JPH10193748A - Method and system for processing information and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain an information processing system in which a printer sets an environment optimal for a designated special sheet automatically by providing a process for altering an environmental set value corresponding to the special sheet as the current environmental set value of a printer. SOLUTION: A printer comprises a special sheet designating unit 301, a unit 304 for designating a set value in a table, an environmental set value table memory 305, and a current environmental set value memory 306. A special sheet is designated by operating a predetermined switch at the operating section of the printer. The unit 304 for designating a set value in a table designates an environmental set value corresponding to the special sheet in the environmental set value table memory 305 and rewrites the environmental set value in the current environmental set value memory 306.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information processing method and system for processing information using a host computer and a printing apparatus which communicate via a bidirectional interface, and a storage medium used in the information processing method and system. About.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When printing using special paper such as an OHP or a postcard, environmental setting values of a printing apparatus such as a paper feed port designation, a double-sided printing designation, and a single-sided printing designation are set according to the special paper. Conventionally, the setting has been changed one item at a time by the user transmitting a command from the host computer to the printing apparatus or operating the operation panel of the printing apparatus.

[0003] In addition, when an error that can output a sheet, such as a memory overflow, occurs during data transmission,
Even if a normal print result was not obtained by continuing the printing, the page in which the error occurred could be printed.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional example, it is necessary for the user to manually set the optimum environment for the special paper. However, there is a problem that the output result as expected by the user may not be obtained, and furthermore, it takes time and effort to perform the setting manually.

Conventionally, when an error page is output, the same sheet is fed / output from the same place as the paper feed port until the error occurs. There is a problem in that it is difficult to identify the page where the error has occurred, and the paper on which the error page is printed is wasted.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art. A first object of the present invention is to specify a special paper when a user specifies the special paper. It is an object of the present invention to provide an information processing method and system in which a printing apparatus automatically sets an optimum environment for special paper.

A second object of the present invention is to provide an information processing method and system capable of designating a paper feed port for printing a page in which an error has occurred. It is.

[0008] A third object of the present invention is as follows.
An object of the present invention is to provide a storage medium capable of smoothly controlling the information processing method and system.

[0009]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing method for processing information using a host computer and a printing apparatus which communicate with each other via a bidirectional interface. A first paper designating step of designating a special paper for printing information from the host computer to the printing device, and an operation connected to the printing device for the printing device. A second paper designation step of designating special paper from a set, a storage step of storing environment setting values of the printing apparatus for each special paper in a memory in the printing apparatus, and a storage step in the printing apparatus by the storage step. A ring for designating an environment setting value corresponding to the special paper specified by the first and second paper specification steps among the environment setting values for each special paper stored in the memory. A set value instruction process, and having a configuration value changing step of changing the configuration value specified by the configuration value instruction process as the current configuration settings of the printing device.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing method according to the first aspect, wherein the printing apparatus is a laser beam printer.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing method according to claim 3 is characterized in that, in the information processing method according to claim 1, the printing device is an ink jet printer.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing method according to the first aspect, wherein the special paper is OHP.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in order to achieve the first object, in the information processing method according to the first aspect, the special paper is a postcard. The information processing method described.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing method according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein the environment setting value is designated by hand. .

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing method according to the first aspect, wherein the environment setting value is a double-sided printing designation. .

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing method according to claim 8 is characterized in that, in the information processing method according to claim 1, the environment setting value is a one-sided print designation. .

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing method according to the first aspect, wherein the environment setting value is a paper feed port designation. I do.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing method according to the first aspect, wherein the environment setting value is a discharge port designation. I do.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing method according to claim 11 is characterized in that, in the information processing method according to claim 1, the memory is a RAM (random access memory). I do.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing method according to the first aspect, wherein the memory is an NVRAM (Non-Volatile Random Access Memory). Features.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing method for processing information using a host computer and a printing apparatus which perform communication via a bidirectional interface. A first sheet designation step of designating a special sheet for printing information from the host computer to the printing apparatus; and a special sheet designation for the printing apparatus from an operation unit connected to the printing apparatus. A second paper designating step of designating
A registration step of registering the environment setting value of the printing apparatus for each special paper from the host computer in a memory in the printing apparatus; and an environment for each special paper registered in the memory in the printing apparatus by the registration step. An environment setting value indicating step of specifying an environment setting value corresponding to the special paper specified by the first and second sheet specifying steps among the setting values, and an environment setting value specified by the environment setting value specifying step. An environment setting value changing step of changing the current environment setting value of the printing apparatus.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing method according to claim 14 is characterized in that, in the information processing method according to claim 13, the printing device is a laser beam printer.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing method according to claim 15 is characterized in that, in the information processing method according to claim 13, the printing device is an ink jet printer.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing method according to claim 16 is characterized in that, in the information processing method according to claim 13, the special paper is OHP.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing method according to claim 17 is characterized in that, in the information processing method according to claim 13, the special paper is a postcard.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing method according to claim 18 is characterized in that, in the information processing method according to claim 13, the environment setting value is designated by hand. .

[0027] In order to achieve the first object, an information processing method according to claim 19 is characterized in that, in the information processing method according to claim 13, the environment setting value is double-sided printing designation. .

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing method according to the thirteenth aspect, wherein the environment setting value is a one-sided printing designation. .

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing method according to claim 21 is characterized in that in the information processing method according to claim 13, the environment setting value is a paper feed port designation. I do.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing method according to claim 22 is characterized in that, in the information processing method according to claim 13, the environment setting value is a discharge port designation. I do.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing method according to claim 23 is characterized in that, in the information processing method according to claim 13, the memory is a RAM (random access memory). I do.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing method according to claim 24 is the information processing method according to claim 13, wherein the memory is an NVRAM (nonvolatile random access memory). Features.

