JP2013239046A - Image formation device, image formation system, control method thereof, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image formation device, an image formation system, a control method thereof, and a program which enable a selection of a print-out setting desired by an administrator without causing a user to perform a cumbersome print-out setting.SOLUTION: In an image formation device system including an image formation device having a browser function and an information management device storing print-out target data and print-out setting information, the image formation device is configured to: acquire user identification information; transmit the information to the information management device; display screen information to be received from the information management device on a display screen; receive a selection of the print-out setting from the user; transmit information about a selection result to the information management device; and perform a print-out on the basis of information acquired from the information management device. The information management device is configured to: identify print-out target data corresponding to received user identification information and a candidate of print-out setting information for printing out the print-out target data; and transmit screen information capable of selection of the print-out target data and a print-out setting candidate to the image formation device.

Description

  The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus, an image forming system, a control method thereof, and a program.

  There is a mechanism for printing data such as class materials managed by the university's core system. Recently, in order to reduce the printing cost that increases with the widespread use of on-campus printing apparatuses, it is desired by the administrator to set the print setting to, for example, 2 in 1 or monochrome. On the other hand, for example, the print settings required by the user are registered in the printer driver as several patterns and objects, and after registration, the print settings can be easily changed by accepting the selection of registered objects. The technology to be disclosed is disclosed (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-280841

However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, the user has to input and register all items related to printing at the time of print setting registration and change, which is troublesome.
Also, the print settings registered by the user do not necessarily lead to cost reduction desired by the administrator.
An object of the present invention is to provide an image forming apparatus, an image forming system, a control method thereof, and a program that allow a user to select a print setting desired by an administrator without causing the user to perform complicated print settings.

  An image forming system of the present invention is connected to an image forming apparatus having a browser function, is communicably connected to the image forming apparatus, and stores print target data that is data to be printed and print setting information that is print setting information. An image forming apparatus system including an information management device that performs user identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information, and user identification information acquired by the user identification information acquisition means. A user identification information transmitting means for transmitting to the management apparatus; a display means for displaying screen information received from the information management apparatus on a display screen; a selection receiving means for receiving selection of print settings from a user; and the selection receiving means. Based on the selection result transmission means for transmitting the received selection result information to the information management device and the information acquired from the information management device, Printing execution means for executing printing, and the information management apparatus receives the user identification information receiving means transmitted by the user identification information transmitting means and received by the user identification information receiving means. Specifying means for specifying the print target data corresponding to user identification information, and print setting information for printing the print target data, which is a print setting candidate to be selected by a user; Screen information transmitting means for transmitting to the image forming apparatus screen information capable of selecting print settings generated using the print target data and print setting information specified by the specifying means, and the selection result transmitting means A transmission unit that receives the transmitted selection result and transmits information for realizing printing according to the selection result in the image forming apparatus. To.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an image forming apparatus, an image forming system, a control method thereof, and a program that allow a user to select a print setting desired by an administrator without causing the user to perform complicated print settings.

1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of an image forming system in an embodiment of the present invention. The figure which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of client PC, an authentication server, a print server, and an information management server in embodiment of this invention The figure which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of the multifunctional device in embodiment of this invention The figure which shows an example of the function structure of various apparatuses in embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the flow of the process which displays the list | wrist of the data which can be printed in embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the flow of the printing execution process in embodiment of this invention The figure which shows an example of a structure of the authentication screen of a multifunctional device in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of a structure of the keyboard authentication screen of a multifunctional device in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of a structure of the authentication error dialog of a multifunctional device in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of a structure of the list screen of print data in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of a structure of the authentication information in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of a structure of user information in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of a structure of lesson basic information in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of a structure of the individual lesson information in embodiment of this invention The figure which shows an example of a structure of the printing object data in embodiment of this invention.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, an example of the system configuration of an image forming system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of an image forming system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the image forming system of the present invention includes a multifunction peripheral 100, a card reader 101, a client PC 102, an authentication server 103, a print server 104, an information management server 105, a LAN 110, and the like. The multi-function device 100 includes a card reader 101, displays a list of print target data and print jobs corresponding to the user by performing authentication, and accepts a print target data selection instruction. The selected print target data and print settings are received from the information management server, and printing is executed.

  The multi-function device 100 also has a browser function. Using the browser function, for example, the document management server 105 displays a list screen of print data generated in a structured language such as html on the display screen.

  The print target data here is data (material) to be printed by the multi-function peripheral 100 stored in the information management server 105. For example, it is data such as document data, form data, and image data uploaded by a user (teacher).

  When the card reader 101 detects that the IC card is approaching, the card reader 101 acquires the user ID registered in the IC card and passes it to the authentication application of the multifunction peripheral 100.

  The client PC 102 registers the print target data in the information management server 105. The authentication server 103 receives the user ID from the multifunction device 100 and performs user authentication. The print server 104 stores and manages print jobs such as PDL data received from the client PC 102 or the like. Further, in response to a job acquisition request from the multifunction device 100, a print job list and a print job are transmitted to the multifunction device 100.

  The print job here is, for example, printing data such as PDL data converted by a printer driver or the like installed in the client PC 102.

The information management server 105 stores and manages print target data received from the client PC 102. The MFP 100 detects a print data selection instruction received by the MFP 100, and stores the target print target data storage location (the storage path of the print target data in the external memory of the information management server 105, the storage location of the print target data). (Information such as a URL indicating) is transmitted to the multifunction device 100.
In addition, the MFP 100 detects a print setting setting instruction received by the MFP 100 and transmits print setting data corresponding to the instruction to the MFP 100.

  The multi-function device 100 executes printing using the print setting data and print target data received from the information management server 105. The LAN 110 connects various devices on the image forming system so that they can communicate with each other. The above is an example of the system configuration of the image forming system of the present invention shown in FIG.

  Next, an example of the hardware configuration of the client PC, the authentication server, the print server, and the information management server in the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the client PC, the authentication server, the print server, and the information management server in the embodiment of the present invention.

  The CPU 201 comprehensively controls each device and controller connected to the system bus 204.

  Further, the ROM 202 or the external memory 211 is necessary to realize a BIOS (BasIC Input Output System) or an operating system program (hereinafter referred to as an OS), which is a control program of the CPU 201, or a function executed by each server or each PC. Various programs to be described later are stored.

  The RAM 203 functions as a main memory, work area, and the like for the CPU 201. The CPU 201 implements various operations by loading a program or the like necessary for execution of processing from the ROM 202 or the external memory 211 into the RAM 203 and executing the loaded program.

