Print Management Apparatus Setting Information Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in selecting and utilizing appropriate setting information for printing, as there are various types of optimum setting information required for different print media, making it challenging to achieve high-quality printing.
Innovation Solution
A print management apparatus and program that includes a display for showing setting screens with multiple fields for medium print information, allowing users to select, edit, and associate setting information with print media, while preventing inappropriate information association and enabling easy download of necessary data from an external server.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If various types of optimum setting information are provided for different print media, then printing quality is improved, but user convenience in selecting and using the appropriate setting information deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The setting information is segmented into multiple types (first through fourth setting information) organized in a hierarchical structure. The first setting information provides basic printing parameters, while subsequent setting information layers add specialized parameters for different print media types. This segmentation allows users to access comprehensive settings without being overwhelmed by a single large block of information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a multi-dimensional organization system where setting information is arranged not only by type but also by priority order and applicability to different print media. This dimensional organization enables users to navigate through setting information systematically, selecting appropriate settings based on the specific print media being used, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining comprehensive printing quality options.
2Manufacturing precision
If comprehensive setting information is provided for all print media types, then printing quality is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The print management apparatus is designed with multi-functional capabilities to handle diverse print media types (paper, film, fabric, etc.) using a unified system architecture. The apparatus can automatically identify print media type and selectively apply appropriate setting information from its comprehensive database, eliminating the need for separate specialized systems for each media type. This universal design maintains printing quality across different media while avoiding the complexity of multiple independent systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary component that acts as a mediator between the user and the comprehensive setting information database. This intermediary automatically matches print media characteristics with appropriate setting information, filtering and presenting only the relevant settings needed for the current printing task. This mediation layer simplifies the user interface and system operation while maintaining access to comprehensive setting information for high-quality printing.
Data Source
AI summary
There is provided a print management apparatus including a display that displays a setting screen relating to a print apparatus to be managed including a first display field capable of displaying a plurality of pieces of medium print information including setting information necessary for printing corresponding to print media for each of print media and a second display field capable of displaying a plurality of pieces of medium print information selected from the plurality of pieces of medium print information displayed in the first display field, a first memory that stores the medium print information for each of print media displayed in the first display field, a second memory that stores the selected medium print information displayed in the second display field in association with the print apparatus.