JP2004295367A - Printer device, control method for the same, and computer-readable recording medium with program for executing the method stored - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a printer device, a control method therefor, and a computer-readable recording medium with a program for executing the method stored that can ensure compatibility between a conventional model and a new model. <P>SOLUTION: The control method for the printer device stores inter-model difference information about commands to set a print mode of a printer device, and refers to the inter-model difference information to discriminate the print mode setting command received by the printer device. If the discrimination finds the print mode setting command to be for a different model, the print mode of the printer device is set to provide the same print result as the determined different model prints. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a printer device, a control method therefor, and a computer-readable recording medium storing a program for executing the method, and more particularly, to a control method for obtaining compatibility between printer printing results and operation models. About.
[0002]
[Prior art]
[Patent Document 1] JP-A-2002-99397
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a user issues a print instruction to a printer from application software such as a word processor, the application software on the host computer obtains print condition settings from a printer driver and issues the print instruction. One of the printing condition setting items acquired from the printer driver is a drawing area for each sheet. In the drawing area for each sheet, a value unique to the manufacturer of the printer device is set. For example, when a form created using the printer driver of the printer A is set to be output by the printer B, Conventionally, when the page break position of the print result printed by the printer B is printed by the printer A, conventionally, the printer driver has a compatible area table for each printer, and the user uses the area table when executing printing. Is specified by a check box or the like from a user interface, and compatibility is unified with respect to a printer to be printed, and then a print instruction is issued. There is also a method in which a print area table for a specific printer is provided in a printer driver, and a print area unique to the printer is emulated. Further, according to Patent Document 1, when the user instructs to investigate a drawing area of another printer driver and selects a paper size, the area information extraction module acquires a print area of the selected printer driver. When the print area information acquired by the print area response module is transmitted to the application, the application performs drawing in a format according to the print area information. The drawn image is processed by the graphic processing module, transmitted from the output port to the printer device, and printed. Therefore, in the process of developing a printer, a print mode is added, a print mode is changed, and an operation specification is improved.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, print mode specifications and operation specifications differ between the conventional model and the new model. Therefore, when drawing data created for the conventional model is sent to the new model, it operates differently from the conventional model, resulting in a different print result, ensuring compatibility with the drawing data created for the conventional model. There was a problem that could not be done.
[0004]
The present invention is intended to solve these problems, and can ensure compatibility between a conventional model and a new model, a printer device, a control method thereof, and a computer-readable recording storing a program for executing the method. The purpose is to provide a medium.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a printer device of the present invention includes an inter-model difference information storage unit that stores inter-model difference information of a command for setting a print mode of the printer device, and sets a print mode received by the printer device. And the discriminating means for discriminating which command is the command by referring to the command to be executed as model difference information. If the print mode setting command is a print mode setting command for a different model, it is determined first. A print mode setting means for setting a print mode of the printer so as to obtain the same print result as a print result printed by a different model. Therefore, by checking the difference between the print mode setting commands between the models, and by executing the print mode setting command processing for the conventional model so as to obtain the same print result as the conventional model, compatibility with the conventional model can be ensured. .
[0006]
Also, the printer has a comparison unit that compares the print mode specification between the printer device that has received the current command and the model to which the received print mode setting command is applied, and has received the current command as a result of the comparison by the comparison unit. When the setting items of the print mode are added to the printer, the print mode setting means sets the compatibility so as to be compatible with the added print mode. Therefore, the print mode of the new model is added to the print mode of the conventional model, and the compatibility with the print mode of the new model is set by ensuring compatibility with the print mode of the new model. Nature can be secured.
[0007]
Further, a difference information storage means for storing difference information of operation specifications in a part irrelevant to the print mode between the printer apparatus which has received the current command and the model which is the target of the received print mode setting command, Means for operating to obtain compatibility by using difference information of operation specifications. Therefore, by making the operation of the portion irrelevant to the print mode the same as that of the conventional machine, compatibility with the drawing data for the conventional machine can be ensured.
[0008]
The added print mode is the drawing pen No. Therefore, when processing data for the conventional machine even if the operation specifications differ from those of the conventional machine, add the pen setting function and install additional parts so that it can be compatible with the conventional machine. Since it can be implemented, compatibility with the conventional machine can be ensured.
[0009]
Further, when the print mode setting command is a print mode setting command for a different model, by having a means for setting the same operation as the operation of the model corresponding to the print mode setting command, Even with a new model, operation compatibility with drawing data for a conventional model can be ensured.
