> in a scanner section <figref>6</figref>, A control section <figref>7</figref> and a printer section <figref>8</figref> divided While a specific printing system is shown and described, the present invention with other Types of printing systems such as ink jet, ionography etc. will.

Especially on <figref idrefs="S30">2</figref>-<figref idrefs="S32">4</figref> Referring includes the scanner section <figref>6</figref> a transparent plate <figref>20</figref>On which the document to be scanned <figref>22</figref> is. One or more linear arrays <figref>24</figref> are there and -forth scanning movements of the plate <figref>20</figref> arranged. lenses <figref>26</figref> and mirrors <figref>28</figref>. <figref>29</figref>. <figref>30</figref> work together to the assembly <figref>24</figref> on a line-like segment the plate <figref>20</figref> and to focus the scanned document on it. The order <figref>24</figref> provides image signals or pixels, which sampled the representing image and after suitable processing by processor <figref>25</figref> at the control section <figref>7</figref> be issued.

Of the processor <figref>25</figref> converts the arrangement of the <figref>24</figref> issued analog image signals into digital image signals and then processes the as required to the system <figref>2</figref> to allow to store the image data in the form and treat, which is required in order to perform the programmed order. processor<figref>25</figref> provides improvements and changes for the Image signals such as filtering, threshold posture screening, fragmentation, Reduce / Enlarge, etc. Following any changes and adjustments in the job program has the new document be scanned.

On <figref idrefs="S30">2</figref> and <figref idrefs="S31">3</figref> Referring includes the printer portion <figref>8</figref> a laser printer and is for purposes of explanation in a raster output scanner (ROS) section <figref>87</figref>, a Print Module Section <figref>95</figref>, A paper supply <figref>107</figref> and a terminator <figref>120</figref> divided.

On <figref idrefs="S29">1</figref>. <figref idrefs="S30">2</figref> and <figref idrefs="S33">5</figref> Referring is the control portion <figref>7</figref> for purposes of explanation into an image input controller <figref>50</figref>. a user interface (UI) <figref>52</figref>, A system control unit <figref>54</figref>. a main memory <figref>56</figref>, Image manipulation section <figref>58</figref> and an image output controller <figref>60</figref> divided.

Especially on <figref idrefs="S33">5</figref>-<figref idrefs="S35">7</figref> Referring includes the control section <figref>7</figref> a plurality of printed Circuit boards (PWBs) <figref>70</figref>Wherein PWBs <figref>70</figref> together and to the system memory <figref>61</figref> by a pair of memory buses <figref>72</figref>. <figref>74</figref> connected are. The memory control unit<figref>76</figref> connects the system memory <figref>61</figref> With the buses <figref>72</figref>. <figref>74</figref>, The PWBs<figref>70</figref> include a system processor PWB <figref>70-1</figref> host system processors <figref>78</figref>; a low-speed I / O processor PWB <figref>70-2</figref> With a UI communication control unit <figref>80</figref> for transmitting of data to and from UI <figref>52</figref>; PWBs<figref>70-3</figref>. <figref>70-4</figref>. <figref>70-5</figref> with disk drive controller / processor <figref>82</figref> for transmitting data of the main memory <figref>56</figref> and by

plates <figref>90-1</figref>. <figref>90-2</figref>. <figref>90-3</figref> (Of the Image compressor / processor <figref>51</figref> is to compress the image data on PCB <figref>70-3</figref>); image manipulation PWB<figref>70-6</figref> With Image manipulation processors of image manipulation section <figref>58</figref>; Imaging processor PWBs <figref>70-7</figref>. <figref>70-8</figref> with Bilderzeugungsprozesso&lt;?page 5?&gt;reindeer <figref>86</figref> to Processing the image data for printing by printer section <figref>8</figref>; a dispatch processor PWB <figref>70-9</figref> with dispatch processors <figref>88</figref>. <figref>89</figref> for controlling the transfer of data to and from printer section <figref>8</figref>, and a Boot Control Arbitration scheduler PWB <figref>70-10</figref>,

The scanned image data from the processor <figref>25</figref> the scanner section <figref>6</figref> in the control section <figref>7</figref> entry will be through the Image compressor / processor <figref>51</figref> the image input control unit <figref>50</figref> on PWB <figref>70-3</figref> compressed. When the image data to the compressor / processor<figref>51</figref> run through, they are segmented into N abtastzeilenbreite slices, each Slice a slice pointer has the compressed image data along with Scheibenzeigem and all related Image descriptors providing image specific information, (Eg height and width of the document in pixels, the compression method used, Pointers to the compressed image data, and pointers to the Bildscheibenzeigem) placed in an image file. The image files, which represent different print jobs and for transmitting in the main memory <figref>56</figref> pending, are in the system memory <figref>61</figref>. of a random access memory or RAM comprises cached where the data is held pending use.

As best in <figref idrefs="S29">1</figref> is shown comprising UI <figref>52</figref> a combined Operarator controller / CRT display, consisting of an interactive touchscreen <figref>62</figref>. a keyboard <figref>64</figref> and a mouse <figref>66</figref> consists. The UI <figref>52</figref> connects the operator with the printing system <figref>2</figref>. to enable the operator to print jobs and other programming instructions, to obtain system operating information, instructions, Programming information, to obtain diagnostic information, etc.. Items on the touch screen <figref>62</figref> appropriate are, for example, files and icons are of either by touching Items displayed on the screen <figref>62</figref> with a finger or by Using the Mouse <figref>66</figref>To with a cursor <figref>67</figref> (<figref idrefs="S37">9</figref>) to the selected to show Item, and mouse buttons activated.

