JP6017255B2 - Print control apparatus and imposition program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a print control apparatus and an imposition program that are installed in a computer device connected to a printing apparatus and perform imposition by executing a printer driver program.

  Usually, in a computer device connected to a printing apparatus, image data (file) created by executing various application programs (hereinafter, abbreviated as “application” as appropriate) is transmitted to the printing apparatus for printing. At that time, a printer driver program installed in the computer device (hereinafter, abbreviated as “printer driver” as appropriate) is executed to perform various settings such as imposition, and based on the set setting information. , Print job data (hereinafter abbreviated as “print job” as appropriate) is generated and transmitted to the printing apparatus for printing.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses imposition information such as the number of imposition surfaces to be arranged on a print sheet, the order of determining the order, how to bind, how to open, and the size information of the imposition target surface and expansion. There has been proposed an imposition printing apparatus that refers to area information and sets a drawing area in which the size of an imposition target surface is enlarged when there is extended area information.

JP-A-8-156443

  However, in the imposition printing apparatus described in Patent Document 1 described above, since it is premised that imposition is performed with the vertical direction of the image data being the same direction, for example, equipment that needs to be described in two languages When the operation manual is created, the page turning direction of the page written in one of the languages is reversed, which is difficult for the user to read.

  In general, the operation manual is printed on both sides and is often bound as a booklet in consideration of good handling for the user. When bookbinding as a booklet in this way, if it is a bilingual operation manual (for example, Japanese and English), the manual written in one language can be read from the top page by opening it to the left The manual that is arranged and written in the other language is arranged so as to be read from the last page by opening it to the right. Thus, since the page turning direction is reversed, the manual written in the other language is very difficult to read.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem. When a booklet is printed, the image data can be read in the same opening direction whether it is read from the top of the page or read from the tail. An object of the present invention is to provide a print control apparatus and an imposition program that perform imposition.

  In order to achieve the above object, a first feature of the printing control apparatus according to the present invention is a printing control apparatus that is connected to a printing apparatus that prints a booklet based on image data and executes imposition processing of the image data. An area dividing unit that divides a print area of a print sheet printed by the printing apparatus into two, first image data for imposition from the first page of the print sheet as the image data, and the print sheet Image acquisition means for acquiring second image data for imposition from the last page of the image, and the first image acquired by the image acquisition means for the print area divided into two by the area division means Imposition means for imposing the first image data and the second image data in units of pages so that the vertical direction of the data and the second image data is opposite to each other. It lies in the fact was.

  A second feature of the printing control apparatus according to the present invention is that the area dividing means divides a printing area of a printing paper printed by the printing apparatus into right and left, and the imposition means is the area dividing means. In this case, the first image data and the second image data are impositioned in units of pages alternately on the left and right sides with respect to the print area divided into two.

  A third feature of the printing control apparatus according to the present invention is that the area dividing unit divides a printing area of a printing paper printed by the printing apparatus into two vertically, and the imposition unit includes the area dividing unit. The first image data and the second image data are arranged so that the directions of the first image data and the second image data are alternately inward or outward with respect to the print area divided into two by The imposition is in page units.

  In order to achieve the above object, the first feature of the imposition program according to the present invention is installed in a computer device connected to a printing device that prints a booklet based on image data, and executes the imposition processing of the image data. An imposition program that divides a print area of a print sheet to be printed by the printing apparatus into two on the computer apparatus, and imposes the image data from the first page of the print sheet as the image data An image acquisition step for acquiring first image data for the image and second image data for imposition from the last page of the printing paper, and for the print region divided into two by the region division step, The vertical direction of the first image data and the second image data acquired by the image acquisition step is opposite to each other. In that to execute the imposition step of imposing in the first image data and the page unit the second image data.

  According to the first feature of the print control apparatus according to the present invention, the first image data and the second image data have the first and second image data so that the vertical directions of the first image data and the second image data are opposite to each other with respect to the print area divided into two. Since the image data and the second image data are impositioned in units of pages, when the booklet is printed, the user can read in the same opening direction whether reading from the top of the page or reading from the tail.

