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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2003
Filed:
Jun. 29, 1999
Thomas A. Myers, Rochester, NY (US);
Xerox Corporation, Stamford, CT (US);
Abstract
A user interface with an operator tool tip for navigating and controlling a printing system to generate documents received from one or more input units such as, for example, a computer network, scanner, or modem. Since the operator or user wishes to offer a wide variety of printing options to customers and complete customer orders as quickly as possible, minimizing the interruption of print jobs is a very important priority. By replenishing supplies such as stock and toner in a timely fashion, the use of the printing systems can be maximized. To enable the operator to more efficiently use the printing system to perform a large number of print jobs with as few interruptions as possible, the present invention provides a user friendly tool, which can provide the operator with information regarding the amount of printing supplies currently available in the printing system.