An information processing method according to a twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention for achieving the second object is to process information using a host computer and a printing device that perform communication via a bidirectional interface. A detecting step of detecting an error which can be continued in printing which has occurred in the printing apparatus, and a first paper feeding port for specifying from the host computer a paper feed port for printing a page having an error detected by the detecting step. Paper supply port designating step, and a second paper supply port designation step of designating a paper supply port for printing a page having an error detected by the detection step from an operation unit connected to the printing apparatus. A storage step of storing a paper supply port designated by the first and second paper supply port designation steps in a memory in the printing apparatus; Change of the current paper supply port to an error page paper supply port based on the paper supply port stored in the memory of the printing apparatus as a paper supply port for an error page upon detecting an error. And a paper feeding step of feeding paper from the paper feeding port changed by the paper feeding port changing step; and a printing step of printing a page having an error detected by the detecting step. I do.

In order to achieve the second object, an information processing method according to claim 26 is characterized in that, in the information processing method according to claim 25, the printing device is a laser beam printer.

In order to achieve the second object, an information processing method according to claim 27 is characterized in that, in the information processing method according to claim 25, the printing device is an ink jet printer.

In order to achieve the second object, an information processing method according to claim 28 is characterized in that, in the information processing method according to claim 25, the environment setting value is designated by hand. .

In order to achieve the second object, an information processing method according to claim 29 is characterized in that, in the information processing method according to claim 25, the environment setting value is double-sided printing designation. .

In order to achieve the second object, an information processing method according to claim 30 is characterized in that, in the information processing method according to claim 25, the environment setting value is a one-sided printing designation. .

In order to achieve the second object, an information processing method according to claim 31 is characterized in that, in the information processing method according to claim 25, the environment setting value is a paper feeding port designation. I do.

[0040] In order to achieve the second object, the information processing method according to claim 32 is characterized in that in the information processing method according to claim 25, the environment setting value is a paper discharge port designation. I do.

In order to achieve the second object, an information processing method according to claim 33 is characterized in that in the information processing method according to claim 25, the memory is a RAM (random access memory). I do.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing method according to the twenty-fifth aspect, wherein the memory is an NVRAM (Non-Volatile Random Access Memory). Features.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing system for processing information using a host computer and a printing apparatus which communicate with each other via a bidirectional interface. A first sheet designating means for designating a special sheet for printing information from the host computer to the printing apparatus; and a special sheet for the printing apparatus from an operation unit connected to the printing apparatus. A second paper designating means for designating the environment setting value of the printing apparatus for each special paper in a memory in the printing apparatus; and a storage means for storing in the memory in the printing apparatus by the storage means. Of the environment setting value corresponding to the special paper specified by the first and second paper specification means among the environment setting values for each special paper being used. A set value instruction means, and having a configuration value changing means for changing the configuration value specified by the configuration value instruction means as the current configuration settings of the printing device.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing system according to claim 36 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 35, the printing device is a laser beam printer.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing system according to claim 37 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 35, the printing device is an ink jet printer.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing system according to claim 38 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 35, the special paper is OHP.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing system according to claim 39 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 35, the special paper is a postcard.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing system according to claim 40 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 35, the environment setting value is a manual designation.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing system according to claim 41 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 35, the environment setting value is double-sided printing designation.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing system according to claim 42 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 35, the environment setting value is a one-sided printing designation.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing system according to claim 43 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 35, the environment setting value is a paper feed port designation. .

In order to achieve the first object, the information processing system according to claim 44 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 35, the environment setting value is a discharge port designation. .

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing system according to claim 45 is characterized in that in the information processing system according to claim 35, the memory is a RAM (random access memory). .

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing system according to claim 46 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 35, the memory is an NVRAM (nonvolatile random access memory). And

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing system for processing information using a host computer and a printing apparatus which communicate with each other via a bidirectional interface. A first sheet designating unit for designating a special sheet for printing information from the host computer to the printing apparatus; and a special sheet for the printing apparatus from an operation unit connected to the printing apparatus. Second paper designating means for designating, registering means for registering environment setting values of the printing apparatus for individual special papers from the host computer in a memory in the printing apparatus, and memory in the printing apparatus by the registering means Corresponding to the special paper specified by the first and second paper specification means among the environment setting values for each special paper registered in Environment setting value instruction means for instructing the environment setting value, and environment setting value changing means for changing the environment setting value specified by the environment setting value instruction means as a current environment setting value of the printing apparatus. Features.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing system according to claim 48 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 47, the printing device is a laser beam printer.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing system according to claim 49 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 47, the printing device is an ink jet printer.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing system according to claim 50 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 47, the special paper is OHP.

In order to achieve the first object, the information processing system according to claim 51 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 47, the special paper is a postcard.

Further, in order to achieve the first object, an information processing system according to claim 52 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 47, the environment setting value is a manual designation.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing system according to claim 53 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 47, the environment setting value is double-sided printing designation.

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing system according to claim 54 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 47, the environment setting value is a one-sided printing designation.

In order to achieve the first object, the information processing system according to claim 55 is characterized in that in the information processing system according to claim 47, the environment setting value is a paper feed port designation. .

In order to achieve the first object, the information processing system according to claim 56 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 47, the environment setting value is a discharge port designation. .

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing system according to claim 57 is characterized in that in the information processing system according to claim 47, the memory is a RAM (random access memory). .

In order to achieve the first object, an information processing system according to claim 58 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 47, the memory is an NVRAM (nonvolatile random access memory). And

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing system for processing information using a host computer and a printing apparatus which perform communication via a bidirectional interface. Detecting means for detecting an error which can occur in the printing apparatus and which can continue printing; and a first paper feed port for specifying from the host computer a paper feed port for printing a page having an error detected by the detecting means. Paper feed port designating means, and second paper feed port designating means for designating a paper feed port when printing an error-detected page detected by the detecting means from an operation unit connected to the printing apparatus. Storage means for storing the paper feed port designated by the first and second paper feed port designating means in a memory in the printing apparatus; Paper source that changes the current paper source to an error page paper source based on a paper source stored in the memory of the printing device as an error page paper source when an error is detected. Changing means, paper feeding means for feeding paper from the paper feeding port changed by the paper feeding port changing means, and printing means for printing a page having an error detected by the detecting means. And

In order to achieve the second object, an information processing system according to claim 60 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 59, the printing device is a laser beam printer.

