JP2018152792A - Printing system, information processing apparatus, document storage apparatus, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technique capable of suppressing occurrence of a disadvantage of a user due to a fact that a setting relating to a storage destination device of document data is not changed in a print system.SOLUTION: When a storage instruction of document data 401 is given by a user U1 of an information processing apparatus 50, it is determined whether a subsystem (user subsystem) to which the user U1 belongs at a time of giving the storage instruction among a plurality of subsystems (groups G1, G2) and a subsystem (storage destination subsystem) to which a document storage device (for example, an MFP 10a1) set in advance as a storage destination device of document data 400 belongs are the same. Then, when it is determined that the user subsystem and the storage destination subsystem are different, it is determined that the storage destination device of the document data 400 shall be changed from the document storage device 10a1 to the document storage device (for example, an MFP 10a2) in the user subsystem (here, the group G2).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a printing system and related technology.

  In a printing system having a plurality of print output devices, after storing document data transmitted from an information processing device in a predetermined document storage device, the user can print the document data from the predetermined document storage device in a desired print output device. There is a technique for acquiring and printing out (see Patent Document 1). According to this, the user can receive the print output by any print output device of the plurality of print output devices by storing the document data in the document storage device. Such a print system is also referred to as a “ubiquitous print system” or the like because there is arbitraryness in an apparatus that prints out document data.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-106338

  By the way, the applicant of the present application has devised providing a plurality of subsystems in the ubiquitous print system and providing a document storage device and at least one print output device in each of the plurality of subsystems.

  In such a ubiquitous print system, a user preliminarily uses a document storage device in a subsystem to which the user belongs (for example, a subsystem corresponding to his / her department) among the plurality of subsystems as a document data storage destination device. It is possible to set it.

  Here, for example, when the subsystem to which the user belongs is changed due to a department change, the document data storage destination apparatus is the document storage apparatus in the subsystem to which the user newly belongs (subsystem corresponding to the department after the change). Setting to change to may not be performed by the user.

  If the setting related to the storage device of the document data is not changed after the change of the subsystem to which the user belongs (after the change of the department to which the user belongs), various disadvantages may occur for the user. For example, as will be described later, there is a disadvantage (decrease in convenience) such as an increase in the number of man-hours required when the user prints out desired document data in the print output device in the subsystem to which the user newly belongs. May occur.

  However, in the conventional ubiquitous print system, there is no way for the devices in the system to determine whether or not the setting related to the storage destination device should be changed, and the user himself notices that the setting change related to the storage destination device is not performed. Until the setting is changed, the above disadvantages occur.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a technique capable of suppressing the occurrence of a user's disadvantage due to the fact that the settings relating to the document data storage destination device are not changed in the print system. To do.

  In order to solve the above problems, the invention of claim 1 is a printing system, comprising a plurality of subsystems and an information processing device, each of the plurality of subsystems storing document data in its own device. A document storage device capable of storing; and at least one print output device, wherein the information processing device receives a first storage instruction, which is a first document data storage instruction, of the information processing device. A communication unit capable of transmitting the first document data to a first document storage device which is a document storage device preset as a document data storage destination device when given by a user; In the print system, when a second storage instruction, which is a second document data storage instruction, is given by the user after the first storage instruction, the front of the plurality of subsystems A first subsystem that is a subsystem to which the first document storage device belongs, and a second subsystem that is a subsystem to which the user belongs at the time of giving the second storage instruction among the plurality of subsystems. When the determination unit determines that the determination unit determines whether or not they are the same, and the determination unit determines that the first subsystem and the second subsystem are different, the storage destination device is set to the first Determining means for determining that the document storage device should be changed to a second document storage device that is a document storage device in the second subsystem.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the print system according to the first aspect of the invention, the determination unit and the determination unit are provided in the information processing apparatus, and the determination unit responds to the second storage instruction. Determining whether or not the first subsystem and the second subsystem are the same, and the determining means determines that the first subsystem is different from the second subsystem. Is determined by the determination means, it is determined that the storage destination device should be changed from the first document storage device to the second document storage device.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the print system according to the second aspect of the invention, the information processing apparatus should change the storage destination device from the first document storage device to the second document storage device. When the determination is made, the apparatus further comprises setting control means for automatically changing the storage destination device from the first document storage device to the second document storage device.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the print system according to the second aspect of the invention, the information processing apparatus should change the storage destination device from the first document storage device to the second document storage device. When it is determined, the information processing apparatus further comprises notification means for notifying the user that the setting relating to the storage device for the document data should be changed.

  According to a fifth aspect of the invention, in the print system according to the third aspect of the invention, the communication means of the information processing apparatus transfers the second document data to the second document storage apparatus when the storage destination apparatus is changed. It is characterized by transmitting to.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the print system according to the first aspect of the invention, the determination unit and the determination unit are provided in the first document storage device, and the communication unit of the information processing device includes the communication unit In response to a second storage instruction, a storage request for requesting storage of the second document data is transmitted to the first document storage device, and the determination means receives the storage request from the information processing device. And determining whether the first subsystem and the second subsystem are the same, and the determining means determines whether the first subsystem and the second subsystem are If the determination means determines that the storage destination device is different, the storage destination device should be changed by determining that the storage destination device should be changed from the first document storage device to the second document storage device. Before the storage location change command And transmits to the information processing apparatus.

  A seventh aspect of the invention is the print system according to the sixth aspect of the invention, wherein the information processing apparatus changes the storage destination apparatus in response to the storage destination change command received from the first document storage apparatus. The apparatus further comprises setting control means for automatically changing from the first document storage device to the second document storage device.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the print system according to the sixth aspect, the information processing apparatus stores the document data in response to the storage location change command received from the first document storage apparatus. The information processing apparatus further includes notification means for notifying the user that the setting related to the destination device should be changed.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the print system according to any one of the sixth to eighth aspects, the communication unit of the information processing apparatus includes the first document data together with the storage request. When the first document storage device determines that the first subsystem is different from the second subsystem, the second document from the information processing device is transmitted to the document storage device. Data is not stored in the first document storage device, but the second document data is transferred to the second document storage device.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the print system according to any one of the sixth to eighth aspects, the communication unit of the information processing apparatus includes the first document data together with the storage request. When the first document storage device determines that the first subsystem is different from the second subsystem, the second document from the information processing device is transmitted to the document storage device. The data is stored in the first document storage device, and the second document data is transmitted to the second document storage device.

  According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the print system according to any one of the sixth to eighth aspects, the communication unit of the information processing apparatus stores the second document data together with the storage request. When the first document storage device determines that the first subsystem is different from the second subsystem, the second document from the information processing device is transmitted to the document storage device. Storing the data in the first document storage device and transmitting a request to the information processing device to transmit the second document data to the second document storage device; The communication means transmits the second document data to the second document storage device in response to the transmission request from the first document storage device.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the invention, in the print system according to the tenth or eleventh aspect of the invention, the first document storage device is configured such that the second document data in the second document storage device is the second document data. The second document data in the first document storage device is deleted on the condition that printing has been performed by the print output device in the subsystem.

  According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the print system according to any one of the first to twelfth aspects, the network address part of the IP address of each device constituting the print system has a different value for each subsystem. And the determination means is configured to determine whether the first address of the information processing device is equal to the value of the network address portion of the IP address of the first document storage device. It is characterized by determining whether a subsystem and the said 2nd subsystem are the same.

  According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the print system according to the second aspect of the invention, the information processing apparatus is capable of performing short-range wireless communication, and transmits radio waves for the short-range wireless communication. The document storage device provided in each of the plurality of subsystems can perform the short-range wireless communication, and the determination unit of the information processing device includes the information processing device and the first document storage device. It is determined whether or not the first subsystem and the second subsystem are the same depending on whether or not the short-range wireless communication is established between the first subsystem and the second subsystem.

  According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, in the print system according to the second or fourteenth aspect of the invention, the determination unit is configured to display the plurality of storage instructions when a plurality of storage instructions are given as the second storage instructions. At each grant time point, the identity of the first subsystem and the second subsystem is determined, and the determining means indicates that the first subsystem and the second subsystem are different. It is determined that the storage destination device should be changed from the first document storage device to the second document storage device on condition that the determined number reaches a predetermined number.

  According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing apparatus provided in a print system, wherein a first storage instruction, which is a first document data storage instruction, is given by a user of the information processing apparatus. A communication unit capable of transmitting the first document data to a first document storage device that is a document storage device provided in advance and is a document storage device preset as a document data storage destination device; When a second storage instruction that is an instruction to store the second document data is given by the user after the first storage instruction, the first document storage among a plurality of subsystems provided in the print system A first subsystem that is a subsystem to which the device belongs, and a subsystem to which the user belongs at the time of giving the second storage instruction among the plurality of subsystems A determination unit that determines whether or not a second subsystem that is a system is the same, and a determination unit that determines that the first subsystem and the second subsystem are different Determining means for determining that the storage destination device should be changed from the first document storage device to a second document storage device that is a document storage device in the second subsystem. And

  According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus according to the sixteenth aspect, when it is determined that the storage destination device should be changed from the first document storage device to the second document storage device, It further comprises setting control means for automatically changing the storage destination device from the first document storage device to the second document storage device.

  The invention of claim 18 is the information processing apparatus according to claim 16, wherein when it is determined that the storage destination device should be changed from the first document storage device to the second document storage device, The information processing apparatus further comprises notification means for notifying the user that the setting relating to the storage device for the document data should be changed.

