JPH11232054A - Device and method for processing printer setting and computer readable storage medium storing printer setting processing program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a printer setting processor or the like with which plural types of printers can be speedily, exactly and further easily set usable. SOLUTION: This device is provided with a list display control means, machine type selection input means, common setting item setting processing control means and peculiar setting item setting processing control means or the like and when any arbitrary printer type is selectively inputted among the plural printer types of a list displayed on a screen 17G of a display, a common setting item common for the respective printer types can be set while utilizing printer type data corresponding to that printer type by starting a previously stored common setting program common for the respective printer types. At the same time, a previously stored peculiar setting program peculiar for each printer type and correspondent to the selectively inputted printer type is selectively started and the peculiar setting item of that machine type is formed so as to enable setting processing.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a printer setting processing apparatus and method for setting a plurality of types of printers to be usable, and a computer-readable storage medium storing a printer setting processing program.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 8 shows a POS system (commodity sales data processing apparatus) as an example of a system using a plurality of types of printers 20, for example.

In FIG. 8, a large number of terminals (electronic cash registers, computers, computers) 5 are connected to a POS server (computer) 7 via a network 1, and each POS
The server 7 is connected to a store controller (computer) 10 via a hub 8, and the store controller 10 in each store is connected to a host computer 30 in the headquarters via the network 2. Furthermore, in each store,
For example, a monitoring device (computer) 15 for performing advanced information processing such as color graphics is connected to a layer equivalent to the store controller 10, and the monitoring device 15 is connected to a maintenance computer 35 at a maintenance and inspection base via a network 3.
Connected through.

Here, various types of various printers 20 are operably connected to the entire POS system. Various types include printing speed, printing accuracy (for example, dpi),
It covers a wide variety of printing methods (for example, ink jet, electrophotography), monochrome or color, paper size, control method, codes used, and manufacturers.

[0005] In this way, since the respective printers 20 can share the print output of the purpose-specific contents regarding the merchandise sales data, various materials can be provided immediately.

[0006]

By the way, the so-called printer setting process for setting each printer 20 to be usable is performed regardless of whether the printer is dedicated to a specific computer or a network shared printer.
Is executed on any computer using a printer driver (setting tool) attached to the computer. Further, depending on the printer model and the OS of the computer, a setting process required in relation to the OS may be required.

In any case, each printer 2
For each printer driver 0, it is necessary to perform individual setting operations with different operations and procedures using the printer driver, which is troublesome and takes a long time. Storage management is difficult. Further, it is very difficult to manage all printers including printers individually added (or reduced) at each store as the entire system.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a printer setting processing apparatus and method capable of setting a plurality of types of printers so that they can be used quickly, accurately, and easily. Further, a computer-readable storage medium storing a printer setting processing program is provided.

[0009]

Various systems (for example, POS systems) are repeatedly constructed. Although there is little guarantee that the entire system is the same, the basic concept is overwhelmingly often the case where the same can be maintained. Further, the types of printers used in the system are not infinite, regardless of domestic and overseas, and there are, for example, about 25 types in many cases.

When analyzing the driver for each printer model, there are many common setting items irrespective of the model, because the purpose is to execute the intrinsic printing function. On the other hand, the differences between models differ from manufacturers, for example, in addition to technical matters such as monochrome or color, and it is undeniable that there are setting items specific to each model.

Therefore, if various printer drivers (setting programs) can be decomposed into common setting items and unique setting items, the setting of the common setting items can be performed by the same setting work in any printer. It is. If so, the work is easy and the management of various configured printers is also easy.

On the other hand, the unique setting items must be performed for each printer, but when setting the common setting items,
For example, it is convinced that it is possible to select the unique setting item stored in advance using the model as a key and automatically set the selected item.

However, in a specific and one system, disassembling and reconstructing various printer drivers to be used is disadvantageous in terms of time, cost, and work.
However, if the above system is assumed to be repeatable throughout the country, great advantages can be secured. The present invention has been created by focusing on such technical analysis and practical operation.

That is, a first aspect of the present invention is a printer setting processing apparatus for setting a plurality of types of printers to be usable, wherein a printer type stored in advance can be displayed in a list and selected from the list display. When a printer model is selected and input, a common setting program that is stored in advance and is common to each printer model is started, and a common setting item common to each printer model is set to a printer corresponding to the printer model. The setting process can be performed using the model data, and a unique setting program that is unique to each printer model stored in advance and corresponds to the selected and entered printer model is selected and started to set the unique setting items for the model. This is a printer setting processing device that is formed so as to be processable and can be set to process each type of printer by a uniform operation. .

In this invention, a list of printer models stored in advance is displayed. Select and enter a printer model from the list. Then, a pre-stored common setting program common to each printer model is activated, and using the printer model data corresponding to the printer model,
Common setting items common to each printer model are set. Subsequently, a unique setting program that is unique to each printer model stored in advance and corresponds to the selected and input printer model is selected and activated, and the unique setting items of the model are set.

Therefore, once printer model data, a common setting program, and each of the unique setting programs for each printer to be used are created and stored (stored), printers of each model can be used in a uniform operation / procedure. Can be set. That is, it is possible to set a plurality of types of printers quickly, accurately, and extremely easily so as to be usable.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a printer setting processing apparatus for setting a plurality of types of printers to be usable, wherein the printer type data storage means is capable of storing printer type data for each printer. A common setting program storing means capable of storing a common setting program common to the models, a unique setting program storing means capable of storing a unique setting program unique to each printer model,
List display control means for reading the printer model data stored in the printer model data storage means and displaying a list of the printer models, and model selection for inputting an arbitrary printer model selected from a plurality of the displayed printer models. When the input means and the printer model are selected and input, the common setting program stored in the common setting program storage means is started, and the common setting items common to each printer model are changed to the printer model data corresponding to the printer model. Common setting item setting processing control means for performing setting processing using
After the setting process of the common setting items, the unique setting program corresponding to the printer model selected and inputted from the unique setting programs stored in the unique setting program storage means is selected and started, and the unique setting items of the model are set. This is a printer setting processing device including a unique setting item setting processing control unit.

In this invention, the list display control means reads the printer model data of each printer stored in the printer model data storage means and displays a list of the printer models. When a printer model to be set is selected from a plurality of printer models displayed in a list using the model selection input means, the common setting item setting processing control means is stored in the common setting program storage means. The common setting program is started, and common setting items common to each printer model are set using the printer model data corresponding to the selected input printer model. Subsequently, the unique setting item setting processing control means selects and starts the unique setting program corresponding to the printer model selected and input from the unique setting programs stored in the unique setting program storage means, and performs the unique setting of the model. Set items.

That is, the driver of each printer model is decomposed into common setting items and unique setting items, and a unique setting program for each model is prepared (reconstructed). In the system construction, the printer setting operation can be easily performed only by selecting the printer model to be set from the list display.

Therefore, not only the same operation and effect as in the case of the first aspect of the invention can be obtained, but also since it can be fully automated, the handling is simple and the number of manpower is saved, and the versatility is high.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in each of the unique setting programs, a dummy computer name is stored, a computer name input field is displayed when a list of the printer models is displayed, and the printer model is selected. This is a printer setting processing device formed so that a dummy computer name can be rewritten to the input computer name after input and the unique setting items of the printer can be set.

In this invention, a printer model is selected and input by using a list of printer models, and the name of the computer that controls the printer is input in the computer name input field. Then, the unique setting program corresponding to the model is called and the setting processing of the unique setting item is performed, but the dummy computer name included in the unique setting program is rewritten with the input computer name, and then,
Settings are processed.

Therefore, in addition to providing the same operation and effect as those of the first and second aspects of the present invention, it is also possible to set as a unique setting item for a printer for which the computer name must be specified. Widely adaptable.

