JP6561477B2 - Information processing apparatus, control method therefor, image processing system, control method therefor, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present disclosure relates to an information processing apparatus, a control method thereof, an image processing system, a control method thereof, and a program, and in particular, an information processing apparatus that transmits a print file to an image processing apparatus in the image processing system, a control method thereof, and the like The present invention relates to such an image processing apparatus, a control method thereof, and a program executed in such an information processing apparatus or image processing system.

  Conventionally, an image processing system in which an image processing apparatus outputs an image based on a print instruction from an information processing apparatus has been put into practical use. Various techniques have been proposed for such an image processing system.

  For example, JP 2003-122544 A (Patent Document 1) discloses a server device for a preview service. The apparatus generates a preview image considering output characteristics before executing the printing requested by the client apparatus.

  Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2002-111207 (Patent Document 2) discloses a technique related to a digital photo service. In this technique, a preview image is created and displayed before transmission of image data from the first terminal to the second terminal.

  In the printing system disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-167701 (Patent Document 3), rasterization at a low resolution is executed for previewing, and after preview display is performed, rasterizing for printing is executed.

  In the preview image generating apparatus disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-76624 (Patent Document 4), when data being rasterized satisfies a certain condition, the data being processed is used as an image for preview display. .

Among such image processing systems, some image processing apparatuses have a function of direct printing (see, for example, Non-Patent Document 1). Direct print function and, in the image processing apparatus, a document file received from the information processing apparatus (hereinafter, simply referred to as "file") to generate print data of a function of outputting. According to such a function, a file is printed without going through an application, whereby the time until the file is printed out can be shortened.

JP 2003-122544 A JP 2002-1112017 A JP 2003-167701 A JP 2014-76624 A

Konica Minolta, Inc., “PageScope DirectPrint”, [October 30, 2014 search], Internet (http://www.konicaminolta.jp/business/products/software/print_on_demand/directprint/)

  When printing only a necessary page of the target file in direct printing, it is necessary to allow the user to select a page to be output by performing a preview display in the information processing apparatus or the image processing apparatus.

  In the conventional technique, the preview display cannot be executed unless rasterization is completed. In this case, there is a problem that it takes time until the preview display is started for data that takes time to rasterize.

  The present disclosure has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to allow preview display to be started earlier when a file transmitted from the information processing apparatus is output in the image processing apparatus. That is.

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, an input unit that receives an instruction to the image processing apparatus for printing a file, an image processing unit that generates preview data for printing the file that is the instruction target, and the preview data as an image Communication means for transmitting to the processing apparatus, the image processing means generates print data for the file after generating the preview data, and the setting for generating the print data is set from the image processing apparatus to the print data. If the instruction in the case where instruction of editing is transmitted needs to change the settings for the generation of print data is changed based on the relevant indication, the communication means is generated by the image processing unit printing An information processing apparatus is provided that transmits data for use to an image processing apparatus.

Preferably, the information processing apparatus further includes a storage device for storing the file, and the image processing unit is predetermined in the storage device when a printing instruction is input without the file being specified by the input unit. Preview data and print data are generated for the files stored in the storage location.

  Preferably, the image processing unit does not generate the preview data when the total number of pages of the print data generation target file is 1.

Preferably, the image processing means is based on the intensity of the radio wave transmitted from the image processing apparatus or based on the position information of the information processing apparatus and the position information of the image processing apparatus transmitted from the image processing apparatus. the information processing apparatus determines whether located within a predetermined range with respect to the image processing device, communication means, the information processing apparatus is located within a predetermined range with respect to the image processing apparatus As a condition, the preview data is transmitted to the image processing apparatus .

  Preferably, the image processing unit generates the preview data on the condition that a predicted time for generating the file print data is longer than a specific time.

Preferably, the information processing apparatus further includes storage means for storing print settings in the image processing apparatus, and the communication means further transmits the print settings stored in the storage means to the image processing apparatus.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the step of accepting an instruction to the image processing apparatus for printing files, and generating a preview data for printing the file an indication of the target, the image processing apparatus preview data And a step of generating print data for the file after generating the preview data, and the setting for generating print data is an instruction for editing the print data transmitted from the image processing apparatus. and when an instruction for editing even when needs to change the settings for the generation of print data is changed based on the relevant indication, further comprising the step of transmitting the print data to the image processing apparatus, information A method for controlling a processing apparatus is provided.

According to still another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a program that is executed in an information processing apparatus that instructs an image processing apparatus to print a file. Program, the information processing apparatus, a step of accepting an instruction to the image processing apparatus for printing files, and generating a preview data for printing the file an indication of the subject, the preview data to the image processing apparatus The step of transmitting and the step of generating the print data of the file after the generation of the preview data are executed, and the setting for generating the print data is transmitted from the image processing apparatus as an instruction to edit the print data. If the instruction for editing even when needs to change the settings for the generation of the printing data is changed based on the relevant indication, the program in the information processing apparatus, the print data to the image processing apparatus The transmitting step is further executed.

According to still another aspect of the present disclosure, an image processing system including an information processing device and an image processing device that executes printing of a file instructed by the information processing device is provided. The information processing apparatus includes a first input means and an image processing means for generating preview data for printing the file is an instruction of the subject print data for previewing for receiving an instruction to the image processing apparatus for printing a file The first communication means for transmitting the image data to the image processing apparatus, the image processing apparatus for the second communication means for receiving the preview data, the display means for displaying the preview data, and the preview data A second input unit that receives an editing instruction, the second communication unit transmits the editing instruction input to the second input unit to the information processing apparatus, and the image processing unit stores the preview data after generation, generates print data files, the generation of the printing data set, the editing instruction of editing from the second communication unit in a case where the transmitted If the shown needs to change the settings for the generation of print data is changed based on the instruction of the editing, the first communication means, an image processing apparatus for printing data generated by the image processing means The image processing apparatus further includes image forming means for printing the printing data.

According to still another aspect of the present disclosure, a control method for an image processing system including an information processing device and an image processing device that executes printing of a file instructed by the information processing device is provided. Control method, information processing apparatus, a step of accepting an instruction to the image processing apparatus for printing a file, and generating the preview data of the print file is an instruction of the target printing image preview data A step of transmitting to the processing device, the image processing device receiving the preview data, displaying the preview data, receiving an editing instruction for the preview data, and input A step of transmitting an editing instruction to the information processing apparatus, the information processing apparatus generates print data for the file after generating the preview data, and the setting for generating the print data includes an instruction for editing If the instruction for editing even when sent requires to change the settings for the generation of print data, Is changed based on the instruction of the editing, control method, information processing apparatus, and transmitting the generated print data to the image processing apparatus, an image processing apparatus, and printing the print data Further prepare.

