JP4893793B2 - Device link profile creation apparatus, device link profile creation method and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a device link profile creation apparatus, a device link profile creation method, and a program.

  In general, image data expressed in the CMYK color system or the RGB color system depends on input / output characteristics of the input / output device. For example, when the same CMYK image data is printed as it is with a different printer, it is reproduced in different colors depending on the printer. Therefore, it is necessary to perform color conversion processing for matching the target color reproduction characteristics to the image data output to the printer. For the color conversion process, a color conversion profile defined by the ICC (International Color Consortium) is used.

  Specifically, first, color data (RGB data, etc.) depending on an input device such as a scanner is converted into device-independent color data (L * a * b * data, XYZ data, etc.) using an input device profile. Convert. Then, the color data independent of the device is converted into color data (CMYK data or the like) dependent on the output device using the output device profile. When the number of calculations in the color conversion process increases, the calculation process takes a long time, and errors due to the calculation process accumulate, so a method of combining an input device profile and an output device profile has been proposed (Patent Document 1). reference).

  In recent years, printer controllers that perform color conversion processing differ for each data format of input image data (RGB format data or CMYK format data) and for each object (image, text, or graphic) constituting the input image data. Some device link profiles are applicable.

  A conventional device link profile creation process will be described with reference to FIG. The device link profile is created by a device link profile creation device configured by a general PC (Personal Computer) or the like. This process is a process for creating a plurality of device link profiles necessary for the printer controller.

  First, a source profile (target profile, simulation profile) is created by the device link profile creation device (step S51). Alternatively, any one source profile is selected from source profiles created and stored in advance by an operation from the operation unit of the user.

  Next, a destination profile (printer profile) is created by the device link profile creation device (step S52). Alternatively, one destination profile is selected from destination profiles created and stored in advance by an operation from the operation unit of the user.

  Next, in the device link profile creation apparatus, creation conditions necessary for creating a device link profile are set by an operation from the user operation unit (step S53). Device link profile creation conditions include, for example, rendering intent and solid retention (when the color of the input image is configured with the maximum gradation of any one of C, M, Y, K, R, G, and B. The output device also reproduces the maximum gradation of one or two of the corresponding C, M, Y, and K), and removes the middle (the input image color is C, M, Y, K, R, G). , B), the output device also reproduces only one or two of the corresponding C, M, Y, K).

  Next, the device link profile creation device creates a device link profile based on the source profile, the destination profile, and the set creation conditions (step S54).

  Next, the user confirms whether or not all types of device link profiles necessary for the printer controller have been created (step S55). If there is a device link profile that has not yet been created (step S55; NO), the process returns to step S51, and the processes of steps S51 to S54 are repeated. In step S55, when the creation of all types of device link profiles necessary for the printer controller is completed (step S55; YES), this process ends.

  In this manner, a plurality of device link profiles created for each data format of the input image data and for each object constituting the input image data are stored in the printer controller. In the printer controller, color conversion processing is performed using a plurality of device link profiles in accordance with input image data.

JP 2001-78047 A

  However, in order to create a plurality of device link profiles, it is necessary to repeat the above-described steps S51 to S54 for each device link profile, which is a complicated operation. In addition, it is necessary for the user to grasp the characteristics of color conversion for each object, and to set an optimum device link profile creation condition for each object type.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems in the prior art, and it is an object of the present invention to easily set creation conditions for creating a plurality of device link profiles.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the device link profile creation device according to claim 1 is based on an operation unit that receives an operation input by a user according to a setting item displayed on a display unit, and an operation from the operation unit. At least two types of device link profile creation conditions used for color conversion processing between a plurality of devices are set, and a plurality of device link profiles are collectively created based on each of the set two or more types of creation conditions. A control unit, wherein the operation unit accepts designation of which creation condition to apply the setting item in common among the two or more creation conditions, and the control unit receives the two or more types setting items of when setting the generation condition is commonly applied for the designated generation condition between one of the two or more production conditions A setting screen having to be displayed on the display unit.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the device link profile creation device according to the first aspect, the two or more types of creation conditions include a creation condition when the input image data is RGB format data, and an input image data. Including a creation condition in the case where is data in CMYK format.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the device link profile creation device according to the first or second aspect, the two or more types of creation conditions include creation conditions for each of a plurality of types of objects constituting the input image data.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the device link profile creation apparatus according to the third aspect, the plurality of types of objects include images, texts, or graphics.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the device link profile creation device according to the first aspect, the two or more types of creation conditions constitute the input image data when the input image data is RGB format data. A creation condition for each of a plurality of types of objects and a creation condition for each of a plurality of types of objects constituting the input image data when the input image data is data in the CMYK format are included.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the device link profile creation apparatus according to the fifth aspect, the plurality of types of objects include images, texts, or graphics.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the device link profile creation apparatus according to the fifth or sixth aspect, the setting screen includes a creation condition when the input image data is RGB format data, and the input image data is CMYK. It has setting items that are commonly applied to the same object with the creation conditions in the case of format data.

  The invention according to claim 8 is the device link profile creation device according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the setting screen is a creation condition when the input image data is RGB format data, or The creation condition when the input image data is data in the CMYK format includes setting items that are commonly applied among a plurality of types of objects constituting the input image data.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the device link profile creation device according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, the control unit stores, in a plurality of storage units, setting information indicating the two or more types of creation conditions. Storing, selecting one of the plurality of setting information stored in the storage unit based on an operation from the operation unit, and reading the selected setting information from the storage unit, A plurality of device link profiles are created in a batch based on the read setting information.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the device link profile creating apparatus according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, recommended setting information indicating creation conditions for at least two or more types of predetermined device link profiles is provided. A recommended setting information storage unit that stores the recommended setting information stored in the recommended setting information storage unit based on an operation from the operation unit, and the read recommended setting information Create multiple device link profiles based on this.

The device link profile creating method according to claim 11 is a device link profile used for color conversion processing between a plurality of devices based on an operation from an operation unit according to a setting item displayed on a display unit by a control unit. A creation condition setting step for setting at least two types of creation conditions, and a profile creation step for collectively creating a plurality of device link profiles based on each of the set two or more creation conditions by the control unit; Further including a step of designating which of the two or more types of creation conditions to apply the setting item in common based on an operation from the operation unit, and in the creation condition setting step, , by the control unit, commonly applied is about the designated generation condition between one of the two or more production conditions And it displays a setting screen having a setting item that the display unit.

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the computer is used for color conversion processing between a plurality of devices based on an operation unit that receives an operation input by a user in accordance with a setting item displayed on the display unit A program for functioning as a control unit that sets at least two types of device link profile creation conditions to be used and collectively creates a plurality of device link profiles based on each of the set two or more types of creation conditions. The operation unit accepts designation of which creation condition among the two or more creation conditions to apply the setting item in common, and the control unit accepts the two or more creation conditions. when setting has a setting item to be commonly applied for the designated generation condition between one of the two or more production conditions And it displays a constant screen on the display unit.

  According to the first, eleventh and twelfth aspects of the present invention, since two or more creation conditions can be collectively set for common setting items, creation conditions for creating a plurality of device link profiles are set. Can be easily set.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, creation conditions can be easily set for each of RGB format data and CMYK format data.

  According to the third and fourth aspects of the present invention, the creation conditions for each object can be easily set.

  According to the fifth and sixth aspects of the present invention, it is possible to easily set the creation conditions for each object of the RGB format data and the creation conditions for each object of the CMYK format data.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, for the common setting items for the same object, the creation conditions for the RGB format data and the creation conditions for the CMYK format data can be set collectively. Creation conditions for creating a plurality of device link profiles can be easily set.

  According to the invention described in claim 8, since it is possible to set two or more creation conditions at once for a common setting item between objects, creation conditions for creating a plurality of device link profiles Can be easily set.

  According to the ninth aspect of the invention, since setting information set in the past can be used, creation conditions for creating a plurality of device link profiles can be easily set.

  According to the invention described in claim 10, since the recommended setting information can be used, it is possible to easily set the creation conditions for creating a plurality of device link profiles.

