JP2004295754A - Print control device, print control method, storage medium storing program readable in computer, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow electronic distribution even in printing which requires quality, and to identify whether the quality of an output object is the quality intended by a data originator by printing in accordance with the output object to indicate clearly in the case of failing to obtain the required quality in printing at the distributing destination. <P>SOLUTION: When there is a possibility of causing a situation where the printing quality is lowered because printing conditions which cannot be physically set in the resource state of a present engine part, are included in essential printing conditions set in distributed printing information (S702), printing of the printing information is temporarily interrupted (S710), and a user is informed of this state (S708). Subsequent processing is left to the user's instructions to control print processing (S710), (S711), (S705). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a print control method in a print control apparatus that analyzes print information to be distributed and controls a print process by an engine unit, a storage medium storing a computer-readable program, and a program.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a printing system, for example, in a system in which a printing apparatus and an information processing apparatus can communicate with each other, when printing print information created by executing an application on the information processing apparatus, the printing apparatus uses a printing data creator. In order to obtain the expected output, in addition to giving the necessary information when creating print data, it is necessary to recognize the status of the printing device in advance and make the necessary settings on the device side on the setting screen of the printer driver etc. was there.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Even in the case of using the printing apparatus as described above, for example, there is a case where the paper that the user wants to print is not loaded in the paper feeding unit of the printing apparatus in advance, or a case where a color print result of a required quality cannot be obtained. In such a case, the user cannot obtain an output having desired print quality.
[0004]
In addition, even when the print data is electronically distributed and the data receiver wants to obtain an output of the quality intended by the print data distributor by performing the printing process individually in each environment, In the print processing environment as described above, there is no mechanism for assuring that, and as a result, it can be said that only output products having variations in quality can be delivered.
[0005]
For these reasons, the delivery of a document that requires print quality is not a digital delivery but a definitive method other than physically delivering (including physical distribution) the output printed by the print data creator. There was no.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a printing method in which a print condition is set in a print condition to be distributed. If the print quality deteriorates due to the presence of print conditions that cannot be physically set, the printing of the print information is temporarily suspended, the state is notified to the user, and the subsequent processing is performed. Is controlled by the user's instruction to control the printing process, thereby enabling electronic distribution even in printing where quality is required. If the required quality is not obtained at the time of printing at the destination, it is clearly understood. Print control that can build a print processing environment that can guarantee that the quality of the output product is the one intended or not by the data creator by printing according to the output product To provide a storage medium and program location and print control method, and a computer storing readable program.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention that achieves the above object has the following configuration.
[0008]
The present invention relates to a print control device that analyzes a print information to be distributed and controls a print process by an engine unit, wherein a print condition set in the print information includes a physical condition in a current state of the engine unit. Determining means (step S702 shown in FIG. 9) for determining whether or not a printing condition that cannot be processed in a specific manner is included. According to the determination result by the determining means, a factor of the print interruption and an instruction item selectable by the user are operated. Notification means (Step S708 shown in FIG. 9) displayed on the operation unit, and control means (FIG. 9) for controlling printing by the engine unit in accordance with an instruction item selected among the instruction items displayed on the operation unit. (Steps S709 to S711 and S705).
[0009]
A print control method in a print control device for analyzing print information to be distributed and controlling a print process by an engine unit, wherein a print condition set in the print information includes a current state of the engine unit. In step S702, it is determined whether print conditions that cannot be physically processed are included (step S702 shown in FIG. 9). In accordance with the result of the determination, the factors of the print interruption and the instruction items selectable by the user are determined. And a control step of controlling printing by the engine unit according to an instruction item selected from among the instruction items displayed on the operation unit (step S708 shown in FIG. 9). (Steps S709 to S711 and S705) shown in FIG.
[0010]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is an external view illustrating an example of a printing apparatus to which a print control apparatus according to the present invention can be applied, and corresponds to, for example, an example of a printing apparatus including a two-stage paper feed unit.
