JP2022170245A - Information processing apparatus and control method - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an information processing apparatus that can easily execute a job based on setting history information through a setting screen desired by a user and has high convenience.SOLUTION: An information processing apparatus comprises a display, a storage unit, and a control unit. The control unit displays, on the display, any one screen of an execution screen for receiving a job execution instruction and a simplified execution screen obtained by simplifying the details of display of the execution screen. The storage unit stores history information on the job for which the execution instruction is received through either one screen of the execution screen or the simplified execution screen. The control unit displays the execution screen or the simplified execution screen on the display according to the history information selected by a user.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus and the like.

2. Description of the Related Art Some information processing apparatuses such as multifunction peripherals execute functions such as copying, faxing, scanning, and E-mail transmission on a job-by-job basis.

Execution of a general job is performed through a setting screen specialized for setting the function of the job. In recent years, as information processing apparatuses have become more sophisticated, screen operations via setting screens have become more complicated.

In order to improve the convenience of the information processing device, there has been known a device separately provided with a setting screen (simple setting screen) in which the display contents of the setting screen (normal setting screen) on which all settings are possible are intentionally restricted.

Since the items that can be set on the simple setting screen are limited, even users who do not need advanced processing or who are not good at operating screens on the normal setting screen can perform unnecessary screen operations. You can easily do the job without

By the way, an attempt has been made to re-use the past setting history information by readable setting values set via a setting screen when a job is executed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .

The image forming apparatus and the like according to Patent Document 1 are configured so that the setting history information can be set via a setting screen and can be read from the setting screen.

JP 2010-130245 A

Conventionally, for example, when setting history information set and stored via a normal setting screen is read via a simple setting screen, the simple setting screen transitions to a normal setting screen. Therefore, it is inconvenient for users who routinely execute jobs through the simple setting screen.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide an information processing apparatus or the like that facilitates execution of a job based on setting history information via a setting screen desired by the user and that is highly convenient.

In order to solve the above problems, an information processing apparatus according to the present disclosure includes a display unit, a storage unit, and a control unit. a simple execution screen with simplified display contents is displayed on the display unit, and the storage unit accepts an execution instruction through either the execution screen or the simple execution screen. History information relating to jobs is stored, and the control section displays the execution screen or the simple execution screen on the display section in accordance with the history information selected by the user.

Further, a control method according to the present disclosure is a control method for an information processing apparatus, and includes an execution screen for accepting an instruction to execute a job or a simple execution screen obtained by simplifying the display contents of the execution screen. a display step of displaying on a display device; a storage step of storing in a storage device history information related to the job for which an execution instruction has been received via one of the execution screen and the simple execution screen; and a selective display step of displaying the execution screen or the simple execution screen on the display device according to the history information.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide an information processing apparatus or the like that facilitates execution of a job based on setting history information via a setting screen desired by a user, and that is highly convenient.

1 is an external perspective view for explaining the overall configuration of a multifunction machine according to a first embodiment; FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the functional configuration of the MFP according to the first embodiment; FIG. It is a table explaining setting history information. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing according to the first embodiment; 4 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing according to the first embodiment; 4 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing according to the first embodiment; It is a figure explaining an example of operation of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of operation of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of operation of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of operation of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of operation of a 1st embodiment. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing according to the second embodiment; It is a figure explaining the operation example of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the operation example of 2nd Embodiment. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing according to the third embodiment; 13 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing according to the third embodiment; It is a figure explaining the operation example of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the operation example of 3rd Embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing according to the fourth embodiment; FIG. It is a figure explaining the example of operation of a 4th embodiment. It is a figure explaining the example of operation of a 4th embodiment. It is a figure explaining the example of operation of a 4th embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present disclosure, a multifunction machine that executes each function such as copying, faxing, scanning, or E-mail transmission for each job will be described as one form of information processing apparatus. The following embodiments are examples for explaining the present disclosure, and the technical scope of the explanations in the claims is not limited to the following descriptions.

[1 First Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, when executing a job, the setting screen (hereinafter referred to as the normal setting screen) as an execution screen that allows all settings related to the execution of the job, and the display contents of the normal setting screen are simplified. This is a form of a multi-function machine capable of executing a job via any setting screen of setting screens (hereinafter referred to as simple setting screens) as simple execution screens. Note that the job execution mode via the normal setting screen is sometimes referred to as "normal mode", and the job execution mode via the simple setting screen is sometimes referred to as "simple mode".

[1.1 Functional configuration]
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view schematically illustrating the overall configuration of a multifunction machine 10 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a functional configuration diagram of the MFP 10. As shown in FIG. The MFP 10 includes a control section 11 , a display section 13 , an operation input section 15 , a communication section 17 , an image forming section 19 , an image reading section 21 and a storage section 23 .

The control unit 11 controls the entire MFP 10 . The control unit 11 is configured by, for example, one or a plurality of arithmetic units (CPU (Central processing unit), etc.). The control unit 11 realizes its functions by reading and executing various programs stored in the storage unit 23 .

The display unit 13 displays various information to a user or the like. The display unit 13 can be configured by, for example, an LCD (Liquid crystal display), an organic EL (Electro-luminescence) display, or the like.

The operation input unit 15 receives input of information by a user or the like. The operation input unit 15 can be composed of hard keys (for example, numeric keys), buttons, and the like. Note that the operation input unit 15 can be configured as a touch panel that allows input via the display unit 13 . In this case, as an input system of the touch panel, for example, a system such as a resistive film system, an infrared system, an electromagnetic induction system, or an electrostatic capacity system can be adopted.

The communication unit 17 is, for example, a wired/wireless network for communicating with other devices via a network (NW) such as a LAN (Local area network), a WAN (Wide area network), the Internet, a telephone line, or a facsimile line. Either or both interfaces are provided.

The image forming section 19 forms an image based on image data on a sheet as a recording medium. The image forming section 19 feeds paper from the paper feeding section 25 , forms an image based on the image data on the paper, and then discharges the paper to the paper discharge section 27 . The image forming unit 19 can be configured by, for example, a laser printer using an electrophotographic method. The image forming unit 19 forms images using toner supplied from toner cartridges (not shown) corresponding to toner colors (for example, C (cyan), M (magenta), Y (yellow), and K (black)). conduct.

