摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To determine the arrangement order of imageries of a cartridge such that a cartridge with proper capacity can be recommended for a targeted cartridge to be replaced and an un-targeted cartridge to be not replaced.SOLUTION: An arrangement order of imageries 50 in a cartridge which has different capacities of targeted cartridges (cartridges for each capacity) is determined based on the amount of ink used. Moreover, let an arrangement order of imageries 52 in cartridges for each capacity of un-targeted cartridges to be the same arrangement order as the arrangement order of the cartridges for each capacity of the targeted cartridges. The amount of ink used in a printing device is nearly similar quantity for every color of ink. Therefore, on a purchase screen of ink cartridges, by making the arrangement order of imageries of the cartridges for each capacity of the targeted cartridges same as the arrangement order of the cartridges for each capacity of the un-targeted cartridges, the cartridge of proper capacity can be recommended to the targeted cartridge and the un-targeted cartridge. |