WO2019215892A1 - Printing control program, printing control method, and printing control device - Google Patents
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- Embodiments described herein relate generally to a print control program, a print control method, and a print control apparatus.
- An object of one aspect is to provide a print control program, a print control method, and a print control apparatus that can suppress erroneous printing at a high cost.
- the print control program causes the computer to execute the process of comparing and the process of transmitting.
- the processing to be compared is the print data print setting set in the terminal received from the terminal when the print job list display instruction is received from the MFP or the print data output instruction is received.
- a predetermined print setting or a print setting corresponding to the MFP is compared.
- the transmission process outputs to the multifunction device based on the screen image when outputting based on the print settings set on the terminal and the print setting corresponding to the predetermined print setting or the multifunction device. If you want to send a screen image.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the print management system according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the outline of the print management system according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the print management system according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a list screen.
- FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of setting information.
- FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a screen image display screen.
- FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a screen image display screen.
- FIG. 6C is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a screen image display screen.
- FIG. 6D is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a screen image display screen.
- FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the print management system according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a hardware
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the print management system according to the embodiment.
- a print management system 1 includes a PC 2 (PC: personal computer), a multifunction machine 3 having a printing function, and a print management server 100, such as a communication network (not shown) such as a LAN (Local Area Network). ) To be able to communicate with each other.
- PC 2 PC: personal computer
- multifunction machine 3 having a printing function
- a print management server 100 such as a communication network (not shown) such as a LAN (Local Area Network).
- LAN Local Area Network
- the PC 2 is an example of a terminal that is installed at a plurality of bases such as a branch office in addition to the head office and is used by a user at each base.
- the PC 2 may be a thin client terminal, for example.
- the multifunction machine 3 is installed at a plurality of bases similarly to the PC 2 and has a plurality of functions such as a printing function, a display / operation function for browsing / operating a print job to be printed, and a scanning function. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the multifunction machine 3 has a printing function and a display / operation function for browsing and operating a print job.
- the print management server 100 is an example of a print control apparatus that mediates transfer of print data 110 from the PC 2 to the multifunction device 3 and manages printing in the multifunction device 3 based on the print data 110.
- FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an overview of the print management system 1 according to the embodiment.
- the PC 2 includes a print application 21 and a printer driver 22.
- the print application 21 is, for example, word processing software, spreadsheet software, or the like, and is an application that generates document data to be printed.
- the printer driver 22 generates print data 110 in which print contents are described in a page description language such as XPS (XML Paper Specification) based on the document data to be printed generated by the print application 21.
- the printer driver 22 transmits the generated print data 110 to the print management server 100.
- the print management server 100 manages the print data 110 sent from the PC 2 after adding identification information such as a job ID as one print job. Specifically, the print management server 100 stores the print data 110 sent from the PC 2 in the storage unit 102 with a unique job ID.
- the print data 110 includes a document name, user name, date / time, file type (work profile, spreadsheet file,...), Print settings (monochrome / color / number of pages / number of copies) set on the PC 2, and location. Attribute information such as the base information shown is included.
- the print management server 100 may read the attribute information included in the print data 110 when storing it in the storage unit 102, and manage it after assigning a job ID as the print attribute 111.
- the print management server 100 reads the print attribute 111 of the print job managed by the print management server 100 from the storage unit 102 in response to a print job browsing request via the Web browser 31 of the multifunction machine 3. Next, the print management server 100 displays a list screen for displaying a list of print jobs on the Web browser 31 based on the read print attributes 111, and issues a print job print instruction by a user 4 selection operation on the list screen. Accept.
- the print control unit 105 of the print management server 100 reads the print data 110 of the corresponding print job from the storage unit 102. Next, the print control unit 105 generates print data 110 a for printing in the multifunction device 3 via the printer driver 107 corresponding to the multifunction device 3 instructed to print, and transmits the print data 110 a to the multifunction device 3. In the multifunction device 3, printing based on the print data 110 a transmitted from the print management server 100 is executed. As a result, the user 4 can confirm a print job managed by the print management server 100 from the list screen of the multifunction machine 3 and execute printing of a predetermined print job.
- the print management server 100 includes a communication unit 101, a storage unit 102, a storage processing unit 103, a comparison unit 104, and a print control unit 105.
- the communication unit 101 communicates with the PC 2 and the multifunction device 3. Specifically, the communication unit 101 receives print data 110 and a print attribute 111 of the print data 110 from the PC 2. The communication unit 101 displays display data of a list screen that displays a list of print jobs based on the print attributes 111 stored in the storage unit 102 in response to a browsing request from the PC 2 or the Web browser 31 of the multifunction machine 3. Is generated and transmitted to the request source (PC 2 or MFP 3). Further, the communication unit 101 receives a print instruction for a predetermined print job according to an operation instruction of the PC 2 or the Web browser 31 of the multifunction machine 3.
- the storage unit 102 is a storage device such as the HDD 100b (see FIG. 9), and stores print data 110, print attributes 111, and setting information 112 from the PC 2.
- the setting information 112 is setting data for managing network settings of the print management system 1 and various settings for each PC 2 or MFP 3, and is set in advance by an administrator of the print management system 1.
- the setting information 112 includes print settings that are standard when printing with the multifunction machine 3.
- This print setting includes color / monochrome, single-sided / double-sided, layout (1 in 1/2, 1/4 in 1, etc.).
- print settings may be prepared for each type of file (for example, a document file, a presentation file, a spreadsheet file, etc.) in the print application 21.
- the print setting may be prepared for each multifunction device 3 corresponding to a printer name indicating the multifunction device 3 or the like.
- the setting information 112 includes a screen image related to a printed material when output with various print settings.
- the setting information 112 is a screen corresponding to a case where output is performed with print settings for each print setting such as color / monochrome, single-sided / double-sided, layout (1 in 1/2 in 1/4 in 1 etc.). Contains image display data.
- the storage processing unit 103 performs storage processing such as storage of data in the storage unit 102 and reading of data stored in the storage unit 102. Specifically, the storage processing unit 103 stores the print data 110 received from the PC 2 and the print attribute 111 sent together with the print data 110 with the same job ID in the storage unit 102. Further, the storage processing unit 103 reads out the print attribute 111 of each print job from the storage unit 102 and sends it to the communication unit 101 in response to a browsing request from the multifunction machine 3 via the communication unit 101. Further, the storage processing unit 103 reads the print attribute 111 and the comparison unit 104 in response to a request from the comparison unit 104 or the print control unit 105, and sends it to the request source.
- the comparison unit 104 prints the print data 110 received from the PC 2 and a predetermined print setting or combination in the setting information 112. The print setting corresponding to the machine 3 is compared.
- the comparison unit 104 corresponds to the print setting of the print data 110 received from the PC 2 and the predetermined print setting in the setting information 112 or the multifunction device 3. Compare print settings to use.
- the comparison unit 104 reads the print setting from the print attribute 111 in the storage unit 102 based on the job ID of the print job for the print job for which an output instruction has been issued from the multifunction device 3. Next, the comparison unit 104 reads the standard print setting from the setting information 112 or the print setting corresponding to the printer name of the multifunction machine 3 that has been instructed to output. Next, the comparison unit 104 compares the color / monochrome, single-sided / double-sided, and layout items for the read print setting.
- the communication unit 101 outputs a screen image when outputting to the multifunction device 3 based on the print settings set by the PC 2, and a predetermined print setting or multifunction device in the setting information 112.
- a screen image for output based on the print setting corresponding to 3 is output.
- the communication unit 101 based on the screen image for each print setting in the setting information 112, the screen image of the print setting set on the PC 2, and the print setting corresponding to the predetermined print setting or the multifunction device 3. Is output to the multifunction device 3.
- the comparison unit 104 corresponds to the print setting of the print data 110 received from the PC 2 and the predetermined print setting in the setting information 112 or the MFP 3. Compare print settings to use.
- the comparison unit 104 reads the print setting from the print attribute 111 for the print job received from the PC 2. Next, the comparison unit 104 reads the standard print setting or the print setting corresponding to the printer name of the multifunction device 3 that is the output destination from the setting information 112. Next, the comparison unit 104 compares the color / monochrome, single-sided / double-sided, and layout items for the read print setting.
- the communication unit 101 outputs to the PC 2 a screen image when outputting based on the print settings set in the PC 2, and a predetermined print setting in the setting information 112 or the MFP 3. Outputs the screen image when outputting based on the corresponding print settings.
- the communication unit 101 based on the screen image for each print setting in the setting information 112, the screen image of the print setting set on the PC 2, and the print setting corresponding to the predetermined print setting or the multifunction device 3. Is output to the PC 2.
- the comparison unit 104 indicates that the number of prints or the print cost of the print settings set in the PC 2 is set with respect to the print number or the print cost of the print settings corresponding to the predetermined print setting or the multifunction device 3 in the setting information 112. Instructs the communication unit 101 to output a screen image.
- the comparison unit 104 determines that the printing cost increases in the case of color printing compared to monochrome printing. Further, the comparison unit 104 determines that the printing cost increases for single-sided / double-sided printing in the case of single-sided printing as compared to double-sided printing. In addition, the comparison unit 104 determines that the layout costs in the order of 1 in 1 (maximum)> 2 in 1> 4 in 1 ... in the order of layout. Similarly, the comparison unit 104 determines that the number of printed sheets increases in the case of single-sided printing with respect to double-sided printing. In addition, the communication unit 101 is assumed to increase the number of printed sheets in the order of 1 in 1 (maximum)> 2 in 1> 4 in 1.
- the comparison unit 104 compares the first print setting of color, double-sided, 1 in 1 and the second print setting of monochrome, double-sided, 2 in 1, the second print setting It is determined that the print setting of 1 increases the printing cost. Further, the comparison unit 104 determines that the first print setting increases the number of printed sheets with respect to the second print setting. Then, when the printing cost increases, the comparison unit 104 outputs the output of the print setting screen image set by the PC 2 and the print setting screen image corresponding to the predetermined print setting or the MFP 3 to the communication unit 101. To instruct. Therefore, when the printing cost increases, the communication unit 101 outputs a screen image to the PC 2 or the multifunction device 3.
- the comparison unit 104 instructs the communication unit 101 to output a selection screen as to which screen image is to be printed together with the screen image.
- the communication unit 101 generates display data of a display screen for selecting the print setting with an operation button or the like together with the screen image of the print setting, and transmits the display data to the PC 2 or the multifunction device 3.
- the comparison unit 104 instructs the communication unit 101 to output information on the number of printed sheets and the printing cost when printing is executed based on the print setting together with the screen image. Specifically, the comparison unit 104 displays the cost obtained by multiplying the number of printed sheets according to the print setting layout and the unit price per sheet in color printing or monochrome printing by the number of printed sheets. The communication unit 101 is instructed. As a result, the communication unit 101 generates display data for displaying the number of printed sheets and the cost together with the print setting screen image, and transmits the display data to the PC 2 or the multifunction peripheral 3.
- the print control unit 105 controls printing on the multifunction machine 3 using the print data 110 stored in the storage unit 102. Specifically, the print control unit 105 prints data corresponding to the job ID from the print data 110 stored in the storage unit 102 based on a print instruction from the PC 2 or the multifunction peripheral 3 that specifies the job ID. 110 is read. Next, the print control unit 105 generates print data 110a corresponding to the multifunction device 3 via the printer driver 107 corresponding to the multifunction device 3 instructed to print, and the generated print data 110a is transmitted from the communication unit 101 to the multifunction device. 3 to send.
- FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the print management system 1 according to the embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation when an output is instructed from the multifunction device 3.
- the PC 2 opens a file with a printing application 21 such as a word processor or spreadsheet (S11), and performs print settings (monochrome / color, duplex / single-sided, layout, etc.) of the opened file (S12). Then, printing is executed (S13).
- a printing application 21 such as a word processor or spreadsheet (S11)
- print settings (monochrome / color, duplex / single-sided, layout, etc.) of the opened file
- S13 printing is executed
- the printer driver 22 of the PC 2 By executing this printing, the printer driver 22 of the PC 2 generates intermediate format data (print data 110) in the XPS format, for example, instructing printing according to the print settings (S14), and the generated print data 110 is sent to the print management server 100. Transmit (S15).
- the communication unit 101 of the print management server 100 accepts the print data 110 transmitted from the PC 2 as a new print job (S16), and stores the accepted information in the print job database (S17). Specifically, the storage processing unit 103 assigns a job ID indicating a print job relating to the received print data 110 and then stores the print data 110 and the print attribute 111 included in the print data 110 in the storage unit 102.
