Image forming apparatus, information processing apparatus, method of controlling image forming apparatus, and method of controlling information processing apparatus for processing a PDF portfolio
US12223215B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/1288
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment, an image forming apparatus is provided that is connected to an information processing apparatus via a network. The image forming apparatus is capable of performing direct printing for PDF data, and the image forming apparatus includes at least one memory that stores a program; and at least one processor that execute the program to perform: notifying a user of information via mail in a case where print data received from the information processing apparatus is a PDF portfolio and it is not possible to perform direct printing for the PDF portfolio using the image forming apparatus, the information including a message indicating that printing should be performed using an application compatible with the PDF portfolio and a command to open the PDF portfolio using the application.
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