Imaging medium type control method, device, equipment, system and storage medium

Abstract

The invention provides an imaging medium type control method, device, equipment and system and a storage medium. The method comprises the following steps: acquiring a first imaging medium type; receiving a current image forming job, and judging whether the first imaging medium type is matched with the second imaging medium type or not; and when the first imaging medium type is not matched with the second imaging medium type, adjusting the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type to be a historical imaging medium type. It can be understood that when the first imaging medium type is not matched with the second imaging medium type, a user does not need to manually modify the imaging medium type on the image forming device, the image forming device can automatically adjust the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type to be the historical imaging medium type, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of image forming technology, and in particular to a method, device, equipment, system and storage medium for controlling imaging medium types. Background Art

[0002] An image forming device is a device that forms an image on an imaging medium using the imaging principle, such as a printer, copier, fax machine, multi-function image production and copying device, xerographic printing device, and any other similar device. In practice, an image forming device typically performs an operation based on an image forming job issued by a terminal device. However, if the imaging medium type corresponding to the image forming job does not match the imaging medium type configured on the image forming device, the image forming device may not be able to complete the job properly.

[0003] In related art, when the imaging medium type corresponding to an image forming job is inconsistent with the imaging medium type set on the image forming device, the user is typically required to manually cancel the job process on the image forming device and change the imaging medium type on the image forming device. After the user manually changes the imaging medium type on the image forming device, the user controls the terminal device to reissue the image forming job.

[0004] However, when the imaging medium type corresponding to the image forming job is inconsistent with the imaging medium type set on the image forming device, the steps of manually canceling the job process and modifying the imaging medium type are cumbersome, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0005] It should be pointed out that the information disclosed in the background technology section of this application is only intended to deepen the understanding of the general background technology of this application, and should not be regarded as an admission or any form of implication that the information constitutes prior art already known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of this, the present application provides a method, device, equipment, system and storage medium for controlling the imaging medium type, so as to solve the problem in the prior art that when the imaging medium type corresponding to the image forming job is inconsistent with the imaging medium type set on the image forming device, the user has to manually cancel the job process and modify the imaging medium type, which is cumbersome and results in a poor user experience.

[0007] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a method for controlling the type of imaging media, which is applied to an image forming device, comprising: Acquire a first imaging medium type, wherein the first imaging medium type is an imaging medium type preset on the image forming device; receiving a current image forming job and determining whether the first imaging medium type matches a second imaging medium type, wherein the second imaging medium type is an imaging medium type corresponding to the current image forming job; When the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type is adjusted to a historical imaging medium type, wherein the historical imaging medium type is the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming job corresponding to the current image forming job in the image forming device.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present application, an image forming device first obtains a first imaging medium type; then, it receives a current image forming job and determines whether the first imaging medium type matches a second imaging medium type; if the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type are adjusted to a historical imaging medium type. It is understood that because the historical imaging medium type is the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming job corresponding to the current image forming job in the image forming device, the historical imaging medium type can fully reflect the user's printing habits and requirements for similar image forming jobs. If the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the image forming device automatically adjusts the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type. This ensures that the image forming device performs the image job normally and that the imaging medium type printed by the image forming device meets the user's requirements. In other words, if the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the image forming device automatically adjusts the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type, eliminating the need for the user to manually modify the imaging medium type on the image forming device, thereby improving the user experience.

[0009] In a possible implementation, adjusting the first imaging medium type or the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type includes: determining whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type; When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, adjusting the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type; When the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

[0010] In this embodiment of the present application, a determination is made as to whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type. If the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type. If the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type. It can be appreciated that by comparing whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, it can be directly determined whether the first imaging medium type or the second imaging medium type should be modified, thereby improving the imaging efficiency of the image forming device to a certain extent.

[0011] In a possible implementation, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, adjusting the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type includes: When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

[0012] In the embodiment of the present application, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type does match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type. It can be understood that by adding the condition that the first imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, it is possible to more accurately determine that only the second imaging medium type does not match. This prevents the situation where both the first and second imaging medium types are not historical imaging medium types, but only the second imaging medium type is modified. This improves the accuracy of image formation and, in turn, enhances the user experience.

