JPH01270070A - Mode matching check system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent the selection of a function which is inhibited from being used together with another function and to make an indication at proper timing even when the function is selected by providing a means which checks whether or not a joint use operation mode is set. CONSTITUTION:Operation modes 01 which can be set selectively are provided and when each mode 01 is set selectively with a key input from a keyboard 02 and a start indication is made with a start key 03, the matching among the respective modes is checked. In this case, the means 04 which checks whether or not operation modes which are inhibited from being used together are set selectively is provided 04 and when operation modes which are inhibited from being used together, e.g. an automatic form selection mode 05 wherein form size is selected according to original size and an automatic magnification mode 06 where magnification is set automatically are set selectively, a joint use inhibition message for both modes is outputted by using a display means 07.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a mode consistency check method for recording devices such as copying machines, facsimile machines, printers, etc. that uses a display as a user interface and records image information by setting function selection and execution conditions. Regarding. [Prior Art] In recent years, with the introduction of computers, recording devices such as copying machines have come to make full use of advanced control technology and data processing technology, so the functions that can be used have diversified, and it has become difficult to select and execute functions. Many and various operations are required to set the conditions. For the operator, there are many types of operations to memorize, which makes the operation complicated, making it easy for mistakes in the operation procedure and erroneous operations to occur. The console panel is equipped with operation means such as various key switches and numeric keys for operation selection, and is also equipped with indicator lamps and displays that display selections by keystrokes, setting status, and operation guidance messages. Conventional user interfaces are mainly console panels with keys, LEDs, and liquid crystal displays, such as the Batter-lit type and those with a message display. A display board on which a fixed message is arranged is selectively illuminated from behind with a lamp or the like to make that part readable.The console panel with a message display is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display element, This allows various messages to be displayed at any time without increasing the display area.The choice of which of these console panels to use depends on the complexity of the copier's system configuration and operability. It is determined for each copying machine. Fig. 43 is a diagram showing an example of a console panel adopted in a copying machine. -278655).A menu display board 702 is arranged on the upper part of the console panel 701, and the contents of each panel part (703 to 708) are displayed in characters. Among these, one switch 709 and two indicator lamps 710 are arranged on the sorter panel 703, so that the sorting mode (stack mode and collation mode) can be selected when the sorter is connected. The function selection panel 704 includes a switch 711 for editing or correcting/confirming the image, a switch 712 for storing it in the job memory, a continuous page copying function, a border erase function, and a binding margin. A switch 713 for various functions and other types of copying, a switch 714 for making double-sided copies, and a display lamp 715 for indicating whether or not these switches are selected are arranged.Monochrome color emphasis panel 705 , four display lamps 715 indicating the color/developer type (color) are arranged at the top, and four switches 716 to 7 are arranged in the remaining part.
19 and an indicator lamp 710 for indicating which of these switches 716 to 719 is set. These are the marking color switch 716
, a partial color conversion switch 717, a snapshot color composition switch 718, and a monochromatic color switch 719. The copy density panel 706 includes an indicator lamp 710 indicating which of the five coco density levels has been selected, and a shift key 720 for selecting one of these copy densities.
, 721 are arranged. When the upper shift key 720 is pressed, the copy density decreases, and the lower shift key 72! When is pressed, the copy density is set in the direction of increasing the density, and can be adjusted in 16 steps, for example. An automatic density adjustment switch 723 is arranged below the copy density panel 706, and when the switch is operated, an automatic density display lamp 722 lights up to enter the automatic density adjustment mode. In the magnification/paper selection panel 707, a section for setting and displaying the magnification is arranged on the left side, and a section for selecting the paper is arranged on the right side. In the area where the magnification is set and displayed, shift keys 724 and 725 for setting an arbitrary magnification and a magnification display section 723 are arranged, and next to them are a fixed magnification key 726 and a fixed magnification key 726 for selecting a predetermined fixed magnification. Magnification display plate 727 and display lamp 710
is located. In the section where you select the copy paper,
Eight types of display boards 728 displaying paper sizes or paper types and shift keys 729 and 730 for selecting one of these are arranged. Further, on the left side of the eight types of display boards 728, a display lamp 710 is arranged to indicate which paper size or paper has been selected. Further, below the magnification/paper selection panel 707, an automatic paper/magnification selection switch 731 for selecting a preset combination of magnification and paper size is arranged. A symbol 732 of this copying machine and a liquid crystal display section 733 are arranged on a display panel 708 located on the right side of the magnification/paper selection panel 707. The pattern 732 displays the selection status of the supply tray, the location where the jam has occurred, etc. by lighting a lamp, and the liquid crystal display section 733 displays various messages in sentences including kanji, and displays the selection of functions and execution conditions. In addition, various keys or buttons are arranged below the display panel 708. These are an all-clear button 734 for returning the copying machine to its basic state, that is, priority mode, and a numeric keypad 735 used for entering numerical values to set the number of copies and specify the diagnosis content when diagnosing the copying machine. , an interrupt button 736 that is used when continuous copying is in progress and it is necessary to make another emergency copy, when stopping the copying process midway through, when setting the number of copies, and when setting the sorter bin. A stop clear button 737 used as a clear button for
a start button 738 for starting the copying operation;
These include a selection key 739 for moving a cursor to a message displayed on the liquid crystal display section 733, a setting key 740 for setting at a location specified by the cursor, and the like. The console panel described above has an area for basic operations such as paper selection and copy density setting, and an area for advanced operations such as function selection and monochromatic color enhancement, which are separated. In addition, by displaying sentences containing kanji and kana on the liquid crystal display section 733 to assist in advanced operations, an effort is made to reduce the occurrence of errors in panel operations as much as possible. In the case of copying machines, there are many combinations, such as those equipped with various functions in the main machine, and those equipped with additional devices such as a sorter, automatic document feeder, paper tray, and IC card device. Naturally, the available functions differ depending on these combinations, so the number of switches placed on the console panel for selecting functions and the processing within the device associated with operation also differ, and the display lamps vary accordingly. The arrangement and number of display devices also differ. Therefore, the console panel is designed by determining the arrangement and size of switches and displays depending on the size of the copying machine. [Problem to be solved by the invention] Recording devices such as copying machines have become indispensable equipment in offices, but as the cost of office space is rising, it is necessary to efficiently use office space. In order to utilize this technology, there is a strong demand for recording devices such as copying machines to be made more compact and occupy a smaller area. In addition, as the usage of copying machines and the like increases, user demands become more diverse, and there is a strong trend towards higher performance and multi-functionality. However, when attempting to make a copier or the like more multifunctional and more compact, there is a problem in that there is a limit to how compact the console panel can be made, especially since multifunctionality and compactness are contradictory to the console panel. That is, in a console panel, as the number of functions increases, the display contents and operation contents also increase, the number of keys etc. to be arranged increases, and the number and size of the display devices increase, so a large amount of space is required. Therefore, if the space is limited, the arrangement density of the display means and operation means increases, and the display content becomes complicated and the operation becomes complicated.There are cases where a full graphic element is used as a display device. , in this case as well, sufficient brightness cannot be obtained and the operator cannot see the displayed content. The problem is that it is difficult to recognize. Furthermore, in the case of a multifunctional device, not all combinations of functions can be used. However, it is realistically difficult to expect the user to always know which functions cannot be used together when selecting a function. Therefore, it is inevitable that functions that cannot be used in combination will be selected with some frequency on a daily basis. On the other hand, from the user's point of view, even if a device is multi-functional and convenient, if the operation is complicated and erroneous operations occur frequently, the device becomes less user-friendly and cannot be called a truly convenient device. In other words, multi-functional devices require corresponding considerations for operability. The present invention is based on the above consideration, and is a mode that prevents the selection of a function whose combination is prohibited, and provides an instruction at an appropriate timing even when a function whose combination is prohibited is selected. The purpose is to provide a validation method. [Means for Solving the Problems] To this end, the present invention has a plurality of selectable operation modes 01 as shown in FIG. A mode consistency check method for a recording device that checks consistency between each mode when a start is instructed by operation of a start key 03, and means 04 for checking whether an operation mode that is prohibited to be used in combination is selected or set. For example, if automatic paper selection mode 05, which selects the paper size according to the document size, and automatic magnification mode 06, which automatically sets the magnification, are set, the combination of these two modes is prohibited. Message display method 0
7 is used for output. [Operation] In the mode consistency check method of the present invention, when the user manually selects and sets each operation mode O1 using keys from the keyboard 02 and operates the start key 03, the mode consistency check means 04 operates to check the difference between each mode. If the alignment is checked and both the automatic paper selection mode 05 and the automatic magnification mode 06 are selected and set, neither the paper nor the magnification is determined regardless of the original size, so a message prohibiting the use of both modes will be displayed on the display unit 07. will be displayed more. Therefore, if an operation mode that is prohibited to be used in combination is temporarily selected during the operation to select and set operation mode O1, that is, in the process until the start key 03 is operated, even if an operation mode that is prohibited to be used in combination is selected and set, Mode consistency check means 04 does not operate. [Embodiment] For Ordinary People In this embodiment, a copying machine will be explained as an example of a recording device. Prior to the explanation, a table of contents regarding the explanation of this embodiment will be shown. In addition, in the following explanation, (1) to (II)
(III) is a section that provides an overview of the overall configuration of a copying machine to which the present invention is applicable, and section (III) provides a detailed explanation of the present invention within that configuration. (1) Equipment overview (1-1) Equipment configuration (1-2) System functions and features (1-3) System configuration (1-4) Serial communication method (I-5) State division (II) Specifics Structure of each part (n-1) Optical system (II-2) Belt (II-3) Paper transport system (II-4) Automatic document feeder (U-5) Sorter (III) User interface (U/I )(III
-1) User interface configuration overview (I[1-2) Control system configuration (I[1-3) Mode consistency check (III-4) Display screen configuration (III-5) Key/LED board and display display Circuit-C1''LlΔ Base (1-1) Apparatus Structure FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the overall structure of a copying machine to which the present invention is applicable. A copying machine to which the present invention is applied is one in which several additional devices can be installed on a base machine 1. is arranged, and the optical system 3 and the marking system 5 are arranged below it. On the other hand, the base machine 1 is equipped with an upper tray 6-1, a middle tray 6-2, and a lower tray 6-3, and all of these paper feed trays can be pulled out to the front to improve operability. The layout space of the copying machine is saved, and the copying machine has a neat design that does not protrude from the base machine l. Further, an inverter 9.10 and a duplex tray 11 are arranged in the paper transport system 7 for transporting the paper in the paper feed tray. Furthermore, a user interface 12 consisting of a CRT display is mounted on the base machine 1, and a DADF (Diaplex automatic document feeder) 13 is mounted on the platen glass 2. Further, the user interface 12 is of a stand type, and a card device can be attached to the bottom thereof. Next, the additional devices of the base machine 1 will be listed. DADF
Instead of 13, use RDH (recycled document handler: a device that returns the original to its original feeding state and automatically repeats document feeding) 15 or a normal ADF (auto document feeder), editor pad (coordinate input device) It is also possible to attach either a platen or a platen cover. Furthermore, it is possible to install an MSI (multi-sheet inserter: manual feed tray) 16 and an HCF (high capacity feeder: large capacity tray) 17 on the supply side of the paper transport system 7, and on the discharge side of the paper transport system 7. One or more sorters 19 can be used. In addition, when DADF 13 is installed, simple catch tray 20 or sorter 19 can be attached.
Also, if RDH15 is installed, the copied 1
An offset catch tray 21 that alternately stacks 1111 sheets, a finisher 22 that stably stops the copied 1tlll&tl sheets, and a folder 23 having a paper folding function can be installed. (I-2) Functions and Features of the System (A) II Function The present invention fully automates the process from entrance to exit of copying operations while providing a wide variety of functions that meet the needs of users. A major feature of the system is that it can be easily operated by anyone by displaying functions, execution conditions, and other menus on a CRT display. Its main function is to change the display screen on the CRT display to categorize it into basic copy, advanced copy, and specialized copy modes, and display menus for selecting functions and setting execution conditions in each mode. At the same time, it is possible to manually move the cascade of screens to select and specify functions and input execution condition data. The functions of the copying machine to which the present invention is applied include the following main functions:
It has automatic functions, additional functions, display functions, diagnostic functions, etc. As for the main functions, it can be used not only for standard paper sizes of A6 to A2.86 to B3, but also for non-standard paper sizes, and as explained earlier, it has a built-in tray of three stages. In addition, it is possible to adjust the fixed magnification in 7 stages, arbitrary magnification adjustment in 1% increments, and fine adjustment in 0.15% increments between 99% and 101%. Furthermore, there are a density selection function in 7 fixed levels and photo mode, a duplex function, a left and right binding margin setting function in the range of 1 mm to 16 mm, a pilling function, etc. Automatic functions include automatic paper selection according to the original size, magnification selection when paper is specified, density control, start when the fuser is ready after power on, and clear and power after a certain period of time after copying is complete. It has functions such as save. Additional functions include composite copy, interrupt, preheating mode, clearing the set number of copies, all clear to auto mode, information 1 explaining the function, P key for using an IC card, and maximum lock to limit the set number of copies. Full job recovery using original return and DADF,
Other than the jam club. Purge to eject paper, full-page copy without blemishes, editor to copy or delete parts of the original, job program to call and process jobs one by one, slip sheets to insert blank sheets one by one between copies, There are center erasers, frame erasers, etc. used for books. The display function uses a CRT display, etc. to provide the operator with information on jams, paper remaining, toner remaining, recovered toner full, user waiting time to warm up, function selection inconsistencies, and machine status. It has functions such as message display. In addition, as a diagnostic function, initialization of NVRAM, input check, output check, history file such as the number of jams and number of paper feeds, adjustment of initial values used for marking and process codes around the photosensitive material belt, registration gate on. It has functions such as timing adjustment and configuration settings. Furthermore, as an option, MS
I, HCF, second development colors (red, blue, green, brown), editors, etc. can be equipped as appropriate. (B) Features The entire system of the present invention having the above functions has the following features. (a) Achievement of power saving A high-speed, high-performance copying machine is realized with 1.5kVA. Therefore, 1.5kVA in each operating mode
We have decided on a control method to achieve this, and also decided on power distribution by function to set target values. In addition, an energy system table is created to determine energy transmission routes, and energy system management and verification are performed. (b) Lower costs In addition to making expensive parts in-house, improving technology and standardizing them, we are also working to reduce art supplies costs by improving the hardware of art supplies and reducing toner consumption. (c) Improve reliability. Reduce component failure and extend life. Clarify in/out conditions for each parameter. Reduce design defects.
We are trying to realize 00kCV Nomen and Sinance. (d) Achievement of high image quality This apparatus uses microcarriers made of ferrite for toner particles to make them finer and develops them using a repulsive magnetic field. In addition, the photoreceptor uses a high-frequency pan-color organic material belt formed by coating multiple layers of organic photosensitive material, and is also capable of expressing intermediate tones using a Victorian mode that makes full use of set points. . These improvements improve generation copying and reduce black dots, achieving unprecedented high image quality. (e) Improved operability It has a fully automatic mode in which copies are executed in a predetermined mode by pressing the start key just by setting the original and inputting the number of copies, and the screen is divided into basic copy, advanced copy, and specialized copy. Various mode settings, including copy mode settings, can be selected according to the user's requests. These user interfaces are
This is done using a CRT display and a small number of keys and LEDs placed around it in correspondence with the screen, making mode setting possible with easy-to-read display menus and simple operations. Also,
By storing the copy mode, its execution conditions, etc. in advance in a non-volatile memory or an IC card, it is possible to automate certain operations. (C) Example of differentiation In a copying machine to which the present invention is applied, the functions of the copying machine can be controlled by a program stored in an 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 is a comparative example in which the base machine 1 shown in FIG. Assume that the copying machine has a highly advanced system configuration. Some users or departments within the group require a DADF 13 or sorter 19, while others do 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 a case, 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 of the basic costs and have many functions. For example, the owner of the most advanced IC card can use the DADF 13, sorter 19, and supply by operating the copying machine with the IC card set in the IC card device. The trays (6-1 to 6-3) and the duplex tray 11 can be used freely, and office efficiency can also be improved. On the other hand, those who do not need to sort copy paper can reduce costs by setting an IC card that lacks a sorting program and using only the catch tray 20. 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 in the store, and an IC card device 22 is attached to each copying machine. The customer requests an IC card according to the type of service, sets it in the copier of his/her choice, and makes a self-service copy. Customers who are unfamiliar with copying machines can request an IC card that is programmed to display operating instructions, and by setting this card, the U112 can display various operating information, ensuring that copying operations can be carried out without error. can. Whether or not to use DADF 13 and whether or not to perform multicolor recording can also be determined by the IC card provided.
