Information processing apparatus, method for controlling information processing apparatus, and storage medium

The system expands printer driver capabilities by acquiring vendor-specific information from cloud print services, enabling the setting of additional print options and improving user control.

JP2026034692APending Publication Date: 2026-02-27CANON KK
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Application Number
JP2025265769
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-12-18
Publication Date
2026-02-27

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Generic printer drivers lack the ability to set vendor-specific print settings due to limited capability information, necessitating the expansion of print queues and additional setting items.

Method used

A system that acquires capability information from cloud print services to enhance printer drivers, allowing for the display and setting of vendor-specific options through a first and second acquisition means and a display mechanism.

Benefits of technology

Enables the setting of additional print options beyond standard generic driver capabilities, enhancing user control and functionality.

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Abstract

In a case where the general-purpose printer driver is used, the information processing apparatus according to the present exemplary embodiment can acquire the capability information about the printer having the setting item different from the setting item that can be set by the general-purpose printer driver.SOLUTION: Based on installation of a printer driver for transmitting print data to a cloud print service in which printer information is registered, acquiring, from the cloud print service, capability information related to a first setting item that can be set by the printer driver, and after acquisition of the capability information related to the first setting item is completed, acquiring, from the cloud print service, capability information related to a second setting item that is not supported by the printer driver; And displaying an object for selecting a setting value of the second setting item.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8
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