  The input controller 205 controls input from a keyboard (KB) 209 or a pointing device such as a mouse (not shown). The video controller 206 controls display on a display device such as a CRT display (CRT) 210. In FIG. 2, although described as CRT 210, the display device is not limited to the CRT, but may be another display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  The memory controller 207 is connected to a hard disk (HDD), a flexible disk (FD), or a PCMCIA card slot for storing a boot program, various applications, font data, user files, editing files, various data, and the like via an adapter. Controlling access to an external memory 211 such as a CompactFlash (registered trademark) memory.

  The communication I / F controller 208 is connected to and communicates with an external device via a network, and executes communication control processing on the network. For example, communication using TCP / IP is possible.

  Note that the CPU 201 enables display on the CRT 210 by executing, for example, outline font development (rasterization) processing on a display information area in the RAM 203. In addition, the CPU 201 enables a user instruction with a mouse cursor (not shown) on the CRT 210.

  Various programs to be described later for realizing the present invention are recorded in the external memory 211 and executed by the CPU 201 by being loaded into the RAM 203 as necessary. Furthermore, definition files and various information tables used when executing the program are also stored in the external memory 211. The above is an example of the hardware configuration of the client PC, the authentication server, the print server, and the information management server in the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the hardware configuration of the multifunction peripheral 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the multifunction peripheral 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 3, a controller unit 316 is connected to a scanner unit 314 that functions as an image input device and a printer unit 312 that functions as an image output device, and is connected to a LAN or a public line (WAN) (for example, PSTN or ISDN). By connecting, image data and device information are input and output.

  The CPU 301 is a processor that controls the entire system. A RAM 302 is a system network memory for the CPU 301 to operate, and is also a program memory for recording a program and an image memory for temporarily recording image data.

  The ROM 303 stores a system boot program and various control programs. The HDD 304 stores various programs for controlling the system, image data, and the like.

  A network I / F 305 is connected to a network (LAN) and inputs / outputs data. The MODEM 306 is connected to a public line and inputs / outputs data such as FAX transmission / reception.

  An operation unit interface (operation unit I / F) 307 outputs image data to be displayed on the operation unit 308 to the operation unit 308. The operation unit I / F 307 serves to transmit information (for example, user information) input by the system user from the operation unit 308 to the CPU 301. Note that the operation unit 308 includes a display unit (UI) having a touch panel, and various instructions can be given by a user pressing (touching with a finger or the like) a button displayed on the display unit.

  The external I / F 318 is an I / F unit that accepts external inputs such as USB, IEEE 1394, printer port, RS-232C, etc. In this embodiment, the card reader 319 for reading an IC card required for authentication is an external It is connected to the I / F 318. The CPU 301 can control reading of information from the IC card by the card reader 319 via the external I / F 318, and can acquire information read from the IC card. The above devices are arranged on the system bus 309.

  The IMAGE BUS I / F 320 is an image bus interface (IMAGE BUS I / F), and is a bus bridge that connects the system bus 309 and an image bus 315 that transfers image data at high speed, and converts the data structure. The image bus 315 is configured by a PCI bus or IEEE1394. The following devices are arranged on the image bus 315.

  A raster image processor (RIP) 310 develops vector data such as a PDL code into a bitmap image, for example. A printer interface (printer I / F) 311 connects the printer unit 312 and the controller unit 316, and performs synchronous / asynchronous conversion of image data. A scanner interface (scanner I / F) 313 connects the scanner unit 314 and the controller unit 316, and performs synchronous / asynchronous conversion of image data.

  An image processing unit 317 corrects, processes, and edits input image data, and performs printer correction, resolution conversion, and the like on print output image data. In addition to this, the image processing unit 317 performs image data rotation and compression / decompression processing such as JPEG for multi-valued image data and JBIG, MMR, MH for binary image data.

  The scanner unit 314 illuminates an image on paper as a document and scans it with a CCD line sensor, thereby converting it into an electrical signal as raster image data. The original paper is set on the tray of the original feeder, and when the apparatus user gives a reading start instruction from the operation unit 308, the CPU 301 gives an instruction to the scanner unit 314, and the feeder feeds the original paper one by one to read the original image. Perform the action.

  The printer unit 312 is a part that converts raster image data into an image on paper. The method is an electrophotographic method using a photosensitive drum or a photosensitive belt, and ink is ejected from a micro nozzle array directly on the paper. There is an inkjet method for printing an image, but any method may be used. The activation of the printing operation is started by an instruction from the CPU 301. The printer unit 312 has a plurality of paper feed stages so that different paper sizes or different paper orientations can be selected, and has a paper cassette corresponding thereto.

  The operation unit 308 has an LCD display unit, and a touch panel sheet is pasted on the LCD. The operation unit 308 displays an operation screen of the system. When a displayed key is pressed, the position information is displayed on the operation unit I / F 307. To the CPU 301 via The operation unit 308 includes, for example, a start key, a stop key, an ID key, a reset key, and the like as various operation keys.

  Here, the start key of the operation unit 308 is used when starting a document image reading operation. At the center of the start key, there are two color LEDs, green and red, which indicate whether or not the start key can be used. Further, the stop key of the operation unit 308 functions to stop the operation in operation. The ID key of the operation unit 308 is used when inputting the user ID of the user. The reset key is used when initializing settings from the operation unit.

  The card reader 319 reads information stored in an IC card (for example, Sony FelICa (registered trademark)) under the control of the CPU 301, and reads the read information via the external I / F 318. The CPU 301 is notified.

  Image data read from the scanner unit 314 can be FAX-transmitted on the public line by the MODEM 306, and image data received by FAX from the public line can be output by the printer unit 312. The above is an explanation of an example of the hardware configuration of the multifunction peripheral 100 in the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, an example of a functional configuration of various apparatuses in the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of various apparatuses according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the MFP 100 includes an authentication control unit 408, a print execution instruction receiving unit 409, a print execution instruction issuing unit 410, a print result data management unit 411, a scan execution instruction receiving unit 412, a scan execution instruction issuing unit 413, It comprises a scan execution instruction management unit 414, a login unit 415, a print data reception unit 416, a print data storage unit 417, a box 418, and the like.

  Further, an authentication application, a print control application, a scan control application, and a main body control application are set to be usable in the multifunction peripheral 100. In this embodiment, it is assumed that each control unit is controlled and managed by each application.

  The authentication control unit 408 is a control unit that, when receiving input of user information such as a user ID and password, transmits the user information to the authentication server 103 and performs authentication. The print execution instruction reception unit 409 is a reception unit that receives a print execution instruction from the information management server 105.

The print execution instruction issuing unit 410 issues an instruction to issue a print instruction to the printer unit 312 to execute printing using the data to be printed and the print setting information in accordance with the print execution instruction received by the print execution instruction receiving unit 409. Issuing department.
The print result data management unit 411 is a management unit that stores and manages a print history (print log / print data).
The scan execution instruction reception unit 412 is a reception unit that receives a scan execution instruction from the information management server 105.

