摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a printing system that enables printing of multimedia data received from a media source that is communicatively coupled to the printer. <P>SOLUTION: On the basis of the received multimedia data, the printing system produces a printed paper or other printed output as well as a related electronic output. Further, the printed and electronic outputs provide a representation of the multimedia data. The printer is also capable of communicating and controlling the functionality of the media source. Depending on the desired application for the printer, the printer is constituted so that it may include any combination of mechanisms for the purpose of receiving media data, printing the printed output, and producing the electronic output. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI |