JP4631461B2 - Print processing system and print processing program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a print processing system and a print processing program for creating a print by forming an image on the surface of a paper drawn out of the paper magazine, in which a paper magazine containing paper is detachable from the apparatus main body. It is about.

  As such a print processing system, a system that acquires digital image data and creates a photo print based on the digital image data is known. In other words, image data is acquired by scanning a frame image formed on developed photographic film or by attaching a storage medium used for a digital camera or the like, and performing predetermined image processing on the acquired image data. After that, image data is transmitted to the print engine, and an image is formed on the paper surface. As a print engine, for example, a laser light source that exposes an image using laser light is known.

  Here, as a method of outputting image data to the print engine, there is a method of using a folder called a hot folder. When performing print processing, a subfolder for storing image data in order units is created, and image data for one order and a print condition file are stored in this subfolder. A print condition file is a file that describes print conditions such as print size and number of prints. The print condition file is created in units of orders and stored together with image data in each subfolder. As a known technique for setting a print condition file in a hot folder, for example, a print instruction apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1 below is known.

  In the case of such a method, since the operator needs to be aware of what print size is currently available for printing, the operator's skill level is required. One or more paper magazines can be installed in the photo processing device, but when receiving an order, use the currently installed paper magazine to determine which print size can be printed. I have to keep it.

Furthermore, there are various types of paper width, surface quality, etc., and it is necessary to set the desired paper according to the request of the customer who places the print order. However, there is a limit to the number of paper magazines that can be installed in the main unit. Therefore, the printing process is performed while replacing the paper magazine as necessary. In this case, it is necessary to grasp what print size can be printed with a paper magazine that is not currently installed, and the operator's work is complicated.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-110738

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a print processing system and a print processing program that can easily determine print conditions that allow print processing.

In order to solve the above problems, a print processing system according to the present invention provides:
A paper processing system in which a paper magazine containing paper is configured to be detachable from the apparatus main body and forms an image on the surface of the paper drawn from the paper magazine to create a print,
List display means for displaying a list of print conditions that can be processed by the apparatus;
A process availability determination means for determining whether or not the displayed print conditions are print conditions that can be processed by the currently loaded paper magazine;
A condition designating unit for designating a condition for performing the printing process from among the listed print conditions,
The list display means displays whether or not the print conditions are currently processable in an identifiable state, and
A main folder setting means for setting a main folder for each print condition that can be processed;
Subfolder creation means for creating a subfolder for storing image data to be printed in this main folder in units of orders;
Magazine attachment / detachment detecting means for detecting attachment / detachment of a paper magazine;
Paper information detecting means for detecting information of paper stored in the paper magazine in which the attachment is detected, and
The main folder setting means sets the main folder based on the detected paper information .

  The operation and effect of the print processing system will be described. This system can display a list of print conditions that can be processed by the apparatus. This list displays not only the print conditions that can be processed by the currently loaded paper magazine, but also the print conditions that can be processed by replacing the paper magazine. Therefore, the operator can easily recognize print conditions that can be printed by the apparatus by viewing this list. The list also displays whether processing is possible with the currently loaded paper magazine. Therefore, even when processing is possible, it can be easily recognized whether or not the paper magazine needs to be replaced.

When the operator intends to perform print processing from now on, the operator can specify under which print conditions the print processing is performed while viewing the list. Therefore, the operator can reduce the time and effort required to set the print conditions from scratch, and the work of determining whether or not to allow print processing. As a result, it is possible to provide a print processing system that can easily determine print conditions that allow print processing.
When determining whether or not processing is possible based on print conditions, it is preferable to set a main folder for each print condition that can be processed. For example, a folder is created for each print size. In this main folder, a subfolder is set for each order, and image data is stored in the subfolder for each order. When performing print processing of a certain order, it is possible to perform print processing using image data in a subfolder related to the order. Therefore, it is easily recognized that the printing process in which the main folder is created can immediately perform the printing process without replacing the paper magazine.
Furthermore, the main folder is set only for the currently loaded paper magazine. Therefore, the main folder corresponding to the printing conditions can be generated by detecting whether the paper magazine is attached or detached, and detecting the paper information as the attachment is detected. As a result, the main folder can be easily set.