The scan execution instruction issuing unit 413 is an instruction issuing unit that issues a scan instruction to the scanner unit 314 in order to execute a scan process in accordance with the scan execution instruction received by the scan execution instruction receiving unit 412.
The scan execution instruction management unit 414 is a management unit that stores and manages a scan history (scan log / scan data).

  The login unit 415 is a control unit that receives the authentication result of the authentication control unit and performs login processing of the multifunction peripheral. The print data receiving unit 416 is a receiving unit that receives and receives data such as print target data and print jobs from the information management server 105, the print server 104, and the like. The print data storage unit 417 is a storage unit that stores print target data and a print job. A box 418 is a storage area for storing print data held by the multifunction peripheral 100.

  The authentication server 103 includes an authentication management unit 401, an authentication information DB 420, and the like. The authentication management unit 401 manages the authentication information stored in the authentication information DB. When an authentication request is received from an external device such as the multifunction peripheral 100 or the client PC 102, the authentication management unit 401 refers to the authentication information to respond to the request. Answer.

  The authentication information DB 420 is a database that stores authentication information. The authentication information here is used to determine whether or not a user can log in to various devices, and is information such as authentication information 1100 shown in FIG.

  Here, an example of the configuration of authentication information in the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of authentication information in the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the authentication information 1100 is user identification information for identifying a user, which is composed of a card ID 1101, a user name 1102, a password 1103, and the like. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the authentication information 1100 is stored in the external memory 211 of the authentication server 103 and an IC card used for logging in various devices.

  The card ID 1101 is identification information for uniquely identifying the user corresponding to the IC card. The user name 1102 is information on the name of the user corresponding to the card ID 1101.

  A password 1103 is a password used to log in using the card ID 1101 and the user name 1102. The above is the description of the example of the configuration of the authentication information in the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG.

  Returning to the description of FIG. The print server 104 includes a print data management unit 402, a print data holding unit 403, a print data output unit 404, and the like. The print data management unit 402 is a management unit that receives a print job from an external device such as the client PC 102 or the information management server 105, stores it in the print data holding unit 403, and manages it.

  The print data holding unit 403 is a storage unit that stores print jobs. The print data output unit 404 is an output unit that outputs a print job to an external device in response to a print job output (sending to an external device) request to the print server from the multifunction peripheral 100, the information management server 105, or the like.

  The information management server 105 includes a data management unit 405, a data conversion unit 406, a print data output unit 407, a user information DB 421, a lesson basic information DB 422, an individual lesson information DB 423, a print target data DB 424, and the like.

  The data management unit 405 performs association of various data stored in the information management server 105 and management of storage locations. It also receives external data and searches and identifies internal data.

  The data conversion unit 406 is a print data output unit 407 for printing target data, and the user information DB 421 is a DB for storing user information. The user information here is, for example, information such as user information 1200 shown in FIG.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 12, an example of the configuration of the user information in the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of user information in the embodiment of the present invention.

  User information 1200 includes a user name 1201, a type 1202, a name 1203, a student ID number 1204, a gender 1205, a date of birth 1206, a department 1207, a department 1208, a school year 1209, an entrance date 1210, a class code 1211, a reduced print setting 1212. Etc.

  A user name 1201 is a user name corresponding to the user name 1102 in FIG. The type 1202 indicates the type of user such as a student or a teacher. The name 1203 is the name of the user.

  The student ID number 1204 is a student ID number assigned when the user is a student. In the case of a lecturer, a lecturer NO is given. The instructor NO corresponds to instructor NO1304 in FIG.

  The gender 1205 is the gender of the user. The date of birth 1206 is information on the date of birth of the user. The department 1207 is information on the department to which the user belongs. In this embodiment, information of one department is inserted, but two or more departments may be registered.

  A department 1208 is information on a department to which the user belongs. In this embodiment, information on one department is inserted, but two or more departments may be registered. The school year 1209 is information indicating the user's school year that is given when the user is a student.

  The enrollment date 1210 is information indicating the date of enrollment by the user. The lesson code 1211 is a lesson code of a lesson that is taken when the user is a student and a lesson when the user is a teacher. The class code is identification information for uniquely identifying a class.

  The reduced print setting 1212 is a print setting corresponding to the user indicated by the user information 1200. For example, when the CPU 301 of the multifunction peripheral 100 accepts a user login indicated by the user information 1200, the CPU 301 displays a print data list screen as shown in FIG.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 10, an example of the configuration of the print data list screen in the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a print data list screen according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the print data list screen 1000 includes an “all display” button 1001, a “print” button 1002, a user name 1003, a normal print setting 1004, a “reduced print” button 1005, a reduced print setting 1006, and a “save”. A button 1007, a time limit 1008, a class name 1009, a print target data display area 1010, a storage target material display area 1011, and the like.

  The “all display” button 1001 is a button for displaying, for example, the selection items of all the print target data or all the storage target materials on the display screen. For example, when a press of the “all display” button 1001 corresponding to the print target data display area 1010 is received, other print target data is displayed instead of the display of the storage target material display area 1011. That is, the print target data display area 1010 is displayed in full screen.

  The buttons displayed on the print data list screen are displayed based on the button information carried in the screen information generated by the information management server 105. The user who manages the information management server 105 Can be arbitrarily displayed and changed. In other words, it is different from a fixed button held by an application set in the multifunction peripheral 100.

Further, for example, when a press of the “all display” button 1001 corresponding to the print target data display area 1010 is accepted, another storage target material is displayed instead of the display of the print target data display area 1010. That is, the storage target material display area 1011 is displayed on the full screen.
The material to be stored here refers to data that should be stored, stored, and submitted in association with the class in the information management server 105, such as reports and homework, for example.

  When the “print” button 1002 accepts pressing of the “print” button 1002 which is a button for printing the target print target data, the CPU 301 of the multifunction peripheral 100 uses the normal print setting 1004 which is the default print setting. Execute printing.

  A user name 1003 is a user name of a user who is logging in to the multifunction peripheral. A “reduced print” button 1005 is a button for printing the target print target data with a print setting different from the default. A “print” button 1002 and a “reduced print” button 1005 are buttons for executing printing, and at the same time, a print setting selection instruction receiving unit corresponding to the button (print setting selection instruction receiving unit).

When the pressing of the “reduced printing” button 1005 is accepted, the CPU 301 of the multifunction peripheral 100 executes printing with the reduced printing setting 1006. The reduced print setting 1006 is different from the normal print setting that is the default print setting set in the multifunction peripheral 100. For example, print corresponding to user information, print target data, and class information corresponding to the print target data is performed. Setting information.
Information on the reduced print setting 1006 is stored in a storage area such as the external memory 211 of the information management server 105.