The image reading unit 21 generates image data by scanning and reading a document image to be read. The image reading unit 21 can be configured as a scanner device having an image sensor such as a CCD (Charge coupled device), a CIS (Contact image sensor), or the like. The configuration of the image reading unit 21 is not limited as long as it is configured to generate image data by reading a reflected light image from a document image with an image sensor.

The storage unit 23 stores various programs and data necessary for the operation of the multifunction device 10 . The storage unit 23 can be configured by a storage device such as a RAM (Random access memory), HDD (Hard disk drive), SSD (Solid state drive), ROM (Read only memory), or the like.

In the first embodiment, the storage unit 23 stores a job execution program 231, a setting history information processing program 232, a display processing program 233, a mode determination program 234, a setting value storage area 235, and setting history information. A storage area 236 and a display content storage area 237 are secured.

The job execution program 231 is a program read by the control unit 11 in order to perform processing associated with execution of each function such as copying, faxing, scanning, or E-mail transmission on a job-by-job basis. After reading the job execution program 231, the control unit 11 executes the job by controlling each unit related to job execution such as the display unit 13, the operation input unit 15, the communication unit 17, the image forming unit 19, and the image reading unit 21. Run. After reading the job execution program 231, the control unit 11 executes various jobs based on setting values included in setting history information, which will be described later.

The setting history information processing program 232 is, for example, a program read by the control unit 11 when acquiring setting values and the like related to job execution, generating setting history information, and performing various processes on the setting history information. After reading the setting history information processing program 232 , the control unit 11 acquires setting values related to job execution and stores them in the setting value storage area 235 . Further, the control unit 11 generates setting history information based on the acquired setting values, and stores it in the setting history information storage area 236 .

The display processing program 233 receives a display screen for displaying setting history information, a normal setting screen for receiving input of various setting values related to job execution, a setting screen such as a simple setting screen, or switching between job functions. This program is read by the control unit 11 when displaying a home screen or the like. After reading the display processing program 233 , the control unit 11 configures each screen based on frame information (not shown) stored in the display content storage area 237 , content arrangement information, and the like, and displays the screen on the display unit 13 .

When the job is executed, the mode determination program 234 determines whether the setting history information selected via the setting screen being displayed relates to the job executed under the normal mode (normal setting screen) or the simple mode (simple setting screen). ) to determine the mode of the job to run.
The control unit 11 that has read the mode determination program 234, for example,
(1) If the setting screen being displayed is a simple setting screen and the setting history information selected via the simple setting screen is related to a job executed via the simple setting screen, the mode of the job to be executed is determined as "simple mode".
(2) The setting screen being displayed is the simple setting screen, the setting history information selected via the simple setting screen relates to a job executed via the normal setting screen, and execution in simple mode is If possible, the mode of the job to be executed is determined to be "simple mode".
(3) If the setting screen being displayed is the normal setting screen and the setting history information selected via the normal setting screen relates to a job executed via the simple setting screen, the mode of the job to be executed is determined as "simple mode".
(4) The setting screen being displayed is the normal setting screen, the setting history information selected via the normal setting screen relates to a job executed via the normal setting screen, and execution in simple mode is If possible, the mode of the job to be executed is determined to be "simple mode".
In (2) or (4) above, if the user selects setting history information in which functions not available in the simple mode (for example, text/image composition function, special printing function, etc.) are selected, the control unit 11 , it is also possible to determine that the mode of the job to be executed is "normal mode".

The setting value storage area 235 is a storage area for storing setting values related to job execution. The setting values include, for example, color mode, paper/document size, paper type, number of copies, zoom function (magnification), paper selection (tray), double-sided copy, and other settings set by the user and the device itself. It contains setting values such as initial values.

The setting history information storage area 236 is a storage area for storing setting history information in a data table format. The setting history information according to the present disclosure includes, for example, information related to job execution history such as job type, execution user name, execution date and time, and mode; can be configured as history information with an identifier such as a job ID for uniquely identifying the information. The setting history information stored in the setting history information storage area 236 is appropriately called upon execution of a job based on the setting history information, mode determination, and the like.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of setting history information. For example, the setting history information of the job ID "025" has the following information regarding the execution history: "job type": copy, "executing user name": Yamada, "document name": document03, "number of pages/sets": 002 /001, “start date/time/end date and time”: 2019/12/04 10:30:50-2019/12/04 10:32:50, “mode”: including normal (normal mode). The setting history information includes setting values such as "color mode": full color, "paper size/document size": A4, "paper type": plain paper, ..., "sort/group": automatic, etc. . Note that the set values in FIG. 3 are merely examples, and the set values in the present disclosure are not limited to the items described in FIG. 3 .

The display content storage area 237 is a storage area for storing frame information (not shown) used for displaying a display screen, a setting screen, a home screen, or the like, content arrangement information, and the like. After reading the display processing program 233 , the control unit 11 configures each screen based on frame information (not shown) stored in the display content storage area 237 , content arrangement information, and the like, and displays the screen on the display unit 13 .

[1.2 Flow of processing]
Next, the flow of processing according to the first embodiment will be described. First, as overall processing by the multi-function device 10, processing related to generation and storage of setting history information based on executed jobs will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the following description, it is assumed that a copy job is one type of job executed by the MFP 10. However, this process can also be a fax job, a scan job, or an E-mail transmission job in addition to the copy job. etc. is also applicable.

The control unit 11 receives a copy job execution instruction input via the normal setting screen for the normal mode or the simple setting screen for the simple mode (step S10).

The control unit 11 reads the job execution program 231 . The control unit 11 executes the copy job by controlling each unit such as the image forming unit 19 based on the setting values accepted via the normal setting screen or the simple setting screen (step S20).

After executing the copy job, the control unit 11 reads out the setting history information processing program 232 . The control unit 11 acquires setting values related to execution of a copy job. Then, the control unit 11 generates setting history information based on the acquired setting values, and stores it in the setting history information storage area 236 . At this time, the control unit 11 adds mode information (see FIG. 3) indicating whether the copy job was executed in the normal mode or in the simple mode to the generated setting history information. is added and stored (step S30).

Next, the processing for executing a new copy job when using the setting history information stored in the setting history information storage area 236 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

When executing a copy job, the user selects execution in the normal mode via the normal setting screen or execution in the simple mode via the simple setting screen. In this case, the user can select either the normal mode or the simple mode via a home screen, which will be described later, for example.

