JPH06230644A - Copy system - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] A desired operation mode can be easily set without error for each additional device connected to a copying device. When a mode input means (copy mode input means B) sets an operation mode for an additional device selectively connected to the copying machine, a simulation means A1
The display means E displays the simulation result based on the input operation mode. Here, when a request for rewriting the operation mode displayed by the detection means (content change detection means D) is detected, the operation mode being set is automatically updated based on the rewriting request detected by the mode setting means A2. It is characterized by the configuration to be set.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a copying system which is connected to a copying apparatus main body and executes independent functional processing.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, automatic document feeders, large-capacity sheet feeders, multi-color units, post-processing devices (finishers) for stacking sheets, etc. have been put to practical use as system components of this type.

FIG. 12 is a plan view showing an example of a conventional copy system function process selection instruction operating section, which corresponds to the case where, for example, three types of post-processing modes can be executed.

There are staple sort mode, sort mode, group mode, non-sort mode, and the like as modes that can be executed by the post-processing apparatus, and these are displayed on the operation unit as shown in FIG.

[0005]

For this reason, it is difficult for a user who is unfamiliar to know how the sort mode to be selected in the post-processing apparatus is executed, and it is difficult for the user to grasp the sort mode at the time when the sheet is actually discharged. There are problems such as waste of paper such as erroneous operation mode setting, document resetting, and sorting mode resetting operation, which interrupts the copying process.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and clearly displays the difficult operation mode execution result to the user by displaying the simulation result based on the operation mode for the additional device. And to obtain a copying system in which a desired operation mode can be set without error.

[0007]

A copying system according to the present invention comprises a mode input means for inputting an operation mode for an additional device, and a simulation means for simulating a control result based on the operation mode input by the mode input means. , A display unit for displaying the simulation result by the simulation unit, a detection unit for detecting a rewriting request for the simulation result displayed on the display unit, and an operation mode being set based on the rewriting request detected by the detection unit. A mode setting means for automatic update setting is provided.

[0008]

According to the present invention, when the operation mode for the additional device selectively connected to the copying machine is set by the mode input means, the simulation means displays the simulation result based on the input operation mode on the display means. indicate. Here, when the request for rewriting the operation mode displayed by the detection means is detected, the operation mode being set is automatically updated and set based on the rewriting request detected by the mode setting means, and each additional device is set. It is possible to predict whether or not the operation mode is erroneously set before the start of the copying process and set the desired operation mode without error.

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing the construction of a copying system showing an embodiment of the present invention.

In the figure, 100 is a copying apparatus main body, and 20
0 is a pedestal having a double-sided processing function of turning over the recording medium (paper) in double-sided recording and a multiplex recording function of performing recording on the same recording medium a plurality of times, and 300 is a circulation type for automatically feeding an original. Document feeder (RDF), 40
An apparatus 0 has a plurality of shelves (bins), and is an apparatus (sorter) that sorts and groups the sheets discharged from the main body into arbitrary bins. The above-mentioned units 200 to 400 are freely connected to the copying apparatus main body 100 to form a copying system.

In the copying apparatus main body 100, 101 is a platen glass on which an original is placed, 103 is an illumination lamp (exposure lamp) for illuminating the original, and 105, 107 and 109 are scanning mirrors (scanning) for changing the optical path of the original. Mirror), 111 is a lens having focusing and zooming functions, 1
13 is a fourth reflection mirror (scanning mirror) for deflecting the optical path
Is. 115 is an optical system motor for driving the optical system, 11
Reference numerals 7, 119 and 121 denote sensors, respectively.

Reference numeral 131 is a photosensitive drum, 133 is a main motor for driving the photosensitive drum 131, 135 is a high voltage unit, 137 is a blank exposure lamp, 139 is a developing device,
140 is a developing roller, 141 is a transfer charger, 143 is a separation charger, and 145 is a cleaning device. Reference numeral 151 is an upper cassette, 153 is a lower cassette, 171 is a manual paper feed port, 155 and 157 are paper feed rollers, and 159 is a registration roller. Reference numeral 161 is a conveyor belt for conveying the recording paper on which an image has been recorded to the fixing side, 163 is a fixing device for fixing the conveyed recording paper by thermal fixing, 165 is a discharge roller, and 167 is a sensor used for double-sided recording. .

