A print job is partitioned into sub-jobs or "batches" to shorten the turnaround time for completing the processing of the print job. The sizes of the batches are chosen so as to minimize the turnaround time. The batch sizes are optimized based on factors affecting the turnaround time. The batches may...http://www.google.fr/patents/US6805502?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US6805502 - Method for determining optimal batch sizes for processing print jobs in a printing environment
Method for determining optimal batch sizes for processing print jobs in a ...