JPH01147486A - Display system for function choices - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To preferentially display choices of a function whose degree of use is high by providing a table for registering a display sequence of the choices. CONSTITUTION:When a priority sequence of choices is registered in a table 12 from a use setting means 11 so as to display preferentially the choices of a function whose degree of use is high, when a message sentence containing the choices of the function is displayed on a display means 15 by an operation of a selection input means 13, the choices is displayed in accordance with the priority sequence of the table 12 by a function selection and display processing means 14. In such a way, a display sequence of the choices and a priority position of a cursor, etc. can be changed. The function which is used frequently can be selected easily.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention records image information in a copying machine, a facsimile machine, a blink machine, etc., which displays a plurality of functions and selects one of the displayed functions. The present invention relates to a function selection display suitable for a recording device, and in particular to a function option display method in which a message including function options is displayed by operating a function selection switch, and a function is selected by specifying the displayed option. .

[Conventional technology]

In recent years, along with the spread of copying machines, user demands have diversified.
In response to this diversification, more multi-functional and sophisticated copying machines have been developed and introduced. Relatively new functions provided by copying machines include, for example, a function that allows you to arbitrarily set the copy reduction ratio of the original in 1% increments, a multicolor copying function that uses two or more types of toner, and a single color copying function that uses a selected color. Copying function, continuous page copying function that continuously copies two pages of a bound manuscript one page at a time without moving the manuscript itself, automatically copies both sides of the manuscript continuously, or automatically copies both sides of the paper continuously Double-sided copying function, editing function to combine or delete multiple originals and copying a tμ collection, job memory function to automatically set copying conditions by storing copying conditions in an IC card and reading them. There are many other functions as described below.

What is the trend toward multifunctionality and sophistication of such devices? This is common not only to M photocopiers but also to recording devices that record image information such as facsimile machines and printers.

By the way, even if the equipment becomes multi-functional as mentioned above, it is rare that all of these functions are used. Rather, depending on the type of industry or location in which it is used, some of the functions are used biasedly. is gjm. Therefore, in the past, a system of supplying devices has been adopted in which a range of high-end models with all functions and specialized models with a combination of various functions are prepared so that the user can select the model that meets his or her needs. In some cases, additional devices are selectively attached to meet the user's needs.

In any case, as devices become multi-functional, it becomes necessary to select those functions, but for this purpose conventionally, operating mechanisms such as switches, buttons, keys, etc. for selecting available functions, and A display mechanism such as a display panel and a display lamp is provided on the console panel so that a desired function can be selected and activated from several available functions one by one using the operation Rti on the console panel.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

By the way, as equipment becomes more multi-functional and sophisticated as mentioned above, it should be possible to provide equipment that is convenient and has a wide range of uses for boat fishing, but on the other hand, it also brings with it various problems. . For example, as the number of models increases by providing various dedicated models, it becomes more difficult to reduce manufacturing costs and the equipment becomes more expensive. Even if there are dedicated models with various combinations of functions, for users,
Although they often have the functions that users need, there are no models that only have those functions, and they are often upgraded models that also have extra functions. Even in a device having such unnecessary functions, there is a need to improve the utilization efficiency of the device for the user by making it possible to easily select the desired function and operate it quickly.

Furthermore, when a single copying machine is equipped with many functions, the copying machine becomes large and mechanically or operationally complex, making it more prone to operational errors and difficult to use. Particularly, as the device becomes multi-functional, a mechanism for selecting each function is required, and the number of operation mechanisms such as various switches, keys, and buttons increases on the operation panel.

For example, in a copying machine equipped with an automatic document feeder and an intermediate tray for double-sided copying, the correspondence between originals and copies (duplex function) varies from one-sided original to one-sided copy, one-sided original to two-sided copy, and two-sided original to one-sided copy. Four patterns can be used: copy, double-sided original - double-sided copy. Furthermore, by providing the intermediate tray, color marking, quick-shot color composition, partial color conversion, sheet composition, parallel composition, etc. are also possible. Of course, some of these functions require the addition of additional devices, but by providing an automatic document feeder and an intermediate tray, these functions can be used. In other words, it is necessary to use appropriate functions from among the many functions. As the number of devices increases, it becomes troublesome just to find the object to be operated, and operability deteriorates.

Therefore, if you try to select a function by operating a combination of operating mechanisms, the number of steps and steps will increase even in the function; There is a problem with kneeling.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems by making it possible to select a plurality of functions with one operating mechanism in combination with a display means, and preferentially displaying options for frequently used functions. The purpose of this is to provide a display method for functional options that can be used.

[Means for solving problems]

In order to achieve the above object, the function option display method of the present invention includes a function selection display processing means that displays a message sentence including function options by operating a selection input means 13 such as a function selection switch, as shown in FIG. Select with 14 and display means 1
5, and by specifying the displayed option by operating the selection input means 13, the function '3A selection means I6
This display method includes a table 12 for registering the display order of the options, and the function selection display processing means 14 sets the display order of the options by operating the usage setting means 11 such as a specification setting switch. The present invention is characterized in that a menu is selected and displayed on the display means 15, and the display order of the options is registered in the table 12 according to the menu.

[Effect]

By providing the above-mentioned means, in the function option display method of the present invention, when the priority order of the options is registered in the table 12 from the usage setting means 11 so that the option of the highly used function is preferentially displayed, the selection When a message sentence including function options is displayed on the display means by the operation of the input means 13, the function selection display processing means 14 displays the options according to the priority order of the table 12.

Therefore, it is possible to preferentially select functions that are frequently used.

〔Example〕

The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to Examples.

In this embodiment, a copying machine is used as an example of a recording device, and a call selection method using a program key in selecting a function when a function selection switch of the copying machine is operated as a program key will be described as an example.

Prior to the explanation, a table of contents regarding the explanation of this embodiment will be shown. In the following explanation, (1) to (5) are sections that explain the overall configuration of a copying machine to which the present invention is applied, and in that configuration, invocation by the program key in function selection of the present invention is described. Section (6) describes an embodiment to which the selection method is applied.

(1) Copier system configuration (2) Software configuration (2-1) Advantages of software combinations (2-2)
Example of differentiation (3) An example of the configuration of the device (4) Circuit configuration of the device (5) Specific circuit configuration of the copying machine (5-1) Surroundings of the photoreceptor drum (5-2) Switching mechanism of the developing device (5-3) Optical system (5-4) Fixing device (5-5) Console control (5-6) Pilling counter (5-7) Power supply (5-8) Transport system (5-9) DADF (5 -10) Sorter (5-11) Intermediate tray (5-12) Editor pad (5-13) Large capacity tray (6)
Additional devices and additional functions (6-2) Configuration of a function selection system (6-3) Communication protocol (6-4) Configuration of message transmission table and transmission data <6-5) Processing blocks of main controller and display controller Configuration (6--6) Selection display processing (6-7) Choice display specification setting processing (6-8) Processing by main controller and display controller (6-9)? Figure 2 shows the system configuration of a copying machine in one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in this figure, the copying machine of this embodiment has a base machine 21, which is the most basic configuration, and can be equipped with a desired additional device to provide a functional amplifier. Here, the base machine is a device that is equipped with a single-stage supply tray and a tray for manual feeding, and can make copies by manually setting originals on a platen glass. The following additional devices can be attached to this base machine.

(1) IC card device 22; The IC card device 22 is a "2N" device used when supplying necessary data to the base machine 21 using an IC card, and conversely when writing data from the base machine 21 to the IC card. When inputting data (coordinate data) using an editor pad, which will be described later, the editor pad is connected to the IC card device 22 and the input work is performed.The IC card device 22 of this embodiment is The IC card and editor pad are controlled selectively, and it is not possible to use both at the same time to input data.

The IC card used in the IC card device 22 of this embodiment has an ISO type interface and has a memory capacity of 2 kilobytes. By using an IC card, complex data can be stored on the card.
It is possible to fully cope with the automation and multifunctionalization of copying machines. For example, by preparing IC cards for each type of industry or customer, it is possible to realize a method of operation that suits the owner of a copier, even if it has complex functions, so that anyone can use it easily and without error. Be able to operate a copy machine.

(2) ADF 23 and DADF 24i The ADF 23 is usually called an automatic document feeder, and feeds the documents one by one onto the platen glass of the base machine 21.
171: This is output after the exposure is completed. Exposure of the document is performed only on one predetermined side. On the other hand, the DADF 24 is an automatic document feeder for duplex, ie, double-sided copying. D.A.D.
At F24, the document is conveyed with one side facing the platen glass, and the first exposure is performed. When the original after exposure is returned to the tray of the DADF 24, the original is turned upside down. As a result, when this document is sent out again, the opposite surface to the previously exposed surface will be exposed. The head machine 21 is capable of copying the front and back sides of a copy sheet separately using an additional device which will be described later.

By enabling the use of the ADF 23 and DADF 24 in the copying machine of this embodiment, copying operations using various combinations such as double-sided originals, double-sided copying, etc. can be automatically performed.

The ADF 23 has basically the same structure as the automatic document feeder conventionally used in copying machines, but in the case of the device of this embodiment, the direction of insertion of the document is from the left side when facing the base machine 21. It is shaped so that it does not protrude from the inside.

(3) Ordinary platen 25 and platen 26 with editor pad; The platen 26 with editor pad has a structure in which a coordinate input device called an editor pad is arranged on the platen for editing a document. A normal platen 25 does not have such a mechanism.

(4) Console panel; There are two types of console panels: a backlit type 27 type and a 28 type with a message display.

Here, the bank lift type console panel 27 is
A display board on which a message is fixed at a predetermined position is selectively illuminated from behind with a lamp or the like so that the message can be read.

The console panel 28 with a message display used in the copying machine of this embodiment is composed of a liquid crystal display element, and has the advantage of being able to display various messages at any time without increasing the display area. There is. Which console panel to adopt is determined for each copying machine, taking into consideration the complexity of the system configuration and operability of the copying machine.

(5) Addition of supply tray; This has the following typical forms. That is, in this embodiment, not only a large capacity tray is added as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 57-77140, but also a combination of supply trays more suited to the needs of the customer is realized. Such a combination of supply trays is also disclosed in detail in, for example, ``Multi-stage Sheet Feeding Copying Machine'' in U.S. Pat. No. 61-081016 filed by the present applicant.

(a) Second and third supply trays 31-2.31-3
; By adding these two supply trays, up to 3
Copy paper of various sizes can be sent to the baseman 21.

(b) Second and third supply trays 31-2.31-3
and intermediate tray 33 Here, the intermediate tray 33 is a tray that temporarily stores the copied paper when copying is performed multiple times on one side of the paper or when copying is performed alternately on two sides. be.

(C) Second and third supply trays 31-2, 31-3, intermediate tray 33, and fourth and fifth supply trays 31-4.
31-5° (d) Second and third supply trays 31-2.31-3
and an intermediate tray 33 and a large capacity tray.

Here, the high-capacity tray is a supply tray that can accommodate several dozen sheets of copy paper.

(5) A storage device for ejected copy paper.

Copy sheets are normally stored in an output tray 37, but this system is equipped with an IO bin sorter 38 and a 20-bin sorter 39. Therefore, by setting one of these sorters, copies can be sorted to a maximum of IO or 20 distribution destinations.

As described above, in this copying machine system, the Heess machine 21
Since various additional devices can be selectively attached to the copying machine, it is possible to provide the copying machine that best suits the user.

Furthermore, the functions of the copying machine can be expanded in response to changes in the customer's business style.

For example, customers who do not need to enlarge or reduce the original to make copies, or customers who only make a small amount of copies, may use the bake machine 21.
It is often appropriate to purchase separately. On the other hand, for customers who make a large number of copies or require complicated copying operations, an intermediate tray 33 or a large-capacity tray is often required. As a means of realizing these various demands, this copying machine system has a structure that allows each additional device to be easily installed and removed.
In addition, independent CPUs (central processing units) are prepared for some of the additional devices, and a distributed side 4'J with multiple CPUs is provided.
I am planning to do U. This not only has the advantage that the customer can easily obtain the desired product, but the possibility of installing new additional equipment also teaches the customer the possibility of new copying operations. This makes the purchase of this copier system very attractive as it advances the evolution of office processing.

(2) Regarding software, the system configuration of the copying machine described above can also be explained as a combination of the software of the copying machine of this embodiment. In other words, since this copying machine can be equipped with various additional devices, the software can also be designed to have a system configuration compatible with each of these additional devices.

One of the reasons for adopting such a configuration is (i) If the operation control programs for all these additional devices were to be prepared in the Heas machine 21, the memory capacity required for this would be enormous. By putting it away. Also,
(11) If a new additional device is developed in the future or the current additional device is improved, the RO in the base machine 21
This is to make it possible to utilize these additional devices without replacing or expanding M (read-only memory).

