Support Program Test Printing for Universal Print Settings

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Solution Overview

Problem

OS-standard universal printing programs lack advanced test printing functions, requiring users to repeatedly adjust print settings and instructions, which is inconvenient.

Innovation Solution

A support program that integrates with the OS-standard universal printing program to manage print settings and execute test printing, allowing users to set specific parameters for color balance and other advanced settings through a custom settings screen, thereby simplifying the test printing process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If an OS-standard universal printing program is used without a printer driver, then the system compatibility and ease of operation are improved, but the test printing function becomes minimal and lacks advanced print settings

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of operationVSAvoidtest printing function

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

A support program is introduced as an intermediary between the OS-standard universal printing program and the printer. This support program receives print settings from the universal printing program, processes them (including applying color balance adjustments), and transmits the processed settings to the printer, thereby enabling advanced test printing functionality without requiring a manufacturer-specific printer driver

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The support program is designed to work with the OS-standard universal printing program to provide enhanced functionality. It accepts various print settings (color balance, brightness, contrast, saturation) and processes them uniformly, making the system capable of advanced test printing while maintaining compatibility with the universal printing program's multi-functional approach

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Device complexity

If printer driver is not installed, then the system simplicity and ease of operation are improved, but the ability to manage advanced print settings for test printing is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice complexityVSAvoidprint settings management

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The support program serves as an intermediary that bridges the gap between the simplified OS-standard universal printing program and the need for advanced print settings management. It receives basic settings from the universal program, applies advanced processing (color balance, brightness, contrast, saturation adjustments), and manages the complete test printing workflow without requiring installation of complex manufacturer-specific drivers

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The support program automatically processes print settings received from the universal printing program. When test printing is requested, it automatically applies color balance and other advanced settings adjustments, and manages the entire test printing process without requiring user intervention to switch between different software components or manually configure complex parameters

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Manufacturing precision

If advanced print settings are required, then the manufacturing precision and quality are improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to repeated adjustments

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecolor balanceVSAvoidoperation convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The support program allows users to pre-configure color balance settings (brightness, contrast, saturation) before executing test printing. These settings are stored and automatically applied when test printing is requested, eliminating the need for repeated manual adjustments and enabling precise color balance control while maintaining ease of operation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables test printing with configured settings, allowing users to observe the results and then adjust the color balance parameters (brightness, contrast, saturation) in the support program. The adjusted settings are applied in subsequent test printing operations, providing a feedback loop that achieves precise color balance while reducing repeated manual adjustments through memory of previous settings

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20250362849A1Test printing using support program in association with universal printing program

Publication Date: 2025.11.27 BROTHER KOGYO KK

AI summary

A computer with a support program performs processes of displaying a settings screen, receiving a test-print setting via the settings screen, receiving a test print execution instruction via the settings screen, generating test-print image data based on the test-print setting, transmitting the test-print image data for printing, receiving a print instruction from a universal printing program, receiving intermediate image data from the universal printing program, generating print image data based on the intermediate image data using a print setting, and transmitting the print image data for printing.