DIGITAL INK JET PRINTER

METHOD FOR SELECTING A FINISHING DEVICE FOR DIGITAL PRINTING

Methods for selecting finishing devices to perform finishing operations on a print run. The print job contains demands for which finishing operations must be performed on the print run. The printing device contains suggestions for which finishing operations may; but need not, be performed on the print run. In operation, the printing device selects a finishing device that can perform all demands and a maximum number of suggestions. The suggested finishing operations are stored in a memory of the printing device and may be defaults or entered by a printer operator. Upon selecting the finishing device, the printing device directs the print run to the selected finishing device for processing.

Method and production device for manufacturing a personalized printing products.

Die Erfindung betrifft das Herstellen von personalisierten Druckendprodukten, welche jeweils eine Druckproduktkollektion und mindestens ein personalisiertes Druckprodukt aufweisen, durch: Erstellen (S1) von Endprodukt-Spezifikationen, welche jeweils mindestens ein personalisiertes Druckendprodukt definieren, Erstellen (S2) von Vertriebs-Aufträgen auf der Basis von Endprodukt-Spezifikationen, wobei ein Vertriebs-Auftrag mindestens eine Sequenz von Druckproduktkollektionen definiert, Auslösen (S3) des Erstellens und Erstellen (S4) von Digitaldruck-Aufträgen auf der Basis von Endprodukt-Spezifikationen und Vertriebs-Aufträgen, wobei ein Digitaldruck-Auftrag mindestens ein personalisiertes Druckprodukt definiert, Herstellen (S5) von Druckproduktkollektionen entsprechend den Vertriebs-Aufträgen, Herstellen (S6) von personalisierten Druckprodukten entsprechend den Digitaldruck-Aufträgen, und Herstellen (S7) von personalisierten Druckendprodukten aus den hergestellten Druckproduktkollektionen ...

Processing system with digital printing and further processing station.

Bei einem Verarbeitungssystem (1) mit mindestens einer Digitaldruck-Anlegestelle (120a–d) zum Anschliessen von mindestens einer Digitaldruckeinheit (DD1, DD2, DR1, DR2) und mindestens einer Weiterverarbeitungsstation (WV1), die mittels einer Kopplungsstation (K1) verbunden sind, derart, dass mindestens ein Eingang (E1, E2, E3) der mindestens einen Weiterverarbeitungsstation (WV1) mit mindestens einer Digitaldruck-Anlegestelle (120a–d) verbunden ist, sowie eine erste Steuereinheit (S1) zum Steuern der Kopplungsstation (K1) und eine zweite Steuereinheit (S2) zum Steuern der mindestens einen Weiterverarbeitungsstation (WV1), ist es erfindungsgemäss vorgesehen, dass der ersten Steuereinheit (S1) Informationen zum Produkteoutput der mindestens einen Digitaldruckeinheit (DD1, DD2, DR1, DR2) und mindestens ein Verarbeitungsattribut des Produkteoutputs zugeführt wird und diese mittels eines dynamischen Datenfeeds (DDF) an die zweite Steuereinheit (S2) direkt oder mittelbar übergibt und die mindestens ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING PRINT DATA AND A METHOD THEREOF

PURPOSE: An information processing apparatus and a method thereof are provided to generate print data for a text part and a cover part, separately in case a case binding setup is designated as a printing setup. CONSTITUTION: An information processing method in an information processing apparatus comprises the following steps of: establishing a binding setup as a part of a printing setup so that a print page to be used for a text part can be cased into a print page to be used for a cover part in case document data including a plurality of pages to be printed(S2202); and generating text printing data for repetitively printing from the initial page of the text of the document data to the end page based on a page unit, and cover printing data for printing the same number of covers as the designated number of pages(S2207). © KIPO 2009 ...

INTERACTIVE DEVICE NETWORK REGISTRATION PROTOCOL

Cette invention a trait à un protocole d'enregistrement de dispositif interactif à un serveur d'enregistrement dans un réseau connecté à un dispositif interactif et à un serveur d'enregistrement. Ce protocole comporte les opérations suivantes : mise en place d'une clef secrète et d'un identificateur unique public dans la mémoire rémanente du dispositif interactif et dans une base de données du serveur d'enregistrement avant la connexion du dispositif interactif au réseau puis, une fois le dispositif interactif connecté au réseau, authentification du dispositif interactif auprès du serveur par vérification dans un message test du chiffrage du dispositif interactif, lequel chiffrage utilise la clef secrète et enfin, si l'authentification aboutit, enregistrement du dispositif interactif dans la base de données du serveur d'enregistrement.

Image processing system, image forming system, information processing system, image processing method, information processing method and computer readable medium

An image processing system includes: a receiving section that receives print information including at least a first control command indicating a first print setting and a second control command embedded in a document to be printed and indicating a second print setting; an interpreting section that interprets the first control command and the second control command; and a controller that performs a control so as to prohibit execution of processing based on one of the first control command and the second control command when the interpreting section determines that both of the first control command and the second control command cannot be concurrently executed.

Printing system, printing system control method, and recording medium for sheet processing

A printing system according to the present invention, being capable of controlling a post-processing apparatus to execute post-processing for a sheet printed by a printing apparatus, has an acceptance unit and a control unit. The acceptance unit is configured to accept a post-processing execution request for executing post-processing by the post-processing apparatus without executing print processing by the printing apparatus. The control unit controls, in a case where the acceptance unit accepts the post-processing execution request, the post-processing apparatus to execute the post-processing for a sheet set in a supply source without executing print processing by the printing apparatus.

Printing control apparatus, printing control method, and computer-readable storage medium

A printing control apparatus controls an order of processing executed by a printing apparatus for print jobs included in a first print job group and print jobs included in a second print job group. A detection unit detects a first and second print job included in the first print job group, wherein the second print job has common paper information with the first print job. A control unit arranges processing orders of the detected first and second print jobs to be successive to each other, and arranges a processing order, within the second print job group, of a third print job, which is included in the second print job group and is grouped by a predetermined category together with the first print job, to be equivalent to the processing order of the first print job within the first print job group.

Image forming apparatus, method, and control program for rearranging print order

An apparatus includes a division unit configured to divide the print job into a plurality of data pieces, and a definition unit configured to define an object used for each of the divided data pieces as a reusable object which can be used by each piece of data.

Method of programming pages within a document to be printed on different output devices

Provision is made for identifying selected pages of a document to be automatically sent for printing to one of two or more printing devices. As an example, specific pages can be flagged for printing on a color device while remaining pages stay in default mode, which could be pre-selected as a particular black and white printing device. Upon submission of the job for printing, black images are automatically sent to the black and white device while color pages are sent to a specified color device. The original job remains intact and particular page level settings remain with the job for future use.

Dynamic production device representation in a distributed environment

Representing prodution devices on a computer network. In one embodiment, the invention involves hosting an interface for one or more production devices. Each interface provides user accessible controls for selecting production options for a document. The interface for a selected production device is provided to a client upon request. The production of the document on the selected production device is then managed using production options selected through the interface ...

Method for realising printer setting indications

Producing setting instructions for processing device connected to printer involves making settings on printed instruction sheet, entering trigger code to remove wait state, enable printing The method involves entering a setting instruction for at least one processing device in the form of a print job with an operator message into the printer, automatically printing an instruction sheet with the settings to be made before completing the job, automatically moving all existing jobs to a wait state, implementing the settings on the sheet, entering a trigger code to remove wait state and enable completion of the jobs on the printer.

PRINTING CONTROL APPARATUS, PRINTING CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM THEREFOR

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress deterioration of operation efficiency due to irregularity in printing orders of parts by determining a processing order of print jobs in which a printing order of each part constituting the same book product is considered while suppressing replacement of printing paper when obtaining printed material by processing a print job for each job group. SOLUTION: A processing order of print jobs is determined so that print jobs having the same paper information in a first job group are made continuous, and a processing order of print jobs in a second job group is determined based on the determined processing order. COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT ...

Verfahren zur Wahl einer Weiter-oder Entbearbeitungsvorrichtung für das digitale Drucken

Verfahren zur Wahl von Weiter- und/oder Endbearbeitungsvorrichtungen (22, 24) zur Durchführung von Weiter- und/oder Endbearbeitungsoperationen für einen Drucklauf. Der Druckauftrag unterliegt Anforderungen, derart, welche Weiter- und/oder Endbearbeitungsoperationen für einen Drucklauf durchgeführt werden müssen. Die Druckvorrichtung (20) umfasst Empfehlungen, derart, welche Weiter- und/oder Endbearbeitungsoperationen für den Drucklauf ausgeführt werden können, aber nicht ausgeführt werden müssen. Während des Betriebs wählt die Druckvorrichtung (20) eine Weiter- und/oder Endbearbeitungsvorrichtung (22, 24) aus, die alle Anforderungen und eine maximale Anzahl von Empfehlungen ausführen kann. Die empfohlenen Weiter- und/oder Endbearbeitungsoperationen sind in einem Speicher der Druckvorrichtung (20) gespeichert, wobei es sich um Standardvorgaben oder um Eingaben eines Druckerbetreibers handeln kann.

Verfahren zum Einrichten eines Lackierwerkes in einer Digitaldruckmaschine

Verfahren zur Konfiguration der Weiterverarbeitung von Drucksubstraten einer Digitaldruckmaschine, wobei während eines Maschinenlaufs Einstellwerte zur Konfiguration der Weiterverarbeitung verändert werden und welches dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, dass die Einstellwerte der Weiterverarbeitung mittels eines Einrichteprogramms, welches auf einem Steuerungsrechner der Digitaldruckmaschine eingerichtet ist, erstellt werden, sich die veränderten Einstellwerte auf den mindestens einen weiterzuverarbeitenden Bereich auf das Drucksubstrat auswirken und dass die Einstellwerte, zu dem entsprechenden weiterverarbeitenden Bereich zugehörig, auf das Drucksubstrat gedruckt werden.

Method of generating printer setup instructions

FLEXIBLE JOB DELIVERY FOR JOB PREPARATION

A printing system is disclosed for printing a plurality of jobs in a system, which includes a plurality of job preparation stations (204). Each of the job preparation stations is used to convert the documents into ready for printer file format and to generate an electronic job ticket (438) that represents global document features. Each job preparation station includes a set of defined attributes for that station, such as operator skill level and/or printer experience. A job allocator receives the set of defined station attributes for each of the job preparation stations and distributes printing jobs to each of the job printing stations based on the defined station attributes of the job preparation stations.

Generate a print operation of the method and system

PRINT CONTROL APPARATUS AND A PRINT CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, CAPABLE OF PERFORMING PRINTING JOB CONSISTING OF PRINTING PARTS

PURPOSE: A print control apparatus and a print control method thereof are provided to reduce error caused by the operator. CONSTITUTION: The final product of printing job includes a plurality of printing parts. A printing job generating unit(1132) makes a printer(1104) print the printing parts. According to the printing order, the printing job generating unit makes the printer print out the first print part in the first discharge unit(1111), and makes the printer print out the second print part in the second discharge unit(1112). A job information sheet making unit(1135) writes out the job information sheet showing the other printing part and printing job. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2011 ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING A PRINT JOB

A computer-implemented method of controlling the creation of a printed document includes the steps of: retrieving print information for generating a print job, said print information specifying characteristics of a document to be printed; retrieving at least one attribute of a print finishing device, said attribute defining a constraint imposed on the print job for printing said document, when the printed document is processed in said print finishing device; and generating a print job based on said print information and said constraint. In one example, retrieving said at least one attribute of a print finishing device includes establishing a communication link to said print finishing device and prompting the print finishing device to transmit the at least one attribute. Said communication link can be established and used on-line at the time of generating the print job or in advance.

IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

An image forming system includes: an image forming apparatus that includes an image forming section that forms an image on a recording material in accordance with a print job and a first reception section that receives a command about output of the print job; and a post-processing apparatus that includes a post-processing section that performs post-processing on the recording material transported from the image forming apparatus in accordance with the print job and a second reception section that receives a command about the post-processing and that receives a command about re-output of the print job in a case where the print job is to be possibly re-output.

Method and system for aggregating print jobs

The present disclosure provides methods and systems for aggregating print jobs of different lengths and/or customers to decrease the need for rewinding and splicing operations. An exemplary embodiment provides a method that comprises identifying individual label-printing jobs (1-8) that can be aggregated onto a roll of substrate (302), and forming an aggregated label-printing job (300). In the aggregated label-printing job (300) a longest print job (8) is imposed adjacent to a first end of the roll of substrate (302), and one or more shorter print jobs (2, 5, 7) are imposed adjacent to the longest print job (8) in the direction of a second end of the roll of substrate (302).

PRINTING CONTROL APPARATUS, PRINTING CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

A printing control apparatus controls an order of processing executed by a printing apparatus for print jobs included in a first print job group and print jobs included in a second print job group. A detection unit detects a first and second print job included in the first print job group, wherein the second print job has common paper information with the first print job. A control unit arranges processing orders of the detected first and second print jobs to be successive to each other, and arranges a processing order, within the second print job group, of a third print job, which is included in the second print job group and is grouped by a predetermined category together with the first print job, to be equivalent to the processing order of the first print job within the first print job group.

Printing system and methods for managing output for print jobs having document components

A printing system includes a printing device having a digital front end (DFE) and at least one client device that sends print jobs to the printing device. A print job may include different components needed to completely print a document, such as a cover and block of pages for a book. The DFE identifies the different components within the print job and provides tight integration to coordinate the printing of the different components. Rules are used to identify the different components. Once identified, the DFE can route the components accordingly to different output bins or different printing devices as well as provide separate print instructions for the components. Rules also are used to define job batching within the printing devices.

Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and information processing program

In a wizard process used by a printer driver, a screen to be displayed is dynamically produced in accordance with device function information provided by the printer driver and a setting value input by a user. In this technique, it is not necessary to separately prepare wizard programs for respective printer drivers, which makes it possible to develop the wizard program in a highly efficient and easy manner.

Method for choosing between further processing and finishing for digital printing

Digital printing of documents and post print processing as specified in a print job with the attributes of further processing devices stored in memory so that they can be used to their fullest extent in processing print jobs Method for selecting a further processing or end processing device (22, 24) for carrying out further processes after a print process. The print job includes requirement for further processing, while the print machine (20) includes information about which operations are possible. During operation the printer selects the further processing devices that can most nearly fulfill requirements. The attributes of all the processing devices connected to the printer are contained in memory.