  According to the second feature of the printing control apparatus according to the present invention, the printing area of the printing paper printed by the printing apparatus is divided into the left and right parts, and the first and the left are alternately arranged with respect to the two divided printing areas. Since the image data and the second image data are impositioned in units of pages, the user can read both the first image data and the second image data in either the right opening direction or the left opening direction. It does not occur.

  According to the third feature of the printing control apparatus according to the present invention, the printing area of the printing paper printed by the printing apparatus is divided into two in the vertical direction, and the first image data and Since the first image data and the second image data are impositioned in units of pages so that the orientation of the second image data is alternately inward or outward, the user can select the first image data and the second image data. Both of them can be read in either the upward or downward direction, and there is no sense of incongruity.

It is a figure which shows the connection state of the computer apparatus which executes the imposition program which is Example 1 of this invention, a printing apparatus, and a server. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structural example of a computer apparatus and a printing apparatus. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a print setting screen displayed on a display unit when a printer driver including an imposition program according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention is executed. FIG. (A) is an example of the finished image of the printed material displayed in the layout display column when “right open” is selected in the imposition type drop-down box on the print setting screen, and (b) is a print image. FIG. 6 is an example of an image of a finished printed matter displayed in a layout display field when “upper and lower” is selected in the imposition type drop-down box on the setting screen. It is a flowchart which shows the imposition process performed based on the imposition program which is Example 1 of this invention. It is a figure explaining imposition when the left opening is specified in the type drop-down box of the print setting screen. (A) shows the first sheet, (b) shows the second sheet, (c) shows the third sheet, and (d) shows the fourth sheet. It is a figure explaining imposition when right opening is specified in a type drop down box of a print setting screen. It is a figure explaining imposition when up-and-down opening is specified in the type drop-down box of the print setting screen. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating imposition when a print area of a print sheet printed by a printing apparatus is divided into two with a difference in area, and left opening is specified in the type drop-down box on the print setting screen. .

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a connection state of a computer apparatus 1 that executes an imposition program according to a first embodiment of the present invention, a printing apparatus 3, and a server 5.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a computer apparatus 1 that executes an imposition program that is Embodiment 1 of the present invention is connected to a printing apparatus 3 via an intranet 2 and is connected to a server via the intranet 2 and the Internet 4. 5 is connected. The computer device 1, the printing device 3, and the server 5 are general-purpose devices.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration example of the computer apparatus 1 and the printing apparatus 3.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the computer apparatus 1 is the same as a general-purpose personal computer, and includes a CPU 11 that executes various programs, a memory 12, an HDD 13 that stores various programs, a display unit 14 such as a liquid crystal monitor, and the like. And an input unit 15 such as a keyboard and a mouse, and a communication processing unit 16 such as a LAN interface unit for connecting to the intranet 2.

  Here, in the HDD 13 of the computer apparatus 1, an operating system 133, a document creation application for creating a document file, a table creation application for creating a table file, and a presentation file for creating a presentation file are created. An application program 131 such as a presentation material creation application, and a print job for each image data (file) in which a predetermined print setting is performed on a file created by executing the application program 131 is generated and transmitted to the printing apparatus 3 The printer driver 132 is stored. The print job generated by the printer driver 132 is described in a page description language (PDL) such as a PDF (Portable Document Format) format or an XPS (XML Paper Specification) format.

  The printer driver 132 includes an imposition program 132a. The imposition program 132a includes an area dividing step for dividing the print area of the printing paper printed by the printing apparatus 3 into two parts, and image data. The image acquisition step for acquiring the first image data for imposition from the first page of the printing paper and the second image data for imposition from the last page of the printing paper and the region division step are divided into two. The first image data and the second image data are impositioned on a page basis so that the vertical direction of the first image data and the second image data acquired in the image acquisition step is opposite to each other with respect to the print area. And an imposition step. The CPU 11 of the computer apparatus 1 implements an area dividing unit, an image obtaining unit, and an imposition unit by executing the imposition program 132a.

  Although an example in which the function of the imposition program 132a is incorporated as a part of the printer driver 132 is shown here, the imposition program 132a is not limited to this and the HDD 13 is a program different from the printer driver 132. May be stored.

