JP2005014597A - Document output apparatus, document output system, and document output method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a document output apparatus, a document output system, and a document output method for obtaining a printed matter efficiently without the printing content being seen by a third person. <P>SOLUTION: A printing apparatus 41 of a document output apparatus 40 prints a receipt number, a user ID, and a user name on the top surface of a first output sheet 60, and outputs it to a sheet stacking unit 44. Then, on the output sheet 60, the printing apparatus 41 outputs another output sheet 60 that is printed based on received print data. On the output sheets 60, the printing apparatus 41 further outputs another output sheet 60. Then, a packing device 42 of the document output apparatus 40 gathers the output sheets 60 output to and stacked at the sheet stacking unit 44, and packs the output sheets with a bag 71 made of a packing material 70. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a document output device, a document output system, and a document output method.

  In recent years, electronic files obtained by digitizing documents and images have been increasingly used. A user who uses an electronic file may want to print the electronic file in an environment where the printing apparatus (printer) cannot be easily used, such as when going out. For this reason, for example, a method has been proposed in which a user can print an electronic file using a public printer installed in a convenience store or a print shop (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In Patent Document 1, a user terminal and a plurality of printers are connected to a server via a network. When the user wants to print an electronic file at a predetermined convenience store (printer), the user operates the user terminal to transmit the electronic file to be printed to the server via the network. When the server receives the electronic file, the server transfers the received electronic file to a predetermined printer. Then, when the user goes to a predetermined convenience store and operates the printer, the electronic file is printed. As a result, the user can obtain a printed matter of the electronic file.
JP 2003-67293 A

  By the way, in Patent Document 1, the user goes to the installation location of the printer, operates the printer, and prints the electronic file. However, since printing starts after the user arrives at the installation location of the public printer, the user cannot arrive at the installation location of the printer and obtain printed matter immediately. In particular, when there are a large number of printed sheets, there are people who have arrived first and are working, or who are waiting for their turn, there may be a long wait before obtaining the printed matter. As described above, the user may not be able to efficiently obtain the printed matter of the electronic file. In such a case, if the electronic file is printed by the printer before the user arrives, the printed matter can be obtained efficiently, but the third party may see the printed content.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a document output apparatus, a document output system, and a document output method capable of efficiently obtaining a printed matter without being viewed by a third party. The purpose is to do.

In order to achieve the above object, a document output apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention provides:
A document output device connected to a communication network, performing printing based on a user's print request, and outputting the printed document,
Receiving means for receiving, via the communication network, information relating to a user's print request including user identification information for identifying the user and print data to be the target of the print request;
First output means for outputting first output paper on which user identification information received by the receiving means is printed;
Second output means for outputting the second output paper on which the print data received by the receiving means is printed on the first output paper;
A third output means for outputting a third output paper superimposed on the second output paper;
Packing means for packing the first output paper, the second output paper, and the third output paper in a stacked state;
It is characterized by comprising.

  According to this configuration, the second output paper on which the print data is printed can be packaged by being sandwiched between the first output paper on which the user identification information is printed and the third output paper. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a third party from seeing the print contents of the second output paper (the front side of the first paper and the back side of the last paper). Further, it is possible to confirm the user who has made the print request based on the user identification information.

A document output apparatus according to a second aspect of the present invention provides:
A document output device connected to a communication network, performing printing based on a user's print request, and outputting the printed document,
Receiving means for receiving, via the communication network, information relating to a user's print request including user identification information for identifying the user and print data to be the target of the print request;
First output means for outputting first output paper on which user identification information received by the receiving means is printed;
Second output means for outputting the second output paper on which the print data received by the receiving means is printed on the first output paper;
A discriminating means for discriminating whether or not the print data is printed on the back side surface of the last paper of the second output paper;
When the determination means determines that the print data is printed on the back side of the last sheet of the second output sheet, the third output sheet is superimposed on the second output sheet and output. A third output means for
Packing means for packing the first output paper, the second output paper, and the third output paper in a stacked state;
It is characterized by comprising.

  According to this configuration, when it is determined that the print data is printed on the back side of the last sheet of the second output sheet, the second output sheet on which the print data (request document) is printed is stored. The first output paper and the third output paper can be sandwiched and packed. Further, when the requested document is not printed on the back side of the last sheet of the second output sheet, the output of the third output sheet can be changed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a third party from seeing the printed contents of the front side of the first sheet of the second output paper and the back side of the last sheet. Further, it is possible to confirm the user who has made the print request based on the user identification information. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the third output paper from being output unnecessarily when the requested document is not printed on the back side of the last paper of the second output paper.

  At least one of a tint block printing unit that prints a tint block pattern on the first printing paper and an additional sheet output unit that outputs additional paper between the first output paper and the second output paper. May be further provided. In this case, it is possible to prevent the printed content of the second output paper from being seen through the first output paper.

  The image processing apparatus further includes at least one of a unit that prints a tint block pattern on the third printing sheet, and a unit that outputs an additional sheet between the second output sheet and the third output sheet. Good. In this case, it is possible to prevent the printed content of the second output paper from being seen through through the third output paper.

The copy-forgery-inhibited pattern printing means prints a blindfold copy-forgery-inhibited pattern on the first print paper when the print data is printed on the back side of the last sheet of the second output paper,
The additional paper output means is provided between the first output paper and the second output paper when the print data is printed on the back surface of the last paper of the second output paper. Additional sheets may be output. In this case, if the print data is printed on the back side of the last sheet of the second output paper, it is possible to prevent the printed content of the second output paper from being seen through the third output paper. it can. Further, if the print data is not printed on the back side of the last sheet of the second output paper, it is possible to prevent a blind tint pattern from being printed or the third output paper from being output. it can.

The first output paper has the user identification information printed on the front side of the first print paper,
The second output paper has print data printed on a second print paper,
The third output paper is preferably a third printing paper.

  It is preferable that the first printing paper and the third printing paper are different types of printing paper from the second printing paper. For example, by using printing paper that is difficult to see through as the first printing paper and the third printing paper, it is possible to prevent the printed content of the second output paper from being seen through. In addition, the second output paper can be reinforced by using strong printing paper as the first printing paper and the third printing paper.

  Preferably, the third output means outputs a third output paper having the user identification information printed on the front side. In this case, the user identification information can be confirmed from either side of the packed output paper.

A document output system according to a third aspect of the present invention includes:
A document output system connected to a communication network, performing printing based on a user's print request, and outputting the printed document,
A document output device according to the first or second aspect is provided.