For this reason, the Heas machine 21 has a basic storage area for controlling the basic parts of the copying machine and an additional storage area for storing the program loaded from the IC card together with the functional information of the present invention. Additional storage area includes ADF23
control program, DADF24 control wholesale program,
Various programs such as a control program for the console panel 28 are stored therein. Then, when an IC card is set in the IC card device 22 with a predetermined additional device attached to the base machine 21, the program necessary for the copying operation is read out and loaded into the additional device t12. . This loaded program controls the copying operation in cooperation with the program written in the basic storage area, or has a priority position over this program.

(2-2) As described by Lich, in the copying machine of this embodiment, the functions of the copying machine can be controlled by the program stored in the IC card.

Therefore, by changing the program stored in the IC card on a card-by-card basis, it becomes possible to differentiate the use of the copying machine. This will be explained using some easy-to-understand examples.

The first example is when a multi-tenant building is equipped with a copy machine that is shared by multiple companies, or even within a single company or factory, there are copy machines that are shared between different departments. Explain the case. The latter joint use is necessary for budget management, and conventionally, devices such as copy risers have been used to manage usage in each department.

This copying machine has an IC installed in the base machine 21 shown in FIG.
Card device 22, DADF 24, soak 38, console panel 28, second to fifth supply trays 31-2 to 31
It is assumed that the copying machine has a relatively advanced system configuration, and includes an intermediate tray 33 and an intermediate tray 33. Among the joint users:
Some people or departments may require a DADF 24 or sorter 38, while others may not require any additional equipment.

If multiple large departments or departments with different usage patterns try to decide on the cost burden of copying machines based only on their own copy volumes, large companies or departments that only make low-volume copies will need copying machines equipped with various additional devices. This makes it difficult to coordinate with large departments or departments that want to make advanced use of copying machines.

In such cases, IC cards should be prepared according to the usage pattern of each person or each department, and the person or department who wants advanced functions will have to pay more for the basic costs and have many functions. All you have to do is make it available for use. For example, the owner of the most advanced IC card can insert the IC card into the IC card device 22 and then operate the copying machine to transfer the information to the DADF 24, the sorter 38, and the second to fifth supply trays 31-2 to 31-31. -5 and the intermediate tray 33 can be used freely, and office efficiency can also be improved. On the other hand, people who do not need to sort copy paper do not have a sorting program.
Costs can be saved by using the top bin of the paper as an output tray.

As a second example, a case will be explained in which a copying business operates a self-copying service shop using an IC card.

A plurality of copying machines are arranged inside the store, each of which is equipped with an IC card device.

The customer requests an IC card according to the type of service, inserts it into the copier of his/her choice, and makes a self-service copy. Customers who are not familiar with copying machines can request an IC card equipped with a function to display operating instructions as a program, and by setting the IC card, various operating information can be displayed on the console panel 28, so that copying operations can be carried out without error. be able to. Whether or not the DADF 24 can be used and whether multi-color recording can be performed can be determined by the lent IC card, and it is also possible to restrict the types of devices that can be used, making it possible to manage customers according to the price. Furthermore, the actual status of copying operations, such as the number of copies and the size of the copying paper used, can be recorded on the IC card, making billing easier and providing detailed services such as discounts on copying fees to regular customers. become.

As a third example, a service using an rC card storing a program for a specific user will be described. For example, at a patent office, patent documents are reduced in size using photolithography.
When considering JR trains, it is necessary to make copies that are exactly the same as the original size, so there is work that involves making copies at a relatively large enlargement rate of 200%. Furthermore, when creating drawings to be submitted to government offices, the original drawings are reduced or enlarged in small increments in order to meet the requests. In addition, departments that make copies of resident records, such as city halls or ward offices, remove information about people who are not eligible for claims and areas that should be kept confidential to protect individual privacy. or create an excerpt.

As described above, some users have a demand for using copying machines in special ways. If the functions of the copying machine were set to satisfy all of these requirements, the console panel would become complicated and the ROM inside the copying machine would become large. Therefore, by preparing an IC card for each specific user and having the IC card set therein, it is possible to realize a copying machine having functions most suitable for that user.

For example, in the case of a patent office, by purchasing a dedicated IC card, it becomes possible to easily select a fixed magnification of 200% in addition to the usual several types of magnification. Furthermore, it becomes possible to set the reduction ratio in steps of 1%, for example, within a range that requires millimeter adjustment. Furthermore, the department issuing resident records can now use keys such as a numeric keypad to instruct the type of resident record and fields and items to be deleted on a display such as a liquid crystal display, and then press the start button. By pressing this button, only the desired range of the original will be copied, or only the necessary parts will be edited and recorded.

(3) Placement Figure 3 is an external view showing an example of the system configuration of the copying machine according to the embodiment described above.

In the copying machine of this embodiment, the DA is mounted on the base machine 21.
DF24 is installed, and an IC is installed at the rear of the top surface.
Card packaging! 22 are arranged.

A console panel 28 with a message display is arranged in front of the top surface of the base machine 21.

Also, although it is not shown in the figure, a manual feed tray 41 is attached to the right side of the device, and a 10-bin soak 38 is attached to the left side of the device.The manual feed tray 41 is for manual feeding, but multiple It is possible to set sheets of paper at the same time and feed them sequentially.

It has already been explained that the base machine 21 is equipped with the first supply tray 31-1 as its basic configuration. In the copying machine of this embodiment, the second and third
supply trays 3I-2 and 31-3 are arranged, and fourth and fifth supply trays 31-3 are arranged with an intermediate tray 33 in between.
-4.31-5 is arranged. These supply trays 3
Both of 1-1 to 3I-4 and the intermediate tray 33 can be pulled out to the front, improving operability and saving space for the copying machine. In addition, a copying machine with a sleek design that does not have an ADF (automatic document feeder) or paper feed 1-ray protruding has been realized.

FIG. 4 shows an outline of this copying machine. A photosensitive drum 51 is arranged inside the base machine 21 . The photosensitive drum 51 is a charge corotron (charger) 5
2, so that it is uniformly charged. The photosensitive drum 51 rotates at a constant speed in the direction of an arrow 53 in the figure, and the charged drum surface is exposed at an exposure point 54. Here, a light image of a document (not shown) placed on a platen glass 55 placed on the top surface of the base machine 21 is incident on the exposure portion 54 . For this purpose, an exposure lamp 56 and a plurality of mirrors 57 and optical lenses 58 that transmit reflected light from the surface of the original illuminated by the exposure lamp 56 are arranged. It is now possible to do so.

Now, an electrostatic latent image corresponding to the original is formed on the photoreceptor drum 51 by the image information exposed in a slit shape at the exposure portion 54 . This static latent image is developed by a developing device 59 to create a toner image. The toner image moves as the photosensitive drum 51 rotates and passes near a transfer corotron (transfer device) 50.

On the other hand, the copy paper 60 stored in the first supply tray 31-1 disposed in the base machine 21 or the copy paper 60 manually fed along the manual feed tray 41 is fed by the feed roll 61-1 or 63. It is sent out, guided by a conveyance roll 69, and passes between the photosensitive drum 51 and the transfer corotron 50. At this time, the toner image will be transferred onto the copy paper 58. The copy paper 60 after transfer is transferred to a heat roll 66
and a pressure roll 67 to be thermally fixed. Then, it passes between the transport rolls 68, 68 and is discharged onto a discharge tray (not shown).

In addition, in the copying machine of this embodiment, the base machine 21 has a DA.
DF24 is installed. Therefore, it is also possible to place both sides of the original on the platen glass 55 one after another. In this case, one side of the documents stacked in the document storage section of the DADF 24 is first placed on the upper surface of the platen glass 55. Then, when copying is completed, the original is reset into the original storage unit with the front side reversed, and then the platen glass 5
5 will be sent again.

In addition, in the copying machine of this embodiment, five 1-rays 31-2 to 31-5.33 are installed under the base machine 21, but instead of this, a cabinet can be simply arranged and used for storing consumables, etc. You can also do it.

Furthermore, it is also possible to set up this copying machine on a desk as a desktop copying machine with the configuration of the base machine 21 unchanged. Of course, there is a second supply tray under the first supply tray 31-1.
It is also possible to attach only the supply tray 31-2 and place the copying machine with this configuration on a desk.

FIG. 5 shows an example of the console panel of this copying machine. The details of the display control technology described below by the present applicant are disclosed in detail in "Display device" of Utility Application No. 130320/1980 and "Character display device" of Utility Application No. 61-066170. . For example, Jitsugan Sho 61-13032
No. 0 discloses that a copying machine is provided with a graphic ink display area using a dot pattern, and suggests that various displays can be performed using this graphic display area. For example, in a copier that can copy parts of a document or move or delete images, an image sensor reads the image of the target area while the document is placed on a platen, and its outline etc. is displayed in a graphic display area. It has been suggested that this should be displayed on the screen, and it is said that this can prevent errors in area settings and operational errors.

The console panel can take a plurality of forms, but as described above, the copying machine of this embodiment uses the console panel 28 with a message display.

Now, a menu display board 71 is arranged on the upper part of the console panel 2nd, and each panel part 74
The contents of ~79 are displayed in text. Among these, one switch 8I and two display lamps 82 are arranged on the sorter panel 74, so that it is possible to select a sorting mode when a sorter is connected. The sorting mode includes a stack mode for stacking copy sheets in order and a collation mode for sorting copy sheets into bins of the sorter.

The next function selection panel 75 includes (i) a switch 83 for editing or correcting/confirming the image, (11) a switch 84 for storing it in the job memory, and (iii)
) Switch 85 for various other copying forms
and (iv) a switch 86 for making double-sided copies and a display lamp 82 for indicating whether or not these switches are selected. Here, (i) kQ collection is a function for inputting data for editing using an editor etc., and correction/confirmation is a function for displaying manual data on the liquid crystal display section (described later) and checking it. This is a function that exchanges data. (ii) The memory used here is a device memory consisting of random access memory backed up by a battery. Of course, other storage media such as IC cards, magnetic cards, floppy disks, etc. can also be used as nonvolatile memory. In order to reduce the burden on the operator when operating the console panel 28, this copying machine allows settings such as image density and magnification to be preset, and these preset values are stored in non-volatile memory. It is supposed to be done. (Stone) When you press switch 85,
Character information is displayed on the display panel 79 of the console panel 28, allowing the user to select a desired function from among the "other" functions.

The "other" functions here include, for example, (a) page continuous shooting function, (b) border erase function, and (c) gutter function. Among these, (a) page quick copy function is for printing a two-page spread document like a bound manuscript.
This function divides each page into two and copies them one after another. Furthermore, the (mouth) border erasing function is a function that does not copy the image information in the peripheral area of the document, but makes it appear as if a "frame" has been set around the image information. (c) The binding margin function is a function that sets a "binding margin" at the right or left edge of the copy. The binding margin can be set to a desired length, and the value can be manually entered from the numeric keypad 80 or selected from the values displayed on the display panel 79 at this point.

(iv) Finally, double-sided copying is a function that makes copies on both sides of copy paper. When making double-sided copies, the copy paper 60 on which the first side has been copied is first stored in the intermediate tray 33 shown in FIG. Next, the copy paper 60 is sent out again from this intermediate tray 33, and a copy is made on the side on which no copy was made. Note that this copying machine performs two copies on one side in the case of monochromatic color copying, which will be explained next. In this case, an arrangement is made so that the front and back sides of the copy paper stored in the intermediate tray 33 are reversed from those in the case of double-sided copying.

A display indicating the type (color) of the color developer is displayed at the top of the panel 76 for monochromatic color strength 3m provided below the portion where "monochromatic color emphasis" is displayed on the menu display board 71 in FIG. Four lamps 87 are arranged. In this copying machine, the color developer can be set in one or more colors out of four colors such as red and blue, so the lamp corresponding to the currently set color is turned on.

The remaining part of the monochromatic color enhancement bar lure 6 includes four switches 88 to 91 and an indicator lamp 82 for displaying which of these switches 88 to 91 is set.
is located. Among these, (1) marking color switch 88 is a switch used when performing marking color.

When this switch 88 is pressed to designate an area to be marked, for example, recording is performed with a light color superimposed on that area, making it possible to obtain an effect as if marking had been performed.

(ii) The quick-shot color composition switch 90 is used when recording one color in a predetermined area of a copy. For example, if you place a figure to be expressed in color on the right side of the platen glass 55 (see Figure 4 M) and copy an original on the left side, the image information of the original will be copied in black, and one color will be printed on top of it. The shape will be drawn. At this time, if the specified figure is formed by halftone dots, the color figure adjusted to a predetermined density by reproduction of the halftone dots is recorded in a predetermined area of the copy paper. Another method is to place the name and pattern of the product on one side of the platen glass 55, and place a sheet of paper with the sale price of the product on the other side to simply display the current price.

(iii) When the partial color conversion switch 89 is selected, only the designated area is copied in one color, and the remaining area is copied in black.

On the other hand, when the (1v) monochrome color switch 91 is selected, the original is copied in one color.