  The print condition according to the present invention preferably includes print size information. One of the most important information among the print conditions is the print size. The print size is set according to the paper width and the paper feed length, and is the most important material for determining whether or not processing is possible.

  The main folder setting means according to the present invention preferably assigns a folder name capable of recognizing print conditions to the main folder.

  For example, if a print condition (for example, a numerical value representing a print size) is included in the folder name, it is possible to easily determine in which main folder the order data should be stored.

  In the present invention, it is preferable that the apparatus includes a folder deleting unit that deletes the main folder set based on the loading of the paper magazine when the magazine detachment detecting unit detects the detachment of the paper magazine.

  When the paper magazine is removed, the main folder set for the paper magazine becomes unnecessary. Therefore, folder deletion means is provided to delete the folder. As a result, only the main folder of the print conditions that can be processed by the currently loaded paper magazine can be set.

In order to solve the above problems, a print processing program according to the present invention provides:
A paper magazine containing paper is configured to be detachable from the apparatus main body, and is a print processing program for creating a print by forming an image on the surface of the paper drawn from the paper magazine,
Processing to display a list of print conditions that can be processed by the device;
A process for determining whether or not the print conditions can be processed by the currently installed paper magazine;
In the list display process, the computer is caused to execute a process of displaying whether or not the print conditions are currently processable in an identifiable state.

  The operations and effects of such a program are as described above.

  A preferred embodiment of a photographic processing system in which an order monitoring system according to the present invention is used will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of the print processing system.

<Overall configuration of print processing system>
1, the print processing system includes a photo print creation apparatus 1 and a number of terminal processing apparatuses 2 connected via a network such as a LAN. The photo print creation apparatus 1 has a function of acquiring image data and performing photo print creation and writing processing to various storage media (these correspond to photo processing) based on the image data. The photo print creation apparatus 1 can be roughly divided into an image processor 1A and a printer processor 1B. The image processor 1A and the printer processor 1B are separate devices, and both are connected via a communication line. However, the image processor 1A and the printer processor 1B are not limited to this, and the photo print creation apparatus 1 in which the processors 1A and 1B are integrated. It may be.

  The image processor 1A has a function of acquiring image data from a photographic film or a storage medium. A film scanner is provided for scanning a frame image formed on a developed photographic film to acquire image data. Further, a drive device for reading image data stored in various storage media is provided. Examples of the storage medium include CD-R, DVD, MO disk, various digital camera media, and the like.

  The image processor 1A is installed with image processing software for an operator to perform image processing work. This image processing work is performed in order to create a photographic print with appropriate image quality. For example, setting of correction parameters for color / density, setting of correction parameters for special correction such as red-eye correction and backlight correction, printing, etc. There are settings for size and number of prints. In this way, correction parameters for the input original image data and individual image data are set, and a photo print can be created using these data.

  The printer processor 1B has a function of creating a photo print based on the image data transferred from the image processor 1A and the correction parameters. For this purpose, an image exposure unit and a development processing unit are provided. The image exposure unit includes a digital exposure engine and has a function of scanning and exposing an image on the emulsion surface of the photographic material. As the exposure engine, an appropriate structure such as a laser engine, a PLZT engine, a CRT engine or the like can be used. The photographic light-sensitive material on which the image is printed and exposed is sent to a development processing unit, subjected to development processing, dried, and discharged as a finished photographic print to the outside of the apparatus.

  In addition, the process which writes in a storage medium using the image data image-processed by the image processor 1A is also performed. The medium writing device can be mounted on the image processor 1A.