  Further, the imposition program 132a is downloaded from the server 5 to the computer apparatus 1 via the intranet 2 and the Internet 4 and stored in the HDD 13, or the imposition program 132a is recorded on a computer from a recording medium such as a CD or DVD on which the imposition program 132a is recorded. The apparatus 1 may read the data and store it in the HDD 13.

  The printing apparatus 3 operates as a print control unit that executes a printing operation program and outputs various operation instructions to control the printing operation. The printing apparatus 3 also has a CPU 31 that controls the overall operation of the printing apparatus 3 and a program such as a printing operation program. A memory 32 for storing a print job transmitted from each computer apparatus 1, a display unit 33 such as a liquid crystal monitor, an operation receiving unit 34 provided with various operation buttons of the printing apparatus 3, and the intranet 2 A communication processing unit 35 such as a LAN interface unit for connecting to the CPU 31, a print execution unit 36 that conveys a sheet according to various operation instructions from the CPU 31, reads a print job stored in the memory 32, and performs various printings; Paper folding, stapling, punching to create a booklet according to various operation instructions from the CPU 31 And a finishing process unit 37 for performing the printing device 3 specific finishing processes, such as hole drilling.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a print setting screen displayed on the display unit 14 when the printer driver 132 including the imposition program according to the first embodiment of the present invention is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the layout tab sheet is displayed on the print setting screen 101, and one of the imposition methods such as normal imposition and reverse imposition is specified for the sheet of the layout tab. Imposition drop-down box 103 for designating, number-of-surfaces drop-down box 105 for designating the number of faces, and imposition type for designating any imposition type of left-open, right-open, and top-bottom-open A drop-down box 107, an image data designation input field 109 for selecting image data to be imposed, a first application page input field 111 for selecting an application page from the top of the printing paper as the first image data, and a first As the two image data, the last application page input field 113 for selecting the application page from the tail of the printing paper, and OK for confirming the setting Tan 115, and a layout display column 120.

  In FIG. 3, the finished image of the printed material when the user selects “reverse imposition” in the imposition drop-down box 103 and “left-open” in the imposition type drop-down box 107 is laid out. It is displayed in the display column 120.

  FIG. 4A is an example of an image of the finished printed matter displayed in the layout display field 120 when “right open” is selected in the imposition type drop-down box 107 of the print setting screen 101. 4B is an example of an image of the finished printed matter displayed in the layout display field 120 when “upper and lower” is selected in the imposition type drop-down box 107 of the print setting screen 101. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, when “Right Open” is selected in the imposition type drop-down box 107, the print area is divided into left and right parts, and the first print area is divided into two parts. “Data” that is image data is turned upside down and arranged in the right print area 201, and “DATA” that is second image data is arranged in the left print area 202.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4B, when “upper and lower” is selected in the imposition type drop-down box 107, the print area is divided into two vertically and the print area divided into two is “Data” as the first image data is arranged in the lower print area 301, and “DATA” as the second image data is arranged upside down and arranged in the upper print area 302.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the user inputs the storage location and file name of the image data in the image data designation input field 109. Note that an operation of selecting a stored file may be performed by pressing a file designation button.

  Next, the user designates the file designated by the image data designation input field 109 by inputting the page to be imposed from the first page of the booklet to be created as the first image data into the first application page input field 111. To do. Further, the user designates the designated file by inputting the page to be imposed from the last page of the created booklet into the last application page input field 113 as the second image data.

  Then, when the user presses the OK button 115, the print setting is confirmed and the reverse imposition process is requested.

  Next, the imposition process controlled by the CPU 11 of the computer apparatus 1 executing the imposition program 132a stored in the HDD 13 will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the imposition process executed based on the imposition program according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 11 determines whether or not imposition processing is requested (step S100).

  If it is determined in step S100 that imposition processing is requested (YES), the CPU 11 acquires image data (step S105). Specifically, the CPU 11 of the computer apparatus 1 functions as an image acquisition unit, and based on the information selected in the image data designation input field 109 and the top application page input field 111 as image data, Acquiring first image data for imposition from a page and imposing from the last page of the printing paper based on information selected in the image data designation input field 109 and the last application page input field 113 The second image data is acquired.

