JP2008152402A - Information processor, print system, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information processor, a print system and a program, wherein the storage quantity of print data is reduced. <P>SOLUTION: A print server 3 is provided with a communication part 31, a setting part 33 and a determination part 34. The communication part 31 receives print log information and print data from a client terminal. The setting part 33 sets the storage conditions of print data for storing the received print data in a log management server for every printer as output destination. A determination part 34 determines whether to store the received print data based on the set storage conditions of the print data and the received print log information. A communication part 31 transmits the print data to the log management server according to the determination result. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, a printing system, and a program that can reduce the storage amount of print data.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a system for storing a print log and print data is known as a solution for preventing information leakage due to printed matter.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a security management system that includes a plurality of print request terminals, a management terminal, and a printer, and stores a print log and print data.

Patent Document 2 discloses a print data management system in which a server on a network detects a print event from a client and stores print data and information about the client device as print history information.
JP 2002-149371 A JP 2003-330677 A

  In both of the systems disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, a large-capacity storage device is required in order to save all print logs and print data of a printed job. However, since the print data that needs to be saved changes depending on the policy of the operation site and various conditions, it is not necessary to save all the print data unconditionally.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus, a printing system, and a program that can reduce the storage amount of print data.

  In order to achieve the above object, an information processing apparatus according to claim 1 is configured to log the received print data for each receiving unit that receives print log information and print data from an external apparatus and for each output destination image forming apparatus. A log setting unit configured to set a storage condition of print data to be stored in a management apparatus; and the log management of the received print data based on the set storage condition of the print data and the received print log information The apparatus includes: a determination unit that determines whether or not to store the print data; and a transmission unit that transmits the print data to the log management apparatus according to a determination result of the determination unit.

  According to such a configuration, only necessary print data that satisfies the print data storage conditions set for each output destination image forming apparatus can be registered in the log management server, and the print data storage amount can be reduced. In the information processing apparatus, since the print data storage conditions are set for each output destination image forming apparatus, the information processing apparatus can collectively manage the settings of the print data storage conditions.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus according to the first aspect, the setting means has predetermined user identification information included in the received print log information for each output destination image forming apparatus. Print data when it corresponds to the user's identification information, save only the print data of documents for which access restrictions are set, and print data when the client terminal specifies print data save Is stored as a storage condition for the print data.

  According to this configuration, when the user identification information included in the received print log information corresponds to the predetermined user identification information, the print data is saved, and only the print data of the document for which access restriction is set. Can be registered in the log management server, and only the necessary print data satisfying at least one of the print data can be registered in the log management server. The amount of storage can be reduced.

  The information processing apparatus according to claim 3 is the information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the identification information of the predetermined user is identification information of a user who can access an important document with high sensitivity. To do.

  According to such a configuration, when the user identification information included in the received print log information is the user identification information that can access an important document with high confidentiality, the print data can be registered in the log management server. The amount of print data saved can be reduced.

  The information processing apparatus according to claim 4 is the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the print log information is a document in which user identification information and access restrictions are set. And information on whether or not the storage of print data is designated from the client terminal.

  According to this configuration, the determination unit includes the user identification information, information about whether or not the document has access restrictions set, and information about whether or not print data storage is specified from the client terminal. Whether the received print data is to be stored in the log management device can be determined based on the identification information and the print data storage condition.

  The information processing apparatus according to claim 5 is the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the setting unit sets the size of the print data for each output destination image forming apparatus. The storage unit is set as a storage condition, and the determining unit receives the received data when the size of the print data included in the received print log information does not exceed the size of the print data set as the storage condition of the print data. The print data is determined to be stored in the log management apparatus.

  According to this configuration, when the size of the print data received from the external device does not exceed the size of the print data set as the print data storage condition, the log management device can store the print data.

  The information processing apparatus according to claim 6 is the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the setting unit sets a print data parameter for each output destination image forming apparatus. Set as a storage condition, and the determination means receives the print data parameter included in the received print log information when the print data parameter matches the print data parameter set as the print data storage condition. The print data is determined to be stored in the log management apparatus.

