WO2019134161A1

WO2019134161A1 - Print output management system and print output operation method

Info

Publication number: WO2019134161A1
Application number: PCT/CN2018/071738
Authority: WO
Inventors: 徐宗逸
Original assignee: 彩亿印刷有限公司
Priority date: 2018-01-08
Filing date: 2018-01-08
Publication date: 2019-07-11

Abstract

A print output management system and a print output operation method. The print output management system (1) comprises: a management server (11), an output server (12), and a large-image output apparatus (13). The management server (11) receives an original image and text file, converts the original image and text file into an output processing file, generates an authentication code corresponding to the output processing file, and stores the output processing file and the authentication code (S3). The output server (12) communicates with the management server (11), receives an access instruction comprising the authentication code, transmits the authentication code to the management server (11), accesses, in the management server (11), the output processing file corresponding to the authentication code, and outputs print information corresponding to the output processing file (S4). The large-image output apparatus (13), comprising a reel and reel-type print paper mounted on the reel, communicates with the output server (12), receives the print information, and prints, according to the print information, the output processing file on the reel-type print paper (S5).

Description

Print output management system and printout operation method

Technical field

The invention relates to a print output management system and an operation method of print output, in particular to a print output management system suitable for roll printing and an operation method of print output.

Background technique

Graphic output has always been a demand for social life. Whether it is research, meetings, or weddings and funerals, the use of graphic output (printing) can be seen everywhere. Therefore, related technologies are continuously developed and applied.

In the past, printed electronic images were often limited to whether there were supported devices in the home to provide printing. Most people generally carry electronic graphic files (stored on a flash drive) and go to the relevant printers to request assistance in printing. Therefore, it is not only time-consuming but also Without professional assistance, the printed graphic is not necessarily the best picture, not only waste paper, ink, but also the cost of printing.

Recently, although there are automatic printing devices installed in many locations for people to use nearby, providing print output services can solve the above problems.

However, in the prior art, the above-mentioned automatic printing device usually prints on a small-sized paper and must be operated by the user personally. The output paper is mostly in A4 paper, and once the output is a large-sized graphic, such as on the exhibition plate. For photos and event posters, the public still has to go to the output printer in advance to request printing. It takes a few working days for a long time, and it takes a few hours for the text to be obtained in a short time. In addition, under the one-to-one service, the above-mentioned automatic printing equipment often has the possibility of printing the quality of the first user and the familiarity of the operating machine, in addition to increasing the variation of the printing quality, and thus delaying the time of the user who is queued. The problem of poor efficiency.

Summary of the invention

In view of this, an embodiment of the present invention provides a print output management system including a management server, an output server, and a large image output device.

The management server includes a storage module, and the management server receives the original text file, and converts the original image file into an output processing file, and generates an authentication code corresponding to the output processing file, and stores the output processing file and the authentication code.

The output server is connected to the management server signal, receives an access instruction including the authentication code, transmits the authentication code to the management server, accesses the output processing file corresponding to the authentication code from the management server, outputs the server, and outputs the print information corresponding to the output processing file. .

The large image output device signal is connected to the output server, and includes a reel and a roll paper mounted on the reel. The large image output device receives the print information and prints the output processing file on the roll paper according to the print information.

In the above print output management system, in an embodiment, the management server further calculates a charge detail based on the print area specification of the output processed file, and stores the charge details.

The printout management system as described above further includes, in an embodiment, a charging device, a signal connection output server, an output server access fee detail, generating payment information according to the fee detail and the number of print output processing files, and transmitting the payment information to Charging equipment.

In an embodiment, the printout management system further includes a monitoring device, which is respectively connected to the large image output device and the output server, and the monitoring device detects the state of the large image output device, generates state information, and the monitoring device transmits This status information is sent to the output server.

The print output management system as described above, in an embodiment, further comprising another large image output device, wherein the monitoring device determines that the length of the roll paper is insufficient to output an output processing file in response to the print information, and another large image When the roll paper of the output device is sufficient to output the output processing file, the monitoring device transmits the warning information to the output server, and the output server transmits the print information to the other large image output device.

In addition, an embodiment of the present invention provides a method for operating a printout, the steps of which include:

Log in to the management server, which contains the storage module.

Upload step, upload the original image file to the management server.

