JP3990772B2 - Data processing device, data processing method for data processing device, and storage medium storing computer-readable program - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a data processing apparatus capable of communicating with a printing apparatus via a predetermined communication medium, a data processing method of the data processing apparatus, and a storage medium storing a computer-readable program.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in a data processing apparatus, for example, a host computer, in which a driver for transferring print information generated by executing an application program by communicating with a printing apparatus via a predetermined communication medium is transferred to the printing apparatus, various settings are set in the driver. That is, there are many items that can be customized by the user, and the print processing environment intended by the user can be freely constructed.
[0003]
In addition, there is a driver whose user interface is designed so that print processing functions can be displayed hierarchically to reduce the user's print setting processing.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, for example, in the print purpose setting displayed on the print setting screen by the printer driver of the host computer, the setting items that can be registered are limited to a predetermined item, so only the items included in the print purpose setting are included. However, it is impossible to register all the setting items necessary for achieving the user's printing purpose.
[0005]
In addition, if an item for which the user frequently changes the setting is included in the print purpose setting, the user changes the setting contents for each print process even though the item is registered in the print purpose setting. I had to register again.
[0006]
In this way, on the print purpose setting screen displayed as the user interface, it is not possible to make changes such as adding or deleting certain items that have been set. The screen display cannot be optimal for the user, and there is a problem that a complicated operation is required in which a number of hierarchized screens must be opened and the setting operation must be performed again every time printing is performed.
[0007]
In other words, the user can freely change items that are frequently changed in settings by registering them as general setting items without registering them in the print purpose settings, and in the case of items that do not change frequently. It was not possible to cope with.
[0008]
The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and the object of the present invention is to freely set print setting information having different attributes on the setting screens displayed simultaneously on the print purpose setting screen and the page setting screen. The present invention provides a data processing apparatus that can be customized to build a user interface that can greatly reduce the user's setting burden, a data processing method for the data processing apparatus, and a storage medium that stores a computer-readable program.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
A first invention according to the present invention is a data processing apparatus capable of communicating with a printing apparatus via a predetermined communication medium, and stores a plurality of pieces of print setting information having different attributes including a plurality of setting items for the printing apparatus. A storage unit, a print purpose setting screen having a setting item for registering print setting information as a print purpose setting among the print setting information stored in the storage unit, and a setting item for registering print setting information having different attributes Display control means for simultaneously displaying the page setting screen on the display section respectively, and according to the screen operation for the setting items of the print purpose setting screen and the page setting screen simultaneously displayed on the display section by the display control means. An instruction input means for inputting an instruction to move a setting item in the setting screen to the other print setting screen; and an instruction input by the instruction input means. A consistency execution unit that deletes the setting item moved from the setting screen of the movement source, registers the setting item moved to the setting screen of the movement destination, and takes consistency of each setting screen; and the instruction input unit And a screen characteristic creation means for creating a new name for the characteristics of each operation screen in which the setting items are replaced by the consistency effective means, and the print purpose setting screen and the page setting screen are screen operations. According to the method, both of the function for delivering and receiving the setting items are provided.
[0011]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a data processing method for a data processing apparatus capable of communicating with a printing apparatus via a predetermined communication medium, wherein the print setting information has different attributes including a plurality of setting items for the printing apparatus. A print purpose setting screen having a setting item for registering the print setting information as the print purpose setting, and a page having a setting item for registering the print setting information having different attributes. Displaying the setting screen at the same time on the display unit, and either one of the setting screens according to the screen operation for the setting items of the print purpose setting screen and the page setting screen simultaneously displayed on the display unit by the display step An instruction input process for inputting an instruction to move the setting item to the other print setting screen, and an instruction input in the instruction input process. Delete the setting item moved from the original setting screen, register the setting item moved to the destination setting screen, and take consistency of each setting screen, the instruction input step and the matching A screen characteristic creation step for creating a new name for the characteristics of each operation screen in which the setting items have been replaced by the property effective process, and the print purpose setting screen and the page setting screen are in accordance with screen operations. It is characterized by having both functions of passing and receiving setting items.
