JP2002196920A - Recording system, recording device control device, method, and computer-readable storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To enable selection of an appropriate recording medium, recording mode, and the like from various options, and prevent occurrence of inappropriate settings by a user. SOLUTION: At the time of printing, a color ink ratio in a print image is calculated, and a photograph image quality list, a graphic image quality list, and a text image quality list are automatically set in accordance with the ratio. And according to that setting,
A screen in which three priority items such as an image quality priority item 501, a recording time priority item 502, and a cost performance priority item 503 are set is displayed, and a sheet, a recording mode, and an estimated recording time corresponding to each item are displayed in a list. .
Further, image quality confirmation buttons 504 to 50 corresponding to the respective items are provided.
When the user presses 6, an actual size recording image window opens, and a pseudo recording result can be confirmed. The user can instruct recording execution after selecting a desired item.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a recording system for outputting characters and image documents, a control device for the recording device,
Method and computer readable storage medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A recording system for creating a character or image document by a host computer and outputting the document by a printer has been widely used. In addition, there has been a direct printer in which a printer is provided with a memory card slot and images stored in the memory card can be recorded without passing through a host computer. In addition, small printers, such as ink jet printers, capable of recording in color and photographic tone have appeared on the market, and photographic image quality has been easily obtained.

[0003] Improvements have been made in recording media provided with an ink receiving layer, which makes it possible to perform recording that is more vivid and excellent in color development than recording on plain paper, and has a good paper texture. I have. With the advent of these recording media, the degree of freedom for users to select an appropriate medium according to the required image level has been increasing.

[0004] In addition, the setting of a recording mode for improving the quality of a recorded image is diversified, and often ranges from several types to tens of types. The time required for recording also changes depending on the setting of the recording medium and the recording mode.

[0005]

Heretofore, the user has himself made a medium selection or a recording mode selection from the various options described above.

However, it is difficult to compare and select the relationship between the image quality obtained on each recording medium and the price of the recording medium from among several media, and to perform recording with good cost performance. There were drawbacks.

Further, since the initial setting of the recording mode is fixed to a predetermined recording mode, it is necessary for the user to make a desired setting by himself / herself. It is necessary to judge how much is set, and it is easy to make inappropriate settings, and there is a disadvantage in operability that a desired image quality cannot be obtained or an extra recording time is required. .

Further, since it is impossible to estimate the recording time before recording, it is impossible to select the recording medium and the recording mode by comprehensively judging the recording quality, the cost required for recording, and the recording time. However, there is a disadvantage that work efficiency is reduced.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and makes it possible to select an appropriate recording medium, a recording mode, and the like from a variety of options, thereby preventing an inappropriate setting by a user. The purpose is to:

[0010]

The recording system according to the present invention will be described below. The recording system according to the present invention comprises a recording device for executing recording on a recording medium and a control device for controlling the recording device. A recording system comprising: a discriminating unit for discriminating recording contents to be recorded by the recording device; and a storage unit for storing a recording medium and / or a recording mode corresponding to a discrimination result by the discriminating unit. Reading means for reading out the corresponding recording medium and / or recording mode from the storage means in accordance with the result of the discrimination by the discriminating means.

According to another feature of the recording system of the present invention, there is provided a recording time calculating means for calculating an estimated recording time corresponding to the recording medium and / or recording mode read by the reading means. It is in the point.

Another feature of the recording system of the present invention is that the display means displays all or a part of the recording medium and / or the recording mode corresponding to the result of the discrimination by the discrimination means on a display device. It is in the point with.

Another feature of the recording system of the present invention is that a pseudo recording image corresponding to all or a part of the recording medium and / or recording mode corresponding to the result of the determination by the determination means is displayed. This is characterized in that a pseudo-recorded image display means for displaying on a device is provided.

A recording system according to the present invention is a recording system comprising a recording device for executing recording on a recording medium and a control device for controlling the recording device, wherein the recording device intends to perform recording. Discriminating means for discriminating the contents, storage means for storing a plurality of combinations of a recording medium and a recording mode corresponding to one discrimination result by the discriminating means, and Reading means for reading a plurality of combinations of the corresponding recording medium and recording mode from storage means; and recording time calculating means for calculating an estimated recording time corresponding to each combination of the recording medium and recording mode. It has features.

