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Methods and apparatus for suggesting upgrades in response to printer errors. In one embodiment, a printer contains an error detecting device and an embedded Web server in communication with a global computer network. If printer errors are detected, error messages are generated. Each error message is

Methods and apparatus for suggesting upgrades in response to printer errors. In one embodiment, a printer contains an error detecting device and an embedded Web server in communication with a global computer network. If printer errors are detected, error messages are generated. Each error message is conveyed through the embedded Web server to an external computer. The external computer may receive error information conveyed by a large number of printers, which can optionally be monitored and analyzed. Information on a selection of printer upgrades is maintained in a memory of the external computer. The external computer compares each error message received to this selection, if an upgrade corresponding to an error message is available, the system conveys a message detailing the availability of the upgrade.

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Methods and apparatus for suggesting upgrades in response to printer errors. In one embodiment, a printer contains an error detecting device and an embedded Web server in communication with a global computer network. If printer errors are detected, error messages are generated. Each error message is

Methods and apparatus for suggesting upgrades in response to printer errors. In one embodiment, a printer contains an error detecting device and an embedded Web server in communication with a global computer network. If printer errors are detected, error messages are generated. Each error message is conveyed through the embedded Web server to an external computer. The external computer may receive error information conveyed by a large number of printers, which can optionally be monitored and analyzed. Information on a selection of printer upgrades is maintained in a memory of the external computer. The external computer compares each error message received to this selection, if an upgrade corresponding to an error message is available, the system conveys a message detailing the availability of the upgrade. m 1, wherein at least one of the first plurality of components comprises a pellet of particles. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the first plurality of components comprises a solid particle suspended in a liquid. 7. The method of claim 1, wherein the second plurality of components comprises at least one component that is different with respect to the first plurality of components. 8. The method of claim 1, wherein each component of the second plurality of components is different from the components of the first plurality of components. 9. The method of claim 1, wherein the first plurality of components comprises at least two different components. 10. The method of claim 1, wherein introducing the second plurality of components comprises at least two different components. 11. The method of claim 1, wherein the mixture comprises the first and second plurality of components. 12. A method for simultaneously mixing two or more components, the method comprising: introducing at least a first component into a plurality of containers, each container having a second component therein for being mixed with the first component, the containers being coupled to a container holder, said container holder defining a thickness and comprising a plurality of sockets, wherein each of the plurality of sockets is adapted to receive therein a container of said plurality of containers such that each container is disposed substantially within the thickness of the container holder; and simultaneously rotating the plurality of containers with respect to the container holder about an axis of rotation at a rotational velocity sufficient to create a mixture of the first and second components, wherein the axes of rotation of the containers are substantially parallel to one another. 13. The method of claim 12, wherein the second component comprises a pellet of solid particles. 14. The method of claim 12, wherein the first component is a liquid. 15. The method of claim 12, wherein at least one of the first and second components is a liquid having solids suspended therein. 16. The method of claim 12, wherein at least one of the first and second components is a suspension. 17. The method of claim 12, wherein the method further comprises introducing a third component into at least one of the plurality of containers. 18. A method for mixing components the method comprising: introducing at least a first and second component into at least two containers of a plurality of containers, the plurality of containers being coupled to a container holder, the container holder defining a thickness and comprising a plurality of sockets, wherein each of the plurality of sockets is adapted to receive therein a container of said plurality of containers such that each container is disposed substantially within the thickness of the container holder; and rotating each of the plurality of containers such that each container rotates with respect to the container holder at a rotational velocity sufficient to create a mixture that comprises the first components, the second components, or the first and second components. 19. The method of claim 18, wherein the plurality of containers is simultaneously rotated. 20. The method of claim 18, wherein the rotating step comprises rotating the plurality of containers about an axis of rotation, wherein the axes of rotation of the containers are substantially parallel to one another.