1 is a system configuration diagram of a printing system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of client PC. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline of the production method of a device link profile. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a printer controller. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a printer. It is a flowchart which shows the device link profile creation process performed in client PC. It is a flowchart which shows the creation condition batch setting process A of a device link profile. It is a flowchart which shows the creation condition batch setting process A of a device link profile. This is a setting screen in which common setting items are provided between RGB data and CMYK data. In each of settings specific to RGB data and settings specific to CMYK data, common setting items are provided between objects. It is an example of a setting screen. It is an example of a setting screen in which common setting items are provided between objects for each of RGB data and CMYK data. The RGB data is a setting screen in which setting items are provided for each object, and the CMYK data is an example of a setting screen in which common setting items are provided between objects. It is an example of a setting screen in which common setting items are provided for each object between RGB data and CMYK data. 10 is a flowchart showing device link profile creation condition batch setting processing B according to the second embodiment. It is an example of the creation condition setting screen for RGB images. It is an example of the creation condition setting screen for RGB graphics. It is a flowchart which shows the conventional device link profile creation process.

[First Embodiment]
First, a first embodiment of a device link profile creation apparatus according to the present invention will be described.
FIG. 1 shows a system configuration of the printing system 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the printing system 1 includes a client PC (Personal Computer) 10 as a device link profile creation device, a printer controller 20, and a printer 30. The client PC 10 and the printer controller 20 are connected so as to be capable of data communication via a communication network N such as Ethernet (registered trademark). The printer controller 20 and the printer 30 are connected via a dedicated interface bus such as an IEEE 1394 serial bus or USB (Universal Serial Bus). The printer controller 20 may be built in the printer 30.

  FIG. 2 shows a functional configuration of the client PC 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the client PC 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 12, a storage unit 13, an operation unit 14, a display unit 15, a network IF (InterFace) unit 16, a colorimeter. An IF unit 17 is provided, and each unit is connected by a bus 18.

  The CPU 11 comprehensively controls the processing operation of each unit of the client PC 10. In response to an operation signal input from the operation unit 14 or an instruction signal received by the network IF unit 16, the CPU 11 reads out various processing programs stored in the storage unit 13 and develops them in the RAM 12, and cooperates with the program. Various processes are executed by operation.

  The RAM 12 forms a work area for temporarily storing various processing programs executed by the CPU 11 and data related to these programs.

  The storage unit 13 includes a storage device such as a nonvolatile semiconductor memory or a hard disk, and stores various processing programs, data related to various processes, and the like. For example, the storage unit 13 includes an OS (Operating System), a document creation application program, a device link profile creation program 131, a printer driver program 132, an RGB source profile 133, a CMYK source profile 134, a destination profile (printer profile) 135, a device A link profile 136, creation condition setting information 137, and the like are stored.

  The RGB source profile 133 is a source profile (target profile, simulation profile) when the input image data is RGB format data (hereinafter referred to as RGB data). The CMYK source profile 134 is a source profile when the input image data is data in the CMYK format (hereinafter referred to as CMYK data). The source profile is a target profile for color matching, and corresponds to input RGB values or input CMYK values and color values in a common color space independent of input / output devices such as L * a * b * values or XYZ values. A profile describing the relationship. The RGB source profile 133 and the CMYK source profile 134 are described by a color conversion table or the like.

  The destination profile 135 is a profile that describes a correspondence relationship between a color value in a common color space that does not depend on an input / output device, such as an L * a * b * value or an XYZ value, and a CMYK value that depends on an output device. The destination profile 135 is described by a color conversion table or the like.

  The device link profile 136 is a profile obtained by integrating the source profile (RGB source profile 133 or CMYK source profile 134) and the destination profile 135, and the correspondence relationship between the input RGB value or input CMYK value and the CMYK value in the output device. Is a profile that describes

  The creation condition setting information 137 includes manufacturer recommended setting information 138 and preset setting information 139. The manufacturer recommended setting information 138 is setting information indicating creation conditions for at least two or more types of device link profiles 136 determined in advance, and is setting information recommended by the manufacturer of the printer controller 20 or the printer 30. The preset setting information 139 is setting information indicating two or more types of creation conditions arbitrarily set by the user, and has been stored so far.

  The operation unit 14 includes a keyboard having cursor keys, character input keys, various function keys, and the like, and a pointing device such as a mouse, and receives an operation input by a user. The operation unit 14 outputs an operation signal input by a key operation on the keyboard or a mouse operation to the CPU 11.

  The display unit 15 includes an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and displays various operation screens and various processing results in accordance with instructions from the CPU 11.

  The network IF unit 16 transmits / receives data to / from an external device via the communication network N. For example, the network IF unit 16 transmits the device link profile 136 to the printer controller 20. In addition, the network IF unit 16 transmits print data to the printer controller 20. The print data includes image data indicating print contents, print setting information, and the like.

  The colorimeter IF unit 17 inputs and outputs data with a colorimeter (not shown). The colorimeter IF unit 17 receives colorimetric data from the colorimeter. The colorimetric data is represented by a color system that does not depend on the device, such as L * a * b * and XYZ.

  The CPU 11 cooperates with the device link profile creation program 131 to use a device link profile used for color conversion processing between a plurality of devices based on an operation from the operation unit 14 according to a setting item displayed on the display unit 15. At least two types of creation conditions 136 are set, and a plurality of device link profiles 136 are collectively created based on each of the set two or more creation conditions.

With reference to FIG. 3, an outline of a method for creating the device link profile 136 will be described.
First, the CPU 11 creates or selects the RGB source profile 133 and the CMYK source profile 134 used for creating the device link profile 136, and creates or selects the destination profile 135 used for creating the device link profile 136.

  When creating the RGB source profile 133 and the CMYK source profile 134, the CPU 11 uses a colorimeter to measure a color chart composed of a plurality of color patches that has been output in advance from a monitor or printing machine that is a color adjustment target. The colorimetric data measured is received via the colorimeter IF unit 17, and an RGB source profile 133 and a CMYK source profile 134 are created based on the colorimetric data.

  When creating the destination profile 135, the CPU 11 receives the color measurement data obtained by measuring the color chart output from the printer 30 with the colorimeter via the colorimeter IF unit 17, and the color measurement data. A destination profile 135 is created based on the above.

  When using the RGB source profile 133, the CMYK source profile 134, and the destination profile 135 that are stored in advance in the storage unit 13, the CPU 11 uses the RGB source profile 133 to be used based on the operation from the operation unit 14. The CMYK source profile 134 and the destination profile 135 are selected.

  Next, the CPU 11 sets two or more types of conditions for creating the device link profile 136 based on an operation from the operation unit 14. As many creation conditions as the number of types of device link profiles 136 required in the printer controller 20 are set. In the first embodiment, the CPU 11 creates image object creation conditions when the input image data is RGB data (hereinafter referred to as RGB image creation conditions), and text when the input image data is RGB data. Object creation conditions (hereinafter referred to as RGB text creation conditions), graphic object creation conditions when input image data is RGB data (hereinafter referred to as RGB graphic creation conditions), and input image data as CMYK Creation conditions for image objects in the case of data (hereinafter referred to as CMYK image creation conditions), creation conditions for text objects in the case where the input image data is CMYK data (hereinafter referred to as CMYK text creation conditions) The input image data is CMYK data When creating conditions for the graphic object to set up a total of six types of creating conditions of (hereinafter referred to as CMYK graphics for creating conditions.). The CPU 11 can save setting information indicating two or more types of creation conditions that have been set in the storage unit 13 as preset setting information 139.

  As creation conditions of the device link profile 136, rendering intent, solid retention, removal of dust in the middle, ink replacement, paper simulation, and the like are set.

  The rendering intent specifies a color conversion method, and any one of “colorimetric rendering”, “saturation rendering”, and “perceptual rendering” is specified.

  Solid retention means that the input image color is cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), black (K), red (R: magenta and yellow), green (G: cyan and yellow), blue ( B: 100% (maximum gradation) of any one of cyan and magenta), 100% of C, M, Y, K, R, G, B corresponding to the printer 30 (maximum floor) Key).

  In the middle, when the color of the input image is composed of only one of C, M, Y, and K, the printer 30 reproduces only the corresponding one of C, M, Y, and K. In the case where the color of the input image is composed of only one of R (magenta and yellow), G (cyan and yellow), and B (cyan and magenta), the corresponding C, M, and Y are also used in the printer 30. It is to reproduce only with the combination of the two colors.