  According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, a) a first storage instruction which is a first document data storage instruction is given by a user of the information processing apparatus to a computer built in the information processing apparatus provided in the print system. In this case, the step of transmitting the first document data to a first document storage device which is a document storage device provided in the print system and which is a document storage device preset as a storage destination device of document data; b ) When a second storage instruction, which is a second document data storage instruction, is received after step a), a subsystem to which the first document storage device belongs among a plurality of subsystems provided in the print system. Among the plurality of subsystems, the subsystem to which the user belongs at the time when the second storage instruction is given. Determining whether or not the second subsystem is the same as the second subsystem, and c) determining in step b) that the first subsystem and the second subsystem are different. Determining whether to change the storage destination device from the first document storage device to a second document storage device that is a document storage device in the second subsystem. It is the program of this.

  According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a document storage device provided in the print system, wherein the first document is transmitted to the first document storage device which is the document storage device set in advance as a document data storage destination device. The first document data to be transmitted from the information processing apparatus to the first document storage apparatus in response to a first storage instruction by a user of the information processing apparatus provided in the print system is stored. And a storage request for requesting storage of the second document data, the information processing in response to a second storage instruction given by the user after the first storage instruction A receiving unit configured to receive a storage request transmitted from the apparatus to the first document storage apparatus, and provided in the print system when the storage request is received from the information processing apparatus. A first subsystem which is a subsystem to which the first document storage device belongs, and a subsystem to which the user belongs at the time of giving the second storage instruction among the plurality of subsystems. When the determination unit determines that the determination unit determines whether or not a certain second subsystem is the same, and the determination unit determines that the first subsystem and the second subsystem are different, It is determined that the storage destination device should be changed from the first document storage device to the second document storage device that is the document storage device in the second subsystem, and the storage destination device should be changed. Determining means for transmitting the storage location change command to the information processing apparatus.

  According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, a computer stored in a document storage device provided in a print system is transmitted to a first document storage device which is a document storage device preset as a document data storage destination device. First document data that is transmitted from the information processing apparatus to the first document storage apparatus in response to a first storage instruction by a user of the information processing apparatus provided in the print system. Receiving the document data; and b) after the step a), the information in response to a second storage instruction given by the user, which is a storage request for storing the second document data. Receiving a storage request transmitted from the processing device to the first document storage device; and c) receiving the storage request from the information processing device in step b). In the case where the first document storage device is included in the plurality of subsystems provided in the print system, the second storage instruction is given to the first subsystem as the subsystem to which the first document storage device belongs. Determining whether the second subsystem, which is the subsystem to which the user belongs at the time, is the same, or d) that the first subsystem is different from the second subsystem. If it is determined in step c), it is determined that the storage destination device should be changed from the first document storage device to a second document storage device that is a document storage device in the second subsystem. And e) a step of transmitting to the information processing apparatus a storage destination change command indicating that the storage destination apparatus should be changed. To.

  According to the first to twenty-first aspects of the present invention, the first subsystem to which the first document storage device preset as the document data storage destination device belongs and the user at the time when the second storage instruction is given. When it is determined that the second subsystem to which the file belongs is different from the first document storage device, the storage destination device is changed from the first document storage device to the second document storage device that is the document storage device in the second subsystem. The print system determines what to do. Therefore, if the settings related to the storage destination device for document data have not been changed after the change of the subsystem to which the user belongs, it is possible to take measures against the settings regarding the storage destination device not being changed for the print system. It is. As a result, at least the document data related to the storage instruction after the countermeasure is taken can be stored in the document storage device in the user's current group. Therefore, in the print system, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a user's disadvantage due to the fact that the setting relating to the document data storage destination device has not been changed.

  In particular, according to the third and seventh aspects of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus, the document data storage destination device is automatically changed from the first document storage device to the second document storage device. Therefore, the user does not need to change the setting related to the storage device for the document data. Accordingly, it is possible to save the user from changing the setting related to the storage device of the document data.

  In particular, according to the fourth and eighth aspects of the present invention, the information processing apparatus notifies the user that the setting related to the document data storage destination apparatus should be changed. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the user to change the setting related to the document data storage destination device.

  In particular, according to the fifth and ninth to eleventh aspects of the present invention, the document data relating to the current storage instruction is stored in the second document storage device. Therefore, when the document data related to the current storage instruction is printed out by the print output device in the subsystem to which the user currently belongs, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage of the user.

1 is a diagram illustrating a print system (ubiquitous print system). 2 is a diagram illustrating functional blocks of an MFP. FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows schematic structure of information processing apparatus. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the basic operation | movement of a ubiquitous print system. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the basic operation | movement of a ubiquitous print system. It is a figure which shows a document list screen. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of information processing apparatus. It is a conceptual diagram which shows operation | movement of a ubiquitous print system. It is a conceptual diagram which shows operation | movement of a ubiquitous print system. It is a figure which shows a document list screen. It is a figure which shows the functional block of MFP which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of a document storage apparatus (The document storage apparatus set as a storage destination apparatus of document data). It is a conceptual diagram which shows operation | movement of the ubiquitous print system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram which shows operation | movement of the ubiquitous print system which concerns on the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the document storage apparatus (document storage apparatus set as a storage destination apparatus of document data) which concerns on the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram which shows operation | movement of the ubiquitous print system which concerns on the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram which shows operation | movement of the ubiquitous print system which concerns on the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram which shows operation | movement of the ubiquitous print system which concerns on the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the information processing apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows a storage location change request screen. It is a conceptual diagram which shows operation | movement of the ubiquitous print system which concerns on a comparative example. It is a conceptual diagram which shows operation | movement of the ubiquitous print system which concerns on a comparative example. It is a figure which shows a document list screen. It is a figure which shows a document list screen.

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

<1. First Embodiment>
<1-1. Outline of configuration>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a print system 1 according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the print system 1 includes a plurality of MFPs 10 (10a1, 10b1, 10c1, 10d1, 10a2, 10b2, 10c2, 10d2) and an information processing apparatus 50.

  The print system 1 includes a plurality of subsystems (here, two subsystems). In other words, the print system 1 is classified into a plurality of groups (here, two groups G1 and G2). For example, the plurality of groups (subsystems) are configured to correspond to a plurality of departments in a certain company, respectively. Specifically, the group G1 is configured corresponding to the first department, and the group G2 is configured corresponding to the second department. Note that each of the plurality of MFPs 10 (10a1, 10b1,...) Constituting the print system 1 belongs to one of the plurality of groups G1 and G2.

  At least one MFP 10 is provided in each of the plurality of groups (a plurality of subsystems). Each MFP can function as a print output device that prints out document data 400 (FIG. 4 and the like), as will be described later. In addition, each of the plurality of groups (a plurality of subsystems) is provided with a document storage device capable of storing the document data 400 in its own device. For example, one MFP among a plurality of MFPs in each group is configured to function not only as a print output device but also as a document storage device.

  Here, four MFPs 10 (10a1, 10b1, 10c1, 10d1) are provided in the group G1 (FIG. 1), and the MFP 10a1 among the MFPs 10a1, 10b1, 10c1, 10d1 is a document storage device in the group G1. Function. Further, four MFPs 10 (10a2, 10b2, 10c2, 10d2) are provided in the group G2 (FIG. 1), and the MFP 10a2 among the MFPs 10a2, 10b2, 10c2, 10d2 functions as a document storage device in the group G2. To do.

  Although an example in which a certain MFP in a group (subsystem) also functions as a document storage device related to the group is illustrated here, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a device (for example, a server computer) different from the MFP may be provided in each group (each subsystem), and the server computer in the group (subsystem) may function as a document storage device related to the group.

  In this print system 1, a user (user U 1 or the like) operates his / her information processing apparatus 50 (client computer or the like) to give an instruction to store the document data 400. The information processing device 50 transmits the document data 400 to be stored to a predetermined document storage device based on the storage instruction given by the user, and stores the document data 400 in the predetermined document storage device. Thereafter, the user U1 obtains desired document data 400 from the predetermined document storage device and prints it out in the desired MFP 10 (print output device) of the plurality of MFPs 10 provided in the print system 1. According to such a system, the user can print out document data 400 (document data 400 stored in advance in a predetermined document storage device) in any of the plurality of MFPs 10. Since the print system 1 is optional in the apparatus that prints out the document data 400 (it can be printed out by a device other than the specific MFP 10 among the plurality of MFPs 10), the “ubiquitous print system” and the like are also available. Called.

  Each MFP 10 and the information processing apparatus 50 are connected to each other via a network (communication network). The plurality of MFPs 10 are also connected to each other via a network (communication network). The network includes a LAN (Local Area Network), the Internet, and the like. The connection mode for the network may be wired connection or wireless connection. For example, the MFP 10 is wired to the network, and the information processing apparatus 50 is wirelessly connected to the network.

  The network address portion of the IP address of each device (10, 50) constituting the ubiquitous print system 1 has a different value for each group (subsystem). Specifically, the network address part of the IP address of the device existing in the group G1 has a different value from the network address part of the IP address of the device existing in the group G2.

<1-2. Configuration of MFP>
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the MFP (Multi-Functional Peripheral) 10. The MFP 10 is also referred to as a print output device or an image forming device.

  The MFP 10 is a device (also referred to as a multi-function device) having a scan function, a copy function, a facsimile transmission function, a box storage function, and the like. Specifically, as shown in the functional block diagram of FIG. 2, the MFP 10 includes an image reading unit 2, a print output unit 3, a communication unit 4, a storage unit 5, an operation unit 6, a controller (control unit) 9, and the like. Various functions are realized by operating these parts in a complex manner.