Further, according to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a printer which is capable of storing all printer models in which the common setting items and unique setting items have been set and capable of displaying a list of all printer models stored upon request. It is a setting processing device.

In this invention, all the printer models in which the common setting items and the unique setting items have been set, that is, in a usable state, are stored and can be displayed in a list upon request.

Therefore, in addition to providing the same effects as those of the first to third aspects of the present invention, it is possible to easily and quickly manage, for example, a printer for the entire system or network. Duplicate settings and the like can be reliably prevented.

Further, a fifth aspect of the present invention is a printer setting processing method for setting a plurality of types of printers to be usable, wherein a printer model stored in advance is displayed in a list, and a printer model selected from the list display is selected. When a printer model is selected and input, a common setting program that is stored in advance and common to each printer model is started, and the common setting items common to each printer model are changed to the printer model data corresponding to the printer model. Then, select and start a unique setting program that is unique to each printer model stored in advance and that corresponds to the selected and entered printer model, and set and process the unique setting items for that model. A printer setting processing method that performs setting processing of printers of each model in a uniform procedure by setting processing of setting items and unique setting items It is.

In this invention, a printer model to be set is selected and input from all the printer models displayed in the list. Then, a common setting program common to each printer model is started, and setting processing of common setting items common to each printer model is performed using printer model data corresponding to the printer model. Thereafter, a unique setting program that is unique to each printer model stored in advance and corresponds to the selected and input printer model is selected and activated, and setting processing of the unique setting items of the model is performed.

Therefore, the printer of each model can be set and processed in a uniform procedure by the combination of the setting processing of the common setting item and the unique setting item, so that a plurality of printers can be used quickly and accurately. And it can be easily set.

Further, according to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer-readable storage medium storing a printer setting processing program for setting a plurality of types of printers to be usable. In the computer that has read, a list of printer models stored in advance is displayed, and when an arbitrary printer model is selected and input from the list display, a common setting program that is stored in advance and common to each printer model is started. A common setting item common to each printer model is set and processed by using the printer model data corresponding to the printer model, and then the printer model corresponding to the printer model unique to each printer model stored in advance and selected and inputted. Select and launch a unique setting program to set and process the unique setting items for the model. The setting processing of the eye and the specific setting item is computer readable storage medium that stores the printer setting process program that is as a printer of each model as possible to set the process in uniform steps.

In this invention, the computer which has read the printer setting processing program displays a list of printer models stored in advance, and when an arbitrary printer model is selected and input from the list, each of the stored printer models is displayed. A common setting program common to the printer models is activated, and common setting items common to each printer model are set using the printer model data corresponding to the printer model. Thereafter, a unique setting program that is unique to each printer model stored in advance and corresponds to the selected and input printer model is selected and activated, and the unique setting items of the model are set.

Therefore, if the computer reads the printer setting processing program, the computer
It is possible to easily build a printer setting processing device that has an excellent operational effect of being able to use multiple types of printers quickly, accurately and easily, and to set common setting items and unique setting items. By a combination of processes, a printer setting processing method capable of setting a printer of each model in a uniform procedure can be surely performed.

[0033]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. A printer setting processing apparatus suitable for executing the present printer setting processing method is configured to be integrally incorporated in a POS system (store controller 10) whose basic configuration is the same as that shown in FIG.

That is, the printer setting processing device (10)
Are printer model data storage means (printer model data file 13DF), common setting program storage means (ROM 12), unique setting program storage means (unique program file 13SF), list display control means (11, 12), The apparatus includes a model selection input means (16), a common setting item setting processing control means (11, 12), and a unique setting item setting processing control means (11, 12). When an arbitrary printer model is selected and input from the printer models, a common setting program that is stored in advance and is common to each printer model is started, and the common setting items common to each printer model are changed to the printer corresponding to the printer model. Settings that can be processed using model data and are unique to each printer model stored in advance and selected and entered. It is formed so that the unique setting program corresponding to the printer model can be selected and activated to set the unique setting items of the model, and the printer of each model can be easily set with a uniform operation and procedure. .

