JP2795411B2 - Image forming device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Application Field] The present invention displays a plurality of functions and displays one of the displayed functions.
Copy machine, facsimile machine, printer, etc.
Function selection table suitable for recording device for recording image information
Display, especially when the function selection switch is operated.
Display a message containing the options and display the displayed options
The image forming device that selects the function by specifying
Related. [Prior art] In recent years, with the spread of copying machines, user requirements have diversified.
In response to the diversification, more and more sophisticated and sophisticated
Copy machines have been developed and are appearing. Comparison of copiers
One of the new features is, for example, 1%
Functions that can be set arbitrarily in increments and two or more types of toner
Multi-color copy function used, single-color color selected color
-Copy function, two-page spread of bound manuscript without moving the manuscript itself
Page continuous copying machine that continuously copies pages one by one in order
Automatically copy both sides of a document automatically or on both sides of paper
Two-sided copy function for automatic continuous copying, combining multiple originals
Editing function to edit and copy by deleting or deleting, IC card
Memorize the copy condition and read it
Therefore, a job memory function that automatically sets copy conditions
There are numerous other functions as described below. The trend toward multi-functionality and sophistication of such devices is
Recording of image information not only for facsimile machines and printers
This is common to recording devices that perform the following. By the way, even if the device is multifunctional as described above,
All functions are rarely used,
Depending on the type of business or location,
It is usually used. Therefore, conventionally,
To be able to select the model
Combine various functions from high-end models with loose functions
Supply system for preparing dedicated models
You. For some, additional equipment may be installed at the request of the user.
Installations to meet user requirements.
Some are. In any case, the multifunctionality of the device will
It is necessary to select these functions.
Conventionally, switches and buttons that select available functions,
Operation mechanism such as keys, display panel, display lamp, etc.
Display mechanism on the console panel.
Some of the functions that can be used one by one
It is possible to select and start a desired function from among them
You. [Problems to be Solved by the Invention] By the way, as described above, the device becomes more
Is generally more convenient and versatile
Equipment could be provided, but on the other hand, various problems
Will have. For example, installing various dedicated models
As the number of models increases, manufacturing costs will decrease accordingly
It is difficult and expensive. Of various functions
Even if there is a special model by combination,
Often have the features that users need, but
No model has only the functions described above, and extra functions are added.
Often it is. With unnecessary functions like this
Function can be easily selected and quickly
Being able to operate allows users to
It is required to improve the utilization efficiency of the device that performs the operation. Also, if many functions are included in one copier,
The machine becomes large and becomes complicated in terms of mechanism or operation.
Therefore, it is easy to make operation mistakes and it is difficult to master
Problem. In particular, when the device becomes multifunctional,
A function selection function is required for each function and the operation panel
There are many operating mechanisms such as various switches, keys and buttons on the top
Become. For example, an automatic document feeder and intermediate tray for duplex copying
For copiers equipped with
Function), from one-sided original → one-sided copy, to one-sided original
Manuscript → 2-sided copy, 2-sided original → 1-sided copy, 2-sided original → both sides
Four patterns up to face copying can be used. Sa
In addition, by providing an intermediate tray,
-Marking, continuous shooting color composition, partial color conversion,
, Parallel synthesis, etc. are also possible. Of course these machines
Some functions require additional equipment for that purpose
Has an automatic document feeder and an intermediate tray.
Only this function can be used. Paraphrase
And select the function to use as appropriate from among the many functions
Have to operate the device
Therefore, if an operation mechanism is provided for each function, switches and
The number of keys, buttons, etc. increases to find the operation target
It becomes troublesome even if it is removed, and the operability deteriorates. Therefore, the function is selected by the combination operation of the operation mechanism
If you try to do so, the operation steps
And the operation procedure becomes complicated, and it corresponds to the selection operation mechanism.
There is a problem that it becomes difficult to take. The present invention solves the above problems,
In combination with the display means, one operation mechanism
Functions and select the most frequently used functions.
To provide an image forming apparatus capable of displaying preferentially
The purpose is to do so. [Means for Solving the Problems] To achieve the above object, an image forming apparatus of the present invention
Is a selection input of a function selection switch or the like as shown in FIG.
By means of the operation of the means 13, a message containing the option of the function
Selected by function selection display processing means 14 and displayed on display means 15
Then, by operating the selection input means 13, the displayed option is
The image type selected by the function selection means 16 by specifying
Table for registering the display order of options
Operation of usage setting means 11 such as specification setting switch
The function selection display processing means 14 sets the display order of options.
The menu to be set is selected and displayed on the display means 15, and the menu
Register the display order of options in Table 12 according to the menu
It is characterized by the following. [Action] By providing the above means, the image of the present invention
The forming device gives priority to the options for the most frequently used functions.
From the use setting means 11
After registering in the
When a message containing options is displayed on the display
Of the table 12 by the function selection display processing means 14
Options are displayed according to the order of priority. Therefore, the usage
Higher function options can be given priority. EXAMPLES Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to examples. In this embodiment, the copying machine is an example of a recording device,
The function selection switch of the machine was operated as a program key
By program key in function selection in case of
The selection method will be described as an example. Prior to the explanation,
The table of contents for the description of the embodiment is shown. In the following explanation
Here, (1) to (5) are copying machines to which the present invention is applied.
This section explains the overall configuration of the
Call selection by program key in function selection of light
The description of the embodiment to which the selection method is applied is the item (6). (1) Copier system configuration (2) Software configuration (2-1) Advantages of software combination (2-2) Example of differentiation (3) Example of device configuration (4) Circuit configuration of device (5) ) Specific circuit configuration of copying machine (5-1) Peripheral of photosensitive drum (5-2) Switching mechanism of developing device (5-3) Optical system (5-4) Fixing device (5-5) Console Control (5-6) Billing counter (5-7) Power supply (5-8) Transport system (5-9) DADF (5-10) Sorter (5-11) Intermediate tray (5-12) Editor pad (5- 13) Large capacity tray (6) Function selection and display (Example of the present invention) (6-1) Additional device and additional function (6-2) Configuration of function selection system (6-3) Communication protocol (6- 4) Message transmission table and transmission data
Configuration (6-5) Main controller and display controller
(6-6) Selection display processing (6-7) Option display specification setting processing (6-8) Main controller and display controller
(6-9) Message sentence displayed on liquid crystal display (1) System configuration of copying machine FIG. 2 shows a system of a copying machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
It shows the configuration. As shown in this figure, the copying machine of this embodiment is the most basic
The desired additional equipment is installed on the base machine 21 as a simple configuration.
It can be attached to improve the function
You. Here, the base machine is a single-stage supply tray and manifold.
With a dual feed tray on the platen glass
Originals can be set manually to make copies.
Device. This base machine has the following additional
Equipment can be installed. (1) IC card device 22; The IC card device 22 stores necessary data using an IC card.
Base machine 21 or vice versa
A device used to write data to an IC card.
You. The data (coordinates) is created using the editor pad described later.
Data), the IC card device 22
Connect the editor pad to perform input work. In addition, the real
The IC card device 22 of the embodiment controls the IC card and the editor pad.
And use them both at the same time.
Cannot input data. The IC card used for the IC card device 22 of the present embodiment
Has an ISO type interface and the memory capacity is
2 kilobytes. By using an IC card,
Complex data can be stored on the card,
It is possible to sufficiently deal with automation and multi-function. An example
For example, preparing IC cards for each type of business or customer can be complicated.
Copiers with various functions are suitable for these owners.
Operation methods that can be easily implemented by anyone.
I can definitely operate the copier.
You. (2) ADF23 and DADF24; ADF23 is what is usually called automatic document feeder
The originals are placed one by one on the platen glass of the base machine 21.
And discharges it after the exposure.
Exposure of the original is performed only on one specified surface.
Will be On the other hand, DADF24 is for duplex,
That is, an automatic document feeder for two-sided copying. With DADF24
Is such that one side of the document faces the platen glass.
This is transported in the state, and the first exposure is performed. And exposure
When returning the completed document to the DADF24 tray, turn it over.
Invert. If this document is sent again
, The surface opposite to the previous exposure surface is exposed. Be
The machine 21 is copied using an additional device described later.
-It is now possible to make separate copies of paper on both sides.
ing. ADF23 and DADF24 can be used in the copying machine of this embodiment.
By doing so, various types of documents such as double-sided originals and
Copy work by combination can be performed automatically
You. ADF23 is a document that has been used in copiers
It has basically the same structure as the automatic feeder, except that
In the case of the device, the insertion direction is
And it does not protrude from the base machine 21
You. (3) Normal platen 25 and plate with editor pad
Platen 26; platen 26 with editor pad
A coordinate input device called Ditapad is placed on the platen.
It is the structure of the placed. A normal platen 25 looks like this
It does not have a special mechanism. (4) Console panel; The console panel shall be of backlit type 27
There are 28 with message display. Here buckle
The console panel 27 of the socket type is
Lay the display board on which the fixed message is placed from behind.
Lights can be selectively illuminated with a lamp, etc. to make that part readable
Things. With message display used in the copying machine of this embodiment
Console panel 28 is composed of a liquid crystal display element.
Various messages without increasing the display area.
The advantage is that the page can be displayed at any time. Izu
Whether to use these console panels depends on the copier system.
Consider the complexity of the system configuration, operability, etc.
Is determined. (5) Addition of supply tray; This has the following typical forms. Ie
In this embodiment, as proposed in JP-A-57-77140.
Not just adding large capacity trays, but also customer needs
Supply tray combination that is more suitable for
You. Such a combination of supply trays
Applicant's application for Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 62-194634
Is also disclosed in detail. (A) Second and third supply trays 31-2, 31-3; by adding these two supply trays,
Copy paper of three sizes to base machine 21
Can be sent out. (B) The second and third supply trays 31-2 and 31-3 and the middle
Inter tray 33. Here, the intermediate tray 33 is one side of the sheet.
Make multiple copies on one side or alternate on two sides
Tray for temporarily storing copied paper when performing
It is. (C) The second and third supply trays 31-2 and 31-3 and the intermediate tray
Ray 33 and fourth and fifth supply trays 31-4, 31-5. (D) The second and third supply trays 31-2, 31-3 and the middle
Inter tray 33 and large capacity tray. Here, the large capacity tray holds thousands of copy sheets.
This is a supply tray that can be used. (5) A storage device for the discharged copy paper. The copy paper is normally stored in the output tray 37.
The system uses a 10-bin sorter 38 and a 20-bin sorter 39
I mean Therefore, one of these sorters must be set.
Sort copies up to 10 or 20 destinations depending on
Can be As described above, in this copying machine system, the base machine 21
Can be selectively attached to various additional equipment
Can provide the most suitable copier for the user.
You. In addition, copiers can be used in response to changes in
Function can be improved. For example, if you need to make a copy
For customers who do not have or have a low copy volume,
It is often appropriate to purchase a single unit. In contrast
Requires customers to make large numbers of copies and complicated copying
Customers need intermediate trays 33 or large capacity trays
It is often said. A way to fulfill these various requirements
As a stage, in this copier system each additional device
With a structure that can be easily attached and detached,
In addition, some additional devices have independent CPUs (central processing unit).
For distributed control by multiple CPUs.
And This simply means that the product the customer wants is
Not only has the advantage of being easily obtained,
The possibility of installing additional equipment is
-To teach the possibility of work, office work
This copier system in terms of promoting the evolution of processing
Will give you a great attraction. (2) Software configuration (2-1) Advantages of software combination By the way, the system configuration of the copying machine described above is
As a combination of the copying machine software of the embodiment
Can be explained. In other words, this copier
In response to the fact that additional devices can be
For software, a system corresponding to each of these additional devices
System configuration. One of the reasons for adopting such a configuration is (i)
Provisionally based on operation control programs for all of these additional devices
If you have machine 21, you need it for this
This is due to the huge memory capacity. Also,
(Ii) To develop new additional equipment in the future or
When the installation is improved, the ROM (re
Card-only memory) without replacement or expansion.
To be able to utilize these additional devices
It is. For this reason, the basic part of the copying machine is
The basic storage area for control and the IC card
Addition to store program taken along with function information
There is a storage area. The additional storage area is the control program of the ADF23.
Program, DADF24 control program, console panel
Various programs such as 28 control programs are stored.
Swelling. Then, a predetermined addition to the base machine 21
With the device installed, insert the IC card into the IC card device 22.
The program required for the copy operation is read.
And loaded into the additional storage device. This
The loaded program is written to the basic storage area
In cooperation with, or in, this program
The copy operation is controlled with a priority position. (2-2) Example of differentiation As described above, the copying machine of this embodiment is stored in an IC card.