  The terminal processing apparatus 2 connected to the photo print creating apparatus 1 via a LAN can be configured by a general-purpose personal computer (computer), and software necessary for performing photo processing work is installed. Similarly to the photo print creation apparatus 1, image data can be acquired from a photographic film or a storage medium. Then, similarly to the image processor 1A, each terminal processing device 2 can perform image processing work. By installing a large number of such terminal processing devices 2, work can be performed in a distributed manner, and the processing efficiency of the entire system can be increased. By transferring data for creating a photo print from the terminal processing device 2 to the photo print creating device 1, a photo print is created in the photo print creating device 1. Note that not only one photo print creation apparatus 1 but also a plurality of photo print creation apparatuses 1 may be connected to the LAN.

<Functional block diagram>
Next, main functions of the print processing system shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to the block diagrams of FIGS. First, main functions in the photo print creating apparatus 1 will be described. The image data input unit 10 has a function of acquiring digital image data from a developed photographic film and various storage media. The image processing unit 11 has a function of performing predetermined image processing on input image data, and correction parameters are set for individual image data as described above. The order data storage unit 12 includes an appropriate storage device, and stores order data in units of orders. What is saved is image data, correction parameters, and the like. Here, the order unit usually indicates processing data for one photographic film or one storage medium, but the concept of one order can be set as appropriate by the operator of the photo shop. When processing the order data to create a photo print, the data is transferred to the laser engine 16 via the data transfer control unit 13 and the data transfer unit 14.

  The order data storage unit 12 stores image data directly acquired by the photo print creation apparatus 1 itself, but it is also possible to create a photo print using image data acquired via a LAN. . That is, the photo print creating apparatus 1 is provided with a print mode setting unit 17 for setting a print mode for creating a photo print. When the first mode is set, photographic processing can be performed on the image data acquired via the image data input unit 10. When the second mode is set, photo processing can be performed on image data acquired via the LAN. Therefore, the data transfer control unit 13 has a function of controlling the data path of which order data should be processed.

  The image data via the LAN is received via the data transmission / reception unit 18, and the data is stored in a lower hierarchy folder set in a predetermined directory in a folder called a hot folder 19. The hot folder 19 is configured by a large-capacity storage device such as a hard disk. In the hot folder 19, a print size folder 19a (corresponding to a main folder) is set for each print size, and further, in each print size folder 19a. A number of subfolders 19b are set. This subfolder 19b is set for each order, and one subfolder 19b stores image data for one order and a print condition file (see FIG. 6). The print size folder 19a is a folder set for each print size. For example, 127 × 89, 127 × 102, 205 × 254... Are taken as examples, and image data stored in a 127 × 89 folder. Produces a photographic print with a print size of 127 × 89.

  When the second mode is set, the order data in the hot folder 19a is transferred to the laser control unit 15 by the data transfer control unit 13 and the data transfer unit 14, and is synchronized with the speed at which the photosensitive material is conveyed. Image formation by the laser engine 16 is performed.

  A paper magazine 3 storing photographic photosensitive material in roll form is detachably attached to the printer processor 1B. The photographic photosensitive material drawn from the paper magazine 3 is cut into a predetermined print size by the paper cutter 4. The This photographic light-sensitive material is transported at a predetermined speed along the transport path, during which scanning exposure of image data is performed by the laser engine 16. The photographic light-sensitive material on which the image has been subjected to printing exposure is subjected to development processing in the development processing section 5, and then subjected to drying processing in the drying processing section, and is discharged to the outside as a finished photographic print.

  The terminal processing device 2 is also provided with an image data input unit 30, an image processing unit 31, and an order data storage unit 32, and these functions are the image data input unit 10, image The processing unit 11 and the order data storage unit 12 have the same functions. The order data stored in the order data storage unit 32 is transmitted to the LAN via the data transmission / reception unit 34 and received by the data transmission / reception unit 18 of the photo print creating apparatus 1.