It is also possible to restrict the types of devices used, making it possible to manage customers according to the price. Furthermore, since 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, billing for fees becomes easier, and detailed services such as discounts on copying fees for regular customers are also possible. . As a third example, we will explain a service that uses an IC card that stores a program for a specific user.0For example, in a patent office, when considering patent publications that have been reduced by photolithography, a copy is made that is the same as the original size. 2 because of necessity
I have a job where I have to make copies at a relatively large enlargement rate of 0.00%. 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, make sure to remove any information about people who are not eligible for a claim or any information that should be kept confidential in order to protect individual privacy. or create an excerpt. As described above, some users have a demand for using copying machines in special ways. Setting the functions of a copying machine to satisfy all of these requirements would make the console panel complicated and the ROM inside the copying machine large. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare an IC card for each specific user and have them set it. This makes it possible to realize a copying machine with functions most suitable for the 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, for example, 1% within a range that requires fine adjustment within 11 days. Furthermore, in the department issuing residence certificates, it is now possible to instruct the type of residence certificate and fields and items to be deleted on a display such as a liquid crystal display by scratching keys such as a numeric keypad, and after this, press the start button. By pressing , only the desired range of the original will be copied, or only the necessary part will be expanded and recorded. (1-3) Configuration of electrical system control system of copying machine FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of a subsystem of a copying machine to which the present invention is applied, and FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration using a CPU. A copying machine system to which the present invention is applied includes an SQMGR subsystem 32 on a main board 31, as shown in FIG.
, CHM subsystem 33.1 MM subsystem 34,
Four subsystems consisting of the marking subsystem 35, the surrounding U/I subsystem 36, and the INPUT
Subsystem 37.0UTPUT Subsystem 38, O
It is composed of nine subsystems including five subsystems including a PT subsystem 39 and an IEL subsystem 40. In contrast to the SQMGR subsystem 32, the CHM subsystem 33 and the 1MM subsystem 34 are executed by software under the main CPU 41 shown in FIG. 4 together with the SQMGR subsystem 32, so the subsystem does not require communication. connected via an interface (shown as a solid line). However, since the other subsystems are executed by software under a CPU separate from the main CPU 41, these subsystems connected by a serial communication interface (indicated by dotted lines) will be briefly described. The SQMC;R subsystem 32 receives the copy mode setting information from the U/1 subsystem 36, and issues work instructions to each subsystem while synchronizing each subsystem so that the copy work can be performed efficiently. A sequence manager system that constantly monitors the status of each subsystem and quickly assesses the situation when an abnormality occurs.
It is. The CHM subsystem 33 is a subsystem that controls the paper storage tray, duplex tray, manual feed tray, copy paper feed control, and copy paper barge operation. The 1MM subsystem 34 is a subsystem that performs panel division on the photosensitive material belt, control of running/stopping of the photosensitive material belt, control of the main motor, and other controls around the photosensitive material belt. The marking subsystem 35 is a subsystem that controls the corotron, the exposure lamp, the developing machine, the potential of the sensitive material belt, and the toner density. The U/I subsystem 36 is a subsystem that performs all user interface control, machine status display, job management such as copy mode determination, and job recovery. The INPUT subsystem 37 is an automatic document feeder (DA).
DF), semi-automatic document feed (SADF), large size (
A2) document feed (LDC), computer form document feed (OFF), automatic 2-sheet document feed (2-UP)
) control, repetitive automatic document feeding (RDH) control,
This is a subsystem that detects the document size. The OUTPUT subsystem 37 controls the sorter and finisher, outputs copies in sorting, scooking, and non-sorting modes,
This is a subsystem that performs binding output. The OPT subsystem 39 includes original 'v', n-light scanning, lens movement, shutter, PIS/N0N-PI
This is a subsystem that controls S and also moves the carriage in LDC mode. The IEL subsystem 40 is a subsystem that erases unnecessary images on the photosensitive material belt, erases the leading and trailing edges of images, and erases images according to the editing mode. The above system is configured with seven CPUs shown in FIG. 4 as the core, and can flexibly respond to combinations of the pace machine 1 and additional devices surrounding it. Here, the main CPU 41 is located on the main board of the base machine 1, includes software for the SQMGR subsystem 32, the C1M subsystem 33, and the IMM subsystem 34, and is connected to each CPU 42 to 47 via a serial bus 53. . These CPOs 42 to 47 have a one-to-one correspondence with each subsystem connected by the serial communication interface shown in FIG. Serial communication is 100
Communication is performed between the main CPU 41 and each of the other CPUs 42 to 47 according to predetermined timing, with m5ec as one communication cycle. Therefore, for signals that mechanically require strict timing and cannot match the serial communication timing, an interrupt baud (INT terminal signal) is provided for each CPU, and a hotline separate from the serial bus 53 is used. Interrupts are handled. That is, for example, 64 cpm (A4LEF), 309 mm/s
If a copy operation is performed at a process speed of ec and the control accuracy of the registration gate is set to ±1 mm, a job that cannot be processed in the communication cycle of 10 Qmsec as described above will occur. A hotline is required to guarantee the execution of such jobs. Therefore, since this copying machine can be equipped with various additional devices, it is also possible to adopt a system configuration corresponding to each of these additional devices for software. One of the reasons for adopting this configuration is (i) If the base machine were to prepare operation control programs for all of these additional devices, the memory capacity required for this would be enormous. Depends on what happens. Also,(
ii) When a new additional device is developed in the future or the current additional device is improved, the ROM in the base machine 1
This is to make it possible to utilize these additional devices without replacing or expanding the read-only memory. Therefore, the base machine 1 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. The additional storage area includes DADFl.
Various programs such as the control program of 3 and the control program of the user interface 12 are stored. Then, when an IC card is set in the IC card device T122L with a predetermined additional device attached to the base machine 1, the program necessary for copying is read out through the user interface 12 and loaded into the additional storage device. It is now possible to do so. 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. The memory used here is non-volatile memory consisting of random access memory backed up by batteries. Of course, other storage media such as IC cards, magnetic cards, floppy disks, etc. can also be used as non-volatile memory. In order to reduce the operational burden on the operator, this copier allows settings such as image density and magnification to be preset, and these preset values are stored in non-volatile memory. ing. (1-=, 4) Serial Communication Method FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the transfer data structure and transmission timing of serial communication, and FIG. 6 is a time sheet showing mutual communication intervals in one communication cycle. In the serial communication performed between the main CPU 41 and each CPU (42 to 47), data amounts as shown in FIG. 5(a) are allocated to each. In the same figure (a), for example, in the case of a user interface, the main CP
Transmission data TX from U41 is 7 bytes, reception data R
X is 15 bytes, and the transmission timing to the next slave, ie, optical CPU 45

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((C) in the same figure) indicates that the area is 26 m5. child
According to the example, the total communication amount is 86 bytes, which is 9600 bytes.
At a communication speed of 8PS, the cycle is approximately looms. stop
Therefore, the data length is as shown in the same figure (c).
It consists of commands and data. In the same figure (a)
If we target transmission and reception using the maximum data length, the total
The communication cycle is as shown in FIG. here,
From the communication speed of 96008 PS, it takes to send 1 byte.
The time is 1.2mS, and after the slave finishes receiving
The time until the start of transmission is 1 mS, and as a result, 1
00m5 is considered as one communication cycle. (1-5) State division Figure 7 is a diagram showing the state division of the main system.
. State division is from power ON to copy operation and copy
Divide the state after the operation into several parts and write each step separately.
Decide on the jobs to be performed in each state, and then
Don't move to the next state unless all are completed.
to ensure efficiency and accuracy of control.
In this case, flags are determined corresponding to each state.
, each subsystem can access the system by referencing this flag.
Know what state your system is in and what state you are in.
Decide if you should change it. Each subsystem is also divided into states.
Each state is divided into
The main system refers to this flag.
The state of each subsystem is grasped and managed. First, when you turn on the power, the processor initializes.
mode and enter either diagnostic mode or user mode (copy mode).
mode) is determined. Diagnosis mode is service master.
This mode is used for repairs, etc., and is set to NVM.
Perform various tests based on conditions. In the initialized state in user mode,
Initial settings are performed depending on the contents of NVM.
Set the camera to the home position and the lens to the 100% magnification position.
and initialize commands to each subsystem.
I do. When initialization is complete, transition to standby
do. Standby is when all subsystems have finished their initial settings and
This is the state until the start button is pressed, and is fully automatic.
Display "Please wait" on the video screen and call
Turn on the lamp and perform idle rotation for a predetermined period of time.
When the fuser reaches the predetermined control temperature, U/I
displays "You can copy" in the message. This space
The standby state lasts for several 10 seconds when the power is turned on for the first time.
It's time. Setup does not start when the start button is pressed.
The main motor and sorter are in the ready state for copying.
- The motor is driven and constants such as v nor of the photosensitive material belt are set.
Perform the adjustment. Also, the ADF motor turns on and one
The second document feed starts, and the first document is registered.
When the original size is detected and APMS mode is reached,
Then, the tray and magnification are determined, and the ADF original is placed on the plate.
It is laid in the middle. Then, the second document in the ADF is placed in the register.
It is sent to the gate and transitions to the cycle amplifier. Cycle up is done by dividing the belt into several pitches.
Manage the panel and the first panel will get park points.
This is the state until the end. That is, depending on the copy mode.
determine the pitch and apply the magnification to the optical subsystem.
to move the lens. And CHM sub
The system notifies the 1MM subsystem of the copy mode.
, once the magnification set is recognized, depending on the magnification and paper size.
The scan length is determined and known to the optical subsystem.
let The marking subsystem is then equipped with a copy module.
marking subsystem start-up.
When finished, the 1MM subsystem determines the
Check the panels L/E to be copied and make sure the first copy panel is visible.
If you use it and reach the Get Park Point, you will receive a Get Perk.
It becomes credit and enters the cycle. The cycle is in the copying state, and the ADC (Auto+
*atic Density Control)
,, AE (Autosatic Exposur
e) Copy operation while performing DDP control, etc.
Repeat the process. Then, R/L = number of sheets counted.
If you exchange documents with the specified number of documents,
The occurrence signal is output and the cycle down starts. Cycle down, carriage scan, paper feed
This is the state where the copy operation is finished and the copy operation is cleaned up.
Turn off each corotron, developer, etc., and use the last used
The next panel of the panel will now stop at the stop park position.
Manage panels to prevent fatigue when only certain panels are used
Prevent this from happening. After this cycle down, it normally returns to standby, but
If you were copying in Latin mode, press the start key again.
If you restart without pressing , return to Setup. Also
Even from cent-up and cycle-up, jams may occur.
Transition to cycle down when a cycle down factor occurs
do. Purge is in the state when a jam occurs due to a jam
When paper is removed, other papers are automatically ejected. usually
, when a jam occurs, the system can be shut down from any state.
Transition from crdown → standby → purge. and pa
Transition to standby or set-up depending on the engine end
However, if a jam occurs again, it will transition to cycle down.
do. To lower the belt, adjust it on the tray side from the shoe king point.
This may occur when the belt clutch is disconnected.
When the belt drive is stopped due to
The previous paper can be ejected. Hard down is a dangerous situation as the interlock is opened.
or a machine clock failure occurs and the control
The 24V power supply was cut off in a state where it appeared to be disabled.
Ru. And these belt down and hard down factors are removed.
When it does, it transitions to standby. (n-1) Optical system Fig. 8(a) is a schematic side view of the optical system, Fig. 8(b) is a plan view of the optical system.
(C) is a side view in the XX direction of (b). The scanning exposure device 3 of this embodiment moves the image by moving the blank material belt 4.
PIS (prior exposure), which exposes the photosensitive material at a speed faster than the
session imaging system) method.
At the same time, the second scanning system B is fixed and the first scanning system A is independent.
The system uses a method that makes it portable. That is, the first
Scanning system A includes an exposure lamp 102 and a first mirror 103.
a first carriage 101 having a
and a second carriage 105 having a third mirror 107
The original is placed on the platen glass 2.
Inspect. On the other hand, the second scanning system B includes the fourth mirror 110 and
and a third carriage 109 having a fifth mirror 111;
Consists of a fourth carriage 112 having a sixth mirror 113.
has been completed. In addition, the third mirror 107 and the fourth mirror 1
A lens 108 is arranged on the optical axis of
is moved by the lens motor, but remains fixed during scanning exposure.
be done. These first scanning system A and second scanning system B are DC servo
It is driven by a carriage motor 114 which is a motor.
. Transmitted to both sides of the output shaft 115 of the carriage motor 114
Shafts 116 and 117 are arranged and fixed to the output shaft 115.
The timing pulley 115a and the transmission shaft 116,117
There is a timing between the fixed timing pulleys 116a and 117c.
Timing belts 119a and 119b are stretched. Further, a capstan pulley 116b is attached to the transmission shaft 116.
A driven roller 120a that is fixed and arranged opposite to the driven roller 120a
, 12Ob, the first wire cable 121a
The wire cable 121a is stretched in a rattling manner.
In this case, the first carriage 101 is fixed and the workpiece is fixed.
The ear cable 121a is installed in the second carriage 105.
It is wound around the reduced speed reduction pulley 122a, which
When the edge motor 114 is rotated in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure,
, the first carriage 101 moves in the direction of the arrow shown at a speed V,
At the same time, the second carriage 105 moves at a speed v,/2.
I'm trying to move in the same direction. Additionally, the timing pulley 11 fixed to the transmission shaft 117
7b and the timing of the transmission shaft 123 disposed opposite thereto.
Between the timing pulley 1238 is a timing bell) 119c.
is stretched, and the capstan pulley 123 of the transmission shaft 123
b and the driven roller 120-c disposed opposite thereto.
A second wire cable 121b is stretched between. The wire-cable 121b includes the fourth carriage.
112 is fixed, and the wire cable 121b
is the reduction pulley 12 provided on the third carriage 109.
2b, and the carriage motor 114 is shown in the figure.
When rotated in the direction of the arrow, the fourth carriage 112
moves in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure at a speed v2, and the third gear
Ritsuji 109 will now move in the same direction at a speed of Vt/2.
are doing. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the transmission shaft 117
, the rotation of the timing pulley 117a is controlled by the timing pulley 117a.
PIS clutch 125 (for transmission to l 17b)
An electromagnetic clutch) is provided, and the PIS clutch 1
25 is turned off, it is engaged, and the rotating shaft 11
5 rotations are transmitted to the transmission shaft 117.123. Also,
When the PTS clutch 125 is energized and released, the signal is transmitted.
The rotation of the rotating shaft 115 is not transmitted to the shafts 117 and 123.
It is structured like this. Also, as shown in Figure 8 (C)
In addition, there is a locking protrusion on the side of the timing pulley 116a.
126a is provided, and the LDC lock solenoid 127
When turned on, the engagement piece 126b engages with the engagement protrusion 126a.
Then, the transmission shaft 116 is fixed, that is, the first scanning system A is fixed.
and turn on the LDC lock switch 129.
Furthermore, on the side of the timing pulley 123a
is provided with a locking protrusion 130a, and the PIS lock solenoid
When the id 131 is turned on, the engagement piece 130b engages the engagement protrusion 13.
0a to fix the transmission shaft 123, that is, the second travel
Fix the inspection system B and turn on the PIS lock switch 132.
