JPH0887209A - Image forming device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Prevent the wrong copy mode from being called. A copy mode setting means for setting a plurality of copy modes, a copy mode storage means capable of storing a plurality of one or more copy modes set by the copy mode setting means, and a copy to the copy mode storage means Mode memory means for storing and recalling modes, display confirming means for confirming the detailed contents of the stored copy modes when the copy modes stored in the copy mode storing means are recalled, and An image forming apparatus having operation display means for operating and displaying a mode memory means.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus capable of storing a plurality of copy modes.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when calling a desired copy mode from a plurality of copy modes stored in a mode memory for storing copy modes, an operator must register a number registered for a plurality of stored copy modes. Is remembered, and the method of calling the corresponding number from that is taken. Therefore, the stored contents could be grasped only after the registered number was called. Further, the conventional image forming apparatus has no means for confirming the contents of the stored copy mode.

[0003]

However, in recent image forming apparatuses, since the number of copy modes that can be stored is increasing, if the operator forgets the stored copy mode registration number. In order to call a desired copy mode, a plurality of stored copy modes are called one by one for confirmation, and if they are different, the call operation must be performed again. Therefore, there is a problem that it takes time to call the intended copy mode. This is unavoidable as the number of copy modes that can be stored increases.

Further, in the conventional image forming apparatus, when the copy mode is registered in an appropriate place of the apparatus with a pen or the like to record what copy mode is stored in the storage means, However, there is a problem that it must be remembered.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems of the conventional example, and an object of the present invention is to provide an image forming apparatus which prevents an erroneous call of a copy mode. .

[0006]

An image forming apparatus provided by the present invention stores copy mode setting means for setting a plurality of copy modes and one or more copy modes set by the copy mode setting means. Copy mode storage means capable of storing, copy mode in the copy mode storage means, input means for instructing to call, and stored when calling the copy mode stored in the copy mode storage means It has display confirmation means for confirming the detailed contents of the copy mode and operation display means for operating and displaying the mode memory means.

The image forming apparatus provided by the present invention is
Copy mode setting means for setting a plurality of copy modes, copy mode storage means capable of storing a plurality of one or more copy modes set by the copy mode setting means, and copy modes stored in the copy mode storage means Mode memory means for recalling, first display means for displaying an outline of the stored copy mode when the copy mode stored in the copy mode storage means is recalled, the first display Second display means for displaying detailed contents, operation display means for operating and displaying the mode memory means, and control for controlling the first and second display means with respect to the outline of the copy mode indicated by the means. It has a means.

[0008]

According to the present invention, when the copy mode is called, the contents of the plurality of copy modes stored are displayed on the display unit, and the operator confirms the contents of the displayed copy modes. You can make a call.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing the image forming apparatus of the embodiment.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes a copying apparatus main body, 2
00 is a circulation type automatic document feeder for automatically feeding documents,
That is, a feeder (hereinafter referred to as RDF) 250 is a sorting device, that is, a sorter, and these RDF 200 and sorter 250 can be freely combined with the main body 100 for use.

Reference numeral 101 is a document table glass as a document placing table. Reference numeral 102 denotes an optical system as an image reading unit, which includes a document illumination lamp (exposure lamp) 103, a scanning mirror, a lens 143, a motor 104, and the like. The exposure lamp 103 scans with the motor 104.
The original is illuminated with and the reflected light from the original is applied to the photosensitive drum 105 by the scanning mirror and the lens.

Around the photosensitive drum 105, a primary charger 106, a blank exposure unit 107, a potential sensor 108, a developing device 109, and a transfer charger 110.
, A separation charger 111, and a cleaning device 112, and the photosensitive drum 105 and the like constitute an image recording unit.

The photosensitive drum 105 is composed of the main motor 11
3 rotates in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 1 and is corona-charged by the primary charger 106.
When the reflected light of the document is emitted from 2, an electrostatic latent image is formed. This electrostatic latent image is developed by the developing device 109 and visualized as a toner image. On the other hand, the upper cassette 11
4 or the transfer paper sent from the lower cassette 115 to the inside of the main body 100 by the paper feed rollers 118 and 119 via the pickup rollers 116 and 117.
After the timing is set by 20 so that the front end of the toner image and the front end of the transfer paper coincide with each other, the toner image is fed to the photosensitive drum 105, and the toner image is transferred by the transfer charger 110. After this transfer, the transfer paper is separated from the photoconductor drum 106 by the separation charging device 111, guided to the fixing device 122 by the conveying belt 121, fixed by pressing and heating, and then discharged to the outside of the main body 100 by the discharge roller 123. Is discharged. Further, the photosensitive drum 105 is the cleaning device 11
2, the surface is cleaned.