[0011]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a print control apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The print control apparatus illustrated in this example includes a system bus that mainly transmits and receives data and control signals. 201 are connected to each other.
[0012]
In FIG. 2, an operation unit 202 is a unit including one or a plurality of keys normally provided in a device and a display device, and is a unit for performing input and output of an operation performed by the user on the device.
[0013]
The primary storage device 204 and the secondary storage device 205 are devices such as a semiconductor storage device and a magnetic recording device which are used by the system for print processing and for temporarily or long-term storing data used by the system.
[0014]
The network adapter 209 is a device that transmits and receives information to and from an external device connected by a network, and the protocol analysis unit 208 processes according to a protocol that supports data received by the network adapter 209, and can process the data in the device. It is for converting to a format.
[0015]
However, since the functions of the network adapter 209 and the protocol analysis unit 208 are not essential to the present invention, detailed description will be omitted.
[0016]
The PDL interpreter 212 converts print target data (PDL data) into image data. The converted image data is sent to the print engine 206 via the engine controller 207 to perform physical printing. Done. Descriptions of these detailed configurations will be omitted for the same reasons as described above.
[0017]
The main controller 213 controls the overall operation of each module described above.
[0018]
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of print data received via the network adapter 209 illustrated in FIG.
[0019]
As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, print condition setting information 301 is added to PDL data 302 which is normal print target data.
[0020]
FIG. 4 is a view for explaining the contents of the print condition setting information 301 shown in FIG.
[0021]
As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, attributes necessary for obtaining an output intended by the print data creator are embedded.
[0022]
It should be noted that the information to be embedded here need not be limited to that shown as an example, and it goes without saying that the present invention is applicable regardless of what information is embedded here as long as the claims are satisfied. The same applies to the actual data format of these information.
[0023]
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a dialog displayed on the operation unit 202 illustrated in FIG. 2. FIG. 5 illustrates a screen displayed on the operation unit 202 when the printing conditions specified in FIG. 4 are not satisfied. This corresponds to an example.
[0024]
The example shown in FIG. 5 is a screen display when the printing condition is not satisfied when the device attempts to execute the printing process, but the condition can be satisfied by a user operation.
[0025]
Specifically, A4 size paper specified in the printing conditions is not loaded in the printer at the start of execution, but A4 size printing processing is possible due to the capability of the printer. A display urging loading is given to the operation unit 202.
[0026]
When the user loads A4 size paper according to this operation and presses the OK button BT1 when the operation is completed, the printer can continue to execute the processing based on the printing conditions.
[0027]
As will be described later with reference to a detailed flowchart, even if the user presses the OK button BT1 even though the A4 paper is not loaded due to an operation error, the device can acquire the loaded paper size information. In this case, the same screen is displayed again on the operation unit 202 to instruct the user to perform the operation again.
[0028]
Further, it is conceivable that the printing process is stopped for the convenience of the user, for example, when the A4 size paper stock does not exist by chance, so in this embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to do so by pressing the Cancel button BT3. It is supposed to be.
[0029]
Further, even when the user does not satisfy the condition, if the user wants to force the printing process, the user is allowed to forcibly execute the process by pressing the Print button BT2.
[0030]
However, in this case, information that can be determined to be an output that has been forcibly executed is reflected in the output content.
[0031]
These specific operation specifications are only a part of the embodiment of the specific device for convenience, and even if they are not exactly the same as the operation specifications used in the description of the present embodiment, the gist of the present invention is Needless to say, the present invention is applied as long as the conditions are satisfied.
[0032]
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a dialog displayed on the operation unit 202 illustrated in FIG. 2, which is displayed on the operation unit 202 when the designated printing condition illustrated in FIG. 4 is not satisfied. This corresponds to an example of a screen.
[0033]
In the example shown here, the printing condition is not satisfied when the device attempts to execute the printing process, but this is due to the physical performance of the device, and the condition is not changed by any operation by the user. This is a screen display when there is no means to satisfy.
