JP4623018B2 - Print control system, printer, and printer control program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention is for printing an image on a recording sheet such as recording paper, and more specifically, relates to a print control system, a printer, and a printer control program.

  For image data such as text data, when creating document data, a page (hereinafter referred to as a manuscript page) is set by a document creation application software (application software) such as a word processor. Image data is printed on a recording sheet for each original page set by the application software.

At this time, the number of document pages (referred to as document page number) can be printed together with the image data on the recording sheet. For example, when printing two pages of image data on the document page on one recording sheet. Since the document page number printed on the recording sheet and the sheet number indicating the number of recording sheets on which the image is printed do not coincide with each other, for example, in the invention described in Patent Document 1, in addition to the document page number, the sheet number Is also printed on the recording sheet.
JP 2003-91520 A

However, if the number of sheets is simply printed on a recording sheet in addition to the original page number, the following problem occurs.
That is, when the image data to be printed on the recording sheet is large, the entire printing surface of the recording sheet is printed as an area on which the image data is to be printed. There arises a problem that it cannot be secured. Hereinafter, this problem is referred to as a first solution problem.

  Also, when printing one page of image data on a single recording sheet, the original page number and the number of copies match, so the same number is printed at multiple locations, and unnecessary numbers are printed. The problem of being done occurs. Hereinafter, this problem is referred to as a second solution problem.

  In view of the above points, an object of the present invention is to solve at least one of the first problem and the second problem.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, in the invention described in claim 1 , a printer that prints an image on a printing surface of a recording sheet, a computer to which the printer is connected, and a different number for each recording sheet are used. A sheet number printing unit for printing the configured number on the printing surface, a page number printing unit for printing on the printing surface a page number configured with a different number for each image printed on the recording sheet, and one sheet And a prohibiting means for prohibiting the operation of the number-number printing means when the image printed on the recording sheet is one page of the image.

Thus, in the invention described in claim 1 , since it is possible to avoid the same number from being printed in a plurality of places, it is possible to prevent the useless number from being printed, and to solve the second problem to be solved. Can be solved.

In the invention described in 請 Motomeko 2, characterized in that it comprises a selection means for selecting either the number of prints numbers in any position of the printed surface.

Thus, according to the second aspect of the present invention, since the number number can be printed at any position on the printing surface based on the user's setting input, the number number is printed at the position desired by the user. be able to.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the number-of-sheets number printing means prints the number of sheets in a typeface different from the typeface of at least one character included in the image to be printed on the recording sheet.

Therefore, in the invention according to claim 3, the user, the number number and an image printed on the recording sheet can be easily distinguished.
In the invention described in claim 4 , the printer is capable of color printing, and the number-number printing means uses a color different from the color of at least one of the characters included in the image to be printed on the recording sheet. The number of sheets is printed.

Therefore, in the invention according to claim 4, the user, the number number and an image printed on the recording sheet can be easily distinguished.

In the invention described in 請 Motomeko 5, a printer for printing an image on the printing surface of the recording sheet, the number number printing means for printing the number number configured in different numbers for each recording sheet on the printing surface, A page number printing unit that prints on a printing surface a page number configured with a different number for each image printed on a recording sheet, and an image printed on one recording sheet corresponds to one page of the image And a prohibiting unit that prohibits the operation of the sheet number printing unit.

Accordingly, in the invention described in claim 5 , since it is possible to avoid the same number from being printed at a plurality of places, it is possible to prevent the useless number from being printed, and to solve the second problem to be solved. Can be solved.

Number in the invention described in 請 Motomeko 6, a printer control program incorporated in the computer controlling the printer to print the image on the printing surface of the recording sheet, which is composed of different numbers of computers for each recording sheet Number number printing means for printing the number on the printing surface, page number printing means for printing the page number composed of different numbers for each image printed on the recording sheet on the printing surface, and printing on one recording sheet When the image to be printed is for one page of the image, it functions as a prohibiting unit that prohibits the operation of the number-number printing unit.