According to still another aspect of the present disclosure, an image processing system including an information processing device and an image processing device that executes printing of a file instructed by the information processing device is provided. The information processing apparatus includes a first input means for receiving an instruction of the print to the image processing apparatus for printing a file, based on the information of the image processing apparatus transmitted from the image processing apparatus, an image processing apparatus of the print target file A first communication means for transmitting a file to be printed to the image processing apparatus on the condition that it has a function of generating the print data, and the first communication means sends a print instruction A first image processing unit that generates preview data for printing a file that is a target of a print instruction and a display unit that displays the preview data when the target file is transmitted to the image processing apparatus; The first input means accepts an instruction to edit the preview data, and the first communication means receives an edit instruction from the first input means The editing instruction is transmitted to the image processing apparatus, and the image processing apparatus generates a second communication means for receiving the file transmitted from the information processing apparatus and print data for the file transmitted from the information processing apparatus. and second image processing means for including an image forming means for printing the print data generated by the second image processing means, second image processing means, the second communication means is an information processing apparatus When the transmitted editing instruction is received, the printing data is edited based on the editing instruction, and the image forming unit edits the printing data when the second image processing unit edits the printing data. Print data for printing.

Preferably, the first input unit accepts an instruction to the image processing apparatus about the start of file printing , and the first communication unit receives the instruction for the first input unit to start printing. The start instruction is transmitted to the image processing apparatus, and the image forming unit prints the print data on condition that the start instruction is transmitted from the information processing apparatus.

Preferably, the image processing apparatus further includes an authentication unit for authenticating the user, and the first communication unit transmits a file to the image processing apparatus in addition to the information specifying the user who has input the print instruction. The image forming unit prints the print data on condition that the authentication unit has authenticated the user who has input the file printing instruction.
Preferably, the printing data includes an image and data for specifying a setting for printing the image, and the first input unit uses the printing data as an editing instruction after the file is transmitted from the information processing apparatus. Only instructions that do not require image editing in the data are accepted.

According to still another aspect of the present disclosure, a control method for an image processing system including an information processing device and an image processing device that executes printing of a file instructed by the information processing device is provided. The control method includes a step in which the information processing apparatus receives an instruction to the image processing apparatus for printing a file, and the information processing apparatus performs processing based on information about the image processing apparatus transmitted from the image processing apparatus. on condition that it has a function of generating print data to be printed in the file, sending a file which is an instruction of the target print to the image processing apparatus, the object of the information processing apparatus, the print instruction Generating a preview data for printing the file that is the target of the print instruction, a step in which the information processing device displays the preview data, and information The processing device accepts an editing instruction for the preview data, and information processing is performed when the editing instruction is input. A step in which the device transmits an instruction for editing to the image processing device; a step in which the image processing device receives a file transmitted from the information processing device; and a step in which the image processing device transmits a file transmitted from the information processing device. A step of generating printing data, a step of printing the generated printing data by the image processing apparatus, and an editing instruction when the image processing apparatus receives an editing instruction transmitted from the information processing apparatus; And editing the print data based on the instruction. When the print data is edited, the image processing apparatus prints the edited print data.

According to still another aspect of the present disclosure, a control method for an image processing system including an information processing device and an image processing device that executes printing of a file instructed by the information processing device is provided. The information processing apparatus is based on the intensity of the radio wave transmitted from the image processing apparatus or based on the position information of the information processing apparatus and the position information of the image processing apparatus transmitted from the image processing apparatus. Is positioned within a predetermined range with respect to the image processing apparatus, and the image processing apparatus determines whether the position of the image processing apparatus is based on the intensity of the radio wave transmitted from the information processing apparatus. And the position information of the information processing apparatus transmitted from the information processing apparatus, the image processing apparatus determines whether the image processing apparatus is located within a predetermined range with respect to the information processing apparatus. when located within a predetermined range with respect to the image processing apparatus, the information processing apparatus generates the preview data for printing the print data and files in the file, the information processing apparatus If not located within a predetermined range with respect to the image processing apparatus, an image processing apparatus generates the print data file, the information processing apparatus generates the data for preview.

It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of a structure of the image processing system according to one embodiment of this indication. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of the image data for a preview. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the process performed in an image processing system. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the process performed in an image processing system. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of an MFP. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of a portable terminal. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of an MFP. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a functional structure of a portable terminal. It is a flowchart of the process performed in a portable terminal among the processes performed in an image processing system. 4 is a flowchart of processing executed in the MFP among processing executed in the image processing system.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of an information processing apparatus and an image processing system will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts and components are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, these descriptions will not be repeated.

[1. Overview of image processing system]
FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an outline of a configuration of an image processing system according to the present embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the image processing system includes an MFP 100 that is an example of an image processing apparatus, and a portable terminal 400 that is an example of an information processing apparatus. Portable terminal 400 receives an instruction to output a file (original data), for example, by an operation of user 900, and in response to this, instructs MFP 100 to output an image file. In this specification, a “file” is a document file generated in a format that can be processed by a predetermined application program, for example.

  MFP 100 outputs print data corresponding to the file instructed to be output. MFP 100 includes an operation panel 300 that accepts an operation from a user. The operation panel 300 includes a display 301 and a touch sensor 302 disposed on the display 301. The mobile terminal 400 includes a display 404.

  In the image processing system according to the present embodiment, one of MFP 100 and portable terminal 400 generates image data for preview of an output target file, and the other generates print data for the output target file. To do. This avoids the situation where a considerable amount of time is required to complete the generation of the preview image data by generating both the print data and the preview image data. obtain.

  The preview image data is displayed on at least one of MFP 100 and portable terminal 400. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of preview image data. An image IMG01 shown in FIG. 2 shows an image formed on each sheet to be output. More specifically, the image IMG01 includes the first page (“P.1” in FIG. 2), the second page (“P.2” in FIG. 2), and the third page of the output paper. An image of “P.3” in FIG. 2 is shown. The page that is the display target of the preview image can be switched by, for example, a scroll operation on the screen.