Of the main memory <figref>56</figref> has a plurality of plates <figref>90-1</figref>. <figref>90-2</figref>. <figref>90-3</figref> to the Storing machine Operating System software, machine operating data and the scanned image data currently being processed.

If the compressed image data in main memory <figref>56</figref> continue have to be processed, or for display on the touch screen <figref>62</figref> the UI <figref>52</figref> needed be or the printer section <figref>8</figref> needed is the data in main memory <figref>56</figref> accessed. Where further processing unlike the processor <figref>25</figref> provided needed the image data to the image manipulation section <figref>58</figref> on PWB <figref>70-6</figref> transfer, where the additional processing steps as collation, finishing, cutting, etc. are performed. After processing can the data to the main memory <figref>56</figref> be returned to the UI <figref>52</figref> to Display on the touch screen <figref>62</figref> Posted be or to the image output control <figref>60</figref> be sent.

Image data, the to the image output control <figref>60</figref> be issued, by imaging processors <figref>86</figref> on the PWBs <figref>70-7</figref>. <figref>70-8</figref> (<figref>5A</figref>) Decompressed and readied for printing. Thereafter, the data by the Dispatch processors <figref>88</figref>. <figref>89</figref> on PWB <figref>70-9</figref> to the printer section <figref>8</figref> output. Image data for printing to the printer section <figref>8</figref> Posted were normally from the memory <figref>56</figref> repaid, to accommodate to create new image data.

Especially on <figref idrefs="S36">8</figref> Referring to system control signals by a plurality of printed circuit boards (PWBs) are distributed. These include EDN core PWB <figref>130</figref>, A mark-imaging core PWB <figref>132</figref>. a paper handling core PWB <figref>134</figref> and a terminator-Binder core PWB <figref>136</figref> together with various input / output (I / O) PWBs <figref>138</figref>, On system <figref>140</figref> combines the core PWBs <figref>130</figref>. <figref>132</figref>. <figref>134</figref>. <figref>136</figref> together and the control section <figref>7</figref>, While local buses <figref>142</figref> to serve, the I / O PWBs <figref>138</figref> each other and with their associated core PWB connect to.

On <figref idrefs="S37">9</figref> Referring are contracts programmed in a job program mode in which on the touch screen <figref>62</figref> on ticket order <figref>150</figref> and a Job Scorecard <figref>152</figref> type for the current Job are displayed. The job ticket<figref>150</figref> shows various programmed to order selections, while the Contract Scorecard <figref>152</figref> the basic instructions to the system indicating for printing the job. The account<figref>154</figref> for the print job is the default account in <figref idrefs="S37">9</figref>, The preprogrammed billing rates for the various functions are thus suitable for the particular print job tabulated, unless a special account with corresponding billing rates is specified by the system operator.

On <figref idrefs="S38">10</figref> Referring the control unit <figref>7</figref> by means of a network interface <figref>172</figref> With a network device <figref>170</figref> connected. The network interface<figref>172</figref> includes all hardware and software that is required to the hardware / software components the control unit <figref>7</figref> with the hardware / software Unibody the network device <figref>170</figref> connect to. For example, different to connect protocols between the server and the network device interfaced, could the network&lt;?page 6?&gt;work interface, in addition to other software with Netware of Novell Corp. be provided.

In the network device <figref>170</figref> Various I / O and Memory devices with a bus <figref>174</figref> connected together. In particular, the means, among others, I / O devices <figref>176</figref> and printing services <figref>178</figref>, In the present example comprises a given I / O device, a workstation, for example, any produced suitable PC-compatible device, or a Xerox Corporation 6085 Workstation.

In an execution is the printing system <figref>2</figref> a DocuTech Network Printing System ( "Network printer"), controlled by a the I / O devices <figref>176</figref> orders transmitted prints. In one embodiment, processed the network printer jobs in a page description language ( "PDL"), known as Interpress, are written, and as a condition for printing the network contract dismantled the network printers the order of a high-level primitive form in a Low-primitive form. In another embodiment, the network printer in conjunction with a DocuTech Network Server, see printing services <figref>178</figref>, Used to send print jobs, in addition to other PDLs, are written in PostScript. Decomposed jobs are usually in a job file of the network printer is stored for output and later pass printing to a print queue. Further discussion a printing system with a job file and print queue is disclosed in US-A-5,206,735 provided.

With Reference to <figref idrefs="S39">11</figref>-<figref idrefs="S50">22</figref> becomes a general overview a method for managing multiple jobs as described with packages. As It should be appreciated, each of the <figref idrefs="S39">11</figref>-<figref idrefs="S50">22</figref> a Dialog (or screen) is, preferably selectively on the display <figref>62</figref> (<figref idrefs="S29">1</figref>) is shown. Especially on<figref idrefs="S39">11</figref> Referring , in order on a list of packages in the printer controller <figref>7</figref> access, a Auftragsmanagerschim on the UI display <figref>62</figref> produced. When a packet File Icon <figref>200</figref> with a cursor <figref>202</figref> is selected, is a list of packages (<figref idrefs="S40">12</figref>) Appears. Each by a package icon <figref>203</figref> Marked packet listing shows Preferably, the number of supplies of paper that is required to print the package, the number of embedded documents or contracts in the package and the amount to be produced on packets. also reveals each icon <figref>203</figref> even information regarding the origin of so connected embedded documents. That is, when the icon with solid black lines drawn, then are all embedded Documents of the corresponding packet in the data memory <figref>56</figref>. ie on board. On the other hand the icon with gray dashed Lines is drawn, then there is at least one of the embedded Documents of the relevant package at a location remote from the control unit <figref>7</figref>, For example in a remote file / print server.