Accordingly, in the invention described in claim 6 , since it is possible to avoid the same number from being printed at a plurality of places, it is possible to prevent the useless number from being printed, and to solve the second problem to be solved. Can be solved.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a print control system according to the present embodiment, and this print control system includes a computer 10 and a printer 20. The configuration of the print control system according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The computer 10 (hereinafter, the computer 10 is referred to as a PC 10) includes a display unit 11, an operation unit 12, a CPU 13, a ROM 14, a RAM 15, a HDD 16, and other storage means, a printer port interface 17 for connecting the printer 20, and the like. This is an information processing apparatus configured.

  The display unit 11 is configured by an LCD, a CRT, or the like that displays images and characters, and the operation unit 12 is a mouse (not shown) that moves a pointer (not shown) that points to a specific part of the display unit 11. And the like, and a keyboard (not shown).

  The printer 20 also has an operation key 21 for selecting functions provided in the printer 20, a display panel 22 for displaying operation contents and work status, and printing for printing characters, images, etc. on a recording medium such as a recording sheet. The unit 23, the CPU 24, the ROM 25, the RAM 26, the HDD 27, and the like.

  Incidentally, the nonvolatile RAM 28 is a storage means capable of holding the stored contents even when the supply of power is stopped, and the printer port interface 29 allows the printer 20 to be connected to the PC 10 without going through the LAN. It is a connection means for direct connection.

The printer 20 (printing unit 23) according to the present embodiment is an image forming apparatus having a double-sided printing function that enables printing on both front and back sides of a recording sheet.
2. Operation of Print Control Program (Print Control System) The print control program (printer driver) according to the present embodiment is installed (incorporated) in the PC 10 to control the print control system. In addition to the printer driver, application software such as a word processor is installed.

  Incidentally, in the present embodiment, Windows (registered trademark) is used as the OS (Operating System) of the PC 10, and hereinafter, terms having no particular explanation (definition) are used in a general meaning in Windows.

2.1. Number Number Print Setting A feature of the printer driver according to the present embodiment is that it has a function of printing the number number on the print surface of the recording sheet opposite to the print surface on which an image is printed. Is.

  Here, the number-of-sheets number refers to a number composed of different numbers for each recording sheet, and is a number representing the number of recording sheets on which an image is printed. Therefore, for example, when four pages of images are printed for two pages per recording sheet, the number of recording sheets on which images of one to two pages are printed is “1”, The number of recording sheets on which images for four pages are printed is “2”.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a print setting screen (print dialog) 100 that can be opened when the printer driver is started or when a print command is issued via the application software, as shown in FIG. In addition, the print setting screen 100 is provided with a copy number check box 101 for selecting whether or not to print a copy number on a recording sheet when printing is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the number number check box 101 is selected and “LE” is displayed, and this is stored in the storage means such as the HDD 16 or the RAM 15 (hereinafter this state is referred to as “number number printing”). When the print command is issued, the number number is printed on the recording sheet. On the other hand, when the print command is issued when the number number printing is not enabled, the recording sheet is printed. The number is not printed on the.

  The detailed setting button 102 is a means for starting (displaying) the copy number setting screen 200 for setting the print position of the copy number, and the original page number check box 103 determines whether or not to print the original page number. Is a means for selecting.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the sheet number setting screen 200. As shown in FIG. 3, the sheet number setting screen 200 has a document page number (hereinafter referred to as a document number) set by application software. And a position setting unit 210 for setting the print position of the sheet number, and a print image when the original page number and the sheet number set in the position setting unit 210 are actually printed. An image display unit 220 for displaying is provided.

  The document page number setting unit 211 in the position setting unit 210 is a unit that selects a position on the recording sheet where the document page number is to be printed based on a setting input by the user. The first setting unit 212 is a unit that selects a position on the printing surface on which the sheet number is printed based on a setting input by the user.

  In addition, the second setting unit 213 of the position setting unit 210 is a unit that selects whether to print the sheet number on either the front or back side of the recording sheet based on a user setting input. The first image display unit 221 is a unit that displays a printed image on the front surface, and the second image display unit 222 is a unit that displays an image on the back side.