[0013] In a possible implementation, adjusting the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type to historical imaging medium types includes: When the second imaging media type does not match the historical imaging media type, and the first imaging media type does not match the historical imaging media type, the first imaging media type and the second imaging media type are adjusted to the historical imaging media type.

[0014] In the embodiment of the present application, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type are adjusted to the historical imaging medium type. It is understood that when both the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type are not historical imaging medium types, and the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type do not match, adjusting both the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type improves the accuracy of image formation and ultimately enhances the user experience.

[0015] In a possible implementation, the method further includes: When the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, a job task corresponding to the current image forming job is executed.

[0016] In an embodiment of the present application, when the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, the job task corresponding to the current image forming job is directly executed, ensuring the normal printing function of the image forming device and improving user satisfaction.

[0017] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a method for controlling the type of imaging media, which is applied to a terminal device, including: Acquire a first imaging medium type, wherein the first imaging medium type is an imaging medium type preset on the image forming device; determining whether the first imaging medium type matches a second imaging medium type, wherein the second imaging medium type is an imaging medium type corresponding to the current image forming job; When the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, adjusting the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type, and / or sending a first imaging medium type modification instruction to an image forming device to instruct the image forming device to adjust the first imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type; The historical imaging medium type is an imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming job corresponding to the current image forming job in the terminal device.

[0018] In an embodiment of the present application, a terminal device first obtains a first imaging medium type; then, it determines whether the first imaging medium type matches a second imaging medium type; if the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the terminal device automatically adjusts the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type, and / or sends a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming device, instructing the image forming device to adjust the first imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type. It is understood that because the historical imaging medium type is the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming job corresponding to the current image forming job in the terminal device, the historical imaging medium type can fully reflect the user's printing habits and requirements for similar image forming jobs. If the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the terminal device automatically adjusts the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type, and / or sends a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming device, instructing the image forming device to adjust the first imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type. This ensures that the imaging medium type printed by the image forming device meets user requirements while ensuring that the image forming device can perform the imaging job normally. In other words, when the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the user does not need to manually modify the imaging medium type on the image forming device. The terminal device automatically adjusts the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type, and / or sends a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming device, thereby improving the user experience.

[0019] In a possible implementation, adjusting the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type, or sending a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming apparatus, includes: determining whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type; When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, adjusting the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type; When the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming apparatus.

[0020] In this embodiment of the present application, a determination is made as to whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type. If the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type. If the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming device. It can be appreciated that by comparing whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, it can be directly determined whether the first imaging medium type or the second imaging medium type should be modified, thereby improving the imaging efficiency of the image forming device to a certain extent.

[0021] In a possible implementation, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, adjusting the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type includes: When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

[0022] In the embodiment of the present application, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type does match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type. It can be understood that by adding the condition that the first imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, it is possible to more accurately determine that only the second imaging medium type does not match. This prevents the situation where both the first and second imaging medium types are not historical imaging medium types, but only the second imaging medium type is modified. This improves the accuracy of image formation and, in turn, enhances the user experience.

[0023] In a possible implementation, the adjusting the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type and sending a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming apparatus include: When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type and the first imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type, and a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming device.

[0024] In the embodiment of the present application, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted, and a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming device. It is understood that when both the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type are not historical imaging medium types, and the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type do not match, both the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type are adjusted, thereby improving the accuracy of image formation and ultimately enhancing the user experience.

[0025] In a possible implementation, it is characterized by further comprising: When the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, the current image forming job is sent to the image forming device.

[0026] In an embodiment of the present application, when the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, the current image forming job is directly sent to the image forming device, ensuring the normal printing function of the image forming device and improving user satisfaction.

[0027] In a third aspect, the present application provides an image forming device, comprising: processor; Memory; and a computer program, wherein the computer program is stored in the memory, and the computer program includes instructions, which, when executed by the processor, cause the image forming apparatus to execute the method according to any one of the first aspects.

[0028] In a fourth aspect, the present application provides a terminal device, including: processor; Memory; and a computer program, wherein the computer program is stored in the memory, and the computer program includes instructions, which, when executed by the processor, cause the image forming apparatus to execute the method according to any one of the second aspects.