On <figref idrefs="S41">13</figref> and <figref idrefs="S44">16</figref> Referring , when one of the icons package <figref>203</figref> is selected, a Feature selection template <figref>204</figref> or <figref>210</figref> displayed. Selecting a "Show Package Ticket "section the cursor <figref>202</figref> be different with the package / job managing method shown related properties (<figref idrefs="S40">12</figref>). The following discussion briefly describes the meaning of each in <figref idrefs="S40">12</figref> shown Feature: Package Indentification: The unique name and version, identifying the package. Package Quantity: The number of packets, the desired produce is.

output Options: Normal is "Collated" released, and This causes a complete Packet is generated at a time. It is perhaps easier to let "Uncollated" run, if, for example, multiple inventories available. also is releasing the Uncollated option useful when multiple orders to separate Cessation objectives are to deliver.

Packing List Report; Packing List Labeling: If desired, a packing list Report are generated, the provided name and the quantities in a package Documents listing. If desired, can the packing list report each package unique, attached thereto own data, such as a shipping address. This is roughly the labeling the first page of a job. If there is not at disposal when the packing list Report Inoperative is.

Number of Required Paper Stocks: The number of different paper stocks, the is required chosen a print package.

Embedded Document Count: The number of embedded documents in a selected package.

Embedded Document Quantity Override: When enabled, this allows a parameter for an elected Package, referred to as "Embedded Document's Quantity" (in <figref idrefs="S42">14</figref> eg described as "Quantity"), ignored becomes; Instead, as the "Override Quantity "known parameters for each job in the chosen Package used. One would a single copy of each document in the package (using the override feature) expect, but there are applications where the customer different Quantities of each additional documentation would have in a package. On Example of this would be a Higher-course package one teacher and multiple document would have student documents.

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ridge Page Label Override: When enabled, this allows the labeling the first page of all the documents for a given packet ignored becomes; would instead the labeling of the first page of old documents of the same Source label document submitted. The conceptual framework that the record label is based is below in further detail discussed.

load Page Label Override: Similar in concept First Page Override except that the override feature for attached to the last pages of a plurality of jobs labels applies. A warning is issued if there are any embedded One-side Dukomente in the given package is and First Page Label Override is enabled.

Embedded Document First Page Merge Item: In the concept similar to the First Page Label Override except that a selected Merge Item place a label on at a selected location the first page of each document is embedded.

Embedded Document Last Page Merge Item: In the concept similar to the Embedded Document First Page Merge Item.

Embedded Document Cover Stock Override: When enabled, this allows all envelope paper characteristics ignored (type and color) of the document will; is replaced instead of the Embedded Document Cover Stock. This allows the operator the number of a packet for generating necessary paper stocks to reduce without the envelope papers on each embedded document laboriously switch. Preferably, for each Envelope paper size in a Package the style and color, instead of the envelope of the embedded Piers is to use document programmed.

specifically on <figref idrefs="S41">13</figref>-<figref idrefs="S43">15</figref> Referring are associated with managing a local packet, ie a packet, whose respective embedded documents all locally in the control unit <figref>7</figref> get saved (Preferably in the mass storage <figref>56</figref> (<figref idrefs="S30">2</figref> and <figref idrefs="S35">7</figref>) related dialogues in further detail discussed the feature selection Template <figref>204</figref> includes understanding the "Show Package Ticket "and the Sections "show Embedded Documents "," Summary "," Proof "," Copy "and" Delete ". The function of the section Show Package Ticket has been discussed above, and the section Delete allows you to delete a selected package with its attendant embedded documents. Section Summary supplies to associated Read-only information regarding a selected Package, for example, information that, among other sources, from the above discussed package features is produced. The meaning of Section Copy is from a discussion by order of related software below clearly. Of the Section Proof partly used the function the section Copy, a sample print of a selected generating package.

On <figref idrefs="S42">14</figref> Referring embedded documents of a given package will be provided when the section Show Embedded Documents (<figref idrefs="S41">13</figref>) With the cursor <figref>202</figref> selected is. Each of the documents, which as with the "Printing applications ideas! 1" (s.<figref idrefs="S40">12</figref> and <figref idrefs="S41">13</figref>) known packet is connected is shown. As will be appreciated, is every order through a contract icon <figref>206</figref>, ie <figref>206a</figref>. <figref>206b</figref>. ... <figref>206n</figref>, Shown, each of which preferably Icon information regarding the story of a corresponding embedded document indicating ie, whether the source of the order, among other places, from the scanner <figref>6</figref> (S. Job <figref>206a</figref>), The network <figref>170</figref> (S. assignment <figref>206b</figref>), A system queue (not shown) (s. Job <figref>206c</figref>) a magnetic tape source <figref>182</figref> (S. Job <figref>206d</figref>) or a magneto-optical disk ( "MOD") (not shown) (see Fig. assignment <figref>206e</figref>) Comes. If not all documents of a given Package fit on one screen, a scrolling section <figref>208</figref> used in order to change the information shown on the screen. Each Job or embedded document for a given packet contains preferably a job name with its version number. For example, "Printing Applications Announcement! 1 " a list of accounts, z. B. "Default", a date / time indicator, the indicating when the embedded document was created, and a Volume indicator, which indicates the number of sets, each of the Order is prepare.