  The image reading unit 2 is a processing unit that optically reads (that is, scans) a document placed at a predetermined position of the MFP 10 and generates image data (also referred to as a document image or a scanned image) of the document. is there. The image reading unit 2 is also referred to as a scanning unit.

  The print output unit 3 is an output unit that prints out an image on various media such as paper based on data related to a print target.

  The communication unit 4 is a processing unit capable of performing facsimile communication via a public line or the like. Furthermore, the communication unit 4 can also perform network communication via a network. In this network communication, for example, various protocols such as TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol) are used. By using the network communication, the MFP 10 can exchange various data with a desired partner (the information processing apparatus 50, another MFP 10, etc.). The communication unit 4 includes a transmission unit 4a that transmits various data and a reception unit 4b that receives various data.

  The storage unit 5 includes a storage device such as a hard disk drive (HDD) and a semiconductor memory. In the storage unit 5, device identification information (such as an IP address) of another MFP 10 is stored (registered) in advance. The device identification information of other MFPs 10 is acquired from, for example, a management device (device that manages the MFPs 10 in each group) provided in each group and stored in the storage unit 5. The storage unit 5 also stores (registers) in advance regular user identification information (for example, a user ID and a password) of the user of the ubiquitous print system 1.

  The storage unit 5 of the MFP 10 (here, MFPs 10a1 and 10a2) functioning as a document storage device can store document data 400. The document data 400 is stored (registered) in the storage unit 5 in association with user identification information (for example, a user ID) of a user (a user who has given a storage instruction).

  The operation unit 6 includes an operation input unit 6a that receives an operation input to the MFP 10 and a display unit 6b that displays and outputs various types of information.

  The MFP 10 is provided with a substantially plate-like operation panel unit 6c (see FIG. 1). Further, the operation panel unit 6c has a touch panel 25 (see FIG. 1) on the front side thereof. The touch panel 25 functions as a part of the operation input unit 6a and also functions as a part of the display unit 6b. The touch panel 25 is configured by embedding various sensors and the like in a liquid crystal display panel, and can display various information and accept various operation inputs from an operator.

  The controller (control unit) 9 is a control device that is built in the MFP 10 and controls the MFP 10 in an integrated manner. The controller 9 is configured as a computer system including a CPU and various semiconductor memories (RAM and ROM). The controller 9 implements various processing units by executing predetermined software programs (hereinafter also simply referred to as programs) stored in a ROM (for example, EEPROM (registered trademark)) in the CPU. Note that the program (specifically, a program module group) may be recorded on a portable recording medium such as a USB memory, read from the recording medium, and installed in the MFP 10. Alternatively, the program may be downloaded via a network or the like and installed in the MFP 10.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the controller 9 realizes various processing units including a communication control unit 11, an input control unit 12, a display control unit 13, and an authentication processing unit 16 by executing the program. To do.

  The communication control unit 11 is a processing unit that controls a communication operation with another device (the information processing device 50, another MFP 10 or the like) in cooperation with the communication unit 4 or the like. The communication control unit 11 includes a transmission control unit that controls a transmission operation of various data and a reception control unit that controls a reception operation of various data. For example, the communication control unit 11 (also referred to as an acquisition unit) obtains a list (document list) of document data 400 (document data 400 stored in association with the login user) stored in the document storage device. Obtain (receive) from the storage device. The communication control unit 11 (acquisition unit) also executes processing for acquiring (receiving) the document data 400 designated (selected) by the user in the document list from the document storage device.

  The input control unit 12 is a control unit that controls an operation input receiving operation and the like from the user for the operation input unit 6a (the touch panel 25 and the like).

  The display control unit 13 is a processing unit that controls a display operation in the display unit 6b (the touch panel 25 or the like). The display control unit 13 causes the touch panel 25 to display an operation screen for operating the MFP 10. For example, the display control unit 13 displays the document list acquired from the document storage device on the document list screen 250 (FIG. 6 and the like) when the user (login user) uses the device. The user (login user) can specify (select) desired document data from one or a plurality of document data stored in the document storage device by using the document list.

  The authentication processing unit 16 is a processing unit that performs user authentication processing (login processing). Specifically, the authentication processing unit 16 includes user identification information (for example, a user ID and a password) input by a user on a login screen (not shown), and regular user identification information stored in the storage unit 5 in advance. The user authentication process is executed based on the above.

<1-3. Configuration of information processing apparatus>
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the information processing apparatus 50. The information processing apparatus 50 is configured by a so-called personal computer or the like.

  As shown in the functional block diagram of FIG. 3, the information processing device 50 includes a communication unit 54, a storage unit 55, an operation unit 56, a controller (control unit) 59, and the like, and these units are operated in a complex manner. Various functions are realized.

  The communication unit 54 can perform network communication via a network. In this network communication, for example, various protocols such as TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol) are used. By using the network communication, the information processing apparatus 50 can exchange various data with a desired partner (MFP 10 or the like). The communication unit 54 includes a transmission unit 54a that transmits various data and a reception unit 54b that receives various data.

  The storage unit 55 includes a storage device such as a hard disk drive (HDD) and / or a semiconductor memory. The storage unit 55 stores (registers) device identification information (for example, an IP address) of a document storage device preset as a storage destination device of the document data 400 among a plurality of document storage devices related to a plurality of groups. . The storage unit 55 stores in advance user identification information of the user of the information processing apparatus 50 (for example, the user U1).

  The operation unit 56 includes an operation input unit 56a that receives an operation input to the information processing apparatus 50, and a display unit 56b that performs display output of various types of information.

  The controller (control unit) 59 in FIG. 3 is a control device that is built in the information processing apparatus 50 and controls the information processing apparatus 50 in an integrated manner. The controller 59 is configured as a computer system including a CPU and various semiconductor memories (RAM and ROM). The controller 59 implements various processing units by executing a predetermined program (printer driver or the like) stored in a storage unit (semiconductor memory or the like) in the CPU. The program (in detail, a program module group) may be recorded on a portable recording medium such as a USB memory, read from the recording medium, and installed in the information processing apparatus 50. Alternatively, the program may be downloaded via a network or the like and installed in the information processing apparatus 50.

  Specifically, the controller 59 performs various processing units including a communication control unit 61, an input control unit 62, a display control unit 63, a determination unit 64, a determination unit 65, and a setting control unit 66 by executing the program and the like. To realize.

  The communication control unit 61 is a processing unit that controls a communication operation with the MFP 10 or the like in cooperation with the communication unit 54 or the like. For example, the communication control unit 61 cooperates with the communication unit 54 and the like to transmit the document data 400 and a storage request for the document data 400 to a document storage device set as a storage destination device for the document data 400.

  The input control unit 62 is a control unit that controls an operation input operation or the like for the operation input unit 56a (the touch panel 75 or the like).

  The display control unit 63 is a processing unit that controls display operations of various types of information on the display unit 56b (touch panel 75 or the like).

  The determination unit 64 is a processing unit that executes various determination processes. For example, when a storage instruction for the document data 400 (401 (FIG. 8)) is given by the user (user U1) of the information processing apparatus 50, the determination unit 64 stores the user group (user subsystem) and the storage destination group (storage). It is determined whether or not the destination subsystem is the same. Note that the user group (user affiliation group) is a group to which the user U1 (the information processing apparatus 50 of the user U1) belongs at the time of giving a storage instruction for the document data 401 among a plurality of groups. The storage destination group (storage destination affiliation group) is a document storage device preset as a storage destination device of the document data 400 among a plurality of groups (set as a storage destination device at the time of giving a storage instruction for the document data 401). Group to which the document storage device) belongs.

  The determination unit 65 is a processing unit that determines whether or not the setting relating to the storage destination device of the document data 400 should be changed. For example, if the determination unit 64 determines that the user group is different from the storage destination group, the determination unit 65 sets the storage destination device of the document data 400 as the storage destination device (currently storing the document data 401). It is determined that the set document storage device should be changed to the document storage device in the user group (at the time of giving the instruction).

  The setting control unit 66 is a processing unit that controls a setting operation and the like related to the storage device of the document data 400. For example, when the determination unit 65 determines that the storage destination device should be changed, the setting control unit 66 automatically changes the storage destination device of the document data 400 to a document storage device in the user group. .

<1-4. Basic Operation of Ubiquitous Print System>
Next, a basic operation in the print system (ubiquitous print system) 1 will be described.

  4 and 5 are conceptual diagrams showing basic operations of the ubiquitous print system 1. FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a document list screen 250 (251) displayed on the MFP 10 (print output apparatus) in the group G1.

  First, the user (user U1) uses his / her information processing apparatus 50 to store a document data 400 (for example, MFP 10a1) in a predetermined document storage apparatus (a document storage apparatus preset as a storage destination apparatus for the document data 400). 410) is stored (see FIG. 4).

  Specifically, the user U <b> 1 gives an instruction to store the document data 410 in the information processing apparatus 50. In response to the storage instruction from the user U1, the information processing apparatus 50 requests to store the document data 410 and the document data 410 in a document storage apparatus preset in the apparatus 50 as a storage destination apparatus for the document data 400. And send. Here, the MFP 10a1 (document storage device) is preset as a storage destination device for the document data 400, and the document data 410 is transmitted from the information processing device 50 to the document storage device 10a1 (see FIG. 4). Note that the information processing apparatus 50 also transmits user identification information (for example, user ID) of the user U1 to the document storage apparatus 10a1.