Another feature of the recording system of the present invention is that a display device displays all or a part of a plurality of combinations of a recording medium, a recording mode, and a recording time corresponding to the result of the determination by the determination means. Is provided with a combination display means for displaying the information.

Another feature of the recording system of the present invention is that it corresponds to all or a part of a plurality of combinations of a recording medium, a recording mode, and a recording time corresponding to the determination result by the determination means. It is characterized in that a pseudo recorded image display means for displaying a pseudo recorded image on a display device is provided.

Another feature of the recording system of the present invention resides in that the recording is performed in accordance with one of a plurality of combinations of a recording medium, a recording mode, and a recording time corresponding to the result of the determination by the determination means. The present invention is characterized in that an execution instruction means for causing the apparatus to execute recording is provided.

Another feature of the recording system according to the present invention is that a plurality of combinations of the recording medium, the recording mode, and the recording time corresponding to the result of the determination by the determination means are used to select a combination that gives priority to the print quality. Is provided with a recording quality priority combination determining means for determining the combination.

Another feature of the recording system of the present invention is that a combination of the recording time priority is selected from a plurality of combinations of the recording medium, the recording mode, and the recording time corresponding to the determination result by the determination means. This is characterized in that a recording time priority combination determining means for determining is provided.

Another feature of the recording system of the present invention is that a plurality of combinations of a recording medium, a recording mode, and a recording time corresponding to the discrimination result of the discriminating means are used to prioritize the recording medium cost. 6. The recording system according to claim 5, further comprising a recording medium cost priority combination determining means for determining a combination.

Another feature of the recording system of the present invention is that a plurality of combinations of a recording medium, a recording mode, and a recording time corresponding to the discrimination result by the discriminating means are used to determine a recording quality, a recording time, and a recording time. The present invention is characterized in that a balance-priority combination determining means for determining a balance-priority combination having a well-balanced balance for at least any two of the recording medium costs is provided.

Another feature of the recording system of the present invention is that a recommended combination is determined from a plurality of combinations of a recording medium, a recording mode, and a recording time corresponding to the result of the determination by the determination means. The point is that a recommended combination determining means is provided.

Another feature of the recording system of the present invention is that the discriminating means discriminates a ratio of color data in a recorded image as the recorded content.

Another feature of the recording system of the present invention is that the discriminating means discriminates a ratio of text data in a recorded image as the recorded content.

Another feature of the recording system of the present invention resides in that a recording medium detecting means for detecting the type of the recording medium in a state in which recording can be performed by the recording apparatus is provided.

In the present invention as described above, an appropriate recording medium and recording mode can be automatically selected according to the contents of recording.

In this case, by displaying the recording medium, the recording mode, and the like on the display device, the user can confirm the recording medium and the recording mode corresponding to the recording content determination result, and then perform recording. Become.

Further, if a pseudo-recorded image is displayed for each recording medium, recording mode, and the like, the user can make a selection closer to the desired one after confirming the obtained image.

Also, if the ratio of the color data in the recorded image, which is the recorded content, is determined, for example,
If the color ink ratio is high, determine that the image is a photographic image and set the photo recording mode.If the color ink ratio is below a certain value, determine that the image is a text or graphic image and set the normal recording mode. It becomes possible.

If the ratio of the text data in the recorded image, which is the recorded content, is determined, for example, if the text printing ratio is equal to or more than a certain value, the image is determined to be a text-centered image, and the normal recording mode is determined. Can be set.

Further, if the type of the recording medium that can be recorded by the recording apparatus is detected, it is possible to check whether the recording medium corresponds to the discrimination result of the recorded contents.

[0032]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of a recording system, a control device of a recording apparatus, a method, and a computer-readable storage medium according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(First Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a recording system. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a computer main body that functions as a control device of the recording apparatus, and includes a CPU, a RAM, and a hard disk. Software of the system 2, the printer driver 3, and other applications are installed on the hard disk. In the present embodiment, each means referred to in the present invention is realized by the CPU, the RAM, the hard disk, and the like.

