JPH1020720A - Image forming and copying equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] An image forming / copying apparatus in which a default mode is easy even if a standard mode setting change is performed. SOLUTION: A CPU circuit unit 107 for controlling the whole apparatus.
Has a storage device, a copy mode, a standard copy mode,
The initial standard copy mode is stored, and the contents of the stored copy mode and the standard copy mode are compared. If the contents are different, the initial standard copy mode is set using the operation keys.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention belongs to the technical field of an image forming / copying apparatus capable of changing the setting of a copy mode.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional image forming and copying apparatus, when the setting of a standard mode of a copying mode is changed, the changed mode is used as a default. To release the mode, a plurality of operational steps are required. Was needed.

[0003]

For example, the default standard mode is the one-sided mode, and when the one-sided mode is registered as the standard mode, the user using the one-sided copy requires a few steps. You cannot use it unless you step on it.

The present invention has been made in order to solve such a problem, and provides an image forming / copying apparatus in which the default mode is easy to use even when the setting of the standard mode is changed. It is an object.

[0005]

The present invention achieves the above object by the following constitution.

(1) Document feeding means for feeding a placed document to a predetermined position on a platen glass surface, reading means for reading an image of a document placed on a document table, and various sizes A plurality of cassette means for storing the recording medium, a cassette selecting means for selecting a recording medium to be used from the plurality of cassette means, and recording the image read by the reading means on the recording medium selected by the cassette selecting means. Image forming means, a recording medium on which an image has been formed by the image forming means, a double-sided copying means for forming an image again using the image forming means on the back of the recording medium, and a copy mode are set. Copy mode setting means, display means for displaying the setting of the copy mode, first storage means for storing the copy mode set by the copy mode setting means, and storing the standard copy mode Second storage means, third storage means for storing the initial copy mode of the second storage means, reset setting means for setting the copy mode of the first storage means to the second copy mode, Standard mode initialization means for rewriting the copy mode of the second storage means to the third copy mode; standard mode change means for changing the contents of the first storage means to the contents of the second storage means; Copy mode comparing means for comparing the contents of the second storage means and the third storage means, and a comparison result of the copy mode comparing means,
An image forming / copying apparatus, comprising: control means provided with an operation key for setting the contents of the third storage means on the display means when the contents are different.

(2) In the image forming / copying apparatus described in (1) above, when the content to be set in operation is set in the lower part of the operation display section in the setting of the copy mode, the operation display is performed by the user's specification. A result of comparison by the favorite function means for displaying at least one or more setting content keys at the top of the section, the favorite function setting means for setting the contents of the favorite function means, and the comparing means An image forming / copying apparatus comprising: an operation key for setting the contents of the third storage means in the favorite function means when the contents are different.

(3) In the image forming and copying apparatus according to (1), the control means is enabled (ON) or disabled (OF).
F) An image forming / copying apparatus, comprising: a fourth storage unit for storing the information; and a changing unit for changing the contents of the fourth storage unit.

(4) In the image forming / copying apparatus according to (3), when the content stored in the fourth storage means is in an OFF state, the control means does not function.
An image forming / copying apparatus characterized in that the copy mode set by the favorite function setting means has priority.

(5) In the image forming / copying apparatus according to (3), when the content stored in the fourth storage means is in an ON state, the control means has priority and functions, and An image forming / copying apparatus characterized in that the copy mode set by the favorite function setting means does not function.

(6) In the image forming and copying apparatus according to (3), the contents of the fourth storage means can be changed only by a service person who performs maintenance on the apparatus. Copying equipment.

[0012]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention relates to a first storage means for storing a copy mode set by the copy mode setting means, a second storage means for storing a standard copy mode, and the second storage. A third storage unit for storing an initial copy mode of the unit, a copy mode comparison unit for comparing the contents of the second storage unit and the third storage unit, and a result of the copy mode comparison unit. If different, the third
Control means provided with operation keys for setting the storage means,
It is characterized by having.

The details of this embodiment will be described with reference to examples.

[0014]

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

<Apparatus Configuration> FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a control circuit in this embodiment.

An image reading unit 101 includes an optical system for inputting reflected light of a document image, a CCD for converting reflected light from the optical system into an analog signal, and an A / D for converting an analog signal received from the CCD into a digital signal. The image processing unit 102 reads a document image,
To send to.