  Then, in response to the storage request, the document storage device 10a1 stores the document data 410 received from the information processing device 50 in the device 10a1 in association with the user identification information (user ID) of the user U1 (see FIG. 4).

  Thereafter, the user U1 moves to a place where the desired MFP 10 (for example, MFP 10c1) is placed, and prints out desired document data 400 (for example, document data 410 stored in the document storage device 10a1) using the MFP 10c1. (See FIG. 5).

  Specifically, the user U1 inputs his / her user identification information (for example, user ID and password) in the MFP 10c1 and logs in to the MFP 10c1. Thereafter, the MFP 10c1 transmits a document list transmission request for the document data 400 associated with the login user U1 and the user identification information (user ID) of the login user U1 to the document storage device 10a1.

  Then, in response to the transmission request, the document storage device 10a1 transmits a list (document list) of the document data 400 stored in the document storage device 10a1 in association with the user identification information of the user U1 to the MFP 10c1. To do.

  After acquiring the document list (list of document data 400 associated with the user U1) from the document storage device 10a1, the MFP 10c1 displays the document list on the document list screen 250 (251) (see FIG. 6). Then, the user U1 selects desired document data 400 (here, document data 410) on the document list screen 251. In response to the selection operation by the user U1, the MFP 10c1 acquires the document data 410 selected by the user U1 from the document storage device 10a1, and prints out the acquired document data 410 (see FIG. 5).

<1-5. Details of problems of the present invention>
Next, details of the subject of the present invention will be described.

  In a ubiquitous print system in which a plurality of groups are provided, a user (U1) uses a document storage device (here, MFP 10a1) in his / her group (a group corresponding to his / her department) (for example, group G1) as document data. It is conceivable to set in advance as 400 storage destination devices.

  Here, for example, when the group to which the user U1 belongs is changed from the group G1 to the group G2 due to a department change, the storage device of the document data 400 is changed to a document storage device (here, the MFP 10a2) in the new group G2. The setting to be performed may not be performed by the user U1.

  If the setting related to the storage destination device of the document data 400 is not changed after the user's group is changed, the following disadvantage may occur for the user. Specifically, when the desired document data 400 is printed out by the MFP 10 in the new group to which the user belongs, a predetermined user operation is required on the document list screen 250 (see also FIG. 23). There may be disadvantages (decrease in convenience) such as an increase in the number of operation steps.

  21 and 22 are conceptual diagrams illustrating the operation of the ubiquitous print system according to the comparative example.

  For example, when the user U1 newly gives an instruction to store the document data 400 (401) after changing the group to which the user U1 belongs, the storage device of the document data 400 in the group G1 before the change is stored. If it remains (MFP 10a1), the document data 401 is transmitted to the document storage device 10a1 (see FIG. 21). Then, the document data 401 is stored in the document storage device 10a1 in the group G1 before the change, not in the document storage device (in this case, the MFP 10a2) in the group G2 where the user U1 is currently (after the change). (See FIG. 21).

  When the document data 401 is stored in the document storage device of another group (the document storage device 10a1 in the group G1 before the user U1 is moved), the user U1 stores the document data 401 in the own group as described below. The operation man-hours of the user U1 when printing out by the MFP 10 (for example, MFP 10c2) in the new group G2 increases.

  Specifically, the MFP 10 in each group uses the document list of the document data 400 stored in the document storage device in the group to which the own device belongs among a plurality of groups when the logged-in user uses the own device. It is preferentially acquired from the document list of the document data 400 stored in the group document storage device and displayed on the document list screen 250.

  For example, the MFP 10c2 in the group G2 does not acquire the document list from the document storage devices of all groups at once, but first considers the communication load in the own device 10c2 and the like in the group G2 to which the own device 10c2 belongs. A document list is acquired from the document storage device 10a2 and displayed on the document list screen 250 (252) (see FIG. 23). FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a document list acquired from the document storage device (MFP 10a2) in the group G2.

  However, as described above, the document data 401 related to the storage instruction newly given after the department change is stored in the document storage device 10a1 in the group G1 before the change of the user U1, and the new data of the user U1 is stored. It is not stored in the document storage device 10a2 in the belonging group G2. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 23, the document data 401 is not included in the document list acquired from the document storage device 10 a 2.

  In this case, the user U1 performs a pressing operation on the “other group” tab on the document list screen 252 (FIG. 23), and the MFP 10c2 responds to the pressing operation to the document storage devices (in groups other than the group G2) ( For example, a document list is acquired from the MFP 10a1). Then, the MFP 10c2 displays the document list acquired from the document storage device of another group on the document list screen 253 (see FIG. 24). FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a document list acquired from a document storage device (for example, MFP 10a1) of a group other than group G2. As a result, the document data 401 stored in the document storage device 10a1 in the group G1 before the change of the user U1 is displayed on the document list screen 250 (253). When the document data 401 is selected on the document list screen 253, the MFP 10c2 acquires the document data 401 from the document storage device 10a1 of the other group G1, and prints out the document data 401 (see FIG. 22). ).

  As described above, when the setting related to the storage destination device of the document data 400 is not changed after the user U1 belongs to the group, the user U1 stores the document data 401 related to the newly assigned storage instruction in the new group G2. In order for the MFP 10 to display a list on the document list screen 250 (253), a pressing operation of the “other group” tab is required. Further, the user U1 also needs to wait until a document list including the document data 401 is acquired from the document storage device 10a1 and displayed on the document list screen 250 (253) (FIG. 24). If the setting related to the storage destination device of the document data 400 is not changed after the change of the group to which the user U1 belongs, such disadvantages (such as a decrease in the convenience of the user U1) may occur.

  Further, in the conventional ubiquitous print system, there is no way for the devices in the system to determine whether or not the setting related to the storage destination device should be changed, and the user U1 uniquely notices that the setting related to the storage destination device is not changed. Such a disadvantage will occur until the setting is changed.

<1-6. Operation details>
Next, the operation of the present invention that suppresses the above disadvantages will be described in detail.

  Specifically, when a new storage instruction related to the document data 400 (401) is given by the user, the group (user group) to which the user belongs at the time of giving the new storage instruction and the plurality of groups among the plurality of groups. It is determined whether or not the group (storage destination group) to which the document storage device preset as the storage destination device belongs is the same. When it is determined that the user group is different from the storage destination group, it is determined that the storage destination device of the document data 400 should be changed to a document storage device in the user group, and the storage destination device of the document data 400 is determined. Is automatically changed to the document storage device in the user group.

  In the first embodiment, such an operation is performed by the information processing apparatus 50.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the information processing apparatus 50. 8 and 9 are conceptual diagrams illustrating operations in the ubiquitous print system 1. FIG. Hereinafter, the operation of the ubiquitous print system 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  Here, after the group to which the user U1 belongs is changed from the group G1 to the group G2 due to a department change or the like, the user U1 newly gives an instruction to store the document data 401 using his / her information processing apparatus 50 Is assumed. As the user U1 belongs to the group, the IP address of the information processing apparatus 50 is changed to an IP address corresponding to the new group G2 of the user U1. However, in the information processing apparatus 50, the document storage device (MFP 10a1) of the group G1 before the change of the user U1 remains set as the storage destination device of the document data 400, and the user U1 sets the storage destination device. It has not changed.

  First, in step S11, the information processing apparatus 50 (determination unit 64) determines whether or not an instruction to store the document data 400 has been accepted.

  For example, when the user U1 newly gives an instruction to store the document data 400 (401) using his / her information processing apparatus 50, the information processing apparatus 50 (determination unit 64) receives the instruction to store the document data 400. It is determined in step S11. Then, the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S12, the information processing apparatus 50 (determination unit 64) determines whether or not the user group and the storage destination group are the same. The user group is a group to which the user U1 belongs at the time (current time) when a new storage instruction (instruction for storing the document data 401) is given among a plurality of groups. Further, the storage destination group belongs to a document storage device preset as a storage destination device among a plurality of groups (a document storage device set as a storage destination device at the time of giving the new storage instruction (current time)). It is a group.

  Specifically, the information processing apparatus 50 includes the apparatus identification information (IP address) of the own apparatus 50 and a document storage apparatus (in this case, the MFP 10a1) preset in the information processing apparatus 50 as a storage destination apparatus for the document data 400. Device identification information (IP address). Then, the information processing apparatus 50 determines the user group and the storage destination group based on the identity between the value of the network address part of the IP address of the own apparatus 50 and the value of the network address part of the IP address of the storage destination apparatus (MFP 10a1). Are the same (same group). In other words, in the information processing apparatus 50, the document storage apparatus currently set as the storage destination apparatus of the document data 400 exists in the same network (subnetwork) as the own apparatus 50 (the information processing apparatus 50 of the user U1). The identity of the user group and the storage group is determined based on whether or not to do so.

  For example, when the value of the network address part of the IP address of the information processing apparatus 50 and the value of the network address part of the IP address of the storage destination apparatus (MFP 10a1) are the same, the information processing apparatus 50 (determination unit 64) In step S12, it is determined that the group and the storage destination group are the same. Then, the process proceeds from step S12 to step S15.

  In step S15, the information processing apparatus 50 sends document data 401 (document data 401 relating to a new storage instruction) to the document storage apparatus (here, the MFP 10a1) set as the storage destination apparatus. It is transmitted together with a storage request for requesting storage. Then, the MFP 10a1 stores the document data 401.