[0029] In a fifth aspect, the present application provides a control system for image formation, comprising: The image forming apparatus and terminal device according to the third aspect; Alternatively, the image forming apparatus and the terminal device described in the fourth aspect; Wherein, the image forming apparatus is communicatively connected to the terminal device.

[0030] In a sixth aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a computer-readable storage medium, wherein the computer-readable storage medium includes a stored program, wherein when the program is running, the device where the computer-readable storage medium is located is controlled to execute the method described in any one of the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0031] It is understandable that the image forming apparatus provided in the third aspect, the terminal device provided in the fourth aspect, the image formation control system provided in the fifth aspect, and the computer-readable storage medium provided in the sixth aspect are all used to execute part or all of the methods provided herein. Therefore, the beneficial effects achievable by these methods can be referenced to the beneficial effects of the corresponding methods and will not be further elaborated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0033] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an application scenario provided for an embodiment of the present application.

[0034] Figure 2 A flowchart of a method for controlling an imaging medium type provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0035] Figure 3 A flowchart of a control method for another type of imaging medium provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0036] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of an image forming device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0037] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal device provided in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In order to better understand the technical solution of the present application, the embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] It should be clear that the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0040] The terms used in the embodiments of the present application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present application. The singular forms "a", "an", "the" and "the" used in the embodiments of the present application and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0041] It should be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein simply describes a relationship between associated objects, indicating that three possible relationships exist. For example, "A and / or B" can represent: A alone, A and B together, or B alone. Furthermore, the character " / " in this document generally indicates an "or" relationship between the associated objects.

[0042] To facilitate understanding, a specific application scenario is first exemplified below.

[0043] See also Figure 1 , is a schematic diagram of an application scenario provided by an embodiment of the present application. Figure 1 As shown, this application scenario includes: a terminal device 101 and an image forming apparatus 102. The terminal device 101 and the image forming apparatus 102 are interconnected via a wired or wireless communication network for information transmission. During the image forming process, the terminal device 101 converts a file uploaded by a user to be printed into an image forming job that can be recognized by the image forming apparatus 102, and sends the image forming job to the image forming apparatus 102, which then completes the image forming job.

[0044] Specifically, a driver may be installed in the terminal device 101. A user may send a file to be printed to the driver. The driver converts the file to be printed into an image forming job that can be recognized by the image forming device and sends the image forming job to the image forming device. The image forming device performs the operation based on the image forming job sent by the terminal device.

[0045] in addition, Figure 1 The terminal device 101 and image forming apparatus 102 shown in the figure are merely exemplary descriptions and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application. For example, an image forming apparatus may refer to a device having printing and / or scanning functions, including but not limited to a laser printer, an inkjet printer, a multifunction printer, a label printer, a thermal printer, a scanner, a light emitting diode (LED) printer, a multifunction printer, a fax machine, an electrostatic printing device, and a multifunction peripheral (MFP) that performs the above functions in a single device; the terminal device 101 includes but is not limited to a computer, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, an internal server of an enterprise, a cloud server, and other electronic devices that can communicate with the image forming apparatus 102.

[0046] To facilitate understanding, we first explain some of the functions of the image forming device and terminal device. Users can set the imaging medium type on the image forming device. Specifically, users can set the imaging medium type through the control panel on the image forming device. Of course, users can also set the imaging medium type on the print panel of the terminal device.

[0047] In combination with specific application scenarios, in related technologies, when a user triggers the print function on the terminal device 101, the terminal device 101 sends an image forming job to the image forming device 102; then the image forming device 102 determines whether the imaging medium type corresponding to the image forming job is consistent with the imaging medium type set on the image forming device 102; when the imaging medium type corresponding to the image forming job is inconsistent with the imaging medium type set on the image forming device 102, the image forming device usually outputs a prompt message that the imaging medium type does not match, and the image forming job is suspended.

[0048] In this case, the user usually needs to manually cancel the job process of the image forming device and change the imaging medium type on the image forming device. After the user manually changes the imaging medium type on the image forming device, the user controls the terminal device to re-issue the image forming job.