  The print data includes data for specifying an image and data for specifying setting contents. The data specifying the image is, for example, raster data when the print data is generated by the MFP 100, and is described in PDL (Page Description Language), for example, when the print data is generated by the portable terminal 400. It is a file. The MFP 100 outputs a file described in PDL. Note that mobile terminal 400 may generate raster data and transmit it to MFP 100, and MFP 100 may output an image according to the transmitted raster data.

  The outline of processing in the image processing system can be changed based on, for example, the positional relationship between the portable terminal 400 and the MFP 100 when a file output instruction is transmitted from the portable terminal 400 to the MFP 100. More specifically, the processing flow is determined based on whether or not portable terminal 400 is located within a predetermined range with respect to MFP 100. The “predetermined range” is, for example, a range in which it is considered that the user who operates the mobile terminal 400 can sufficiently operate the MFP 100 when the user is positioned sufficiently near the MFP 100. is there.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an outline of processing executed when the portable terminal 400 is located in the vicinity of the MFP 100 (within the “predetermined range”). FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an outline of processing executed when the portable terminal 400 is not located in the vicinity of the MFP 100 (within the “predetermined range”). Hereinafter, an overview of processing in the image processing system will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

(FIG. 3: Overview of processing when portable terminal 400 is located in the vicinity of MFP 100)
Referring to FIG. 3, when a user outputs a file output instruction, portable terminal 400 generates image data for preview when the file is output in step SA10. For example, default output setting conditions (such as the number of pages to be output on one sheet) when a file is output are registered in the portable terminal 400. For example, the mobile terminal 400 generates image data for preview when the image data is output under default setting conditions.

  Next, in step SA12, portable terminal 400 transmits the preview image data generated in step SA10 to MFP 100. In response to this, the MFP 100 displays the preview image data transmitted from the portable terminal 400 on the display 301 in step SB10. In step SB12, MFP 100 accepts a print setting change instruction.

  While the MFP 100 accepts an instruction to change the print setting, the portable terminal 400 generates print data for the file to be output in step SA14. The print data includes data for specifying an image and data for specifying a print setting. The data specifying the image is, for example, raster data. That is, step SA14 includes generation of raster data. In this specification, the generation of raster data may be referred to as “rasterize”.

  When the MFP 100 receives an instruction to change print settings in step SB12 and determines that the instruction requires changing image data in the print data, in step SB14 the MFP 100 sends the instruction to the portable terminal 400. Send to.

  In response to the transmission of the instruction, the portable terminal 400 changes the data specifying the image in the print data in step SA16. For example, if rasterization is being executed in step SA14, the portable terminal 400 changes the rasterization processing target. That is, the portable terminal 400 changes the raster data generated by the rasterization in response to an instruction from the MFP 100.

  In MFP 100, if an instruction to change print settings is not input in step SB12, transmission of the instruction to portable terminal 400 in step SB14 is omitted. Thereby, the change of the rasterize processing target in step SA16 is also omitted.

  In step SA18, portable terminal 400 transmits the print data to MFP 100.

  In response to the transmission of the print data in step SA18, MFP 100 outputs (prints) the print data for the file to be printed.

(FIG. 4: Overview of processing when portable terminal 400 is not located near MFP 100)
Referring to FIG. 4, for example, when portable terminal 400 receives a file output instruction from the user, portable terminal 400 transmits the file to be printed to MFP 100 in step SA20.

  In response to the transmission of the file in step SA20, MFP 100 executes rasterization of the file in step SB20. For example, default output setting conditions (such as the number of pages to be output on one sheet) when a file is output are registered in the mobile terminal 400. In step SA20, the file is transmitted, and further, the default output setting conditions are transmitted. In response to this, MFP 100 generates raster data of a file when output according to the default output setting conditions.

  On the other hand, after transmitting the file to MFP 100 in step SA20, portable terminal 400 generates image data for previewing the file in step SA22. Note that generation of preview image data and transmission of a file to MFP 100 may be executed in parallel.

  In step SA24, the portable terminal 400 displays the preview image data.

  In step SA26, portable terminal 400 accepts a setting change instruction from the user regarding file output.

  When a setting change instruction is input, portable terminal 400 transmits the content of the instruction to MFP 100 in step SA28.

  When the content of the instruction is transmitted from the portable terminal 400, the MFP 100 receives various information including a change of data (for example, raster data) specifying the image of the file to be printed as necessary in step SB24. change.

In step SB26, MFP 100 outputs (prints) the file.
If no change instruction is input in step SA26, step SA28 in portable terminal 400 and step SB24 in MFP 100 may be omitted.

  In step SA20, information specifying a file may be transmitted instead of transmitting the file. In such a case, the file to be printed is acquired by MFP 100. Alternatively, the MFP 100 reads a file stored in the MFP 100 as a file to be printed.

  The process shown in FIG. 4 is executed when MFP 100 has a function of generating image data for printing (for example, a rasterize function). When MFP 100 does not have a function of generating file image data, portable terminal 400 executes generation of preview image data and generation of image data for printing.

[2. MFP hardware configuration]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of MFP 100.

  Referring to FIG. 5, MFP 100 includes a system controller 101, a memory 102, a printer engine 104, an output image processing unit 105, a storage device 106, an imaging unit 107, an input image processing unit 108, and an operation panel 300. And a communication unit 110. The operation panel 300 includes a display 301 and a touch sensor 302 as shown in FIG.

  The system controller 101 is connected to the memory 102, the printer engine 104, the output image processing unit 105, the storage device 106, the imaging unit 107, the input image processing unit 108, and the operation panel 300 via, for example, an internal bus.

  The system controller 101 controls the entire MFP 100 for various jobs such as a scan job, a copy job, a mail transmission job, and a print job. The system controller 101 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 121 and a ROM 122 (Read Only Memory).

  The CPU 121 executes a control program stored in the ROM 122. The ROM 122 stores various programs for controlling the operation of the MFP 100 and various fixed data. The CPU 121 reads data from the memory 102 and writes data to the memory 102 by performing predetermined processing.

  The memory 102 is, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory), and is used, for example, for temporary storage of data and image data necessary when the CPU 121 executes a control program.

  The printer engine 104 performs print processing on paper or the like based on the print data processed by the output image processing unit 105. In particular, when MFP 100 operates as a printer, printer engine 104 prints an image, and when MFP 100 operates as a copier, printer engine 104 prints an image read by imaging unit 107.