  On the other hand, when the value of the network address part of the IP address of the information processing apparatus 50 is different from the value of the network address part of the IP address of the storage destination apparatus (MFP 10a1), the information processing apparatus 50 (determination unit 64) It is determined in step S12 that the storage group is different. In other words, it is determined that a document storage device in a group different from the current group to which the user U1 belongs (group G2) is set as the storage device for the document data 400. Then, the process proceeds from step S12 to step S13.

  In step S13, the information processing apparatus 50 (determination unit 65) determines that the setting of the storage destination apparatus for the document data 400 should be changed. Specifically, the information processing apparatus 50 sets the storage destination apparatus of the document data 400 as the storage destination apparatus (here, the storage destination apparatus at the time of giving the storage instruction (new storage instruction) of the document data 401). It is determined that the MFP 10a1) should be changed to a document storage device (here, MFP 10a2) in the user group G2.

  In step S14, the information processing apparatus 50 (setting control unit 66) automatically changes the setting relating to the storage destination apparatus of the document data 400 (see also FIG. 8).

  Specifically, the information processing apparatus 50 stores the document data 400 in the user group G2 from the document storage apparatus 10a1 that has been set as the storage destination apparatus when the storage instruction of the document data 401 is given. Automatically change to device 10a2. In other words, the storage device of the document data 400 is automatically transferred from the document storage device 10a1 in the group G1 before the change of the user U1 to the document storage device 10a2 in the group G2 after the change of the user U1 (current). Changed to

  Then, the process proceeds from step S14 to step S15.

  In step S15, the information processing apparatus 50 stores the document data in the document storage apparatus (here, the document storage apparatus 10a2 in the user group G2) set as the storage destination apparatus (changed storage destination apparatus) of the document data 400. 401 and a request to store the document data 401 are transmitted (see FIG. 8).

  Then, the document storage device 10a2 stores the document data 401 received from the information processing device 50 in the own device 10a2 based on the storage request (see FIG. 8).

  Thereafter, the user U1 moves to the place where the desired MFP 10 (for example, MFP 10c2) in the new group G2 is placed, logs in to the MFP 10c2, and prints out the desired document data 400 (for example, document data 401) ( (See FIG. 9).

  Specifically, the MFP 10c2 acquires a document list (a list of document data 400 stored in association with the user identification information of the login user U1) from the document storage device 10a2 in the group G2 to which the device 10c2 belongs. Then, the MFP 10c2 displays the document list on the document list screen 250 (252) (see FIG. 10). FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a document list acquired from the document storage device 10a2 in the group G2.

  As described above, the document data 401 is stored in the document storage device 10a2 in the group G2, which is a new group to which the user U1 belongs (see also FIG. 8). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10, the document list screen 254 displays the document data 401 (document data 401 relating to a storage instruction newly given after a change of the affiliation group).

  Then, the user U1 selects desired document data 400 (document data 401) on the document list screen 254. In response to the selection operation by the user U1, the MFP 10c2 acquires the document data 401 selected by the user U1 from the document storage device 10a2, and prints out the acquired document data 401 (see FIG. 9).

  As described above, in the first embodiment, when a storage instruction (new storage instruction) for the document data 401 is given by the user, it is determined whether or not the user group and the storage destination group are the same. (Step S12). If it is determined that the user group is different from the storage destination group, the information processing apparatus 50 determines that the storage device of the document data 400 should be changed to a document storage device in the user group. (Step S13).

  Therefore, when the setting related to the storage destination device of the document data 400 has not been changed after the change of the user's affiliation group, it is possible to take measures against the print system 1 not changing the setting related to the storage destination device. Is possible. Specifically, in the information processing apparatus 50, the storage destination apparatus for the document data 400 is automatically changed to a document storage apparatus in the user group. As a result, at least the document data 400 related to the storage instruction after the countermeasure is taken is stored in the document storage device 10a2 in the current group G2 of the user U1.

  Therefore, in the print system 1, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a user's disadvantage (decrease in convenience, etc.) due to the setting regarding the storage device of the document data 400 being not changed.

  In the first embodiment, when the storage device of the document data 400 is changed, the document data 401 related to the current storage instruction (new storage instruction) is not the storage device before the change (document storage device 10a1). The data is transmitted to the storage device after the change (document storage device 10a2) and stored in the document storage device 10a2. As a result, when the user U1 prints out the document data 401 using the MFP 10 (for example, the MFP 10c2) in the new affiliation group G2, the document is displayed in the document list preferentially acquired and displayed by the MFP 10c2. Data 401 is included (see FIG. 10). Therefore, the user U1 does not need to press the “other group” tab because the document data 401 is not included in the document list acquired from the document storage device 10a2 (see FIG. 23). Therefore, when the document data 401 related to the current storage instruction is printed out by the MFP 10 in the current group G2 of the user U1, occurrence of a disadvantage (decrease in convenience) of the user U1 is prevented. Is possible.

  Furthermore, in the first embodiment, in the information processing apparatus 50, the storage destination apparatus for the document data 400 is automatically changed to the document storage apparatus 10a2 in the user group G2. Therefore, the user U1 does not need to change (manually) the setting related to the storage destination device of the document data 400. Therefore, it is possible to save the user U1 from changing the settings related to the storage device of the document data 400.

<2. Second Embodiment>
The second embodiment is a modification of the first embodiment. Below, it demonstrates centering on difference with 1st Embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, the information processing apparatus 50 performs the identity determination process (step S12) between the user group and the storage destination group, the storage destination device change determination process (step S13), and the like.

  In contrast, in the second embodiment, a document storage device (for example, the MFP 10a1) preset as a storage destination device for the document data 400 performs the determination process (step S12), the determination process (step S13), and the like. Run. In other words, in the second embodiment, the document storage device set as the storage destination device of the document data 400 at the time when a new storage instruction regarding the document data 401 is given is the determination process, the determination process, and the like. Execute.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the MFP 10 (specifically, a document storage device) according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 11, in the second embodiment, the controller 9 of the MFP 10 (document storage device) includes a determination unit 14 and a determination unit 15 in addition to the processing units 11 to 13 and 15.

  The determination unit 14 is a processing unit that executes various determination processes. For example, the determination unit 14 executes a determination process related to the identity between the user group and the storage destination group. The determination unit 15 is a processing unit that determines that the setting related to the storage destination device of the document data 400 should be changed.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the document storage device (the document storage device set as the storage destination device of the document data 400), and FIG. 13 shows the operation of the ubiquitous print system 1 according to the second embodiment. FIG.

  Also in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, after the group to which the user U1 belongs is changed from the group G1 to the group G2 due to a department change or the like, the user U1 uses his / her information processing apparatus 50. Assume a situation in which an instruction to store document data 401 is newly given. Similarly to the first embodiment, in the information processing apparatus 50, the document storage apparatus (MFP 10a1) of the group G1 before the change of the user U1 remains set as the storage destination apparatus of the document data 400, and the user U1 Thus, the setting relating to the storage destination device is not changed.

  In step S21 of FIG. 12, the document storage device (for example, the document storage device of group G1 (here, MFP 10a1)) determines whether or not the document data 400 and the storage request for the document data 400 have been received from the information processing device 50. judge.

  For example, when a new storage instruction regarding the document data 400 (401) is given by the user U1, the information processing apparatus 50 sets the document data 401 and the storage request for the document data 401 as the storage destination device in advance. It is transmitted to the document storage device (in this case, MFP 10a1). When the document storage device 10a1 receives the document data 401 from the information processing device 50, the document storage device 10a1 determines in step S21 that the document data 400 and the storage request have been received from the information processing device 50. Proceed to S22.

  In step S22, the document storage device 10a1 stores the document data 401 received from the information processing device 50 in the own device 10a1 in response to the storage request from the information processing device 50 (see FIG. 13).

  Then, the process proceeds from step S22 to step S12, and the document storage device 10a1 (determination unit 14) determines whether or not the user group and the storage destination group are the same.

  Specifically, the document storage device 10a1 acquires the device identification information (IP address) of the own device 10a1 and the device identification information (IP address) of the request source device (information processing device 50) of the document data 401 storage request. To do. Then, the document storage device 10a1 (determination unit 14) determines the user group based on the identity between the value of the network address portion of the IP address of the own device 10a1 and the value of the network address portion of the IP address of the information processing device 50. It is determined whether or not the storage destination group is the same (step S12). In other words, the document storage device 10a1 stores the user group and the user group based on whether or not the requesting device (information processing device 50) of the storage request exists in the same network (subnetwork) as the own device 10a1. It is determined whether or not the destination group is the same.

  For example, when the value of the network address portion of the IP address of the document storage device 10a1 is the same as the value of the network address portion of the IP address of the information processing device 50, the document storage device 10a1 has a user group and a storage destination group. It is determined in step S12 that they are the same. Then, the flowchart of FIG. 12 ends.

  On the other hand, if the value of the network address portion of the IP address of the document storage device 10a1 is different from the value of the network address portion of the IP address of the information processing device 50, the document storage device 10a1 indicates that the user group and the storage destination group are different. Is determined in step S12. Then, the process proceeds from step S12 to step S13.

  In step S13, the document storage device 10a1 (determination unit 15) changes the storage destination device of the document data 400 from the own device 10a1 (the document storage device set as the storage destination device when a new storage instruction is given) to the user. It is determined that the document storage device (MFP 10a2) in the group (G2) should be changed. In other words, the document storage device 10a1 should change the storage device of the document data 400 to a document storage device in the group (G2) to which the request source device (information processing device 50) of the storage request for the document data 401 belongs. To that effect.