Can control the functions of the copier.
Therefore, the program stored in the IC card can be
Can be used to differentiate the use of copiers.
It will work. Here are some easy-to-understand examples
explain. As a first example, a multi-use building is shared by multiple companies.
Copiers, or in one company or factory
Even if there is a copier that can be shared between different departments,
Will be described. The latter joint use is budget control
Is required in the past.
Use management of each department was performed using the equipment. This copier has an IC card mounted on the base machine 21 shown in FIG.
Loading device 22, DADF 24, sorter 38, console panel 28,
Second to fifth supply trays 31-2 to 31-5 and an intermediate tray
This is a copy machine with a relatively advanced system
And DADF24 and sorter 38 are required for some co-users.
Some people or departments need it, and no additional equipment is needed.
Some people or departments do not need it. A plurality of persons or departments having different usage modes may use copiers.
Costs are determined solely from their copy volumes.
People who only make low-volume copies
Or department to introduce copiers equipped with various additional equipment.
People who are opposed and want to use the copier advanced
Or it would be difficult to coordinate with departments. In such a case, the usage of each person or each department
If you have an IC card that is suitable for
Or departments bear more basic costs and more
You should be able to use many functions
No. For example, the owner of the most sophisticated IC card
Operating the copier with the card set in the IC card device 22.
By supplying, DADF24, sorter 38, second to fifth supply
The trays 31-2 to 31-5 and the intermediate tray 33 can be used freely.
Can be used and office efficiency can be improved
You. On the other hand, you need to sort the copy paper
No people lack a program about sorting IC
Insert the card and place the top bin of sorter 38 in the output tray.
The cost can be saved by using as. As a second example, a copier uses an IC card to
The case of operating a P service store will be described. There are multiple copiers in the store,
Each is equipped with an IC card device. The customer is a service
Request an IC card according to the
And make a copy by self-service.
Customers who are unfamiliar with the copier can use the program
Request an IC card for use as a
With this, various operation information can be displayed on the console panel 28.
And the copying operation can be performed without fail. DA
Lending the use of DF24 and the execution of multi-color recording
Can be determined by IC card
Can be restricted, and customers who meet the price can be managed.
You. In addition, the number of copies and the size of used copy paper
You can write the actual status of the copy work on the IC card
Makes it easier to bill, and copy fees for regular customers
Detailed services such as gold discounts are also possible. As a third example, store programs for specific users
A service using an IC card will be described. example
In patent offices, patent gazettes reduced by photoengraving
When considering the need to make an exact copy of the original 20
There is a job to copy at a relatively large enlargement rate of 0%
You. In preparing drawings to be submitted to government offices,
Smaller or larger original drawings to meet
Work is performed. In addition, living in city hall or ward office
In departments that copy private certificates, people who are not eligible for billing
Information and the privacy of individuals to protect their privacy.
Delete the image information of the places to be densely
Create a book. As described above, depending on the user (user), the copying machine
There is a need to use it in a special mode of use. To such a request
If you set the copier functions to satisfy all,
The sole panel is complicated, and the ROM inside the copier is large.
It will be typed. Therefore, prepare IC cards for specific users
And set this to best suit the user
A copier having functions can be realized. For example, in the case of a patent office, purchasing a dedicated IC card
In addition to the normal several types of reduction ratios,
You can easily select a reduction ratio of 200%. Also fine
Set the reduction ratio in increments of 1%, for example, within the range that requires adjustment
Will be able to In addition, in the resident card issue department
Is a liquid crystal display by operating keys such as numeric keys.
The type of resident card and the columns and items to be deleted on the display of the department
You can point your eyes and start after this
By pressing the button, only the original desired range is copied.
Or only the necessary parts are edited and recorded.
Swell. (3) Example of apparatus configuration FIG. 3 shows the system configuration of the copying machine of the embodiment described above.
FIG. 2 is an external view showing an example. In the copying machine of this embodiment, the DADF
24 is mounted, and the IC card
Device 22 is arranged. In front of the top of base machine 21
Console panel 28 with message display
I have. Although not shown in the figure, a hand
Tray 41 is attached, and 10 bins are
A sorter 38 is installed. Bypass tray 41
For multiple feeds, but multiple sheets
And feed them sequentially.
You. The base machine 21 has a first supply tray as its basic configuration.
We have already explained that Ray 31-1 is attached.
Was. In the copying machine of this embodiment, the second and third
Supply trays 31-2 and 31-3 are arranged, and an intermediate tray is provided.
The fourth and fifth supply trays 31-4, 31 with the ray 33 interposed therebetween
-5 is arranged. These supply trays 31-1 to 31-
4 and the intermediate tray 33 can both be pulled out to the front.
Operability and saves copier layout space
Is planned. In addition, ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)
Duplex design with no paper tray sticking out
A copying machine has been realized. FIG. 4 schematically shows the copying machine. Be
A photosensitive drum 51 is disposed in the source machine 21.
The photosensitive drum 51 is charged by a charge corotron (charger) 52.
, So that it is uniformly charged. Photoconductor drum
51 is designed to rotate at a constant speed in the direction of arrow 53 in the figure.
The charged drum surface is exposed at the exposure location 54.
It is. Here, the exposed portion 54 is located on the upper surface of the base machine 21.
Not shown placed on the placed platen glass 55
The light image of the original is incident. For this reason
Then, an exposure lamp 56 and a document surface illuminated by the
A plurality of mirrors 57 and optical lenses 58 for transmitting reflected light;
Are placed, of which predetermined ones are
Is scanned for Now, the image information exposed in a slit shape at the exposure location 54
Therefore, an electrostatic latent image corresponding to the document is formed on the photosensitive drum 51.
It is formed. This electrostatic latent image is developed by the developing device 59.
Thus, a toner image is created. The toner image is on the photosensitive drum
The transfer corotron (transfer) moves with the rotation of 51
Pass near 50). On the other hand, the first supply tray disposed on the base machine 21
Copy paper 60 or hand slip contained in ray 31-1
Copy paper 60 fed manually along the tray 41
Is sent out by the feed rolls 61-1 or 63,
The transfer drum 69 guides the photosensitive drum 51 and the transfer
Pass between acorotron 50. At this time, the toner image
It will be transferred to 58 on copy paper. Copy after transcription
-The paper 60 consists of a heat roll 66 and a pressure roll 67
And heat-fixed. And the transport roll 68,
The paper passes through 68 and is discharged onto a discharge tray (not shown)
Will be. In the copying machine of this embodiment, the DADF is
24 are installed. Therefore, both sides of the document
It is also possible to place it on the glass 55. In this case
First, one side of the document stacked in the document
It is set on the upper surface of the platen glass 55. And copy
When the document has been read, the document is returned to the document
Is set, and then sent back onto the platen glass 55
Will be rare. Further, in the copying machine of this embodiment, the
Five trays 31-2 to 31-5 and 33 were installed.
Instead, simply place a cabinet to store consumables, etc.
You can also. Furthermore, the configuration of the base machine 21 remains the same.
Put this copier on the desk as a desktop copier
It is also possible. Of course, the first supply tray 31
Attach only the second supply tray 31-2 under -1.
It is also possible to place a copier of the
You. FIG. 5 shows an example of a console panel of the copying machine.
It was done. Display control as described below by the applicant
For details of the technology, refer to the “Display Device” in
It is disclosed in detail in "Character display device" of Kaisha 62-179792.
ing. For example, in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No.
It is possible to provide a graphic display area by
Is disclosed and uses this graphic display area
It is suggested that various displays can be performed. An example
For example, it is possible to perform partial copying of an original, movement / deletion of images, etc.
For copiers that can do this, place the original on the platen
Read the image of the target area with the image sensor, and
Display in the graphic display area.
It has been suggested that errors in area setting and operation
It is said that the occurrence can be prevented. Although the console panel can take several forms,
As described above, the copier of this embodiment has a message display.
Using the console panel 28 of FIG. The console panel 28 has a menu table at the top.
Display plates 71 are arranged, and respective panel portions 74 to 79
Is displayed in characters. Panel for sorter
1 switch 81 and 2 indicator lamps 82
And the sorter when the sorter is connected
To select the mode of the
You. In the sorting mode, copy paper is sequentially stacked
Stack mode for copying and copying to each bin of the sorter
There is a collation mode for sorting paper. The next function selection panel 75 includes (i) image editing and
Is a switch 83 for performing correction / confirmation.
Switch 84 for storing in memory, (iii) other
Switches 85 and (iv) for taking various forms of copying
Switch 86 for duplex copying and these switches
An indicator lamp 82 for indicating the presence or absence of
Have been. Here, (i) editing means using an editor or the like.
This function is used to enter data for editing,
・ Confirmation is to display the input data on the LCD
It is a function to confirm and exchange data. Ma
(Ii) The memory used here is backed up by a battery.
Consists of random access memory
Nonvolatile memory. Of course, IC cards, magnetic
Other storage media such as cards and floppy disks are also non-volatile
It can be used as a volatile memory. In this copier
Reduce the burden of operating the console panel 28 by the operator
Preset image density and magnification settings to reduce
You can use this preset
The obtained value is stored in the nonvolatile memory.
(Iii) When the switch 85 is pressed, the console panel 28
Character information is displayed on the display panel 79 of the "Other" function
You can select the desired function
I have. The “other” functions here include, for example, (a)
J continuous shooting function, (b) frame erasing function, (c) binding function
There is. Of these, (a) the continuous page copy function is
1 page in a state where a document spread over two pages
This is a function to divide into two pages and copy them in order. Also
(B) The erase function is used to determine the image information around the original.
Is not copied, and a "frame" surrounds the image information
It is a function to make it set. (C) Margin function
Is to set a "binder margin" at the right or left edge of the copy.
Function. The binding margin can be set to the desired length,
The value can be entered from the numeric keypad 80 or displayed on the display panel 79.
You can choose from the numbers displayed at this point
You. (Iv) Finally, double-sided copying refers to copying on both sides of copy paper.
It is a function to take a beep. When making double-sided copies,
The copy paper 60 on the first side of which the copy was made is shown in FIG.
First, it is stored in the intermediate tray 33. Next, this intermediate tray 33
The copy paper 60 is sent out again and no copying is performed.
A copy is made on the masked side. In this copier,
Twice on one side in the case of monochrome color copying described in
Copy will be performed. In this case, the intermediate tray 33
Reverse the front and back sides of copy paper accommodated in
It has been devised so that "Monochrome color enhancement" is displayed on the menu display board 71 in FIG.
Panel for single color enhancement provided below the indicated part
At the top of screen 76 is a display showing the type (color) of color developer
Four lamps 87 are arranged. This copier uses color
There is one set of developer from 4 colors such as red and blue
Or multiple colors can be set.
Lamps that correspond to the colors
ing. The rest of the monochromatic color enhancement panel 76 has four
Switches 88 to 91 and any of these switches 88 to 91
An indicator lamp 82 is provided to indicate whether the
ing. (I) Marking color switch 88
Is a switch used for marking color.
You. Press switch 88 to specify the area to be marked.
As an example, as an example, a light color
Recorded, as if marked
Such effects can be obtained. (Ii) The continuous shooting color synthesizing switch 90
It is used when recording one color in an area. For example
Expressed in color on the right side of the platen glass 55 (see Fig. 4)
Place the figure to be made and place the original on the left side and make a copy
And the image information of the original is copied in black, and color
The figure is drawn in one color. At this time, specify
If the figure to be formed is formed by halftone dots,
The color figure adjusted to the specified density is
Area. In addition, the product name and pattern
Place it on one side of the ten glass 55 and sell the product on the other
Place the paper on which the price was written and simplify the price at that time
There is also a usage to display. (Iii) When the partial color conversion switch 89 is selected
Indicates that only the specified area is copied with one color,
The remaining part is copied in black. On the other hand, (i
v) If the single color switch 91 is selected, the original
It is copied in one color. The part where “copy density” is displayed on the menu display board 71
The copy density panel 77 provided below
Indicator light 82 to indicate which of the peak densities has been selected
And a shift to select one of these copy densities
Keys 94 and 95 are arranged. Press the upper shift key 94
Density is set in the direction that the copy density decreases.
When the lower shift key 95 is pressed, the copy density
The density is set in the following direction. Fig. 4
The developing bias of the developing device 59 shown in
Changing the light amount of the light lamp 56 (FIG. 4), or
Charged by the charge corotron 52 to the photosensitive drum 51
It can be adjusted by changing the applied amount of the load.
