Method and system to track unused media

摘要

In one embodiment, data is discerned, the data indicative of a first quantity of unused media contained within a roll. Prior to a plot being printed on the roll, a second quantity of unused media expected to be in the roll after the plot is printed is discerned using the data. Printing of a machine-readable marking on the roll, along with the plot, is caused, the marking being indicative of the second quantity.

主权项

1. A method to track unused media within a roll, the method comprising:
discerning data indicative of a first quantity of unused media contained within the roll; receiving an instruction to print a plot on the roll, and receiving an instruction that the plot is a last of a plurality of plots to be printed on the roll; prior to the plot being printed on the roll, predicting, using the data, a second quantity of unused media expected to be in the roll after the plot is printed; receiving, before printing the plot is completed, an instruction to print a machine-readable marking on the roll after the last of the plurality of plots is printed, the marking indicative of the second quantity of unused media; processing the marking for printing along with processing the plot; during a same print run as printing the plot, printing the marking on the roll after the last of the plurality of plots is printed.