[0034]
Specifically, this figure shows a case where the printing conditions are set with a resolution exceeding the performance of the print engine 206. In this case, the user may want to interrupt the process or execute the output because the output does not satisfy the conditions. Therefore, the execution instruction in each case is selected by pressing the Cancel button BT11 and the Print button BT12. Like that.
[0035]
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of print data received from the host computer illustrated in FIG.
[0036]
In FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the data creator sets printing conditions (in this embodiment, for example, a resolution of 2400 dpi is specified) for the print data (PDL data 302). The printing condition setting information 301 is stored in the primary storage device 204 by the method described with reference to FIG.
[0037]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a print result output from the print engine 206 shown in FIG. 2. When the print data shown in FIG. 7 does not satisfy the print conditions specified by the data creator, the user 7 is an example of an output when a print process is forcibly executed in accordance with an instruction on the screen shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 6.
[0038]
As shown in FIG. 8, when the user forcibly gives a print instruction in a state where the print conditions cannot be satisfied, a message generated by the main controller 213 to urge the user to be informed that the print conditions are not satisfied. For example, in addition to the image content of the original print data, a description (message) indicating that the output condition does not satisfy the print condition is printed at the bottom of the sheet, for example.
[0039]
The description content, description position, and description method indicating that the output product does not satisfy the printing conditions are merely examples for describing the present embodiment, and the present invention is not limited to this content and printing position. It goes without saying that the present invention is applied as long as the gist is satisfied.
[0040]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a first data processing procedure in the print control apparatus according to the present invention, and corresponds to a printing processing procedure controlled by the main controller 213. In addition, S701 to S711 indicate each step.
[0041]
First, in step S701, when power is supplied and predetermined initialization processing is completed, the printing apparatus enters a print data waiting state. When the print data is transmitted from the host computer to the printing apparatus, the process advances to step S702 to determine whether the transmitted print data is condition-specified print data. For this purpose, it is checked whether the print condition setting information 301 is added to the head of the PDL data 302 as described with reference to FIG.
[0042]
If it is determined in step S702 that the printing is not condition-designated printing, the flow advances to step S705 to start printing processing, and returns to step S701 after the printing processing is completed.
[0043]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S702 that the printing is condition-designated printing, the flow advances to step S703 to separate the printing condition setting information 301 from the PDL data 302.
[0044]
Next, the inside of the cut-out printing condition setting information 301 is examined to determine whether or not the cut-out printing condition setting information 301 includes a condition that cannot be executed even with the physical ability of the own machine that is going to execute the printing process. Then (step S704), if it is determined that it is included, for example, a screen (dialog) having the contents shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the operation unit 202, and in step S709, as a result, the user presses the Print button BT12. It is determined whether or not the button has been pressed. If it is determined that the button has been pressed, the process advances to step S711 to forcibly perform printout.
[0045]
At this time, information (a message indicating incompatibility) indicating that the printing condition, which is a feature of the present invention, is not satisfied is also printed (see FIG. 8).
[0046]
When the process in step S711 is completed, the process returns to the print data waiting state (step S701).
[0047]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S709 that the instruction is not an instruction to press the Print button BT12, it is determined that the Cancel button BT11 has been selected, and in step S710, the processing shifts to print suspension processing and waits for print data again (S701). Move to
[0048]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S704 that processing that satisfies the printing conditions is possible but not physically possible according to the user's operation, a screen as shown in FIG. When the selection operation is prompted and the user selects one of the buttons BT1 to BT3, it is determined in step S706 whether or not the button is the OK button BT1, and if it is determined that the OK button BT1 is selected, the process proceeds to step S707. Then, it is checked whether or not the user has performed an appropriate operation on the printing apparatus so as to truly satisfy the conditions necessary for execution (for example, loading of paper of a suitable size), and it was determined that the necessary conditions were not satisfied by this check. In this case, in step S708, the user is instructed of the missing operation, and the process returns to the button selection determination (step S70). ).
