JPH1153137A - Data processor data processing method therefor, and computer-readable storage medium stored with program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To freely customize print setting information having different properties on a setting screen and to greatly lighten the setting burden on a user by controlling the movement and deletion of setting items registered by properties on various individual setting screens for a printer and controlling displays of the respective setting screens. SOLUTION: An external memory 11 stores pieces of print setting information having different properties including setting items for the printer. A CPU 1 displays print setting screens of different properties on a CRT 10 according to the respective pieces of stored setting information. Here, when the movement of a setting item on one print setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 to the other print setting screen is indicated through the dragging-and-dropping operation of a pointing device 9b, the CPU 1 receives the indicated print setting item, adds the print setting information on one screen in the external memory 11 for update, and deletes the indicated print setting item from the print setting information of the other, thereby making the pieces of print setting information consistent.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a data processing device capable of communicating with a printing device via a predetermined communication medium, a data processing method of the data processing device, and a storage medium storing a computer-readable program. is there.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a data processing apparatus, for example, a host computer, which incorporates a driver for transmitting print information generated by executing an application program by communicating with a printing apparatus via a predetermined communication medium to the printing apparatus,
The driver has various settings, that is, many items that can be customized by the user, and is configured so that a print processing environment intended by the user can be freely constructed.

In addition, print processing functions are displayed hierarchically,
Some drivers have a user interface designed to reduce the user's print setting process.

[0004]

However, in the print setting screen displayed on the print setting screen by the printer driver of the host computer, for example, the setting items that can be registered are limited to predetermined fixed items. However, it is not possible to register all the setting items necessary for achieving the user's printing purpose only with the items included in the printing purpose setting.

[0005] In addition, if an item whose setting is frequently changed by the user is included in the print purpose setting, the user may register the item in the print purpose setting every time the printing process is performed. It was necessary to re-register the settings.

As described above, on the printing purpose setting screen displayed as the user interface, it is not possible to make changes such as adding or deleting certain set items, and even if the setting screen is optimal for a certain user, However, it is not possible to provide an optimal screen display for all users, and each time printing is performed, a complicated operation of opening a number of hierarchical screens and performing the setting operation again is forced. there were.

That is, for the user, items whose setting is frequently changed are not registered in the print purpose setting but are general setting items, and items which are not changed frequently are registered in the print purpose setting. I couldn't respond to changes freely.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a method of setting items registered by attribute on various setting screens individually for a connected printing apparatus. By controlling the display of each setting screen by managing the movement and deletion, it is possible to freely customize print setting information having different attributes on each setting screen, thereby constructing a user interface capable of greatly reducing a user's setting burden. An object of the present invention is to provide a data processing device, a data processing method of the data processing device, and a storage medium storing a computer-readable program.

[0009]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a data processing apparatus capable of communicating with a printing apparatus via a predetermined communication medium, wherein the attribute includes a plurality of setting items for the printing apparatus. Storage means for storing a plurality of pieces of print setting information different from each other, display control means for displaying a plurality of print setting screens having different attributes on a display unit based on each piece of print setting information stored in the storage means, and display control means. Receiving instruction means for instructing to move a setting item in one of the print setting screens displayed on the display unit to the other print setting screen, and receiving a print setting item instructed to be moved based on the instruction means; Then, one of the print setting information is additionally updated in the storage means, and the print setting item designated to be moved is deleted from the other print setting information in the storage means, and the respective print setting information is deleted. Print setting information management means for ensuring consistency of the print setting information, and the display control means controls the display of each print setting screen based on the print setting information which has been matched by the print setting information management means. Things.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the print setting information having different attributes includes print purpose setting information and page setting information.

A third invention according to the present invention is a data processing method of a data processing device for controlling transfer of print information by communicating with a printing device via a predetermined communication medium, wherein a plurality of A display step of displaying a plurality of print setting screens having different attributes on a display unit based on each print setting information stored in a storage unit storing a plurality of print setting information having different attributes including setting items; and An instruction step of instructing a setting item in one of the print setting screens displayed on the unit to move to the other print setting screen;
Receiving a print setting item that is instructed to move based on the instruction step, additionally updating one print setting information in the storage unit, and storing the print setting item that is instructed to move from the other print setting information. A management step of deleting the print setting information in the means and obtaining consistency of the respective print setting information; and an update display step of displaying each print setting screen based on the respective print setting information obtained by the management step. Have