In this embodiment, for example, the developing bias can be adjusted in 16 steps.
It has become. An automatic density adjustment switch 97 is provided below the copy density panel 77.
Is arranged. Automatically when the automatic agricultural adjustment switch 97 is pressed
The density indicator lamp 98 lights up and the camera enters the automatic density adjustment mode.
You. In this automatic density adjustment mode, the original is scanned.
Reflected from the original and reaches the photosensitive drum 51
Some of the emitted light is extracted by a half mirror, etc.
The potential of the developing electrode in the developing device 59 is set in accordance with the amount of light
Is supposed to be The part where "arbitrary magnification" etc. is displayed on the menu display board 71
The magnification / paper selection panel 78 provided below
The part for setting and displaying the magnification is located on the left side of
A portion for selecting a sheet is disposed on the right side. The magnification display section 99
Is provided. This copier is assigned from 50% to 200%
You can set the magnification (line magnification) at 1% intervals.
The set magnification is now displayed on the magnification display section 99.
ing. The magnification is displayed by operating the shift keys 101 and 102
Setting method of arbitrary magnification and selection of predetermined fixed magnification
There are two types of ways to do this. To set the desired magnification, use the shift keys 101 and 102
Perform the above operations. Press the upper shift key 101
Then, the magnification increases by 1% and the lower shift key 102 is
Press to decrease by 1%. Hold down shift keys 101 and 102
The magnification changes continuously by 1% during that time. The fixed magnification can be selected by pressing the fixed magnification key 103.
Do it. The fixed magnification is displayed on the magnification display plate 104,
In this example, 141.4%, 86.5%, 81.6%, 70.7%
is there. In addition, you can select 100% as the same magnification
Wear. Which magnification is selected depends on the left
Depending on which of the indicator lamps 82
You can know. Select the paper size or
Indicates eight types of display panels 105 that indicate the type of paper,
Shift keys 106 and 107 for selecting one of
Is placed. Next to the left of the eight types of display boards 105,
Indication indicating which paper size or paper was selected
A lamp 82 is provided. In this embodiment, the display panel 10
5, the following display is performed. (A) Manual tray display: Select when using the manual tray 41 (FIG. 4).
In this type of conventional manual feed tray, manual feed is performed one by one.
At the point when manual feeding is performed, copy paper
Out of the bypass tray itself.
There is no need for the operator to make a choice. On the other hand, in the present embodiment,
Bypass tray 41 holds multiple copies at the same time.
Can be Therefore, with the copy paper set
When the paper is fed from the manual feed tray 41,
Feeding starts when multiple sheets are set.
Could be To prevent such a situation,
The selection of the manual feed tray 41 is performed. (B) A3 paper display; To feed A3 size copy paper in the longitudinal direction
Select when using a ray. (C) B4 paper display; To feed B4 size copy paper in the longitudinal direction
Select when using a ray. (D) A4 paper display; To feed A4 size copy paper in the longitudinal direction
Select when using a ray. (E) B5 paper display; To feed B5 size copy paper in the longitudinal direction
Select when using a ray. (F) A4 landscape paper display; A4 size copy paper is sent in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction
Select this when using a tray for storing data. (G) B5 landscape paper display; B5 size copy paper is sent in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction
Select this when using a tray for storing data. (H) Non-standard paper display; select when using copy paper of a size other than the above
I do. Below the magnification / paper selection panel 78, there is an automatic paper / multiple
A rate selection switch 109 is provided. This switch 109
Press to select the automatic paper / magnification selection switch 109.
Select a preset combination of magnification and paper size
Is done. The operator selects the magnification / container selection panel 78
The desired combination is selected from the lighting state of the display lamp 82
You can know if it was done. In the desired combination
If not, set the automatic paper / magnification selection switch 109 further.
When pressed, the combination is changed. A display panel 79 is located on the right side of the magnification / paper selection panel 78.
Are located. The display panel 79 shows the design of this copier.
111 and a liquid crystal display unit 112 are arranged. Pattern 111
The lamp indicates the selection status of the feed tray or the location where a paper jam has occurred.
Is displayed by lighting. Liquid crystal of this embodiment
The display unit 112 can display a sentence including kanji. this
In the example shown in FIG. 5, the copying operation can be started.
And that the set number of copies is one
I have. The liquid crystal display unit 112 of this embodiment is for color display.
The specified area is specified respectively.
It will be displayed in the specified color. Below the display panel 79, press the following keys or buttons.
The tongue is located. (B) All clear button 114;
Button to return to the initial priority mode
It is. (B) Numeric keypad (80); for setting the number of copies and performing copier diagnosis
Used for inputting numerical values for specifying the contents of diagnosis. (C) Interrupt button 115; When performing continuous copying, stop another emergency copy.
Used when needed. End of interrupt processing
To cancel the interruption to return to the original copy work when
Is also used. (D) Stop clear button 116; for stopping the copying operation in the middle or setting the number of copies.
Acts as a clear button when setting a regular or sorter bin
I do. (E) Start button 117; a key for starting a copying operation. (F) Select key 118; to move the cursor to the displayed message
, Ie, the cursor key. (G) Setting key 119; key for setting to the location specified by the cursor
Turnkey). As described above, the console panel of this embodiment is an example.
For example, basic operations such as paper selection and copy density settings
Area and response, such as function selection or single color enhancement
The operation area is completely separated. This
In addition to this, a sentence mixed with Kanji and Kana is displayed on the LCD 112.
To assist in the operation of the
Differences are minimized as much as possible. (4) Circuit Configuration of Apparatus FIG. 6 shows an outline of a circuit configuration of the copying machine (FIG. 2).
I forgot. Serial communication centering on the main CPU 121 as shown
The adopted distributed CPU architecture is used. this
Allows for optimal placement of the controller and optimal cost
This is to provide top performance. Copier
From a product development perspective, the software
To shorten development and efficiency of sphere development, wire harnesses, etc.
Expectation for simplification, cost reduction, easy handling of troubles, etc.
it can. In addition, processing efficiency is achieved by decentralizing processing by multiple CPUs.
The rate increases, for example, using an expensive 16-bit CPU
And using an inexpensive 8-bit CPU
Program processing that requires high-speed processing is possible
It works. In addition, this kind of decentralized processing makes model deployment easy
Becomes In other words, to develop new input / output devices, etc.
In case of trouble, fix the program on the main unit (main CPU side).
Positives may not be required, and even if changes are required
It will only be necessary. Looking at the printed circuit board on the main unit,
Distribution of unnecessary I / O ports and programs
No need. Therefore, it is important to reduce the cost of printed circuit boards.
And the degree of freedom of arrangement space is improved. This copier has a main CPU (medium
Central processing unit) 121 and CPU 122 for inter-image lamp
Therefore, the control of the base machine 21 is performed. Where
CPU 122 for inter image lamp
It is a CPU that specializes in controlling the loop. Inter-image lamp is a photosensitive drum after exposure
Illuminate 51 to erase part of the electrostatic latent image before development.
It is used for the purpose. Conventionally, for example, B5 size
When copying an original at the same size,
Irradiates light to areas other than the B5 size, and the toner image is wasted outside the area
Was formed. In the copying machine of this embodiment
Has a function to edit images as described later.
ing. Therefore, the formation of the electrostatic latent image is performed, for example, in a predetermined rectangular area.
May need to be limited to
In order to perform such processing, the electrostatic latent image is partially deleted.
Requires removal. Inter-image run
Is used. Thus, in the copying machine of the present embodiment, the
Although the image lamp is more highly controlled than before,
Used separately from the main CPU 121 for this purpose
I decided to use the CPU that did. Such a distributed processing system is used as a copier control method.
Xerox is one of the manufacturers that have introduced
JP-A-59-78371, "Machine control device and control method"
Details of technical contents and related references are disclosed in applications such as
Have been. However, the communication system employed in the present invention is not
"Ethernet" for high-speed processing adopted in
4800 baud current loop method
Such effects can be obtained. In addition, the applicant has applied to the CPU 122 for the inter-image lamp.
Regarding the “Image Copying Apparatus” of Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 63-59462 and
Details in "Image erasing device of copier" in JP-A-63-191173.
It is disclosed in detail. In the copying machine of this embodiment, the following CPU is used in addition to the above.
And is connected to the communication lines 123 and 124.
The main CPU 121 uses these CPUs and the interim
It also has a role of controlling the pump CPU 122. (A) Document feed CPU 125; The document feed CPU 125 controls the DADF 24 shown in FIG.
CPU to do. ADF23 (Fig. 2) is used instead of DADF24
If it is possible, the CPU provided in the ADF23
123 and 124 will be connected. (B) The sorter CPU 126 is arranged in the 10-bin sorter 38.
CPU. A dedicated CPU is also placed in the 20-bin sorter 39
Have been. Which sorter 38, 39 is connected to the main CPU 21
And control sorting in accordance with this.
And (C) Display CPU 127; The display CPU 127 is attached to the console panel 28.
Various information was displayed in Chinese characters on the liquid crystal display 112 described above.
Used to display an area for editing
CPU. 27 backlit console panels
In the case of rule 27 (Fig. 2), it is necessary to perform complicated display control.
No dedicated CPU is used. The liquid crystal display 1
If 12 is not used, specify a figure for editing, etc.
Will be performed using the numeric keypad. (D) Tray control CPU 128; Tray control CPU 128 is added to base machine 21.
Fourth and fifth supply trays 31-4, 31-
5 and for controlling the large capacity tray and the intermediate tray 33
CPU. This CPU is the tray cabinet that houses each tray.
Located on the back side of the net,
These controls are performed accordingly. these
Of the trays, the intermediate tray 33 is used for transporting copy paper independently.
The motors of
P paper is complicated, such as the storage position varies depending on its size.
Control is required. The control mode of each tray by the tray control CPU 128 is as follows.
Become like (I) Both the fourth and fifth supply trays 31-4 and 31-5
Or one and control of the intermediate tray 33. (Ii) Control of the large capacity tray and the intermediate tray 33. (Iii) Single control of the intermediate tray 33. (Iv) Of the fourth and fifth supply trays 31-4 and 31-5,
Control only one or both. (V) Single control of a large capacity tray. (E) Card CPU 129; The card CPU 129 is used for copying machine function information and additional control information.
When using an IC card 131 that stores information,
This IC card 131 is used for
Part to read and write when using
It is. The card CPU 129 is used in this embodiment.
However, the editor pad 132 can be controlled.
Editor pad 132 is used for coordinate input
And will be described in detail later. FIG. 7 plays a central role in the copying machine of this embodiment.
The circuit configuration centered on the main CPU is shown more concretely.
It is a thing. Note that the copier is connected to a CPU or so-called microcomputer.
It is controlled by a control device such as a computer.
IEEE Theory by SIKANDAR SHEIKH
Statement `` A Programmable Digital Control System for Copy
ing Machines '' IEEE Trans, Com, Vol IECI-21, No. 1, Fe
b.1974 and JP-A-50-62644, `` Electrophotographic copying method
And its equipment "etc.
ing. Other CPU modules, like the main CPU,
It consists of a single-chip CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O, etc.
Needless to say. (A) As described partially in FIG.
Connects to the following units via serial communication lines 123 and 124
Have been. (I) DADF24. (Ii) Sorter 38. (Iii) The liquid crystal display unit 112. (Iv) IC card editor pad interface (I
・ E interface) 130; placed on IC card device 22
This is an interface circuit.
When the CPU 132 is connected to the copier body,
Data is exchanged with the 121 side. (V) Inter-image lamp controller 157. (Vi) Fourth and fifth supply trays 31-4, 31-5, intermediate tray
A tray control unit 133 for controlling the ray 33 and the like; (B) In addition, this main CPU 121 has a built-in A / D converter.
Connected to the following units through the analog data line 134.
Has been continued. As such a CPU, for example,
Ki Corporation's μPD7810CW, μPD7811CW and Fujitsu Limited
8 bit one chip CPU such as MB89713X
it can. (I) Light amount sensor 135; measures the light amount of the exposure lamp 56 (FIG. 4).
It is a sensor used when detecting and controlling the sensor. (Ii) Temperature sensor group 136; fixing temperature control described later
Such as a soft touch sensor for the tool. (Iii) Paper size sensor group 137; detects the size of paper stored in supply tray 31 or the like
It is a sensor. According to the system configuration of the copying machine of the present embodiment
And copy paper 60 from up to five trays.