  The black replacement is to replace the color with black (K) when the RGB components of the input image are equal.

  The paper simulation is a setting as to whether or not to consider the white color of the paper. When the paper simulation is set to “ON”, the white color of the paper is considered, and when the paper simulation is set to “OFF”, the white color of the paper is not considered.

  Next, the CPU 11 collectively creates a plurality of device link profiles 136 based on each creation condition. More specifically, the CPU 11 performs the RGB image device link profile 136a, the RGB text device link profile 136b, the RGB graphic device link profile 136c, the CMYK image device link profile 136d, and the CMYK text according to the set creation conditions. A device link profile 136e for CMYK and a device link profile 136f for CMYK graphics are created.

  The CPU 11 collects a plurality of device link profiles 136 (RGB image device link profile 136a, RGB text device link profile 136b, RGB graphic device link profile 136c, CMYK image device link profile 136d, and CMYK text device. The link profile 136e and the device link profile 136f for CMYK graphics are stored in the storage unit 13.

  When the CPU 11 sets two or more types of creation conditions, the CPU 11 causes the display unit 15 to display a setting screen having setting items that are commonly applied to two or more types of creation conditions. Specifically, the CPU 11 sets commonly applied to the same object between the creation condition when the input image data is RGB data and the creation condition when the input image data is CMYK data. A setting screen having items is displayed on the display unit 15. In addition, the CPU 11 applies the creation conditions when the input image data is RGB data, or the creation conditions when the input image data is CMYK data, in common among a plurality of types of objects constituting the input image data. A setting screen having setting items to be displayed is displayed on the display unit 15.

  When creating a plurality of device link profiles 136 using the preset setting information 139, the CPU 11 selects one of the plurality of preset setting information 139 stored in the storage unit 13 based on an operation from the operation unit 14. One preset setting information 139 is selected, the selected preset setting information 139 is read from the storage unit 13, and a plurality of device link profiles 136 are collectively created based on the read preset setting information 139.

  When creating a plurality of device link profiles 136 using the manufacturer recommended setting information 138, the CPU 11 reads the manufacturer recommended setting information 138 stored in the storage unit 13 based on an operation from the operation unit 14, and A plurality of device link profiles 136 are created in a batch based on the read manufacturer recommended setting information 138.

  The CPU 11 transmits a plurality of device link profiles 136 to the printer controller 20 via the network IF unit 16.

  The CPU 11 issues a print instruction to the printer 30 via the printer controller 20 in cooperation with the printer driver program 132. Specifically, the CPU 11 is based on a document file created by a document creation application program, and can be interpreted by the printer controller 20 such as a page description language (PCL (Printer Control Language), PostScript (registered trademark), or other PDL (Page Print data described in Description Language)) is generated, and the generated print data is transmitted to the printer controller 20 via the network IF unit 16.

  FIG. 4 shows a functional configuration of the printer controller 20. As shown in FIG. 4, the printer controller 20 includes a CPU 21, a RAM 22, a storage unit 23, an operation unit 24, a display unit 25, a network IF unit 26, a printer IF unit 27, and the like. Has been.

  The CPU 21 comprehensively controls the processing operation of each unit of the printer controller 20. In response to an operation signal input from the operation unit 24 or an instruction signal received by the network IF unit 26, the CPU 21 reads out various processing programs stored in the storage unit 23 and develops them in the RAM 22, and cooperates with the program. Various processes are executed by operation.

  The RAM 22 forms a work area for temporarily storing various processing programs executed by the CPU 21 and data related to these programs.

  The storage unit 23 includes a storage device such as a nonvolatile semiconductor memory or a hard disk, and stores various processing programs, data related to various processes, and the like. For example, the storage unit 23 stores a RIP (Raster Image Processor) processing program 231, a CMS (Color Management System) processing program 232, a device link profile 233, and the like.

  The operation unit 24 includes a keyboard having cursor keys, character input keys, various function keys, and the like, and a pointing device such as a mouse, and receives an operation input by a user. The operation unit 24 outputs an operation signal input by a key operation on the keyboard or a mouse operation to the CPU 21.

  The display unit 25 includes an LCD and displays various operation screens and various processing results according to instructions from the CPU 21.

  The network IF unit 26 transmits / receives data to / from an external device via the communication network N. For example, the network IF unit 26 receives a plurality of device link profiles 136 from the client PC 10. The network IF unit 26 receives print data from the client PC 10.

  The printer IF unit 27 inputs and outputs data with the printer 30. The printer IF unit 27 transmits bitmap format image data to the printer 30.

  The CPU 21 analyzes print data (PDL data) in cooperation with the RIP processing program 231 and develops the image data in bitmap format. Further, the CPU 21 performs color conversion processing on the image data in the bitmap format in cooperation with the CMS processing program 232.

  FIG. 5 shows a functional configuration of the printer 30. As shown in FIG. 5, the printer 30 includes a CPU 31, a RAM 32, a storage unit 33, an operation unit 34, a display unit 35, an image reading unit 36, a printing unit 37, a controller IF unit 38, and the like. 39 is connected. The printer 30 is an image forming apparatus that performs printing based on bitmap-format image data received from the printer controller 20.

  The CPU 31 controls the processing operation of each unit of the printer 30 in an integrated manner. In response to an operation signal input from the operation unit 34 or an instruction signal received by the controller IF unit 38, the CPU 31 reads out various processing programs stored in the storage unit 33 and develops them in the RAM 32, and cooperates with the program. Various processes are executed by operation.

  The RAM 32 forms a work area for temporarily storing various processing programs executed by the CPU 31 and data related to these programs.

  The storage unit 33 includes a storage device such as a nonvolatile semiconductor memory or a hard disk, and stores various processing programs, data related to various processes, and the like. For example, the storage unit 33 stores image data received from the printer controller 20.

  The operation unit 34 includes a numeric input key, a start key, a touch panel, and the like, and accepts an operation input by a user. The operation unit 34 outputs an operation signal input by operating a key or a touch panel to the CPU 31.

  The display unit 35 includes an LCD, and displays various operation screens and various processing results according to instructions from the CPU 31.

  In accordance with an image reading instruction, the image reading unit 36 reads an image of a document placed on a document table or a document conveyed to a predetermined reading position by an ADF (Auto Document Feeder), and generates image data.

  The printing unit 37 performs a printing process based on the bitmap format image data in accordance with the printing instruction. For example, the printing unit 37 performs electrophotographic image formation, and includes a photosensitive drum, a charging unit that charges the photosensitive drum, an exposure unit that exposes and scans the surface of the photosensitive drum based on image data, and toner on the photosensitive drum. And a transfer unit that transfers the toner image formed on the photosensitive drum to the printing paper, and a fixing unit that fixes the toner image formed on the printing paper.

  The controller IF unit 38 inputs and outputs data with the printer controller 20. The controller IF unit 38 receives bitmap format image data from the printer controller 20.

Next, the operation in the client PC 10 will be described.
FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of device link profile creation processing executed in the client PC 10. The device link profile creation process is realized by software processing in cooperation with the CPU 11 and the device link profile creation program 131 stored in the storage unit 13.

  First, the CPU 11 creates or selects an RGB source profile 133 used for creating the device link profile 136 (step S1). Next, the CMYK source profile 134 used for creating the device link profile 136 is created or selected by the CPU 11 (step S2). Next, the destination profile 135 used for creating the device link profile 136 is created or selected by the CPU 11 (step S3).

  Next, the device link profile creation condition batch setting process A is performed by the CPU 11 (step S4).

Here, the device link profile creation condition batch setting process A will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the manufacturer recommended setting information 138 or the preset setting information 139 is used as a device link profile 136 creation condition (step S11). Specifically, the CPU 11 displays a setting screen for designating use of the manufacturer recommended setting information 138 or the preset setting information 139 on the display unit 15, and the manufacturer recommended setting information 138 is operated by the user's operation unit 14. Alternatively, whether or not the preset setting information 139 is used is specified.