On <figref idrefs="S43">15</figref> Referring sinddie for treating local documents available option exactly the same as for Documents in a DocuTech job file, including "Show Tiket", "Cut &amp; Paste" and "Delete". but a Sobalb Document in any way will modifier-changed, loses his Icon ability to show the history (ie, whether from tape, MOD or removed File Server comes) and falls on either a scanned job or a network job back. If the history of the local document indicating that the title of a remote source came, also have the option to solu-rule the local copy. The deleting the local copy of a document with a remote source of the package would not really erase the document from the Pa-ket, but would instead restore only the history of the document to the remote source.

On <figref idrefs="S44">16</figref> Referring is the icon package <figref>203c</figref> (S. <figref idrefs="S39">11</figref>), the a package having one or &lt;?page 8?&gt;more embedded documents of a remote source equivalent, as a feature selection Template <figref>210</figref> selected shown. The template <figref>210</figref> includes the same portions as template <figref>204</figref>. except that the template does not contain a sample portion and a portion "Retrieve Remote Documents" contains. Of the The purpose of the portion Retrieve Remote Documents selected from the discussion should be made clear below, is one or more documents recover from a remote source, to the package for the purpose of printing the same on the local printer to complete. On <figref idrefs="S44">16</figref> and <figref idrefs="S45">17</figref> freezing are passed over when of section Show Embedded Documents feature selection Template <figref>210</figref> the accompanying embedded documents appears the shield of <figref idrefs="S45">17</figref> contains the same Type of information through the screen of the <figref idrefs="S42">14</figref> provided will except that some of the documents in <figref idrefs="S45">17</figref> With dashed lines are shown to indicate that certain Documents are available in remote sources. Wine of the illustrated execution from <figref idrefs="S46">18</figref> shown, are useful for treating remote Documents available options much more limited than for local documents (<figref idrefs="S43">15</figref>). Preferably are only "Summary", "Copy", "Move", "Retrieve To Local Copy "and" Delete "are available.

By Choose the button <figref>212 "</figref>Show All Documents "of <figref idrefs="S39">11</figref> becomes information regarding all embedded documents of the packages of <figref idrefs="S41">13</figref> to Display in the screen of <figref idrefs="S47">19</figref> combined. When identical documents embedded in two or more packages are, the document will appear only once. In addition, a Value "Package Count" for each Job or embedded document provided. This Package Count, also referred to as "Embedded Document Package Reference Count designated " can be, indicates how many packets on a single embedded Document refer. The way how this feature implemented is, is from the discussion below emerge.

General on <figref idrefs="S48">20</figref> and <figref idrefs="S49">21</figref> Referring is when an embedded document is selected, a Feature Selection Template <figref>214</figref> or <figref>215</figref> displayed. As in the illustrated embodiments of <figref idrefs="S48">20</figref> and <figref idrefs="S49">21</figref> shown, allows each template an operator on a screen called "List Package Membership" access. On<figref idrefs="S50">22</figref> Referring a screen is shown, the from the Select of List Package Membership for the order "Printer Manual Vol. One! 1 "of <figref idrefs="S47">19</figref> results. The List Package Membership function causes the names of all with a selected embedded document indicated by reference related packages will. The way how this feature is implemented, is from the discussion emerge below.

the Package / job managing method of the presently disclosed embodiments will at a location of the printing system of <figref idrefs="S38">10</figref> With an arrangement of three databases, namely a contract database ( "DB") <figref>216</figref> (<figref idrefs="S51">23</figref>) a packet-DB <figref>218</figref> (<figref idrefs="S52">24</figref> and <figref idrefs="S53">25</figref>) and a job / package correlation db <figref>220</figref> (<figref idrefs="S54">26</figref>) and various accompanying procedural routines (<figref idrefs="S56">28</figref>-<figref idrefs="S61">33</figref>) implemented. As the skilled reader will appreciate in art, could the technique described below as easily in a file / print service be implemented as an electronic printer. On<figref idrefs="S51">23</figref> is referring the job DB shown with different layers. A layer<figref>222</figref> contains a Order entry number sublayer <figref>224</figref>That the number of orders (Embedded documents) indicating in the job db, and a list of Aufträgs entries sublayer <figref>225</figref>. orders the <figref>226a</figref>. <figref>226</figref>. ... <figref>226n</figref> listing in the job db.