- the storage processing unit 103 assigns a job ID indicating a print job relating to the received print data 110 and then stores the print data 110 and the print attribute 111 included in the print data 110 in the storage unit 102.
- the multifunction device 3 performs authentication (user authentication) with a user name and user ID by screen operation by the user 4 (S18). Next, the multifunction device 3 requests the print management server 100 to transmit user information (user name, user ID, etc.) received by authentication and to obtain a list of print jobs (S19).
- the communication unit 101 Upon receiving a request from the multifunction device 3, the communication unit 101 obtains print job information to be displayed as a list from the print job database, generates display data for displaying the list of print jobs, and transmits the display data to the multifunction device 3. (S20). Specifically, the communication unit 101 acquires print job information from the storage unit 102 via the storage processing unit 103. At this time, the storage processing unit 103 refers to the print attribute 111 and selects and reads job ID information corresponding to the user information (user name, user ID, etc.) transmitted from the PC 2.
- the Web browser 31 of the multifunction machine 3 displays print job list information based on the display data from the print management server 100 (S21), and accepts selection of a job to be printed by a screen operation by the user 4 (S21). S22).
- FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the list screen.
- a list of print jobs 33 managed by the print management server 100 is listed based on display data generated by the print management server 100 in response to a request from the Web browser 31 or the like. It is displayed as a screen 32.
- the user 4 instructs printing (output) of the print job 33 by selecting, for example, a predetermined print job 33 on the list screen 32.
- the communication unit 101 that has received an output instruction for the print job 33 acquires information on the corresponding print job from the database via the storage processing unit 103 (S23). Specifically, the storage processing unit 103 refers to the print attribute 111 and reads the information (print setting) of the job ID corresponding to the instructed print job 33.
- the comparison unit 104 compares the print setting of the print job 33 with the predetermined print setting in the setting information 112 stored in the storage unit 102 (S24).
- FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the setting information 112.
- the setting information 112 includes print settings such as color / monochrome, single-sided / double-sided, and layout for each file type such as a document file and a presentation file. Note that this print setting may be prepared for each printer name indicating the MFP 3.
- the comparison unit 104 refers to the setting information 112, so that the print setting corresponding to the file type in the print job 33, the print setting corresponding to the MFP 3 that transmitted the print job 33, and the print setting of the print job 33 are displayed. And compare.
- the comparison unit 104 determines whether the print cost of the print job 33 is higher than the print setting of the setting information 112 (S25).
- the comparison unit 104 advances the process to S30.
- the communication unit 101 instructs the multifunction device 3 based on the screen image based on the print setting of the print job 33 and the print setting of the setting information 112 stored in the storage unit 102.
- the display screen display data including the screen image is transmitted (S26).
- the communication unit 101 generates display data of a display screen for selecting the print setting with an operation button or the like together with the screen image of the print setting, and transmits the display data to the multifunction device 3.
- FIGS. 6-1 to 6-4 are explanatory diagrams for explaining examples of screen image display screens.
- a display screen 34 is displayed based on the display data from the print management server 100.
- the display screen 34 includes a screen image 34 a based on the print settings of the print job 33 and a screen image 34 b based on the print settings stored in the storage unit 102. Further, the display screen 34 includes operation buttons 35a and 35b for instructing printing with print settings corresponding to the screen images 34a and 34b.
- the user 4 who operates the multifunction device 3 can easily confirm the contents of the print settings by using the display screen 34 having the screen image 34a and the screen image 34b. Therefore, the user 4 can find out an erroneous print setting at high cost. For example, by changing the print setting with the operation button 35b, high-cost printing can be prevented and the printing cost can be reduced.
- the communication unit 101 may generate display data for displaying the number of printed sheets and the cost together with the print setting screen images 34 a and 34 b and transmit the display data to the multifunction device 3.
- the display screen 34 may include cost information 34c indicating the number of prints and the cost in the print settings of the screen images 34a and 34b.
- the communication unit 101 generates display data for displaying print images of a plurality of print jobs 33 side by side with a screen image for each print job and a screen image based on the print settings stored in the storage unit 102. It may be transmitted to the machine 3. 6C, the screen image 34d for each print job 33 and the screen image 34e based on the print settings stored in the storage unit 102 are displayed side by side on the display screen 34.
- the user 4 operates the operation button 35c when outputting all the print jobs 33 as they are as shown in the screen image 34d.
- the operation button 35d is operated.
- the operation button 35e is operated.
- the multi function device 3 When determining the setting for each print job 33 by operating the operation button 35e, the multi function device 3 displays a screen for determining the setting by individually changing the setting of the print job 33. Specifically, a display screen 34 having the contents shown in FIG. 6-4 is displayed. The user 4 can individually change the setting contents of the print job 33 by selecting the predetermined print job 33 and operating the operation button 35f. In addition, the user 4 can confirm the setting contents and return to the previous screen (see FIG. 6C) by operating the operation button 35g.
- the print control unit 105 corrects the intermediate format data (print data 110) to match the setting contents based on whether or not the setting is changed by the operation of the multifunction machine 3 (S28) (S29, S30).
- the print control unit 105 when the setting is changed (S28: YES), the print control unit 105 generates intermediate format data in which the print setting is changed for the print data 110 of the print job whose setting has been changed (S29). The process proceeds to S30. If the setting is not changed (S28: NO), the print control unit 105 advances the process to S30 without generating intermediate format data in accordance with the setting change.
- the print control unit 105 transmits the intermediate format data (print data 110a) to the output destination multifunction device 3 (S33).
- the MFP 3 executes printing using the transmitted print data 110a (S34).
- FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the print management system 1 according to the embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation when a print job is received from the PC 2.
- the file is opened by the printing application 21 such as a word processor or spreadsheet (S41), and the print setting of the opened file (monochrome / color, duplex / single side, layout, etc.) is performed (S42). Then, printing is executed (S43).
- the printing application 21 such as a word processor or spreadsheet (S41)
- the print setting of the opened file (monochrome / color, duplex / single side, layout, etc.) is performed (S42).
- printing is executed (S43).
- the printer driver 22 of the PC 2 By executing this printing, the printer driver 22 of the PC 2 generates intermediate format data (print data 110) in, for example, XPS format that instructs printing according to the print settings (S44), and the generated print data 110 is sent to the print management server 100. Transmit (S45).
- the communication unit 101 of the print management server 100 receives the print data 110 transmitted from the PC 2 as a new print job (S46).
- the comparison unit 104 compares the print settings of the received print job with the predetermined print settings in the setting information 112 stored in the storage unit 102 (S47).
- the comparison unit 104 determines whether the print cost of the received print job is higher than the print setting of the setting information 112 (S48).
- the comparison unit 104 advances the process to S56.
- the communication unit 101 causes the PC 2 to display a screen image based on the print setting of the print job and a screen image based on the print setting of the setting information 112 stored in the storage unit 102.
- the display data of the display screen including is transmitted (S49).
- the communication unit 101 generates display data of a display screen for selecting the print setting using an operation button or the like together with the screen image of the print setting, and transmits the display data to the PC 2.
- the PC 2 displays a display screen 34 similar to that shown in FIGS. 6-1 to 6-4 based on the display data from the print management server 100 (S50).
- the PC 2 modifies the intermediate format data (print data 110) to match the setting contents based on whether or not the setting is changed by the operation of the user 4 (S51) (S52 to S54).
- the PC 2 transmits the intermediate format data (print data 110) sent last time (S45) to the print management server 100 as it is (S52).
- the PC 2 When changing the setting (S51: YES), the PC 2 generates intermediate format data in which the print setting is changed for the print data 110 of the print job whose setting has been changed (S53), and print management is performed on the generated intermediate format data. It transmits to the server 100 (S54).
- the communication unit 101 of the print management server 100 receives the intermediate format data (print data 110) transmitted from the PC 2 (S55), and stores the received information in the print job database (S56). Specifically, the storage processing unit 103 assigns a job ID indicating a print job relating to the received print data 110 and then stores the print data 110 and the print attribute 111 included in the print data 110 in the storage unit 102.
- the storage processing unit 103 assigns a job ID indicating a print job relating to the received print data 110 and then stores the print data 110 and the print attribute 111 included in the print data 110 in the storage unit 102.
- the multifunction device 3 performs authentication (user authentication) with a user name or user ID by a screen operation by the user 4 (S57). Next, the multifunction machine 3 requests the print management server 100 to transmit user information (user name, user ID, etc.) received by authentication and to obtain a list of print jobs (S58).
- the communication unit 101 Upon receiving a request from the multifunction device 3, the communication unit 101 obtains print job information to be displayed as a list from the print job database, generates display data for displaying the list of print jobs, and transmits the display data to the multifunction device 3. (S59). Specifically, the communication unit 101 acquires print job information from the storage unit 102 via the storage processing unit 103. At this time, the storage processing unit 103 refers to the print attribute 111 and selects and reads job ID information corresponding to the user information (user name, user ID, etc.) transmitted from the PC 2.
- the Web browser 31 of the multifunction machine 3 displays print job list information based on the display data from the print management server 100 (S60), and accepts selection of a job to be printed by screen operation by the user 4 (S60). S61).
- the communication unit 101 Upon receiving an output instruction for the print job 33, the communication unit 101 acquires information on the corresponding print job from the database via the storage processing unit 103 (S62). Specifically, the storage processing unit 103 refers to the print attribute 111 and reads the information (print setting) of the job ID corresponding to the instructed print job 33.
- the comparison unit 104 compares the print setting of the print job 33 with the predetermined print setting in the setting information 112 stored in the storage unit 102 (S63). Thereafter, the same processing as S25 to S29 described above may be performed.
- the print control unit 105 collates the information of the MFP 3 (for example, the printer name) with the intermediate format data (print data 110) relating to the print job to be printed (S64), and determines the presence or absence of conversion (S65). .
- the print control unit 105 generates intermediate format data (print data 110a) by the printer driver 107 corresponding to the multifunction machine 3 (S66).
- the print control unit 105 transmits the intermediate format data (print data 110a) to the output destination multifunction device 3 (S67).
- the MFP 3 executes printing using the transmitted print data 110a (S68).
- the print management server 100 when the print management server 100 receives an instruction to output a list display of the print job 33 from the multifunction device 3 or receives an instruction to output the print data 110, the print management server 100 sets the PC 2 received from the PC 2.
- the print setting of the print data 110 thus set is compared with a predetermined print setting or a print setting corresponding to the multifunction device 3.
- the print management server 100 also displays a screen image 34a when outputting to the multifunction device 3 based on the print settings set by the PC 2 and a predetermined print setting or the multifunction device 3 according to the comparison result of the print settings.
- a screen image 34b in the case of outputting based on the print setting corresponding to is transmitted.
- the user 4 operating the multi-function device 3 can easily confirm the contents of the print settings based on the screen image 34a and the screen image 34b thus transmitted. Therefore, the user 4 can find out an erroneous print setting at a high cost. For example, by changing the print setting, high-cost printing can be prevented and the printing cost can be reduced.
- the print management server 100 determines, as a comparison result of the print settings, the number of prints when printing is performed with the print settings set by the PC 2 with respect to the print number or print cost when printing is performed with the predetermined print settings. Or, when the printing cost increases, the output of the screen images 34a and 34b is instructed.
- the user 4 who operates the multi-function device 3 can confirm the contents of the print settings based on the screen image 34a and the screen image 34b transmitted when the number of printed sheets or the printing cost increases from a predetermined print setting. it can. Therefore, the user 4 can easily find out an erroneous print setting at a high cost.
- the print management server 100 instructs the output of the display screen 34 for selecting which screen image to execute printing together with the screen images 34a and 34b. Thereby, the print management server 100 can prevent, for example, a mistake when the user 4 changes a high-cost print setting to a low-cost setting.
- the print management server 100 instructs the output of the cost information 34c regarding the number of printed sheets and the printing cost when printing is performed together with the screen images 34a and 34b. From this cost information 34c, the user 4 can easily confirm the number of prints and the print cost in the print settings.
- the print management server 100 When the print management server 100 receives a print job from the PC 2 in which the printer driver 22 is installed, the print management server 100 print settings of the print data 110 received from the PC 2 and the print settings corresponding to the predetermined print settings or the multifunction machine 3. And compare. Next, the print management server 100 displays a screen image 34a when outputting to the PC 2 based on the print settings set on the PC 2 and a print setting corresponding to a predetermined print setting or the multifunction device 3 according to the comparison result. A screen image 34b in the case of outputting based on is transmitted. The user 4 operating the PC 2 can easily confirm the contents of the print settings by using the screen image 34a and the screen image 34b thus transmitted. Therefore, the user 4 can find out an erroneous print setting at a high cost. For example, by changing the print setting, high-cost printing can be prevented and the printing cost can be reduced.