  Then, the process proceeds to step S23, and the document storage device 10a1 transmits a storage destination change command to the information processing device 50 to change the storage destination device from the document storage device 10a1 to the document storage device 10a2 (FIG. 13). The document storage device 10a1 also transmits to the information processing device 50 the device identification information of the document storage device 10a2 newly set as the storage destination device together with the storage location change command.

  In response to the storage location change command received from the document storage device 10a1, the setting control unit 66 of the information processing device 50 automatically changes the storage location device of the document data 400 from the document storage device 10a1 to the document storage device 10a2. Change (see FIG. 13).

  Then, the document data 400 related to the storage instruction (storage instruction given after the current storage instruction (storage instruction of the document data 401)) given after the storage destination apparatus is changed to the document storage apparatus 10a2 is To the storage destination device (document storage device 10a2) and stored in the document storage device 10a2.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, when it is determined that the user group is different from the storage destination group, the document storage device in the user group should be changed to the document storage device in the user group. It is determined by the storage device 10a1. Therefore, when the setting related to the storage destination device of the document data 400 has not been changed after the change of the user's affiliation group, it is possible to take measures against the print system 1 not changing the setting related to the storage destination device. Is possible. Specifically, in the second embodiment, a storage location change command is transmitted from the document storage device 10a1 to the information processing device 50. In the information processing device 50, the storage destination device of the document data 400 stores documents in the user group G2. It is automatically changed to the device 10a2. As a result, at least the document data 400 related to the storage instruction after the countermeasure is taken is stored in the document storage device 10a2 in the current group G2 of the user U1. Therefore, in the print system 1, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a user's disadvantage (decrease in convenience, etc.) due to the setting regarding the storage device of the document data 400 being not changed.

<Modification of Second Embodiment>
In the second embodiment, the document data 401 related to the new storage instruction (current storage instruction) is not stored in the storage apparatus after the change (here, the document storage apparatus 10a2). It is not limited. For example, the document data 401 may be stored in the storage device after the change (document storage device 10a2) by performing any of the operations according to the following three modifications.

<Transmission of document data 401 from the storage destination device before the change to the storage destination device after the change>
Specifically, the storage destination device before change (document storage device 10a1) stores the document data 401 from the information processing device 50 in its own device 10a1 and stores the document data 401 after change in the storage destination device (document It may be transmitted to the storage device 10a2) and stored in the document storage device 10a2.

  FIG. 14 is a conceptual diagram showing the operation of the ubiquitous print system 1 according to this modification.

  Specifically, the document storage device 10a1 (the document storage device set as the storage destination device at the time of giving the storage instruction of the document data 401) stores the document data 401 received from the information processing device 50 in the own device 10a1. At the same time (step S22 (FIG. 12)), the identity of the user group and the storage group is determined (step S12). If it is determined that the user group is different from the storage destination group, the process goes through step S13, and the document storage device 10a1 transmits a storage destination change command to the information processing device 50 (step S23) (FIG. 13). reference). Also, the document storage device 10a1 sends the document data 401 and the storage request for the document data 401 to a document storage device (document storage device newly set as a storage destination device) in the user group (G2) (here, the MFP 10a2). ) (See FIG. 14).

  Thereafter, the document storage device 10a2 stores the document data 401 received from the document storage device 10a1 in its own device 10a2 in response to the storage request from the document storage device 10a1 (see FIG. 14).

<Transfer of document data 401 from storage device before change to storage device after change>
Alternatively, the storage destination device before the change (document storage device 10a1) does not store the document data 401 from the information processing device 50 in its own device 10a1, but stores the document data 401 after the change (document storage device). 10a2) and may be stored in the document storage device 10a2.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the operation of the document storage device (for example, MFP 10a1) according to this modification. 16 and 17 are conceptual diagrams showing the operation of the ubiquitous print system 1 according to this modification.

  Specifically, when the document storage device 10a1 (the document storage device set as the storage destination device at the time of giving the storage instruction of the document data 401) receives the document data 401 from the information processing device 50, the document data 401 Is not immediately stored in the own device 10a1, but the identity of the user group and the storage destination group is determined (step S12).

  For example, when it is determined in step S12 that the user group and the storage destination group are the same, the process proceeds from step S12 to step S22, and the document storage device 10a1 receives the document data from the information processing device 50. 401 is stored in the own apparatus 10a1.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S12 that the user group is different from the storage destination group, the process goes through step S13, and the document storage device 10a1 transmits a storage location change command to the information processing device 50 (step S23). (See FIG. 16). Further, the document storage device 10a1 stores the document data 401 and the storage request for the document data 401 in the user group (G2) without storing the document data 401 from the information processing device 50 in the own device 10a1. It is transferred to the device (document storage device newly set as the storage destination device) (here, MFP 10a2) (step S24) (see FIGS. 15 and 17).

  Thereafter, the document storage device 10a2 stores the document data 401 received from the document storage device 10a1 in its own device 10a2 in response to the storage request from the document storage device 10a1 (see FIG. 17).

  As described above, the storage destination device before the change (document storage device 10a1) transmits (transfers) the document data 401 related to the new storage instruction (current storage instruction) to the storage destination device after the change (document storage device 10a2). ), The document data 401 may be stored in the document storage device 10a2.

<Transmission of document data 401 from the information processing apparatus 50 to the changed storage destination apparatus>
Further, the information processing apparatus 50 transmits the document data 401 to the storage destination apparatus after the change (document storage apparatus 10a2) based on a command from the storage destination apparatus before the change (document storage apparatus 10a1), and the document The data 401 may be stored in the document storage device 10a2.

  FIG. 18 is a conceptual diagram showing the operation of the ubiquitous print system 1 according to this modification.

  Specifically, the document storage device 10a1 (the document storage device set as the storage destination device at the time of giving the storage instruction of the document data 401) stores the document data 401 received from the information processing device 50 in the own device 10a1. (Step S22 (FIG. 12)). If it is determined in step S12 that the user group and the storage destination group are different, the process goes through step S13, and the document storage device 10a1 transmits a storage location change command to the information processing device 50 (step S23). (See FIG. 13). Further, the document storage device 10a1 sends a request to send the document data 401 to a document storage device (document storage device newly set as a storage destination device) (here, the MFP 10a2) in the user group (G2). Is also transmitted to the information processing apparatus 50 (see FIG. 18).

  Then, in response to the transmission request from the document storage device 10a1, the information processing device 50 transmits the document data 401 and the storage request for the document data 401 to the document storage device 10a2, and the document storage device 10a2. Stores the document data 401 received from the information processing apparatus 50 in its own apparatus 10a2 (see FIG. 18).

  In this way, the information processing apparatus 50 transmits the document data 401 related to the new storage instruction (current storage instruction) to the storage apparatus after the change (document storage apparatus 10a2), so that the document data 401 becomes the document. It may be stored in the storage device 10a2.

  By storing the document data 401 related to the current storage instruction in the document storage device 10a2 in the user group G2, the document that is preferentially acquired and displayed in the MFP 10 in the new group G2 of the user U1. The document data 401 is included in the list (see FIG. 10). Therefore, the user U1 does not need to press the “other group” tab because the document data 401 is not included in the document list acquired from the document storage device 10a2 (see FIG. 23). Therefore, when the document data 401 related to the current storage instruction is printed out by the MFP 10 in the current group G2 of the user U1, occurrence of a disadvantage (decrease in convenience) of the user U1 is prevented. Is possible.

  When the document data 401 related to the new storage instruction is stored in the storage destination device before the change (document storage device 10a1) and also stored in the storage destination device after the change (document storage device 10a2), The document data 401 stored in the document storage device 10a1 may be deleted at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, the change is made on condition that the document data 401 in the storage device after the change (the document storage device 10a2 in the user group G2) is printed out by the MFP 10 (for example, the MFP 10c2) in the user group G2. The document data 401 in the previous storage destination device (document storage device 10a1) may be deleted.

  For example, in response to the document data 401 stored in the document storage device 10a2 in the group G2 being printed out by the MFP 10c2 in the group G2, the document storage device 10a2 instructs the document data 401 to be deleted. May be transmitted to the document storage device 10a1. Then, the document storage device 10a1 (storage destination device before change) may delete the document data 401 stored in the own device 10a1 in response to the deletion command.

<3. Third Embodiment>
The third embodiment is a modification of the first embodiment. Below, it demonstrates centering on difference with 1st Embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, when it is determined that the user group and the storage destination group are different, the setting related to the storage destination device of the document data 400 is automatically changed by the information processing device 50.

  In contrast, in the third embodiment, when it is determined that the user group is different from the storage destination group, the user is notified that the setting related to the storage destination device of the document data 400 should be changed.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the operation of the information processing apparatus 50 according to the third embodiment.

  In the third embodiment, the process of step S31 is executed instead of the process of step S14 (FIG. 7) of the first embodiment. The processing contents of steps S11 to S13, S15 (FIG. 18) of the third embodiment are the same as the processing contents of steps S11 to S13, S15 (FIG. 7) of the first embodiment.

  Specifically, when it is determined that the storage device of the document data 400 should be changed to a document storage device in the user group (group G2) (step S13), the information processing device 50 stores the document data 400. The user (user U1) is notified that the setting related to the destination device should be changed.

  More specifically, the information processing apparatus 50 (display control unit 63) displays a storage location change request screen 300 (see FIG. 20) that requests the user U1 to change the setting related to the storage location device of the document data 400. To do. The storage location change request screen 300 displays a message (for example, “change the settings of the document data storage destination device”) for requesting the change of the settings regarding the storage destination device of the document data 400.