Still on <figref idrefs="S51">23</figref> Referring's order <figref>226</figref>, as the other jobs in the job db, by a layer <figref>228</figref> in wherein the layer <figref>228</figref> a 'group of job level items sublayer <figref>230</figref> and a 'list of Sites sublayer <figref>232</figref> With a list of pages <figref>234a</figref>. <figref>234b</figref>... <figref>234N</figref> for the mission <figref>226b</figref> includes. The job level items include a list of features to, in addition to other things, the Print / Quit the job <figref>226b</figref> to facilitate. The page<figref>2</figref> of order <figref>226b</figref> is like at around the job, characterized by a layer <figref>238</figref>. wherein the layer <figref>238</figref> a 'group of job-stage or Items- Feature sublayer <figref>240</figref>. To, among other things, to facilitate the printing of the sides and sublayers <figref>242</figref> and <figref>244</figref> for storing a set of back images <figref>246a</figref>. ... <figref>246N</figref> and a set of front images <figref>248a</figref>. <figref>248</figref>. ... <figref>248n</figref> includes. Each image in the sub-layers<figref>242</figref>. <figref>244</figref> becomes entered into a set of items or features to, among other Things, to facilitate the printing of the images.

On <figref idrefs="S52">24</figref> and <figref idrefs="S53">25</figref> Referring the job db is shown with different layers. A layer<figref>250</figref> includes a package entry count sublayer <figref>252</figref>That the number specifies packages in the package db, and a 'list of package entries sublayer <figref>254</figref>, the the packages <figref>256a</figref>. <figref>256b</figref>...<figref> 256N</figref> the package db lists. The package<figref>256</figref> is, as in the other packages, in the package db, characterized by a layer <figref>260</figref>. wherein the layer <figref>260</figref> a group of package level items <figref>262</figref>. a group of package job override items <figref>264</figref>, a group packet-first / last page override items <figref>266</figref> and a Order Lists sublayer <figref>268</figref> With a list of orders <figref>270a</figref>. <figref>270b</figref>. ... <figref>270N</figref> for on &lt;?page 9?&gt;given package includes. The categories of package level items and Package first / last page override items include characteristics in <figref idrefs="S40">12</figref> shown and discussed in the accompanying text Type. While the package job override items group in <figref idrefs="S40">12</figref> shown and the accompanying text discussed selected features includes, contains the group further other override properties. For example, a picked-completion operation each order within a given Package imposed. also can, among other operations, pages of each job in a package be rearranged and / or realigned.

As in <figref idrefs="S53">25</figref> is used to seeing a substantial portion the packet DB concepts of job db.

The Package first / last page override items relate to "set-labeling" - or "bitmap mixing" - characteristics that at present the DocuTech printing system available to stand. moreover A detailed Description of the set-labeling or addressing (conceptually the Bitmap blending equivalent) in US Patent 5,309,558 and in co-pending European Patent Application No. 95 302 378.5 provided.

The Technique of set-labeling, as disclosed by these references and described in summary form, comprising the steps: <ul><li>1) storing multiple destination orders and contracts with one or more sources with labels in the memory, as the job file the DocuTech printing system;</li><li>2) Assigning to be attached to the target jobs Labels chosen Sites of target contracts;</li><li>3) Use a print outline and a suitable template, the point (s) to determine the labels on the selected pages;</li><li>4) forming a command list of segments to the Labels the selected to mix pages, each segment blending of a label and a side of a set corresponds, and</li><li>5) for each segment, printing a predetermined number of sets.</li></ul>

With Reference to <figref idrefs="S54">26</figref> the job / package correlation db <figref>220</figref> in discussed further details Essentially, the job / package correlation db used items to orders with packages to correlate. The job / package correlation comprises a layer<figref>274</figref>. a 'registration number sublayer <figref>276</figref>, the a count of entries in the job / package correlation db maintains, and a 'list of Entries sublayer <figref>278</figref> includes, a list of entries <figref>280a</figref>. <figref>280b</figref>. ... <figref>280N</figref> contains The entry <figref>280b</figref> comprises, as with all entries, a layer <figref>282</figref>. a job identifier <figref>284</figref>, A package reference counting, the the number of packets indicating in which of the job ID identified job appears, and a list of package references <figref>285</figref> includes, a list of packets <figref>286a</figref>. <figref>286b</figref>... <figref>286N</figref> contains. The Packages contain pointers, they each having a packet identifier connect.

<figref idrefs="S55">27</figref> shows an example of the manner in which the databases <figref>216</figref>. <figref>218</figref> and <figref>220</figref> in used the presently disclosed package / job managing method will. Two are Implementierungsapekte of the disclosed embodiments, among others, by the example of <figref idrefs="S55">27</figref> highlighted. Firstly, it will be appreciated that the package amount (or counting) of <figref idrefs="S47">19</figref> by Reference to the job db <figref>216</figref> can be obtained. Secondly, It will be appreciated that the packet of membership list <figref idrefs="S50">22</figref> by Reference to the job / package correlation db <figref>220</figref> receive can be. For example, providing the entry # 1, the system with the fact that the job 1 in the packets <figref>1</figref> and <figref>2</figref> is, Entry # 2 provides the system the fact that the job in 2 package <figref>2</figref> is, etc.

In the discussion of associated Procedures is the example from below <figref idrefs="S55">27</figref> used in order to clarify the steps suitable.

Additionally, it has, as mentioned above, in the discussion the picked-M eatures of<figref idrefs="S40">12</figref> for execution every Order a packet a preset amount of embedded documents (Or "Copy Count"), and for multiple assignments in a package the-ses feature can be waived collectively. Alternatively, would, such as in the database <figref>218</figref> from <figref idrefs="S55">27</figref> illustrates for a other embodiments the copies amount of each job can be programmed on an individual basis be. In this alternate version would be a Override option is not necessary, since the copy-count of each contract for a given package in the database of the users who access the database <figref>218</figref> have, could be adjusted. one should acknowledge that these other embodiments allows the copies count reprogrammed is, without a corresponding job in the job file influence.