Reference numeral 4 denotes a keyboard as an input device.
It is connected to the computer main body 1 via the interface 5. Reference numeral 6 denotes a mouse as an input device, which is connected to the computer main body 1 via an interface 7. The user can input commands and data using the keyboard 4 and the mouse 6.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a display as a display device, which is connected to the computer main body 1 via an interface 9. The user can visually exchange information via the display 8.

Reference numeral 10 denotes a printer as a recording device.
It is connected to the computer main body 1 via the interface 11 and receives print control codes and data from the printer driver 3 and conversely returns information on the printer 10 to the printer driver 3 and the system 2. In the present embodiment, the printer 10 is a serial type ink jet printer that discharges and prints liquid ink, and is suitable for use and purpose from a high-quality image medium provided with an ink receiving layer for photographic recording to plain paper. Can be recorded on various media. Further, in order to suppress horizontal streaks on an image, various recording modes are devised, such as recording of one line in a plurality of scans.

Next, referring to the flowchart of FIG.
A procedure for executing printing in the above-described printing system will be described. When the user instructs a print command from the display 8 (STEP 1), a print screen window is opened, and the print screen is viewed (STEP 2). FIG.
Is an example of a print screen. The user specifies a print page and the number of print copies in a print page column 301 and a print copy column 302 on the print screen.

When the designation of the print page and the number of copies is completed (STEP 3), the property button 30 at the upper right of the print screen is displayed.
3 to open the printer properties screen (STEP
4). When the printer property screen is opened, first, a state in which the paper tab 401 is pressed appears, and the paper setting screen of the property screen is displayed.
EP5). FIG. 4 shows an example of a paper setting screen of the property screen. In this paper setting screen, the user selects a desired paper size from a pull-down menu that appears when the full down key 402 is pressed. In the figure, A4 size is selected. Further, check boxes 403, 4
04, and instructs whether to perform the same size or enlarged / reduced printing. If you select enlarged / reduced printing,
Set the scaling factor. Check box 40
5 or 406 is checked to instruct the print direction.

When the paper setting is completed (STEP 6), the main tab 407 is pressed to open and view the main screen of the property screen (STEP 7). FIG. 5 is an example of a main screen of the property screen. On this main screen, three priority items such as an image quality priority item 501, a recording time priority item 502, and a cost performance priority item 503 are set, and the paper, recording mode,
And a list of estimated recording times. Further, when the image quality confirmation buttons 504 to 506 corresponding to the respective items are pressed, an actual size recording image window is opened, and a pseudo recording result can be confirmed, and a selection closer to a desired one can be performed. When recording on a special medium such as an OHP sheet, if the other sheets are checked, a mode suitable for the medium is set.

The paper and recording mode are determined by the printer driver 3 of the computer main body 1 to determine the ratio of the color inks in the recorded image, and correspond to the ratios. Are automatically set, and a list of combinations determined for each is displayed on the main screen. Therefore, the contents of the list on the main screen change depending on the recorded image. By displaying the combination for each priority item in this manner, a selection operation is facilitated, and a system excellent in operability is realized.

Here, a method of determining a recorded image will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 shows the computer body 1
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the first embodiment. In the figure, an application 601 is a graphics engine 60.
2 to send an application command to the printer 10 to output characters, graphics, and the like to the printer 10.

Under the control of the graphics processing control means 603, the graphics engine 602 analyzes the application command received from the application 601 by the command analysis means 604, converts the application command into image data by the graphic drawing means 605, and converts the application command into image data. Send to After being converted into image data by the graphic drawing means 605, the color duty counting means 60
6, the ratio of the color data to the print data is determined. The calculated duty value is sent to the printer driver 3 together with the image data. Data is sent from the printer driver 3 to the printer 10 together with a control command, and recording is performed.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart relating to the determination of the recorded image. In STEP 701, the application 601 sends an application command to the graphics engine 602. In STEP 702,
The analysis of the application command and the drawing of the graphic by the graphics engine 602 are performed. STEP70
In step 3, the color duty value is calculated,
At 4, the drawing data and the color duty value are sent to the printer driver 3.