In order to achieve the second object, an information processing system according to claim 61 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 59, the printing device is an ink jet printer.

In order to achieve the second object, the information processing system according to claim 62 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 59, the environment setting value is a manual designation.

In order to achieve the second object, an information processing system according to claim 63 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 59, the environment setting value is double-sided printing designation.

In order to achieve the second object, an information processing system according to claim 64 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 59, the environment setting value is a one-sided printing designation.

In order to achieve the second object, an information processing system according to claim 65 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 59, the environment setting value is a paper feed port designation. .

In order to achieve the second object, an information processing system according to claim 66 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 59, the environment setting value is a discharge port designation. .

In order to achieve the second object, an information processing system according to claim 67 is characterized in that in the information processing system according to claim 59, the memory is a RAM (random access memory). .

In order to achieve the second object, the information processing system according to claim 68 is characterized in that, in the information processing system according to claim 59, the memory is an NVRAM (non-volatile random access memory). And

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a storage medium for controlling an information processing system for processing information using a host computer and a printing apparatus which perform communication via a bidirectional interface. A first sheet designation module for designating a special sheet for printing information from the host computer to the printing apparatus; and a storage medium for storing the program to the printing apparatus. A second paper designation module for designating special paper from a connected operation unit, a storage module for storing environment setting values of the printing apparatus for each special paper in a memory in the printing apparatus, and a storage module. The first and second sheet designating modules among the environment setting values for each special sheet stored in the memory of the printing apparatus. A configuration value instruction module that instructs the configuration value corresponding to the designated special paper by,
A program having an environment setting value changing module for changing an environment setting value designated by the environment setting value instruction module as a current environment setting value of the printing apparatus is stored.

In order to achieve the third object, a storage medium according to claim 70 controls an information processing system that processes information using a host computer and a printing device that communicate via an interactive interface. A first sheet designation module for designating a special sheet for printing information from the host computer to the printing apparatus; and a storage medium for storing the program to the printing apparatus. A second paper designation module that designates special paper from a connected operation unit, a registration module that registers environment setting values of the printing apparatus for each special paper from the host computer to a memory in the printing apparatus, Of the environment setting values for each special paper registered in the memory in the printing apparatus by the registration module, And an environment setting value instruction module for indicating an environment setting value corresponding to the special paper specified by the second paper specification module, and an environment setting value specified by the environment setting value instruction module to the current environment of the printing apparatus. A program having an environment setting value changing module for changing the setting value is stored.

Furthermore, in order to achieve the third object, the storage medium according to claim 71 controls an information processing system that processes information using a host computer and a printing apparatus that communicate via an interactive interface. A detection module for detecting an error that can be continued in printing that has occurred in the printing apparatus, and a paper feed port for printing a page with the error detected by the detection module. From the host computer, and from the operation unit connected to the printing apparatus, a paper supply port for printing an error-detected page detected by the detection module. A second paper supply port designating module, and a paper supply port designated by the first and second paper supply port designation modules. A storage module for storing in a memory in the apparatus, and a current supply based on a paper supply port stored in a memory in the printing apparatus as a paper supply port for an error page when an error that can continue printing is detected by the detection module. A paper supply port changing module for changing the paper supply port of the printer to a paper supply port for an error page, a paper supply module for feeding paper from the paper supply port changed by the paper supply port change module, and detection by the detection module And a print module for printing the page in which the error has occurred.

[0080]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(First Embodiment) First, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
An embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an information processing system according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the information processing system, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an environment setting value table of the printing apparatus for each special paper used in the information processing system, and FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing operation in the printing apparatus in the information processing system. It is.

The information processing system shown in FIG. 1 connects a printing apparatus (hereinafter, referred to as a printer) 100 and a host computer 200 to a predetermined bidirectional interface (I / O).
F) Connected via 21.

The printer 100 inputs print information (character codes, etc.), form information, macro instructions, and the like supplied from a host computer 200 externally connected via a bidirectional interface (I / F) 21. In addition, a corresponding character pattern, form pattern, or the like is created according to the information, and an image is formed on a recording medium (printing paper) or the like as a storage medium.

The printer 100 has a printer control unit 101, which controls the entire printer 100 and a host computer 200.
It analyzes the character information and the like supplied from. The printer control unit 101 mainly converts character information into a video signal having a corresponding character pattern and outputs the video signal to the laser driver 102. The laser driver 102 is a circuit for driving the semiconductor laser 103, and turns on / off a laser beam 104 emitted from the semiconductor laser 103 according to an input video signal. The laser beam 104 is swung in the left-right direction by a rotary polygon mirror 105 to scan and expose an electrostatic drum 106. As a result, an electrostatic latent image of a character pattern is formed on the electrostatic drum 106. This latent image is developed by a developing unit 107 disposed around the electrostatic drum 106 and then transferred to a recording sheet.

The cut sheet recording paper is used as the recording paper. The cut sheet recording paper is stored in a paper cassette 108 mounted on the printer 100, and is taken into the printer 100 by a paper feed roller 109 and transport rollers 110 and 111. Is supplied to the electrostatic drum 106. Reference numeral 112 denotes an operation unit in which a switch for operation, a display device including an LED (light emitting diode), and the like are provided. The printer 100 includes at least one or more card slots (not shown) for inserting cards, and includes an integrated font, an optional font card, and an IC (integrated circuit) such as a control card (emulation card) having a different language system. ) It is configured so that a card can be inserted and connected.

FIG. 2 shows the internal configuration of the information processing system shown in FIG. As long as the functions of the present invention are executed, a system in which processing is performed via a network such as a LAN (internal communication network), whether a single device or a system including a plurality of devices, is performed. However, it goes without saying that the present invention can be applied.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 100 denotes a printer, a printer control unit 101, a printing unit (printer engine).
19, an operation unit 112, and an external memory 20. The printer control unit 101 includes a CPU (central processing unit) 12, a RAM (random access memory) 13,
It has an OM (Read Only Memory) 14, an input unit 15, a printing unit interface (I / F) 16, and a memory controller 17, and these components are connected to a system bus 18.