  According to such a configuration, when the print data parameter received from the external device matches the print data parameter set as the print data storage condition, the print data can be stored in the log management device.

  Preferably, the print data parameter is black and white printing, color printing, the number of copies, the paper size or the number of pages is less than a preset value, no print job error has occurred, or It includes that the type of print data is a predetermined type (for example, postscript).

  The information processing apparatus according to claim 7 is the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the setting unit sets a time zone for storing print data for each output destination image forming apparatus. The print data storage condition is set, and the determination unit receives the print log information when the time when the print log information is received is included in a time zone for storing the print data set as the print data storage condition. The print data is determined to be stored in the log management apparatus.

  According to this configuration, when the time when the print log information is received from the external device is included in the time period for storing the print data set as the print data storage condition, the log management device can store the print data. it can.

  The information processing device according to claim 8 is the information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a creation unit that creates image log information in accordance with a determination result of the determination unit. If the determination result of the determining means is to store the received print data in the log management device, the log generating apparatus creates image log information including the print data and the print log information, and the determining means If the determination result is that the received print data is not stored in the log management device, image log information including the print log information is created, and the transmission means creates the created image log. The information is transmitted to the log management device.

  According to this configuration, image log information including print data is created and transmitted to the log management device only when a decision is made to save the print data in the log management device. Can be reduced.

  The printing system according to claim 9 is a printing system in which a client device, a server device, and a log management device are connected via communication means, wherein the client device includes first creation means for creating print data; Second creation means for creating print log information including instruction information for instructing whether or not to save the created print data in the log management device; and the print data and the print log information to the server device Transmitting means for transmitting, the server apparatus receiving means for receiving print log information and print data from the client apparatus, and the log management apparatus for each output destination image forming apparatus for the received print data. Setting means for setting print data storage conditions to be stored in the print data, the set print data storage conditions, and the received print log information Determining means for determining whether or not to store the received print data in the log management device based on the included instruction information; and the log management device for determining the print data in accordance with a determination result of the determination means. And a transmission means for transmitting to.

  According to such a configuration, only necessary print data that satisfies the print data storage conditions set for each output destination image forming apparatus can be registered in the log management server, and the print data storage amount can be reduced. In the information processing apparatus, since the print data storage conditions are set for each output destination image forming apparatus, the information processing apparatus can collectively manage the settings of the print data storage conditions.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a program for storing, in a log management apparatus, a reception unit that receives print log information and print data from an external apparatus, and a log management apparatus for each output destination image forming apparatus. Whether to store the received print data in the log management device based on the setting means for setting the print data storage condition, and the set print data storage condition and the received print log information And determining means for determining whether the print data is transmitted to the log management apparatus in accordance with a determination result of the determining means.

  According to such a configuration, only necessary print data that satisfies the print data storage conditions set for each output destination image forming apparatus can be registered in the log management server, and the print data storage amount can be reduced. In the information processing apparatus, since the print data storage conditions are set for each output destination image forming apparatus, the information processing apparatus can collectively manage the settings of the print data storage conditions.

  According to the present invention, only necessary print data that satisfies the print data storage conditions set for each image forming apparatus that is an output destination can be registered in the log management server, and the print data storage amount can be reduced.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is an example of a configuration diagram of a printing system including an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  This printing system receives print data and print log information from a plurality of client terminals 1 and 2 (external devices) and each client terminal, and logs the print data and print log information according to preset storage conditions A print server 3 (information processing apparatus) that transmits to the server, and a log management server 4 that receives and manages image data created by the print server 3 based on print data, print log information, and information related to printing (Log management device) and a plurality of printers 5 and 6.

  A plurality of client terminals 1, 2, print server 3, log management server 4 and a plurality of printers 5, 6 are connected to each other via a local area network (LAN) 7.