[0010]
In addition, error information is displayed on the model for which the print mode setting command received is the target, so that the error display is compatible with the existing model even for new models. Can be secured.
[0011]
Further, according to another aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of controlling a printer, which stores information on a difference between models of a command for setting a print mode of the printer, and transmits a command for setting a print mode received by the printer on the basis of the difference between the models. By referring to the information, the type of the command is determined. If the result of the determination indicates that the print mode setting command is a print mode setting command for a different model, the printing of the printer device is performed so that the same print result as that obtained by printing on the different model previously determined is obtained. Set the mode. Therefore, by checking the difference between the print mode setting commands between the models, and by executing the print mode setting command processing for the conventional model so as to obtain the same print result as the conventional model, compatibility with the conventional model can be ensured. .
[0012]
Also, compare the print mode specifications between the printer that has received the current command and the model that is the target of the received print mode setting command, and as a result of the comparison, the printer that has received the current command has When a setting item has been added, a setting is made so as to be compatible with the added print mode.
[0013]
Still another aspect of the present invention is characterized in a computer-readable recording medium storing a program for executing the control method of the printer device. Therefore, a control system can be universally constructed without changing existing terminal devices.
[0014]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
The control method of the printer device of the present invention stores the difference information between models of the command for setting the print mode of the printer device, and refers to the command for setting the print mode received by the printer device as the difference information between the models, Determine which model is the command. If the result of the determination indicates that the print mode setting command is a print mode setting command for a different model, the printing of the printer device is performed so that the same print result as that obtained by printing on the different model previously determined is obtained. Set the mode.
[0015]
【Example】
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a printer device according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, a printer device 100 of the present embodiment is connected to a host device 200 via a host I / F 104 described later, and is connected to an external memory 300 via an external memory I / F 112 described later. Further, the printer device 100 of this embodiment mainly includes a controller 101, an operation panel 102, and a printer engine 103. Further, the controller 101 includes a host I / F 104, a program ROM 105, a font ROM 106, a panel I / F 107, a CPU 108, a RAM 109, an NV-RAM 110, an engine I / F 111, and an external memory I / F 112. Each is connected via an internal bus 113. Further, the printer engine 103 has a unit 115 having a unit memory 114.
[0016]
The controller 101 is a control mechanism that converts print data from the host device 200 into video data and outputs the video data to the printer engine 103 in accordance with the control mode set at that time and the control code from the host device 200. It consists of the following modules. The host I / F 104 is an interface for control signals and data from the host device 200 to the printer device 100, and status signals from the printer device 100 to the host device 200. The CPU 108 processes data (print data, control data) from the host device 200 according to the program ROM 105. The RAM 109 is a work memory when the CPU 108 processes the data. The RAM 109 manages data from the host apparatus 200 in page units and temporarily stores the data. The RAM 109 converts the data stored in the buffer into an actual print pattern, Is used for a bit map memory or the like that stores The NV-RAM 110 is a non-volatile RAM for storing data to be retained even when the power is turned off. The program ROM 105 stores programs for processing and managing data in the controller 101 and controlling peripheral modules. The font ROM 106 stores various types of fonts used for printing. The engine I / F 111 is an interface for control signals and video signals from the controller 101 to the printer engine 103, and status signals from the printer device 100 to the controller 101. The printer engine 103 forms and develops an electrostatic latent image on the photoreceptor according to a video signal and a control signal from the controller 101, and feeds a transfer sheet from a sheet feeding unit, transfers and fixes, and forms an image. . When controlling the paper discharge means in the present invention, the printer engine 103 has a plurality of paper discharge trays. When specifying the paper direction (for example, A4 vertical feed, A4 horizontal feed), the printer is capable of selecting these paper directions. The operation panel 102 has a display unit that indicates the status of the printer, and a switch unit that switches the mode of the printer, the designation of the number of print copies, fonts, and the like. The panel I / F 107 is an interface between the controller 101 and the operation panel 102. The external memory I / F 112 is an interface for mounting the external memory 300 on the main body of the printer 100. The external memory 300 is a storage medium detachable from the main body of the printer device 100, and is, for example, a memory card, a SIMM, or a DIMM. The unit 115 is a unit that is mounted inside the printer engine 103, and is, for example, a toner cartridge in which toner, OPC, and the like are integrated. The unit memory 114 is a memory for storing a program and information for optimally using the unit 115, and is a ROM or a nonvolatile memory. The contents stored in the unit memory 114 can be read by the controller 101 via the engine I / F 111.