The CPU 12 generally controls access to each component connected to the system bus 18 based on a control program stored in the ROM 14 or a control program stored in the external memory 20, and performs printing. An image signal as output information is output to a printing unit 19 connected via the unit interface 16. RAM 13 stores C
A memory that functions as a main memory and a work area of the PU 12, and is configured so that the memory capacity can be expanded by an optional RAM connected to an expansion port (not shown). The RAM 13 is used for an output information development area, an environment data storage area, an NVRAM (non-volatile random access memory), and the like. ROM 14 stores font R
OM 14a, ROM 14b for program, RO for data
M14c. In the font ROM 14a,
Font data and the like used when generating the output information are stored, and a program ROM 14b stores a control program and the like executed by the CPU 1 as shown in a flowchart shown in FIG.
In the case of a printer without the external memory 20, information used in the host computer 200 is stored in c.

The CPU 12 is capable of communicating with the host computer 200 via the input unit 15.
The information and the like in the printer 100 are transferred to the host computer 200.
Is configured to be notified. Printing interface 6
Communicates information between the printer control unit 101 and the printing unit 19. The memory controller 17 controls access to the external memory 20. The external memory 20 includes a hard disk (HD), a floppy disk (FD),
It consists of an IC card and the like. The external memory 20 is connected to the printer control unit 101 as an option, and stores font data, an emulation program, form data, and the like. The external memory 20 is not limited to one, and is provided with at least one or more, and can be connected to a plurality of external memories storing an optional font card and a program for interpreting a printer control language of a different language system in addition to the built-in fonts. It may be. Further, an NVRAM (not shown) may be provided to store the printer mode setting information from the operation unit 112. Operation unit 1
Reference numeral 12 is provided with a switch for operation, a display device including an LED (light emitting diode), and the like.

The host computer 200 includes a host computer control unit 201, a keyboard (KB) 9,
A display (CRT) 10 and an external memory 11 are provided. The host computer control unit 201 has a CPU
(Central processing unit) 1, RAM (random access memory) 2, ROM (read only memory) 3, keyboard controller (KBC) 4, display controller (CRTC) 5, memory controller (MC) 6, and printer controller (PRTC) ) 7 are connected to a system bus 8.

The CPU 1 executes document processing in which graphics, images, characters, tables (including spreadsheets, etc.) are mixed based on a document processing program or the like stored in the ROM 3 and is connected to the system bus 8. Control each component that is present. The RAM 2 is a memory that functions as a main memory and a work area of the CPU 1. ROM3
Is a font ROM 3a, a program ROM 3b,
A data ROM 3c is provided. ROM3 for fonts
a stores font data and the like used in the above document processing, the program ROM 3b stores a control program and the like executed by the CPU 1, and stores the data ROM 3c
Stores various data used in the document processing. The keyboard controller 4 controls key input from a keyboard 9 or a pointing device (not shown).

The display controller 5 controls the display on the display 10. The memory controller 6 includes the external memory 1
1 is controlled. Printer controller 7
Is connected to the printer 100 via a predetermined bidirectional interface, which will be described later, and executes communication control processing with the printer 100. The CPU 1 is, for example, a RAM
2 is executed to develop (rasterize) the outline font in the display information RAM set on the display device 2.
WYSIWYG (waht you see is waht you ge
t: Wizy Wig) is possible. CPU1
Opens various registered windows based on a command specified by a mouse cursor or the like (not shown) on the display 10 and executes various data processing.

The keyboard 9 has various keys for inputting information. The display 10 displays various information, and is composed of a CRT (cathode ray tube) or the like. The display 10 may be constituted by a liquid crystal display unit. The external memory 11 includes a hard disk (HD), a floppy disk (FD), and the like, and stores a boot program, various applications, font data, user files, edit files, and the like.

FIG. 3 shows a detailed internal configuration of the information processing system shown in FIG. 2, the same parts as those in FIG. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals. The special paper designation device 301 is provided in the host computer 200. The special paper designation device 301 sends an OH
The user specifies a special paper to be printed, such as P or postcard. Specifically, a special paper is specified by transmitting a command for specifying an OHP, a postcard, or the like to the printer 100.

The printer 100 is provided with a special paper designation device 303, an in-table setting value indicating device 304, an environment setting value table storage device 305, and a current environment setting value storage device 306. Special paper designation device 303
Is a special paper designation device 3 in the host computer 200.
As in the case of 01, the special paper is designated. Specifically, although not shown, the operation unit 112 of the printer 100 (FIG. 1)
In FIG. 2), a special switch is operated to designate a special paper. The in-table setting value designating device 304 designates an environment setting value corresponding to the special paper in the environment setting value table storage device 305 based on the special paper designated by the special paper designating devices 301 and 303, so that the current setting value is designated. Environment setting value storage device 306
Rewrite the environment setting value in. The environment setting value table storage device 305 stores environment setting values of the printer 100 for each special paper as shown in FIG. The current environment setting value storage device 306 stores the printer 100
Stores the environment settings that currently operate.

In FIG. 3, the host computer 200
I / O (input / output device) 302 and I / O of printer 100
O (input / output device) 307 is bidirectional interface 2
1 are connected.

Next, a processing operation performed in the printer 100 in the information processing system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to a flowchart of FIG. The processing shown in FIG. 5 is executed by the CPU 12 shown in FIG.
4 reads a control program stored in the program ROM 14b, and reads out the CPU 1 according to the control program.
2 executes.

In this embodiment, an environment setting value (initial value) set in the printer 100 in advance is stored in the current environment setting value storage device 306 shown in FIG. The environment setting value table storage device 30 shown in FIG.
In FIG. 5, it is assumed that the environment setting values for the OHP and the postcard are stored in advance as shown in FIG.