[0049] However, when the imaging medium type corresponding to the image forming job is inconsistent with the imaging medium type set on the image forming device, the steps of manually canceling the job process and modifying the imaging medium type are cumbersome, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0050] To address the above issues, relevant programs can be set up on the terminal device side to solve the above issues, or on the image forming device side to solve the above issues. The following will introduce the corresponding methods for solving the above technical issues from the image forming device side and the terminal device side respectively.

[0051] Image forming device side: To address the above issues, in an embodiment of the present application, when the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type do not match, the image forming device automatically adjusts the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type. This ensures that the imaging medium type printed by the image forming device meets user requirements while ensuring that the image forming device performs imaging operations normally. In other words, when the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type do not match, the user does not need to manually modify the imaging medium type on the image forming device. The image forming device can automatically adjust the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type, thereby improving the user experience. Specifically, this is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0052] See also Figure 2 , is a flow chart of a control method for an imaging medium type provided in an embodiment of the present application. This method can be applied to Figure 1 In the application scenario shown, Figure 2 As shown, it mainly includes the following steps.

[0053] Step S201: Acquire a first imaging medium type.

[0054] In the embodiment of the present application, the image forming apparatus obtains an imaging medium type preset on the image forming apparatus, that is, a first imaging medium type.

[0055] It should be noted that the imaging medium type is set to the size of the imaging medium, such as A4 or A5, etc. Of course, those skilled in the art may also set the imaging medium type to the material of the imaging medium, etc. as needed, and this application does not impose any specific restrictions on this.

[0056] Step S202: receiving a current image forming job and determining whether the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type.

[0057] In an embodiment of the present application, the image forming apparatus receives a current image forming job sent by a terminal device, and uses the imaging medium type corresponding to the current image forming job as the second imaging medium type.

[0058] After the second imaging medium type is determined, it is determined whether the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type.

[0059] In one possible implementation, when the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, the job task corresponding to the current image forming job is executed. For example, if both the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type are A4 size, then the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type.

[0060] It can be understood that when the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, the job task corresponding to the current image forming job is directly executed, which ensures the normal printing function of the image forming device and improves user satisfaction.

[0061] Step S203: When the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type is adjusted to a historical imaging medium type.

[0062] In an embodiment of the present application, when the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the historical imaging medium type is first determined based on the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming job corresponding to the current image forming job in the image forming device.

[0063] It is understood that the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming job corresponding to the current image forming job can be determined from the historical records based on the identifier of the current image forming job. The identifier of the current image forming job can be the name, type, and size of the file.

[0064] For example, when the current image forming job is a blood test report, its file name usually contains "blood test". Therefore, historical image forming jobs with file names containing "blood test" can be determined from the historical records, and their imaging medium types are obtained as historical imaging medium types.

[0065] After the historical imaging medium type is determined, when the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type, and / or the first imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

[0066] Specifically, in one possible implementation, it is first determined whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type; when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type; when the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

[0067] For example, if the historical imaging medium type is A4, when the first imaging medium type is A4 and the second imaging medium type is A5, it is determined that the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the second imaging medium type is adjusted from A5 to A4. If the first imaging medium type is A5 and the second imaging medium type is A4, it is determined that the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type is adjusted from A5 to A4.

[0068] It can be understood that by comparing whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, it can be directly determined whether to modify the first imaging medium type or the second imaging medium type, thereby improving the imaging efficiency of the image forming device to a certain extent.

[0069] Of course, in actual applications, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type may also not match the historical imaging medium type. At this time, only adjusting the second imaging medium type will still make it impossible to perform image formation operations.

[0070] To address the above problem, in one possible implementation, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type and the first imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

[0071] It can be understood that by adding a condition that the first imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, it can be more accurately determined that only the second imaging medium type does not match, preventing the situation where both the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type are not historical imaging medium types, but only the second imaging medium type is modified, thereby improving the accuracy of image formation and thus improving the user experience.

[0072] Furthermore, in a possible implementation, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type and the first imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type are adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

[0073] It can be understood that when the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type are not historical imaging medium types and the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type do not match, both the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type are adjusted, thereby improving the accuracy of image formation and ultimately improving the user experience.

