JP3854916B2 - Printing control apparatus and method, printing control program, and storage medium - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a print control apparatus that provides a user interface for controlling a peripheral device such as a printer device connected to a computer or a computer terminal, and a method thereof, a program for executing the print control method on a computer, The present invention relates to a storage medium for storing the program.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A user interface provided by a print control device that is connected to a printer or the like and executes the control inputs a print condition or a print control parameter that determines a print mode for printing print data on a recording medium from an input unit. Therefore, the operator is provided with various setting item displays, and the operator inputs desired conditions from the user interface screen and sets various conditions for print control in the print control apparatus. It was.
[0003]
For example, a user interface screen as shown in Patent Document 1 is displayed and controlled by a print control device and displayed to an operator.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-127666 A (FIG. 2).
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, when the user sets data, the print control device does not determine the validity of the function of each setting item and whether or not the setting is usable in the connected device. The guide is displayed. For this reason, even if the setting is related to a function that should be restricted by the device to be used, data input from the user interface is accepted, but control for the data input may not actually be executed.
[0006]
This is because the standard display in the past does not show information such as the presence or absence of the effect of the setting and the occurrence of restrictions due to the setting, and provides the user with the original function as a guide display that supports the setting. It is because it is not done. For the user, there is a problem that a printing condition that cannot be executed is set in the printing control apparatus by being guided by a standard guide display.
[0007]
Further, since the contents of other settings that cannot be specified cannot be grasped in advance with the first setting, there is a problem that the user is forced to perform an inefficient operation as a result.
[0008]
In view of the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a print control apparatus that can provide a user with timely guide display content that determines whether the function of each setting function is valid and usable, and its The purpose is to provide a method and the like.
[0009]
It is another object of the present invention to provide a printing control apparatus, a method, and the like that can provide information to the user as a guide display in advance of the contents of the second setting that cannot be specified with the first setting. It is what.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problems, a printing control apparatus and method according to the present invention mainly has the following configuration.
[0011]
  In other words, a print control apparatus for sending print data to a printer and causing it to print is
  Setting items for causing the printer to process the print dataDisplayDisplay handStepped,
  chosenSetting itemsCan be specifiedA judging means for judging whether or not
  Said determination meansWhen it is determined that the setting item can be specified, the setting item that cannot be specified is acquired, and the display unit displays that the acquired setting item that cannot be specified cannot be selected. If it is determined that it cannot be specified, acquire the specifiable condition and the acquired specifiable conditionDisplay on the display meansTableDisplay control means and
  It is characterized by having.
[0012]
  Preferably, in the above print control apparatus,TableThe indication control means
  When it is determined that the setting item can be specified by the determination unit, the setting item that cannot be specified is acquired. When there are a plurality of setting items that cannot be specified, the template for multiple items is acquired and the setting that cannot be specified is obtained. If multiple items do not exist, obtain a template for a single item and display on the display means based on the acquired template that the acquired unspecified setting item cannot be selected,
When it is determined by the determining means that the setting item cannot be specified, the specifiable condition is acquired and the acquired specifiable condition is displayed on the display means.
  It is characterized by that.
[0016]
  Alternatively, a print control method for sending print data to a printer for printing is as follows:
  Setting items for causing the printer to process the print dataThe tableFirst display to be displayed on the display meansStepWhen,
  chosenSetting itemsCan be specifiedJudgment to determine whether or notStepWhen,
  Said judgmentIf it is determined that the setting item can be specified by the step, the setting item that cannot be specified is acquired, the fact that the acquired setting item that cannot be specified cannot be selected is displayed on the display means, and the setting item is determined by the determination step. If it is determined that is not specifiable, the specifiable condition is acquired, and the acquired specifiable condition isSecond display to be displayed on the display meansStepWhen
  It is characterized by having.
[0017]
  Or to send print data to the printer for printingNoComputersoExecutionBe doneThe program
  Setting items for causing the printer to process the print dataThe tableFirst display to be displayed on the display meansStepWhen,
  chosenSetting itemsCan be specifiedJudgment to determine whether or notStepWhen,
  Said judgmentIf it is determined that the setting item can be specified by the step, the setting item that cannot be specified is acquired, the fact that the acquired setting item that cannot be specified cannot be selected is displayed on the display means, and the setting item is determined by the determination step. If it is determined that is not specifiable, the specifiable condition is acquired, and the acquired specifiable condition isSecond display to be displayed on the display meansStepWhen
  Is executed by a computer.