  For example, when the image is printed, the output image processing unit 105 performs a conversion process for converting the data format of the image into a data format for printing.

  Storage device 106 is an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), for example, and stores various data relating to the operation of MFP 100. Storage device 106 may further store image data of a screen displayed on operation panel 300 of MFP 100.

The imaging unit 107 reads an image of a document and outputs it to the input image processing unit 108.
The input image processing unit 108 performs conversion processing for converting the format of the image data, for example, when the image capturing unit 107 reads an image.

  The communication unit 110 is realized by a communication interface for communicating with other devices such as the mobile terminal 400. The communication mode by the communication unit 110 may be wireless or wired.

In the MFP 100, the operation of the MFP 100 as described in this specification is realized by the CPU 121 executing an appropriate program. The program executed by CPU 121 may be stored in ROM 122 as described above, may be stored in storage device 106, or may be stored in a storage medium that is detachable from MFP 100. . The storage medium for storing the program includes, for example, CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disk-Read Only Memory), USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, memory card, FD (Flexible Disk), hard disk, SSD (Solid State Drive), magnetic tape, cassette tape, MO (Magnetic Optical Disc), MD (Mini Disc), IC (Integrated Circuit) card (excluding memory card), optical card, mask ROM, It is a medium for storing data in a nonvolatile manner, such as EPROM and EEPROM (registered trademark) (Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory).

  The program according to the present disclosure is a program module that is provided as a part of a computer operating system (OS) and calls necessary modules in a predetermined arrangement at a predetermined timing to execute processing. Also good. In that case, the program itself does not include the module, and the process is executed in cooperation with the OS. A program that does not include such a module can also be included in the program according to the present invention.

  The program according to the present invention may be provided by being incorporated in a part of another program. Even in this case, the program itself does not include the module included in the other program, and the process is executed in cooperation with the other program. Such a program incorporated in another program can also be included in the program according to the present invention.

  The provided program product is installed in a program storage unit such as a hard disk and executed. The program product includes the program itself and a recording medium on which the program is recorded.

[3. Hardware configuration of mobile terminal]
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the mobile terminal 400.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the mobile terminal 400 includes a CPU 401, a RAM 402, a storage device 403, a display 404, an input device 405, and a communication unit 406 as main components. The CPU 401, RAM 402, storage device 403, display 404, input device 405, and communication unit 406 are connected to each other via an internal bus.

  The CPU 401 is an example of an arithmetic device that executes processing for controlling the overall operation of the mobile terminal 400.

The RAM 402 functions as a work area when the CPU 401 executes processing.
The storage device 403 stores data of various programs such as an OS (Operating System) program and an application program executed by the CPU 401, and data used for executing these programs. Examples of the storage device 403 include a medium for storing data in a nonvolatile manner such as EEPROM (registered trademark) . In addition, a program downloaded via a network may be installed in the storage device 403.

  A display 404 is a display device for displaying an image indicating a processing result of a program executed by the CPU 401.

  The input device 405 is a device for inputting information to the portable terminal 400 such as inputting an instruction regarding processing of an application being executed. An example of the input device 405 is an operation button. Another example of the input device 405 is a touch sensor provided on the display 404.

  Communication unit 406 is an example of a communication device for communicating information with an external device such as MFP 100 in a wired or wireless manner.

[4. Functional configuration of MFP]
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the MFP 100. Referring to FIG. 7, MFP 100 includes an input unit 150, an image processing unit 152, a communication unit 154, a file storage unit 156, an image forming unit 158, a setting storage unit 160, an authentication unit 162, and a display. Part 164.

  The input unit 150 is realized by the touch sensor 302 and receives, for example, an instruction for editing the preview data.

  The image processing unit 152 is realized, for example, by the CPU 121 that executes a program for generating raster data from a document file. The image processing unit 152 can change the raster data in accordance with an instruction transmitted from the portable terminal 400 or an instruction input to the input unit 150.

  The communication unit 154 is an interface for transmitting / receiving data to / from an external device such as the mobile terminal 400, and is realized by the communication unit 110, for example.

  The file storage unit 156 is realized by the storage device 106, for example, and stores various data such as a document file.

  The image forming unit 158 is realized by the printer engine 104, for example, and forms and outputs various data images including files.

  The setting storage unit 160 is realized by the storage device 106, for example, and stores various setting contents such as default print settings.

  The authentication unit 162 is realized by the CPU 121 that executes an appropriate program, for example, and executes processing for authenticating the user. More specifically, when the mobile terminal 400 is requested to transmit a combination of a user ID and a password, and the transmitted combination matches, for example, a combination stored in the storage device 106, the mobile terminal 400 Acts as if a special user is operating. More specifically, in response to a request from the mobile terminal 400, browsing of a confidential document on the mobile terminal 400 is permitted.

  The display unit 164 is realized by, for example, the display 301 of the operation panel 300, and displays various information such as a preview image for a file to be printed.

[5. Functional configuration of mobile terminal]
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the mobile terminal 400. Referring to FIG. 8, portable terminal 400 includes an input unit 450, an image processing unit 452, a communication unit 454, a file storage unit 456, a setting storage unit 458, and a display unit 460.

  The input unit 450 is realized by the touch sensor 302, for example, and receives input of various information such as a file output instruction from the user.

  The image processing unit 452 is realized by, for example, the CPU 401 that executes an appropriate program, and generates various image data such as image data for preview of a file to be output and image data for printing.

  The communication unit 454 is realized by the communication unit 406, for example, and is an interface for communication with an external device.

  The file storage unit 456 is realized by the storage device 403, for example, and stores an output target file or the like.

  The setting storage unit 458 is realized by the storage device 403, for example, and stores various information such as default print settings in the MFP 100 and information for specifying the default output destination image processing apparatus.

  The display unit 460 is realized by the display 404, for example, and displays various information such as an image according to preview image data.

[6. Flow of processing on mobile terminal]
Next, in the image processing system according to the present embodiment, a flow of processing executed when an image output instruction is given from the portable terminal 400 to the MFP 100 will be described. Note that the processing described below is executed, for example, after a file to be output is specified in portable terminal 400 and then inquired about output of the file to MFP 100.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart of processes executed in the portable terminal 400 among the processes executed in the image processing system according to the present embodiment. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 9, the content of the process performed in the portable terminal 400 is demonstrated. In the description, FIGS. 3 and 4 are appropriately referred to.