  Each of the plurality of client terminals 1 and 2 includes a printer driver, creates print data and print log information, and transmits them to the print server 3. The print data is a page description language (PDL) such as PostScript, and is transmitted to the print server 3 using a printing protocol such as the Line Printer Daemon Protocol (LPD). In the present embodiment, the print log information is transmitted as a control file for a printing protocol such as LPD.

  In the following description, the client terminal 1 is used as a client terminal and the printer 5 is used as a printer. However, even if the client terminal 2 or the printer 6 is used, similar functions and effects can be provided.

  FIG. 2A is an example of a configuration diagram of the print server 3, and FIG. 2B is an example of a configuration diagram of the printer 5.

  The print server 3 is, for example, a computer, a CPU 11 that controls the entire apparatus, a ROM 12 that includes a control program, a RAM 13 that functions as a working area, a hard disk drive (HDD) 14 that includes various data and programs, a mouse and keyboard 15, A network interface 16 for connecting to other computers and printers and a display 17 are provided. The CPU 11 is connected to a ROM 12, a RAM 13, a hard disk drive (HDD) 14, a mouse and keyboard 15, a network interface 16, and a display 17 including a liquid crystal monitor or CRT via a system bus 18. Since the client terminals 1 and 2 and the log management server 4 are computers and have the same configuration as the print server 5, the description thereof is omitted.

  The printer 5 includes a CPU (not shown) and a rewritable ROM, a control unit 21 that controls the entire apparatus, an operation panel 22 that inputs various information such as user information and job ID, and displays an operation screen, A network interface 23 for connecting to other computers and printers, and a print unit 24 that executes print output based on input image data are provided. The operation panel 22, the network interface 23, and the print unit 24 are connected to the CPU 21. Since the printer 6 has the same configuration as the printer 5, the description thereof is omitted. In addition, the printers 5 and 6 are not limited to this, and may be a facsimile machine, a copier, or a multifunction machine (an apparatus having a facsimile function, a copy function, an electronic mail function, a browser function, and the like).

  FIG. 3A is an example of a functional block diagram of the print server 3.

  The print server 3 includes a communication unit 31, a control unit 32, a setting unit 33, a determination unit 34, a storage unit 35, an input unit 36, and a display unit 37. The communication unit 31 includes the network interface 16 and communicates information with the client apparatuses 1 and 2, the log management server 4, and the printers 5 and 6. The control unit 32 controls the entire print server 3.

  The setting unit 33 sets print data storage conditions for storing the print data in the log management server 4 for each printer. The determination unit 34 determines whether or not the print data is stored in the log management server based on the print data storage condition and the print log information. The control unit 32, the setting unit 33, and the determination unit 34 are realized by the CPU 11 executing a predetermined program stored in the ROM 12 or the HDD 14. The storage unit 35 includes the HDD 14 and stores various information, data, programs, and the like. The storage conditions for the print data are stored in the storage unit 35. The input unit 36 includes a mouse and a keyboard 15 and inputs various instructions. The display unit 37 includes the display 17 and displays various types of information.

  FIG. 3B is an example of a functional block diagram of the client terminal 1.

  The client terminal 1 includes a communication unit 41, a control unit 42, a print data creation unit 43, a print log information creation unit 44, a storage unit 45, an input unit 46, and a display unit 47. The communication unit 41 includes a network interface and communicates information with the client device 2, the print server 3, the log management server 4, and the printers 5 and 6. The control unit 42 controls the entire client terminal 1. The print data creation unit 43 creates print data such as a postscript. The print log information creation unit 44 creates print log information including a client terminal name, a user ID, a job ID, a document name, an output file name, and a character string in binary notation that specifies a storage condition for print data (described later). See FIG.

  The control unit 42, the print data creation unit 43, and the print log information creation unit 44 are realized by the CPU of the client terminal 1 executing a predetermined program stored in the ROM or HDD of the client terminal 1. The storage unit 45 includes an HDD and stores various information, data, programs, and the like. The input unit 46 includes a mouse and a keyboard, and inputs various instructions. The display unit 47 includes a display and displays various types of information.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user interface of the printer driver displayed on the client terminal 1.

