Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program

Abstract

To provide an information processor, an information processing method and a program for securing the traceability of a medium.SOLUTION: The information processing apparatus 13 is an information processing apparatus that receives the ID data included in the code to be printed on the medium from the user terminal 14, and the information processing apparatus that processes the information on the printing system includes the memory 74 and the processor 73. The printing parameter is stored in association with the ID data, the post-processing parameter is stored in association with the ID data when the post-processing parameter is received from the user terminal together with the ID data, and at least one of the printing parameter and the post-processing parameter associated with the ID data is transmitted to the user terminal when the request signal is received from the user terminal together with the ID data.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes an information processing device that controls a printing device and a post-processing device. The information processing device determines post-processing parameters for the post-processing device based on the printing parameters used in printing by the printing device. This allows post-processing to be performed appropriately on the medium. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2021-084279 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In recent years, traceability has become increasingly important, and there is a demand for the ability to ascertain, from the media, the printing parameters used when printing an image on the media, the post-processing parameters used when post-processing the media, and so on. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] An information processing device that solves the above problem is an information processing device that receives ID data included in a code printed on a medium from a user terminal, and the information processing device processes information related to a printing system that has a printing device and a post-processing device.The information processing device has a memory that stores a program and a processor that executes processing in accordance with the program, and when the processor receives printing parameters of the printing device along with the ID data from the user terminal, it saves the printing parameters in a state associated with the ID data; when the processor receives post-processing parameters of the post-processing device along with the ID data from the user terminal, it saves the post-processing parameters in a state associated with the ID data; and when the processor receives a request signal from the user terminal along with the ID data, it transmits at least one of the printing parameters and the post-processing parameters associated with the ID data to the user terminal.

[0006] An information processing method that solves the above problem is an information processing method that processes information about a printing system that includes a printing device and a post-processing device by a computer that receives ID data included in a code printed on a medium from a user terminal, and includes the steps of: when the computer receives printing parameters of the printing device together with the ID data from the user terminal, saving the printing parameters in a state associated with the ID data; when the computer receives post-processing parameters of the post-processing device together with the ID data from the user terminal, saving the post-processing parameters in a state associated with the ID data; and when the computer receives a request signal from the user terminal together with the ID data, sending at least one of the printing parameters and the post-processing parameters associated with the ID data to the user terminal.

[0007] The program that solves the above problem is a program that causes a computer that receives ID data included in a code printed on a medium from a user terminal to process information about a printing system that includes a printing device and a post-processing device, and causes the computer to perform the following operations: when printing parameters of the printing device are received from the user terminal along with the ID data, save the printing parameters in a state associated with the ID data; when post-processing parameters of the post-processing device are received from the user terminal along with the ID data, save the post-processing parameters in a state associated with the ID data; and when a request signal is received from the user terminal along with the ID data, send at least one of the printing parameters and the post-processing parameters associated with the ID data to the user terminal. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of an information processing system and a printing system. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a printing system. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a printed medium. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the printing process. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the drying process. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the steam treatment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the cleaning process. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an information processing system. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the transmission process. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the request processing. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the recommendation process. [Figure 12]FIG. 12 is a diagram showing history data. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the saving process. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the response process. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the derivation process. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] An embodiment of an information processing apparatus for processing information related to a printing system will be described below with reference to the drawings. Here, an information processing system including the information processing apparatus will be described as an example. <Overall structure> As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing system 11 is a system that processes information related to the printing system 12. The information processing system 11 includes an information processing device 13. The information processing device 13 is configured to process information related to the printing system 12. The information processing system 11 includes a user terminal 14. The user terminal 14 is a terminal owned by a user. The information processing device 13 and the user terminal 14 are connected to a network 15. The network 15 is a communication network including a LAN, a WAN, etc. The information processing device 13 and the user terminal 14 communicate with each other through the network 15.

[0010] <Printing system> 2, the printing system 12 includes a printing device 21. The printing device 21 is configured to print on a medium 99. The printing device 21 is, for example, an inkjet printer that prints images such as text and photographs by ejecting ink, which is an example of a liquid, onto the medium 99, which is fabric. In one example, the printing device 21 is a printer that performs textile printing on the medium 99.

[0011] The printing device 21 includes a printing unit 22. The printing unit 22 is configured to print on a medium 99. The printing unit 22 includes a head that ejects liquid onto the medium 99. The printing unit 22 prints an image on the medium 99 by ejecting the liquid onto the medium 99.

[0012] 3, the printing unit 22 prints a textile image M1 on a medium 99. The textile image M1 is an image that determines the design of the medium 99. The textile image M1 may be, for example, an image of a landscape or a pattern, or an image that imparts color to the medium 99.

[0013] The printing unit 22 prints the code M2 ​​on the medium 99. The code M2 ​​is an image including an identifier of the medium 99. The code M2 ​​is, for example, a two-dimensional code. The code M2 ​​may be a one-dimensional code or a character code. The printing unit 22 prints the code M2 ​​on the medium 99 in conjunction with printing the textile image M1 on the medium 99.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 2, the printing device 21 may include a printing communication unit 23. The printing communication unit 23 is a functional unit for communicating with other devices. The printing communication unit 23 may include a wired communication interface or a wireless communication interface. The printing communication unit 23 may communicate with the user terminal 14. The printing communication unit 23 may communicate with the user terminal 14 through the network 15, or may communicate with the user terminal 14 through a communication network separate from the network 15.

[0015] Printing device 21 may be controlled through user terminal 14. Printing device 21 may be operated, for example, by receiving instructions from user terminal 14. A user may operate printing device 21 through user terminal 14. A user may operate printing device 21 directly.

[0016] The printing device 21 includes a control unit. More specifically, the printing device 21 includes a print control unit 24. The print control unit 24 is configured to control the printing device 21. The print control unit 24 is configured to control, for example, the printing unit 22, the print communication unit 23, etc. The print control unit 24 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc. The print control unit 24 controls the printing device 21 by, for example, the CPU executing a program stored in the ROM.

[0017] The print control unit 24 is configured to acquire image data. The image data is data that indicates an image to be printed. The image data is original data of the textile image M1. The print control unit 24 acquires the image data from, for example, the user terminal 14. The print control unit 24 prints the textile image M1 on a medium 99 based on the image data.

[0018] The print control unit 24 is configured to acquire print parameters. The print parameters are parameters related to printing. The print parameters include print setting parameters. The print setting parameters are parameters that indicate settings at the time of printing. The print setting parameters are parameters that can be set in the printing device 21. The print control unit 24 prints the textile image M1 on the medium 99 based on the print setting parameters. The print parameters may include print state parameters. The print state parameters are parameters that indicate the state at the time of printing.