  Next, the CPU 11 determines whether left-opening, right-opening, or vertical-opening is specified in the imposition type drop-down box 107 on the print setting screen 101 (step S110).

  If it is determined in step S110 that left-opening has been designated, the CPU 11 divides the print region into left and right parts (step S115). Specifically, the CPU 11 of the computer apparatus 1 functions as an area dividing unit, and divides the printing area of the printing paper printed by the printing apparatus 3 into left and right parts.

  Then, the CPU 11 performs imposition so that the right area of the first page (first page) is in the positive direction (step S120).

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining imposition when the left opening is designated in step S120. (A) shows the first sheet, (b) shows the second sheet, (c) shows the third sheet, and (d) shows the fourth sheet. Here, the first image data is four pages of “A1”, “A2”, “A3”, “A4”, and the second image data is “A1”, “A2”, 4 pages of “A3” and “A4”. In addition, since double-sided printing is assumed, if image data for odd pages is printed on the front side, the image data for even pages is printed on the back side, so there are a total of two print sheets. .

  As shown in FIG. 6A, when “left open” is selected in the imposition type drop-down box 107, the right print area and the left print area are divided into two.

  Then, the CPU 11 of the computer apparatus 1 functions as an imposition means, and the first image data and the second image are alternately arranged on the left and right so that the vertical directions of the first image data and the second image data are opposite to each other. Impose data on a page-by-page basis.

  Specifically, the imposition unit places the first image data “A1” in the print area 401 on the right side of the first page, and flips the second image data “A1” upside down. It is arranged in the print area 402 on the left side of the first page.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6B, the imposition unit places “A2”, which is the first image data, in the print area 404 on the left side of the second page, and the second image data “ A2 ”is turned upside down and placed in the print area 403 on the right side of the second page.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, the imposition unit arranges “A3”, which is the first image data, in the print area 405 on the right side of the third page, and “A3”, which is the second image data. ”Is inverted and placed in the print area 406 on the left side of the third page.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6D, the imposition unit places “A4” as the first image data in the print area 408 on the left side of the fourth page, and “A4” as the second image data. ”Is inverted and placed in the print area 407 on the right side of the fourth page.

  Then, the CPU 11 generates a print job based on the imprinted print setting information and transmits it to the printing apparatus 3 (step S145).

  As described above, the CPU 11 has the first image data and the second image data whose first and second image data are opposite to each other in the vertical direction, and that is arranged in the print area 401 on the right side of the first page (first page). Are impositioned so as to be in the positive direction without being flipped up and down, and thereafter, the first image data and the second image data are imposed alternately on the left and right, and printing is performed based on the impositioned print setting information. Since the job is generated, a booklet such as an image of the finished printed matter displayed in the layout display field 120 of FIG. 3 can be created.

  Thereby, when the user reads the printed first image data, the user can read the first image data by left-opening without turning the printed material upside down, and the user can read the printed second image data. When reading, the second image data can be read with the left opening by turning the printed material upside down. That is, any image data can be read with the left opening, so that the user does not feel uncomfortable.

  Returning to FIG. 5, if it is determined in step S110 that right-opening is designated, the CPU 11 divides the print area into left and right parts (step S125). Specifically, the CPU 11 of the computer apparatus 1 functions as an area dividing unit, and divides the printing area of the printing paper printed by the printing apparatus 3 into left and right parts.

  Then, the CPU 11 performs imposition so that the left area of the first page (first page) is in the positive direction (step S130).

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining imposition when the right opening is designated in step S130. (A) shows the first sheet, (b) shows the second sheet, (c) shows the third sheet, and (d) shows the fourth sheet. Here, the first image data is four pages of “I1”, “I2”, “I3”, “I4”, and the second image data is “B1”, “B2”, 4 pages of “B3” and “B4”. In addition, since double-sided printing is assumed, if image data for odd pages is printed on the front side, the image data for even pages is printed on the back side, so there are a total of two print sheets. .