I try to do that. In the scanning exposure apparatus configured as above, the PIS screen
By disengaging and releasing the latch 125, Pr5 (preset
・Imaging system) mode and N0N-PIS mode
The exposure method for the mode is selected. PIS mode is, for example, double
Engage the PIS clutch 125 when the ratio is 65% or more.
By moving the second scanning system B at a speed v2,
The exposure point of the material belt 4 is moved in the opposite direction to the light-sensitive material, and the optical system
The scanning speed vl is the process speed V, so the relative speed is
This increases the number of copies per unit time. this
Then, if the magnification is M, then V, =VF X3.5/(3
, 5M-1), M = 1, VP = 308.9mm
/s, Vl=432°5mm/s. Also,
■2 depends on the diameter of timing pulley 117bS 123a.
The rule is V, = (1/3 to 1/4) V, and tail. On the other hand, in N0N-PIS mode, when reducing
This prevents an increase in scanning system speed and illumination power.
In order to suppress power consumption, for example, when the power consumption is 64% or less,
Ha, P! Release the S clutch 125 and release the PIS lock.
By turning on the scanning solenoid, the second scanning system B
By fixing the exposure point and scanning, the load on the drive system and
1.5KVA actual
This contributes to the actual situation. As shown in Fig. 9(a), the above lens was used for 10 days.
Lens carriage 13 arranged below the ten glass 2
5 is slidably attached to a support shaft 136 fixed to
There is. The lens 108 is connected to the lens by a wire (not shown).
The lens motor Z137 is connected to the lens motor Z137.
137 rotates the lens 108 along the support axis 136.
to change the magnification by moving it in two directions (vertical in the figure)
. The lens carriage 135 also has a support shaft 1 on the base side.
39 and is slidably attached to the wire (as shown).
It is connected to the lens motor X140 by
The lens carriage 1 is rotated by the rotation of the lens motor X140.
35 in the X direction (horizontal direction in the figure) along the support shaft 139.
Move it to change the magnification. These lens motors 13
7.140 is a four-phase stepping motor. lens
When the carriage 135 moves, the lens carriage 1
The small gear 142 provided at the lens cam 143
It rotates along the cloud-shaped surface, which causes the large gear 144 to rotate.
The mounting base of the second scanning system is connected via the wire cable 145.
Move 146. Therefore, the lens motor
The distance between the lens 10 and the second scanning system B is set by rotation.
Can be set for magnification. Further, as shown in FIG. 9(b), 1 of the lens 108-
A lens shutter 147 is attached to the side by a link mechanism 148.
The shutter solenoid 149 is provided so that it can be opened and closed freely.
Lens shutter 1 is turned off during image scanning due to
47 is opened and closed when the image scan is completed.
Ru. The purpose of blocking light with the lens shank 147 is to
Forming a DDP patch and an ADC patch on a photosensitive material
When the second scanning system B returns in PIS mode,
The purpose is to prevent the image from being immersed in the image. Figure 10 is a block diagram showing an overview of the optical subsystem.
A configuration diagram is shown. The optical CPU 45 is
by serial communication and hotline with on-chip CPU41.
The copy mode that is connected and sent from the main CPU 41
each carriage to form a latent image on the photosensitive material.
, controls lenses, etc. Control power supply 1
52 is for logic (5V), analog (±15V)
, solenoid, clutch (24V), motor
The power supply 153 is configured with 38V. The carriage registration sensor 155 detects the registration of the first mirror 101.
The first scanning system A is arranged to correspond to the mist position.
The installed actuator is carriage registration sensor 1
55, a signal is output. This signal is
To be sent to Cal CPU 45 for registration
to determine the position or timing of the first scanning system A.
The home position i[P at the time of return is determined.
ing. Also, a second step is used to detect the carriage position.
The first home sensor 156a and the second home sensor 156b are
The first home sensor 156a is located at the register.
at a predetermined position between the start position and the stop position of the first scanning system A.
It detects the position of the first scanning system A and outputs a signal.
Ru. Further, the second home sensor 156b is the position of the second scanning system.
detects the location and outputs a signal. The rotary encoder 157 is connected to the carriage motor 114
The A-phase and B-phase pulses are 90″ out of phase depending on the rotation angle of the
This is a type that outputs a signal of 200
Adjust the axis pitch of the timing pulley of the first scanning system by pulse/rotation.
The pulse width is designed to be 0.1571 mm/pulse. How many times
The solenoid 159 is controlled by the CPU 45 to
by moving the lens (not shown) vertically and adjusting the polarizing lens.
Movement is confirmed by the on/off operation of the polarization switch 161.
Ru. Lens home sensors 161 and 162 are lens
the home position of the motor 140 and the lens X motor 137.
It is a sensor that detects. LDC rotsuta solenoid 127
The first scanning system A is placed in a predetermined position under the control of the CPU 45.
It is a fixed device, and the LDC Rosokuiso indicates that it is locked.
This has been confirmed by J129. PIS lock solenoid
131 is N0N-PIS mode)' when PIS/
When the latch 125 is released, the second scanning system B is fixed.
P■S lock switch 1 to confirm that it is locked.
32 and nFJ2. PIS clutch 125 is
The clutch is released when the power is on, and the clutch is engaged when the power is off.
This type reduces power consumption in P■S mode.
This contributes to the realization of 1.5KVA. Figures 11(a) and (b) show the scan cycle of the optical system.
This control sets the first scanning system A to a specified magnification,
It scans at the scan length, and the scan length is shorter than the real line.
It starts when it receives a start signal. Received from main
from the scan length data, and from the register sensor interrupt.
The number of encoder clock counts until the scan ends.
An image scan count is calculated. First of all,
After setting the reference clock data corresponding to the magnification,
Rotate the carriage motor in the scanning direction (CW) with
and perform acceleration control during scanning (step ■) 0
Next, in step ■, the mode is changed to PLL (phase control) mode.
Set the interrupt signal when the register sensor is off in step ■.
If there is a code, start image scanning and encoder clock.
If the count of blocks exceeds the value corresponding to the scan length above,
When this happens (step ■), cancel PLL mode and switch to speed mode.
set the carriage motor in the return direction (C
CW). Then, in step ■, CW
It is determined whether there is an interrupt to CCW (reverse rotation signal) from
If it is disconnected, perform acceleration control on return (step
■), the encoder count number is set in advance.
When you reach the starting point (step [phase]), the decrease at the time of return
Perform speed control (step ■), and if there is a reverse rotation signal again, press the key.
Stop the carriage motor (step @). Also, (b
), the number of counts to turn on (open) the shutter.
Set the encoder clock number to match the shutter-on clock.
When the temperature exceeds the specified value, the shutter is opened and the encoder clock is set.
When the number of blocks exceeds the shutter off count, the shutter is
Close it and finish the image scan. IX-2"J:5"-Thin The belt area consists of an imaging system and a marking system.
There is. Imaging system is managed by 1MM subsystem 34
The latent image is written and erased. Marking system is managed by marking subsystem 35
Performs charging, exposure, surface potential detection, development, transfer, etc.
In the present invention, as described below, the belt
Speed up copying by managing the upper panel, forming patches, etc.
, 1MM subsystem 34 to achieve high image quality.
and marking subsystem 35 cooperate with each other.
. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an outline of the belt. An organic sensitive material belt 4 is arranged inside the base machine l.
There is. Organic sensitive material belt has charge generation layer, transfer layer, etc.
Since the sensitive material is formed by coating several layers, Se is vapor-deposited.
It has a greater degree of freedom than the photoreceptor drum that forms the photosensitive material (
, the cost can be reduced because it is easier to manufacture.
It also allows you to increase the space around the belt.
This feature makes layout easier. On the other hand, belts expand and contract, and rolls also experience temperature differences.
Since the diameter changes depending on the
A belt hole is provided in the distance to detect this, and the main
The encoder generates pulses according to the motor rotation speed.
to form a machine clock;
By constantly counting the number of locks, the belt expands and contracts.
Pitch signal that serves as a reference for starting the carriage according to
, correct the registration gate timing. The organic sensitive material belt 4 in this device has a length of 1 m or more.
, so that 4 A4 size sheets and 3 A3 size sheets can be placed.
However, because belts have seams, there are always panels (belt
(image forming area formed on the top)
I cannot make a copy of the panel. Therefore, from the seam
panel with reference to the belt holes provided at a certain distance.
the copy mode and paper specified by the user.
The number of panels (pinch number) that can be placed on the heddle depending on the size
Decide, then press the start button again to make the first copy.
The panel is at the get park position near roll 201.
A signal is given when a copy is made, indicating that a copy can be made from here.
I try to do this. The organic sensitive material belt 4 is a charge corotron (charger) 21
1, so that it is uniformly charged, and at the time shown in the figure
It is driven at a constant speed in the clockwise direction. and the first panel is
When the pitch signal arrives before the exposure point 231 for a certain period of time,
issue, and use this as a reference for carriage scan and paper
Feed timing is taken. charge corotron
The belt surface charged by 211 is exposed to light at 231
exposed to light. The exposed area 231 has a pace machine.
is placed on the platen glass 2 placed on the top surface of the cell 1.
The optical image of the original document is incident. For this purpose, the exposure lamp 1
02 and transmits the reflected light from the illuminated document surface.
A plurality of mirrors 101 to 113 and an optical lens 10
8 are arranged, among which mirror 101 is used to hold the original.
Scanned for reading. Also mirror 110.
111.113 constitutes the second scanning optical system, which is P
I S (Precession T tasks)
can) to speed up the process.
Because there is a limit to how far the process can be
The direction of belt movement is opposite to increase the copy speed.
Increase the relative speed by scanning the second scanning beam 7 system in the opposite direction.
and achieve a maximum of 64 sheets/min (CPM).
ing. The image information exposed in a slit shape at the exposure point 231
An electrostatic latent image corresponding to the original is formed on the organic sensitive material belt 4-.
It is formed. And IEL (Interimage Lamp)
) 215 to erase unnecessary images, between images, and side erase
After performing this, the electrostatic latent image is transferred to the developing device 2, which usually uses black toner.
16, or developed by color toner developing device 217.
image to create a toner image. The toner image is made from organic materials.
It moves with the rotation of Rudo 4, and the pre-transfer corotro
(transfer unit) 218, transfer corotron 220
Pass through the neighborhood. Pre-transfer corotron 218
, usually by applying an alternating current to weaken the electrical adhesion of the toner.
This is to facilitate the movement of the driver. Also, bell
Since the plate is made of a transparent material, pretransfer is performed before transfer.
From the back using Sphalamp 225 (also used for erasing).
irradiate the toner with light to further weaken the electrical adhesion of the toner.
, to facilitate transfer. On the other hand, the components housed in the supply tray of base machine l
paper, or manually feed it along the manual feed tray 16.
Copy paper is sent out by a feed roll.
is guided to the conveyance path 501 and is connected to the organic sensitive material belt 4.
It passes between the transfer corotrons 220. paper feed
is basically LE F (Long Edge Fe, e
d), and the leading edge of the paper and the exposure start position are
Registration gate opens and closes to match at tacking point
The toner image is transferred onto the copy paper in a controlled manner. stop
Buttsuku Corotron 221, Strip Finger 22
2, the paper and the photosensitive material belt 4 are peeled off, and the copy after transfer is made.
The paper is placed on a heat roll 232 and a press roll 23.
234, 23, and is thermally fixed.
5 and is discharged onto a discharge tray (not shown).
. The photosensitive material belt 4 from which the copy paper has been removed is placed in a pre-clean coat.
Rotron 224 makes cleaning easier and the lamp
Unnecessary charges are erased by light irradiation from the back with 225
The blade 226 removes unnecessary toner, dust, etc.
scraped off. Furthermore, a patch generator 212 is provided on the belt 4.
A patch is formed between the images, and the electrostatic potential of the patch part is set using an ESV set.
It is detected by a sensor 214 and used for density adjustment. Bell again
As mentioned above, there is a hole in hole 4, and the bell
This is detected by the hole sensor 213 and the belt speed is
detection and process speed control. Also A
DC (Auto Density Control)
The sensor 219 detects the reflection from the toner on the patch part.
Comparing the amount of light and the amount of reflected light when there is no toner
Detects the degree of toner adhesion, and also detects it with the pop sensor 223.
Check if the paper is wrapped around the belt without being peeled off.
I know. FIG. 13 shows how the panels on the photosensitive material belt 4 are divided.
It is. The belt 4 has a seam 251, so the image can be seen here.
The position is a certain distance @12 from the seam.
A belt hole 252 is provided in the belt hole 252, for example, the circumference is 1158.
In the case of aa, l is set to 70. 253.25 in the figure
4 is the beginning and end when the sensitive material belt surface is divided into N pitches
In the figure, B is the panel spacing, C is the panel length, and D
is the pinch length of the panel, and in the case of 4-pitch division, it is 2
89°511I11.3 pitch division is 386mm
, in the case of two-pitch division, it is 579 m. Seam 251
is L E (Lead Edge) of panel 253
and TE (Tall Edge) on panel 254.
Set A=B/2 so that it is in the center. Note that the LE on the panel must match the LE on the paper.
However, the TE does not necessarily match, and the maximum paper applicable to the panel
Matches TE. Figure 14 is a block diagram showing an overview of the functions of the 1MM subsystem.
FIG. To outline the functions of the 1MM subsystem 34, the IEL subsystem
serial communication with the bus system 40 via the pass line.
, hotline for precise control.
In addition to sending interrupt signals to manage image formation,
-King subsystem 35, CHM subsystem 33
It sends control signals to control the bell).
Ru. In addition, the holes opened in the organic sensitive material belt 4 are detected and the main
In addition to controlling the motor, it also determines the bottom position of the panel.
panel management. In addition, in low temperature environments,
The fixing roll is maintained at a predetermined temperature by letting the user rotate it idly.
This allows for quick copying. and,
When the start key is pressed, it enters the setup state and the command
Adjust constants such as V DDP before
, the image is created based on the document size when entering the copy cycle.
Erase edges at the leading and trailing edges to form the required image area.
. It also forms patches in the inter-image area to increase toner density.
Forming batches for temperature adjustment. More jam required
hard down factors such as belt failure are detected.
to stop the held or interact with the sequence manager.
and stop the machine. Next, we will explain the input/output signals and operation of the 1MM subsystem.
I will explain. Black toner bottle 261, color toner bottle 26
The toner detection signal in step 2 is input and the remaining amount of toner is determined.
Detected. 1MM subsystem from optical registration sensor 155
PC request signal sent from to the marking subsystem
, bias request signal, ADC request signal l
The optical register signal 1 is manually input. The platen document size sensor S, ~SIO detects the document size.
The size was manually inputted, and from this and the paper size, it was set to IEL215.
The area to be erased is determined. A belt hole signal is input from the belt hole sensor 213.
The main motor 264.265 drives the process
Variations in the time it takes for the belt to make one revolution due to speed control
Corrections are being made for. Two main motors are installed to allow operation at an efficient operating point.
The motor power is efficiently controlled depending on the load condition.
In addition to ensuring that electricity can be produced efficiently and making efficient use of electricity,
, regenerative control by motor to improve stopping position accuracy
is carrying out a movement. The monitor can also be driven in reverse.
Wear. This is done by keeping the blade in close contact with the sensitive material belt.
When cleaning, paper powder and toner residue may be left on the front side of the blade.
This is to remove it as it accumulates. Also, the motor
The belt drive is performed via a belt clutch 267.
Only the belt can be stopped selectively. this motor
The encoder generates pulses in synchronization with the rotation of the
This is used as a machine clock to respond to belt speed.
I am getting a different machine clock. Nao, belt hole sensor 213 detects holes for a certain period of time.
I was unable to play or the size of the hole changed.
In such cases, this means that sequence money is not transferred from the IMM.
The machine is stopped. In addition, the 1MM subsystem is the IEL subsystem 40
In addition to serial communication with
It is sending a read-in signal, a position enable signal, and an IEL enable signal.
image signal, ADC patch signal, IEL black band
sending out a signal. Eliminating unnecessary images with IEL image signals
The rEL subsystem uses the ADC patch signal.
generated by the patch generator 212 by the patch generator 212
In addition to specifying the shape and area of the batch tilting castle, the amount of electric charge is also measured.