On <figref idrefs="S56">28</figref> and <figref idrefs="S57">29</figref> Referring Basic operations for creating / copying a package are discussed. specifically on <figref idrefs="S56">28</figref> Referring which relates to the generation of a packet, actuated in step <figref>300</figref> a system user a "Create Blank Package" button (<figref idrefs="S39">11</figref>) to produce a blank document. If a limit for package count was reached in the system (Step <figref>302</figref>), Is a warning (step <figref>303</figref>), Indicating that the &lt;?page 10?&gt;reached limit has been. Thereafter, in step<figref>304</figref> an indication of the in <figref idrefs="S39">11</figref> shown Type provided. On the other hand, the system limit for package count is not reached, in step <figref>308</figref> a package ticket screen of in <figref idrefs="S40">12</figref> type shown produced. In step <figref>308</figref> meets the system user a choice to the package ticket screen. If the system user to select not completed (step <figref>310</figref>), Modified items are in step <figref>312</figref> stored. Once the system user with the selections is ready, he is given the opportunity, his selections to confirm (Step <figref>314</figref>). If no confirmation is done so the process returns to step <figref>304</figref> back, where the screen of <figref idrefs="S39">11</figref> provided; otherwise by means of step <figref>316</figref> the package can be inserted into the Package DB <figref>218</figref> prepared. After the package in the package db is registered by means of the steps <figref>318</figref> and <figref>304</figref> the list of <figref idrefs="S39">11</figref> displayed.

specifically on <figref idrefs="S57">29</figref> is referring to a technique for copying a Pact detail discussed. In step <figref>322</figref> chooses the operator a copy option, as in <figref idrefs="S41">13</figref> or <figref idrefs="S44">16</figref> shown. Then, in step <figref>324</figref> determined whether the objective of Copy is the printer queue. If so, in step<figref>326</figref> check whether all assignments in the packet to be copied in the printing system <figref>2</figref> resident are. If none of the orders resident, a warning message and a list of all Packets sequentially in steps <figref>328</figref> and <figref>330</figref> displayed. The warning message of step <figref>328</figref> will be provided, since the image data for remote jobs preferably are not held in the printer. Assuming that all assignments reside in the printer or not determines the copy for the printer queue is, the process proceeds to Step <figref>332</figref>, Where it is checked, if the system limit for the packet number has been reached. If the limit has been reached, in step <figref>334</figref> a warning is issued, otherwise in step <figref>336</figref> taken appropriate steps to provide information basic parameters / for the Package copy to develop. Those skilled in the art will recognize, that the copy to final Storage, among other places, in the printer or a remote storage area (S. <figref idrefs="S38">10</figref>) Could be copied.

Around initiate copying of a packet, a counter PJC (S. Package Job Count from <figref idrefs="S55">27</figref>) Developed (step <figref>340</figref>) And set to "Aufragszählung", ie Number eingebetet ended Documents of the copied packet. A condition in step <figref>342</figref> checked, and, provided that not all jobs have been copied in the packet, the process goes to step <figref>344</figref>. where the next specified job of just copied packet with its accompanying Image data and instructions will be read. is for the next specified job the package reference count the contract. DB<figref>216</figref> (S. <figref idrefs="S55">27</figref>) Increments. In step <figref>346</figref> we the job / package correlation db copied for Updated job. This means, to the example of <figref idrefs="S55">27</figref> Referring, for a can given copied job a reference and job identifier to an entry, if appropriate, be-dependent, or a new Entry can for the given copied job can be developed. Following step <figref>342</figref> is the value of PJC is decremented (step <figref>348</figref>) and the resultant value of PJC is in step <figref>342</figref> checked. As soon as PJC reaches 0, in step <figref>350</figref> reconsidered whether the Copy package directed to storage or to the printer queue is. When the copy packet is directed to the print queue is a certain number of copies of the copy of the package (step <figref>352</figref>) otherwise, a new list of packages from the package database <figref>218</figref> (Step <figref>354</figref>) by step <figref>330</figref> recovered.

<figref idrefs="S58">30</figref>-<figref idrefs="S61">33</figref> affect a technique for formatting a package for printing. specifically in the illustrated Auführung from <figref idrefs="S58">30</figref> is referring in step <figref>358</figref> on Copy packet examined to determine if any override properties available. If not, the process goes to the print formatting to <figref idrefs="S59">31</figref>Otherwise, the steps of <figref idrefs="S58">30</figref> used to prepare the package for programming with the override properties. Still on <figref idrefs="S58">30</figref> is referring in step <figref>360</figref> checked whether the capacity exceeded the system has been. If the capacity exceeded the system was, in step <figref>362</figref> a warning message appears, otherwise, in step <figref>364</figref> PJC is set to the value of "Job Count".

