Remote Print Data Type Selection for Quality and Network Efficiency
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Solution Overview
Problem
In remote print jobs, existing technologies face issues with print quality deterioration due to data re-rendering on servers, increased network usage, and higher costs when transmitting large print data, especially with multiple copies, which affects speed and cost efficiency.
Innovation Solution
The client device dynamically detects the print data type based on print setting information, network information, and image forming apparatus capabilities to generate optimized print data that can be directly processed by the target device, reducing data size and maintaining quality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If print data is transmitted in a universal format (e.g., PDF) for remote print jobs, then compatibility and ease of transmission are improved, but print quality deteriorates due to re-rendering on the server and network usage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically changes the data format parameter based on the target image forming apparatus type. Instead of using a fixed universal format, the printer driver selects between different data formats (e.g., PCL, PostScript, PDF) according to the capabilities of the destination device, thereby maintaining print quality while ensuring compatibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic selection of print data types based on real-time detection of the image forming apparatus type. The system adapts the data format dynamically rather than using a static approach, allowing optimization of both print quality and transmission efficiency according to the specific target device.
2Adaptability or versatility
If print data is transmitted in a universal format (e.g., PDF) for remote print jobs, then compatibility is improved, but network usage increases and costs rise
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the data format parameter based on the target device type and network conditions. By selecting appropriate formats like PCL or PostScript for direct printer support instead of universal PDF format, the system reduces data size and transmission requirements, thereby lowering network usage and associated costs while maintaining compatibility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If print data is transmitted in a universal format (e.g., PDF) for remote print jobs, then compatibility is improved, but job speed decreases due to re-rendering on the server
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of the image forming apparatus type and selects the appropriate data format before transmission. This preliminary action ensures that the print data is already in the optimal format for the target device, eliminating the need for re-rendering on the server and thereby improving job speed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes the data format parameter based on the detected image forming apparatus type. By pre-selecting the appropriate format (PCL, PostScript, or PDF) according to the target device capabilities, the system avoids server-side re-rendering operations and accelerates the overall printing process.
4Manufacturing precision
If the printer driver detects the image forming apparatus type and sets the print data type accordingly, then print quality and network efficiency are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The printer driver performs self-service by automatically detecting the image forming apparatus type and selecting the appropriate data format without requiring manual user intervention. This automation reduces the perceived complexity for users while maintaining high print quality and network efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from the detected image forming apparatus type to automatically adjust the print data format. This feedback mechanism allows the driver to make intelligent decisions about data format selection based on the target device capabilities, reducing the need for complex user configurations while maintaining optimization.
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AI summary
An example client device includes a communication unit, a user interface unit, a processor, and a memory to store instructions executable by the processor. The processor, by executing the instructions, is to receive a command for a remote print job through the user interface unit, detect the type of print data to be transmitted to a server based on print setting information in which a print option of the remote print job is set, generate print data for the remote print job according to the detected type, and transmit the print data to the server via the communication unit.