Adjust the electrostatic potential to a constant potential of 500 to 600V.
Ru. The black band signal is output to the bell by the blade 226.
BL (Blur between the images at predetermined intervals to avoid
Forms a rack band to adhere toner and provides a type of lubrication
It plays the role of an agent, especially in a state that is close to a blank slate.
Even when copying when toner ffl is extremely low,
This prevents damage to the root 4. Additionally, the IMM is a hotspot with the marking subsystem 35.
We communicate by trine, and obtikatikakarei.
Batch type TL request signal, bias request signal based on the signal
ADC request signal is sent. marking subsystem
In response to this, the system 35 drives the batch generator 212.
to form a punch and drive the ESV sensor 214.
to detect the electrostatic potential, and also to detect the developing machine 216 and 217.
It is driven to form a toner image. Also pretrans
phacorotron 21B,) Lance phacorotron 220
, and controls the drive of the data corotron 221. A pitch recent signal ■ is sent from the IMM,
Based on this, the carriage start timing is determined.
I try to take it. It also checks whether the color developer unit is installed.
A signal is input to determine whether the toner in the developer is black or color.
Detected. From rMM to CHM subsystem 33
Sends a signal to the tip of the paper and the image at the cutting point.
-f & i, and control the opening of the register gate.
If the timing needs to be corrected, the amount of correction
is calculated and sent. Also, the toner scraped off by the blade 226 is recovered toner.
The toner is collected in the bottle 268 and receives a detection signal for the amount of toner in the bottle.
is input into the IMM, and an alarm is issued when the specified amount is exceeded.
I have to. The IMM also drives the fan motor 263 to detect abnormal temperatures.
Prevents the temperature from rising and keeps the environmental temperature stable within the allowable temperature range.
This makes it possible to obtain high-quality copies. Figure 15 shows a timing chart and is the basis of control.
The reference time is the optical registration sensor position. Op
After a predetermined time (T1) of the physical registration sensor on/off signal
The twist position is turned off. In other words, it is on until T1 and the tip is erased,
After T2, it is turned on to erase the rear end. instructor
Image formation is performed using IEL image signals, and registration is performed using IEL image signals.
Gain points by controlling gate timing
The leading edge of the paper is aligned with the leading edge of the image. image form
After completion of generation, the batch generator request signal (T from the reference time)
5) generates an ADC patch signal and inter-images.
Form a batch on the page. Also, after patch formation, bias
A request signal is issued (after T6), development is performed, and then
The ADC request signal is issued (after T'7) and the toner concentration is
Detection takes place. In addition, the black band signal
– A black band is formed on the image. In addition, AE (Auto Exposure) scan
During the operation, the IEL image signal is ON10F.
F is not performed. (II-3) Paper conveyance system In FIG. 16, the paper tray 6-
1, middle tray 6-2, lower tray 6-3, and
-Brex tray 11 is installed in the base machine,
Large capacity tray (HCF) 17 on the side as an option
, manual feed tray (MS■) 16 is equipped, and each tray has
are suitable for no-paper sensors, size sensors, and clamps.
It is equipped with a switch, etc. Here, no paper sensor
is used to detect the presence or absence of copy paper in the supply tray.
sensor, and the size sensor is housed in the tray.
This is a sensor for determining the size of copy paper. The clutch also turns off the drive of each paper feed roll.
This is a component for on/off control. In this way multiple
You can load copy paper of the same size in the supply tray.
By setting up one supply tray of copy paper
When you run out of copies of the same size from other supply trays.
- Automatically feeds paper. Copy paper is fed using a dedicated feed motor.
The feed motor is a step motor.
It is used. Is the copy paper feeding properly?
The feed sensor detects whether the stop
to align the leading edge of the copy paper that has been fed out.
A gate solenoid is used for registration.
It will be done. This gate solenoid is different from the normal solenoid of this kind.
The gate opens when the power is turned on, allowing copy paper to pass through.
It performs such control. Therefore, the arrival of copy paper
In standby mode, no power is supplied to the gate solenoid.
The gate remains open to reduce power consumption.
°ζ is there. Then, just before the copy paper arrives,
At this point, the gate solenoid is energized to prevent passage.
The gate closes. After that, at the specified timing,
When transporting copy paper resumes, the power is turned off and the gate is closed.
It will open. With this kind of control, copy paper
of the position of the gate at the point when the tip of the gate is blocked from passing through.
The fluctuation is reduced, and the copy paper is gated with relatively strong force.
It is possible to accurately position the
I can do it. Duplex mode (copying on both sides of paper) or copying multiple times on the same side
If you want to copy again depending on the copying composition mode,
Guided to the conveyance path to be stacked to Uplex tray 11
It will be done. In duplex mode, duplication is performed directly from the transport path.
It is stacked to Rextray 11, but in synthesis mode
In this case, the composite mode inverter 10 is removed from the transport path.
It is then transported to the duplex tray and then inverted.
I am led to 11. In addition, a sorter etc. from the conveyance path 501
paper ejection outlet 502 and duplex tray II side.
A gate 503 is installed at the junction of the duplex.
To the inverter IO for composite mode on the stray 11 side
There is a gate 505 at the branch point for switching the conveyance path.
．． 506 is provided, and the paper discharge outlet 502 is provided with a gate.
507 is provided and reversed by the tri-roll inverter 9.
This allows you to output the paper with the copied side facing up.
I'm doing it. -L tray and middle tray can hold approximately 500 sheets of paper.
1, A3-B5, Richiyoshiru, letter, special B4.1IX1
This tray can accommodate 7 paper sizes. And the first
As shown in Fig. 17, it has a tray motor 551, and the paper
The structure is such that the tray 552 tilts when the amount decreases. Se
There are three paper sensors that detect the paper size.
size sensors 553 to 555, notebooks that detect paper out
per sensor 556, a server used to adjust the tray height.
It is equipped with a face control sensor 557. Also
, an immersion system to prevent the tray from rising too high.
There is a switch 558. The number of sheets of paper in the lower tray is 1.
Approximately 100 sheets 1 Paper similar to upper tray and middle tray
It is a tray that can be stored in various sizes. In Figure 16, the duplex tray is
Holds approximately 50 sheets of paper, the same size as each tray above.
Tray capable of making multiple copies on one side of the paper
When copying or copying on two sides alternately.
This is a tray that temporarily stores paper that has been read. Deupe
There is a feed row in the conveyance path on the entrance side of the Rextray 11.
A gate 507 and a gate 505 are arranged, and this gate 505
Depending on the composite mode and duplex mode, the paper transport can be
control is performed. For example, in duplex mode,
The paper conveyed from above is filtered through the gate 505.
In the case of composite mode,
Paper conveyed from above enters gates 505 and 506.
Once guided to the composite mode inverter 10,
After reversing, the feed roll 510 is moved by the gate 506.
, guided to the duplex tray II side. Deupe
Rex Tray 11 Store the red paper and place it at the specified edge position.
In general, a height of about 17＠~20″
Tray tilt angle is required. However, in the present invention, the device
to make the duplex tray 11 more compact.
Because it is housed in a small space, it has a maximum inclination angle of 8°.
I can't take it. Therefore, in duplex tray 11,
, as shown in FIG. 18, the side guide 561 and end guide
id 562 is provided. These side guides and
When controlling the paper size, once the paper size is determined,
Stop at the position corresponding to the paper size. The high-capacity tray (HCF) can accommodate dozens of sheets of copy paper.
It is a supply tray that can be used. For example, enlarge the manuscript
For customers who do not need to make copies by reducing or reducing the
Customers with small volumes can purchase the base machine alone.
Often appropriate. On the other hand, customers who make a large amount of copies or complex copies
Duplex trays for customers requiring work
Large-capacity trays are often required. like this
This copier system is a means to meet various demands.
allows easy installation and removal of each additional device.
It has a structure that allows for
Prepare independent CPUs (Central Processing Units) and use multiple CPUs
It is decided that distributed control will be performed by PU. This thing is
, simply the advantage of being able to easily obtain the product desired by the customer.
Not only that, but also the possibility of installing new additional equipment.
technology teaches customers new copying possibilities
Therefore, if we promote the evolution of office processing,
This makes the purchase of this copier system very attractive.
It becomes every day. The manual feed tray (MST) 16 holds approximately 50 sheets of paper.
A tray that can accommodate paper sizes A2F to 80F.
, especially large-sized paper that cannot be accommodated in other trays.
It is something that can be used. Conventional manual feed of this kind
Rei manually feeds one sheet at a time, so manual feeding was done.
Prioritize copy paper from the manual feed tray at this point.
In most cases, the operator has to select the manual feed tray itself.
There isn't. On the other hand, the manual feed tray of the present invention] 6 is a plurality of trays.
You can set multiple sheets of copy paper at the same time. follow
then load the copy paper into the manual feed tray 16.
If you feed the copy paper from
The feed may be started at any point in time. To prevent this situation, the manual feed tray 16 should be
I'm letting you make a choice. In the present invention, the tray has a nuja roll 513, a feed
Remove roll 512 and takeaway roll 511 as one unit.
Achieves compactness by adopting a configuration that attaches to the
ing. The leading edge of the paper touches the takeaway roll 511.
After the tip is loaded, the feedout sensor detects the tip.
To align the transfer position, pause the
Perform pre-registration for the
Absorbs variations in paper feed. for sent out
The paper passes through the aligner device 515 and is transferred to the sensitive material belt 4.
fed into position. N1-4) Automatic document feeder (DADF) shown in Figure 19
DADF 13 is the platenga of the Kazuhisa machine l.
It is attached on top of lath 2. In this DADF13
is equipped with a document tray 602 on which a document 601 is placed.
ing. On the original feeding side of the original tray 602, there is a feeding tray.
A paddle 603 is arranged, which allows the document 601 to
are sent out one by one. The sent manuscript 601 is
The first driving roller 605 and its driven roller 606 and
By the second driving roller 607 and its driven roller 608
It is transported to an arcuate transport path 609. Further, the arcuate conveyance path 609 is a manual feed conveyance path 610.
It joins with the horizontal conveyance path 611, and the circular arc
At the exit of the shaped conveyance path 609, a third drive roller 612 and a
A driven roller 613 is provided. This third drive
The moving roller 612 is moved up and down by a solenoid (not shown).
It can be raised and lowered freely, and is in contact with the driven roller 613.
It is configured so that it can be separated. In the horizontal conveyance path 611,
The stop gate 615 rotated by a drive motor that does not
At the same time, a circular transport path is provided from the horizontal transport path 611.
The reversing conveyance path 616 is connected to the direction 609.
. A fourth drive roller 617 is provided on the reversing conveyance path 616.
It is provided. Also, it is opposite to the exit of the horizontal conveyance path 611.
Then, the belt drive roller 619 is placed on the platen glass 2.
A belt is provided and stretched between the driven rollers 620.
621 can be rotated forward or reverse. The output of this belt conveying section
A fifth drive roller 622 is provided at the mouth, and a fifth drive roller 622 is provided at the front.
A sixth drive roller 623 is provided on the paper manual feed conveyance path 610.
It is arranged. The drive roller 623 is connected to the base machine l.
Two are installed in the front and back direction (perpendicular to the page in the figure), and the same
It is configured to allow two documents of one size to be sent at the same time.
ing. Note that 625 is driven by the seventh drive roller 626.
Cleaning for cleaning the surface of the delivery paddle 603
It is tape. Next, referring also to FIG. 20, the photosensor S. ssl to explain ~S, t is the original tray 602
a no-paper sensor that detects the presence or absence of the upper original 601;
St is a takeaway sensor that detects the passage of a document, S
S and S are provided before and after the manual feed conveyance path 610.
The feed sensor, S, is operated by the skew roller 627.
The skew feeding of the document is corrected and the document is stopped at the stop gate 615.
A register sensor, S, to detect whether or not is in a predetermined position.
S. is a paper size sensor that detects the size of the original,
Sll is an ejection cell that detects whether or not the original fIS has been ejected.
The sensor S12 detects the end of the cleaning tape 625.
This is an end sensor. Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the DADF consisting of the above configuration
The effect of No. 13 will be explained. (B) is the platen mode.
The original 601 is placed on platen 2 and exposed.
mode. (b) is the simplex mode, and the document tray 60
2, the original 601 is placed with the first side to be copied facing upward.
Stack them so that Press the start button
First, the first drive roller 605 and the second drive roller 6
07 rotates, but the third drive roller 612 moves upward.
As it moves away from the driven roller 613, the stop gate 6
15 descends and blocks the horizontal conveyance path 611. This is it
The document 601 passes through an arcuate conveyance path 609 and passes through a stop gate.
615 (■~■). This stop gate 6
At position 15, the original is skewed by the skew roller 627.
The end is corrected so that it is perpendicular to the horizontal conveyance path 611.
together with sensors S6 to S. The original size is detected in
. The third drive roller 612 then moves downward to
As the moving roller 613 comes into contact, the stop gate 615
The third drive roller 6 rises to open the horizontal conveyance path 611.
12. Belt drive roller 619 and fifth drive roller
622 is rotated so that the side of the original f15 to be copied is facing down.
After being sent to a predetermined position on platen 2 and exposed, it is ejected.
be done. Note that a single document cannot be sent from the manual feeding path 610.
The same effect occurs when the document is sent one by one.
In addition to the function to send two originals of the same size at the same time (2
-UP), large document sending function (LDC), computer
A computer that feeds continuous paper for computers, vinyl tape ohm film.
It has a carder (CCF) function. (c) is the duplex mode, which prints one side of the original.
The exposure process is the same as the steps from ■ to ■ in (b) above.
However, when the single-sided exposure is completed, the belt drive roller 619 is reversed.
and the third drive roller 612 moves upward.
As it separates from the driven roller 613, the stop game 1-615
descends and blocks the horizontal conveyance path 611. Therefore, the manuscript
is conveyed to the reversing conveyance path 616, and further transferred to the fourth drive roller.
The roller 617 and the second driving roller 607
It passes through the shaped conveyance path 609 and is pressed against the stop gate 615.
Reru (■〜■). Then, the third drive roller 612 is lowered.
moves toward the driven roller 613 and stops.
game) 615 rises to open the horizontal conveyance path 611, and the third
drive roller 6'12, heald drive roller 619 and
The fifth drive roller 622 rotates so that the back side of the document is facing down.
It is sent to a predetermined position on the platen 2 and exposed. both sides
When the exposure is completed, the belt drive roller 619 rotates in reverse again.
Then, it is conveyed to the reversing conveyance path 616 again and the same process is carried out.
It passes over the platen 2 and is ejected by the fifth drive roller 622.
To be served (■～[phase]). Therefore, the ejected original is
The document tray 6 is placed first with the first side to be copied facing downward.
They are stacked in the order in which they were stacked in 02. (n-5) Sorter 2° In Figure 2, the sorter I9 is placed on the movable cart 651.
It has a sorter main body 652 and 20 bins 653. Inside the sorter main body 652, a conveyor belt 655 is driven.
belt drive roller 656 and its driven roller 657
is provided, and a chain for driving the chain 659 is provided.
drive sprocket 660 and its driven sprocket.
A port 661 is provided. These belt driven rollers 6
56 and chain drive sprocket 660 are
It is driven by a motor 658. Conveyor belt 65
5 has a paper inlet 662, a paper outlet 663, and a
Switching gate 665 driven by a solenoid not shown
is provided. In addition, the chain 659 has a copy
Indexer 666 for switching and supplying paper to each bin
is installed. As shown in Figure 23, for sorter
The rotation of the drive shaft 671 of the motor 658 is timed.
is transmitted to a pulley 673 via a belt 672. The rotation of the pulley 673 is transmitted to the belt drive roller 656.
chain drive via gearing 674.