[0017]
Next, an outline of data processing in the printer device of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1. The data transmitted from the host device 200 through the host I / F 104 is analyzed by the CPU 108 according to a data analysis program on the program ROM 105. Print data and print control data (SP, CR, LF, HT, VT, etc.) and others. The print data and print control data are temporarily stored in the reception buffer on the RAM 109. The emulation program, which is one of the control programs on the program ROM 105, is extracted one by one from the once stored reception data, and the processing is performed. For example, if the extracted data is a character code, an intermediate code including a print position, a print size, a character code, font information, and the like is created and stored in an intermediate buffer provided on the RAM 109. If the extracted data is vector data, the emulation program determines the type of each vector (circle, line, curve, etc.), the coordinates of the vector, and the attributes of the vector (line width, type of connection shape between lines ( By converting a miter connection or a round connection, or specifying a dotted line or a solid line) into a data format that can be input to the drawing library and inputting it, the vector data received by the emulation is drawn into a bitmap in the drawing library. In addition, as a method of setting the attributes of the vector by a command from the host device 200, for example, it is possible to specify some pens to be used for line drawing, and to set the pen No. No. 1 line width and color are specified. Specify the line width and color of pen No. 2. N, such as specifying the line width and color of the pen No. There is also a method of setting a vector attribute of a line via a. If the command is a control code or a command such as an escape sequence, a process defined in advance for the command is performed. For example, if the number of print copies is specified, set to output the specified number of print copies (internal control information setting). If the print position is specified, specify the position of the next character code. If the font is changed or the font is changed, the font information of the next character code is changed to the specified font. In this way, when the print command from the host device 200 is processed, or when the processed data exceeds one page, the intermediate code stored in the intermediate buffer is then transferred to the video data according to the control program. Is performed. When the conversion is completed, the controller 101 issues a print start command to the printer engine 103 through the engine I / F 111, and transfers video data in synchronization with the print start command.
[0018]
Here, a printer device will be described as an example, but a program for executing the processing described below is stored in the external memory 300 of FIG. When the CPU 108 performs processing using the program stored in the external memory 300, the CPU 108 can operate using a storage medium storing a printer control program.
[0019]
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the printer of this embodiment. In the figure, first, when a print mode designation command is received (step S101; YES), it is checked which print mode the print mode setting command is in with reference to the model difference information (step S102). This inter-model difference information is stored in the memory of the printer device 100 in FIG. The information to be stored is irrespective of the print mode setting items, print mode setting command parameters, and print modes for each model, but it is necessary to process information that differs for each model and to execute those processes. And the execution method of the internal processing routine. How the specific parameters of the print mode setting command differ between the conventional model and the new model will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, which show an example of the print mode parameters of the conventional model and the new model. The command for setting the print mode is an MS command, and a command such as MS first parameter, second parameter, and third parameter is sent from the host device 200 in ASCII code to set the print mode of the printer. For example, in the conventional model, when the command of MS9,1; is sent, the first parameter is 9 and the second parameter is 1, so that the pen No. 1 is set to 1 mm. With the new model, the pen No. In order to set 1 mm to 1 mm, the pen No. 1 is set in the first parameter, such as MS 9, 1, 1; 1 is specified, the setting of the line width is specified by the second parameter, and the line width to be set is specified by the third parameter. Thus, when the first parameter is 9 in the MS command, if there is a third parameter, it can be determined that the data is for a new model.
[0020]
Data in which 72 is specified as the first parameter of the MS command can be determined to be data for a conventional device. In FIG. 3, in the conventional apparatus, the value 72 of the first parameter of the MS command is the pen No. to be drawn in red. In FIG. 4, the new model does not have the first parameter 72 of the MS command in FIG. However, in the present invention, in order to ensure compatibility with the conventional machine, when 72 is designated as the first parameter of the MS command, the print mode of the new machine is set so that the print result is the same as that of the conventional machine. I do.
[0021]
As described above, by checking the parameters of the print mode designation command, it is possible to determine which model the print mode designation command received by the printer is.