  As shown in FIG. 7A, when “right open” is selected in the imposition type drop-down box 107, the right print area and the left print area are divided into two.

  Then, the CPU 11 of the computer apparatus 1 functions as an imposition means, and the first image data and the second image are alternately arranged on the left and right so that the vertical directions of the first image data and the second image data are opposite to each other. Impose data on a page-by-page basis.

  Specifically, the imposition means flips the first image data “I 1” upside down and places it in the print area 501 on the right side of the first page, and sets the second image data “B1” as It is arranged in the print area 502 on the left side of the first page.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7B, the imposition means flips the first image data “I2” upside down and arranges it in the print area 504 on the left side of the second page, so that the second image is displayed. The data “B2” is arranged in the print area 503 on the right side of the second page.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, the imposition unit flips “I3” that is the first image data upside down and places it in the print area 505 on the right side of the third page. “B3” is arranged in the print area 506 on the left side of the third page.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7D, the imposition unit flips the first image data “I 4” upside down and arranges it in the print area 508 on the left side of the fourth page, so that the second image data “B4” is arranged in the print area 507 on the right side of the fourth page.

  Then, the CPU 11 generates a print job based on the imprinted print setting information and transmits it to the printing apparatus 3 (step S145).

  As described above, the CPU 11 has the second image data arranged in the print area 502 on the left side of the first page (first page) in which the first image data and the second image data have the opposite vertical directions. Are impositioned so as to be in a positive direction without being inverted upside down, and thereafter, the first image data and the second image data are impositioned alternately on the left and right, and based on the impositioned print setting information. Since the print job is generated, a booklet such as a finished image of the printed matter displayed in the layout display field 120 shown in FIG. 4A can be created.

  Thereby, when reading the printed second image data, the user can read the second image data by opening it rightward without turning upside down the printed matter. Further, when reading the printed first image data, the user can read the second image data by opening it upside down by turning the printed material upside down. That is, since any image data can be read with the right opening, the user does not feel uncomfortable.

  Returning to FIG. 5, when it is determined in step S110 that the vertical opening is designated, the CPU 11 divides the print area into two vertically (step S135). Specifically, the CPU 11 of the computer apparatus 1 functions as an area dividing unit, and divides the print area of the printing paper printed by the printing apparatus 3 into two vertically.

  Then, the CPU 11 performs imposition so that the first page (first page) faces inward, that is, the lower area of the first page (first page) is in the positive direction (step S140).

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining imposition when the vertical opening is designated in step S140. (A) shows the first sheet, (b) shows the second sheet, (c) shows the third sheet, and (d) shows the fourth sheet. Here, the first image data is four pages of “U1”, “U2”, “U3”, “U4”, and the second image data is “C1”, “C2”, 4 pages of “C3” and “C4”. In addition, since double-sided printing is assumed, if image data for odd pages is printed on the front side, the image data for even pages is printed on the back side, so there are a total of two print sheets. .

  As shown in FIG. 8A, when “upper and lower” is selected in the imposition type drop-down box 107, the upper print area and the lower print area are divided into two.

  Then, the CPU 11 of the computer apparatus 1 functions as an imposition means, so that the first image data and the second image data are directed in opposite directions and alternately inward or outward. Imposing the first image data and the second image data in units of pages.

  Specifically, the imposition unit places “U1” as the first image data in the lower print area 601 of the first page, and sets “C1” as the second image data to the upper side of the first page. Arranged in the print area 602. Accordingly, the vertical direction of “U1” as the first image data and “C1” as the second image data is inward.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8B, the imposition unit flips the first image data “U2” upside down and places it in the print area 603 on the lower side of the second page. “C2” is arranged in the upper print area 604 of the second page. Accordingly, the vertical direction of “U2” as the first image data and “C2” as the second image data is outward.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, the imposition unit places “U3” as the first image data in the lower print area 605 of the third page, and “C3” as the second image data. Are arranged in the upper print area 606 of the third page. Accordingly, the vertical direction of “U3” as the first image data and “C3” as the second image data is inward.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, the imposition unit flips the first image data “U 4” upside down and places it in the lower print area 607 of the fourth page, and uses the second image data. A certain “C4” is arranged in the upper print area 608 of the fourth page. Accordingly, the vertical direction of “U4” as the first image data and “C4” as the second image data is outward.