In FIG. 1, the store controller 10
Are a CPU 11, a ROM 12, a RAM 13, an HDD (hard disk device) 14, an FDD (floppy disk device) 15, a keyboard (KB) 16, and a display (IN).
D) 17 and network (eg, LAN, ISD)
N) Including an interface (I / F) for 1 and 2, P
As a component of the OS system, an in-store upper-level device that collectively manages all terminals 5 via the POS server 7 is formed.

The printer setting processing apparatus can perform setting processing for enabling the printer (for example, “AAA” to “GGG”) 20 to be used.

Thus, in the RAM 13, in addition to the printer model data storage means (printer model data file 13DF) and the unique setting program storage means (specific program file 13SF), a printer for storing the set driver of the printer 20 is provided. A driver file 13VF is provided, and further, a printer job file 13WF for storing which job (printing content) is assigned to which printer 20 and a setting management for storing all the printers 20 that have been subjected to the setting process, that is, the usable state, for the convenience of management. A file 13MF is provided. These files are backed up by the HDD 14.

Printer model data storage means (13DF)
Stores printer model data for each printer 20. In this embodiment, the printer model data (“printer code”, “printer model name”, “printer setting shell name”) shown in FIG. 3 is stored. Settings can be added / changed / deleted using the keyboard 16.

Common setting program storage means (ROM 1
2) includes a common setting program for setting common setting items common to each printer model (ST10 in FIG. 4 to ST10 in FIG. 5).
23) That is, the printer setting tool is stored.

The unique setting program storage means (specific program file 13SF) stores a unique setting program unique to each printer model. The unique setting program is a program for setting unique setting items (for example, control method, code conversion method, etc.) unique to each printer.

In this embodiment, the store controller 1
Since 0 is formed from a UNIX (registered trademark of X / Open) system, each unique setting program is a “printer setting shell” shown in FIG. 2 and forms an interactive interface.

Therefore, for example, when setting the unique setting items of the printer AAA, the "printer setting shell A"
Is read and written in the printer driver file 13VF to perform the setting process. Naturally, the “printer setting shell A” is similarly reused when subsequently setting the same model.

However, the “computer name” included in the “printer setting shell A” is a dummy computer name. Naturally, it is for setting unique setting items.
Therefore, when writing to the printer driver file 13VF, the dummy computer name is written and stored by rewriting the computer name entered in the "host name" column of the screen 17G shown in FIG.

Here, when there is a printer setting request (YES in ST10 of FIG. 4), the list display control means reads all the printer model data stored from the printer model data storage means (13DF) (ST11). Means for displaying a list on the screen 17G of the display 17 shown in FIG.
12 and the CPU 11, and is executed in ST12 of FIG.

In FIG. 7, a printer setting screen (17
The printer model data (for example, “01: AAA”) is displayed in the “printer model” column of G) (ST12).
At this time, a "selection input" column and a "host name input" column are also displayed (ST13, ST14).

The model selection input means is formed by the keyboard 16 and inputs an arbitrary printer model selected from a plurality of printer models displayed in a list (YE in ST15).
S) Yes. In this embodiment, the printer model number (for example, “0
1 ").

It should be noted that a selection input method using a mouse pointer or a touch input method using a touch panel may be used.

The common setting item setting processing control means is formed from the ROM 12 storing the common setting item setting processing control program (part of the printer setting processing program) and the CPU 11, and when the printer model is selected and inputted (S
At T15 (YES), the common setting program storage means (R
The printer driver file 13VF which activates the common setting program stored in the OM 12) to set common setting items common to each printer model by using printer model data corresponding to the printer model (ST16).
Means for writing to

The common setting program may be formed integrally as a part of the common setting item setting processing control program.

The unique setting item setting processing control means includes:
ROM 12 storing a unique setting item setting processing control program (part of the printer setting processing program) and a CPU
11 and a unique setting program corresponding to the printer model selected and input from the unique setting programs stored in the unique setting program storage means (13SF) after the setting process of the common setting items (for example, “Printer The setting shell A ") is selectively activated (acquired ... read) (ST17).