When either the normal mode or the simple mode is selected by the user, the control unit 11 accepts the selection of the mode (step S40).

By reading the display processing program 233, the control unit 11 displays a setting screen (normal setting screen or simple setting screen) based on the accepted mode on the display unit 13 (step S50).

After displaying the setting screen, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the job is executed using the stored setting history information (step S60). In this case, the control unit 11 may determine that the stored setting history information is to be used based on the input of the instruction to display the setting history information.

If it is determined that the setting history information is to be used, the control unit 11 displays the stored setting history information (step S60; Yes→step S70).

Next, the control unit 11 accepts selection of setting history information by the user (step S80). Then, the control unit 11 displays on the display unit 13 a setting screen to which the setting value of the setting history information selected by the user is applied (step S90).

Upon receiving a new job execution instruction via the setting screen displayed on the display unit 13, the control unit 11 executes the job based on the setting history information (step S100).

If it is determined that the setting history information is not used (step S60; No), the control unit 11 receives a new job execution instruction via the setting screen displayed on the display unit 13 in step S50. (step S100).

Note that the setting values relating to the job executed in step S100 can be generated and stored as setting history information by the same processing as in step S30 of FIG.

Next, the processing of step S90 in FIG. 5 will be described using the flowchart in FIG.

By reading the mode determination program 234, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the setting history information received in step S80 of FIG. S110).

When the control unit 11 determines that the selected setting history information is the setting history information related to the copy job executed in the normal mode, the copy job related to the setting history information can be executed in the simple mode. (step S110; Yes→step S120).

When the control unit 11 determines that execution of the copy job related to the setting history information can be handled in the simple mode, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen to which the setting values of the setting history information are applied on the display unit 13 (step S120). ; Yes→step S130).

By the way, if the control unit 11 determines that the selected setting history information is not the setting history information related to the copy job executed in the normal mode, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen to which the setting values of the setting history information are applied. 13, and the process ends (step S110; No→step S130).

Further, when it is determined that the copy job related to the setting history information cannot be handled in the simple mode, the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen to which the setting values of the setting history information are applied on the display unit 13, and ends the process. (Step S120; No→Step S140).

[1.3 Operation example]
Next, an operation example of the first embodiment will be described. A touch panel type operation input unit 15 provided on the screen of the display unit 13 detects user's pressing of each button area partitioned on the screen, and enables each input by the user. FIG. 7 is a configuration example of a simple setting screen W10 related to a copy job. The simple setting screen W10 can be displayed, for example, through the mode selection process by the user via the home screen described later in step S40 of FIG. 5, or via the normal setting screen described in the next figure.

The simple setting screen W10 has a simpler screen configuration, in which setting items that can be set by the user are limited compared to the normal setting screen described in the next figure. The simple setting screen W10 includes a setting value button B11a, an operation control button B13a, a start button B19a, a normal setting button B21a, a job status notification button B23a, and a display switching button B25a.

The setting value button B11a accepts selection/input of a setting value that can be set by the user via the simple setting screen W10. For example, the user presses a paper selection button and selects a desired set value from items (not shown) related to paper selection, such as "manual feed", "tray 1, 2, 3...", and "automatic selection". By doing so, it is possible to set a setting value related to paper selection. FIG. 7 shows an example of displaying four types of set value items, namely, "paper selection", "duplex copy", "magnification", and "staple/punch", as settable set value items. Note that other set value items can be displayed by pressing the display switching button B25a. By the way, the setting values shown on the surface of each button of the setting value button B11a are displayed reflecting the setting values of the applied setting history information (FIG. 7 shows the setting history information of job ID "024" in FIG. is applied). Note that the configuration of the set value button B11a illustrated in FIG. 7 is merely an example, and is not limited to the items described in FIG.

The operation control buttons B13a include, for example, a reset button, a preview button, a number of copies button B15a, and a setting history display button B17a. For example, the reset button accepts resetting of setting values selected/input via the setting value button B11a, number of copies button B15a, or the like. The preview button accepts an instruction to display a preview image prior to execution of a copy job. The number of copies button B15a accepts input of the number of copies. The setting history display button B17a accepts an instruction to display a setting history display screen, which will be described later.

The start button B19a includes a monochrome start button and a color start button. If the user desires black-and-white copying, the user presses the black-and-white start button. On the other hand, if the user desires color copying, the user presses the color start button. When the user presses either the black-and-white start button or the color start button, processing relating to the copy job is executed.

The normal setting button B21a accepts an instruction to switch to the normal setting screen described in the next figure.

The job status notification button B23a accepts an instruction to notify the job execution status.

FIG. 8 is a configuration example of a normal setting screen W20 related to a copy job. The normal setting screen W20 can be displayed, for example, through the mode selection process by the user in step S40 of FIG. 5 or the simple setting screen W10.

The normal setting screen W20 has a screen configuration that enables all settings related to the execution of the copy job. The normal setting screen W20 includes a setting value button B11b, an operation control button B13b, a number of copies button B15b, a start button B19b, a simple setting button B21b, and a job status notification button B23b.

The setting value button B11b accepts the selection/input of a setting value that can be set by the user from among the setting values included in the setting history information. For example, the user presses a color mode button and selects a desired set value from items (not shown) such as "full color", "black and white", "single color", and "automatic (color/black and white)" related to color mode selection. By making a selection, it is possible to set a setting value related to the color mode. FIG. 8 shows seven types of setting items: "color mode", "original", "paper selection", "duplex copy", "magnification", "copy density", and "sort/group". This is an example in which value items are provided. By the way, each setting value shown on the surface of the setting value button B11b is displayed reflecting the setting value of the applied setting history information (FIG. 8 shows the setting history information of the job ID "025" in FIG. This is an example in which such set values are applied). Note that the configuration of the set value button B11b illustrated in FIG. 8 is merely an example, and is not limited to the items described in FIG.

The set value button B11b has an "other function" button in addition to the above set value items. By pressing an "other function" button, the user can call up setting value items other than the displayed setting value items and select/input setting values.

The operation control button B13b includes, in addition to a preview button and a reset button, extended function buttons such as a "send at the same time as printing" button, a "program call" button, and a "filing" button. For example, by pressing the "Send at the same time as printing" button, it is possible to simultaneously print the scanned image and send it to a predetermined destination (e.g., send by e-mail or fax) along with the execution of the copy job. can be done.