  The OK button 230 is means for closing the setting screen 200 after saving the setting contents, and the cancel button 231 is means for closing the setting screen 200 without saving the setting contents.

  In the present embodiment, when it is selected to print the sheet number on the printing surface on which an image to be printed on the recording sheet (hereinafter referred to as a document image) is printed, When the document page number is selected so as to overlap with the printing position, for example, a warning message as shown in FIG. 4 is issued to the user, and the number of sheets and the printing position of the document page number are set by the selection. Is prohibited.

  Incidentally, FIG. 5 is a process chart showing the work procedure of the user when setting the number number printing. To set the number number printing, the user first opens the print setting screen 100. (S1), the sheet number check box 101 is selected to validate the sheet number printing (S2).

  Next, the user selects the detailed setting button 102 to open the copy number setting screen 200 (S3), sets the original page number, the print position of the copy number, and the like (S4), and then the size of the recording sheet. And other settings such as resolution at the time of printing are performed, and the print setting is terminated (S5).

2.2. Print Control FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an outline of print control activated when a user issues a print command for a document.

  For example, when a document print command is issued via the application software, first, print data such as a PDL format that can be executed by the printer 20 is created based on the document image created by the application software ( In step S20, it is determined whether or not the sheet number printing is enabled (S25). Whether or not the sheet number printing is enabled is determined by whether or not the sheet number check box 101 (see FIG. 2) on the print setting screen 100 is checked.

  If it is determined that the print number printing is enabled (S25: YES), print data in which the print number is added to the print data created in S20 is created (S30). The print data to which the number is added is transmitted to the printer 20 via the printer port interface 17 (S35).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the print number printing is not enabled (S25: NO), the print data created in S20 is sent via the printer port interface 17 without adding the print number. 20 (S35).

  As described above, the print data transmitted to the printer 20 by the print control is received by the printer 20 via the printer port interface 29 and printed on the recording sheet by the printing unit 23.

  The duplex printing mode can be set on a screen (not shown) displayed by selecting (clicking) the basic setting (see FIG. 2) on the print setting screen 100. Based on the content, it is determined whether single-sided printing or double-sided printing is set.

3. Features of the print control system (printer driver) according to the present embodiment In the present embodiment, when the print surface on which a document image is printed is only one of the print surfaces of the recording sheet, the print surface on which the document image is printed If the sheet number is printed on the opposite printing surface, a space for printing the sheet number can be ensured, and the first problem to be solved can be solved.

  Further, when printing of the number of sheets on the printing surface on which the document image is printed is selected, a warning is given when the position where the number of sheets is printed and the position where the document page number is printed are selected to overlap. And the setting of the print position of the number of pages and the original page number is prohibited by the above selection, so that the print job is executed in a state where the position where the number of prints is printed and the position where the original page number is printed overlap. It can be prevented in advance.

  Further, since the number of sheets or the document page number can be printed at any position on the printing surface based on the user's setting input, the number of sheets can be printed at a position desired by the user.

4). Correspondence between Invention Specific Items and Embodiments In this embodiment, the sheet number check box 101 and the second setting unit 213 constitute the sheet number printing means described in claim 1, and the first setting unit 212 is a patent. It corresponds to the selection means described in the range.

  In the description of the first embodiment described above, when the setting is made on the setting screen 200 of FIG. 3 so that the position where the number of sheets is printed and the position where the document page number is printed overlap, FIG. Although a warning message as shown is issued, the present embodiment is not limited to this, and it is possible to prevent the selection from overlapping.

  That is, when the position where the number of sheets is printed and the position where the document page number is printed overlap, for example, when the position of one of the numbers is checked, it overlaps among the check boxes of the other number. The check box display that causes such a setting may be grayed out so that it cannot be selected.

(Second Embodiment)
In the first embodiment, since the surface on which the number of sheets is printed can be selected from the front surface and the back surface of the recording sheet, the print control system has a printer having a double-sided printing mechanism. The form is applicable even to a print control system including a printer capable of printing only on one side.