  A “Save” button 1007 is a button for saving scan data in association with the corresponding class name 1009. A deadline 1008 is a deadline during which the saving process can be performed, and a lesson name 1009 is a name of a lesson associated with scan data saved by the saving process.

  The print target data display area 1010 is an area for setting and displaying print target data that is printable data of the logged-in user and a selection receiving unit thereof (print target data selection receiving unit). The storage target material display area 1011 is an area for displaying the name of document data for the user to scan and save and the corresponding class name.

  Here, there are two buttons for executing printing, a “print” button 1002 and a “reduced print” button 1005, but three or more buttons or one of them may be used. And In addition, the screen may be configured so that the print settings corresponding to the respective printing methods such as normal printing and reduced printing can be changed and edited.

  For example, it is selected when a setting candidate corresponding to an item is displayed in a pull-down format by receiving a press on the display section of each item, and an instruction to select one of the settings displayed in the pull-down format is received. The setting may be applied (print setting change instruction receiving means).

  For example, when pressing of the display unit of the reduced print setting 1006 is accepted, various selection candidates such as “single-sided monochrome / 1 in 1” and “double-sided color / 4 in 1” are displayed.

  Also, a “detail setting” button or the like (not shown) may be provided, and a screen on which the number of copies and various print settings can be edited or changed may be displayed by accepting pressing of the “detail setting” button. For example, upon receiving selection of data to be printed and an instruction to press the “detail setting” button, the CPU 301 of the multifunction peripheral 100 sets double-sided / single-sided printing, monochrome / color printing, reduced printing (2 in 1, 4 in 1). Etc.), print data magnification setting, printing paper size setting, number of copies setting, etc. can be selected and changed by pull-down, and the press of the print button in the screen is accepted. In addition, printing may be performed using information on the print settings and the number of copies changed in the screen (print setting change instruction reception). The above is an example of the configuration of the print data list screen in the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG.

  Returning to the description of FIG. When receiving the user login indicated by the user information 1200, the CPU 301 of the multifunction peripheral 100 displays a print data list screen as shown in FIG.

The reduced print setting 1212 is one of print settings applied by accepting the pressing of the “reducing” button 1005 on the list screen. The above is an explanation of an example of the configuration of user information in the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG.
Returning to the description of FIG. The print data output unit 407 is an output unit that outputs print data in response to a request from the multifunction peripheral 100.

  The lesson basic information DB 422 is a DB that stores the lesson basic information 1300 shown in FIG. The individual class information DB 423 is a DB that stores the individual class information 1400 shown in FIG. The print target data DB 424 is a DB that stores the print target data 1500.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 13, an example of the structure of the lesson basic information in the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the structure of lesson basic information in the embodiment of the present invention.

  The lesson basic information 1300 is stored in a storage area such as the external memory 211 of the information management server 105. Class basic information 1300 includes class name 1301, class code 1302, lecturer name 1303, lecturer NO 1304, class day 1305, time limit 1306, class start time 1307, class end time 1308, class name 1309, class NO 1310, number of students 13011, etc. It is configured.

  The class name 1301 is the name of the class. The class code 1302 is identification information for uniquely identifying a class. The lecturer name 1303 is the name of the lecturer (teacher) of the class indicated by the class code 1302.

  Instructor NO 1304 is identification information for uniquely identifying the instructor. The day of the week 1305 is information indicating on what day the class is conducted. The time limit 1306 is information indicating in which time the class indicated by the class basic information 1300 is to be implemented.

  The lesson start time 1307 is the time at which the lesson indicated by the lesson basic information 1300 starts. The class end time 1308 is the time when the class indicated by the class basic information 1300 ends. Classroom name 1309 is the name of the classroom. Classroom NO 1310 is identification information for uniquely identifying the classroom 1309. The number of students 1311 indicates the number of students who take the class.

  The above is description of an example of the structure of lesson basic information in the embodiment of the present invention in FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the structure of lesson basic information in the embodiment of the present invention.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, an example of the structure of the individual lesson information in the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of individual lesson information in the embodiment of the present invention.

  The individual class information 1400 is stored in a storage area such as the external memory 211 of the information management server 105. The individual class information 1400 includes a class name 1401, class code 1402, date 1403, start time 1404, end time 1405, classroom name 1406, classroom NO 1407, material 1408, material storage NO 1409, comment 1410, and the like.

  The individual lesson information 1400 is information indicating correspondence between the lesson indicated in the lesson basic information 1300, the date of the event, materials, and the like. For example, the CPU 201 of the information management server 105 generates new individual class information 1400 for each week, and the date 1403, material 1408, material storage NO 1409, and comment 1410 are newly generated and updated. Or only the part which needs the update of the existing individual class information 1400 shall be updated.

  The class name 1401 is a class name. The class code 1402 is identification information for uniquely identifying a class. The date 1403 is the date of the class indicated by the class code 1402. The start time 1404 is the start time of the lesson on the date 1403 of the lesson indicated by the lesson code 1402.

  An end time 1405 is a class end time. The classroom name 1406 is the name of the classroom where the class is held. Classroom NO 1407 is identification information for uniquely identifying the classroom indicated by the classroom name 1406.

  The document 1408 is a document corresponding to the class to be held on the date 1403, such as a document to be used in the next class, a document to be printed and submitted by the next class, and a document used in the previous class. Indicates.

  In the present embodiment, the material is stored in association with the lesson in a storage area such as the external memory 211 of the information management server 105 by a terminal such as the client PC 102 by an operation instruction from a lecturer or teacher in charge of each lesson, for example. Shall be registered.

  At this time, the CPU 201 of the information management server 105 prints the data of the document and the material designated by the user (instructor) by the data to be printed, that is, for example, the student or student who is taking a class in charge of the instructor. Assume that the target data or the target data to be printed by the instructor is stored in the storage area such as the external memory 211 in association with the individual class information 1400.

  The material storage NO 1409 indicates the identification number of the material when there is a material corresponding to the class. The comment 1410 is a comment input and registered from a user (for example, a lecturer) who is a registrant of the material when the material is registered in the information management server 105. The above is an explanation of an example of the configuration of individual lesson information in the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG.

  Next, an example of the configuration of print target data in the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of print target data in the embodiment of the present invention.

  The print target data 1500 is stored in a storage area such as the external memory 211 of the information management server 105. The print target data 1500 is registered and stored in the external memory 211 of the information management server 105 so that, for example, a lecturer prints the material to a student who takes a corresponding class.

  The print target data 1500 includes a material storage NO 1501, a print document name 1502, the number of copies 1503, a storage time 1504, a storage format 1505, a version management 1506, a reduced print setting 1507, a color mode 1508, a duplex setting 1509, a data location 1510, and the like. Has been.