For the first Order of the copy package is the package reference count of the job db <figref>216</figref> (S. eg <figref idrefs="S55">27</figref>) Is decremented (step <figref>366</figref>). Than it will be in step <figref>368</figref> the job / package correlation db <figref>220</figref> searches, to the connected to the first entry package reference entry count decrement and remove the package reference for the first order. In step <figref>370</figref> is the first order in a new job copied and assigned a new job identifier. In addition, the package reference count for the new ers th order set to one. To the new first job in the job / package correlation db <figref>220</figref> to akkomodieren be a new entry with a corresponding new package reference means the steps <figref>372</figref>. <figref>374</figref> in the DB <figref>220</figref> inserted. In step<figref>376</figref> it will then the PJC is decremented, and the process returns to step <figref>365</figref> back where the Routine of steps <figref>366</figref>. <figref>368</figref>. <figref>370</figref>. <figref>372</figref> and <figref>374</figref> repeated is, to each order is processed in the copying package.

As soon as a packet has been prepared in order programmed with override properties to be, the process goes to the routine of <figref idrefs="S60">32</figref>. where the &lt;?page 11?&gt;Package with job override properties and then with first / last page override properties is programmed. In step<figref>378</figref> (<figref idrefs="S60">32</figref>) becomes determine whether any job override feature is active. If rpm least one job override feature is active, PJC is set to "Job Count" (step <figref>380</figref>) ie the number of embedded documents in the prepared package, and an examination the PJC, in step <figref>382</figref> carried out with the first order, requires the job override features (<figref idrefs="S61">33</figref>), becomes a step <figref>384</figref> a change of associated Order levels Items performed at specified override values. The steps <figref>386</figref> and <figref>388</figref> be used to terminate conflicts to consider in the first order, and when a termination conflict exists, in step <figref>390</figref> on Object errors against the first job registered Thereafter, the Value of PJC is decremented (step <figref>392</figref>), And the steps <figref>382</figref>. <figref>384</figref>. <figref>386</figref>. <figref>388</figref>. <figref>390</figref> (if required) and <figref>392</figref> be for each remaining job performed with job override properties.

After this every order is processed with job override features, is the package in step <figref>394</figref> (<figref idrefs="S60">32</figref>) on Ending conflicts examined. If there are any packet ending conflicts are, in step <figref>396</figref> an error message, otherwise the process goes to step <figref>398</figref>, to realize, whether any first / last page override features are active. If not, the Process to the routine of <figref idrefs="S59">31</figref>, Otherwise PJC in step <figref>400</figref> (<figref idrefs="S60">32</figref>) Is set to "Job Count", and in step <figref>402</figref> is a condition tested in step <figref>404</figref> will First page override items, if appropriate, developed by the instantaneous Label / bitmap of the first page is copied to a scratch page and the first page is replaced. If the job is a one-page order (step <figref>406</figref>), In step <figref>408</figref> a check for the last page override feature conflict of above in the discussion from <figref idrefs="S40">12</figref> Type described performed. If no last page override feature-conflict is, in step <figref>410</figref> Last page override items, when appropriate, developed using the same principles, as described for the first-side override items were applied. In step<figref>411</figref> is the width of PJC decrements, and further first / last page override operations are, if necessary, for the remaining jobs accomplished

With Reference to <figref idrefs="S59">31</figref> is the print formatting procedure in more detail discussed. In Schriit <figref>414</figref> PJC is set to "Job Count", and in step <figref>416</figref> becomes the value of PJC tested. is with the identifier of the first job of the package an appropriate recovered first Sei-te (Step <figref>418</figref>). For this page (step <figref>420</figref>) Of the corresponding stock recorded on a packet level. Likewise the stock type the remaining pages of the original contract by the steps <figref>420</figref>. <figref>422</figref> and <figref>424</figref> recorded. After processing each job PJC is decremented (Step <figref>426</figref>) and after all orders the package are verarabeitet, in step <figref>430</figref> checked whether the Package is collated. If the job is collated, will in step <figref>32</figref> checked, that the paper trays the printer, all required can keep stock types. As will be seen, all required for printing of the package stock types were by the procedure described immediately above it arrived. If there are too many stock types, in step <figref>434</figref> a Warning displayed.

Still on <figref idrefs="S59">31</figref> is referring for collated or uncollated formatted jobs in step <figref>436</figref> PJC for the first order to "Job Count", and the Condition in step <figref>438</figref> checked. step<figref>440</figref> becomes in connection with steps <figref>438</figref> and <figref>442</figref> used, the orders To format a package so that they print either 1-N or N-1. Once all jobs are processed for the print order, the formatted packet for final Print returned to the memory. How to with reference <figref idrefs="S59">31</figref> recognize should be certain packages, particularly those having a broad variety of

Stock, preferably formatted as uncollated. is In this way, frequent Change the paper trays not mandatory. As should be further appreciated there are other Circumstances, where unkollationiertes formatting is preferred. For Beipsiel , a package with a variety of jobs that different to many Types of termination operations require frequent, unwanted Operation of the accompanying Termination devices during operation require. For ease of operation can therefore Packages that require many different Arte of completion operations on best be formatted as uncollated.

The Skilled in the art are numerous features of the disclosed above Auführung appreciate: A Feature of the disclosed embodiments is that jobs, each of which contains one or more termination instructions, by means of References or Zeigem be connected to a packet. In return is a collated package with at least one quit job generated.

On Another feature of the disclosed embodiment is that multiple packages with joint contracts can be developed.

On Another feature of the disclosed embodiment is that a list, the packet belonging indicating a given contract, see who&lt;?page 12?&gt;the can. With this Affiliation information are changes in the packets, as a result of editing in a given order, trackable.

