An information processing apparatus includes circuitry to display a plurality of setting item buttons corresponding to a plurality of setting items in a predetermined arrangement on a screen. In response to selection of a first setting item button, the circuitry displays a plurality of option buttons corresponding to the plurality of options that a first setting item has. The circuitry determines, for each of the options of the first setting item, whether the option is in an exclusive relationship with any of currently selected options. The circuitry determines whether the first setting item button and a second setting item button are displayed on a same screen. The circuitry displays the option button corresponding to the option of the first setting item that is determined to be in the exclusive relationship as being not selectable, when the first and second setting item buttons are not displayed on the same screen.