The operation control button B13b also includes a setting history display button B17b and a simple setting button B21b. The setting history display button B17b accepts an instruction to display a setting history display screen, which will be described later. Also, the simple setting button B21b accepts an instruction to switch to the simple setting screen W10.

The number of copies button B15b accepts depression when setting the number of copies.

The start button B19b includes a monochrome start button and a color start button. If the user desires black-and-white copying, the user presses the black-and-white start button. On the other hand, if the user desires color copying, the user presses the color start button. When the user presses either the black-and-white start button or the color start button, processing relating to the copy job is executed.

The job status notification button B23b accepts an instruction to notify the job execution status.

FIG. 9 shows one configuration of the setting history display screen W30. The setting history display screen W30 is, for example, the setting history display button B17a of the simple setting screen W10 illustrated in FIG. 7, the setting history display button B17b of the normal setting screen W20 illustrated in FIG. 8, or the setting history display of the home screen described later. By pressing a button or the like, it can be displayed at an arbitrary timing.

The setting history display screen W30 includes a setting history display area R11 and a delete all button B27. The setting history display area R11 is configured, for example, so that the setting history information related to each job can be arranged and displayed in chronological order. The display form of the setting history information is not particularly limited. For example, as shown in FIG. is displayed, if the MFP 10 has a user authentication function, only the setting history information related to the logged-in user's job is displayed, only the setting history information having the same setting value is displayed, and executed within a specific period It is possible to adopt a display mode such as displaying only setting history information related to a specific job, or displaying only setting history information related to a specific job execution user.

FIG. 9 is an example in which setting history information relating to five jobs of normal copy, simple copy, normal copy, simple facsimile, and scan save is displayed in chronological order from top to bottom. The top three types of setting history information in FIG. 9 correspond to the setting history information related to the job IDs “025” to “023” illustrated in FIG.

Here, each display area (area related to a copy job) in the setting history display area R11 displays a job type under a specific mode (for example, a copy job under a normal mode: normal copy), a job start date and time, A part of the setting value is displayed. FIG. 9 shows an example of displaying three types of setting value items, namely, "paper selection", "duplex copy", and "staple/punch", as setting value items to be displayed. It can be selected as appropriate.

Each piece of setting history information displayed in the setting history display area R11 is configured to be selectable by the user. By selecting desired setting history information, the user can easily execute a job based on the setting history information or a job similar thereto. For example, when the setting history information (corresponding to job ID “024”) related to simple copy surrounded by a dotted line frame in the drawing is selected, the screen transitions to the simple setting screen W10 illustrated in FIG. In this case, the selected setting history information may be displayed in the dark so that the selected setting history information can be easily grasped.

The delete all button B27 accepts an instruction to delete setting history information from the setting history display area R11. When the user presses the delete all button B27, the control unit 11 stops displaying the setting history information in the setting history display area R11.

FIG. 10 shows a job in which the setting history information selected via the simple setting screen W10 is executed under the normal mode (normal setting screen W20) while the simple mode is selected by the user in step S40 of FIG. It is an example of operation in the case of relating to.

Note that this operation example corresponds to the processing described in the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 and 6 . Here, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 in "state 1", the setting history display screen W30 in "state 2", and the normal setting screen W20 in "state 3". described as.

When the setting history display button B17a is pressed from state 1 in which the simple setting screen W10 is displayed, the control unit 11 changes the display screen to the setting history display screen W30 (arrow 1-2 in the figure, state 2). .

In state 2, when the user selects setting history information related to a copy job, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the selected setting history information is a copy job executed in the normal mode (Fig. 6 corresponds to the processing of step S110). In this case, the control unit 11 can refer to the "mode" of the selected setting history information to determine whether or not the setting history information is a copy job executed in the normal mode. .

If the control unit 11 determines that the setting history information selected by the user is a copy job executed in the normal mode, it further determines whether the copy job can be handled in the simple mode (see FIG. 6). step S110; Yes→corresponding to the process of step S120). In this case, the control unit 11 refers to the setting values in the setting history information, and confirms setting values that cannot be changed by the user through the simple setting screen W10 (for example, text/image combining function, special printing function, etc.). etc). The control unit 11 can determine that the simple mode can be used when these setting values have not been changed.

When it is determined that the copy job can be handled in the simple mode, the control unit 11 changes the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the figure, state 2→state 1). . By the way, the control unit 11 also changes the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 when it determines that the setting history information selected by the user is a copy job executed in the simple mode. (Arrow 2-1 in the figure, state 2→state 1).

As the display screen transitions from state 2 to state 1, the control unit 11 displays the setting values of the setting history information selected by the user on the display unit 13 in a state in which they are applied to the simple setting screen W10.

On the other hand, if a setting value that cannot be changed by the user via the simple setting screen W10 has been changed, the control unit 11 determines that the simple mode cannot be used. Then, the control unit 11 changes the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the normal setting screen W20 (arrow 2-3 in the drawing, state 2→state 3).

As the display screen transitions from state 2 to state 3, the control unit 11 displays the setting values of the setting history information selected by the user on the display unit 13 in a state in which they are applied to the normal setting screen W20.

As illustrated in FIG. 10, the simple setting screen W10 and the normal setting screen W20 can be switched as appropriate by pressing a switching instruction button (normal setting button B21a or simple setting button B21b) provided on each setting screen. It is possible. Therefore, for example, in the simple mode, when the user wants to change a set value that cannot be changed, the user can easily and flexibly switch the display screen (mode) from the simple setting screen W10 to the normal setting screen W20. Copy jobs can be executed.

FIG. 11 shows a job in which the setting history information selected via the normal setting screen W20 is executed under the normal mode (normal setting screen W20) while the normal mode is selected by the user in step S40 of FIG. It is an example of operation in the case of relating to.

When the setting history display button B17b is pressed from state 3 in which the normal setting screen W20 is displayed, the control unit 11 changes the display screen to the setting history display screen W30 (arrow 3-2 in the figure, state 2). .

In state 2, when the user selects setting history information related to a copy job, the control unit 11 determines whether the selected setting history information is a copy job executed in the normal mode ( (corresponding to the process of step S110 in FIG. 6). In this case, the control unit 11 can refer to the "mode" of the selected setting history information to determine whether or not the setting history information is a copy job executed in the normal mode. .