The surface of the above-mentioned photosensitive drum 131 is composed of a photoconductor and a seamless photosensitive member using a conductor. The photosensitive drum 131 is rotatably supported and responds to the depression of a copy start key, which will be described later. The operating main motor 133 starts rotation in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. Next, when the predetermined rotation control of the photosensitive drum 131 and the potential control processing (preprocessing) are completed, the original placed on the platen glass 101 is illuminated by the illumination lamp 103 that is configured integrally with the first scanning mirror 105, The reflected light of the document is the first scanning mirror 105, the second scanning mirror 107, the third scanning mirror 109, the lens 111, and the fourth scanning mirror 1.
An image is formed on the photosensitive drum 131 via 13. The photosensitive drum 131 is corona charged by the high voltage unit 135.
Thereafter, the image (original image) illuminated by the illumination lamp 103 is slit-exposed, and an electrostatic latent image is formed on the photosensitive drum 131 by the known Carlson method. Next, the electrostatic latent image on the photosensitive drum 131 is developed by the developing roller 140 of the developing device 139 and visualized as a toner image, and the toner image is transferred onto the transfer paper by the transfer charger 141 as described later. .

That is, the transfer paper in the upper cassette 151 or the lower cassette 153 or the manual paper feed port 171.
The transfer sheet inserted in the sheet is sent to the inside of the main body 100 by the sheet feeding roller 155 or the sheet feeding roller 157, and is sent to the photosensitive drum 131 at the correct timing by the registration roller 159 so that the leading edge of the latent image and the transfer sheet are separated. The tip is aligned. After that, the transfer sheet passes between the transfer charger 141 and the photosensitive drum 131, so that the toner image on the photosensitive drum 131 is transferred onto the transfer sheet. After the completion of the transfer, the transfer paper is separated from the photosensitive drum 131 by the separation charging device 143, guided to the fixing device 163 by the conveying belt 161, and fixed by pressing and heating, and then discharged by the discharge roller 165 of the main body 100. It is discharged outside.

The photosensitive drum 131 after the transfer continues the step transfer as it is, and by the cleaning device 145 composed of the cleaning roller and the elastic blade,
The surface is cleaned.

The pedestal 200 has a deck 201 which can be separated from the main body 100 and can accommodate 2000 sheets of transfer paper, and an intermediate tray 203 for double-sided copying. Also, the deck 2 that can hold 2000 sheets
The lifter 205 of No. 01 rises according to the amount of transfer paper so that the transfer paper always contacts the paper feed roller 207.

In the pedestal 200, 211 is a paper discharge flapper for switching between a double-sided recording side or multiplex recording side path and a discharge side path, 213 and 215 are conveyor belt conveying paths, and 217 is an intermediate tray for pressing transfer paper. The transfer paper, which is a weight and has passed through the paper discharge flapper 211 and the transport paths 213 and 215, is turned upside down and the double-sided copy intermediate tray 2
It is stored in 03. Reference numeral 219 denotes a multiple flapper for switching between double-sided recording and multiple recording paths. The multiple flapper is disposed between the transport paths 213 and 215 and rotates upward to guide the transfer paper to the multiple recording transport path 221. A multiple paper ejection sensor 223 detects the end of the transfer paper passing through the multiple flapper 219. A paper feed roller 225 feeds the transfer paper to the photosensitive drum 131 side through a path 227. Two
A discharge roller 29 discharges the transfer paper to the outside of the machine.

At the time of double-sided recording (double-sided copying) or multiplex recording (multiplex-copying), first, a paper discharge flapper 211 of the main body 100.
Is moved upward and the copied transfer paper is stored in the intermediate tray 203 via the transport paths 213 and 215 of the pedestal 200. At this time, the multiple flapper 219 is lowered during double-sided recording, and the multiple flapper 219 is raised during multiplex recording. The intermediate tray 203 can store, for example, up to 99 copy sheets. The transfer sheet stored in the intermediate tray 203 is pressed by the intermediate tray weight 217.

At the time of back side recording or multiplex recording to be performed next, the transfer papers stored in the intermediate tray 203 are transferred one by one from the bottom, the paper feed roller 225 and the intermediate tray weight 21.
7 is guided to the registration roller 159 of the main body 100 via the path 227.