Can be. Therefore, the paper size
Assuming that four sensors are arranged for detection,
If digital data is used, 4 trays from one tray
Digital data to the main CPU 121
And requires a total of up to 20 input ports
As well as configuring the number of connectors and harness
Cables will increase. This is cost and
It is not preferable from the viewpoint of miniaturization request and reliability. Therefore, in the copying machine of the present embodiment, four trays are provided for each tray.
The state specified by the state of the two sensors
Will be sent as data. The main CPU 121 sends
Converts analog data into digital data
And copy paper 60 stored in each tray.
The size is determined up to 16 types. (C) In addition, the main CPU 121 uses the reset circuit 138 during runaway or
Reset at initialization and bus line 121A
Are connected to the following units via (I) Keyboard display LSI (large-scale integrated circuit)
Route) 121B; Mediation between console panel 28
It is a circuit to perform. (Ii) Timer / counter LSI 121C; main motor 164 and key
This is a circuit for controlling the drive of the carry motor 171. (Iii) ROM121D; has a capacity of 56 Kbytes and is a basic copy machine
Conversion table for functional control information and function information between copiers
Is a read-only memory. (Iv) RAM121E; for temporary storage of data with a capacity of 6 Kbytes
Random access memory. In this RAM121E
Is connected to the aforementioned nonvolatile memory (NVM) 121F
Required data even if the copier is turned off.
Data can be saved. Here it needs to be stored in nonvolatile memory (NVM) 121F
Examples of such data include (a) the registration paper 60
Setup values to adjust the torsion,
(B) According to the inter-image lamp described in detail later
(C) Make the copy magnification 1x
Fine adjustment value of vertical and horizontal magnification when set,
(D) Amount of binding margin when copying with a blank for binding margin
Of each parameter performed on the copier production line
Adjustment values and (e) feed counter for each supply tray 31, etc.
To determine the usage status of the copier, such as
Data and the like. And (f) the device
Therefore, the function information conversion table between copying machines is not
The data may be written to the memory of the origin. This
In the case of, the conversion table is stored on an external device such as an IC card.
The advantage is that it can be appropriately rewritten using information.
Occurs. (V) First I / O controller 121G; filter circuit 121H
Various data are input via the driver circuit 121I.
And an input / output controller that drives various components.
Here, the filter circuit 121H includes, for example, various switches and security switches.
The sensor is connected. The driver circuit 121I has a
Solenoids and supply trays, such as debesolenoids described in
A clutch 233 and the like described later in 31-1 to 31-5
Is connected. (Vi) The second I / O controller 121J; the filter circuit 121K
Various data are input via the driver circuit 121L.
And an input / output controller that drives various components.
Here, the filter circuit 121K includes, for example, various switches and security switches.
The sensor is connected. The driver circuit 121L is a well-known driver circuit.
D / A (analog-digital) converter and PWM (pulse width conversion)
), And according to the processing of the program,
Setting and charging of the developing device 59 described in
The current value of Corotron 52 etc. is set.
You. (5) Specific Circuit Configuration of Copying Machine Next, referring to FIGS.
The circuit configuration will be described more specifically. (5-1) Periphery of Photoconductor Drum FIG. 8 shows the periphery of the photoconductor drum 51.
You. Around the photoconductor drum 51, a charge corotron 52,
Inter image lamp 141, 4 types of sub developing device 59S
1 to 59S4, main developing device 59M, transfer corotron
50, Detack Corotron 147, Preclean Corotron 1
48, cleaning device 149 and erase lamp 1 for static elimination
55 are arranged in this order. Here the first sub-development
The device 59S1 is a developing device that performs development with red toner,
The second sub-developing device 59S2 performs development with blue toner.
An imaging device. The third sub-developing device 59S3 is a green toner
And a fourth sub-developing device 59S4
Is a developing device for developing with a brown toner. 128 inter-image lamps 141 arranged in a row
Light emitting diodes and
From one plastic lens placed in front of them
Become. Plastic lenses (not shown)
Have an aspheric projection at the position corresponding to the photodiode.
The adjacent parts of the light emitting diode emit light
Light on the photoreceptor drum 51
In order to avoid uneven strength. Ma
Also, the focus of the plastic lens is
It is blurred every time. For this reason,
For example, a triangular figure by the image lamp 141
Processing (extraction or deletion of figures)
Even at the processing boundary, every unit of light emitting diode
The resulting step is considerably reduced. The inter-image lamp controller 157
Segmented into 128 segments of tar image lamp 141
The on / off control of the light emitting diode is performed.
You. The cleaning device 149 has a doctor blade 150
And toner removed by Preclean Corotron 148
From the photosensitive drum 51. By the way, in the copying machine of this embodiment, the doctor blade 15
0.2 seconds after 0 contacts photoconductor drum 51
Then, the drive of the main motor 164 is started. In addition,
If the data 164 stops, the doctor blade 150
5 seconds passed instead of separating from photoconductor drum 51
They are separated at that point. This is because the toner
Scattered by the suction operation of the
It is a device to prevent the situation of dyeing. Each of the sub developing devices 59S1 to 59S4 includes the following parts.
ing. (A) Color sensor: Which color developer is used for each of the sub developing devices 59S1 to 59S4
Determine whether the used developing device is set.
Sensor. Combinations other than the above red, blue, green and brown
Even if the sub developing device 59S is configured
Color for each sub-developing device 59S1-59S4
Can be detected. The detection output is a decolor
It is input to the detection circuit 230 and transmitted to the main board 230.
Swelling. (B) Toner sensor; a sensor for determining whether toner supply is necessary
is there. (C) Dispense motor; for agitating and replenishing toner in the toner box
It is a motor. The main developing device 59M is used to perform black development.
So it has a toner sensor and a dispensing motor
You. Increment switch 159 allows the operator to
This switch is pressed when you want to increase the amount. Sub developing device
While one of 59S1 to 59S4 is selected,
When the lease switch 159 is pressed, the corresponding sub developing device
, The amount of the toner is increased. Main developing device
If pressed when 59M is selected, the amount of black toner will increase.
Done. Deve (developer) selection / solenoid 161 is the main development
A total of five developing devices, the device 59M and the sub developing devices 59S1 to 59S4
This is a solenoid for alternately switching the position. this
Next, the switching operation will be described again. High-voltage power supply (HVPS) 162
Developing devices 59M, 59S1 to 59S4 create a parallel electric field inside
To improve the reproducibility of solid parts (solid black parts)
It is used for The full toner sensor 163
Check whether toner is sufficiently collected in the toner collection container.
Is a sensor that detects The main motor 164 is
Transfer of the drum 51, heat roll 66 or copy paper 60
Discharge from the timing of registration (registration)
Used to drive the transport system until time. (5-2) Switching Mechanism of Developing Device FIG. 9 shows a main developing device and a sub developing device of the present embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a waveform chart showing switching timing of the positions. The figure is 1
The first time the red color development is performed by the first sub-developing device 59S1
Second, monochrome development is performed by the main developing device.
It shows an example that is performed. Copier start button 117
When (Figure 5) is pressed to start the copy work,
As shown in FIG. ₁ Drives the main motor 164
Is done. The main motor 164 is driven by two developing devices 59S.
Time t when copy work ends at both 59M _Three Up to
Done. FIG. 2B shows the timing of the drive of the selection lever / solenoid 161.
It is a representation of the bug. Dev selection / solenoid 161
Red copy work by the first sub developing device 59S1 is completed.
It is excited until it does. With this device, you can select
The lever on the peripheral surface of the clutch (not shown)
-Comes to hit. Clutch is main
Drive 164 from the motor 164, one at 72 degrees
Start rotation of five sets of cams (not shown) with projections
Let it. One of these protrusions is the first sub-development
When installed in the device 59S1, the first sub-developing device
The holder 59S1 is pressed toward the photosensitive drum 51. At this time
The remaining cam protruding parts are the main developing device 59M and other sub
In the position farthest from the imaging devices 59S1 to 59S4, this state
With the main developing device 59M and other sub developing devices 59S2-59S
Reference numeral 4 denotes a position distant from the photosensitive drum 51. Protrusions are arranged at five places on the peripheral surface of the clutch described above.
And the lever hits the corresponding projection.
The corresponding protrusion of one cam is the first sub-development
It presses the device 59S1 most strongly. And at this position
Is developed by the red color toner
And However, with this device, the main development
So that the device 59M is placed close to the photoconductor drum 51
Color development such as red at time t ₁ Straight from
Waits for 1 second instead of starting immediately
Is done. At this time, the above-mentioned cam is
In place of the first sub developing device 59S1 (or other sub developing device 59S1).
The developing devices 59S2 to 59S4) can be set on the photosensitive drum 51.
And Copy work by the first sub developing device 59S1 has been completed.
Time t _Two 5 cams from above for 1 second
Move and project the cam projection for monochrome by lever
When it is determined, the main developing device 59M faces the photosensitive drum 51.
Set. After that, monochrome development is performed
Will be. In the above, marking is performed in one red color
The marking is done in multiple colors
In the case, among the sub developing devices 59S1 to 59S4 in a predetermined order,
Are selected in order, and after these are completed
Monochrome development will be performed. Fig. 10 shows the development in black and white first.
For reference, a case where development is performed in red color later
It was done. FIG. 7A shows the operation of the main motor 164.
Also, FIG. 2B shows the operation of the development selection / solenoid 161.
ing. In the case of FIG. 10, first, the main developing device
Since development with 59M is performed, wait 1 second at this point.
There is no need to take time. However, the second development
When the monochrome development is completed,
Take the main developing device 59M again to the photosensitive drum 51
It is necessary to set it. (5-3) Optical System Next, the relationship between the optical systems will be described with reference to FIG. The carriage (not shown) with the lens and mirror party etc.
Reciprocated by the carriage motor 171
I have. This carriage motor 171 is a step motor.
It is configured. Carriage returns to home position
The position control at this time is performed by the registration sensor 172. The registration sensor 172 is a signal between the optical system and the conveyance of the copy paper 60.
It is also used for shooting. That is, carry
The actuator has an actuator to block the passage of light.
The actuator moves when the carriage moves.
The registration sensor 172 detects a temporary interruption of the light beam due to
Put out. Registration is performed using this detection signal.
The position or timing for performing
The position of the home position when Rigi returns
Is to be determined. The density control sensor 173 controls the copy density of the original.
It is a message. As described above, the copying machine of the present embodiment
The amount of charge applied to the drum 51 and the amount of exposure of the image, and
Copy by adjusting the bias of the development electrode at the same time
Control the density. Lens / mirror / sensor 174 is optical
A sensor for controlling the movement of the lens 58 and the mirror 57 (FIG. 4).
However, it is composed of one detection element. lens
・ The mirror motor 175 is also
Can be driven in common if they drive separately
Has been changed to a new format. The exposure lamp 56 has been described earlier.
Was. The optical system fan 177 cools the optical system
This is a fan for removing heat from the ten glass 55. Manuscript
The sensor 178 is provided to detect the size of the original.
It is a sensor. (5-4) Fixing Device Next, the relationship of the fixing device will be described. Fixing device is
Shown in Figure 12. The base machine 21 of this embodiment is
Main fuser lamp 181 and sub fuser lamp 182
Two types of fuser lamps are arranged. Sub fuser
Lamp 182 is shorter than main fuser lamp 181 and
One end of main fuser lamp 181 is slightly biased
It is arranged in the place. In the copying machine of the present embodiment,
Paper 60 is aligned with one side of platen glass 55
So called corner register (corner registration tray)
Copy) used for copying
In the axial direction of the heat roll 66 depending on the size of the paper 60
The required amount of heat energy is different. This axis by this
Copy to compensate for temperature distribution bias in the direction
The sub fuser lamp 182 is energized according to the size of the paper 60
It is controlled. Sub fuser lamp 182
Can prevent the temperature unevenness of the fixing device.
Noh. The fixing device includes a fuser outlet sensor 184 and an STS
(Soft Touch Sensor) Both 185 are connected
You. Here, the fuser outlet sensor 184 is connected to the heat roll 66.
Copy paper passed between press and pressure roll 67 is incorrect
On the output tray without being caught by both rolls 66 and 67
This is for detecting whether or not it is discharged to the printer. S.
T · S165 is a temperature sensor for the fuser lamps 181 and 182.
You. (5-5) Console control Next, the control relationship of the console will be described with reference to FIG.
I will tell. Display message in kanji on console control unit 191
A message ROM 192 is provided for performing the operation. Also,
The interface board 193 in the console control unit 191
Read / write of IC card 131 (Fig. 6) and editor
Card 132 (FIG. 6)
C card reader / writer 22 can be connected
ing. This IC card device 22 is
The CPU is controlled by the CPU 129 (FIG. 6). Con
The sole control unit 191 is connected to the main board 201. Me
The main CPU 121 is mounted on the in-board 201.
