Printer Driver Spread Printing Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for spread printing require dedicated printing applications and manual document preparation, such as dividing images into left and right or top and bottom sections, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.
Innovation Solution
A printer driver program that allows for the automatic division and arrangement of original images into first and second images on separate sheets based on user-inputted spread settings, including binding position and orientation, to facilitate spread printing without manual intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If dedicated printing applications and manual document preparation are used for spread printing, then spread printing functionality is achieved, but time consumption and labor intensity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The original image is automatically divided into multiple image sections (e.g., left and right halves) by the printing apparatus. The processor segments the image data based on predetermined division positions, enabling spread printing without requiring manual division work by the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The printing apparatus performs the image division and arrangement operations automatically without requiring external dedicated software or manual user intervention. The system serves itself by integrating the spread printing functionality directly into the printer driver, eliminating the need for separate preparation tools.
2Adaptability or versatility
If dedicated printing applications are used for spread printing, then spread printing functionality is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spread printing functionality is merged into the existing printing apparatus and printer driver. The image division, arrangement, and printing operations are combined into a single integrated system, eliminating the need for separate dedicated applications and reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The printing apparatus is designed to perform multiple functions: standard printing, image division, image arrangement, and spread printing. This multi-functionality allows the same device to handle both常规 printing tasks and specialized spread printing without requiring additional dedicated software.
3Manufacturing precision
If manual image division and arrangement is performed, then precise control over image layout is achieved, but productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The printing apparatus performs preliminary automatic division and arrangement of images based on predetermined positions and orientations before printing. The processor pre-processes the image data, dividing it into sections and arranging them in the correct positions, which maintains layout precision while eliminating manual preparation steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual mechanical process of cutting, arranging, and positioning images is replaced by an automated digital image processing system. The processor electronically divides and arranges image data without physical manipulation, maintaining precise control over layout while dramatically improving productivity.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus installs a printer driver that generates print information based on drawing data generated by an application and outputs the print information to a printing apparatus. The information processing apparatus obtains a print setting inputted via a setting screen for performing print setting, in a case where the print setting includes a spread setting, divides an original image of a page represented by the drawing data into a first image and a second image, and controls arrangement of the first image and the second image on a first sheet and a second sheet according to a binding position for binding a plurality of printed sheets using a printing material and an orientation of the original image, which are included in the print setting.