- each component of each illustrated apparatus is functionally conceptual and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. That is, the specific form of distribution and integration of each device is not limited to the illustrated one. That is, all or a part of them can be configured to be functionally or physically distributed / integrated in arbitrary units according to various loads or usage conditions. Further, all or any part of each processing function performed in each device may be realized by a CPU and a program analyzed and executed by the CPU, or may be realized as hardware by wired logic.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example.
- the print management server 100 includes a communication device 100a, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 100b, a memory 100c, and a processor 100d. 8 are connected to each other by a bus or the like.
- HDD Hard Disk Drive
- the communication device 100a is a network interface card or the like, and communicates with other servers.
- the HDD 100b stores a program for operating the function units (the communication unit 101, the storage processing unit 103, the comparison unit 104, and the print control unit 105) illustrated in FIG.
- the HDD 100b is an example of a storage unit 102 that stores various types of information (print data 110, print attributes 111, and setting information 112) that are referred to when the program is executed.
- the processor 100d reads from the HDD 100b a program that executes the same processing as the functional units (communication unit 101, storage processing unit 103, comparison unit 104, and print control unit 105) shown in FIG. Thus, the process for executing each functional unit is operated. That is, this process executes the same function as each function unit (communication unit 101, storage processing unit 103, comparison unit 104, and print control unit 105) included in the print management server 100.
- the processor 100d reads a program having the same functions as those of the communication unit 101, the storage processing unit 103, the comparison unit 104, the print control unit 105, and the like from the HDD 100b.
- the processor 100d executes a process for executing the same processing as the communication unit 101, the storage processing unit 103, the comparison unit 104, the print control unit 105, and the like.
- the print management server 100 operates as an information processing apparatus that executes print control of the multifunction machine 3 by reading and executing a program.
- the print management server 100 can also realize the same function as that of the above-described embodiment by reading the program from the recording medium by the medium reading device and executing the read program.
- the program is not limited to being executed by the print management server 100 described above.
- the present invention can be similarly applied to a case where another computer, a server, or a cloud computer executes a program, or a case where these programs cooperate to execute a program.
- this program can be distributed via a network such as the Internet.
- This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, flexible disk (FD), CD-ROM, MO (Magneto-Optical disk), DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), and the like. It can be executed by being read.
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A printing control program according to an embodiment instructs a computer to perform a process for comparing and a process for transmitting. In the process for comparing, a print setting of printing data set in a terminal and received from the terminal is compared with a predetermined print setting or a print setting corresponding to a multifunction printer upon receiving, from the multifunction printer, a command to output a list of printing jobs or a command to output printing data. In the process for transmitting, a screen image when outputting on the basis of the print setting set in the terminal and a screen image when outputting on the basis of the predetermined print setting and the print setting corresponding to the multifunction printer are transmitted to the multifunction printer according to the comparison results.
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本発明の実施形態は、印刷制御プログラム、印刷制御方法および印刷制御装置に関する。
Embodiments described herein relate generally to a print control program, a print control method, and a print control apparatus.
従来、ユーザーが利用する端末と、印刷機能を有する複合機との間に介在し、端末から複合機への印刷データの受け渡しを仲介して複合機での印刷を管理する印刷管理システムがある。
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a print management system that intervenes between a terminal used by a user and a multifunction peripheral having a printing function, and manages printing on the multifunction peripheral through the transfer of print data from the terminal to the multifunction peripheral.
しかしながら、上記の従来技術では、印刷枚数が多くなる1 in 1印刷やモノクロ印刷よりも高コストなカラー印刷を行う設定の印刷データを受け付けた場合、ユーザーがその設定内容に気づくことなく、そのまま印刷されるという問題がある。このため、高コストでの誤った印刷がそのまま実行される場合がある。
However, in the above-described conventional technology, when print data set to perform color printing that is more expensive than 1-in-1 printing or monochrome printing, which increases the number of prints, the user does not notice the setting contents and prints as it is. There is a problem of being. For this reason, erroneous printing at a high cost may be executed as it is.
1つの側面では、高コストでの誤った印刷を抑制することができる印刷制御プログラム、印刷制御方法および印刷制御装置を提供することを目的とする。
An object of one aspect is to provide a print control program, a print control method, and a print control apparatus that can suppress erroneous printing at a high cost.
第1の案では、印刷制御プログラムは、比較する処理と、送信する処理とをコンピュータに実行させる。比較する処理は、複合機から印刷ジョブの一覧表示の出力の指示を受信した場合または印刷データの出力の指示を受信した場合に、端末から受信した端末で設定された印刷データの印刷設定と、所定の印刷設定または複合機に対応する印刷設定とを比較する。送信する処理は、比較結果に応じて、複合機に対し、端末で設定された印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージと、所定の印刷設定または複合機に対応する印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージを送信する。
In the first proposal, the print control program causes the computer to execute the process of comparing and the process of transmitting. The processing to be compared is the print data print setting set in the terminal received from the terminal when the print job list display instruction is received from the MFP or the print data output instruction is received. A predetermined print setting or a print setting corresponding to the MFP is compared. Depending on the comparison result, the transmission process outputs to the multifunction device based on the screen image when outputting based on the print settings set on the terminal and the print setting corresponding to the predetermined print setting or the multifunction device. If you want to send a screen image.
本発明の1実施態様によれば、高コストでの誤った印刷を抑制することができる。
According to one embodiment of the present invention, erroneous printing at high cost can be suppressed.
以下、図面を参照して、実施形態にかかる印刷制御プログラム、印刷制御方法および印刷制御装置を説明する。実施形態において同一の機能を有する構成には同一の符号を付し、重複する説明は省略する。なお、以下の実施形態で説明する印刷制御プログラム、印刷制御方法および印刷制御装置は、一例を示すに過ぎず、実施形態を限定するものではない。また、以下の各実施形態は、矛盾しない範囲内で適宜組みあわせてもよい。
Hereinafter, a print control program, a print control method, and a print control apparatus according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment, configurations having the same functions are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted. Note that the print control program, the print control method, and the print control apparatus described in the following embodiments are merely examples, and do not limit the embodiments. In addition, the following embodiments may be appropriately combined within a consistent range.
図1は、実施形態にかかる印刷管理システムの機能構成例を示すブロック図である。図1に示すように、印刷管理システム1は、PC2(PC:パーソナルコンピュータ)と、印刷機能を有する複合機3と、印刷管理サーバ100とがLAN(Local Area Network)等の通信ネットワーク(図示しない)を介して互いに通信可能に接続される構成である。
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the print management system according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a print management system 1 includes a PC 2 (PC: personal computer), a multifunction machine 3 having a printing function, and a print management server 100, such as a communication network (not shown) such as a LAN (Local Area Network). ) To be able to communicate with each other.
PC2は、本社の他に支店などの複数の拠点に設置され、各拠点においてユーザーが利用する端末の一例である。PC2は、例えばシンクライアント端末であってもよい。
The PC 2 is an example of a terminal that is installed at a plurality of bases such as a branch office in addition to the head office and is used by a user at each base. The PC 2 may be a thin client terminal, for example.
複合機3は、PC2と同様に複数の拠点に設置され、印刷機能、印刷する印刷ジョブの閲覧・操作を行う表示・操作機能、スキャン機能などの複数の機能を有する機器である。なお、本実施形態では、複合機3は、印刷機能および印刷ジョブの閲覧・操作を行う表示・操作機能を有するものとする。
The multifunction machine 3 is installed at a plurality of bases similarly to the PC 2 and has a plurality of functions such as a printing function, a display / operation function for browsing / operating a print job to be printed, and a scanning function. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the multifunction machine 3 has a printing function and a display / operation function for browsing and operating a print job.
印刷管理サーバ100は、PC2から複合機3への印刷データ110の受け渡しを仲介し、印刷データ110に基づく複合機3での印刷を管理する印刷制御装置の一例である。
The print management server 100 is an example of a print control apparatus that mediates transfer of print data 110 from the PC 2 to the multifunction device 3 and manages printing in the multifunction device 3 based on the print data 110.
図2は、実施形態にかかる印刷管理システム1の概要を説明する説明図である。図2に示すように、PC2は、印刷アプリケーション21と、プリンタードライバー22とを有する。印刷アプリケーション21は、例えばワープロソフト、表計算ソフト等であり、印刷対象の文書データを生成するアプリケーションである。プリンタードライバー22は、印刷アプリケーション21により生成された印刷対象の文書データをもとに、XPS(XML Paper Specification)等のページ記述言語などで印刷内容が記述された印刷データ110を生成する。プリンタードライバー22は、生成した印刷データ110を印刷管理サーバ100へ送信する。
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an overview of the print management system 1 according to the embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the PC 2 includes a print application 21 and a printer driver 22. The print application 21 is, for example, word processing software, spreadsheet software, or the like, and is an application that generates document data to be printed. The printer driver 22 generates print data 110 in which print contents are described in a page description language such as XPS (XML Paper Specification) based on the document data to be printed generated by the print application 21. The printer driver 22 transmits the generated print data 110 to the print management server 100.
印刷管理サーバ100は、PC2から送られた印刷データ110を1件の印刷ジョブとしてジョブIDなどの識別情報を付与した上で管理する。具体的には、印刷管理サーバ100は、PC2から送られた印刷データ110を、ユニークなジョブIDを付与して記憶部102に格納する。この印刷データ110には、文書名、ユーザー名、日付/時刻、ファイルの種類(ワープロファイル、表計算ファイル…)、PC2で設定された印刷設定(モノクロ/カラー/ページ数/部数)、拠点を示す拠点情報などの属性情報が含まれている。印刷管理サーバ100は、記憶部102に格納する際に印刷データ110に含まれる属性情報を読み出し、印刷属性111としてジョブIDを付与した上で管理してよい。
The print management server 100 manages the print data 110 sent from the PC 2 after adding identification information such as a job ID as one print job. Specifically, the print management server 100 stores the print data 110 sent from the PC 2 in the storage unit 102 with a unique job ID. The print data 110 includes a document name, user name, date / time, file type (work profile, spreadsheet file,...), Print settings (monochrome / color / number of pages / number of copies) set on the PC 2, and location. Attribute information such as the base information shown is included. The print management server 100 may read the attribute information included in the print data 110 when storing it in the storage unit 102, and manage it after assigning a job ID as the print attribute 111.
印刷管理サーバ100は、複合機3のWebブラウザ31を介した印刷ジョブの閲覧要求に応じて、自身が管理する印刷ジョブの印刷属性111を記憶部102より読み出す。次いで、印刷管理サーバ100は、読み出した印刷属性111をもとに、印刷ジョブの一覧を表示する一覧画面をWebブラウザ31に表示し、一覧画面におけるユーザー4の選択操作により印刷ジョブの印刷指示を受け付ける。
The print management server 100 reads the print attribute 111 of the print job managed by the print management server 100 from the storage unit 102 in response to a print job browsing request via the Web browser 31 of the multifunction machine 3. Next, the print management server 100 displays a list screen for displaying a list of print jobs on the Web browser 31 based on the read print attributes 111, and issues a print job print instruction by a user 4 selection operation on the list screen. Accept.
複合機3のWebブラウザ31を介して印刷ジョブの印刷指示を受信した場合、印刷管理サーバ100の印刷制御部105は、該当する印刷ジョブの印刷データ110を記憶部102より読み出す。次いで、印刷制御部105は、印刷指示のあった複合機3に対応するプリンタードライバー107を介して複合機3での印刷用の印刷データ110aを生成し、複合機3へ送信する。複合機3では、印刷管理サーバ100より送信された印刷データ110aに基づく印刷を実行する。これにより、ユーザー4は、印刷管理サーバ100が管理する印刷ジョブを複合機3の一覧画面より確認し、所定の印刷ジョブの印刷を実行することができる。
When a print job print instruction is received via the Web browser 31 of the multifunction device 3, the print control unit 105 of the print management server 100 reads the print data 110 of the corresponding print job from the storage unit 102. Next, the print control unit 105 generates print data 110 a for printing in the multifunction device 3 via the printer driver 107 corresponding to the multifunction device 3 instructed to print, and transmits the print data 110 a to the multifunction device 3. In the multifunction device 3, printing based on the print data 110 a transmitted from the print management server 100 is executed. As a result, the user 4 can confirm a print job managed by the print management server 100 from the list screen of the multifunction machine 3 and execute printing of a predetermined print job.