  Then, the CPU 11 generates a print job based on the imprinted print setting information and transmits it to the printing apparatus 3 (step S145).

  As described above, the CPU 11 has the first image data and the second image data whose vertical directions are opposite to each other and the first image arranged in the lower print area 601 of the first page (first page). The data is impositioned so as to be in the positive direction without being inverted upside down, and thereafter, the first image data and the second image data are impositioned in units of pages so that they are alternately inward or outward. Since a print job is generated based on the impositioned print setting information, a booklet such as a finished image of the printed material displayed in the layout display field 120 shown in FIG. 4B can be created.

  As a result, when reading the printed first image data, the user can read the first image data by opening it upside down without turning the printed material upside down. In addition, when reading the printed second image data, the user can read the second image data by opening the printed material upside down. That is, since any image data can be read with the top open, the user does not feel uncomfortable.

  As described above, according to the imposition program 132a according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the area dividing step for dividing the printing area of the printing paper printed by the printing apparatus 3 into two in the computer apparatus 1 and the image data As described above, the image acquisition step for acquiring the first image data for imposition from the first page of the printing paper and the second image data for imposition from the last page of the printing paper, and the division into two by the region division step The first image data and the second image data are page by page so that the vertical direction of the first image data and the second image data acquired by the image acquisition step is opposite to each other with respect to the printed area. The imposition step for imposition is executed, so that the user can open the booklet-printed print from the beginning or the end of the page. It can be read in.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, the first image data selected as the application page from the top of the printing paper and the application page from the tail of the printing paper are selected from one image data (file). Although the imposition process has been performed based on the second image data, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first image data and the second image data may be selected from different image data (files).

  For example, in the print setting screen shown in FIG. 3, instead of the image data designation input field 109, an image data designation input field 110 for selecting the first image data to be impositioned and the second image data to be impositioned are displayed. An image data designation input field 112 for selection may be provided.

  Thereby, since the user can designate the first image data and the second image data from different image data (files), the user can print the booklet as desired.

  In the imposition program according to the first embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 4A, the “data” of the Japanese horizontal writing data as the first image data is turned upside down to print the right print area 201. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, in which “DATA” of the horizontal image data in English as the second image data is arranged in the print area 202 on the left side.

  For example, the first image data and the second image data are not limited to horizontal writing but may be vertical writing, and are not limited to Japanese or English, but can be applied to Arabic or the like that is read from the right in horizontal writing.

  As described above, the first image data is Japanese or Chinese vertical writing data, the second image data is Arabic horizontal writing data, the first image data is Arabic horizontal writing data, the second The image data can be Japanese or Chinese vertical writing data, or various languages can be combined.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, the imposition program for equally dividing the printing area of the printing paper printed by the printing apparatus into two is described as an example, but the division area is not limited to equal two.

  In the second embodiment of the present invention, an imposition program that divides a print area of a print sheet printed by a printing apparatus into two with a difference in area will be described as an example.

  The connection state between the computer apparatus 1 that executes the imposition program according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the printing apparatus 3, and the server 5, and the internal configuration of the computer apparatus 1 and the printing apparatus 3 are shown in FIG. The connection state shown in FIG. 2 is the same as the internal configuration shown in FIG. However, it is assumed that the printing apparatus 3 has a function of folding paper at various positions according to a print job.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining imposition when the printing area of the printing paper printed by the printing apparatus is divided into two with a difference in area and left opening is designated. (A) shows the first sheet, (b) shows the second sheet, (c) shows the third sheet, and (d) shows the fourth sheet. Here, the first image data is four pages “E1”, “E2”, “E3”, “E4”, and the second image data is “D1”, “D2”, 4 pages of “D3” and “D4”. In addition, since double-sided printing is assumed, if image data for odd pages is printed on the front side, the image data for even pages is printed on the back side, so there are a total of two print sheets. .