If the control unit 11 determines that the setting history information selected by the user is a copy job executed in the normal mode, it further determines whether the copy job can be handled in the simple mode (see FIG. 6). step S120; Yes→corresponding to the process of step S130). In this case, the control unit 11 refers to the setting values in the setting history information, and confirms setting values that cannot be changed by the user through the simple setting screen W10 (for example, text/image combining function, special printing function, etc.). etc). The control unit 11 determines that the simple mode can be used when these setting values have not been changed. Then, the control unit 11 changes the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the drawing, state 2→state 1). If the control unit 11 determines that the setting history information selected by the user is a copy job executed in the simple mode, the control unit 11 transitions the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (see Arrow 2-1, state 2→state 1).

As the display screen transitions from state 2 to state 1, the control unit 11 displays the setting values of the setting history information selected by the user on the display unit 13 in a state in which they are applied to the simple setting screen W10.

By the way, if a setting value that cannot be changed by the user has been changed via the simple setting screen W10, the control unit 11 determines that the simple mode cannot be used. Then, the control unit 11 changes the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the normal setting screen W20 (arrow 2-3 in the drawing, state 2→state 3).

As the display screen transitions from state 2 to state 3, the control unit 11 displays the setting values of the setting history information selected by the user on the display unit 13 in a state in which they are applied to the normal setting screen W20.

As illustrated in FIG. 11, the normal setting screen W20 and the simple setting screen W10 can be switched as appropriate by pressing a switching instruction button (normal setting button B21a and simple setting button B21b) provided on each setting screen. It is possible. Therefore, for example, in the simple mode, if the user wants to change a set value that cannot be changed, the user switches the display screen (mode) from the simple setting screen W10 (state 1) to the normal setting screen W20 (state 3). Therefore, copy jobs can be executed easily and flexibly.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, according to the execution mode of the setting history information selected via the setting screen being displayed (selected), the setting screen related to the execution of the job based on the setting history information is displayed. Since it is selected, it is possible to easily execute a job based on the setting history information via the setting screen desired by the user, and it is possible to provide a highly convenient information processing apparatus.

[2 Second embodiment]
In the second embodiment, when selecting the setting history information on the home screen, it is possible to select whether to execute the job in the normal mode via the normal setting screen or in the simple mode via the simple screen. is possible.

The functional configuration of the MFP according to the second embodiment can be the same as the functional configuration of the MFP 10 according to the first embodiment. Therefore, description of the functional configuration of the multifunction device according to the second embodiment will be omitted, and the same reference numerals as those of the multifunction device 10 according to the first embodiment will be used.

[2.1 Flow of processing]
The flow of processing according to the second embodiment will be described using the flowchart of FIG. 12 . In addition, in the second embodiment, the process is started via the home screen. Note that the home screen is a basic screen that is displayed on the display unit 13 when the power is turned on, during standby, during recovery from a sleep state, or the like, and receives an operation input by the user. In the following description, it is assumed that a copy job is one type of job executed by the MFP 10. However, this process can also be a fax job, a scan job, or an E-mail transmission job in addition to the copy job. etc. is also applicable.

The control unit 11 displays the home screen on the display unit 13 by reading the display processing program 233, for example, when the power is turned on, when waiting, when recovering from a sleep state, or the like (step S150).

When the user inputs an instruction to display the setting history information (step S160), the control unit 11 displays the setting history display screen W30 on the display unit 13. FIG.

Next, the control unit 11 accepts selection of setting history information by the user (step S170). The control unit 11 determines whether or not the setting history information selected by the user is related to a copy job (step S180).

If the control unit 11 determines that the selected setting history information is related to a copy job, it accepts selection of the copy mode by the user (step S180; Yes→step S190).

The control unit 11 determines whether or not the copy mode selected by the user is the simple mode (step S200). When the copy mode selected by the user is the simple mode, the control section 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 on the display section 13 (step S200; Yes→step S210). After the simple setting screen W10 is displayed, the control unit 11 executes the simple copy job based on the user's execution instruction, and ends the process (step S220).

On the other hand, if the copy mode selected by the user is not the simple mode, the control section 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 on the display section 13 (step S200; No→step S230). After the normal setting screen W20 is displayed, the control unit 11 executes the normal copy job based on the user's execution instruction, and ends the process (step S240).

By the way, if it is determined in step S180 that the setting history information selected by the user is not related to the copy job, the control unit 11 displays the setting screen to which the setting value of the setting history information is applied. Based on the execution instruction, the job corresponding to the setting history information is executed, and the process ends (step S180; No→step S250).

[2.2 Operation example]
FIG. 13 is a configuration example of the home screen W40. The home screen W40 includes a job selection button B29, a job status notification button B23c, and a display switching button B25b.

The job etc. selection button B29 accepts selection of a job desired by the user and various processes. The user can execute a copy job in the simple mode by pressing a simple copy button B31 included in the job selection buttons B29. Also, the user can execute a copy job in the normal mode by pressing the copy button B33. The control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 in response to pressing of the simple copy button B31. Similarly, the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 in response to pressing of the copy button B33. As in the first embodiment, the setting history display button B17c accepts a display instruction input for the setting history display screen.

Incidentally, FIG. 13 shows selectable job/processing items such as "simple copy", "simple fax", "simple scan", "print resource", "setting history", "shared folder", "scan save", and "copy", but the other jobs and processing items can be displayed by pressing the display switching button B25b. Note that the configuration of the job etc. selection button B29 illustrated in FIG. 13 is merely an example, and is not limited to the items described in FIG.

The job status notification button B23c accepts an instruction to notify the job execution status.

FIG. 14 shows that the setting history information selected by the user in step S180 of FIG. This is an example of operation in the case of accepting mode selection as to whether to execute.

Note that this operation example corresponds to the processing described in the flowchart of FIG. 12 . Here, the state in which the control unit 11 displays the home screen W40 is "state 0," the state in which the simple setting screen W10 is displayed is "state 1," the state in which the setting history display screen W30 is displayed is "state 2." The state in which the normal setting screen W20 is displayed will be described as "state 3".

When the setting history display button B17c is pressed from state 0 in which the home screen W40 is displayed, the control unit 11 changes the display screen to the setting history display screen W30 (arrow 0-2 in the figure, state 2).