ここで、印刷管理サーバ100の機能構成について詳細に説明する。図1に示すように、印刷管理サーバ100は、通信部101、記憶部102、記憶処理部103、比較部104および印刷制御部105を有する。
Here, the functional configuration of the print management server 100 will be described in detail. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the print management server 100 includes a communication unit 101, a storage unit 102, a storage processing unit 103, a comparison unit 104, and a print control unit 105.
通信部101は、PC2および複合機3との通信を行う。具体的には、通信部101は、PC2より印刷データ110と、印刷データ110の印刷属性111とを受信する。また、通信部101は、PC2や複合機3のWebブラウザ31等の閲覧要求に応じて、記憶部102が記憶する印刷属性111をもとに、印刷ジョブの一覧を表示する一覧画面の表示データを生成して要求元(PC2または複合機3)に送信する。また、通信部101は、PC2や複合機3のWebブラウザ31等の操作指示による、所定の印刷ジョブの印刷指示を受信する。
The communication unit 101 communicates with the PC 2 and the multifunction device 3. Specifically, the communication unit 101 receives print data 110 and a print attribute 111 of the print data 110 from the PC 2. The communication unit 101 displays display data of a list screen that displays a list of print jobs based on the print attributes 111 stored in the storage unit 102 in response to a browsing request from the PC 2 or the Web browser 31 of the multifunction machine 3. Is generated and transmitted to the request source (PC 2 or MFP 3). Further, the communication unit 101 receives a print instruction for a predetermined print job according to an operation instruction of the PC 2 or the Web browser 31 of the multifunction machine 3.
記憶部102は、HDD100b(図9参照)などの記憶装置であり、PC2からの印刷データ110および印刷属性111と、設定情報112とを記憶する。
The storage unit 102 is a storage device such as the HDD 100b (see FIG. 9), and stores print data 110, print attributes 111, and setting information 112 from the PC 2.
設定情報112は、印刷管理システム1のネットワーク設定、PC2や複合機3ごとの各種設定を管理する設定データなどであり、印刷管理システム1の管理者などにより予め設定される。例えば、設定情報112には、複合機3での印刷時において標準とする印刷設定が含まれる。この印刷設定には、カラー/モノクロ、片面/両面、レイアウト(1 in 1/2 in 1/4 in 1など)などがある。なお、印刷設定については、印刷アプリケーション21におけるファイル(例えば、文書ファイル、プレゼンテーションファイル、表計算ファイルなど)の種類ごとに用意されていてもよい。また、印刷設定は、複合機3を示すプリンター名などに対応した複合機3ごとに用意されていてもよい。
The setting information 112 is setting data for managing network settings of the print management system 1 and various settings for each PC 2 or MFP 3, and is set in advance by an administrator of the print management system 1. For example, the setting information 112 includes print settings that are standard when printing with the multifunction machine 3. This print setting includes color / monochrome, single-sided / double-sided, layout (1 in 1/2, 1/4 in 1, etc.). Note that print settings may be prepared for each type of file (for example, a document file, a presentation file, a spreadsheet file, etc.) in the print application 21. The print setting may be prepared for each multifunction device 3 corresponding to a printer name indicating the multifunction device 3 or the like.
また、設定情報112には、各種印刷設定で出力する場合の印刷物にかかる画面イメージが含まれる。具体的には、設定情報112は、カラー/モノクロ、片面/両面、レイアウト(1 in 1/2 in 1/4 in 1など)などの印刷設定ごとに、印刷設定で出力する場合に対応する画面イメージの表示データを有する。
In addition, the setting information 112 includes a screen image related to a printed material when output with various print settings. Specifically, the setting information 112 is a screen corresponding to a case where output is performed with print settings for each print setting such as color / monochrome, single-sided / double-sided, layout (1 in 1/2 in 1/4 in 1 etc.). Contains image display data.
記憶処理部103は、記憶部102へのデータの格納や記憶部102に格納されたデータの読み出しなどの記憶処理を行う。具体的には、記憶処理部103は、PC2より受信した印刷データ110と、印刷データ110と共に送られる印刷属性111とを同一のジョブIDを付与して記憶部102に格納する。また、記憶処理部103は、通信部101を介した複合機3からの閲覧要求に応じて、各印刷ジョブの印刷属性111を記憶部102より読み出して通信部101へ送る。また、記憶処理部103は、比較部104や印刷制御部105からの要求に応じて印刷属性111や比較部104を読み出して要求元へ送る。
The storage processing unit 103 performs storage processing such as storage of data in the storage unit 102 and reading of data stored in the storage unit 102. Specifically, the storage processing unit 103 stores the print data 110 received from the PC 2 and the print attribute 111 sent together with the print data 110 with the same job ID in the storage unit 102. Further, the storage processing unit 103 reads out the print attribute 111 of each print job from the storage unit 102 and sends it to the communication unit 101 in response to a browsing request from the multifunction machine 3 via the communication unit 101. Further, the storage processing unit 103 reads the print attribute 111 and the comparison unit 104 in response to a request from the comparison unit 104 or the print control unit 105, and sends it to the request source.
比較部104は、複合機3から印刷ジョブの一覧表示の出力の指示を通信部101が受信した場合に、PC2から受信した印刷データ110の印刷設定と、設定情報112における所定の印刷設定または複合機3に対応する印刷設定とを比較する。また、比較部104は、複合機3から印刷データ110の出力の指示を受信した場合に、PC2から受信した印刷データ110の印刷設定と、設定情報112における所定の印刷設定または複合機3に対応する印刷設定とを比較する。
When the communication unit 101 receives an instruction to output a print job list display from the multifunction machine 3, the comparison unit 104 prints the print data 110 received from the PC 2 and a predetermined print setting or combination in the setting information 112. The print setting corresponding to the machine 3 is compared. In addition, when the comparison unit 104 receives an instruction to output the print data 110 from the multifunction device 3, the comparison unit 104 corresponds to the print setting of the print data 110 received from the PC 2 and the predetermined print setting in the setting information 112 or the multifunction device 3. Compare print settings to use.
具体的には、比較部104は、複合機3から出力の指示のあった印刷ジョブについて、印刷ジョブのジョブIDをもとに記憶部102における印刷属性111より印刷設定を読み出す。次いで、比較部104は、設定情報112より標準とする印刷設定または出力の指示のあった複合機3のプリンター名などに対応する印刷設定を読み出す。次いで、比較部104は、読み出した印刷設定について、カラー/モノクロ、片面/両面、レイアウトの各項目を比較する。
Specifically, the comparison unit 104 reads the print setting from the print attribute 111 in the storage unit 102 based on the job ID of the print job for the print job for which an output instruction has been issued from the multifunction device 3. Next, the comparison unit 104 reads the standard print setting from the setting information 112 or the print setting corresponding to the printer name of the multifunction machine 3 that has been instructed to output. Next, the comparison unit 104 compares the color / monochrome, single-sided / double-sided, and layout items for the read print setting.
通信部101は、比較部104の比較結果に応じて、複合機3に対し、PC2で設定された印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージと、設定情報112における所定の印刷設定または複合機3に対応する印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージを出力する。具体的には、通信部101は、設定情報112における印刷設定ごとの画面イメージをもとに、PC2で設定された印刷設定の画面イメージと、所定の印刷設定または複合機3に対応する印刷設定の画面イメージを複合機3に対して出力する。
In accordance with the comparison result of the comparison unit 104, the communication unit 101 outputs a screen image when outputting to the multifunction device 3 based on the print settings set by the PC 2, and a predetermined print setting or multifunction device in the setting information 112. A screen image for output based on the print setting corresponding to 3 is output. Specifically, the communication unit 101, based on the screen image for each print setting in the setting information 112, the screen image of the print setting set on the PC 2, and the print setting corresponding to the predetermined print setting or the multifunction device 3. Is output to the multifunction device 3.
また、比較部104は、プリンタードライバー22がインストールされたPC2から印刷ジョブを受信した場合に、PC2から受信した印刷データ110の印刷設定と、設定情報112における所定の印刷設定または複合機3に対応する印刷設定とを比較する。
Further, when receiving a print job from the PC 2 in which the printer driver 22 is installed, the comparison unit 104 corresponds to the print setting of the print data 110 received from the PC 2 and the predetermined print setting in the setting information 112 or the MFP 3. Compare print settings to use.
具体的には、比較部104は、PC2から受信した印刷ジョブについて、印刷属性111より印刷設定を読み出す。次いで、比較部104は、設定情報112より標準とする印刷設定または出力先の複合機3のプリンター名などに対応する印刷設定を読み出す。次いで、比較部104は、読み出した印刷設定について、カラー/モノクロ、片面/両面、レイアウトの各項目を比較する。
Specifically, the comparison unit 104 reads the print setting from the print attribute 111 for the print job received from the PC 2. Next, the comparison unit 104 reads the standard print setting or the print setting corresponding to the printer name of the multifunction device 3 that is the output destination from the setting information 112. Next, the comparison unit 104 compares the color / monochrome, single-sided / double-sided, and layout items for the read print setting.
通信部101は、比較部104の比較結果に応じて、PC2に対し、PC2で設定された印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージと、設定情報112における所定の印刷設定または複合機3に対応する印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージを出力する。具体的には、通信部101は、設定情報112における印刷設定ごとの画面イメージをもとに、PC2で設定された印刷設定の画面イメージと、所定の印刷設定または複合機3に対応する印刷設定の画面イメージをPC2に対して出力する。
In accordance with the comparison result of the comparison unit 104, the communication unit 101 outputs to the PC 2 a screen image when outputting based on the print settings set in the PC 2, and a predetermined print setting in the setting information 112 or the MFP 3. Outputs the screen image when outputting based on the corresponding print settings. Specifically, the communication unit 101, based on the screen image for each print setting in the setting information 112, the screen image of the print setting set on the PC 2, and the print setting corresponding to the predetermined print setting or the multifunction device 3. Is output to the PC 2.
なお、比較部104は、比較結果において、設定情報112における所定の印刷設定または複合機3に対応する印刷設定の印刷枚数または印刷コストに対し、PC2で設定された印刷設定の印刷枚数または印刷コストが増加する場合に画面イメージの出力を通信部101に指示する。
In the comparison result, the comparison unit 104 indicates that the number of prints or the print cost of the print settings set in the PC 2 is set with respect to the print number or the print cost of the print settings corresponding to the predetermined print setting or the multifunction device 3 in the setting information 112. Instructs the communication unit 101 to output a screen image.
具体的には、比較部104は、カラー/モノクロについては、モノクロ印刷に対してカラー印刷の場合に印刷コストが増加するものと判断する。また、比較部104は、片面/両面については、両面印刷に対して片面印刷の場合に印刷コストが増加するものと判断する。また、比較部104は、レイアウトについては、1 in 1(最大)>2 in 1>4 in 1…の順に印刷コストがかかるものと判断する。同様に、比較部104は、両面印刷に対して片面印刷の場合に印刷枚数が増加するものと判断する。また、通信部101は、1 in 1(最大)>2 in 1>4 in 1…の順に印刷枚数が増加するものとする。
Specifically, for color / monochrome, the comparison unit 104 determines that the printing cost increases in the case of color printing compared to monochrome printing. Further, the comparison unit 104 determines that the printing cost increases for single-sided / double-sided printing in the case of single-sided printing as compared to double-sided printing. In addition, the comparison unit 104 determines that the layout costs in the order of 1 in 1 (maximum)> 2 in 1> 4 in 1 ... in the order of layout. Similarly, the comparison unit 104 determines that the number of printed sheets increases in the case of single-sided printing with respect to double-sided printing. In addition, the communication unit 101 is assumed to increase the number of printed sheets in the order of 1 in 1 (maximum)> 2 in 1> 4 in 1.
例えば、比較部104は、カラー、両面、1 in 1の第1の印刷設定と、モノクロ、両面、2 in 1の第2の印刷設定とを比較した場合、第2の印刷設定に対して第1の印刷設定の方が印刷コストが増加するものと判断する。また、比較部104は、第2の印刷設定に対して第1の印刷設定の方が印刷枚数が増加するものと判断する。そして、比較部104は、印刷コストが増加する場合に、PC2で設定された印刷設定の画面イメージと、所定の印刷設定または複合機3に対応する印刷設定の画面イメージとの出力を通信部101に指示する。したがって、通信部101からは、印刷コストが増加する場合に、PC2や複合機3に対して画面イメージが出力されることとなる。
For example, when the comparison unit 104 compares the first print setting of color, double-sided, 1 in 1 and the second print setting of monochrome, double-sided, 2 in 1, the second print setting It is determined that the print setting of 1 increases the printing cost. Further, the comparison unit 104 determines that the first print setting increases the number of printed sheets with respect to the second print setting. Then, when the printing cost increases, the comparison unit 104 outputs the output of the print setting screen image set by the PC 2 and the print setting screen image corresponding to the predetermined print setting or the MFP 3 to the communication unit 101. To instruct. Therefore, when the printing cost increases, the communication unit 101 outputs a screen image to the PC 2 or the multifunction device 3.