In the graphic text conversion step, the management server converts the graphic original file into an output processing file, and generates an authentication code corresponding to the output processing file, and stores the output processing file and the authentication code.

In the access step, the output server receives the access command including the authentication code, transmits the authentication code to the management server, and accesses the output processing file corresponding to the authentication code from the management server, and transmits the print information corresponding to the output processing file to the large image output. device.

In the printing step, the large image output device receives the print information and prints the output processing file on the roll paper.

The operation method of the print output as described above, in an embodiment, further includes an output specification check step, the management server checks whether the original document of the graphic conforms to the output specification, and performs a graphic and text conversion step when the original document of the graphic conforms to the output specification. When the original document does not conform to the output specification, the management server generates an error message and stops the graphics conversion step.

In the above operation method of the print output, in an embodiment, when the original document does not conform to the output specification, the management server transmits an error notification to the terminal device, the terminal device returns a confirmation notification to the management server, and the management server receives the confirmation notification. After that, the original text file is adjusted to conform to another output specification, and the graphic conversion step is performed.

As described above, in the operation method of the printout, in an embodiment, when the original document of the graphic does not conform to the output specification, the management server receives the confirmation notification transmitted by the output server, and adjusts the original image of the graphic to conform to another output specification. Graphic conversion steps.

As described above, the method of operating the printout, in an embodiment, wherein in the graphics conversion step, the management server further compresses and stores the output processing file.

The invention provides a platform for the user to print by the management server, receives the original image file and converts it into an output processing file, and generates an authentication code corresponding to the output processing file to the user, so when the output server receives the authentication code input by the user The output server can access the corresponding output processing file from the management server and cause the large image output device to print out. In this way, the present invention artificially adjusts the operation mode of the graphic, delivers the processing of the system automation, reduces the factors of artificial control and deployment, and provides perfect printing automation processing, so that the user who can not use the printing operation can also use the present. The invented print output management system quickly obtains the printed graphics, which makes the printing quality more perfect, and also improves the printing efficiency of large-area paper. In addition, the monitoring device detects the status of the large image output device at any time, transmits the status information to the output server, outputs the server summary status information, and transmits the status information to the management server, and the management server performs various analysis, statistics or according to the status information. Warning. Operators can use this to replace consumables, repairs or conduct information research in a timely manner. When printing on site, the monitoring device can judge whether the large image output device is abnormal or the printing consumable is short according to the status information, and can generate warning information in real time, and transmit the output server or transmit it to the management server via the output server to inform the user or station. personnel.

In addition, in the operation method of the print output proposed by the present invention, the user can efficiently upload the graphic file to be printed, and the management server further helps the user to perform format optimization or format confirmation to ensure the quality of the print output at that time. In general, the print output management system and the print output operation method proposed by the present invention can effectively solve the problems encountered in the prior art described above.

The detailed features and advantages of the present invention are described in detail in the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention. The related objects and advantages of the present invention will be readily understood by those skilled in the art.

DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a print output management system according to the present invention.

2 is a schematic flow chart of an embodiment of a method for operating a print output according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is another schematic flowchart of an embodiment of a method for operating a print output according to the present invention.

The symbolic description in the drawing:

1...print output management system;

11...Management server;

12...output server;

13...large image output device;

15...charged equipment;

151...induction device;

152... receipt opening device;

16... monitoring equipment;

2...terminal device;

S1: Log in to the management server;

S2: uploading the original image file to the management server;

S3: the management server converts the graphic original file into an output processing file, and generates an authentication code corresponding to the output processing file, and stores the output processing file and the authentication code;

S4: the output server receives the access instruction including the authentication code, transmits the authentication code to the management server, and accesses the output processing file corresponding to the authentication code from the management server, and transmits the print information corresponding to the output processing file to the large image output device;

S5: the large image output device receives the printing information, and prints the output processing file on the roll paper;

S6: The management server checks whether the original document of the graphic conforms to the output specification;

S61: performing a graphic and text conversion step when the original document of the graphic conforms to the output specification;

S62: When the original document of the graphic does not meet the output specification, the management server generates an error message and stops the graphic conversion step.

Detailed ways

Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a print output management system 1 according to the present invention. The print output management system 1 includes a management server 11, an output server 12, and a large image output device 13.