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a storage medium storing a computer-readable program for controlling transfer of print information by communicating with a printing apparatus via a predetermined communication medium, wherein A display step of displaying a plurality of print setting screens having different attributes on a display unit based on each print setting information stored in a storage unit for storing a plurality of print setting information having different attributes including a plurality of setting items for the apparatus; An instruction step of instructing to move a setting item in one of the print setting screens displayed on the display unit to the other print setting screen by a step, and a print setting item instructed to move based on the instruction step , And one of the print setting information is additionally updated in the storage unit, and the print setting item whose movement is instructed is deleted from the other print setting information in the storage unit. Those having a management step of matching of each of the print setting information, and an update display step of displaying each of the print setting screen based on the print setting information integrity was taken by the management step Te.

[0013]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[First Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a printing system to which a data processing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention can be applied.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1000 denotes a host computer (information processing device),
M shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 (registered properties are displayed as a graphical user interface (GUI)) stored in M, and changes (deletion, deletion, etc.) of setting items displayed on different screens are performed.
Additional) including the processing program)
The system includes a CPU 1 that can communicate data with the CPU 1 and performs various data processing including setting of print processing and addition, deletion, and change of print purpose setting items displayed on a setting screen described later. The CPU 1 generally controls each device connected to the bus 4. It should be noted that the above properties are displayed in a graphical user interface (GU
It is assumed that the process indicated as I) is registered as a system program (including a case where it is supplied as a storage medium).

The program ROM of the ROM 3
Stores a control program of the CPU 1 and the like.
The font ROM stores font data and the like.
The OM3 data ROM stores various data. Reference numeral 2 denotes a RAM, which functions as a main memory, a work area, and the like of the CPU 1.

5 is a keyboard controller (KBC)
Controls the key input from the keyboard 9a and the pointing device 9b. It should be noted that the KBC 5 responds to the cursor instruction of the pointing device 9b, the click of the object, the drag, the double click, and the like.
Issue an execution command to U1.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a CRT controller (CRTC).
The display of the CRT display (CRT) 10 is controlled.
Reference numeral 7 denotes a memory controller (MC) for font data,
It controls access to an external memory 11 such as a hard disk (HD) or a floppy disk (FD) for storing user files, edited files, and the like.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a printer controller (PRTC)
Then, it is connected to the printer 3000 via a predetermined interface, and executes communication control processing with the printer 3000.

Note that the CPU 1 executes, for example, a process of developing an outline font into the display information RAM set on the RAM 2 to enable WYSIWYG on the CRT 10.

The CPU 1 opens various registered windows based on commands specified by a mouse cursor (pointer) or the like (not shown) on the CRT 10 and executes various data processing.

In the printer 3000, a printer CPU (CPU) 12 stores a program RO
M or the external memory 1
4 to control overall access to various devices connected to the system bus 15 based on a control program and the like stored in the printer 4 and output to a printing unit (printer engine) 17 connected via a printing unit interface 16. An image signal as information is output.

The font ROM of the ROM 13 stores font data and the like used when generating the output information. In the case of a printer having no external memory 14 such as a hard disk in the data ROM of the ROM 13, The information used on the host computer 1000 is stored. The CPU 12 is capable of performing communication processing with the host computer via the input unit 18, and is configured to be able to notify the host computer 1000 of information and the like in the program.

A RAM 19 is a main memory of the CPU 12,
It functions as a work area and the like, and is configured so that the memory capacity can be expanded by an optional RAM connected to an additional port (not shown). Note that RAM1
9 is an output information development area, environment data storage area, NVR
Used for AM and the like. The external memory 14 such as a hard disk and an ID card is a memory controller (MC)
20 controls access.

In this embodiment, FIG. 6 to FIG.
It is assumed that a program based on the flowchart shown in (1) is stored in the ROM 3 or the external memory 11, and is called and executed by the CPU 1.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, a graphical user interface (GU) on a page displayed on the CRT 10 when a new print purpose setting is created.
I) will be described.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a first page setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG.
The display is controlled as resource management of the OS that manages data processing on the RAM 2 shown in FIG.