Further, the main body 100 is equipped with a paper deck 124 capable of accommodating, for example, 4000 sheets of transfer paper. The lifter 125 of the paper deck 124 rises according to the amount of transfer paper so that the transfer paper always contacts the paper feed roller 126. A paper discharge flapper 127 switches between a double-sided recording side or multiplex recording side and a discharge side (sorter 250). The transfer paper sent from the discharge roller 123 is switched to the double-sided recording side or the multiple recording side by the discharge flapper 127. Reference numeral 128 denotes a lower conveyance path, which reverses the transfer paper sent from the discharge roller 123 through the reversing path 129 to re-feed the paper tray 130.
Lead to. Reference numeral 131 is a multiple flapper that switches between double-sided recording and multiplex recording paths. By tilting this flapper to the left, the transfer paper is not directly passed through the reversing path 129 but directly under the transport path 12 below.
Lead to 8.

Reference numeral 132 is a paper feed roller for feeding the transfer paper to the photosensitive drum 105 side through the path 133. 134
Is a discharge roller which is arranged near the discharge flapper 127 and discharges the transfer sheet switched to the discharge side by the discharge flapper 127 to the outside of the machine. During double-sided recording (double-sided copying) or multiplex recording (multiplex copying), the discharge flapper 127 is raised to transfer the copied transfer paper to the transport paths 128 and 12.
It is stored in the re-feed tray 130 in the state of being turned upside down via the sheet feeding device 9. At this time, the multiple flapper 131 is tilted to the right during double-sided recording, and the multiple flapper 131 is tilted to the left during multiple recording.

During the next reverse recording or multiple recording, the transfer sheets stored in the refeed tray 130 are loaded from the bottom one by one.
The sheets are guided one by one to a registration roller 120 of the main body via a path 133 by a sheet feeding roller 132. When reversing and ejecting the transfer paper from the main body, the paper ejection flapper 127 is raised and the flapper 131 is tilted to the right, the copied transfer paper is conveyed to the conveyance path 129 side, and the rear end of the transfer paper is moved to the first position. 1
After passing through the feed roller 140, the reversing roller 142 conveys it to the second feed roller side, and the discharge roller 134
Causes the transfer paper to be turned over and ejected out of the machine.

FIG. 2 shows an arrangement configuration example of the operation unit 600 provided in the main body 100.

In FIG. 2, an asterisk (*) key 601 is used by the operator (user) in the setting mode such as the binding margin amount setting or the document frame erasing size setting. A cursor key 627 is used to select a setting item in the setting mode. 628 is OK
This key is used to confirm the settings in the setting mode. An all reset key 606 is pressed when returning to the standard mode. The key 602 is also pressed when returning from the auto shutoff state to the standard mode. A copy start key (copy start key) 605 is pressed to start copying. 604 is a clear / stop key, a clear key during standby (standby),
It functions as a stop key during copy recording. This clear key is also used to cancel the set number of copies. The stop key is pressed to interrupt continuous copying. After the copying at the time of pushing is completed, the copying operation is stopped.

Reference numeral 603 is a ten-key pad which is pressed to set the number of copies. It is also used when setting the * (asterisk) mode. A memory key 619 allows a user to previously register a copy mode frequently used and set a mode for calling the registered copy mode.
Reference numerals 611 and 612 denote copy density keys, which are pressed when manually adjusting the copy density. An AE key 613 is used to automatically adjust the copy density according to the density of the original.
Or press to cancel AE (automatic density adjustment) and switch the density adjustment to manual. Reference numeral 607 denotes a copy paper selection key, which is pressed when selecting the upper paper lifter 119, the lower paper lifter 115, the paper deck 124, and the multi-manual paper feed 150. When a document is placed on the RDF 300, the AP can be pressed with this key 607.
S (automatic paper cassette selection) can be selected. When APS is selected, a cassette having the same size as the original is automatically selected.

