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Apparatus and method for setting printing options using preview image

US7990568B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 2006
Grant dateAug 2, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/1284
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method are provided for setting a printing option using a preview image. Setting the printing option includes an image preview unit displaying a preview image corresponding to printing data and enabling the preview image to be manipulated for setting a printing setting, a control unit controlling printing of the preview image according to the printing setting of the manipulated preview image, and a printing option setting unit setting a printing option, wherein the control unit applies the printing setting of the preview image to the printing option of the printing option setting unit.

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