In the figure, PM is a page setting screen which is opened in response to a double-click instruction of the pointing device 9b or the like when a printer resource file (property) is designated by a cursor or the like in order to register page settings. The predetermined setting items MEM1 to MEM7 determined by default are displayed in the box BM according to the hierarchical structure TM. Note that the item selected on the screen is displayed so as to be distinguishable from other items, and is configured to be displayed by clicking the screen display item “details” when the details are to be viewed. ing. It is assumed that a corresponding unique icon (not shown) is displayed at the top of the hierarchical structure TM in the figure.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a first print purpose setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG. 1, and is used as resource management of the OS for managing data processing on the RAM 2 shown in FIG. The display is controlled.

In the figure, PG is a print purpose setting screen,
In order to register the print purpose setting, a resource file (property) of the printer is indicated by a cursor or the like and is opened in response to a double-click instruction of the pointing device 9b or the like. Are displayed according to the hierarchical structure TG.

The page setting screen P configured as described above
M and the print purpose setting screen PG, the box BM
And a hierarchical structure TM and a hierarchical structure TG in the box BG.
The setting items MEM1 to MEM10 displayed in accordance with the above are dynamically exchangeable based on mouse operations such as drag and drop by the pointing device 9b.

That is, when the user exchanges the desired setting item, the user operates the pointing device 9b to drag an icon indicating the desired setting item between the screens PM and PG, and the icon is changed. By moving between the boxes in conjunction with the movement of a pointer (not shown) displayed on the CRT 10, setting items intended by the user can be freely replaced.

To change a setting item dragged by the user to a desired setting screen, another box is set in a box of the desired setting screen (for example, a box BM when an additional change is made to the print purpose setting). The replacement process is completed by dropping the item dragged on the screen into the setting screen of the replacement destination. That is, the hierarchical processing on each screen has both a passing and receiving function.

A description will now be given of a process of rearranging the setting items intended by the user (for example, the setting item “paper / output”) between the respective screens by a drag and drop operation in the respective setting screens shown in FIGS. .

FIG. 4 is a view showing an example of a second page setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG.
The display is controlled as resource management of the OS that manages data processing on the RAM 2 shown in FIG. The same components as those in FIG. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals. Also, the current display screen is
This corresponds to a state in which the setting items intended by the user in the printing purpose setting screen shown in FIG. 3, that is, “paper / output” are replaced with the printing purpose setting screen items.

In the figure, in the page setting screen PM, the setting items dragged from the printing purpose setting screen PG shown in FIG. 3, for example, “paper / output” MEM 8 are dropped and the setting items already displayed are displayed. Subsequently, it corresponds to a state where it is additionally displayed as a new setting item.

FIG. 5 is a view showing an example of a second print purpose setting screen displayed on the CRT 10 shown in FIG. 1, and is used as resource management of the OS for managing data processing on the RAM 2 shown in FIG. The display is controlled. The same components as those in FIG. 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

In the figure, a setting item moved by dragging and dropping on the page setting screen PM shown in FIG. 4, for example, “paper / output” is included in the printing purpose setting screen PG.
This corresponds to a state where the MEM 8 has been deleted and the setting items that have already been displayed are displayed together.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the setting item MEM is switched between the printing purpose setting screen PG and the page setting screen PM by the user's simple operation instruction of dragging and dropping with the pointing device 9 b.
Desired setting items intended by the user among 1 to 10 can be interchanged, and the print setting screen can be customized so that the user can easily give an operation instruction. As a result, consistency is maintained so that the same setting item is not registered and displayed in each setting screen.

It is assumed that the property of each setting screen replaced by the above operation is newly created, for example, under the name of “application form”. It is assumed that all the setting items are registered in this “application”. In the print purpose setting, print purpose setting items such as paper, layout, and overlay corresponding to “paper / output” cannot be registered by default. Then, it is registered so that it can be newly set.

