Patent ID: 7301651

Claim:
An information processor that outputs print data to a printing apparatus, said information processor comprising: a first command output unit constructed to output a first command to the printing apparatus to control the printing apparatus to shift from a state of saving power consumption to a state in which the printing apparatus is on standby for a printing, wherein the printing apparatus commences execution of calibration processing relating to a color printing after receipt of the first command; a determination unit constructed to make a determination as to whether a black-and-white printing different from a color printing has been selected; a second command output unit constructed to output a second command to the printing apparatus to control the printing apparatus, which is in a state of executing the calibration processing relating to the color printing, to stop the calibration processing that is in execution by the printing apparatus, in response to a result of determination that the black-and-white printing has been selected, wherein said second command is output after outputting of the first command; and a print data output unit constructed to output the print data to the printing apparatus after outputting of the second command.