[0012]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a storage medium storing a computer-readable program for controlling the transfer of print information by communicating with a printing apparatus via a predetermined communication medium, and a plurality of programs for the printing apparatus. The print purpose setting screen having a setting item for registering the print setting information as the print purpose setting out of the respective print setting information stored in the storage unit that stores a plurality of print setting information having different attributes including the setting items. A display step for simultaneously displaying on the display unit a page setting screen having setting items for registering print setting information, and a print purpose setting screen and a setting item for the page setting screen simultaneously displayed on the display unit by the display step An instruction input step for inputting an instruction to move a setting item in one of the setting screens to the other print setting screen according to the screen operation; In accordance with the instructions input in the instruction input process, delete the setting item moved from the setting screen of the movement source, register the setting item moved to the setting screen of the movement destination, and adjust the consistency of each setting screen A screen property creation step for creating a new name for each operation screen property in which the setting items are replaced by the instruction input step and the consistency effective step, and the print purpose setting screen, The page setting screen is characterized by having both functions of passing and receiving setting items in accordance with screen operations.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a printing system to which the data processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention can be applied.
[0014]
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1000 denotes a host computer (information processing apparatus), which displays the program (registered properties as a graphical user interface (GUI) shown in FIGS. (Including a change (deletion, addition) processing program such as replacement of setting items displayed on different screens), and data can be communicated with the printer 3000, and print processing settings and setting screens to be described later The CPU 1 executes various data processing including addition, deletion, and change processing of print purpose setting items displayed on the CPU 1, and the CPU 1 comprehensively controls each device connected to the system bus 4. It is assumed that the process for displaying the property as a graphical user interface (GUI) is registered as a system program (including a case where the property is supplied as a storage medium).
[0015]
The ROM 3 program ROM stores a control program of the CPU 1, the font ROM ROM 3 stores font data and the like, and the ROM 3 data ROM stores various data. Reference numeral 2 denotes a RAM which functions as a main memory, work area, and the like for the CPU 1.
[0016]
A keyboard controller (KBC) 5 controls key inputs from the keyboard 9a and the pointing device 9b. Note that the KBC 5 issues an execution command to the CPU 1 in response to processing such as cursor pointing of the pointing device 9b, object click, drag, double click, and the like.
[0017]
Reference numeral 6 denotes a CRT controller (CRTC) which controls display on a CRT display (CRT) 10. A memory controller (MC) 7 controls access to an external memory 11 such as a hard disk (HD) or floppy disk (FD) that stores font data, user files, editing files, and the like.
[0018]
A printer controller (PRTC) 8 is connected to the printer 3000 via a predetermined interface and executes communication control processing with the printer 3000.
[0019]
For example, the CPU 1 executes outline font development processing on the display information RAM set on the RAM 2 to enable WYSIWYG on the CRT 10.
[0020]
Further, the CPU 1 opens various windows registered based on commands instructed by a mouse cursor (pointer) (not shown) on the CRT 10 and executes various data processing.
[0021]
In the printer 3000, reference numeral 12 denotes a printer CPU (CPU), and various devices connected to the system bus 15 based on a control program stored in the program ROM of the ROM 13 or a control program stored in the external memory 14. And an image signal as output information is output to a printing unit (printer engine) 17 connected via the printing unit interface 16.
[0022]
The font ROM of the ROM 13 stores font data used when generating the output information, and the data ROM of the ROM 13 is a host computer 1000 in the case of a printer that does not have an external memory 14 such as a hard disk. The information used above is stored. The CPU 12 can communicate with the host computer via the input unit 18 and is configured to notify the host computer 1000 of information in the program.
[0023]
Reference numeral 19 denotes a RAM that functions as a main memory, work area, and the like of the CPU 12, and is configured such that the memory capacity can be expanded by an optional RAM connected to an expansion port (not shown). The RAM 19 is used as an output information expansion area, environment data storage area, NVRAM, and the like. Access to the external memory 14 such as a hard disk or an ID card is controlled by a memory controller (MC) 20.
[0024]
In this embodiment, it is assumed that a program based on flowcharts shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 described later is stored in the ROM 3 or the external memory 11 and called and executed by the CPU 1.