Hereinafter, the characteristic configuration of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

A data processing device (host computer 1000) communicable with a printing device (printer 3000) via a predetermined communication medium (network, interface) configured as described above, and a plurality of data processing devices for the printing device. A storage unit (including an external memory 11 or a secondary storage device such as a hard disk (not shown)) for storing a plurality of print setting information having different attributes including setting items, and an attribute based on each print setting information stored in the storage unit Display screens (see FIGS. 2 to 5) with different print setting screens
T10), display control means (CPU 1 outputs RO
(Display is controlled based on a control program read from M3 or the external memory 11 or another memory resource.)
Instruction means (drag-and-drop operation of the pointing device 9b) for instructing to move a setting item in one of the print setting screens displayed on the display unit by the display control means to the other print setting screen Receiving the print setting item that is instructed to move based on the instructing means, additionally updating one of the print setting information in the storage means (external memory 11, secured in another memory resource), and A print setting information management unit (CPU) that deletes the print setting item instructed to move from the print setting information in the storage unit and obtains consistency of the respective print setting information.
1 is managed according to a new registration / deletion process accompanying the replacement based on the control program read from the ROM 3 or the external memory 11 or another memory resource), and the CPU 1 Since each print setting screen display is controlled based on the print setting information, even if it is a setting item that originally has different attributes and cannot move each other, it can be freely replaced as a setting item intended by the user with a simple operation. This allows the user to freely change and customize the setting item screens having different attributes.

Since the print setting information having different attributes includes the print purpose setting information and the page setting information, each setting screen is set as a setting item intended by the user in the print purpose setting information and the page setting information by a simple operation. (See FIGS. 2 to 5), and the user can freely change the design and customize the printing purpose setting screen and the page setting screen having different attributes.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a first data processing procedure in the data processing apparatus according to the present invention. Note that (1) to (3) indicate each step.

First, an initial process shown in FIG. 7 to be described later is performed (1). Next, it is determined whether or not the setting process is performed by the user (2). If it is determined that the setting process is not performed, the setting process is performed. Wait to be done.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step (2) that the setting process has been performed, a print setting process shown in FIG. 8 described later is performed (3), and the process ends.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the second data processing procedure in the data processing apparatus according to the present invention, and corresponds to the detailed procedure of the initial processing (step (2)) shown in FIG. Note that (1) and (2) indicate each step.

First, either the page setting screen PM or the printing purpose setting screen PG is displayed on the CRT 10 in order to display each setting item included in the printing purpose setting and the general setting (1). The display at this time is displayed on the print purpose setting screen PG.
And the page setting screen PM, the items belonging thereto are default items (in the page setting screen PM, MEM1 to MEM7 shown in FIG.
Is MEM89 shown in FIG. 3).

Next, by default, the registry (RAM2
Alternatively, each setting item and its setting content are stored in an area (not shown) secured in the external memory 11 (2), and the process is terminated.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the third data processing procedure in the data processing apparatus according to the present invention, and corresponds to the detailed procedure of the print setting (step (3)) shown in FIG. Note that (1) and (2) indicate each step.

First, any one of the screens is made active to perform a user action for receiving an input from the user such as selection and movement of a setting item, and a process corresponding to the user action from one screen to the other screen. That is, the setting items are exchanged according to the drag and drop action (1).

Next, a consistency process is executed for the contradiction in which duplicate setting items occur in step (1) (2), the moved setting items are deleted from the default setting items, and the process is performed. finish.

Thereafter, the newly created setting item is registered as a print application property on the hard disk as the application form.

Hereinafter, the characteristic configuration of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6, 7, 8 and the like.

A data processing method of a data processing device for controlling transfer of print information by communicating with a printing device (printer 3000) via a predetermined communication medium (network, interface) configured as described above, A print setting screen having a different attribute is displayed based on each print setting information stored in a storage unit (an external memory 11 or a memory resource (not shown)) storing a plurality of print setting information having different attributes including a plurality of setting items for the printing apparatus. A display step of displaying a plurality of items on the display unit (step (1) in FIG. 7); and moving a setting item in one of the print setting screens displayed on the display unit by the display step to the other print setting screen. An instruction step (step (1) in FIG. 8) for instructing the print setting and receiving a print setting item instructed to move based on the instruction step are performed. A management step of adding and updating information in the storage unit, deleting the print setting item instructed to move from the other print setting information in the storage unit, and obtaining consistency of the respective print setting information (FIG. 8). Step (2)) and an update display step (step (3) in FIG. 6) of displaying each print setting screen based on each piece of print setting information that has been made consistent by the management step. The setting items intended by the user can be freely exchanged with a simple operation, and the user can freely change the design of the setting item screens having different attributes and customize them.

[Second Embodiment] In the above embodiment, the case where the setting items in the page setting screen PM are replaced with the printing purpose setting screen PG has been described. However, the reverse operation is naturally also possible. Needless to say. Hereinafter, the embodiment will be described.

