18329426. PRINT CONTROL APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR PRINT CONTROL APPARATUS, AND PRINT CONTROL SYSTEM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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PRINT CONTROL APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR PRINT CONTROL APPARATUS, AND PRINT CONTROL SYSTEM

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

HIROYA Igarashi of Ibaraki (JP)

PRINT CONTROL APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR PRINT CONTROL APPARATUS, AND PRINT CONTROL SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18329426 titled 'PRINT CONTROL APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR PRINT CONTROL APPARATUS, AND PRINT CONTROL SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a print control apparatus that can be activated based on the activation of an image forming apparatus. The apparatus includes computer-readable storage media and processors that can receive a shut-down instruction, receive a signal from the image forming apparatus, transmit a shut-down notification to the image forming apparatus, and receive a reply to the shut-down notification. In case the shut-down instruction is received, the print control apparatus performs shut-down processing upon receiving a predetermined signal from the image forming apparatus and receiving the reply to the shut-down notification.

  • The print control apparatus is communicable with an image forming apparatus.
  • It can be activated based on the activation of the image forming apparatus.
  • It includes computer-readable storage media and processors.
  • The apparatus can receive a shut-down instruction.
  • It can receive a signal from the image forming apparatus.
  • It can transmit a shut-down notification to the image forming apparatus.
  • It can receive a reply to the shut-down notification.
  • In case a shut-down instruction is received, the apparatus performs shut-down processing upon receiving a predetermined signal from the image forming apparatus and receiving the reply to the shut-down notification.

Potential Applications

  • This technology can be used in various printing environments where an image forming apparatus and a print control apparatus are used together.
  • It can be applied in office settings, print shops, and other industries that require efficient print control and management.

Problems Solved

  • The print control apparatus solves the problem of coordinating the shut-down process between the image forming apparatus and the print control apparatus.
  • It ensures that the print control apparatus shuts down properly when instructed, without causing any disruptions or errors.

Benefits

  • The print control apparatus provides a streamlined and synchronized shut-down process between the image forming apparatus and the print control apparatus.
  • It helps to prevent any data loss or system errors that may occur during the shut-down process.
  • The technology improves the overall efficiency and reliability of print control operations.


Original Abstract Submitted

A print control apparatus communicable with an image forming apparatus and configured to be activated based on activation of the image forming apparatus includes one or more computer-readable storage media, and one or more processors, wherein the one or more processors and the one or more computer-readable storage media are configured to receive a shut-down instruction, receive a signal from the image forming apparatus, transmit a shut-down notification to the image forming apparatus, and receive a reply to the shut-down notification from the image forming apparatus, and perform, in a case where the shut-down instruction is received, shut-down processing of the print control apparatus upon receiving, as the signal, a predetermined signal from the image forming apparatus and receiving the reply to the shut-down notification.

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