[0074] In an embodiment of the present application, an image forming device first obtains a first imaging medium type; then, it receives a current image forming job and determines whether the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type; when the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type are adjusted to a historical imaging medium type. It is understood that because the historical imaging medium type is the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming job corresponding to the current image forming job in the image forming device, the historical imaging medium type can fully reflect the user's printing habits and needs for similar image forming jobs. When the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the image forming device automatically adjusts the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type. This ensures that the imaging medium type printed by the image forming device meets the user's needs while ensuring that the image forming device performs the image job normally.

[0075] In other words, when the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the user does not need to manually modify the imaging medium type on the image forming device. The image forming device can automatically adjust the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type, thereby improving the user experience.

[0076] On the terminal device side: In response to the above-mentioned problem, in an embodiment of the present application, when the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the terminal device automatically adjusts the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type, and / or sends a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming device to instruct the image forming device to adjust the first imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type. While ensuring that the image forming device performs imaging operations normally, it can ensure that the imaging medium type printed by the image forming device meets user requirements. In other words, when the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the user does not need to manually modify the imaging medium type on the image forming device. The terminal device automatically adjusts the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type, and / or sends a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming device, thereby improving the user experience. Specifically, a detailed description is provided below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0077] See also Figure 3 , is a flow chart of another control method for imaging medium type provided in an embodiment of the present application. This method can be applied to Figure 1 In the application scenario shown, Figure 3 As shown, it mainly includes the following steps.

[0078] Step S301: Acquire a first imaging medium type.

[0079] In an embodiment of the present application, the terminal device obtains the imaging medium type preset on the image forming apparatus, that is, the first imaging medium type.

[0080] Step S302: Determine whether the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type.

[0081] In the embodiment of the present application, the terminal device uses the imaging medium type corresponding to the current image forming job as the second imaging medium type. After determining the second imaging medium type, it is determined whether the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type.

[0082] In one possible implementation, when the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, the current image forming job is sent to the image forming device. Exemplarily, the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type are both A4 size, and in this case, the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type match.

[0083] It can be understood that when the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, the current image forming job is directly sent to the image forming device, which ensures the normal printing function of the image forming device and improves user satisfaction.

[0084] Step S303: When the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to a historical imaging medium type, and / or a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming apparatus.

[0085] In an embodiment of the present application, when the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the historical imaging medium type is first determined based on the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming job corresponding to the current image forming job recorded in the terminal device.

[0086] It is understood that the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming job corresponding to the current image forming job can be determined from the historical records based on the identifier of the current image forming job. The identifier of the current image forming job can be the name, type, and size of the file.

[0087] For example, when the current image forming job is a blood test report, its file name usually contains "blood test". Therefore, historical image forming jobs with file names containing "blood test" can be determined from the historical records, and their imaging medium types are obtained as historical imaging medium types.

[0088] After the historical imaging medium type is determined, when the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type, and / or a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming device to instruct the image forming device to adjust the first imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type.

[0089] Specifically, in one possible implementation, it is first determined whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type; when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type; when the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming device.

[0090] For example, if the historical imaging medium type is A4, when the first imaging medium type is A4 and the second imaging medium type is A5, it is determined that the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the second imaging medium type is adjusted from A5 to A4. When the first imaging medium type is A5 and the second imaging medium type is A4, it is determined that the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, and a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming device to control the image forming device to adjust the first imaging medium type from A5 to A4.

[0091] It can be understood that by comparing whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, it can be directly determined whether to modify the first imaging medium type or the second imaging medium type, thereby improving the imaging efficiency of the image forming device to a certain extent.

[0092] Of course, in actual applications, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type may also not match the historical imaging medium type. At this time, only adjusting the second imaging medium type will still make it impossible to perform image formation operations.

[0093] To address the above problem, in one possible implementation, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type and the first imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

[0094] It can be understood that by adding a condition that the first imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, it can be more accurately determined that only the second imaging medium type does not match, preventing the situation where both the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type are not historical imaging medium types, but only the second imaging medium type is modified, thereby improving the accuracy of image formation and thus improving the user experience.

[0095] Furthermore, in one possible implementation, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type and the first imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type, and a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming device.

[0096] It can be understood that when the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type are not historical imaging medium types and the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type do not match, both the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type are adjusted, thereby improving the accuracy of image formation and ultimately improving the user experience.