The printer driver 3 determines whether the color duty is 30% or more (STEP 705).
If it is 0% or more, it is set in the photo quality list (STEP 7
06) If it is less than 30%, it is further determined whether the color duty is 10% or more (STEP 707). ST
In EP707, if the color duty is 10% or more, it is set in the graphic image quality list (STEP70).
8) If it is less than 10%, a text image quality list is set (STEP 709). Note that FIG. 5 shows a list display in the case where the photograph image quality list is set.

As described above, the recorded image is determined from the color duty value of the image, and a list corresponding to the determined content is displayed. In the present embodiment, the determination of the recorded image is performed in accordance with the ratio of the color data. However, the ratio of the text data may be determined. In this case, for example, if the text printing ratio is equal to or higher than a certain value, it is determined that the image is mainly text, and the normal recording mode (text image quality list) is set. List).

Returning to the description of the flowchart of FIG. 2, the user makes a comprehensive judgment from the paper acquisition status, the recording time, and the image quality.
A check box 507 to 509 corresponding to 503 is checked and selected.

When the priority item selection is completed (STEP
8) Press the OK button 510 to return to the print screen of FIG. 3, and press the print OK button 304 (STEP 10).
Printing is performed (STEP 11).

The method of displaying the main screen of the property screen is not limited to the above example, and may be expressed in the order of recommended combinations of papers and recording modes. It may be displayed and displayed so that the user can select it. Also, paper type, recording mode,
It is not necessary to display all of the recording time and image quality confirmation, and only some of them may be displayed. Further, FIG.
As shown in (2), a display may be performed in which recommended marks 801 are provided for recommended items (combinations of paper, recording mode, recording time, and image quality).

(Second Embodiment) In the first embodiment, the combinations according to the priority items are displayed in a list, but in the second embodiment, which item is prioritized is specified in advance. Is provided so that a confirmation screen is displayed without displaying a plurality of selection candidates.

FIG. 9 shows an example of a print screen according to the second embodiment. Priority item determination pull-down menu 9
01, one is selected from the image quality top priority, (balance for all or part of image quality, time, and cost) balance priority and recording time priority, and set in advance. This choice is
Once set, the same settings are maintained until the next change. When the user presses a property button 303 after inputting a print page and the number of copies, a paper setting screen of a property screen appears as shown in FIG. Here, the paper, the recording mode, the recording time, and the like corresponding to the priority items specified on the print screen are displayed. After confirming these, the user confirms OK.
Press the button 1001 and press the OK button 3 on the print screen.
Press 04 to execute printing.

In this embodiment, once the priority items are determined, the paper and the recording mode are automatically determined from the image content, so that the recording suitable for the purpose can be executed in the shortest time. it can. In the case of a printer that only prints text, the same settings can always be made, so that operability is excellent.

(Third Embodiment) In the third embodiment, a priority item selection button is provided on the printer 10. When the printer 10 is set to, for example, the image quality highest priority mode, the information is sent to the computer main body 1 via the interface 11, and the printer driver 3 determines the paper, recording mode, recording time, image quality corresponding to the image quality highest priority mode. Display the confirmation image. The settings on the printer 10 are saved, and the information is sent when the power of the printer 10 and the computer main unit 1 are turned on, so that recording can be performed under the same recording conditions unless the mode is changed.

(Fourth Embodiment) A mark for discriminating the medium type is printed in advance outside the recording area of the recording medium, and a reflection type optical sensor for reading the mark is provided in the paper stacking section of the printer 10. Thereby, the type of the recording medium can be automatically detected. In the fourth embodiment, this detection information is displayed in addition to the display contents described in the first embodiment. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a mistake in selecting a recording medium.

FIG. 11 shows a main screen of the property screen according to the fourth embodiment. Loading paper display area 1
On 101, the stacking paper automatically detected as described above is displayed. That is, the detection information of the reflection type optical sensor (not shown) is transmitted from the printer 10 to the printer driver 3 in the computer main body 1 via the interface 11. The driver 3 displays the loaded paper name corresponding to the mark for medium type discrimination in the area 1101. In the figure, plain paper for IJ is displayed.