In state 2, when the user selects the setting history information related to the copy job, the control unit 11 selects a mode for executing the copy job based on the setting history information in the normal mode or in the simple mode. A mode selection screen W50 for accepting a selection is displayed (corresponding to the processing of steps S180 to S200 in FIG. 12).

When the user selects the simple mode via the mode selection screen W50, the control unit 11 changes the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the figure, state 2→ State 1).

On the other hand, when the normal mode is selected by the user via the mode selection screen W50, the control unit 11 causes the display screen to transition from the setting history display screen W30 to the normal setting screen W20 (arrow 2-3 in the figure, state 2→3).

In the system settings, etc., if a setting that gives priority to either the simple mode or the normal mode is provided, the mode corresponding to the prioritized mode is displayed without displaying the mode selection screen W50 illustrated in FIG. A configuration in which a setting screen is displayed is also possible. Also, in the selected setting history information, if a setting value that cannot be changed by the user via the simple setting screen W10 has been changed, that is, if the setting history information cannot be handled in the simple mode. is selected, it is also possible to preferentially transition to the normal mode.

As illustrated in FIG. 14, the simple setting screen W10 and the normal setting screen W20 can be switched as appropriate by pressing a switching instruction button (normal setting button B21a or simple setting button B21b) provided on each setting screen. be. Therefore, for example, in the simple mode, when the user wants to change a set value that cannot be changed, the user can easily and flexibly switch the display screen (mode) from the simple setting screen W10 to the normal setting screen W20. Copy jobs can be executed.

As described above, according to the second embodiment, according to the execution mode of the setting history information selected via the setting screen being displayed (selected), the setting screen related to the execution of the job based on the setting history information is displayed. Since the selection is possible, it is possible to easily execute a job based on the setting history information through the setting screen desired by the user, and it is possible to provide a highly convenient information processing apparatus.

[3 Third Embodiment]
In the third embodiment, when selecting the setting history information on the simple setting screen or the normal setting screen, the job is executed in the normal mode via the normal setting screen or the job is executed in the simple mode via the simple screen. It is a form that can be selected.

The functional configuration of the MFP according to the third embodiment can be the same as the functional configuration of the MFP 10 according to the first embodiment. Therefore, description of the functional configuration of the multifunction device according to the third embodiment will be omitted, and the same reference numerals as those of the multifunction device 10 according to the first embodiment will be used.

[3.1 Flow of processing]
The flow of processing according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the processing via the simple setting screen W10 when the simple mode is selected by the user. Note that the same reference numerals may be assigned to the same processes as those described in FIG. 5 or 6 according to the first embodiment, and the description thereof may be omitted.

When the user selects the simple mode, the control unit 11 accepts the selection of the simple mode (step S41).

The control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 based on the accepted simple mode on the display unit 13 (step S51).

After the simple setting screen W10 is displayed, the control unit 11 accepts selection of setting history information by the user. Then, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the setting history information selected by the user is the setting history information related to the copy job executed in the normal mode (step S260).

When the control unit 11 determines that the selected setting history information is the setting history information related to the copy job executed in the normal mode, the control unit 11 selects the copy mode for executing the copy job related to the setting history information. is accepted (step S260; Yes→step S270).

When the user selects the simple mode for executing the copy job related to the setting history information, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 on the display unit 13 (step S280; Yes→step S130). Then, the control section 11 executes a new copy job and terminates the process (step S100).

On the other hand, if the control unit 11 determines that the selected setting history information is not the setting history information related to the copy job executed in the normal mode, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 on the display unit 13 (step S260; No → step S130). Then, the control section 11 executes a new copy job and terminates the process (step S100).

If the user does not select the simple mode for executing the copy job related to the setting history information, the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 on the display unit 13 (step S280; No→step S140). Then, the control section 11 executes a new copy job and terminates the process (step S100).

FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the processing through the normal setting screen W20 when the normal mode is selected by the user.

When the normal mode is selected by the user, the control section 11 accepts the selection of the normal mode (step S43).

The control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 based on the accepted normal mode on the display unit 13 (step S53).

After the normal setting screen W20 is displayed, the control unit 11 accepts selection of setting history information by the user. Then, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the setting history information selected by the user is the setting history information related to the copy job executed in the simple mode (step S290).

When the control unit 11 determines that the selected setting history information is the setting history information related to the copy job executed in the simple mode, the control unit 11 selects the copy mode for executing the copy job related to the setting history information. is accepted (step S290; Yes→step S300).

When the user selects the simple mode for executing the copy job related to the setting history information, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 on the display unit 13 (step S310; Yes→step S130). Then, the control section 11 executes a new copy job and terminates the process (step S100).

On the other hand, if the control unit 11 determines that the selected setting history information is not the setting history information related to the copy job executed in the simple mode, the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 on the display unit 13 (step S290; No → step S140). Then, the control section 11 executes a new copy job and terminates the process (step S100).

If the user does not select the simple mode for executing the copy job related to the setting history information, the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 on the display unit 13 (step S310; No→step S140). Then, the control section 11 executes a new copy job and terminates the process (step S100).

[3.2 Operation example]
FIG. 17 shows a state in which the simple mode is selected by the user and the setting history information selected via the simple setting screen W10 is a job executed under the normal mode. It is an operation example of selecting whether to execute a job in a mode or in a simple mode via a simple screen.

This operation example corresponds to the processing described in the flowchart of FIG. Here, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 in "state 1" or "state 1a", the setting history display screen W30 in "state 2", and the normal setting screen W20. is described as "state 3".

When the setting history display button B17a is pressed from state 1 in which the simple setting screen W10 is displayed, the control unit 11 changes the display screen to the setting history display screen W30 (arrow 1-2 in the figure, state 2). .

In state 2, when the user selects setting history information related to a copy job executed in the normal mode, the control unit 11 executes the copy job based on the setting history information in the normal mode or in the simple mode. A mode selection screen W50 for accepting mode selection as to whether to execute below is displayed.

When the user selects the simple mode via the mode selection screen W50, the control unit 11 changes the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1a in the figure, state 2→ State 1a).

On the other hand, when the normal mode is selected by the user via the mode selection screen W50, the control unit 11 causes the display screen to transition from the setting history display screen W30 to the normal setting screen W20 (arrow 2-3 in the figure, state 2→3).

