Printer Driver Preview for Envelope Placement and Print Layout
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users find it difficult to visualize how data from applications like documents or spreadsheets will be printed on envelopes, leading to improper printing if the envelope is placed incorrectly.
Innovation Solution
A method that includes displaying an image illustrating the result of processing settings on the printed image and the placement of paper to be processed, using layout software that integrates with a printer driver to provide a preview of the print layout.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If traditional printer drivers are used to display envelope placement options, then the basic printing function is maintained, but users cannot accurately visualize the print result on the envelope
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a visual copy/representation of the envelope with the print layout superimposed on it. This graphical preview shows users exactly how the data will appear on the envelope, providing complete visual information about the print result without requiring physical trial printing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a visual/dimensional representation of the envelope and print layout to the traditional text-based printer driver interface. This new visual dimension allows users to see the spatial relationship between the print data and envelope features, improving understanding of the print result.
2Reliability
If users manually place envelopes on printers, then printing can be performed, but improper placement occurs due to inability to visualize the output result
Solution Approach 1:
The patent provides immediate visual feedback to users by displaying a graphical preview of the envelope with the print layout overlaid. This feedback mechanism shows users the exact placement and appearance of the print result, enabling them to adjust envelope placement accordingly before actual printing, thereby improving reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent allows users to perform preliminary visualization of the print result on the envelope before actual printing occurs. By viewing the preview image showing the print layout on the envelope, users can pre-determine the correct placement orientation, reducing errors during the actual printing operation.
3Loss of information
If simple text-based printer drivers are used, then device complexity is low, but users cannot visualize how data will be printed on envelopes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a visual copy/representation of the envelope with the print layout superimposed on it. This graphical preview shows users exactly how the data will appear on the envelope, providing complete visual information about the print result without requiring physical trial printing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the envelope graphic with the print layout data to create a composite visual representation. By combining these elements into a single preview image, the system provides comprehensive visual information about how the print will appear on the envelope, enhancing user understanding.
Data Source
AI summary
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing executable instructions, which when executed by one or more processors of an apparatus, cause the apparatus to perform a method that includes accepting a processing setting made by a user, firstly displaying an image that illustrates a result of performing processing corresponding to the processing setting on an image to be printed, and secondly displaying an image illustrating placement of paper to be processed.