  When the recommended manufacturer setting information 138 or the preset setting information 139 is used as the creation condition of the device link profile 136 (step S11; YES), the recommended manufacturer setting information 138 stored in the storage unit 13 by the CPU 11; One or a plurality of preset setting information 139 is displayed on the display unit 15 so as to be selectable. Then, the CPU 11 selects one of the setting information from the manufacturer recommended setting information 138 and the preset setting information 139 based on the operation from the operation unit 14 by the user (step S12). The CPU 11 sets six types of creation conditions included in the selected setting information as creation conditions for creating a plurality of device link profiles 136.

  In step S11, when the manufacturer recommended setting information 138 or the preset setting information 139 is not used as the creation condition of the device link profile 136 (step S11; NO), that is, when the user makes a new setting, the CPU 11 It is determined whether or not a common setting is made between objects as a creation condition when the input image data is CMYK data (step S13). Specifically, the CPU 11 displays a setting screen for designating whether or not to make common settings between objects for the CMYK data on the display unit 15, and the CMYK data is operated by the user's operation unit 14. It is specified whether or not common settings are made between objects.

  When common setting is made between objects with respect to creation conditions when the input image data is CMYK data (step S13; YES), the CPU 11 sets creation conditions when the input image data is RGB data between objects. It is determined whether or not common settings are performed (step S14). Specifically, the CPU 11 displays on the display unit 15 a setting screen for designating whether or not to perform common settings between objects for the RGB data. Whether or not to make a common setting among objects is specified.

  When the creation conditions when the input image data is RGB data are set commonly among the objects (step S14; YES), the CPU 11 creates the creation conditions when the input image data is RGB data, and the input image. It is determined whether or not a common setting is made with the creation conditions when the data is CMYK data (step S15). Specifically, the CPU 11 displays a setting screen for designating whether or not to perform common setting between RGB data and CMYK data on the display unit 15. It is designated whether or not to perform common settings between RGB data and CMYK data.

  When the common setting is made between the creation condition when the input image data is RGB data and the creation condition when the input image data is CMYK data (step S15; YES), the CPU 11 performs the RGB data. Is a setting screen in which setting items that are commonly applied between CMYK data and CMYK data are provided, and settings specific to RGB data and settings specific to CMYK data are commonly applied between objects. A setting screen provided with setting items is displayed on the display unit 15 (step S16).

  FIG. 9 shows an example of the setting screen 151 displayed in step S16. The setting screen 151 includes an RGB / CMYK common setting area 40, an RGB specific setting area 41, and a CMYK specific setting area 42.

  The RGB / CMYK common setting area 40 includes setting items that are commonly applied to both a creation condition when the input image data is RGB data and a creation condition when the input image data is CMYK data. It is an area to have. The RGB / CMYK common setting area 40 includes a rendering intent setting area 43 and a dust removal setting area 44 in the middle of C, M, Y, R, G, and B. The rendering intent setting area 43 is an area for designating a color conversion method from “colorimetric rendering”, “saturation rendering”, and “perceptual rendering”. The middle dust removal setting area 44 for C, M, Y, R, G, and B is the printer 30 when the color of the input image is composed of any of C, M, Y, R, G, and B. Is a region for setting to reproduce only one corresponding color of C, M, and Y or only a combination of two colors of C, M, and Y. The dust removal setting area 44 in the middle of C, M, Y, R, G, and B can be set for each color of C, M, Y, R, G, and B.

  When setting the creation conditions of the device link profile 136 (step S24), the setting contents set in the RGB / CMYK common setting area 40 are the RGB image creation conditions, the RGB text creation conditions, and the RGB graphics settings. The setting contents of the creation conditions, the CMYK image creation conditions, the CMYK text creation conditions, and the CMYK graphic creation conditions are stored in the RAM 12.

  The RGB unique setting area 41 is an area having setting items unique to RGB data. The RGB specific setting area 41 has setting items that are commonly applied between objects with respect to RGB data creation conditions. The RGB unique setting area 41 includes a black replacement setting area 45. When the black replacement setting area 45 is set to “ON”, when the RGB components of the input image are equal in the color conversion process, the color is replaced with black (K).

  When the creation conditions of the device link profile 136 are set (step S24), the setting contents set in the RGB unique setting area 41 are the RGB image creation conditions, the RGB text creation conditions, and the RGB graphic creation conditions by the CPU 11. Are stored in the RAM 12.

  The CMYK unique setting area 42 is an area having setting items unique to CMYK data. The CMYK specific setting area 42 has setting items that are commonly applied between objects with respect to CMYK data creation conditions. The CMYK unique setting area 42 includes a dust removal setting area 46 in the middle of K, a solid holding setting area 47 for C, M, Y, K, R, G, and B, and a paper simulation setting area 48. The middle dust removal setting area 46 for K is an area for setting the printer 30 to reproduce only the corresponding K1 color when the color of the input image is composed of only K. The solid holding setting area 47 for C, M, Y, K, R, G, B is 100% of the input image color C, M, Y, K, R, G, B (maximum gradation). ), The printer 30 is also an area for setting to reproduce at 100% (maximum gradation) of the corresponding C, M, Y, K, R, G, B. The solid holding setting area 47 for C, M, Y, K, R, G, and B can be set for each color of C, M, Y, K, R, G, and B. When the paper simulation setting area 48 is set to “ON”, the white color of the paper is taken into consideration in the creation of the device link profile 136.

  When the creation conditions of the device link profile 136 are set (step S24), the setting contents set in the CMYK specific setting area 42 are CMYK image creation conditions, CMYK text creation conditions, and CMYK graphic creation conditions. Are stored in the RAM 12.

  In step S15, when common settings are not made between the creation conditions when the input image data is RGB data and the creation conditions when the input image data is CMYK data (step S15; NO), The CPU 11 displays on the display unit 15 a setting screen on which setting items that are commonly applied among objects are provided for each of RGB data and CMYK data (step S17).

  FIG. 10 shows an example of the setting screen 152 displayed in step S17. The setting screen 152 includes an RGB setting area 50 and a CMYK setting area 51.

  The RGB setting area 50 is an area having setting items that are commonly applied between objects with respect to creation conditions when the input image data is RGB data. The RGB setting area 50 includes a rendering intent setting area 52, a dust removal setting area 53, and a black ink replacement setting area 54 in the middle of C, M, Y, R, G, and B.

  When setting the creation conditions of the device link profile 136 (step S24), the setting contents set in the RGB setting area 50 are the RGB image creation conditions, the RGB text creation conditions, and the RGB graphic creation conditions. The setting contents are stored in the RAM 12.

  The CMYK setting area 51 is an area having setting items that are commonly applied between objects with respect to creation conditions when the input image data is CMYK data. The CMYK setting area 51 includes a rendering intent setting area 55, a dust removal setting area 56 in the middle of C, M, Y, K, R, G, and B, and C, M, Y, K, R, G, and B. A solid holding setting area 57 and a paper simulation setting area 58 are included.

  When the creation conditions of the device link profile 136 are set (step S24), the setting contents set in the CMYK setting area 51 are the CMYK image creation conditions, the CMYK text creation conditions, and the CMYK graphic creation conditions. The setting contents are stored in the RAM 12.

  In step S14, when the common setting is not made between objects with respect to the creation condition when the input image data is RGB data (step S14; NO), the CPU 11 sets a setting item for each object for the RGB data. For the CMYK data, a setting screen provided with setting items that are commonly applied among objects is displayed on the display unit 15 (step S18).

  FIG. 11 shows an example of the setting screen 153 displayed in step S18. The setting screen 153 includes an RGB image setting area 60, an RGB text setting area 61, an RGB graphic setting area 62, and a CMYK setting area 63.

  The RGB image setting area 60 is an area for setting a creation condition for an image object when the input image data is RGB data. The RGB image setting area 60 includes a rendering intent setting area 64, a dust removal setting area 65, and a black ink replacement setting area 66 in the middle of C, M, Y, R, G, and B.

  When setting the creation conditions of the device link profile 136 (step S24), the setting contents set in the RGB image setting area 60 are stored in the RAM 12 by the CPU 11 as the setting contents of the RGB image creation conditions.

  The RGB text setting area 61 is an area for setting a creation condition for a text object when the input image data is RGB data. The RGB text setting area 61 includes a rendering intent setting area 67, a dust removal setting area 68, and a black replacement setting area 69 in the middle of C, M, Y, R, G, and B.

