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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 11, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 23, 2009
Javier A. Morales, Rochester, NY (US);
Michael E. Farrell, Webster, NY (US);
Javier A. Morales, Rochester, NY (US);
Michael E. Farrell, Webster, NY (US);
Xerox Corporation, Norwalk, CT (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for reducing delays in printing print jobs use a RIP or a digital front end generally, to maintain an inventory of pre-ripped ready to print work that can be sent to the print engine to prevent an engine shutdown due to the RIPs inability to keep up with the engine. The systems and methods for reducing delays in printing print jobs can track performance in real time and automatically switch to printing jobs from post-RIP content archive if it is determined that the print engine is at risk of outpacing the RIP or DFE such that printing will be interrupted at the print engine.