You. (5-6) Billing counter Billing counter used for collecting copy fee
The data will be described with reference to FIG. The base machine 21 of the present embodiment makes copies of five colors.
So there are two types of billing counters
You. Of these, the main billing counter 211
Count the number of copies made regardless of the
U. The count value of the main billing counter 211 is
This copier has accessors such as coin kits and key counters.
Even when the re-212 is installed,
Used as data. Sub billing counter 213
When you make a color copy,
Used to count the sum of the number of colors used
It is. (5-7) Power supply Next, the power supply will be described with reference to FIG. Base machine 21 is connected to 100V (volt) commercial power
It is supposed to be. 115V60Hz and 220V50 for overseas
Hz power supply is also available. Outlet
The power supplied from the 221 is a 15 amp circuit
Main switch 22 via the
Reach 4 The output side of the main switch 224 is
AC driver 226 via lock switch 225, fixing control element
The power is supplied to the power supply 227 and the DC power supply 228. Furthermore,
Also supplies DADF24 and intermediate tray 33 as their power supply
Will be done. The AC driver 226 has the following components
Power is supplied by switching. (B) Erasing lamp 155 for static elimination (Fig. 8) (b) Exposure lamp 56 and fan 177 for optical system (Fig. 11)
(Figure) (c) Main fuser lamp 181 and sub fuser
182 (Fig. 12) The DC power supply 228
To supply power. (A) Interlock switch 225 (Fig. 12) (b) AC driver 226 (Fig. 12) (c) High voltage power supply 162 (Fig. 8) (d) Sorter 38 (Fig. 12) (e) Fuser Exit sensor 184 (FIG. 12) (f) Fixing control element 227 (FIG. 12) (g) Accessory 212 (FIG. 12);
Coin kits and copy
-Key counter, key coder, etc. for management
I do. (H) Main billing counter 211 and sub billing
Counter 213 (FIG. 12) (i) X-port fan 192 (FIG. 12); this fan is transported along a transport path called X-port.
This is a vacuum fan for sucking the copy paper 60 to be used. (Nu) Inter-image lamp controller 157 (No.
(Fig. 8) (l) Carriage motor 171 (Fig. 11) (ヲ) Registration sensor 172, density control sensor 173, lens
Sensor 174 and lens mirror motor 175 (No.
(Figure 11) (W) Document sensor 178 (Figure 11) (F) Increment switch 159, sub developing devices 59S1-5
9S4 and 59M toner empty sensor of main developing device,
(4) Main board 201 (FIG. 8, etc.) (5-8) Transport system Next, a transport system for copy paper will be described with reference to FIG.
I do. The first to fifth supply trays 31-1 to 31-5 have no paper
Paper sensor 231, size sensor 232, and clutch 233
Are provided. Where no paper sensor 23
1 indicates the presence or absence of copy paper in the supply trays 31-1 to 31-5
This is a sensor for detecting. In this copier,
Make sure that the same size copy paper is
In this case, copy paper in one supply tray
When there is no more
The paper can be automatically fed. Rhinoceros
Sensor 232 detects the copy paper stored in the tray.
This is a sensor for determining the size. Also clutch
233 is the feed rolls 61-1, 61-2,.
This is a component for controlling the drive on / off. Feed motor provided exclusively for feeding copy paper
Done by 235. Step to feed motor 235
Motor is used. Copy paper feeding is normal
Is detected by the feed sensor 236
Is done. The gate solenoid 237 is
For registration to align the leading edge of paper
It is a solenoid. This gate solenoid 237 is usually
Unlike this type of solenoid, the gate opens
Control is performed to pass the paper. In other words, in the standby state where copy paper does not arrive, the game
No power to Tosolenoid 237, gate opened
Has remained. Just before the copy paper arrives
At this point, the gate solenoid 237 is energized to block passage
The gate closes in order to close. And at a predetermined timing
Power is stopped when the conveyance of copy paper is restarted, and the gate
Will open. When such control is performed,
Gate position when the leading edge of the paper is blocked
Fluctuations, and the copy paper
Perform accurate positioning even when pressed against
be able to. The manual feed switching solenoid 238 is connected to the first supply tray 31-.
Roller for copying paper sent from 1 and manual feed
Transfer of copy paper fed manually from tray 41
A solenoid for switching drive with the feed roller.
You. The manual feed tray sensor 239 is
Detects the presence of copy paper when feeding multiple papers
Sensor for Tray interlock 241
To remove paper jams from copy paper
Interlocks attached to the mechanism that opens and closes
It is a switch. The tray path sensor 242 includes the second and
Copy sent from supply trays 31-2 and 31-3 of No. 3
A sensor that detects the paper 60.
It is arranged in the vicinity of the joint of the supply trays 31-2 and 31-3.
You. (5-9) DADF The DADF 24 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. DADF24 is mounted on the platen glass 55 of the base machine 21.
Is attached. A document 251 is placed on this DADF24.
Document tray 252 is provided. Document tray 252
Indicates that the first side of the original 251 to be copied is on the lower side.
Are stacked as described above. Retard pad 2 on the document feed side of document tray 252
54 and delivery paddle 255 are arranged.
Original 251 is sent out one sheet at a time. Original sent 2
51 is S-shaped by a driving roller 256 and a driven roller 257.
The S-shaped transport unit 258 and the vertical transport unit 259
Against the branch guide 261 arranged at the position where
Can be The branch guide 261 is released by this, and the document 251 is opened.
Is transported to the reverse transport section 262 side. When the trailing edge of the document 251 passes through the branch guide 261,
Branch guide 261 is S-shaped due to no spring action
Close to the transport section 258 side. At this time, near the branch guide 261
A sensor (not shown) placed next to the
Is detected. This detection signal output allows
The drive roller 264 rotates in the reverse direction. As a result, the original 251 is conveyed.
The transport direction is reversed, and the transport direction is
It is changed to the right angle direction. Thereafter, the original 251 is moved by the skewed slip paddle 265.
One side is attached to a side positioning guide (not shown)
It is transported while being positioned. And endless transport
Corrected position on platen glass 55 by belt 266
Conveyed by. In this manner, the above-described
Copy work is performed on one side. After the exposure on the first side is completed, the endless transport
The original 251 is conveyed in the direction of arrow 267 by the tilt 266.
By the action of the outlet side guide 268, the first surface
Vertical copy unit 269 is selected when only copying is performed.
As a result, the document 251 is stored in the document receiving section 271. On the other hand, the copy is performed on the second surface opposite to the first surface.
In the case where the horizontal transfer unit 272 is selected, the horizontal transport unit 272 is selected. Horizontal
The document 251 sent to the transport unit 272 is transported to the transport rollers 273.
Therefore, the sheet is conveyed in the direction opposite to the arrow 267, and follows the drive roller 256.
The S-shaped conveyance unit 258 is conveyed by the moving roller 257. This
The lower surface of the original 251 is stored in the original tray 252.
It is the second side opposite to the point in time. Therefore, explained earlier
The original 251 is transferred to the platen glass 55
In the state where it is sent on the
Work will be performed. After the exposure of the second side is completed, the original 251 is formed on the exit side guide 268.
The document is sent to the vertical transport unit 269 depending on the
Will be issued. (5-10) Sorter The 10-bin sorter 38 will be described specifically with reference to FIG.
I do. FIG. 15 shows the appearance of the sorter. 10 bins
Sorter 38, 10 bins 281 can move up and down as one
It has become. This lifting and lowering is performed on the sorter body 282.
Drive source (bin motor) to move by one bin
Cams and cam switches for position control
To detect that bin 281 has reached the lower limit
Down limit switches (both not shown)
ing. The copy paper 60 is transported by the transport rolls 68, 68 shown in FIG.
In the direction of the arrow 284 and sent to the sorter body 282.
You. Then, the bin facing the transport path at that time
Will be discharged. By the sorter
Does not raise / lower bin 281; instead raises / lowers sorter body 282
Then, the discharge path can be switched. Sorter 38
To select the mode, operate the sorter panel 74 shown in FIG.
This is done by doing. (5-11) Intermediate Tray Next, the intermediate tray 33 will be described. FIG. 16 shows a transport system centered on the intermediate tray 33.
Things. Heat-fixed by heat roll 66 in base machine 21
Copied paper 60 is also placed in the base machine 21.
Duplex gate solenoid 351
Controlling whether to feed to the output tray or to the intermediate tray 33
Is performed. The first duplex path sensor 352
A second duplex pass on the base machine 21 side
The sensors 353 are located near the second supply tray 31-2, respectively.
Are located, and are located before reaching the vicinity of the intermediate tray 33.
A paper jam is detected for the paper 60. By the way, insert the leading edge of the copy paper 60 into the intermediate tray 33.
There is no feed roll for feeding to the tip of the ray.
Depending on the size of the copy paper 60 sent there,
Transport them to the desired position and “drop” them on the tray
Three Duplex Solenoid Gates 355-357
Is arranged. These Duplex Solenoi
Gates 355-357 depend on the size of the paper being fed
To operate the solenoid alternatively and open the corresponding gate.
It is designed to be closed. Skewor Solenoi
The de gate 358 is used to copy the “falling” copy paper 60
So that one corner of the tip of the
It controls and sends the leading edge of each copy paper 60
It is a gate to align. Each time this operation is completed for one sheet
The main billing counter 211 counts up.
You. The intermediate tray 33 is a tray control CP as described above.
U128 is controlled by
Copy paper under the control of the box motor 361 (Fig. 8)
Is carried. Duplex no-paper sensor 362
Detects the presence of copy paper 60 in this intermediate tray 33
Sensor. Duplex feed clutch
363 is a drive source for feeding copy paper 60
This is a mechanism for performing on / off control. Inverter / gate solenoid 364 performs double-sided copying
Or marking on the same surface with multiple colors
A solenoid that switches whether or not to make a copy
is there. That is, the inversion is performed in the direction shown in FIG.
Transport gate 3 if the gate solenoid 364 is
Copy paper that has been transported so that it falls down 65
60 is guided by the inverter gate solenoid 364
After lowering, this time it is turned upward by the transport rolls 367 and 368
Conveyed. And the inverter gate solenoid 36
The transport direction is changed to the right in the figure before
It is housed in a reverse state in A33. In this state, transport
When opened, a duplex copy will be made. On the other hand, copy paper 60 conveyed downward
Is in front of the inverter / gate solenoid 364
If the transport direction is changed to the right in the figure, the original front side
It is housed in a state where it rises. In this latter state,
When it is resumed, it will be copied again on the same side.
You. Generally, when marking with N kinds of colors
Indicates that one copy sheet 60 is stored in the intermediate tray 33 N times.
Thereafter, the image is developed in monochrome and discharged. The duplex feed sensor 369 is
Detects whether the copy paper sent from 3 is jammed
It is a sensor for performing. (5-12) Editor pad The editor pad 132 is shown together with FIG. 17 and FIG.
This will be specifically described. Fig. 17 shows a copy machine with an editor pad.
It shows a system configuration. That is, the present invention
In the configuration of the copying machine shown in FIG.
Since 24 is mounted on the platen glass 55,
It is possible to attach the platen 26 with
Can not. In the copying machine shown in FIG. 17, a first supply tray 31-1 is provided.
With editor pad on top of base machine 21 equipped with
A platen 26 is attached. The square part in the figure
An editor pad 132. Note that this copier has a
A clit type console panel is arranged.
Also, the second and third supplies are provided at the lower part of the base machine 21.
Cabinet 40 containing only trays 31-2 and 31-3
1 is located. The base machine 21 has a sorter
To hold copy paper that is not
Discharge tray 37 is attached. The general configuration of a copier is described in Figure 2 above.
Please refer to this for explanation. Editor pad
132 is very convenient for inputting coordinates.
Also used alone in the copier having the configuration as in the present embodiment.
It is possible. In this case, the editor pad 132
Is placed on a desk or the like, and the IC card device 22 (No.
(See Fig. 3) or connect directly to IC card 131
Write the coordinate data and attach it to the IC card device 22.
Will be used. Fig. 18 shows the structure of the editor pad.
You. The editor pad 132 is a rectangle 307 mm long and 432 mm wide
Are provided. Hand of this pad
The 10 mm wide area on the front side is the editor panel 406 described below.
It has become. Editor panel including editor panel 406
132 has a resistance line that specifies the position on the X axis.