[0019] The print setting parameters include parameters related to the liquid used for printing. The parameters related to the liquid may include, for example, the type of liquid and the amount of liquid. The print setting parameters may include parameters related to the processing speed, such as the print speed and the conveying speed. The print setting parameters may include parameters related to the type of medium 99. The parameters related to the type of medium 99 may include, for example, the product number of the medium 99 and the material of the medium 99. The print condition parameters may include parameters related to the printing environment, such as the temperature during printing and the humidity during printing.

[0020] The print setting parameters are set by the user. For example, the print setting parameters may be set through the user terminal 14. The print setting parameters may also be set by the user directly operating the printing device 21.

[0021] The print control unit 24 is configured to generate ID data. The ID data is data that indicates an identifier for the medium 99. That is, the print control unit 24 is configured to issue an identifier for each medium 99. The print control unit 24 generates the ID data based on a program stored in ROM. The print control unit 24 generates the ID data based on, for example, the number of prints, the date, etc.

[0022] The print control unit 24 is configured to generate the code M2. Specifically, the print control unit 24 generates the code M2 ​​including the generated ID data. That is, the print control unit 24 generates the code M2 ​​including an identifier. The print control unit 24 generates the code M2 ​​based on a program stored in the ROM.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 4, the printing device 21 is configured to execute a printing process. The printing process is a process in which the printing device 21 prints an image on a medium 99. The printing device 21 starts the printing process by accepting a printing instruction. The printing device 21 may accept the printing instruction from the user terminal 14, or may accept the printing instruction by the user directly operating the printing device 21. Upon accepting the printing instruction, the printing device 21 acquires printing parameters, image data, and the like.

[0024] In step S11, the printing device 21 generates ID data. That is, the printing device 21 issues an identifier to the medium 99. In step S12, the printing device 21 generates the code M2. Specifically, the printing device 21 generates the code M2 ​​including the ID data generated in step S11.

[0025] In step S13, the printing device 21 prints the textile image M1 on the medium 99. In detail, the printing device 21 prints the textile image M1 on the medium 99 based on the print setting parameters.

[0026] In step S14, the printing device 21 prints the code M2 ​​on the medium 99. More specifically, the printing device 21 prints the code M2 ​​generated in step S12 on the medium 99.

[0027] In step S15, the printing device 21 outputs the ID data and printing parameters. More specifically, the printing device 21 outputs the printing parameters related to the current printing process. The printing device 21 outputs the ID data generated in step S11. That is, the printing device 21 outputs the identifier issued in the current printing process and information related to the current printing process. The printing device 21 may send the ID data and printing parameters to the user terminal 14. The printing device 21 may output the ID data and printing parameters to its own monitor. After completing the processing of step S15, the printing device 21 ends the printing process.

[0028] 2, the printing system 12 includes one or more post-processing devices. For example, the printing system 12 includes multiple post-processing devices. In one example, the printing system 12 includes three post-processing devices. Specifically, the printing system 12 includes a first post-processing device 31, a second post-processing device 41, and a third post-processing device 51.

[0029] The post-processing device is a device that performs post-processing on the medium 99. More specifically, the post-processing device is a device that performs post-processing on the medium 99 after printing. By performing post-processing on the medium 99, the quality of the medium 99 is improved. For example, the post-processing improves the image quality of the textile print image M1 and suppresses deterioration of the medium 99. The multiple post-processing devices perform post-processing on the medium 99 in sequence.

[0030] The first post-processing device 31 is the device among the multiple post-processing devices that first performs post-processing on the medium 99. In one example, the first post-processing device 31 is a drying device. The first post-processing device 31 is configured to dry the medium 99. This reduces the risk of the image printed on the medium 99 being transferred.

[0031] The first post-processing device 31 includes a drying unit 32. The drying unit 32 is configured to dry the medium 99. The drying unit 32 dries the medium 99, for example, by heating the medium 99. The drying unit 32 may be configured to heat the medium 99 with infrared rays, or may be configured to heat the medium 99 by blowing hot air onto the medium 99.

[0032] The first post-processing device 31 may include a drying communication unit 33. The drying communication unit 33 is a functional unit for communicating with other devices. The drying communication unit 33 may include a wired communication interface or a wireless communication interface. The drying communication unit 33 may communicate with the user terminal 14. The drying communication unit 33 may communicate with the user terminal 14 through the network 15, or may communicate with the user terminal 14 through a communication network separate from the network 15.

[0033] The first post-processing device 31 may be controlled through the user terminal 14. The first post-processing device 31 may be operated, for example, by receiving instructions from the user terminal 14. The user may operate the first post-processing device 31 through the user terminal 14. The user may operate the first post-processing device 31 directly.

[0034] The first post-processing device 31 includes a control unit. More specifically, the first post-processing device 31 includes a drying control unit 34. The drying control unit 34 is configured to control the first post-processing device 31. The drying control unit 34 is configured to control, for example, the drying unit 32, the drying communication unit 33, etc. The drying control unit 34 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, etc. The drying control unit 34 controls the first post-processing device 31, for example, by the CPU executing a program stored in the ROM.

[0035] The drying control unit 34 is configured to acquire post-processing parameters. More specifically, the drying control unit 34 is configured to acquire first post-processing parameters. The post-processing parameters are parameters related to post-processing. The post-processing parameters include post-processing setting parameters. The post-processing setting parameters are parameters that indicate settings during post-processing. The post-processing setting parameters are parameters that can be set in the post-processing device. The post-processing parameters may include post-processing state parameters. The post-processing state parameters are parameters that indicate a state during post-processing. The first post-processing parameters are parameters related to drying. The first post-processing parameters include the first post-processing setting parameters. The first post-processing setting parameters are parameters that indicate settings during drying. The drying control unit 34 performs post-processing on the medium 99 based on the first post-processing setting parameters. The first post-processing parameters may include the first post-processing state parameters. The first post-processing state parameters are parameters that indicate a state during drying.

[0036] The first post-treatment setting parameters include parameters related to heating intensity. The parameters related to heating intensity include, for example, heating temperature, heating time, etc. The first post-treatment state parameters may include parameters related to the drying environment, such as the temperature during drying and the humidity during drying.

[0037] The first post-processing setting parameters are set by the user. For example, the first post-processing setting parameters may be set through the user terminal 14. The first post-processing setting parameters may also be set by the user directly operating the first post-processing device 31.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 5, the first post-processing device 31 is configured to perform a drying process. The drying process is a process in which the first post-processing device 31 performs post-processing on the medium 99. The first post-processing device 31 starts the drying process by receiving a drying instruction. The first post-processing device 31 may receive the drying instruction from the user terminal 14, or may receive the drying instruction by the user directly operating the first post-processing device 31. In response to receiving the drying instruction, the first post-processing device 31 acquires first post-processing parameters.

[0039] In step S21, the first post-processing device 31 dries the medium 99. The first post-processing device 31 dries the medium 99 based on the first post-processing setting parameters. In step S22, the first post-processing device 31 outputs the first post-processing parameters. More specifically, the first post-processing device 31 outputs the first post-processing parameters related to the current drying process. That is, the first post-processing device 31 outputs information related to the current drying process. The first post-processing device 31 may transmit the first post-processing parameters to the user terminal 14. The first post-processing device 31 may output the first post-processing parameters to a monitor provided therein. When the processing of step S22 is completed, the drying control unit 34 ends the drying process.