A document output support server connected to the document output device;
The document output support server includes:
Print request receiving means for receiving information on the user's print request transmitted from the user terminal of the user via the communication network;
Reception information giving means for giving the reception information for accepting the print request to the information related to the print request of the user received by the print request receiving means;
Transmitting means for transmitting the information related to the print request of the user received by the print request receiving means and the reception information given by the acceptance information giving means to the document output device;
May be provided.

  The document output support server may further include a document output device designation unit that prints based on the print request and causes the user to designate a document output device that outputs the printed document.

A document output method according to a fourth aspect of the present invention includes:
A document output method connected to a communication network, performing printing based on a user's print request, and outputting the printed document,
Receiving via the communication network information related to a user's print request including user identification information for identifying the user and print data to be printed;
A first output step of outputting a first output paper on which the user identification information received in the reception step is printed;
A second output step of outputting the second output paper on which the print data received in the reception step is printed, overlaid on the first output paper;
A third output step of outputting a third output paper superimposed on the second output paper;
A packing step of packing the first output paper, the second output paper, and the third output paper in a stacked state;
It is characterized by comprising.

A document output method according to a fifth aspect of the present invention includes:
A document output method connected to a communication network, performing printing based on a user's print request, and outputting the printed document,
Receiving via the communication network information related to a user's print request including user identification information for identifying the user and print data to be printed;
A first output step of outputting a first output paper on which the user identification information received in the reception step is printed;
A second output step of outputting the second output paper on which the print data received in the reception step is printed, overlaid on the first output paper;
A determination step of determining whether or not the print data is printed on a back surface of the last sheet of the second output sheet;
When it is determined in the determining step that the print data is printed on the back side of the last sheet of the second output sheet, the third output sheet is superimposed on the second output sheet and output. A third output step,
A packing step of packing the first output paper, the second output paper, and the third output paper in a stacked state;
It is characterized by comprising.

The program according to the sixth aspect of the present invention is:
A program for connecting to a communication network, performing printing based on a user's print request, and functioning as a document output device that outputs the printed document,
Computer
Receiving means for receiving, via the communication network, information relating to a user's print request including user identification information for identifying the user and print data to be subjected to the print request;
First output means for outputting first output paper on which user identification information received by the receiving means is printed;
A second output means for outputting the second output paper on which the print data received by the receiving means is printed on the first output paper;
A third output means for outputting a third output paper superimposed on the second output paper;
Packing means for packing the first output paper, the second output paper, and the third output paper in a stacked state;
It is made to function as.

The program according to the seventh aspect of the present invention is:
A program for connecting to a communication network, performing printing based on a user's print request, and functioning as a document output device that outputs the printed document,
Computer
Receiving means for receiving, via the communication network, information relating to a user's print request including user identification information for identifying the user and print data to be subjected to the print request;
First output means for outputting first output paper on which user identification information received by the receiving means is printed;
A second output means for outputting the second output paper on which the print data received by the receiving means is printed on the first output paper;
A discriminating means for discriminating whether or not the print data is printed on the back side surface of the last paper of the second output paper;
When the determination means determines that the print data is printed on the back side of the last sheet of the second output sheet, the third output sheet is superimposed on the second output sheet and output. Third output means for
Packing means for packing the first output paper, the second output paper, and the third output paper in a stacked state;
It is made to function as.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to efficiently obtain printed matter without allowing the third party to see the printed content.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, the present invention will be described by taking as an example a document output system having a document output device including a printing device and a packaging device.

  FIG. 1 shows the configuration of the document output system of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the document output system includes a document output support server 20, an Internet 30 as a communication network, a user terminal 31 connected to the document output support server 20 through the Internet 30, and the Internet 30. A document output device 40 connected to the document output support server 20.

  The document output support server 20 is for performing various processes related to the document output system. The document output support server 20 includes a management computer 21. FIG. 2 shows the configuration of the management computer 21. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the management computer 21 includes a communication control unit 211, a process control unit 212, and a data storage unit 213.

  The communication control unit 211 includes a predetermined communication device such as a NIC or a router, and connects the document output support server 20 and the Internet 30. The communication control unit 211 transmits and receives various data (information) to and from the user terminal 31 and the document output device 40 via the Internet 30.

  The processing control unit 212 performs communication via the communication control unit 211 and processes various types of information. The processing control unit 212 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a predetermined storage device (RAM (Random Access Memory)) serving as a work area. Further, the process control unit 212 executes various processes based on the operation program read from the data storage unit 213.

  The data storage unit 213 includes, for example, a predetermined storage device such as a hard disk device or a ROM (Read Only Memory). In the data storage unit 213, various operation programs executed by the processing control unit 212, various information, for example, information constituting various images displayed in each processing described later, and for generating these images It stores images of various materials and various forms.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the management computer 21 is connected to a storage unit that stores various information related to the document output system. For example, a user information storage unit 22, an output destination information storage unit 23, and a reception information storage unit 24 are connected to the management computer 21, respectively. These storage units are composed of a predetermined rewritable storage device such as a hard disk device, for example.

  The user information storage unit 22 is a storage unit that stores user information related to the user. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, user information 220 is stored in the user information storage unit 22 for each user. The user information 220 includes a user ID, a user name, a password, and the like. The user ID is an identifier for identifying the user. The user name is the name of the user. The password is a password for the user to log in to the document output system. The user information 220 is stored in the user information storage unit 22 when the user registers that the service provided by the document output system is used. This user information 220 is stored in advance prior to the processing of this embodiment.

  The output destination information storage unit 23 is a storage unit that stores output destination information related to the document output device 40 installed in a store such as a print shop or a convenience store. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the output destination information storage unit 23 stores output destination information 230 for each document output device 40. The output destination information 230 includes an IP address, a model, a store name, a location, and the like. The IP address is an IP address on the Internet 30 of the document output device 40 installed in a store such as a print shop or a convenience store. The model is the model of the document output device 40. The store name is the store name of the store where the document output device 40 is set. The location is the location of the store where the document output device 40 is installed. In this embodiment, the latitude and longitude of the store address are set as the location. The output destination information 230 is stored in the output destination information storage unit 23 when the person in charge at the store where the document output device 40 is installed participates in the service provided by the document output system. This output destination information 230 is stored in advance prior to the processing of this embodiment.