  After confirming the message on the storage location change request screen 300, the user U1 presses the “change” button 301, for example. In response to the pressing operation of the “change” button 301, the information processing apparatus 50 displays a setting screen (not shown) regarding the storage destination device, and the user U1 uses the setting screen to store the storage location of the document data 400. Change device settings. Specifically, the user U1 moves the storage destination device of the document data 400 from the document storage device (MFP 10a1) in the group G1 before the change in the group (user group) G2 after the change (current). Change to the document storage device (MFP 10a2).

  Then, the document data 400 related to the storage instruction after the storage device of the document data 400 is changed is transmitted to the storage device after the change (the document storage device 10a2 in the user group) and the document storage device 10a2. Stored in

  As described above, in the third embodiment, when the setting related to the storage destination device of the document data 400 is not changed after the user's group is changed, the setting related to the storage destination device is changed for the print system 1. It is possible to take measures against the absence. Specifically, in the third embodiment, the information processing apparatus 50 notifies the user that the setting related to the storage destination apparatus for the document data 400 should be changed. As a result, since the user is prompted to change the setting related to the storage destination device, there is a relatively high possibility that the setting change will be performed (early) by the user. Then, the document data 400 related to the storage instruction after the setting change is performed by the user is stored in the document storage device 10a2 in the current group G2 of the user U1. Therefore, in the print system 1, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a user's disadvantage (decrease in convenience, etc.) due to the setting regarding the storage device of the document data 400 being not changed.

  Here, the operation of the third embodiment (the operation of notifying the user that the storage destination device should be changed) is performed in place of the automatic change operation of the storage destination device in the first embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation of the third embodiment (notifying the user that the storage destination device should be changed) may be performed instead of the automatic change operation of the storage destination device in the second embodiment. Specifically, in response to a storage location change command received from a document storage device (for example, MFP 10a1) preset as a storage location device for document data 400, information processing device 50 stores the storage location device for document data 400. The user may be notified that the setting related to change should be changed.

<4. Modified example>
Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described content.

<Modification regarding determination method of identity between user group and storage group>
For example, in the first and third embodiments, the user group and the storage are based on the network address portion of the IP address of the information processing device 50 and the network address portion of the IP address of the document storage device set as the storage destination device. Identity with the previous group is determined (step S12). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the user group and the storage destination group depend on whether short-range wireless communication is established between the information processing device 50 and the document storage device set as the storage destination device. And identity may be determined.

  Specifically, the information processing device 50 can perform short-range wireless communication (for example, communication based on Bluetooth (registered trademark)), and the radio waves for the short-range wireless communication (the peripheral region of the information processing device 50) (For example, radio waves that reach only within about 20 meters). The document storage devices provided in each of the plurality of groups can also perform the short-range wireless communication.

  In step S12 (FIGS. 7 and 19), the information processing device 50 (determination unit 64) sets the document storage device preset as the storage destination device of the document data 400 (the storage destination at the time when a new storage instruction is given). It is determined whether or not short-range wireless communication is established between the document storage device set as a device) and the information processing device 50.

  For example, when short-range wireless communication is established between the information processing device 50 and the document storage device, the information processing device 50 (determination unit 64) determines that the document storage device set as the storage destination device is the information processing device. It is determined that it exists in the relatively vicinity of 50. In other words, it is determined that the document storage device set as the storage destination device at the time when a new storage instruction is given exists in the same group as the group to which the user U1 (the information processing device 50 of the user U1) belongs. . Then, the information processing apparatus 50 determines in step S12 that the user group and the storage destination group are the same, and the process proceeds to step S15.

  On the other hand, when short-range wireless communication is not established between the information processing device 50 and the document storage device (when there is no response from the document storage device to the radio waves for short-range wireless communication), the information processing device 50 It is determined that the document storage device set as the storage destination device does not exist relatively near the information processing device 50. In other words, it is determined that the document storage device set as the storage destination device at the time when a new storage instruction is given does not exist in the same group as the group to which the user U1 (the information processing device 50 of the user U1) belongs. . Then, the information processing apparatus 50 determines in step S12 that the user group is different from the storage destination group, and the process proceeds to step S13.

  In this way, in the information processing apparatus 50, depending on whether or not short-range wireless communication is established between the document storage apparatus set as the storage destination apparatus of the document data 400 and the information processing apparatus 50, The identity with the storage group may be determined.

<Modification regarding determination condition to change storage destination device>
In the first and third embodiments, when it is determined that the user group and the storage destination group are different, the storage device of the document data 400 is changed from the document storage device 10a1 to the document storage device 10a2 (in the user group). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the storage device of the document data 400 is transferred from the document storage device 10a1 to the document storage device 10a2 on the condition that the number of times determined that the user group and the storage destination group are different reaches a predetermined number (for example, 5 times). You may make it determine that it should change.

  Specifically, when a plurality of storage instructions (for example, five storage instructions) are given as new storage instructions, the information processing apparatus 50 (determination unit 64) at each time of giving the plurality of storage instructions. The identity of the user group and the storage group is determined. Further, the information processing apparatus 50 (decision unit 65) counts and stores the number of times that it is determined that the user group and the storage destination group are different. Then, the information processing device 50 (decision unit 65) changes the storage destination device of the document data 400 from the document storage device 10a1 to the document storage device 10a2 on condition that the stored number of times (accumulation number) reaches a predetermined number. Decide what to change.

  For example, when the user U1 gives the first storage instruction after moving to the new group G2, the information processing apparatus 50 determines whether the user group and the storage destination group are at the time when the first storage instruction is given. Determine identity. When it is determined that the user group is different from the storage destination group, the information processing apparatus 50 stores the number of times (one time) that it is determined that the user group is different from the storage destination group.

  However, in this case, the number of times that it is determined that the user group is different from the storage destination group has not reached a predetermined number (for example, 5 times), and the information processing apparatus 50 changes the storage destination apparatus of the document data 400. Do not decide what to do. Then, the document data related to the first storage instruction is transmitted to the document storage device (for example, the document storage device 10a1) set as the storage destination device at the time when the first storage instruction is given.

  Similarly, when the second to fourth storage instructions are given and it is determined that the user group and the storage destination group are different at the time of giving each storage instruction, the user group and the storage destination group are different. The predetermined number of times has not been reached, and it is not determined that the storage destination device for the document data 400 should be changed.

  When it is determined that the user group and the storage destination group are different when the fifth storage instruction is given by the user U1, the number of times that the user group and the storage destination group are determined to be different is determined. Has reached the predetermined number of times, the information processing apparatus 50 determines that the storage destination apparatus for the document data 400 should be changed.

  Thereafter, for example, in the first embodiment, in the information processing apparatus 50, the storage destination apparatus for the document data 400 is automatically changed from the document storage apparatus 10a1 to the document storage apparatus 10a2. Further, for example, in the third embodiment, the information processing apparatus 50 notifies the user U1 that the setting related to the storage destination apparatus for the document data 400 should be changed.

  As described above, the information processing apparatus 50 determines that the storage destination apparatus should be changed on condition that the number of times that the user group and the storage destination group are determined to be different reaches a predetermined number. Also good. This modification is particularly useful when the identity between the user group and the storage destination group is determined based on whether or not near field communication can be established.

<Modification regarding data transmitted from information processing apparatus to document storage apparatus>
Further, in the second embodiment, when an instruction to store the document data 401 is given, the document data 401 is set as a storage destination device together with the storage request for the document data 401 (for example, the MFP 10a1). However, it is not limited to this. For example, the document data 401 related to the storage request may be transmitted to the document storage device (MFP 10a1) on the condition that it is determined that the user group and the storage destination group are the same.

  Specifically, when the storage instruction for the document data 401 is given, the information processing apparatus 50 does not transmit the document data 401 to the document storage apparatus 10a1 at this time (the time when the storage instruction is given). Only the storage request 401 is transmitted to the document storage device 10a1.

  When the document storage device 10a1 determines that the user group and the storage destination group are the same, the document storage device 10a1 sends a request for transmission of the document data 401 to the document storage device 10a1 to the information processing device 50. Then, the information processing apparatus 50 transmits the document data 401 to the document storage apparatus 10a1 in response to the transmission request.

  On the other hand, when the document storage device 10a1 determines that the user group is different from the storage destination group, the document storage device 10a1 receives the storage destination change command and the changed storage destination device (document storage device in the user group). The transmission request of the document data 401 to (for example, the document storage device 10a2) is transmitted to the information processing device 50. Then, the information processing device 50 changes the storage destination device of the document data 400 to the document storage device 10a2 in response to the storage location change command, and responds to the transmission request to transfer the document data 401 to the document storage device 10a2. Send.

  In this way, only the storage request for the document data 400 is transmitted from the information processing apparatus 50 to the document storage apparatus in response to the storage instruction for the document data 400, and it is determined that the user group and the storage destination group are the same. On this condition, the document data 400 related to the storage request may be transmitted to the document storage device.