[0040] As shown in FIG. 2 , the second post-processing device 41 is the device among the multiple post-processing devices that performs post-processing on the medium 99 second. In one example, the second post-processing device 41 is a steam device. The second post-processing device 41 is configured to supply steam to the medium 99. The second post-processing device 41 steams the medium 99 by supplying steam to the medium 99. This fixes the image printed on the medium 99.

[0041] The second post-treatment device 41 includes a steam unit 42. The steam unit 42 is configured to supply steam to the medium 99. The steam unit 42 heats the medium 99 by supplying steam to the medium 99. The steam unit 42 supplies, for example, water vapor to the medium 99.

[0042] The second post-processing device 41 may include a steam communication unit 43. The steam communication unit 43 is a functional unit for communicating with other devices. The steam communication unit 43 may include a wired communication interface or a wireless communication interface. The steam communication unit 43 may communicate with the user terminal 14. The steam communication unit 43 may communicate with the user terminal 14 through the network 15, or may communicate with the user terminal 14 through a communication network separate from the network 15.

[0043] The second post-processing device 41 may be controlled through the user terminal 14. The second post-processing device 41 may be operated, for example, by receiving an instruction from the user terminal 14. The user may operate the second post-processing device 41 through the user terminal 14. The user may operate the second post-processing device 41 directly.

[0044] The second post-processing device 41 includes a control unit. More specifically, the second post-processing device 41 includes a steam control unit 44. The steam control unit 44 is configured to control the second post-processing device 41. The steam control unit 44 is configured to control, for example, the steam unit 42, the steam communication unit 43, etc. The steam control unit 44 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, etc. The steam control unit 44 controls the second post-processing device 41, for example, by the CPU executing a program stored in the ROM.

[0045] The steam control unit 44 is configured to acquire post-processing parameters. More specifically, the steam control unit 44 is configured to acquire second post-processing parameters. The second post-processing parameters are parameters related to steaming. The second post-processing parameters include second post-processing setting parameters. The second post-processing setting parameters are parameters indicating settings when steam is supplied. The steam control unit 44 performs post-processing on the medium 99 based on the second post-processing setting parameters. The second post-processing parameters may include second post-processing state parameters. The second post-processing state parameters are parameters indicating states when steam is supplied.

[0046] The second post-processing setting parameters include parameters related to steam intensity. The parameters related to steam intensity include, for example, the type of steam, the steam temperature, and the steam supply time. The second post-processing state parameters may include parameters related to the state of the medium 99, such as the dryness of the medium 99 at the start of steam supply and the attitude of the medium 99 at the start of steam supply.

[0047] The second post-processing setting parameters are set by the user. For example, the second post-processing setting parameters may be set through the user terminal 14. The second post-processing setting parameters may also be set by the user directly operating the second post-processing device 41.

[0048] As shown in FIG. 6 , the second post-processing device 41 is configured to perform a steaming process. The steaming process is a process in which the second post-processing device 41 performs post-processing on the medium 99. The second post-processing device 41 starts the steaming process by receiving a steaming instruction. The second post-processing device 41 may receive the steaming instruction from the user terminal 14, or may receive the steaming instruction by the user directly operating the second post-processing device 41. In response to receiving the steaming instruction, the second post-processing device 41 acquires second post-processing parameters.

[0049] In step S31, the second post-processing device 41 supplies steam to the medium 99. The second post-processing device 41 supplies steam to the medium 99 based on the second post-processing setting parameters.

[0050] In step S32, the second post-processing device 41 outputs the second post-processing parameters. More specifically, the second post-processing device 41 outputs the second post-processing parameters related to the current steaming process. That is, the second post-processing device 41 outputs information related to the current steaming process. The second post-processing device 41 may transmit the second post-processing parameters to the user terminal 14. The second post-processing device 41 may output the second post-processing parameters to a monitor provided therein. After completing the process of step S32, the second post-processing device 41 ends the steaming process.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 2 , the third post-processing device 51 is the device that performs post-processing on the medium 99 third among the multiple post-processing devices. In one example, the third post-processing device 51 is a cleaning device. The third post-processing device 51 is configured to clean the medium 99. By cleaning the medium 99, the third post-processing device 51 removes excess liquid adhering to the medium 99. This improves the image quality of the image printed on the medium 99.

[0052] The third post-treatment device 51 includes a cleaning unit 52. The cleaning unit 52 is configured to clean the medium 99. The cleaning unit 52 cleans the medium 99 with a cleaning liquid. The cleaning unit 52 is configured to immerse the medium 99 in a cleaning tank that stores the cleaning liquid. In one example, the cleaning liquid is water.

[0053] The third post-treatment device 51 may include a cleaning communication unit 53. The cleaning communication unit 53 is a functional unit for communicating with other devices. The cleaning communication unit 53 may include a wired communication interface or a wireless communication interface. The cleaning communication unit 53 may communicate with the user terminal 14. The cleaning communication unit 53 may communicate with the user terminal 14 through the network 15, or may communicate with the user terminal 14 through a communication network separate from the network 15.

[0054] The third post-processing device 51 may be controlled through the user terminal 14. The third post-processing device 51 may be operated, for example, by receiving instructions from the user terminal 14. The user may operate the third post-processing device 51 through the user terminal 14. The user may operate the third post-processing device 51 directly.

[0055] The third post-processing device 51 includes a control unit. More specifically, the third post-processing device 51 includes a cleaning control unit 54. The cleaning control unit 54 is configured to control the third post-processing device 51. The cleaning control unit 54 is configured to control, for example, the cleaning unit 52, the cleaning communication unit 53, etc. The cleaning control unit 54 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, etc. The cleaning control unit 54 controls the third post-processing device 51, for example, by the CPU executing a program stored in the ROM.

[0056] The cleaning control unit 54 is configured to acquire post-processing parameters. More specifically, the cleaning control unit 54 is configured to acquire third post-processing parameters. The third post-processing parameters are parameters related to cleaning. The third post-processing parameters include third post-processing setting parameters. The third post-processing setting parameters are parameters that indicate settings during cleaning. The cleaning control unit 54 performs post-processing on the medium 99 based on the third post-processing setting parameters. The third post-processing parameters may include third post-processing state parameters. The third post-processing condition parameters are parameters that indicate states during cleaning.

[0057] The third post-processing setting parameters include parameters related to cleaning intensity, such as the temperature of the cleaning liquid, the type of cleaning liquid, the cleaning time, the number of cleanings, etc. The third post-processing status parameters may include parameters related to the status of the medium 99, such as the fixation state of the printed image M1 at the start of cleaning and the orientation of the medium 99 at the start of cleaning.