  When setting the creation conditions of the device link profile 136 (step S24), the setting contents set in the RGB text setting area 61 are stored in the RAM 12 by the CPU 11 as the setting contents of the RGB text creation conditions.

  The RGB graphic setting area 62 is an area for setting a creation condition for a graphic object when the input image data is RGB data. The RGB graphic setting area 62 includes a rendering intent setting area 70, a dust removal setting area 71, and a black ink replacement setting area 72 in the middle of C, M, Y, R, G, and B.

  When setting the creation conditions of the device link profile 136 (step S24), the setting contents set in the RGB graphic setting area 62 are stored in the RAM 12 by the CPU 11 as the setting contents of the RGB graphic creation conditions.

  The CMYK setting area 63 is an area having setting items that are commonly applied between objects with respect to creation conditions when the input image data is CMYK data. The CMYK setting area 63 includes a rendering intent setting area 73, a dust removal setting area 74 in the middle of C, M, Y, K, R, G, and B, and C, M, Y, K, R, G, and B. A solid holding setting area 75 and a paper simulation setting area 76 are included.

  When setting the creation conditions of the device link profile 136 (step S24), the setting contents set in the CMYK setting area 63 are the CMYK image creation conditions, the CMYK text creation conditions, and the CMYK graphic creation conditions. The setting contents are stored in the RAM 12.

  In step S13, when the common setting is not made between the objects for the creation conditions when the input image data is CMYK data (step S13; NO), the process proceeds to FIG. It is determined whether or not a common setting is made between objects with respect to a creation condition in the case of data (step S19).

  When the common setting is made between objects with respect to the creation conditions when the input image data is RGB data (step S19; YES), there are setting items that are commonly applied by the CPU 11 between the objects for the RGB data. For the CMYK data, a setting screen provided with setting items for each object is displayed on the display unit 15 (step S20).

  In step S19, when the common setting is not performed between the objects for the creation condition when the input image data is RGB data (step S19; NO), the CPU 11 creates the input image data when the input image data is RGB data. It is determined whether or not a common setting is made between the conditions and the creation conditions when the input image data is CMYK data (step S21).

  When the common setting is not performed between the creation condition when the input image data is RGB data and the creation condition when the input image data is CMYK data (step S21; NO), the CPU 11 performs RGB A setting screen for setting creation conditions for each object is displayed on the display unit 15 for each data and CMYK data (step S22). In other words, the CPU 11 has a setting screen for individually setting the RGB image creation conditions, the RGB text creation conditions, the RGB graphic creation conditions, the CMYK image creation conditions, the CMYK text creation conditions, and the CMYK graphics creation conditions. It is displayed on the display unit 15.

  In step S21, when the common setting is made between the creation condition when the input image data is RGB data and the creation condition when the input image data is CMYK data (step S21; YES), the CPU 11 Thus, a setting screen on which setting items that are commonly applied for each object between the RGB data and the CMYK data are provided is displayed on the display unit 15 (step S23).

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the setting screen 154 displayed in step S23. The setting screen 154 includes an image setting area 80, a text setting area 81, a graphic setting area 82, an RGB specific setting area 83, and a CMYK specific setting area 84.

  The image setting area 80 is an area for setting a creation condition for a common image object when the input image data is RGB data and CMYK data. The image setting area 80 includes a rendering intent setting area 85 and a dust removal setting area 86 in the middle of C, M, Y, R, G, and B.

  When setting the creation conditions of the device link profile 136 (step S24), the setting contents set in the image setting area 80 are stored in the RAM 12 as setting contents of the RGB image creation conditions and the CMYK image creation conditions by the CPU 11. Stored in

  The text setting area 81 is an area for setting a creation condition for a common text object when the input image data is RGB data and CMYK data. The text setting area 81 includes a rendering intent setting area 87 and a dust removal setting area 88 in the middle of C, M, Y, R, G, and B.

  When the creation conditions of the device link profile 136 are set (step S24), the setting contents set in the text setting area 81 are stored in the RAM 12 as the setting contents of the RGB text creation conditions and the CMYK text creation conditions. Stored in

  The graphic setting area 82 is an area for setting a creation condition for a common graphic object when the input image data is RGB data and CMYK data. The graphic setting area 82 includes a rendering intent setting area 89 and a dust removal setting area 90 in the middle of C, M, Y, R, G, and B.

  When the creation conditions of the device link profile 136 are set (step S24), the setting contents set in the graphic setting area 82 are stored in the RAM 12 as the setting contents of the RGB graphic creation conditions and the CMYK graphic creation conditions. Stored in

  The RGB unique setting area 83 is an area having setting items unique to RGB data. The RGB specific setting area 83 includes a black replacement setting area 91.

  When setting the creation conditions of the device link profile 136 (step S24), the setting contents set in the RGB specific setting area 83 are the RGB image creation conditions, the RGB text creation conditions, and the RGB graphic creation conditions set by the CPU 11. Are stored in the RAM 12.

  The CMYK unique setting area 84 is an area having setting items unique to CMYK data. The CMYK unique setting area 84 includes a dust removal setting area 92 in the middle of K, a solid holding setting area 93 for C, M, Y, K, R, G, and B, and a paper simulation setting area 94.

  When the creation conditions of the device link profile 136 are set (step S24), the setting contents set in the CMYK specific setting area 84 are CMYK image creation conditions, CMYK text creation conditions, and CMYK graphic creation conditions. Are stored in the RAM 12.

  In each setting screen displayed in step S16, step S17, step S18, step S20, step S22 or step S23, the CPU 11 performs a plurality of device link profiles 136 (RGB images) based on an operation from the operation unit 14 by the user. Device link profile 136a, RGB text device link profile 136b, RGB graphic device link profile 136c, CMYK image device link profile 136d, CMYK text device link profile 136e, and CMYK graphic device link profile 136f). It is set (step S24). The set creation conditions of the plurality of device link profiles 136 are stored in the RAM 12 by the CPU 11.

  Next, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the setting conditions (six types of creation conditions) are to be saved (step S25). When saving the setting contents (step S25; YES), the CPU 11 saves the setting contents stored in the RAM 12 as the preset setting information 139 in the storage unit 13 (step S26).

  When the setting contents are not saved in step S25 (step S25; NO), after step S26 or after step S12, the process returns to FIG. 6 and is set by the CPU 11 in the device link profile creation condition batch setting process A. Based on one of the six types of creation conditions (RGB image creation conditions, RGB text creation conditions, RGB graphic creation conditions, CMYK image creation conditions, CMYK text creation conditions, and CMYK graphic creation conditions). Thus, a device link profile 136 is created (step S5). The created device link profile 136 is stored in the storage unit 13 by the CPU 11.

  Next, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the creation of all types of device link profiles 136 has been completed (step S6). If there is a device link profile 136 that has not been created (step S6; NO), the process returns to step S5, and the CPU 11 creates a device link profile 136 based on the next creation condition (step S5). ). When the creation of all types of device link profiles 136 is completed (step S6; YES), the device link profile creation processing is finished. Thus, after a plurality of creation conditions are created at once by the CPU 11 (step S4), a plurality of device link profiles 136 are created at once (steps S5 and S6).

  The plurality of device link profiles 136 created in the device link profile creation process are transmitted by the CPU 11 to the printer controller 20 via the network IF unit 16.

  In the printer controller 20, a plurality of device link profiles 136 transmitted from the client PC 10 are received by the printer IF unit 27, and are stored as device link profiles 233 in the storage unit 23 by the CPU 21. In the printer controller 20, color conversion processing is performed using a plurality of device link profiles 233 in accordance with print data received from the client PC 10.

  As described above, according to the client PC 10 in the first embodiment, two or more creation conditions can be set at once for a common setting item for two or more creation conditions. Creation conditions for creating the device link profile 136 can be easily set. For example, creation conditions for RGB data and CMYK data can be easily set, and creation conditions for each object can be easily set.

  In addition, when setting the creation conditions for each object when the input image data is RGB data and the creation conditions for each object when the input image data is CMYK data, two or more creation conditions are common. By providing the setting items to be applied on the setting screen, the creation conditions for each object of RGB data and the creation conditions for each object of CMYK data can be easily set.