First, in step S501, the special paper designation device 301 (see FIG. 3) in the host computer 200 or the special paper designation device 303 (see FIG.
Reference) to specify special paper. Next, step S
In step 502, it is determined whether or not the special paper designated in step S501 is OHP. If the special sheet is OHP, the in-table setting value indicating device 304 determines in step S503.
OH stored in the environment setting value table storage device 305
An environment setting value for P is indicated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S502 that the designated special paper is not OHP,
At step S505, it is determined whether or not the special paper designated at step S501 is a leaf. If it is a postcard, at step S506, the in-table setting value indicating device 30 is determined.
4 indicates the environment setting value for the postcard stored in the environment setting value table storage device 305.

In step S504, the current environment setting value storage device 306 is used based on the environment setting values instructed in steps S503 and S506.
After changing the environment setting value in (see FIG. 3) to the instructed environment setting value, the processing operation ends. For example, when OHP is instructed, referring to the environment setting value table of FIG. 4, Manual is set to ON, Duplex is set to OFF, and the paper discharge port is set to FaceDown.

If it is determined in step S505 that the specified special paper is neither OHP nor a postcard, it is set in advance in the current environment setting value storage device 306 (see FIG. 3) in step S507. This processing operation ends without using the existing environment setting value (initial value), that is, without changing the environment setting value.

As described above, the current environment setting for the special paper is performed.

(Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an internal detailed configuration of the information processing system according to the present embodiment. FIGS. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing operation in a printer (printing apparatus) in the information processing system.

In FIG. 6, the same parts as those in FIG. 3 in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals.
6 differs from FIG. 3 in that environment setting value registration devices 601 and 602 are added to the host computer 200 and the printer 100 having the configuration in FIG.

An environment setting value registration device 601 in the host computer 200 is a printer 1 for each special paper.
The environment setting value of 00 is registered in the environment setting value table storage device 305 storing the environment setting value table as shown in FIG. The environment setting value registration device 6 in the printer 100
Reference numeral 02 denotes an environment setting value table storage device 305 that stores an environment setting value table as shown in FIG. 7 for the environment setting values of the printer 100 for each special paper, similarly to the environment setting value registration device 601 in the host computer 200. Register with. 7 is stored in the environment setting value table storage device 305.
The environment setting value table of the printer 100 for each special paper as shown by the arrow is stored.

Next, a processing operation performed in the printer 100 in the information processing system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to a flowchart of FIG. The processing shown in FIG. 9 is performed by the CPU 12 shown in FIG.
4 reads out a control program stored in the program ROM, and the CPU 12 executes the control program according to the control program.

In the present embodiment, an environment setting value (initial value) set in the printer 100 in advance is stored in the current environment setting value storage device 306 shown in FIG. The environment setting value table storage device 30 shown in FIG.
In FIG. 5, as shown in FIG. 8, an environment setting value for each special paper can be stored. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that three environment setting values of Manual, Duplex, and paper discharge port can be registered. Of course, it is actually possible to register three or more environment setting values.

Steps S902 to S908 in FIG. 9 are the same as steps S501 to S507 in FIG. 5 in the above-described first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated. Only the processing steps will be described.

First, in step S901, the environment setting value registering device 601 in the host computer 200 or the environment setting value registering device 602 in the printer 100 stores the individual setting values in the environment setting value table storage device 305 as shown in FIG. Register the environment setting values for each special paper. afterwards,
The processing of steps S902 to S908 is executed.

As described above, the current environment setting for the special paper is performed.

(Third Embodiment) Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG.
0 is a block diagram showing an internal detailed configuration of the information processing system according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a processing operation in a printer (printing apparatus) in the information processing system.

In FIG. 10, the same parts as those in FIG. 3 in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals. 10 differs from FIG. 3 in that the special paper designation device 301 in the host computer 200 and the special paper designation device 303 in the printer 100, the in-table setting value indicating device 304, and the environment setting value table storage device having the configuration of FIG. 305, the current environment setting value storage device 306 is deleted, and instead, an error page paper port designation device 1001 is provided in the host computer 200, and the error page paper port designation device 1002, An error page feed port storage device 1003, an error detection device 1004, a feed port change device 1005, a current feed port storage device 1006, and an error page output device 1007 are provided.

The error page paper supply port designating device 1001 in the host computer 200 and the error page paper supply port designating device 1002 in the printer 100 print the error page when printing a page in which an error has occurred. This specifies the paper feed port for the paper to be printed. An error page paper supply port designating device 1001 in the host computer 200 transmits a command to the printer 100 via the I / Os 302 and 307 to designate a paper supply port. Although not shown, the error page paper supply port designating device 1002 in the printer 100 designates a paper supply port by operating a predetermined switch of an operation unit of the printer 100.

Paper feed port storage device for error page 1003
Are the feeder designation devices 1001 and 100 for the error page
2 stores the error page paper feed port designated by the user. The error detection device 1004
This is to detect an error that has occurred within the printer and can continue printing. The paper feed port changing device 1005 changes the paper feed port when an error that allows printing to continue within the printer 100 occurs. The current paper feed port storage device 1006
The paper feed port currently set in the printer 100 is stored. The error-originated page output apparatus 1007 outputs an error when a print-continuable error occurs in the printer 100.
The page on which the error has occurred is printed.

Next, a processing operation performed in the printer 100 in the information processing system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to a flowchart of FIG. In addition,
The processing shown in FIG. 11 is executed by the CPU 12 shown in FIG.
The control program stored in the program ROM of the OM 14 is read, and the CPU 1 reads the control program according to the control program.
2 executes.

First, in step S1101, an error page paper supply port designation device 100 in the host computer 200 is set.
1 or a paper feed port designating apparatus 1002 in the printer 100 for specifying a paper feed port at the time of occurrence of an error, and storing the specified paper feed port in the error page paper feed port storage device 1003. At this time, back paper, colored paper, or the like is set in the designated error page paper feed port. Next, in step S1102, the printer 100 receives data from the host computer 200 via the I / Os 302 and 307. Next, in step S1103, it is determined whether or not an error that allows the printer 10 to continue printing has occurred. If the error detection device 1004 detects that an error that allows the printer 10 to continue printing has occurred, in step S1104, the paper feed port changing device 1005 sends the paper feed port storage device 1003 stored in the error page paper feed port storage device 1003. Referring to the paper port, the paper port set in the current paper port storage device 1006 is stored in the error page paper port storage device 1003.
To the paper feed port stored in. Next, step S1
At 105, paper is fed from the paper feed port changed at step S1104, and the page
After printing the page in which the error has occurred in step 7, the processing operation ends. The page in which the error has occurred is printed on the set backing paper, colored paper, or the like. In step S1103, the error detection device 1
If the printer 004 does not detect that an error that allows the printer 10 to continue printing has occurred, the process skips step S1104 and proceeds to step S1105.