A copy density panel 77 provided below the portion where "Copy Density" is displayed on the menu display board 71 has a display lamp 8 indicating which of the five copy density levels has been selected.
2 and shift keys 94 and 95 for selecting one of these copy densities are arranged. When the upper shift key 94 is pressed, the copy density becomes lighter? = degree setting is performed, and when the lower shift key 95 is pressed, density setting is performed in the direction of copying 29 degrees. The copy density can be determined by changing the developing bias of the developing device 59 shown in FIG. W(7) Can be adjusted by changing the amount of application.

In this embodiment, for example, the developing bias can be adjusted in 16 steps.

An automatic density adjustment switch 9 is located below the copy density panel 77.
7 is placed. When the automatic density adjustment switch 97 is pressed, the automatic density display lamp 98 lights up to enter automatic density adjustment mode. In this automatic density adjustment mode, when the document is being scanned, the photoreceptor drum 5 is exposed to light that is reflected from the document.
A part of the light that reaches the developing device 59 is extracted by a half mirror or the like, and the potential of the developing electrode in the developing device 59 is set according to the amount of light.

The magnification/paper selection panel 78 provided below the portion where "arbitrary magnification" etc. is displayed on the menu display board 71 includes the following:
A section for setting and displaying magnification is arranged on the left side, and a section for selecting paper is arranged on the right side.

The part where the magnification is set and displayed includes a magnification display section 99.
is provided. This copying machine can arbitrarily set the magnification (linear magnification) in 1% increments from 50% to 200%, and the set magnification is displayed on a magnification display section 99. To display the magnification, shift key 101.102
There are two types of methods: a method of setting an arbitrary magnification by an operation, and a method of selecting a predetermined fixed magnification.

To set an arbitrary magnification, press shift key 101.1.
Perform operation 02. When the upper shift key 101 is pressed, the magnification increases by 1%, and when the lower shift key 102 is pressed, the magnification decreases by 1%. Shift key 101.
If you keep pressing 102, the magnification will change continuously by 1% during that time.

The fixed IB ratio is selected by pressing the fixed magnification key 103. The fixed magnifications are displayed on the magnification display board 104, and in this example, they are 141.4%, 86.5%, 81,
6% and 70.7%. In addition, 100 as the same size
% can be selected. Which magnification has been selected can be determined by which of the display lamps 82 arranged to the left of the magnification is lit.

In the area for selecting copy paper, there are eight types of display boards 105 displaying paper sizes or paper types, and a shift key 106.10 for selecting one of these.
7 is placed. On the left side of the eight types of display boards 105, a display lamp 82 is arranged to indicate which paper size or paper has been selected. In this embodiment, the following display is displayed on the display (reverse 105).

(a) Manual feed l/ray display; Select when using the manual feed tray 41 (Fig. 4). Since this type of conventional manual feed tray manually feeds sheets one by one, it is only necessary to feed the copy paper preferentially from the manual feed tray when manual feed is performed, and there is no need for the operator to select the manual feed tray itself. In contrast, the manual feed tray 41 of this embodiment can set a plurality of copy sheets at the same time. Therefore, if the copy paper is fed from the manual feed tray 41 with the cent of the copy paper, there is a possibility that the feeding will start when a plurality of copy papers are set. In order to prevent such a situation, the manual feed tray 41 is made to be selected.

(b) A3 paper display; Select this when using a tray for feeding A3 size copy paper in the longitudinal direction.

(c) B4 paper display; Select this when using a tray for feeding 84 size copy paper in the longitudinal direction.

(d) A4 paper display; Select this when using a tray that feeds A4 size copy paper in the longitudinal direction.

(e) B5 paper display; Select iX when using a tray that feeds B5 size copy paper in the long direction.

(F) A4 landscape paper display; Select this when using a tray for feeding A4 size copy paper in a direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction.

(G) B5 horizontal paper display; Select this when using a tray for feeding B5 size copy paper in a direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction.

(h) Standard paper display: Select this when using copy paper of a size other than the above.

An automatic paper/magnification selection switch 109 is arranged below the magnification/paper selection panel 78.

When this switch 109 is pressed, the automatic paper/magnification selection switch 109 is selected and a preset combination of magnification and paper size is selected. The operator can know whether a desired combination has been selected from the lighting state of the display lamp 82 on the magnification/paper selection panel 78. If it is not the desired combination, automatic paper/
By further pressing the magnification selection switch 109, the combination is changed.

On the right side of the magnification/paper selection panel 78 is a display panel 79.
is located. On the display panel 79, a symbol 111 of the copying machine and a liquid crystal display section 112 are arranged. There is. The liquid crystal display section 112 of this embodiment can display sentences including Chinese characters.

The example shown in FIG. 5 indicates that the copying operation can be started and that the set number of copies is one. Further, the liquid crystal display section 112 of this embodiment uses a liquid crystal for color display, so that each designated area a is displayed in a designated color.

The following keys or buttons are arranged below the display panel 79.

(a) All clear button 114: This is a button for returning the copying machine to the basic state, that is, the priority mode initially set such as selection of copy paper 60.

(b) Numeric keypad 80: Used to input numerical values for setting the number of copies, specifying the diagnosis content when diagnosing the copying machine, etc.

(c) Interrupt button 115: Used when continuous copying is in progress and it is necessary to make another emergency copy. It is also used to cancel the ^゛re-input to return to the original copying operation when the interrupt processing is completed.

(d) Stop clear button 116: Acts as a clear button when stopping the copying process, setting the number of copies, and setting the sorter bin.

(e) Start button 117: This is the key to start the copy operation.

(to) Selection key 118: This is a key for moving the cursor to the displayed message, that is, a cursor key.

(g) Setting key 119: This is a key (return key) for setting the location specified by the cursor.

As explained above, the console panel of this embodiment is arranged so that the area for basic operations such as paper selection and copy density settings is completely separated from the area for advanced operations such as function selection and monochromatic color enhancement. . In addition, by displaying sentences containing kanji and kana on the liquid crystal display section 112 to assist in advanced operations, the occurrence of mistakes in panel operations is reduced as much as possible.

(4) Majestic! Figure 6 shows the outline of the circuit configuration of this copy R (Figure 2).

As shown in the figure, a distributed CPU architecture using serial communication ε centered around the main CPU 121 is adopted. This is to enable optimal placement of the controller and provide optimal cost performance. Furthermore, from the perspective of product development for copying machines, modular design can be expected to shorten and improve the efficiency of software development, simplify wire burrs, reduce costs, and make troubleshooting easier.

In addition, processing efficiency is improved by distributing processing using multiple CPUs, so for example, by using an inexpensive 8-bit CPU instead of an expensive 16-bit CPU, programs that are complex and require high-speed processing can be easily processed. processing becomes possible.

Furthermore, such decentralization of processing facilitates model expansion. That is, even when developing a new input/output device or the like, it may not be necessary to modify the program on the main body side (main CPU side), and even if changes are necessary, they can be kept to a minimum.

In addition, when looking at the printed circuit board on the main body side, by distributing the CPU, there is no need to store unnecessary I10 boards or programs, so it is possible to reduce the cost of the printed circuit board and improve the freedom of placement space. .

This copying machine uses the main CPU in its Heas machine 21.
(Central processing bag ff) 121 and inter-image lamp CPtJ 121 jointly control the base machine 21. Here, the CPU 122 for the inter-image lamp
is a CPU that specializes in controlling the interimage lamp.

The interimage lamp refers to the photoreceptor drum 5 after exposure.
It is used for irradiating light onto the photosensitive material 1 to erase a portion of an electrostatic latent image before development. Conventionally, for example, when copying an 85-size original at the same size, light was irradiated onto an area other than the 85-size area on the photoreceptor drum 51 to prevent toner images from being wasted outside the area. . The copying machine of this embodiment has a function of editing images, etc., as will be explained later. Therefore, it may be necessary to limit the formation of an electrostatic latent image to, for example, a predetermined rectangular or polygonal area, and in order to perform such processing, it may be necessary to partially delete the electrostatic latent image. do. Interimage lamps are also used for this purpose. In this way, in the copying machine of this embodiment, the inter-image lamp is used while being controlled more highly than in the past.
In addition, we decided to use an independent CPU.

Xerox is one of the manufacturers that has introduced such a distributed processing system as a control method for copying machines. and related cited documents are disclosed in detail.

However, the communication method adopted in the present invention is not the "Ethernent method" aimed at high-speed processing adopted in the above publication, but a 4800 baud current loop method, which achieves the same effect. There is.

In addition, the applicant has developed CPLJ1 for inter-image lamps.
No. 22 is disclosed in detail in Utility Model Application No. 152591/1988 entitled "Image Copying Apparatus" and Japanese Patent Application No. 62-023392 entitled "Image Erasing Device for Copying Machine".

In addition to the above, the copying machine of this embodiment is provided with the following CPUs, which are connected to communication lines 123 and 124. The main CPU 121 also plays a role of controlling these CPUs and the inter-image lamp CPU 122.

(b) CPU 125 for document feeding The CPU 25 for document feeding is the DADF 2 shown in FIG.
This is a CPU that performs control of 4. If ADF23 (Figure 2) is used instead of DADF24, the ADF
The CPU provided in 23 will be connected to communication lines 123 and 124.

(b) The sorter CPU 12G is a 10-bin sorter 38.
This is the CPU located in the . A dedicated CPU is also arranged in the 20-bin sorter 39. The main CPU 21 knows which sorter 38, 39 is connected, and controls sorting accordingly.

(C) Display CPU 127; The display CPU 127 is a CPU used to display various information in kanji on the liquid crystal display section 112 attached to the console panel 28, and to display an area for editing. It is. In the case of the console panel 27 (FIG. 2) of the Banokuri Totype 27, there is no need to perform complicated display control, so a dedicated CPU is not used. Note that when the liquid crystal display section 112 is not used, designation of a figure for editing, etc. is performed using a numeric keypad.

(d) Tray control CPU 128; The tray system jB CPU 128 controls the fourth and fifth supply trays 3I among the trays added to the Heas machine 21.
-4, 3 and -5, a CPU for controlling the large-capacity tray, and the intermediate tray 33.

This CPU is arranged at the rear side of the tray cabinet that accommodates each tray, and performs these controls according to the trays to be connected.

Among these trays, the intermediate tray 33 is independently equipped with a motor for conveying copy paper, and the copy paper stored in this tray requires complicated control such that the storage position differs depending on the size of the copy paper.

The manner in which each tray is controlled by the tray control CPU 128 is as follows.

N) Control of both or one of the fourth and fifth supply trays 31-4, 31-5 and the intermediate tray 33.

(ii) Control of large capacity tray and intermediate tray 33 n.

(iii) Independent control of the intermediate tray 33.

(iv) Control of only one or both of the fourth and fifth supply trays 31-4 and 31-5.

(v) Independent control of large capacity trays.

(E) Card CPU 129i The card CPU 129 reads an IC card 131 that stores function information and additional control information of the copying machine, and uses this IC card 131 to specify the coordinates of a document. This is the part that performs the reading and writing when the data is read or written.

Furthermore, although the card CPU 129 is not used in this embodiment, it can also control the editor pad 132.

The editor band 132 is used for inputting coordinates, and will be explained in detail later.

FIG. 7 shows in more detail the circuit configuration centered around the main CPU which plays a central role in the copying machine of this embodiment.

Note that controlling a copying machine with a control device such as a CPU or a so-called microcomputer is based on Xerox's Sikanda Shaikh (SIKANDAR5IIEIK11).
) I EEE paper rA Progrann+a
ble DigHat Control System
em for Copying Machine
sJ IEEE Trans, Com, VoI ll
ECl-21, No. 1. Feb. 1974 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 50-62644 entitled "Electrophotographic Copying Method and Apparatus", etc., are well known from papers and publications.

It goes without saying that the other CPU modules also have a configuration consisting of a one-chip CPU, ROM, RAM, Ilo, etc., similar to the main cr'u.

(a) The main CPU 21 is connected to the following sections through serial communication lines 123 and 124, as partially explained in FIG.

(i) DADF24° (11) Sorta 3 days.

(iii) Liquid crystal display section 112° (iv) IC card/editor pad interface (I/E interface) 130; IC card device 22
This is an interface circuit placed in the IC card 1.
31 and editor pad 132 are connected to the main body of the copying machine, data is exchanged between them and the main CPU 121 side.

(v) Interimage lamp controller 157° (vi) Fourth and fifth supply trays 31-4, 31-5,
A tray control unit 133° (b) that controls the intermediate tray 33, etc. Also, this main CPU 121 is an A/D converter 1A3.
It is connected to the following parts through an analog data line 134. Examples of such CPUs include μPD7810CW and μP manufactured by NEC Corporation.
Examples include 8-bit one-chip CPUs such as the D7811CW and the MB89713X manufactured by Fujitsu Limited.

(i) Pre-assembled sensor I35; exposure lamp 56 (Figure 4)
This sensor is used to detect and control the light M.

(11) Temperature sensor group 136; sensors such as soft touch sensors for controlling fixing temperature, which will be described later.