また、比較部104は、画面イメージとともに、いずれの画面イメージに基づき印刷を実行するかの選択画面の出力を通信部101に指示する。これにより、通信部101は、印刷設定の画面イメージとともに、操作ボタンなどで印刷設定を選択する表示画面の表示データを生成し、PC2や複合機3に対して送信する。
Also, the comparison unit 104 instructs the communication unit 101 to output a selection screen as to which screen image is to be printed together with the screen image. As a result, the communication unit 101 generates display data of a display screen for selecting the print setting with an operation button or the like together with the screen image of the print setting, and transmits the display data to the PC 2 or the multifunction device 3.
また、比較部104は、画面イメージとともに、印刷設定に基づいて印刷が実行される際の印刷枚数、印刷コストに関する情報の出力を通信部101に指示する。具体的には、比較部104は、印刷設定のレイアウトに従った場合の印刷枚数と、カラー印刷またはモノクロ印刷での一枚あたりの単価に、印刷枚数を掛け合わせて得られた費用の表示を通信部101に指示する。これにより、通信部101は、印刷設定の画面イメージとともに、印刷枚数と費用を表示する表示データを生成し、PC2や複合機3に対して送信する。
Further, the comparison unit 104 instructs the communication unit 101 to output information on the number of printed sheets and the printing cost when printing is executed based on the print setting together with the screen image. Specifically, the comparison unit 104 displays the cost obtained by multiplying the number of printed sheets according to the print setting layout and the unit price per sheet in color printing or monochrome printing by the number of printed sheets. The communication unit 101 is instructed. As a result, the communication unit 101 generates display data for displaying the number of printed sheets and the cost together with the print setting screen image, and transmits the display data to the PC 2 or the multifunction peripheral 3.
印刷制御部105は、記憶部102が記憶する印刷データ110による複合機3での印刷を制御する。具体的には、印刷制御部105は、ジョブIDなどを指定したPC2や複合機3からの印刷指示をもとに、記憶部102が記憶する印刷データ110の中からジョブIDに該当する印刷データ110を読み出す。次いで、印刷制御部105は、印刷指示のあった複合機3に対応するプリンタードライバー107を介して複合機3に対応する印刷データ110aを生成し、生成した印刷データ110aを通信部101より複合機3へ送信する。
The print control unit 105 controls printing on the multifunction machine 3 using the print data 110 stored in the storage unit 102. Specifically, the print control unit 105 prints data corresponding to the job ID from the print data 110 stored in the storage unit 102 based on a print instruction from the PC 2 or the multifunction peripheral 3 that specifies the job ID. 110 is read. Next, the print control unit 105 generates print data 110a corresponding to the multifunction device 3 via the printer driver 107 corresponding to the multifunction device 3 instructed to print, and the generated print data 110a is transmitted from the communication unit 101 to the multifunction device. 3 to send.
ここで、印刷管理システム1における動作の詳細について説明する。図3は、実施形態にかかる印刷管理システム1の動作例を示すフローチャートである。具体的には、図3は、複合機3から出力が指示される場合の動作の一例を示すフローチャートである。
Here, details of the operation in the print management system 1 will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the print management system 1 according to the embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation when an output is instructed from the multifunction device 3.
図3に示すように、PC2では、ワープロ、表計算などの印刷アプリケーション21でファイルを開き(S11)、開いたファイルの印刷設定(モノクロ/カラー、両面/片面、レイアウトなど)を行い(S12)、印刷を実行する(S13)。
As shown in FIG. 3, the PC 2 opens a file with a printing application 21 such as a word processor or spreadsheet (S11), and performs print settings (monochrome / color, duplex / single-sided, layout, etc.) of the opened file (S12). Then, printing is executed (S13).
この印刷実行により、PC2のプリンタードライバー22は、印刷設定に従って印刷を指示する、例えばXPS形式の中間形式データ(印刷データ110)を生成し(S14)、生成した印刷データ110を印刷管理サーバ100へ送信する(S15)。
By executing this printing, the printer driver 22 of the PC 2 generates intermediate format data (print data 110) in the XPS format, for example, instructing printing according to the print settings (S14), and the generated print data 110 is sent to the print management server 100. Transmit (S15).
印刷管理サーバ100の通信部101は、PC2から送信された印刷データ110を新たな印刷ジョブとして受け付け(S16)、印刷ジョブのデータベースに受け付けた情報を格納する(S17)。具体的には、記憶処理部103が、受信した印刷データ110にかかる印刷ジョブを示すジョブIDを付与した上で、印刷データ110と、印刷データ110に含まれる印刷属性111とを記憶部102に記憶する。
The communication unit 101 of the print management server 100 accepts the print data 110 transmitted from the PC 2 as a new print job (S16), and stores the accepted information in the print job database (S17). Specifically, the storage processing unit 103 assigns a job ID indicating a print job relating to the received print data 110 and then stores the print data 110 and the print attribute 111 included in the print data 110 in the storage unit 102. Remember.
複合機3では、ユーザー4による画面操作などによりユーザー名やユーザーIDでの認証(ユーザー認証)を行う(S18)。次いで、複合機3は、印刷管理サーバ100に対し、認証により受け付けたユーザー情報(ユーザー名、ユーザーIDなど)の送信と、印刷ジョブの一覧取得を依頼する(S19)。
The multifunction device 3 performs authentication (user authentication) with a user name and user ID by screen operation by the user 4 (S18). Next, the multifunction device 3 requests the print management server 100 to transmit user information (user name, user ID, etc.) received by authentication and to obtain a list of print jobs (S19).
複合機3からの依頼を受けた通信部101は、印刷ジョブのデータベースから一覧表示する印刷ジョブの情報を取得し、印刷ジョブの一覧を表示するための表示データを生成して複合機3へ送信する(S20)。具体的には、通信部101は、記憶処理部103を介して記憶部102より印刷ジョブの情報を取得する。このとき、記憶処理部103は、印刷属性111を参照し、PC2から送信されたユーザー情報(ユーザ名、ユーザーIDなど)に該当するジョブIDの情報を選択して読み出す。
Upon receiving a request from the multifunction device 3, the communication unit 101 obtains print job information to be displayed as a list from the print job database, generates display data for displaying the list of print jobs, and transmits the display data to the multifunction device 3. (S20). Specifically, the communication unit 101 acquires print job information from the storage unit 102 via the storage processing unit 103. At this time, the storage processing unit 103 refers to the print attribute 111 and selects and reads job ID information corresponding to the user information (user name, user ID, etc.) transmitted from the PC 2.
複合機3のWebブラウザ31等では、印刷管理サーバ100からの表示データをもとに、印刷ジョブの一覧情報を表示し(S21)、ユーザー4による画面操作などにより印刷するジョブの選択を受け付ける(S22)。
The Web browser 31 of the multifunction machine 3 displays print job list information based on the display data from the print management server 100 (S21), and accepts selection of a job to be printed by a screen operation by the user 4 (S21). S22).
図4は、一覧画面の一例を説明する説明図である。図4に示すように、複合機3では、Webブラウザ31等の要求に応じて印刷管理サーバ100より生成された表示データをもとに、印刷管理サーバ100が管理する印刷ジョブ33の一覧が一覧画面32として表示される。ユーザー4は、一覧画面32において、例えば所定の印刷ジョブ33を選択することで印刷ジョブ33の印刷(出力)を指示する。
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the list screen. As shown in FIG. 4, in the multifunction machine 3, a list of print jobs 33 managed by the print management server 100 is listed based on display data generated by the print management server 100 in response to a request from the Web browser 31 or the like. It is displayed as a screen 32. The user 4 instructs printing (output) of the print job 33 by selecting, for example, a predetermined print job 33 on the list screen 32.
印刷ジョブ33について出力の指示を受け付けた通信部101は、記憶処理部103を介して該当する印刷ジョブの情報をデータベースから取得する(S23)。具体的には、記憶処理部103は、印刷属性111を参照し、指示された印刷ジョブ33に該当するジョブIDの情報(印刷設定)を読み出す。
The communication unit 101 that has received an output instruction for the print job 33 acquires information on the corresponding print job from the database via the storage processing unit 103 (S23). Specifically, the storage processing unit 103 refers to the print attribute 111 and reads the information (print setting) of the job ID corresponding to the instructed print job 33.
次いで、比較部104は、印刷ジョブ33の印刷設定と、記憶部102に記憶した設定情報112における所定の印刷設定とを比較する(S24)。
Next, the comparison unit 104 compares the print setting of the print job 33 with the predetermined print setting in the setting information 112 stored in the storage unit 102 (S24).
図5は、設定情報112の一例を説明する説明図である。図5に示すように、設定情報112は、文書ファイル、プレゼンテーションファイル等のファイルの種類ごとの、カラー/モノクロ、片面/両面、レイアウトなどの印刷設定が含まれる。なお、この印刷設定については、複合機3を示すプリンター名ごとに用意されていてもよい。比較部104は、設定情報112を参照することで、印刷ジョブ33におけるファイルの種類に対応する印刷設定や、印刷ジョブ33を送信した複合機3に対応する印刷設定と、印刷ジョブ33の印刷設定とを比較する。
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the setting information 112. As shown in FIG. 5, the setting information 112 includes print settings such as color / monochrome, single-sided / double-sided, and layout for each file type such as a document file and a presentation file. Note that this print setting may be prepared for each printer name indicating the MFP 3. The comparison unit 104 refers to the setting information 112, so that the print setting corresponding to the file type in the print job 33, the print setting corresponding to the MFP 3 that transmitted the print job 33, and the print setting of the print job 33 are displayed. And compare.
次いで、比較部104は、比較の結果、印刷ジョブ33の印刷設定の方が設定情報112の印刷設定よりも印刷コストが増加するか否かを判定する(S25)。
Next, as a result of the comparison, the comparison unit 104 determines whether the print cost of the print job 33 is higher than the print setting of the setting information 112 (S25).
印刷コストが増加しない場合(S25:NO)、比較部104はS30へ処理を進める。印刷コストが増加する場合(S25:YES)、通信部101は、複合機3に対し、印刷ジョブ33の印刷設定に基づいた画面イメージと、記憶部102に記憶した設定情報112の印刷設定に基づいた画面イメージとを含む表示画面の表示データを送信する(S26)。このとき、通信部101は、印刷設定の画面イメージとともに、操作ボタンなどで印刷設定を選択する表示画面の表示データを生成し、複合機3に対して送信する。
If the printing cost does not increase (S25: NO), the comparison unit 104 advances the process to S30. When the printing cost increases (S25: YES), the communication unit 101 instructs the multifunction device 3 based on the screen image based on the print setting of the print job 33 and the print setting of the setting information 112 stored in the storage unit 102. The display screen display data including the screen image is transmitted (S26). At this time, the communication unit 101 generates display data of a display screen for selecting the print setting with an operation button or the like together with the screen image of the print setting, and transmits the display data to the multifunction device 3.
図6-1~図6-4は、画面イメージの表示画面例を説明する説明図である。図6-1に示すように、複合機3のWebブラウザ31等では、印刷管理サーバ100からの表示データをもとに、表示画面34が表示される。この表示画面34には、印刷ジョブ33の印刷設定に基づいた画面イメージ34aと、記憶部102に記憶した印刷設定に基づいた画面イメージ34bとが含まれる。また、表示画面34には、画面イメージ34a、34bに対応する印刷設定での印刷を指示する操作ボタン35a、35bが含まれる。
FIGS. 6-1 to 6-4 are explanatory diagrams for explaining examples of screen image display screens. As shown in FIG. 6A, in the Web browser 31 or the like of the multifunction machine 3, a display screen 34 is displayed based on the display data from the print management server 100. The display screen 34 includes a screen image 34 a based on the print settings of the print job 33 and a screen image 34 b based on the print settings stored in the storage unit 102. Further, the display screen 34 includes operation buttons 35a and 35b for instructing printing with print settings corresponding to the screen images 34a and 34b.