  The material storage NO1501 is identification information for uniquely identifying a material. The print document name 1502 is the data name of the material stored in the external memory 211 of the information management server 105.

  The number of copies 1503 indicates the total number of copies on which the print target data 1500 is to be printed. For example, the same number as the number of students taking classes (number of students 1311) corresponding to the print target data 1500 is set.

  For example, when the lecturer prints the material, that is, when the MFP 100 enters a login state based on the user information of the type 1202 = lecturer, the print target displayed on the display screen of the MFP The number of copies of the data 1500 is 30. That is, the default number of prints is displayed as 30.

  Further, when the multifunction peripheral 100 enters the login state based on the user information of the student who has taken the class corresponding to the print target data 1500, the number of copies of the print target data is displayed as one copy. .

  For example, when three students have finished printing, the number of copies of the print target data 1500 displayed on the print data list screen 1000 of the teacher user is 27 (30-3 copies). It may be changed.

  The storage time 1504 is the time when the material is stored (uploaded) at the location where the material is stored. A storage format 1505 indicates a format in which the material is stored. For example, “Upload” is set as the item content when it is uploaded from the PC to the information management server, and “Scan” is set as the item content when it is registered in the information management server 105 by scanning from the MFP.

  The version management 1506 indicates the version of the material. For example, when a plurality of materials are stored corresponding to one class and based on the same material, a version for distinguishing the materials is shown.

  A reduced print setting 1507, a color mode 1508, and a duplex setting 1509 are print settings associated with each material (print target data). For example, when the data of the material indicated by the print target data 1500 is registered (uploaded), it is input by the registrant of the print target data and associated with the print target data in the external storage memory of the information management server 105. The stored print settings.

  The reduced print setting 1507 indicates how many pages of data are to be printed on one print sheet. A color mode 1508 indicates color settings such as whether the print mode is color or monochrome. A double-sided setting 1509 indicates a print setting (side setting) for performing double-sided printing or single-sided printing.

  A data location 1510 indicates a storage location of the print target data 1500. The above is the description of an example of the configuration of the print target data in the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG.

  As described above, the authentication information DB 420, the user information DB 421, the lesson basic information DB 422, the individual lesson information DB 423, and the print target data DB 424 in FIG. 4 include the authentication information 1100, the user information 1200, the lesson basic information 1300, and the individual lesson, respectively. Information 1400 and print target data 1500 are stored. The above is an example of the functional configuration of various apparatuses in the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG.

  Next, a flow of processing for displaying a list of printable data in the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing for displaying a list of printable data in the embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, it is assumed that the operation of the card reader 101 in FIG. 5 is controlled by the CPU 301 of the multifunction peripheral 100. The card reader 101 (the CPU 301 of the multifunction peripheral 100) detects the card (step S501) and reads authentication information such as an ID stored in the card (step S502 / user identification information acquisition unit).

  Since the MFP 100 is not in a login state at this time, a screen for receiving information for login, for example, a screen such as the login screen 700 of FIG. 7 is displayed on the display screen. When login is performed, the display is switched to the print data list screen 1000 described above.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 7, an example of the configuration of the authentication screen of the multifunction peripheral according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the authentication screen of the multifunction peripheral according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the login screen 700 includes a “keyboard input” button 701 and the like. A “keyboard input” button 701 is displayed on a screen for logging in to the multifunction device 100 by inputting a user name, a password, etc. without using an IC card, for example, a screen such as the keyboard authentication screen 800 in FIG. It is a button for transitioning the display. The above is the description of an example of the configuration of the authentication screen of the multifunction peripheral in the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG.

  Next, an example of the configuration of the keyboard authentication screen of the multifunction machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the keyboard authentication screen of the multifunction machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the keyboard authentication screen 800 includes a “login” button 801, a user name input receiving unit 802, a password input receiving unit 803, a login destination selection receiving unit 804, and the like. The user name input reception unit 802 is an input reception unit that receives an input of a user name of a login user using a keyboard or the like displayed on the display screen of the multifunction peripheral 100.

The password input accepting unit 803 is an input accepting unit that accepts input of a password for login using a keyboard or the like displayed on the display screen of the multifunction peripheral 100.
The login destination selection accepting unit 804 is a selection accepting unit that accepts selection of a login destination device displayed by pull-down, for example, the multifunction device 100.

  The “login” button 801 is a button for logging in using information input and selected by the user name input reception unit 802, password input reception unit 803, and login destination selection reception unit 804. The above is the description of an example of the configuration of the keyboard authentication screen of the multifunction machine in the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG.

  The card reader (CPU 301 of the multifunction device 100) notifies the multifunction device 100 of the information read from the IC card in step S502 (step S503), and the CPU 301 of the multifunction device 100 accepts the information (step S504). Authentication, that is, information necessary for putting the multifunction peripheral 100 into the login state is transmitted to the authentication server 103 (step S505).

Alternatively, the CPU 301 of the multifunction peripheral 100 transmits information that has been input and selected on the keyboard authentication screen 800 (step S504 / user identification information acquisition unit) to the authentication server 103 (step S505).
The information transmitted in step S505 is information such as the authentication information 1100 in FIG.
The CPU 201 of the authentication server 103 receives the authentication information 1100 from the multifunction peripheral 100 (step S506), and determines whether or not authentication is possible (step S507).

  If it is determined that authentication is not possible (NO in step S507), the CPU 201 of the authentication server 103 transmits information indicating that authentication has failed to the multi-function device 100, and the CPU 301 of the multi-function device 100 indicates an authentication result indicating authentication failure. Is received (step S508). Then, information indicating that the authentication has failed and login to the multifunction device 100 has failed is displayed on the display screen (step S509), and the process ends. The information indicating that login to the MFP 100 has failed is information such as the authentication error dialog 900 of FIG.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 9, an example of the configuration of the authentication error dialog of the multifunction device in the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of an authentication error dialog of the multifunction peripheral according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the authentication error dialog 900 includes an error information display unit 901 and the like. The error information display unit 901 is a display unit that displays information indicating that the login process is impossible, an identification number of the cause of the login error, and the like. The above is the description of an example of the configuration of the authentication error dialog of the multifunction peripheral in the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG.

  Returning to the description of FIG. If it is determined in step S507 that authentication is possible (YES in step S507), the CPU 201 of the authentication server 103 transmits information of an authentication result indicating that the authentication is successful to the multi-function device 100 (step S510).

  The CPU 301 of the multifunction peripheral 100 receives the authentication result information (step S511), and then transmits the authentication information 1100 to the information management server 105 (step S512 / user identification information transmitting means).