In the RDF 300, 305 is a document bundle S.
This is a stacking tray for setting the
By driving the separation motor, the half-moon roller 307,
The separating roller 309 and the separating / conveying belt 310 separate the sheet originals one by one from the lowermost part of the original bundle S, and the belt motor is driven, so that the registration roller 321 and the full-face feeding belt 303 expose the platen glass 101 to the exposure position. After the document is conveyed through paths I and II, the document is stopped and the copying operation is started. After the copying is completed, the conveyance motor is driven so that the original on the platen glass 101 is passed by the conveyance table rollers 315.
It is sent to the path IV through III, and is further ejected roller 317.
Thus, the original stack S is returned to the upper surface again. Reference numeral 306 denotes a recycle lever that detects one circulation of the original document. The recycle lever is placed on the upper part of the original document stack at the start of feeding the original documents, and the original documents are sequentially fed. The recycle sensor RS detects one circulation of the document.

Next, in the case of a double-sided original, the original is first guided from the paths I and II to the path III and the flapper solenoid FLS is driven to move the movable flapper 320 in the direction of the broken line shown in FIG. 1 as described above. F is switched, whereby the leading edge of the document is guided to the path V, the registration roller 321 conveys the document through the path II onto the full-face feed belt 303 and the platen glass 101, and then stops. That is, the rotation of the carrier roller 315 causes the document to be reversed in the path of path III to path V to path II.

Further, the document bundle S is passed one by one from pass I to pass VI.
It is also possible to count the number of originals by conveying the document through the recycle lever 306 until one cycle is detected.

The sorter 400 has, for example, a tray of 25 bins, and executes sorting of recorded sheets according to the set sorter mode. The copied sheet is sequentially discharged from the discharge roller 229 of the main body 100, enters the conveyance roller 401 of the sorter 400, and is discharged to the discharge roller 4 via the path 403.
It is discharged from 05 to each bin 411. Then, in the sort mode, for example, every time a sheet is discharged to each bin 411, the bin shift motor (not shown) raises the bin 411 to perform collation by the sorter controller described above.

The discharge roller 2 of the copying apparatus main body 100
A sensor 430 for detecting the discharge speed or discharge interval of the transfer paper to be discharged is also provided in the vicinity of 29.
The operation of the sorter 400 is controlled by comparing the output of 30 with the transport speed of the transport roller 401.

FIG. 2 is a control block diagram for explaining a main part of the control configuration of the copying system shown in FIG.

In the figure, A is a control unit, and C is not shown.
It is composed of PU, ROM, RAM and the like, and is provided with a simulation means A1 and a mode setting means A2. B is a copy mode input means for designating and inputting a desired copy mode. C is a rewriting means for designating and inputting the rewriting in the copy mode displayed on the display means E. D is a content change detecting means, and when it detects that some mode set by the rewriting means C has been rewritten, it notifies the control section A to that effect. The control unit A determines the mode rewriting presence / absence state and automatically sets the rewritten corresponding mode.

In the copying system according to the present invention, when the operation mode for the additional device selectively connected to the copying machine is set by the mode inputting means (copying mode inputting means B), the simulating means A1 makes an input. The simulation result based on the selected operation mode is displayed on the display means E. Here, when a request for rewriting the operation mode displayed by the detection means (content change detection means D) is detected, the operation mode being set is automatically updated and set based on the rewriting request detected by the mode setting means A2. Then, whether or not the operation mode is erroneously set for each additional device is predicted before the copying process is started, and the desired operation mode is set without error. In addition, although the case where each of the means A1 and A2 is configured as a functional means of the control unit A has been described, each of the means A1 and A2 may be configured by independent hardware.

FIG. 3 is a circuit block diagram for explaining the relationship between the display means E and the content change detection means D shown in FIG.

In the figure, CA, CB and CC are pressing parts for instructing the mode rewriting displayed on the display means E, and transparent electrodes are set, and the pressing parts CA, CB and CC are shown.
Is pressed to connect to the electrode X, and the amplifiers AMP1 to AM
The rewrite signal amplified by P3 is the content change detection means D.
Entered in.