  In addition, regarding the common setting items for the same object between the creation condition when the input image data is RGB data and the creation condition when the input image data is CMYK data, Since the creation conditions for the CMYK data can be set collectively, the creation conditions for creating a plurality of device link profiles 136 can be easily set.

  In addition, regarding the creation conditions when the input image data is RGB data, or the creation conditions when the input image data is CMYK data, two or more creation conditions for the setting items common to the objects are collectively displayed. Therefore, creation conditions for creating a plurality of device link profiles 136 can be easily set.

  In addition, since the manufacturer recommended setting information 138 and preset setting information 139 set in the past can be used, it is possible to easily set creation conditions for creating a plurality of device link profiles 136.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described.
Since the printing system in the second embodiment has the same configuration as the printing system 1 shown in the first embodiment, FIGS. 1 to 5 are used, and illustration and description of the configuration are omitted. . Hereinafter, a configuration and processing characteristic of the second embodiment will be described.

  The CPU 11 of the client PC 10 is used for color conversion processing between a plurality of devices based on an operation from the operation unit 14 according to the setting item displayed on the display unit 15 in cooperation with the device link profile creation program 131. At least two types of creation conditions for the device link profile 136 are set, and a plurality of device link profiles 136 are created at a time based on each of the set two or more types of creation conditions. Also in the second embodiment, the CPU 11 has a total of 6 conditions for RGB image creation conditions, RGB graphic creation conditions, RGB text creation conditions, CMYK image creation conditions, CMYK graphic creation conditions, and CMYK text creation conditions. Set the type creation conditions.

  When the CPU 11 sets two or more types of creation conditions, the CPU 11 causes the display unit 15 to display a setting screen having setting items that are commonly applied to two or more types of creation conditions.

  Specifically, the CPU 11 sets a creation condition for one object as a creation condition when the input image data is RGB data or a creation condition when the input image data is CMYK data. Whether or not the same setting is reflected on the creation conditions for other objects can be selected on the setting screen. Then, when setting the creation conditions for the other objects, the CPU 11 prohibits changing the settings for items that are selected to reflect the same settings for the creation conditions for the other objects. In other words, the CPU 11 sets the input image data when setting the creation condition for one object as the creation condition when the input image data is RGB data or the creation condition when the input image data is CMYK data. A setting screen having setting items that are applied in common among a plurality of types of objects constituting the object is displayed on the display unit 15.

  Further, when setting the creation conditions for one data format (RGB data or CMYK data) in setting the creation conditions for an object, the CPU 11 applies the same to the creation conditions for other data formats. Whether to reflect the setting can be selected on the setting screen. Then, when setting the creation conditions for other data formats, the CPU 11 prohibits changing the settings for items that are selected to reflect similar settings to the creation conditions for other data formats. . That is, when setting the creation conditions for one data format, the CPU 11 displays a setting screen having setting items that are commonly applied to the same object between the creation conditions for other data formats. This is displayed on the part 15.

  Regarding the device link profile creation process (see FIG. 6) executed in the client PC 10, the device link profile creation condition batch setting process B shown in FIG. 13 is used instead of the device link profile creation condition batch setting process A in step S4. Is the same as in the first embodiment except that is executed.

Here, the device link profile creation condition batch setting process B will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the manufacturer recommended setting information 138 or the preset setting information 139 is used as a device link profile 136 creation condition (step S31).

  When the recommended manufacturer setting information 138 or the preset setting information 139 is used as the creation condition of the device link profile 136 (step S31; YES), the recommended manufacturer setting information 138 stored in the storage unit 13 by the CPU 11; One or a plurality of preset setting information 139 is displayed on the display unit 15 so as to be selectable. Then, the CPU 11 selects any one setting information from the manufacturer recommended setting information 138 and the preset setting information 139 based on the operation from the operation unit 14 by the user (step S32). The CPU 11 sets six types of creation conditions included in the selected setting information as creation conditions for creating a plurality of device link profiles 136.

  In step S31, when the manufacturer recommended setting information 138 or the preset setting information 139 is not used as the creation condition of the device link profile 136 (step S31; NO), that is, when the user newly sets, the CPU 11 An RGB image creation condition setting screen is displayed on the display unit 15 (step S33).

  FIG. 14 shows an example of the RGB image creation condition setting screen 155 displayed in step S33. The RGB image creation condition setting screen 155 includes a rendering intent setting area 101, a dust removal setting area 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107 in the middle of C, M, Y, R, G, and B, and black replacement. Setting area 108, “Reflect to other objects” check boxes 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, “Reflect also to CMYK images” check box 117, “To set next object type” It has a button 118.

  The rendering intent setting area 101 is an area for designating a color conversion method from “colorimetric rendering”, “saturation rendering”, and “perceptual rendering”. In the middle of C, M, Y, R, G, and B, the dust removal setting areas 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, and 107 have the input image colors C, M, Y, R, G, and B, respectively. In the case of the configuration, the printer 30 is an area for setting to reproduce only one of the corresponding C, M, and Y colors or only a combination of the two colors of C, M, and Y. When the black replacement setting area 108 is set to “ON”, when the RGB components of the input image are equal in the color conversion process, the color is replaced with black (K).

  The “Reflect to other objects” check box 109 sets whether or not the contents set in the rendering intent setting area 101 are also reflected in the creation conditions for other objects (graphics, text) of RGB data. Is to do. That is, the RGB image creation condition setting screen 155 has setting items that are commonly applied between the image object, the graphic object, and the text object in setting the rendering intent for the RGB data.

  The “Reflect to other objects” check box 110 also reflects whether the contents set in the dust removal setting area 102 in the middle of C are reflected in the creation conditions for other objects (graphics, text) of RGB data. It is for setting. In other words, the RGB image creation condition setting screen 155 has setting items that are commonly applied between the image object, the graphic object, and the text object in the setting of removing dust in the middle of C for RGB data. Yes.

  The “Reflect to other objects” check box 111 is used to reflect the contents set in the dust removal setting area 103 in the middle of M on the creation conditions for other objects (graphics, text) of RGB data. It is for setting. That is, the RGB image creation condition setting screen 155 has setting items that are commonly applied between the image object, the graphic object, and the text object in the setting of removing dust at the middle of M for RGB data. Yes.

  The “Reflect to other objects” check box 112 also reflects whether the contents set in the dust removal setting area 104 in the middle of Y are reflected in the creation conditions for other objects (graphics, text) of RGB data. It is for setting. In other words, the RGB image creation condition setting screen 155 has setting items that are commonly applied between the image object, the graphic object, and the text object in the setting of removing dust in the middle of Y for RGB data. Yes.

  The “Reflect to other objects” check box 113 is used to reflect the contents set in the dust removal setting area 105 in the middle of R on the creation conditions for other objects (graphics, text) of RGB data. It is for setting. In other words, the RGB image creation condition setting screen 155 has setting items that are commonly applied between the image object, the graphic object, and the text object in the setting of removing dust at the middle of R for RGB data. Yes.

  The “Reflect to other objects” check box 114 also determines whether the contents set in the dust removal setting area 106 in the middle of G are reflected in the creation conditions for other objects (graphics, text) of RGB data. It is for setting. In other words, the RGB image creation condition setting screen 155 has setting items that are commonly applied between the image object, the graphic object, and the text object in the setting of removing dust in the middle of G for RGB data. Yes.

  The “Reflect to other objects” check box 115 is used to reflect the contents set in the dust removal setting area 107 in the middle of B on the creation conditions for other objects (graphics, text) of RGB data. It is for setting. In other words, the RGB image creation condition setting screen 155 has setting items that are commonly applied between the image object, the graphic object, and the text object in the setting of removing dust at the middle of B for RGB data. Yes.

  The “Reflect to other objects” check box 116 sets whether or not the contents set in the black replacement setting area 108 are also reflected in the creation conditions for other objects (graphics, text) of the RGB data. Is to do. In other words, the RGB image creation condition setting screen 155 has setting items that are commonly applied between the image object, the graphic object, and the text object in the black replacement setting for the RGB data.

  The “Reflect to CMYK image” check box 117 is set in the dust removal setting areas 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107 in the middle of the rendering intent setting area 101, C, M, Y, R, G, B. This is for setting whether or not to reflect the contents to the creation conditions for the image object of the CMYK data. In other words, the RGB image creation condition setting screen 155 has setting items that are commonly applied to the same object between the RGB data and the CMYK data in the rendering intent and the intermediate dust removal setting.