When the host name is input (YES in ST18 of FIG. 5), the dummy computer name in the unique setting program (for example, “printer setting shell A”) is rewritten to the input name (FIG. 5). ST19). Thus, the setting process of the unique setting item of the model is performed (ST20). By writing to the printer driver file 13VF.

Further, in this embodiment, "work" to be assigned to the printer 20 is input (Y in ST21).
ES), the assigned job is set in the printer job file 13WF (ST22), and after that, the setting management file 1
The printer 20 is registered in the 3MF (ST23).

Further, in this embodiment, when a non-setting request is made (NO in ST10 of FIG. 4), the display 17 (17
G), a printer setting confirmation screen is displayed (ST2 in FIG. 6).
4) is done.

Then, when a confirmation command is issued using the key (YES in ST25), the set list display control means (C
PU11, ROM12) is the setting management file 13MF
Are displayed (ST27), and a list of the set printer models obtained by the search is displayed (ST27).

In the first embodiment, the list display control means (11, 12) reads the printer model data of each printer stored in the printer model data storage means (13DF) and displays the printer model on the display unit 17. In the list.

When the operator uses the model selection input means (16) to select and input a printer model to be set from a plurality of printer models displayed in a list, the common setting item setting processing control means (11, 12) )But,
The common setting program stored in the common setting program storage means (12) is started, and common setting items common to each printer model are set using the printer model data corresponding to the selected input printer model.

Subsequently, the unique setting item setting processing control means (11, 12) stores the unique setting program storing means (13).
Then, a unique setting program corresponding to the printer model selected and input from the unique setting programs stored in the SF is selected and activated, and the unique setting items of the model are set.

That is, the driver of each printer model is decomposed into common setting items and unique setting items, and a unique setting program for each model is prepared (reconstructed). In the system construction, the printer setting operation can be easily performed only by selecting the printer model to be set from the list display.

Therefore, the printer model data, the common setting program, and the specific setting program for each target printer 20 are once created and stored (stored).
If this is done, the printers of each model can be set and processed by a uniform operation and procedure. That is, it is possible to set a plurality of types of printers quickly, accurately, and extremely easily so as to be usable. In addition, since it is fully automated, handling is easy and significant labor savings can be achieved, and versatility is high.

Using the printer model list display, select and enter the printer model, and then enter the computer name of the printer in the computer name input field.
The unique setting program corresponding to the model is called and the setting process of the unique setting item is performed. The dummy computer name included in the unique setting program is rewritten to the input computer name, and the setting process is performed. Therefore, the setting process can be performed as a unique setting item even for a printer for which the specification of the computer name is forced, and the adaptability is wide.

Further, the setting management file 1
Since all the printer models stored in the 3MF are formed so as to be displayed as a list, it is possible to easily and quickly manage, for example, printers for the entire system or network.
Duplicate settings and the like can be reliably prevented.

Although the case where the present apparatus is constructed from the store controller 10 has been described, in the case of the POS system in FIG. 8, the host computer 30, the maintenance computer 35, the monitoring device 15, the POS server 7, and the terminal 5 Either can be built.

(Second Embodiment) In this embodiment, a computer (10) is made to read a printer setting processing program from a storage medium (FD), and a printer setting processing apparatus similar to that of the first embodiment is used. It can be constructed and the printer setting processing method can be executed.

That is, in the first embodiment, the printer setting processing program shown in FIGS. 4, 5, and (FIG. 6 for management) is stored in the ROM 12 of the store controller 10, but in the second embodiment, For convenience, the program (FIG. 4, FIG. 5, FIG. 6) stored in the storage medium (FD... Floppy disk) is read using the FDD 15 shown in the first embodiment (FIG. 1) and stored in the HDD 14. In addition, it is developed and implemented on the RAM 13. Others are the same as in the first embodiment.