УСТРОЙСТВО ОБРАБОТКИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ, СПОСОБ ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ УСТРОЙСТВОМ ОБРАБОТКИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ И УПРАВЛЯЮЩАЯ ПРОГРАММА ДЛЯ НИХ

FIELD: information technology. SUBSTANCE: information processing device includes an allocation unit configured to allocate information on the number of copies, which indicates a certain number of copies of print media which must be collected as a unit, through the user interface of a printer driver, and a transmitting unit which is configured to establish a print task attribute based on the information on the number of copies allocated by the allocation unit, and transmitting the established attribute to the imaging device. EFFECT: high efficiency of processing a large number of printed articles. 13 cl, 16 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 469 379 (13) C2 (51) МПК G06F 3/12 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2010121656/08, 27.05.2010 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 27.05.2010 (73) Патентообладатель(и): КЭНОН КАБУСИКИ КАЙСЯ (JP) R U Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 28.05.2009 JP 2009-129200 (72) Автор(ы): ОЗАКИ Хироси (JP) (43) Дата публикации заявки: 10.12.2011 Бюл. № 34 2 4 6 9 3 7 9 (45) Опубликовано: 10.12.2012 Бюл. № 34 2 4 6 9 3 7 9 R U Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, стр.3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры", пат.пов. Ю.Д.Кузнецову, рег.№ 595 C 2 C 2 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 2007019224 A1, 25.01.2007. Чарлзуорт С., Microsoft office 95. Энциклопедия пользователя, НИПФ ДиаСофт ЛТД., 1996. RU 2265283 C2, 27.11.2005. (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ОБРАБОТКИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ, СПОСОБ ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ УСТРОЙСТВОМ ОБРАБОТКИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ И УПРАВЛЯЮЩАЯ ПРОГРАММА ДЛЯ НИХ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к области печати и печатных устройств. Техническим результатом является повышение эффективности обработки большого количества печатных изделий. Устройство обработки информации включает в себя блок назначения, сконфигурированный для назначения информации о количестве копий, указывающей некоторое количество ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ОБРАБОТКИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ, СПОСОБ ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ УСТРОЙСТВОМ ОБРАБОТКИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ И УПРАВЛЯЮЩАЯ ПРОГРАММА ДЛЯ НИХ

... 1. Устройство обработки информации, содержащее: ! блок назначения, сконфигурированный для назначения информации о количестве копий, указывающей некоторое количество копий печатных носителей, которые должны укладываться в совокупности в качестве блока через пользовательский интерфейс драйвера принтера; и ! первый блок передачи, сконфигурированный для установки атрибута задания печати на основании информации о количестве копий, назначенной блоком назначения, и для передачи установленного атрибута в устройство формирования изображений. ! 2. Устройство обработки информации по п.1, в котором значение верхнего предела, которое может быть установлено в качестве информации о количестве копий, устанавливается в такое же значение, как количество копий задания печати. ! 3. Устройство обработки информации по п.1, дополнительно содержащее блок определения, сконфигурированный для определения, следует ли устанавливать значение верхнего предела, которое может быть установлено в качестве информации о количестве ...

Dynamic production device representation in a distributed environment

DOCUMENT TRANSFER EQUIPMENT

INFORMATION GENERATING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND INFORMATION GENERATING METHOD

PRINT CONTROL APPARATUS FOR RECEIVING AND PROCESSING PRINT DATA, PRINT CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

DETERMINING IMPOSITION OF PRINTABLE OBJECTS

Determining imposition of printable objects (105, 110, 115, 120 and 125) with variable dimensions. A plurality of printable objects (105, 110, 115, 120 and 125) are received (202), at a computer system, to be printed on a medium, wherein the plurality of printable objects comprise a plurality of dimensions. A print layout (150) is determined (204), at the computer system, for the plurality of printable objects such that the print layout comprises a plurality of sub layouts (155 and 160) wherein each of the plurality of sub layouts comprises at least one printable object and wherein at least one sub layout can be separated from the plurality of the sub layouts using an end to end cut of the medium that parallels an edge of the medium.

AUTOMATED JOB CREATION FOR JOB PREPARATION

A system and method are disclosed for providing production printing instructions for a printed end document to a job preparation station. The printed end document is made up of a plurality of other documents received from the customer which are to be inserted in a predefined order and in a predefined format. The job submission station includes a computer and a receiver which receives the plurality of documents in electronic format. An input device, such as a keyboard or a mouse, is used to provide the job submission station operator with the ability to provide input instructions to the computer. The operator uses the input device to arrange all of the documents into an electronic folder, such as a directory, and to arrange the documents in the order in which the documents are to be printed to compose the end document. The computer is programmed to automatically convert the document into a ready for printer format file and merge the plurality of documents together to create a single document ...

Printing system, job processing method, printing apparatus, storage medium, and program

A printing system capable of increasing the working efficiency of an operator engaged in a post-process necessary after printing can be provided. For this purpose, the user interface unit can execute a display which allows the operator to explicitly input, for each job, instruction information in consideration of a post-process necessary after a printing process in a job requiring a printing process by a printing apparatus in a printing system capable of stacking, on a stacking unit, printed materials having undergone the printing process. When the job to be processed is a job for which the operator inputs the instruction information via the display, printed materials of the job for which the operator inputs the instruction information are stacked on the stacking unit while the printed materials are classified every printed materials on the basis of the instruction information input by the operator for the job.

PRINT SYSTEM, JOB PROCESSING METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM AND PROGRAM

A job processing method for a print system (1000) adapted to be able to perform a processing concerning a job to be processed by a print apparatus (100), the method comprising the steps of: enabling (s1207) by using a user interface (204) an input of an instruction for performing both a first operation and a second operation, the first operation being an operation that needs to perform a first print-processing (operation 3 of FIG. 30B) for a first number of sets and needs to perform a first-processing (operation 4 of FIG. 30B), the second operation being an operation that needs to perform a second print-processing (operation 5 of FIG. 30B) for a second number of sets using print data which is used in the first print-processing and does not needs to perform the first-processing, and enabling (s1212) both the first operation and the second operation by using the print apparatus (100) after receiving the instruction.

Intelligent systematic physical document fulfillment system

Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for intelligent systematic physical document fulfillment. Feeding a generated artificial intelligent engine one or more carrier information, geographic information, regulatory information, cost analytics, and/or user analytics in real-time. The invention performs predictive analytic processing for best mode of generation and distribution of physical documents that satisfy the user expectations, regulatory compliance, and efficiency. As such, the invention generates an optimized document printing and distribution schedule for user physical document printing and distribution.

Printing apparatus, information processing apparatus, and printing system

An apparatus for executing a printing process on the basis of a print job from an external apparatus, comprises a post-processing unit which can apply post-processing for printed paper sheets using paper sheets prepared independently of the printed paper sheets; a detector for detecting in the post-processing means that the paper sheets prepared independently of the printed paper sheets are set; determination means for determining whether or not print start trigger information is attached to the print job, which indicates an instruction to start printing in response to trigger information to start printing; and print control means for, (i) when a print job designated with the post-processing by the post-processing unit is received and it is determined that the print start trigger information is attached to the received print job, delaying a process of the print job until the detector detects that the paper sheets are set, and starting execution of the print job when the detector detects ...

Host device, image-forming device, and print system having automatic classification function, and print control method therefor

A host device having an automatic classification function, including at least one first application program unit to issue a print command over plural print data for printout, and a print control program unit to input and temporarily store the plural print data, and, if the plural print data is found to be completely inputted, to control the temporarily stored plural print data to be printed in sequential order.

Document processing system for processing a printjob including a production route simulation

A method for processing a print job on a document processing system including a plurality of devices which includes at least one printer and at least one finisher in order to deliver an end print product according to print specifications of the print job. Each device is described in a dedicated device model including constraints and capabilities of the device. The method includes receiving a print job with print specifications, generating a production route for the end product by selecting at least one printer and at least one finisher to deliver the end product, simulating the production route for the end product by executing the device models for the selected devices, generating finishing instructions for the at least one finisher, and processing the print job by printing the end product by the at least one printer and by finishing the end product by the at least one finisher according to the generated finishing instructions.

Method For Printing A Handout For An Attendee Of A Meeting

One exemplary method of the present invention is for printing a handout on a printer for an attendee of a meeting of a type having a scheduled starting date and time stored in a storage device and having a meeting location, wherein the handout is stored in the storage device in association with at least the scheduled starting date and time and wherein the printer is adapted for communication with the storage device and is installable at the meeting location. The method includes in response to a printer command, activating the printer to communicate with the storage device to identify the meeting based at least on the stored scheduled starting date and time and on a current date and time. The method also includes in response to a printer command made at the printer, activating the printer to pull print the stored handout associated with the identified meeting.

Print job assignment method allowing user-prioritization

A method implemented in a print job management apparatus for processing print jobs in a multiple-printer print shop environment is described. Each print job specifies job ticket parameters representing printing requirements. Each received job is processed by comparing the printing requirements of the job with capabilities of the printers. If a printer cannot satisfy all printing requirements of the job, it is eliminated as a candidate printer. Then, from all printers that can satisfy all printing requirements of the job, one printer is selected based on a pre-defined priority preference and the job is submitted to the selected printer. The printer priority preference is created by the operator based on cost and other factors. The operator can also select an alternative execution mode where, among all printers that can satisfy all requirements of the job, the one with minimum wait time is selected.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An information processing apparatus includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire capability information about a printer configured to receive print data generated by a predetermined printer driver, and a display unit configured to display an object configured to accept a print setting based on the capability information acquired by the acquisition unit. The acquisition unit is configured to acquire second capability information based on a predetermined user operation accepted after completion of acquisition of first capability information of the capability information.

Information-processing apparatus and method

According to the claimed invention, an information-processing apparatus capable of communicating with a printing apparatus, comprises: a setting unit (S2201), configured to set, as part of a print setting when printing document data that includes a plurality of pages to print, a bookbinding setting for casing a sheet printed with a page to be used for a body out of the plurality of pages with a sheet printed with a page to be used for a front cover out of the plurality of pages; and a generator (S2211, S2212), configured to generate, if the bookbinding setting is set, body print data for repeatedly printing, in collated form, a first page to a last page of the body in the document data for a specified plurality of copies, and front cover print data for printing the front cover for a number of sheets equivalent to the specified plurality of copies.

Information processing apparatus, control method therefor, and program

An information processing apparatus connected to a print apparatus via a network, characterized by comprises: receiving means for receiving a plurality of jobs; determination means for determining a priority level of each of the plurality of jobs in an order in which jobs are sent to the print apparatus, based on information of a post-processing step which corresponds to each of the plurality of jobs and is performed after the plurality of jobs are printed by the print apparatus; and sending means for sending the plurality of jobs to the print apparatus in accordance with the priority levels in which jobs are sent, which are determined by the determination means.

Dynamic production device representation in a distributed environment

DIGITAL INK JET PRINTER

DIGITAL INK JET PRINTER

PRINTER WITH BOOK CONNECTION FUNCTION FOR BINDING BLOCK LETTERS

Automated job creation for job preparation

PRINTED MEDIA BINDER

The invention relates to a device (605) for binding separate pages into a bound document (618), the device (605) including alignment means (669) to sequentially receive and align each page (604) with a predetermined position; and binding means (673) for sequentially binding the second and subsequent pages to the previously aligned page.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DESCRIBING, PLANNING AND AUTOMATICALLY PROGRAMMING COMPLEX FINISHING TASKS

A production and finishing system, particularly a printing and finishing system, for electronic management and control of a wide range of finishing processes characterized by input from multiple production operations and equipment that, depending upon the job, may be variably applied to work pieces that themselves are highly variable between different jobs. Particular emphasis is demonstrated in relation to printing and finishing operations for printed documents. The principles of the present invention, however, apply to such production and finishing systems as, without limitation, textile production (which may include printing, cutting, sewing, and finishing), packaging operations for various consumer and industrial products, and printed wiring board production, etc. The present invention is particularly applicable to many operations where processes for production of work pieces are managed separately from processes for finishing and packaging of such work pieces.

Information processing apparatus and method for controlling the information processing apparatus

The invention provides an information processing apparatus and a method for controlling the same. The information processing apparatus includes a designation unit configured to designate number-of-copies information indicating a number of copies of print media to be stacked in a lump as a unit via a user interface of a printer driver, and a transmission unit configured to set an attribute of a print job based on the number-of-copies information designated by the designation unit and to transmit the set attribute to an image forming apparatus.

EFFICIENT USE OF PRINT RESOURCES WITHIN A JOB STREAM

A system and method for managing production printing workflow is disclosed. The system includes workflow management software which manages and facilitates the procedural stages of the workflow including job origination (102), job preparation (106), job submission (104) and job fulfillment (110). The workflow management software provides an integrated object oriented interface which visually reflects and interacts with the workflow. Further the disclosed system facilitates efficient use of output resources by optimally utilizing resources with different output capabilities to produce output optimized for those capabilities. Further the disclosed system and method facilitates seamless integration and automation of dividing production among multiple output resources and re-assembling disparate production into the finished product.

Information processing apparatus, control method therefor, and computer-readable medium

An information processing apparatus connected to a print apparatus via a network, comprises: receiving unit configured to receive a plurality of jobs; determination unit configured to determine a priority level of each of the plurality of jobs in an order in which jobs are sent to the print apparatus, based on information of a post-processing step which corresponds to each of the plurality of jobs and is performed after the plurality of jobs are printed by the print apparatus; and sending unit configured to send the plurality of jobs to the print apparatus in accordance with the priority levels in which jobs are sent, which are determined by the determination unit.

System for registration of sensing device with printer

A system is provided having a sensing device for sensing coded data printed on a print media surface which is installed with a secret key and a first identifier which uniquely identifies the sensing device, a printer installed with a second identifier which uniquely identifies the printer, and a server installed with the first and second identifiers. The printer obtains the first identifier from the sensing device and communicates the first and second identifiers to the server. The server determines from the received first and second identifiers whether the sensing device should be registered with the printer and if so, authenticates the sensing device by verifying an encryption from the sensing device, using the secret key, of a challenge message. Upon successful authentication, the sensing device is registered in the server so as to be associated with the printer.

Method and system for multi-mode data object transformation and delivery

Methods, apparatus, and computer program products directed to the multi-mode delivery of documents are provided. Example embodiments implement the transformation and delivery of data objects for use in connection with parallel delivery topologies and pathways to overcome technical challenges associated with the accuracy, reliability, scalability, and efficiency of conventional document delivery approaches.

Tandem finishing

Systems and methods are described that facilitate permitting a high-speed marking system (12) or printer to run at maximum speed without being impeded by a relatively slow, low-speed finisher. A plurality of low-speed finishers (14,16) are coupled to the high-speed marking system in a tandem, and optionally parallel-tandem, arrangement, where the number of finishers is equal to or greater than the ratio of the maximum operating speed of the marking system to individual finisher maximum operating speed. In this manner, a low-cost solution is provided to overcome bottleneck problems associated with low-speed finishers.

Image forming system

Information processing apparatus, information processing method and program

An information processing apparatus includes record level display control means configured to control a display device to display, as an initial screen, a record level setting screen which includes a record level selection object for receiving, from a user, selection of a record level from a plurality of record levels including the record level estimated by the data analysis means and in which the record level estimated by the data analysis means is selected in the record level selection object, record level selection acquisition means configured to acquire a record level selected via the record level selection object in the record level setting screen, and notification means configured to notify post-processing means for performing post-processing subsequent to the print job of the record level acquired by the record level selection acquisition means.

Elektronischer Seitenreihenfolgenwender für ein Postverarbeitungssystem und eine Vorrichtung zum Falten und Einstecken mit einem solchen Wender

Anordnung zur Herstellung von Druckereierzeugnissen, insbesondere magazinartiger Druckereierzeugnisse

Anordnung zur Herstellung von Druckereierzeugnissen, insbesondere magazinartiger Druckereierzeugnisse, in einem Digitaldruck-Print-On-Demand-Verfahren, wobei die Anordnung wenigstens folgende Funktionseinheiten aufweist, die jeweils durch automatische oder teilautomatische Abtransport- und Zufuhreinrichtungen miteinander verknüpft sind: ein oder mehrere Druckeinheiten (16a, b), von denen wenigstens eine zum Ausdruck von Innenseiten der Druckereierzeugnisse und wenigstens eine zum Ausdruck von Umschlagseiten der Druckereierzeugnisse ausgebildet ist, wobei ein oder mehrere Druckeinheiten auch sowohl zum Ausdruck einer für das jeweilige Einzel-Druckereierzeugnis vorgegebenen Anzahl von Innenseiten als auch von Umschlagseiten ausgebildet sein können, wobei bei den verfügbaren Druckeinheiten wenigstens zwei Papiereinzüge (18, 20) für wenigstens zwei unterschiedliche Bogenrohformate jeweils für die Innen- und Umschlagseiten vorgesehen sind, und wobei der Bogenrohformatwechsel wenigstens eine ...