  Referring to FIG. 9, in step SA <b> 100, CPU 401 determines whether portable terminal 400 on which CPU 401 is mounted is located in the vicinity of MFP 100. CPU 401 executes the determination in step SA100 based on, for example, the strength of the radio wave received from MFP 100. More specifically, CPU 401 determines that portable terminal 400 is located in the vicinity of MFP 100 if the intensity is greater than or equal to a predetermined intensity. When information specifying the position of the MFP 100 is transmitted from the MFP 100, the CPU 401 determines that the mobile terminal 400 is in the vicinity of the MFP 100 based on the position of the mobile terminal 400 on which the CPU 401 is mounted and the position of the MFP 100. It may be determined whether or not it is located.

  When CPU 401 determines that portable terminal 400 is located in the vicinity of MFP 100 (YES in step SA100), control proceeds to step SA102. On the other hand, when CPU 401 determines that portable terminal 400 is not located in the vicinity of MFP 100 (NO in step SA100), control proceeds to step SA116.

  Of the processes shown in FIG. 9, the control (steps SA <b> 102 to SA <b> 114) executed when it is determined that the portable terminal 400 is located in the vicinity of the MFP 100 is performed in steps SA <b> 10 to SA <b> 114 shown in FIG. This corresponds to the control of SA18.

  Returning to FIG. 9, in step SA <b> 102, CPU 401 generates data for preview of the file to be output and transmits it to MFP 100. The control in step SA102 corresponds to the control in step SA10 and step SA12 in FIG. Then, control proceeds to step SA104.

  In step SA104, the CPU 401 generates raster data (rasterize processing) for the file to be output. The control in step SA104 corresponds to the control in step SA14 in FIG. Then, the control proceeds to step SA106.

  In step SA106, CPU 401 determines whether MFP 100 has instructed editing of raster data generated in step SA104. When CPU 401 determines that the instruction has been received (YES in step SA106), control proceeds to step SA108. On the other hand, when CPU 401 determines that such an instruction has not been received from MFP 100 (NO in step SA106), control proceeds to step SA112.

  In step SA108, CPU 401 determines whether or not the instruction from MFP 100 requires changing the already generated raster data (whether re-rasterization is necessary). If CPU 401 determines that the instruction requires re-rasterization (YES in step SA108), control proceeds to step SA110. On the other hand, when CPU 401 determines that the above instruction does not require re-rasterization (NO in step SA108), control proceeds to step SA112.

  In step SA110, the CPU 401 changes the setting contents of the rasterize process. The change of the setting content includes, for example, specifying the target in the re-rasterization process, such as re-execution of the rasterization process of at least a portion related to the editing instruction received from the MFP 100. That is, when the re-rasterization process is executed, only a part of the already generated raster data may be changed. Note that the control in step SA110 corresponds to the control in step SA16 in FIG. Then, the control proceeds to step SA112.

  In step SA112, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the rasterizing process determined to be necessary in step SA108 has been completed. If CPU 401 determines that the rasterization process has not been completed (NO in step SA112), it returns control to step SA106. On the other hand, when CPU 401 determines that the rasterizing process has been completed (YES in step SA112), control proceeds to step SA114.

  In step SA <b> 114, CPU 401 transmits print data for the output target file to MFP 100. The print data transmitted in step SA114 includes raster data for the output target file. The control in step SA114 corresponds to step SA18 in FIG. Then, the CPU 401 ends the process of FIG.

  On the other hand, in step SA116, CPU 401 determines whether MFP 100 has a direct print function or not. CPU 401 performs the determination in step SA116 based on, for example, information on MFP 100 (step SB100 described later) transmitted from MFP 100. If CPU 401 determines that MFP 100 has a direct print function (YES in step SA116), control proceeds to step SA118. On the other hand, when CPU 401 determines that MFP 100 does not have a direct print function (NO in step SA116), control proceeds to step SA126.

  In the processing shown in FIG. 9, MFP 100 is an image processing apparatus instructed to output a file. Which image processing apparatus is specified by an instruction input to the mobile terminal 400 by the user, for example. Control executed when MFP 100 has a direct print function, that is, control in steps SA118 to SA125 corresponds to the control in steps SA20 to SA28 in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 9, in step SA <b> 118, CPU 401 transmits a print file (file to be output) to MFP 100. The control in step SA118 corresponds to the control in step SA20 in FIG. Then, the control proceeds to step SA120.

  In step SA120, the CPU 401 generates a preview image of the file to be output and displays it on the display 404. The control in step SA120 corresponds to the control in steps SA22 and S24 in FIG. Then, the control proceeds to step SA122.

  In step SA122, the CPU 401 determines whether or not an instruction to edit the output target file is input to the input device 405. When CPU 401 determines that the instruction has been input (YES in step SA122), control proceeds to step SA123. On the other hand, if CPU 401 determines that the instruction has not been input (NO in step SA122), it immediately terminates the process in FIG.

  In step SA123, CPU 401 transmits the content of the instruction input to input device 405 to MFP 100. The control in step SA123 corresponds to the control in steps SA26 and S28 in FIG. Then, the control proceeds to step SA124.

  In step SA124, the CPU 401 determines whether or not an instruction for permitting output of the file instructed by the user at the start of the process of FIG. 9 has been input. Then, CPU 401 remains in the control of step SA124 until it is determined that the permission instruction has been input (NO in step SA124). When CPU 401 determines that the permission instruction has been input (YES in step SA124), control proceeds to step SA125.

  In the image processing system of the present embodiment, when portable terminal 400 is not located in the vicinity of MFP 100 and MFP 100 has a direct print function, MFP 100 issues an output instruction from portable terminal 400. In addition, a file is output on condition that an instruction to permit output is received. In the image processing system, such permission may be omitted. That is, the control of step SA124 and step SA125 can be omitted.

  In step SA125, CPU 401 transmits an instruction to permit output to MFP 100. Then, the CPU 401 ends the process of FIG.

  On the other hand, in step SA126, the CPU 401 generates a preview image of the file to be output and displays the preview image on the display 404. Then, the control proceeds to step SA128.

  In step SA128, the CPU 401 determines whether an instruction to edit the file to be output is input to the input device 405. When CPU 401 determines that the instruction has been input (YES in step SA128), control proceeds to step SA130. On the other hand, when CPU 401 determines that the instruction has not been input (NO in step SA128), control proceeds to step SA132.