The management server 11 includes a storage module, the management server 11 can be a computer host, and the management server 11 receives the original text file registered and transmitted by the user, and the user can log in to the management server 11 via the terminal device 2 and transmit the original image. The file is sent to the management server 11, and the terminal device 2 is, for example, a home computer, a notebook computer, or a smart phone. The present invention is not limited to the above, and the management server 11 converts the original image file into an output processing file, and correspondingly outputs the processing file. Generate an authentication code and store the output processing file and authentication code. The original document is a original image file that the user needs to print out. The management server 11 converts the original image file into an output processing file, which can be converted or directly converted, and the format is adjusted, for example, the boundary, the chroma, the pixel, and the like. The invention is not limited thereto.

The authentication code is an identification information, which may be a name, a contact number, a password, or a serial number, and the authentication code corresponds to the output processing file, whereby the user logs in to the management server 11, inputs the authentication code providing management server 11 to search according to the authentication code. The stored output handles the file and provides a user query.

The output server 12 is in signal connection with the management server 11, and the output server 12 receives the access command including the authentication code, transmits the authentication code to the management server 11, and accesses the output processing file corresponding to the authentication code from the management server 11, and outputs the server 12 and The print information corresponding to the output processing file is output. In other words, after the user uploads the original text file to the management server 11, it is converted into an output processing file by the management server 11. When the user needs to print out, where the output server 12 and the large image output device 13 are provided, the output server 12 can be a computer host. As shown in FIG. 1, the output server 12 includes an input module (such as a touch screen). Providing the user input access command including the authentication code, the output server 12 transmits the access command to the management server 11, and according to the authentication code, the management server 11 searches for the corresponding output processing file, and transmits it to the output server 12, and outputs the server 12 After receiving, the print information is output to the large image output device 13 to perform output.

The large image output device 13 is connected to the output server 12, and includes a reel and a roll paper mounted on the reel. The large image output device 13 receives the print information and prints the output processing file to the roll print according to the print information. On paper, in one embodiment, the printed paper can be printed with a single sheet of 90 cm * 9000 cm (90 meters) uninterrupted. In addition, the large image output device 13 further includes a trimming device that crops the corresponding length and width according to the format of the output processing file.

The above-mentioned output server 12 and large-image output device 13 can be widely distributed in various places, such as various departments, lecture halls, commercial offices, etc. on campus, providing users with near-use operations, and the management server 11 providing cloud management services. .

In an embodiment, the management server 11 further compresses the output processing file, that is, the management server 11 captures the required image pixels for compression processing, thereby effectively reducing the storage space of the management server 11, and accelerating the transmission of the output processing file. To the speed of the output server 12.

Further, in an embodiment, the management server 11 also calculates a fee detail based on the print area specification of the output processing file, and stores the fee details. In other words, the management server 11 calculates the fee for outputting the output processing file after converting the output processing file, and records the fee details. Therefore, the output server 12 includes the number of print copies when accepting the access command input by the user, and the output server 12 calculates the total amount of consumption based on the above-mentioned fee details and the number of print copies.

Referring to FIG. 1 again, the printout management system 1 further includes a charging device 15, which is connected to the output server 12, and transmits the payment information including the consumption amount to the charging device 15.

The charging device 15 can deduct money by means of sensing or swiping, for example, by credit card or e-wallet, or by charging in a coin-operated manner, or by charging the charging device 15, such as a cash register. The charging device 15 charges the user for the fee based on the payment information. In an embodiment, the charging device 15 includes a sensing device 151 and a receipt opening device 152. After the sensing device 151 detects the successful debit payment to the user's electronic money package, the receipt opening device 152 opens an invoice as a proof of consumption ( As shown in Figure 1).

In one embodiment, the printout management system 1 further includes a monitoring device 16 that is in signal connection with the large image output device 13 and the output server 12, respectively, and the monitoring device 16 detects the state of the large image output device 13, such as plotting status, printing Status information is further generated in a state of paper consumption, ink cartridge consumption, and the like, and the monitoring device 16 transmits the status information to the output server 12. The items of the above monitoring and detection are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the monitoring device 16 can also detect whether the large image output device 13 has other abnormal states.