[0049]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S706 that a button other than OK has been selected, it is determined in step S709 whether the user has selected forced print processing by selecting the Print button BT2, and the user selects forced print processing. If it is determined that the print data has been printed, a forced print process is executed (step S711), and thereafter, a transition is made to a print data waiting state (step S701).
[0050]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S707 that the necessary conditions are satisfied, the printing process is executed in step S705, and the process returns to the print data waiting state (step S701).
[0051]
If it is determined in step S709 that the Print button BT12 has not been pressed, the user has selected the Cancel button BT11. In this case, the print interruption processing is performed (step S710), and the print data wait state is resumed. The state shifts to the state (step S701).
[0052]
According to the above-described embodiment, electronic distribution can be performed even in a printed matter requiring quality, and if necessary quality is not obtained at the time of printing at a distribution destination, printing is performed according to the output material so that it can be clearly understood. It is now possible to ensure that the quality of the output is as intended by the data creator or not.
[0053]
[Second embodiment]
In the first embodiment, even when the specified printing conditions cannot be satisfied from the specifications of the printing apparatus, that is, even when image deterioration or the like is involved, if the user has a willingness to print, forced printing is performed. However, if the user selects forced printing and the user is not satisfied with the printing result, there is a high possibility that printing waste will occur as a result. Therefore, assuming such a situation, the configuration may be such that forced printing cannot be selected. Hereinafter, the embodiment will be described.
[0054]
FIGS. 10 and 11 are views showing an example of a dialog screen displayed on the operation unit 202 shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 10 shows a print instruction button in the dialog in comparison with the dialog shown in FIG. Are not arranged, and two buttons that can be selected by the user are an OK button BT21 and a Cancel button BT22.
[0055]
FIG. 11 differs from the dialog shown in FIG. 6 in that no print instruction button is arranged in the dialog, and the only button that can be selected by the user is the OK button BT31.
[0056]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a second data processing procedure in the print control apparatus according to the present invention, and corresponds to a processing procedure during printing controlled by the main controller 213. Note that S7001 to S7009 indicate each step.
[0057]
First, in step S7001, the device enters a print data waiting state. If the print data has been transmitted to the device, the process advances to step S7002 to determine whether the transmitted print data is condition-designated print data. For this purpose, it is checked whether the print condition setting information 301 is added to the head of the PDL data 302 as described with reference to FIG.
[0058]
If it is determined in step S7002 that the printing is not condition-designated printing, the flow advances to step S7009 to start printing processing. If it is determined that printing is condition-designated, the flow advances to step S7003, and the printing condition setting information is stored in the PDL data. Separate from
[0059]
Next, in step S7004, the inside of the cut-out printing condition setting information is checked, and whether or not the cut-out printing condition setting information includes a condition that cannot be executed even with the physical ability of the own machine that is to execute the printing process is included. If it is determined that it is included, the printing process is interrupted in step S7005, and the process returns to the print data waiting state (step S7001).
[0060]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S7004 that the print condition is not included, the process advances to step S7006 to check whether or not the device satisfies the given print conditions. If it is determined that the process can be executed, the process advances to step S7009 to execute a print process.
[0061]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S7006 that the condition is not satisfied, an instruction to satisfy the condition is displayed to the user on the operation unit 202 in step S7007 (the dialog screen shown in FIG. 10 is displayed), and in step S7008, The button pressed after the user's operation is completed is determined, and if it is determined that the OK button BT21 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S7006 to check the condition again.
[0062]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S7008 that the OK button BT21 has not been pressed, it means that the Cancel button BT22 has been pressed, so that the print interruption processing in step S7005 (the dialog shown in FIG. Then, after waiting for the interruption instruction from the user, the print interruption processing is performed after the interruption instruction), and the flow again shifts to the print data waiting state S7001.