  The terminal processing device 2 is software used when hot folder compatible software 35 is installed and the terminal processing device 2 instructs the photo print creation device 1 to perform photo print creation processing. The typical functions will be described. The list display unit 35a has a function of displaying a list of print sizes (one of print conditions) that can be printed by the photo print creating apparatus 1 connected to the LAN on the monitor screen. FIG. 4 shows a screen configuration example of this list display. At the left end of the list, the paper width (mm) is displayed, followed by the feed length (mm). Even if the paper width is the same, if the surface quality is different, such as gloss and silk, they are handled as different print sizes. In the example, 127 (1) and 127 (2) are displayed as 127 mm wide paper, and even if the feed length is the same, the surface quality is different, so it is treated as a different print size. . If the paper width is the same, even if the feed length is different, the same paper can be used for print processing. It can be recognized that the difference in the paper width at the left end is the difference in the paper magazine 3.

  In addition, ◯ is displayed as a state at the right end, and ◯ indicates that the paper magazine 3 is currently mounted and print processing is possible. Further, x indicates that the paper magazine 3 is not currently mounted, so that the printing process cannot be performed immediately, but the printing process can be performed by replacing the paper magazine 3. In other words, this list displays a list of print sizes that can be printed by the photo print creation apparatus 1, and the operator can immediately recognize the print sizes that can be processed by viewing this list. it can. For print sizes not displayed here, the photo print creation apparatus 1 cannot perform print processing.

  Note that the determination of ◯ or X in the list can be made based on the function of the process availability determination unit 35h. That is, as will be described later, since the function for detecting the paper information of the paper magazine 3 is provided in the photo print creating apparatus 1, it is determined whether or not the paper magazine 3 is currently mounted by using this function. be able to.

  Also, the number of photo print creation apparatuses 1 connected to the LAN is not limited to one, and two or more may be connected. In that case, a list can be displayed for each photo print creation apparatus 1. When there are a plurality of photo print creation apparatuses 1, the print sizes that can be printed by the apparatuses can be varied. As a result, the operator of the terminal processing device 2 can easily recognize which photo print creation device 1 should perform the print processing.

  The list setting means 35b provides a function for setting the list shown in FIG. Since the paper magazine 3 holds paper information, the contents of the list can be automatically set by reading this, but can also be set by an operator. By clicking an add button displayed on the screen, a setting screen (not shown) is launched, and print size data consisting of a combination of paper width and feed length can be set. By clicking the change button, the print size setting information that has already been set can be changed. By clicking the delete button, the print size information that has already been set can be deleted.

  The condition designating unit 35c designates which print size (print condition) is used for the print processing from among the print sizes displayed in the list. The designation can be made, for example, in order units, and a photo print is created with the designated print size for the image data included in the order.

  The print condition file setting unit 35d has a function of setting a print condition file as shown in FIG. In this file, conditions for performing the printing process are described in text data. For example, the number of prints and whether there is a border or no border. The print condition file may be automatically created in conjunction with a predetermined operation of the operator in the image processing unit 31, or may be directly created by an operator's manual input.

  The print processing instructing unit 35e gives a command to print the order data stored in the order data storage unit 32. A print processing instruction can be specified in units of orders.

  The order data transfer unit 35f has a function of transferring order data (image data) related to the order instructed by the print processing instruction unit 35a to the photo print creating apparatus 1 via the LAN. At this time, the order data is transferred to the predetermined print size folder 19a in the hot folder 19 based on the print size data specified by the condition specifying means 35c.

  The subfolder creating unit 35g has a function of creating the subfolder 19b inside the print size folder 19a. The transferred order data is stored in the newly created subfolder 19b. When there are a plurality of orders, the created subfolder 19b is also created corresponding to the number of orders. When creating the subfolder 19b, a folder name is automatically given, which is also one of the functions of the subfolder creating means 35c. In addition to an identification number for specifying the order, an extension described later is also added to the folder name.