[0022]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a print mode setting command determination process. In the figure, first, the parameters of the print mode designation command received by the printer 100 of FIG. 1 are checked, and it is checked whether there are any parameters different from the parameters for the model of the printer that has received the print mode designation command (step S201). . If the parameters of the print mode designation command are not for the model of the printer that has received the print mode designation command (step S201; YES), the difference information between the models is read (step S202), and the difference information between the models is referred to. Then, it is checked which model the print mode designation command is for (step S203). Then, based on the result checked in step S203, it is determined which model the print mode designation command is for (step S204). As described above, when it is determined by step S102 of FIG. 2 that the print mode designation command is for which model, in step S103 of FIG. It is checked whether the model (the model determined in step S102 in FIG. 2) and the printer currently receiving the data are the same or different. That is, it is checked whether the data for the conventional model has been received by the new model. The model that is the target of the data received by the printer device is different from the model of the printer that is currently receiving the data, and the new model (the model corresponding to the present invention) received the data for the conventional model. In this case, the necessary print mode and internal processing are set in step S104 in FIG. 1 so that the data for the conventional machine will have the same print result as the conventional machine even in the new machine.
[0023]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a print mode designation command determination process. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, in the new model, the third parameter is added to the pen setting of the print mode. By adding the third parameter, the pen No. Red and black can be set for all three pens 1 to 3. In the conventional machine, only one red pen can be designated, and two or three pens cannot be set to red at the same time. For example, if a new model sends an MS command as follows, MS9,2,2; MS10,2,2; MS11,2,2; All three pens can be specified red at the same time. .
[0024]
In the conventional device, the first parameter of the MS command is set to 72, and only one pen is designated as red in the second parameter. Therefore, only one pen can be set to red at the same time. For example, when a command of MS72, 1; 1 only becomes red, but then sends MS72, 2; 2 turns red, but pen No. 2 No. 1 was blackening. For this reason, only one red pen can be designated at a time in the conventional machine.
[0025]
In step S301 of FIG. 6, the difference information between the models is read, and the setting state of the print mode when the print mode designation command is processed in the conventional machine is obtained (step S302). As an example of pen color designation, when the conventional machine sends MS72,1; Since only 1 is red, the new model is in a state where the following three MS commands have been sent.
[0026]
MS9, 2, 2; Specify 1 in red
MS10, 2, 1; 2 is black
MS11, 2, 1, 1; 3 is black
[0027]
When the new model receives the MS72,1; command, if the new model sends the above three MS commands, the print mode setting is the same as when the MS72,1; The same setting as when the MS command is sent for the new model is performed (step S303).
[0028]
In addition to the print modes shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, there are also print modes shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, which show examples of print modes added in conventional models and new models. The plotter IDs in FIGS. 7 and 8 represent the model of the plotter to be emulated, and in this example, three models (plotter A, plotter B, and plotter C) can be emulated.
[0029]
Also, with the new model, it is possible to operate the plotter A to plotter B in an operation mode in which extended functions (corresponding to extended commands, etc.) have been added to the conventional model by adding a print mode using the third parameter. Has become.
[0030]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing another operation of the printer of the present embodiment. In the figure, first, the model difference information is read (step S401). All print modes of the conventional machine and all print modes of the new machine are compared based on the model difference information (step S402). Then, it is checked whether or not there is an additional print mode in the new model (step S403). 3, 4, 7, and 8, it can be seen that the color specification of the pen and the operation mode of the plotter ID are extended or added for new models. If there is an additional print mode in the new model (step S403; YES), when printing data for the conventional model in the new model, the print mode added in the new model is determined. If the value is set to "1", information as to whether compatibility with the conventional machine can be obtained is stored in the model difference information, and the print mode set value for compatibility with the conventional machine is read from the model difference information (step S404). . For example, if there is a difference between FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the operation mode value of the plotter ID may be set to a mode that maintains compatibility with the conventional device of “1”. Then, the read set value for maintaining compatibility with the conventional machine is set to the print mode added for the new machine (step S405).
[0031]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing another operation of the printer of the present embodiment. Here, the inter-model difference information also stores items whose operations differ between the conventional model and the new model in a portion unrelated to the print mode. For example, in the print mode, there is no print area setting item, but the print area differs between the conventional model and the new model. In FIG. 10, first, it is checked by reading the information stored in the inter-model difference information whether or not there is an item whose operation is different in a portion unrelated to the print mode between the new model and the conventional model (step S501). , S502). If there is an item whose operation differs between the new model and the conventional model in a portion irrelevant to the print mode (step S502; YES), an item different in operation between the new model and the conventional model in a portion irrelevant to the print mode is used. In step S503, setting information for maintaining compatibility is read from the inter-model difference information so that the operation is the same as that of the conventional model (step S503). For example, when matching the print area with the print area of the conventional machine, the print area information for the conventional machine is read from the model difference information and set.