  When printing is instructed by an application recorded in the HDD of the client terminal 1, the user interface 100 in FIG. 4 is displayed on the display of the client terminal 1.

  The user interface 100 in FIG. 4 includes a setting item area 101, a setting change area 102, an OK button 103, and a cancel button 104. Specify the “access restriction setting” item in the setting item area 101 via the input unit of the client terminal 1, select either “Yes” or “None” in the setting change area 102, and click OK. By pressing the button 103, “access restriction setting” is determined to be either “present” or “none” selected. Similarly, the “print data storage designation” item in the setting item area 101 is designated via the keyboard and mouse of the client terminal 1, and either “present” or “none” in the setting change area 102 is designated. By selecting and pressing the OK button 103, “print data storage designation” is determined to be either “present” or “none”.

  The CPU of the client terminal 1 transmits the determined “access restriction setting” and “print data storage designation” information to the print server 3, and the print server 3 stores the print data in the log management server 4. In determining whether or not, information of the “access restriction setting” and “print data storage designation” is used.

  In this example, the items “access restriction setting” and “print data storage designation” are set in the user interface 100 of the printer driver, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when information on “access restriction setting” and “print data storage designation” is set in the application, and a print instruction is input via the input unit of the client terminal 1, the CPU of the client terminal 1 “ Information on “access restriction setting” and “print data storage designation” may be acquired from an application and transmitted to the print server 3.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a control file type list indicating print log information.

  The control file indicating the print log information is transmitted from the client terminal 1 to the print server 3 as described above.

  In the figure, the item “identifier” indicates an identifier of the file name of the control file, the item “data” indicates an example of specific control file data, and the item “meaning” indicates a specific data. Indicates the meaning of control file data.

  The control file with the identifier “z” indicates the presence / absence of “access restriction setting” and “print data storage designation” in FIG. The data of the control file with the identifier “z” is composed of 2 bits, the upper bit indicates the presence / absence of “access restriction setting”, and the lower bit indicates the presence / absence of “print data storage designation”. When the upper bit is “1”, “Access restriction setting” indicates “Yes”, and when it is “0”, “Access restriction setting” indicates “None”. . When the lower bit is “1”, “print data storage specification” indicates “present”, and when it is “0”, “print data storage specification” indicates “none”. .

  Note that the control file data with the identifier “z” is composed of 2 bits, but it is composed of 3 bits or more, and print data setting items (ie, print data size, paper size, color) are added to each increased bit. Also, parameters such as black and white, the type of print data, and the time period for storing the print data may be appropriately assigned. For example, when the setting item “print data size is 5 MB or more” is assigned to the third bit of the data of the control file, and the third bit is “1”, the print data size is 5 MB or more. When the third bit is “0”, it may indicate that “the size of the print data is less than 5 MB”. A setting item “print data is color” is assigned to the fourth bit of the data of the control file, and when the fourth bit is “1”, this indicates that “print data is color” When the third bit is “0”, it may indicate that “print data is monochrome”.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an item configuration of image log information created by the print server 3.

  The control unit 32 of the print server 3 creates image log information based on the print data and print log information received from the client terminal 1 and information related to printing. Then, the communication unit 31 transmits this image log information to the log management server 4.

  As shown in the figure, the image log information includes job ID, user ID, terminal name, document name, print instruction time, print start time, print completion time, number of copies, paper size, page number, job size, printer name, It consists of status, error information, print data type, print data file name, and print data items.

  The information in the print log information received from each client terminal is used as the job ID, user ID, terminal name, document name, and print data file name information. The print data received from the client terminal 1 is used as the print data for the image log information.

  The information related to printing is print instruction time, print start time, print completion time, number of copies, paper size, number of pages, job size, printer name, status, error information, and print data type information. This information is created by the control unit 32 either before printing is started or after printing is started. However, since the print completion time, error information, and the like are unknown before printing starts, the control unit 32 does not create information on these items in the image log information or schedules of these items in the image log information ( Scheduled print completion time, etc.). The control unit 32 may use the number of copies and the number of pages printed in the image log information, or may use the number of pages and the number of pages scheduled to be printed before printing.

