A method of supplying an energization signal to a selected element in an array of print elements. Printing activity of the selected element and neighboring elements is determined, compressed and stored to memory. Based on the stored compressed printing activity data, an energization schedule for the...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US5548688?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5548688 - Method of data handling and activating thermal print elements in a thermal printhead