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Dynamic production device representation in a distributed environment

Representing production devices (eg. printers) on a computer network. In one embodiment, the invention involves hosting an interface or gui for one or more production devices. Each interface provides user accessible controls for selecting production options for a document. The interface for a selected production device is provided to a client upon request. The production of the document on the selected production device is then managed using production options selected through the interface. The graphical user interface can be a browser.

Printed media parallel binder

METHOD FOR SELECTING A FINISHING DEVICE FOR DIGITAL PRINTING

Methods for selecting finishing devices to perform finishing operations on a print run. The print job contains demands for which finishing operations must be performed on the print run. The printing device contains suggestions for which finishing operations may; but need not, be performed on the print run. In operation, the printing device selects a finishing device that can perform all demands and a maximum number of suggestions. The suggested finishing operations are stored in a memory of the printing device and may be defaults or entered by a printer operator. Upon selecting the finishing device, the printing device directs the print run to the selected finishing device for processing.

FLEXIBLE JOB DELIVERY FOR JOB PREPARATION

A printing system is disclosed for printing a plurality of jobs in a system, which includes a plurality of job preparation stations (204). Each of the job preparation stations is used to convert the documents into ready for printer file format and to generate an electronic job ticket (438) that represents global document features. Each job preparation station includes a set of defined attributes for that station, such as operator skill level and/or printer experience. A job allocator receives the set of defined station attributes for each of the job preparation stations and distributes printing jobs to each of the job printing stations based on the defined station attributes of the job preparation stations.

PRINT SYSTEM, A METHOD FOR PROCESSING A JOB, AND A STORAGE MEDIUM, ESPECIALLY FOR APPLYING OFFICE ENVIRONMENT AS WELL AS POD(PRINT-ON-DEMAND) ENVIRONMENT

PURPOSE: A print system, a method for processing a job, and a storage medium are provided to design an image forming device by considering only office environment, thereby minimizing an effect of an operator generated in POD(Print-On-Demand) environment due to specifications of the image forming device and reduce load of a job. CONSTITUTION: A method for processing a job comprises the following steps of: enabling indication for performing a first operation and a second operation to be inputted by using a user interface; and enabling the first operation and the second operation to be processed by using a print system after receiving the indication. The first operation performs a first print process of a first number of sets and needs performance of a first process. The second operation needs a second print process and needs not the first process using print data of the first print process. © KIPO 2007 ...

Ligação transversal de meio impresso

WYSIWYG multifunction device finishing options

A method, document processing apparatus, and computer readable recording medium for performing document preparation of documents to be printed by a printing device capable of applying finishing functions to the printed document. A document preparation program further includes a WYSIWYG display function for displaying the document or portions of the document in a WYSIWYG format. The document preparation program is configured to display a current document in a document window, display document finishing options to a user, accept user selections of one or more of the document finishing options, and display a representation of the user-selected document finishing options in the document window with displayed pages of the current document.

APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CREATION OF CUSTOM MEDICATION LABELS

A computer-based apparatus for creating custom medication labels, including: a memory element configured to store, medication information, patient information, and a plurality of medication label configurations; and a processor for a computer configured to receive a first input selecting the medication information, the patient information, and a medication label configuration from the plurality of medication label configurations, receive a second input including a patient photograph, create, according to the medication label configuration, a custom medication label including the medication information and the patient information, identify a silhouette from the patient photograph, create instructions for cutting a portion of the custom medication label to in represent the silhouette, and transmit the custom medication label and the instructions.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

An information processing device is for creating render data by using a print job including print data and setting information. The information processing device includes a conversion unit configured to convert the setting information into device setting information for each of a plurality of render data creating units; the render data creating units being configured to create the render data from the print data and the device setting information; a render control unit configured to cause the render data creating units to respectively create the render data by using the device setting information that has been converted for the respective render data creating units and the print data; a display unit configured to display the render data created by the render data creating units; and a selection receiving unit configured to receive a selection of the render data. 1. An information processing device for creating render data by using a print job including print data and setting information , the information processing device comprising:a conversion unit configured to convert the setting information into device setting information for each of a plurality of render data creating units;the render data creating units being configured to create the render data from the print data and the device setting information;a render control unit configured to cause the render data creating units to respectively create the render data by using the device setting information that has been converted for the respective render data creating units and the print data;a display unit configured to display, on a display, the render data created by the render data creating units; anda selection receiving unit configured to receive a selection of the render data.2. The information processing device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a print job acquiring unit configured to acquire the print job; anda setting information attachment unit configured to attach, to the print job, the setting ...

IMAGE DISPLAYING SYSTEM, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, JOB EXECUTION CONTROL METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

An image displaying system has a projector, an MFP and a client terminal device that are connected to one another via a LAN. In a setting screen of a printer driver installed in the client terminal device, a print job or a projection job is selected, and an image file for execution of the selected job is specified, and job data having header information and image data of the specified image file is generated and transmitted to the MFP. When the received job is an image displaying job, the MFP transmits image data pertaining to the image displaying job to the projector for displaying an image. Accordingly, convenience of the MFP having the projector connected thereto is enhanced.

NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM STORING PRINT JOB GENERATING PROGRAM, PRINT JOB GENERATING DEVICE, AND PRINT SYSTEM

A non-transitory computer readable recording medium stores a print job generating program that causes a computer to perform as a setting unit, and a print job generating unit that generates a print job, based on a content of setting that is set using the setting unit by a user. In a print system environment that executes a process based on the print job, a first setting for not performing a first process, regardless of a print setting included in the print job, has been made in the print system environment for a first function of a first post-processing device included in an image forming device. The setting unit allows the user to set, alternatively to the first process, a second process performed by a second function of a second post-processing device included in the print system environment.

Method for selecting a finishing device for digital printing

Methods for selecting finishing devices to perform finishing operations on a print run. The print job contains demands for which finishing operations must be performed on the print run. The printing device contains suggestions for which finishing operations may, but need not, be performed on the print run. In operation, the printing device selects a finishing device that can perform all demands and a maximum number of suggestions. The suggested finishing operations are stored in a memory of the printing device and may be defaults or entered by a printer operator. Upon selecting the finishing device, the printing device directs the print run to the selected finishing device for processing.

PRINTING SYSTEM, PRINTING SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

A printing system according to the present invention, being capable of controlling a post-processing apparatus to execute post-processing for a sheet printed by a printing apparatus, has an acceptance unit and a control unit. The acceptance unit is configured to accept a post-processing execution request for executing post-processing by the post-processing apparatus without executing print processing by the printing apparatus. The control unit controls, in a case where the acceptance unit accepts the post-processing execution request, the post-processing apparatus to execute the post-processing for a sheet set in a supply source without executing print processing by the printing apparatus.

PRINTER WITH AUDIBLE SIGNAL

Methods and systems begin when a printing device receives a print job. The methods and systems identify a document type within the print job using a processor of the printing device. The methods and systems also determine if the document type requires an audible alarm using the processor. The methods and systems print the print job using a printing engine of the printing device. If the document type requires the audible alarm, the methods and systems produce an audible alarm using a speaker of the printing device after the printing is complete.

Gerät und Verfahren um ein oder mehrere zusätzliche Geräte an eine Wiedergabemaschine hinzuzufügen und zu steuern

DIGITALER TINTENSTRAHLDRUCKER

Bestimmung des Ausschießens von druckbaren Objekten

Bestimmung des Ausschießens von druckbaren Objekten (105, 110, 115, 120 und 125) mit variablen Abmessungen. Eine Vielzahl von druckbaren Objekten (105, 110, 115, 120 und 125) wird, an einem Computersystem, empfangen (202), um auf ein Medium gedruckt zu werden, wobei die Vielzahl von druckbaren Objekten eine Vielzahl von Abmessungen umfasst. Ein Drucklayout (150) wird, an dem Computersystem, für die Vielzahl von druckbaren Objekten derart bestimmt (204), dass das Drucklayout eine Vielzahl von Unterlayouts (155 und 160) umfasst, wobei jedes der Vielzahl von Unterlayouts mindestens ein druckbares Objekt umfasst und wobei mindestens ein Unterlayout von der Vielzahl der Unterlayouts mit einem durchgehenden Schnitt des Mediums, der zu einer Kante des Mediums parallel läuft, getrennt werden kann.

PRINTED MEDIA PARALLEL BINDER

The invention relates to a binding assembly (605) for use with a digital printer (706), having a support frame for mounting a printhead assembly and for printing on pages of media (604) passing into the binding assembly including: binding means for applying a binding material to the pages of the media along a line substantially parallel to a general direction of travel of the media with respect with the support frame.

AUTOMATED JOB CREATION FOR JOB PREPARATION

A system and method are disclosed for providing production printing instructions for a printed end document to a job preparation station. The printed end document is made up of a plurality of other documents received from the customer which are to be inserted in a predefined order and in a predefined format. The job submission station includes a computer and a receiver which receives the plurality of documents in electronic format. An input device, such as a keyboard or a mouse, is used to provide the job submission station operator with the ability to provide input instructions to the computer. The operator uses the input device to arrange all of the documents into an electronic folder, such as a directory, and to arrange the documents in the order in which the documents are to be printed to compose the end document. The computer is programmed to automatically convert the document into a ready for printer format file and merge the plurality of documents together to create a single document ...

Printed media transverse binder

Information processing apparatus and control method thereof

Host device and image forming device and printing system having automatic classification function and printing control method thereof

PRINTING CONTROL APPARATUS FOR RECEIVING AND PROCESSING PRINT DATA, PRINTING CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

In various embodiments, an MFP receives print data from an information processing device, such as a mobile terminal or a PC, and determines the orientation of an image based on the information specified in the print data. These information indicates a position of post-processing to be performed on the printed sheet based on the print data. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 (AA) Start (BB) No (CC) Yes (DD) End (S1201) Post-process capable of setting the position? (S1202) Determine the orientation of an image based on post-process setting (S1203) Reflect the determined image orientation to print data ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AGGREGATING PRINT JOBS

The present disclosure provides methods and systems for aggregating print jobs of different lengths and/or customers to decrease the need for rewinding and splicing operations. An exemplary embodiment provides a method that comprises identifying individual label-printing jobs (1-8) that can be aggregated onto a roll of substrate (302), and forming an aggregated label-printing job (300). In the aggregated label-printing job (300) a longest print job (8) is imposed adjacent to a first end of the roll of substrate (302), and one or more shorter print jobs (2, 5, 7) are imposed adjacent to the longest print job (8) in the direction of a second end of the roll of substrate (302).

Document output device, document output system, and document output method

A printing device of a document output device prints an acceptance number, a user ID and a user name to the surface of the front side of a first output paper, and outputs it to a paper stacking unit. Then, the printing device outputs a second output paper that is printed based on received printing data, on the first output paper. The printing device further outputs a third output paper on the first and second output papers. A packing device of the document output device assembles the output papers stacked and output to the paper stacking unit, and packs the output papers with packing material.

Method and system for multi-mode data object transformation and delivery

Methods, apparatus, and computer program products directed to the multi-mode delivery of documents are provided. Example embodiments implement the transformation and delivery of data objects for use in connection with parallel delivery topologies and pathways to overcome technical challenges associated with the accuracy, reliability, scalability, and efficiency of conventional document delivery approaches.

Information processing apparatus and control method thereof, and program

Bleed widths are set for finishing pages. An imposition method that requires to execute binding processing of sheets is set. Bleed regions including the finishing pages are determined based on the set bleed widths for the finishing pages, and the size of the finishing page. The allocation of manuscript data is so determined as to align the center of the manuscript data to be allocated to that of a bleed region on the side to undergo the binding processing of the determined bleed regions, based on the setting contents.

Industrial printing system, site server, and processing management method for distributed processing of production printing in peer-to-peer

Provided is an industrial printing system that performs peer-to-peer distributed processing of production printing. The industrial printing system performs production printing and includes a plurality of site servers. A plurality of site servers performs distributed processing of print jobs. Each site server has a storage unit, a processing determination unit, and a processing management unit. The storage unit stores a capacity table showing the capacity that can be processed in the print process and the post-processing process. The processing determination unit determines other site servers that can process jobs from a plurality of site servers based on the capacity table stored in the storage unit. The processing management unit sets a schedule for processing jobs by other site servers determined to be processable by the processing determination unit and sends jobs to other site servers to request processing according to the schedule settings.

PRINT JOB REFERENCED BY MULTIPLE PARENTS

Print system, job processing method, storage medium and program

A job processing method for a print system (1000) adapted to be able to perform a processing concerning a job to be processed by a print apparatus (100), the method comprising the steps of: enabling (s1207) by using a user interface (204) an input of an instruction for performing both a first operation and a second operation, the first operation being an operation that needs to perform a first print-processing (operation 3 of Fig. 30B) for a first number of sets and needs to perform a first-processing (operation 4 of Fig. 30B), the second operation being an operation that needs to perform a second print-processing (operation 5 of Fig. 30B) for a second number of sets using print data which is used in the first print-processing and does not needs to perform the first-processing, and enabling (s1212) both the first operation and the second operation by using the print apparatus(100) after receiving the instruction.

DIGITALER TINTENSTRAHLDRUCKER

Print job processing in an automated document factory environment

The systems and methods presented herein provide for processing print jobs in an Automated Document Factory (ADF) system. More specifically, these embodiments provide for the selected removal of certain documents after processing of the print job has already initiated (e.g., printing, sorting, inserting, etc.). In one embodiment, a method of processing print jobs through the ADF system includes receiving a print job from a host system via the ADF system. The print job comprises a plurality of documents. The method also includes initiating printing of the documents in the print job, and processing an instruction that identifies at least one document in the print job for removal after initiating printing of the print job. The method also includes removing the at least one document from the print job based on the instruction and processing the remaining documents in the print job through the ADF.

Method and system for aggregating print jobs

The present disclosure provides methods and systems for aggregating print jobs of different lengths and/or customers to decrease the need for rewinding and splicing operations. An exemplary embodiment provides a method that comprises identifying individual label-printing jobs (1-8) that can be aggregated onto a roll of substrate ( 302 ), and forming an aggregated label-printing job ( 300 ). In the aggregated label-printing job ( 300 ) a longest print job (8) is imposed adjacent to a first end of the roll of substrate ( 302 ), and one or more shorter print jobs (2, 5, 7) are imposed adjacent to the longest print job (8) in the direction of a second end of the roll of substrate ( 302 ).

Printing system and control method thereof

The present invention provides a printing system provided with a printing apparatus and a post-processing apparatus, and a control method thereof, wherein, when an instruction is given to execute an off-line job in which a post-process by the post-processing apparatus is performed without printing by the printing apparatus (S 11 ), a screen for selecting an off-line job using the post-processing apparatus can be displayed by the second user interface of the post-processing apparatus and the off-line job can be selected (S 12 ), and, in response to an instruction to start the off-line job from the first user interface of the printing apparatus (S 16 ), the off-line process is executed (S 17 and S 18 ).

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

An information processing device includes: a processor configured to: acquire (i) names of items whose set values have been changed from a setting screen and (ii) changed set values of the items; display, on a file name setting screen, one or more user-operable elements each corresponding to a respective one of the items whose set values have been changed; and in response to a user instruction, create a file name that includes (i) a name of at least one of the items and (ii) the set value of the at least one of the items, in which the file name is created in accordance with an arranged order of the elements displayed on the file name setting screen. 1. An information processing device comprising: acquire (i) names of items whose set values have been changed from a setting screen and (ii) changed set values of the items;', 'display, on a file name setting screen, one or more user-operable elements each corresponding to a respective one of the items whose set values have been changed; and', 'in response to a user instruction, create a file name that includes (i) a name of at least one of the items and (ii) the set value of the at least one of the items,, 'a processor configured towherein the file name is created in accordance with an arranged order of the elements displayed on the file name setting screen.2. The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein an initial order of the displayed elements on the file name setting screen reflects a chronological order in which the set values of the items have been changed.3. The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein an initial order of the displayed elements on the file name setting screen reflects an order of the items on the setting screen.4. The information processing device according to claim 3 , wherein the order of the items on the setting screen is changeable by a user operation.5. The information processing device according to claim 2 , wherein the processor is configured to ...