  Whether the image log information is to be created before printing or after printing is started is set by the control unit 32 in accordance with the image log information creation timing instruction from the input unit 36. This setting is appropriately changed according to the policy of the operation site.

  Further, as will be described later, since the control unit 32 creates image log information in accordance with the print data storage conditions, print data that does not conform to the storage conditions is not included in the image log information. In this case, image log information not including print data is transmitted from the print server 3 to the log management server 4.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating examples of various lists stored in the storage unit 35 of the print server 3.

  The storage unit 35 includes a printer list 201, a storage condition list 202, and a specific user ID list 203. In the printer list 201, all printers included in the printing system are recorded. In the storage condition list 202, a specific storage condition and an ON / OFF flag for designating whether or not to enable the storage condition are recorded. In the example of FIG. 6, as specific storage conditions, (1) print data of a specific user who can access important documents with high confidentiality is stored. (2) print data of a document for which access restrictions are set. The following three conditions are recorded: (3) save print data when print data save is specified by the client, and the ON flag is set for the conditions (1) and (3) The OFF flag is set in the condition (2).

  This storage condition list 202 is prepared for each printer included in the printer list 201. That is, the control unit 32 can set print data storage conditions for each printer.

  In the specific user ID list 203, IDs of specific users who can access important documents with high sensitivity in the condition (1) are registered. This specific user ID list is prepared for each storage condition list 202.

  The control unit 32 can edit the contents of the printer list 201, the storage condition list 202, and the specific user ID list 203 in accordance with an editing instruction from the input unit 36. For example, the contents recorded in these lists are changed, added, or deleted.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed by the control unit 32 of the print server 3.

  The control unit 32 receives print log information and print data from the client terminal 1 via the communication unit 31 (step S101). The control unit 32 acquires the printer list 201, the storage condition list 202, and the specific user ID list 203 stored in the storage unit 35 (step S102).

  Next, the control unit 32 determines whether or not the ON flag is set in the condition “(3) Save print data when print data save is specified by the client” in the save condition list 202. (Step S103).

  If YES in step S103, the control unit 32 determines whether or not the item “print data storage designation” included in the print log information is “present” (step S104). More specifically, the control unit 32 determines whether or not the lower bit of the control file with the identifier “z” in FIG. 4 is “1”.

  In the case of YES in step S104, the control unit 32 creates image log information including the print data received in step S101 (step S110), and proceeds to step S111.

  In the case of NO in steps S103 and S104, the control unit 32 sets the ON flag in the condition “(2) Save print data of document for which access restriction is set” in the save condition list 202. It is determined whether or not there is (step S105).

  In the case of YES in step S105, the control unit 32 determines whether or not the “access restriction setting” item included in the print log information is “present” (step S106). More specifically, the control unit 32 determines whether or not the upper bit of the control file with the identifier “z” in FIG. 4 is “1”.

  In the case of NO in steps S105 and S106, the control unit 32 is turned on under the condition “(1) Save print data of a specific user who can access important documents with high confidentiality” in the save condition list 202. It is determined whether or not a flag is set (step S107).

  If YES in step S107, the control unit 32 determines whether the user ID included in the print log information is included in the specific user ID list 203 (step S108).

  If NO in steps S107 and S108, the control unit 32 creates image log information that does not include the print data received in step S101 (step S110), and the image log information created via the communication unit 31. Is transmitted (step S111). Thereafter, the control unit 32 transmits the print data to the output destination printer via the communication unit 31 (step S112), and ends this process.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, the print server 3 receives print log information and print data from the client terminal 1, and performs log management on the received print data for each output destination printer. Whether or not the print data storage conditions to be stored in the server 4 are set, and whether or not the received print data is stored in the log management server based on the set print data storage conditions and the received print log information Since the print data is transmitted to the log management server 4 according to the determination result, only the necessary print data satisfying the storage conditions can be registered in the log management server 4, and the print data storage amount can be reduced. Can do.

