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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 17, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 15, 2008
Yoko Murase, Yokohama, JP;
Yoko Murase, Yokohama, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, , JP;
Abstract
An information processing apparatus which makes it possible to improve user operability in selecting a desired one from a plurality of image processing apparatuses by selecting functions of the image processing apparatuses. A virtual printer driver acquires function information on a plurality of printers existing on a network. One printer is selected as a default printer from the printers. Configuration items associated with functions of the default printer, and configuration items associated with functions of the other printers are displayed on a configuration screen in a manner selectable by a user. The configuration items associated with the functions of the printers except the default printer are displayed such that a printer equipped with a function associated with each of the configuration items can be identified by the user. Print data is transmitted to one of the printers, based on a configuration item selected by the user.