4 to 9 are schematic views showing an example of the mode simulation display state in the copying system according to the present invention, and the same parts as those in FIG. 3 are designated by the same reference numerals.

In these figures, A to F indicate output states for originals, and the same reference numerals correspond to those output based on the same original.

FIG. 4 corresponds to the case where the display mode is simulated and displayed on the display means E in a state in which the stack mode is selected by default in the operation mode for the sorter 400.

FIG. 5 corresponds to a case where the display mode is simulated and displayed on the display means E in which the operation mode for the sorter 400 is initially set and the group mode is selected.

FIG. 6 corresponds to a case where the state in which the sort mode is selected by default in the operation mode for the sorter 400 is simulated and displayed on the display means E.

FIG. 7 corresponds to the case where the display means E is simulated to display the state in which the first staple sort mode is selected by initializing the operation mode for the sorter 400.

FIG. 8 corresponds to a case where the display means E is simulated to display a state in which the second staple sort mode is selected by initializing the operation mode for the sorter 400.

FIG. 9 corresponds to the case where the bookbinding mode is selected in the initial setting of the operation mode for the sorter 400 and the display means E is simulated.

The copy mode simulation display processing operation in the copy system according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the flow chart shown in FIG.

FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing an example of the copying mode simulation display processing procedure in the copying system according to the present invention. In addition, (1) to (13) indicate each step.

First, it is judged whether or not the copy mode key is pressed (1). If NO, the process is returned.

On the other hand, if YES in the determination in step (1), it is determined whether or not the pressed mode setting key designates the stack mode as the operation mode for the sorter 400 (2). If YES, The stack mode processing routine for displaying the stack mode simulation shown in FIG. 4 on the display means E is executed (3) and the process returns.

On the other hand, if the judgment in step (2) is NO, it is judged whether or not the pressed mode setting key designates the group mode as the operation mode for the sorter 400 (4). The stack mode processing routine for displaying the group mode simulation shown in FIG. 5 on the display means E is executed (5) and the process returns.

On the other hand, if the judgment in step (4) is NO, it is judged whether or not the pressed mode setting key designates the sort mode as the operation mode for the sorter 400 (6), and if YES. The stack mode processing routine for displaying the sort mode simulation shown in FIG. 6 on the display means E is executed (7) and the process returns.

On the other hand, if the judgment in step (6) is NO, it is judged whether or not the pressed mode setting key designates the first staple mode as the operation mode for the sorter 400 (8), YES. Then, the stack mode processing routine for displaying the first staple mode simulation shown in FIG. 7 on the display means E is executed (9),
To return.

On the other hand, if the judgment in step (8) is NO, it is judged whether or not the pressed mode setting key designates the second staple mode as the operation mode for the sorter 400 (10), and YES. Then, the stack mode processing routine for displaying the second staple mode simulation shown in FIG. 8 on the display means E is executed (11),
To return.

On the other hand, if the judgment in step (10) is NO, it is judged whether the pressed mode setting key specifies the bookbinding mode as the operation mode for the sorter 400 (12). The stack mode processing routine for displaying the stack mode simulation shown in FIG. 9 on the display means E is executed (13), and the process returns.

As described above, by visually simulating the contents of the mode to be set at the time of setting each mode, the mode operation can be easily grasped.

Then, it is possible to rewrite the simulated display state to a desired mode.

The mode rewriting operation in the copying system according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure for rewriting to the mode in the copying system according to the present invention.
It is In addition, (1) to (13) indicate each step.

First, in the state where the setting mode is displayed on the display means E as shown in any one of FIGS. 4 to 6, whether or not a request for rewriting the setting mode is made, that is, the pressing portion CA of the display means E, It is determined whether or not CB and CC are pressed (1). If NO, the process is returned.

On the other hand, if the determination in step (1) is YES, it is determined whether or not the pressed mode setting key specifies the stack mode as the operation mode for the sorter 400, that is, whether or not the pressing portion CA is pressed. (2)
, YES, the stack mode is rewritten and set as the operation mode for the sorter 400, the stack mode processing routine for displaying the stack mode simulation shown in FIG. 4 on the display means E is executed (3), and the process returns.