The first rubber pad and the resistance line that specifies the position on the Y axis
Overlay the placed second rubber pad via a spacer
It has a structure that is
The position where pressure is applied by pen etc.
It can be sensed as a value. Editor panel
Before 406, a display panel 4 for displaying various information
07 is located. Also, inside the editor pad 132
In the rear part, there is a board or
A substrate 408 for a surface circuit is arranged. Figure 19 shows the editor panel and display described in Figure 18.
This shows the main part of the panel. Editor
The following buttons are arranged on the channel 406. (A) Special function button 411; a button used when a special function is used. (B) Dimension scaling button 412; A button used to specify the distance and the reduction ratio
It is. (C) extraction button 413; a button for extracting a designated area,
Used for black (black and white) recording. (D) Delete button 414; This is a button for deleting the specified area,
Used for monochrome (black and white) recording. (E) Continuous shooting color composition button 415; File used to specify the function of continuous shooting color composition.
Action button. (F) Marking color button 416; a button used to specify the function of the marking color
This is a function button. (G) Partial color conversion button 417; Button used to specify the function of partial color conversion
It is. (H) Color inversion button 418; blacks the area specified by color, or specifies black
Button used to convert the highlighted area to color
is there. Continuous shooting color composite button 415, marking color box
Button 416, partial color conversion button 417 and color inversion button
Tan 418 is a function button for color recording
It is. (I) Designation method button 419; Specify the area by using the two points at both ends of the diagonal line of the rectangle.
Select whether to use the standard value or the coordinate value of each point of the polygon.
Button to do. (N) Area / color designation button 421; This button is used when setting an area. (R) Area clear button 422; When canceling the area specification
Button used for (ヲ) Setting end button 423; designation of one or more areas is completed.
Button to use when Display panel 40 corresponding to the first eight buttons 411 to 418
In the part of 7, indicate whether or not each of these buttons is selected.
A display lamp 425 for displaying is attached. Also finger
Regarding the Directional button 419, it depends on the specification method.
The corner designation lamp 426 or polygon designation lamp 427 lights up.
Swelling. (W) Normal marking button 431; uniform marking in the area
To specify the normal marking mobile phone
Button. For example, the rectangular areas 17A and 17B shown in FIG.
The marking is that. (F) Frame marking button 432; for example, as shown in FIG. 64
Marking by setting a frame-shaped area 17H surrounding a specific area
This button is used when performing (G) Line marking button 433; for example, as shown in FIG.
Set the thick underlined area 171 as shown
This button is used when working. (T) Color designation buttons 434-437;
Marking can be performed independently for each area
Button to specify the color in relation to the area to be performed
is there. Here, the color specification button 434 specifies red.
The color designation button 435 designates blue. Color designation button
Button 436 specifies green, and the color specification button 437 specifies brown.
It has become. As already explained,
Marking color devices are other color developing devices
Can be set. In this case, the color designation button
Remove the top cover over the surface of 434 ~ 437
Will be replaced with one for the error. (Water)
The buttons 431 to 437 dedicated to marking described in
Each indicator lamp 438 is arranged, and which lamp is selected.
The selection is displayed. (5-13) Large-capacity tray By the way, this copying machine has fourth and fifth supply trays.
B. Set a large capacity tray 471 instead of 31-1 and 31-5
can do. Therefore, the configuration is different from that of the present embodiment.
However, this is also briefly described. Fig. 20 shows the outline of the circuit configuration of this large capacity tray.
It is a thing. The large capacity tray 471 holds 1000 to 2000 sheets of copy paper.
Can be set at once, without interrupting a large number of copies
Can be created. The large capacity tray 471 has the following
Such circuit components are provided. Large capacity tray 471
Are exchanged from the output side of the nozzle filter 223 shown in FIG.
Power supply, and the main
DC power from the DC power supply 228 via the
Thus, these circuit components are operated. (B) Stop sensor 472; equipped with an elevator mechanism for raising and lowering copy paper 60
The lower limit position of the large capacity tray 471 is detected.
Sensor. (B) Interlock switch 473; open / close the front panel of the large capacity tray 471
This is an interlock switch for information. (C) No paper sensor 474; when the stored copy paper 60 is running low,
This is a sensor for detecting this. (D) Size sensor 475; a sensor for determining the size of the copy paper 60
You. (E) Large capacity tray motor 476; drive the elevator mechanism of large capacity tray 471 for copying
This is a motor for raising and lowering the storage portion of the paper 60. (F) Set sensor 477; To large capacity tray 471 equipped with the above-mentioned elevator mechanism
This is a sensor for detecting the upper limit position. (G) Large capacity tray clutch 478; a clutch for controlling the feeding of copy paper 60
is there. (H) Feed sensor 479; copy paper 60 sent from the large capacity tray 471
This is a sensor for detecting clogging. (6) Selection and display of function (6-1) Additional device and additional function As described above with reference to FIG.
There are switches to select various functions (83-86)
And a table for displaying the selection of these switches.
An indicator lamp 82 is arranged, and these switches (83
~ 86) belong to multiple functions, and
What functions can be selected by the operation of
It depends on whether it is attached. In the present invention
Such copying machines include DADF24, intermediate tray 33, and IC card devices.
22 mag can be equipped, but these are required by the user.
Attach as optional additional equipment upon request
It has become. Therefore, these additional devices
Can not be used on the base machine
New functions can now be used,
Different combinations of functions can be used. For example, when DADF24 is attached,
Exposure can be performed continuously. In other words,
With one side facing the platen glass
The first exposure is performed by transporting
Is turned over and the document is returned to the DADF24 tray
You. Then, by sending the original again,
Exposure of the surface opposite to the exposure surface can be performed. When the intermediate tray 33 is attached,
Copy paper can be stored here, and
When storing, copy paper should be stored upside down.
Of course, the original front side is copied again and accommodated
You can also. Therefore, DADF 24 and intermediate tray 33
Is equipped and when both are equipped
However, the additional functions that can be used also differ. An example
For example, from the point of view of the duplex function, in the case of DADF24 only,
One-sided original → One-sided copy function, when only the intermediate tray 33 is used
Can only use the function of single-sided original → double-sided copy
However, if both are installed, double-sided originals → double-sided
The three functions including the copy can be used. these
When selecting a function, the duplex switch 86 is operated.
You. Also, from the point of view of editing functions, DADF24
If there is no a33, edit processing such as sheet composition or parallel composition
It is not possible to combine sheets if the intermediate tray 33 is available.
With the addition of DADF24, parallel synthesis is also possible. This
To select these functions, operate the edit switch 86.
Is done. In this way, DADF24 and intermediate tray
Combination of additional functions that can also be used in the example with or without 33
Set changes in various ways. Note that the sheet composition in the editing function is the same as the first original document.
Record the entirety of both originals on one copy sheet
Function. In the copying machine of the present embodiment, the first original is
Up to five areas can be specified, and the first source
Monochrome color switch 91 different for manuscript and second manuscript
Copying in different colors using (Fig. 5)
It is possible. On the other hand, the parallel composition
2 originals are stuck together on one copy sheet.
This is the function to create a copy. Manuscript is ADF23 or DAD
Sent from F24. Therefore, these are equipped
No copier can use this parallel composition feature
Absent. Further, in the copying machine according to the present invention, as described above,
Battery-backed random access
It has a non-volatile memory consisting of
Preset copy conditions such as degree and magnification
It can be stored in a memory. This
Recall or register the preset memory contents of
The job memory switch 84 is operated.
However, the equivalent of this non-volatile memory is an IC card
There is an IC card device 22 as an additional device. IC car
Device 22 writes the data of the standard copy job to an IC card.
Standard copying from the IC card to the base machine
By supplying the data of, for example, by industry or user
Automating other complex duplication tasks and creating multi-functional copiers
The operation can be performed without fail. That
Therefore, the number of copies and the number of copies
Continuous copying, reduction ratio, binding margin, left binding, right binding, copy
Density, as well as selection information for editing functions and selection information for double-sided functions
Information that can operate the copier in a fixed form, such as information
Information can be written from the IC card device 22. Obedience
The user carries this IC card and makes a standard copy.
When reading this IC card information into the IC card device 22
To perform complex operations on the console panel.
Automatically execute standard copy operations without performing
Can be. When such an IC card device 22 is equipped
Also differ in the contents that can be used for the job memory function.
You. Various additional devices are installed on the base machine as described above.
Can be used depending on the combination.
If the additional functions are different,
Confusion due to the inability to easily distinguish between
Come. Also, when there are many functions to be selected,
, Frequently used functions differ for each user. So
Here, when displaying multiple function options, the function options
If you can change the display order of
It is possible to improve the selection operability by eliminating unnecessary confusion. So
Character strings and icons (pictographs, images
A liquid crystal display unit capable of displaying a character is used. (6-2) Configuration of Function Selection System FIG. 21 uses a liquid crystal display capable of displaying a message.
FIG. 22 shows a configuration example of a function selection system.
It is a figure showing the example of composition of a controller. In FIG. 21, the main controller 501
The main CPU 121, ROM 121D, RAM 121, I / O
Controller 121J, 121G, etc.
It has a presence / absence determination function (program). This addition
The device presence / absence determination function is based on the DADF24 and intermediate
A 33, determine whether or not the IC card device 22 is equipped
For example, a command for connecting each additional device to the main unit.
Signal line that turns on when a connector is connected in the connector
The signal is supplied to the filter circuit 12 shown in FIG.
It is taken into the main controller 501 via 1H,
Judgment processing is performed by the judgment program stored in 1D.
You. As means for determining the presence or absence of such an additional device,
Is not a signal based on the presence or absence of connector connection as in
Switch that is pressed and turned on when additional equipment is
Switch contact signal, proximity switch contact signal, and additional equipment.
Light from the light emitting unit is detected by the light receiving unit when equipped
Using the light sensor signal and other signals
Of course it is good. In the main controller 501,
In this way, the DADF 24, the intermediate tray 33, the IC card device 22
Is determined. Furthermore, the main control
The Troller 501 responds to operation of function selection switches and keys.
To display guidance for selecting each function and setting copy conditions
Console panel 28
Function selection switch (double-sided switch 86, edit switch 8
3, Job memory switch 84, other switches 85)
When operated, a message is displayed according to the presence or absence of additional equipment.
Message transmission table, and the presence / absence of function information
Set the specified information such as the size of the
Send the data in the send table to the display controller 502.
Put out. The display controller 502 is as shown in FIG.
Display CPU127, ROM503, RAM504, serial interface
505, the data of the message transmission table
Processing module, each message transmission table
Corresponding sentences, fonts of characters and icons are stored in ROM503
I do. Then, the message received from the main controller 501
Text from ROM503 according to the data in the message transmission table
And set the specified information in the sentence to compose the sentence.
Characters and icons that are formed into fonts
The bar 506 is controlled and a predetermined message is displayed on the LCD 112.
indicate. Specific examples of sentences will be described later.
The message “Which item do you want to select?”
Key, the key to be operated next (selection key, setting key)
-) Icon, option (the icon of the function to be selected)
And character strings) and a cursor icon. Finish
Setting switch 120 is used to display the function
Change the option display specifications such as display priority etc.
When this is operated, the specification setting
Menu text is displayed, and choices are made according to the menu
Set the display specifications. Then operate the function selection switch
Then, the sentence set in this way is manipulated.
It is displayed corresponding to the switch. In this state, the operating
When the user operates the selection key 118, the main CPU 121
Recognize and specify the cursor position in the message transmission table
Count up the information. This allows the cursor table
The next position in the list of functions whose selection position is to be selected
Is shifted to Then, the setting key 119 is operated.
The main CPU 121 recognizes this and sends the message
Select the function corresponding to the cursor position of the
New message transmission table corresponding to the function
decide. In this way, copying is possible
And a statement with the message string "Can copy"
The message transmission table for the chapter is determined. Here,
Set the values such as the number of sheets and the margin, and press the start button 11
Operate 7 to select the selected function and desired copy conditions.
Starts the copy operation of (6-3) Communication protocol FIG. 23 shows a timing chart of serial communication.
FIGS. 24 and 25 show examples of the configuration of serial communication data.
FIG. The main CPU 121 of the main controller 501 and the display
The relationship between the display CPU 127 of the controller 502 and the display CPU 127 is described earlier with reference to FIG.
Connected by communication lines 123 and 124 as described
Serial communication is performed through communication lines 123 and 124.
The timing is as shown in FIG. 23 with a period of 100 msec.
Transmission and reception are performed according to the order.