PRINTING SYSTEM AND PRINT DATA REWRITING METHOD

In accordance with one embodiment, a printing system comprises a memory, a processor and an interface. The processor rewrites the first information contained in the print data stored in the memory and designating a sheet stacking section at an end of a conveyance path of an image forming apparatus. The interface sends the rewritten print data to the image forming apparatus. 1. A printing system , comprising:a memory;a processor configured to rewrite the first information contained in the print data stored in the memory and designating a sheet stacking section at an end of the conveyance paths of an image forming apparatus; andan interface configured to send the rewritten print data to the image forming apparatus.2. The printing system according to claim 1 , whereinthe processor rewrites the first information to shorten the conveyance path of the image forming apparatus.3. The printing system according to claim 1 , whereinthe first information is information designating a sheet discharging destination of the image forming apparatus.4. The printing system according to claim 3 , whereinthe first information is not rewritten by the processor if the print data contains second information designating a processing to be carried out after a printing operation.5. The printing system according to claim 3 , whereinthe processor rewrites the first information if the first information is information designating a finisher tray affiliated to the image forming apparatus so that a tray inside the image forming apparatus can be designated.6. The printing system according to claim 1 , whereinthe first information is information designating sheet feed sources of the image forming apparatus.7. The printing system according to claim 1 , whereinthe memory, the processor and the interface are arranged inside a computer which creates the print data.8. The printing system according to claim 1 , whereinthe memory, the processor and the interface are arranged inside a computer which creates ...

SERVER, JOB MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, JOB MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An object is to perform processing on an expedited basis by a plurality of printers while maintaining the total power consumption of the plurality of printers at a low level. A server for managing a plurality of jobs to be performed by a plurality of image forming devices having a print engine, the server comprising: a job division instruction unit configured to instruct the image forming devices to which the jobs are input to divide each of the plurality of jobs into preprocessing that does not involve driving of the print engine and postprocessing that involves driving of the print engine; and a job management unit configured to control timing of starting the postprocessing to prevent the postprocessing from being performed simultaneously by the plurality of image forming devices. 1. A server for managing a plurality of jobs to be performed by a plurality of image forming devices having a print engine , the server comprising:a job division instruction unit configured to instruct the image forming devices to which the jobs are input to divide each of the plurality of jobs into preprocessing that does not involve driving of the print engine and postprocessing that involves driving of the print engine; anda job management unit configured to control timing of starting the postprocessing to prevent the postprocessing from being performed simultaneously by the plurality of image forming devices.2. A server for managing a plurality of jobs to be performed by a plurality of image forming devices having a print engine , the server comprising:a communication unit configured to receive the jobs from the plurality of image forming devices;a job division unit configured to divide each of the plurality of jobs received by the communication unit into preprocessing that does not involve driving of the print engine and postprocessing that involves driving of the print engine; anda job management unit configured to control timing of starting the postprocessing to prevent the ...

DOCUMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING A PRINT JOB

A method for processing a print job on a document processing system including a plurality of devices which includes at least one printer and at least one finisher in order to deliver an end print product according to print specifications of the print job. Each device is described in a dedicated device model including constraints and capabilities of the device. The method includes receiving a print job with print specifications, generating a production route for the end product by selecting at least one printer and at least one finisher to deliver the end product, simulating the production route for the end product by executing the device models for the selected devices, generating finishing instructions for the at least one finisher, and processing the print job by printing the end product by the at least one printer and by finishing the end product by the at least one finisher according to the generated finishing instructions. 1. A method for processing a print job by a document processing system comprising a plurality of devices , the plurality of devices comprising at least one printer and at least one finisher which is an off-line finisher or a near-line finisher in order to deliver an end print product according to print specifications of the print job , each device of the plurality of devices being described in a dedicated device model comprising constraints and capabilities of said device , the method comprising the steps of:receiving the print job at the document processing system with print specifications;automatically generating a production route for the end product by selecting by means of the device models the at least one printer and the at least one finisher to deliver the end product;simulating the production route for the end product by executing the device models for the selected devices;generating directly from the simulation of the production route finishing instructions for an operator of the at least one finisher; andprocessing the print job by ...

PRINTING MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PRINTING MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

A printing management apparatus includes a processor configured to generate a printing schedule based on a printing group, which is acquired by performing grouping on components that constitute a product for each attribute and in which is possible to change a printing order of the components in the group on which the grouping is performed, in a case where the product is manufactured using a printing apparatus and a post processing apparatus, and generate a post processing schedule based on a post processing group which is acquired by performing grouping on the product constituted by the components included in the printing group. 1. A printing management apparatus comprising:a processor configured togenerate a printing schedule based on a printing group, which is acquired by performing grouping on components that constitute a product for each attribute and in which it is possible to change a printing order of the components in the group on which the grouping is performed, in a case where the product is manufactured using a printing apparatus and a post processing apparatus, andgenerate a post processing schedule based on a post processing group which is acquired by performing grouping on the product constituted by the components included in the printing group.2. The printing management apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the post processing group is set such that it is possible to change a post processing order for each product in the group.3. The printing management apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the processor changes the post processing order of the product included in the post processing group according to a predetermined order.4. The printing management apparatus according to claim 3 ,wherein the predetermined order is a reverse order of the printing order of the components included in the printing group.5. The printing management apparatus according to claim 4 ,wherein the processor changes the printing order of the components included in the ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM FOR ON-DEMAND PRINTING

An information processing apparatus generates, in a case where first component data and second component data for forming a product are received, one composite job based on the first component data and the second component data, a first component job based on the first component data, and a second component job based on the second component data. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a first selecting unit configured to select a job to be output;a second selecting unit configured to select an output destination device; anda transmitting unit configured to, in a case where a composite job including a print job and a post-processing job to form a product has been selected by the first selecting unit as the job to be output, and a logical device to which a printing apparatus and a post-processing apparatus has been selected by the second selecting unit as the output destination device, transmit the print job included in the composite job selected by the first selecting unit to the printing apparatus assigned to the logical device selected by the second selecting unit, and transmit the post-processing job included in the composite job selected by the first selecting unit to the post-processing apparatus assigned to the logical device selected by the second selecting unit.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in a case where the first selecting unit has selected claim 1 , as the job to be output claim 1 , a composite job including a print job and a post-processing job to form a product claim 1 , and the second selecting unit has selected a printing apparatus as the output destination device claim 1 , the transmitting unit transmits the print job included in the composite job selected by the first selecting unit to the printing apparatus selected by the second selecting unit.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein in a case where the first selecting unit has selected claim 1 , as the job ...

PRINTING SYSTEM AND PRINT DATA REWRITING METHOD

In accordance with one embodiment, a printing system comprises a memory, a processor and an interface. The processor rewrites the first information contained in the print data stored in the memory and designating a sheet stacking section at an end of a conveyance path of an image forming apparatus. The interface sends the rewritten print data to the image forming apparatus. 1. A printing system , comprising:an image forming apparatus configured to comprise a sheet feed source and a first discharging section which stacks image formed sheets;a finisher configured to be provided away from the first discharging section to the sheet feed source and connect to the image forming apparatus and comprise a second discharging section which stacks image formed sheets; and a memory;', 'a reception interface configured to receive a print data which comprises a first information designating the first discharging section or the second discharging section as a sheet discharging destination and a second information designating a post processing;', 'a processor configured to extract the second information from the print data,', 'store the print data in the memory if the post processing is designated in the second information, and', 'rewrite the first information of the print data so that the first discharging section is designated and store the rewritten print data in the memory if none of the post processing is designated in the second information; and', 'a transmission interface configured to transmit the print data stored in the memory to the image forming apparatus., 'a computer comprising2. The printing system according to claim 1 , whereinthe first information comprises an information designating a sheet feed source of the image forming apparatus.3. The printing system according to claim 2 , whereinthe processor rewrites the first information so as to shorten a conveyance path from the sheet feed source to the first discharging section if the image apparatus comprises plural ...

Image forming apparatus and control program of image forming apparatus

There is provided an image forming apparatus that forms an image to which foil is to be transferred in foil stamping printing, the image forming apparatus including a hardware processor that outputs a calculation result of a total length in a sheet conveyance direction of an image part/image parts formed at time of execution of a print job.

INTELLIGENT SYSTEMATIC PHYSICAL DOCUMENT FULFILLMENT SYSTEM

Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for intelligent systematic physical document fulfillment. Feeding a generated artificial intelligent engine one or more carrier information, geographic information, regulatory information, cost analytics, and/or user analytics in real-time. The invention performs predictive analytic processing for best mode of generation and distribution of physical documents that satisfy the user expectations, regulatory compliance, and efficiency. As such, the invention generates an optimized document printing and distribution schedule for user physical document printing and distribution. 1. A system for intelligent systematic physical document fulfillment , the system comprising:a memory device with computer-readable program code stored thereon;a communication device; identify one or more physical document for distribution for a user;', 'establish communicable linkage with third party servers and a user device associated with the user;', 'retrieve data via the communicable linkage for predictive analytics from the user device and the third party servers, wherein retrieving data from the user device further comprises retrieving data related to user document retention, user document visualization, and user resource distribution history;', 'review factors retrieved from the communicable linkage;', 'perform predictive analytics on real-time data flow from communicable linkage, wherein predictive analytics weighs the factors against regulatory compliance for physical document distribution;', 'determine an optimized document printing and distribution date; and', 'request printing and distributing of the physical documents based on the optimized document printing and distribution date., 'a processing device operatively coupled to the memory device and the communication device, wherein the processing device is configured to execute the computer-readable program code to2. The system of claim 1 , ...

PRINTING APPARATUS AND PRINTING SYSTEM

A printing apparatus includes a head part, an encoder, a tension sensor, a head part temperature sensor, an edge sensor, an estimation part, a storage, and an output part. The estimation part estimates print quality in terms of a page printed by the head part on the basis of variation elements detected by the encoder, the tension sensor, the head part temperature sensor, and the edge sensor. The storage stores print quality information containing the printed page and the print quality estimated by the estimation part in association with each other. The output part outputs the print quality information to a display, a post-processing device, and a printer controller section. 1. A printing apparatus comprising:a transport part that transports an elongated strip-shaped base material in a transport direction;a head part that makes a print in terms of a predetermined print unit by ejecting ink to said base material transported by said transport part;a first detector that detects at least one of variation in a temperature at said head part, variation in the transport speed of said base material, variation in tension applied to said base material, and variation in the position of said base material as viewed in a width direction perpendicular to said transport direction;an estimation part that estimates print quality in terms of said print unit printed by said head part on the basis of a variation element detected by said first detector;a storage that stores print quality information containing said print unit and said print quality estimated by said estimation part in association with each other; andan output part that outputs said print quality information.2. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:an inspection processing part that inspects an image printed by said head part in terms of said print unit, whereinsaid print quality information contains information about print quality based on result of inspection by said inspection processing part. ...

DOCUMENT REPRODUCTION AND FINISHING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A document reproduction and finishing system includes a print engine, a finisher, and an electronic document data processing system adapted to convert a document data file into print data in a bit map level format suitable for controlling the print engine. The document data processing system includes an analysis section adapted to analyze the document data file and to identify therein any information that explicitly or implicitly specifies finisher marks, a finisher specifications storing section adapted to store finisher specifications that specify a format of finisher marks that the finisher is capable to read, and a mark generating section adapted to generate finisher marks on the basis of the information identified by the analysis section and in the format specified by the stored finisher specifications, and to insert the finisher marks into the print data. 1. A document reproduction and finishing system comprising:a print engine;a finisher; and an analysis section configured to analyze the document data file and to identify therein any information that explicitly or implicitly specifies finisher instructions;', 'a finisher specifications storing section configured to store finisher specifications that specify finisher instructions in a format that the finisher is capable to read; and', 'a finisher instruction generating section configured to generate finisher instructions on the basis of the information identified by the analysis section and in the format specified by the stored finisher specifications, and to transfer the finisher instructions to the finisher., 'an electronic document data processing system adapted to convert a document data file into print data in a bit map level format suitable for controlling the print engine, the electronic document data processing system comprising2. The document reproduction and finishing system according to claim 1 ,wherein the finisher instructions, specified by the finisher specifications, comprise finisher marks in ...

INFORMATION GENERATING DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A BLANK PAGE

According to one embodiment, there is provided an information generating device which generates information to be used in an image forming apparatus that performs continuous printing by binding a plurality of sheets on which an image is formed among the plurality of sheets using a sheet binding mechanism, and includes a blank determination unit. The blank determination unit determines blanks of the sheets in a case of forming the image that shows characters on the plurality of sheets based on the number of the characters formed on the sheets, the types of the characters, the sizes of the characters, and a sheet binding position. 1. An information generating device which generates information to be used in an image forming apparatus that performs continuous printing by binding a plurality of sheets on which an image is formed over the plurality of sheets using a sheet binding device , the device comprising:a processor that executed instructions to perform operations, comprising:determining a blank sheet of the plurality of sheets in a case of forming the image that shows characters on the plurality of sheets based on determining a number of the characters formed on the plurality of sheets, types of the characters, sizes of the characters, and a sheet binding position of the sheet binding device.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprisedetermining the blank sheet based on a printing direction of the sheets.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprisedetermining the blank sheet based on a number of the plurality of sheets designated by a user.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprisedetermining the blank sheet based on the blank sheet being disposed at ends of the plurality of sheets and the blank sheet being disposed at positions other than the ends of the plurality of sheets among the plurality of sheets.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the operations ...

APPARATUS INCLUDING PRINTING FUNCTION, ITS CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A time period required for printing can be reduced by responding to the change of a print setting after inputting of a job and by optimizing a data processing sequence until completion of a job. An apparatus for performing data processing for a print job, the apparatus including a control unit configured to control data processing in accordance with a number-of-copies setting of the print job. The data processing includes: first data processing in which predetermined image processing is performed on first image data included in the print job to generate second image data and the generated second image data is printed without spooling; and second data processing in which predetermined image processing is performed on first image data included in the print job to generate second image data, the generated second image data is spooled, and the spooled second image data is repeatedly used for printing. In a case where a change of the number-of-copies setting is accepted during job execution by the first data processing, the control unit switches from the first data processing to the second data processing in response to the remaining number of copies. 1. An apparatus for performing data processing for a print job , the apparatus comprisinga control unit configured to control data processing in accordance with a number-of-copies setting of the print job, wherein first data processing in which predetermined image processing is performed on first image data included in the print job to generate second image data and the generated second image data is printed without spooling; and', 'second data processing in which predetermined image processing is performed on first image data included in the print job to generate second image data, the generated second image data is spooled, and the spooled second image data is repeatedly used for printing, and wherein, 'the data processing includesin a case where a change of the number-of-copies setting is accepted during job execution by ...

NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, DISPLAY METHOD, AND PRINT CONTROLLER

A print control program causes a processor to display a first page image including a first image out of an image group including images corresponding to the pages in document data, receive a change instruction to change from the display of the first page image to the display of a second page image including a second image included in the image group, and when receiving the change instruction, change from the display of the first page image to the display of the second page image in a change mode in accordance with a received print setting.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING A REPROGRAPHIC JOB

Device for receiving a reprographic job comprising a first processing step on a media by a first processing apparatus and a second, subsequent processing step on the media by a second processing apparatus, wherein the media that are to be output by the first processing apparatus are to be subjected to media handling operations between the first processing step and the second processing step comprising unloading from the first processing apparatus, intermediate media handling operations, and loading in the second processing apparatus; the device comprising: a controller arranged for creating or receiving the reprographic job; the controller being further arranged to access a storage storing configuration information on the second processing apparatus, the configuration information relating to loading media in the second processing apparatus; wherein the controller is arranged to specify the first processing step in the first specification in the reprographic job in order to simplify the media handling operations. 1. A device for creating or receiving a reprographic job , the reprographic job comprising a first specification of a first processing step on a media by a first processing apparatus and a second specification of a second processing step on the media by a second processing apparatus ,wherein the media that are to be output by the first processing apparatus are to be subjected to media handling operations between the first processing step and the second processing step comprising unloading from the first processing apparatus, optional intermediate media handling operations, and loading in the second processing apparatus,the device comprising:a controller arranged for creating or receiving the reprographic job;the controller being further arranged to access a storage storing configuration information on the second processing apparatus, the configuration information relating to loading media in the second processing apparatus;wherein the controller is arranged ...

DOCUMENT FINISHING ARCHITECTURE PROFILE MANAGEMENT

A method of operating a document finishing device is provided. The method includes installing first data relating to physical capabilities of the document finishing device in a document finishing device; connecting the document finishing device to a printer; copying the first data from the document finishing device to the printer; causing the printer to interpret the first data; and causing the printer to adjust its output capabilities based on the first data. 1. A method of operating a document finishing device , the method comprising:installing first data relating to physical capabilities of the document finishing device in a document finishing device, wherein the first data includes input capabilities of the document finishing device;connecting the document finishing device to a printer;copying the first data from the document finishing device to the printer;wherein the first data is automatically downloaded from the document finishing device to the printer during set up of the document finishing device and/or set up of the printer;wherein the first data is copied from the document finishing device to multiple printers;causing the printer to interpret the first data;causing the printer to adjust its output capabilities based on the first data; andin response to the first data being modified by a second data then copying the second data relating to physical capabilities of the document finishing device from the document finishing device to the multiple printers, the second data containing information that is different from information contained in the first data.2. (canceled)3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the input capabilities of the document finishing device include maximum sheet receiving speed claim 1 , sheet size claim 1 , or sheet composition.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first data includes output capabilities of the document finishing device.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the output capabilities of the document finishing device include ...

PRINTING SYSTEM SUPPORTING UNATTENDED PRINTING AND A METHOD OF UNATTENDED PRINTING BY A PRINTING SYSTEM

The invention relates to a printing system for printing a plurality of print jobs, the printing system having a receiving unit for receiving the print jobs, a controller for controlling a scheduling process and a printing process of the print jobs, a print unit for printing the print jobs, a plurality of supply holders for holding supply material for printing, and a user interface for communicating to the operator scheduled supply operator actions. Each of the scheduled supply operator actions is linked to one of the plurality of supply holders. The controller has an establishing unit for establishing a time period of unattended printing of the printing system, and a determination unit for determining scheduled supply operator actions per holder needed to be done before the time period of unattended printing starts. The user interface displays the established time period of unattended printing and the determined supply operator actions per holder. The invention also relates to a method suitable for application in the printing system. 1. A printing system for printing a plurality of print jobs , the printing system comprising:a receiving unit for receiving the plurality of print jobs;a controller for controlling a scheduling process and a printing process of the plurality of print jobs;a print unit for printing the plurality of print jobs;a plurality of supply holders for holding supply material needed to print the plurality of print jobs; anda user interface for communication to the operator of scheduled supply operator actions for printing the plurality of print jobs, each of the scheduled supply operator actions linked to one of the plurality of supply holders; an establishing unit for establishing a time period of unattended printing of the printing system; and', 'a determination unit for determining a scheduled supply operator actions per holder needed to be done before the time period of unattended printing starts,, 'wherein the controller compriseswherein the ...

Processing device, non-transitory recording medium storing a computer readable program and substitute process setting method

Disclosed is a processing device, including: an operation panel; a hardware processor that: executes a designated process; obtains information for displaying an operation window of the another processing device, and displays an operation window of the processing device and the operation window of the another processing device on the operation panel of the processing device; carries out a substitute setting for instructing the another processing device to substitutionally execute a process relating to an operation button moved to the operation window of the processing device when an operation for moving the operation button displayed in the operation window of the another processing device to the operation window of the processing device is received; and instructs the another processing device to substitutionally execute the process relating to the operation button for which the substitute setting is carried out.

Systems, processes, and computer program products for delivery of printed paper by robot

Embodiments provide automatic printing and delivery of a printed document from a virtual reality (VR) environment. The printed document may be delivered to the user while preserving the user's immersion within a virtual reality session. A printed-out copy of the document may be physically delivered to the user by a robot. In some embodiments, a virtual reality server may coordinate requests for printed documents, provide print and delivery status updates within the VR space, and control the robot's path to the delivery site.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND DISCHARGE DESTINATION DISPLAY METHOD

An image forming apparatus includes an inquiry portion, a determination portion, and a discharge destination display portion. The inquiry portion inquires a terminal device as a transmission source of a print job as to whether or not another terminal device exists near a terminal device. The determination portion, when the other terminal device exists, determines whether or not the other terminal device is included in a transmission destination of a print job of a printed matter existing in a discharge destination, based on the present state of a discharge destination. The discharge destination display portion, when the other terminal device is included in the transmission destination of the print job of the printed matter existing in the discharge destination, displays a discharge destination of a printed matter corresponding to the other terminal device, and user identification information of a user who owns the other terminal device. 1. An image forming apparatus communicably connected to a plurality of terminal devices , and having a plurality of discharge destination trays , comprising:an inquiry portion configured to, upon receiving a predetermined print job, inquire a terminal device as a transmission source of the print job as to whether or not another terminal device exists near the terminal device;a determination portion configured to, when the result of the inquiry is that the other terminal device exists, determine whether or not the other terminal device is included in a transmission destination of a print job of a printed matter existing in a discharge destination, based on the present state of the discharge destination; anda discharge destination display portion configured to, when the result of the determination is that the other terminal device is included in the transmission destination of the print job of the printed matter existing in the discharge destination, display a discharge destination of a printed matter corresponding to the other ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM

An image processing apparatus includes a storage storing attribute information of the apparatus, a receiving unit receiving an instruction to perform image processing from a terminal, a checking unit, a request unit, an acquiring unit, an extracting unit, and a notification unit. The checking unit checks the image processing condition against the attribute information, and determines whether the instruction is executable in the apparatus. The request unit requests attribute information from a second image processing apparatus when the instruction is determined to be inexecutable in the apparatus. The acquiring unit acquires one or more pieces of attribute information transmitted as a response to the request. The extracting unit extracts attribute information of a second image processing apparatus which may execute the instruction, from the one or more pieces of attribute information. The notification unit notifies the terminal of identification information of the second apparatus storing the extracted attribute information. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:a storage that stores attribute information describing an attribute of the image processing apparatus;a receiving unit that receives an instruction to perform image processing, from a terminal;a checking unit that checks a condition of the image processing of the instruction received by the receiving unit against the attribute information stored in the storage, and that determines whether or not the image processing apparatus is capable of executing the instruction;a request unit that requests attribute information from a second image processing apparatus when the checking unit determines that the image processing apparatus is not capable of executing the instruction;an acquiring unit that acquires one or more pieces of attribute information transmitted as a response to the request;an extracting unit that extracts attribute information of a second image processing apparatus which is capable of executing ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING A PRINT JOB

A computer-implemented method of controlling the creation of a printed document includes the steps of: retrieving print information for generating a print job, said print information specifying characteristics of a document to be printed; retrieving at least one attribute of a print finishing device, said attribute defining a constraint imposed on the print job for printing said document, when the printed document is processed in said print finishing device; and generating a print job based on said print information and said constraint. In one example, retrieving said at least one attribute of a print finishing device includes establishing a communication link to said print finishing device and prompting the print finishing device to transmit the at least one attribute. Said communication link can be established and used on-line at the time of generating the print job or in advance. 1. A computer-implemented method of controlling creation of a printed document , including the steps of:retrieving print information for generating a print job, said print information specifying characteristics of a document to be printed;retrieving at least one attribute of a print finishing device, said attribute defining a constraint imposed on the print job for printing said document, when the printed document is processed in said print finishing device; andgenerating a print job based on said print information and said constraint.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein retrieving said at least one attribute of a print finishing device includes establishing a communication link to said print finishing device and prompting the print finishing device to transmit the at least one attribute.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein retrieving said at least one attribute of a print finishing device includes sending configuration data to the print finishing device and retrieving at least one constraint of the print finishing device corresponding to said ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM FOR ON-DEMAND PRINTING

An information processing apparatus generates, in a case where first component data and second component data for forming a product are received, one composite job based on the first component data and the second component data, a first component job based on the first component data, and a second component job based on the second component data. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a receiving unit configured to receive first component data and second component data for forming a product; anda generation unit configured to generate a composite job based on the first component data and the second component data, a first component job based on the first component data, and a second component job based on the second component data.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisinga display unit configured to display a first object indicating a first logical device not assigned an output device, andan output unit configured to output, in a case where the composite job is selected and the first object is selected, the first component job included in the composite job to an output device for the first component data designated in the composite job, and to output the second component job included in the composite job to an output device for the second component data designated in the composite job.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the display unit displays a second object indicating a second logical device assigned first and second output devices claim 2 , andwherein the output unit outputs, in a case where the composite job is selected and the second object is selected, the first component job included in the composite job to the first output device assigned to the second object, and outputs the second component job included in the composite job to the second output device assigned to the second object.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the output unit ...

POST-PROCESSING DEVICE AND POST-PROCESSING METHOD

When there is no post-processing performed in a post-processing device, a print job of original PDL data of a general-purpose data structure is output from a computer to a PDL control unit of an image forming device. While, when there is post-processing performed in the post-processing device, a print job of PDL data of an extended data structure generated by adding attribute data of the post-processing is output from the computer to an extended PDL control unit of the post-processing device. Then, the extended PDL control unit extracts the original PDL data of the general-purpose data structure and the attribute data of the post-processing, from the received print job. The attribute data of the post-processing is used for the post-processing control unit to control a post-processing unit. The original PDL data of the general-purpose data structure is output to the PDL control unit of the image forming device. 1. A post-processing device which , based on a print job to generate PDL data of an extended data structure by adding post-processing PDL data regarding post-processing to original PDL data of a general-purpose data structure regarding print of an original , post-processes a printed sheet output from an image forming device that printed the original using the original PDL data , the post-processing device comprising:a post-processing PDL data extraction unit configured to extract the post-processing PDL data from the print job that was input to obtain extracted post-processing PDL data;an original PDL data extraction unit configured to extract the original PDL data from the print job to obtain extracted original PDL data;a post-processing unit configured to post-process the printed sheet based on the extracted post-processing PDL data; andan original PDL data output unit configured to output the extracted original PDL data to the image forming device.2. The post-processing device according to claim 1 , further comprising:an original image data acquisition unit ...

Image forming apparatus equipped with a plurality of sheet feeders, control method therefor, and program

An image forming apparatus aims to prevent sheets in a sheet feeder which is designated for a print job by a user from being used for another print job other than the print job. The image forming apparatus, equipped with a plurality of sheet feeders, executes a submitted print job, prompts a user to select a sheet feeder for use in the print job from among the plurality of sheet feeders, and provides control such that the selected sheet feeder cannot be used for another print job other than the print job.

Information control apparatus, print system, and non-transitory computer readable medium

An information control apparatus controls a printer device. The printer device performs printing on a sheet fed from a sheet feeder in accordance with a print instruction. The information control apparatus includes a controller. In a case in which the printer device outputs a check sheet while the print instruction is being executed, if a sheet to be used as the check sheet is a prohibited type of sheet to be prohibited from being used as the check sheet, the controller performs control so that the prohibited type of sheet will be switched to a sheet which is preset as a substitute type of sheet and the sheet feeder will feed the sheet preset as the substitute type of sheet.

Print control apparatus for receiving and processing print data, print control method, and storage medium

In various embodiments, an MFP receives print data from an information processing apparatus such as a mobile terminal or a PC, and determines an orientation of an image based on information specified in the print data, the information indicating a position of post-processing to be performed on a sheet on which an image has been printed based on the print data.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An information processing apparatus includes a providing unit, a management unit, an input unit, and a notification control unit. The providing unit provides at least a first screen and a second screen from an application. The management unit manages the first screen as a screen for forced notification. The input unit inputs information to be displayed in a screen. In a case where the second screen is in an active state, the notification control unit notifies both of the first screen and the second screen of the information. In a case where the second screen is in an inactive state, the notification control unit notifies the first screen of the information and does not notify the second screen of the information. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a providing unit configured to provide at least a first screen and a second screen from an application;a management unit configured to manage the first screen as a screen for forced notification;an input unit configured to input information to be displayed in a screen; anda notification control unit configured, in a case where the second screen is in an active state, to notify both of the first screen and the second screen of the information and, in a case where the second screen is in an inactive state, to notify the first screen of the information and not to notify the second screen of the information.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the management unit manages screens including the first screen provided from the application, as screens for the forced notification, andwherein the notification control unit notifies of the information all of the screens managed as screens for the forced notification.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a setting unit configured to set, in advance, whether to display the information on a screen provided from the application when the application is in an inactive state; anda determination unit ...

DOCUMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING A PRINT JOB

A method for processing with a document processing system is provided. The method includes generating a sheet assembly by executing a production route model of at least one function leading to a plurality of actions, the sheet assembly including a set of transitions that result from invocation of the plurality of actions, extracting from the sheet assembly a document imposition recipe including a set of imposition descriptions generated by computing transformations and parameters for each transition performed on the sheet assembly, and rendering the imposition descriptions of the document imposition recipe on behalf of at least one source file in order to deliver impositions in a source format describing at least placement of content of pages of the source file and action marks for subsequent displaying of the impositions on a user interface of the document processing system and/or for subsequent processing on the at least one printer and/or an the at least one finisher. A document processing system is configured to execute the method. 1. A document processing system for processing a print job to produce a document comprising at least one sheet , the print job having a plurality of print job settings specifying a plurality of actions on a physical start product and specifying a desired end product , the document processing system comprising:at least one printer;at least one finisher;a simulation module configured to generate a sheet assembly with a production route model of at least one function leading to the plurality of actions, the plurality of print job settings;', 'at least one representation of the at least one sheet of the physical start product; and', 'pages derived from at least one source file, and, 'wherein the generation of the sheet assembly uses as inputwherein the sheet assembly comprises a set of transitions that result from performing the plurality of actions, each transition being one out of a modification of a value of a property of a sheet, a ...