(Fourth Embodiment) Next, a storage medium used in the information processing method and system of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
This will be described with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 12, a storage medium for storing a program for controlling an information processing system for processing information using a host computer and a printing device (printer) that communicates via the bidirectional interface includes: It is sufficient to store at least the program code of each of the “first paper specification module”, “second paper specification module”, “storage module”, “environment setting value instruction module”, and “environment setting value change module”. .

Here, the "first sheet designation module"
Is a program module for designating special paper for printing information from the host computer to the printing apparatus. The "second paper designation module" is a program module for designating a special paper for the printing device from an operation unit connected to the printing device. The “storage module” is a program module for storing the environment setting value of the printing apparatus for each special paper in a memory in the printing apparatus. Further, the “environment setting value instruction module” is the first storage unit among the environment setting values for each special paper stored in the memory in the printing apparatus by the “storage module”.
And a program module for designating environment setting values corresponding to the special paper designated by the second paper designation module. Also, "Environmental setting value change module"
Is a program module for changing an environment setting value designated by the "environment setting value instruction module" as a current environment setting value of the printing apparatus.

Further, a storage medium different from the storage medium shown in FIG. 12 for storing a program for controlling an information processing system for processing information using a host computer and a printing device (printer) that communicates via a bidirectional interface is provided. As shown in FIG. 13, at least each module of “first paper specification module”, “second paper specification module”, “registration module”, “environment setting value instruction module”, and “environment setting value change module” May be stored.

Here, the "first paper designation module"
Is a program module for designating special paper for printing information from the host computer to the printing apparatus. The "second paper designation module" is a program module for designating a special paper for the printing device from an operation unit connected to the printing device. The “registration module” is a program module for registering the environment setting value of the printing apparatus for each special paper from the host computer in a memory in the printing apparatus. The “environment setting value designation module” is designated by the first and second paper designation modules among the environment setting values for each special paper registered in the memory in the printing apparatus by the “registration module”. This is a program module for instructing environment setting values corresponding to special paper. Also,
The “environment setting value change module” is a program module for changing the environment setting value designated by the “environment setting value instruction module” as a current environment setting value of the printing apparatus.

Further, a storage medium different from the storage medium shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 for storing a program for controlling an information processing system for processing information by using a host computer and a printing apparatus for performing communication via a bidirectional interface is provided. , "Detection module", "first paper supply port designation module", "second paper supply port designation module", "storage module", "paper supply port change module", "paper supply module", "print module" May be stored for each module.

Here, the "detection module" is a program module for detecting an error that has occurred in the printing apparatus and can continue printing. The "first paper supply port designation module" is a program module for designating the paper supply port for printing the page in which the error detected by the "detection module" has occurred from the host computer. The “second paper supply port designation module” designates a paper supply port for printing a page in which an error detected by the “detection module” has occurred from an operation unit connected to the printing apparatus. Is a program module for Also, the “storage module”
This is a program module for storing a paper feed port designated by the “first and second paper feed port designation modules” in a memory in the printing apparatus. Further, the “paper feed port changing module” is provided with a paper feed port stored in a memory in the printing apparatus as a paper feed port for an error page when an error that can continue printing is detected by the “detection module”. This is a program module for changing the current paper feed port to a paper feed port for an error page based on the current paper feed port. Also,
The “paper feed module” is the “paper feed port change module”
Is a program module for performing paper feeding from the paper feeding port changed by. The “print module” is a program module for printing a page in which an error detected by the “detection module” has occurred.

[0125]

As described in detail above, claims 1 to 5 of the present invention are described below.
According to the information processing method described in Item 24 and the information processing system described in Claims 35 to 58, when the user specifies a special sheet, the printing apparatus can automatically set an environment optimal for the special sheet. This has the effect.

According to the information processing method described in claims 25 to 34 and the information processing system described in claims 59 to 68 of the present invention, it is possible to specify a paper feed port for printing a page in which an error has occurred. This has the effect that it can be performed.

Further, according to the storage medium of the present invention, the information processing system can be smoothly controlled.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an information processing system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the information processing system.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal detailed configuration of the information processing system.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an environment setting value table in the information processing system.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing processing in a printer in the information processing system.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an internal detailed configuration of an information processing system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an environment setting value table in the information processing system.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an environment setting value table in the information processing system.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing processing in a printer in the information processing system.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an internal detailed configuration of an information processing system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing processing in a printer in the information processing system.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing each module of a program stored in a storage medium of the present invention.

13 is a diagram showing each module of a program stored in a storage medium different from that of FIG. 12 of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing each module of a program stored in a storage medium different from those in FIGS. 12 and 13 of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 CPU 2 RAM 3 ROM 3a Font ROM 3b Program ROM 3c Data ROM 4 Keyboard Controller 5 Display Controller 6 Memory Controller 7 Printer Controller 8 System Bus 9 Keyboard 10 Display 11 External Memory 12 CPU 13 RAM 14 ROM 14a Font ROM 14b Program ROM 14c Data ROM 15 Input unit 16 Printing unit interface 17 Memory controller 18 System bus 19 Printing unit 20 External memory 21 Bidirectional interface 100 Printer (printing device) 101 Printer control unit 102 Laser driver 103 Semiconductor laser 104 laser beam 105 rotating polygon mirror 106 electrostatic drum 107 developing unit 108 paper cassette 109 supply Paper roller 110 Transport roller 111 Transport roller 112 Operation unit 200 Host computer 201 Host computer control unit 301 Special paper designating device 302 I / O 303 Special paper designating device 304 In-table setting value indicating device 305 Environment setting table storage device 306 Current environment Setting value storage device 307 I / O 601 Environment setting value registration device 602 Environment setting value registration device 1001 Error page paper port designation device 1002 Error page paper port designation device 1003 Error page paper port storage device 1004 Error detection Device 1005 Paper feed port change device 1006 Current paper feed port storage device 1007 Error page output device