First, one of the printing purpose setting screen and the page setting screen is activated in the multi-window to CRT1.
Display on 0. It is assumed that the print purpose setting item is a default item.

At this time, items that the user does not want to register as print purpose settings are moved from the print purpose setting screen to the page setting screen by the same drag and drop operation as described above.
This is realized by the CPU 1 systematically deleting the setting items moved from the printing purpose setting screen and then registering and executing each setting item and its setting contents as the printing purpose setting.

For example, a new name "contact table"
It is assumed that the properties of the print purpose setting screen are created in the current setting state. In this “contact list”, for example, items in the “graphic” mode are deleted from the items defined by default and registered.

Specifically, first, a print purpose setting screen PG and a page setting screen PM are opened to newly create a print purpose setting. At this time, the setting items displayed on the printing purpose setting screen PG are only the items determined by default. Therefore, the “graphic” mode is displayed because it is registered as a default in the print purpose setting.

Next, the setting item "graphic" mode displayed on the printing purpose setting screen PG for changing the setting items is moved to the page setting screen PM by dragging and dropping by the pointing device 9b, thereby setting the printing purpose setting screen. The “graphic” mode is deleted from the PG as the consistency processing of each setting screen is executed. After that, when the user sets each item and executes registration,
The print purpose setting screen is set so that properties according to the "contact list" without the "graphics" mode are displayed.

Hereinafter, the configuration of a data processing program that can be read by the data processing device according to the present invention will be described with reference to a memory map shown in FIG.

FIG. 9 is a view for explaining a memory map of a storage medium for storing various data processing programs readable by the data processing apparatus according to the present invention.

Although not shown, information for managing a group of programs stored in the storage medium, for example, version information, a creator, etc. are also stored, and information dependent on the OS or the like on the program reading side, for example, a program is stored in the storage medium. An icon or the like for identification display may also be stored.

Further, data dependent on various programs is also managed in the directory. In addition, a program for installing various programs on a computer or a program for decompressing a program to be installed when the program to be installed is compressed may be stored.

The functions shown in FIGS. 6, 7 and 8 in the present embodiment may be performed by a host computer by a program installed from the outside.
In this case, the present invention is applied even when a group of information including a program is supplied to the output device from a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a flash memory, or an FD, or from an external storage medium via a network. Things.

As described above, the storage medium storing the program codes of the software for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiment is supplied to the system or the apparatus, and the computer (or CPU or MP) of the system or the apparatus is supplied.
It goes without saying that the object of the present invention is also achieved when U) reads and executes the program code stored in the storage medium.

In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the novel function of the present invention, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention.

As a storage medium for supplying the program code, for example, a floppy disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, CD-ROM, C
DR, magnetic tape, nonvolatile memory card, RO
M, EEPROM and the like can be used.

When the computer executes the readout program code, not only the functions of the above-described embodiment are realized, but also the OS (Operating System) running on the computer based on the instruction of the program code. ) And the like perform part or all of the actual processing, and the processing realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments.

Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written into a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, based on the instructions of the program code, The CPU provided in the function expansion board or function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing,
It goes without saying that a case where the function of the above-described embodiment is realized by the processing is also included.

[0071]

As described above, the first embodiment according to the present invention is described.
According to the invention, a data processing device capable of communicating with a printing device via a predetermined communication medium, and a storage unit that stores a plurality of pieces of print setting information having different attributes including a plurality of setting items for the printing device; A display control unit for displaying a plurality of print setting screens having different attributes on a display unit based on the respective print setting information stored in the storage unit, and one of the print settings displayed on the display unit by the display control unit Instructing means for instructing to move a setting item on the screen to the other print setting screen, and receiving a print setting item instructed to move based on the instructing means, and adding one print setting information in the storage means A print setting information managing means for updating and deleting the print setting items instructed to be moved from the other print setting information in the storage means to obtain consistency of the respective print setting information; The display control means controls the display of each print setting screen based on each print setting information which has been made consistent by the print setting information management means, so that the attributes are originally different, and the mutual setting items are moved. Even setting items that cannot be changed can be freely replaced as setting items intended by the user with a simple operation, and the user can freely change the design of setting item screens having different attributes and customize them.

