Cloud Printer Default Setting via Identification Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of cloud print services need to manually select their preferred printer from a list of registered printers each time they want to print, which is inconvenient and burdensome.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus, including a controller that acquires identification information of an image formation apparatus and transmits it to a server system to set the apparatus as a default image formation apparatus, eliminating the need for manual selection by using a two-dimensional code to identify and register the printer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users manually select a printer from the list of registered printers in the cloud print service, then the user can choose any available printer, but the operation becomes burdensome and time-consuming when the user always uses the same printer
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by automatically setting a default printer for the user in advance. The server system pre-configures the default printer based on user information, so that when the user sends a print instruction, the system already knows which printer to use without requiring manual selection each time. This eliminates the need for repeated manual selection operations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple printers are registered in the cloud print service to provide versatility, then users have more printing options, but the complexity of printer selection increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling the server system to automatically manage default printer settings based on user information. The system autonomously determines and sets the default printer without requiring user intervention in the selection process. This maintains versatility through multiple registered printers while reducing selection complexity through automated default assignment.
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AI summary
A default image formation apparatus is desired to be easily set. An information processing apparatus includes a controller including a processor and a memory, the controller configured to acquire identification information that identifies an image formation apparatus, and transmit the identification information to a server system in which the identification information about the image formation apparatus is previously registered so as to set the image formation apparatus as a default image formation apparatus in the server system.