[0097] In an embodiment of the present application, a terminal device first obtains a first imaging medium type; then, it determines whether the first imaging medium type matches a second imaging medium type; if the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the terminal device automatically adjusts the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type, and / or sends a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming device, instructing the image forming device to adjust the first imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type. It is understood that because the historical imaging medium type is the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming job corresponding to the current image forming job in the terminal device, the historical imaging medium type can fully reflect the user's printing habits and requirements for similar image forming jobs. If the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the terminal device automatically adjusts the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type, and / or sends a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming device, instructing the image forming device to adjust the first imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type. This ensures that the imaging medium type printed by the image forming device meets user requirements while ensuring that the image forming device can perform the imaging job normally.

[0098] In other words, when the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the user does not need to manually modify the imaging medium type on the image forming device. The terminal device automatically adjusts the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type, and / or sends a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming device, thereby improving the user experience.

[0099] Corresponding to the above embodiment, the present application also provides a structural diagram of an image forming device. Figure 4 , is a schematic diagram of the structure of an image forming device provided in an embodiment of the present application. The image forming device 400 may include: a processor 401, a memory 402, and a communication unit 403. These components communicate via one or more buses. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the structure of the electronic device shown in the figure does not constitute a limitation on the embodiments of the present invention. It may be a bus structure or a star structure, and may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or arrange the components differently.

[0100] The communication unit 403 is configured to establish a communication channel so that the electronic device can communicate with other devices, receive user data sent by other devices, or send user data to other devices.

[0101] The processor 401 is the control center of the image forming device. It uses various interfaces and lines to connect the various parts of the entire image forming device. It runs or executes software programs, instructions, and / or modules stored in the memory 402, and calls data stored in the memory to perform various functions of the electronic device and / or process data. The processor can be composed of an integrated circuit (IC), for example, it can be composed of a single packaged IC, or it can be composed of multiple packaged ICs with the same or different functions. For example, the processor 401 can only include a central processing unit (CPU). In the embodiment of the present invention, the CPU can have a single computing core or multiple computing cores.

[0102] The memory 402 is used to store execution instructions of the processor 401. The memory 402 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic memory, flash memory, magnetic disk or optical disk.

[0103] When the execution instruction in the memory 402 is executed by the processor 401, the image forming apparatus 400 is able to execute Figure 2 Some or all of the steps in the illustrated embodiments.

[0104] Corresponding to the above embodiment, the present application also provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal device. Figure 5 , is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal device provided in an embodiment of the present application. The terminal device 500 may include: a processor 501, a memory 502, and a communication unit 503. These components communicate via one or more buses. Those skilled in the art will understand that the structure of the electronic device shown in the figure does not constitute a limitation on the embodiments of the present invention. It can be a bus structure or a star structure, and can also include more or fewer components than shown in the figure, or combine certain components, or arrange the components differently.

[0105] The communication unit 503 is configured to establish a communication channel so that the electronic device can communicate with other devices, receive user data sent by other devices, or send user data to other devices.

[0106] The processor 501 is the control center of the terminal device. It uses various interfaces and lines to connect various parts of the entire terminal device. It runs or executes software programs, instructions, and / or modules stored in the memory 502, and calls data stored in the memory to perform various functions of the electronic device and / or process data. The processor can be composed of an integrated circuit (IC), for example, it can be composed of a single packaged IC, or it can be composed of multiple packaged ICs with the same or different functions. For example, the processor 501 can only include a central processing unit (CPU). In an embodiment of the present invention, the CPU can be a single computing core or multiple computing cores.

[0107] The memory 502 is used to store execution instructions of the processor 501. The memory 502 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic memory, flash memory, magnetic disk or optical disk.

[0108] When the execution instruction in the memory 502 is executed by the processor 501, the terminal device 500 can execute Figure 2 Some or all of the steps in the illustrated embodiments.

[0109] In a specific implementation, the present application further provides an image formation control system, which includes the terminal device and image forming apparatus described in the above embodiments, or the image forming apparatus and terminal device described in the above embodiments. The image forming apparatus and the image forming apparatus are communicatively connected to execute some or all of the methods described in the above embodiments.

