JP2000307780A - Recording device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To newly provide a means for detecting a recording paper width when a facsimile is received when recording paper of a size unsuitable for recording a facsimile reception image is set in a recording unit. It is an object of the present invention to provide a recording apparatus capable of preventing ink from being ejected to a platen without causing any trouble. SOLUTION: There is provided a setting for performing copying using a recording sheet of a small size different from the recording paper for facsimile reception image recording, and when the user selects the above setting, the facsimile is set until the setting is released. Is received, the received data is stored in the storage means without printing, and printing is performed after the setting is canceled.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a recording apparatus.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Printing is performed by an ink-jet system, and a print head having a plurality of nozzles for discharging ink arranged in a moving direction of a recording paper is moved in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the recording paper. 2. Description of the Related Art A recording apparatus that records a plurality of lines and has a copy function and a facsimile function is known.

In such an apparatus, when a recording sheet having a width smaller than the width of the recording sheet to be printed is set, ink is ejected to a portion where no recording sheet exists, that is, a platen roller (platen printing).

When the platen printing is performed, the ink is transferred from the platen to the recording paper next time the paper passes therethrough, and the back side of the recording paper becomes dirty.

Further, there is an apparatus which uses the above-described recording apparatus and has a function of copying and facsimile.

Conventionally, in a facsimile apparatus, the size of a document at the time of communication is determined by the ITU-T recommendation, and the size of the recording paper to be supported by the receiving side is naturally determined. Therefore, the following method is known as a method for determining the recording size set in the recording unit in an apparatus that can use a plurality of types of recording paper sizes. That is, the recording paper size set in the recording unit is registered in the recording device in advance, or the recording paper size recommended by the ITU-T is set within the range of the recording paper size that can be recorded by the recording device. There is known a method of providing a sensor for determining the recording paper size and determining the recording paper size. For example, if there is a recording width of B4, a sensor for determining between the B4 size and the A4 size is provided. Therefore, in a recording apparatus that cannot perform recording because it exceeds the A4 width, for example, there is no need to determine the recording paper size.

[0007] Facsimile apparatuses generally perform "automatic reception", that is, when there is an incoming call and the other party is facsimile transmission, a process of printing the received data without any operation by the user. General.

On the other hand, in the copy function, recording papers of various sizes are used. For example, a postcard is used as recording paper. When using postcards as recording paper,
The user sets the recording paper size in advance so as not to print outside the width of the postcard. That is, for example, the user sets “postcard copy mode” in advance. In this way, when the user sets the postcard copy mode, for example, the print width is limited so as not to exceed the postcard width.

[0009]

In the above recording apparatus, for example, if the user selects the "postcard copy mode", makes a postcard copy, and leaves the apparatus in that state, an automatic facsimile reception operation is performed, and the reception is performed. Print the data as it is. In other words, in the above case, there is a problem that the received data is printed in the A4 width even though the postcard-size recording paper is set, and thus the platen printing is performed. There is a problem of missing.

In the case where the platen printing is performed as described above, when the recording paper subsequently passes through the portion, not only is the ink transferred, but when the state is poor, the paper sticks to the half-sided ink, There is a problem that a recording paper jam may occur.

Further, if the ink is hardened after being left as it is, the surface of the platen roller may be uneven.

In order to avoid this, a sensor for detecting the width of the recording paper must be newly provided, which causes a problem that the cost increases.

According to the present invention, if a facsimile is received while a recording paper of a size unsuitable for recording a facsimile reception image is set in the recording section, there is no need to newly provide a means for detecting the width of the recording paper. A recording device that can prevent the ejection of ink to the platen, can prevent loss of received data when a facsimile received image is not recorded, and can maintain communication reliability. It is intended to provide.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a recording apparatus capable of notifying a transmitting side that transmission has failed when a facsimile reception image is not recorded.

[0015]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a setting in which copying is performed using a recording sheet of a small size different from the recording sheet for facsimile reception image recording, and the user selects the above setting. If the facsimile is received before the setting is released, the received data is stored in the storage means without printing, and printing is performed after the setting is released.

Further, according to the present invention, the facsimile communication is terminated with an error if the recording apparatus is set to copy using a recording sheet of a small size different from the recording paper for facsimile reception image recording. It is something to do.

[0017]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a recording unit in a recording apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.

In the recording section, the ink cartridge section 201 has a recording head 202 and an ink tank 203. In the recording head 202, several nozzles for ejecting ink droplets are arranged in the G direction in FIG. 1, and eject ink to a position designated by the control unit. The ink tank 203 stores ink and supplies it to the head, and is replaceable. The cartridge unit 201 is provided with a unit for detecting the attachment / detachment of the ink tank 203.