(iii) Paper size sensor group 137; supply tray 3
This is a sensor that detects the size of paper stored in the first category. According to the system configuration of the copying machine of this embodiment, copy paper 60 can be sent out from a maximum of five types of trays. Therefore, one supply tray has four
If one sensor is installed and digital data is used for this processing, it will be necessary to send 4-bit digital data from one tray to the main CPU 21, and a total of up to 20 input ports will be required. Not only that, but the number of connectors and the number of cables that make up the harness also increase. This is undesirable from the viewpoints of cost, miniaturization, and reliability.

Therefore, in the copying machine of this embodiment, the state specified by the states of the four sensors for each tray is sent out as analog data. The main CPU 121 side converts the sent analog data into digital data and determines the size of the copy paper 60 stored in each tray, up to 16 types.

(c) Furthermore, the main CPU 121 is reset by the reset 4R 138 at the time of runaway or initialization, and is also connected to the following parts via the pass line 121A.

b) This is a circuit that mediates data between the keyboard/display LSI (Large Scale Integrated Circuit) 121B and the console panel 28.

(11) Timer/counter LSf121C: This is a circuit that controls the driving of the main motor 164 and carriage motor 171.

(iii) ROM 121D; This is a read-only memory having a capacity of 56 bytes and storing basic control information of the copying machine, a conversion table of functional information between copying machines, etc.

(iv) RAM 121E: Random access memory for data storage with a capacity of 6 bytes. This RAM 121B is connected to the aforementioned non-volatile memory (NVM) 121F, so that necessary data can be stored even when the copying machine is powered off.

Here, the necessary data stored in the nonvolatile memory (NVM) 121F includes, for example, (a) copy paper 6;
Setup values for adjusting the 0 registration, (b) checking for erasure of the leading edge of the image using the inter-image lamp, which will be explained in detail later, and (c) vertical and horizontal settings when the copy magnification is set to 1x. fine adjustment values for the magnification, (d) adjustment values for each parameter performed on the copying machine production line, such as the amount of binding margin when copying is performed with a blank space for binding, and (e) each supply tray 31. Data for grasping the usage status of the copying machine, such as actual usage values of feed counters, etc., can be cited. Also <r)
Depending on the device, a conversion table for functional information between copying machines may be written in a non-volatile memory. In this case, there is an advantage that the table for conversion can be rewritten as appropriate using external information such as an IC card.

(v) This is a human output controller that manually inputs various data via the first I10 controller 121G and filter circuit 121H, and drives various parts via the driver circuit 1211. Here, various switches and sensors are connected to the filter circuit 121H, for example. Further, the driver circuit 1211 is connected to a solenoid such as a dehe solenoid, which will be described later, and a clutch 233, which will also be described later, in the supply trays 31-1 to 31-5.

(vi) It is an input/output controller that inputs various data to the second I10 controller 121 via the filter circuit 121K and drives various parts via the driver circuit 121L. Here, in the filter circuit 121K,
For example, various switches and sensors are connected. Further, the driver circuit 121L is equipped with a well-known D/A (analog-digital) converter and a PWM (pulse width converter), and according to the processing of the program, it can set the dehehesion of the developing device 59, which will be explained later, and the charge corotron. 5
The current value of the second grade is set.

(5)? Specific Circuit Configuration of Computer Next, the circuit configuration of the copying machine of this embodiment will be explained in more detail with reference to FIGS. 8 to 13.

(5-1) 1st Man of Photosensitive Drum FIG. 8 shows the area around the photosensitive drum 51. As shown in FIG.

A charge corotron 52 is arranged around the photoreceptor drum 51.
, Inter-image lamp 141.4 types of sub-developing devices' fJ 59 S 1 to 59 S4, main developing device 59
M, l-transfer corotron 50, black corotron 147, pre-clean corotron 148, cleaning device 149, and erase lamp 155 for static elimination are arranged in this order. Here, the first sub-developing device 59
S1 is a developing device that performs development with red toner;
The sub-developing device 59S2 is a developing device that performs development using blue toner. The third sub-developing device 59S3 is a developing device that performs development with green toner, and the fourth sub-developing device 59S4 is a developing device that performs development with brown 1-toner.

Interimage lamps 141 are 12 arranged in a row.
It consists of eight light emitting diodes and one plastic lens placed in front of them in parallel with the light emitting diodes. The plastic lens (not shown) has an aspherical convex portion at a position corresponding to each light emitting diode, and even when adjacent portions of the light emitting diodes emit light, the plastic lens (not shown) remains on the photoreceptor drum 5I. Care has been taken to prevent the light from becoming uneven in intensity in the boundary areas. Also, the focus of the plastic lens is on the photosensitive drum 51.
The upper part is moderately blurred. Therefore, even when graphic processing (extraction or deletion of a graphic) of a triangular shape is performed using the inter-image lamp 141, for example, a step difference occurs for each unit of light emitting diode at the boundary of the processing. This will be considerably reduced.

The inter-image lamp controller 157 performs on/off control of the light emitting diodes of the inter-image lamp 141, which are divided into 128 segments. The cleaning device 149 includes a doctor blade 150 and is configured to scrape off the toner that has been neutralized by the pre-clean corotron 148 from the photoreceptor drum 51.

By the way, in the copying machine of this embodiment, the doctor blade river 5
The main motor 164 starts to be driven when 0.2 seconds have elapsed after the contact of the photoreceptor drum 51. Further, even when the main motor 164 stops, the doctor blade +50 does not immediately fly away from the photosensitive drum 51, but leaves after 5 seconds have elapsed. This is because the toner is scattered due to the suction action of the vacuum.
This is a device to prevent situations such as contamination of the inside of the copying machine.

Each of the sub-developing devices 59S1 to 59S4 includes the following parts.

(a) Color sensor: This is a sensor for determining which developing device uses which color developer is set in each of the sub developing devices W5931 to W59S4. Even if the sub-developing device 59S is configured with a combination other than the above-mentioned red, blue, green, and brown, the sub-developing devices 59S1 to 59 are controlled by this sensor.
The color type can be detected every S4. The detection output is input to the developer color detection circuit 230 and transmitted to the main board 230.

(b) Toner sensor: This is a sensor for determining whether or not toner needs to be replenished.

(c) Dispensmoke: This is a motor for stirring and replenishing the toner in the toner box.

The main developing unit Z59M is only used for developing black color, and is equipped with a toner sensor and a dispenser smoke. The increase switch 159 is a switch that the operator presses when he wants to increase the amount of toner. When the increase switch 159 is pressed while one of the sub-developing devices 59S1 to 59S4 is selected, the amount of toner is increased for the corresponding sub-developing device. When the main developer W59M is pressed while being selected, the amount of black toner is increased.

The developer (developing device) selection/solenoid 161 has a total of 5 main developing devices 59M and sub developing devices 59S1 to 59S4.
This is a solenoid for selectively switching between two developing devices. This switching operation will be explained in the next section.

A high voltage power supply device (HVPS) 162 is used to create a parallel electric field inside the main and sub developing devices 59M and 59S1 to 5934 and improve the reproducibility of solid parts (solid black parts) of the original. . The full toner sensor 163 is a sensor that detects whether or not enough toner has been collected in the toner collection container. The main motor 164 is used to drive the conveyance system from the time of alignment (registration) of the conveyance timing of the photosensitive drum 51, the heat roll 66, or the copy paper 60 to the time of discharge.

General Structure FIG. 9 is a waveform chart showing the switching timing of the main developing device and the sub developing device of this embodiment. The figure shows an example in which red color development is performed in the first sub-developing device 5931, and monochrome development is performed in the main development device (elephant VW) in the second time. (FIG. 5) is pressed to start the copying operation, the main motor 164 is driven from time t1 as shown in FIG.
The copying operation continues until time t3 when the copying operation is completed in both developing devices 59S1 and 59M.

The figure shows the drive timing of the development selection solenoid 161. Dev selection solenoid 161
is excited until the red copying operation by the first sub-developing device 5931 is completed.

In this device, the lever is brought into contact with the peripheral surface of a clutch (not shown) by energizing the development selection solenoid 161. The clutch receives driving force from the main motor 164 and starts rotating five sets of cams (not disclosed) each having one protrusion that is offset by 72 degrees. When one of these protrusions abuts on the first sub-developing device 59S1, this causes the first sub-developing device 59S1 to
is pressed toward the photoreceptor drum 51. At this time, the protruding portions of the remaining cams are at the farthest positions from the main developing device 59M and the other sub developing devices 59S2 to 59S4, and in this state, the main developing device 59M and the other sub developing devices 59S2 to 59S4 are connected to the photosensitive drums. It is located far away from 51.

Projections are arranged at five locations on the circumferential surface of the clutch, and when the lever abuts against the corresponding projection, the corresponding projection of one cam is most strongly pressed against the first sub-developing device 59S1. do. Then, development is performed at this position using the corresponding red color toner. However, in this device, the main developing device 59M is arranged close to the photosensitive drum 51 in the initial state, so the development of colors such as red occurs at time t1.
Instead of starting immediately, the operation waits for one second. At this time, the above-mentioned cam is connected to the first sub-developing device 5931 instead of the main developing device 59M.
(or other sub-developing devices 59S2 to 5934) are set on the photosensitive drum 51.

When the copying operation by the first sub-developing device 59S1 is completed, the five cams mentioned above move for one second from time t2, and when the protrusion of the monochrome cam is positioned by the lever, the main developing device is activated! 59M is set on the photosensitive drum 51. After this, monochrome development will be performed.

Note that the above is a case where marking is performed using one color, red, but when marking is performed using multiple colors, sub-developers R59S l to R59S are used in a predetermined order.
8 out of 4 are selected in turn, and after these are completed, monochrome development is performed.

On the other hand, No. 111 represents, for reference, a case in which monochrome development is first performed and red color development is performed later. Figure a shows the operation of the main motor 164.
The figure also shows the operation of the dehe selection solenoid 161. In the case of FIG. 10, development is first performed by the main developing device 59M, so there is no need to wait for one second at this point. However, once the monochrome development is completed as the second development, it is necessary to take one second to set the main development device 59M relative to the photosensitive drum 51 again.

(5-31) Next, the relationship between the optical systems will be explained using FIG. 11.

A carriage (not shown) on which lenses, mirrors, etc. are arranged is moved forward and backward by a carriage morph 171. This carriage morph 171 is composed of a step morph. When the carriage returns to its home position, Position control is performed by a register sensor 172.

The registration sensor 172 is also used for timing the optical system and the conveyance of the copy paper 60.

That is, an actuator for blocking the transmission of light is disposed on the carriage, and when the carriage moves, the registration sensor 172 detects the temporary blocking of the light beam due to the light blocking by this actuator.

This detection signal is used to determine the position or timing for performing registration, or to determine the home position when the carriage returns.

The density control sensor 173 controls the copy density of the original 2211
It is a sensor that As described above, the copying machine of this embodiment controls the copy density by simultaneously adjusting the amount of charge applied to the photosensitive drum 51, the amount of image exposure, and the bias of the developing electrode.

The lens/mirror sensor 174 is a sensor that controls the movement of the optical lens 58, mirror 57 (FIG. 4), etc., and is composed of one detection element.

The lens/mirror motor 175 has also been changed from a conventional copying machine in which the lens 64, mirror 57, etc. are driven separately to a type in which they can be driven in common.

The exposure lamp 56 has been described above. Optical system fan 1
77 is a fan for cooling the optical system and removing heat from the platen glass 55. The document sensor 178 is a sensor provided to detect the size of the document.

(5-4) 1st place! “Next, we will explain the relationship between the fixing device.
This is shown in Figure 2.

The base machine 21 of this embodiment has a main fuser lamp 181 and a sub-fuuser lamp 1 in the heat roll 66.
Two types of fuser lamps, 82 and 82, are arranged. The sub-fuser lamp 182 is shorter than the main fuser lamp 181, and is arranged at a position slightly offset from one end of the main fuser lamp 181. In the copying machine of this embodiment, the copy paper 60 is positioned along one side of the platen glass 55, which is a so-called corner register.
Since a corner registration (corner registration) method is adopted, the required amount of thermal energy in the axial direction of the heat roll 66 varies depending on the size of the copy paper 60 used. In order to correct the resulting deviation in temperature distribution in the axial direction, the sub fuser lamp 182 is controlled to be energized according to the size of the copy paper 60.

By employing the sub fuser lamp 182, it is possible to sufficiently prevent temperature fluctuations in the fixing device.

The fixing device includes a user exit sensor 184 and an S/T-3.
(soft touch sensor) 185 are both connected. Here, the user exit sensor 184 is used to detect whether the copy paper that has passed between the heat roll 66 and the pressure roll 67 is ejected onto the paper ejection tray without being accidentally caught in both rolls 66 and 67. belongs to.

S-T 3165 is a temperature sensor for fuser lamp 181.182.

(5-5) Controlling the console Next, referring back to FIG. 11, the control relationship of the console will be explained.

The console control unit 191 is equipped with a message ROM 192 for displaying messages in Chinese characters.