  That is, in the printer 20 capable of printing only on one side, the number of sheets cannot be printed on the back side as in the first embodiment. Therefore, if the area where the document image is printed is large, the number of sheets is printed. There is a high possibility that the position cannot be set so that the position where the document page number is printed does not overlap.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the print position of the original image when printing the copy number is reduced or the print position of the copy image when printing the copy number is compared with the original image when the copy number is not printed. A space for printing the number of sheets is ensured by moving it relative to the printing position of the original image when not printing. Details of this embodiment will be described below.

1. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the sheet number setting screen 200 according to the present embodiment. The sheet number setting screen 200 according to the present embodiment is replaced with the second setting unit 213. Whether to reduce or move the original image to be printed on the recording sheet as means for selecting a process to be performed when the position where the number of sheets is printed and the position where the original page number is printed overlap A processing setting unit 214 is provided for performing the above.

  The processing setting unit 214 is provided with three types of setting units 214A to 214C, and the first processing setting unit 214A is configured to print a number number compared to a document image when the number number is not printed. The second processing setting unit 214B is a means for selecting whether or not to print the document image at a reduced size. The second processing setting unit 214B sets the print position of the document image when printing the number of sheets when not printing the number of sheets. This is means for selecting whether or not to move the document image relative to the printing position.

  Further, the third processing setting unit 214C is a setting unit for selecting whether or not to automatically reduce and print a document image when the aspect ratio of the recording sheet is √2: 1. In this embodiment, whether or not the aspect ratio of the recording sheet is √2: 1 is determined based on the paper size set as the recording sheet for printing.

  Specifically, when the recording sheet for printing is selected as the recording sheet for printing, such as A size or B size, the recording sheet having an aspect ratio of √2: 1 is selected. It is determined that the aspect ratio of the recording sheet is √2: 1.

  In the first image display unit 221 shown in FIG. 7, the recording sheet when the original image is reduced so that the position where the number of sheets is printed and the position where the original page number is printed do not overlap. The print image of the front is displayed.

2. Print Control FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an outline of print control that is activated when a user issues a print command for a document in this embodiment.

  For example, when a document print command is issued via the application software, first, after print data is created based on the document image created by the application software (S50), is the number-number printing enabled? It is determined whether or not (S55). Whether or not the sheet number printing is enabled is determined by whether or not the sheet number check box 101 (see FIG. 2) on the print setting screen 100 is checked.

  If it is determined that the number number printing is enabled (S55: YES), the function of the first processing setting unit 214A is enabled, that is, the document image is reduced and printed. It is determined whether or not it is selected (S60).

  At this time, if it is determined that the first processing setting unit 214A is enabled (S60: YES), the document image is reduced (S85), and the number of sheets is added to the processed print data. After the print data is created (S75), the print data to which the sheet number is added is transmitted to the printer 20 (S80).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the first processing setting unit 214A is not enabled (S60: NO), the function of the second processing setting unit 214B is enabled, that is, the original image is moved and printed. It is determined whether or not to make it selected (S65).

  If it is determined that the function of the second processing setting unit 214B is enabled (S65: YES), the document image is moved and processed (S90), and the number of sheets is added to the processed print data. After the created print data is created (S75), the print data with the number of sheets added is transmitted to the printer 20 (S80).

  If it is determined that the function of the second processing setting unit 214B is not enabled (S65: NO), whether the function of the third processing setting unit 214C is enabled, that is, the document image is automatically selected. It is determined whether or not printing to reduce the print size is selected (S70).

  If it is determined that the function of the third processing setting unit 214C is enabled (S70: YES), it is determined whether the aspect ratio of the recording sheet for printing is √2: 1. (S95) If it is determined that the aspect ratio is √2: 1 (S95: YES), after the original image is reduced (S100), the number of sheets is added to the processed print data. After the print data is created (S75), the print data with the added number is sent to the printer 20 (S80).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the aspect ratio is not √2: 1 (S95: NO), after the print number is added without processing the print data (S75), the print data with the added copy number is added. Is transmitted to the printer 20 (S80).