[0063]
Upon completion of the print processing in step S7009, the flow shifts to a print data waiting state in step S7001.
[0064]
According to the present embodiment, it is possible to solve the problem in the related art, to output only when the conditions specified at the time of printing the print data are satisfied, and to guarantee the quality of the finally obtained output. Became possible.
[0065]
Hereinafter, the configuration of a data processing program that can be read by the print control apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to a memory map shown in FIG.
[0066]
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a memory map of a storage medium that stores various data processing programs that can be read by the print control device according to the present invention.
[0067]
Although not shown, information for managing a group of programs stored in the storage medium, for example, version information, a creator, and the like are also stored, and information dependent on the OS or the like on the program reading side, for example, a program is identified and displayed. Icons and the like may also be stored.
[0068]
Further, data dependent on various programs is also managed in the directory. In addition, a program for installing various programs on a computer or a program for decompressing a program to be installed when the program to be installed is compressed may be stored.
[0069]
The functions shown in FIGS. 9 and 12 in this embodiment may be performed by a host computer by a program installed from the outside. In this case, the present invention is applied even when a group of information including a program is supplied to the output device from a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a flash memory, or an FD, or from an external storage medium via a network. Things.
[0070]
As described above, the storage medium storing the program codes of the software for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied to the system or the apparatus, and the computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or the apparatus stores the storage medium in the storage medium. It goes without saying that the object of the present invention is also achieved by reading and executing the program code thus obtained.
[0071]
In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium implements the novel function of the present invention, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention.
[0072]
Therefore, as long as it has the function of the program, the form of the program does not matter, such as the object code, the program executed by the interpreter, and the script data supplied to the OS.
[0073]
Examples of a storage medium for supplying the program include a flexible disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, an MO, a CD-ROM, a CD-R, a CD-RW, a magnetic tape, a nonvolatile memory card, a ROM, and a DVD. Can be used.
[0074]
In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the function of the above-described embodiment, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention.
[0075]
In addition, as a method for supplying the program, a client computer is connected to a homepage on the Internet using a browser, and the computer program itself of the present invention or the compressed file including the automatic installation function is stored on a recording medium such as a hard disk. It can also be supplied by downloading. Further, the present invention can also be realized by dividing the program code constituting the program of the present invention into a plurality of files and downloading each file from a different homepage. That is, a WWW server, an ftp server, or the like that allows a plurality of users to download a program file for implementing the functional processing of the present invention on a computer is also included in the claims of the present invention.
[0076]
In addition, the program of the present invention is encrypted, stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, distributed to users, and downloaded to a user who satisfies predetermined conditions from a homepage via the Internet to download key information for decryption. It is also possible to execute the encrypted program by using the key information and install the program on a computer to realize the program.
[0077]
When the computer executes the readout program code, not only the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized, but also an OS (Operating System) running on the computer based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that a part or all of the actual processing is performed and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing.
[0078]
Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written into a memory provided on a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, the function expansion is performed based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that a CPU or the like provided in the board or the function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing, and the processing realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments.
[0079]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications (including organic combinations of the embodiments) are possible based on the spirit of the present invention, and those are excluded from the scope of the present invention. is not.
[0080]
Although various examples and embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art are not intended to limit the spirit and scope of the present invention to the specific description herein.
[0081]
According to the above-described embodiment, electronic distribution is possible even for a printed matter requiring quality, and if necessary quality is not obtained at the time of printing at the destination, printing is performed according to the output so that it can be clearly understood. It is now possible to ensure that the quality of the output is as intended by the data creator or not.
[0082]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the printing conditions that cannot be physically set in the current resource status of the engine unit are included in the essential printing conditions set in the print information to be distributed. For this reason, when a situation in which the print quality deteriorates may occur, the printing of the print information is temporarily stopped, the state is notified to the user, and the subsequent processing is controlled by the user's instruction to control the printing processing. This enables electronic distribution even in printing where quality is required, and if the required quality is not obtained at the time of printing at the destination, printing is performed according to the output so that it can be clearly understood. This makes it possible to construct a print processing environment that can guarantee that the quality of the image data is as intended by the data creator or not.
