摘要:
A home/office printer for selectively printing and transmitting photographs as recorded on a memory card is disclosed. The printer includes a read-slot for inserting a memory card and a network coupling for transferring photographic images to an online printing service. The printer further includes an operating software, which is configured to print the photographic images recorded on a memory card and alternatively to transfer the photographic images data to an online printing service, as a print order, via the network coupling.
摘要:
In one embodiment, first data is received that associates a user of a network-connected computing device configured to vend new printer consumables with a network-connected printer. Second data is received regarding printer consumable usage at the printer. A recommendation of a new consumable for use at the printer is generated for display at the device. The recommendation is generated in consideration of the first and second data. Third data, that payment is received for the new consumable, is received. A message is sent authorizing dispensing of the new consumable at the device.