Note that in state 2, when the user selects setting history information related to a copy job executed in the simple mode, the control unit 11 does not display the mode selection screen W50, and displays the simple setting from the setting history display screen W30. The display screen is changed to the screen W10 (arrow 2-1a in the drawing, state 2→state 1a).

FIG. 18 shows a state in which the normal mode is selected by the user, and when the setting history information selected via the normal setting screen W20 is a job executed under the simple mode, the normal mode via the normal setting screen is displayed. It is an operation example of selecting whether to execute a job in a mode or in a simple mode via a simple screen.

This operation example corresponds to the processing described in the flowchart of FIG. Here, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 in "state 1", the setting history display screen W30 in "state 2", and the normal setting screen W20 in "state 3". Alternatively, it will be described as "state 3a".

When the setting history display button B17b is pressed from state 3 in which the normal setting screen W20 is displayed, the control unit 11 changes the display screen to the setting history display screen W30 (arrow 3-2 in the figure, state 2). .

In state 2, when the user selects the setting history information related to the copy job executed in the simple mode, the control unit 11 executes the copy job based on the setting history information in the normal mode or the simple mode. A mode selection screen W50 for accepting mode selection as to whether to execute below is displayed.

When the simple mode is selected by the user via the mode selection screen W50, the control unit 11 changes the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the figure, state 1). .

On the other hand, when the normal mode is selected by the user via the mode selection screen W50, the control unit 11 causes the display screen to transition from the setting history display screen W30 to the normal setting screen W20 (arrow 2-3a in the figure, state 3a).

In state 2, when the user selects the setting history information related to the copy job executed in the normal mode, the control unit 11 does not display the mode selection screen W50, and sets the normal setting from the setting history display screen W30 without displaying the mode selection screen W50. The display screen is changed to the screen W20 (arrow 2-3a in the figure, state 3a).

As described above, according to the third embodiment, when the setting history information is selected on the simple setting screen or the normal setting screen, the job is executed in the normal mode via the normal setting screen or the To provide a highly convenient information processing apparatus in which a user can easily execute a job based on setting history information via a setting screen desired by a user because it is possible to select whether to execute a job in a simple mode. be able to.

[4 Fourth Embodiment]
The fourth embodiment is a form in which setting history information related to a job is used when user authentication is valid.

The functional configuration of the MFP according to the fourth embodiment can be the same as the functional configuration of the MFP 10 according to the first embodiment. Therefore, description of the functional configuration of the multifunction device according to the fourth embodiment will be omitted, and the same reference numerals as those of the multifunction device 10 according to the first embodiment will be used.

[4.1 Flow of processing]
The flow of processing when using setting history information related to a job when user authentication is valid will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 19 . In the explanation of this figure, the same step numbers are assigned to the same processes as those explained in the flowchart of FIG. 12 according to the second embodiment.

The control unit 11 displays the login screen on the display unit 13 (step S320). For example, the control unit 11 displays the login screen when the power is turned on, during standby, during recovery from a sleep state, or the like.

The control unit 11 accepts input of information related to user authentication such as a login user name and a login password by the user, and performs user authentication. In this case, the control unit 11 performs user authentication by comparing the combination of the login user name and login password input by the user with the combination of the login user name and login password registered in advance in the device itself. be able to. Note that the user authentication may be performed by an authentication server separately provided outside. In this case, the authentication server holds the login user name and login password for user authentication. By the way, user authentication is not limited to a combination of a login user name and a login password. Biometric authentication such as property authentication, fingerprint authentication, and face authentication can also be used.

If user authentication is O.D. K. , the control unit 11 displays the home screen W40 on the display unit 13 (step S330; Yes→step S150).

When the user inputs an instruction to display the setting history information (step S160), the control unit 11 displays the setting history display screen W30 on the display unit 13. FIG.

Next, the control unit 11 accepts selection of setting history information by the user (step S170). The control unit 11 determines whether or not the setting history information selected by the user is related to a copy job (step S180).

If the setting history information selected by the user is related to a copy job, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the setting history information is related to another person's execution job (step S180; Yes→step S340).

If the setting history information relates to another person's execution job, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 (step S340; Yes→step S210). After the simple setting screen W10 is displayed, the control unit 11 executes the simple copy job based on the user's execution instruction (step S220), and ends the process.

In this case, for example, depending on the job execution status, such as the execution frequency of copy jobs under simple mode, or system settings such as simple mode priority, such as "prefer others' copy jobs under simple mode" Even if the other person's selected setting history information relates to the normal mode, the mode may be changed to the simple mode. If the execution frequency of copy jobs in the simple mode is not high, the mode may be shifted to the same mode as the mode in which the copy job related to the selected setting history information was executed.

On the other hand, if the setting history information does not relate to another person's execution job, the control unit 11 judges that the selected setting history information belongs to the logged-in user, and determines the mode of the setting history information (step S340; No→step S350).

If the setting history information relates to the simple mode job of the logged-in user, the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 (step S360; Yes→step S210). Then, the control unit 11 executes the simple copy job based on the user's instruction, and ends the process (step S220).

On the other hand, if the setting history information relates to the login user's normal mode job (not to the simple mode job), the control unit 11 displays the normal setting screen W20 (step S360; No→step S230). . Then, the control unit 11 executes the normal copy job based on the user's instruction, and ends the process (step S240).

[4.2 Operation example]
FIG. 20 is a configuration example of the user authentication screen W60. The user authentication screen W60 includes a login user name input box Bx11, a login password input box Bx13, an authentication destination input box Bx15, a job status notification button B23c, an OK button B35, and a cancel button B37.

The login user name input box Bx11 accepts input of a login user name. The login password input box Bx13 accepts input of a login password. The authentication destination input box Bx15 accepts input of an authentication destination related to user authentication. The OK button B35 accepts input confirmation instructions for the login user name input box Bx11, login password input box Bx13, and authentication destination input box Bx15. The cancel button B37 accepts an instruction to cancel the user authentication process via the user authentication screen W60.

FIG. 21 is an operation example of using setting history information related to a copy job executed by a user other than the logged-in user when user authentication is valid. This operation example corresponds to the process described in steps S320 to S340; Yes to step S220 of FIG. Here, the state in which the control unit 11 displays the user authentication screen W60 is "state a", the state in which the home screen W40 is displayed is "state 0", the state in which the setting history display screen W30 is displayed is "state 2", The state in which the simple setting screen W10 is displayed will be described as "state 1".