  The “next object type setting” button 118 is a button for instructing a shift to a creation condition setting screen for the next object type.

  Next, the RGB image creation conditions are set by the CPU 11 based on a user operation from the operation unit 14 (step S34).

  In the example shown in FIG. 14, “colorimetric rendering” is set in the rendering intent setting area 101, “ON” is set in the dust removal setting area 102 in the middle of C, and the dust removal setting area 103 is set in the middle of M. Is set to “OFF” in the dust removal setting area 104 in the middle of Y, “ON” is set in the dust removal setting area 105 in the middle of R, and the dust removal setting area is set in the middle of G. “OFF” is set in 106, “ON” is set in the dust removal setting area 107 in the middle of B, and “ON” is set in the black replacement setting area 108. These setting contents are stored in the RAM 12 by the CPU 11 as the setting contents of the RGB image creation conditions.

  Further, in the “Reflect to other objects” check boxes 109, 111, 113, and 114, the dust removal setting area 103 in the middle of the rendering intent setting area 101 and M, the dust removal setting area 105 and G in the middle of R, respectively. Since the setting contents of the dust removal setting area 106 are set to be reflected to other objects in the middle of these, these setting contents are set by the CPU 11 as the setting contents of the RGB graphic creation conditions and the RGB text creation conditions. Stored in the RAM 12.

  Further, in the “Reflect to CMYK image” check box 117, the dust removal setting areas 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107 are intermediate between the rendering intent setting area 101 and C, M, Y, R, G, B. Are set to be reflected in the creation conditions for the image object of the CMYK data. Therefore, these settings are stored in the RAM 12 by the CPU 11 as the settings for the creation conditions for the CMYK image. .

  Next, the CPU 11 displays an RGB graphic creation condition setting screen on the display unit 15 (step S35).

  FIG. 15 shows an example of the RGB graphic creation condition setting screen 156 displayed in step S35. The RGB graphic creation condition setting screen 156 includes a rendering intent setting area 201, a dust removal setting area 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, and 207 in the middle of C, M, Y, R, G, and B, and black replacement. Setting area 208, “Reflect to other objects” check boxes 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, “Reflect also to CMYK graphics” check box 217, “To set next object type” It has a button 218.

  In the RGB image creation condition setting screen 155 shown in FIG. 14, since the “Reflect to other objects” check box 109 is set to “ON”, the CPU 11 renders the RGB graphic creation condition setting screen 156 in the rendering-in state. In the tent setting area 201, the same “colorimetric rendering” as in the rendering intent setting area 101 is set. Then, the CPU 11 displays the rendering intent setting area 201 and the “reflect to other objects” check box 209 in a display mode (grayout or the like) different from the normal display, and changes in settings are prohibited. That is, another color conversion method cannot be designated in the rendering intent setting area 201.

  Similarly, the CPU 11 sets the dust removal setting area 203 in the middle of M on the RGB graphic creation condition setting screen 156 to “OFF”, and sets the dirt removal setting area 205 in the middle of R to “ON”. In the middle of G, the dust removal setting area 206 is set to “OFF”. Then, the CPU 11 performs a dust removal setting area 203 in the middle of M, a dust removal setting area 205 in the middle of R, a dust removal setting area 206 in the middle of G, and a “reflect to other objects” check boxes 211, 213, and 214. Is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode, and setting changes are prohibited.

  Next, the creation conditions for RGB graphics are set by the CPU 11 based on the operation from the operation unit 14 by the user (step S36). On the RGB graphic creation condition setting screen 156, only the dust removal setting areas 202, 204, and 207 and the black replacement setting area 208 are set in the middle of C, Y, and B. The set creation conditions are stored in the RAM 12 by the CPU 11 as the setting contents of the creation conditions for RGB graphics.

  In addition, in the “Reflect to CMYK graphics” check box 217, the dust removal setting areas 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, and 207 are intermediate between the rendering intent setting area 201 and C, M, Y, R, G, and B. Are set to be reflected in the creation conditions for the graphic objects of the CMYK data. Therefore, these settings are stored in the RAM 12 by the CPU 11 as the settings for the creation conditions for CMYK graphics. .

  Next, the CPU 11 displays an RGB text creation condition setting screen on the display unit 15 (step S37). Specifically, the CPU 11 causes the “reflect to other objects” check boxes 109 to 116 and 209 to be displayed on the RGB image creation condition setting screen 155 (FIG. 14) or the RGB graphic creation condition setting screen 156 (FIG. 15). For items for which 216 is set to “ON”, the setting contents are reflected on the RGB text creation condition setting screen, and setting changes are prohibited.

  Next, the RGB text creation conditions are set by the CPU 11 based on a user operation from the operation unit 14 (step S38). The set creation conditions are stored in the RAM 12 by the CPU 11 as RGB text creation conditions.

  When the “Reflect also in CMYK text” check box on the RGB text creation condition setting screen is set to “ON”, the rendering intent setting area C, M, The setting contents of the dust removal setting area in the middle of Y, R, G, and B are stored in the RAM 12 by the CPU 11 as the setting contents of the CMYK text creation conditions.

  Next, the CPU 11 displays a CMYK image creation condition setting screen on the display unit 15 (step S39). Specifically, since the “Reflect to CMYK image” check box 117 is set to “ON” on the RGB image creation condition setting screen 155 (FIG. 14), the CPU 11 causes the RGB data and the CMYK data to be displayed. For common setting items (removal of the middle of rendering intent, C, M, Y, R, G, and B), the setting contents are reflected on the CMYK image creation condition setting screen. Then, the items on which the setting contents are reflected by the CPU 11 are displayed in a display mode different from normal, and the change of the settings is prohibited.

  Next, the CMYK image creation conditions are set by the CPU 11 based on a user operation from the operation unit 14 (step S40). The set creation conditions are stored in the RAM 12 by the CPU 11 as CMYK image creation conditions.

  In addition, in the “Reflect to other objects” check box on the creation condition setting screen for CMYK images, it is set that each setting content is reflected in the creation conditions for other objects (graphics, text) of CMYK data. For the items, the CPU 11 stores the setting contents on the CMYK image creation condition setting screen in the RAM 12 as the setting contents of the CMYK graphic creation condition and the CMYK text creation condition.

  Next, the CMYK graphic creation condition setting screen is displayed on the display unit 15 by the CPU 11 (step S41). Specifically, since the “Reflect to CMYK graphic” check box 217 is set to “ON” on the RGB graphic creation condition setting screen 156 (FIG. 15), the CPU 11 causes the RGB data and the CMYK data to be displayed. For common setting items, the setting contents are reflected on the CMYK graphic creation condition setting screen. Then, the items on which the setting contents are reflected by the CPU 11 are displayed in a display mode different from normal, and the change of the settings is prohibited.

  Also, on the CMYK graphic creation condition setting screen, the CPU 11 reflects the setting contents for items for which the “Reflect to other objects” check box is set to “ON” on the CMYK image creation condition setting screen. . Then, the items on which the setting contents are reflected by the CPU 11 are displayed in a display mode different from normal, and the change of the settings is prohibited.

  Next, the CMYK graphic creation conditions are set by the CPU 11 based on a user operation from the operation unit 14 (step S42). The set creation conditions are stored in the RAM 12 by the CPU 11 as CMYK graphic creation conditions.

  In addition, the CPU 11 sets items that are set to be reflected in other objects (image, text) in the “Reflect to other objects” check box on the CMYK graphic creation condition setting screen. The setting contents on the CMYK graphic creation condition setting screen are stored in the RAM 12 as the setting contents of the CMYK image creation condition and the CMYK text creation condition.

  Next, the CPU 11 displays a CMYK text creation condition setting screen on the display unit 15 (step S43). Specifically, when the “Reflect to CMYK text” check box is set to “ON” on the RGB text creation condition setting screen, the CPU 11 sets common setting items between RGB data and CMYK data. The setting contents are reflected on the CMYK text creation condition setting screen. Then, the items on which the setting contents are reflected by the CPU 11 are displayed in a display mode different from normal, and the change of the settings is prohibited.