この画面イメージ34a、画面イメージ34bを有する表示画面34により、複合機3を操作するユーザー4は、容易に印刷設定の内容を確認することができる。したがって、ユーザー4は、高コストでの誤った印刷設定を見つけ出すことができ、例えば印刷設定を操作ボタン35bで変更することで高コストの印刷を防止し、印刷コストを削減することができる。
The user 4 who operates the multifunction device 3 can easily confirm the contents of the print settings by using the display screen 34 having the screen image 34a and the screen image 34b. Therefore, the user 4 can find out an erroneous print setting at high cost. For example, by changing the print setting with the operation button 35b, high-cost printing can be prevented and the printing cost can be reduced.
また、通信部101は、印刷設定の画面イメージ34a、34bとともに、印刷枚数と費用を表示する表示データを生成し、複合機3に対して送信してもよい。これにより、図6-2に示すように、表示画面34には、画面イメージ34a、34bの印刷設定における印刷枚数、費用を示すコスト情報34cが含まれていてもよい。
Further, the communication unit 101 may generate display data for displaying the number of printed sheets and the cost together with the print setting screen images 34 a and 34 b and transmit the display data to the multifunction device 3. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 6B, the display screen 34 may include cost information 34c indicating the number of prints and the cost in the print settings of the screen images 34a and 34b.
また、通信部101は、複数の印刷ジョブ33の印刷設定について、印刷ジョブごとの画面イメージと、記憶部102に記憶した印刷設定に基づいた画面イメージとを並べて表示する表示データを生成し、複合機3に対して送信してもよい。これにより、図6-3に示すように、表示画面34には、印刷ジョブ33ごとの画面イメージ34dと、記憶部102に記憶した印刷設定に基づいた画面イメージ34eとが並べて表示される。ここで、ユーザー4は、複数の印刷ジョブ33について、画面イメージ34dのとおりに全てそのまま出力する場合は操作ボタン35cを操作する。また、画面イメージ34eのとおりに全て設定を変更して出力する場合は操作ボタン35dを操作する。印刷ジョブ33ごとに設定を決定する場合は操作ボタン35eを操作する。
In addition, the communication unit 101 generates display data for displaying print images of a plurality of print jobs 33 side by side with a screen image for each print job and a screen image based on the print settings stored in the storage unit 102. It may be transmitted to the machine 3. 6C, the screen image 34d for each print job 33 and the screen image 34e based on the print settings stored in the storage unit 102 are displayed side by side on the display screen 34. Here, the user 4 operates the operation button 35c when outputting all the print jobs 33 as they are as shown in the screen image 34d. When all the settings are changed and output as in the screen image 34e, the operation button 35d is operated. When setting is determined for each print job 33, the operation button 35e is operated.
操作ボタン35eの操作により、印刷ジョブ33ごとに設定を決定する場合、複合機3は、印刷ジョブ33の設定を個別に変更して設定を決定する画面を表示する。具体的には、図6-4に示す内容の表示画面34を表示する。ユーザー4は、所定の印刷ジョブ33を選択した上で操作ボタン35fを操作することで、印刷ジョブ33の設定内容を個別に変更することができる。また、ユーザー4は、操作ボタン35gを操作することで、設定内容を確定させ、前の画面(図6-3参照)に戻すことができる。
When determining the setting for each print job 33 by operating the operation button 35e, the multi function device 3 displays a screen for determining the setting by individually changing the setting of the print job 33. Specifically, a display screen 34 having the contents shown in FIG. 6-4 is displayed. The user 4 can individually change the setting contents of the print job 33 by selecting the predetermined print job 33 and operating the operation button 35f. In addition, the user 4 can confirm the setting contents and return to the previous screen (see FIG. 6C) by operating the operation button 35g.
印刷制御部105は、複合機3の操作による設定の変更の有無をもとに(S28)、中間形式データ(印刷データ110)を設定内容に合わせるように修正する(S29、S30)。
The print control unit 105 corrects the intermediate format data (print data 110) to match the setting contents based on whether or not the setting is changed by the operation of the multifunction machine 3 (S28) (S29, S30).
具体的には、設定を変更する場合(S28:YES)、印刷制御部105は、設定変更があった印刷ジョブの印刷データ110について、印刷設定を変更した中間形式データを生成し(S29)、S30へ処理を進める。設定を変更しない場合(S28:NO)、印刷制御部105は、設定変更に合わせた中間形式データを生成することなく、S30へ処理を進める。
Specifically, when the setting is changed (S28: YES), the print control unit 105 generates intermediate format data in which the print setting is changed for the print data 110 of the print job whose setting has been changed (S29). The process proceeds to S30. If the setting is not changed (S28: NO), the print control unit 105 advances the process to S30 without generating intermediate format data in accordance with the setting change.
S30において、印刷制御部105は、複合機3の情報(例えばプリンター名)と、印刷する印刷ジョブにかかる中間形式データ(印刷データ110)を照合し(S30)、変換の有無を判定する(S31)。具体的には、印刷制御部105は、中間形式データが複合機3に対応したもの(印刷データ110=印刷データ110a)であるか否かを判定する。複合機3に対応したものでなく、変換が必要である場合(S31:YES)、印刷制御部105は、複合機3に対応したプリンタードライバー107により中間形式データ(印刷データ110a)を生成する(S32)。
In S30, the print control unit 105 collates the information of the MFP 3 (for example, the printer name) with the intermediate format data (print data 110) related to the print job to be printed (S30), and determines whether or not there is conversion (S31). ). Specifically, the print control unit 105 determines whether the intermediate format data corresponds to the multifunction device 3 (print data 110 = print data 110a). If conversion is necessary (S31: YES), the print control unit 105 generates intermediate format data (print data 110a) by the printer driver 107 corresponding to the multifunction device 3 (S31: YES). S32).
次いで、印刷制御部105は、中間形式データ(印刷データ110a)を出力先の複合機3へ送信する(S33)。これにより、複合機3では、送信された印刷データ110aによる印刷が実行される(S34)。
Next, the print control unit 105 transmits the intermediate format data (print data 110a) to the output destination multifunction device 3 (S33). As a result, the MFP 3 executes printing using the transmitted print data 110a (S34).
図7は、実施形態にかかる印刷管理システム1の動作例を示すフローチャートである。具体的には、図7は、PC2から印刷ジョブを受信した場合の動作の一例を示すフローチャートである。
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the print management system 1 according to the embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation when a print job is received from the PC 2.
図7に示すように、PC2では、ワープロ、表計算などの印刷アプリケーション21でファイルを開き(S41)、開いたファイルの印刷設定(モノクロ/カラー、両面/片面、レイアウトなど)を行い(S42)、印刷を実行する(S43)。
As shown in FIG. 7, in the PC 2, the file is opened by the printing application 21 such as a word processor or spreadsheet (S41), and the print setting of the opened file (monochrome / color, duplex / single side, layout, etc.) is performed (S42). Then, printing is executed (S43).
この印刷実行により、PC2のプリンタードライバー22は、印刷設定に従って印刷を指示する、例えばXPS形式の中間形式データ(印刷データ110)を生成し(S44)、生成した印刷データ110を印刷管理サーバ100へ送信する(S45)。
By executing this printing, the printer driver 22 of the PC 2 generates intermediate format data (print data 110) in, for example, XPS format that instructs printing according to the print settings (S44), and the generated print data 110 is sent to the print management server 100. Transmit (S45).
印刷管理サーバ100の通信部101は、PC2から送信された印刷データ110を新たな印刷ジョブとして受け付ける(S46)。次いで、比較部104は、受け付けた印刷ジョブの印刷設定と、記憶部102に記憶した設定情報112における所定の印刷設定とを比較する(S47)。
The communication unit 101 of the print management server 100 receives the print data 110 transmitted from the PC 2 as a new print job (S46). Next, the comparison unit 104 compares the print settings of the received print job with the predetermined print settings in the setting information 112 stored in the storage unit 102 (S47).
次いで、比較部104は、比較の結果、受け付けた印刷ジョブの印刷設定の方が設定情報112の印刷設定よりも印刷コストが増加するか否かを判定する(S48)。
Next, as a result of the comparison, the comparison unit 104 determines whether the print cost of the received print job is higher than the print setting of the setting information 112 (S48).
印刷コストが増加しない場合(S48:NO)、比較部104はS56へ処理を進める。印刷コストが増加する場合(S48:YES)、通信部101は、PC2に対し、印刷ジョブの印刷設定に基づいた画面イメージと、記憶部102に記憶した設定情報112の印刷設定に基づいた画面イメージとを含む表示画面の表示データを送信する(S49)。このとき、通信部101は、印刷設定の画面イメージとともに、操作ボタンなどで印刷設定を選択する表示画面の表示データを生成し、PC2に対して送信する。
If the printing cost does not increase (S48: NO), the comparison unit 104 advances the process to S56. When the printing cost increases (S48: YES), the communication unit 101 causes the PC 2 to display a screen image based on the print setting of the print job and a screen image based on the print setting of the setting information 112 stored in the storage unit 102. The display data of the display screen including is transmitted (S49). At this time, the communication unit 101 generates display data of a display screen for selecting the print setting using an operation button or the like together with the screen image of the print setting, and transmits the display data to the PC 2.
PC2では、印刷管理サーバ100からの表示データをもとに、図6-1~図6-4と同様の表示画面34が表示される(S50)。PC2は、ユーザー4の操作による設定の変更の有無をもとに(S51)、中間形式データ(印刷データ110)を設定内容に合わせるように修正する(S52~S54)。
The PC 2 displays a display screen 34 similar to that shown in FIGS. 6-1 to 6-4 based on the display data from the print management server 100 (S50). The PC 2 modifies the intermediate format data (print data 110) to match the setting contents based on whether or not the setting is changed by the operation of the user 4 (S51) (S52 to S54).
具体的には、設定を変更しない場合(S51:NO)、PC2は、前回(S45)送った中間形式データ(印刷データ110)をそのまま印刷管理サーバ100へ送信する(S52)。設定を変更する場合(S51:YES)、PC2は、設定変更があった印刷ジョブの印刷データ110について、印刷設定を変更した中間形式データを生成し(S53)、生成した中間形式データを印刷管理サーバ100へ送信する(S54)。
Specifically, when the setting is not changed (S51: NO), the PC 2 transmits the intermediate format data (print data 110) sent last time (S45) to the print management server 100 as it is (S52). When changing the setting (S51: YES), the PC 2 generates intermediate format data in which the print setting is changed for the print data 110 of the print job whose setting has been changed (S53), and print management is performed on the generated intermediate format data. It transmits to the server 100 (S54).
次いで、印刷管理サーバ100の通信部101は、PC2から送信された中間形式データ(印刷データ110)を受け付け(S55)、印刷ジョブのデータベースに受け付けた情報を格納する(S56)。具体的には、記憶処理部103が、受信した印刷データ110にかかる印刷ジョブを示すジョブIDを付与した上で、印刷データ110と、印刷データ110に含まれる印刷属性111とを記憶部102に記憶する。
Next, the communication unit 101 of the print management server 100 receives the intermediate format data (print data 110) transmitted from the PC 2 (S55), and stores the received information in the print job database (S56). Specifically, the storage processing unit 103 assigns a job ID indicating a print job relating to the received print data 110 and then stores the print data 110 and the print attribute 111 included in the print data 110 in the storage unit 102. Remember.
複合機3では、ユーザー4による画面操作などによりユーザー名やユーザーIDでの認証(ユーザー認証)を行う(S57)。次いで、複合機3は、印刷管理サーバ100に対し、認証により受け付けたユーザー情報(ユーザー名、ユーザーIDなど)の送信と、印刷ジョブの一覧取得を依頼する(S58)。
The multifunction device 3 performs authentication (user authentication) with a user name or user ID by a screen operation by the user 4 (S57). Next, the multifunction machine 3 requests the print management server 100 to transmit user information (user name, user ID, etc.) received by authentication and to obtain a list of print jobs (S58).
複合機3からの依頼を受けた通信部101は、印刷ジョブのデータベースから一覧表示する印刷ジョブの情報を取得し、印刷ジョブの一覧を表示するための表示データを生成して複合機3へ送信する(S59)。具体的には、通信部101は、記憶処理部103を介して記憶部102より印刷ジョブの情報を取得する。このとき、記憶処理部103は、印刷属性111を参照し、PC2から送信されたユーザー情報(ユーザ名、ユーザーIDなど)に該当するジョブIDの情報を選択して読み出す。
Upon receiving a request from the multifunction device 3, the communication unit 101 obtains print job information to be displayed as a list from the print job database, generates display data for displaying the list of print jobs, and transmits the display data to the multifunction device 3. (S59). Specifically, the communication unit 101 acquires print job information from the storage unit 102 via the storage processing unit 103. At this time, the storage processing unit 103 refers to the print attribute 111 and selects and reads job ID information corresponding to the user information (user name, user ID, etc.) transmitted from the PC 2.