Reference numeral 610 denotes a unity size key, which is pressed to make a copy at the same size (actual size). An automatic scaling key 616 is pressed to automatically reduce or enlarge the image of the original according to the designated transfer paper size. A double-sided key 626 is pressed when a single-sided original is copied to a double-sided original, a double-sided original is copied to a double-sided original, or a single-sided original is obtained from a double-sided original.
A binding margin key 625 can create a binding margin of a designated length on the left side of the transfer sheet. A photo key 624 is pressed when copying a photo original. A multiple key 623 is pressed when creating (combining) images from the two originals on the same surface of the transfer paper. Reference numeral 620 denotes an original frame erasing key, which is pressed when the user erases the frame of a standard size original, and the original size is the asterisk key 601.
Set with. A sheet frame erasing key 621 is pressed to erase the frame of the original according to the copy paper size.

Reference numeral 629 is a front cover mode setting key, which is used when a front cover, a back cover is prepared and a slip sheet is inserted.
Reference numeral 630 denotes a page continuous shooting key, which is used when the left and right sides of a two-page spread book are continuously copied. Reference numeral 614 denotes a sheet discharge method selection key for selecting a staple sort, sort, and group discharge method. When the stapled sorter is connected to the sheet after recording, the staple sort mode, the sort mode, or the group mode is selected. The selection mode can be canceled. 631 is a reservation key, and the reservation tray 21
It is used when starting the setting of the copy mode for the reserved document placed at 0 and when canceling the reservation setting. 6
Reference numeral 32 denotes a slightly smaller key, which is used when using a slightly smaller mode in which the copy magnification is set to be slightly smaller.

Reference numeral 633 is a guide key, which is used when displaying explanations of functions corresponding to various keys on the message display. An LCD (liquid crystal) type message display 701 displays information about copying, and displays characters and figures. For example, the number of copies set by the numeric keypad 603, the standard magnification / reduction keys 608, 609, the same magnification key 610, the copy magnification set by the zoom keys 617, 618, the paper size selected by the paper selection key 607, and the state of the copying apparatus main body 100 are displayed. Message, a guide message showing the operating procedure, and other settings of various modes are displayed.

Reference numeral 704 denotes an AE display, which has an AE key 61.
Lights when AE (automatic density adjustment) is selected by 3. Reference numeral 709 denotes a preheat indicator, which lights up in the preheat state. It should be noted that when the RDF 200 is used in the standard mode, the number of copies is 1, the density AE mode, automatic paper selection, normal size, single-sided copy to single-sided copy are set. RDF
In the standard mode when 200 is not used, the number of copies is one, the density manual mode is the same size, and one-sided original to one-sided copying is set. The difference between when the RDF 200 is used and when it is not used is determined by whether or not a document is set on the RDF 200.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control system of the image forming apparatus of the embodiment.

In the figure, reference numeral 1004 denotes a control circuit (controller), which includes a CPU 1004a, a ROM 1004b, and an R.
It is composed of an AM 1004c and the like, and controls the copy sequence as a whole based on a program stored in the ROM 1004b.

As described above, the operation unit 600 includes a copy mode (single-sided / double-sided / multiplexed mode, copy magnification, cassette selection, etc.) setting key, a ten-key for setting the number of copies, a start key for instructing the start of copying operation, A key input unit such as a stop key for instructing to stop the copying operation, a reset key for returning the operation mode to the standard state, and a display unit such as an LED / liquid crystal for displaying the setting state of the operation mode are arranged.

The thermistor 302 detects the surface temperature of the fixing roller 144, and the value A / D converted by the A / D converter 301 is input to the controller 1004. The controller 1004 controls the surface temperature of the fixing roller 144 to a predetermined value based on the detection value of the thermistor 302.

The high voltage controller 303 includes a primary charger 106,
The charging system such as the transfer charger 110 and the high voltage unit 304 for applying a predetermined potential to the developing device 109 are controlled.
The motor control unit 305 controls driving of a motor 306 such as various stepping motors and a main drive motor. DC
The load control unit 307 controls driving of a solenoid for the pickup roller 116 and the like, a clutch for the registration roller 120, a fan, and the like. Reference numeral 308 is a sensor or the like for detecting a paper jam of transfer paper, which is input to the controller 1004.