METHOD OF ESTIMATING A PROCESS DURATION FOR AN IMAGE REPRODUCTION JOB

A method of controlling an image reproduction system, wherein a process duration is estimated on the basis of a measured time (D) for the processing of a number (n) of pages that have been processed already, the method comprising storing a digital table which contains a number of pre-defined job types as well as a respective correction factor (A) for each job type; when a job is received (S), assigning (S) a job type to the received job; calculating (S) a first estimate (D) for a time needed for processing at least a specified collection of pages from the job; calculating (S) a second estimate (D) by multiplying the first estimate (D) with the correction factor (A); when said specified collection of pages has been processed, calculating a deviation of the first estimate (D), and updating (S) the correction factor (A); and storing the updated correction factor. 1. A method of controlling an image reproduction system , wherein a process duration for processing a reproduction job is estimated on the basis of a measured time (D) for the processing of a number (n) of pages that have been processed already , said method comprising the steps of:{'b': '4', 'storing a digital table, said digital table containing a number of pre-defined job types and a respective correction factor (A; A) for each job type, each job type being at least determined by a media attribute;'}when a job is received, assigning a job type from the digital table to the received job;{'b': '1', 'calculating a first estimate (D) for a time needed for processing at least a specified collection of pages from the job, said first estimate being calculated on the basis of a model that reflects at least the dependency of the processing time on the number of pages to be processed;'}{'b': 2', '1', '4, 'calculating a second estimate (D) by multiplying the first estimate (D) with the correction factor (A; A) that is related to the assigned job type;'}{'b': '2', 'scheduling the job using the second estimate (D);'} ...

PRINT CONTROLLER, PRINT CONTROL METHOD, PRINTER, AND PRINTING SYSTEM HAVING A PLURALITY OF RESOURCE SAVING FUNCTIONS FOR A PRINT

A print control program comprising: 112-. (canceled)13. A print controller for use with a printing system including a printer having a plurality of resource saving functions capable of contributing to resource savings and a plurality of post-treatment functions for a print , at least one of the functions being able to be selected , the system further including a print data file generator for generating a print data file for printing performed by the printer , one of the printer and the generator being adapted to control the printing according to stepwise print control instructions received from the print controller , the stepwise print control instructions comprising:a first step of waiting until at least one of the post-treatment functions is selected, or until a print start instruction is entered;a second step of determining whether a specific post-treatment function of the post-treatment functions is selected, when the print start instruction is detected; anda third step of causing one of the printer and the generator to control the printing in accordance with the print start instruction without displaying a resource saving function select window having images each representing at least one of the resource saving functions if the specific post-treatment function is selected.14. The print controller according to claim 13 , first post-treatment functions for a print involving treating the print mechanically; and', 'second post-treatment functions for a print involving physical manipulation thereof that does not mechanically alter the print, and, 'wherein the post-treatment functions for a print includewherein the specific post-treatment function is one of the first post-treatment functions.15. The print controller according to claim 14 , wherein the first post-treatment functions for a print include at least one of stapling claim 14 , punching claim 14 , and folding of the print.16. The print controller according to claim 14 , wherein the second post-treatment ...

PRINT SERVICE

In an example implementation, a processor-readable medium stores code representing instructions that when executed by a processor cause the processor to receive at a print service, a print user interface (UI) request that identifies a web-enabled printer and a print access device, generate a native print UI document that includes print applications registered to the web-enabled printer, convert the native print UI document into a customized print UI document formatted in a UI description language supported by the print access device, and send the customized print UI document from the print service to the print access device. 1. A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing code representing instructions that when executed by a processor cause the processor to:receive at a print service, a print user interface (UI) request that identifies a web-enabled printer and a print access device;generate a native print UI document that includes print applications registered to the web-enabled printer;convert the native print UI document into a customized print UI document formatted in a UI description language supported by the print access device; andsend the customized print UI document from the print service to the print access device.2. The non-transitory processor-readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the instructions further cause the processor to:convert the print UI request into a native request formatted in a language supported by the print service.3. The non-transitory processor-readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the instructions further cause the processor to:determine usage patterns of the registered print applications associated with the print access device; andorganize the print applications within the native print UI document based on the usage patterns.4. The non-transitory processor-readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the instructions further cause the processor to:rank the registered print applications based on how frequently they are searched and used ...

Information processing apparatus configured to determine a transmission source device of a packet and information processing method

An information processing apparatus connected to a plurality of networks, includes: a plurality of device drivers each of which is receives a packet from each of the networks; and circuitry determines a network to which a transmission source device of the packet belongs based on information indicating which of the device drivers has received the packet.

POST-PROCESSING APPARATUS

A post-processing apparatus includes a storing unit in which plural recording media are stored for performing post-processing and a transport member that transports a recording medium to the storing unit as a result of rotating while being in contact with a surface of the recording medium. The transport member includes a blade that comes into contact with a recording medium and a reinforcing portion that reinforces a strength of a portion of the blade that does not come into contact with the recording medium. 1. A post-processing apparatus comprising:a storing unit in which a plurality of recording media are stored for performing post-processing; anda transport member that transports a recording medium to the storing unit as a result of rotating while being in contact with a surface of the recording medium,wherein the transport member includes a blade that comes into contact with a recording medium and a reinforcing portion that reinforces a strength of a portion of the blade that does not come into contact with the recording medium.2. The post-processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a driving source that drives the transport member so that the transport member rotates; anda stop-position setting unit that sets a stop position of the transport member to a predetermined position when a driving force of the driving source is not applied to the transport member,wherein the transport member has a structure in which, when the transport member stops at the stop position set by the stop-position setting unit, the blade does not come into contact with a recording medium passing under the transport member and allows the recording medium to pass under the transport member without transporting the recording medium toward the storing unit.3. The post-processing apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the transport member has a structure in which the center of rotation of the transport member does not move in a vertical direction both when transporting a ...

Image Forming System, Post Processing Apparatus, And Non-Transitory Computer-Readable Storage Medium Storing Program For Information Processing Apparatus

An object is to use a post processing apparatus effectively and to shorten execution waiting time of a print job of a user due to moving of a self-traveling post processing apparatus. In an image forming system including a self-traveling post processing apparatus which separably connects with each of a plurality of image forming apparatuses, in a case of having received a print job which is executed by any of the plurality of image forming apparatuses and performs the post processing by the post processing apparatus, the post processing apparatus is made to self-travel by a traveling section such that the post processing apparatus moves toward an image forming apparatus which has received a print job which performs post processing. 1. An image forming system , comprising: 'a self-traveling post processing apparatus which separably connects with each of the plurality of image forming apparatuses and includes a post processing section to perform post processing for a sheet having been subjected to image formation, a traveling section to move the post processing apparatus itself, and a communication section to communicate with other apparatuses; and', 'a plurality of image forming apparatuses each of which includes an image forming section to perform image formation for a sheet based on print data of a print job and a communication section;'}a processor configured such that in a case of having received a print job which is executed by any of the plurality of image forming apparatuses and performs the post processing, the processor makes the post processing apparatus move, by the traveling section, toward an image forming apparatus which executes the print job.2. The image forming system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in a case where the received print job does not include a print job which perform the post processing claim 1 , and thereafter claim 1 , in a case of having received a print job which is executed by any of the plurality of image forming apparatuses and ...

Image Forming System, Image Forming Apparatus, And Non-Transitory Computer-Readable Storage Medium Storing Program For Information Processing Apparatus

A post processing apparatus is used effectively, an execution waiting time of a print job due to moving of a self-travelling post processing apparatus is shortened, and a total printing time is shortened, whereby productivity is increased. In an image forming system which includes a self-travelling post processing apparatus being separably connected to an image forming apparatus, when receiving a plurality of print jobs including both a print job which performs the post processing by the post processing apparatus and a print job which does not perform post processing, an execution order of the plurality of print jobs is changed in accordance with a connecting state of the post processing apparatus to the image forming apparatus. 1. An image forming system , comprising:an image forming apparatus which includes an image forming section to perform image formation for a sheet based on print data of a print job and a communication section;a self-travelling post processing apparatus which is separably connected to the image forming apparatus and includes a post processing section to perform post processing for a sheet conveyed from the image forming apparatus, a travelling section to move the post processing apparatus itself, and a communication section to communicate with the image forming apparatus; anda processor configured such that when receiving a plurality of print jobs which are executed by the image forming apparatus and include both a print job which performs the post processing by the post processing apparatus and a print job which does not perform the post processing, the processor changes an execution order of the plurality of print jobs in accordance with a connecting state of the post processing apparatus to the image forming apparatus.2. The image forming system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the post processing apparatus self-travels so as to be able to be connected to other image forming apparatus other than the image forming apparatus claim 1 , and ...

PRINTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF PRINTING APPARATUS

By adding a distinction for every sheet bundle of a same delivery destination and ejecting the sheet bundle, a sorting burden on the user is reduced. According to a control method of a printing apparatus, a job including predetermined information is received, an image is printed to a sheet by executing the received job, and on the basis of the predetermined information included in the received job, the sheet which is printed by executing the job is ejected to a position different from that of a sheet ejected before the sheet. 18.-. (canceled)9. A printing apparatus comprising:a printing unit configured to print an image onto a sheet by executing a print job comprised of first print data and second print data;a detecting unit configured to detect a predetermined information between the first print data and the second print data; anda control unit configured to, based on a result of detection by the detecting unit, control the ejection of sheets on which images are printed by the printing unit in such a manner that a second sheet on which an image is printed based on the second print data is ejected to a second position which is different from a first position of a first sheet on which an image is printed based on the first print data, or control the ejection of the sheets on which images are printed by the printing unit in such a manner that the second sheet is ejected to the first position.10. The printing apparatus according to claim 9 , wherein the predetermined information is added based on a delivery destination of the sheet.11. The printing apparatus according to claim 9 , wherein the second position is located on the same tray as the first position.12. The printing apparatus according to claim 9 , wherein the second position is located on a different tray from the first position.13. The printing apparatus according to claim 9 , further comprising a receiving unit configured to receive the print job from an external apparatus.14. The printing apparatus ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MULTI-MODE DATA OBJECT TRANSFORMATION AND DELIVERY

Methods, apparatus, and computer program products directed to the multi-mode delivery of documents are provided. Example embodiments implement the transformation and delivery of data objects for use in connection with parallel delivery topologies and pathways to overcome technical challenges associated with the accuracy, reliability, scalability, and efficiency of conventional document delivery approaches. 1. A method comprising:receiving, from one or more request sources, one or more sets of document information, each of the one or more sets of document information associated with an intended recipient;associating each of the one or more sets of document information with a digital stamp, the digital stamp operable to confer at least one of a right to print and deliver a physical document to the intended recipient and a right to transmit a digital version of the physical document to the intended recipient, wherein the digital stamp comprises one or more authentication tokens associated with the intended recipient, the digital stamp being associated with one or more of a physical document or a digital version of the physical document;in an instance in which the digital stamp only confers the right to print and deliver the physical document to the intended recipient, based at least in part on a respective set of document information, of the one or more sets of document information, associated with the intended recipient, causing a physical delivery platform to print the physical document and deliver the physical document to the intended recipient; andin an instance in which the digital stamp only confers the right to transmit the digital version of the physical document to the intended recipient, respective set of document information, of the one or more sets of document information, associated with the intended recipient, generating a request data object comprising the digital version of the physical document and transmitting the request data object to an electronic ...

METHOD AND PRODUCTION APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING PERSONALIZED PRINTED END PRODUCTS

The invention relates to producing personalized printed end products which have in each case a printed product collection and at least one personalized printed product by creating (S) end product specifications which define in each case at least one personalized printed end product, creating (S) sales orders on the basis of end product specifications, wherein a sales order defines at least one sequence of printed product collections, initiating (S) the process of creating and creating (S) digital print orders on the basis of end product specifications and sales orders, wherein a digital print order defines at least one personalized printed product, producing (S) printed product collections in accordance with the sales orders, producing (S) personalized printed products in accordance with the digital print orders, and producing (S) personalized printed end products from the produced printed product collections and personalized printed products. 1. An automated method for producing personalized printed end products which include a printed product collection and at least one personalized printed product , comprising:creating (Si) end product specifications which define at least one personalized printed end product;{'b': '2', 'creating (S) sales orders on the basis of end product specifications, wherein a sales order defines at least one sequence of printed product collections;'}{'b': 3', '4, 'initiating (S) the process of creating and creating (S) digital print orders on the basis of end product specifications and sales orders, wherein a digital print order defines at least one personalized printed product;'}{'b': '5', 'producing (S) printed product collections in accordance with the sales orders;'}{'b': '6', 'producing (S) personalized printed products in accordance with the digital print orders; and'}{'b': '7', 'producing (S) personalized printed end products from the produced printed product collections and personalized printed products.'}2. The method according to ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM

An information processing apparatus comprises: a setting unit configured to accept a layout setting in a case of laying out a plurality of pages forming print data on one printing medium sheet and a punch processing setting on the printing medium; and a decision unit configured to decide on respective orientations of the plurality of pages laid out on the printing medium, based on the layout setting and the punch processing setting set by the setting unit. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a setting unit configured to accept a layout setting in a case of laying out a plurality of pages forming print data on one printing medium sheet and a punch processing setting on the printing medium; anda decision unit configured to decide on respective orientations of the plurality of pages laid out on the printing medium, based on the layout setting and the punch processing setting set by the setting unit.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the printing medium is subjected to printing and is then cut by a post processing apparatus into pages, andthe decision unit decides on respective orientations of the plurality of laid out pages such that the same relationship between a position of punch holes punched by the punch processing and a page orientation is maintained between printing medium sheets respectively corresponding to the plurality of pages after cutting.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the decision unit further decides on a plurality of punch positions in one printing medium sheet such that the same relationship between a position of punch holes punched by the punch processing and a page orientation is maintained between printing medium sheets respectively corresponding to the plurality of pages after cutting.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the punch processing setting indicates positions of punch holes in a printing medium that has not been cut ...

Image forming apparatus, print control method and storage medium storing program

When a job that is set so as to execute binding processing at a first binding position is being executed and this job is then interrupted, a request for changing a position of the binding processing from the first binding position to a second binding position is accepted in a state where the job is interrupted. It is determined whether or not an orientation of a print target image is to be changed in order to change the position of the binding processing from the first binding position to the second binding position in accordance with the accepted request. In a case where it is determined that the orientation of the print target image is to be changed, control is performed so as not to execute the binding processing.

WORKFLOW ACTIVITIES FOR SUPPRESSION OF DOCUMENTS INSIDE OF A PRINT JOB

Systems and methods are provided for utilizing a workflow activity to suppress individual documents of a print job prior to printing. One embodiment is a workflow server that includes an interface and controller. The interface receives a print job that defines documents which each indicate an intended recipient for delivery. The controller directs devices of a print shop by following a print workflow that comprises an ordered set of activities to perform upon the documents. The controller also detects that the print job has reached a scheduled activity of the workflow for pulling documents from the print job based on criteria, identifies documents of the print job that match the criteria indicated by the activity, and removes the identified documents from the print data for the print job before the print job is printed, preventing printing of the identified documents. 1. An apparatus comprising: an interface configured to receive a print job that defines documents which each indicate an intended recipient for delivery; and', 'a controller, implemented by a processor and memory, configured to direct devices of a print shop by following a print workflow that comprises an ordered set of activities to perform upon the documents,', 'wherein the controller is configured to detect that the print job has reached a scheduled activity of the workflow for pulling documents from the print job based on criteria in order to suppress the documents from printing, to identify documents of the print job that match the criteria indicated by the activity, and to remove the identified documents from print data for the print job before the print job is printed, thereby excising the identified documents from the print job to prevent the identified documents from printing at the print shop., 'a workflow server for a print shop, comprising2. The apparatus of wherein:the workflow comprises multiple activities that direct the server to pull documents, and each of the multiple activities is ...