In an embodiment, the printout management system 1 further includes another large image output device 13, wherein the monitoring device determines that the length of the roll paper is insufficient to output an output processing file in response to the print information, and determines another large image output. When the roll paper of the device 13 is sufficient to output the output processing file, the monitoring device transmits the warning information to the output server 12, notifies the output server 12, and the output server 12 transmits the print information to the other large image output device 13 for execution. Output. In other words, a plurality of large image output devices 13 may be included in one place. When the user selects the print output, the monitoring device determines, according to the status information, which large image output device 13 can provide the print output service without generating Temporary failure to output, material shortages, such as the above problem of insufficient printing paper.

The output server 12 can also perform the above-mentioned judgment according to the received status information. The present invention does not limit the monitoring device as a mechanism for determining. In an embodiment, the monitoring device and the output server 12 are integrated into a group of machines. Can be set up separately.

In an embodiment, when the charging device 15 has not performed the deduction, the monitoring device detects the printing paper consumption status of the large image output device 13, confirms whether it is sufficient for output, and transmits the status information to the output server 12 to inform the use. The status of the user is further received by the user (or the output server 12 confirms itself). After the charging device 15 does charge the fee, the payment completion notification is sent to the output server 12, and the output server 12 accesses the output processing file after receiving. The print information is generated and transmitted to the large image output device 13. In another case, the charging device 15 is also in signal connection with the management server 11, and the charging device 15 transmits a payment completion notification to the management server 11, whereby the management server 11 transmits the output processing file to the output server 12, and the output server 12 further generates the printing information. And transmitted to the large image output device 13.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, FIG. 2 is a schematic flowchart of an operation method of a print output according to the present invention, and the steps thereof include:

Login step S1: Log in to the management server 11, which includes a storage module. The information input by the user is registered to the management server 11, for example, information such as a name, a phone number, a birthday, an e-mail address, or an ID number is input, and the management server 11 is provided for identification and storage.

In an embodiment, the management server 11 provides an online platform, and the user can provide a personal account number, a mailbox, and the like to the login management server 11 by means of member registration.

Uploading step S2: uploading the original text file to the management server 11. The user provides the original text file, that is, the original text file (electronic format file such as JPEG, PNG, PDF, etc.) that the user needs to print, and uploads it to the management server 11.

In an embodiment, the user may format the original text of the graphic before or after the original file is uploaded to the management server 11, such as file name, quantity, type, material (general paper, photo). Information such as paper or other paper) and size. In addition, since the large image output device 13 can be installed in a plurality of places, for example, in each campus, each commercial office, the user can also pre-fill the print output that will be performed at a certain large image output device 13.

Graphic conversion step S3: The management server 11 converts the original image file into an output processing file, and generates an authentication code corresponding to the output processing file, and stores the output processing file and the authentication code. After receiving the original text file, the management server 11 performs a graphic and text conversion step, converts the original image file into an output processing file and an authentication code, manages the server 11 and stores the output processing file and the authentication code. The output processing file is a file formatted by the management server 11, and the formatting may be a basic format adjustment, such as including size, resolution, jigsaw, adding a background color, adding a cutting line, etc., or directly converting deal with. The authentication code corresponds to the output processing file, and may be information such as a name, a phone call, a birthday, or an e-mail address input by the user, or a serial number generated by the management server 11.

Here, the user has completed the step of uploading the original document and converting it to the output processing file for processing and storage by the management server 11.

Access step S4: the output server 12 receives the access command including the authentication code, transmits the authentication code to the management server 11, accesses the output processing file corresponding to the authentication code from the management server 11, and transmits the print information corresponding to the output processing file to Large image output device 13. That is, the user needs to output the uploaded original text file, which inputs an access instruction including the authentication code, and the output server 12 transmits the authentication code to the management server 11, and provides the management server 11 to search for the corresponding output processing file, and The output processing file is transmitted to the output server 12.

In an embodiment, the user can log in to the management server 11 at any time with the terminal device 2, for example, by using a mobile phone, a mobile computer or a home computer, and transmit an authentication code. The management server 11 searches for an output processing file according to the authentication code and provides for use. Query.

Printing Step S5: The large image output device 13 receives the print information and prints the output processing file on the roll paper.

From S1 to S5, the printing process of the basic large image output is completed.

