Remote monitoring of consumables for a computer to plate imaging system.

摘要

In a system for monitoring the usage of consumable items in a computer to plate imaging line, usage data is transferred to a remote management information system (MIS), which may be run by a media vendor or other service company. The remote MIS monitors the consumable inventory fora plant against pre-determined order points. An order is initiated if the inventory falls below thepre-determined order point.