  The reception information storage unit 24 is a storage unit that stores reception information that has received a print request from a user. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, reception information 240 is stored in the reception information storage unit 24 for each received print request. The reception information 240 includes a reception number, a user ID, an output destination IP address, a reception time, and the like. The reception number is an identifier for identifying a print request from the user. The user ID is an identifier for identifying the user. The output destination IP address is the IP address on the Internet 30 of the document output apparatus 40 that executes printing. The reception time is the date and time when a print request is received (in this embodiment, selection data of the document output device 40 is received from a user terminal 31 described later). The reception information 240 is recorded in the reception information storage unit 24 when selection data of the document output device 40 is received from the user terminal 31 and print data is transmitted to the selected document output device 40.

  The Internet 30 is a communication network based on a predetermined communication protocol such as TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol). In the present embodiment, the present invention will be described by taking the case of the Internet 30 as an example. However, for example, a communication network such as a LAN (Local Area Network) or a WAN (Wide Area Network) based on a predetermined communication protocol may be used. Good.

  The user terminal 31 includes a computer having a communication function, a portable terminal, and the like. The user terminal 31 includes, for example, a control unit (CPU) (not shown), a storage unit (RAM, ROM, hard disk, etc.), a communication unit, a display unit (for example, a monitor), an input unit, and the like. Make a print request.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the document output device 40 is installed in a store such as a print shop or a convenience store. The document output device 40 is connected to the Internet 30 and has a specific IP address. In the present embodiment, the document output device 40 functions as a receiving unit, a first output unit, a second output unit, a third output unit, a packing unit, and the like by executing a document output program, and printing, Processes such as packing of output paper. That is, in the present embodiment, the document output device 40 constitutes a receiving unit, a first output unit, a second output unit, a third output unit, a packing unit, and the like.

  FIG. 6 shows a schematic diagram of the document output device 40. As shown in FIG. 6, the document output device 40 includes a printing device 41 and a packing device 42.

  The printing apparatus 41 is a printer or a multifunction machine that receives print data from the document output support server 20 and performs printing. FIG. 7 shows the configuration of the printing apparatus 41.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the printing apparatus 41 includes a control unit 411, a user interface (I / F) 412, a network interface (I / F) 413, a paper supply / discharge unit 414, an image input unit 415, An image forming unit 416 and a storage unit 417 are provided.

  The control unit 411 includes, for example, a CPU and a predetermined storage device (for example, a RAM or a ROM), and controls each unit of the printing apparatus 41.

  The user interface 412 controls an input unit (for example, an operation panel) of the printing apparatus 41 and performs input to the control unit 411 and output of predetermined information.

  The network interface 413 includes a predetermined communication device, and connects the printing device 41 and the Internet 30.

  The paper supply / discharge unit 414 includes, for example, an ADF (Auto Document Feeder), a sorter, a finisher, an internal paper feed mechanism, and the like. A document that is captured by the copy function, or paper that is output by the copy function and the printer function. The paper is fed and discharged. Further, the paper supply / discharge unit 414 discharges the paper (output paper 60) from the discharge port 43 into the packing material 70 spread in the paper stacking unit 44 of the packing device 42 described later.

  The image input unit 415 is composed of an optical reading device such as a scanner, and optically reads a document taken in by a copy function and converts it into predetermined image data.

  The image forming unit 416 includes, for example, a laser type printer engine, and prints a document output by a copy function and a printer function.

  The storage unit 417 is configured by a rewritable storage device such as a hard disk device, for example, and stores image data captured by the copy function and information acquired via the Internet 30. Further, the storage unit 417 stores a blindfold tint block (for example, a fine pattern), print data transmitted from the document output support server 20, and the like.

  The packing device 42 is a device for packing the paper (output paper 60) printed by the printing device 41. As shown in FIG. 6, the packing device 42 is disposed on the discharge port 43 side of the printing device 41. The packing device 42 includes packing means for packing the output paper 60 in a stacked state. In the present embodiment, the packing device 42 includes, as packing means, a paper stacking unit 44, a pair of feed rollers 45, a pair of first heaters 46, a pair of second heaters 47, and a pair of cutters 48. I have. The packing device 42 includes a stock unit 49 that stores the packed output paper 60 (a package 61 described later).

  As shown in FIG. 6, the paper stacking unit 44 is disposed at a position facing the discharge port 43 of the printing apparatus 41. The paper stacking unit 44 stacks the paper (output paper 60) printed by the printing apparatus 41 and discharged from the discharge port 43. In addition, the paper stacking unit 44 holds a packing material 70 for packing the output paper 60 discharged from the discharge port 43. In this embodiment, the packing material 70 is a tube-shaped vinyl and is wound in a roll shape. The packing material 70 is fed out to the discharge port 43 side of the paper stacking unit 44, and is held by the paper stacking unit 44 with the leading end thereof being opened. Then, as will be described later, the output paper 60 discharged from the discharge port 43 side is supplied into the packing material 70 held with the leading end opened.

  The pair of feed rollers 45 is disposed between the paper stacking unit 44 and the roll-shaped packing material 70. The pair of feed rollers 45 pulls out the roll-shaped packing material 70 and feeds it into the paper stacking unit 44. The rotation of the feed roller 45 is controlled by a feed roller control motor (not shown). In addition, a pair of nozzles (not shown) that are opposed to each other with the packing material 70 interposed therebetween are fixed to the paper stacking portion 44 side of the feed roller 45, and an air flow is sent out from these nozzles. The leading edge of the packing material 70 is opened by the air flow sent from the nozzle, and the packing material 70 is sent to the paper stacking unit 44 by the feed roller 45. As a result, the packing material 70 is held in the state shown in FIG.

  Here, when the roll-shaped packing material 70 is set on the feed roller 45, it is preferable that the leading end portion of the packing material 70 is slightly opened and air is introduced into the packing material 70. This is because the packing material 70 can be easily opened when air is introduced into the packing material 70 and set on the roller 45. This is presumably because the internal air becomes an air reservoir and acts to open the packing material 70 that passes through the feed roller 45. Then, the feed roller 45 is driven to feed out the roll-shaped packing material 70 and feed it into the paper stacking unit 44. Further, an air flow is blown out from the nozzle, and the leading end of the packing material 70 to be fed is opened. Then, with the leading end of the packing material 70 opened, the packing material 70 is transferred along the inner wall surface of the paper stacking unit 44 to the discharge port 43 side.

  The pair of first heaters 46 is formed on the feed roller 45 side of the paper stacking unit 44. The first heater 46 is formed in a size capable of heating the entire width of the packing material 70. The pair of first heaters 46 is configured to be movable by a first heater moving motor (not shown) so that the distance between the two heaters approaches or separates. For this reason, the full width of the packing material 70 can be bound together by heating the pair of first heaters 46 in the proximity of the pair of first heaters 46 with the packing material 70 interposed therebetween. A first suction means (not shown) is provided in the vicinity of the first heater 46. The first suction means supports the packing material 70 by sucking. This first suction means is movable together with the first heater 46.