In the present embodiment, the actual loaded paper can be compared with the paper corresponding to each priority item, and the paper can be recorded after taking measures such as replacing the paper. Deterioration in quality and delay in recording speed can be prevented. In addition, it is also possible to apply to automatically select a priority item to which a sheet that matches the actually stacked sheets belongs, or to attach a recommendation mark 801 as described with reference to FIG.

(Other Embodiments) In order to operate various devices to realize the functions of the above-described embodiments, an apparatus connected to the various devices or a computer in a system is used in the above-described embodiment. Supply the software program code to realize the functions of
The present invention also includes those implemented by operating the various devices according to programs stored in a computer (CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus.

Further, in this case, the program code of the software realizes the functions of the above-described embodiment, and the program code itself and means for supplying the program code to the computer,
For example, a recording medium storing such a program code constitutes the present invention. As a recording medium for storing such a program code, for example, a floppy (registered trademark) disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, C
D-ROM, magnetic tape, nonvolatile memory card, R
OM or the like can be used.

When the computer executes the supplied program code, not only the functions of the above-described embodiment are realized, but also the OS (operating system) or other operating system in which the program code runs on the computer. It goes without saying that such program codes are also included in the embodiments of the present invention when the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized in cooperation with the application software or the like.

Further, after the supplied program code is stored in a memory provided in a function expansion board of the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, the function expansion board or the function expansion unit is specified based on the instruction of the program code. It is needless to say that the present invention also includes a case where the CPU or the like provided for performs part or all of the actual processing, and the processing realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments.

It should be noted that the shapes and structures of the respective parts shown in the above embodiments are merely examples of the embodiment for carrying out the present invention, and the technical scope of the present invention is thereby reduced. It should not be interpreted restrictively. That is, the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from the spirit or main features thereof.

[0061]

As described above, according to the present invention, an appropriate recording medium and recording mode can be automatically selected in accordance with the contents of recording, and the occurrence of inappropriate settings by the user can be prevented. High-quality and high-speed recording can be performed with optimal settings according to the recording content.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a recording system.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for executing recording.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a print screen.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a paper setting screen of a property screen.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a main screen of a property screen.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a recorded image determination function of the computer main body 1.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart relating to determination of a recorded image.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a main screen of a property screen.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a print screen.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a paper setting screen of a property screen.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a main screen of a property screen according to a fourth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Computer main body 2 System 3 Printer driver 4 Keyboard 5 Interface 6 Mouse 7 Interface 8 Display 9 Interface 10 Printer 11 Interface

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page F-term (reference) 2C061 AP01 AQ05 AR01 CQ29 CQ34 CQ36 HH03 HJ06 HK07 HK14 HM01 HM03 HM05 HN02 HN15 5B014 EA01 EB03 FA04 FB03 FB04 GD05 GD22 GD23 GD42 5B02 AC05 A0501 A0503 BA12 DA13 DA16 EA05 EA16 FA13 FA14 FA46

Claims (22)