Also, the console ill? The IC card 131 (sixth
It is possible to connect an IC card '2a (IC card league writer) 22 for reading and writing data (FIG. 6) and connecting an editor pad 132 (FIG. 6). As already explained, this IC card device 22 is controlled by the card CPtJ 129 (FIG. 6).

The console control section 191 is connected to the main board 201. The main board 201 has the main CPU 1 described above.
21 is installed.

(5-6) Pilling Counter Next, the pilling counter used for collecting copying fees will be explained with reference to FIG.

Since the base machine 21 of this embodiment can make copies in five colors, it is equipped with two types of pilling counters. Among these, the main pilling counter 211 is black and white,
To count the number of copies made regardless of color. The count value of the main pilling counter 211 is also used as data for counting control when an accessory 212 such as a coin kit or key counter is attached to the copying machine. The sub-pilling counter 213 is used to count the total number of colors used in each copy when color copies are made.

1←Tonyyuji] Source Next, the power supply relationship will be explained with reference to FIG. 12.

The base machine 21 is connected to a 100V (volt) commercial power source. Also 115V60 for overseas use
)1z and 220 V 50 Hz power supplies. Electric power supplied from the outlet 221 reaches the main switch 224 via a 15 ampere circuit breaker 222 and a noise filter 223. The output side of the main switch 224 is supplied as power to an AC driver 226, a fixing control element 227, and a DC power source 228 via an interlock switch 225. Furthermore, the power is also supplied to the DADF 24 and the intermediate tray 33.

The AC driver 226 supplies power to the following components at predetermined timings.

(a) Erase lamp 155 for static elimination (8th) (b)
n-light lamp 56 and optical system fan 177 (11th
(C) Main fuser lamp 181 and sub-fuser lamp 182 (Fig. 12) The DC power supply 228 supplies power to the following components at predetermined timings.

(a) Interlock switch 225 (Fig. 12) (b) AC driver 226 (Fig. 12) (c) High voltage power supply device 162 (Fig. 8) (d) Sorter 38 (first
(Fig. 2) (E) User exit sensor 184 (Fig. 12) (F) Fixing control element 227 (Fig. 12) (G) Accessory 2
12 (FIG. 12); Here, the accessories include, for example, a coin kit that allows copies to be made using coins, and key counters and key coders for managing copies in each department.

(H) Main pilling counter 211 and sub-pilling counter 213 (Figure 12) (S) X-boat fan 192 (Figure 12); This is a vacuum fan for suction.

(nu) Interimage lamp controller 157 (
(Fig. 8) (l) Carriage motor +71 (Fig. 11) (w) Registration sensor 172, density control sensor 173, lens/mirror/
Sensor 174 and lens mirror sage 175 (Fig. 11) (W) Original sensor 178 (Fig. 11) (Power) Increase switch 159, sub-developing device 59
Toner empty detection sensor of S1 to 59S4 and main developing device 59M, and developer selection solenoid 161
(Figure 8) (Yo) Main 2! Provisional 201 (Figure 8, etc.) 1
Next, the copy paper conveyance system will be explained using FIG. 13.

The first to fifth supply trays 31-1 to 31-5 are each provided with a no-vapor sensor 231, a size sensor 232, and a clutch 233. Here, the no-paper sensor 231 is a sensor for detecting the presence or absence of copy paper in the supply trays 31-1 to 3I-5. This copier can load copy paper of the same size into multiple supply trays, and in this case, when one supply tray runs out of copy paper, the same size copy paper is automatically loaded from the other supply trays. It is now possible to send it to The size sensor 232 is a sensor for determining the size of copy paper stored in the tray. Further, the clutch 233 is connected to each feed roll 61.
-1, 61-2, . A step motor is used as the feed motor 235. A feed sensor 236 detects whether copy paper is being fed normally. Gate solenoid 2
Reference numeral 37 denotes a registration solenoid for aligning the leading edge of the copy paper that has been sent out. This gate solenoid 237, unlike a normal solenoid of this type, performs control such that when energized, the gate opens and allows 1 ffl of copy paper to pass through.

That is, in a standby state where copy paper does not arrive, power is not supplied to the gate solenoid 237 and the gate remains open. Just before the copy paper arrives, gate solenoid 237 is energized and the gate closes to prevent passage. Then, when the conveyance of the copy paper is resumed at a predetermined timing, the energization is stopped and the gate is opened. With this kind of control,
The fluctuation in the position of the gate at the time when the leading edge of the copy paper is prevented from passing is reduced, and even when the copy paper is pressed against the gate with a relatively strong force, the copy paper can be accurately positioned.

The manual feed switching solenoid 238 is connected to the first feed tray 31
This is a solenoid for controlling the driving of the copy paper transport roller fed out from the copy sheet 1 and the copy paper transport roller manually fed from the manual feed tray 41. The manual feed tray sensor 239 is the manual feed tray 4
This is a sensor for detecting the presence or absence of copy paper when feeding multiple sheets of copy paper from 1. The tray interlock 241 is an interlock switch attached to a mechanism that is opened and closed to remove a copy paper jam when it occurs. The tray bus sensor 242 is
This sensor detects the copy paper 60 sent from the second and third supply trays 31-2.31-3, and is located near the joint between the base machine 21 and these supply trays 31-2.31-3. ing.

(5-9) DADF The DADF 24 will be specifically explained with reference to FIG.

DADF24 is the platen glass 55 of the base machine 21
is mounted on top of. The DADF 24 is equipped with a document tray 252 on which a document 251 is placed. The originals 251 are stacked on the original tray 252 with the first side to be copied facing downward.

A printer paddle 254 and a delivery paddle 255 are arranged on the original delivery side of the original tray 252, and the originals 251 are sent out one by one by these. The sent out document 251 is moved by a driving roller 256 and a driven roller 25.
7, passes through the S-shaped conveyance section 258 and is pressed against a branch guide 261 arranged at a position where this S-shaped conveyance section 258 and the vertical conveyance section 259 intersect. Branch guide 26
1 is thereby released, and the original 251 is transferred to the reversing conveyance section 26.
It is transported on the second side.

When the rear end of the document 251 passes through the branch guide 261, the branch guide 261 is closed toward the S-shaped conveyance section 258 by the action of a spring (not shown).

At this time, a sensor (not shown) placed near the branch guide 261 detects 1ffla of the original 251 . By outputting this detection signal, the document reversing drive roller 2
64 rotates in the opposite direction. As a result, the conveyance direction of the document 251 is reversed, and the conveyance direction is changed to a direction substantially perpendicular to the platen glass 55.

Thereafter, the original 251 is conveyed while being positioned by the oblique slip paddle 265 with one side of the original 251 abutting against a side positioning guide (not shown). Then, it is transported to a correct position on the platen glass 55 by the endless transport belt 266. In this way, the copying operation for the first side of the original 251 is performed.

After the exposure of the first side is completed, the original 251 is transported in the direction of arrow 267 by the endless transport belt 266. When only the first side is copied by the action of the exit side guide 268, the vertical conveyance section 268
9 is selected, and the original 251 is stored in the original receiving section 271.

On the other hand, if a copy is to be made on the second side opposite to the first side, the horizontal conveyance section 272 is selected. The document 251 sent to the horizontal conveyance section 272 is conveyed in the direction opposite to the arrow 267 by the conveyance roller 273, and is transferred to the S-shaped conveyance section 2 by the driving roller 256 and the driven roller 257.
58 is transported. At this time, the bottom surface of the original 251 is
l's) The second one, which is the opposite of the time when it was housed in Ray 252.
It is a face. Therefore, in a state in which the original 251 is fed onto the platen glass 55 using the same transport procedure as described above, a copying operation is performed on the second side.

After the exposure of the second side is completed, the original 251 is moved to the exit side guide 268.
The document is sent to the vertical conveyance section 269 by the action of the original document receiver, and is discharged to the document receiving section 271.

(5-10) Sorter The 10-bin sorter 38 will be specifically explained with reference to FIG.

FIG. 15 shows the appearance of the sorter.

The 10-bin sorter 38 is configured such that io bins 281 can be moved up and down as one unit. The sorter main body 282 includes a drive source (bin motor) for performing this lifting and a 1
A cam and a cam switch for controlling the movement position of each bin, and a down limit switch (both not shown) for detecting that the bin 281 has reached the lower limit position are arranged.

The copy paper 60 is advanced in the direction of arrow 284 by the conveyor rolls 68.6 shown in FIG. 4, and is fed into the sorter main body 282. Then, at that point, it is discharged to the bin facing the conveyance path. Depending on the sorter, the bins 281 may not be raised or lowered, but the sorter main body 282 may be lowered in the y-direction to switch the discharge path. Mode selection for the sorter 38 is performed by operating a sorter panel 74 shown in FIG.

``J21''Yu'' old pressure ± Next, the intermediate tray 33 will be explained.

FIG. 16 shows a conveyance system centered on the intermediate tray 33.

The copy paper 60 that has been thermally fixed by the heat roll 66 in the base machine 21 is controlled by a duplex gate solenoid 351 also arranged in the base machine 21 to output it to the output tray side or send it to the intermediate tray 33 side. It will be done. A first duplex path sensor 352 is located on the base machine 21 side, and a second duplex path sensor 353 is located on the second supply tray 31-
Paper jams are detected for the copy paper 60 before it reaches the intermediate tray 33.

By the way, the intermediate tray 33 does not have a feed roll for feeding the leading edge of the copy paper 60 to the leading edge of the tray. Depending on the size of the copy paper 60 sent there, it is conveyed to a desired position and "dropped" into the tray.
3 duplex solenoid gates for 35
5 to 357 are arranged. These duplex solenoid gates 355 to 357 are configured to selectively operate the solenoids depending on the size of paper to be fed, thereby opening and closing the corresponding gates. The skew roll solenoid gate 358 controls one corner of the leading edge of this "falling" copy paper 60 to hit the leading corner of the intermediate tray 33, and separates each sheet of the copy paper 60 that is fed. This is a gate that aligns the tips. Each time this operation is completed for one sheet, the main pilling counter 21
1 count amplifier is performed.

As already explained, the intermediate tray 33 has tray control C.
It is controlled by the PU 128, and conveys the copy paper under the control of the duplex motor 361 (FIG. 8). The duplex no-paper sensor 362 is a sensor that detects the presence or absence of the copy paper 60 in the intermediate tray 33. The duplex feed clutch 363 is a mechanism that performs on/off control of the drive source for feeding the copy paper 60.

The inverter gate solenoid 364 is a solenoid that switches between making double-sided copies, marking the same side in multiple colors, and making composite copies. That is, when the inverter gate solenoid 364 is positioned in the direction shown in FIG. After falling, it is then transported upward by transport rolls 367 and 368. And the inverter
The conveyance direction is changed to the right in the figure before the gate solenoid 364, and the paper is stored upside down in the intermediate tray 33. If conveyance is restarted in this state, a double-sided copy will be made.

In contrast, the copy paper 60 that has been conveyed downward
When the transport direction is changed to the right in the figure before the inverter gate solenoid 364, the paper is stored with the original front side facing upward again. If conveyance is resumed in this latter state, a copy will be made again on the same side. Generally, when marking is performed in N types of colors, one sheet of copy paper 60 is stored in the intermediate tray 33 in Figure N, and then developed in monochrome and then discharged.

The duplex feed sensor 369 is a sensor for detecting whether copy paper fed from the intermediate tray 33 is jammed.

(5-12) Editor Band The editor pad 132 will be specifically explained with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18.

Of these, FIG. 17 shows the system configuration of a copying machine equipped with an editor band. That is, in the configuration of the copying machine shown in FIG. 3 as an embodiment of the present invention, the DA
Since the DF 24 is attached to the upper part of the platen glass 55, the platen 26 with the editor bat' cannot be attached to the upper part thereof.

In the copying machine shown in FIG. 17, the first supply tray 31-
A platen 2G with an editor pad is attached to the upper part of a base machine 2 which is equipped with a base machine 1. The square part in the figure is the editor pad 132. Note that this copying machine is equipped with a backlift type console panel. Furthermore, a cabinet 401 in which only the second and third supply trays 31-2 and 31-3 are accommodated is arranged below the base machine 21. base machine 2
1 is not equipped with a sorter, but is equipped with a discharge tray 37 for accommodating copy sheets to be discharged.

Please refer to FIG. 2 above for the general configuration of a copying machine. Note that editor pad 1
The reference numeral 32 is very convenient for inputting coordinates, and can be used alone in a copying machine configured as in this embodiment shown in FIG.

In this case, the editor pad 132 is placed on the desk ring, and the IC card device 22 (see Fig. 3) is inserted using the code.
Alternatively, coordinate data may be written on the IC card 131 and then inserted into the IC card device 22 for use.

FIG. 18 shows the configuration of the editor pad. Editor band 132 is 4u307mm, width 432
A rectangular coordinate input pad 405 of mm is provided.