  The pair of second heaters 47 are formed on the discharge port 43 side of the paper stacking unit 44. The second heater 47 is formed in a size capable of heating the entire width of the packing material 70. Further, the pair of second heaters 47 is configured to be movable by a second heater moving motor (not shown) so that the distance between the two heaters approaches or separates. For this reason, the full width of the packing material 70 can be bound together by heating the pair of second heaters 47 in the proximity (interposing) with the packing material 70 interposed. A second suction unit (not shown) is provided in the vicinity of the second heater 47. The second suction means supports the packing material 70 by sucking. This second suction means is movable together with the second heater 47.

  The pair of cutters 48 are formed on the feed roller 45 side in the vicinity of the first heater 46. The pair of cutters 48 can reciprocate in the width direction of the packing material 70 (direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction) by a cutter driving motor (not shown). The cutters 48 are inclined with respect to each other such that the blade edges face inward. The pair of cutters 48 cut the packing material 70 by moving in the width direction of the packing material 70 with the packing material 70 sandwiched therebetween.

  The stock unit 49 is a place for storing the package 61 (the output paper 60 packed in the bag 71 made of the packing material 70). The stock unit 49 is provided in the vicinity of the paper stacking unit 44, and is provided below the paper stacking unit 44 in the present embodiment. The stock unit 49 has an opening / closing means that communicates with the outside of the packing device 42. The opening / closing means is configured to be openable / closable with a dedicated key, for example. By opening the opening / closing means with a dedicated key, the package 61 stored in the stock section 49 can be taken out. This key is stored, for example, by a person in charge at the store where the document output device 40 is installed. The package 61 is transported from the paper stacking unit 44 to the stock unit 49 by a transport unit (not shown), for example.

  A series of operations in the packing device 42 is controlled by a control unit provided in the packing device 42. For example, the control unit of the packing device 42 is connected to the control unit 411 of the printing device 41 via the communication control unit, and controls each unit of the packing device 42 based on an instruction from the control unit 411.

  Next, a document output method using the document output system configured as described above will be described. In the present embodiment, a case where an electronic file is printed and packed by a predetermined document output device 40 based on a print request from the user terminal 31 will be described with reference to a flowchart of FIG.

  First, the user operates the user terminal 31 to access a Web site provided by, for example, the document output support server 20 via the Internet 30 (step S1), and inputs the user ID and password to the system. log in. When the management computer 21 (processing control unit 212) of the document output support server 20 recognizes that the user is a user from the user ID and password, it reads information on the input screen (for example, information in HTML format) from the data storage unit 213. And transmitted to the user terminal 31 (step S2). The user terminal 31 that has received the information on the input screen displays the received input screen on the display means (step S3).

  Next, the user operates the user terminal 31 to specify an electronic file to be printed and makes a print request for the specified electronic file. When a print request is made by the user, the user terminal 31 converts the electronic file to be printed into print data using, for example, a printer driver. The print data header includes a designated model and a designated function as setting information. The designated model is a printer model that completely corresponds to the printer driver that generated the print data. The designation function is a function for executing printing conditions set by the printer driver. The designation function includes designation as to whether printing is performed by double-sided printing or single-sided printing. Then, the user terminal 31 attaches a user ID to the print data and transmits it to the document output support server 20 (step S4).

  Here, the user terminal 31 transmits information regarding the current location of the user (user terminal 31) to the document output support server 20 together with the print data. For example, when the GPS function is mounted on the user terminal 31, the user terminal 31 transmits the position information acquired by the GPS function to the document output support server 20. When the user terminal 31 is not equipped with a GPS function, the user terminal 31 displays an input screen for inputting the user's current location on the display means, allows the user to input the current location, and displays information regarding the input current location. It is transmitted to the document output support server 20.

  When receiving the print data or the like (step S5), the process control unit 212 of the document output support server 20 specifies the latitude and longitude of the user (transmitted user terminal 31) (step S6). For example, when the position information acquired by the GPS function is transmitted from the user terminal 31, the process control unit 212 specifies the latitude and longitude of the user based on the position information. When information about the current location is transmitted from the user terminal 31, the process control unit 212 identifies the latitude and longitude of the user's current location based on the information about the current location.

  Next, the process control unit 212 searches for a printable document output device 40 within a predetermined distance from the current location of the user (step S7). Specifically, the processing control unit 212 is based on the latitude and longitude of the location of the document output device 40 in the output destination information 230 stored in the output destination information storage unit 23 and the latitude and longitude of the current location of the user. Then, the document output device 40 located within a predetermined distance from the current location of the user is extracted. Subsequently, the process control unit 212 extracts the document output device 40 that can print the received print data from the extracted document output devices 40. The printable document output device 40 includes a document output device 40 of a model that can print using received print data, and a document output device 40 of a model that can be printed by converting the print data. The processing control unit 212 is a model in which the model of the output destination information 230 of each document output device 40 and the specified model set in the header of the print data can be handled by converting the same model or print data. By determining whether or not there is, the document output device 40 that can be printed is specified.

  Subsequently, based on the information stored in the data storage unit 213, the output destination information storage unit 23, etc., the process control unit 212, for example, information on a search result screen as shown in FIG. 9 (for example, information in HTML format). ) And information on the created search result screen is transmitted to the user terminal 31 (step S8). The search result screen shown in FIG. 9 displays a map of the vicinity of the current location of the user, a list of store names of stores where the searched document output device 40 is installed, and the like. The map near the current location of the user displays the identified current location of the user and the location of the store where the retrieved document output device 40 is installed. In addition, a selection button is provided on the search result screen, and after clicking a predetermined document output device 40, the user can select the document output device 40 to execute printing by clicking the selection button. In this list, the functions used when the functions of each document output device 40 and the print data designation function can be used as they are, or the functions that can be dealt with by using the functions instead of the functions, may be displayed. .

  Receiving the information on the search result screen, the user terminal 31 displays the search result screen shown in FIG. 9 on the display means (step S9). For example, when the user selects the document output device 40 of the store A, the user clicks the store A and then clicks the “select button”. The user terminal 31 transmits selection data including the IP address and user ID of the selected document output device 40 to the document output support server 20 (step S10).