  In step SA <b> 130, the CPU 401 changes the rasterization processing setting of the file to be output based on the input instruction. The control in step SA130 can be similar to the control in step SA110. Then, control proceeds to step SA132.

  In step SA132, the CPU 401 executes rasterization processing of the output target file. If the rasterize process setting has been changed in step SA130, the change is reflected in step S132. Then, control proceeds to step SA134.

  In step SA134, CPU 401 transmits raster data generation print data to MFP 100. The print data to be transmitted includes the raster data generated in step SA132. Then, the CPU 401 ends the process of FIG.

[7. Process flow in MFP]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of processes executed in MFP 100 among the processes executed in the image processing system according to the present embodiment. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 10, contents of processing executed in MFP 100 will be described. In the description, FIGS. 3 and 4 are appropriately referred to.

  Referring to FIG. 10, in step SB100, CPU 121 transmits information of MFP 100 in which CPU 121 is mounted to portable terminal 400. The transmitted information includes, for example, information that identifies the function of MFP 100. In addition, the transmitted information may include information for specifying the position of the MFP 100. Control then proceeds to step SB102.

  The control of step SB102 to step SB112 in FIG. 10 corresponds to the control of step SB10 to step SB16 described in FIG. Hereinafter, the process of FIG. 10 will be described.

In step SB102, CPU 121 determines whether portable terminal 400, which is the transmission source of the image output instruction, is located in the vicinity of MFP 100 on which CPU 121 is mounted. This determination is made based on, for example, the intensity of the radio wave received from the mobile terminal 400. CPU 121 may acquire the position information of portable terminal 400 , compare the position information of MFP 100 on which CPU 121 is mounted with the position information of portable terminal 400 , and execute the determination in step SB102. If CPU 121 determines that portable terminal 400 is located in the vicinity of MFP 100 (YES in step SB102), control proceeds to step SB104. On the other hand, when CPU 121 determines that portable terminal 400 is not located in the vicinity of MFP 100 (NO in step SB102), control proceeds to step SB114.

  Here, as described with reference to FIG. 9, CPU 401 of portable terminal 400 transmits preview data of a file to be output to MFP 100 when portable terminal 400 is located in the vicinity of MFP 100. (Step SA102). In step SB104, CPU 121 receives the image data for preview transmitted from portable terminal 400. Then, control proceeds to step SB106.

  In step SB106, CPU 121 displays preview data received from portable terminal 400 on display 301. The control in step SB106 corresponds to the control in step SB10 in FIG. Then, control proceeds to step SB108.

  In step SB108, the CPU 121 determines whether or not an instruction to edit the output target file is input to the touch sensor 302. When CPU 121 determines that the instruction has been input (YES in step SB108), control proceeds to step SB110. On the other hand, when CPU 121 determines that the instruction has not been input (NO in step SB108), control proceeds to step SB112.

  In step SB110, CPU 121 transmits the content of the input instruction to portable terminal 400. The control in step SB10 corresponds to the control in steps SB12 and SB14 in FIG. Then, control proceeds to step SB112.

  Here, as described with reference to FIG. 9, when portable terminal 400 is located in the vicinity of MFP 100 (YES in step SA100 in FIG. 9), print data is transmitted to MFP 100 (step SA114). In step SB112, the CPU 121 receives the print data transmitted from the portable terminal 400. Then, control proceeds to step SB132.

  On the other hand, in step SB114, CPU 121 determines whether MFP 100 on which CPU 121 is mounted has a direct print function or not. When CPU 121 determines that MFP 100 has a direct print function (YES in step SB114), control proceeds to step SB116. On the other hand, when CPU 121 determines that MFP 100 does not have a direct print function (NO in step SB114), control proceeds to step SB130.

  As described with reference to FIG. 9, when the MFP 100 does not have a direct print function (NO in step SA116 in FIG. 9), the portable terminal 400 transmits print data to the MFP 100 (step SA134). ). Then, CPU 121 of MFP 100 receives the print data transmitted from portable terminal 400 in step SB130. Then, control proceeds to step SB132.

  The control in step SB116 to step SB128 in FIG. 10 corresponds to the control in step SB20 to step SB26 in FIG.

  Then, as described with reference to FIG. 9, when MFP 100 has a direct print function (YES in step SA116 in FIG. 9), portable terminal 400 transmits a print file to MFP 100 (step SA118). ). Then, CPU 121 of MFP 100 receives the print file transmitted from portable terminal 400 in step SB116. Then, control proceeds to step SB118.

  In step SB118, the CPU 121 executes rasterization processing for the print file received in step SB116. The control in step SB118 corresponds to the control in step SB20 in FIG. Then, control proceeds to step SB120.

  Here, as described with reference to FIG. 9, after transmitting the print file to the MFP 100 in step SA118, the portable terminal 400 receives an edit instruction for the output target file (step S118). The content of the instruction is transmitted to MFP 100 (YES in SA122) (step SA123). Returning to FIG. 10, in step SB <b> 120, CPU 121 determines whether or not the content of the instruction for editing the output target file has been received from portable terminal 400. When CPU 121 determines that the instruction has been received (YES in step SB120), control proceeds to step SB122. On the other hand, when CPU 121 determines that the instruction has not been received (NO in step SB120), control proceeds to step SB126.

  In step SB122, CPU 121 determines whether re-rasterization of the output target file is necessary based on the content of the instruction received in step SB120. When CPU 121 determines that re-rasterization is necessary (YES in step SB122), control proceeds to step SB124. On the other hand, when CPU 121 determines that CPU 121 is unnecessary (NO in step SB122), control proceeds to step SB126.

  In step SB124, the CPU 121 changes the settings for the rasterizing process in the same manner as in step SA110 (FIG. 9). The control in step SB124 corresponds to the control in step SB24 in FIG. Control then proceeds to step SB126.

  In step SB126, CPU 121 determines whether or not the rasterizing process has been completed. If CPU 121 determines that the rasterization process has been completed (YES in step SB126), control proceeds to step SB128. On the other hand, when CPU 121 determines that the rasterizing process has not been completed (NO in step SB126), it returns control to step SB120.