  On the CMYK text creation condition setting screen, the CPU 11 sets items whose “Reflect to other objects” check box is set to “ON” on the CMYK image creation condition setting screen or the CMYK graphic creation condition setting screen. The setting contents are reflected. Then, the items on which the setting contents are reflected by the CPU 11 are displayed in a display mode different from normal, and the change of the settings is prohibited.

  Next, the CMYK text creation conditions are set by the CPU 11 based on the user's operation from the operation unit 14 (step S44). The set creation conditions are stored in the RAM 12 by the CPU 11 as CMYK text creation conditions.

  Next, the CPU 11 determines whether or not to save the setting contents of the creation conditions (six kinds of creation conditions) (step S45). When saving the setting contents (step S45; YES), the CPU 11 saves the setting contents stored in the RAM 12 as the preset setting information 139 in the storage unit 13 (step S46).

  When the setting contents are not stored in step S45 (step S45; NO), the process proceeds to step S5 in FIG. 6 after step S46 or after step S32.

  As described above, according to the client PC 10 in the second embodiment, two or more creation conditions can be set at once for a common setting item for two or more creation conditions. Creation conditions for creating the device link profile 136 can be easily set. For example, creation conditions can be easily set for RGB data and CMYK data. In addition, the creation conditions for each object can be easily set.

  In addition, when setting the creation conditions for each object when the input image data is RGB data and the creation conditions for each object when the input image data is CMYK data, two or more creation conditions are common. By providing the setting items to be applied on the setting screen, the creation conditions for each object of RGB data and the creation conditions for each object of CMYK data can be easily set.

  In addition, regarding the common setting items for the same object between the creation condition when the input image data is RGB data and the creation condition when the input image data is CMYK data, Since the creation conditions for the CMYK data can be set collectively, the creation conditions for creating a plurality of device link profiles 136 can be easily set.

  In addition, regarding the creation conditions when the input image data is RGB data, or the creation conditions when the input image data is CMYK data, two or more creation conditions for the setting items common to the objects are collectively displayed. Therefore, creation conditions for creating a plurality of device link profiles 136 can be easily set.

  In addition, since the manufacturer recommended setting information 138 and preset setting information 139 set in the past can be used, it is possible to easily set creation conditions for creating a plurality of device link profiles 136.

  Note that the descriptions in the above embodiments are examples of the device link profile creation apparatus according to the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to this. The detailed configuration and detailed operation of each part of the device link profile creating apparatus can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, in each of the above embodiments, the case where six types of creation conditions of the device link profile 136 are set has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  In the above description, an example in which a storage device such as a nonvolatile semiconductor memory or a hard disk is used as a computer-readable medium storing a program for executing each process is disclosed, but the present invention is not limited to this example. As another computer-readable medium, a portable recording medium such as a CD-ROM can be applied. A carrier wave may be applied as a medium for providing program data via a communication line.

1 Printing system 10 Client PC
11 CPU
12 RAM
13 Storage Unit 14 Operation Unit 15 Display Unit 16 Network IF Unit 17 Colorimeter IF Unit 18 Bus 20 Printer Controller 21 CPU
22 RAM
23 Storage Unit 24 Operation Unit 25 Display Unit 26 Network IF Unit 27 Printer IF Unit 28 Bus 30 Printer 31 CPU
32 RAM
33 Storage unit 34 Operation unit 35 Display unit 36 Image reading unit 37 Printing unit 38 Controller IF unit 39 Bus 40 RGB / CMYK common setting area 41 RGB specific setting area 42 CMYK specific setting area 50 RGB setting area 51 CMYK setting area 60 RGB image Setting area 61 RGB text setting area 62 RGB graphic setting area 63 CMYK setting area 80 image setting area 81 text setting area 82 graphic setting area 83 RGB specific setting area 84 CMYK specific setting areas 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116 “Reflect to other objects” check box 117 “Reflect to CMYK image” check box 131 Device link profile creation program 132 Printer driver program Program 133 RGB source profile 134 CMYK source profile 135 Destination profile 136 Device link profile 136a Device link profile for RGB image 136b Device link profile for RGB text 136c Device link profile for RGB graphics 136d Device link profile for CMYK image 136e Device for CMYK text Link profile 136f Device link profile 137 for CMYK graphics Creation condition setting information 138 Recommended manufacturer setting information 139 Preset setting information 151 Setting screen 152 Setting screen 153 Setting screen 154 Setting screen 155 RGB image creation condition setting screen 156 RGB graphic creation condition setting Fixed screens 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216 “Reflect to other objects” check box 217 “Reflect to CMYK graphics” check box 231 RIP processing program 232 CMS processing program 233 Device link profile

Claims (12)

An operation unit for receiving an operation input by a user according to the setting item displayed on the display unit;
At least two types of device link profile creation conditions used for color conversion processing between a plurality of devices are set based on an operation from the operation unit, and a plurality of types are set based on each of the set two or more types of creation conditions. A control unit that collectively creates device link profiles for
With
The operation unit accepts designation of which creation condition to apply the setting item in common among the two or more creation conditions,
Wherein, the in setting the two or more production conditions, wherein the displaying the setting screen having the setting items that are commonly applied for the designated generation condition between one of the two or more production conditions To display
Device link profile creation device. The two or more types of creation conditions include a creation condition when the input image data is RGB format data, and a creation condition when the input image data is CMYK format data.
The device link profile creation apparatus according to claim 1. The two or more types of creation conditions include creation conditions for each of a plurality of types of objects constituting the input image data.
The device link profile creation apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. The plurality of types of objects include images, text, or graphics.
The device link profile creation apparatus according to claim 3. The two or more types of creation conditions include a creation condition for each of a plurality of types of objects constituting the input image data when the input image data is RGB format data, and a case where the input image data is CMYK format data. Including creation conditions for each of a plurality of types of objects constituting the input image data,
The device link profile creation apparatus according to claim 1. The plurality of types of objects include images, text, or graphics.
The device link profile creation apparatus according to claim 5. The setting screen is commonly applied to the same object between a creation condition when the input image data is RGB format data and a creation condition when the input image data is CMYK format data. Has setting items,
The device link profile creation apparatus according to claim 5 or 6. The setting screen shows a creation condition when the input image data is RGB format data or a creation condition when the input image data is CMYK format data between a plurality of types of objects constituting the input image data. Have commonly applied settings,
The device link profile creation device according to any one of claims 5 to 7. The control unit stores setting information indicating the two or more types of creation conditions in a plurality of storage units, and any one of the plurality of setting information stored in the storage unit based on an operation from the operation unit. The setting information is selected, the selected setting information is read from the storage unit, and a plurality of device link profiles are collectively created based on the read setting information.
The device link profile creation apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8. A recommended setting information storage unit that stores recommended setting information indicating conditions for creating at least two types of device link profiles determined in advance;
The control unit reads recommended setting information stored in the recommended setting information storage unit based on an operation from the operation unit, and collectively creates a plurality of device link profiles based on the read recommended setting information. To
The device link profile creation device according to any one of claims 1 to 9. Creation condition setting for setting at least two types of creation conditions of device link profiles used for color conversion processing between a plurality of devices based on an operation from the operation unit according to the setting item displayed on the display unit by the control unit Process,
A profile creation step of creating a plurality of device link profiles collectively based on each of the two or more types of creation conditions set by the control unit;
Including
Further including a step of designating which of the two or more types of creation conditions to apply the setting item in common based on an operation from the operation unit;
In the creation condition setting step, the control unit displays a setting screen having a setting item to be commonly applied to the preparation conditions between said specified one of said two or more types of production conditions on the display unit,
Device link profile creation method. Computer
An operation unit for accepting an operation input by a user in accordance with the setting item displayed on the display unit;
At least two types of device link profile creation conditions used for color conversion processing between a plurality of devices are set based on operations from the operation unit, and a plurality of types are set based on each of the set two or more types of creation conditions. A control unit that collectively creates device link profiles for
Is a program for functioning as
The operation unit accepts designation of which creation condition to apply the setting item in common among the two or more creation conditions,
Wherein, the in setting the two or more production conditions, wherein the displaying the setting screen having the setting items that are commonly applied for the designated generation condition between one of the two or more production conditions To display
program.

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