The AC driver 1000 controls the AC power supply to the AC load 309 such as the original illumination lamp 103 and the fixing heater 310. Further, the document illumination lamp 10
3. Detecting an abnormality in the fixing heater 311 or the like, the main switch 1001 with a shutoff function is turned off.
Further, under the control of the controller 1004, the AC inputs before and after the main switch 1001 are switched, and the power source 1
100 is input.

The power source 1100 supplies DC power source such as the controller 1004, and the A power from the AC driver 1000.
While the C power source is input, the AC power source via the main switch 1001 and the door switch 1007 is input to the power source 1100 from the input power source plug 311. The paper deck 124 is a paper feeding device for increasing the number of transfer sheets to be stacked, the feeder 200 is an automatic document feeder for automatically setting a plurality of documents, and the sorter 250 is
This is a sorting device for sorting the discharged transfer sheets.

FIG. 4 shows an example of the memory numbers and contents stored in the mode memory for storing the copy mode in this embodiment.

In the figure, reference numeral 401 is a mode memory 1, and the content of the memory is a right binding margin of 10 mm. (Except for this binding margin, the standard copy mode is used.) 402 is the mode memory 2, and the memory contents are A4 sheet frame erase. (Except for this frame deletion, the standard copy mode is used.) 4
Reference numeral 03 is a mode memory 3, and the contents of the memory are an automatic scaling and a photo mode. (Except for this automatic scaling and photo mode, the standard copying mode is used.) 404 is the mode memory 4, and the memory contents are fixed scaling 70.7% and page continuous shooting. (This is a standard copy mode except for this standard variable magnification of 70.7% and page continuous shooting.) When the copy mode is stored in the mode memory as shown in FIG. 4, an operation display when the mode is called The transition of the display in the section is shown in FIG.

Reference numeral 501 is a display for calling the copy mode when the memory key 619 is pressed, and the calling numbers M1 to M4.
As described with reference to FIG. 4, an outline of the stored contents (binding margin, frame erasing, automatic scaling, etc.) is displayed in each of FIG. When the operator wants to call M1, by touching "M1", "M1" is inverted as in 502, and when he wants to call as it is, he touches "OK" (see FIG.
4), the mode stored in M1 is called and set as the copy mode to be executed.

When the user wants to call after confirming the detailed contents stored in M1, by touching "confirm" as in 503, the operation display unit displays the details of the copy mode as in 505. Setting conditions (binding right: 10 mm
Etc.) is displayed. In this state, if the operator is satisfied with this copy mode, by touching "OK" as in 506, the mode stored in M1 is called and set as the copy mode to be executed.

If the user does not want to call this copy mode, touching "Cancel" as in 507 returns to the display of 501 without calling this copy mode.

In addition, which copy mode (M1 to M4)
When it is not necessary to call, the memory key 619 is pressed to cancel the calling state of the copy mode from the mode memory.

[0038]

As described above, according to the present invention,
With the configuration as described above, when calling the copy mode stored in the storage means, the contents of the stored copy mode can be checked and called, so that the wrong copy mode is not called. The effect that the work amount of the operator can be reduced is obtained.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the operation unit according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control system according to an embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the contents of a mode memory according to the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of the operation display unit showing the transition of the display when the mode memory of the embodiment is called.

[Explanation of symbols]

 100 Copying machine main body 200 Circulating automatic document feeder (feeder) 250 Sorters M1 to M4 Calling numbers

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A copy mode setting means for setting a plurality of copy modes, a copy mode storage means capable of storing a plurality of one or more copy modes set by the copy mode setting means, and the copy mode storage means. Input means for storing and instructing to call the copy mode, display means for displaying detailed contents of the stored copy mode when calling the copy mode stored in the copy mode storage means, and An image forming apparatus comprising operation display means for operating and displaying a mode memory means. 2. A copy mode setting means for setting a plurality of copy modes, a copy mode storage means capable of storing a plurality of one or more copy modes set by the copy mode setting means, and the copy mode storage means. A mode memory means for storing and recalling a copy mode, and a first display means for displaying a summary of the stored copy mode when the copy mode stored in the copy mode storage means is recalled, Second display means for displaying detailed contents with respect to the outline of the copy mode shown by the first display means, operation display means for operating and displaying the mode memory means, and the first and second displays. An image forming apparatus having a control means for controlling the means. 3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the input unit and the display unit are touch panel display operation units.