Modular and extensible printer device driver and text based method for characterizing printer devices for use therewith

摘要: A modular Universal Printer Driver is provided which dramatically improves the extensibility of driver architecture and support for printer features. This operates in conjunction with OEM developed minidrivers utilize text based Generic Description (GPD) format instant invention. The universal allows GPD to add define new features introduced by OEM. also minidriver modify, add, or replace standard user interface driver. are included a computer system outputting data an output device, such as printer. includes application program invokes plurality graphics device functions control sending Within system, controlling data. contains characterization implementation specific invoked graphic interface. outputs this incorporates passed minidriver. implements controls accordance incorporated characterization.