[0058] The third post-processing setting parameters are set by the user. For example, the third post-processing setting parameters may be set through the user terminal 14. The third post-processing setting parameters may also be set by the user directly operating the third post-processing device 51.

[0059] As shown in FIG. 7 , the third post-processing device 51 is configured to perform a cleaning process. The cleaning process is a process in which the third post-processing device 51 performs post-processing on the media 99. The third post-processing device 51 starts the cleaning process by receiving a cleaning instruction. The third post-processing device 51 may receive the cleaning instruction from the user terminal 14, or may receive the cleaning instruction by the user directly operating the third post-processing device 51. In response to receiving the cleaning instruction, the third post-processing device 51 acquires third post-processing parameters.

[0060] In step S41, the third post-processing device 51 cleans the medium 99. The third post-processing device 51 cleans the medium 99 based on the third post-processing setting parameters. In step S42, the third post-processing device 51 outputs the third post-processing parameters. More specifically, the third post-processing device 51 outputs the third post-processing parameters related to the current cleaning process. That is, the third post-processing device 51 transmits information related to the current cleaning process to the user terminal 14. The third post-processing device 51 may transmit the third post-processing parameters to the user terminal 14. The third post-processing device 51 may output the third post-processing parameters to a monitor provided therein. After completing the process of step S42, the third post-processing device 51 ends the cleaning process.

[0061] <Information Processing System> Next, a description will be given of the information processing system 11. First, the user terminal 14 will be described.

[0062] As shown in FIG. 8, the user terminal 14 includes a terminal processor 61 and a terminal memory 62. The terminal processor 61 includes, for example, a CPU. The terminal memory 62 includes a ROM, a RAM, etc. The terminal memory 62 may include a removable external storage medium. The terminal memory 62 is configured to store a program. The terminal processor 61 is configured to execute processing in accordance with the program stored in the terminal memory 62. In this manner, the user terminal 14 is realized as a computer. In one example, the user terminal 14 is a smartphone. The user terminal 14 may also be a tablet, a smartwatch, a personal computer, etc.

[0063] The user terminal 14 includes a terminal communication unit 63. The terminal communication unit 63 may include a wired communication interface or a wireless communication interface. The user terminal 14 is connected to the network 15 via the terminal communication unit 63. The user terminal 14 may also be connected to the printing system 12 via the terminal communication unit 63. The user terminal 14 sends and receives data via the terminal communication unit 63.

[0064] The user terminal 14 includes a display unit 64. The display unit 64 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like. The display unit 64 displays information related to the printing system 12. The display unit 64 displays a communication screen with the information processing device 13. The display unit 64 may also display an operation screen for the printing system 12.

[0065] The user terminal 14 includes an operation unit 65. The operation unit 65 is, for example, a touch panel. The operation unit 65 may also be a pointing device, a keyboard, or the like. A user sends a request to the information processing device 13 through the operation unit 65. The user may also operate the printing system 12 through the operation unit 65.

[0066] The user terminal 14 may include a reader 66. The reader 66 is configured to read the code M2. The reader 66 is, for example, a camera. The user terminal 14 acquires the ID data from the code M2 ​​by having the reader 66 read the code M2. Alternatively, the user terminal 14 may acquire the ID data by having another device capable of communicating with the user terminal 14 read the code M2.

[0067] The user terminal 14 is configured to transmit the ID data to the information processing device 13. The user terminal 14 transmits the ID data obtained from the code M2 ​​to the information processing device 13. By transmitting the ID data, the user terminal 14 provides the information processing device 13 with information about the medium 99 corresponding to the ID data, or requests the information processing device 13 with information about the medium 99 corresponding to the ID data.

[0068] The user terminal 14 is configured to acquire parameters indicating information about the medium 99. More specifically, the user terminal 14 is configured to acquire printing parameters. The user terminal 14 is configured to acquire post-processing parameters. The user terminal 14 is configured to acquire first post-processing parameters. The user terminal 14 is configured to acquire second post-processing parameters. The user terminal 14 is configured to acquire third post-processing parameters. The user terminal 14 may acquire the printing parameters from the printing device 21. The user terminal 14 may acquire the printing parameters by the user manually entering the printing parameters displayed on the printing device 21 into the user terminal 14. The user terminal 14 may acquire the post-processing parameters from the post-processing device. The user terminal 14 may acquire the post-processing parameters by the user manually entering the post-processing parameters displayed on the post-processing device into the user terminal 14.

[0069] The user terminal 14 is configured to transmit parameters together with the ID data to the information processing device 13. Specifically, the user terminal 14 is configured to transmit printing parameters together with the ID data to the information processing device 13. The user terminal 14 is configured to transmit post-processing parameters together with the ID data to the information processing device 13. The user terminal 14 is configured to transmit first post-processing parameters together with the ID data to the information processing device 13. The user terminal 14 is configured to transmit second post-processing parameters together with the ID data to the information processing device 13. The user terminal 14 is configured to transmit third post-processing parameters together with the ID data to the information processing device 13. In this way, the user terminal 14 provides the information processing device 13 with information about the ID data and the corresponding medium 99. As a result, the user stores the ID data and information about the corresponding medium 99 in the information processing device 13.

[0070] The user terminal 14 may be configured to send result parameters to the information processing device 13 along with the ID data. The result parameters indicate the finish of the medium 99 that has been printed and post-processed. The result parameters are, for example, data indicating the quality of the textile print image M1 printed on the post-processed medium 99. The result parameters are generated by the user terminal 14. The user terminal 14 generates the result parameters based on user input. The user checks the finish of the medium 99 by visually inspecting the post-processed medium 99. The user inputs the finish results of the medium 99 into the user terminal 14. As a result, the result parameters are generated.

[0071] The user terminal 14 is configured to transmit a request signal to the information processing device 13 along with the ID data. The request signal is a signal that requests information about the medium 99 from the information processing device 13. The user terminal 14 requests information about the medium 99 that corresponds to the ID data from the information processing device 13. That is, the user terminal 14 calls up information about the medium 99 stored in the information processing device 13. When the user terminal 14 receives information about the medium 99 that corresponds to the ID data from the information processing device 13, it displays the information on the display unit 64. This allows the user to understand the information about the medium 99. Therefore, the traceability of the medium 99 is improved.

[0072] The user terminal 14 may be configured to transmit a recommendation signal to the information processing device 13 along with the ID data. The recommendation signal is a signal requesting recommended settings for the post-processing device when post-processing the medium 99 corresponding to the ID data. The user terminal 14 receives recommended parameters for the post-processing device from the information processing device 13 by transmitting the recommendation signal to the information processing device 13. The user terminal 14 may receive first recommended parameters recommended for the first post-processing device 31. The user terminal 14 may receive second recommended parameters recommended for the second post-processing device 41. The user terminal 14 may receive third recommended parameters recommended for the third post-processing device 51. The user causes the recommended parameters to be displayed on the display unit 64. The user terminal 14 may automatically reflect the recommended parameters in the post-processing device, or may prompt the user to operate it.