  Next, functions of the hot folder compatible software 20 installed in the photo print creating apparatus 1 will be described. The print size folder setting unit 20 a (corresponding to the main folder setting unit) sets the print size folder 19 a in the hot folder 19. FIG. 5 illustrates three folders of 127 × 89, 127 × 102, and 205 × 254 as the print size folder 19a. Although the folder may be set manually by the operator, the present invention is configured so that it is automatically set by automatically recognizing the currently processable print size. Hereinafter, this point will be described.

  First, two paper magazines 3 (indicated by 3A and 3B) are detachably attached to the photo print creating apparatus 2 (see FIGS. 2 and 3). Of course, the number of paper magazines 3 can be set as appropriate. A magazine information detection unit 21 for detecting information of the paper magazine 3 is provided. The paper information detection unit 21a has a function of detecting information about the loaded paper. The paper information includes information such as the width of the stored paper, the surface quality of the paper (such as gloss or silk), and the manufacturer name. The paper information can be given by, for example, attaching a barcode label or an IC tag to the outer surface of the paper magazine 3 or forming a bit hole representing the paper information.

  The magazine attachment / detachment detection means 21b has a function of detecting attachment / detachment of the paper magazine 3, and can detect that any of the paper magazines 3 has been removed from the apparatus. For example, it can be detected based on the output of a switch or sensor that operates in conjunction with the movement of the paper magazine 3 to be attached or detached. The hot folder compatible software 20 performs various processes based on the detection result of the magazine information detection unit 21. As one of them, the print size folder setting unit 20a generates the print size folder 19a using the detection result of the paper information detection unit 21a. For example, when it is detected that paper having a width of 127 mm is stored, a 127 × 89 folder and a 127 × 102 folder are generated as illustrated in FIG. The folder names 127 × 89 and 127 × 102 represent print sizes (paper width mm × feed length mm). Since the print size is included in the folder name, it is possible to easily recognize in which print size folder 19a the order to be printed is stored.

  FIG. 5 shows a state in which the subfolder 19b is set in the print size folder 19a. As the subfolder 19b, Order001 and Order002 are illustrated. Each subfolder 19b stores image data (image file) for one order. The creation of the subfolder 19b is performed based on the function of the subfolder creation unit 35c described above, but may be performed based on the function of the subfolder creation unit 20b on the photo print creation apparatus 1 side.

  The order confirmation unit 20 c has a function of confirming whether or not a new order is stored in the hot folder 19. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the order is a new order based on the extension of the folder name given to the subfolder 19b. The order confirmation unit 20c periodically polls (monitors) the folder and checks whether there is an order to be printed.

  The extension control means 20d controls the extension of the folder name given to the subfolder 19a. This will be described later. When it is confirmed that a new order exists in the hot folder 19, the order data transfer means 20 e transfers the image data stored in the subfolder 19 b to perform a photo print creation process.

  The folder deleting unit 20f transfers the image data and the print condition file stored in the subfolder 19b, and deletes the subfolder 19b at an appropriate timing when the printing process is performed. The timing of deletion may be immediately after the printing process is performed, or may be deleted after a predetermined period has elapsed. As a result, the storage capacity of the hot folder 19 (hard disk) is not compressed.

  Further, the folder deleting unit 20f has a function of deleting the print size folder 19a for the paper magazine 3 when the removal of the paper magazine 3 is detected by the magazine detachment detecting unit 21b. As a result, only the print size folder 19a for the print size that can be processed can be set in the hot folder 19. Based on the setting state of the print size folder 19a, it can also be determined whether or not print processing is currently possible.

  The order moving unit 20g has a function of moving the order data to another storage location when an unprocessed order remains in the print size folder 19a to be deleted by the folder deleting unit 20f. Thereby, it is possible to prevent unprocessed image data from being deleted for each folder. In this case, a method of changing the folder name of the print size folder 19a by the folder name changing unit 20h may be adopted. Since the folder deleting unit 20f deletes a folder based on the folder name, it is possible to prevent an unprocessed order from being deleted by changing the folder name. When the paper magazine 3 relating to the print size whose folder name has been changed is mounted again, the print size folder 19a for the paper magazine 3 is generated, so the print processing is performed by returning the order data at that time. be able to.