  The CPU 201 of the information management server 105 receives the authentication information 1100 (step S513 / user identification information receiving means), and acquires user information 1200 corresponding to the authentication information (step S514).

Here, since the user information 1200 is stored in the storage area of the information management server 105, the CPU 301 of the multifunction device 100 transmits authentication information to the information management server 105. When information is stored and held, the MFP 100 searches for user information corresponding to the authentication information from the storage area, and sends the hit user information to the information management server 105 to replace steps S512 to S514. Also good.
The CPU 201 of the information management server 105 determines whether or not the type 1202 in the user information 1200 acquired in step S514 is a lecturer (step S515).

When it is determined that the type 1202 is a lecturer (YES in step S515), the number of students taking the class (number of students 1311) in charge of the lecturer is acquired (step S516). That is, the lesson basic information 1300 having the instructor NO 1304 corresponding to the instructor NO 1204 of the user information 1200 (shown as a student ID number in FIG. The number of students 1311 is identified.
Alternatively, the number of students 1311 of the lesson basic information 1300 having the lesson code 1211 of the user information 1200 in the lesson code 1302 is specified.

  Then, the print target data 1500 corresponding to the class that the lecturer indicated by the user information 1200 is in charge of is acquired (step S517). That is, the individual class information 1400 having the class code 1402 that matches the class code set in the class code 1211 of the user information 1200 is specified, and printing having the document storage NO 1409 corresponding to the material storage NO 1409 in the individual class information 1400 is specified. Target data is specified and acquired (step S517).

  If it is determined in step S515 that the type 1202 is a student (NO in step S515), print target data 1500 corresponding to the class that the student indicated by the user information 1200 takes is acquired (step S517). That is, the individual class information 1400 having the class code 1402 that matches the class code set in the class code 1211 of the user information 1200 is specified, and printing having the document storage NO 1409 corresponding to the material storage NO 1409 in the individual class information 1400 is specified. The target data is specified and acquired (step S517).

  The CPU 201 of the information management server 105 determines the print setting of each print target data acquired in step S517 (step S518). That is, the reduced print setting 1212 of the user information 1200 is specified as one (candidate) of print setting options to be selected by the user. Screen information capable of selecting the print setting is generated (step S519 / screen information generation unit), and the screen information is transmitted to the multi-function peripheral 100 (step S520 / screen information transmission unit).

  Here, in step S518, the reduced print setting 1212 of the user information 1200 is specified as one of print settings to be selected by the user, but the print setting specified in step S518 is not limited to this. For example, a reduced print setting 1507, a color mode 1508, and a duplex setting 1509 that are different for each print target data may be specified as one of the print settings to be selected by the user, The reduced print setting 1507, the color mode 1508, and the duplex setting 1509 may all be specified as print settings that allow the user to select.

  Since the screen information generation in step 519 is performed according to the information acquired and specified in steps S514 to S518, for example, the reduced print setting 1507, the color mode 1508, and the duplex setting 1509 are set by the user when printing the print target data. When the print setting to be selected is specified, the reduced print setting 1006 of the print data list screen 1000 displays different information for each print target data. Also, when the CPU 301 of the multifunction peripheral 100 receives a print instruction by pressing the “reduced print” button 1005 and executes printing, the print settings (reduced print setting 1507, color mode 1508, double-sided printing) set for each print target data are also performed. Setting 1509) is applied.

  On the other hand, when the reduced print setting 1212 of the user information 1200 is specified as a print setting that allows the user to select, the print setting of the reduced print when printing the print target data is different for each user. It is assumed that the setting 1006 displays the same information. When the CPU 301 of the MFP 100 receives a print instruction by pressing the “reduced print” button 1005 and executes printing, the print setting (reduced print setting 1212) set for each user is applied.

  Further, as described above, the reduced print setting 1212, the reduced print setting 1507, the color mode 1508, and the duplex setting 1509 are both specified as print settings that allow the user to select, and the screen information is set using both of the setting information. When generating, for example, screen information including two “reduced print” buttons is generated.

  Also, there is one “reduced print” button, and a pull-down menu is used to generate a screen that can select the print settings set for each user and the print settings set for each print target data. Also good.

  This is the same when a plurality of reduced print settings 1212 of the user information 1200 and a plurality of reduced print settings 1507 to double-sided settings 1509 of the print target data 1500 are set.

  The CPU 301 of the MFP 100 receives the screen information from the information management server 105 (step S521), and displays a screen corresponding to the screen information on the display screen (step S522). The above is the description of the flow of processing for displaying a list of printable data in the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG.

  Next, a flow of print execution processing in the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of print execution processing in the embodiment of the present invention.

  The CPU 301 of the multifunction peripheral 100 accepts a print target data selection instruction displayed on the print data list screen 1000 (step S601). Then, an instruction to change the print setting / number of copies is accepted (step S602), and a print execution instruction is accepted (step S603). The print execution instruction is an instruction to press the “print” button 1002 or the “reduced print” button 1005 on the print data list screen 1000 in FIG.

  The instruction to change the print setting / number of copies in step S602 is, for example, editable for each print target data by accepting pressing of a “detailed setting” button (not shown) on the print data list screen 1000 in FIG. This is the reception of editing instructions for print settings and number of copies.

  The print settings here include, for example, the degree of reduced printing (settings such as 2 in 1 or 4 in 1), duplex printing / single-sided printing settings, color settings, print paper size settings, print magnification settings, and the like.

  If the print setting change instruction is not issued and the print instruction is accepted (step S603), the process of step S602 is skipped. The CPU 301 of the multifunction peripheral 100 receives the instruction received in step S602, the information on the contents of the print instruction received in step S603, that is, which print target data has been selected, and whether the “print” button has been pressed, Information indicating whether the “reduced printing” button has been pressed (selection result information) is transmitted to the information management server 105 (step S604 / selection result transmission means / change setting information transmission).

  The CPU 201 of the information management server 105 receives the information transmitted in step S604 (step S605 / selection result receiving means, change information receiving means, specific information receiving means), and the print received by the CPU 301 of the multifunction peripheral 100 in step S603. Print setting information used for printing the print target data that is the target of the instruction is acquired (step S606).

  The print setting information acquired here is print setting information included in the information received from the MFP 100 in step S605 when an instruction to change the print setting / number of copies has been issued in step S602. If the information received in step S605 indicates that the press of the “print” button 1002 has been accepted in step S603, normal print setting information (not shown) stored in the information management server is acquired. . For example, one-sided printing, monochrome, 1 in 1, A4 printing, one copy, and the like are set.

  If the information received in step S605 indicates that the pressing of the “reduced print” button 1005 has been accepted in step S603, for example, the user is logged in to the multifunction peripheral 100 stored in the storage area of the information management server 105. The reduced print setting 1212 in the user information 1200 of the user is acquired.