  If it is determined in S55 that printing of the sheet number is not enabled (S55: NO), the print data created in S50 is transmitted to the printer 20 without adding the sheet number. (S80).

3. Features of the print control system according to the present embodiment In the present embodiment, when the first processing setting unit 214A is activated, the original image is reduced so that the original image is printed outside the area where the number of sheets is printed. As a result, a space for printing the sheet number can be ensured, and the first problem to be solved can be solved.

  By the way, when the aspect ratio of the recording sheet is √2: 1, the original image is divided not only when printing one page on one side of the recording sheet but also when printing a plurality of pages. The aspect ratio of each original image is √2: 1 which is the same as the aspect ratio of the recording sheet. Therefore, there is a high possibility that there is little room to move the original image from the position where it should be printed, and it is difficult to secure a space for printing the number of sheets.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the third processing setting unit 214C is validated and it is determined that the aspect ratio of the recording sheet is √2: 1, the document image is automatically displayed. Since the reduction processing is performed, a space for printing the sheet number number can be surely secured.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the second processing setting unit 214B is activated, the original image is moved and processed outside the region where the number number is printed, so that the space where the number number is to be printed is ensured. Can be ensured, and the first problem to be solved can be solved.

4). Correspondence between Invention Specific Items and Embodiments In this embodiment, S85 and S100 correspond to the reducing means described in the claims, S90 corresponds to the moving means described in the claims, and S95. Corresponds to the determination means described in the claims.

  In the above description of the second embodiment, the movement of 214B in FIG. 7 is checked. However, the present embodiment is not limited to this. For example, when there is no space to move, the first processing setting is performed. The reduction process of the part 214A and the third processing setting part 214C may be performed.

(Third embodiment)
In the above-described embodiment, when the number number printing is enabled, the number number is always printed on the recording sheet. However, in this embodiment, the image printed on one recording sheet is an original image. In the case of one page, there is provided a prohibiting means for prohibiting the printing of the number of sheets even when the number of sheets printing is enabled.

1. Print Control FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an outline of a print control flow that is activated when a user issues a print command for a document in this embodiment.

  For example, when a document print command is issued through the application software, first, after print data is created based on the document image created by the application software (S120), is the number-number printing enabled? It is determined whether or not (S125). Whether or not the sheet number printing is enabled is determined by whether or not the sheet number check box 101 (see FIG. 2) on the print setting screen 100 is checked.

  If it is determined that the number printing is enabled (S125: YES), it is determined whether or not the document image printed per recording sheet (one side) is equal to or more than two pages. (S130).

  Note that the number of document images printed per one side of the recording sheet is set on a screen (not shown) displayed by selecting (clicking) the basic setting (see FIG. 2) of the print setting screen 100. On the basis of this setting content, it is determined whether or not the document image printed per one side of the recording sheet is equal to or more than two pages.

  At this time, when it is determined that the document image printed per one side of the recording sheet is equal to or more than two pages (S130: YES), the print data in which the number of sheets is added to the print data created in S120. Is created (S135), and the print data to which the number is added is transmitted to the printer 20 (S140).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the document image printed per one side of the recording sheet is not more than two pages, that is, when it is determined that the image printed on one side of the recording sheet is one page of the original image (S130: NO), it is determined whether printing of the document page number is enabled (S145).

Whether or not document page number printing is enabled is determined by whether or not the document page number check box 103 on the print setting screen 100 is checked.
If it is determined that printing of the document page number is not enabled (S145: NO), print data in which the number of sheets is added to the print data created in S120 is created (S135). The print data to which the number is added is transmitted to the printer 20 (S140).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that printing of the original page number is enabled (S145: YES), the print data created in S120 is transmitted to the printer 20 without adding the number of sheets. (S140).

  If it is determined in S125 that the printing of the sheet number is not enabled (S125: NO), the print data created in S120 is transmitted to the printer 20 without adding the sheet number. (S140).