Therefore, if the computer (10) is caused to read the program (FIGS. 4 to 6) stored in the storage medium (FD), the computer (10) is set in the same manner as in the first embodiment. The printer setting processing device (10) can be constructed simply and at low cost, and the printer setting processing method can be surely performed.

Of course, the ROM 12 and the HDD shown in FIG.
If the program 14 shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 is stored in such a manner that it is detachable, the HDD and the ROM also become storage media. Further, the storage medium is not limited to the above, and may be a CD-RO
M, DVD-ROM, MO, magnetic tape, etc.

Further, the unique setting program storage means (1
If the unique setting program stored in the 3SF) is stored in a storage medium (for example, an FD or a CD-ROM) so as to be readable by a computer, the storage medium can be used for the subsequent system construction. The same applies to the case of the common setting program stored in the common setting program storage means (ROM 12).

[0068]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, an arbitrary printer model can be selected and input from a list of printer models stored in advance, and a common setting program common to each printer model stored in advance is started. The common setting items can be selected and processed using the entered printer model data, and the unique setting program corresponding to the selected and entered printer model can be selected and activated to set the unique setting items for the model. The printer setting processing device is formed in such a manner that each type of printer can be set and processed by a uniform operation. Therefore, printer model data, a common setting program, and each unique setting program for each target printer are used. Once created and stored (stored), printers of each model can be set and processed with uniform work and procedures. That is, it is possible to set a plurality of types of printers quickly, accurately, and extremely easily so as to be usable.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, printer model data storage means, common setting program storage means, unique setting program storage means, list display control means, model selection input means, common setting item 2. The invention according to claim 1, further comprising a setting processing control means and a unique setting item setting processing control means, wherein the printer can be set and processed simply by selecting and inputting a printer from a list display. In addition to achieving the same effects as described above, since it can be fully automated, it is easy to handle and greatly saves manpower, and has high versatility.

Further, according to the third aspect of the present invention, after selecting and inputting the printer model, the dummy computer name is replaced with the input computer name, and the printer-specific setting items are formed so as to be settable. In addition to providing the same effects as those of the first and second aspects of the present invention, the printer can be set as a unique setting item for a printer for which the computer name must be specified.
Widely adaptable.

Further, according to the fourth aspect of the invention, all the printer models for which the common setting items and the unique setting items have been set can be stored, and all the printer models stored according to the request can be displayed in a list. Therefore, in addition to providing the same effects as those of the inventions of the first to third aspects, it is also possible to easily and quickly manage, for example, a printer for the entire system or network. Duplicate settings and the like can be reliably prevented.

Further, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when an arbitrary printer model is selected and input from the list of printer models, a common setting program common to each printer model is started to execute each printer model. The common setting items common to the printer model are set using the printer model data.After that, the unique setting program corresponding to the selected and input printer model is selected and started, and the unique setting items for the model are set and processed. This is a printer setting processing method that sets printers of each model in a uniform procedure by setting processing of setting items and unique setting items, so that multiple types of printers can be used quickly, accurately and easily can do.

Further, according to the invention of claim 6, the printer setting processing program causes the computer which has read the program to display a list of printer models stored in advance and select and input an arbitrary printer model from the list display. In this case, the common setting program common to each printer model stored in advance is started, and the common setting items common to each printer model are set using the printer model data corresponding to the printer model. A unique setting program that is unique to each printer model stored in advance and corresponds to the selected and entered printer model is selected and started, and the unique setting items of the model are set and processed. Printer setting process that can perform setting process for printers of each model in a uniform procedure by setting process Since the program is a storage medium that can be read by a computer storing a program, if the printer setting processing program is read by a computer, the computer can be used for multiple types of printers quickly, accurately, and easily. It can be easily constructed in a printer setting processing device that has an excellent effect that it can be done, and it is possible to set and process printers of each model in a uniform procedure by combining setting processing of common setting items and unique setting items The printer setting processing method can be reliably performed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is also a diagram for explaining a basic principle.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of printer model data.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart (1) for explaining the operation.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart (2) for explaining the operation.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart (3) for explaining the operation.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of a list display mode.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a system using various printers.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Store controller (computer) 11 CPU (list display control means, common setting item setting processing control means, unique setting item setting processing control means) 12 ROM (common setting program storage means, list display control means, common setting item setting processing control) Means, unique setting item setting processing control means) 13 RAM 13DF printer model data file (printer model data storage means) 13SF unique program file (unique setting program storage means) 13VF printer driver file 13WF printer job file 13MF setting management file 14 HDD 15 FDD FD Floppy disk (storage medium) 16 Keyboard (model selection input means) 17 Display 17G screen 20 Printer