Claims (71)

[Claims] An information processing method for processing information using a host computer and a printing device that communicates via a bidirectional interface, wherein a special sheet for printing information from the host computer to the printing device is provided. A first sheet designation step of designating a special sheet, a second sheet designation step of designating a special sheet from the operation unit connected to the printing apparatus with respect to the printing apparatus, A storage step of storing an environment setting value in a memory in the printing apparatus; and the first and second sheet designations among environment setting values for each special sheet stored in the memory in the printing apparatus by the storage step. An environment setting value instructing step for instructing an environment setting value corresponding to the special paper specified in the step; and printing the environment setting value instructed in the environment setting value instructing step. An environment setting value changing step of changing the current environment setting value of the device. 2. The information processing method according to claim 1, wherein said printing device is a laser beam printer. 3. The information processing method according to claim 1, wherein said printing device is an ink jet printer. 4. The information processing method according to claim 1, wherein the special paper is OHP. 5. The information processing method according to claim 1, wherein the special paper is a postcard. 6. The information processing method according to claim 1, wherein the environment setting value is a manual error designation. 7. The information processing method according to claim 1, wherein the environment setting value is double-sided printing designation. 8. The information processing method according to claim 1, wherein the environment setting value is a one-sided printing designation. 9. The information processing method according to claim 1, wherein the environment setting value is a paper feed port designation. 10. The information processing method according to claim 1, wherein the environment setting value is a discharge port designation. 11. The information processing method according to claim 1, wherein the memory is a random access memory (RAM). 12. The information processing method according to claim 1, wherein the memory is an NVRAM (non-volatile random access memory). 13. A special paper for printing information from the host computer to the printing device in a host computer performing communication via a bidirectional interface and an information processing method for processing information using the printing device. A first sheet designation step of designating a special sheet, a second sheet designation step of designating a special sheet from the operation unit connected to the printing apparatus with respect to the printing apparatus, A registration step of registering environment setting values from the host computer to the memory in the printing apparatus; and the first and second environmental setting values of each special paper registered in the memory in the printing apparatus by the registration step. An environment setting value instructing step of instructing an environment setting value corresponding to the special paper designated in the second sheet designation step; An environment setting value changing step of changing a designated environment setting value as a current environment setting value of the printing apparatus. 14. The information processing method according to claim 13, wherein the printing device is a laser beam printer. 15. The information processing method according to claim 13, wherein the printing device is an ink jet printer. 16. The information processing method according to claim 13, wherein said special paper is OHP. 17. The information processing method according to claim 13, wherein the special paper is a postcard. 18. The information processing method according to claim 13, wherein the environment setting value is a manual error designation. 19. The information processing method according to claim 13, wherein the environment setting value is a double-sided printing designation. 20. The information processing method according to claim 13, wherein the environment setting value is a one-sided printing designation. 21. The information processing method according to claim 13, wherein the environment setting value is a paper supply port designation. 22. The information processing method according to claim 13, wherein the environment setting value is a paper discharge port designation. 23. The information processing method according to claim 13, wherein said memory is a RAM (random access memory). 24. The information processing method according to claim 13, wherein said memory is an NVRAM (non-volatile random access memory). 25. An information processing method for processing information using a host computer and a printing device that communicate via a bidirectional interface, a detecting step of detecting an error that has occurred in the printing device and that can continue printing. A first paper supply port designating step for designating, from the host computer, a paper supply port for printing a page having an error detected by the detection step, and a page having an error detected by the detection step A second paper supply port designating step for designating a paper supply port for printing on the operation unit connected to the printing apparatus, and a paper supply designated by the first and second paper supply port designation steps. A storage step of storing an opening in a memory in the printing apparatus; and a memo in the printing apparatus as a paper supply port for an error page when an error that can continue printing is detected by the detection step. Paper feed port changing step of changing the current paper feed port to a paper feed port for an error page based on the paper feed port stored in the And a printing step of printing a page having an error detected by the detection step. 26. The information processing method according to claim 25, wherein said printing device is a laser beam printer. 27. The information processing method according to claim 25, wherein said printing device is an ink jet printer. 28. The information processing method according to claim 25, wherein the environment setting value is a manual error designation. 29. The information processing method according to claim 25, wherein the environment setting value is double-sided printing designation. 30. The information processing method according to claim 25, wherein the environment setting value is a one-sided printing designation. 31. The information processing method according to claim 25, wherein the environment setting value is a paper supply port designation. 32. The information processing method according to claim 25, wherein the environment setting value is a discharge port designation. 33. The information processing method according to claim 25, wherein said memory is a RAM (random access memory). 34. The information processing method according to claim 25, wherein said memory is an NVRAM (non-volatile random access memory). 35. A special paper for printing information from the host computer to the printing device in an information processing system that processes information using a host computer and a printing device that communicate via a bidirectional interface. First paper designating means for designating special paper, second paper designating means for designating special paper from the operation unit connected to the printing apparatus for the printing apparatus, and Storage means for storing environment setting values in a memory in the printing apparatus; and first and second sheet designations among environment setting values for each special sheet stored in the memory in the printing apparatus by the storage means. Means for designating an environment setting value corresponding to the special paper designated by the means, and an environment setting value designated by the environment setting value instruction means. An environment setting value changing unit for changing the current environment setting value of the printing apparatus as a current environment setting value. 36. The information processing system according to claim 35, wherein said printing device is a laser beam printer. 37. The information processing system according to claim 35, wherein said printing device is an ink jet printer. 38. The information processing system according to claim 35, wherein the special paper is OHP. 39. The information processing system according to claim 35, wherein the special paper is a postcard. 40. The information processing system according to claim 35, wherein the environment setting value is a manual error designation. 41. The information processing system according to claim 35, wherein the environment setting value is a double-sided printing designation. 42. The information processing system according to claim 35, wherein the environment setting value is a one-sided printing designation. 43. The information processing system according to claim 35, wherein the environment setting value is a paper supply port designation. 44. The information processing system according to claim 35, wherein the environment setting value is a paper discharge port designation. 