  Even when the paper magazine 3 is detached, there is a case where the other paper magazine 3 can perform print processing. For example, when a paper magazine 3A performs a printing process of 89 mm (width) × 127 mm (feed length) and this paper magazine 3A is detached, a paper of 127 mm width is accommodated in the other paper magazine 3B. In this case, the print processing can be performed by setting the feed length to 89 mm. Therefore, if the order data is moved to the print size folder 19a based on the paper magazine 3B, the print process can be performed. Therefore, when it is determined that processing is possible as described above, the order moving means 20g moves the order data for each subfolder 19b. In this case, since the vertical / horizontal relationship of the image data changes, the data is moved after image rotation processing.

  Next, the extension when the subfolder 19b is generated in the print size folder 19a will be described. Four extensions, N, R, C, and E, are set. The extension N is an extension indicating that the subfolder 19b is being created. When a new subfolder 19b is created based on the function of the subfolder creation means 35c of the terminal processing device 2, N is first added as an extension. Order data transferred from the terminal processing device 2 is stored in the subfolder 19b. When the storage of the order data is completed, a completion signal is transmitted, and in response to this, the extension control means 20d changes the extension from N to R. By changing the extension to R, it becomes possible to determine that the order data in the subfolder 19b is data related to a new order.

  When the order data in the subfolder 19b is transferred for the printing process, the extension is changed from R to C to indicate that the printing process is completed. Completion of the printing process can be determined to be complete when, for example, all data is transferred to the laser control unit 15. The extension E is an extension indicating that some error has occurred. For example, when data transfer is unsuccessful, a paper jam occurs during the conveyance of the photographic photosensitive material pulled out from the paper magazine 3, and the photographic print creation is interrupted. When such a malfunction is resolved, the extension E is changed to R, for example, so that the printing process can be resumed.

<Print size folder generation procedure>
Next, a procedure from when the paper magazine 3 is mounted to the apparatus until the print size folder 19a is set will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  After the paper magazine 3 is detached from the apparatus main body, another paper magazine 3 is mounted (# 1). The magazine removal detection means 21b detects the loading of the paper magazine 3 (# 2). Next, the paper information of the loaded paper magazine 3 is read (# 3). Next, for the read paper information, a list file to be displayed by the list display means 35a is searched (# 4). It is determined whether there is a print size that matches the list file (# 5). If there is a print size, the print size folder 19a is automatically set (# 6). If there is no print size, manual setting is performed by operating the add button described in FIG. 4 (# 7). Next, the set data is added to and saved in the list file (# 8).

<Procedure for magazine replacement>
Next, the procedure for replacing the paper magazine 3 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In addition, about the process procedure demonstrated below, a various modification is possible and it is not limited to this.

  When attaching or detaching the paper magazine 3, first, the printing process is temporarily interrupted (# 30). Next, the paper magazine 3 is removed (# 31). When removal of the paper magazine 3 is detected by the magazine removal detection means 21b (# 32), the order confirmation means 20c determines whether or not an unprocessed order remains (# 33). If there is no unprocessed order, the print size folder 19a for the paper magazine 3 is no longer necessary and is deleted (# 34).

  If it is determined in step # 33 that an unprocessed order remains, it is determined whether or not processing is possible with another paper magazine 3 that has not left the paper magazine 3 (# 35). If it cannot be processed, the order data (image data and print condition file) is moved / saved to another storage location (# 37). If processing is possible with another paper magazine 3, the order data is moved to the print size folder 19a of the paper magazine 3 (# 36). In this case, image data rotation processing or the like is performed as necessary.