複合機3のWebブラウザ31等では、印刷管理サーバ100からの表示データをもとに、印刷ジョブの一覧情報を表示し(S60)、ユーザー4による画面操作などにより印刷するジョブの選択を受け付ける(S61)。
The Web browser 31 of the multifunction machine 3 displays print job list information based on the display data from the print management server 100 (S60), and accepts selection of a job to be printed by screen operation by the user 4 (S60). S61).
印刷ジョブ33について出力の指示を受け付けた通信部101は、記憶処理部103を介して該当する印刷ジョブの情報をデータベースから取得する(S62)。具体的には、記憶処理部103は、印刷属性111を参照し、指示された印刷ジョブ33に該当するジョブIDの情報(印刷設定)を読み出す。
Upon receiving an output instruction for the print job 33, the communication unit 101 acquires information on the corresponding print job from the database via the storage processing unit 103 (S62). Specifically, the storage processing unit 103 refers to the print attribute 111 and reads the information (print setting) of the job ID corresponding to the instructed print job 33.
次いで、比較部104は、印刷ジョブ33の印刷設定と、記憶部102に記憶した設定情報112における所定の印刷設定とを比較する(S63)。以後、前述したS25~S29と同様の処理を行ってもよい。
Next, the comparison unit 104 compares the print setting of the print job 33 with the predetermined print setting in the setting information 112 stored in the storage unit 102 (S63). Thereafter, the same processing as S25 to S29 described above may be performed.
次いで、印刷制御部105は、複合機3の情報(例えばプリンター名)と、印刷する印刷ジョブにかかる中間形式データ(印刷データ110)を照合し(S64)、変換の有無を判定する(S65)。変換が必要である場合(S65:YES)、印刷制御部105は、複合機3に対応したプリンタードライバー107により中間形式データ(印刷データ110a)を生成する(S66)。
Next, the print control unit 105 collates the information of the MFP 3 (for example, the printer name) with the intermediate format data (print data 110) relating to the print job to be printed (S64), and determines the presence or absence of conversion (S65). . When conversion is necessary (S65: YES), the print control unit 105 generates intermediate format data (print data 110a) by the printer driver 107 corresponding to the multifunction machine 3 (S66).
次いで、印刷制御部105は、中間形式データ(印刷データ110a)を出力先の複合機3へ送信する(S67)。これにより、複合機3では、送信された印刷データ110aによる印刷が実行される(S68)。
Next, the print control unit 105 transmits the intermediate format data (print data 110a) to the output destination multifunction device 3 (S67). As a result, the MFP 3 executes printing using the transmitted print data 110a (S68).
以上のように、印刷管理サーバ100は、複合機3から印刷ジョブ33の一覧表示の出力の指示を受信した場合または印刷データ110の出力の指示を受信した場合に、PC2から受信したPC2で設定された印刷データ110の印刷設定と、所定の印刷設定または複合機3に対応する印刷設定とを比較する。また、印刷管理サーバ100は、印刷設定の比較結果に応じて、複合機3に対し、PC2で設定された印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージ34aと、所定の印刷設定または複合機3に対応する印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージ34bを送信する。このように送信された画面イメージ34a、画面イメージ34bにより、複合機3を操作するユーザー4は、容易に印刷設定の内容を確認することができる。したがって、ユーザー4は、高コストでの誤った印刷設定を見つけ出すことができ、例えば印刷設定を変更することで高コストの印刷を防止し、印刷コストを削減することができる。
As described above, when the print management server 100 receives an instruction to output a list display of the print job 33 from the multifunction device 3 or receives an instruction to output the print data 110, the print management server 100 sets the PC 2 received from the PC 2. The print setting of the print data 110 thus set is compared with a predetermined print setting or a print setting corresponding to the multifunction device 3. The print management server 100 also displays a screen image 34a when outputting to the multifunction device 3 based on the print settings set by the PC 2 and a predetermined print setting or the multifunction device 3 according to the comparison result of the print settings. A screen image 34b in the case of outputting based on the print setting corresponding to is transmitted. The user 4 operating the multi-function device 3 can easily confirm the contents of the print settings based on the screen image 34a and the screen image 34b thus transmitted. Therefore, the user 4 can find out an erroneous print setting at a high cost. For example, by changing the print setting, high-cost printing can be prevented and the printing cost can be reduced.
また、印刷管理サーバ100は、印刷設定の比較結果として、所定の印刷設定で印刷が行われる際の印刷枚数または印刷コストに対し、PC2で設定された印刷設定で印刷が行われる際の印刷枚数または印刷コストが増加する場合に画面イメージ34a、34bの出力を指示する。これにより、複合機3を操作するユーザー4は、印刷枚数または印刷コストが所定の印刷設定よりも増加する場合に送信された画面イメージ34a、画面イメージ34bにより、印刷設定の内容を確認することができる。このため、ユーザー4は、高コストでの誤った印刷設定を容易に見つけ出すことができる。
Further, the print management server 100 determines, as a comparison result of the print settings, the number of prints when printing is performed with the print settings set by the PC 2 with respect to the print number or print cost when printing is performed with the predetermined print settings. Or, when the printing cost increases, the output of the screen images 34a and 34b is instructed. As a result, the user 4 who operates the multi-function device 3 can confirm the contents of the print settings based on the screen image 34a and the screen image 34b transmitted when the number of printed sheets or the printing cost increases from a predetermined print setting. it can. Therefore, the user 4 can easily find out an erroneous print setting at a high cost.
また、印刷管理サーバ100は、画面イメージ34a、34bとともに、いずれの画面イメージに基づき印刷を実行するかの選択を行う表示画面34の出力を指示する。これにより、印刷管理サーバ100は、例えばユーザー4が高コストの印刷設定を低コストに設定に変更する際のミスを防止することができる。
Further, the print management server 100 instructs the output of the display screen 34 for selecting which screen image to execute printing together with the screen images 34a and 34b. Thereby, the print management server 100 can prevent, for example, a mistake when the user 4 changes a high-cost print setting to a low-cost setting.
また、印刷管理サーバ100は、画面イメージ34a、34b等とともに、印刷が実行される際の印刷枚数、印刷コストに関するコスト情報34cの出力を指示する。このコスト情報34cにより、ユーザー4は、印刷設定における印刷枚数、印刷コストを容易に確認できる。
Also, the print management server 100 instructs the output of the cost information 34c regarding the number of printed sheets and the printing cost when printing is performed together with the screen images 34a and 34b. From this cost information 34c, the user 4 can easily confirm the number of prints and the print cost in the print settings.
また、印刷管理サーバ100は、プリンタードライバー22がインストールされたPC2から印刷ジョブを受信した場合に、PC2から受信した印刷データ110の印刷設定と、所定の印刷設定または複合機3に対応する印刷設定とを比較する。次いで、印刷管理サーバ100は、比較結果に応じて、PC2に対し、PC2で設定された印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージ34aと、所定の印刷設定または複合機3に対応する印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージ34bを送信する。このように送信された画面イメージ34a、画面イメージ34bにより、PC2を操作するユーザー4は、容易に印刷設定の内容を確認することができる。したがって、ユーザー4は、高コストでの誤った印刷設定を見つけ出すことができ、例えば印刷設定を変更することで高コストの印刷を防止し、印刷コストを削減することができる。
When the print management server 100 receives a print job from the PC 2 in which the printer driver 22 is installed, the print management server 100 print settings of the print data 110 received from the PC 2 and the print settings corresponding to the predetermined print settings or the multifunction machine 3. And compare. Next, the print management server 100 displays a screen image 34a when outputting to the PC 2 based on the print settings set on the PC 2 and a print setting corresponding to a predetermined print setting or the multifunction device 3 according to the comparison result. A screen image 34b in the case of outputting based on is transmitted. The user 4 operating the PC 2 can easily confirm the contents of the print settings by using the screen image 34a and the screen image 34b thus transmitted. Therefore, the user 4 can find out an erroneous print setting at a high cost. For example, by changing the print setting, high-cost printing can be prevented and the printing cost can be reduced.
上記文書中や図面中で示した処理手順、制御手順、具体的名称、各種のデータやパラメータを含む情報については、特記する場合を除いて任意に変更することができる。また、実施例で説明した具体例、分布、数値などは、あくまで一例であり、任意に変更することができる。
The processing procedures, control procedures, specific names, information including various data and parameters shown in the above documents and drawings can be arbitrarily changed unless otherwise specified. Further, the specific examples, distributions, numerical values, and the like described in the embodiments are merely examples, and can be arbitrarily changed.
また、図示した各装置の各構成要素は機能概念的なものであり、必ずしも物理的に図示の如く構成されていることを要しない。すなわち、各装置の分散や統合の具体的形態は図示のものに限られない。つまり、その全部または一部を、各種の負荷や使用状況などに応じて、任意の単位で機能的または物理的に分散・統合して構成することができる。さらに、各装置にて行なわれる各処理機能は、その全部または任意の一部が、CPUおよび当該CPUにて解析実行されるプログラムにて実現され、あるいは、ワイヤードロジックによるハードウェアとして実現され得る。
Also, each component of each illustrated apparatus is functionally conceptual and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. That is, the specific form of distribution and integration of each device is not limited to the illustrated one. That is, all or a part of them can be configured to be functionally or physically distributed / integrated in arbitrary units according to various loads or usage conditions. Further, all or any part of each processing function performed in each device may be realized by a CPU and a program analyzed and executed by the CPU, or may be realized as hardware by wired logic.
図8は、ハードウェア構成例を説明する図である。図8に示すように、印刷管理サーバ100は、通信装置100a、HDD(Hard Disk Drive)100b、メモリ100c、プロセッサ100dを有する。また、図8に示した各部は、バス等で相互に接続される。
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example. As shown in FIG. 8, the print management server 100 includes a communication device 100a, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 100b, a memory 100c, and a processor 100d. 8 are connected to each other by a bus or the like.
通信装置100aは、ネットワークインタフェースカードなどであり、他のサーバとの通信を行う。HDD100bは、図1に示した機能部(通信部101、記憶処理部103、比較部104および印刷制御部105)を動作させるプログラムを記憶する。また、HDD100bは、プログラムの実行により参照される各種情報(印刷データ110、印刷属性111および設定情報112)を記憶する記憶部102の一例である。
The communication device 100a is a network interface card or the like, and communicates with other servers. The HDD 100b stores a program for operating the function units (the communication unit 101, the storage processing unit 103, the comparison unit 104, and the print control unit 105) illustrated in FIG. The HDD 100b is an example of a storage unit 102 that stores various types of information (print data 110, print attributes 111, and setting information 112) that are referred to when the program is executed.
プロセッサ100dは、図1に示した各機能部(通信部101、記憶処理部103、比較部104および印刷制御部105)と同様の処理を実行するプログラムをHDD100b等から読み出してメモリ100cに展開することで、各機能部を実行するプロセスを動作させる。すなわち、このプロセスは、印刷管理サーバ100が有する各機能部(通信部101、記憶処理部103、比較部104および印刷制御部105)と同様の機能を実行する。具体的には、プロセッサ100dは、通信部101、記憶処理部103、比較部104および印刷制御部105等と同様の機能を有するプログラムをHDD100b等から読み出す。そして、プロセッサ100dは、通信部101、記憶処理部103、比較部104および印刷制御部105等と同様の処理を実行するプロセスを実行する。
The processor 100d reads from the HDD 100b a program that executes the same processing as the functional units (communication unit 101, storage processing unit 103, comparison unit 104, and print control unit 105) shown in FIG. Thus, the process for executing each functional unit is operated. That is, this process executes the same function as each function unit (communication unit 101, storage processing unit 103, comparison unit 104, and print control unit 105) included in the print management server 100. Specifically, the processor 100d reads a program having the same functions as those of the communication unit 101, the storage processing unit 103, the comparison unit 104, the print control unit 105, and the like from the HDD 100b. The processor 100d executes a process for executing the same processing as the communication unit 101, the storage processing unit 103, the comparison unit 104, the print control unit 105, and the like.
このように、印刷管理サーバ100は、プログラムを読み出して実行することで複合機3の印刷制御を実行する情報処理装置として動作する。また、印刷管理サーバ100は、媒体読取装置によって記録媒体から上記プログラムを読み出し、読み出された上記プログラムを実行することで上記の実施形態と同様の機能を実現することもできる。なお、プログラムは、上記の印刷管理サーバ100によって実行されることに限定されるものではない。例えば、他のコンピュータ、サーバ、または、クラウドコンピュータがプログラムを実行する場合や、これらが協働してプログラムを実行するような場合にも、同様に適用することができる。
As described above, the print management server 100 operates as an information processing apparatus that executes print control of the multifunction machine 3 by reading and executing a program. The print management server 100 can also realize the same function as that of the above-described embodiment by reading the program from the recording medium by the medium reading device and executing the read program. The program is not limited to being executed by the print management server 100 described above. For example, the present invention can be similarly applied to a case where another computer, a server, or a cloud computer executes a program, or a case where these programs cooperate to execute a program.
