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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 25, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2010
Raymond E. Clark, Georgetown, KY (US);
Robert L. Cook, Lexington, KY (US);
Ning Ren, Lexington, KY (US);
Martin G. Rivers, Lexington, KY (US);
Raymond E. Clark, Georgetown, KY (US);
Robert L. Cook, Lexington, KY (US);
Ning Ren, Lexington, KY (US);
Martin G. Rivers, Lexington, KY (US);
Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY (US);
Abstract
Methods for processing print jobs in rendering devices include representing multiple to-be-printed objects with fewer such objects before processing of the objects occurs. In this manner, processing and memory requirements are optimized. Examples include utilizing a single raster operation function of one object for an entirety of objects; using fewer raster operation functions than originally required for the entirety of objects; creating a no processing (NOP) situation; and effectively creating a mask. Other aspects include modifying raster operation functions of one or more objects to have fewer variables than originally specified by the print job. Printers having stored or accessible computer executable instructions for performing the steps are also disclosed as are host devices that may direct or control the printer to perform the same.