  Note that, as described above, the reduced print setting information may be acquired from the reduced print setting 1507, the color mode 1508, and the duplex setting 1509 of the print target data 1500.

  The CPU 201 of the information management server 105 changes the print target data stored in the external memory 211 of the information management server 105 and subjected to the print instruction received in step S603 to the PDF format (step S607). If the print target data is already in the PDF format, step S607 is skipped.

  The CPU 201 of the information management server 105 transmits the print setting information acquired in step S606 and the information indicating the storage location of the print target data, for example, the information of the data location 1510, to the multi-function peripheral 100 using a SOAP message ( Step S608).

  The CPU 301 of the MFP 100 receives the print setting information and information indicating the storage location of the print target data (step S609), and transmits a print target data acquisition request to the information management server 105 (step S610). That is, access is made to obtain the print target data to the storage location of the print target data received in step S609.

  When receiving the print target data acquisition request (step S611), the CPU 201 of the information management server 105 transmits the print target data to the multifunction peripheral 100 via the Internet line (step S612). The CPU 301 of the multifunction peripheral 100 receives the print target data. That is, the CPU 301 of the multifunction peripheral 100 goes to acquire print target data for the storage location of the print target data received in step S609.

  The CPU 301 of the multi-function peripheral 100 prints by adding the print setting information received in step S609 to the print target data received in step S613, that is, the print target data acquired by the processing in steps S610 to S613 (step S614). . That is, by applying the print setting indicated by the print setting information received in step S609, the print target data is changed to a printable format (for example, converted into PDL) and printed (step S614).

  In this embodiment, the information on the data location 1510 is transmitted by the SOAP message. However, it is also possible to directly transmit the print target data to be printed to the multi-function peripheral 100.

  The CPU 301 of the multifunction peripheral 100 transmits the print result to the information management server 105 (step S615), and the CPU 201 of the information management server 105 receives the print result (step S616) and stores it in a storage area such as an external memory. Then, the process ends. The above is the description of the flow of print execution processing in the embodiment of the present invention in FIG.

  As described above, according to the present invention, an image forming apparatus, an image forming system, a control method thereof, and a program capable of allowing a user to select a print setting desired by an administrator without performing complicated print settings. Can be provided.

  It should be noted that the configuration and contents of the various data described above are not limited to this, and it goes without saying that the various data and configurations are configured according to the application and purpose.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention can take an embodiment as a system, apparatus, method, program, storage medium, or the like. Specifically, the present invention may be applied to a system composed of a plurality of devices, or may be applied to an apparatus composed of a single device.

In addition, all the structures which combined each embodiment mentioned above and its modification are also included in this invention.

100 MFP 101 Card reader 102 Client PC
103 Authentication Server 104 Print Server 105 Information Management Server 110 LAN

Claims (23)

