JPH103234A - Image forming device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] In 4in1 mode copying in which four originals are copied on the same side of one transfer sheet, how the set originals are arranged, and how to arrange them in a certain arrangement Is displayed so that the user can set the original so that the user can obtain a copy of the arrangement desired by the user at one time. A control unit (1) is operated by an operation unit (2) in 4in1.
If it is determined that the mode has been selected, information on the original setting method from the storage unit 4 and the message information indicating the completed arrangement when the copy is made in that state, or how to make a copy of a certain arrangement The information of the message indicating whether the original should be set is called and displayed on the display unit 3. As a method of setting the original to be displayed at this time, it is preferable that a general user sets the original when making one copy from one copy.
It is good to indicate what arrangement will be made when a copy is made in this state with the sheet set on the sheet.

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, and more particularly, to an analog copying machine having a mode for copying four originals on the same side of one transfer sheet.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a 4-in-1 mode in which four originals are copied on the same side of one transfer paper, the amount of transfer paper and toner used can be reduced, so that resources can be saved and documents to be stored can be saved. It is a very effective function that can reduce the volume.

[0003]

However, this 4
When copying in the in1 mode, the normal
Unlike making a single copy, the finished copy may not be as intended by the user depending on the method of setting the original. This is due to the complexity of the document feeding method and the mechanism of the function.To get the desired copy, the user must understand the mechanism of this mode or try it many times. Precious functions cannot be used effectively.

[0004] The present invention is designed to solve the above-mentioned problems.
By displaying how the placed original is arranged, or how to set the original to achieve a certain arrangement, you can try the copy of the arrangement desired by the user many times. Instead, it is intended to be obtained at once.

[0005]

According to the present invention, there is provided an automatic document feeder which feeds and feeds a document on a contact glass two sheets at a time, discharges the image after reading the image, and stores a transfer sheet on which an image has been formed once and re-stores it. A storage unit that has a mechanism that can feed paper and form an image on the same side, an operation unit that inputs information necessary for copying, a display unit that displays warnings and messages, and four originals When a 4 in 1 mode is selected in an analog copying machine provided with means (4 in 1 mode) capable of forming an image on the same surface, a method of setting a document on an automatic document feeder, and what kind of copying is performed in that state It is characterized by displaying whether a copy is completed in a proper arrangement, or how to set an original in order to make a copy in a certain arrangement.

[0006]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a main block diagram for explaining the operation of a copying machine according to the present invention. In the drawing, reference numeral 1 denotes a main control unit, 2 denotes an operation unit, 3 denotes a display unit, and 4 denotes a display unit. In the storage unit, the main control unit 1 issues a work instruction or an instruction to input / output data to the operation unit 2, the display unit 3, and the storage unit 4. The operation unit 2 is used for inputting information necessary for copying and setting various modes, and the display unit 3 displays messages and warnings for the machine state and mode at each time.
The storage unit 4 stores the contents of messages and warnings, set values, and the like.

FIG. 2 is a front view schematically showing an operation panel including the operation unit 2 and the display unit 3 shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a view showing a display example of a message displayed on the display unit 3. .

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described. If the control unit 1 determines that the operation unit 2 has selected the 4-in-1 mode for copying four documents on the same side of one transfer sheet, the storage unit 4 sets a document setting method,
Information of a message indicating the completed arrangement when a copy is made in that state (FIG. 3A), or a message indicating how to set an original to make a copy of a certain arrangement (FIG. 3B) is called and displayed on the display unit 3. The method of setting the original document to be displayed at this time is a setting method in which a general user sets the copy when making one copy from one copy, for example, by overlapping the first, second, third and fourth sheets from the top. By setting, it is easy to understand what arrangement will be made when a copy is made in this state. Also, since the display content is inevitably determined by the mechanism of the machine and the method of achieving the function, it can be achieved by setting it once at the time of design and calling it each time a mode is selected. .

[0009]

According to the present invention, when the 4-in-1 mode is selected, a method of setting a document on the automatic document feeder and, in the case where a copy is made in that state, in what arrangement the copy is completed or in a certain layout Is displayed to show how to set the original to make a copy of the original, so that it is possible to understand how to set the original to make a copy of the layout desired by the user. Copies can be easily obtained at one time.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a main block diagram for explaining the operation of a copying machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an outline of an operation panel including an operation unit and a display unit shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display example of a message displayed on a display unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Main control part, 2 ... Operation part, 3 ... Display part, 4 ... Storage part.

Claims (1)

[Claims] An automatic document feeder that feeds and feeds a document two by two on a contact glass, discharges the image after reading the image, stores a transfer sheet once formed with an image, feeds the sheet again, and feeds the image onto the same surface. A storage unit having a mechanism that can be formed, an operation unit for inputting information necessary for making a copy,
When the 4 in 1 mode is selected in an image forming apparatus provided with a display unit for displaying a warning, a message, and the like, and a unit (4 in 1 mode) capable of forming an image of four originals on the same surface, setting of the original in the automatic document feeder The method and, when making a copy in that state, displaying the arrangement in which the copy is completed or how to set the original to make a copy in a certain arrangement are displayed. Characteristic image forming apparatus.