All,
I have fixed the link for the Job Template Attributes below. I uploaded the
files in ASCII mode instead of binary. The only other change is that the
element (i.e. PWG Attribute) names now all start with an uppercase.
Pete
Peter Zehler
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Zehler, Peter
> Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2002 8:32 AM
> To: 'pwg at pwg.org'
> Cc: Psi-Wg (E-mail)
> Subject: PWG Semantic Model
>> All,
>> The Print semantics that we defined in IPP are being used throughout the
> industry. The print system may be less functional (e.g. UPnP) or much
> more complex (e.g. JDF DigitalPrinting). The important point is that
> whenever possible the semantics are being reused. The reuse is a great
> benefit to Printer manufacturers. It simplifies the logic necessary to
> incorporate our devices into these various network environments. It
> speeds the definition of printing protocols/systems since the semantics of
> common features need not be reargued.
>> One of the barriers to the use of the PWG print model is its tight
> association with IPP. In the definition of IPP we clearly separated the
> model from the protocol. RFC2911 covers the base semantics. We also have
> extensions to the model defined in some Internet Drafts and IEEE-ISTO PWG
> standards. I believe we should split the IPP semantic model from the IPP
> protocol. Using the "PWG Semantic Model" in discussions around industry
> wide agreed upon print semantics avoids the "IPP baggage". I believe the
> separation will foster reuse in various network printing environments and
> standards. The separation will not affect compatibility with IPP.
>> To begin the conversation I though we might start with the definition of a
> "PrintJob Ticket". The existing semantics has the Job Template Attributes
> that cover most of a PrintJob Ticket. These cover the semantics of the
> production instructions. There are some additional descriptive and
> control attributes that are required. Examples include "jobName",
> "jobRequestingUserName" and "attributeFidelity". These attributes are
> normally held in an operation's Operational Attributes. Often there is a
> direct mapping to a Job's Description Attribute as with "jobName". There
> are cases where the mapping is simple between the Operational Attribute
> and the Description Attribute as with "JobRequestingUserName" mapping to
> "JobOriginatingUserName". We even have cases where there is no mapping
> such as with "attributeFidelity". We have already agreed on the
> semantics. We need to work out what a freestanding PrintJob Ticket will
> look like for the PWG.
>> I have uploaded an XML schema definition for RFC2911. The schema includes
> some types (e.g. rangeOfInteger), a Job and the elements that compose a
> Job, namely Job Description and Job Template elements. Included is a
> sample PrintJob Ticket based on the Job Template. I thought a
> conversation around a Print Job and a PrintJob Ticket would be
> appropriate.
>> Some rules I used in the schema mapping:
> 1) Data types are simplified where ever possible. ( "nameWithLanguage"
> becomes "string" with a length restriction)
> 2) For attributes (and operations) the '-' character is dropped and the
> following character is capitalized. ("job-name" becomes "jobName")
> 3) Attribute value strings remain the same.
> ("job-state-reasons"='job-printing' becomes
> "jobStateReasons"='job-printing')
> 4) Any attribute with the string "ipp" has the "ipp" string removed.
> ("ipp-attribute-fidelity" becomes "attributeFidelity")
> 5) All IPP attributes are represented as XML elements.
> 6) All attribute groups are represented as an ordered set of elements
> (i.e. sequence)
> 7) All enums are represented as strings using the string associated with
> the integer value. ("job-state"='3' becomes "jobState"="pending")
> 8) All type 1 enumes are represented as a "string" type with an
> enumerations restriction. (i.e. can not be extended)
> 9) All type 2 and 3 are represented as a "string". The standardized
> values are captured as appinfo annotations. (i.e. allows vendor and site
> extensions)
> 10) Multivalue attributes are represented as a single instance of an
> element that contains a sequence of elements (see "finishings" in sample
> PrintJobTicket or JobTemplate schema)
> 11) shema allows addition of new elements via "xsd:any" and places no
> restriction on namespace of addition.
>>>> Some PWG specific types:
> "ftp://pwg.org/pub/pwg/Semantic_model/typesPWG.xsd"> The Job:
> "ftp://pwg.org/pub/pwg/Semantic_model/Job.xsd"> The Job Description attributes(i.e. XML elements) for the Job:
> "ftp://pwg.org/pub/pwg/Semantic_model/JobDescription.xsd"> The Job Template attributes(i.e. XML elements) for the Job:
> "ftp://pwg.org/pub/pwg/Semantic_model/JobTemplate.xsd"> A Sample Print Job Ticket based on Job Template attributes:
> "ftp://pwg.org/pub/pwg/Semantic_model/PrintJobTicket.xml">>> I also have a 21 page PWG Semantic Model Overview document that I will
> send out tomorrow. This version is limited to RFC2911. It is a very
> concise semantic guide for those of us who are not IPP experts. It
> describes the model, objects, attributes and actions as briefly as
> possible. It contains references to RFC2911 sections for those who want
> the bloody details.
>> Pete
>> Peter Zehler
> XEROX
> Xerox Architecture Center
> Email: PZehler at crt.xerox.com> Voice: (716) 265-8755
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>>> Though the printer is part of the schema I thought we would start with the
> Job and "PrintJobTicket" discussion. I have uploaded a version of a
> Printer Schema. I also have done some work modeling the operations and
> their associated messages. They are not ready to be shared yet.
> The Printer:
> "ftp://pwg.org/pub/pwg/Semantic_model/Printer.xsd"> The Printer Description attributes(i.e. XML elements) for the Printer:
> "ftp://pwg.org/pub/pwg/Semantic_model/PrinterDescription.xsd"> The Printer's Job Template attributes are represented in the schema as the
>> combination of PrinterDefaults, PrinterSupported and PrinterReady:
> The PrinterDefaults attributes(i.e. XML elements) for the Printer:
> "ftp://pwg.org/pub/pwg/Semantic_model/PrinterDefaults.xsd"> The PrinterSupported attributes(i.e. XML elements) for the Printer:
> "ftp://pwg.org/pub/pwg/Semantic_model/PrinterSupported.xsd"> The PrinterReady attributes(i.e. XML elements) for the Printer:
> "ftp://pwg.org/pub/pwg/Semantic_model/PrinterReady.xsd">>