An image including an image forming apparatus having a browser function, and an information management apparatus that is communicably connected to the image forming apparatus and stores print target data that is print target data and print setting information that is print setting information Forming apparatus system comprising:
The image forming apparatus includes:
User identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information;
User identification information transmitting means for transmitting the user identification information acquired by the user identification information acquiring means to the information management device;
Display means for displaying screen information received from the information management device on a display screen;
Selection accepting means for accepting selection of print settings from the user;
Selection result transmission means for transmitting information on the selection result received by the selection reception means to the information management device;
Print execution means for executing printing based on the information acquired from the information management device;
With
The information management device includes:
User identification information receiving means for receiving user identification information transmitted by the user identification information transmitting means;
The print target data corresponding to the user identification information received by the user identification information receiving means, and the print setting information for printing the print target data, which are print setting candidates to be selected by the user A specifying means for specifying
Screen information transmitting means for transmitting to the image forming apparatus screen information capable of selecting print settings generated by using the print target data and print setting information specified by the specifying means;
A transmission unit that receives the selection result transmitted by the selection result transmission unit and transmits information for realizing printing according to the selection result in the image forming apparatus;
An image forming system comprising: Image formation having a browser function that is communicably connected to an information management device that stores print target data that is print target data and print setting information that is print setting information for printing the print target data A device,
User identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information;
User identification information transmitting means for transmitting the user identification information acquired by the user identification information acquiring means to the information management device;
Displayed on the display screen is screen information that can be selected for print settings, generated by using the print target data information and print setting information received by transmitting the user identification information by the user identification information transmitting means. Display means;
Selection accepting means for accepting selection of print settings from the user;
Print execution means for executing printing based on information acquired by transmitting information on the selection result received by the selection reception means to the information management apparatus;
An image forming apparatus comprising:   3. The screen information includes a print target data selection receiving unit that receives selection of the print target data, and a print setting selection instruction receiving unit that is used to print the print target data. The image forming apparatus described.   The image forming apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the print setting selection instruction receiving unit is a button that receives a selection instruction from a user.   When the information management apparatus includes a plurality of pieces of print setting information, the screen information includes an option capable of selecting a print setting used for printing the print target data from a plurality of pieces of print setting information. The image forming apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the image forming apparatus is an image forming apparatus.   6. The image forming apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the option is a pull-down selection receiving unit that receives a selection instruction from a user. A print setting change instruction receiving means for receiving a print setting change instruction used for printing the print target data;
The change setting information transmitting means for transmitting the print setting information changed by the change instruction received by the print setting change instruction receiving means to the information management apparatus. The image forming apparatus described in the item. An information management device that stores print target data that is print target data and print setting information that is print setting information, which is communicably connected to an image forming apparatus having a browser function.
User identification information receiving means for receiving user identification information from the image forming apparatus;
The print target data corresponding to the user identification information received by the user identification information receiving means, and the print setting information for printing the print target data, which are print setting candidates to be selected by the user A specifying means for specifying
Screen information transmitting means for transmitting to the image forming apparatus screen information capable of selecting print settings, generated using the print target data and print setting information specified by the specifying means;
A selection result receiving means for receiving information on a selection result of print settings used for printing;
In the image forming apparatus, a transmission unit that transmits information for realizing printing according to information on the selection result received by the selection result reception unit;
An information management device comprising:   The information for realizing printing according to the selection result information includes print setting information corresponding to the selection result information received by the selection result receiving unit, and a storage location of the print target data to be printed. The information management apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the information management apparatus is information to be displayed. A change information receiving means for receiving contents of a print setting change instruction received by the image forming apparatus;
When the content of the change instruction is received by the change information receiving means, the information for realizing printing according to the information of the selection result is print setting indicated by the content of the change instruction by the change information receiving means; The information management apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the information management apparatus is information indicating a storage location of the print target data to be printed.   The information management apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the print setting information is stored in association with the user identification information.   The information management apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the print setting information is stored in association with lesson information that is information indicating a lesson. Print setting information corresponding to user identification information of a user who has logged into the image forming apparatus, or print setting information corresponding to lesson information related to a user who has logged into the image forming apparatus, and a user who has logged into the image forming apparatus The information management apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising a screen information generation unit configured to generate the screen information using information on printable data to be printed. The screen information generating means includes
When there are a plurality of print setting information stored in the information management apparatus and corresponding to the same user identification information or the same class information, a print setting to be used is selected from a plurality of print settings. The information management apparatus according to claim 13, wherein screen information including options of print setting information is generated in order to do this. The screen information generating means includes
Print setting information stored in the information management apparatus, and when there are a plurality of print setting information corresponding to the same user identification information or the same class information, screen information including a button corresponding to a plurality of print settings. The information management apparatus according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the information management apparatus generates the information management apparatus.   16. The information management apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the transmission unit transmits information for realizing printing according to the information of the selection result by a SOAP message. Specific information receiving means for receiving information for specifying print target data to be printed from the image forming apparatus;
Conversion means for converting print target data specified using information for specifying the print target data to be printed, received by the specific information receiving means, into PDF format data;
The information management device according to any one of claims 8 to 16, further comprising: An image including an image forming apparatus having a browser function, and an information management apparatus that is communicably connected to the image forming apparatus and stores print target data that is print target data and print setting information that is print setting information A method for controlling a forming apparatus system, comprising:
Of the image forming apparatus,
A user identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information;
A user identification information transmitting means for transmitting the user identification information acquired in the user identification information acquisition step to the information management device;
A display step for displaying screen information received from the information management device on the display screen;
A selection accepting step for accepting selection of print settings from the user;
A selection result transmitting unit that transmits information on the selection result received in the selection receiving step to the information management device;
A print execution step in which the print execution means executes printing based on the information acquired from the information management device;
Including
Of the information management device,
A user identification information receiving means for receiving the user identification information transmitted in the user identification information transmitting step;
The specifying means includes the print target data corresponding to the user identification information received in the user identification information receiving step, and print setting information for printing the print target data, the print setting candidates to be selected by the user. A specific process for identifying certain print setting information;
A screen information transmitting step for transmitting, to the image forming apparatus, screen information capable of selecting print settings generated by using the print target data and print setting information specified by the specifying step; ,
A transmitting unit that receives the selection result transmitted in the selection result transmitting step and transmits information for realizing printing according to the selection result in the image forming apparatus;
A control method for an image forming system. An image including an image forming apparatus having a browser function, and an information management apparatus that is communicably connected to the image forming apparatus and stores print target data that is print target data and print setting information that is print setting information A program that can be executed by a forming apparatus system,
The image forming apparatus;
User identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information;
User identification information transmitting means for transmitting the user identification information acquired by the user identification information acquiring means to the information management device;
Display means for displaying screen information received from the information management device on a display screen;
Selection accepting means for accepting selection of print settings from the user;
Selection result transmission means for transmitting information on the selection result received by the selection reception means to the information management device;
Based on the information acquired from the information management device, function as a print execution means for executing printing,
The information management device;
User identification information receiving means for receiving user identification information transmitted by the user identification information transmitting means;
The print target data corresponding to the user identification information received by the user identification information receiving means, and the print setting information for printing the print target data, which are print setting candidates to be selected by the user A specifying means for specifying
Screen information transmitting means for transmitting to the image forming apparatus screen information capable of selecting print settings generated by using the print target data and print setting information specified by the specifying means;
In response to the selection result transmitted by the selection result transmission unit, the image forming system functions as a transmission unit that transmits information for realizing printing according to the selection result in the image forming apparatus. Program. Image formation having a browser function that is communicably connected to an information management device that stores print target data that is print target data and print setting information that is print setting information for printing the print target data An apparatus control method comprising:
A user identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information;
A user identification information transmitting means for transmitting the user identification information acquired in the user identification information acquisition step to the information management device;
Display means displays screen information for selecting print settings, generated by using the print target data information and print setting information received by transmitting the user identification information in the user identification information transmission step. A display process to be displayed on the screen;
A selection receiving step in which a selection receiving unit receives a selection of a print setting from a user;
A print execution step in which the print execution means executes printing based on the information acquired by transmitting the information of the selection result received in the selection reception step to the information management device;
A control method for an image forming apparatus. Image formation having a browser function that is communicably connected to an information management device that stores print target data that is print target data and print setting information that is print setting information for printing the print target data A program that can be executed on a device,
The image forming apparatus
User identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information;
User identification information transmitting means for transmitting the user identification information acquired by the user identification information acquiring means to the information management device;
Displayed on the display screen is screen information that can be selected for print settings, generated by using the print target data information and print setting information received by transmitting the user identification information by the user identification information transmitting means. Display means;
Selection accepting means for accepting selection of print settings from the user;
A program for an image forming apparatus, which causes a function of a print execution unit to execute printing based on information acquired by transmitting selection information received by the selection receiving unit to the information management device. A control method of an information management apparatus that stores print target data that is print target data and print setting information that is print setting information, which is communicably connected to an image forming apparatus having a browser function.
A user identification information receiving means for receiving user identification information from the image forming apparatus;
The specifying means includes the print target data corresponding to the user identification information received in the user identification information receiving step, and print setting information for printing the print target data, the print setting candidates to be selected by the user. A specific process for identifying certain print setting information;
A screen information transmitting step for transmitting, to the image forming apparatus, screen information capable of selecting print settings, which is generated by using the print target data and print setting information specified by the specifying step. When,
A selection result receiving unit for receiving information on a selection result of print settings used for printing;
A transmission step of transmitting information for realizing printing according to the information of the selection result received in the selection result reception step in the image forming apparatus;
A method for controlling an information management apparatus, comprising: A program that can be executed by an information management apparatus that stores print target data that is data to be printed and print setting information that is information of print settings, and is connected to an image forming apparatus having a browser function in a communicable manner ,
Information management device
User identification information receiving means for receiving user identification information from the image forming apparatus;
The print target data corresponding to the user identification information received by the user identification information receiving means, and the print setting information for printing the print target data, which are print setting candidates to be selected by the user A specifying means for specifying
Screen information transmitting means for transmitting to the image forming apparatus screen information capable of selecting print settings, generated using the print target data and print setting information specified by the specifying means;
A selection result receiving means for receiving information on a selection result of print settings used for printing;
In the image forming apparatus, a transmission unit that transmits information for realizing printing according to information on the selection result received by the selection result reception unit;
A program for an information management apparatus characterized by causing the information management apparatus to function as an information management apparatus.

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