Is 4 bytes, CPU 125 for document feed is 5 bytes, CP for display
9 bytes of data are transmitted from the main CPU 121 to U127.
You. Among them, the main CPU 121 sent to the display CPU 127
The data to be transferred is byte 1 as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25.
Control word (X'A9 '), byte 2 3 bits
State and 3-bit substate, 7 in byte 3
7-bit case number in bytes 4-8
Check code in byte 9 of the read data area
Assigned. And free days of bytes 4 to 8
The data area receives necessary data for each sentence.
Used for For example, as shown in FIG. 25, 1ST # DGT, 2N
D # DGT bit is the bit of the number corresponding to ** mm, 3RD
#DGT, 4TH # DGT bit is the number corresponding to the ** copy
As the transmission bits of the other bits
Indicates the presence or absence of ◇ 1 in mm, the left and right of ◇ 2 binding function,
$ 3 indicates continuous page copying, $ 4 indicates erasure, and $ 5.
◇ 6 is color (none “0”, black
"1", red "2", blue "3", green "4", brown "5"),
$ 7 is for parallel synthesis, $ 8 is for double-sided function (single-sided → double-sided)
"1", double-sided → double-sided "2", double-sided → single-sided "3")
Assign as bits. (6-4) Structure of message transmission table and transmission data
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a message transmission table.
is there. The serial transmission data shown in FIG. 24 and FIG.
Generated based on the message transmission table shown in FIG.
Is the serial data that is
Be managed. And "STATE", "SUBSTATE", "CAS
ENO. ", And within" SENTENCE "
The content is the content actually displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 112. On the main controller 501, on the console panel 28
Message transmission table by operating various switches
Is selected. For example, the message shown in FIG.
Operating the job memory switch 84.
Is selected when Then, the details of the transmission data
Sent to the display controller 502 via the
You. Also, the message transmission table shown in FIG.
Is selected when the edit switch 83 is operated. this
At first, the main control is operated by operating the function switch.
The message transmission table is selected by roller 501 and the message
Page data is transmitted to the display controller 502.
And the corresponding text is read by the display controller 502.
The data is developed into a font and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 112. This
Function selection according to the text (message) displayed
Will be performed, but during the selection process, the selection key
Is operated, the car in the message transmission table
The contents of the sol are shifted one by one. And the setting key
Is operated, the function at the cursor position is selected.
Then, as the next step, for example, as shown in FIG.
Message transmission table is selected. This message
The text transmission table displays the text "Can be copied".
At the same time, the right side binding is used to select the one-sided →
Is displayed, and the margin is shown.
The content prompts the user to enter a law and the number of copies. this
These contents are stored as serial data in the main controller 50.
When sent from 1 to the display controller 502, "SENTEN
Free data files such as function icons and numerical values
Special code or asteris at the position of the information specified in the rear
The text with the mark written is read and the free data area is read.
A special code or asterisk is written in the information specified in
This is changed and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 112. Such a process
In order to perform the processing, the display controller 502
As shown in ROM503 display control program and code
Stores text data and font data and receives them in RAM 504
Text data from the received data in the buffer area to the work area
Read out, and buried icons and numerical values etc.
Then, each of the sentence data is developed into a font. FIG. 27 (a) shows a "shrink" font, and FIG.
The example of the font data is shown. This font
Consists of 16 x 16 dots, and font data consists of 16 dots.
1 line is divided into 8 half dots, and it is expressed in hexadecimal
ing. 16 x 16 dots for Kanaya alphanumeric characters and icons
And can be represented in hexadecimal. (6-5) Main controller and display controller
FIG. 28 shows a message in the main controller 501.
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a functional block for processing, and FIG.
Configuration example of functional blocks in display controller 502
FIG. FIG. 28 shows the functional configuration of the main controller 501.
In addition, the additional device recognition unit 511 outputs a determination signal of presence / absence of an additional device.
And to recognize the operation signal of the function selection switch.
The function selection unit 513 receives the signal and
Selection key 118 and setting key 1 provided on the console panel
The function is selected in accordance with the operation of 19. Sentence number
The decision unit 512 is a message managed by a document number.
It has a transmission table, and signals and
Text displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 112 by the signal of the function selection unit 513
Determine the number. Message sending table
Implements the display style for function selection, copying, and other functions.
A sentence as shown in Fig. 26 corresponding to the display mode when performing
Two hundred and several dozen are prepared. Therefore, the console panel
When the function selection switch is operated on the
The text number is determined from the operated function selection switch.
You. For example, the sentence (a) shown in FIG.
It is a sentence determined when switch 84 is operated.
The sentence shown in FIG. 8B indicates that the edit switch 83 has been operated.
It is a sentence that is decided at the moment. The function information set unit 514,
Function for the text determined by the text number determination unit 512
This is for setting information. For example, the job memory switch
The sentence number shown in FIG.
When the IC card device 22 is
If the device 22 is not attached,
Flag "1" in the column. Similarly, edit switch 83
Operation, the sentence number shown in FIG. 26 (b) is determined.
Check that the intermediate tray 33 and DADF24 are
If you have 33 but not DADF24, enter
Set a "1" flag. The sent buffer 515 contains
The message of the document number determined by the chapter number determination unit 512
The transmission table is set and the function information in it
Section is set by the function information setting section 514, and the display
Controller 502. FIG. 29 shows the configuration of the display controller 502.
The reception buffer 516 is transmitted from the main controller 501.
Set the data of the received message transmission table
Things. The text data file 517 is stored in the liquid crystal display unit 112.
Stores sentence data (character strings and icons) to be displayed in
The font file 519 stores the sentence data.
Stores the fonts of the characters and icons that make up
is there. The display control unit 518 is set in the reception buffer 516.
Process the data in the message transmission table
This is for expanding the display font in the buffer 520.
"CONTROL WORD", "STATE", "SUBSTAT"
E and CASENO. Based on text data file 517
Read out certain sentence data and specify it in the sentence
Fill information and expand font in display buffer 520
You. Depending on the text data, the information set each time
It is necessary to rewrite the contents more. For example, machine
Function display, binding margin, set number of sheets, cursor, etc.
However, this information is written in advance in each sentence data.
If a special code or asterisk is set
You. Therefore, in the display control unit 518, the sentence data file 5
When you read the text from 17
Blank the territory and remember its position
Everywhere, according to the information specified in the receive buffer 516.
An icon and a numerical value are written. LCD display
Write text and icons in this way to 112
Display buff with processed and expanded font
The contents of the key 520 are displayed. (6-6) Selection display processing Next, when each function selection switch is operated,
Explanation of function selection and display processing for it
I do. Fig. 30 shows the processing flow when the double-sided switch is operated.
It is a figure for explaining. When the duplex switch 86 on the console panel is operated, first, the DADF 24 and the intermediate tray 33 are attached.
Check whether it has been done. If you have both the DADF 24 and the intermediate tray 33, use
2-sided copy, 2-sided original → 2-sided copy, 2-sided original → 1-sided copy
You can choose from the three functions of P
Choose it? Message string, select key and
An icon indicating that the setting key is the next operation key,
The above three function options to be selected
The message transmission table of the sentence consisting of the cursor
The decision is made, and the sentence is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 112. Obedience
When this is displayed, press select key 118
After moving the cursor to the position of the desired function,
9 selects that function. Usually here
When the function is selected, the next item "Can be copied"
A message appears and the copy operation is
Move to work. However, if there is DADF24 but no intermediate tray 33,
In that case, the function of double-sided original → single-sided copy is decided,
If there is no DADF 24 but there is an intermediate tray 33, one side
Since it is decided to be one function of original → double-sided copy,
Can be copied '', the function and the number of copies
The message transmission table of the text consisting of
The sentence is displayed on the display unit 112. So in this case
The original, and enter the number of copies from the numeric keypad 80.
To operate the start button 117,
The copied operation is started. As described above, when the double-sided switch 86 is operated,
Or the message transmission table with the text shown in
The text message transmission table is used. Fig. 31 shows the processing flow when the edit switch is operated.
It is a figure for explaining. When the edit switch 83 on the console panel is operated, first, whether or not ADF23 or DADF24 is present,
It is checked whether or not the inter tray 33 is present. ADF23 or DADF24 and intermediate tray 33
In some cases, extraction, deletion, sheet composition, and parallel composition
You can use one of the two functions.
Do you? Message string, select key and setting key
Icon indicating the next operation key
4 function choices, cursors to indicate function selection positions
The message transmission table of the text consisting of
The sentence is displayed on the display unit 112. However, if there is no intermediate tray 33, the sheet
The same statement because both composition and parallel composition cannot be used
After the message transmission table in chapter
Function information for erasing the function option is set. Follow
Then, a sentence in which extraction and deletion are options is displayed. Similarly, there is an intermediate tray 33 but no ADF23 or DADF24
In this case, the function of parallel synthesis cannot be used.
Function information for deleting the function options is set, and extraction and deletion are performed.
A text with the options of removal and sheet composition is displayed. When the edit switch 83 is operated in this manner, 4
Only the difference in the set of function information for one option
So, the message transmission table of the same sentence is determined,
Use the select key and setting key on this message
Proceed to the next step by selecting the desired function
And Fig. 32 shows the processing when operating with the job memory switch.
It is a figure for explaining the flow of. The job memory switch 84 on the console panel is operated.
First, it is checked whether or not the IC card device 22 is present. If YES, that is, if there is an IC card device 22
Can use the card registration function.
Choose it? ”, Select key and setting key
Icon to indicate that the key is
3 choices of “Cash out”, “Registration” and “Card registration”
A text message consisting of a cursor indicating the position of the function
The transmission table is determined, and the text is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 112.
Is displayed. However, in the case of NO, that is, when the IC card device 22 is
If not, a message with the same text as above
After the transmission table is determined, this function
Function information for erasing the option of “record” is set. Follow
Then, a text with the options of calling and registering is displayed. (6-7) Option display specification setting processing FIG. 33 shows an example of processing for registering the display order of options.
Fig. 34 shows the process of registering the cursor priority position of the option.
Figure 35 shows an example of the process of selecting and registering a function classification.
FIG. 36 shows an example.
FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example, and FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of a setting table.
You. When registering the display order of options, see Fig. 33
First, make sure that the specification setting switch 120 is operated.
Wait, when the specification setting switch 120 is operated, shown in
The message string "Please press the function button"
Message number from the main controller 501 for display.
Controller 502 to display it on the LCD 112 and then operate
Determine the function selection switch to be made. For example operated
If the selected function switch is the edit switch 83,
The message No. of the text shown in
To the display controller 502 and follow a predetermined order.
Option is displayed along with the function number, and the function N
Wait for input of display order by o. So, from the numeric keypad
For example, “4123” is entered as the display order by function number.
If this is the case, this ranking is stored in the table,
The limb ranking is added to the message No. and the main controller 5
By transmitting from 01 to the display controller 502
Display the options according to the new ranking as shown in.
If the numeric keypad input is incorrect or the operator
If you want to change the settings, enter
However, until the specification setting switch 120 is operated,
Is stored in the table, and the same process is repeated.
U. When the specification setting switch 120 is operated, the registration process
The message text "Can be copied" shown in
Display the character string and return to the initial state. After this process,
When the edit switch 83 is operated in the function selection of
36 As shown in FIG.
Read out the message and message No. along with main controller 501
Is sent to the display controller 502 from the
Text of the order in which the function options were registered by the
The information is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 112. In addition, when registering the display order of the cursor,
As shown in the figure, set the cursor priority position.
Using the message number with the message string
You. Then, move the cursor when the select key is operated
When the setting key is operated, the cursor position at that time is
Store as a priority position. Therefore, normal function selection
When the function selection switch is operated,
Read the priority position of the cursor
Position from main controller 501 with message number
Transmit to display controller 502 and display controller 5
The text with the cursor displayed at the priority position by 02 is displayed on the LCD
It is displayed on the display unit 112. Furthermore, a function group corresponding to one function selection switch is
If it is classified into multiple groups, it is shown in Fig. 35.
Message of `` Please set the program number ''
Use the message number with the message string. And
From the numeric keypad, press the function corresponding to the edit switch 83, for example.
When a program No. is input, the function of that program No.
Classification "0 = extract / delete", "1 = family register", "2 = no
Select and display the text `` Paper, '' and use the numeric keypad to select it.
When the function classification is input, the function classification is stored.
When the function classification is set in this way, the main control
Roller 501 is moved to the third position when the function selection switch is operated.
6 Read the function classification as shown in Fig.
Is transmitted to the display controller 502. Each of the above registration processes is performed, for example, by setting the specification setting switch 120.