  When receiving the selection data or the like (step S11), the process control unit 212 assigns an acceptance number (step S12). Then, the process control unit 212 transmits the print data by adding the reception number, the user ID, and the user name to the IP address of the selected document output device 40 using the user as identification information (step S13).

  Here, if there is a need to convert print data for the selected document output device 40, the process control unit 212 converts the print data into print data corresponding to the selected document output device 40. Note that when the print data is converted, the process control unit 212 transmits the converted print data.

  When the document output device 40 (the control unit 411) receives the print data to which the reception number, the user ID, and the user name are added (step S14), the received print data, the reception number, the user ID, and the user name are The data is recorded in the storage unit 417 and a printing process described later is executed (step S15).

  Moreover, the process control part 212 transmits the information regarding a receipt number to the user terminal 31 (step S16). The user terminal 31 that has received the reception number displays the reception number and stores the reception number in the storage unit (step S17). This receipt number is used for user authentication when receiving a printed matter of an electronic file.

  The process control unit 212 registers the reception number and user ID added to the print data and the IP address of the document output device 40 that has transmitted the print data in the reception information storage unit 24 (step S18). Specifically, the processing control unit 212 uses the reception number and user ID added to the print data, the IP address of the document output device 40 that has transmitted the print data, the reception number of the reception information 240, the user ID, and the output destination IP. It is registered in the reception information storage unit 24 as an address. Further, the process control unit 212 registers the date and time when the selection data is received as the reception time of the reception information 240.

  Next, a printing process performed by the document output apparatus 40 that has received the print data will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the present embodiment, the operation of each unit constituting the document output device 40 (the printing device 41 and the packing device 42) is controlled by the control unit 411 of the printing device 41. The operation of each unit constituting the packaging device 42 is controlled by a control unit (not shown) of the packaging device 42 based on an instruction from the control unit 411 of the printing device 41.

  First, the document output device 40 sets the packing material at a predetermined position (step S21). Specifically, when the document output device 40 receives print data, first, the control unit 411 of the printing device 41 transmits information to the effect that the packing material is set at a predetermined position to the control unit of the packing device 42. Upon receiving this information, the control unit of the packing device 42 drives the feed roller 45 by a feed roller control motor (not shown), and feeds the packing material 70 to the paper stacking unit 44 side by the feed roller 45. Moreover, the control part of the packing apparatus 42 blows off an air flow from a nozzle, and opens the front-end | tip of the sent packing material 70 as mentioned above. For this reason, the packing material 70 with its leading end opened is sent out to the discharge port 43 side along the inner wall surface of the paper stacking portion 44.

  When the packing material 70 is sent out until the leading edge of the packing material 70 comes into contact with the second heater 47 by the feed roller control motor, the control unit of the packing device 42 stops the feed roller control motor and causes the feed roller 45 to move. Stop. Next, the control unit of the packing device 42 drives the first suction means on the first heater 46 side and the second suction means on the second heater 47 side, so that the packing material 70 is moved to the first suction means and the second suction means. Inhale each. Thereby, the packing material is set at a predetermined position. The control unit of the packing device 42 transmits information indicating that the setting of the packing material is completed to the control unit of the printing device 41.

  When the control unit 411 of the printing apparatus 41 receives the information that the setting of the packaging material is completed, the control unit 411 controls the paper supply / discharge unit 414 and the image forming unit 416 to receive the reception number and user ID stored in the storage unit 417. And the user name are printed on the front side of the first printing paper (step S22). The first print paper is a print paper used for printing the output paper 60 that is output first in response to a user's print request.

  Here, double-sided printing is possible in printing by the printing apparatus 41, and the output paper 60 discharged from the discharge port 43 is discharged (output) to the paper stacking unit 44 with its front side facing downward. . When a plurality of output sheets 60 are output by the printing apparatus 41, the output sheets 60 that have been output are stacked. For this reason, in the stacked output sheets 60, the surface facing the lower side at the bottom becomes the front side surface of the output sheet 60 output first, and the surface facing the upper side at the top is output last. This is the back side of the paper 60.

  Next, the control unit 411 of the printing apparatus 41 reads the blind tint block pattern stored in the storage unit 417 and controls the paper supply / discharge unit 414 and the image forming unit 416 to control the back side of the first printing paper. The read-out tint block pattern is printed on the surface (step S23). In the present embodiment, a fine pattern is printed as a background pattern for blindfolding. When the control unit 411 of the printing apparatus 41 prints the front side and the back side of the first printing paper, the control unit 411 controls the paper supply / discharge unit 414 to feed the printed first printing paper from the discharge port 43 to the paper stacking unit 44. To discharge. The discharged first printing paper forms the first output paper.

  Subsequently, the control unit 411 of the printing apparatus 41 reads out the print data stored in the storage unit 417 and controls the paper supply / discharge unit 414 and the image forming unit 416 to print a document (request document) requested to be printed. ) Is printed on the second printing paper (step S24). The second printing paper on which the request document is printed constitutes the second output paper. When printing on the second printing paper, the control unit 411 of the printing apparatus 41 controls the paper supply / discharge unit 414 to discharge the printed second printing paper from the discharge port 43 to the paper stacking unit 44. As a result, the printed second output paper is discharged so as to overlap the first output paper in the paper stacking unit 44. Then, the control unit 411 of the printing apparatus 41 prints the amount determined in the print data, and discharges the printed second print paper from the discharge port 43 to the paper stacking unit 44. In the present embodiment, the same type of printing paper as the first printing paper is used as the second printing paper. For this reason, in this embodiment, the second printing paper is fed from a paper feed tray that feeds the first printing paper.

  In addition, in the printing of the request document in step S24, either single-sided printing or double-sided printing is possible. The control unit 411 of the printing apparatus 41 prints the requested document according to the designation of either single-sided printing or double-sided printing set in the header of the print data stored in the storage unit 417.

  Next, the control unit 411 of the printing apparatus 41 determines whether or not the back surface of the last second output sheet (the surface facing the uppermost upper part in the sheet stacking unit 44) is printed (see FIG. Step S25). Specifically, the control unit 411 of the printing apparatus 41 determines whether the back side of the last second output paper is printed based on the print data stored in the storage unit 417. For example, the determination is made based on whether or not the back side of the last output paper 60 on which the request document has been printed is actually printed from the print data.

