[Desktop_printing] Usability: Printing roles,
tasks and environments
Ellen Reitmayr
ellen.reitmayr at relevantive.de
Wed Mar 8 05:31:41 PST 2006
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Michael Sweet wrote:
>
> CUPS 1.2's web interface is, IMHO, a step in the right direction
> (but hey, I'm biased ;) in that administration and printer
> installation/configuration happen in one place for the user.
Does there happen to be a demo online? and if so: could you give us a
demo account where we can play a bit? :)
> All printers have some common configuration information:
>
> Name (queue name, sometimes human-readable, e.g. "LJ4000")
> Description (human-readable text, e.g. "HP LaserJet 4000")
> Location (human-readable text, e.g. "Building 4 Room 301")
> Device URI (geek-readable, e.g. "ipp://11.22.33.44/ipp")
> Printer Driver (PPD filename, e.g. "hp4000_6.ppd")
> Page Size (e.g. "Letter", "A4", etc.)
>
> Most of this can be auto-assigned via device discovery, and this is
> how CUPS 1.2 does things...
that means CUPS also knows about the proper ppd file when a printer is
connected to a computer (plug-and-play)?
> Many printers provide optional accessors such as auto-duplexers
> and extra paper trays. These show up as "installable options"
> in the PPD file and must (currently) be manually selected by the
> user when they setup the queue:
>
> Auto Duplexer: Installed/Not-Installed
> Large Capacity Tray: Installed/Not-Installed
> ...
is there a special reason why they have to be selected manually?
and how many optional accessors may that be (max number in a high-end user)?
> Most printers offer additional device output/quality options:
>
> Media Type (plain, glossy, matte, etc.)
> Media source (auto, tray 1, upper, lower, etc.)
> Duplexing (1-sided, 2-sided long edge, 2-sided short edge)
> Color Mode (grayscale, color, photo, etc.)
> Resolution (600dpi, 2880x1440dpi, etc.)
> Output Tray (top, side)
> High-end printers (basically copiers with built-in computers)
> typically offer finishing options:
>
> Staple (top-left, side, saddle)
> Fold (booklet, Z-fold for brochures, etc.)
> 2/3 Hole Punch (top, bottom, left, right sides)
> Mailbox (next available, specific slot, etc.)
ok, thanks.
are these lists complete?
> It might be more productive to focus more on classes of users that
> perform all of the classic printing roles, for example:
sure, next step ;-)
but the classic printing roles basically cover all the tasks that need
to be performed, no? The reason I ask is that we still need to get clear
about the possible task space before thinking of concrete use scenarios,
just to make sure we do not forget anything..
thanks
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Ellen Reitmayr email: reitmayr at relevantive.de
Usability Engineer mobil: +49.177.3325867
relevantive AG fon: +49.30.23455630
Saarbruecker Str. 38 fax: +49.30.23455639
10405 Berlin web: www.relevantive.de
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