An area with a width of 10 mm on the near side of this pad serves as an editor panel 406, which will be described next. Editor panel 4
The editor pad 132 including 06 is made by connecting a first rubber pad with a resistance line that specifies a position on the X-axis and a second rubber pad with a resistance line that specifies a position on the Y-axis via a spacer. It has a structure in which the pressure is applied by an operator's finger or a pointed pen, etc., and the position where pressure is applied can be detected as a value on the X and Y coordinates. In front of the editor panel 406, a display panel 407 for displaying various information is arranged.

In addition, a board for processing coordinate data and a board 408 for an interface circuit are disposed at the inner rear part of the editor pad 132.

FIG. 19 shows the main parts of the editor panel and display panel described in FIG. 18. The following buttons are arranged on the editor panel 406.

(a) Special function button 411; This button is used when using special functions.

(b) Dimension scaling button 412: This button is used to specify a distance and a reduction ratio.

(c) Extract button 413; This button is for extracting a specified area, and is used for monochrome (black and white) recording.

(d) Delete button 4I4; This button is used to delete the specified area, and is also used for monochrome (black and white) recording.

(E) Quick-shot color composition button 415: This is a function button used to specify the continuous-shot color composition function.

(v) Marking color button 416: This is a function button used when specifying a marking color function.

(g) Partial color conversion button 417; This button is used to specify the function of partial color conversion.

(d) Color inversion button 418: This button is used to change a color specified area to black, or to convert a black specified area to color. A quick-shot color composition button 415, a marking color button 416, a partial color conversion button 417, and a color inversion button 418 are function buttons for color recording.

(2) Designation method button 419; This button is used to select whether to designate an area using the coordinate values of two points at both ends of the diagonal of a rectangle or the coordinate values of each point of a polygon.

(NU) Area/color specification button 42I; This button is used when setting the area.

(l) Area clear button 422; This button is used to cancel the designation of the tilI area.

(w) Setting end button 423: This button is used when the designation of one or more areas is completed.

Display lamps 425 are attached to portions of the display panel 4070 corresponding to the first eight buttons 411 to 418, respectively, to indicate whether or not those buttons are selected. Regarding the specification method button 419, depending on the specification method, a diagonal specification lamp 426 or a polygon specification lamp 4 is selected.
27 is lit.

(W) Normal marking button 431: This is a button for specifying a normal marking cell phone that uniformly marks the 8ff area. For example, the markings in rectangular areas 17A and 17B shown in FIG. 61 are examples of this.

(Power) Frame marking button 432: This button is used to set and mark a frame-shaped area 17I surrounding a specific area, as shown in FIG. 64, for example.

(Y) Line marking button 433: This button is used to set and mark a large underlined area 171, as shown in FIG. 64, for example.

(i) Color designation buttons 434 to 437: Since the marking color can be set independently for each area, these buttons are used to designate the color in relation to the area to be marked. Here, the color designation button 434 designates red, and the color designation button 435 designates blue. The color designation button 436 is used to designate green, and the color designation button 437 is used to designate brown. As already explained, the marking color device of this embodiment can also be equipped with a developing device of a color other than the above. I'll be replacing it with a colored one. Display lamps 438 are arranged in each of the marking-dedicated buttons 431 to 437 described in (W) to (E), and which lamp is selected is displayed.

(5-13°, tray By the way, the large-capacity tray 471 can be set in this copying machine instead of the fourth and fifth supply trays 31-4, 31-5. Therefore, the configuration of this embodiment is Although this is different, this will also be briefly explained.

FIG. 20 shows an outline of the circuit configuration of this large capacity tray.

The large-capacity tray 471 can hold 1,000 to 2,000 sheets of copy paper at one time, allowing a large number of copies to be made without interruption.

The large capacity tray 471 is equipped with the following circuit components. The large capacity tray 471 is supplied with AC power from the output side of the noise filter 223 shown in FIG. 8, and is also supplied with DC power from the DC power supply 228 via the main board 201, also shown in FIG. These circuit components are operated based on the following information.

(a) Stop sensor 472: This is a sensor for detecting the lower limit position of the large-capacity tray 471 equipped with an elevator mechanism for raising and lowering the copy paper 60.

(b) Interlock switch 473; Kennel 1) Ray 4
This is an interlock switch for detecting opening/closing of the front panel of 71.

(c) No-paper sensor 474: This is a sensor for detecting when the stored copy paper 60 is running low.

(d) Size sensor 475; This is a sensor for determining the size of the copy paper 60.

(E) Large-capacity tray motor 476; This is a motor for driving the elevator mechanism of the large-capacity tray 471 and raising and lowering the storage portion of the copy paper 60.

(f) Set sensor 477: This is a sensor for detecting the upper limit position of the large capacity tray 471 equipped with the elevator mechanism described above.

(g) Large capacity tray clutch 478; copy paper 60
This is a franc to control the delivery of the

(H) Feed sensor 479: This is a sensor for detecting a paper jam in the copy paper 60 fed out from the large capacity tray 471.

As previously explained with reference to FIG. 5, the function selection panel 75
, use switches (83 to 8) to select various functions.
6) and an indicator lamp 82 are arranged to indicate whether or not these switches are selected, but each of these switches (83 to 86) has multiple functions, and their operation The functions that can be selected differ depending on what additional equipment is installed.

The copying machine according to the present invention includes the DADF 24 and the intermediate tray 3.
3. It is possible to install an IC card device 22, etc.
These can be installed as optional additional devices according to the user's requirements. Therefore, when these additional devices are installed, new functions that were not available on the base machine become available, and the combination of usable functions also changes.

For example, when the DADF 24 is attached, it is possible to continuously expose both sides of the document.

That is, the first exposure is performed by transporting the original with one side facing the platen glass, and after the exposure is completed, the original is turned over and placed in the D
Return it to the ADF24 tray.

Then, by sending out the document again, it becomes possible to expose the opposite surface to the previously exposed surface.

Furthermore, when the intermediate tray 33 is installed, copy paper that has been copied can be stored here, and when storing the copy paper, it is possible to store the copy paper with the front and back sides reversed, as well as with the original front side. It can also be stored again on the copy side.

Therefore, the additional functions that can be used differ depending on whether one of the DADF 24 and the intermediate tray 33 is installed or both are installed. For example, from the aspect of duplex function, if only DADF24 is used, the function of double-sided original - single-sided copy, intermediate tray 3
If only 3 is installed, only the single-sided original/double-sided copy function can be used, but if both are installed, three additional functions including double-sided original/double-sided copy can be used. When selecting these functions, the double-sided switch 86 is operated. Also, from the perspective of editing functions, D
If there is neither the ADF 24 nor the intermediate tray 33, it is not possible to perform sheet compositing, parallel compositing, etc., but the intermediate tray 3
3 enables sheet composition, and adding DADF24 also enables parallel composition. When selecting these functions, the edit switch 86 is operated. In this way, the combinations of additional functions that can be used vary depending on whether or not the DADF 24 and intermediate tray 33 are used as additional devices.

Note that the sheet composition in the editing function is a function of recording both the first original and the second original in an overlapping manner on one sheet of copy paper. In the copying machine of this embodiment, up to five areas can be specified for the first original, and different monochrome color switches 9 are provided for each of the first and second originals.
1 (Figure 5) to make copies in different colors. On the other hand, parallel composition is a function that creates a composite copy on one sheet of copy paper by attaching the entire second original to the entire first original. The manuscript is ADF23
Or it is sent out from the DADF 24.

Therefore, copying machines that are not equipped with these cannot use this parallel composition function.

Furthermore, as described above, the copying machine according to the present invention has a nonvolatile memory composed of a random access memory banked up by a battery, and can preset copy conditions such as image density and magnification. The data can be stored in the non-volatile memory of the lever. When recalling or registering the stored memory contents, the job memory switch 84 is operated. An IC card is equivalent to this non-volatile memory, and an IC card device 22 is used as an additional device. be.

The IC card device 22 transfers data for standard copy operations to an IC card.
By writing data on a card and supplying routine copying data from the IC card to the base machine, for example, complex copying tasks can be automated by industry or user, and multi-functional copiers can be operated without error. It is something to do. Therefore, the IC card contains information such as the number of copies, page speed copy, reduction ratio, binding margin, left binding, right binding, copy density, as well as editing function selection information, duplex function selection information, etc. in a predetermined format. Certain information that can be operated in a fixed format can be written from the IC card device 22.

Therefore, when a user carries this IC card and performs standard copying, by having the IC card device 22 read the information on the IC card, standard copying can be performed automatically without complicated operations on the console panel. can be executed.

Even when such an IC card device 22 is installed, the contents that can be used in the job memory function will differ.

As mentioned above, it is possible to attach various additional devices to the base machine, and if the additional functions that can be used differ depending on the combination, it is difficult for the user to easily distinguish between the functions that can be used and the functions that cannot be used, leading to confusion. comes to life. Also, if there are many features to choose from,
Frequently used functions vary depending on the user. Therefore, when displaying a plurality of function options, if the display order of the function options can be changed, such confusion can be eliminated and selection operability can be improved. As a display means, a liquid crystal display unit that can display character strings and icons (pictograms, image characters) is used.

(6-2) Configuration of function selection system Fig. 21 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a function selection system using a liquid crystal display section capable of displaying messages, and Fig. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a display controller. It is.

In FIG. 21, the main controller 501 includes the main CPU 121 and the ROMI 21 previously explained in FIG.
D, RAMI 21, I10 controller 121J
, 121G, etc., and has a function (program) for determining the presence or absence of an additional device. This function of determining the presence or absence of an additional device is performed by the DADF 24 or the intermediate tray 3 described earlier.
3. It determines whether the IC card device 22 is installed or not. For example, a signal line that turns on when the connector is connected is provided in the connector that connects each additional device and the main body, and this signal is taken into the main controller 501 via the filter circuit 121H shown in FIG. 7, and is subjected to determination processing by the determination program stored in the ROM 121D. The means for determining the presence or absence of such an additional device is not a signal based on the presence or absence of a connector as described above, but a contact signal of a switch that is pressed and turned on when an additional device is installed, or a contact signal of a proximity switch, for example. Of course, it is also possible to use a signal from an optical sensor in which light from a light emitting part is detected by a light receiving part when an additional device is installed, or other signals. In this way, the main controller 501 determines the presence or absence of additional devices such as the DADF 24, intermediate tray 33, and IC card device 22. Furthermore, the main controller 501 has a message transmission table for displaying guidance for selecting each function and setting copy conditions according to the operation of a function selection switch, keys, etc. 86, edit switch 83, job memory switch 84, and other switches 85) are operated, the message transmission table is determined according to the presence or absence of an additional device, and the presence or absence of function tlff information, margin size, copy Specifying information such as the number of sheets is set and the data of the message transmission table is sent to the display controller 502.

The display controller 502 includes a display CPU 127, ROM 503, RAM 504, and serial interface 505, as shown in FIG. Store the font in the ROM 503. Then, according to the message transmission table data received from the main controller 50-1, a sentence is read from the ROM 503, specified information is set in the sentence, characters and icons forming the sentence are developed into fonts, and the LCD driver 506 is controlled. A predetermined message is displayed on the liquid crystal display section 112.

A specific example of the text will be described later, but for example, when selecting a function, the message string "Which one do you want to select?", the icon of the key to be input next (Cm selection key, setting key) , options (icons and character strings of functions to be selected), and cursor icons. The specification setting switch 120 is used to change the option display specifications, such as the display order of function options and the priority of cursor display. When this switch is operated, a specification setting menu text is displayed. Set the option display specifications according to the menu. When the function selection switch is operated thereafter, the text set in this way is displayed corresponding to the operated switch. In this state, when the operator imitates the selection key l18, the main CPU 121
recognizes this and counts and amplifies the cursor position designation iff f[J of the message transmission table. As a result, the display position of the cursor is shifted to the next position in the list of functions to be selected. When the setting key 119 is operated, the main CPU 121 recognizes this, selects the function corresponding to the cursor position on the message transmission table, and determines a new message transmission table corresponding to the selected function. When copying becomes possible in this manner, a message transmission table of sentences having the message character string "Copyable" is determined. Here, when the user sets numerical values such as the number of copies and the binding margin and operates the start button 117, the copying operation using the selected function and desired copying conditions is started.

(6-3)' Word Protocol FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a timing chart of serial communication, and FIGS. 24 and 25 are diagrams showing an example of the structure of serial communication data.

Communication lines 123 and 1 are connected between the main CPU 121 of the main controller 501 and the display CPU 127 of the display controller 502, as previously explained in FIG.
24, and serial communication is performed through these communication lines 123 and 124, but the timing is 10
Transmission and reception are performed in the order shown in FIG. 23 at a cycle of 0 ms e c. For example, 4 bytes of data are sent to the sorter CPU 126, 5 bytes are sent to the original feed CPU 125, and 9 bytes are sent to the display CPU 127. Main CPU
121. Besides that, main CPU121
The data sent from the 24th CPU 127 to the display CPU 127 is
As shown in Figure 25, byte 1 contains a control word (X'A9''), byte 2 contains a 3-bit state and 3-bit substate, byte 3 contains a 7-bit case number, and hides 4 to 8 contain 7 bits. A check code is assigned to the free data area of bits, byte 9, respectively.The free data areas of hides 4 to 8 are used to receive data required by each sentence.