  When the control unit 411 of the printing apparatus 41 determines that the back side of the last second output paper has not been printed (step S25; No), the process proceeds to step S27. When the control unit 411 of the printing apparatus 41 determines that the back side of the last second output paper has been printed (step S25; Yes), the blindfold tint block stored in the storage unit 417 is stored. And the feed / discharge unit 414 and the image forming unit 416 are controlled to print the read-out tint block pattern on the front side surface of the third printing paper (step S26). In the present embodiment, a fine pattern is printed as a background pattern for blindfolding. As described above, when the back side of the last second output paper is printed, that is, when the print content is seen from the back side of the last second output paper, the blindfold pattern is printed. When the back side of the last second output paper is not printed, that is, when the print contents cannot be seen from the back side of the last second output paper, the blindfold pattern is not printed. This eliminates the need for printing a useless blindfold pattern, prevents unnecessary consumption of toner and the like due to the printing of the blindfold pattern, and enables efficient printing according to the requested document. Here, the third printing paper is a printing paper used for printing the output paper 60 that is output after the output paper 60 on which the request document is printed is output. In the present embodiment, the same type of printing paper as the first printing paper and the second printing paper is used as the third printing paper. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the third printing paper is fed from the paper feed tray that feeds the first printing paper and the second printing paper.

  Next, the control unit 411 of the printing apparatus 41 controls the paper supply / discharge unit 414 and the image forming unit 416, and sets the reception number, user ID, and user name stored in the storage unit 417 on the third printing paper. Printing is performed on the back side (step S27). When the control unit 411 of the printing apparatus 41 prints the back side of the third printing paper, the control unit 411 controls the paper supply / discharge unit 414 to discharge the printed third printing paper from the discharge port 43 to the paper stacking unit 44. To do. The discharged third printing paper forms a third output paper.

  The output paper 60 (third output paper) is stacked on the output paper 60 (second output paper) stacked on the paper stacking unit 44 with the back side facing up. For this reason, the surface facing the upper side of the output paper 60 stacked on the paper stacking unit 44 is a surface on which the reception number, the user ID, and the user name are printed. This completes printing.

  When printing is completed, the control unit 411 of the printing apparatus 41 packs the printed matter and transmits information to the effect that it is stored in the stock unit 49 of the packing apparatus 42 to the control unit of the packing apparatus 42. The control unit of the packing device 42 that has received this information controls each unit of the packing device 42 as follows based on an instruction from the control unit 411 of the printing device 41.

  First, the control unit of the packing device 42 performs a process for binding packing materials (step S28). Specifically, the control unit of the packing device 42 drives the first heater moving motor to heat the first heater 46 close to each other and bind the packing material 70 together. Subsequently, the control unit of the packing device 42 drives the second heater moving motor to heat the second heater 47 close to each other to bind the packing materials 70 together. Then, the control unit of the packing device 42 releases the suction by the second suction means, and drives the second heater moving motor to separate the second heater 47.

  Next, the control unit of the packing device 42 performs processing for cutting the packing material (step S29). Specifically, the control unit of the packing device 42 drives the cutter driving motor to move the cutter 48 and cuts the portion of the packing material 70 bound by the first heater 46 on the side of the feed roller 45. Thereby, the bag 71 enclosing the output paper 60 is separated from the roll-shaped packing material 70. Then, the control unit of the packing device 42 releases the suction by the first suction means, and drives the first heater moving motor to separate the first heater 46.

  Subsequently, the control unit of the packing device 42 stores the packed output paper 60 in the stock unit 49 (step 30). Specifically, the control unit of the packing device 42 transports the package 61 from the paper stacking unit 44 to the stock unit 49 by the transport unit. As a result, the package 61 is stored in the stock unit 49. Then, the control unit of the packing device 42 transmits information indicating that the packing is completed to the control unit 411 of the printing device 41. As a result, the printing process ends.

  Note that the document output device 40 (printing device 41) can perform a new print process in response to the next print request when the print process is completed. If the next print request has already been received, the document output device 40 (printing device 41) starts the printing process in response to the print request.

  After the printing process as described above is performed, the user can obtain a printed matter of the electronic file by going to the store where the selected document output device 40 is installed. The user tells the store clerk the user ID and the reception number and requests the package 61 to be taken out. The store clerk opens the opening / closing means of the stock section 49 using a dedicated key for the opening / closing means of the stock section 49, and the user ID and receipt number transmitted from the user and the user ID printed on the outer surface of the package 61. And the receipt number are collated, and the matching package 61 is taken out from the stock unit 49 of the document output device 40. Then, for example, the store clerk hands the taken-out package 61 to the user in exchange for a printing fee. In this way, the user can not see the printed content of the printed matter of the electronic file by a third party. In addition, since the electronic file has been printed when the user goes to the store, the printed matter can be obtained efficiently.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the bag made of the packing material 70 is stacked with the second output paper on which the request document is printed between the first output paper and the third output paper. It is packed with 71. For this reason, the printed content of the second output paper is not seen by a third party by the first output paper and the third output paper. In particular, even when the second output paper is printed on both sides, the printed content on the back side of the last second output paper is not seen by a third party. In addition, since the printed content of the second output paper is not seen by a third party, printing can be started before the user arrives at the installation location of the document output device 40. Therefore, the printed matter can be efficiently obtained without the third party seeing the printed content.

  According to the present embodiment, since the tint block pattern is printed on the back side surface of the first output paper and the front side surface of the third output paper, the print content of the second output paper is the third. No one can see.

  According to the present embodiment, since the reception number, user ID, and user name are printed on the front side of the first output paper, the reception number and the like can be confirmed from the outside of the package 61. The user who has requested printing can be easily confirmed without opening 61. Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, since the reception number, the user ID, and the user name are printed on the back side of the third output paper, the reception number and the like are confirmed from either side of the package 61. be able to.

  According to the present embodiment, since the package 61 is stored in the stock portion 49 having an opening / closing means that can be opened and closed with a dedicated key, it is possible to prevent the package 61 from being taken out by a third party.

  According to the present embodiment, when the back surface of the last second output paper is not printed (the printed content of the second output paper cannot be viewed from the third output paper side), Since no tint block pattern is printed on the front side of the output paper 3, efficient printing according to the requested document can be performed.

  According to the present embodiment, the document output device 40 within a predetermined range is searched from the current position of the user, and the specific document output device 40 is selected from the search result. Therefore, the document output device near the current position of the user is selected. 40 can be easily selected.

  In addition, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, other embodiments applicable to the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, the output paper 60 (first output paper and third output paper) sandwiching the output paper 60 (second output paper) on which the request document is printed is opposite to the surface on which the receipt number or the like is printed. The present invention has been described by taking as an example a case where a blindfold copy-forgery-inhibited pattern is printed on the surface. Further, a blindfold pattern may be printed on both the surface on which the receipt number of the output paper 60 is printed and the opposite surface.

