Printing System Command Conversion Unit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional printing systems require cumbersome input of printing control data for each printing apparatus, leading to inefficiencies and potential errors when printing conditions need to be changed, especially when multiple apparatuses or host computers are involved, resulting in increased installation time and memory usage with potential conflicts between printer drivers.
Innovation Solution
A printing system that includes a transmission source apparatus converting primary printing condition commands into secondary commands specific to each printing apparatus, eliminating the need for individual input of printing control data and allowing for flexible printing conditions without excessive data preparation, using a filter processing program to convert and manage printing commands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If printing control data is individually input for each printing apparatus, then printing conditions can be precisely controlled, but the operation becomes cumbersome and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
A conversion unit is introduced as an intermediary component that automatically converts primary printing condition commands into secondary commands specific to each printing apparatus. This mediator eliminates the need for manual individual input while ensuring accurate translation of printing conditions, thereby resolving the contradiction between precision and operational ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The printing system performs automatic conversion of printing commands without requiring user intervention for each apparatus. The conversion unit autonomously translates primary commands into apparatus-specific secondary commands, enabling the system to serve itself and eliminating cumbersome manual operations while maintaining precise control.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple printer drivers are incorporated to support different printing apparatuses, then system versatility is improved, but device complexity and memory usage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The conversion unit serves multiple functions by automatically adapting primary printing commands to various printing apparatus types. Instead of requiring separate dedicated drivers for each apparatus, this universal conversion mechanism handles diverse apparatuses through a single unified approach, thereby maintaining versatility while reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameters of printing commands dynamically based on the target printing apparatus. The conversion unit modifies command parameters automatically according to the specific apparatus requirements, eliminating the need for multiple static drivers and reducing memory usage while maintaining broad compatibility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If printing control data is prepared for each printing condition, then printing flexibility is improved, but the burden of data preparation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The conversion unit performs preliminary automatic translation of printing commands before actual printing operations. By pre-converting primary commands into apparatus-specific secondary commands, the system eliminates time-consuming manual data preparation while maintaining the ability to handle various printing conditions flexibly.
Solution Approach 2:
The conversion unit acts as an intermediary that automatically handles the translation process between generic primary commands and specific secondary commands. This mediator eliminates the need for users to manually prepare data for each printing condition, thereby reducing preparation time while preserving printing flexibility.
Data Source
AI summary
A printing system that includes: a printing condition command receiving unit that receives a primary printing condition command, the primary condition command being included together with printing image data in printing control data; printing condition command converting unit that converts the primary printing condition command to a secondary printing condition command corresponding to a printing apparatus; and a printing apparatus that carries out processing related to printing the printing image data based on the secondary printing condition command.