![]() The system further includes a circuit coupled to the controller, the circuit operable to produce a second data set in a second format type, the second data set based on the first-format-type data, the second data set representing the image.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGSįIG. Unfortunately, such data conversion often places high demands on the processing resources of the host device, and thus can detract from the performance of applications simultaneously running on the host device.Īccording to an embodiment of the invention, a system includes a controller operable to receive a first data set comprising data in a first format type, the first-format-type data representing an image. However, because such low-capability printers cannot process object-oriented graphics (e.g., vector graphics and associated text fonts), the printer driver typically converts object-oriented images into raster (bitmap) data before the printer can print the images. By processing the print data on the host device, the printer driver allows the host device to cooperate with printers having minimal processing capability (and, thus, a lower cost) while yielding superior print quality. Host-based printer drivers are software applications that process print data (i.e., data to be sent to a printer) on a host device, such as a personal computer. 10/840,696, filed May 5, 2004, which is hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND This application is a continuation of U.S.
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