Still another feature of the disclosed embodiment is that an optimal control over the packets obtained by the use of canceling capabilities.

On Yet another feature of the disclosed embodiment is a packet away contains from the printing press stored jobs. This remote storage capability is particularly advantageous since not all the requests of the packet in the printing press must be saved, and at the same time, the printing machine having a wide range of Job sources has

On Another feature of the disclosed embodiment is that a packet to a remote location for use by others, but those have access to the printing press, can be outsourced.

According to a another example is a method for managing a plurality Print Jobs disclosed in a printing system with memory, in which each print job contains a set of instructions, so that when printing the package, each print job according to an preprogrammed set of characteristic printing is printed features, the method comprising: generating, in the memory, a first packet, the first packet-oriented a first and a second Ver contains reference, a first print job being operatively connected to the first package by the first reference is connected and a second print job operatively is connected to the first package by way of the second reference, programming the first print job with a first set of instructions, having a first instruction, and the second print job with a second set of instructions having a second statement, and producing a print set of the first packet, wherein the Print set of the first package contains a print set of the first package, the according to the first sentence is generated by instructions and a print set of the second print job contains, pursuant to the second Set is generated by instructions.

According to a another example, a method is disclosed that after programming the first print job and the second print job to the automatic Replacing a third instruction for both the first and contains the second statement.

In yet further embodiment of the invention is a method in which the first instruction and the second instruction to the particular type relate, in the first print job and the second print job are to be printed or terminate disclosed, further the Configure the third statement, such that they on the Refers type in which both the first print job and the second are to be printed or print job to finish.

In addition, another example of a method disclosed in the least one of the print jobs is terminated in accordance with a finishing instruction, the first set of instructions includes the finishing instruction and wherein the first print set of the package a finished print set of the first includes print job

According to a another example is a method for managing a plurality of jobs that are stored in a first package, with a printing system with a printing machine communicating with both a first memory section as also communicates with a second storage section, disclosed wherein the second memory portion from the printing machine is arranged and each order in the package according to a pre-programmed Set output of characteristic printing properties, comprising: generating, in the first storage section, a first Packet containing the first packet a first reference and a second reference, the first order operatively connected with the first package by way of the first reference and said second applicator means operatively connected to the first packet connected the second reference, programming the first Order with a first set of instructions and the second Order a second set of instructions, storing the first order in the second memory section, sending a Copy of the first order with a copy of the first set of Instructions from the second memory section to the printing machine and in In response to the sending step, generating a representation of the first Packet, wherein the representation of the first packet is an illustration the copy of the first, according to the Set of instructions generated first order and an illustration a copy of the second, according to the contains set of instructions generated second order.

furthermore is an example of a printing system with a memory for recycling and disclosed for printing a package of print jobs, where each Print job includes a set of instructions, so that when you print the Package each print job according to a preprogrammed set prints of characteristic printing properties, and at least one of Druckaufträ&lt;?page 13?&gt;ge is terminated in accordance with a finishing instruction, comprising: a Processor, for generating a first packet, wherein the packet is in the memory and a first reference and a second contains reference, wherein the first print job being operatively connected to the first package by of the first reference is connected, and the second print job is operatively linked with the first package by way of the second reference, a User interface that communicates with the processor for programming the first print job with a first set of instructions and the second print job with a second set of instructions, wherein the first set of instructions includes the finishing instruction, and a Printing machine, communicating with the memory to a collated generating set of the first package, the collated print set of first set of packets a finished print set of the first print job, has been produced in accordance with the first set of instructions, contains and a print set of the second print job, the corresponding the second set was generated by statements containing According to a another example, discloses a printing system in which the Store a second packet is generated, a third print job is pre-programmed with a third set of instructions, the second package is provided with a third reference, so that the third print job is operatively associated with the second packet, and the second package is provided with the first reference, so that the first print job operatively with both the first package as is also connected to the second package, and so that a change automatically at the first print job of the second packet a corresponding change caused at the first print job of the first packet.

In addition, an example of a printing system is disclosed in which an electronic Copy of the first print job of the second package is generated, the electronic copy is edited so that the first print job the first packet is not by the changes to the first Print job of the second package be made corrupted, is, the second package is provided with a reference that the electronic copy connects operatively connected to the second package, and the first reference of the second package is deleted.

According to a another example, a printing system having a first memory portion and a second storage section disclosed in the second storage section is located remotely from the printing machine and each print job in the package according to a programmed set of characteristic Print Properties is output, comprising: a processor for generating, in the first storage section, a first packet, forms the first set a first reference and a second reference, the first Print job is stored in the second storage section and operatively connected with the first package by way of the first reference and said second print job by means operatively connected to the first packet connected the second reference, a user interface for programming of the first order with a first set of Instructions and a second job with a second set of Instructions, a compound which the first storage section and the second memory portion operatively coupled to send a Copy of the first order with a copy of the first set of Instructions from the second memory section to the first memory section and a print engine coupled to the first memory section communicate, to generate a representation of the first packet, wherein the representation of the first packet is an illustration of the copy of according to the first Set of instructions generated first order and an illustration of according to the second contains set of instructions generated second order

According to a another example, discloses a printing system in which both the first job and the second job at a location remote is spaced from the printing machine, are produced, with the remote location in communication with the second storage section.