Patent ID: 6750980
Filing Date: 2004-06-15
Classification: G06F,G06K

Abstract:
An information processing apparatus which outputs print data to a printer for processing as a job, said information processing apparatus comprising:obtaining means for obtaining information indicating data processing features of the printer for the job, wherein the data processing features for the job include a time factor based on the time required for the printer to rasterize the print data of the job; and control means for controlling print data processing means to process the print data by distributing the print data to a process which transmits print data to the printer to be rasterized in the printer and a process which rasterizes print data in said information processing apparatus and transmits the rasterized print data to the printer, wherein the distribution depends on the data processing features of the printer indicated by the information obtained by said obtaining means, and wherein said control means determines a processing sharing ratio of the print data between said information processing apparatus and the printer on the basis of the data processing features of the printer, and wherein the processing sharing ratio is variable for different print data.