The signal is transmitted to sprocket 660. Next, the operation will be explained with reference to FIG. 24. (a) is not
The switching gate 665 indicates the sort mode, and the switching gate 665 indicates the non-sort mode.
Even if the copy paper is sent to the top output tray
It is. (B) indicates the sort mode, and the switching gate 6
65 is switched to the sort position and the odd numbered sheet is on top.
The even-numbered sheets are conveyed to the odd-numbered bins from the top to the lower bins, and the even-numbered sheets are
Paper is transported to even-numbered bins from the bottom to the top bin.
sent. This reduces sorting time. (c) and (d) indicate stack mode, (c) is
An example of 4 copies of 4 originals per original is shown, (d)
is the case when the maximum number of sheets stored per bottle is exceeded, e.g.
For example, if you have more than 50 sheets, store them in the next bin.
I'm doing it. (I[[) User Interface (U/I”) ([[
[-1) Figure 25 shows an overview of the user interface configuration.
Installing a user interface using a display
Figure 26 shows the status, and Figure 26 shows the user using the display.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the appearance of the interface. (A) Features of mounting position The present invention is designed as a user interface as described above.
Rather than employing a traditional console panel,
It is characterized by the adoption of a hand-type display.
There is. When a display is adopted, the result shown in Fig. 25(a) is
3D upwards of the copying machine body (base machine) 1 so that
In particular, the user interface
As shown in FIG. 25(b), the face 12 is
By placing it in front of the right back of 1, the user interface
Designing the size of a copier without considering the
The device can be made more compact.
. In a copier, the height of the platen, or the height of the device, is
, so that it is at a suitable waist height for setting originals.
This height controls the height of the device. Conventional console panels, as mentioned earlier, are at this height.
The camera is mounted on the same top surface as the
Contains an operating section and a display section for selecting functions and setting execution conditions.
will be done. In this respect, the user interface of the present invention
In the base 12, as shown in FIG. 25(C), the platen
It is easier to see because it is located higher up, closer to eye level.
As the position increases, the position is no longer downward for the operator.
It will be in the front and on the right side, making it easier to cultivate hills. deer
However, the height of the display should be brought closer to eye level.
This allows the bottom side to be used as a user interface control
The mounting space for the control board and card device 24 can also be used as space.
It can be used effectively. Therefore, attach the card device 24
There is no need to make any structural changes, and you can completely change the appearance.
It is possible to add a card device 24 and at the same time display the card device 24.
The mounting position and height of the ray can be easily seen.
Wear. Also, the display can be fixed at a specified angle.
However, it may also be possible to change the angle.
Of course. In this way, you can turn the display into a user interface.
When using it, install it flat on the front side of the platen.
Unlike traditional console panels that can be
can be simply changed, as shown in Figure 25 (C).
Align the display screen with the operator's line of sight so that
slightly upward and to the left as shown in Figure 25(b).
, that is, toward the center and upward (toward the operator's eyes).
This results in a user interface that is easier to see and operate.
- face 12 can be provided. This kind of structure
The adoption of
The printer is located in the center of the device and can be used to load originals without moving.
can operate the user interface.
Ru. (B) Features on the screen On the other hand, even when a display is used, it is not easy to use multiple functions.
It takes a lot of information to provide information that corresponds to the current trends.
Therefore, if you think about it simply, a large display area is required, and the cost is high.
This has the aspect that it will be difficult to respond to compaction.
ing. Adopts a compact size display
It is not easy to provide all the necessary information on one screen.
In addition to the problem of display density, it is also easy to see for the operator.
It is also difficult to provide an easy-to-understand screen.
. Therefore, the user interface was developed with the aim of making it more compact.
If one display is used in the space, its balance
The display on the screen is also compact.
τ, it is necessary to devise ways to control the display.
9 In the present invention, the display is a console panel.
A variety of displays compared to the LED and LCD displays used
Advantages of being able to adopt aspect and display control
The display is easy to understand even though it is compact in size.
Various efforts have been made to demonstrate this. For example, in the user interface of the present invention, the basic copy
The copy modes are categorized into -, advanced copy, and zero copy.
to switch the display screen, and in each mode
Displays a menu for selecting functions and setting execution conditions, etc.
, move the screen cascade (cursor) manually using the keys.
You can specify options and input execution condition data manually.
It's like that. Also, depending on the menu choices,
Pop-up display of detailed items (superimposed display or window display)
(display)) to expand the displayed content. the result,
Even if there are many selectable functions and setting conditions, it is easy to
can be sharpened and improve operability.
Ru. In this way, in the present invention, the screen division configuration and the
■ Area division, flatness adjustment, gray display, and other display formats
In addition, the operation keys and LEDs were skillfully combined.
By combining these functions, the operation section can be simplified and the display
Diversify play display control, display content, and operation input.
Achieving both compactness and multifunctionality of equipment
for solving the problem. With this kind of thinking, CR
User interface configured using T-display
Figure 26 shows the appearance of the base. In this example, C
Key/L on the bottom and right front of RT display 301
An ED board is placed. Select mode as screen configuration
On a hard screen, the screen is divided into multiple areas and one
to create a selection area, and then divide the selection area vertically.
Each function can be selected and set individually as a cascade area.
It is possible to set the Therefore, the key/LED board
cascade below the selected area on the vertically split screen.
Cascade keys 319-1 to 31 for mode selection settings
9-5 and a module for switching the selection mode screen.
mtR key 308~31O1 Other keys (302
~304.306.307.315~318) and LE
D (305, 311-314) is placed on the right side
is adopted. In this way, the number of keys and LEDs can be reduced.
comb and place these on the sides and bottom of the CRT display 301.
Since the size is CRT display 30,
It only needs to be slightly larger than 1, making it a compact user.
The interface can be provided. (II[-2) Control system configuration Figure 27 shows the control system connected to the U/I CPU through serial communication.
Figure 28 shows the relationship with the main CPU.
Figure 29 shows the hardware configuration of the interface.
A diagram showing the software configuration of the user interface.
be. (A) Hardware configuration The main CPU 41 has a ROM 32 as shown in FIG.
3, NVRAM (non-volatile, 'MOIJ) 324, base
Interface 32 for exchanging data with the smart machine
1. Exchanging data with the additional device (OPTION)
has an interface 322 and the bus is a bus arbiter.
326 to the communication control circuit 327.
U/I on serial communication line through control circuit 327
CPU46 configured to communicate with other CPUs
has been done. ROM323 has the sequence explained earlier.
Manager, imaging module, copy hand
Program including each subsystem such as ring module
It is used to store. The bus arbiter 326
system RAM 325, from the main CPU 41 to other CPUs.
Data sent to PU and data received from other CPUs
The main CPU 41 holds the serial communication timer.
This allows data to be exchanged asynchronously with
The ROM 328 is serialized by the communication control circuit 327.
A communication program that sends and receives data over a communication line.
It is used to store. Please note that these communication-related
Functions related to the arbiter 326 and communication control circuit 327
The main CPU 41 may be configured to perform all of the above. Sequence manager in main CPtJ41
The subsystems are connected to each other by serial communication.
Monitor the status and enable copy mode from the user interface.
When a code signal is received, the code is efficiently transmitted at a predetermined timing.
Work instructions are given to each subsystem so that work can be carried out.
I do. User interface with U/I CPU 46
The system consists of hardware as shown in Figure 28.
Basically a CRT board 331 and a CRT display 301
and a key/LED board 333. and,
The CRT board 331 is a U/I CP that centrally controls the entire
U46, CRT controller that controls the CRT display 301
1 - Controls roller 335, key/LED board 333
Equipped with a keyboard/display controller 336 to
Furthermore, each of the above programs is stored as memory.
Program memory (ROM) 337, frame data
Frame memory (ROM) 33B that stores
It is configured as volatile memory and stores each table and display control data.
RAM that stores data and is used as a work area
339.2 sets of V-RAM (video RAM) 340,
It has a character generator 342 and the like. Main CPU 41 and U/1 CPU of CRT board 331
46 via a driver 344 and a receiver 343.
Data is sent and received using a serial communication line.
It will be done. TXD is CRT, l transmission signal from temporary 331, R
XD is a received signal to the CRT board 331. clock
occurrence! 5346, for example, 11.0592MHz water
A crystal oscillator is used, and this is run inside the U/I CPU 46.
By dividing the frequency by l/12, 0.9216MHz
It generates the fundamental frequency of. And CP for tJ/1
In U46 communication, this is set to 1 to 256 by an internal timer.
Transfer lock is achieved by frequency division (programmable).
It is set. Therefore, the fundamental frequency is 0.9216MHz
The program decides to divide the frequency into 1/3, and further divides it into 1/32.
When divided, the transfer lock is 9600Hz (transmission bit
The speed is 96008PS). The UlT CPU 46 is connected to the machine from the main CPU 41.
Receives status signals and also controls keyboard/display control.
Operation of keys/LED board 333 from controller 336
The image displayed on the CRT display 301 after inputting the signal.
Switching sides, setting copy mode, CRT display
A message to be displayed on the screen 301 is generated. and,
In manual processing of operation signals of key/LED board 333
When the start key 318 is pressed, the command at that time is
Check the CPU mode, and if there is no conflict, the main CPU4
Send the copy mode to 1, and if there is a discrepancy in the copy mode,
In some cases, a J-code message is generated to read the CRT data.
Processing such as displaying on the screen 301 is performed. CRT de
The display processing of the display 301 corresponds to the display screen.
Set up the character generator code and write that code
is written into the V-RAM 340. that character gene
The framework stores information for setting the code of the controller.
memory 338. V-1'? Code to AM340
is written, the CRT controller 335 controls the
Therefore, the character generator is synchronized with the rusk address.
The dot data of the controller 342 is read out, and the parallel/direct conversion circuit
355 to serial data and displayed on a CRT display.
displayed on the screen 301. Watchdog timer (W, D, T) 345 is U/T
This is to check the runaway of the CPU 46 for the U/I.
For example, the data area 700
Reset when reading any address from 0 to 77FF
be done. Therefore, this specific address is within 150m5.
By creating a program to read the
When the U/I CPU 46 goes out of control, more than 150m5 has passed.
Even if the watchdog data is read, the specific address will no longer be read.
Now (W, D, T) 345 is not reset, so U
Processing for /I CPU 46J% run is performed. The keyboard/display controller 336 is
/T CPU 46 is powered manually 1: Itsuk generator 3
The output of 46 is divided into 1/4 by the counter 347 to 2.7.
Input the clock set to 648MHz and further pre-schedule.
frequency to 102kHz by dividing the frequency into 1/27 using a controller.
Creates a key/LED scan time of 4.98m5.
It's starting to come out. If this scan time is too high, it may take a long time to detect the input.
When the operator operates the keys, it takes time.
Human data is not imported when the time is short.
On the other hand, if it is too short, the operation of the CPU will be affected.
This increases the frequency and reduces throughput. follow
In order to find the most suitable medium temperature in consideration of these situations,
You need to choose. (B) Software configuration The software configuration of the user interface is
As shown in the figure, I10 management and task management, ii! l(X
A monitor with protocol functions and key personnel management and
A video controller with a west side output management function and a digital
Job management, 01 all, selection judgment, mode determination, etc.
It consists of a job controller 1-0-ra with i-capabilities. here
, when making a predetermined number of copies, set the copy operation to standby.
It takes 1 minute to start, copy the specified number of sheets, and finish.
It is said to be one job. By dividing and configuring the software in this way, you can
Perform screen editing control and key human conversion processing using a controller
Depending on the job controller, the display device or key
- You can design software regardless of the board.
Ru. Therefore, for example, you can use the display as a console panel.
Even when replacing the job controller, all
Tona(, align the video controller with the console panel)
All you have to do is change the design. In other words, the video control
The controller is the display device, keyboard, and job controller.
In between, pass the logical key to the job controller,
Interface commands received from job controller
It would be better if you could reflect the code on the display device and keyboard.
stomach. What makes this kind of software division possible is the
control keys and interface commands, and job control keys and interface commands.
Video control from the controller using interface commands
In the job controller by controlling the rollers
It enables you to manage jobs without having to be aware of the screen, and
This makes it easy to build software. Therefore, the key human power
As for the physical information of the key on the video controller
The job controller recognizes the mode and accepts the key.
Checks the attached conditions and controls the job. On the screen display, the job controller displays machine status information.
Performs screen control based on information such as mode information and selection mode information, and performs video control.
by issuing interface commands to the roller.
Execute that command on the video controller and display the screen
Edit and draw. Note that the key change detection described below
Output unit 362, processing and generation of other data, control
Each block that performs a certain program unit (
module), and these constituent units are
This has been summarized for the convenience of explanation, and there are more
It consists of multiple modules or multiple
Of course, there are also cases where modules are configured together.
Ru. r video controller” The key change detection unit 362 uses the physical key table 361 to
double-press for the physical key information passed from the monitor.
This function performs a check and detects the continuous pressing of a key. The key conversion unit 363 converts the current press detected in this way.
It also converts the physical key of the state into a logical key (logical information).
and the key reception for that logical key (current key)
Request the job controller to check the conditions. conversion
Table 364 shows this physical key to logical key conversion.
The key conversion unit 363 refers to this when, for example,
Cascade keys are the same physical key but may vary depending on the screen.
Since the logical information is different, the display of display control data 367
Screen information controls the conversion of physical keys to logical keys.
It will be done. The screen switching unit 368 receives the key from the job controller.
– Receives acceptance signals and logic keys, or receives video control
directly receives the logical key from the key converter 363 in the
The key calls up the basic copy screen or advanced copy screen,
Or expand the popamp screen by moving the cascade.
Just a simple screen switching key that opens the screen, updates the mode,
Display control data 36 for keys without state updates
7 to the relevant screen number and updates the display screen number. Besides that
Therefore, the screen switching section 368 has a pop-up screen as a table.
Memorize the logical key that expands the up screen, and use the corresponding logical key
is operated and there is no other key personnel within 750m5ec.
If it is, the pop-up app screen will be expanded.
Display control data 367 is updated. This process is
During the selection process, the cascade key is temporarily
The option to expand the pop-up screen is selected depending on the work.
In such cases, the pop-up screen may
This is done to prevent this from being expanded all at once. Therefore, it is a logical key to expand the pop-up screen.
If there are other key personnel within 750m5ec,
, - will be ignored as a temporary key human resource. Also
, state updates such as jam occurrence, cascade movement
Other copy mode updates, messages and count values
In the case of updating, the display control unit 369 updates the job controller.
Receives interface commands from the controller, parses them, and displays them.
The display control data 367 is updated. The display control data 367 includes the screen number to be displayed and the information within the screen.
Contains data that controls the display of each screen, such as display variable information.
, the dialog data 370 is the basic frame of each screen,
Display data of each frame, variable data among display data
reference address (display control data that stores display variable information)
A hierarchical database with 367 addresses)
be. The dialog 8M section 366 displays a table of display control data 367.
The basic frame of the screen to be displayed based on the screen number shown,
゛Read the display data from the dialog data 370,
For further variable data, please see the table in Display @ Data 367.
Determine the display data according to the displayed variable information and edit the screen.
The display screen is drawn and developed in the V-RAM 365. “Job controller” The key management unit 14 refers to the state table 371 and
Checks whether the logical key is currently available for acceptance.
If the reception is possible, then the 750m5ec transit
Provided that no other key information is entered until
The key information is determined and sent to the key control unit 375. ;
The toe control unit 375 performs key reception processing.
Copy mode 37B update, mode check and copy execution
Issues line commands, understands the machine status, and monitors the display.
Display control by passing display control information to the science department 377
This is what we do. Copy mode 378 includes basic copy.
Copy setting information for copying, advanced copying, and specialized copying is set.
will be played. The display management section 377 controls the key management section 14 or the key
-Interface based on the processing results by the control unit 375
Issue commands to the video controller and install
Start the interface routine (display control section 369).
Ru. The state management unit 372 is responsible for checking the key acceptance state, jams, etc.
Improves the occurrence of failures, open interlocks, etc.
determines the state change from the state information of the key and accepts the key.
The state table 371 is updated. And this
The key acceptance conditions are checked based on these state information.
be done. The job control section 376 has a start key.
After the operation, it receives the machine operation information and controls the machine.
Execute the copy operation for one layer by issuing the following command.
The purpose of this is to perform management for the purpose of conducting business. command control
The control section 373 receives the received command sent from the main body.
The state of the state management unit 372 and job control
The job controller 376 is notified while the job is being executed.
Receives a command for its execution from the troll unit 376
and send it to the main unit. Therefore, the start key is repeated and the key control section
375 sends commands compatible with copy mode
The copy operation is executed by setting
When the machine's operating status commands are sequentially sent to the receive buffer,
is received by the server 379. Command control section 373
This command is notified to the zip control section 376.
By doing this, the machine will stop after the specified number of copies have been made.
Copies one sheet at a time until a stop command is issued or ends.
Each time you do so, the next copy execution command is issued. copy
– If a jam occurrence command is received during operation.
, state management through the command control unit 373
The block 372 recognizes the jam state and stores the state table.
371 and at the same time update the key control section 375.
The display management unit 377 sends a video controller to the video controller through the
Issue interface command for screen fjl jB
do. "Interface command" Issues an interface command from the job controller.
By adopting a configuration in which the video controller is controlled by
The job controller and video controller are
Allows you to design independently and change the video controller
By simply attaching the display to the console panel
It can be changed or changed to other input/output means. Interface commands are registered commands, e.g.
For example, regarding the tray, paper size, orientation, and additional equipment.
Regarding device name, presence or absence, presence or absence regarding second day,
Color, etc., and as a normal setting command, cascade
, cascade, set number of sheets, binding margin, etc. Also, candles
Setting commands include box display, coordinate display, etc.
, call value, registered value as job setting command
etc., display commands such as normal messages and state tables.
display, maid display, remaining toner display, collected toner display,
- Hehaha Display, etc., as a mode command, jam,
Clear jam, change information, preheat, interrupt
There are changes, returns, changes, etc. In addition, the display control
command, machine operating status command, initialize command
commands, diagnostic commands, etc. video controller
The display control unit 369 analyzes these commands and
The display control data 367 is updated. For example,
This command allows you to make initial settings for each screen and to use the normal setting commands.
In the normal setting screen, the cascade setting status table is displayed.
display, delete unnecessary cascades, set number of sheets (set count)
), display the gutter value, and use the mode conversion command.
In the mode screen, the display and LED (, fig.
(not shown) is turned on/off. In the cascade key operation as described above, the cascade
When the dokey goes from on to off, it continues to be 750m5
When ec is pressed continuously, it continues to be pressed even after that.
When 125m5ec has elapsed, a corresponding key is triggered.
If you can accept it, move up one rank. Also, the movement
If the destination cannot accept mode, l rank will be skipped and next
key is selected. This behavior occurs when the cascade is up.
The corresponding logic code is changed to job control.
Passed to Laura as key reception and job as display data.
feedback from the video controller to the video controller.
is blocked. (C) Processing flowNext, the process corresponds to the operator's operation and machine status.
An example of processing will be explained below. First, when the power is turned on and initialized, the state table
Under the condition that Le 371 is in the initial state and there is no key personnel.
The initial screen is sent from the key management unit 374 to the screen switching unit 368.
give instructions. The video controller receives this instruction.
Then the screen switching unit 368 displays the display control data 367.
Set the display screen to the initial screen. In the display control data 367, the initial screen is the basic copy screen.
If the dialog editor 366 is
Read the basic copy frame from dialog data 370
put out. This frame includes display control data 36 for each area.
Since the address of 7 is shown, dialog editing section 3
66 displays display control data 367 based on this address.
Read out the kHz data and save the basic copy image to V-RAM365.
Draw a surface. At the same time, the basic copy LED is lit. Here, the keyboard's advanced copy, specialized copy mode
When the selection key is operated, the key management unit 374 accepts the key.
Check the conditions and send the same message to the screen switching section 368.
Issue the corresponding screen instructions. Note that the display control data 36
Fully automatic if the initial screen is set as fully automatic screen in 7.
The screen is drawn. This setting is done in diagnostic mode.
It will be done. In these screen display states, the operator can
The cascade key is searched and the physical key table 361 is updated.
When the new key is updated, the key change detection unit 361 detects it and
- Converted into a logical key by the conversion unit 363. cascade key
is converted to a logical key differently depending on both sides, so the display
From the screen information of the control data 367, the conversion table 364 is
The reference position is controlled and converted into a logical key. for example
, cascade key 19-3 is depicted in Fig. 26.
If the screen is the basic copy screen, the double-sided copy custom
It is converted to the logical key of the card, but it is not displayed on the advanced copy screen.
If so, it will be converted to a color cascade logical key. The key management unit 374 uses the state table 371 to
Determine whether or not the receiver can be attached, and in this case select
Acceptance is permitted on the condition that the cascade key is used on the mode screen.
, press this key in the key control section 375
and sends it to the state management section 372. Key control section 3
75, update copy mode 378 from this key
At the same time, cascade display information is passed to the display management section 377.
, the display management unit 377 generates an interface command.
and issues it to the display control unit 369. The display control section 369
, upon receiving this interface command, displays the display control data.
The cascade setting information of the data controller 367 is updated. From now on, this
The contents are reflected on the screen by the dialog editing section 366.
This is as explained earlier. In this way, each selection
Switch the selection mode screen and set each cascade.
The setting status will be displayed on the display.
Copy mode 378 of the job controller, status
The table 371 is updated. Then, when the start key is operated, the key control
The copy section 375 selects the copy mode 378 and executes the copy mode 378.
Issue the copy execution command. This copy execution command
is issued by setting it in the sending buffer 380.
is carried out and monitored via a serial communication line.
Sent to main CPU. Inconsistent mode settings
In this case, the display management unit 377 sends a display control interface.
Generate and issue interface commands to control messages
. Job control triggered by issuing a copy execution command
The unit 376 manages copying operations for each copy. example
For example, the machine starts a copy operation and the machine state command
is received in the reception buffer 379 moment by moment, the command
The control unit 373 analyzes this and the state management unit
372 and the job control unit 376. Ji
Job control, section 376, issues machine status commands.
The number of copies required for machine operation is increased for each copy.
Issue a command. This is the command control section
373 to the transmission buffer 380. other
On the other hand, the state management unit 372 uses this machine state command.
The state table 371 is updated accordingly. Therefore,
When this state is reached, the mode selection key is pressed in the key management section 374.
-, cascade keys, etc. will no longer be accepted. A jam occurs while copying, and the machine sends a jam error message.
When a command is received, the information is sent to the command control.
The job control unit 376 and the step
It is passed to the root management section 372. As a result, the state
Bull 371 is updated with a jam occurring and the job is interrupted.
be done. Then, use the key control section 375 to clear the jam.
Recognize the location of occurrence and pass the information to display management section 377
By doing so, the display management section 377 can display the jam zone pattern.
Handle jams by classifying modes, for example, by adding parameters
Generate and issue interface commands in code
Ru. Therefore, the display control unit 369 processes this command.
Update the display control data 367 to the contents of the jam screen display.
By doing so, you can lower the brightness of the screen at that time by one rank.
A jam with a screen showing the jam zone written over it.
The screen will appear on the display. In addition, machine status commands can also be used to
key to check the status of the paper, out of paper, open interlock, etc.
It is recognized by the control unit 375 and passed through the display management unit 377.
message area, maintenance information area, count
Control departments, etc. Diagnosis mode is activated when turning on the power, for example.
By special operation of creating the clear key at the same time.
and migrate. This mode is also controlled through the key management section 374.
It is recognized by the key control section 375. and
, issues a diagnostic command through the display management section 377.
to control the diagnostic screen. In this mode, the display
You can register and set specific areas of control data 367, and
It cannot be set in normal modes other than IAG mode.
The sea urchin is turning. For example, display a fully automatic screen or
One of these is setting whether to not display the video screen.
Ru. (DI-3) Mode consistency check (A) table Figure 30 shows the table prepared in the job controller.
It is a figure which shows an example. In the present invention, as described above, the user interface
- Various tables for management and copy mode generation
have. In particular, 64 cpm. Copy operation at process speed of 309mm/see
When the present invention is applied to a high-speed copying machine that
The user interface centralizes control of the machine.
Sequence manager (SQMCR subsystem) and
are connected by serial communication, and machine state information is transmitted between
Since it is not delivered until the specified communication timing, the user
Directly control user interface key operations and machine operations.
It cannot be tied. For this purpose, various states are
It becomes necessary to generate and manage key acceptance, and the table is used.
used. In the job controller, the user's
Processes requests with logical keys and provides input configuration information and machine instructions to the user.
This is done by providing various tables to provide
and processing information. State table 371 is one of them, and will be explained first.
It is used to manage key reception as shown above.
Figure 30(a) shows the table configuration.
be. State information includes job state, machine
state, run case, constate, state case
, the job state from the mode information is determined by the job control.
This shows the status of the controller, as shown in Figure 09.
Regular job (1st job) or interrupt job (2nd job)
job), or if the job is in a finished state (COMI'
Lt! TE) or running (I NCOMPLETE),
Duplex mode (S/S, D/S, S
/D, D/D) and duplex information.
In the case of modes that use the storage tray (S/D, D/D)
It also contains information about whether the job is finished or running.
managing information. For example, place the original on the platen.
If you want to copy a set number of 5 copies, the 5 copies
, i.e., while copying 5 sheets.
INCOMPLETE until the end of the line, then
It becomes COMPLETB. The machine state is as shown in Figure 30 (C).
This is information to remember when receiving the machine status from someone.
, the main unit is in the initial state (INITIAPIZE), the copy server is
The so-called operating state (+1ROGR[SS) that entered the cycle,
A state where the copy cycle has finished and is about to stop (S
OFTDOWN C0IN), jam or belt breakage, etc.
abnormal stop state (SOFTDOWN PAIISE),
Automatically ejecting paper after a jam (PtlRGE),
Machine stop status a (STAND-BY), start finger
State where purge is executed by command (PURGE 5TAND-
BY), the machine stopped due to jam B(JAM)
There is information. Therefore, the relationship with machine operation is
When the start key is pressed from the
, it will return to normal operation after a soft down coin.
Goes to standby. However, if a jam occurs on the way, a soft down pose will occur.
and when it stops, it jams. Then eject the paper
If necessary, enter purge standby and eject paper.
Then PIIRGI! and continue copying again.
Then it will move to progress. A run case is created in the state manager.
It is one of the states peculiar to W, and the information of the machine state is
information, and also the stop key for progress and purge.
is not pressed or pressed, soft down coin press
If the start key is not pressed or pressed in Latin mode.
Or is the job completed in purge standby?
have complete information. In the present invention, the main body
Because there is communication, key reception may change depending on the communication.
Because of this, I have this kind of information. And Jo
each of bus state, run case, state case, etc.
I have a table that supports keys in the state of , and this table
I am searching for whether or not it is possible to accept the application. Constate (console state) is state management
is a state created by Ready (RDY), U
Eight (-8IT), J code, caution, U code
, has the jam information, and in the state case, the J code
has a number. With a state like this
Mode information with different messages and priorities displayed
The information includes automatic start, power save, editing input, etc.
Keyed by each state information of one or more
It is being managed. In addition to the above, the command control section 373 also includes a U command.
card table, jam status information, and caution table.
I have bulls, etc. Among these, the U code table is
Information sent from the main unit when an abnormality occurs in the machine.
This information is used to generate a state cache based on this information.
key tube by making constates according to the
Determine whether or not the U-code can be accepted by the Faculty of Science. Causho
The interlock is open, the tray comes out, and the notebook
It contains information such as the status of the server. FIG. 30(d) shows the structure of the copy mode table 378.
This is a diagram showing the main body transmission information of bytes O to 12.
FEATLIIIE REC from byte 13 to 24
OV[RY information and job status of byte 25.26
Consisting of The key management section 374 performs the above steps.
The key acceptance conditions are checked based on the rule 371.
The key control unit 375 performs key reception processing.
When the copy mode table 378 is updated, the copy mode table 378 is updated.
, and the start key is operated to determine the copy mode.
It will be referenced again when (B) Prohibited in combination By the way, in a copy machine, paper tray selection, copy magnification
Each has an automatic function. Automatic paper selection
When copying, the document size is detected and the document is adjusted to that size.
This function allows you to select paper of the same size, and the automatic magnification is
, if the paper size is specified, specify from the original size.
A function to set the copy magnification to match the specified paper size.
It is Noh. Therefore, the above automatic atpt is either
There is no problem if is selected, but both are automatic
In some cases, neither the paper size nor the copy magnification can be specified.
become. In other words, it is prohibited to use both automatic functions together.
has been done. Therefore, such a state was selected and set.
If the user selects ``Auto paper selection mode with
Outputs a J-code message such as "Cannot perform the code."
There is. On multi-function copiers, you can actually operate the start key to start the copy.
Several steps of function selection are required before issuing the P command.
That's what happens. Moreover, the order of the selection operations is never the same.
It is possible to select and set each function independently instead of setting
There is. Therefore, if you do not know that combination use is prohibited,
Automatic 8! There are cases where people choose Noh, but even if they don't realize it, they can also choose Noh.
Temporarily re-auto function during operation to select a function.
may be selected. Also, in normal cases, start
Until the key is pressed, the user is in the process of creating the final image.
It should be seen that no decision has been made, but at this stage
, outputting messages such as prohibition of combined use is prohibited to the user.
Every time I receive instructions for the food I take while I'm taking it.
This also causes problems with operability. The present invention
When the key is operated, a final consistency judgment is made and the result
This kind of problem can be solved by outputting the result as a message.
has been resolved. Also, to prevent inconsistent modes from being set
In addition, the present invention can, for example, link the magnification mode to the paper selection mode.
Give priority to one mode, such as
A constant mode is tied to that setting by giving
I try to make it possible. Figure 31 is a diagram shown to explain the algorithm.
It is. Paper selection (paper tray) and magnification settings (reduction/enlargement)
The default for skating is as shown in Figure 31(a).
The image is automatically the same size, but these settings change.
and the APMS speed of the copy mode table according to its changes.
Tate (byte 2, bits D4, D3 in Figure 30(d)
) as shown in Figure 31 (C), and keep it constant.
Link the magnification cascade to the paper cascade under the following conditions:
There is. In Figure 31(b), "00" is the default
Automatic magnification of the state, "Ol" is automatic and the magnification is arbitrary /
Fixed automatic paper, rlOJ is paper other than automatic and the magnification is automatic.
Automatic magnification of "rll" is when the paper is not automatic and the magnification is arbitrary.
/ Indicates each fixed manual. Furthermore, this
The manual feed tray is not included. In the present invention, in the automatic magnification mode among the above states,
When paper is automatically selected in
It is normal to select the paper size according to the size of the paper.
The cascade of magnification is linked to the same magnification. Also, automatic
If a specific tray other than manual feed is selected in normal size mode,
The original will be copied to fit a specific size of paper.
Automatically link the cascade of magnifications. This way
The most frequently used normal paper corresponds to the paper selection mode I'.
Link the magnification mode to the mode that will be used, and at the same time
By updating the APMS state, combination use is prohibited.
Simultaneous selection of selected modes is reduced. However, this
Interlocking control is simply performed for convenience and is not intended for users.
The selection is not absolutely restricted. Therefore, the association
Selective search for combinations other than the above despite dynamic control
If the mode is selected, that mode is selected. and
, when the start key is pressed, the functions that cannot be used together are activated.
If both are selected, a copy of Figure 30(d)
- In the mode table, magnification and tray (TRAY)
By comparing the contents of and the APMS state,
Make that determination and manage the display from the key control unit 375.
A command that outputs a message prohibiting simultaneous use through section 377.
A code will be issued. The magnification linked check control
Figure 31 (C) shows the roll processing flow.
. Next, an overview of the operation of the module will be explained.
When the paper tray cascade key is operated, the paper tray
Checks whether the cascade key is automatically selected and if it is automatic (YES), then the APMS step
Check the copy mode target and if it is in automatic magnification mode.