また、このプログラムは、インターネットなどのネットワークを介して配布することができる。また、このプログラムは、ハードディスク、フレキシブルディスク(FD)、CD-ROM、MO(Magneto-Optical disk)、DVD(Digital Versatile Disc)などのコンピュータで読み取り可能な記録媒体に記録され、コンピュータによって記録媒体から読み出されることによって実行することができる。
Also, this program can be distributed via a network such as the Internet. This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, flexible disk (FD), CD-ROM, MO (Magneto-Optical disk), DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), and the like. It can be executed by being read.
1…印刷管理システム
2…PC
3…複合機
4…ユーザー
21…印刷アプリケーション
22…プリンタードライバー
31…Webブラウザ
32…一覧画面
33…印刷ジョブ
34…表示画面
34a、34b、34d、34e…画面イメージ
34c…コスト情報
35a~35f…操作ボタン
100…印刷管理サーバ
100a…通信装置
100b…HDD
100c…メモリ
100d…プロセッサ
101…通信部
102…記憶部
103…記憶処理部
104…比較部
105…印刷制御部
107…プリンタードライバー
110…印刷データ
110a…印刷データ
111…印刷属性
112…設定情報 1 ...Print management system 2 ... PC
3 ...MFP 4 ... User 21 ... Print application 22 ... Printer driver 31 ... Web browser 32 ... List screen 33 ... Print job 34 ... Display screen 34a, 34b, 34d, 34e ... Screen image 34c ... Cost information 35a-35f ... Operation Button 100 ... print management server 100a ... communication device 100b ... HDD
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100c ... Memory 100d ...Processor 101 ... Communication part 102 ... Storage part 103 ... Storage processing part 104 ... Comparison part 105 ... Print control part 107 ... Printer driver 110 ... Print data 110a ... Print data 111 ... Print attribute 112 ... Setting information
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33…印刷ジョブ
34…表示画面
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34c…コスト情報
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100a…通信装置
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100c…メモリ
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103…記憶処理部
104…比較部
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Claims (15)
- 複合機から印刷ジョブの一覧表示の出力の指示を受信した場合または印刷データの出力の指示を受信した場合に、端末から受信した前記端末で設定された印刷データの印刷設定と、所定の印刷設定または前記複合機に対応する印刷設定とを比較し、
比較結果に応じて、前記複合機に対し、前記端末で設定された印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージと、前記所定の印刷設定または前記複合機に対応する前記印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージを送信する、
処理をコンピュータに実行させることを特徴とする印刷制御プログラム。 When receiving an instruction to output a list of print jobs from the multifunction device or when an instruction to output print data is received, the print setting of the print data received from the terminal and the predetermined print setting Or compare the print settings corresponding to the MFP,
Depending on the comparison result, output to the multifunction peripheral based on the screen image when outputting based on the print settings set on the terminal, and based on the predetermined print settings or the print settings corresponding to the multifunction peripheral. If you want to send a screen image,
A printing control program for causing a computer to execute processing. - 前記比較結果として、記憶部に記憶した印刷設定または前記印刷データを出力する複合機に対応付けて設定された印刷設定で印刷が行われる際の印刷枚数または印刷コストに対し、前記端末で設定された印刷設定で印刷が行われる際の印刷枚数または印刷コストが増加する場合に前記画面イメージの出力を指示する、
処理をコンピュータに実行させることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の印刷制御プログラム。 As the comparison result, the terminal sets the number of prints or the print cost when printing is performed with the print settings stored in the storage unit or the print settings set in association with the MFP that outputs the print data. Instructing the output of the screen image when the number of printed sheets or the printing cost when printing is performed with the print settings selected;
The printing control program according to claim 1, which causes a computer to execute processing. - 前記画面イメージとともに、いずれの画面イメージに基づき印刷を実行するかの選択画面の出力を指示する、
処理をコンピュータに実行させることを特徴とする請求項1または2に記載の印刷制御プログラム。 Along with the screen image, instructing the output of a selection screen to execute printing based on which screen image,
The print control program according to claim 1 or 2, which causes a computer to execute processing. - 前記画面イメージとともに、前記端末により設定された印刷設定と前記複合機に予め設定された印刷設定とに基づいて印刷が実行される際の印刷枚数、印刷コストに関する情報の出力を指示する、
処理をコンピュータに実行させることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の印刷制御プログラム。 Instructing the output of information related to the number of printed sheets and printing cost when printing is performed based on the print settings set by the terminal and the print settings set in advance in the multifunction peripheral together with the screen image;
The printing control program according to claim 1, which causes a computer to execute processing. - プリンタードライバーがインストールされた端末から印刷ジョブを受信した場合に、前記端末から受信した前記端末で設定された印刷データの印刷設定と、所定の印刷設定または前記複合機に対応する印刷設定とを比較し、
比較結果に応じて、前記端末に対し、前記端末で設定された印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージと、前記所定の印刷設定または前記複合機に対応する前記印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージを送信する、
処理をコンピュータに実行させることを特徴とする印刷制御プログラム。 When a print job is received from a terminal in which a printer driver is installed, the print setting of the print data set in the terminal received from the terminal is compared with the print setting corresponding to the predetermined print setting or the MFP. And
Depending on the comparison result, the terminal outputs the screen image based on the print settings set on the terminal and the print settings corresponding to the predetermined print settings or the multifunction peripheral to the terminal. If you send a screen image,
A printing control program for causing a computer to execute processing. - 複合機から印刷ジョブの一覧表示の出力の指示を受信した場合または印刷データの出力の指示を受信した場合に、端末から受信した前記端末で設定された印刷データの印刷設定と、所定の印刷設定または前記複合機に対応する印刷設定とを比較し、
比較結果に応じて、前記複合機に対し、前記端末で設定された印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージと、前記所定の印刷設定または前記複合機に対応する前記印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージを送信する、
処理をコンピュータが実行することを特徴とする印刷制御方法。 When receiving an instruction to output a list of print jobs from the multifunction device or when an instruction to output print data is received, the print setting of the print data received from the terminal and the predetermined print setting Or compare the print settings corresponding to the MFP,
According to the comparison result, output to the multifunction device based on the screen image when outputting based on the print settings set on the terminal, and based on the predetermined print settings or the print settings corresponding to the multifunction device. If you want to send a screen image,
A printing control method, wherein a computer executes a process. - 前記比較結果として、記憶部に記憶した印刷設定または前記印刷データを出力する複合機に対応付けて設定された印刷設定で印刷が行われる際の印刷枚数または印刷コストに対し、前記端末で設定された印刷設定で印刷が行われる際の印刷枚数または印刷コストが増加する場合に前記画面イメージの出力を指示する、
処理をコンピュータが実行することを特徴とする請求項6に記載の印刷制御方法。 As the comparison result, the terminal sets the number of prints or the print cost when printing is performed with the print settings stored in the storage unit or the print settings set in association with the MFP that outputs the print data. Instructing the output of the screen image when the number of printed sheets or the printing cost when printing is performed with the print settings selected;
The print control method according to claim 6, wherein the process is executed by a computer. - 前記画面イメージとともに、いずれの画面イメージに基づき印刷を実行するかの選択画面の出力を指示する、
処理をコンピュータが実行することを特徴とする請求項6または7に記載の印刷制御方法。 Along with the screen image, instructing the output of a selection screen to execute printing based on which screen image,
8. The print control method according to claim 6, wherein the process is executed by a computer. - 前記画面イメージとともに、前記端末により設定された印刷設定と前記複合機に予め設定された印刷設定とに基づいて印刷が実行される際の印刷枚数、印刷コストに関する情報の出力を指示する、
処理をコンピュータが実行することを特徴とする請求項6に記載の印刷制御方法。 Instructing the output of information related to the number of printed sheets and printing cost when printing is performed based on the print settings set by the terminal and the print settings set in advance in the multifunction peripheral together with the screen image;
The print control method according to claim 6, wherein the process is executed by a computer. - プリンタードライバーがインストールされた端末から印刷ジョブを受信した場合に、前記端末から受信した前記端末で設定された印刷データの印刷設定と、所定の印刷設定または前記複合機に対応する印刷設定とを比較し、
比較結果に応じて、前記端末に対し、前記端末で設定された印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージと、前記所定の印刷設定または前記複合機に対応する前記印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージを送信する、
処理をコンピュータが実行することを特徴とする印刷制御方法。 When a print job is received from a terminal in which a printer driver is installed, the print setting of the print data set in the terminal received from the terminal is compared with the print setting corresponding to the predetermined print setting or the MFP. And
Depending on the comparison result, the terminal outputs the screen image based on the print settings set on the terminal and the print settings corresponding to the predetermined print settings or the multifunction peripheral to the terminal. If you send a screen image,
A printing control method, wherein a computer executes a process. - 複合機から印刷ジョブの一覧表示の出力の指示を受信した場合または印刷データの出力の指示を受信した場合に、端末から受信した前記端末で設定された印刷データの印刷設定と、所定の印刷設定または前記複合機に対応する印刷設定とを比較する比較部と、
比較結果に応じて、前記複合機に対し、前記端末で設定された印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージと、前記所定の印刷設定または前記複合機に対応する前記印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージを送信する通信部と、
を有することを特徴とする印刷制御装置。 When receiving an instruction to output a list of print jobs from the multifunction device or when an instruction to output print data is received, the print setting of the print data received from the terminal and the predetermined print setting Or a comparison unit that compares print settings corresponding to the multifunction device;
According to the comparison result, output to the multifunction device based on the screen image when outputting based on the print settings set on the terminal, and based on the predetermined print settings or the print settings corresponding to the multifunction device. A communication unit that transmits a screen image when
A printing control apparatus comprising: - 前記送信部は、前記比較結果として、記憶部に記憶した印刷設定または前記印刷データを出力する複合機に対応付けて設定された印刷設定で印刷が行われる際の印刷枚数または印刷コストに対し、前記端末で設定された印刷設定で印刷が行われる際の印刷枚数または印刷コストが増加する場合に前記画面イメージの出力を指示する、
ことを特徴とする請求項11に記載の印刷制御装置。 The transmission unit, as the comparison result, with respect to the number of prints or the printing cost when printing is performed with the print settings stored in the storage unit or the print settings set in association with the MFP that outputs the print data, Instructing the output of the screen image when the number of printed sheets or the printing cost when printing is performed with the print settings set in the terminal increases.
The print control apparatus according to claim 11. - 前記送信部は、前記画面イメージとともに、いずれの画面イメージに基づき印刷を実行するかの選択画面の出力を指示する、
ことを特徴とする請求項11または12に記載の印刷制御装置。 The transmission unit instructs the output of a selection screen to perform printing based on which screen image together with the screen image;
The print control apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the print control apparatus is a print control apparatus. - 前記送信部は、前記画面イメージとともに、前記端末により設定された印刷設定と前記複合機に予め設定された印刷設定とに基づいて印刷が実行される際の印刷枚数、印刷コストに関する情報の出力を指示する、
ことを特徴とする請求項11に記載の印刷制御装置。 The transmission unit outputs information on the number of printed sheets and printing cost when printing is performed based on the print settings set by the terminal and the print settings set in advance in the multi-function peripheral together with the screen image. Instruct,
The print control apparatus according to claim 11. - プリンタードライバーがインストールされた端末から印刷ジョブを受信した場合に、前記端末から受信した前記端末で設定された印刷データの印刷設定と、所定の印刷設定または前記複合機に対応する印刷設定とを比較する比較部と、
比較結果に応じて、前記端末に対し、前記端末で設定された印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージと、前記所定の印刷設定または前記複合機に対応する前記印刷設定に基づいて出力する場合の画面イメージを送信する通信部と、
を有することを特徴とする印刷制御装置。 When a print job is received from a terminal in which a printer driver is installed, the print setting of the print data set in the terminal received from the terminal is compared with the print setting corresponding to the predetermined print setting or the multifunction device. A comparison unit to
Depending on the comparison result, the terminal outputs the screen image based on the print settings set on the terminal and the print settings corresponding to the predetermined print settings or the multifunction peripheral to the terminal. A communication unit that transmits a screen image of the case,
A printing control apparatus comprising:
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