The image processing unit 102 comprises a shading correction circuit, a light color density conversion circuit, and an image editing circuit for editing the magnification, movement, decoration and the like of an image based on a user's instruction. The image input from the user 101 is corrected and edited, passed through the image data selector 103, and stored in the image recording unit 104 or the image memory 10 for image storage.
5 is sent.

The image data selector 103 includes a path for transmitting the data transmitted from the image processing unit 102 to the image recording unit 104 and a path for transmitting the data transmitted from the image processing unit 102 to the image memory 105, which will be described later. It is composed of a data bus switching circuit for switching according to an instruction from the CPU circuit unit 107, and a circuit for switching or synthesizing the image data sent from the image processing unit 102 and the image data read from the image memory 105, or the like. ing.

The image recording unit 104 copies an image on recording paper based on the density signal of the image data sent from the image data selector 103.

A CPU circuit unit 107 controls the entire apparatus, and stores a control program, an error processing program, a layout method determination program, and the like.
And a RAM used for a work area of various programs, and various timer control units.

The operation unit 106 has various key groups for instructing image copy operations such as image editing contents, the number of copies, and a magnification ratio for the image processing unit 102, and a display unit for displaying contents at the time of operation. I have.

When the feeder copy is selected, the feeder 108 feeds the placed document onto the document table, detects the number and size of the placed document, and
A signal is sent to the U circuit unit 107.

FIG. 2 is a schematic sectional view showing the structure of the image forming apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 2, when the copy start key is pressed, the original placed on the original feeder is fed onto the platen glass 2, the lamp of the scanner 3 is turned on, and the scanner unit 4 is turned on. Moves and irradiates the original.
The reflected light of the document passes through the lens 8 via the mirrors 5, 6, 7, and then is input to the image sensor 9. An image input to the image sensor unit 9 is a C shown in FIG.
After being processed by a signal controlled by the PU circuit unit 27 and directly input to the exposure control unit 10 or temporarily stored in an image memory (not shown), the processing is performed in the image memory, and the data is read out again. Are input to the exposure control unit 10.

Then, the light is converted into an optical signal by the exposure control section 10 and modulated in accordance with the image signal to irradiate the photosensitive member 11. The latent image formed on the photoconductor 11 by this irradiation is developed by the developing device 12 or 13. Then, the toner image transferred to the transfer sheet is fixed on the transfer sheet by the fixing unit 17 and then discharged to the outside of the apparatus from the discharge unit 18. In addition, at the time of both sides, by the flapper 20,
The sheet is conveyed to the two-sided conveying sections 22, 23, and 24.

<Description of Operation Unit> FIG. 3 is an external view of the operation unit according to the embodiment.

Reference numeral 300 denotes a copy start key. 3
A stop key 01 is used to stop copying. A clear key 302 is used to clear a numerical value. Reference numeral 303 denotes an ID key. The ID key 303 enables a specific operator to perform a copying operation.
Unless an ID is input by the ID key, the copying operation can be prohibited. Reference numeral 304 denotes a guide key, which is used when the user wants to know each function.

Reference numeral 305 denotes a user mode key, which is used to set specifications and states of the machine. The user mode includes a favorite function setting (two types), a specification setting, a timer setting, and an adjustment / cleaning. Reference numeral 306 denotes an interrupt key, which is used when an interrupt is required during copying to perform copying. Reference numeral 307 denotes a preheating key which is used when shifting to the preheating mode or when returning from the preheating mode. A reset key 308 is used to change the copy mode to the standard copy mode. Reference numeral 309 denotes a numeric keypad, which is used for setting a numerical value, a magnification, and the like. Reference numeral 310 denotes a liquid crystal display operation unit which displays the state of the machine and the setting status of the copy mode,
By touching the displayed soft key, the liquid crystal display changes and the operation is performed.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the liquid crystal display operation unit shown in FIG.

FIG. 4A shows a screen in a standard state of the liquid crystal display operation unit.