SYSTEM FOR CHECK PRINTING

A printer is caused to perform a checking print for a job in a case that a predetermined user's instruction is received via a user interface. The printer is caused to perform the checking print for the job without receiving the predetermined user's instruction in a case that the job meets a predetermined condition. 124-. (canceled)25. An image processing system , comprising:a scan unit configured to scan a document;a printing unit; and an acquisition unit configured to acquire a print job, wherein the print job is a job for printing document data obtained by scanning the document using the scan unit;', 'a first print unit configured to control the printing unit to perform a first print process which is a print process using print data of the print job;', 'a setting unit configured to receive, via a setting screen, an execution timing of a second print process which is a print process using a part of the print data of the print job before performance of the first print process, wherein the execution timing is specified by a user using the setting screen;', 'a display control unit configured to display an acceptance screen for accepting a user instruction;', 'an acceptance unit configured to accept, via the acceptance screen, during performance of the first print process, the user instruction for performing the second print process; and', 'a second print unit configured to control the printing unit to perform the second print process, the second print process being the print process using a part of the print data used in the first print process, during the performance of the first print process, the first print process being the print process using the print data of the print job, based on the execution timing of the second print process set by the setting unit and the user instruction which is accepted by the acceptance unit during the performance of the first print process,, 'at least one processor and at least one memory coupled to each other and cooperating to act ...

System, printing apparatus and method for controlling the same, and post-processing apparatus and method for controlling the same

At least one embodiment of a post-processing apparatus performs post-processing on a product printed by a printing apparatus, and transmits, to the printing apparatus, instruction information instructing the printing apparatus to perform print processing for a first job preferentially. At least one embodiment of the printing apparatus receives, from the post-processing apparatus, the instruction information instructing the printing apparatus to perform the print processing for the first job preferentially, and performs control so as to perform the print processing for the first job preferentially over print processing for a second job, based on the instruction information.

SYSTEM, AND POST-PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

At least one embodiment of a post-processing apparatus performs post-processing on a product printed by a printing apparatus, and transmits a completion notification, indicating that the post-processing apparatus has completed the post-processing, to the printing apparatus based on whether there is a subsequent post-processing apparatus to the post-processing apparatus. At least one embodiment of an image forming apparatus holds job data, performs print processing of the job data, and deletes the held job data in a case where the completion notification is received. 1. A system comprising:a printing apparatus; anda plurality of post-processing apparatuses,wherein each of the post-processing apparatuses includes:a post-processing unit configured to perform post-processing on a product printed by the printing apparatus, anda transmission unit configured to transmit a completion notification, indicating that the post-processing unit has completed the post-processing, to the printing apparatus based on whether there is a subsequent post-processing apparatus to the post-processing apparatus, andwherein the printing apparatus includes:a holding unit configured to hold job data,a printing unit configured to perform print processing of the job data, anda deletion unit configured to delete the held job data in a case where the completion notification is received.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the transmission unit transmits claim 1 , in a case where there is not the subsequent post-processing apparatus to the post-processing apparatus claim 1 , the completion notification to the printing apparatus.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the transmission unit does not transmit claim 2 , in a case where there is the subsequent post-processing apparatus to the post-processing apparatus claim 2 , the completion notification claim 2 , indicating that the post-processing unit has completed the post-processing claim 2 , to the printing apparatus.4. The system ...

Method and system for multi-mode data object transformation and delivery

Methods, apparatus, and computer program products directed to the multi-mode delivery of documents are provided. Example embodiments implement the transformation and delivery of data objects for use in connection with parallel delivery topologies and pathways to overcome technical challenges associated with the accuracy, reliability, scalability, and efficiency of conventional document delivery approaches.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A workflow including a plurality of work processes for producing a product is generated for each of a plurality of product types, a setting of a parameter for each of the work processes is received by a user operation, and a preview is displayed using the received setting and predetermined dummy data. A designation of one of a plurality of pieces of document data is received by a user operation, and a preview is displayed by replacing the dummy data with the designated document data.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO INTEGRATE DOCUMENT PRINTING AND SCANNING OPERATIONS

The disclosure discloses methods and systems for integrating print and scan of a document at a multifunctional device. The multifunctional device receives a request to print and scan the document from a user device and creates a single job corresponding to the request to print and scan. The single job is assigned an identifier. The single job is executed partially by printing the document and is placed on hold until a manual scan request is received. The manual scan request for the document is received when a user selects the identifier of the single job displayed on a user interface of the multifunctional device. The processing of the single job is resumed by scanning the document by applying one or more predefined scan settings specified by the user using the user device. The scanned document is sent to an output destination indicated in the predefined scan settings. 1. A computer-implemented method for integrating operations of printing and scanning of a document , the method being performed by a multifunctional device , the method comprising:receiving, at the multifunctional device, a combined request to print and scan the document, the combined request being received from a user device;creating a single job corresponding to the combined request to print and scan the same document, the single job being added to a queue, the single job being assigned an identifier;executing the single job partially by printing the document;placing the single job on hold until a subsequent manual scan request is received;receiving the manual scan request for the same document, the manual scan request being received when a user selects the identifier of the single job displayed on a user interface of the multifunctional device;resuming processing the single job by scanning the same document, wherein the same document is scanned by applying one or more predefined scan settings; andremoving the single job from the queue,wherein the print and scan operations are mutually relatable ...

COMMUNICATION DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR PRINT JOB WITH POST-PROCESSING

A method of controlling a communication device includes acquiring attribute information indicating a reference method of post-processing from the printing device. The method is supported by a printing device. A print job is transmitted including: (1) attribute information indicating a type of the post-processing and a position where the post-processing is to be executed; and (2) attribute information indicating a reference method of the post-processing added to the print job, determined based on at least the received reference method of the post-processing, to the printing device when printing using the printing device is to be carried out and performance of the post-processing on a printed matter is set up. 1. A communication device comprising:at least one memory that stores a set of instructions; andat least one processor that executes the instructions, the instructions, when executed, causing the communication device to perform operations comprising:acquiring attribute information indicating a reference method of post-processing from the printing device, the method being supported by a printing device; andtransmitting a print job including: (1) attribute information indicating a type of the post-processing and a position where the post-processing is to be executed; and (2) attribute information indicating a reference method of the post-processing added to the print job, determined based on at least the received reference method of the post-processing, to the printing device when printing using the printing device is to be carried out and performance of the post-processing on a printed matter is set up.2. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute a method for controlling a communication terminal , the method comprising:acquiring attribute information indicating a reference method of post-processing from the printing device, the method being supported by a printing device; andtransmitting a print job ...

Image forming apparatus, image forming system and image forming method

There are provided an image forming apparatus that separately outputs print products to a plurality of trays and reduces problems caused by browsing and editing of data on the use of the trays, an image forming system that utilizes the image forming apparatus through a network and an image forming method. In the image forming apparatus, one of the trays is selected, the print product is output and tray information for determining a tray with a combination between an instructor and a recipient. The tray information can be browsed and edited only by the instructor, and thus the problem is reduced. A receipt information display portion that displays a list of trays to which print products are output is included to maintain the convenience of users. An image forming system using two or more image forming apparatuses is formed with a management server.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An original is read to obtain image data of the original, and the number of the read originals is obtained, and an image is formed on a sheet based on the obtained image data of the original. It is possible to present to a user an insertion position of a paper-sheet into sheets, based on the number of the read originals, when designated to insert the paper-sheet into the sheets each on which an image is formed. 1. An image forming apparatus , comprising:an obtaining unit configured to obtain image data of an original by reading the original and a number of read originals;an image forming unit configured to form an image on a sheet based on the image data of the original obtained by the obtaining unit; anda presentation unit configured to, if designated to insert a paper-sheet into sheets each on which an image is formed by the image forming unit, present an insertion position of the paper-sheet with respect to the sheets based on the number of sheets of the originals.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the obtaining unit claim 1 , based on a job that designates copying of bundles of originals claim 1 , obtains image data of the bundles of originals and numbers of originals of the bundles.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the obtaining unit claim 1 , based on a job that designates copying of originals claim 1 , obtains image data of the originals and the number the originals.4. The image forming apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the designation is for inserting the paper-sheet between respective bundles of sheets for which images are formed by the respective jobs.5. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the presentation unit further selectably presents at least one of a type of the paper-sheet claim 1 , a number of the paper-sheets claim 1 , and a feed source of the paper-sheet.6. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a designation unit configured to ...

Method and apparatus for controlling a post-print processing system

A method and apparatus for controlling a post-print processing system for producing printed products. The system comprises a plurality of replaceable individual devices which are arranged one after another in a row and/or parallel and are connected to a joint control unit for adapting the system to successively following different production orders. The method includes supplying the joint control unit with information relating to the type and position of the individual devices in the post-print processing system and activating the individual devices based on the information. The information relating to the position of the individual devices is determined in the post-print processing system based on the position of the individual devices in a first data processing network comprising a ring circuit. The individual devices send out a data telegram corresponding to the position of the respective individual devices via a second data processing network to the joint control unit.

PRINT SCHEDULING MECHANISM

A method disclosed. The method includes receiving a plurality of jobs at a printing environment, collecting a first set of the plurality jobs at a first filter based on one or more job properties, generating a first batch of one or more jobs to be processed from the first set of jobs in the first filter that and displaying the first filter and the first batch at a graphical user interface (GUI). 1. A computer generated method comprising:receiving a plurality of jobs at a printing environment;collecting a first set of the plurality jobs at a first filter based on one or more job properties;generating a first batch upon automatic selection of one or more jobs from the first set of jobs in the first filter based on a secondary attribute;displaying the first set of jobs in the first filter at a first location of a graphical user interface (GUI); anddisplaying the first batch of jobs at a second location of the GUI, wherein the batch is displayed under a listing of the secondary attribute.2. The method of further comprising defining the first filter claim 1 , via the GUI claim 1 , by selecting the one or more job properties.3. The method of wherein selecting the one or more job properties comprises selecting one or more job attributes to be shared by the first set of jobs.4. The method of wherein the one or more job attributes comprise one or more of media attributes claim 3 , finishing attributes claim 3 , lamination attributes claim 3 , binding attributes and custom attributes.5. The method of wherein selecting the one or more job properties comprises selecting a volume estimate to be shared by the first set of jobs.6. The method of wherein the first batch is automatically generated upon a defined threshold of jobs having the secondary attribute being met.7. The method of further comprising automatically transmitting the first batch for processing at an output device after generation.8. The method of wherein the first batch is automatically generated upon a volume ...

Image processing system, image formation managing device and image formation control method

本发明公开一种图像形成装置、图像形成管理装置以及图像形成控制方法。在作业的输出时，在将所指定的片材作为替换介质用而输出的情况下，能够以适当的控制内容进行输出。具有根据作业向转印介质输出图像的图像形成部以及控制图像形成部的控制部，控制部在上述作业的输出中，能够进行全部片材的输出和所指定的片材的输出，在进行所指定的片材的输出的情况下，根据是否将所指定的转印介质作为替换介质用而输出，来变更输出控制内容。

Image forming device, information processing terminal and computer program

【課題】画像形成ジョブの実行状態に応じてシートの排出先に積載されるシート分量を把握し、積載量の予測を可能にする画像形成システムを提供する。【解決手段】画像形成ジョブの処理が完了した処理済ジョブ、上記処理が完了していない処理中ジョブ、上記処理が予約中である処理待ちジョブ、上記予約が済んでいない待機ジョブを区別したジョブリストをモニタ画面１１００のリスト領域１１１０に表示する。画像領域１１０１には、各ジョブの状態に応じて異なるシート束１４０１〜１４０４を表すシート画像を表示する。溢れるシートについては仮想シート束１４０５を表すシート画像を表示する。【選択図】図１４

Image forming apparatus, image forming management apparatus, and image forming control program

Image forming apparatus, image form managing device and image formation control method

本发明公开一种图像形成装置、图像形成管理装置以及图像形成控制方法。在作业的输出时，在将所指定的片材作为替换介质用而输出的情况下，能够以适当的控制内容进行输出。具有根据作业向转印介质输出图像的图像形成部以及控制图像形成部的控制部，控制部在上述作业的输出中，能够进行全部片材的输出和所指定的片材的输出，在进行所指定的片材的输出的情况下，根据是否将所指定的转印介质作为替换介质用而输出，来变更输出控制内容。

System architecture for attaching and controlling multiple feeding and finishing devices to a reproduction machine

An electronic image processing apparatus having a marking machine, a source of copy sheets, a controller, and a plurality of resources wherein each of the resources includes an associated processor for storing data related to the operational timing of the associated resource. A bus interconnects the processors to the controller for directing the operation of the image processing apparatus to provide images on the copy sheets and the controller includes circuitry for interrogating each of the processors for the operational timing data and logic for responding to the operational timing data of each of the processors for dynamically configuring the controller to operate in accordance with the operational timing of the processors.

Printing system, printing method and program

Print system, job processing method, and storage medium

인쇄 장치(100)에 의한 처리 대상 작업에 관한 처리를 수행할 수 있도록 구성되는 인쇄 시스템(1000)의 작업 처리 방법으로서, 사용자 인터페이스(204)를 이용하여 제1 동작 및 제2 동작 모두를 수행시키기 위한 지시의 입력을 가능하게 하는 단계(S1207), 및 상기 지시 접수 후에 상기 인쇄 장치(100)를 이용하여 상기 제1 동작 및 상기 제2 동작 모두를 가능하게 하는 단계(S1212)를 포함하며, 상기 제1 동작은 제1 부수의 제1 인쇄 처리(도 30b의 동작 3)를 수행하고 제1 처리(30b의 동작 4)를 수행할 필요가 있는 동작이며, 상기 제2 동작은 상기 제1 인쇄 처리에 이용되는 인쇄 데이터를 이용하여 제2 부수의 제2 인쇄 처리(도 30b의 동작 5)를 수행하고 상기 제1 처리는 수행할 필요가 없는 동작이다. A job processing method of the printing system 1000 configured to perform a process relating to a job to be processed by the printing apparatus 100, wherein the user interface 204 is used to perform both the first operation and the second operation. Enabling input of an instruction for the instruction (S1207), and enabling the first operation and the second operation using the printing apparatus 100 after receiving the instruction (S1212), and The first operation is an operation in which it is necessary to perform a first copy of the first print processing (operation 3 in FIG. 30B) and perform the first process (operation 4 in 30b), and the second operation is the first print process. The second copy of the second print process (Operation 5 in Fig. 30B) is performed using the print data used in the above, and the first process is an operation that does not need to be performed. 스태커, 복사기, 프린터, 복합기, 제어부, PC Stacker, Copier, Printer, All-in-One

Method of generating printer setup instructions

The invention is an improved method of generating setup instructions for use with a printing system having connected thereto one or more finishing devices. The inventions involves printing a sheet of setup instructions which the operator carries to the finishing device to be setup, so that the operator may refer to the printed instructions while setting up the finishing device. The printed sheet allows more extensive, clear instructions to be communicated to the operator than is possible on the printer user interface. The method also involves automatically placing one or more print jobs on hold during setup, until the operator has finished setting up the system and released the job.

Electronic page inverter for a mail processing and folder-inserter system including such an inverter.

Printing process management apparatus, program, recording medium, printing process management method for managing processes of printing process management apparatus

Print job control apparatus, print job control method, print job control program

Image forming apparatus and storage medium

An image forming apparatus includes: an image former that forms an image on a sheet; and a hardware processor that: generates, based on setting information of post processing performed on the sheet, adjustment image data that includes identification information identifying each of a plurality of adjustment items of the post processing; and causes the image former to form, based on the adjustment image data, an adjustment image on the sheet.

Information processing apparatus,method for controlling the information processing apparatus, and control program therefor

An information processing apparatus includes a designation unit configured to designate number-of-copies information indicating a number of copies of print media to be stacked in a lump as a unit via a user interface of a printer driver, and a transmission unit configured to set an attribute of a print job based on the number-of-copies information designated by the designation unit and to transmit the set attribute to an image forming apparatus.