  Here, as described with reference to FIG. 9, when the portable terminal 400 transmits a print file to the MFP 100 because the MFP 100 has a direct print function (step SA118), the portable terminal 400 prints the print file. Is received (step SA124), and when the instruction is input, it is transmitted to the MFP 100 (step SA125). Returning to FIG. 10, in step SB 128, CPU 121 determines whether or not an instruction to permit printing of the print file is received from portable terminal 400. If CPU 121 determines that the instruction has not yet been received (NO in step SB128), it returns control to step SB120. On the other hand, when CPU 121 determines that the instruction has been received (YES in step SB128), control proceeds to step SB132.

  In step SB132, the CPU 121 executes print processing for print data or a print file received from the portable terminal 400. The control in step SB132 corresponds to the control in step SB16 in FIG. 3 or step SB26 in FIG. Then, the CPU 121 ends the process of FIG.

  In the image processing system according to the present embodiment described above, when a file output instruction is input to portable terminal 400, portable terminal 400 instructs MFP 100 to output the file. Note that the file does not have to be specified by the instruction input in the portable terminal 400. In such a case, CPU 401 of portable terminal 400 instructs MFP 100 in storage device 403 or a predetermined storage device to output a file stored in a predetermined storage location. In this case, the created preview image data is the preview image data for the file stored in the storage location.

  In this embodiment, when the output of the file to be output fits on one page of recording paper, the generation of preview image data can be omitted.

  In the present embodiment, on condition that portable terminal 400 is present near MFP 100 (YES in step SA100 in FIG. 9), CPU 401 of portable terminal 400 generates image data for preview (FIG. 9). Step SA102). Whether or not the CPU 401 generates a preview image may be determined according to the length of time required to generate data (for example, rasterization processing) that specifies an image in the print data.

  That is, the CPU 401 predicts the time required to generate data for specifying an image in the print data for the file based on the characteristics (data amount, etc.) of the file to be printed. The prediction can be realized using a known technique. And CPU401 produces | generates a preview image on the condition that the time acquired by prediction is longer than specific time. Note that if the time acquired by the prediction is less than or equal to a specific time, the CPU 401 does not generate a preview image. In this case, for example, CPU 401 notifies MFP 100 that the time acquired by prediction is equal to or less than a specific time. In response to this, the CPU 121 of the MFP 100 generates, for example, data for specifying an image in print data of a file to be printed, and then generates and displays image data for preview of the file. The CPU 121 further receives an input of an instruction for changing the print setting, and changes the printing data in accordance with the input instruction.

  In the present embodiment, the rasterizing process may be executed by portable terminal 400 (step SA14 in FIG. 3) or may be executed by MFP 100 (step SB20 in FIG. 4). When rasterizing processing is executed in portable terminal 400, when CPU 121 of MFP 100 accepts a setting change instruction (step SB12), it transmits the contents of the instruction to portable terminal 400 (step SB14). In this case, the CPU 121 of the MFP 100 instructs the raster data not to be changed (change of the output target page in the output target file, change of the order of the output target page in the output target file, rotation of the page, output) Only selection of paper to be performed, etc.) may be accepted.

  When rasterization processing is executed in MFP 100 (step SB20), when CPU 401 of portable terminal 400 accepts a setting change instruction (step SA26), it transmits the content of the instruction to MFP 100 (step SA28). In this case, the CPU 401 of the portable terminal 400 instructs the raster data not to be changed (change of the output target page in the output target file, change of the order of the output target page in the output target file, page rotation). , Selection of output paper, etc.) may be accepted.

  In the process shown in FIG. 10, CPU 121 of MFP 100 outputs a file on condition that permission for output from portable terminal 400 is input (YES in step SB128, step SB132). The condition that the CPU 121 authenticates the user who instructed the output of the file to be processed in place of the input of the output permission from the portable terminal 400 or in addition to the input of the output permission. The file may be output as

  Each embodiment disclosed this time must be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims. In addition, the invention described in the embodiment and each modification is intended to be carried out independently or in combination as much as possible.

  100 MFP, 101 system controller, 104 printer engine, 105 output image processing unit, 106,403 storage device, 107 imaging unit, 108 input image processing unit, 110,406 communication unit, 150,450 input unit, 152,452 image processing Unit, 154, 454 communication unit, 156, 456 file storage unit, 158 image forming unit, 160, 458 setting storage unit, 162 authentication unit, 164, 460 display unit, 300 operation panel, 301, 404 display, 302 touch sensor, 400 Mobile terminal.

Claims (16)