[0018]
  OrA storage medium storing a program to be executed by a computer for sending print data to a printer for printing,
A first display step for causing the display means to display setting items for causing the printer to process the print data;
A determination step for determining whether or not the selected setting item can be specified;
When it is determined that the setting item can be specified in the determination step, the setting item that cannot be specified is acquired, and the display means displays that the acquired setting item that cannot be specified cannot be selected. A second display step of acquiring a specifiable condition when it is determined that the setting item cannot be specified, and displaying the acquired specifiable condition on the display means;
A program for causing a computer to execute is stored.
[0019]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0020]
<First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a printer control system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The system includes a computer apparatus 1000 and a printer 3000. The computer apparatus 1000 also includes a printer driver 2000 for controlling the printer 3000 to be connected. Under the overall control of the CPU 1001, the computer device 1000 executes reading of programs and data stored in the ROM 1003 and the hard disk storage device (HDD) 1004, and controls display of the user interface displayed on the display device 1006. Data input from the input device 1007 such as a keyboard and a mouse is processed. In the above processing, the RAM 1002 is used for temporary storage of the work area of the CPU 1001 and data.
[0021]
Furthermore, the computer device 1000 includes an external storage device 1005 that can be attached to and detached from the device, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, PD, MO, FD, JAZZ (registered trademark), JIP (registered trademark), and various magnetic tapes. In addition, data and programs can be stored in these storage media so as to be readable / writable.
[0022]
The computer device 1000 loads a printer driver 2000 for controlling printing of various application software 1100 and the printer 3000 from the disk storage device (HDD) 1004 or the external storage device 1005 to the hard disk storage device (HDD) 1004 or RAM 1002, and loads the CPU 1001 Run by control. FIG. 1 shows a state in which the printer driver 2000 is loaded and each functional module is configured in the computer apparatus 1000. The printer driver 2000 causes the printer 3000 to execute characteristic output processing for causing the printer 3000 to output the print data generated by the application 1100. The printer driver 2000 can be loaded into various other readable / writable storage media and executed. Further, it may be stored in advance in a nonvolatile memory element such as a ROM or NVRAM, or may be loaded into a storage device by communicating with another device or the like via a network.
[0023]
The print control data created by the printer driver 2000 is configured to be transmitted by the transmission processing unit 2010 to the reception processing unit 3010 of the printer 3000.
[0024]
The printer driver 2000 includes the following modules.
[0025]
The output processing method setting module 2001 is a module for setting various print data output processing methods based on user input, and includes a user interface program.
[0026]
2002 is an output processing method storage module that stores the setting value of the output processing method of the print data set in the output processing method setting module 2001, and 2003 is an output processing method of the print data stored in the output processing method storage module 2002. This is an output processing method acquisition module that reads and acquires a set value in response to a request. Reference numeral 2004 denotes an output processing method acquisition module 2003, which is an output processing method switching module that switches the output processing between the foreground / background depending on the set value of the acquired output processing method.
[0027]
2006 is a spool file writing module that stores print data in the spool file 2100 when output processing is switched to the background by the processing of the output processing method switching module 2004, and 2007 is stored in the spool file writing module 2006. A spool file control module that controls print data output order display, spool file storage destination designation, and the like.
[0028]
2008 is a spool file reading module that reads print data from a spool file, and 2005 is a bitmap data conversion unit that converts print data into bitmap data according to the setting value of the output processing method acquired by the output processing method acquisition module 2003. . 2009 is a printer data conversion module that converts the bitmap data converted by the bitmap data conversion module 2005 into a data format suitable for the print output desired by the printer 3000, and 2010 is a printer converted by the printer data conversion module 2009. A transmission processing module that transmits data to a printer.
[0029]
FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of print data processing in a print control system including setting processing by a user interface. Details of output processing will be described below according to this flowchart.
[0030]
First, in step S1, an output processing method is set for how the data to be printed on the computer apparatus 1000 is output from the printer 3000 by the processing of the output processing method setting module (2001 in FIG. 1). . The user can make various settings for controlling the printer 3000 through the GUI screen when outputting print data with reference to a user interface (GUI) screen displayed on the display device 1006.
[0031]
FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating an example of a GUI screen for setting an output processing method. The user can set a paper size, a printing direction (vertical, horizontal), designation of background printing, and the like.
[0032]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the detailed processing flow of the output processing method setting module (S1 in FIG. 2).
[0033]
First, in step S101, the position of a pointer input by a screen touch or the like for selecting a menu directly from the display screen of the input device 1007 such as a mouse or a tablet or the display device 1006 is acquired.