According to the second aspect, since the print setting information having different attributes includes the print purpose setting information and the page setting information, the setting intended by the user in the print purpose setting information and the page setting information can be performed by a simple operation. Items can be freely switched to the respective setting screens, and the user can freely change the design of the printing purpose setting screen and the page setting screen having different attributes and customize them.

According to the third and fourth aspects of the present invention, there is provided a data processing method for a data processing device for controlling transfer of print information by communicating with a printing device via a predetermined communication medium. A computer-readable storage medium storing a computer-readable program that controls the transfer of print information by communicating with a printing apparatus via a printer, and stores a plurality of pieces of print setting information having different attributes including a plurality of setting items for the printing apparatus. A display step of displaying a plurality of print setting screens having different attributes on the display unit based on the respective print setting information stored in the storage unit, and displaying one of the print setting screens displayed on the display unit by the display step. Receiving a print setting item that is instructed to move the setting item to the other print setting screen based on the instruction step, and receiving one of the print setting items. A management step of adding and updating information in the storage unit, deleting the print setting item instructed to move from the other print setting information in the storage unit, and obtaining consistency of the respective print setting information, An update display step of displaying each print setting screen based on each print setting information that has been made consistent by the management step, so that it is possible to freely exchange the setting items intended by the user with a simple operation, The user can freely change the design and customize the setting item screens having different attributes.

Therefore, there is an effect that the user can freely customize the print setting information having different attributes on each setting screen to construct a user interface capable of greatly reducing a user's setting burden.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a printing system to which a data processing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention can be applied.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a first page setting screen displayed on the CRT shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a first print purpose setting screen displayed on the CRT shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a second page setting screen displayed on the CRT shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a second print purpose setting screen displayed on the CRT shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a first data processing procedure in the data processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a second data processing procedure in the data processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a third data processing procedure in the data processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a memory map of a storage medium that stores various data processing programs that can be read by the data processing device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 CPU 2 RAM 3 ROM 8 Printer controller 9a Keyboard 9b Pointing device 10 CRT 1000 Information processing device 3000 Printer

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A data processing device capable of communicating with a printing device via a predetermined communication medium, comprising: storage means for storing a plurality of pieces of print setting information having different attributes including a plurality of setting items for the printing device; Display control means for displaying a plurality of print setting screens having different attributes on a display unit based on the respective print setting information stored in the storage means; and one of the print setting screens displayed on the display unit by the display control means Instructing means for instructing to move the middle setting item to the other print setting screen; receiving the print setting item instructed to be moved based on the instructing means, and additionally updating one print setting information in the storage means A print setting information management unit that deletes the print setting item instructed to move from the other print setting information in the storage unit and obtains consistency of the respective print setting information; A, wherein the display control unit, a data processing device and controls the respective print setting screen displayed based on the print setting information integrity was taken by the print setting information managing unit. 2. The print setting information having different attributes includes print purpose setting information and page setting information.
The data processing device according to claim 1. 3. A data processing method for a data processing apparatus, which communicates with a printing apparatus via a predetermined communication medium to control transfer of print information, the printing method having different attributes including a plurality of setting items for the printing apparatus. A display step of displaying a plurality of print setting screens having different attributes on the display unit based on the respective print setting information stored in the storage unit storing a plurality of setting information; and one of the display steps displayed on the display unit by the display step Receiving a print setting item instructed to move a setting item in the print setting screen to the other print setting screen based on the instruction step, and storing one print setting information in the storage unit A management step of adding and updating in the print setting information, and deleting the print setting item instructed to move from the other print setting information in the storage unit to obtain consistency of the respective print setting information; An update display step of displaying respective print setting screens based on the respective print setting information that has been made consistent by the management step. 4. A storage medium storing a computer-readable program for controlling transfer of print information by communicating with a printing apparatus via a predetermined communication medium, the storage medium including a plurality of setting items for the printing apparatus. A display step of displaying a plurality of print setting screens having different attributes on a display unit based on each print setting information stored in a storage unit storing a plurality of print setting information having different attributes; An instruction step of instructing a setting item in one of the print setting screens to move to the other print setting screen; and receiving a print setting item instructed to move based on the instruction step; Is added and updated in the storage means, and the print setting items designated to be moved are deleted from the other print setting information in the storage means, and the respective print setting information is deleted. A computer that reads out a print setting screen based on the print setting information that has been made consistent by the management step. A storage medium that stores possible programs.