  As shown in FIG. 9A, when “left open” is selected in the imposition type drop-down box 107, the left side print of the first page is printed with respect to the area of the print area 701 on the right side of the first page. The area 702 is divided into left and right parts with a difference in area so that the area of the area 702 becomes larger.

  Then, the CPU 11 of the computer apparatus 1 functions as an imposition means, and the first image data and the second image are alternately arranged on the left and right so that the vertical directions of the first image data and the second image data are opposite to each other. Impose data on a page-by-page basis.

  Specifically, the imposition unit places the first image data “E1” in the print area 701 on the right side of the first page, and flips the second image data “D1” upside down. It is arranged in the print area 702 on the left side of the first page.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9B, the imposition unit places “E2”, which is the first image data, in the print area 704 on the left side of the second page, and the second image data “ D2 "is turned upside down and placed in the print area 703 on the right side of the second page.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, the imposition unit places “E3” as the first image data in the print area 705 on the right side of the third page, and “D3” as the second image data. ”Is inverted and placed in the print area 706 on the left side of the third page.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9D, the imposition unit places “E4” as the first image data in the print area 708 on the left side of the fourth page, and displays “D4” as the second image data. "Is inverted upside down and arranged in the print area 707 on the right side of the fourth page.

  In this manner, the CPU 11 alternately arranges the first image on the left and right sides of the print area that is divided into left and right portions with a difference in area so that the vertical directions of the first image data and the second image data are opposite to each other. The data and the second image data are imposed on a page basis.

  This is used, for example, for travel brochures. By using the first image data as the content of the travel destination digest and the second image data as the detailed content of the travel destination such as a map, the user flips the printed matter upside down when reading the printed travel destination digest. The user can read the digest of the travel destination without opening the left, and when reading the details of the printed travel destination, the user can flip the printed material upside down to open the details of the travel destination. I can read it. That is, any image data can be read with the left opening, so that the user does not feel uncomfortable.

1. Computer device (printing control device)
2 ... Intranet 3 ... Printing device 4 ... Internet 5 ... Server 11 ... CPU
12 ... Memory 13 ... HDD
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 14 ... Display part 15 ... Input part 16 ... Communication processing part 31 ... CPU
32 ... Memory 33 ... Display unit 34 ... Operation accepting unit 35 ... Communication processing unit 36 ... Print execution unit 37 ... Finishing processing unit 131 ... Application program 132 ... Printer driver 132a ... Imposition program 133 ... Operating system

Claims (4)

A printing control apparatus that is connected to a printing apparatus that prints a booklet based on image data and that performs imposition processing of the image data,
Area dividing means for dividing the printing area of the printing paper printed by the printing apparatus into two;
Image acquisition means for acquiring, as the image data, first image data for imposition from the first page of the print paper and second image data for imposition from the last page of the print paper;
The first image data and the second image data acquired by the image acquisition unit are opposite to each other in the vertical direction with respect to the print region divided into two by the region division unit. Imposition means for imposing image data and the second image data on a page basis;
A printing control apparatus comprising: The region dividing means includes
Dividing the printing area of the printing paper to be printed by the printing device into two, left and right,
The imposition means is
2. The print control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first image data and the second image data are impositioned alternately on the left and right sides of the print area divided into two by the area dividing unit. The region dividing means includes
Dividing the printing area of the printing paper to be printed by the printing device into two parts vertically;
The imposition means is
The first image data and the first image data and the second image data are alternately inward or outward with respect to the print region divided into two by the region dividing means. The print control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the two image data is impositioned in units of pages. An imposition program that is installed in a computer device connected to a printing apparatus that prints a booklet based on image data and executes imposition processing of the image data,
In the computer device,
An area dividing step of dividing the printing area of the printing paper printed by the printing apparatus into two;
An image acquisition step for acquiring, as the image data, first image data for imposition from the first page of the printing paper and second image data for imposition from the last page of the printing paper;
The first image data and the second image data acquired by the image acquisition step are opposite to each other in the vertical direction with respect to the print region divided into two by the region division step. An imposition step of imposing image data and the second image data on a page basis;
An imposition program characterized by causing execution.

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