Input means for receiving an instruction to the image processing apparatus for printing a file;
Image processing means for generating preview data for printing of the file to be instructed;
Communication means for transmitting the preview data to the image processing apparatus,
The image processing means includes
After generating the preview data, generate print data for the file,
The print data generation setting is when an instruction to edit the print data is transmitted from the image processing apparatus and the instruction requires a change in the print data generation setting. It is changed based on the relevant indication,
The information processing apparatus, wherein the communication unit transmits the print data generated by the image processing unit to the image processing apparatus. A storage device for storing the file;
When the image processing unit receives a print instruction without specifying a file in the input unit, the image processing unit preview data for a file stored in a predetermined storage location in the storage device. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus generates print data.   3. The information processing according to claim 1, wherein the image processing unit does not generate the preview data when the total number of pages of the print data generation target file is 1. 4. apparatus. The image processing means includes
Based on the intensity of the radio wave transmitted from the image processing apparatus, or based on the position information of the information processing apparatus and the position information of the image processing apparatus transmitted from the image processing apparatus, the information processing apparatus Determining whether or not the image processing apparatus is located within a predetermined range ;
The communication means includes
4. The preview data is transmitted to the image processing apparatus on condition that the information processing apparatus is located within the predetermined range with respect to the image processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus according to item 1.   The said image processing means produces | generates the said data for a preview on condition that the time estimated as the production | generation of the printing data of the said file is longer than specific time. The information processing apparatus described in 1. The image processing apparatus further comprises storage means for storing print settings,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the communication unit further transmits the print setting stored in the storage unit to the image processing apparatus. Receiving an instruction to the image processing apparatus for printing the file;
Generating preview data for printing the file to be directed;
Transmitting the preview data to the image processing apparatus;
Generating print data for the file after generating the preview data;
The print data generation setting is a case where an instruction to edit the print data is transmitted from the image processing apparatus, and the edit instruction requires a change in the print data generation setting. If, is changed based on the relevant indication,
A method for controlling an information processing apparatus, further comprising: transmitting the printing data to the image processing apparatus. A program executed in an information processing apparatus that instructs the image processing apparatus to print a file, and the program is stored in the information processing apparatus,
Receiving an instruction to the image processing apparatus for printing the file;
Generating preview data for printing the file to be directed;
Transmitting the preview data to the image processing apparatus;
Generating the print data of the file after generating the preview data; and
The print data generation setting is a case where an instruction to edit the print data is transmitted from the image processing apparatus, and the edit instruction requires a change in the print data generation setting. If, is changed based on the relevant indication,
The program is stored in the information processing apparatus.
A program for further executing the step of transmitting the printing data to the image processing apparatus. An image processing system comprising: an information processing device; and an image processing device that executes printing of a file instructed from the information processing device,
The information processing apparatus includes:
First input means for receiving an instruction to the image processing apparatus for printing a file;
Image processing means for generating preview data for printing the file that is the target of the printing instruction;
First preview means for transmitting the preview data to the image processing apparatus,
The image processing apparatus includes:
Second communication means for receiving the preview data;
Display means for displaying the preview data;
Second input means for receiving an instruction to edit the preview data;
The second communication means includes
Transmitting the editing instruction input to the second input means to the information processing apparatus;
The image processing means includes
After generating the preview data, generate print data for the file,
The print data generation setting is when the editing instruction is transmitted from the second communication unit, and the editing instruction requires a change in the print data generation setting. , it is changed based on the instruction of the editing,
The first communication means includes
Sending the printing data generated by the image processing means to the image processing apparatus;
The image processing apparatus includes:
An image processing system further comprising image forming means for printing the printing data. A control method for an image processing system comprising: an information processing device; and an image processing device that executes printing of a file instructed by the information processing device,
The information processing apparatus is
Receiving an instruction to the image processing apparatus for printing a file;
Generating preview data for printing a file that is the target of the print instruction;
Transmitting the preview data to the image processing device,
The image processing apparatus is
Receiving the preview data;
Displaying the preview data;
Receiving an instruction to edit the preview data;
Transmitting the input instruction for editing to the information processing apparatus,
The information processing device generates print data for the file after generating the preview data,
The print data generation setting is based on the edit instruction when the edit instruction is transmitted and the edit instruction needs to change the print data generation setting. be changed have Dzu,
The control method is:
The information processing apparatus transmitting the generated printing data to the image processing apparatus;
The image processing apparatus further includes a step of printing the printing data. An image processing system comprising: an information processing device; and an image processing device that executes printing of a file instructed from the information processing device,
The information processing apparatus includes:
A first input means for printing the file accepts a print instruction to the image processing apparatus,
Based on the information of the image processing apparatus transmitted from the image processing apparatus, a condition that has the function of the image processing apparatus generates the print data file to be printed, the instruction of the printing First communication means for transmitting a target file to the image processing apparatus;
When said first communication means transmits the file which is the subject of an instruction of the print to the image processing apparatus, the first image to generate the preview data of the print file which is the print instruction of the subject Processing means;
Display means for displaying the preview data,
The first input means receives an instruction to edit the preview data;
The first communication unit transmits the editing instruction to the image processing apparatus when the editing instruction is input to the first input unit;
The image processing apparatus includes:
Second communication means for receiving the file transmitted from the information processing apparatus;
Second image processing means for generating print data of the file transmitted from the information processing apparatus;
Image forming means for printing the printing data generated by the second image processing means,
The second image processing means, when the second communication means receives the editing instruction transmitted from the information processing apparatus, edits the printing data based on the editing instruction,
The image forming unit prints the edited printing data when the second image processing unit edits the printing data. The first input means receives an instruction to the image processing apparatus for starting printing of a file;
When the first input unit receives an instruction to start the printing , the first communication unit transmits the instruction to start the image processing apparatus;
The image processing system according to claim 11 , wherein the image forming unit prints the print data on condition that the instruction to start is transmitted from the information processing apparatus. The image processing apparatus further includes an authentication unit for authenticating a user,
The first communication means transmits the file to the image processing apparatus in addition to information for identifying a user who has input the print instruction.
The image processing system according to claim 11 , wherein the image forming unit prints the printing data on condition that the authentication unit has authenticated a user who has input an instruction to print the file. The printing data includes an image and data specifying settings for printing the image,
The image according to claim 11, wherein the first input unit accepts only an instruction that does not require editing of the image in the print data as the editing instruction after the file is transmitted from the information processing apparatus. Processing system. A control method for an image processing system comprising: an information processing device; and an image processing device that executes printing of a file instructed by the information processing device,
The information processing apparatus receiving an instruction to the image processing apparatus for printing a file;
On condition that the information processing apparatus has a function of generating print data of a file to be printed based on the information of the image processing apparatus transmitted from the image processing apparatus. Sending a file to be subjected to the printing instruction to the image processing apparatus;
The information processing apparatus, when a file that is the target of the print instruction is transmitted to the image processing apparatus, generating preview data for printing the file that is the target of the print instruction;
The information processing apparatus displaying the preview data;
The information processing apparatus receiving an instruction to edit the preview data;
When the editing instruction is input, the information processing apparatus transmits the editing instruction to the image processing apparatus;
The image processing apparatus receiving the file transmitted from the information processing apparatus;
The image processing device generating print data of the file transmitted from the information processing device;
The image processing apparatus printing the generated printing data;
A step of editing the print data based on the editing instruction when the image processing apparatus receives the editing instruction transmitted from the information processing apparatus;
The image processing apparatus is a method for controlling an image processing system, in which, when the print data is edited, the edited print data is printed. A control method for an image processing system comprising: an information processing device; and an image processing device that executes printing of a file instructed by the information processing device,
The information processing apparatus is based on the intensity of the radio wave transmitted from the image processing apparatus or based on the position information of the information processing apparatus and the position information of the image processing apparatus transmitted from the image processing apparatus. Determining whether the information processing device is located within a predetermined range with respect to the image processing device;
The image processing device is based on the intensity of a radio wave transmitted from the information processing device, or based on position information of the image processing device and position information of the information processing device transmitted from the information processing device. Determining whether the image processing device is located within a predetermined range with respect to the information processing device;
When the information processing apparatus is located within a predetermined range with respect to the image processing apparatus, the information processing apparatus generates print data for the file and preview data for printing the file,
If the information processing device is not located within a predetermined range with respect to the image processing device, the image processing device generates print data for the file, and the information processing device uses the preview data. An image processing system control method to be generated.

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