Printing system

摘要

A computing system is described. The computing system includes a personal computer, a primary printer and an alternate printer all connected to a network. The primary printer is a multifunctional printing device and can be used for remote printing and walk-up copying. The primary printer can serve a first program to the personal computer upon request. The first program enables the personal computer to print a document using the primary printer. The first program further enables the computer to provide the user with an indication that document printing will be delayed due to intervention by a walk-up user. When such an event occurs, the user is given the option to print his/her document using the alternate printer.