The magnification of the bull was changed to the same size through Sesotosi, Display Management Department, 377.
In addition to performing equalization cascade display processing, APMS
Perform state update processing. Also, the APMS state
If it is not dynamic magnification mode, it remains in APMS state.
Perform update processing. If the paper tray cascade key is set to something other than automatic.
If the answer is No, then use a tray other than the manual feed tray or A.
Check whether the PMS state is automatic 1x mode, and both are Y.
In the case of ES, set the copy mode table magnification to automatic.
and automatic magnification cascade through the display management section 377.
In addition to performing display processing, APMS state update processing is performed.
conduct. Also, if the manual feed tray is selected or the APMS station is
is not in automatic 1x mode (at least one of the formats)
If the default processing is NO), the APMS state is updated as is.
Perform new processing. With the above magnification linked check control,
APMS state and use when the start key is pressed
Mode consistency check based on three pieces of information: paper tray and magnification
Judgment can be made. In this case, when checking, the mode setting that prohibits combination is made.
If so, this information will not match. (III-4) Display screen configuration The user interface of the present invention uses a CRT display screen.
Configuring the key/LED board to make the most of the LED
It is made into a cylindrical element. Among them, the screen is simple and
It is easy to see and allows you to set selections, confirm, and send messages.
In order to make the most of this, we have devised ways to split the screen. The screen shows a selection mode for selecting the copy mode.
to check the copy mode setting status.
Review screen, for copying in standard mode
Explanation screen for fully automatic screen and multi-functional copy mode
The information screen that provides the screen may jam.
jam screen, etc. that properly displays the position when
It consists of In addition, the selection mode screen has many functions.
Having one side is complicated, and some functions are extremely commonly used.
Because there are not only commonly used functions but also specialized functions,
Depending on the content used, it takes 3 minutes and 91 shots. This divided screen can be displayed using mode selection keys 308 to 31 as appropriate.
You can switch the display by sitting at 0 and selecting it.
Desired functions can be selected and set using each screen. moreover
, select areas and other mode settings status in these screens
By dividing the display area, message area, etc.
Information can be accurately conveyed to the user according to the operating status.
It is composed of sea urchins. (A) Selection mode west side FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the selection mode screen. The selection mode screen is shown in Figures 32(a) to (C).
Three screens are available: basic copy, advanced copy, and specialized copy.
and C is selected by operating the mode selection keys 308 to 310.
The display will be switched to the RT display. these screens
Of these, the most commonly used functions are categorized and grouped.
This is the basic copy screen, and then the most commonly used
Advanced copy is a grouping of available functions.
screen and categorize and group the remaining special specialized functions.
The specialized copy screen is now available as a copy screen. Each selection mode screen consists of two lines from the top.
Sausage area A, setting status display area B consisting of three lines,
It is used by dividing it into a selection area C consisting of nine lines. Metsu
In the message area A, when there is a conflict in the copy execution conditions,
J code message, hardware that requires contacting service personnel
U code message to the operator in the event of a major failure
C code messages etc. that call for various cautions are displayed. Among these, the J code message is set for each cascade.
Check table for combinations of copy execution conditions based on content
When the start key 318 is operated, the table
There is a discrepancy in the copy mode.
Output when Setting status display area B shows other modes.
selection state, for example, basic copy west side and applied copy
and the selection status of the specialized copy will be displayed. This selected state
In the display, the cascade status of selection tR, 6U area C is
If the cascade is other than the default (lower row), the cascade will be displayed.
shown. The cascade name is displayed at the top of selection area C.
The lowest stage of each cascade area is the default HW area, and
The area above this is a non-default area,
5 cascade areas by operating the cascade key
They can be selected individually. Therefore, choice 1
If not, the default HN area will be selected and all
The default state is fully automatic copy mode. Also
, the selection area corresponds to a cascade area divided into five vertical areas.
with the corresponding lower cascade keys 319-1 to 319-5.
Selection settings are made. Furthermore, the right side of message area A is
Count section that displays set count and maid count
Also, the bottom line of the setting status display area B is the toner box.
Used as a maintenance information section for toner fullness, toner replenishment, etc.
There is. Below are the contents of the cascade area of each selection mode screen.
Explain. (B) Basic copy The basic copy screen is as shown in Figure 32 (aJ).
"Tray", "Reduce/Enlarge", "Double-Sided Copy", "Copy
It consists of a cascade of "concentration" and "sorter". For "Paper Tray", automatic is the default,
In this case, use a tray containing paper of the same size as the original.
is automatically selected. The data can be set by operating the cascade key.
Use the area other than the fault area to insert the manual feed tray or large capacity tray.
, select either the upper tray, middle tray, or lower tray.
You can choose. The column for each tray shows the items stored in it as shown in the diagram.
The paper size, type, and icon are displayed to make it easier to identify the paper.
A icon (emoji) is displayed. Paper is fed in the longitudinal direction.
There are two settings: one to feed in the longitudinal direction and one to feed in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
. "Reduce/Enlarge" defaults to same size,
Automatic, fixed/arbitrary can be selected by operating the scale key.
Ru. Auto will double the size to fit the selected paper size.
Automatically set and copy rates. The fa ratio (linear magnification) is
, you can set it arbitrarily in 1% increments from 50% to 200%.
can be fixed -/child, a can be used for cascading keystrokes
The content that is subject to specific settings is the pump amplifier screen.
Displayed by 50,7%, 70%, 81%, 100
%, 121%, 141%, 200%.
You can select a fixed magnification, and also
You can select and set an arbitrary magnification that changes continuously. "Double-sided copy" defaults to one-sided copy, and
Other than faults, both sides are used in the relationship between original and copy.
→ Single-sided, double-sided → double-sided, single-sided → double-sided 9 examples:
Double-sided → Single-sided is a one-sided copy of a double-sided original.
, and one-sided → double-sided can be used to make a two-sided copy of a one-sided original.
It is. When making double-sided copies, copy on the first side.
Copy paper that has been processed is placed in the duplex tray.
It will be accommodated. Then copy from this duplex tray.
The copy paper is fed out again and copies are made on the back side. "Copy 4 degrees" is set to automatic by default, and
In addition to fault settings, you can set the density in 7 levels, and you can also
Even in mode, you can set 4 degrees in 7 steps. Setting this content
is performed using a pop-up screen. "Sorter" has copy reception as the default.
, Collate and Stack can be selected as non-default options.
. Collation is the process of sorting copy paper into each bin of the sorter.
Stack mode is a mode in which copy paper is stacked one after the other.
It is a mode of accumulation. (b) Advanced copy The advanced copy screen displays “Special” as shown in Figure 32 (b).
``Original'', ``Gutter'', ``Color'', r slip sheet J, ``Eject
Consists of a cascade of faces J. "Special originals" are for copying large originals such as A2/83.
function (LDC), for continuous document output from a computer.
Function to count holes and copy one page at a time (CFF)
, computer form feeder), two pieces of the same size
Dual copy function (2-UP) to copy originals onto one sheet of paper
) can be selected other than the default. ``The binding margin J is lrn on the right or left edge of the copy.
The “binding margin” is set in the range of m to 16 mm,
Bind on the right or left, and set the binding length to a value other than the default.
can be done. "Color" is set to black by default.
You can select red except for "Interleaf paper" is a blank sheet of paper inserted in the middle during O)IP copying.
This function can be selected other than the default. The "ejection surface" can be forced to either the front or back surface.
You can select other than the default to specify and eject paper.
. (C) Specialized Copy The specialized copy screen displays "Job
``Bmemory'', rkH collection/Assemblage synthesis r life-size micro 1! I-Setting”
, consisting of a cascade of "waku-eshi". "Job Memory" is a page program that uses a card.
It is a program that registers multiple jobs and calls them.
copy automatically by pressing the start key.
, and its invocation and registration
can be selected other than the default. "Edit/Composition" allows editing and composition functions beyond the defaults.
You can choose outside. Editing function can be done by using an editor etc.
It is a function to manually input data for fi, and
In this case, the pump-up screen allows partial color and partial copying.
Select true, partial deletion, and marking color functions
I can do it. Partial color is one color only for the specified area.
and copy the rest in black. partial photo
Copies the photo to the specified area, and partially deletes the specified
Do not copy the saved area. marking color
specifies the area to be marked - for example
Overlay the area with a light color and record it to make it look like a map.
The effect is similar to that of ``king''. The compositing function uses a duplex tray to combine two originals.
This is a function that copies one sheet from a draft, and is similar to sheet composition.
There is column composition. Sheet composition is performed by combining the first original and the second original.
This is a function that records both of them in their entirety on one sheet of paper.
in different colors for the first and second manuscripts.
Copying is also possible. On the other hand, parallel synthesis
1 by attaching the whole of the second manuscript to the whole of the first manuscript
This function creates a composite copy on a single sheet of paper. ``Fine adjustment to the same magnification'' is 0.15 at a magnification of 99% to 101%.
This function is set in % increments, and this function is set by default.
You can select other than "Waku Eraser" is a tool for checking the image information of the peripheral parts of the original.
It is as if a frame is set around the image information without copying.
The edge is erased with 2.5mm.
Set Keyaki Jun as default, set arbitrary dimensions and erase
You can select a full copy mode other than the default.
. (B) Other screens Figure 33 is a diagram showing an example of both sides other than the selection mote screen.
Ru. (B) Review screen The review screen is divided into three modes for each of the above selection modes.
Displays the status of the copy mode selected on the screen.
As shown in Figure 33 Q)), each selection mode
Displays the screen cascade setting status on one screen.
be. On this review screen, the selected items, i.e.
the mode or option selected at the time.
is displayed and the selected mode is the default.
is grayback, for example, and is normal if it is not the default.
The display is inverted against the background of normal brightness. Default state or non-default state like this
Especially when changed from fully automatic mode,
Making options other than the default prominent
. In addition, the screen configurations include basic copy, advanced copy, and specialized copy.
This display position is divided into three rows for each copy mode.
By associating the position with the position of the mode selection key,
Easy to switch from review screen to each mode screen
It's getting colder. This display allows the operator to
The setting state of the code can be changed to g(t5) to improve cropping performance.
This can reduce copy errors. (b) Fully automatic screen The fully automatic screen is a screen like the one shown in Figure 33 (a).
The preheat key 306 is operated when the power is turned on or in preheat mode.
or when the all clear key 316 is operated.
displayed when. The cascade of each selection mode screen
This is the screen with all settings set to default. child
On the screen, place the original on the platen according to the instructions.
then set the number of copies using the numeric keypad and start.
Press F-318 to select paper of the same size as the original.
The set number of copies will be executed. (c) Information run screen The information run screen is as shown in Figure 33 (C).
How to make copies etc. for each copy mode.
This screen is for providing an explanation screen and is an information screen.
displayed by operating the key 302 and displayed on this screen.
Enter the indicated information code using the numeric keypad
An explanation screen will be displayed. (d) Jam screen The jam screen is displayed as shown in Figure 33 (d).
The screen will be displayed over the screen that was displayed inside, and the original screen will be
Jam indication by lowering the brightness of the surface one rank at a time
I try to make the content clear. (C) Changes on both sides Changes in the screen are triggered by the conditions shown in Figure 34.
will be carried out. First, TL[ is input and initialized.
When the dialog) is finished, you will not be prompted to switch to diagnostic mode.
If not, both sides of the basic copy will be displayed. This basic copy
-The screen also displays the all clear key and basic copy mode.
By operating the mode selection key and the preheating key on the preheating screen.
is displayed, and the advanced copy screen, specialized copy screen, and review screen are displayed.
The menu screen changes depending on the operation of each mode selection key.
The display will be switched. Star only on these screens
The key is accepted and the copy operation can be performed.
. In addition, on the specialized copy screen, you can edit and job programs.
When is selected, its human power face changes to, and the input is finished.
Then it returns to the original professional copy Seomyeon. Also, these screens
Information key operation and its code
Manually, the screen will move to the information screen and the preheat key
(Power save key) to move to the preheating screen. So
and if a jam occurs, when copying
The jam screen is overlaid on the selection mode screen. Burning
Prevent the screen from remaining on either side for a predetermined period of time
The timer will operate if there is no key power after the elapsed time.
Therefore, the screen will shift and return to the original screen by key operation. (D) Display mode Figure 35 is a diagram showing an example of screen layout classification.
The invention can be reproduced as explained in FIGS. 32 and 22.
By dividing the screen into several screens and switching the display,
Reduce unnecessary information from time to time by displaying information on the L1 screen.
For example, the screen layout shown in Figure 35
It is categorized as I-out. In other words, (a) in the same figure is selected.
The layout of the mode screen (see the same figure) is
Records of automatic screens, edit input screens, job program screens, etc.
Figure (C) shows the preheating screen, anti-seize screen,
The layout of the information screen, diagnosis screen, etc.
Ru. In the present invention, the display area of these layouts and their input
Access by changing the display mode depending on the setting status, etc.
Easy to read (composes an easy-to-understand screen with cents).
For example, on the layout selection mode screen shown in Figure 29(a),
is the mesage area (count area) as explained earlier.
) and setting status display area (maintenance information area).
) and selected area, but each area's
0 whose display mode is changing, for example, the menu including the count section.
In the sage area, make the bank black and write the message string.
only with high brightness display, and a battery lid type console.
It uses expressions similar to those of Le Panel. Also, settings
In the status display area, the background is displayed as a mesh, that is, dots.
A table of bright and cascading salts with a given uniform density consisting of
The displayed part is displayed in reverse (text is dark, background is bright).
Ru. In other words, this display shows that each cascade salt is
It is expressed in images. Further setting status display area
The first line below is for messages such as when the toner bottle is full or when replenishing toner.
This information is used as a maintenance information area.
Yes, its characteristics are different from the setting status display information, so
To be able to clearly recognize the difference, the message
It uses the same display mode as the area. And the selection area
In the area, the surrounding area is displayed as a mesh, and the entire cascade display area is displayed.
Displays the options and cascade salts in a low-intensity gray color.
It is displayed in reverse. In addition to this display, the
High-intensity display (reversed display) of the selected option area
Also, for example, in basic duplex copying, the paper tray
The options for trays that run out of paper in cascade are back
The text is displayed in black and the text is displayed with high brightness. The fully automatic screen shown in Figure 33(a) is shown in Figure 35(b).
However, in this screen, the display area is
The background is displayed with a dark mesh, and each operation finger such as "Original Set" is displayed.
The displayed area is displayed as a bright mesh, and its borders are
The border is bordered to improve the clarity of the display and make it easier to see.
. In this way, you can freely change the display mode of the background as you like.
Of course, they can be combined. In particular, the background is high brightness (normal paper white)
Brightness) display or gray level 31-day display with reduced brightness,
Regarding the boundaries of areas such as display using a predetermined brightness and darkness dot density.
and create a visual stand-out by adding a border as shown.
It gives a physical experience and gives the image of a cart. This way
The border display is performed while changing the display mode of the background of each area.
This allows the operator to easily understand what is displayed in each area.
It provides an easy-to-read screen that allows you to clearly distinguish between Also,
Even when displaying text, it is possible to display it in reverse or blink.
By using
It is designed so that it can be evoked by the user. Also, as mentioned above, in the string, the hack and the character
In addition to devising changes in brightness, the present invention also provides options and
Icons (emojis) for cascading names and other strings.
) has been added to adopt a display style that is more visually distinctive.
It is also unique in that it is used. For example, on the basic copy screen
The cascade names "Reduce/Enlarge", "Duplex Copy", "
Add Li2 etc. to each of “copy density” and “sorter”.
You can also choose from the "Paper Tray" options, such as lower, middle,
This is what is added after the paper size in the upper row. This icon is used to accentuate information with just a string of characters.
Let's look at the thinning from a different perspective, that is, visually through images.
71 feelings for users! The content of the information is
Therefore, it is possible to obtain the necessary information more accurately and intuitively than with character strings.