2. Features of the print control system according to the present embodiment In the present embodiment, when the number of images printed on one side of one recording sheet is one page of the original image, the number number printing is enabled. Even in such a case, the printing of the number of sheets is prohibited, so that it is possible to avoid the same number of sheets and the document page number from being printed at a plurality of locations on the same recording sheet. Therefore, since it is possible to prevent unnecessary numbers from being printed, the second problem to be solved can be solved.

  Further, in this embodiment, even if the image printed on one side of one recording sheet is one page of the original image, the number of pages is printed when the original page number is not printed. It is possible to prevent the number indicating the number from being printed.

In this embodiment, S130 corresponds to the prohibition means described in the claims, and it is natural that this embodiment can be realized even if S145 in FIG. 9 is abolished.
Further, in the present embodiment, when the printer 20 has a double-sided printing mechanism, even if the original image printed per one side is one page, the number number and the original page number are different in the double-sided printing mode. Therefore, in accordance with the process of determining the number of original images printed per one side of the recording sheet in S130 of FIG. desirable.

(Fourth embodiment)
The present embodiment includes a function that enables printing of the number of numbers using a typeface different from the typeface of at least one of the characters included in the document image (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a first printing function), and the document image. The number of characters to be printed is different from the color of at least one character (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a second printing function). Hereinafter, the details of this embodiment will be described by taking as an example the case of printing the number of sheets on the surface.

1. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the number setting screen 200 according to the present embodiment. In this embodiment, the user selects whether to enable the first and second printing functions. A font setting unit 215 is provided.

  When the font setting of the font setting unit 215 is checked and the first and second printing functions are enabled, the detailed setting button 215A for setting the first and second printing functions in detail can be selected (enabled). When the detailed setting button 215A is selected, a font setting screen 400 (see FIG. 11) for setting the font and color of the character representing the print number is displayed.

  At this time, the typeface and color of the character representing the number of sheets are the contents set by the user via the font setting screen 400, and therefore the user has the same typeface and the same color as the character included in the document image. Is selected, the first and second printing functions do not function effectively.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the user selects the OK button 401 on the font setting screen 400 while selecting the same font and the same color as the characters included in the document image, the first and second printing functions Is issued to the user, and a warning message that the setting of at least one of the typeface and color should be changed.

  If the user selects the OK button 401 with the same font or the same color as the characters included in the document image, the setting contents are saved and the number of sheets is printed. When the font is the same as the original image and the color is different from the original image, only the second printing function is performed. When the color is the same as the original image and the typeface is different from the original image, the first print function is performed. Only the printing function will be performed.

  When the OK button 401 is selected by the user, the font setting screen 400 is closed, and the typeface and color of the number number set on the font setting screen 400 are displayed on the number setting screen 200 (see FIG. 10). This is reflected in one image display unit 221.

2. Print Control FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an outline of print control activated when a user issues a print command for a document in the present embodiment.

  For example, when a document print command is issued via the application software, first, after print data is created based on the document image created by the application software (S150), is the number-number printing enabled? It is determined whether or not (S155). Whether or not the sheet number printing is enabled is determined by whether or not the sheet number check box 101 (see FIG. 2) on the print setting screen 100 is checked.

  If it is determined that the print number printing is enabled (S155: YES), it is determined whether or not the first and second printing functions are enabled by selecting the font setting of the font setting unit 215. It is determined (S160).

  At this time, if it is determined that the font setting unit 215 is selected (S160: YES), the number of fonts set on the font setting screen 400 is added to the print data created in S150. After the generated print data has been created (S165), the print data with the number number added is transmitted to the printer 20 (S170).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the font setting of the font setting unit 215 has not been selected (S160: NO), the number of sheets with the same font setting as the original image is added to the print data created in S150. After the print data is created (S175), the print data to which the number is added is transmitted to the printer 20 (S170).

  If it is determined in S155 that the printing of the sheet number is not enabled (S155: NO), the print data created in S150 is transmitted to the printer 20 without adding the sheet number. (S170).