The ink cartridge section 201 moves over the platen roller 208 in the direction H in FIG. 1 while discharging ink along the guide shaft 204, thereby printing several lines. Here, several lines recorded by moving the ink cartridge unit 201 one way are expressed as one block. The moving means is constituted by a motor or the like (not shown).

As the cartridge position sensor 205, a transmission type photo interrupter is used.
The position of the cartridge unit 201 is detected by blocking the light path of the light shielding plate 206 provided in the cartridge 1. The detection signal is transmitted to the control unit, and the control unit controls the position of the ink cartridge unit 201 and the print position based on the detected position.

One block (ink cartridge section 201)
After recording one line, the recording paper 207 is moved in the G direction. Subsequently, the next block is printed. This is repeated until the end of printing or the end of the page. The moving means is constituted by a motor or the like (not shown).

The recording paper presence / absence detecting means 209 is provided upstream of the printing position, and outputs a signal until the recording paper 207 reaches the sensor position and is discharged.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the recording paper detecting means 209 in the above embodiment.

The recording paper detecting means 209 comprises a photo interrupter 301 and an actuator 302.

The actuator 302 is configured to fall into a hole provided in the recording paper flow path without recording paper, and at this time, the light shielding plate 302 does not block the optical path of the photo interrupter 301 (FIG. 2 (1)).

When the recording paper 207 is conveyed and the recording paper 207 hangs over the actuator 302, the light blocking plate 206 blocks the optical path of the photo interrupter 301 (FIG. 2 (2)).

Therefore, the presence or absence of the recording paper 207 can be detected by looking at the output of the photo interrupter 301.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the recording apparatus of the above embodiment.

The control unit 401 controls the entire apparatus,
U and RO storing control programs and various data
M and RAM used for temporary storage of various data
And so on.

The cartridge unit 402 includes a control unit 401
Sends a control signal and an image signal, and the recording head ejects ink in accordance with the control signal and the image signal.

The recording paper sensor 403 outputs information on the presence or absence of recording paper.

The carriage motor 404 is for moving the ink cartridge unit, and is provided with a transport motor 406.
Moves the recording paper. Each of them is driven by a signal from the control unit via the motor drive circuit 405.

The cartridge position sensor 407 sends the output of the photo interrupter to the control unit 401.

The operation panel 408 is provided with switches for the user to perform various operations and instructions, and a display device (usually an LCD panel or the like) for displaying a message.

The control unit 401 includes an interface unit 40
9, a print command and print image data are received from an external computer, and data relating to the state of the printing apparatus, such as running out of ink, is transmitted to the external computer.

In the scanner unit 410, the sensor 411
Reads an original image and the image processing unit 412 converts the image into appropriate data and outputs the data. In the case of copying, the image is recorded by the recording unit, and in the case of facsimile transmission, the image is transmitted via the communication control unit 416. Further, a motor 414 for document conveyance and a drive circuit 413 for the motor 414 are provided.

When the recording device is used as a facsimile device, the communication control unit 416 transmits and receives data via the facsimile device.

Next, the recording operation of the recording apparatus of the above embodiment will be described.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the recording apparatus of the above embodiment.

This flowchart shows the operation in the case where the recording apparatus according to the above embodiment receives a fax in the automatic reception mode of the facsimile.

As a mode in which a small-size recording sheet is used, for example, a "postcard copy mode" can be considered.

When the user wants to make a postcard copy,
First, a postcard is set as a recording sheet, and after setting an original, "postcard copy mode" is selected by a switch provided on the operation unit. The mode selection switch
The switch may not be a dedicated switch, but may be a switch that also serves as another switch.

After this mode is selected, a copy operation is started by a "copy" switch. In this case, control is performed so as not to print outside the width of the postcard. After the copy is completed, in a normal case, the user returns the recording paper to the recording paper for facsimile reception image recording and cancels the “postcard copy mode”. The release of the “postcard copy mode” may be provided by a dedicated or dual-purpose switch, or may be released by the user selecting a shift to another mode (for example, the FAX mode).

When the "postcard copy mode" is selected, the recording device stores that the "postcard copy mode" is set. For example, a flag is provided at a predetermined position on the memory, and this flag is turned on. When the "postcard copy mode" is canceled by any method, the flag is turned off.

Here, when the recording apparatus receives data in the automatic facsimile reception mode (S0), first, the flag is checked.

If the flag is OFF (S1), since the "postcard copy mode" has been released, the received data is printed (S7).