  In the above embodiment, the blindfold is printed on the output paper 60 (the first output paper and the third output paper) that is output before and after the output paper 60 on which the request document is printed. The present invention has been described by taking a case where it is not transparent as long as it can function as a so-called blindfold. For example, the output paper 60 on which a request document is printed and the output paper 60 on which a reception number or the like is printed. Additional paper may be sandwiched between the two. The additional sheet may be single or plural. By sandwiching the additional sheet, it is possible to prevent the print contents of the request document from being seen through.

  In the above-described embodiment, the present invention has been described by taking as an example the case where a tint block pattern is printed on the front side surface of the third printing paper when the back side surface of the last second output paper is printed. For example, a blindfold tint block may be printed on the front side surface of the third printing paper regardless of whether or not the back side surface of the last second output paper is printed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is described by taking as an example a case where it is determined whether the back side of the last second output paper is printed based on the print data stored in the storage unit 417. However, for example, the determination may be made based on whether double-sided printing or single-sided printing is designated. In this case, it is possible to determine whether double-sided printing or single-sided printing is designated in the header of the print data.

  In addition, when an additional sheet is sandwiched so that the print contents of the requested document cannot be seen through, the additional sheet is not sandwiched when the back side of the last second output sheet is not printed. It may be. Further, when the back side of the last second output paper is not printed, the number of additional sheets may be less than when the back side of the last second output paper is printed. Good. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the additional sheet from being used wastefully.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention has been described by taking as an example the case where the user identification information such as the reception number is printed on the output paper 60 as the third output paper. However, the user identification information is printed on the third output paper. It does not have to be.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention has been described by taking as an example the case where the output paper 60 of the same type as the output paper 60 for printing the request document is used as the output paper 60 for printing the reception number or the like. For example, a different type of printing paper from the output paper 60 for printing the request document may be used. In this case, when another type of printing paper is set in a paper feeding tray different from the paper feeding tray on which the output paper 60 is set, and a receipt number is printed, the paper is fed from another paper feeding tray. To do. Here, it is preferable to use another type of printing paper on which the receipt number or the like is printed so that the printed contents of the stacked output paper 60 cannot be seen through. In this way, the print contents of the request document can be prevented from being viewed by a third party. Further, cardboard may be used as another type of printing paper. In this case, the output paper 60 on which the request document is printed can be packed in a reinforced state, and the output paper 60 on which the request document is printed can be prevented from being bent.

  In the above-described embodiment, the present invention has been described by taking as an example the case where the output paper 60 is packaged using a tube-shaped packaging material 70 that is entirely transparent. For example, the packaging material 70 is partially transparent, The part may be made of a material whose interior cannot be seen through. In this case, it is preferable to print the receipt number so that the receipt number of the output paper 60 can be seen from the transparent portion of the packing material 70. For example, a material provided with a linear transparent portion may be used for the packaging material 70. In this case, the receipt number of the output paper 60 can be seen from the linear transparent portion of the packaging material 70. It is preferable to print the receipt number or the like. In this way, by using a material whose inside is not seen through for the packing material 70, it is possible to pack the printed contents of the request document so as not to be seen through.

  In the above-described embodiment, the present invention has been described by taking a case where a reception number, a user ID, and a user name are printed as user identification information. However, the user identification information may identify a user, for example, It may be the user's address, name, telephone number, or the like. Further, the user may be allowed to select which information is used as the user identification information to be printed. In this case, for example, when the user does not want the name or the like to be printed, the name or the like can be prevented from being printed, and the user's needs can be met.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention has been described by taking as an example the case where the receipt number, the user ID, and the user name are printed as the user identification information, and the user goes to the installation location of the document output device 40 and receives the package 61. For example, the printed and packed package 61 may be delivered to a predetermined place. In this case, for example, a delivery destination (for example, a zip code, an address), a recipient (for example, a user name), a telephone number, and the like are printed as user identification information. As a result, the package 61 can be delivered to the user, and the user does not have to go to the installation location of the document output device 40 to receive the package 61.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention has been described by taking the case where the output paper 60 is packed using the tube-shaped vinyl packing material 70 as an example, but the packing may be performed using other packing materials. For example, a packing material that has been formed into a bag shape in advance may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention has been described by taking the case where the packing material 70 is used for packing the output paper 60 as an example. However, for example, the output paper 60 can be used as the first printing paper and the third printing paper without using the packing material 70. You may pack with the printing paper. In this case, the receipt number or the like is printed on the first printing paper and the third printing paper using the paper of the material on which the print contents of the output paper 60 cannot be seen through, and the paper is used as the packing material. Is printed.

  In the above embodiment, the print data generated by the printer driver provided in the user terminal 31 is transmitted to the document output support server 20, and the document output support server 20 outputs the print data or the print data converted based on the print data. The present invention has been described with reference to the case where it is transmitted to the printer 40. For example, the electronic data before conversion by the printer driver is transmitted to the document output support server 20, and the printer provided in the document output support server 20 or the document output device 40 is used. You may convert into print data using a driver. For example, the document output support server 20 may provide a web page for inputting printing conditions, and the printer driver may be set based on the printing conditions input at the user terminal 31. This eliminates the need for the user terminal 31 to be provided with a printer driver suitable for each document output device 40, and the selection range of the document output device 40 is widened.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention has been described by taking as an example the case where the document output device 40 within a predetermined range is searched from the current location of the user, and the user selects the document output device 40 to request printing from among them. The user operates the user terminal 31 to input conditions such as the user's destination or near the station, the document output support server 20 searches for the document output device 40 with these conditions, and the user uses the search result. The document output device 40 that requests printing may be selected. Alternatively, the user may operate the user terminal 31 to make a print request directly to a specific document output device 40.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention has been described by taking as an example the case where the operation of each unit constituting the packing device 42 is controlled based on an instruction from the control unit 411 of the printing device 41. It may be controlled by the control unit.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention has been described by taking the case where the document output apparatus 40 is a public one installed in a convenience store or the like as an example, but the document output apparatus 40 may not be a public one. For example, a printer as a document output device may be installed in a corporate building or used by a specific user such as an employee.

  The document output support server 20 according to the embodiment of the present invention can be realized using a normal computer system, not a dedicated system. For example, a document output support server that executes the above-described processing is configured by installing the program from a recording medium (a flexible disk, a CD-ROM, or the like) that stores the program for executing the above-described processing in a general-purpose computer. can do.