  Further, since print data storage conditions are set for each output destination printer in the print server 3, the print server 3 can collectively manage the settings of the print data storage conditions, thereby reducing management costs. . For example, among the 100 printers, 50 printers registered in department A can save print data, but 50 printers registered in department B can be set or operated so that print data is not saved.

  In the above embodiment, image log information including print data is created and transmitted to the log management server 4 only when the conditions for storing the print data in the log management server 4 are satisfied. Data storage amount can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment, the storage condition list 202 stores (1) print data of a specific user who can access important documents with high confidentiality, and (2) print data of documents for which access restrictions are set. The following three conditions are recorded: (3) save print data when print data save is specified by the client, but the save conditions are not limited to this.

  The print data storage conditions may be the following conditions.

  (4) The print data size is set as the storage condition. For example, when the size of the print data does not exceed 10 MB, it can be set that the print data is stored in the log management server 4. When the print data received from the client terminal 1 meets the condition that the print data is not stored in the log management server 4, the print server 3 transmits the print data to the printer, but transmits it to the log management server 4. do not do.

  On the other hand, when the size of the print data received from the client terminal 1 does not exceed the size of the print data set as the print data storage condition, the log management server 4 can store the print data.

  (5) The print data parameter is set as the storage condition. For example, settings can be made such that color print data is stored in the log management server 4 and monochrome print data is not stored in the log management server 4, or only print data of A3 size or less is stored. When the print data received from the client terminal 1 meets the condition that the print data is not stored in the log management server 4, the print server 3 transmits the print data to the printer, but transmits it to the log management server 4. do not do.

  On the other hand, when the print data parameter received from the client terminal 1 matches the print data parameter set as the print data storage condition, the log management server 4 can store the print data.

  The print data parameters are monochrome printing, color printing, the number of copies, paper size or number of pages is less than a preset value, no print job error has occurred, or printing It includes that the data type is a predetermined type (for example, postscript).

  (6) A time period for storing print data is set as a storage condition. For example, it can be set that print data to be printed is saved every Saturday and Sunday, and at times other than business hours on weekdays. As a result, the print server 3 does not transmit the print data received in the time zone not set to store the print data to the log management server 4.

  On the other hand, when the time when the print log information is received from the client terminal 1 is included in the time zone for storing the print data set as the print data storage condition, the print data can be stored in the log management server.

  In the above embodiment, the print server 3 transmits the page description language (PDL) such as PostScript as print data to the management server as it is, but may transmit a thumbnail image converted for preview display. The conversion from the page description language to the thumbnail image is executed by the control unit 32.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the receiving unit and the transmitting unit are configured by the communication unit 31, and the setting unit is configured by the setting unit 33. For example, the determination unit is configured by the determination unit 34, and the creation unit is configured by the control unit 32. The first creating means is composed of the print data creating section 43, the second creating means is composed of the print log information creating section 44, and the transmitting means for transmitting the print data and the print log information to the server device is the communication section 41. Consists of.

  The functional blocks of the control unit 32, the setting unit 33, and the determination unit 34 of the print server 3 are realized by the CPU 11 executing predetermined programs that are read from the HDD 14 and stored in the RAM 13, but are read from the storage medium. Alternatively, it may be realized by executing a predetermined program stored in the RAM 13. The functional blocks of the control unit 42, the print data creation unit 43, and the print log information creation unit 44 of the client terminal 1 are also realized by executing predetermined programs that are read from the storage medium and stored in the RAM of the client terminal 1. You may do it.

  In the above embodiment, a computer is used as an example of the client terminals 1, 2, print server 3, and log management server 4. However, the apparatus is limited to a computer as long as the apparatus has the hardware configuration shown in FIG. For example, a mobile phone or a mobile terminal may be used.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be variously modified and implemented without departing from the scope of the invention.