For example, as shown in FIG.
#DGT bits **Number bits corresponding to mm,
3RD#DGT, 4TH#DGT bit *
*Assign numbers corresponding to ko and - as the 7 bits for transmission, and for other bits, ◇Whether or not 1 is displayed in mm,
◇2 is the left and right side of the binding margin function, ◇3 is whether or not to use continuous page copying,
◇4 whether to cancel or not, ◇5 whether to interrupt or not, ◇6
Color (None "0", Black "1", Red "2", Blue "3"
, green "4", brown "5"), ◇7 with or without parallel synthesis, ◇8
is assigned as the information bit of the duplex function (single-sided - duplex "1", duplex - duplex "2", duplex - single-sided "3").

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of the structure of a message transmission table. The serial transmission data shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 is serial data generated based on the message transmission table shown in FIG. 26, and is managed by the main controller 501.

and rsTATEJ, rsUBsTATEJ, rc
It is classified into 1ffi by “AsEN○,” and r
The contents of sENTBNcBJ are the contents actually displayed on the liquid crystal display section 112.

In the main controller 501, the console panel 28
One of the message transmission tables is selected by operating the various switches above. For example, the message transmission table not shown in FIG. 26 (al) is selected when the job memory switch 84 is operated.
Sent on 02.

Further, the message transmission table shown in (bl) in the figure is selected when the edit switch 83 is operated.

Initially, when the message transmission table is selected by the main controller 501 by operating the function switch and the message data is transmitted to the display controller 502, the corresponding text is read out by the display controller 502 and developed into a font. and is displayed on the liquid crystal display section 112. A function is selected according to the displayed text (message), and in the selection process, when the selection key is operated, the contents of the cursor in the message transmission table are shifted one by one. When the setting key is operated, the function at the cursor position is selected, and the next step is, for example, as shown in FIG.
A message transmission table as shown in is selected. This message sending table displays the text "You can copy" and also displays an icon on the right side to indicate that the frame eraser 1-sided - 2-sided function is selected. The content prompts you to enter information. When these contents are sent as serial data from the main controller 501 to the display controller 502, special codes and asterisks are written in the positions of the information specified in the free data area such as function icons and numerical values among the contents of rslENTENcEJ. The text is read out, special codes and asterisks are rewritten with the information specified in the free data area, and the liquid crystal display section 11 is displayed.
2. In order to perform such processing, the display controller 502 stores the ROM 5 as shown in FIG.
03 stores the text data and font data based on the display control program and code, reads the text data from the received data in the receive buffer area of the RAM 504 to the work area, fills in icons and numbers, etc., and then reads the text data. Expand each of them into a font.

FIG. 27 (δ) shows a "shrunken" font, and Fbl in the same figure shows an example of the font data. This font consists of 16x16 dosoto, and the font data is 16
One dot line is divided into 8 dots, which are half of it, and expressed in hexadecimal. Kana, alphanumeric characters, and icons are also 16x.
It is a 16-dot, g-font and can be expressed in hexadecimal.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a functional program for message processing in the main controller 501.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of functional blocks in the display controller 502.

In FIG. 28 showing the functional configuration of the main controller 501, an additional device recognition unit 511 recognizes the determination signal of the presence or absence of an additional device and an operation signal of a function selection switch, and a function selection unit 513 recognizes an additional device recognition unit. 511 and the operation of a selection key 118 and a setting key 119 provided on the console panel. The text number determination unit 512 has a message transmission table managed by text numbers, and determines the text number to be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 112 based on the signal from the additional device recognition unit 511 and the signal from the function selection unit 513. .

More than 200 message transmission tables are prepared in the form of text as shown in FIG. 26, corresponding to display modes for selecting functions and display modes for executing copying and other functions. Therefore, when a function selection switch is operated on the console panel, a text number is determined from the operated function selection switch. For example, the text shown in FIG. 26 (al is the text determined when the job memory switch 84 is operated, and the text shown in fbl in the same figure is
This is a sentence determined when the edit switch 83 is operated. The functional information cent part 514 is the text number determining part 51
Function information is set for the text determined in step 2. For example, when the text number shown in FIG. 26 is determined by operating the job memory switch 84, the IC
The IC card device 22 checks the presence or absence of the card device 22.
If the card is not attached, a flag of "1" is set in the card registration deletion column. Similarly, when the text number shown in FIG. Set a flag of "1" to . A message transmission table with the text number determined by the text number determination section 512 is set in the transmission buffer 515, and the function information section therein is set by the function information center section 514 and sent to the display controller 502. Ru.

In FIG. 29 showing the configuration of the display controller 502, the reception buffer 516 is connected to the main controller 50.
This is used to set the message transmission table data received from 1. The text data file 517 stores text data (character strings and icons) to be displayed on the liquid crystal display section 112, and the font file 519 stores fonts of characters and icons that make up the text data. The display control unit 518 processes the data of the message transmission table set in the reception buffer 516 and develops a display font in the display buffer 520.
'? OL WORDJ, rSTATE”, rsUBs
TATEJ, rC/', SF, NO.

Predetermined text data is read from the text data file 517 based on J, furthermore, designated information is embedded in the text and the font is developed in the display buffer 520. Depending on the text data, it may be necessary to rewrite the content based on the information set each time. For example, a function display, margin, set number of sheets, cursor, etc. are used, and each piece of text data has a special code or asterisk set in advance at the position where these pieces of information are written. Therefore, when the display control unit 518 reads a text from the text data file 517, it first blanks out the special code or asterisk and at the same time memorizes its position, and then places an icon or Numeric value writing processing is performed. Liquid crystal display section 1
12 displays the contents of the display buffer 520 in which character strings and icons have been written and their fonts have been developed.

Next, the function selection performed when each function selection switch is operated and the display processing therefor will be explained.

FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining the flow of processing when the double-sided switch is operated.

When the double-sided switch 86 on the console panel is operated, it is first checked whether the DADF 24 and the intermediate tray 33 are attached.

■ If you have both the DADF 24 and the intermediate tray 33, you can select from three functions: single-sided original - double-sided copy, double-sided original - double-sided copy, and double-sided original - single-sided copy. ” message string,
A text message transmission table consisting of an icon indicating that the selection key and the setting key are the next operation keys, the above three function options to be selected, and a cursor indicating the function selection position is determined, and displayed on the liquid crystal display section 112. The text will be displayed. Therefore, when this is displayed, the cursor is moved to the position of the desired function using the selection key 118, and then the function is selected using the setting key 119. Normally, when a function is selected here, a message saying "You can copy" is displayed next, and the process moves to a copy operation based on the selected function.

■、■ However, although there is a DADF24, the intermediate tray 33
If there is no DADF 24, the function will be set to double-sided original - single-sided copy, and the DADF 24 will be switched to the middle tray 33.
If there is, 111il of single-sided original - double-sided copy! Therefore, a message transmission table containing the text "You can copy", a function, and a prompt to set the number of copies is determined, and the text is displayed on the liquid crystal display section 112.

Therefore, in this case, when the user inputs the original, inputs the number of copies using the numeric keypad 80, and operates the start button 117, the copying operation according to that function is started.

As described above, when the double-sided switch 86 is operated,
Use the message transmission table with the text shown in ■, or the message transmission table with the sentences shown in ■ and ■.

FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining the flow of processing when the 'tyA collection switch is operated.

When the edit switch 83 on the console panel is operated, it is first checked whether the ADF 23 or DADF 24 is present and whether the intermediate tray 33 is present.

■ ADF23 or DADF24 and intermediate tray 33
If there are any of the following, extract, delete, combine sheets,
You can use the four functions of parallel synthesis, so [
Which one should I choose? A message transmission table is determined, consisting of a message character string ", an icon indicating that the selection key and the setting key are the next operation keys, four function options to be selected, and a cursor indicating the function selection position. The text is displayed on the liquid crystal display section 112.

■,■ However, if there is no intermediate tray 33, both sheet composition and parallel composition cannot be used, so after the message sending table for the text "■" is determined, the function information to delete this function option is cent. Therefore, sentences for which extraction and deletion are options are displayed.

■ Similarly, there is an intermediate tray 33, but the ADF 23 is also DAD.
If there is no F24, the parallel composition function cannot be used, so function information for deleting the option of this function is sent, and a text with extraction, deletion, and sheet composition as options is displayed.

When the edit switch 83 is operated in this way, 4
Since the difference is only in cents of the functional information for the two options, the message sending table of the same sentence is determined,
By selecting a desired function on this message display using the selection key and setting key, the user can proceed to the next step.

FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the flow of processing when the job memory switch is operated.

When the job memory switch 84 on the console panel is operated, (1) First, it is checked whether or not the IC card device 22 is present.

■ If YES, that is, if there is an IC card device 22, you can use the card registration function, so ask "Which one do you want to select?" and make sure that the selection key and setting key are the next operation keys. A message sending I3 table consisting of an icon indicating ``Call'', ``Call Registration'', and ``Card Registration'' three options to be selected, and a cursor indicating function selection 1 is determined and displayed on the liquid crystal display section 112. The text will be displayed.

■ However, if the answer is NO, that is, if the IC card device 22 is not installed, a message sending table with the same text as in ■ above is determined, and the a function information that deletes the option of this function "Card registration" is set. Therefore, a text with the options of calling and registering is displayed.

-Roleni 匝-Advanced selection p-suppression process 35 is a diagram showing an example of a process for selecting and registering a function classification, FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of a process when a function selection switch is operated, and FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of a setting table.

When registering the display order of options, first wait for the specification setting switch 120 to be operated, as shown in FIG. The main controller 501 sends a message message with the message string "Please press" to the display controller 502 and displays it on the liquid crystal display section 112 to determine the next function selection switch to be operated. For example, if the operated function selection switch is [fI switch 83
In this case, the main controller 501 sends the message number of the sentence shown in ■ to the display controller 502, displays the options together with the function fish according to a predetermined order, and waits for the input of the display order based on the function number from the numeric keypad. Therefore, if "4123" is entered as the display order from the numeric keypad, this order is stored in the table, the option order is added to the message block, and the main controller 501 sends the display controller 50.
2. Every time you send a message, the options according to the new ranking are displayed as shown in ■. If the input on the numeric keypad is incorrect or if the operator sees this display and wants to change it, manual input from the numeric keypad is performed again, but the order is memorized in the table until the specification setting switch 120 is operated. Repeat the process. Specification setting switch 120
When is operated, the registration process is terminated, the message character string ``Copy possible'' shown in ■ is displayed, and the initial state is returned. After this process, when the edit switch 83 is operated during normal function selection, the order of the options written in ta is read out as shown in FIG. , and the display controller 502 displays the text in the order in which the function options are registered on the liquid crystal display unit 1.
Displayed on 12.

In addition, when registering the display order of the cursor, the 34th
As shown in the figure, a message level with the message string "Please center the preferred position of the cursor" is used.

Then, when the selection key is operated, the cursor is moved, and when the setting key is operated, the cursor position at that time is stored as the priority position. Therefore, when the function selection switch is operated during normal function selection, the priority position of the cursor is read out as shown in FIG. The text with the cursor displayed at the priority position by the controller 502 is displayed on the liquid crystal display section 112.

Furthermore, if the function group corresponding to one function selection switch is classified into multiple groups, a message number with the message character string "Please send the program number" as shown in Figure 35 is added. use Then, when the program level of the function corresponding to the edit switch 83 is entered from the numeric keypad, the function classification of that program block is ``0 = Extraction/Delete'', ``1 - Family register J, ``2 - Text of Noshigi J''. is selected and displayed, and when a function classification is input using the numeric keypad, the function classification is memorized.When the function classification is set in this way, the main controller 501 selects and displays the function when the function selection switch is operated. When the 36th
As shown in FIG.

In each of the above registration processes, for example, when the specification setting switch 120 is operated, the mode shown in FIG. 33 is first entered, and when the specification setting switch 120 is operated twice in succession, the mode shown in FIG. When the specification setting switch +20 is operated, the mode shown in FIG. 35 is entered. Then, as shown in FIG. 37, the registered contents are stored in a table through each process, and when the function selection switches (83 to 86) are operated, they are read out and sent to the display controller 502. do it. In addition, prepare all the sentences for each registered content as described above, register the sentences corresponding to the function selection switch in the table, and when the function selection switch is operated, refer to the table and select the sentence to be used. It may be decided. If you do this,
It is only necessary to send the message from the main controller 501 to the display controller 502 without adding the order of options or the priority position of the cursor. Processing regarding the priority position of the cursor, etc. is no longer necessary.

(6-8) Main controller and front controller
Fig. 38 shows in detail the flow of processing in the main controller 501 when the edit switch is operated, and Fig. 39 shows in detail the flow of processing in the display controller 502. It is something that

First, the flow of processing by the main controller 501 will be explained with reference to FIG. When the edit switch 83 is operated, (1) a message transmission table for selecting a function is set in the transmission buffer;

(2) Next, check whether the ADF 23 or DADF 24 has a blank signal on (present).