3. Features of the print control system according to the present embodiment In the present embodiment, since the number of sheets can be printed with a typeface different from the typeface of at least one character included in the original image, the user can record It is possible to easily distinguish the number of sheets printed on the image and the image.

  In this embodiment, the number of sheets can be printed in a color different from the color of at least one of the characters included in the original image. Therefore, the user can print the number of sheets printed on the recording sheet and the image. And can be easily distinguished.

  In this embodiment, the user selects the typeface and color of the number of sheets. However, the present embodiment is not limited to this. For example, when the font setting of the font setting unit 215 is selected, the automatic selection is performed. In particular, at least one of the typeface and color of the number of sheets may be set to be different from the characters included in the document image.

(Other embodiments)
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and at least two of the first to fourth embodiments may be combined.

  In the above-described embodiment, all the features of the present invention are realized by the printer driver. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the printer 20 itself can realize the features of the present invention. Means may be provided.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment as long as it matches the gist of the invention described in the claims.

1 is a diagram illustrating an overview of a print control system according to an embodiment. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a print setting screen (print dialog) 100 according to the present embodiment. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting screen 200 of the sheet number number which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the warning message which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a process chart showing a user's work procedure when the user performs setting of number-number printing. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of a print control flow according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting screen 200 of the sheet number number which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the printing control flow which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the printing control flow which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting screen 200 of the sheet number number which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the font setting screen 400 of the sheet number number which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the printing control flow which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Computer, 11 ... Display part, 12 ... Operation part, 20 ... Printer,
21 ... operation keys, 22 ... display panel, 23 ... printing section, 100 ... print setting screen,
101: Number-of-sheets number check box, 102: Detailed setting button, 200: Setting screen,
210: Position setting unit, 210 ... Position setting unit, 211 ... Document page number setting unit,
212 ... 1st setting part, 213 ... 2nd setting part, 214 ... Processing setting part,
214A ... setting unit, 214A ... first processing setting unit, 214B ... second processing setting unit,
214C ... 3rd process setting part, 215 ... Font setting part, 215A ... Detailed setting button,
220 ... image display unit, 221 ... first image display unit,
222: second image display unit, 400: font setting screen, 401: OK button.

Claims (6)

A printer for printing an image on the printing surface of the recording sheet;
A computer to which the printer is connected;
A number number printing means for printing the number number configured by for each recording sheet different number before Symbol printing surface,
Page number printing means for printing on the printing surface the number of pages composed of different numbers for each image printed on the recording sheet;
A printing control system comprising: a prohibiting unit that prohibits the operation of the number-number printing unit when an image printed on one recording sheet is one page of the image . The printing control system according to claim 1, further comprising selection means for selecting at which position on the printing surface the number of copies is to be printed. The number-of-sheets number printing unit prints the number of sheets in a typeface that is different from at least one typeface of characters included in an image to be printed on a recording sheet. Print control system. The printer is capable of color printing,
4. The number-of-sheets number printing means prints the number-of-sheets number in a color different from at least one of the characters included in the image to be printed on the recording sheet. The print control system according to any one of the above . A printer for printing an image on a printing surface of a recording sheet ,
A sheet number printing means for printing on the printing surface a sheet number composed of different numbers for each recording sheet;
Page number printing means for printing on the printing surface the number of pages composed of different numbers for each image printed on the recording sheet;
Prohibiting means for prohibiting the operation of the sheet number printing means when an image printed on one recording sheet is one page of the image;
A printer comprising: A printer control program incorporated in a computer for controlling a printer that prints an image on a printing surface of a recording sheet,
The computer
A sheet number printing means for printing a sheet number composed of different numbers for each recording sheet on the printing surface;
Page number printing means for printing on the print surface a page number composed of different numbers for each image printed on the recording sheet; and
Prohibiting means for prohibiting operation of the number-number printing means when an image printed on one recording sheet is one page of the image
A printer control program that functions as a printer.

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