If the user authentication is successful in the state a where the user authentication screen W60 is displayed, the control unit 11 changes the display screen to the home screen W40 (arrow a-0 in the drawing, state 0).

When the setting history display button B17c is pressed from state 0 in which the home screen W40 is displayed, the control unit 11 changes the display screen to the setting history display screen W30 (arrow 0-2 in the figure, state 2).

In state 2, when the logged-in user selects another person's copy job (normal mode), the control unit 11 changes the display screen from the setting history display screen W30 to the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the figure, State 1). In this case, for example, depending on the job execution status, such as the execution frequency of copy jobs under simple mode, or system settings such as simple mode priority, such as "prefer others' copy jobs under simple mode" , the mode may be shifted to the simple mode. If the execution frequency of copy jobs in the simple mode is not high, the mode may be shifted to the same mode as the mode in which the copy job related to the setting history information selected by the user was executed.

FIG. 22 is an operation example of using setting history information related to a copy job executed by a logged-in user when user authentication is valid. This operation example corresponds to the process described in steps S320 to S340; No to S240 of FIG. Here, the state in which the control unit 11 displays the user authentication screen W60 is "state a", the state in which the home screen W40 is displayed is "state 0", the state in which the setting history display screen W30 is displayed is "state 2", A state in which the simple setting screen W10 is displayed is referred to as "state 1", and a state in which the normal setting screen W20 is displayed is referred to as "state 3".

If the user authentication is successful in the state a where the user authentication screen W60 is displayed, the control unit 11 changes the display screen to the home screen W40 (arrow a-0 in the drawing, state 0).

When the setting history display button B17c is pressed from state 0 in which the home screen W40 is displayed, the control unit 11 changes the display screen to the setting history display screen W30 (arrow 0-2 in the figure, state 2).

In state 2, when the logged-in user selects his/her own copy job (simple mode or normal mode), the control unit 11 displays the simple setting screen W10 (arrow 2-1 in the figure, state 1) from the setting history display screen W30. Alternatively, a transition is made to the display screen during job execution of any of the normal setting screen W20 (arrow 2-3 in the figure, state 3).

As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, when user authentication is valid, based on the setting history information related to the execution jobs of the logged-in user or other users, the setting screen related to job execution based on the setting history information is displayed. Since it is selected, it is possible to easily execute a job based on the setting history information via the setting screen desired by the user, and it is possible to provide a highly convenient information processing apparatus.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible. That is, the technical scope of the present invention also includes embodiments obtained by combining technical means appropriately modified within the scope of the present invention.

In addition, although the above-described embodiments are described separately for convenience of explanation, it is of course possible to combine them within the technically possible range.

In addition, the program that operates in each device in the embodiment is a program that controls the CPU and the like (a program that causes the computer to function) so as to implement the functions of the above-described embodiments. Information handled by these devices is temporarily stored in a temporary storage device (for example, RAM) during processing, then stored in storage devices such as various ROMs and HDDs, and read out by the CPU as necessary. Modifications and writing are performed.

Here, as recording media for storing programs, semiconductor media (eg, ROM, non-volatile memory cards, etc.), optical recording media/magneto-optical recording media (eg, DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), MO (Magneto Optical Disc), MD (Mini Disc), CD (Compact Disc), BD (Blu-ray (registered trademark) Disc, etc.)), magnetic recording media (e.g., magnetic tape, flexible disc, etc.), etc. . By executing the loaded program, the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized. In some cases, inventive features are realized.

When distributed to the market, the program can be stored in a portable recording medium for distribution, or transferred to a server computer connected via a network such as the Internet. In this case, of course, the storage device of the server computer is also included in the present invention.

10 multifunction device 11 control unit 13 display unit 15 operation input unit 17 communication unit 19 image forming unit 21 image reading unit 23 storage unit 231 job execution program 232 setting history information processing program 233 display processing program 234 mode determination program 235 setting value storage area 236 setting history information storage area 237 display content storage area 25 paper feed section 27 paper discharge section

Claims (9)

A display unit, a storage unit, and a control unit,
The control unit
displaying on the display unit one of an execution screen for accepting a job execution instruction and a simple execution screen obtained by simplifying display contents of the execution screen;
The storage unit
storing history information related to the job for which an execution instruction has been received via either the execution screen or the simple execution screen;
The control unit
An information processing apparatus, wherein the execution screen or the simple execution screen is displayed on the display unit according to the history information selected by a user. The control unit
2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the history information related to the job for which the execution instruction is received via the execution screen is selected, it is determined that the execution instruction of the job is received via the simple execution screen. The information processing device described. The control unit
When the history information related to the job for which the execution instruction is received via the execution screen is selected, whether to input the execution instruction of the job via either the execution screen or the simple execution screen is selected. 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a selection screen prompting selection is displayed on the display unit. The control unit
When the history information related to the job for which the execution instruction is received via the execution screen is selected, and the job contents can be executed via the simple execution screen, 4. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the information processing apparatus determines to accept the execution instruction of the job. The control unit
When the setting history information related to the job for which the execution instruction is received via the simple execution screen is selected, the execution instruction of the job is input via either the execution screen or the simple execution screen. 5. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a selection screen prompting one of the selections is displayed on the display unit. The control unit
displaying, on the display unit, a reception screen for receiving an input instruction to display the history information;
a selection screen prompting a user to select whether to input the execution instruction of the job via either the execution screen or the simple execution screen when the input of the instruction to display the history information is received via the reception screen; 6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information is displayed on the display unit. An authentication unit that authenticates a user is provided,
The control unit
When the user is authenticated, an instruction to display the history information is received via the reception screen, and when the history information related to the job executed by another user is selected, the simple execution screen is displayed. 7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein it determines to accept the execution instruction of the job. The control unit
When the user is authenticated, an input instruction to display the history information is received via the reception screen, and when the history information related to the job executed by the user is selected, via the execution screen 8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein it is determined that the job execution instruction is accepted. A control method for an information processing device,
a display step of displaying, on a display device, either an execution screen for accepting a job execution instruction or a simple execution screen obtained by simplifying display contents of the execution screen;
a storing step of storing, in a storage device, history information relating to the job for which an execution instruction has been received via one of the execution screen and the simple execution screen;
and a selection display step of displaying the execution screen or the simple execution screen on the display device according to the history information selected by the user.

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