It has a great advantage in that it can be transmitted to the user. (III-5) Key/LED boat and display table
The display circuit (A) key/LED board user interface is the CI
'? Consists of T-display and key/LED board.
However, in the present invention, in particular, both sides of the CRT display are
Configure it to display options and set them using
Therefore, the keys and LEDs on the key/LED board
We are trying to minimize the number of. In other words, as explained earlier, CRT + display
In order to make effective use of
Divide the screen and divide the area on each screen.
Divide the screen to organize the display contents and create an easy-to-read screen.
I'm working on it. For example, the selection mode screen is a basic copy
The display is divided into three parts: applied copy and specialized copy.
, furthermore, the selection $■ area of each screen can be set to 5 cascades.
function selection in each cascade area.
I am trying to configure the options. And the screen switching
mote selection keys 308-310 for each cascade
Cascade keys 319-1 to 319 for area selection
- You can select and set functions with 8 keys by 5.
I have to. Accordingly, press the mote selection keys 308 to 310.
Operate the basic copy screen, advanced copy screen, and specialized copy screen
Select one of the screens, then cascade keys
Except for scratching from 319-1 to 319-5, on the numeric keypad 307.
Select all functions and set the desired function just by entering numerical values.
copying can be executed. cascade key
319-1 to 3]9-5 are respective cascade areas
To select and set the function by moving the setting cursor down one step.
, the upward and downward movement keys are paired.
It is something. In this way, the selection mode screen allows you to select one of the three modes.
Selected by selection keys 308 to 310 and one of them is displayed.
Since the mode selection key on both sides is
Display whether it is selected by 308-310
LEDs 311 to 313 are used for this purpose. In other words,
Both sides of the selection mode can be selected by operating the mode selection keys 308 to 310.
When displayed, select the mode selection keys 308-310.
The corresponding LEDs 311 to 3+3 light up. If you want to have many functions, users will not be able to enjoy all the functions.
It is no longer easy to learn and use Noh. Therefore
, instructions on how to make copies for each copy mode.
The information key 302 is used to provide a bright screen.
used. This information function is as follows.
is executed. First, information key 30
2 is operated, the information shown in Fig. 33 (C) is displayed.
information code on the information index screen.
Display a list of codes. The information specified on this screen
Select and input the message code using the numeric keypad 307.
and the information popup that corresponds to that code.
The copy mode will be displayed on the 2-sided copy mode screen.
Show. Also, as shown above, the selection mode screen is divided into three parts.
, the selection settings for various functions defined on three screens are performed.
This allows you to check the overall setting status including other screens.
It is also required that the Therefore, such a total
The review key 303 is pressed to confirm the screen setting state.
used. This review key 303 is a review screen
This key displays the basic
Full screen settings for copy, advanced copy, and specialized copy
Review screen as shown in Figure 33 0)) showing the status
is displayed. The dual language key 304 turns off the language on both sides of the display.
This is a key that can be changed. U+1 Internationalization G has brought about various changes.
Devices are often shared by users who speak different languages. Even in such an environment, in order to eliminate language barriers,
For example, display data and formats can be displayed in two languages, Japanese and English.
(1, dual language key 304
(7) Display data and font memory depending on the original design.
You can freely switch between Japanese and English by switching each time.
so that both sides of the display can be output. In addition, in two languages
Facilitates not only multiple languages but also dual language
Switch the language in a predetermined order by operating the key 304
You can also create multiple Japanese dialects using different dialects.
You can prepare it. The preheat key 306 saves power consumption when not in use.
and enable rapid transition from idle to copy operation.
This preheating key is used to set the preheating mode to
- By repeating step 306, you can switch between preheating mode and fully automatic mode.
Make the switch. Therefore, which state is it in?
An LED 305 is used for display. All clear key 316 clears the copier,
Selection mode Fully automatic mode set as default for both sides
It is also possible to display a fully automatic screen. This is Figure 33
The current copy mode is displayed to the operator as shown in (a).
The content of the screen tells you that it is in fully automatic mode.
There is. The interrupt key 315 is pressed when continuous copying is in progress.
and is used when other emergency copies need to be taken.
key, and a copy of the original is created when the interrupt has finished processing.
- Interruptions are also released in order to return to work. LED
314 indicates that this interrupt key 315 is in an interrupt state.
This is to display whether it is in a released state or not. Stop key 317 is used to stop the copying process midway.
when setting the number of copies or sorter bins.
use. The start key 318 is used when function selection and its execution conditions are completed.
This operation is performed when the copy process is started.
. Figure 36(a) is an example of a keyboard scan setting map.
36 (bj is I-E D scan
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a setting map. Keys/L F, D are keyboard keys as explained earlier.
102kHz with the display/display controller 336.
Create a scan time of 4.98m5c (from the clock)
However, in that scan, the image shown in Figure 34 (
As shown in a), 8 scans from “O” to “7” are 1
cycle, and each scan is one bar from "0" to "7".
Create the physical table described earlier.
has been completed. Similarly, the LED can also be used with a scan matrix as shown in Figure 36(b).
It is controlled on/off by a button. (B) Display Figure 37 shows the display timing, Figure 38 shows the VR
A diagram showing an example of AM address correspondence, FIG. 39 shows the first V-
Diagram showing the correspondence between RAM addresses and CRT display positions, No. 4
Figure 0 explains the character generator readout circuit.
Figure 41 shows the dot pattern, data and speed.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of correspondence between scan addresses. The CRT display 301 is, for example, a 9-inch size
Paper white display color, non-glare
A surface-treated material is used. Using both sides of this size, 160mm (H) XL
Total dot size in 10mm (V) display area 480×2
40, dot pinch 0.33mm x 0.46mm, tie
If the dot configuration of the character is 8 x 16,
The number of files will be 60x15. Therefore, the kanji kana is 16
Dots x 16 dots, alphanumeric characters and symbols 8 dots x 16 dots
When displayed in Tsuto, Kanji and Kanji use two tiles.
This allows display of 30 x 15 characters. Also, tiles
Usually 11 degrees in units, gray 1, gray 2, black level 4
Specify by gradation and display in reverse, blink, etc. The input signal timing for such a display is the don't frequency O
r, lOMTIz, 4110×240, and the
As shown in Figure 37, 64 μs is the period of the horizontal synchronization signal, which is 4
Processes video data for 8μs and has a vertical area of 16.90m5.
Video data is transmitted for 15.36 m5 with the cycle of the direct synchronization signal.
It will be processed. The clock generation circuit 353 is derived from the parallel/direct conversion circuit 355.
It generates a clock with the frequency of the dots to be output.
The character generator 342 is input by the counter 354.
Divide the frequency to the read period of parallel dot data read from
ing. Therefore, the output clock of the counter 354
Multi-bit dots from character generator 342
Input the data to the parallel/direct conversion circuit 355, and
data and sends it to the attribute adding circuit 356. Attribute addition circuit
356 is blanking from the CRT controller 335
Input the signal and display the video only during the display period according to the attribute data.
This is to control the output signal. Further, the one-shot circuit 348 is a CRT controller.
Among the blanking signals output from 335, vertical synchronization
Interrupt signal of CPO46 for U/I with blanking signal
This is what generates the number. The video data corrupted to V-RAM340 is 1 time.
Each file consists of 16 bits, of which 12 bits
to represent the character generator code and
Furthermore, the remaining 4 bits are used to represent attributes. Therefore, V-
RAM340 has characters corresponding to the addresses on the CR7 screen.
The lower 8 bits of the vector generator code are stored in RAM-L.
In addition, the upper 4 bits and 4 bits of attributes are stored in RAM-H.
It is configured so that it can be read, and holds two screens worth of these.
. V-RAM34 (1)7 Tre 7. is shown in Figure 38.
CPU 46 and CRT controller 33 for U/1
5 independently manage video data to V-RAM340.
The data is corrupted by the U/f CPU 46, and CR
The display on the T display 301 is performed by the CRT controller 3.
0 performed at 35 e.g. CRT: +7) 0-ra 335 to V
-RAM34 tl) Looking at the address, it is shown in Figure 39.
Then, rQJ address, “1” address, etc.
The code and attributes of each character generator are written.
It's written into it. Therefore, the CRT controller 335
The circuit shown in Figure 40 is used to synchronize with the display timing.
Data at the corresponding address rDo→D1. (left side), rDO→
At the same time as reading D4J (H side), the rask address
Generate rRA and access the character generator
The scanline data for each tile by '
DO→DIJ is output to the parallel/direct conversion circuit 355. example
The dot pattern of the kanji for `` wealth'' is as shown in Figure 41.
However, as mentioned earlier, kanji has two tiles.
Since it is composed of , the scan address "AO → A3"
Corresponding to this, first output rDo→D with the left half as tiles
7'', followed by an output with the right half as a tile [DO→D7
J becomes the output of the character generator 341. Note that the 4-bit attribute can also be read in response to the output of this tile.
Figure 42 shows the video according to the attribute data.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a control circuit for an output signal. Shown in this diagram
Attribute control for video data and reverse signal
Attribute data is logically processed by an EXOR circuit and reversed.
The video data is reflected when the source signal is on (high level).
Then, we decided to process the output with an AND circuit.
Therefore, if the printer signal is on, the clock will turn it on.
/ off and change the signal level using the gray signal.
Just do it. Minutes as described earlier in the selection mode screen.
Display divided areas clearly or note cascade positions etc.
The background is changed to clearly display the eye area.
,The methods include gray display and re-display by controlling display attributes.
Birth display is used. Furthermore, for example, FIG. 33 (a
), the display mode of the background can be controlled by dots.
The control is generated by the dot pattern of the tiles. In other words, the "manuscript set" in FIG. 33(a), "
The background of the display area for “Set number of sheets” and “Start” and its
The outer background is created by changing the dot density of the tiles.
The display format is changing. The video signal displayed on the CRTM screen as described above is
, select the start address of the CRT controller 335.
By changing this, the first (DV-RAM and
Switch the 2nd (7) V RAM and select one of them.
Select and read out and display. For that purpose, C for U/I
P U 4.6 includes blanking start signal and display period.
The board that inputs the display permission signal and the board that outputs the display permission signal.
Each is prepared separately. And CPO46 for U/I
Now, the blanking start signal is used to blank the CRT.
An interrupt is triggered on the falling edge at the beginning of the programming period.
, the CRT display state is recognized by the display period signal. In addition, the display permission signal enables and prohibits display on the CRT.
instruct. Note that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments.
Various modifications are possible. Especially as devices become more multi-functional.
This increases the number of combinations of functions that cannot be used together.
However, in such cases, the present invention prohibits the combination as much as possible.
In addition to reducing the chances of selected functions being set,
Even if a function that is prohibited in combination is selected, the
Tolerate the situation beforehand and provide instructions to the user at an appropriate time.
The purpose is to improve operability by outputting the data at the same time.
be. Therefore, for example, in the above embodiment, paper selection and
Although I mentioned the prohibition of using automatic mode in rate setting,
, the same applies to other modes that are prohibited to be used together.
It goes without saying that it is okay to do so. In short, the present invention
, perform interlocking to avoid selecting functions that are prohibited to be used together.
In addition, messages such as prohibition of combination should be output at appropriate times.
The goal is to do the same. [Effects of the Invention] As is clear from the above explanation, according to the present invention, the combination
Among the prohibited functions, depending on the function selection of one, the other
Since the function selections are linked, functions that are prohibited from being used together can
The number of selection opportunities can be reduced. Also, function selection
During operation, functions that are prohibited in combination may be temporarily selected.
Even if selected, messages etc. will be output immediately.
The judgment is made only after the start key is operated.
, do not send messages to users more than necessary. Therefore, the user also has machine #l:! Used together during the operation of the stream
Interrupted because you selected a prohibited function
This improves operability.

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FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of one embodiment of the display control method of the user interface according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the overall schematic configuration, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the system configuration of the control system.
Figure 4 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the CPU, Figure 5 is a diagram showing the transfer data structure and transmission timing of serial data transfer (i),
Figure 6 is a time chart showing mutual communication intervals in one communication cycle, Figure 7 is a state transition diagram of the processor, Figure 8 is a diagram showing the configuration of the scanning exposure device, and Figure 9 is the configuration of the lens drive system. Figure 1O is a diagram showing the control system configuration of the optical system, Figure 11 is a diagram to explain the operation of the optical system, Figure 12 is a schematic configuration diagram to explain the marking system, and Figure 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the optical system. 14 is a block diagram illustrating the outline of the functions of the marking system. FIG. 15 is a timing chart of the marking system control sequence. A side view for explaining the paper transport system, FIG. 17 is a side view of the paper tray, FIG. 18 is a plan view of the duplex tray, FIG. 19 is a side view of the automatic document feeder, and FIG. 20 is a sensor. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the function of automatic document feeding, FIG. 22 is a side view showing the configuration of the sorter, and FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the drive system of the sorter. ,
Fig. 24 is a diagram for explaining the action of the sorter, Fig. 25 is a diagram showing how the user interface using a display is installed, Fig. 26 is a diagram showing the appearance of the user interface using a display, Figure 27 shows U/
A diagram showing the relationship between the I CPU and the main CPU connected by serial communication, FIG. 28 is a diagram showing the hardware +S configuration of the user interface, FIG. 29 is a diagram showing the software configuration of the user interface, and FIG. The figure shows an example of a table prepared in the job controller, Figure 31 is a diagram to explain the mode matching algorithm, Figure 32 is a diagram to explain both sides of the selection mode, and Figure 33 is a diagram to explain the selection mode. FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining screen switching control; FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of screen layout classification;
6(a) is a diagram showing an example of a setting map for keyboard scanning, FIG. 36(I)) is a diagram showing an example of a setting map for LED scanning, FIG. 37 is a diagram showing display timing, and FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an example of a setting map for LED scanning. Diagram showing an example of V-RAM address correspondence, No. 39
The figure shows the correspondence between the first V-RAM address and the CRT display position, Figure 40 is a diagram for explaining the readout circuit of the character generator, and Figure 41 shows the correspondence between dot patterns, data, and scan addresses. Illustration showing an example, 4th
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a video signal control circuit according to attribute data, and FIG. 43 is a diagram showing an example of a conventional user interface using a console panel. 01...Operating mode, 02...Keyboard, 03.
...Start key, 04...Mode consistency check means, 05...Automatic paper selection mode, 06...Automatic magnification mode, 07...Display means. Figure 1 N2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 (a) (b) Mo: Wotori TS APPSz'a@SuruU! Figure 7 (B) Figure 8 (C) Figure 9 (a) Figure 9 (b) Figure 10 (shi) 17 Figure 18 310 32 Figure 33 (a) Figure 33, (b) Figure 33 (C) Figure 33 (d) Figure 34 Figure 35 Figure 36 (b) Figure 39

Claims (7)

[Claims] (1) A mode consistency check method characterized in that, in a recording apparatus having a plurality of selectable and settable operation modes, a mode consistency check method is provided, comprising means for checking whether or not an operation mode that is prohibited to be used in combination is selected and set. (2) A claim characterized in that a mode table is provided and the mode table is registered and updated according to the selection setting of the operation mode, and when a start is instructed, the table is referred to and consistency between each mode is checked. Mode consistency check method described in Section 1. (3) A claim characterized in that the setting contents of each function and the state of an operation mode whose combination is not prohibited are registered and managed in a table, and the prohibition of combination is determined on the condition that the setting contents do not match the state. Mode consistency check method described in 2. (4) The mode consistency check method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, when an operation mode that is prohibited in combination is selected and set, a message prohibiting combination is displayed. (5) A message prohibiting the combination is displayed when an automatic paper selection mode in which the paper size is selected according to the document size and an automatic magnification mode in which the magnification is automatically set are selected. The mode validation method described in any of the following. (6) The mode consistency check method according to claim 5, characterized in that when the automatic paper selection mode is set in the automatic magnification mode, the automatic magnification mode is linked to the same magnification mode. (7) The mode consistency check method according to claim 5, characterized in that when the setting is changed from automatic paper selection mode to specific paper selection mode in the same size mode, the same size mode is linked to the automatic magnification mode.