[0110] In a specific implementation, the present application further provides a computer storage medium, wherein the computer storage medium may store a program that, when executed, may include some or all of the steps of each embodiment of the simulation scenario generation method provided by the present invention. The storage medium may be a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a read-only memory (ROM), or a random access memory (RAM).

[0111] In the embodiments of the present application, "at least one" refers to one or more, and "more" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, A and / or B can represent the existence of A alone, the existence of A and B at the same time, and the existence of B alone. Among them, A and B can be singular or plural. The character " / " generally indicates that the previous and next associated objects are in an "or" relationship. "At least one of the following" and similar expressions refer to any combination of these items, including any combination of single or plural items. For example, at least one of a, b and c can be represented by: a, b, c, ab, ac, bc, or abc, where a, b, c can be single or multiple.

[0112] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the various units and algorithm steps described in the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented using a combination of electronic hardware, computer software, and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are performed in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Professionals and technicians can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this application.

[0113] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the convenience and brevity of description, the specific working processes of the systems, devices and units described above can refer to the corresponding processes in the aforementioned method embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0114] In the several embodiments provided in this application, if any function is implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, or the part that contributes to the existing technology, or the part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions for enabling a computer device (which can be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in each embodiment of this application. The aforementioned storage medium includes: U disk, mobile hard disk, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), disk or optical disk, and other media that can store program code.

[0115] In this specification, reference can be made to the same or similar parts between the various embodiments. In particular, for the device embodiment and the terminal embodiment, since they are basically similar to the method embodiment, the description is relatively simple, and the relevant parts can be referred to the description in the method embodiment.

Claims

1. A method for controlling the type of imaging media, characterized in that: Applicable to image forming devices, including: Acquire a first imaging medium type, wherein the first imaging medium type is an imaging medium type preset on the image forming device; receiving a current image forming job and determining whether the first imaging medium type matches a second imaging medium type, wherein the second imaging medium type is an imaging medium type corresponding to the current image forming job; When the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type is adjusted to a historical imaging medium type, wherein the historical imaging medium type is the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming job corresponding to the current image forming job in the image forming device.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The adjusting the first imaging medium type or the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type includes: determining whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type; When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, adjusting the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type; When the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, adjusting the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type includes: When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein The adjusting the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type to historical imaging medium types includes: When the second imaging media type does not match the historical imaging media type, and the first imaging media type does not match the historical imaging media type, the first imaging media type and the second imaging media type are adjusted to the historical imaging media type.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that Also includes: When the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, a job task corresponding to the current image forming job is executed.

6. A method for controlling the type of imaging media, characterized in that: Applied to terminal equipment, including: Acquire a first imaging medium type, wherein the first imaging medium type is an imaging medium type preset on the image forming device; determining whether the first imaging medium type matches a second imaging medium type, wherein the second imaging medium type is an imaging medium type corresponding to the current image forming job; When the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, adjusting the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type, and / or sending a first imaging medium type modification instruction to an image forming device to instruct the image forming device to adjust the first imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type; The historical imaging medium type is an imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming job corresponding to the current image forming job in the terminal device.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that The adjusting the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type, or sending a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming device, includes: determining whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type; When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, adjusting the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type; When the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming apparatus.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, adjusting the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type includes: When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

9. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that The adjusting the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type and sending a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming device include: When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type and the first imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type, and a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming device.

10. The method according to any one of claims 6 to 9, characterized in that Also includes: When the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, the current image forming job is sent to the image forming device.

11. An image forming apparatus, characterized in that: include: processor; Memory; and a computer program, wherein the computer program is stored in the memory, the computer program including instructions, which, when executed by the processor, cause the image forming apparatus to execute the method according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

12. A terminal device, characterized in that: include: processor; Memory; and a computer program, wherein the computer program is stored in the memory, the computer program including instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the image forming apparatus to execute the method according to any one of claims 6 to 10.

13. A control system for image formation, characterized in that: include: The image forming apparatus and terminal device according to claim 11; Alternatively, an image forming apparatus and a terminal device as claimed in claim 12; Wherein, the image forming apparatus is communicatively connected to the terminal device.

14. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that The computer-readable storage medium includes a stored program, wherein when the program is executed, the device where the computer-readable storage medium is located is controlled to execute the method according to any one of claims 1 to 5 or 6 to 10.

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