In a portion 401, the state of the machine, the set number, the set magnification, the designated paper size, and the like are displayed. A reduction key 402 is used to reduce the standard size to another standard size. 4
Reference numeral 03 denotes an equal-magnification key, which is used to perform 100% equal-magnification copying. An enlargement key 404 is used to enlarge a standard size to another standard size.
Reference numeral 405 denotes a slightly smaller key, which is used when it is desired to copy at a slightly smaller magnification than the set magnification. The slightly smaller initial magnification is 93%, and the change is performed by the specification setting in the user mode. 406 is
This is a zoom key to specify the magnification when setting the copy, the auto zoom function that automatically calculates the magnification from the original size and paper size, and the length on the original and the length for output. Used when performing the zoom program function to calculate the magnification by using A light key 407 is used when it is desired to reduce the copy density. 408
Is an AE key which is used when it is desired to automatically adjust the copy density with respect to the density of the original. Reference numeral 409 denotes a body key, which is used to increase the copy density.

Reference numeral 410 denotes a paper selection key, which is used for automatic paper selection (APS) for automatically selecting paper based on the original size and magnification, and for specifying the paper size.
Reference numeral 411 denotes a sorter key, which is displayed only when the sorter is mounted, and is provided in the sorter output mode (non-sort,
(Sort, group sort, staple sort) and staple position setting. 412 is
A two-sided key is pressed when the output is set to two-sided or when a two-sided original is handled. A double-sided key 413 is an application mode key. When pressed when performing various functions, 413 in FIG.
The display screen is as shown in FIG. 41 surrounded by a dotted line
When the favorite function is set in the user mode, the key set at 414 is displayed for the favorite function 1. In the favorite function 2, a key set at 415 is displayed. Here, the favorite function 1
Shows a display screen when "binding margin" is set and "border erase" is set for the favorite function 2. FIG.

FIG. 4B shows a display screen when the application mode key 413 is pressed as described above.
Is a frame erasing key, which is used when erasing the frame in accordance with the mode. The modes are: Erase sheet frame (creates a frame for the sheet size), Erase original frame (Create a frame according to the original size. Specify the original size), Erase book frame (Adjust to the spread size of the book) To create a blank in the frame and center. Specify the book spread size),
There is a punch hole eraser (when copying a document with a punch hole, the punch portion is made blank so that the shadow of the hole is not copied. The width of the punch hole is set). A binding margin key 431 is used to create a binding margin at one end (up, down, left, or right) of the sheet. A cover / insert key 432 is used to insert a cover, a back cover, and an insert into the output result.

Reference numeral 433 denotes a reduced layout key, which is used when a plurality of originals are enlarged and reduced to one and copied. When four originals are copied on one sheet, it is 4in1, and when two originals are made one sheet, it is 2in1. Reference numeral 434 denotes an OHP insertion key, which is a mode for automatically performing insertion when copying on OHP paper. Set whether or not to copy on the insert paper. 43
Reference numeral 5 denotes a continuous page copy key, which is used to divide a copy area on the platen glass surface into two right and left sides and perform continuous copying in which two copies are automatically made (right open book, left open book). Book, reverse paper discharge, etc. settings). An enlargement layout key 436 is a mode for returning the original copied in the reduced layout mode. Reference numeral 437 denotes a multiplex key, which includes multiplex and page continuous multiplex as modes. 43
Reference numeral 8 denotes an original mixed key, which is used when originals are mixed when copying using a feeder. A photo key 439 is used when copying a photo document. 440 is a mode memory key,
Used when the user wants to store the copy mode set by the user, or when he wants to call the stored copy mode. An end key 441 is used to end the application mode screen. When this key is pressed, the display screen shown in FIG.

The binding margin and frame erase displayed in (1) of FIG. 4 are the same keys as the binding margin and frame erase displayed in (2) of FIG.

FIG. 5 is an operation display section for registering the standard mode in the user mode.

Here, the default standard mode is one-sided.
This is a one-sided copy mode. By registration, a one-sided / two-sided copy mode or a two-sided / two-sided copy mode can be set as a default. To return the default to the one-to-one copy mode, select the initialization key.

Next, referring to the flowchart of FIG.
The operation of this embodiment will be described.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart when the default standard mode is displayed. First, the default standard mode is compared with the set standard mode (S60).
1) If the contents are different, refer to the setting of whether the default standard mode set by the service person is displayed (ON) or not (OFF) (S602).
A default standard mode operation key is provided as an operation key of a favorite function (S603).