[0034]
In step S102, it is determined whether the position of the pointer acquired in the previous step S101 exists on the user interface screen.
[0035]
If it is determined in step S102 that the position of the pointer does not exist on the user interface (S102-NO), the process returns to step S101 again to prompt the user for input and acquire the pointer position. If it is determined in step S102 that the pointer position exists on the user interface (S102-YES), the process proceeds to step S103, and the display control information for the setting item on the user interface corresponding to the pointer position To get.
[0036]
In step S104, based on the display control information of the setting item acquired in the process of step S103, it is determined whether or not the setting item is an item for performing “guide display” for supporting the user's detailed setting input. To do. If it is determined in step S104 that the selected setting item is an item for guide display (S104-YES), the process proceeds to step S105, and data is set in the setting item. It is determined whether or not 3000 can be controlled and whether or not the setting item can be specified.
[0037]
If it is determined in step S105 that the selected setting item can be specified (S105-YES), the process proceeds to step S106 and character string data for function explanation used for guide display is stored in the hard disk storage device (HDD) 1004. Etc.
[0038]
If it is impossible to specify the selected setting item in the determination in step S105 (S105-NO), the process proceeds to step S107, and among the setting items, a condition that can be specified by the user ( The character string data corresponding to the specifiable condition is read from a hard disk storage device (HDD) 1004 or the like that stores in advance.
[0039]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a specific processing flow of step S107. First, in step S201, conditions that can be designated for performing guide display are acquired.
[0040]
Next, in step S202, it is determined whether or not there are a plurality of conditions acquired in the previous step S201. If it is determined that there are not a plurality of conditions (S202-NO), the process proceeds to step S203, and a template for a single condition is acquired as character string data used for guide display.
[0041]
If it is determined in step S202 that there are a plurality of specifiable conditions (S202-YES), the process proceeds to step S204 to acquire a template for multiple conditions as a character string used for guide display.
[0042]
In step S205, display control data for performing “guide display” is generated based on the template acquired in the previous step S203 or step S204 and the specifiable condition acquired in step S201. After the process of step S205 is completed, the process proceeds to step S108 in FIG. 4, and the character string acquired in step S106 or S107 is displayed as a guide.
[0043]
FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating an example of guide display. (A) shows a state where a guide display (S106, S108) for explaining the function is displayed on the screen when “Check1” indicated by the pointer on the screen is an item that can be specified. ing. In this case, the detailed setting “Radio 1” button 501 and “Radio 2” button 502 relating to Check 1 can be designated. On the other hand, (b) shows the guide display only for the “Radio 1” button 501 that can be specified (the specified result can be reflected in the print control) among the Check 1 buttons. Indicates the state.
[0044]
After performing the guide display in step S108, the user can set (select) data for controlling the output process in step S110. Based on the guide display (see FIG. 3A) that can be specified, the user can select appropriate conditions and set data.
[0045]
Then, the process is returned to step S101 again, and the process of acquiring the pointer position starts in the same manner. If it is determined that the setting item for specifying the output processing method corresponding to the pointer position selected in step S104 is an item for which guide display is not performed (S104-NO), the process proceeds to step S109, and the setting process is performed. It is determined whether or not to end. If it is determined in step S109 that the setting process is not to be ended (S109-NO), the process returns to step S101 again to acquire the position of the pointer.
[0046]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S109 that the setting process is to be terminated (S109-YES), the process exits from the output processing method setting module 2001 (S1 in FIG. 2) and proceeds to the process of the next module.
[0047]
Returning to FIG. 2, the flow of the flowchart will be described. When the user sets the output processing method (S1) and performs the actual print output, the process proceeds to step S2 and is set in step S1 by the processing of the output processing method storage module (2002 in FIG. 2). Data is stored in a hard disk storage device (HDD) 1004 or the like.
[0048]
In step S3, the output processing method setting data stored in the previous step (S2) is acquired by the processing of the output processing method acquisition module (2003 in FIG. 2).
[0049]
In step S4, the foreground / background of the print output process is switched according to the setting data acquired in step S3 by the process of the output processing method switching module (2004 in FIG. 2).
[0050]
When the print process is performed in the foreground, the process proceeds to step S5, and the print data generated by the computer apparatus 1000 is converted into bitmap data by the process of the bitmap data conversion module (2005 in FIG. 2).