[0073] The appropriate post-processing process for the medium 99 varies depending on the type of medium 99 and the printing process for the medium 99. For example, the appropriate heating intensity for drying the medium 99 and the appropriate steam intensity for fixing an image to the medium 99 vary depending on the type of medium 99, such as cotton, nylon, or silk. For example, the appropriate heating intensity for drying the medium 99 and the appropriate steam intensity for fixing an image to the medium 99 vary depending on the type of liquid used for printing, such as disperse ink, reactive ink, or acid ink. Disperse ink is ink containing disperse dyes. Reactive ink is ink containing solvent dyes. Acid ink is ink containing acid dyes. Not only does this apply to the printing process, but the appropriate steam process and the appropriate cleaning process can also change depending on the drying process. The appropriate cleaning process can also change depending on the steam process.

[0074] It can be difficult for a user to perform appropriate post-processing on the medium 99. Therefore, convenience is improved by providing the user with recommended parameters from the information processing device 13. The derivation of the recommended parameters will be described later.

[0075] 9, the user terminal 14 is configured to execute a transmission process. The transmission process is a process of transmitting information about the medium 99 to the information processing device 13. The transmission process is a process of transmitting printing parameters, post-processing parameters, and result parameters to the information processing device 13. The user terminal 14 starts the transmission process by accepting a user operation.

[0076] In step S51, the user terminal 14 determines whether ID data has been acquired. That is, when starting the transmission process, the user terminal 14 determines whether the medium 99 has been identified. If the ID data has been acquired, the user terminal 14 proceeds to step S52. If the ID data has not been acquired, the user terminal 14 repeats the process of step S51. If the ID data has not been acquired, the user terminal 14 may prompt the user to read the code M2.

[0077] In step S52, the user terminal 14 determines whether parameters have been acquired. That is, when starting the transmission process, the user terminal 14 determines whether parameters to be transmitted to the information processing device 13 have been acquired. The user terminal 14 may determine whether printing parameters have been acquired, whether post-processing parameters have been acquired, or whether result parameters have been acquired. If parameters have been acquired, the user terminal 14 proceeds to step S53. If parameters have not been acquired, the user terminal 14 repeats the process of step S52. If parameters have not been acquired, the user terminal 14 may prompt the user to read the parameters.

[0078] In step S53, the user terminal 14 transmits the parameters together with the ID data to the information processing device 13. Specifically, the user terminal 14 transmits the ID data acquired in step S51 and the parameters acquired in step S52 to the information processing device 13. The user terminal 14 may transmit print parameters together with the ID data to the information processing device 13. The user terminal 14 may transmit post-processing parameters together with the ID data to the information processing device 13. The user terminal 14 may transmit result parameters together with the ID data to the information processing device 13. When the user terminal 14 finishes the processing of step S53, it ends the transmission process.

[0079] 10, the user terminal 14 is configured to execute a request process. The request process is a process of requesting information about a medium 99 from the information processing device 13. The request process is a process of requesting parameters to be stored in the information processing device 13. The user terminal 14 starts the request process by accepting an operation from the user.

[0080] In step S61, the user terminal 14 determines whether ID data has been acquired. That is, when starting the request process, the user terminal 14 determines whether the medium 99 has been identified. If the ID data has been acquired, the user terminal 14 proceeds to step S62. If the ID data has not been acquired, the user terminal 14 repeats the process of step S61. If the ID data has not been acquired, the user terminal 14 may prompt the user to read the code M2.

[0081] In step S62, the user terminal 14 transmits a request signal together with the ID data to the information processing device 13. The user terminal 14 transmits the request signal together with the ID data acquired in step S61.

[0082] In step S63, the user terminal 14 determines whether or not the parameter has been received from the information processing device 13. If the parameter has been received, the user terminal 14 proceeds to the processing of step S64. If the parameter has not been received, the user terminal 14 repeats the processing of step S63. In other words, the user terminal 14 waits until the parameter is received.

[0083] In step S64, the user terminal 14 displays the received parameters, thereby allowing the user to understand information about the medium 99. After completing the process of step S64, the user terminal 14 ends the request process.

[0084] As shown in FIG. 11 , the user terminal 14 is configured to execute a recommended process. The recommended process is a process for requesting recommended settings for a post-processing device. The user terminal 14 starts the recommended process by accepting a user operation. The recommended process is started in order to perform appropriate post-processing on a printed medium 99. The user terminal 14 may request, from the information processing device 13, recommended settings for the first post-processing device 31, recommended settings for the second post-processing device 41, or recommended settings for the third post-processing device 51. The recommended process may be started in parallel with the transmission process.

[0085] In step S71, the user terminal 14 determines whether ID data has been acquired. That is, when starting the recommendation process, the user terminal 14 determines whether the medium 99 has been identified. If the ID data has been acquired, the user terminal 14 proceeds to step S72. If the ID data has not been acquired, the user terminal 14 repeats the process of step S71. If the ID data has not been acquired, the user terminal 14 may prompt the user to read the code M2.

[0086] In step S72, the user terminal 14 transmits the recommendation signal together with the ID data to the information processing device 13. The user terminal 14 transmits the recommendation signal together with the ID data acquired in step S71.

[0087] In step S73, the user terminal 14 determines whether recommended parameters have been received from the information processing device 13. If the user terminal 14 has received the recommended parameters, the user terminal 14 proceeds to the processing of step S74. If the user terminal 14 has not received the recommended parameters, the user terminal 14 repeats the processing of step S73. In other words, the user terminal 14 waits until the recommended parameters are received.

[0088] In step S74, the user terminal 14 displays the received recommended parameters, allowing the user to understand the recommended settings for the post-processing device. After completing the process of step S74, the user terminal 14 ends the recommendation process.

[0089] Next, the information processing device 13 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the information processing device 13 includes one or more servers. The information processing device 13 includes, for example, a processing server 71 and a data server 72. The processing server 71 is a server that processes information related to the printing system 12. The processing server 71 is a server that communicates with the user terminal 14. The data server 72 is a server that communicates with the processing server 71. The hardware configuration of the processing server 71 and the hardware configuration of the data server 72 are similar to each other. The processing server 71 may be realized by multiple servers working together. The data server 72 may be realized by multiple servers working together. The processing server 71 and the data server 72 may be configured as an integrated unit.

[0090] The processing server 71 includes a processor 73 and a memory 74. The processor 73 includes, for example, a CPU. The memory 74 includes, for example, a ROM, a RAM, etc. The memory 74 may include a removable external storage medium. The memory 74 is configured to store a program. The processor 73 is configured to execute processing in accordance with the program stored in the memory 74. In this way, the processing server 71 is realized as a computer.

[0091] The processing server 71 includes a communication unit 75. The communication unit 75 may include a wired communication interface or a wireless communication interface. The processing server 71 is connected to the network 15 through the communication unit 75. The processing server 71 is connected to the data server 72 through the communication unit 75. The processing server 71 may communicate with the data server 72 through a communication network separate from the network 15. The processing server 71 transmits and receives data through the communication unit 75.