<Another embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the hot folder compatible software 20 on the photo print creation apparatus 1 side and the hot folder compatible software 35 on the terminal processing apparatus 2 side have been described separately, but which function is provided on which side. Can be appropriately changed. Further, the software 20 and 35 may be exactly the same software, and the functions may be properly used.

  In the present embodiment, the magazine attachment / detachment detection means and the paper information detection means are provided separately, but the paper information detection means may also serve as the magazine attachment / detachment detection means.

  Various modifications of the display form by the list display means are possible. In FIG. 4, the paper width, feed length, and status are displayed in tabular form, but additional items (manufacturer name, print size name (L size, 2L size, etc.)) are additionally displayed. Also good. In addition to XX, the status display may be a display form such as “currently mounted” or “currently detached”.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration in which data is stored in the subfolder 19b for each order has been described. However, the order may be set in units of orders or may be set in units of processing. In the case of processing units, for example, when a request for different print sizes is received in one order, the data may be stored in different subfolders 19b for each size. In this case, it is possible to distinguish from other orders by a method of giving a sub-number to the order number.

  In this embodiment, only a folder for the processable paper magazine 3 is created. However, a main folder is created for all the print conditions listed in FIG. 4, and data is input in the folder. In this case, the paper magazine 3 may be exchanged and displayed so as to be printed.

  In FIG. 5 of the present embodiment, the print condition file is set in the subfolder 19b set for each order. However, the default print condition file is set in the same hierarchy as the subfolder 19b in the print size folder 19a. Each order may be printed using this default setting print condition file.

  The paper on which an image is formed is not limited to a photographic light-sensitive material, and various papers can be used.

Schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of the print processing system Block diagram showing functions of print processing system Block diagram showing functions of hot folder compatible software Figure showing a print size list display example Figure showing the folder hierarchy in a hot folder An example of the configuration of the print condition file Flowchart showing the procedure until the print size folder is set Flow chart showing the procedure for magazine replacement

Explanation of symbols

1 Photo print creation device 2 Terminal processing device 3, 3A, 3B Paper magazine 19 Hot folder 19a Print size folder 19b Subfolder 20 Hot folder compatible software 20a Print size folder setting means 20b Subfolder creation means 20c Order confirmation means 20d Extension control means 20e Order data transfer unit 20f Folder deletion unit 20g Order movement unit 20h Folder name change unit 21 Magazine information detection unit 21a Paper information detection unit 21b Magazine detachment detection unit 32 Order data storage unit 33 Print condition file setting unit 34 Data transmission / reception unit 35 Hot folder Corresponding software 35a List display means 35b List setting means 35c Condition specifying means 35d Print condition file setting means 35e Print Management instruction means 35f order data transfer means 35g Create subfolder means

Claims (4)

A paper processing system in which a paper magazine containing paper is configured to be detachable from the apparatus main body and forms an image on the surface of the paper drawn from the paper magazine to create a print,
List display means for displaying a list of print conditions that can be processed by the apparatus;
A process availability determination means for determining whether or not the displayed print conditions are print conditions that can be processed by the currently loaded paper magazine;
A condition designating unit for designating a condition for performing the printing process from among the listed print conditions,
The list display means displays whether or not the print conditions are currently processable in an identifiable state, and
A main folder setting means for setting a main folder for each print condition that can be processed;
Subfolder creation means for creating a subfolder for storing image data to be printed in this main folder in units of orders;
Magazine attachment / detachment detecting means for detecting attachment / detachment of a paper magazine;
Paper information detecting means for detecting information of paper stored in the paper magazine in which the attachment is detected, and
The print processing system, wherein the main folder setting means sets a main folder based on detected paper information . The print processing system according to claim 1, wherein the print condition includes print size information. The main folder setting means, the print processing system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that assigned to the main folder folder name can recognize the printing conditions. 4. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a folder deleting unit that deletes a main folder set based on the loading of the paper magazine when the magazine detachment detecting unit detects the removal of the paper magazine . print processing system according to any one.

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