On the other hand, if the determination in step (2) is NO, it is determined whether the pressed mode setting key specifies the group mode as the operation mode for the sorter 400, that is, whether the pressing portion CB is pressed. (4), YE
If S, the group mode is rewritten and set as the operation mode for the sorter 400, the stack mode processing routine for displaying the group mode simulation shown in FIG. 5 on the display means E is executed (5), and the process returns.

On the other hand, if the judgment in step (4) is NO, it is judged whether or not the pressed mode setting key designates the sort mode as the operation mode for the sorter 400, that is, whether or not the pressing portion CC is pressed. Shi (6),
If YES, the sort mode is rewritten and set as the operation mode for the sorter 400, and the stack mode processing routine for displaying the sort mode simulation shown in FIG. 6 on the display means E is executed (7), and the process returns.

On the other hand, if the judgment in step (6) is NO, a request for rewriting the setting mode is made while the setting mode is displayed on the display means E as shown in any of FIGS. It is determined whether or not the pressed portions CA, CB, CC of the display means E are pressed, that is, whether or not the pressed portion CA is pressed (8). If YES, the first staple mode is set as the operation mode for the sorter 400. After the rewriting is set, the stack mode processing routine for displaying the first staple mode simulation shown in FIG. 7 on the display means E is executed (9), and the process returns.

On the other hand, if the judgment in step (8) is NO, a request for rewriting the setting mode is made while the setting mode is displayed on the display means E as shown in any of FIGS. It is determined whether or not the pressed portions CA, CB, CC of the display means E are pressed, that is, whether or not the pressed portion CB is pressed (10). If YES, the second staple mode is set as the operation mode for the sorter 400. After the rewrite setting, the stack mode processing routine for displaying the second staple mode simulation shown in FIG. 8 on the display means E is executed (11), and the process returns.

On the other hand, if the judgment in step (10) is NO, a request for rewriting the setting mode is made while the setting mode is displayed on the display means E as shown in any of FIGS. It is determined whether or not the pressing portions CA, CB, CC of the display means E are pressed, that is, whether or not the pressing portion CC is pressed (12). If YES, the bookbinding mode is rewritten and set as the operation mode for the sorter 400. Then, the stack mode processing routine for displaying the stack mode simulation shown in FIG. 9 on the display means E is executed (13), and the process returns.

In the above embodiment, the sorter 40 is mainly used.
The case where the present invention is applied to the mode setting for 0 has been described. Can be applied.

[0059]

As described above, according to the present invention, the mode input means for inputting the operation mode for the additional device, the simulation means for simulating the control result based on the operation mode input by the mode input means, and the Display means for displaying the simulation result by the simulation means, detection means for detecting a rewrite request for the simulation result displayed on the display means, and automatically updating the operating mode being set based on the rewrite request detected by the detection means Since the mode setting means for setting is provided, the simulation result of the operation modes set in combination can be easily performed before the copying process is started and the operation result set for each additional device is not limited to being displayed. Can be displayed on.

Therefore, even if the operation mode corresponding to each additional device becomes complicated as the function becomes higher, the result of the operation mode can be easily notified to the user, and anyone can set the operation mode without mistake. And so on.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional configuration diagram illustrating a configuration of a copying system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a control block diagram for explaining a main part of a control configuration of the copying system shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a circuit block diagram illustrating a relationship between a display unit and a content change detection unit shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a mode simulation display state in the copying system according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a mode simulation display state in the copying system according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a mode simulation display state in the copying system according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a mode simulation display state in the copying system according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a mode simulation display state in the copying system according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a mode simulation display state in the copying system according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a copy mode in the copy system according to the present invention.
9 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure for displaying a simulation.

FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of a mode rewriting processing procedure in the copying system according to the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a plan view showing an example of a conventional copy system function process selection instruction operation unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A control unit A1 simulation means A2 mode setting means B copy mode input means C rewriting means D content change detecting means E display means

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A copying system in which an additional device for executing a predetermined function process is connected to a copying device, and a mode input means for inputting an operation mode for the additional device and an input by the mode input means. The simulation means for simulating the control result based on the operation mode, the display means for displaying the simulation result by the simulation means, the detection means for detecting a rewriting request for the simulation result displayed on the display means, and the detection means And a mode setting means for automatically updating and setting the operation mode being set based on the rewriting request.