[0025]
Hereinafter, a graphical user interface (GUI) on a page displayed on the CRT 10 when a new print purpose setting is created will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0026]
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a first page setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG. 1, and display control is performed as resource management of the OS that manages data processing on the RAM 2 shown in FIG. .
[0027]
In the figure, PM is a page setting screen. In order to register the page setting, PM is a screen that is opened in response to a double-click instruction of the pointing device 9b or the like when a resource file (property) of the printer is specified by a cursor or the like. Predetermined predetermined setting items MEM1 to MEM7 are displayed in the box BM according to the hierarchical structure TM. The item selected in the screen is displayed so as to be distinguishable from other items, and when the user wants to see the details, it is configured to be displayed by clicking the screen display item “Details”. ing. Note that a corresponding unique icon (not shown) is displayed at the head of the hierarchical structure TM in the figure.
[0028]
FIG. 3 is a view showing an example of a first print purpose setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG. 1, and is displayed and controlled as resource management of the OS that manages data processing on the RAM 2 shown in FIG. The
[0029]
In the figure, PG is a print purpose setting screen, which is a screen that is opened in response to a double-click instruction of the pointing device 9b or the like when a printer resource file (property) is designated by a cursor or the like in order to register the print purpose setting. Setting items MEM8 to MEM8 for printing are displayed in the box BG according to the hierarchical structure TG.
[0030]
In the page setting screen PM and the print purpose setting screen PG configured as described above, the setting items MEM1 to MEM1 displayed in the boxes BM and BG according to the hierarchical structure TM and the hierarchical structure TG are dragged and dragged by the pointing device 9b. It is configured to be dynamically interchangeable based on mouse operations such as drop.
[0031]
That is, when the user replaces the desired setting item, the user operates the pointing device 9b to drag an icon indicating the desired setting item between the screens PM and PG, and the icon is displayed on the CRT 10. By moving between the boxes in conjunction with the movement of the displayed pointer (not shown), the setting items intended by the user can be freely switched.
[0032]
In addition, when changing the setting item being dragged by the user to a desired setting screen, dragging on another screen within a box of the desired setting screen (for example, box BM when additional changes are made to the print purpose setting) The replacement process is completed by dropping the selected item in the setting screen of the replacement destination. That is, the hierarchical processing on each screen has both delivery and receipt functions.
[0033]
In the following, a process for rearranging the setting item intended by the user (for example, the setting item “paper / output”) between the respective screens by a drag-and-drop operation in each setting screen shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 will be described.
[0034]
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the second page setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG. 1, and display control is performed as resource management of the OS that manages data processing on the RAM 2 shown in FIG. . In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same thing as FIG. The current display screen corresponds to a state in which the setting item intended by the user in the print purpose setting screen shown in FIG. 3, that is, “paper / output” is replaced with the print purpose setting screen item.
[0035]
In the figure, in the page setting screen PM, a setting item dragged from the print purpose setting screen PG shown in FIG. 3, for example, “paper / output” MEM 8 is dropped and newly added after the setting item already displayed. Corresponds to the state additionally displayed as a setting item.
[0036]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a second print purpose setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG. 1. The display is controlled as resource management of the OS that manages data processing on the RAM 2 shown in FIG. The In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same thing as FIG.
[0037]
In the drawing, a setting item that has been moved by dragging and dropping on the page setting screen PM shown in FIG. 4, for example, “paper / output” MEM8, is deleted in the print purpose setting screen PG, and the setting that has already been displayed. Corresponds to the state in which items are packed and displayed.
[0038]
As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, in the setting items MEM 1 to 10 between the print purpose setting screen PG and the page setting screen PM by the user's simple operation instruction of dragging and dropping with the pointing device 9 b. Desired setting items intended by the user can be exchanged, and the print setting screen can be easily customized for the user to instruct operation. Thus, consistency is maintained so that the same setting item is not registered and displayed in each setting screen.
[0039]
Note that the property of each setting screen replaced by the above operation is newly created with the name “application”, for example. All setting items shall be registered in this “application form”. In the print purpose setting, print purpose setting items such as paper, layout, and overlay corresponding to “paper / output” cannot be registered by default. However, in accordance with the above-described setting item replacement operation by drag and drop. Are registered so that they can be newly set.