[0092] The data server 72 may store a media database 76. The media database 76 is a database in which media parameters are stored. The media parameters indicate the physical properties of the media 99. Examples of the media parameters include the product number, material, weaving method, knitting method, stretch rate, water retention rate, and temperature resistance of the media 99. The media database 76 is generated in advance through experiments, measurements, etc.

[0093] The processing server 71 is configured to receive ID data. The processing server 71 receives ID data transmitted from the user terminal 14. The processing server 71 receives ID data transmitted from the user terminal 14 in connection with a transmission process, a request process, a recommendation process, etc.

[0094] The processing server 71 is configured to accept parameters along with the ID data. Specifically, the processing server 71 is configured to accept printing parameters along with the ID data from the user terminal 14. The processing server 71 is configured to accept post-processing parameters along with the ID data from the user terminal 14. The processing server 71 is configured to accept first post-processing parameters along with the ID data from the user terminal 14. The processing server 71 is configured to accept second post-processing parameters along with the ID data from the user terminal 14. The processing server 71 is configured to accept third post-processing parameters along with the ID data from the user terminal 14. The processing server 71 may also be configured to accept result parameters along with the ID data from the user terminal 14. In this manner, the processing server 71 accepts the ID data and information related to the corresponding medium 99 from the user terminal 14.

[0095] The processing server 71 is configured to associate parameters with ID data. The processing server 71 is configured to store the parameters in association with the ID data. For example, the processing server 71 stores printing parameters, post-processing parameters, and result parameters in association with the ID data. The processing server 71 can also be said to store the ID data and parameters received from the user terminal 14.

[0096] The processing server 71 stores history data 77. The history data 77 is data related to the medium 99. The history data 77 is data indicating the correspondence between ID data and parameters. The history data 77 is data in which ID data and parameters received by the processing server 71 from the user terminal 14 are stored. The history data 77 stores parameters for printing, post-processing, etc. applied to the medium 99. The history data 77 can also be said to indicate the history of the printing process, the history of the post-processing process, etc. The history data 77 may be stored in the data server 72.

[0097] 12, the history data 77 includes ID data. The history data 77 includes printing parameters. The history data 77 includes post-processing parameters. Specifically, the history data 77 includes first post-processing parameters. The history data 77 includes second post-processing parameters. The history data 77 includes third post-processing parameters. The history data 77 may also include result parameters.

[0098] The history data 77 is data indicating parameters associated with the ID data. Printing parameters are associated with the ID data. Post-processing parameters are associated with the ID data. First post-processing parameters are associated with the ID data. Second post-processing parameters are associated with the ID data. Third post-processing parameters are associated with the ID data. Result parameters are associated with the ID data.

[0099] The processing server 71 is configured to receive a request signal together with ID data from the user terminal 14. Upon receiving the request signal together with the ID data, the processing server 71 transmits information about the medium 99 corresponding to the ID data to the user terminal 14. Specifically, the processing server 71 transmits parameters associated with the ID data to the user terminal 14 by referencing the history data 77. The processing server 71 may transmit printing parameters or post-processing parameters. The processing server 71 transmits at least one of the printing parameters, the first post-processing parameters, the second post-processing parameters, and the third post-processing parameters to the user terminal 14. The processing server 71 may transmit result parameters to the user terminal 14. This allows the user to grasp information about the medium 99. This improves the traceability of the medium 99.

[0100] The processing server 71 may be configured to receive a recommendation signal along with the ID data from the user terminal 14. By receiving the recommendation signal from the user terminal 14, the processing server 71 derives recommended parameters from the printing parameters. The processing server 71 may derive first recommended parameters from the printing parameters. The processing server 71 may derive second recommended parameters from the printing parameters. The processing server 71 may derive third recommended parameters from the printing parameters. The processing server 71 may derive second recommended parameters from the printing parameters and first post-processing parameters. The processing server 71 may derive third recommended parameters from the printing parameters and second post-processing parameters. The processing server 71 may derive third recommended parameters from the printing parameters, the first post-processing parameters, and the second post-processing parameters. The processing server 71 transmits the derived recommended parameters to the user terminal 14. This allows the user to understand the recommended settings for the post-processing device.

[0101] The processing server 71 may be configured to query the data server 72 for media parameters when receiving a request signal from the user terminal 14. The processing server 71 may query the data server 72 for media parameters, for example, by sending printing parameters to the data server 72. The data server 72 can identify the type of media 99 based on information about the type of media 99 included in the printing parameters. That is, the data server 72 can identify the media parameters from the printing parameters. Once the data server 72 identifies the media parameters, the processing server 71 receives the media parameters from the data server 72. Because appropriate post-processing may vary depending on the type of media 99, the media parameters are useful in deriving recommended parameters.

[0102] 8, the processing server 71 stores derived data 78. The derived data 78 is configured to derive recommended parameters. The derived data 78 may be configured to derive a first recommended parameter, a second recommended parameter, or a third recommended parameter.

[0103] The derived data 78 is configured to derive recommended parameters from the printing parameters. The derived data 78 may be configured to derive recommended parameters from the printing parameters and the post-processing parameters. For example, the derived data 78 may be configured to derive second recommended parameters from the printing parameters and the first post-processing parameters. The derived data 78 may be configured to derive recommended parameters from the printing parameters and the media parameters. The derived data 78 may be configured to derive recommended parameters from the printing parameters, the post-processing parameters, and the media parameters.

[0104] The derived data 78 may be a data table in which printing parameters are associated with recommended parameters. The derived data 78 may also be a data table in which printing parameters and recommended parameters correspond one-to-one. The correspondence between printing parameters and recommended parameters is determined in advance through experiments, measurements, etc. In this case, the processing server 71 derives recommended parameters from printing parameters by referencing the derived data 78.

[0105] The derived data 78 may be a machine-learned model. The derived data 78 may be a machine-learned model configured to derive recommended parameters when printing parameters are input. In this case, the processing server 71 inputs the printing parameters into the derived data 78 to derive recommended parameters from the printing parameters. The derived data 78 can be generated by having a machine-learning model learn the correspondence between the input data and the recommended parameters. An example of a learning method is supervised learning using a neural network. The derived data 78 is obtained by training the machine-learning model using a data set stored in the history data 77 as training data.

[0106] 13, the processing server 71 is configured to perform a storage process, which is a process for storing information about the medium 99. The processing server 71 initiates the storage process by accepting parameters along with the ID data.

[0107] In step S81, the processing server 71 associates parameters with the ID data. The processing server 71 associates the parameters received together with the ID data with the ID data.

[0108] In step S82, the processing server 71 saves the parameters in association with the ID data. The processing server 71 saves the parameters as history data 77. The processing server 71 may save the ID data together with the parameters. After completing the processing of step S82, the processing server 71 ends the saving process.

