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Abstract

The present invention provides a system and method for simultaneously controlling a plurality of print engines connected together (in series, in parallel or otherwise) that facilitates electronic stitching between the print engines. More specifically, the present invention provides a system and method for synchronizing the pixel deposition frequencies and the drive mechanisms between the various inter-connected print engines so as to eliminate synchronization between the print engines. The method for synchronizing the pixel deposition frequencies and/or drive mechanisms between a plurality of print engines comprises the steps of: (a) coupling the plurality of print engines together with a printer controller, (b) embedding a first clock signal in data; (c) transmitting the data to the print engines; (d) each of the print engines receiving the data; (e) each of the print engines deriving a second clock signal from the data received, which is directly proportional to the first clock signal; and (f) each of the print engines driving its corresponding pixel deposition mechanism and/or its drive mechanisms with the second clock signal.

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First Claim