1 Print system (ubiquitous print system)
10 MFP
10a1, 10a2 Document storage device 50 Information processing device 250-254 Document list screen 300 Storage location change request screen 400, 401, 410 Document data G1, G2 group

Claims (21)

A printing system,
Multiple subsystems;
An information processing device;
With
Each of the plurality of subsystems is
A document storage device capable of storing document data in its own device;
At least one print output device;
Have
The information processing apparatus includes:
When a first storage instruction that is a first document data storage instruction is given by a user of the information processing apparatus, a first document storage apparatus that is a document storage apparatus preset as a storage destination apparatus for document data Communication means capable of transmitting the first document data to
Have
The printing system includes:
When a second storage instruction, which is a second document data storage instruction, is given by the user after the first storage instruction, a sub to which the first document storage device belongs among the plurality of subsystems. It is determined whether or not the first subsystem that is a system and the second subsystem that is the subsystem to which the user belongs at the time when the second storage instruction is given among the plurality of subsystems. Determination means to perform,
When the determination unit determines that the first subsystem is different from the second subsystem, the storage device is moved from the first document storage device to the document storage in the second subsystem. Determining means for determining to change to a second document storage device which is a device;
A printing system comprising: The printing system according to claim 1,
The determination unit and the determination unit are provided in the information processing apparatus,
The determination unit determines whether the first subsystem and the second subsystem are the same in response to the second storage instruction,
When the determination unit determines that the first subsystem and the second subsystem are different from each other, the determination unit moves the storage destination device from the first document storage device to the second document. A printing system characterized in that it is decided to change to a storage device. The printing system according to claim 2,
The information processing apparatus includes:
When it is determined that the storage destination device should be changed from the first document storage device to the second document storage device, the storage destination device is changed from the first document storage device to the second document storage device. Setting control means that automatically changes to the device,
A printing system further comprising: The printing system according to claim 2,
The information processing apparatus includes:
When it is determined that the storage destination device should be changed from the first document storage device to the second document storage device, the user is notified that the setting related to the storage destination device of the document data should be changed. Notification means,
A printing system further comprising: The printing system according to claim 3,
The communication system of the information processing apparatus transmits the second document data to the second document storage apparatus when the storage destination apparatus is changed. The printing system according to claim 1,
The determination unit and the determination unit are provided in the first document storage device,
In response to the second storage instruction, the communication means of the information processing apparatus transmits a storage request for requesting storage of the second document data to the first document storage apparatus,
The determination unit determines whether the first subsystem and the second subsystem are the same when the storage request is received from the information processing apparatus;
When the determination unit determines that the first subsystem and the second subsystem are different from each other, the determination unit moves the storage destination device from the first document storage device to the second document. A printing system comprising: determining that a storage device is to be changed, and transmitting a storage destination change command indicating that the storage destination device is to be changed to the information processing device. The printing system according to claim 6, wherein
The information processing apparatus includes:
Setting control means for automatically changing the storage destination device from the first document storage device to the second document storage device in response to the storage destination change command received from the first document storage device ,
A printing system further comprising: The printing system according to claim 6, wherein
The information processing apparatus includes:
A notification means for notifying the user that the setting relating to the storage destination device of the document data should be changed in response to the storage location change command received from the first document storage device;
A printing system further comprising: The print system according to any one of claims 6 to 8,
The communication means of the information processing apparatus transmits the second document data together with the storage request to the first document storage apparatus,
When it is determined that the first subsystem and the second subsystem are different, the first document storage device uses the second document data from the information processing device as the first document. A printing system, wherein the second document data is transferred to the second document storage device without being stored in the storage device. The print system according to any one of claims 6 to 8,
The communication means of the information processing apparatus transmits the second document data together with the storage request to the first document storage apparatus,
When it is determined that the first subsystem and the second subsystem are different, the first document storage device uses the second document data from the information processing device as the first document. A printing system storing the second document data in the storage device and transmitting the second document data to the second document storage device. The print system according to any one of claims 6 to 8,
The communication means of the information processing apparatus transmits the second document data together with the storage request to the first document storage apparatus,
When it is determined that the first subsystem and the second subsystem are different, the first document storage device uses the second document data from the information processing device as the first document. Storing the second document data in the storage device and transmitting a transmission request to the second document storage device to the information processing device;
The communication means of the information processing apparatus transmits the second document data to the second document storage apparatus in response to the transmission request from the first document storage apparatus. Printing system. The printing system according to claim 10 or 11,
The first document storage device is configured on the condition that the second document data in the second document storage device is printed out by a print output device in the second subsystem. And deleting the second document data in the document storage device. The printing system according to any one of claims 1 to 12,
The network address part of the IP address of each device constituting the print system has a different value for each subsystem,
The determination unit is configured to determine whether the value of the network address part of the IP address of the information processing apparatus and the value of the network address part of the IP address of the first document storage apparatus are identical to the first subsystem. A printing system for determining whether or not the second subsystem is the same. The printing system according to claim 2,
The information processing apparatus is capable of performing short-range wireless communication and transmitting radio waves for the short-range wireless communication,
The document storage device provided in each of the plurality of subsystems can perform the short-range wireless communication,
The determination unit of the information processing apparatus determines whether the short-range wireless communication is established between the information processing apparatus and the first document storage apparatus according to whether the short-range wireless communication is established. A printing system for determining whether or not two subsystems are the same. The printing system according to claim 2 or 14,
In the case where a plurality of storage instructions are given as the second storage instruction, the determination means is identical between the first subsystem and the second subsystem at the time of giving each of the plurality of storage instructions. Judging gender,
The determining means sets the storage destination device to the first document storage device on the condition that the number of times that it is determined that the first subsystem and the second subsystem are different reaches a predetermined number. And determining that the second document storage device should be changed. An information processing apparatus provided in a printing system,
When a first storage instruction, which is a first document data storage instruction, is given by a user of the information processing apparatus, the document storage apparatus is provided in the print system and is preset as a document data storage destination apparatus. Communication means capable of transmitting the first document data to a first document storage device which is a document storage device;
When a second storage instruction, which is a second document data storage instruction, is given by the user after the first storage instruction, the first document among a plurality of subsystems provided in the print system Whether the first subsystem that is the subsystem to which the storage device belongs and the second subsystem that is the subsystem to which the user belongs at the time when the second storage instruction is given among the plurality of subsystems Determining means for determining whether or not,
When the determination unit determines that the first subsystem is different from the second subsystem, the storage device is moved from the first document storage device to the document storage in the second subsystem. Determining means for determining to change to a second document storage device which is a device;
An information processing apparatus comprising: The information processing apparatus according to claim 16,
When it is determined that the storage destination device should be changed from the first document storage device to the second document storage device, the storage destination device is changed from the first document storage device to the second document storage device. Setting control means that automatically changes to the device,
An information processing apparatus further comprising: The information processing apparatus according to claim 16,
When it is determined that the storage destination device should be changed from the first document storage device to the second document storage device, the user is notified that the setting related to the storage destination device of the document data should be changed. Notification means,
An information processing apparatus further comprising: In the computer built into the information processing device provided in the print system,
a) When a first storage instruction, which is a first document data storage instruction, is given by the user of the information processing apparatus, it is a document storage apparatus provided in the print system and is stored in advance as a document data storage destination apparatus. Transmitting the first document data to a first document storage device which is a set document storage device;
b) When a second storage instruction, which is a second document data storage instruction, is received after step a), the sub to which the first document storage device belongs among the plurality of subsystems provided in the print system. It is determined whether or not the first subsystem that is a system and the second subsystem that is the subsystem to which the user belongs at the time when the second storage instruction is given among the plurality of subsystems. And steps to
c) If it is determined in step b) that the first subsystem and the second subsystem are different, the storage destination device is changed from the first document storage device to the second subsystem. Determining to change to a second document storage device, which is a document storage device within;
A program for running A document storage device provided in the printing system,
The first document data transmitted to the first document storage device that is the document storage device preset as the document data storage destination device, and the first by the user of the information processing device provided in the print system Storage means capable of storing first document data transmitted from the information processing apparatus to the first document storage apparatus in response to a storage instruction;
In response to a second storage instruction given by the user after the first storage instruction, which is a storage request for requesting storage of second document data, the first document storage from the information processing apparatus Receiving means for receiving a storage request transmitted to the device;
When the storage request is received from the information processing apparatus, the first subsystem and the plurality of subsystems to which the first document storage apparatus belongs among the plurality of subsystems provided in the print system Determining means for determining whether or not a second subsystem that is a subsystem to which the user belongs at the time when the second storage instruction is given,
When the determination unit determines that the first subsystem is different from the second subsystem, the storage device is moved from the first document storage device to the document storage in the second subsystem. A determination unit that determines to change to a second document storage device that is a device, and transmits a storage destination change instruction to change the storage destination device to the information processing device;
A document storage device comprising: In the computer built in the document storage device provided in the printing system,
a) First document data to be transmitted to a first document storage device that is the document storage device preset as a storage device for document data, and a user of an information processing device provided in the print system Receiving first document data transmitted from the information processing apparatus to the first document storage apparatus in response to one storage instruction;
b) After the step a), the first document is received from the information processing apparatus in response to a second storage instruction given by the user, which is a storage request for requesting storage of the second document data. Receiving a storage request sent to the storage device;
c) when the storage request is received from the information processing apparatus in the step b), the first subsystem that is the subsystem to which the first document storage apparatus belongs among the plurality of subsystems provided in the print system; Determining whether a subsystem and a second subsystem to which the user belongs at the time of giving the second storage instruction among the plurality of subsystems are the same;
d) If it is determined in step c) that the first subsystem and the second subsystem are different, the storage destination device is changed from the first document storage device to the second subsystem. Determining to change to a second document storage device, which is a document storage device within;
e) transmitting a storage location change command indicating that the storage location device should be changed to the information processing device;
A program for running

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