The default standard mode is compared with the set standard mode (S601). If the contents are the same or the display setting is OFF, a normal favorite operation key as shown in FIG. It is displayed (S604).

In FIG. 7, the standard mode is set to the one-sided mode, and the display setting of the default standard mode is ON.
9 shows a standard screen of the operation display unit when the condition is.

In (1) of FIG. 7, a one-sided copy is displayed at a place of a key 415 (border erase) surrounded by a dotted line in (1) of FIG. In this case, the double-sided mode is set in a state where “one-sided” is reversed.

In (2) of FIG. 7, one-sided copy is set with "one-sided copy" reversed. The transition of the screen state from (1) to (2) in FIG. 7 is simply performed by pressing the “one-sided copy” key. When the reset key is pressed, the state shown in FIG. 7A is obtained.

[0044]

As described above, according to the present invention,
Even when the standard copy mode is the duplex mode, simplex copying can be easily performed, so that an image forming and copying apparatus with good operability can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a circuit block diagram illustrating an overall configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external view of an embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an external view of an operation unit according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a standard screen and an application screen of an operation display unit according to the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of an operation display unit when setting a standard mode in a user mode in the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a case where the standard mode is set in the both-both mode and the display of the default standard mode is valid, and an operation screen in which a transition to a one-sided copy is made from this state.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 Platen glass 3 Scanner 8 Lens 9 Image sensor unit 10 Exposure control unit 11 Photoreceptor 12, 13 Developing unit 17 Fixing unit 18 Discharge unit 20 Flapper

Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Keizo Isemura 3-30-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo Canon Inc. (72) Inventor Tokuharu Kaneko 3-30-2, Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo Canon Inc. (72) Inventor Huang Matsuqiang 3-30-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo Canon Inc. (72) Inventor Masanari Inui 3-30-2 Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ota-ku, Tokyo Canon Inc. (72 ) Inventor Hirohiko Tashiro 3-30-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo Inside Canon Inc.

Claims (6)

[Claims] A document feeder for feeding a placed document to a predetermined position on a platen glass surface; a reading device for reading an image of the document placed on the platen; A plurality of cassette means for accommodating a recording medium; a cassette selecting means for selecting a recording medium to be used from the plurality of cassette means; and an image read by the reading means being recorded on the recording medium selected by the cassette selecting means. Image forming means, a recording medium on which an image has been formed by the image forming means, a double-sided copying means for forming an image again using the image forming means on the back of the recording medium, and copying for setting a copy mode Mode setting means, display means for displaying the setting of the copy mode, first storage means for storing the copy mode set by the copy mode setting means, and second storage means for storing the standard copy mode. Storage means for storing the initial copy mode of the second storage means, and the first storage means
Reset setting means for setting the copy mode of the storage means to the second copy mode, standard mode initialization means for rewriting the copy mode of the second storage means to the third copy mode, and the first storage Standard mode changing means for changing the contents of the means to the contents of the second storage means, copy mode comparing means for comparing the contents of the second storage means and the third storage means, and Control means having an operation key for setting the contents of the third storage means on the display means when the contents are different as a result of the comparison;
An image forming and copying apparatus comprising: 2. The image forming / copying apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, in the setting of the copy mode, when the contents to be set in the operation are in the lower part of the operation display section, the setting is made by the user.
A comparison is made by the preference function means capable of displaying at least one or more setting content keys at the top of the operation display section, the preference function setting means for setting the contents of the preference function means, and the comparison means. An image forming / copying apparatus, comprising: control means provided with operation keys for setting the contents of the third storage means in the favorite function means when the contents differ as a result. 3. The image forming and copying apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a fourth storage means for storing whether the control means is valid (ON) or invalid (OFF), and changing contents of the fourth storage means. An image forming and copying apparatus comprising: 4. The image forming and copying apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the content stored in said fourth storage means is OFF.
In the state, the control unit does not function, and the copy mode set by the favorite function setting unit is prioritized. 5. The image forming / copying apparatus according to claim 3, wherein when the content stored in said fourth storage means is in an ON state, said control means has priority and functions, and said favorite function is provided. An image forming / copying apparatus characterized in that the copy mode set by the setting means does not function. 6. The image forming / copying apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the contents of said fourth storage means can be changed only by a service person who performs maintenance on the apparatus.