[0109] 14, the processing server 71 is configured to execute a response process. The response process is a process of transmitting information about the medium 99 to the user terminal 14. The processing server 71 starts the response process by receiving a request signal together with ID data.

[0110] In step S91, the processing server 71 identifies parameters associated with the ID data. By referring to the history data 77, the processing server 71 identifies the printing parameters, post-processing parameters, etc. associated with the ID data received at the start of the response process.

[0111] In step S92, the processing server 71 transmits the parameters to the user terminal 14. The processing server 71 transmits the parameters identified in step S91 to the user terminal 14. After completing the processing in step S92, the processing server 71 ends the response processing.

[0112] 15, the processing server 71 is configured to execute a derivation process. The derivation process is a process of transmitting recommended parameters to the user terminal 14. The processing server 71 starts the derivation process by receiving the recommendation signal together with the ID data. The derivation process may be started in parallel with the storage process.

[0113] In step S101, the processing server 71 identifies input parameters of the derivation data 78. The processing server 71 identifies parameters associated with ID data received at the start of the derivation process, for example, by referring to the history data 77. The processing server 71 may identify the parameters received at the start of the derivation process as input parameters.

[0114] In step S102, the processing server 71 derives recommended parameters from the derived data 78. The processing server 71 inputs the input parameters identified in step S101 into the derived data 78 to derive the recommended parameters.

[0115] In step S103, the processing server 71 transmits the recommended parameters to the user terminal 14. The processing server 71 transmits the recommended parameters derived in step S102 to the user terminal 14. After completing the process of step S103, the processing server 71 ends the derivation process.

[0116] <Actions and Effects of the Example> Next, the operation and effects of the above embodiment will be described. (1) When the processor 73 receives printing parameters together with ID data from the user terminal 14, it stores the printing parameters in association with the ID data. When the processor 73 receives post-processing parameters together with ID data from the user terminal 14, it stores the post-processing parameters in association with the ID data. When the processor 73 receives a request signal together with the ID data from the user terminal 14, it transmits at least one of the printing parameters and post-processing parameters associated with the ID data to the user terminal 14. The user terminal 14 acquires the ID data by reading the code M2 ​​printed on the medium 99. The user terminal 14 transmits the request signal together with the ID data to the information processing device 13. The user terminal 14 receives at least one of the printing parameters and post-processing parameters from the information processing device 13. With the above configuration, the user can grasp the details of at least one of the printing and post-processing performed on the medium 99. Therefore, traceability of the medium 99 is ensured.

[0117] (2) When the processor 73 receives the recommendation signal together with the ID data from the user terminal 14, it derives recommended parameters from the printing parameters associated with the ID data. The processor 73 then transmits the recommended parameters to the user terminal 14. This configuration allows the user to understand the recommended parameters. This makes it easier for the user to perform appropriate post-processing on the media 99 using the post-processing device.

[0118] (3) The processor 73 derives the recommended parameters from the printing parameters by referencing a data table in which the recommended parameters are associated with the printing parameters. With the above configuration, the recommended parameters can be easily derived.

[0119] (4) The processor 73 derives recommended parameters from the printing parameters by inputting the printing parameters into a machine-learned model configured to output recommended parameters in response to the input of the printing parameters. With the above configuration, the recommended parameters can be easily derived.

[0120] (5) When the processor 73 receives the result parameters together with the ID data from the user terminal 14, the processor 73 stores the result parameters in association with the ID data. With the above configuration, it is possible to determine the combination of printing parameters and post-processing parameters that will produce a good finish on the medium 99.

[0121] (6) When processor 73 receives second post-processing parameters together with the ID data from user terminal 14, it stores the second post-processing parameters in association with the ID data. When processor 73 receives a request signal together with the ID data from user terminal 14, it transmits at least one of the printing parameters, the first post-processing parameters, and the second post-processing parameters associated with the ID data to user terminal 14. With the above configuration, the user can grasp at least one of the printing parameters, the first post-processing parameters, and the second post-processing parameters.

[0122] (7) When the processor 73 receives the second recommended signal together with the ID data from the user terminal 14, it derives second recommended parameters from the printing parameters associated with the ID data. The processor 73 then transmits the second recommended parameters to the user terminal 14. This configuration allows the user to understand the second recommended parameters. This makes it easier for the user to perform appropriate post-processing on the medium 99 using the second post-processing device 41.

[0123] <Example of change> The above embodiment can be modified as follows: The above embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other within the scope of technical compatibility.

[0124] The user terminal 14 may be incorporated into the printing system 12. The user terminal 14 may be a computer integrated into the printing device 21. For example, the terminal processor 61 and the terminal memory 62 may constitute the printing control unit 24.

[0125] A part of the user terminal 14 may be incorporated into the printing system 12. For example, the user terminal 14 may constitute a part of the printing device 21. The terminal processor 61, the terminal memory 62, and the printing control unit 24 may constitute a computer that communicates with the information processing device 13. In this modified example, the processing server 71 can send and receive data directly to the printing device 21. The processing server 71 may receive ID data, parameters, etc. from the printing device 21, or may send parameters to the printing device 21.

[0126] <Technical features> The technical concepts and effects that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and modified examples will be described below.

[0127] (A) An information processing device receives ID data included in a code printed on a medium from a user terminal. The information processing device processes information related to a printing system including a printing device and a post-processing device. The information processing device includes a memory for storing a program and a processor for executing processing in accordance with the program. When the processor receives printing parameters for the printing device along with the ID data from the user terminal, it stores the printing parameters in association with the ID data. When the processor receives post-processing parameters for the post-processing device along with the ID data from the user terminal, it stores the post-processing parameters in association with the ID data. When the processor receives a request signal from the user terminal along with the ID data, it transmits at least one of the printing parameters and the post-processing parameters associated with the ID data to the user terminal. The user terminal obtains the ID data by reading the code printed on the medium. The user terminal transmits the request signal along with the ID data to the information processing system. The user terminal receives at least one of the printing parameters and the post-processing parameters from the information processing device. With the above configuration, a user can grasp the details of at least one of the printing and post-processing performed on the medium. Therefore, the traceability of the medium is ensured.

[0128] (B) In the information processing device, when the processor receives a recommendation signal along with the ID data from the user terminal, the processor may derive recommended parameters to be recommended for the post-processing device from the printing parameters associated with the ID data and transmit the recommended parameters to the user terminal. This configuration allows the user to understand the recommended parameters, making it easier for the user to perform appropriate post-processing on media using the post-processing device.

[0129] (C) In the information processing device, the processor may derive the recommended parameters from the printing parameters by referencing a data table in which the recommended parameters are associated with the printing parameters. With the above configuration, the recommended parameters are easily derived.

[0130] (D) In ​​the information processing device, the processor may derive the recommended parameters from the printing parameters by inputting the printing parameters into a machine-learned model configured to output the recommended parameters in response to input of the printing parameters. With the above configuration, the recommended parameters are easily derived.