45. The information processing system according to claim 35, wherein said memory is a RAM (random access memory). 46. The information processing system according to claim 35, wherein said memory is an NVRAM (non-volatile random access memory). 47. A special paper for printing information from said host computer to said printing device in an information processing system for processing information using a host computer and a printing device communicating via a bidirectional interface. First paper designating means for designating special paper, second paper designating means for designating special paper from the operation unit connected to the printing apparatus for the printing apparatus, and Registering means for registering the environment setting value from the host computer in the memory in the printing apparatus; and the first and second environmental setting values for each special paper registered in the memory in the printing apparatus by the registration means. Environment setting value indicating means for indicating an environment setting value corresponding to the special paper designated by the second sheet designating means; An environment setting value changing unit configured to change a specified environment setting value as a current environment setting value of the printing apparatus. 48. The information processing system according to claim 47, wherein said printing device is a laser beam printer. 49. The information processing system according to claim 47, wherein said printing device is an ink jet printer. 50. The information processing system according to claim 47, wherein the special paper is OHP. 51. The information processing system according to claim 47, wherein the special paper is a postcard. 52. The information processing system according to claim 47, wherein the environment setting value is a manual designation. 53. The information processing system according to claim 47, wherein said environment setting value is double-sided printing designation. 54. The information processing system according to claim 47, wherein said environment setting value is a one-sided printing designation. 55. The information processing system according to claim 47, wherein said environment setting value is a paper feed port designation. 56. The information processing system according to claim 47, wherein said environment setting value is a paper discharge port designation. 57. The information processing system according to claim 47, wherein said memory is a RAM (random access memory). 58. The information processing system according to claim 47, wherein said memory is an NVRAM (non-volatile random access memory). 59. A host computer that communicates through a bidirectional interface and an information processing system that processes information by using a printing device, a detecting unit that detects an error that has occurred in the printing device and can continue printing. A first paper feed port designating means for designating, from the host computer, a paper feed port for printing a page having an error detected by the detecting means; and a page having an error detected by the detecting means. Paper supply port designating means for designating a paper supply port for printing on the operation unit connected to the printing apparatus, and a paper supply port designated by the first and second paper supply port designation means. A storage unit for storing an opening in a memory in the printing apparatus, and a paper supply port for an error page when the detection unit detects an error capable of continuing printing. Paper feed port changing means for changing the current paper feed port to a paper feed port for an error page based on the paper feed port stored in the memory; and feeding paper from the paper feed port changed by the paper feed port changing means. An information processing system, comprising: a paper feeding unit for performing a printing operation; and a printing unit for printing a page in which an error detected by the detection unit has occurred. 60. The information processing system according to claim 59, wherein said printing device is a laser beam printer. 61. The information processing system according to claim 59, wherein said printing device is an ink jet printer. 62. The information processing system according to claim 59, wherein the environment setting value is a manual designation. 63. The information processing system according to claim 59, wherein the environment setting value is a double-sided printing designation. 64. The information processing system according to claim 59, wherein said environment setting value is a one-sided printing designation. 65. The information processing system according to claim 59, wherein said environment setting value is a paper feed port designation. 66. The information processing system according to claim 59, wherein the environment setting value is a paper discharge port designation. 67. The information processing system according to claim 59, wherein said memory is a RAM (random access memory). 68. The information processing system according to claim 59, wherein said memory is an NVRAM (non-volatile random access memory). 69. A storage medium for storing a program for controlling an information processing system that processes information using a host computer and a printing device that perform communication via a bidirectional interface, wherein the storage device stores the program for the printing device. A first paper designation module for designating special paper for printing information from a host computer, and a second paper designation module for designating special paper for the printing device from an operation unit connected to the printing device And a storage module for storing, in a memory in the printing apparatus, environment setting values of the printing apparatus for each special paper, and environment setting values for each special paper stored in the memory in the printing apparatus by the storage module. An environment that indicates an environment setting value corresponding to the special paper specified by the first and second paper specification modules. A storage storing a program having a setting value instruction module and an environment setting value changing module for changing an environment setting value designated by the environment setting value instruction module as a current environment setting value of the printing apparatus. Medium. 70. A storage medium for storing a program for controlling an information processing system that processes information using a host computer and a printing device that perform communication via a bidirectional interface, wherein the storage device stores the program for the printing device. A first paper designation module for designating special paper for printing information from a host computer, and a second paper designation module for designating special paper for the printing device from an operation unit connected to the printing device A registration module for registering, from the host computer, an environment setting value of the printing apparatus for each special paper in a memory in the printing apparatus; and for each special paper registered in the memory in the printing apparatus by the registration module. Corresponding to the special paper specified by the first and second paper specification modules in the environment setting values A program that includes an environment setting value instruction module that instructs an environment setting value to be performed, and an environment setting value changing module that changes the environment setting value specified by the environment setting value instruction module as a current environment setting value of the printing apparatus. A storage medium characterized by being stored. 71. A storage medium for storing a program for controlling an information processing system that processes information using a host computer and a printing device that communicates via a bidirectional interface, the program being generated in the printing device. A detection module for detecting an error capable of continuing printing, a first paper supply port designation module for designating a paper supply port for printing a page in which the error is detected by the detection module from the host computer, A second paper supply port specification module for specifying a paper supply port for printing an error-detected page detected by the detection module from an operation panel connected to the printing apparatus; and the first and second paper supply port specification modules. A storage module for storing a paper supply port designated by a paper supply port designation module in a memory in the printing apparatus; When detecting an error that allows printing to be continued by the module, the current paper supply port is set as an error page paper supply port based on a paper supply port stored in the memory of the printing apparatus as an error page paper supply port. A paper supply port changing module to be changed, a paper supply module for supplying paper from the paper supply port changed by the paper supply port change module, and a print module for printing a page having an error detected by the detection module. A storage medium storing a program having the following.