Patent ID: 8867066
Filing Date: 2014-10-21
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A print processing apparatus for performing print processing, comprising: a plurality of processing units configured to perform a plurality of kinds of image processes to generate a preview image of print data; a use-situation identification unit configured to identify a use situation of the plurality of processing units, the use situation indicating whether or not each of the plurality of processing units is available to generate the preview image; a selection unit configured to select a preview method from among a plurality of preview methods for generating different preview images, according to a set of processing units that are available to generate the preview image or the number of processing units that are available to generate the preview image; and a display unit configured to display the preview image which is generated, using the selected preview method, based on the result of the image process by the available processing unit; wherein the plurality of preview methods include the following: