Image Processing Device Template Test Printing Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current image processing devices lack an efficient method for performing test printing with templates, requiring multiple steps and user interactions to reflect template settings, which can be cumbersome and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
An image processing device with a memory and a generating and outputting unit that stores template settings and generates instruction data for test printing, allowing for direct output to the image forming unit, reducing the need for manual reflection of settings and streamlining the test printing process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional test printing method is used with templates, then test printing can be performed, but multiple steps and user interactions are required to reflect template settings which is cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-generates instruction data incorporating template settings before the user initiates test printing. The template settings are applied in advance to create ready-to-use instruction data, eliminating the need for users to manually configure settings during the test printing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically generates and outputs instruction data with template settings applied without requiring user intervention. The generating and outputting unit self-performs the task of creating test printing instruction data by retrieving template settings and combining them with print data automatically.
2Productivity
If traditional test printing method is used with templates, then test printing can be performed, but multiple steps and user interactions are required which increases operational complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges the template setting application process with the instruction data generation process. Instead of separate steps for setting templates and generating print data, both operations are combined into a single automated process where template settings are automatically integrated into the instruction data.
Solution Approach 2:
The system extracts template settings from stored templates and automatically incorporates them into the instruction data generation process. This extraction eliminates the need for users to manually access and apply template settings, reducing operational steps.
3Reliability
If template settings are manually applied for test printing, then accurate template configuration is achieved, but user intervention and operational steps increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system retrieves and applies template settings automatically based on the selected template, ensuring accurate configuration. The generating and outputting unit fetches the appropriate template settings and integrates them into the instruction data, maintaining reliability while eliminating manual intervention.
Data Source
AI summary
An image processing device includes a memory and a generating and outputting unit. The memory stores a template defining settings of printing to be performed by an image forming unit. If an instructing operation of instructing to perform test printing with the template is performed on a screen displaying the template, the generating and outputting unit generates and outputs instruction data for instructing the image forming unit to perform the test printing reflecting the settings of the template.