Interactive device network registration protocol

本发明提供一种用于在一个连接有一个交互式设备和一个注册服务器的网络中,把交互式设备注册到服务器的协议,该协议包括以下步骤:在交互式设备被连接到网络之前,在该交互式设备的非易失性存储器,以及一个注册服务器的数据库中安装一个密钥和一个公开唯一标识符;然后,当该交互式设备被连接到网络后,通过校验交互式设备的加密,用询问消息的密钥在服务器认证该交互式设备;最后,如果认证成功,则将该交互式设备注册到注册服务器的数据库中。

Image-content dependent print cutting system

Embodiments described herein include an image-content dependent system for cutting a print in response to content of an image disposed on the print. The system includes a print cutter, a computer storage device, and a processing device. The print cutter cuts a print according to an image-content dependent cut pattern. The computer storage device stores image component metadata created from image content of an image disposed on the print to be cut. The processing device uses the image component metadata to generate the image-content dependent cut pattern to be used by the print cutter to cut the print.

Document transfer device

A document transfer device for transferring documents to a collection station, the transfer device including: means for selectively moving a document to the collection station; and guide means to prevent documents being transferred from being hampered by contact with any documents already in the collection station, wherein the transfer device is incorporated into a printer (706) with integral document binding means (605) to transfer documents from the binding means to the collection station (619).

Print system

In a print system comprising a computer and a printer connected directly or indirectly via a network to the computer, the printer stores documents prepared by the computer, has a page/document layout processing section for the stored documents, and can output document data undergoing page/document layout, provided by the page/document layout processing section.

Printed media parallel binder

The invention relates to a binding assembly (605) for use with a digital printer (706), having a support frame for mounting a printhead assembly and for printing on pages of media (604) passing into the binding assembly including: binding means for applying a binding material to the pages of the media along a line substantially parallel to a general direction of travel of the media with respect with the support frame.

Information processing apparatus and method

Information processing apparatus, print job conversion method, and program

To improve work efficiency and reduce work costs, automatic transmission/reception and conversion of a print job can be performed (without requiring manual work) among plural printing systems having different functions. An information processing apparatus, connected to plural printing systems, can create a job ticket for a second system based on a job ticket and content data for a first system and device function information for the second system.

Registration network for optical sensing device including printer as base station

A network including an optical sensing device, and a registration server, wherein a secret key and a unique public identifier are installed in the optical sensing device and in a database of the registration server; wherein the optical sensing device is adapted to communicate with the registration server; wherein, the registration server is adapted to authenticate the optical sensing device when the optical sensing device is connected to the network by verifying the optical sensing device's encryption, using the secret key, of a challenge message; wherein, if the authentication succeeds, the optical sensing device is registered in the database of the registration server; wherein the optical sensing device is adapted to capture a sequence of time-stamped positions of the optical sensing device relative to a surface including coded data.

Interactive device network registration protocol

양방향 장치와 등록 서버에 접속된 네트워크에서, 양방향 장치를 등록 서버에 등록하는 프로토콜로서, 양방향 장치가 네트워크에 접속되기 전에, 양방향 장치 내의 비휘발성 메모리 및 등록 서버의 데이터베이스에 비밀키와 공개 고유 식별자를 설치하는 단계; 이어서, 양방향 장치가 네트워크에 접속되는 경우, 비밀키를 사용하여 챌린지 메시지(challenge message)의 양방향 장치의 암호화를 검증함으로써 서버에서 양방향 장치를 인증하는 단계; 및 최종적으로, 이 인증이 성공하는 경우, 등록 서버의 데이터베이스에 양방향 장치를 등록하는 단계를 포함하는 양방향 장치 네트워크 등록 프로토콜이 제공된다. 양방향 장치, 등록 서버, 비휘발성 메모리, 챌린지 메시지

Information processing apparatus,method for controlling the information processing apparatus, and control program therefor

An information processing apparatus includes a designation unit configured to designate number-of-copies information indicating a number of copies of print media to be stacked in a lump as a unit via a user interface of a printer driver, and a transmission unit configured to set an attribute of a print job based on the number-of-copies information designated by the designation unit and to transmit the set attribute to an image forming apparatus.

Processing system with digital printing and further processing station

In a processing system (1) having at least one digital printing dock (120a-d) for connecting at least one digital printing unit (DD1, DD2, DR1, DR2, 110a-d) and at least one further processing station (WV1, 300), which are connected by means of a coupling station (K1, 200) such that at least one input (E1, E2, E3) of the at least one further processing station (WV1, 300) is connected to at least one digital printing dock (120a-d), and also a first control unit (S1) for controlling the coupling station (K1, 200) and a second control unit (S2) for controlling the at least one further processing station (WV1, 300), there is provision, according to the invention, for the first control unit (S1) to be supplied with information regarding the product output of the at least one digital printing unit (DD1, DD2, DR1, DR2, 110a-d) and with at least one processing attribute (VA1,..., VAn) of the product output and to transfer these by means of a dynamic data feed (DDF) to the second control unit (S2) directly or indirectly, and for the at least one further processing station (WV1, 300) to be controlled by the second control unit (S2) by means of this information.

Interactive device network registration protocol

In a network connected to an interactive device and a registration server, a protocol for registering the interactive device with the registration server, including the steps of: installing a secret key and a public unique identifier in non-volatile memory in the interactive device and in a database of the registration server, before the interactive device is connected to the network; then, when the interactive device is connected to the network, authenticating the interactive device at the server by verifying the interactive device's encryption, using the secret key, of a challenge message; and finally, if the authentication succeeds, registering the interactive device in the database of the registration server.

Information processing device, method for displaying icon, and storage medium

A host device includes: a scroll display processing section which moves and serially displays, in a predetermined area of a setting screen, expanded function icons indicating respective plural expanded functions which are available when a printing process is executed; a switching icon determination section which specifies the reference number of the expanded function icon which has reached a display type switching means which is a predetermined position or a position specified by an input by the user; and a display type switching section which switches the display type of the expanded function icon corresponding to the reference number specified by the switching icon determination section. With this, it is possible to provide an information processing device which moves and serially displays plural icons, and to display an eye-friendly setting screen.

Printed media transverse binder

The invention relates to a binding assembly for use with a digital printer having a support frame for mounting a printhead assembly and for printing on pages of media passing into the binding assembly including: a binding means mounted to the support frame, wherein the binding means is adapted to bind the pages along a line substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel of the page with respect to the support frame.

Printed media binder

The invention relates to a device (605) for binding separate pages into a bound document (618), the device (605) including alignment means (669) to sequentially receive and align each page (604) with a predetermined position; and binding means (673) for sequentially binding the second and subsequent pages to the previously aligned page.

Printing system, control method and program holding print information for executing the off-line process when the printing process is to be separately executed

A printing system having a printing apparatus and a post-processing apparatus connected to the printing apparatus, and a method for controlling the printing system, are provided. When an in-line job is received that is set to perform a printing process by the printing apparatus and a post-process by the post-processing apparatus with respect to a sheet printed by the printing process, it is determined whether or not the in-line job is to be separated into the printing process and an off-line process of performing the post-process by the post-processing apparatus without performing the printing process. When it is determined that the separation is to be performed, the printing apparatus is caused to execute the printing process and print information for executing the off-line process is held. When a user's instruction to execute the off-line process is received, the off-line process is executed with respect to the sheet printed by the printing process.

Printing apparatus and control method for printing apparatus

本发明涉及一种打印设备和打印设备的控制方法。所述控制方法包括以下步骤：利用打印单元在薄片上打印图像；改变利用所述打印单元进行了打印的薄片的薄片排出位置；控制所述打印单元，以执行用以按指定份数依次将多页的图像数据中包含的各页的图像连续打印在薄片上的打印操作；在执行打印操作之后改变薄片的薄片排出位置；以及控制所述打印单元，以在所述薄片排出位置改变之后再次执行打印操作，然后将通过所述打印操作打印出的薄片排出至改变后的薄片排出位置。

Image processing apparatus, computer program product, and preview image displaying method

An image processing apparatus includes a preview creating unit, a storage unit, and a display unit. The storage unit stores therein in advance a sample image. The display unit displays, prior to receipt of image data, an input screen that displays the sample image and independent setting items, among a plurality of setting items available for the image data, independent of contents of the image data. The creating unit creates a preview image based on setting specified with respect to any of the independent setting items for the sample image, and the display unit displays the preview image.

IMAGE CONTENT DEPENDENT PRINT PATTERN CUTTING SYSTEM

Die hier beschriebenen Ausführungsformen umfassen ein bildinhaltabhängiges System zum Ausschneiden eines Druckmusters als Reaktion auf den Inhalt eines Bildes, das auf dem Druckmuster angeordnet ist. Das System umfasst eine Druckmusterschneidemaschine, eine Computerspeichervorrichtung und eine Verarbeitungsvorrichtung. Die Druckmusterschneidemaschine schneidet ein Druckmuster gemäß einem bildinhaltabhängigen Schnittmuster aus. Die Computerspeichervorrichtung speichert Bildkomponenten-Metadaten, die aus dem Bildinhalt eines Bildes, das auf dem auszuschneidenden Druckmuster angeordnet ist, erstellt werden. Die Verarbeitungsvorrichtung verwendet die Bildkomponenten-Metadaten, um das bildinhaltabhängige Schnittmuster zu erzeugen, das von der Druckmusterschneidemaschine zu verwenden ist, um das Druckmuster auszuschneiden. The embodiments described herein include an image content dependent system for cutting out a print pattern in response to the content of an image disposed on the print pattern. The system includes a printing pattern cutting machine, a computer storage device, and a processing device. The printing pattern cutting machine cuts out a printing pattern according to a picture content-dependent pattern. The computer storage device stores image component metadata that is created from the image content of an image arranged on the print pattern to be cut out. The processing device uses the image component metadata to generate the image content dependent pattern to be used by the pattern printer to cut out the pattern.

On-demand publishing system

본 발명에 따른 정보 처리 장치는 인쇄후 처리 장치의 기능을 나타내는 기능 정보를 로드하는 로딩부; 상기 로딩부에 의해 로드된 상기 기능 정보에 기초하여, 인쇄 장치에 의해 처리가능한 인쇄 기능, 및 상기 인쇄후 처리 장치에 의한 인쇄 후에 처리가능한 후처리 기능을 식별하는 식별부; 상기 식별부에 의해 식별된 상기 인쇄 기능, 및 상기 후처리 기능을 설정하기 위한 설정 화면을 표시하는 표시 제어부; 상기 표시 제어부에 의해 표시된 상기 설정 화면을 통해 입력된 상기 인쇄 기능에 기초하여, 상기 인쇄 장치에 의해 인쇄될 인쇄 데이터를 생성하는 데이터 생성부; 및 상기 표시 제어부에 의해 표시된 상기 설정 화면을 통해 입력된 상기 후처리 기능에 기초하여, 상기 인쇄후 처리 장치에 의한 인쇄후 처리를 받게 되는 후처리 설정 정보를 생성하는 설정 정보 생성부를 포함하며, 상기 데이터 생성부에 의해 생성된 상기 인쇄 데이터는 상기 인쇄 장치에 송신되며, 상기 설정 정보 생성부에 의해 생성된 상기 후처리 설정 정보는 상기 인쇄후 처리 장치에 송신된다. An information processing apparatus according to the present invention includes a loading unit for loading function information indicating a function of a post-printing processing apparatus; An identification unit for identifying a printing function that can be processed by a printing apparatus and a post-processing function that can be processed after printing by the post-printing processing apparatus based on the function information loaded by the loading unit; A display control unit which displays a setting screen for setting the print function identified by the identification unit and the post-processing function; A data generation unit for generating print data to be printed by the printing apparatus based on the printing function input through the setting screen displayed by the display control unit; And a setting information generation unit for generating post-processing setting information to be subjected to post-printing processing by the post-printing processing apparatus based on the post-processing function input through the setting screen displayed by the display control unit. The print data generated by the data generating unit is sent to the printing apparatus, and the post-processing setting information generated by the setting information generating unit is sent to the post-printing processing apparatus. 인라인 피니셔, 후처리, 제본, 제단, 프린터 드라이버 Inline Finisher, Post Processing, Booklet Making, Altar, Printer Driver

Printing apparatus, information processing apparatus, and image printing system

An apparatus for executing a printing process on the basis of a print job from an external apparatus, comprises a post-processing unit which can apply post-processing for printed paper sheets using paper sheets prepared independently of the printed paper sheets; a detector for detecting in the post-processing means that the paper sheets prepared independently of the printed paper sheets are set; determination means for determining whether or not print start trigger information is attached to the print job, which indicates an instruction to start printing in response to trigger information to start printing; and print control means for, (i) when a print job designated with the post-processing by the post-processing unit is received and it is determined that the print start trigger information is attached to the received print job, delaying a process of the print job until the detector detects that the paper sheets are set, and starting execution of the print job when the detector detects that the paper sheets are set, (ii) and when a print job designated with the post-processing by the post-processing unit is received and it is determined that the print start trigger information is not attached to the received print job, starting the received print job independently of a detection by the detector.

Information processing apparatus, control method therefor, and program

An information processing apparatus connected to a print apparatus via a network, characterized by comprises: receiving means for receiving a plurality of jobs; determination means for determining a priority level of each of the plurality of jobs in an order in which jobs are sent to the print apparatus, based on information of a post-processing step which corresponds to each of the plurality of jobs and is performed after the plurality of jobs are printed by the print apparatus; and sending means for sending the plurality of jobs to the print apparatus in accordance with the priority levels in which jobs are sent, which are determined by the determination means.

Image forming control system and method

本发明公开了一种图像形成控制系统及图像形成控制方法。该方法包括：安装于客户端的客户端应用程序的第一模块根据用户的选择确定待打印文件；第一模块将待打印文件转换成位图数据；第一模块将位图数据发送到客户端应用程序的第二模块；第二模块将接收到的位图数据转换为目标成像设备能识别并进行打印操作的待打印数据；第二模块将待打印数据发送到目标成像设备或通过与客户端应用程序和目标成像设备通信的服务器将待打印数据发送到目标成像设备；目标成像设备基于接收到的待打印数据进行打印输出。第一模块用于实现与用户访问界面相关的处理，第二模块在驱动层实现。本发明能有效防止移动终端因处理待打印图片导致的内存溢出或内存不足的情况。

Information-processing apparatus and method

一种能够与打印装置通信的信息处理装置，包括：设置单元(S2201)，用于当对含有多个需打印的页的文档数据进行打印时，设置装订设置作为打印设置的一部分，该装订设置将在所述多个打印页中用作正文的打印页，用在所述多个打印页中用作封面的打印页来包装；生成单元(S2211，S2212)，用于在设置有所述装订设置的情况下，生成正文打印数据和封面打印数据，该正文打印数据用来将所述文档数据中正文的第一页到最后一页以分页格式按指定的份数重复打印，该封面打印数据用来打印与所述指定的份数相当张数的封面。

Printed media parallel binder

The invention relates to a binding assembly (605) for use with a digital printer (706), having a support frame for mounting a printhead assembly and for printing on pages of media (604) passing into the binding assembly including: binding means for applying a binding material to the pages of the media along a line substantially parallel to a general direction of travel o f the media with respect with the support frame.

Method for creating specifications for a combined print product processing system

A method for creating and processing specifications for a combined print product includes determining a plurality of parts needed to produce the combined print product, selecting a corresponding digital representation of the determined part from a digital representation collection, displaying the digital representations, and creating a digital hierarchical structure of the digital representations. An order in the digital hierarchical structure defines usage of the parts, appliance of the parts and a combination of the parts in a production process of the combined print product. Each part of the plurality of parts belongs to a part category out of a set of part categories, and the plurality of parts includes at least two resources, at least one device action, at least one finishing action, at least one combination action, at least one device and at least two logical concepts. A combined print product processing system is configured to apply the method.