  The means for supplying these programs is arbitrary. In addition to being able to be supplied via a predetermined recording medium as described above, for example, it may be supplied via a communication line, a communication network, a communication system or the like. In this case, for example, the program may be posted on a bulletin board (BBS) of a communication network and provided by superimposing it on a carrier wave via the network. Then, the above-described processing can be executed by starting the program thus provided and executing it in the same manner as other application programs under the control of the OS.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the document output system of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the management computer of FIG. It is a figure which shows the data memorize | stored in the user information storage part. It is a figure which shows the data memorize | stored in the output destination information storage part. It is a figure which shows the data memorize | stored in the reception information storage part. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a document output device. It is a figure which shows the structure of a printing apparatus. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a document output method. It is a figure which shows an example of a search result screen. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a printing process.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 20 Document output support server 21 Management computer 22 User information storage part 23 Output destination information storage part 24 Reception information storage part 30 Internet 31 User terminal 40 Document output device 41 Printing device 42 Packing device 60 Output paper

Claims (15)

A document output device connected to a communication network, performing printing based on a user's print request, and outputting the printed document,
Receiving means for receiving, via the communication network, information relating to a user's print request including user identification information for identifying the user and print data to be the target of the print request;
First output means for outputting first output paper on which user identification information received by the receiving means is printed;
Second output means for outputting the second output paper on which the print data received by the receiving means is printed on the first output paper;
A third output means for outputting a third output paper superimposed on the second output paper;
Packing means for packing the first output paper, the second output paper, and the third output paper in a stacked state;
A document output device comprising: A document output device connected to a communication network, performing printing based on a user's print request, and outputting the printed document,
Receiving means for receiving, via the communication network, information relating to a user's print request including user identification information for identifying the user and print data to be the target of the print request;
First output means for outputting first output paper on which user identification information received by the receiving means is printed;
Second output means for outputting the second output paper on which the print data received by the receiving means is printed on the first output paper;
A discriminating means for discriminating whether or not the print data is printed on the back side surface of the last paper of the second output paper;
When the determination means determines that the print data is printed on the back side of the last sheet of the second output sheet, the third output sheet is superimposed on the second output sheet and output. A third output means for
Packing means for packing the first output paper, the second output paper, and the third output paper in a stacked state;
A document output device comprising:   At least one of a tint block printing unit that prints a tint block pattern on the first printing paper and an additional sheet output unit that outputs additional paper between the first output paper and the second output paper. The document output device according to claim 1, further comprising:   And further comprising at least one of means for printing a tint block pattern on the third printing paper and means for outputting additional paper between the second output paper and the third output paper. The document output device according to claim 3. The copy-forgery-inhibited pattern printing means prints a blindfold copy-forgery-inhibited pattern on the first print paper when the print data is printed on the back side of the last sheet of the second output paper,
The additional paper output means is provided between the first output paper and the second output paper when the print data is printed on the back surface of the last paper of the second output paper. The document output apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the additional sheet is output. The first output paper has the user identification information printed on the front side of the first print paper,
The second output paper has print data printed on a second print paper,
The document output apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a third printing paper is used as the third output paper.   The document output apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the first printing paper and the third printing paper are different types of printing paper from the second printing paper.   The document output apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the third output unit outputs a third output sheet in which the user identification information is printed on a front side surface. A document output system connected to a communication network, performing printing based on a user's print request, and outputting the printed document,
A document output system comprising the document output device according to claim 1. A document output support server connected to the document output device;
The document output support server includes:
Print request receiving means for receiving information on the user's print request transmitted from the user terminal of the user via the communication network;
Reception information giving means for giving the reception information for accepting the print request to the information related to the print request of the user received by the print request receiving means;
Transmitting means for transmitting the information related to the print request of the user received by the print request receiving means and the reception information given by the acceptance information giving means to the document output device;
The document output system according to claim 9, further comprising:   11. The document output support server further comprises a document output device designating unit that causes the user to designate a document output device that prints based on the print request and outputs the printed document. The document output system described. A document output method connected to a communication network, performing printing based on a user's print request, and outputting the printed document,
Receiving via the communication network information related to a user's print request including user identification information for identifying the user and print data to be printed;
A first output step of outputting a first output paper on which the user identification information received in the reception step is printed;
A second output step of outputting the second output paper on which the print data received in the reception step is printed, overlaid on the first output paper;
A third output step of outputting a third output paper superimposed on the second output paper;
A packing step of packing the first output paper, the second output paper, and the third output paper in a stacked state;
A document output method comprising: A document output method connected to a communication network, performing printing based on a user's print request, and outputting the printed document,
Receiving via the communication network information related to a user's print request including user identification information for identifying the user and print data to be printed;
A first output step of outputting a first output paper on which the user identification information received in the reception step is printed;
A second output step of outputting the second output paper on which the print data received in the reception step is printed, overlaid on the first output paper;
A determination step of determining whether or not the print data is printed on a back surface of the last sheet of the second output sheet;
When it is determined in the determining step that the print data is printed on the back side of the last sheet of the second output sheet, the third output sheet is superimposed on the second output sheet and output. A third output step,
A packing step of packing the first output paper, the second output paper, and the third output paper in a stacked state;
A document output method comprising: A program for connecting to a communication network, performing printing based on a user's print request, and functioning as a document output device that outputs the printed document,
Computer
Receiving means for receiving, via the communication network, information relating to a user's print request including user identification information for identifying the user and print data to be subjected to the print request;
First output means for outputting first output paper on which user identification information received by the receiving means is printed;
A second output means for outputting the second output paper on which the print data received by the receiving means is printed on the first output paper;
A third output means for outputting a third output paper superimposed on the second output paper;
Packing means for packing the first output paper, the second output paper, and the third output paper in a stacked state;
Program to function as. A program for connecting to a communication network, performing printing based on a user's print request, and functioning as a document output device that outputs the printed document,
Computer
Receiving means for receiving, via the communication network, information relating to a user's print request including user identification information for identifying the user and print data to be subjected to the print request;
First output means for outputting first output paper on which user identification information received by the receiving means is printed;
A second output means for outputting the second output paper on which the print data received by the receiving means is printed on the first output paper;
A discriminating means for discriminating whether or not the print data is printed on the back side surface of the last paper of the second output paper;
When the determination means determines that the print data is printed on the back side of the last sheet of the second output sheet, the third output sheet is superimposed on the second output sheet and output. Third output means for
Packing means for packing the first output paper, the second output paper, and the third output paper in a stacked state;
Program to function as.

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