[0032]
By storing the information of the set print mode state in the nonvolatile memory, the program can be registered in a mode that maintains compatibility with the conventional machine, which is convenient.
[0033]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing another operation of the printer of the present embodiment. Here, an example will be described in which the compatibility between the new model and the conventional model is achieved in the operation of a portion irrelevant to the print result. For example, a method of displaying a panel, a method of operating keys, a method of displaying an error, and the like are set so that the new model and the conventional model are compatible. In the figure, first, in a part (panel display or the like) not related to the print result, an item whose operation differs between the new model and the conventional model is read from the difference information between models (step S601). It is checked whether or not there is an item having a different operation between the new model and the conventional model in a part irrelevant to the print result (step S602). If there is an item whose operation is different between the new model and the conventional model in a portion irrelevant to the print result (step S602; YES), an item whose operation differs between the new model and the conventional model in the portion irrelevant to the print result is The new model is set to operate the same as the conventional model (step S603).
[0034]
Even if the error information display differs between the conventional model and the new model, the error display when processing data for the conventional model can be the same as that of the conventional model. This is convenient for users who are accustomed to display.
[0035]
Next, FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a specific device for activating a program for executing the control method of the printer device of the present invention. That is, the figure shows hardware constructed from a microprocessor or the like that executes software by the control method in the above embodiment. In the figure, the control system of the printer device includes an interface (hereinafter abbreviated as I / F) 11, a CPU 12, a ROM 13, a RAM 14, a display device 15, a hard disk 16, a keyboard 17, and a CD-ROM drive 18. In addition, a general-purpose terminal device is prepared, and a readable storage medium such as the CD-ROM 19 stores a program for executing the control method of the printer device of the present invention. Further, a control signal is input from an external device via the I / F 11, and the keyboard 17 activates a command of an operator or automatically activates the program of the present invention. Then, the CPU 12 performs a control process according to the above-described control method of the printer device according to the program, stores the processing result in a storage device such as the RAM 14 or the hard disk 16 and outputs it to the display device 15 or the like as necessary. As described above, by using the medium in which the program for executing the control method of the printer device of the present invention is stored, the control system can be constructed for general purpose without changing the existing terminal device.
[0036]
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and it goes without saying that various modifications and substitutions can be made within the scope of the claims.
[0037]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the printer device of the present invention includes an inter-model difference information storage unit for storing inter-model difference information of a command for setting a print mode of the printer device, and a command for setting a print mode received by the printer device. A discriminating means for discriminating which command is the command by referring to the difference information between models, and when the print mode setting command is a print mode setting command for a different model, the different model determined earlier is used. A print mode setting means for setting a print mode of the printer device so as to obtain the same print result as the printed print result. Therefore, by checking the difference between the print mode setting commands between the models, and by executing the print mode setting command processing for the conventional model so as to obtain the same print result as the conventional model, compatibility with the conventional model can be ensured. .
[0038]
Also, the printer has a comparison unit that compares the print mode specification between the printer device that has received the current command and the model to which the received print mode setting command is applied, and has received the current command as a result of the comparison by the comparison unit. When the setting items of the print mode are added to the printer, the print mode setting means sets the compatibility so as to be compatible with the added print mode. Therefore, the print mode of the new model is added to the print mode of the conventional model, and the compatibility with the print mode of the new model is set by ensuring compatibility with the print mode of the new model. Nature can be secured.
[0039]
Further, a difference information storage means for storing difference information of operation specifications in a part irrelevant to the print mode between the printer apparatus which has received the current command and the model which is the target of the received print mode setting command, Means for operating to obtain compatibility by using difference information of operation specifications. Therefore, by making the operation of the portion irrelevant to the print mode the same as that of the conventional machine, compatibility with the drawing data for the conventional machine can be ensured.
[0040]
The added print mode is the drawing pen No. Therefore, when processing data for the conventional machine even if the operation specifications differ from those of the conventional machine, add the pen setting function and install additional parts so that it can be compatible with the conventional machine. Since it can be implemented, compatibility with the conventional machine can be ensured.
[0041]
Furthermore, when the print mode setting command is a print mode setting command for a different model, by providing a means for setting the same operation as the operation of the model corresponding to the print mode setting command, Even with a new model, operation compatibility with drawing data for a conventional model can be ensured.
[0042]
In addition, the error information is displayed on the model that is the target of the print mode setting command received, so that the error display is compatible with the data of the previous model even with the new model. Can be secured.