[0083]
In addition, it is possible to avoid a state in which printing is performed without guaranteeing the printing frequency, thereby preventing printing waste and saving paper resources.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external view illustrating an example of a printing apparatus according to the invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a print control apparatus according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of print data received via the network adapter illustrated in FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a view for explaining the contents of print condition setting information shown in FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 illustrates an example of a dialog displayed on the operation unit illustrated in FIG. 2;
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a dialog displayed on the operation unit illustrated in FIG. 2;
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of print data received from the host computer illustrated in FIG. 2;
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a print result output from the print engine illustrated in FIG. 2;
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a first data processing procedure in the print control apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a dialog screen displayed on the operation unit illustrated in FIG. 2;
11 is a diagram showing an example of a dialog screen displayed on the operation unit shown in FIG.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a second data processing procedure in the print control apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a memory map of a storage medium that stores various data processing programs that can be read by the print control device according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
201 system bus 202 operation unit 204 primary storage device 205 secondary storage device 206 print engine 207 engine controller 208 program analysis unit 209 network adapter

Claims (16)

A print control device that analyzes print information to be distributed and controls a print process by an engine unit,
Determining means for determining whether the printing conditions set in the printing information include printing conditions that cannot be physically processed in the current state of the engine unit,
Notifying means for displaying, on the operation unit, a cause of printing interruption and an instruction item selectable by the user according to a result of the determination by the determining means;
Control means for controlling printing by the engine unit according to an instruction item selected from the instruction items displayed on the operation unit;
A print control device comprising: 2. The print control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit forcibly executes a defective print on the print information in accordance with an instruction item selected from the instruction items. 3. The print control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit cancels printing of the print information in accordance with an instruction item selected from the instruction items. When the control unit detects that the state of the engine unit has changed to satisfy the printing condition, the control unit restarts printing on the print information in accordance with an instruction item selected from the instruction items. The print control device according to claim 1, wherein: 2. The printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the control unit forcibly executes the defective printing on the print information in accordance with the instruction item selected from the instruction items, information indicating the defective printing is added. 5. The print control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 6. The print control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the essential print conditions set in the print information include a resolution condition, a paper size condition, and a color information condition. The print control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the notification unit displays, as a cause of the print interruption, a print condition that caused the print interruption. A print control method in a print control device that analyzes print information to be distributed and controls a print process by an engine unit,
A determining step of determining whether the printing conditions set in the print information include printing conditions that cannot be physically processed in the current state of the engine unit,
According to the determination result of the determination step, a printing interruption factor, a notification step of displaying an instruction item selectable by the user on the operation unit,
A control step of controlling printing by the engine unit according to an instruction item selected among the instruction items displayed on the operation unit;
A print control method comprising: 9. The print control method according to claim 8, wherein the control step forcibly executes defective printing on the print information in accordance with an instruction item selected from the instruction items. 10. The print control method according to claim 8, wherein the control step cancels printing of the print information in accordance with an instruction item selected from the instruction items. The control step, when detecting that the state of the engine unit has changed to satisfy the printing condition, restarts printing on the print information in accordance with an instruction item selected from the instruction items. The print control method according to claim 8, wherein: 9. The information processing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the control step performs printing by adding information indicating the faulty printing when forcibly executing the faulty printing on the print information in accordance with the command item selected from the command items. 12. The print control method according to any one of claims 1 to 11. 13. The print control method according to claim 8, wherein the essential print conditions set in the print information include a resolution condition, a paper size condition, and a color information condition. The print control method according to any one of claims 8 to 14, wherein the notifying step displays, as a cause of the print interruption, a print condition that caused the print interruption. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for realizing the processing method according to claim 7. A program for realizing the processing method according to claim 7.

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