[0051]
When the print process is performed in the background, the process proceeds to step S6, and the spool file 2100 on the storage medium in which the print data is specified in a unique file format by the process of the spool file writing module (2006 in FIG. 2). To store.
[0052]
Here, in the process of step S6, the spool file control module (2007 in FIG. 2) is activated simultaneously with the start of storage of the spool file. This module is a program for controlling spool file input / output such as output order display of the spool file, designation of the storage destination, and the like, and the user can designate the storage destination of the data on the GUI screen.
[0053]
FIG. 3C is a diagram illustrating an example of a GUI screen for controlling input / output of a spool file. For example, the user can select data to be output from among a plurality of data stored in the spool file. . Further, the user can set the data storage destination, the name of the data file to be stored, and the like by selecting, for example, the file menu (F) from the menu provided on the GUI screen.
[0054]
The spool file control module 2007 can be activated independently of the operation of the spool file writing module 2006. At this time, the user can specify for controlling input / output of data through the GUI screen. .
[0055]
In step S8, print data reading processing from the spool file 2100 is executed by the processing of the spool file reading module (2008 in FIG. 2). In the process of step S8, the data reading status can be displayed on the GUI screen. FIG. 3D is a diagram illustrating an example of a GUI screen that displays the reading status of the spool file. The progress of processing is visualized on the page layout display.
[0056]
When executing the printing process in the background, the print data read in step S8 is converted into bitmap data by the process in step S5.
[0057]
In step S9, by the processing of the printer data conversion module (2009 in FIG. 2), the bitmap data converted in the previous step S5 is converted into printer data in a format suitable for the print output desired by the printer 3000.
[0058]
In step S10, the printer data converted in step S9 is transmitted to the printer 3000 by the process of the transmission processing unit, and the process ends.
[0059]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the user with timely guide display contents for which the validity of each setting function and the availability of use are determined according to the state.
[0060]
Second Embodiment
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the detailed processing flow of the output processing method setting module (S1 in FIG. 2) according to the second embodiment.
[0061]
First, in step S301, the presence / absence of a setting input related to the output processing method is determined by an input device such as a mouse or a tablet or a screen touch. In this determination process, when it is determined that no input has been made (S301-NO), the process waits as a waiting state for the user, and when the user has input (S301-YES), the process proceeds to step S302.
[0062]
In step S302, display control information corresponding to the setting item input by the user is acquired.
[0063]
In step S303, based on the display control information of the setting item acquired in the process of step S302, it is determined whether or not the setting item corresponds to an item for performing “guide display” for supporting the user's detailed setting input. to decide. If it is determined in step S303 that the selected setting item is an item for guide display (S303-YES), the process proceeds to step S304, and data is set in the setting item. It is determined whether or not 3000 can be controlled and whether or not the setting item can be specified (S304).
[0064]
In step S304, if the setting item can be specified (S304-YES), the process waits for the user to wait for input. On the other hand, if the setting item cannot be specified in step S304 (S304-NO), the process proceeds to step S305 and guides the conditions (specifiable conditions) that the user can specify among the setting items. In order to display, character string data corresponding to the specifiable conditions is read from a hard disk storage device (HDD) 1004 or the like that stores in advance. The process for acquiring the specifiable condition corresponds to step S107 of FIG. 4 in the first embodiment, and details thereof are processed according to the flowchart of FIG.
[0065]
In step S306, the character string acquired by the processing in step S305 is displayed as a guide.
[0066]
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of guide display according to the second embodiment. In (a), when the setting item “Check1” is an item that can be specified, the guide display is not displayed. In this case, the detailed setting “Radio1” button 501 and “Radio2” button 502 regarding Check1 are specified. It is possible. On the other hand, (b) shows the guide display only for the “Radio 1” button 501 that can be specified (the specified result can be reflected in the print control) among the Check 1 buttons. Indicates the state.
[0067]
Then, after performing the guide display in step S306, the user can set (select) data for controlling the output process in step S308. The user can set data by selecting an item that can be designated in accordance with the guide display (FIG. 7B).
[0068]
Then, the process returns to step S301 again, and waits for user input. If it is determined in step S303 that the setting item for input is an item for which guide display is not performed (S303-NO), the process proceeds to step S307, and it is determined whether or not the setting process is to be terminated.
If it is determined in step S307 that the setting process is not to be ended (S307-NO), the process proceeds to step S301 again and waits for input from the user.
[0069]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S307 that the setting process is to be terminated (S307-YES), the process exits from the process of the output processing method setting module 2001 (S1 in FIG. 2) and shifts to the process of the next module.