[0040]
The characteristic configuration of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
[0041]
A data processing apparatus (host computer 1000) capable of communicating with a printing apparatus (printer 3000) via a predetermined communication medium (network, interface) configured as described above, and a plurality of setting items for the printing apparatus. Storage means (including a secondary storage device such as an external memory 11 or a hard disk not shown) that stores a plurality of print setting information with different attributes, and printing with different attributes based on each print setting information stored in the storage means Display control means for displaying a plurality of setting screens (see FIGS. 2 to 5) on the display unit (CRT 10) (the CPU 1 performs display control based on a control program read from the ROM 3 or the external memory 11 or other memory resources); Setting items in one of the print setting screens displayed on the display unit by the display control unit Receiving an instruction means for instructing movement to the other print setting screen (drag and drop operation of the pointing device 9b) and a print setting item instructed to move based on the instruction means, Each update is performed in the storage means (external memory 11, secured in another memory resource), and the print setting item instructed to move is deleted from the other print setting information in the storage means. Print setting information management means (consisting of new registration / deletion process associated with replacement based on a control program read by the CPU 1 from the ROM 3, the external memory 11, or other memory resources) that takes the consistency of the setting information; The CPU 1 controls the display of each print setting screen based on the updated print setting information with consistency. Therefore, even setting items that originally have different attributes and cannot be moved between setting items can be freely replaced as setting items intended by the user with a simple operation, allowing the user to freely change setting item screens with different attributes. The design can be changed and customized.
[0042]
In addition, since the print setting information having different attributes includes print purpose setting information and page setting information, each setting screen can be freely set as a setting item intended by the user in the print purpose setting information and page setting information with a simple operation. Replacement is possible (see FIGS. 2 to 5), and the user can freely change the design and customize the print purpose setting screen and page setting screen having different attributes.
[0043]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a first data processing procedure in the data processing apparatus according to the present invention. In addition, (1)-(3) shows each step.
[0044]
First, an initial process shown in FIG. 7 to be described later is performed (1). Next, it is determined whether or not the setting process by the user is performed (2). Wait.
[0045]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step (2) that the setting process has been performed, a print setting process shown in FIG. 8 described later is performed (3), and the process is terminated.
[0046]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a second data processing procedure in the data processing apparatus according to the present invention, and corresponds to the detailed procedure of the initial processing (step (2)) shown in FIG. In addition, (1) and (2) show each step.
[0047]
First, in order to display each setting item included in the print purpose setting and the general setting, either the page setting screen PM or the print purpose setting screen PG is displayed on the CRT 10 (1). In this case, the items belonging to both the print purpose setting screen PG and the page setting screen PM are the default items (in the page setting screen PM, the items MEM1 to 7 shown in FIG. In PG, it is MEM89 shown in FIG.
[0048]
Next, by default, each setting item and its setting contents are stored in a registry (an unillustrated area secured in the RAM 2 or the external memory 11) (2), and the process is terminated.
[0049]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a third data processing procedure in the data processing apparatus according to the present invention, and corresponds to the detailed procedure of the print setting (step (3)) shown in FIG. In addition, (1) and (2) show each step.
[0050]
First, while making any one active in each screen, the user action corresponding to accepting input from the user such as selection and movement of setting items is performed, and processing corresponding to the user action from one screen to the other screen, that is, The setting items are exchanged according to the drag and drop action (1).
[0051]
Next, the consistency process is executed for the contradiction in which the duplicated setting item occurs in step (1) (2), the moved setting item is deleted from the default setting item, and the process ends.
[0052]
Thereafter, the newly created setting items are registered as properties for hard disk print settings as the application form.
[0053]
The characteristic configuration of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.