1 is an example of a configuration diagram of a printing system including an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. (A) is an example of a configuration diagram of a print server, and (B) is an example of a configuration diagram of a printer. (A) is an example of a functional block diagram of the print server, and (B) is an example of a functional block diagram of the client terminal. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user interface of a printer driver displayed on a client terminal. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the classification | category list | wrist of the control file which shows print log information. It is a figure which shows the example of an item structure of the image log information produced with a print server. It is a figure which shows the example of the various lists memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the print server. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed by a control unit of the print server.

Explanation of symbols

1, 2 Client terminal 3 Print server 4 Log management server 5, 6 Printer 11 CPU
12 ROM
13 RAM
14 Hard disk drive (HDD)
15 mouse and keyboard 16 network interface 17 display 18 system bus 31, 41 communication unit 32, 42 control unit 33 setting unit 34 determination unit 35, 45 storage unit 36, 46 input unit 37, 47 display unit 43 print data creation unit 44 printing Log information creation part

Claims (10)

Receiving means for receiving print log information and print data from an external device;
Setting means for setting print data storage conditions for storing the received print data in the log management device for each output image forming apparatus;
Determining means for determining whether or not to store the received print data in the log management device based on the set print data storage condition and the received print log information;
An information processing apparatus comprising: a transmission unit configured to transmit the print data to the log management apparatus according to a determination result of the determination unit. The setting unit stores print data for each output destination image forming apparatus when the user identification information included in the received print log information corresponds to the predetermined user identification information. At least one of saving the print data of the set document and saving the print data when the print data save is designated from the client terminal is set as the print data save condition. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the identification information of the predetermined user is identification information of a user who can access an important document with high sensitivity. The print log information includes user identification information, information on whether or not the document has access restrictions set, and information on whether or not storage of print data is designated from the client terminal. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The setting unit sets the size of print data as a storage condition for the print data for each output image forming apparatus,
The determination unit is configured to manage the received print data when the size of the print data included in the received print log information does not exceed the size of the print data set as the print data storage condition. 5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus determines to save the information. The setting means sets a print data parameter as a storage condition for the print data for each output image forming apparatus,
The determination unit is configured to manage the received print data in the log management when a print data parameter included in the received print log information matches a print data parameter set as a storage condition for the print data. 6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus determines to save the information. The setting means sets, for each image forming apparatus as an output destination, a time zone for storing print data as a storage condition for the print data,
The determination unit stores the received print data in the log management device when the time when the print log information is received is included in a time zone for storing the print data set as a storage condition for the print data. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus determines to do so. Creating means for creating image log information according to the decision result of the decision means;
The creation unit creates image log information including the print data and the print log information when the determination result of the determination unit is to store the received print data in the log management device;
If the determination result of the determining means is that the received print data is not stored in the log management device, create image log information including the print log information,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the transmission unit transmits the created and created image log information to the log management apparatus. In a printing system in which a client device, a server device, and a log management device are connected via communication means,
The client device is
First creation means for creating print data;
Second creation means for creating print log information including instruction information for instructing whether or not to save the created print data in the log management device;
Transmission means for transmitting the print data and the print log information to the server device,
The server device
Receiving means for receiving print log information and print data from the client device;
Setting means for setting print data storage conditions for storing the received print data in the log management device for each output image forming apparatus;
Determining means for deciding whether or not to store the received print data in the log management device based on the set print data storage condition and instruction information included in the received print log information; ,
A printing system comprising: a transmission unit configured to transmit the print data to the log management apparatus according to a determination result of the determination unit. Computer
Receiving means for receiving print log information and print data from an external device;
Setting means for setting print data storage conditions for storing the received print data in the log management device for each output image forming apparatus;
Determining means for determining whether or not to store the received print data in the log management device based on the set print data storage condition and the received print log information;
A program that functions as a transmission unit that transmits the print data to the log management apparatus according to a determination result of the determination unit.

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