ISO/IEC 29341-9-12:2008 PDF

Overview

ISO/IEC 29341-9-12:2008 - part of the UPnP Device Architecture series - defines the Imaging Device Control Protocol: Print Basic Service. Its scope is to enable standardized printing over peer‑to‑peer and ad‑hoc networks (home, small business, public spaces or Internet‑attached) by specifying a UPnP service model that controls printers and print jobs. The standard provides the XML service description, state variables, actions (e.g., CreateJob, CancelJob), eventing rules and mappings to printing data types.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Service modeling and metadata
  • ServiceType, terminology and conformance language for implementers.
  • An XML service description defining operations and state variables.
• State variables and allowed values
  • Printer attributes (PrinterName, PrinterLocation, DeviceId, PrinterState, PrinterStateReasons).
  • Job attributes (JobId, JobName, DocumentFormat, Copies, Sides, NumberUp, OrientationRequested, MediaSize, MediaType, PrintQuality, JobMediaSheetsCompleted).
  • Use of allowedValueList and distinguished values to manage precedence between production vs. layout job attributes.
• Actions and APIs
  • Core actions: CreateJob, CancelJob, GetPrinterAttributes, GetJobAttributes and methods for HTTP Post of job data.
  • Defined arguments, error codes and operation semantics.
• Eventing and synchronization
  • Event moderation tables, synchronization rules for evented variables, and transition actions to limit network traffic and ensure consistent state notifications.
• Interoperability mappings
  • Mapping of IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) data types to UPnP data types to aid compatibility with existing print ecosystems.
• Theory of operation
  • Job lifecycle, event model, localization and security considerations required by implementers.
• Intellectual property notice
  • The standard records potential patent claims by several industry entities; implementers should review licensing statements referenced in the document.

Applications and who uses it

• Printer and MFP manufacturers - implement UPnP Print Basic Service in firmware for network discoverability and standardized control.
• Operating system and driver developers - integrate UPnP-based printing support and map native print subsystems to UPnP service calls.
• Print server and IoT solution providers - enable ad‑hoc printing in smart home, small office and public kiosk scenarios.
• Systems integrators and test labs - validate interoperability, eventing behavior and IPP mappings across devices.

Related standards

• Other parts of the ISO/IEC 29341 (UPnP Device Architecture) series for device discovery and control.
• Relevant printing specifications such as IPP for deeper print-job protocol semantics and data typing.

Keywords: UPnP, ISO/IEC 29341-9-12, Print Basic Service, Imaging Device Control Protocol, network printing, printer service model, job attributes, eventing, IPP mapping.