[0054]
A data processing method of a data processing apparatus for controlling transfer of print information by communicating with a printing apparatus (printer 3000) via a predetermined communication medium (network, interface) configured as described above, wherein the printing apparatus A print setting screen having different attributes is displayed on the display unit based on each print setting information stored in storage means (external memory 11 or memory resource not shown) that stores a plurality of print setting information having different attributes including a plurality of setting items. A display process (step (1) in FIG. 7) for displaying a plurality of items and an instruction to move the setting item in one of the print setting screens displayed on the display unit by the display process to the other print setting screen An instruction process (step (1) in FIG. 8) and a print setting item instructed to move based on the instruction process are received, and one print setting information is received A management process (additional update in the storage means, deletes the print setting item instructed to move from the other print setting information in the storage means, and takes the consistency of each print setting information (step (FIG. 8 ( 2)) and an update display step (step (3) in FIG. 6) for displaying the respective print setting screens based on the print setting information that is consistent by the management step. Thus, the setting item intended by the user can be freely replaced, and the user can freely change the design of the setting item screen having different attributes and customize it.
[0055]
[Second Embodiment]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the setting items in the page setting screen PM are replaced with the print purpose setting screen PG has been described, but it is needless to say that the reverse operation is also possible. The embodiment will be described below.
[0056]
First, either the print purpose setting screen or the page setting screen is actively displayed on the CRT 10 in a multi-window. It is assumed that the print purpose setting item is a default item.
[0057]
At this time, an item that the user does not want to register as a print purpose setting is moved from the print purpose setting screen to the page setting screen by the same drag-and-drop operation as described above, and the CPU 1 moves the setting item moved from the print purpose setting screen systematically. This is realized by deleting and then registering and executing each setting item and its setting contents as print purpose settings.
[0058]
For example, it is assumed that the property of the print purpose setting screen is newly created with the name “contact table” and the current setting state. For example, “graphic” mode items are deleted and registered in the “contact table” from items determined by default.
[0059]
Specifically, first, the print purpose setting screen PG and the page setting screen PM are opened in order to create a new print purpose setting. At this time, the setting items displayed on the print purpose setting screen PG are only items determined by default. Therefore, the “graphic” mode is displayed because it is registered as a default in the print purpose setting.
[0060]
Next, by moving the setting item “graphic” mode displayed on the print purpose setting screen PG to change the setting item to the page setting screen PM by dragging and dropping with the pointing device 9b, the print purpose setting screen PG displays “ The “graphic” mode is deleted as the consistency process is executed on each setting screen. After that, when the user sets each item and executes registration, the print purpose setting screen is set to display properties according to the “contact table” without the “graphic” mode.
[0061]
The configuration of the data processing program that can be read by the data processing apparatus according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the memory map shown in FIG.
[0062]
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a memory map of a storage medium for storing various data processing programs that can be read by the data processing apparatus according to the present invention.
[0063]
Although not particularly illustrated, information for managing a program group stored in the storage medium, for example, version information, creator, etc. is also stored, and information depending on the OS on the program reading side, for example, a program is identified and displayed. Icons may also be stored.
[0064]
Further, data depending on various programs is also managed in the directory. In addition, a program for installing various programs in the computer, and a program for decompressing when the program to be installed is compressed may be stored.
[0065]
The functions shown in FIGS. 6, 7, and 8 in this embodiment may be performed by a host computer by a program installed from the outside. In this case, the present invention is applied even when an information group including a program is supplied to the output device from a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a flash memory, or an FD, or from an external storage medium via a network. Is.
[0066]
As described above, a storage medium storing software program codes for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied to the system or apparatus, and the computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus stores the storage medium in the storage medium. It goes without saying that the object of the present invention can also be achieved by reading and executing the programmed program code.
[0067]
In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the novel function of the present invention, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention.
[0068]
As a storage medium for supplying the program code, for example, a floppy disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a CD-R, a magnetic tape, a nonvolatile memory card, a ROM, an EEPROM, or the like is used. it can.
[0069]
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) or the like running on the computer based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that a case where the function of the above-described embodiment is realized by performing part or all of the actual processing and the processing is included.
[0070]
Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written to a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, the function expansion is performed based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that the case where the CPU or the like provided in the board or 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.
[0071]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, even if the setting items originally have different attributes and the setting items cannot be moved from one another, it is easy on the screen that is displayed simultaneously on the print purpose setting screen and the page setting screen. It is possible to freely change the setting items intended by the user with simple operations, and the user can freely change the design and customize the print purpose setting screen and page setting screen having different attributes.