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A printer setting processing device for setting a plurality of types of printers to be usable, wherein a printer model stored in advance can be displayed as a list and a printer model selected from the list can be inputted. When a printer model is selected and input, a common setting program that is stored in advance and is common to each printer model is started, and common setting items common to each printer model are set using the printer model data corresponding to the printer model. In addition to being capable of processing, a unique setting program corresponding to the printer model that has been stored in advance and is unique to each printer model and selected and input is selected and started, and a unique setting item of the model is set and processed. A printer setting processing device that is capable of setting processing of a model printer by a uniform operation. 2. A printer setting processing device for setting a plurality of types of printers to be usable, comprising: a printer type data storage means capable of storing printer type data for each printer; and a common setting program common to each printer type. , A unique setting program storing means capable of storing a unique setting program unique to each printer model, and a printer model data read from the printer model data stored in the printer model data storage means. List display control means for displaying a list of printer models, model selection input means for inputting an arbitrary printer model selected from a plurality of printer models displayed in a list, and common setting program storage means when a printer model is selected and input Start the common setting program stored in the Common setting item setting processing control means for setting the common setting items using the printer model data corresponding to the printer model, and a unique setting program stored in the unique setting program storage means after the common setting item setting processing. A printer setting processing apparatus comprising: a unique setting item setting processing control means for selectively activating a unique setting program corresponding to a printer model selected and inputted from among the selected models and setting and processing the unique setting items of the model. 3. Each of the unique setting programs stores a dummy computer name and displays a computer name input field when displaying a list of the printer models.
3. The printer setting processing device according to claim 1, wherein a dummy computer name is rewritten to the input computer name after the selection of the printer model, and the unique setting items of the printer are settable. 4. The printer according to claim 1, wherein all the printer models for which the common setting items and the unique setting items have been set can be stored, and all the printer models stored in response to a request can be displayed in a list. The printer setting processing device according to any one of the above. 5. A printer setting processing method for setting a plurality of models of printers to be usable, wherein a list of printer models stored in advance is displayed, and a printer model selected from the list is input, and the printer model is selected. When a selection is input, a common setting program that is stored in advance and is common to each printer model is started, and common setting items common to each printer model are set using the printer model data corresponding to the printer model. Thereafter, a unique setting program that is unique to each printer model stored in advance and that corresponds to the selected and entered printer model is selected and started, and the unique setting items of the model are set and processed. A printer setting processing method that performs setting processing of printers of each model in a uniform procedure by the above setting processing. 6. A computer-readable storage medium storing a printer setting processing program for setting a plurality of types of printers to be usable, wherein the storage medium is stored in advance in a computer which has read the printer setting processing program. Display a list of the printer models that have been set, and when any printer model is selected and input from the list display, start a pre-stored common setting program that is common to each printer model and perform common settings that are common to each printer model The item is set using the printer model data corresponding to the printer model. Thereafter, a unique setting program corresponding to the printer model, which is unique to each printer model stored in advance and corresponding to the selected printer model, is selected and activated. Set the unique setting items of the model, and set the common setting items and unique setting items Thus computer readable storage medium that stores the printer setting process program that is as a printer of each model as possible to set the process in uniform steps.