[0043]
Further, according to another aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of controlling a printer device, wherein information on a difference between models of a command for setting a print mode of the printer device is stored, and a command for setting a print mode received by the printer device is exchanged between the models. By referring to the information, the type of the command is determined. If the result of the determination indicates that the print mode setting command is a print mode setting command for a different model, the printing of the printer device is performed so that the same print result as that obtained by printing on the different model previously determined is obtained. Set the mode. Therefore, it is possible to ensure compatibility with the conventional model by examining the difference between the models of the print mode setting command and executing the print mode setting command for the conventional model so as to obtain the same print result as the conventional model. .
[0044]
In addition, the printer device that has received the current command is compared with the print mode specification between the model that is the target of the received print mode setting command, and as a result of the comparison, the printer device that has received the current command is in the print mode. When a setting item has been added, a setting is made so as to be compatible with the added print mode.
[0045]
Still another aspect of the present invention is characterized in a computer-readable recording medium storing a program for executing the control method of the printer device. Therefore, a control system can be universally constructed without changing existing terminal devices.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a printer device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the printer device of the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of print mode parameters in a conventional model.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of print mode parameters in a new model.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a print mode setting command determination process.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a print mode designation command determination process.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a print mode added in a conventional model.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a print mode added in a new model.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating another operation of the printer of the present embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating another operation of the printer of the present embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating another operation of the printer of the present embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a specific device for activating a program for executing the control method of the printer device of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
100; printer device, 101; controller, 102; operation panel,
103; printer engine; 104; host I / F,
105; program ROM, 106; font ROM,
107; panel I / F, 108; CPU, 109; RAM,
110; NV-RAM, 111; engine I / F
112; external memory, 113; internal bus, 114; unit memory,
115; unit, 200; host device, 300; external memory.

Claims (13)

In a printer device that outputs print data from a host device to a printer engine,
An inter-model difference information storage means for storing inter-model difference information of a command for setting a print mode of the printer device;
Referencing a command for setting a print mode received by the printer device as the difference information between models, determining means for determining which model the command is,
If the print mode setting command is a print mode setting command for a different model, the print mode of the printer device is set so that the same print result as the print result printed by the different model previously determined is obtained. A printer device comprising setting means. A printer that receives the current command and a comparison unit that compares the specifications of the print mode between the model that is the target of the received print mode setting command and a printer that receives the current command as a result of the comparison by the comparison unit 2. The printer device according to claim 1, wherein, when the print mode setting item is added to the device, the print mode setting means sets the print mode to be compatible with the added print mode. A difference information storage means for storing difference information of operation specifications in a part irrelevant to a print mode between a printer apparatus which has received a command and a model which is a target of a print mode setting command which has been received; 2. A printer device according to claim 1, further comprising means for operating to achieve compatibility using the difference information of the printer. The added print mode is the drawing pen No. 3. The printer according to claim 2, wherein 2. The printing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a setting unit that sets, when the print mode setting command is a print mode setting command for a different model, the same operation as that of the model corresponding to the print mode setting command. Printer device. 2. The printer device according to claim 1, wherein the display of the error information is an error display of a model to which the received print mode setting command is applied. In a control method of a printer device for outputting print data from a host device to a printer engine,
It stores the difference information between the models of the command for setting the print mode of the printer device, refers to the command for setting the print mode received by the printer device as the difference information between the models, and determines which model is the command,
If the print mode setting command is a print mode setting command for a different model, set the print mode of the printer so that the print result is the same as the print result printed by the different model determined earlier. A method for controlling a printer device. Compare the print mode specifications between the printer that has received the current command and the model that is the target of the received print mode setting command, and as a result of the comparison, the printer that has received the current command has the print mode setting item. 8. The method according to claim 7, wherein the setting is made so as to be compatible with the added print mode when the print mode is added. Stores the difference information of the operation specifications in the part irrelevant to the print mode between the printer device that currently receives the command and the model targeted by the received print mode setting command, and uses the difference information of the previous operation specifications. 8. The method for controlling a printer device according to claim 7, wherein the method operates to obtain compatibility. The added print mode is the drawing pen No. 9. The control method for a printer device according to claim 8, wherein 8. The printer device according to claim 7, wherein when the print mode setting command is a print mode setting command for a different model, the operation is set to be the same as the operation of the model corresponding to the print mode setting command. Control method. 8. The method according to claim 7, wherein the display of the error information is an error display of a model to which the received print mode setting command is applied. A computer-readable recording medium storing a program for executing the method of controlling a printer device according to claim 7.

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