Printing methodology and apparatus adapted to receive data form a portable memory device and generate personalized print items

摘要

A printing apparatus adapted to access data transmitted from a portable memory device, such as a hand-held organizer or similar device. Data received from the portable memory device can be incorporated into an output print to provide a business card or other personalized print item. A data template stored in the printing apparatus provides a structure for specifying the printed format of the data transmitted from the portable memory device.