[Claims] 1. A recording system comprising: a recording device for performing recording on a recording medium; and a control device for controlling the recording device, wherein a determination is made as to recording contents to be recorded by the recording device. Determining means; a recording medium corresponding to a result of the determination by the determining means;
Or recording means for storing a recording mode, and reading means for reading the corresponding recording medium and / or recording mode from the storage means in accordance with the result of the discrimination by the discriminating means. system. 2. The recording system according to claim 1, further comprising a recording time calculating unit that calculates an estimated recording time corresponding to the recording medium and / or the recording mode read by the reading unit. . 3. The display device according to claim 1, further comprising a display unit that displays all or a part of a recording medium and / or a recording mode corresponding to a result of the determination by the determination unit on a display device. Recording system. 4. A pseudo recorded image display means for displaying, on a display device, a pseudo recorded image corresponding to all or a part of a recording medium and / or a recording mode corresponding to a result of the discrimination by said discriminating means. The recording system according to claim 1, wherein: 5. A recording system comprising: a recording device for performing recording on a recording medium; and a control device for controlling the recording device, wherein a determination is made as to recording contents to be recorded by the recording device. Determining means; storing means for storing a plurality of combinations of a recording medium and a recording mode corresponding to one determination result by the determining means; and determining the correspondence from the storage means in accordance with the determination result by the determining means. Recording means for reading a plurality of combinations of a recording medium and a recording mode to be recorded, and recording time calculating means for calculating an estimated recording time corresponding to each combination of the recording medium and the recording mode. system. 6. A combination display means for displaying, on a display device, all or a part of a plurality of combinations of a recording medium, a recording mode, and a recording time corresponding to a result of the determination by the determination means. The recording system according to claim 5. 7. A pseudo recorded image display means for displaying, on a display device, a pseudo recorded image corresponding to all or a part of a plurality of combinations of a recording medium, a recording mode, and a recording time corresponding to a result of the determination by the determining means. The recording system according to claim 5, further comprising: 8. An execution instruction means for causing the recording apparatus to execute recording in accordance with one of a plurality of combinations of a recording medium, a recording mode, and a recording time corresponding to a result of the determination by the determination means. Claim 5
The recording system according to item 1. 9. A recording quality priority combination determining means for determining a recording quality priority combination from a plurality of combinations of a recording medium, a recording mode, and a recording time corresponding to a result of the determination by the determination means. The recording system according to claim 5, characterized in that: 10. A recording time priority combination determining means for determining a recording time priority combination from a plurality of combinations of a recording medium, a recording mode, and a recording time corresponding to a result of the determination by the determination means. The recording system according to claim 5, wherein 11. A recording medium cost priority combination determining means for determining a recording medium cost priority combination from a plurality of combinations of a recording medium, a recording mode, and a recording time corresponding to the determination result of the determination means. 6. The recording system according to claim 5, wherein: 12. A balance of at least any two of recording quality, recording time, and recording medium cost from a plurality of combinations of a recording medium, a recording mode, and a recording time corresponding to a result of the determination by the determination unit. 6. The recording system according to claim 5, further comprising a balance-priority combination determining unit that determines a good balance-priority combination. 13. A recommended combination determining means for determining a recommended combination from a plurality of combinations of a recording medium, a recording mode, and a recording time corresponding to a result of the determination by the determining means. 6. The recording system according to 5. 14. The printing system according to claim 1, wherein the determination unit determines a ratio of color data in a print image as the print content. 15. The recording system according to claim 1, wherein the determination unit determines a ratio of text data in a recorded image as the recorded content. 16. The recording system according to claim 1, further comprising: a recording medium detection unit that detects a type of the recording medium in a state in which recording can be performed by the recording device. 17. A control device for controlling a recording device that performs recording on a recording medium, a determination unit that determines a recording content to be recorded by the recording device, and a determination result by the determination unit. Recording medium corresponding to and / or
Or recording means for storing a recording mode, and reading means for reading the corresponding recording medium and / or recording mode from the storage means in accordance with the result of the discrimination by the discriminating means. Equipment control device. 18. A control device for controlling a recording device for performing recording on a recording medium, comprising: a discriminating unit for discriminating recording contents to be recorded by the recording device; A storage unit for storing a plurality of combinations of the recording medium and the recording mode corresponding to the determination result; and a plurality of combinations of the corresponding recording medium and the recording mode from the storage unit according to the determination result by the determination unit. And a recording time calculating means for calculating an estimated recording time corresponding to each combination of the recording medium and the recording mode. 19. A control method for controlling a recording device that performs recording on a recording medium, comprising: a discriminating process of discriminating recording contents to be recorded by the recording device; and a discrimination result in the discriminating process. Recording medium corresponding to and / or
Alternatively, from the storage unit that stores the recording mode, the corresponding recording medium and / or
Or a reading process for reading a recording mode. 20. A control method for controlling a recording device that performs recording on a recording medium, comprising: a discriminating process for discriminating recording contents to be recorded by the recording device; A reading process for reading a plurality of combinations of the recording medium and the recording mode corresponding to the determination result by the determination unit from a storage unit that stores a plurality of combinations of the recording medium and the recording mode corresponding to the determination result. And a recording time calculation process for calculating an estimated recording time corresponding to each combination of the recording medium and the recording mode. 21. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for causing a computer to function as each unit according to claim 17 or 18. 22. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the processes according to claim 19 or 20.