Please refer to FIG. 3 , which is another schematic flowchart of an embodiment of an operation method for print output according to the present invention. In this embodiment, an output specification check step S6 is also included: the management server 11 checks whether the original text file conforms to the output specification. The output specification checking step S6 includes S61 and S62. S61: when the original document of the graphic conforms to the output specification, the graphic conversion step is performed; S62: when the original document of the graphic does not conform to the output specification, the management server 11 generates an error message and stops. Perform the graphic conversion step.

The output specification content described above is, for example, a file format, a file width, a color quality, an image resolution, a distortion ratio, and the like. The output specification may be an optimization parameter pre-configured by the management server 11 to provide the user with an easy operation flow. The output specification can also be input and transmitted by the user via the terminal device 2 or the output server 12 to log in to the management server 11.

After the management server 11 receives the original image file, the output specification checking step S6 is performed. When the management server 11 determines that the original image of the graphic conforms to the default optimized output specification, the image conversion step S5 is directly performed; the management server 11 determines When the original document cannot meet the above optimized output specifications, an error message may be generated and transmitted to the terminal device 2 or the output server 12 (as the user uploads the original image file by the terminal device 2 or operates the output server 12 at the site). The way to upload the original text file) prompts the user that the original text file may have some formatting errors and provides suggested output specifications. On the other hand, the operator can also be informed that an abnormal situation has occurred. At this time, the management server 11 stops the text-to-text conversion step, and the to-be-managed server 11 receives the confirmation notification (the user transmits the control server 11 to the management server 11 via the terminal device 2 or the manipulation output server 12), indicating that the user agrees to the management server 11 to correct the problem. In error, the teletext original file is adjusted to conform to another preferred output specification, followed by a teletext conversion step S3.

Further, the output specification is set by the user. When the management server 11 determines that the original text file does not conform to the output specification, the management server 11 transmits an error notification to the terminal device 2 or the output server 12 (see that the user is the terminal device 2) Uploading the original text file or uploading the original image file in the field by operating the output server 12), and providing the file format, file width, color quality, image resolution, deformation ratio and other specification options including the image file, and providing The user is reset, and the confirmation message including the reset output specification is returned to the management server 11 by the terminal device 2 or the output server 12, indicating that the user knows the cause of the error and resets the parameter of the output specification, and the management server 11 After receiving the confirmation notice, according to the confirmation notice, it is determined whether the original document of the graphic conforms to the re-set output specification, and after the judgment is met, the original document is adjusted to conform to another output specification (ie, the output specification reset by the user later). Then, the graphic conversion step S3 is performed.

After the above-described graphic conversion step S3, in an embodiment, the management server 11 further determines whether the output processing file is successfully converted, that is, the management server 11 confirms the file format, file width and height, color quality, and image of the output processing file. Whether the specifications such as resolution and deformation ratio meet the set output specifications. After the confirmation is correct, the management server 11 stores the output processing file.

As an operation method of the above printout, in an embodiment, the function of the management server 11 further providing a preview provides an effect of the user using the terminal device 2 or the output server 12 to view the reference artwork or output the processed file.

As in the above-described operation method of print output, in an embodiment, the management server 11 of the graphic conversion step S3 further compresses the output processing file. In other words, the management server 11 compresses the output processing file, can greatly reduce the storage space, and can quickly transfer the output processing file to the output server 12. When printing, the output server 12 only needs to decompress and can transmit the printing information to the large The map output device 13 performs an output.

As in the above-described operation method of the printout, in an embodiment, the management server 11 of the graphic conversion step S3 further calculates the charge details, which are calculated based on the output specifications, and the management server 11 stores the charge details. In addition to being queried by the user to log in to the management server 11, in the printing step S5, the output server 12 calculates the amount of consumption based on the cost details and the number of output processed file outputs. The operator can charge according to the consumption amount, and can charge for the manpower or install the charging device 15, and the payment method such as the change of the money or the electronic money package sensing deduction, the invention is not limited.

In an embodiment of the method for operating the print output, the output server 12 includes a reading device that can receive the original text file in a wired or wireless communication manner, for example, reading a flash drive or a memory card carried by the user, or In the proximity sensing mode, for example, Bluetooth, Near Field Communication (NFC), ZigBee and other communication technologies transmit graphic original files, so the user can operate the output server 12 in the field and upload the graphic original file to the management server 11 .

