Patent Application for Image Forming Apparatus, Server Apparatus, and Method of Controlling Printing of Server Apparatus Filed by KIM, Su-dong

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A patent application filed by KIM, Su-dong on April 29, 2014, proposes a innovative solution for improving the functionality of a pull printing system. The system is designed to provide an image forming apparatus, a server apparatus, and a method of controlling printing of the server apparatus, specifically for situations where the image forming apparatus may be in a state that prevents printing.

According to the patent application, the pull printing system is where printing data is transmitted from a host apparatus to a server apparatus and then to any image forming apparatus for output. However, if the image forming apparatus is not in a printable state due to issues such as lack of paper sheets or toner, the transmitted printing data is deleted from the server apparatus, resulting in a desired output not being acquired. This problem needs to be addressed to ensure efficient and effective printing.

The proposed solution involves the image forming apparatus receiving error information from the server apparatus before transmitting printing data. The server apparatus determines the error state level corresponding to the error information and transmits the printing data if the error state level is an allowed level, or not transmits the data if it's a disallowed level. The allowed and disallowed levels are defined by different error states, such as lack of paper sheets, need for component replacement, and unprintable state.

One of the main advantages of this solution is that it ensures the server apparatus does not delete the transmitted printing data if the image forming apparatus is in a state that prevents printing. This reduces the need for users to transmit the data again and move to another image forming apparatus, making the printing process more efficient.

The patent application also describes a server apparatus that includes a storage unit to store printing data, a communicator to receive error information, and a controller to determine the error state level and control the transmission of printing data. The communicator also receives user information input from the image forming apparatus and transmits printing data corresponding to the user information.

The image forming apparatus is also modified to receive printing data corresponding to user information, display a guide message corresponding to the error state level, and transmit user information and error information to the server apparatus. The guide message is displayed on the image forming apparatus's display unit to inform the user of the state of the image forming apparatus.

Key Takeaways:

  • The proposed solution provides a method of controlling printing of a server apparatus, ensuring that printing data is transmitted only when the image forming apparatus is in a printable state.
  • The solution involves determining the error state level of the image forming apparatus and transmitting printing data accordingly.
  • The error state levels are defined by different states, such as lack of paper sheets, need for component replacement, and unprintable state.
  • The server apparatus includes a storage unit, a communicator, and a controller to determine the error state level and control the transmission of printing data.
  • The image forming apparatus receives user information and error information from the server apparatus and transmits printing data corresponding to the user information.
  • The solution ensures efficient and effective printing by reducing the need for users to transmit data again and move to another image forming apparatus.
  • The proposed solution includes a server apparatus and an image forming apparatus with improved functionality and efficiency.
  • The solution provides a guide message on the image forming apparatus's display unit to inform the user of the state of the image forming apparatus.
  • The patent application filed by KIM, Su-dong proposes an innovative solution for improving the functionality of a pull printing system.
  • The solution addresses the problem of server apparatus deleting printing data when the image forming apparatus is not in a printable state.
  • The patent application includes detailed descriptions of the proposed solution, including flowcharts and block diagrams.

Statistics:

  • The patent application was filed on April 29, 2014, and posted on January 29, 2015.
  • The patent application has 11 figures and 2 flowcharts illustrating the proposed solution.
  • The solution is designed to improve the functionality and efficiency of a pull printing system.
  • The patent application includes a detailed description of the proposed solution, including a server apparatus and an image forming apparatus.
  • The solution addresses the problem of server apparatus deleting printing data when the image forming apparatus is not in a printable state.

Sources:

  • KIM, Su-dong. Image Forming Apparatus, Server Apparatus, and Method of Controlling Printing of Server Apparatus. Filed April 29, 2014 and posted January 29, 2015. Patent URL: http://appft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-adv.html&r=4007&p=81&f=G&l=50&d=PG01&S1=20150122.PD.&OS=PD/20150122&RS=PD/20150122