■ If the answer is NO in the above process (■), information indicating that the parallel synthesis J option is to be deleted is set in the transmission table.

(2) If YES in the process (2) above, or after the process (2) above is performed, check whether the intermediate tray 33 presence/absence signal is on (present).

(2) If No in the process (2) above, information is set in the transmission table to erase the options of "sheet composition" and "parallel composition".

(2) If YES in the above process (2), or after performing the above process (2), set the cursor position to "l" (meaning left end).

(2) Then, the data of the transmission table is sent to the display CPU 127 every 100 msec.

(2), (2) On the other hand, it monitors whether or not the selection key 118 has been operated, and when it has been operated, moves the cursor position (rewrites the data at the cursor position in the transmission table).

[Phase], ■ Furthermore, it is monitored whether the setting key 119 is operated or not, and when it is operated, the function of the option at the cursor position is transferred to the machine.

■ At the same time, set the message transmission table for messages that cannot be copied into the transmission buffer, and ■ Write information indicating the set functions to the transmission table.

(2) Thereafter, data in the transmission table is sent to the display controller 502 every 100 m5ec.

On the other hand, in response to the processing by the main controller 501, the display controller 502 performs the following processing (39th
25).

2, 2 First, wait until the serial data has been received, find the start address of the text to be displayed, and copy it to the RAM.

(2) Next, mark the positions of the special code (G) and asterisk (*).

■ Then, delete all special codes.

■ 3RD#DGT, 4Tl (Input data into the asterisk (*) position of #DGT. If the data is 10, 10 copies will be made and the number of copies will be 10.

■ Check whether ◇l is "0" or not.

■ If YES, that is, if there is no white space function, delete four characters from the first asterisk.

■ Next, find bits that are not "0" from ◇2 to ◇8.

■ Write icons in order from the first position of the special code corresponding to the bits that are not "0". The example shown is ◇8
indicates "3", that is, double-sided-single-sided.

[Phase] Then, a message text consisting of an icon and a character string is displayed on the liquid crystal display 112.

■ If No (with mm display) in the process of ■ above, that is, if there is no binding margin function, IST#D
Write data to the ask risk (*) position of GT, 2ND#DGT. Hereinafter, the same processing as the processing after ① above is performed.

FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of the correspondence between message columns, case columns, and message texts.

The message text stored in the ROM 503 of the display controller 502 is written in kana, kanji, and kanji as shown in FIG.
It consists of a string of alphanumeric characters, an icon used to display functions, a special code (○G) for the position of the icon, and an asterisk (*) for the position where the number is written, and reads out the mesosage floor and case block as an address. It will be done. Note that k indicates the cursor position. In the positions of the special code and asterisk, icons and numerical values are written in accordance with the information in the free data area (FIG. 24) of the received data, as explained in FIG. 39. It goes without saying that if a fixed icon is used in a sentence, the sentence may be constructed from the beginning with the icon code without using any special code. An example of a sentence with the message "You can copy" is shown in Figure 40 (al), a sentence with the message "Which one would you like to select?", a message with "Area 1" and the input area. The 40th example shows an example of a message that
Figure (bl), MSG NO, (Menosennanha) 7.1.28 is sheet synthesis, 7゜1.31 is extraction,
7.1.32 is a text used for deletion, and 7.1°33 is a text used for marking color, quick-shot color composition, and partial color conversion. FIG. 40(C) shows an example of a display screen in which icons and numerical values are written on these sentences.

Next, examples of sentences used when each of the 81 selection operations is performed are shown.

FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of sentence 9 in the duplex function selection operation.

When the double-sided switch 86 is operated, if the DADF 24 is installed together with the intermediate tray 33 as described above, it can be used for single-sided to double-sided, double-sided to double-sided, or double-sided to single-sided. As shown in FIG. 41, a text ``■'' having all of these options is displayed, and the cursor (triangle mark) blinks in front of the first option ``single-sided/double-sided''. If the selection key is pressed here, the cursor will move in front of "Double-Sided - Both Sides", and if the selection key is further pressed, the cursor will move in front of "Double-Sided - Single Side" and blink. If you press the setting key while the cursor is blinking in front of "Double-Sided - Both Sides", the text ■ will be displayed and the mode will be set to copy mode. However, if the DADF 24 is not present, the text ``■'' or ``■'' is displayed. Then, when the cursor position is selected using the selection key and the setting key is pressed while the text ``■'' is displayed, the text ``■'', ``■'' or ``■'' is displayed 3A #R.

FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example of a sentence in the selection operation of the editing function.

When the edit switch 83 is operated, the first option shown in FIG.
■The text will be displayed. Therefore, when you operate the selection key, the cursor will move between ``Delete'' and ``Sheet composite'' for each operation.
= "Parallel synthesis" - "Extraction" -...Move. If the setting key is operated when the cursor is at the "extract" or "delete" position, then the text ``■'' will be displayed and the coordinates for specifying the area can be input. Maximum 5? When the manual input of the coordinates of the iJj area is completed, the text ``■'' or ``■'' with an icon corresponding to the selected function is displayed, and the state becomes ready for copying. Also, as shown in Figure 42+bl ■, if you operate the setting key when the cursor position is "Sheet composition", the coordinate input mode will also be activated, and after the coordinate input, the text ■ will be displayed and you will be able to copy. Become.

If you operate the setting key when the cursor is at "parallel composition" as shown in Figure 42 (C1■), the text ■ that indicates the mode for setting the number of original sheets will be displayed, and the input setting for the number of original sheets will be displayed. When it is copied, the text marked ■ will be displayed and you can copy it.

FIG. 43 is a diagram showing an example of a sentence in a job memory function selection operation.

When the job memory switch 84 is operated, the screen shown in Fig. 43 +
The text marked ■ shown in al is displayed. At this time, the cursor blinks at the first option "Call".

Therefore, if you immediately operate the setting key without operating the selection key, the text ■ will be displayed, and if you select a memory and operate the setting key, the text ■ or ■ will be displayed depending on whether the memory is registered or unregistered. Ru.

If you press the ``Register'' key while pressing the ``Register'' key and then operate the setting key, the screen shown in Figure 43 (bl Each sentence is displayed in the order shown in .Also, if you use the selection key to select "Card registration" and then operate the setting key,
4 depending on whether the card is set, whether the card is registered, or whether the card is malfunctioning.
Each sentence is displayed in the order shown in Figure 3 (r, l).

FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an example of sentences in the selection operation of other functions.

When you operate the other switches 85, “page continuous copying”,
[A sentence with the options ``Hakureshi J'' and ``Toshishiro'' is displayed, and depending on each selection, Figure 44 (δ) ~ +c
Each sentence is displayed in the order shown in +. That is,
When "Page Snapshot" or "Erasing Frame" is selected, an icon displaying that function is written below the string "Can be copied", and when the number of copies is input, the mode is immediately set to copy mode. On the other hand, when "binding margin" is selected, as shown in FIG. After that, it becomes copyable mode.

FIG. 45 is a diagram showing an example of sentences for operating the switch of the monochromatic color emphasis panel.

When the marking color switch 88, the partial color conversion switch 89, or the continuous shooting color composition switch 90 is operated, the coordinate manual mode text with the character string "area" is displayed as shown in Figure 45 ial~(C1). up to 5
When the coordinates of area M are input, a text consisting of the character string "Ready to copy", the icon of the selected function, and the number of copies is displayed.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible. For example, in the embodiments described above, a liquid crystal display is used to display function options using character strings and icons together with message character strings, but a CRT or other display device may be used. Further, although the present invention has been described as being applied to a copying machine, it is of course applicable to other apparatuses in which various additional devices can be attached to the storage unit in accordance with user requests.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, when displaying multiple functions as options in a message by operating the function selection switch, it is possible to change the display order of the options, the priority position of the cursor, etc. This makes it easier to select frequently used functions. In particular, even if frequently used functions differ from user to user, the display order of options and the priority position of the cursor can be changed for each user, thereby improving operability.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the principle of the present invention, Figures 2-2
Figure 0 is for explaining an embodiment and a modified example of a copying machine as a device to which the present invention is applied. The figure is an external view showing an example of the system configuration of this copier, Figure 4 is a schematic configuration diagram showing the outline of this copier, Figure 5 is a plan view of the console panel of this copier, and Figure 6 is a plan view of the console panel of this copier. Figure 7 is a circuit diagram showing an overview of the circuit configuration of a copying machine. Figure 7 is a block diagram that further expands Figure 6, centering on the main CPU. Figure 8 is a circuit diagram showing the circuit configuration around the photoreceptor drum of the copying machine. A concrete block diagram, FIG. 9, is a timing diagram showing the operation of the main motor and Teve solenoid when the sub-developing device performs the first development and the main development device performs the second development. The figure is a timing diagram showing the operation of the main motor and dehe solenoid when the main developing device performs the first development and the sub-developing device performs the second development. Figure 11 shows the exposure system and console control section of the copying machine. Figure 12 is a block diagram specifically showing the surroundings of the copying machine.
Figure 3 is a block diagram specifically showing the circuit configuration of the copy paper conveyance system, Figure 14 is a schematic configuration diagram of the DADF, and Figure 15 is a block diagram specifically showing the circuit configuration of the copy paper conveyance system.
The figure is a perspective view of the sorter, Figure 16 is a side view showing an overview of the conveyance system centered on the intermediate tray, Figure 17 is a perspective view showing the system configuration of a copying machine equipped with an editor pad, and Figure 18 is A plan view of the editor pad, FIG. 19 is a plan view showing the editor panel and display panel, FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing the circuit configuration of the large capacity tray, and FIGS. 21 to 45 are one embodiment of the present invention. 21 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a function selection system using a liquid crystal display unit capable of displaying messages, FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a display controller, and FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a display controller. 24 and 25 are diagrams showing a configuration example of serial communication data, FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a message transmission table, and FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a message transmission table. A diagram showing an example of font data stored in the ROM, FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of functional blocks in the main controller for display selection of additional functions, and FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of functional blocks in the display controller. Figure 30 is a diagram to explain the flow of processing when the double-sided switch is operated, Figure 31 is a diagram to explain the flow of processing when the edit switch is operated, and Figure 32 is a diagram to explain the flow of processing when the double-sided switch is operated. Figure 33 is a diagram for explaining the flow of processing when a switch is operated, Figure 33 is a diagram showing an example of processing for registering the display order of options, and Figure 34 is an example of processing for registering the cursor priority position of options. diagram showing,
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of a process for selecting and registering a functional classification;
Figure 36 is a diagram showing an example of a setting table, Figure 37 is a diagram showing an example of processing when operating the function selection switch, and Figure 38 is a diagram showing the flow of processing in the main controller when operating the edit switch. , Fig. 39 shows the flow of processing in the display controller 1, Fig. 40 shows an example of the correspondence between the message floor, case storm, and message text, and Fig. 41 shows an example of the text in the selection operation of the double-sided function. Figure 42 is a diagram showing an example of a sentence in the selection operation of the editing function.
Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of a sentence in the selection operation of the job memory function, Figure 44 is a diagram showing an example of a sentence in the j55 selection operation of other functions, and Figure 45 is a diagram showing an example of the sentence in the j■ color emphasis panel switch. It is a figure which shows the example of a sentence in operation. 11...Specification setting means, 12...Table, 13.
... iM sawada input means 14 ... function selection display means, 1
5...Display means, 16...Function selection means. 1 person who issued the patent: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. Representative Patent Attorney Ryukichi Abe (3 others) Figure 2 Otsu 31'-5 jKs diagram / -201 ° Main board ゛ Figure 9 Flute 10 Figure 1 ← 11 Figure - Figure 12 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18, 408 4sa7 Figure 20 Figure 24 Opening ■] Bottom [=X'A9' Figure 26 (b) Figure 29 Figure 33 Figure 34 Fig. 35 Fig. 36 Fig. 36 (b) Fig. 37 Fig. 36 (C) Fig. 40 Fig. 40 (C) Fig. 42 (r:L) Fig. 43 (b) Fig. 45 CQ) Figure 45Figure 45

Claims (5)

[Claims] (1) A function option display method in which a message containing function options is displayed by operating a function selection switch, and a function is selected by specifying the displayed option, and the display order of the options is registered. It is characterized by comprising a storage means, an operation means for order change/registration, and a setting means for setting the display order of the options by operating the operation means, and the setting means sets the display order of the options and registers it in the storage means. Display method for function options. (2) The method for displaying functional options according to claim 1, wherein the display arrangement order of the options is registered in the storage means as a display order. (3) The method for displaying functional options according to claim 1, wherein the initial position of the display used for selecting the option is registered in the storage means as a display order. (4) The method for displaying functional options according to claim 3, wherein the display used for selecting options is a cursor. (5) A method for displaying functional options according to claim 1, characterized in that a display group of options is registered in a storage means.