The invention provides a platform for online graphic checking format, compression and storage print management by the management server, and the user can print at any place where the output server and the large image output device are provided, even if the user does not slap the printing operation. The graphic printing can be easily completed by the print output management system of the present invention, and the printing efficiency is improved. The invention is directed to large-area paper printing, and effectively delivers the technology of artificial professional control and deployment to the automation system for processing, so that the quality of printing is more perfect. In addition, by monitoring the device to detect the status of the large image output device at any time, on the one hand, it is confirmed whether the output device of each large picture has an abnormal state, on the other hand, the status information is transmitted to the output server, and the output status information of the server is output. Further, the management server transmits the analysis, statistics, or warning according to the status information. In an embodiment, the monitoring device directly transmits the status information to the management server. Therefore, the industry can use this analysis to timely replace consumables, repairs or conduct data research.

In addition, in the operation method of the print output proposed by the present invention, the user can efficiently upload the graphic file to be printed, and the management server further helps the user to perform format optimization or format confirmation to ensure the quality of the print output at that time. Further, in one embodiment, a preview service can also be provided.

Although the technical content of the present invention has been disclosed in the above preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and any modifications and refinements that are made without departing from the spirit of the present invention should be Within the scope of the invention, therefore, the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

A print output management system, comprising:

a management server includes a storage module, the management server receives a graphic original file, converts the graphic original file into an output processing file, and generates an authentication code corresponding to the output processing file, and stores the output processing file And the authentication code;

An output server, connected to the management server, receiving an access instruction including the authentication code, transmitting the authentication code to the management server, and accessing the output processing file corresponding to the authentication code from the management server, and Outputting a print message corresponding to the output of the processed file;

a large image output device, the signal is connected to the output server, comprising a reel, and a roll of printing paper mounted on the reel, the large image output device receiving the printing information, and according to the printing information The output processing file is printed on the roll paper.
The printout management system according to claim 1, wherein the management server further calculates a cost detail according to the print area specification of the output processing file, and stores the fee detail.
The printout management system according to claim 2, further comprising a charging device coupled to the output server, the output server accessing the fee detail, generating the fee according to the fee detail and the number of the output processing file. Paying the information and transmitting the payment information to the charging device.
The printout management system of claim 1 further comprising a monitoring device coupled to the large image output device and the output server, wherein the monitoring device detects the state of the large image output device. A status message, the monitoring device transmits the status information to the output server.
A print output management system according to claim 4, further comprising another large image output device, wherein the monitoring device determines that the length of the roll paper is insufficient to output the output processing file in response to the print information, While the roll paper of the other large image output device is sufficient to output the output processing file, the monitoring device transmits an alert message to the output server, and the output server transmits the print information to the other large image output device. .
A method of operating a printout, comprising:

a login step, logging in to a management server, the management server including a storage module;

In an uploading step, uploading a graphic original file to the management server;

a graphic conversion step, the management server converts the original image file into an output processing file, and generates an authentication code corresponding to the output processing file, and stores the output processing file and the authentication code;

An access step, an output server receives an access command including the authentication code, transmits the authentication code to the management server, and accesses the output processing file corresponding to the authentication code from the management server, and transmits the corresponding response file Outputting a print message of the processed file to a large image output device;

In a printing step, the large image output device receives the print information and prints the output processing file on a roll paper.
The method of operating a printout according to claim 6, wherein in the graphics conversion step, the management server further compresses the output processing file.
The method of operating a printout according to claim 6, further comprising an output specification checking step, wherein the management server checks whether the original document of the graphic conforms to an output specification, and when the original document of the graphic conforms to the output specification The graphic conversion step is performed. When the original document of the graphic does not conform to the output specification, an error message is generated, and the graphic conversion step is stopped.
The method of operating a printout according to claim 8, wherein when the original document of the graphic does not conform to the output specification, the management server transmits an error notification to a terminal device, and the terminal device returns a confirmation. Notifying the management server, after receiving the confirmation notification, the management server adjusts the original image of the graphic to conform to another output specification, and performs the graphic conversion step.
The method for operating a printout according to claim 9, wherein when the original document of the graphic does not conform to the output specification, the management server receives a confirmation notification transmitted by the output server, and adjusts the original image. The file is subjected to the graphic conversion step in accordance with another output specification.