[0074]
Therefore, it is possible to construct a user interface that can freely customize print setting information having different attributes on each setting screen to greatly reduce the setting burden on the user.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a printing system to which a data processing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention can be applied.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a first page setting screen displayed on the CRT shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a first print purpose setting screen displayed on the CRT shown in FIG. 1;
4 is a diagram showing an example of a second page setting screen displayed on the CRT shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a second print purpose setting screen displayed on the CRT shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a first data processing procedure in the data processing apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a second data processing procedure in the data processing apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a third data processing procedure in the data processing apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a memory map of a storage medium that stores various data processing programs readable by the data processing apparatus according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 CPU
2 RAM
3 ROM
8 Printer controller
9a keyboard
9b pointing device
10 CRT
1000 Information processing equipment
3000 printer

Claims (3)

A data processing apparatus capable of communicating with a printing apparatus via a predetermined communication medium,
Storage means for storing a plurality of pieces of print setting information having different attributes including a plurality of setting items for the printing apparatus;
A print purpose setting screen having a setting item for registering print setting information as print purpose settings among the print setting information stored in the storage means, and a page setting screen having setting items for registering print setting information having different attributes display control means for displaying each time on a display unit,
An instruction to move the setting item in one of the setting screens to the other print setting screen according to the screen operation for the setting items of the print purpose setting screen and the page setting screen simultaneously displayed on the display unit by the display control unit. An instruction input means for inputting;
In accordance with the instruction input by the instruction input unit, the setting item moved from the setting screen of the movement source is deleted, the setting item moved to the setting screen of the movement destination is registered, and the consistency of each setting screen is taken. Sex execution means,
Possess a screen characteristic generating means for generating the characteristics of each operation screen the setting item has been replaced by the instruction input means and the consistency effective means in a new name,
The printing object setting screen and the page setting screen, the data processing apparatus according to claim Rukoto comprises a delivery and both receiving functions of setting items according to the screen operation. A data processing method of a data processing apparatus capable of communicating with a printing apparatus via a predetermined communication medium,
A print purpose setting screen having setting items for registering print setting information as print purpose settings among the print setting information stored in a storage unit that stores a plurality of print setting information having different attributes including a plurality of setting items for the printing apparatus A page setting screen having setting items for registering print setting information having different attributes, and a display step for simultaneously displaying each on the display unit,
An instruction to move the setting item in one of the setting screens to the other print setting screen is input in accordance with the screen operation for the setting items of the print purpose setting screen and the page setting screen simultaneously displayed on the display unit by the display step. Instruction input process to perform,
In accordance with the instruction input in the instruction input process, the setting item moved from the setting screen of the movement source is deleted, the setting item moved to the setting screen of the movement destination is registered, and the consistency of each setting screen is taken. Sex execution process,
Possess a screen characteristic creating step of creating a characteristic of said instruction input step and each operation screen the setting item has been replaced by the integrity effective step in a new name,
The printing object setting screen and the page setting screen, data processing method, wherein Rukoto comprises a delivery and both receiving functions of setting items according to the screen operation. A storage medium storing a computer-readable program that communicates with a printing apparatus via a predetermined communication medium to control transfer of print information,
A print purpose setting screen having setting items for registering print setting information as print purpose settings among the print setting information stored in a storage unit that stores a plurality of print setting information having different attributes including a plurality of setting items for the printing apparatus A page setting screen having setting items for registering print setting information having different attributes, and a display step for simultaneously displaying each on the display unit,
An instruction to move the setting item in one of the setting screens to the other print setting screen is input in accordance with the screen operation for the setting items of the print purpose setting screen and the page setting screen simultaneously displayed on the display unit by the display step. Instruction input process to perform,
In accordance with the instruction input in the instruction input process, the setting item moved from the setting screen of the movement source is deleted, the setting item moved to the setting screen of the movement destination is registered, and the consistency of each setting screen is taken. Sex execution process,
Possess a screen characteristic creating step of creating a characteristic of said instruction input step and each operation screen the setting item has been replaced by the integrity effective step in a new name,
The printing object setting screen and the page setting screen, a storage medium from which a computer stores readable program characterized Rukoto a function of both the delivery and receipt of the setting items in accordance with the screen operation.

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