[0131] (E) In the information processing device, when the processor receives from the user terminal the ID data and result parameters indicating the finish of the medium to which printing and post-processing have been applied, the processor may store the result parameters in association with the ID data. With the above configuration, it is possible to identify a combination of printing parameters and post-processing parameters that will produce a good finish on the medium.

[0132] (F) In the above information processing device, the post-processing device may be a first post-processing device, the post-processing parameters may be first post-processing parameters, and the printing system may include the printing device, the first post-processing device, and a second post-processing device, and the processor may, upon receiving the ID data and second post-processing parameters of the second post-processing device from the user terminal, store the second post-processing parameters in association with the ID data, and upon receiving the request signal from the user terminal together with the ID data, send at least one of the printing parameters, the first post-processing parameters, and the second post-processing parameters associated with the ID data to the user terminal. With the above configuration, the user can grasp at least one of the printing parameters, the first post-processing parameters, and the second post-processing parameters.

[0133] (G) In the above information processing device, the recommended parameters may be first recommended parameters, the recommended signal may be a first recommended signal, and the processor, upon receiving a second recommended signal together with the ID data from the user terminal, may derive second recommended parameters to be recommended for the second post-processing device from the printing parameters associated with the ID data and transmit the second recommended parameters to the user terminal. According to the above configuration, the user can grasp the second recommended parameters. This makes it easier for the user to perform appropriate post-processing on media using the second post-processing device.

[0134] (H) An information processing method is an information processing method for processing information about a printing system including a printing device and a post-processing device by a computer that receives ID data included in a code printed on a medium from a user terminal, the information processing method including the steps of: when the computer receives printing parameters of the printing device together with the ID data from the user terminal, storing the printing parameters in a state associated with the ID data; when the computer receives post-processing parameters of the post-processing device together with the ID data from the user terminal, storing the post-processing parameters in a state associated with the ID data; and when the computer receives a request signal from the user terminal together with the ID data, transmitting at least one of the printing parameters and the post-processing parameters associated with the ID data to the user terminal. The above method can achieve the same effects as the information processing device described above.

[0135] (I) A program causes a computer that receives ID data included in a code printed on a medium from a user terminal to process information about a printing system that includes a printing device and a post-processing device, and causes the computer to: upon receiving printing parameters for the printing device together with the ID data from the user terminal, store the printing parameters in a state associated with the ID data; upon receiving post-processing parameters for the post-processing device together with the ID data from the user terminal, store the post-processing parameters in a state associated with the ID data; and upon receiving a request signal from the user terminal together with the ID data, send at least one of the printing parameters and the post-processing parameters associated with the ID data to the user terminal. The above program provides the same effects as the information processing device described above. [Explanation of symbols]

[0136] 11...information processing system, 12...printing system, 13...information processing device, 14...user terminal, 15...network, 21...printing device, 22...printing unit, 23...printing communication unit, 24...printing control unit, 31...first post-processing device, 32...drying unit, 33...drying communication unit, 34...drying control unit, 41...second post-processing device, 42...steam unit, 43...steam communication unit, 44...steam control unit, 51...third post-processing device, 52...cleaning unit, 53...cleaning communication unit, 54...cleaning control unit, 61...terminal processor, 62...terminal memory, 63...terminal communication unit, 64...display unit, 65...operation unit, 66...reading unit, 71...processing server, 72...data server, 73...processor, 74...memory, 75...communication unit, 76...media database, 77...history data, 78...derived data, 99...media, M1...textile image, M2...code.

Claims

1. An information processing device that receives ID data included in a code printed on a medium from a user terminal and processes information about a printing system including a printing device and a post-processing device, A memory for storing programs; a processor that executes processing in accordance with the program; The processor: When receiving printing parameters of the printing device together with the ID data from the user terminal, storing the printing parameters in a state associated with the ID data; when receiving post-processing parameters of the post-processing device together with the ID data from the user terminal, storing the post-processing parameters in a state associated with the ID data; and when a request signal is received from the user terminal together with the ID data, transmitting at least one of the printing parameters and the post-processing parameters associated with the ID data to the user terminal.

2. The processor: When a recommendation signal is received from the user terminal together with the ID data, recommended parameters to be recommended for the post-processing device are derived from the printing parameters associated with the ID data; The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising: transmitting the recommended parameters to the user terminal.

3. 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the processor derives the recommended parameters from the printing parameters by referring to a data table in which the recommended parameters are associated with the printing parameters.

4. The information processing device according to claim 2 , wherein the processor derives the recommended parameters from the printing parameters by inputting the printing parameters into a machine-learned model configured to output the recommended parameters in response to the input of the printing parameters.

5. An information processing device as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that when the processor receives from the user terminal, together with the ID data, result parameters indicating the finished product of the medium that has been printed and post-processed, the processor stores the result parameters in association with the ID data.

6. the post-processing device is a first post-processing device, the post-processing parameter is a first post-processing parameter, the printing system includes the printing device, the first post-processing device, and a second post-processing device; The processor: when receiving second post-processing parameters of the second post-processing device together with the ID data from the user terminal, storing the second post-processing parameters in association with the ID data; 2. The information processing device according to claim 1, further comprising: when receiving the request signal together with the ID data from the user terminal, transmitting at least one of the printing parameters, the first post-processing parameters, and the second post-processing parameters associated with the ID data to the user terminal.

7. the post-processing device is a first post-processing device, the printing system includes the printing device, the first post-processing device, and a second post-processing device; the recommended parameters are first recommended parameters, The processor: When the recommendation signal is received from the user terminal together with the ID data, second recommended parameters to be recommended for the second post-processing device are derived from the printing parameters associated with the ID data; The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising: transmitting the second recommended parameters to the user terminal.

8. 1. An information processing method for processing information relating to a printing system including a printing device and a post-processing device by a computer that receives ID data included in a code printed on a medium from a user terminal, the method comprising: The computer When receiving printing parameters of the printing device together with the ID data from the user terminal, storing the printing parameters in a state associated with the ID data; when receiving post-processing parameters of the post-processing device together with the ID data from the user terminal, storing the post-processing parameters in a state associated with the ID data; an information processing method characterized by including: when a request signal is received from the user terminal together with the ID data, transmitting at least one of the printing parameters and the post-processing parameters associated with the ID data to the user terminal.

9. A program that causes a computer that receives ID data included in a code printed on a medium from a user terminal to process information about a printing system that includes a printing device and a post-processing device, When receiving printing parameters of the printing device together with the ID data from the user terminal, storing the printing parameters in a state associated with the ID data; when receiving post-processing parameters of the post-processing device together with the ID data from the user terminal, storing the post-processing parameters in a state associated with the ID data; When a request signal is received from the user terminal together with the ID data, the program causes the computer to send at least one of the printing parameters and the post-processing parameters associated with the ID data to the user terminal.

Images