Patent ID: 6771378
Filing Date: 2004-08-03
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
An information processing apparatus comprising:a first determination unit for determining whether a recording material remains in a recording apparatus; an output unit for outputting recording information to the recording apparatus when said first determination unit determines that recording material remains in the recording apparatus; a display unit for a first displaying of a message to replace a cartridge containing the recording material when said first determination unit determines that no or insufficient recording material remains in the recording apparatus; a second determination unit for determining whether the cartridge is replaced after the message to replace the cartridge is displayed by said display unit; said display unit also being constructed for a second displaying of a message to select whether a cleaning operation is to be performed when it is determined by said second determination unit that the cartridge is replaced; and an output unit for outputting a cleaning command to the recording apparatus in accordance with a selection to perform the cleaning operation.