[0070]
Since the subsequent processing (steps S2 to S10 in FIG. 2) overlaps with the processing flow described in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted here.
[0071]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the user with timely guide display contents for which the validity of each setting function and the availability of use are determined according to the state.
[0072]
<Third Embodiment>
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the detailed processing flow of the output processing method setting module (S1 in FIG. 2) according to the third embodiment. In the figure, the processing in steps S301 to S308 is the same as the processing in the second embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.
[0073]
If the setting item can be specified in step S304 (S304-YES), the process proceeds to step S405-2, and if the first setting item is specified from the input in step S301, it may be specified in reverse. Get the second setting item that is impossible.
[0074]
Then, the process proceeds to step S405-3, and it is determined whether there are a plurality of second setting items acquired in the previous step S405-2.
[0075]
If it is determined in step S405-3 that there are a plurality of second setting items (S405-3-YES), the process proceeds to step S405-5, and a template for a plurality of items is used as a character string used for guide display. get.
[0076]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S405-3 that there are not a plurality of second setting items (S405-3-NO), a template for a single item is acquired as a character string used for guide display.
[0077]
In step S405-6, display control data for “guide display” is generated from the template acquired in step S405-4 or S405-5 and the second setting item acquired in step S405-2. In step S405-6, a guide is displayed.
[0078]
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of guide display according to the third embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows the state which selected the "Check1" button 901 among the setting items "Check1" and "Check2" which can be set. At this time, accompanying the selection of “Check 1”, a guide display (904) indicates that the item “Check 2” cannot be selected. (B) shows a state in which the “Radio1” button 903 is set as the detailed setting of the setting item “Check1”, and (c) shows a state in which the setting item “Check2” is selected from the state of (b). is there. At this time, in accordance with the selection of “Check 2”, a guide is displayed that the item of “Check 1” cannot be selected (905).
[0079]
Then, after performing the guide display in step S306, the user can set (select) data for controlling the output process in step S308.
[0080]
The user refers to the guide display (FIGS. 9A and 9C) and sets data by grasping in advance the contents of other setting items that cannot be specified when the setting items are specified. Is possible.
[0081]
<Other embodiments>
Note that the present invention can be applied to a system composed of a plurality of devices (for example, a host computer, an interface device, a reader, a printer, etc.), or a device (copier, printer, facsimile device, etc.) composed of a single device. You may apply to.
[0082]
Another object of the present invention is to read a program code stored in a storage medium by a computer (or CPU or MPU) of a system or apparatus, which stores a program code of software that realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments. It is also achieved by executing.
[0083]
In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention.
[0084]
As a storage medium for supplying the program code, for example, a floppy (registered trademark) disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, CD-ROM, CD-R, magnetic tape, nonvolatile memory card, ROM, or the like is used. be able to.
[0085]
Further, by executing the program code read by the computer, not only the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized, but also an OS (operating system) operating on the computer based on the instruction of the program code. A case where part or all of the actual processing is performed and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing is also included.
[0086]
Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written in a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, the function expansion board is based on the instruction of the program code. Also included is a case where the CPU or the like provided in the function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing, and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing.
[0087]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide the user with timely guide display contents for which the effectiveness of each setting function and the availability of use are determined according to the state.
[0088]
In addition, with the designation of the first setting item, the contents of the second setting item that cannot be designated can be provided to the user as a guide display in advance.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a print control system according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining a flow of processing of print data.
FIG. 3A is a diagram showing an example of such guide display according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 3B is a diagram showing an example of a GUI screen for setting an output processing method.
FIG. 3C is a diagram showing an example of a GUI screen for controlling input / output of a spool file.
FIG. 3D is a diagram illustrating an example of a GUI screen that displays a reading state of a spool file.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed processing flow of an output processing method setting module (S1 in FIG. 2) in the first embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a specific processing flow of step S107 in FIG. 4;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a detailed processing flow of an output processing method setting module (S1 in FIG. 2) according to the second embodiment;
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of guide display according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining a detailed processing flow of an output processing method setting module (S1 in FIG. 2) according to the third embodiment;
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of guide display according to the third embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1000 computer equipment
1001 CPU
1002 RAM
1003 ROM
1004 Hard disk storage device (HDD)
1005 External storage device
1006 Display device
1007 Input device
2000 Printer driver
2001 Output processing method setting module
2002 Output processing method storage module
2003 Output processing method acquisition module
2004 Output processing method switching module
2005 Bitmap data conversion module
2006 Spool file writing module
2007 Spool file control module
2008 Spool file reading module
2009 Printer data conversion module
2010 Transmission processing part
2100 Spool file
3000 printer
3010 Reception processor

Claims (8)

A print control device for sending print data to a printer for printing,
A display means to display the setting item for which process the print data to the printer,
Judgment means for the selected setting item is determined whether a specification good ability,
When it is determined that the setting item can be specified by the determination unit , the setting item that cannot be specified is acquired, and the display unit displays that the acquired setting item that cannot be specified cannot be selected. If the setting item has been determined not to be specified, the print control apparatus characterized by having a specifiable conditions acquires, Table示制control means Ru display the acquired specifiable condition on the display means. Before Symbol Table示制your means,
When it is determined that the setting item can be specified by the determination unit, the setting item that cannot be specified is acquired. When there are a plurality of setting items that cannot be specified, the template for multiple items is acquired and the setting that cannot be specified is obtained. If multiple items do not exist, obtain a template for a single item and display on the display means based on the acquired template that the acquired unspecified setting item cannot be selected,
The printing control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein when the setting unit determines that the setting item is not specifiable, the specifiable condition is acquired and the acquired specifiable condition is displayed on the display unit. A print control method for sending print data to a printer for printing,
A first display step of the setting item for which process the print data to the printer is displayed in the table shown means,
A judgment step which is selected setting item is determined whether a specification good ability,
When it is determined that the setting item can be specified in the determination step, the setting item that cannot be specified is acquired, and the display means displays that the acquired setting item that cannot be specified cannot be selected. A print control method comprising: a second display step of acquiring a specifiable condition when it is determined that the setting item is not specifiable, and displaying the acquired specifiable condition on the display means. The second display step includes
  When it is determined that the setting item can be specified in the determination step, the setting item that cannot be specified is acquired. When there are a plurality of setting items that cannot be specified, the template for multiple items is acquired and the setting that cannot be specified is obtained. If multiple items do not exist, obtain a template for a single item and display on the display means based on the acquired template that the acquired unspecified setting item cannot be selected,
  When it is determined that the setting item is not specifiable by the determination step, the specifiable condition is acquired and the acquired specifiable condition is displayed on the display unit.
  The printing control method according to claim 3, wherein: The print data to the printer A program executed by the computer for causing the to print transmission,
A first display step of the setting item for which process the print data to the printer is displayed in the table shown means,
A judgment step which is selected setting item is determined whether a specification good ability,
When it is determined that the setting item can be specified in the determination step, the setting item that cannot be specified is acquired, and the display means displays that the acquired setting item that cannot be specified cannot be selected. A program that, when it is determined that a setting item is not specifiable, acquires a specifiable condition and causes the computer to execute a second display step of displaying the acquired specifiable condition on the display means. The second display step includes
  When it is determined that the setting item can be specified in the determination step, the setting item that cannot be specified is acquired. When there are a plurality of setting items that cannot be specified, the template for multiple items is acquired and the setting that cannot be specified is obtained. If multiple items do not exist, obtain a template for a single item and display on the display means based on the acquired template that the acquired unspecified setting item cannot be selected,
  When it is determined that the setting item is not specifiable by the determination step, the specifiable condition is acquired and the acquired specifiable condition is displayed on the display unit.
  6. The program according to claim 5, wherein: A storage medium storing a program executed by a computer for sending print data to a printer to cause printing,
  A first display step for causing the display means to display setting items for causing the printer to process the print data;
  A determination step for determining whether or not the selected setting item can be specified;
  When it is determined that the setting item can be specified in the determination step, the setting item that cannot be specified is acquired, and the display means displays that the acquired setting item that cannot be specified cannot be selected. A second display step of acquiring a specifiable condition when it is determined that the setting item cannot be specified, and displaying the acquired specifiable condition on the display means;
  A storage medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the program. The second display step includes
  When it is determined that the setting item can be specified in the determination step, the setting item that cannot be specified is acquired. When there are a plurality of setting items that cannot be specified, the template for multiple items is acquired and the setting that cannot be specified is obtained. If multiple items do not exist, obtain a template for a single item and display on the display means based on the acquired template that the acquired unspecified setting item cannot be selected,
  8. The storage medium according to claim 7, wherein when it is determined that the setting item is not specifiable in the determination step, a specifiable condition is acquired and the acquired specifiable condition is displayed on the display means.

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