18600943. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Shoichi Matsuda of Saitama (JP)
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18600943 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM
Simplified Explanation:
This patent application describes a control method that enhances the functionality of a general-purpose printer driver by allowing users to select an arbitrary paper size for printing through a print setting application on an information processing apparatus.
- The method displays specific and arbitrary paper size options on the display unit for the user to choose from.
- Users can select the arbitrary paper size for printing.
- The selected paper size is then communicated to the image forming apparatus for printing.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Utilizes a print setting application to extend the capabilities of a general-purpose printer driver.
- Allows users to select an arbitrary paper size for printing.
- Enhances user control and customization options for printing.
Potential Applications:
This technology can be applied in various printing settings where users require flexibility in selecting paper sizes for their printouts.
Problems Solved:
- Limited paper size options in traditional printing settings.
- Lack of user control over paper size selection in printing processes.
Benefits:
- Enhanced user customization for printing.
- Improved flexibility in paper size selection.
- Streamlined printing processes.
Commercial Applications:
Potential commercial applications include office printing settings, graphic design studios, and any environment where customized printing options are required.
Prior Art:
Prior art related to this technology may include research on print setting applications and printer driver functionalities in the field of printing technology.
Frequently Updated Research:
Ongoing research in the field of printing technology may focus on further enhancing user control and customization options in printing processes.
Questions about Printing Technology: 1. How does this technology improve user control in printing processes? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology in commercial printing settings?
Original Abstract Submitted
A control method implemented by executing a print setting application that is stored in an information processing apparatus that stores a general-purpose printer driver configured to inquire about capability information in accordance with the Internet Printing Protocol, and extends a function of the general-purpose printer driver, includes: displaying, on a display unit of the information processing apparatus, a first identifier corresponding to a specific paper size acquired from a printer and a second identifier indicating an arbitrary paper size as candidates of a paper size to be used for printing; accepting a setting of a paper size corresponding to the second identifier; and notifying an image forming apparatus of the paper size based on selection of the second identifier.
