Raster Image Conversion with Template-Based Print Slot Allocation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing printing systems require manual designation of printing positions for multiple items of data or generation of two-dimensionally arranged printing data, leading to operational complexity and inefficiency.
Innovation Solution
A raster image conversion device and program that includes a storage unit for printing environment data, an operating unit for setting or editing this data, and a conversion processing unit to allocate printing positions and ranges based on printing template information, enabling automatic allocation of printing data to slots in a printing system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual designation of printing positions is used for multiple items of printing data, then printing position control is achieved, but operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically allocates printing data to printing slots based on predefined printing template information, eliminating the need for manual position designation. The conversion processing unit performs self-service by autonomously matching printing data with appropriate printing slots according to stored template rules.
Solution Approach 2:
Printing template information is predefined and stored in advance, containing allocation rules for different types of printing data. This preliminary setup allows the system to automatically determine printing positions without requiring manual intervention during the actual printing process.
2Productivity
If two-dimensionally arranged printing data is generated in advance, then printing data allocation is achieved, but data preparation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments printing data into individual items and separately stores printing template information containing allocation rules. Instead of requiring pre-assembled two-dimensional arrangements, the system divides the allocation task into manageable segments that can be processed independently by the conversion processing unit.
Solution Approach 2:
Printing template information serves as an intermediary between raw printing data and the printing device. This intermediate layer contains allocation rules that automatically guide how printing data should be distributed to printing slots, eliminating the need for complex manual data preparation.
3Ease of operation
If automatic allocation of printing data to slots is implemented, then operability is improved, but allocation accuracy may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates editing functionality that allows users to review and correct automatic allocation results. The conversion processing unit can generate allocation results that are then verified and adjusted if necessary, ensuring both automation and accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The allocation system is designed to be adaptable, allowing printing template information to be modified and updated. This dynamic capability enables the system to learn from and adjust to different printing requirements, maintaining high accuracy across various scenarios.
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AI summary
A raster image conversion device is inputted with printing data and converts this printing data into raster image data to be outputted to a printing device. A storage unit stores printing environment data stipulating conditions for converting the printing data into the raster image data. An operating unit sets or edits the printing environment data. A conversion processing unit converts the printing data into the raster image data, based on the printing environment data. The printing environment data includes printing template information having a plurality of printing slots. The operating unit comprises an operating mode enabling the printing template information to be generated or edited. The conversion processing unit is inputted with or creates printing data made up of a plurality of pages, and, based on the printing template information, allocates a printing position and printing range of each page of the printing data to the printing slots.