If the flag is ON (S1), the received data is stored in the memory (RAM) without printing (proxy reception) (S2).

After the reception is completed, when the "postcard copy mode" is canceled by any method (S3), the data stored in the memory is printed (S4).
The flag is turned off (S5).

In this case, the received data may be automatically recorded by releasing the “postcard copy mode”. Alternatively, a switch for printing received data may be provided, and after the postcard copy mode is released, the printing operation may be performed by pressing the switch.

When the received data is printed normally, the received data in the memory is deleted.

That is, in the above embodiment, recording is performed by the ink jet system, and the recording is performed in the moving direction of the recording paper.
A print head having a plurality of nozzles for ejecting ink is moved in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the recording paper to record a plurality of lines, and a facsimile reception is performed in a recording apparatus having a copy function and a facsimile function. Setting means for setting so that copying is performed on a recording sheet of a small size different from the recording paper for image recording; and, when the user of the recording apparatus has selected the setting, the setting until the setting is released. If a facsimile is received in the meantime, the received data is stored in the storage means without printing, and after the above setting is released,
4 is an example of a recording apparatus having a control unit for performing printing.

Further, in the second embodiment, if the recording apparatus is set to copy using a recording sheet of a small size different from the recording paper for recording the facsimile reception image, the facsimile communication is terminated with an error. It was done.

As described above, for example, if a facsimile is received while the "postcard copy mode" is selected, the process ends as an error in the facsimile procedure. In the first embodiment, when a new substitute reception is attempted, if there is no free space in the memory due to the substitute reception or another operation, the communication may be terminated with an error as in the second embodiment. .

That is, in the second embodiment, recording is performed by the ink jet system, and a print head having a plurality of nozzles for discharging ink arranged in the moving direction of the recording paper is perpendicular to the moving direction of the recording paper. Move in the direction and
A setting device for performing recording on a plurality of lines and setting to perform copying on a recording sheet of a small size different from recording paper for facsimile reception image recording in a recording apparatus having a copy function and a facsimile function; and This is an example of a recording apparatus having control means for terminating a facsimile communication with an error when a facsimile is received before the setting is canceled when the user selects the above setting.

In each of the above embodiments, the "postcard copy mode" is assumed as an example of a small-size recording sheet.
Etc., and a plurality of modes may be provided.

[0056]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, in a facsimile apparatus of an ink jet recording system having a recording system capable of recording on recording paper of a size other than recording paper for facsimile reception image recording, a new recording paper width is provided. Without providing a sensor for detecting, that is, without increasing the cost, it is possible to estimate whether the recording paper set in the recording unit is a recording paper for facsimile reception image recording,
Therefore, even if improper recording paper is set at the time of recording a facsimile reception image, ink can be prevented from being ejected to the platen. When it is estimated that the facsimile reception data is stored in the memory, the received facsimile image data is not lost, and the transmission side does not need to transmit again.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when it is estimated that a recording sheet of a size unsuitable for recording a facsimile reception image is set in the recording unit, the facsimile communication is terminated with an error. As a result, it is found that the facsimile sent by the transmitting side has not reached the other party, which is effective when the apparatus does not have sufficient memory or when the free space of the memory is not enough.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a recording unit in a recording apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a recording sheet detecting unit 209 in the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a recording apparatus according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the recording apparatus according to the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference numeral 201 denotes an ink cartridge unit, 202 denotes a recording head, 207 denotes a recording sheet, 209 denotes a recording sheet presence / absence detecting unit, 301 denotes a photo interrupter, and 401 denotes a control unit.

Claims (2)

[Claims] A recording head that performs recording by an ink-jet method and has a plurality of nozzles that eject ink and is arranged in a recording paper moving direction, is moved in a direction perpendicular to the recording paper moving direction; Setting means for performing recording on a plurality of lines and setting to perform copying on a recording sheet of a small size different from recording paper for facsimile reception image recording in a recording apparatus having a copy function and a facsimile function;
If the user of the recording device has selected the above settings,
Control means for receiving the facsimile before the setting is released, storing the received data in the storage means without printing, and performing printing after the setting is released. Recording device. 2. Recording is performed by an ink-jet method, and a print head, which is arranged in a recording paper moving direction and has a plurality of nozzles for discharging ink, is moved in a direction perpendicular to the recording paper moving direction. A recording device that records a plurality of lines and has a copy function and a facsimile function; and a setting unit that sets so as to perform copying on a small-size recording sheet different from a recording sheet for facsimile reception image recording; A control unit for terminating the facsimile communication with an error when a facsimile is received before the setting is canceled when the user of the apparatus selects the setting.