When operated, the mode first becomes the mode shown in Fig. 33, and the mode continues twice.
When the specification setting switch 120 is operated, as shown in FIG.
Mode, operate the specification setting switch 120 three times in succession
Then, the mode shown in FIG. 35 is set. And as shown in FIG.
The registered contents are stored in a table by each processing
When the function selection switches (83 to 86) are operated
And read it out and send it to the display controller 502.
Just do it. In addition, all sentences of each registered content as above
Prepare and correspond to the function selection switch on the table
Register the text, and when the function selection switch is operated
To determine the text to use by referring to the table
You may. If this is done, the choice ranking and car
Message No. without adding priority position of Sol
Only the main controller 501 to the display controller 502
To the display controller.
The option ranking and card number added to the message
This eliminates the need for processing regarding the priority position of the cursor. (6-8) Main controller and display controller
Fig. 38 shows the main control when the edit switch is operated.
It shows the flow of processing in the roller 501 in detail,
FIG. 39 shows the details of the processing flow in the display controller 502.
This is shown in FIG. First, the processing by the main controller 501 will be described with reference to FIG.
The flow of the process will be described. When the edit switch 83 is operated, a message transmission table for selecting the function is sent.
Set in the communication buffer. Next, whether the ADF23 or DADF24 presence / absence signal is on (presence)
Find out what. If the above processing is NO, the transmission table
Information to delete the option of “combining” is set. If the above processing is YES, or if the above processing is performed
After that, it is determined whether the signal indicating the presence or absence of the intermediate tray 33 is ON (Yes).
Find out. If NO in the above processing, the transmission table
Information to delete the options of
set. If the above processing is YES, or if the above processing is performed
The cursor position to "1" (meaning the left end)
I do. And display the data of the transmission table every 100msec
To the CPU 127 for use. , On the other hand, monitors whether the selection key 118 has been operated
When operated, move the cursor position (Send
The data at the cursor position of the file). Also monitors whether the setting key 119 has been operated
When the cursor is operated, the cursor position
Set to. At the same time, the message No.
Set the message transmission table in the transmission buffer and store the information indicating the set function in the transmission table.
Cut. After that, the data of the transmission table is displayed every 100msec
To the application controller 502. On the other hand, it corresponds to the processing by the main controller 501
Then, the display controller 502 performs the following processing (FIG. 39,
(See Fig. 25). First, wait for serial data reception to end.
First, find the start address of the text to be displayed and store it in RAM.
make a copy. Next, place the special code (G) and asterisk (*)
Memorize the location. Then, all the special codes are deleted. 3RD # DGT, 4TH # DGT at asterisk (*)
Write data. If the data is 10, then 10 copies
The number of copies becomes 10. Check whether $ 1 is "0". If YES, that is, if there is no binding function
Deletes four characters from the first asterisk. Next, find bits that are not "0" from $ 2 to $ 8
You. The position of the special code corresponding to the bit that is not "0"
Icons are written in order from the first. The example shown is $ 8
Indicates “3”, that is, the case of both sides → one side. Then, the icon and the character string are displayed on the liquid crystal display 112.
Display the message text If NO (mm is displayed) in the above process,
In other words, without the binding function, 1ST # DGT, 2ND # D
Write the data to the GT asterisk (*). Less than
Below, the same processing as the above-mentioned processing is performed. (6-9) Message text displayed on liquid crystal display unit 112
Fig. 40 shows message No., case No. and message text
It is a figure which shows the example of correspondence. The message stored in the ROM 503 of the display controller 502
The sentence is composed of kana, kanji, alphanumeric characters, etc. as shown in Fig. 40.
Icons, icons used for character strings, function displays, etc.
Write the special code (○ G) and numerical value of the writing position of the computer
Message asterisk (*)
o. Case No. is read as an address. In addition,
k indicates the cursor position. And special code and
And asterisks, as shown in Figure 39.
Information in the free data area (Figure 24) for communication data
Icons and numerical values are written according to. In writing
If the icon is used fixed, a special code
Sentences from the beginning without using the icon code
It is needless to say that may be configured. "Can copy
No. 40 shows an example of a sentence with the message
Figure (a), with the message “Which item do you want to select?”
Text with the message "Area 1"
Figure 40 (b) shows an example of the text of the message to be sent.
Yes, MSG NO. (Message number) 7.1.28 is a sheet
Synthesis, 7.1.31 extraction, 7.1.32 deletion, 7.1.33 markin
Used for gray color, continuous color synthesis, and partial color conversion
Is a sentence. Write icons and numerical values in these sentences.
FIG. 40 (c) shows an example of the displayed display screen. Next, when each function selection operation is performed,
Here is an example of a sentence used. FIG. 41 shows an example of a sentence in the selection operation of the double-sided function
FIG. If you operate the double-sided switch 86, if there is a DADF24
As described above, it is necessary to equip it with the intermediate tray 33.
Therefore, one side → both sides, both sides → both sides, both sides → one side
These can be used as shown in Figure 41.
Will be displayed with all
-Sol (triangular mark) is in front of the first choice "single side → double side"
Flashes. If you press the select key here, the cursor will change to
Move to the front of "Duplex" and press the select key again to move the cursor
Moves before "double-sided to single-sided" and flashes. Cursor is
Press the setting key when blinking in front of "Duplex → Duplex"
Is displayed, and the copy-enabled mode is set. Only
If there is no DADF24, or
You. Then, press the select key with the sentence displayed.
Select the cursor position and press the setting key.
Is selected and displayed. Fig. 42 shows an example of a sentence in the selection operation of the editing function
FIG. When the edit switch 83 is operated, first, the cursor (triangle
42) (a) flashes with the first option "Extract"
Is displayed. So, when you operate the select key,
The cursor changes from “Delete” to “Sheet composition” for each operation.
Move in the order of “parallel composition” → “extraction” →. Cursor
Operate the setting key when the position is "Extract" or "Delete".
Then, the next sentence is displayed and the coordinates of the area designation can be entered
It works. Select when the input of coordinates of up to 5 areas is completed
The icon corresponding to the function that was
The sentence is displayed and it becomes possible to copy. Fig. 42
As shown in (b), the position of the cursor is “sheet composition”.
When the setting key is operated during
And the text after inputting the coordinates is displayed and can be copied
It becomes a state. As shown in FIG. 42 (c), the cursor
When the setting key is operated when the position is "Parallel synthesis"
Indicates that the setting mode is set for the number of originals,
A message stating that the setting for the number of documents has been made is displayed.
Copying is enabled. Figure 43 shows the sentences in the selection operation of the job memory function
It is a figure showing the example of. When the job memory switch 84 is operated, Fig. 43
The sentence shown in (a) is displayed. At this time the cursor
Flashes on the first option “Call”. So select
If you operate the setting key immediately without operating the key,
Is displayed, select a memory and operate the setting key.
If the memory is registered or unregistered,
Chapters are displayed. Use the select key to select "Register"
If you operate the setting key, after the memory selection mode
FIG. 43 (b) shows whether the memory has been registered or not.
Each sentence is displayed in such an order. Also, select key
Select “Card Registration” and operate the setting key.
If the card is set, the card is registered
Depending on whether the card has been
Each sentence is displayed in the order shown in Fig. 43 (c).
You. Fig. 44 shows an example of a sentence in the selection operation of other functions.
FIG. When the other switches 85 are operated,
A sentence with options for “Erasing” and “Binding” is displayed.
44 (a)-(c) according to each selection.
The sentences are displayed in the order shown in FIG. That is,
If “Continuous Page” or “Eraser” is selected,
The icon indicating the function of "can be copied" is displayed.
It is written below the column, and as soon as you enter the number of copies,
The mode becomes possible. On the other hand, if “Bind” is selected
In this case, first, as shown in FIG.
Bind or Right Bind mode, and then close
The mode is set to the copy enabled mode via the quantity set mode. Fig. 45 shows the operation of the switches on the panel for monochrome color enhancement.
It is a figure showing the example of the sentence in. Marking color switch 88 and partial color conversion switch
Switch 89 and the continuous shooting color composition switch 90,
As shown in FIGS. 45 (a) to (c), the character string
The text of the coordinate input mode that has
When the coordinates are entered, the text "Can be copied"
A text consisting of the icon of the selected function and the number of copies is displayed.
Is shown. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments.
However, various modifications are possible. For example, in the above example
Is a function of character strings and icons using a liquid crystal display.
The options are displayed with the message string, but the CRT
Other indicators may be used. It is also applied to copiers.
As mentioned above, various additional devices are optional according to the user's request.
It can be applied to other devices that can be attached to
Of course. [Effects of the Invention] As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention,
Multiple functions as options by operating the function selection switch
When displaying in a message, the display order and
You can change the priority position of the
The function to be used can be easily selected. In particular, frequent
Even if the frequently used functions differ from user to user,
Change the display order of options and the priority position of the cursor.
Thus, operability can be improved.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the principle of the present invention, and FIGS.
The figure is for explaining one embodiment and a modified example of a copying machine as a storage device to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 3 is a system configuration diagram showing a system configuration of the copying machine, FIG. 3 is an external view showing an example of a system configuration of the copying machine, FIG. 4 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an outline of the copying machine, and FIG.
FIG. 6 is a plan view of a console panel of the copying machine, FIG. 6 is a circuit diagram showing an outline of a circuit configuration of the copying machine, and FIG. 7 is a block diagram of FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram specifically showing a circuit configuration around the photosensitive drum of the copying machine. FIG. 9 is a case where the first development is performed by the sub developing device and the second development is performed by the main developing device. FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing the operation of the main motor and the Tebe solenoid, and FIG. 10 shows the operation of the main motor and the Debe solenoid when the first development is performed by the main developing device and the second development is performed by the sub developing device. FIG. 11 is a block diagram specifically showing the periphery of an exposure system and a console control unit of the copying machine, FIG. 12 is a block diagram specifically showing a power supply and a fixing device of the copying machine, and FIG. Fig. 13 shows the circuit structure of the copy paper transport system. FIG. 14 is a schematic configuration diagram of a DADF, FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a sorter, FIG. 16 is a side view showing an outline of a transport system centering on an intermediate tray, and FIG. Is a perspective view showing a system configuration of a copier equipped with an editor pad, FIG. 18 is a plan view of an editor pad, FIG. 19 is a plan view showing an editor panel and a display panel, and FIG. FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration, and FIGS. 21 to 45 are for explaining an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a configuration example of a function selection system using a liquid crystal display unit capable of displaying a message. Figure showing
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a display controller, FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a timing chart of serial communication, FIGS. 24 and 25 are diagrams showing a configuration example of serial communication data,
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a message transmission table, and FIG.
The figure shows an example of font data stored in the ROM of the display controller, FIG. 28 shows an example of the configuration of functional blocks in the main controller in display selection of additional functions, and FIG. 29 shows the functions in the display controller FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a block, FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining a processing flow when a double-sided switch is operated, FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining a processing flow when an edit switch is operated, FIG. 32 is a view for explaining the flow of processing when the job memory switch is operated, FIG. 33 is a view showing an example of processing for registering the display order of options, and FIG. 34 is a view showing a cursor priority position of options. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of a process for registering, FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of a process for selecting and registering a function classification, FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of a setting table, and FIG. FIG. 38 shows an example. The figure shows the flow of processing in the main controller when the edit switch is operated,
FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a processing flow in the display controller,
FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of correspondence between a message No., a case No. and a message text, FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of a text in a selection operation of a duplex function, and FIG. 42 is a diagram of a text in a selection operation of an editing function. FIG. 43 shows an example of a sentence in a selection operation of a job memory function, FIG. 44 shows an example of a sentence in a selection operation of another function, and FIG. 45 shows a panel for monochromatic color emphasis. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a sentence in the operation of the switch of FIG. 11 ... specification setting means, 12 ... table, 13 ... selection input means, 14 ... function selection display means, 15 ... display means, 16 ...
... Function selection means.

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(57) [Claims] In an image forming apparatus for displaying a plurality of function options that can be executed when performing an image forming operation and selecting a function, the plurality of function options and an arrangement position of the display of the plurality of function options are stored. A plurality of function options and an arrangement position of display of the plurality of function options are read from the storage means, and the plurality of function options are arranged and displayed in accordance with the arrangement position stored in the storage means. Display control means, change input means for changing the arrangement position of the display of the plurality of function options stored in the storage means, selection means for selecting the plurality of function options, and selection means selected by the selection means. Setting means for setting an image forming operation by a function of an option in an executable state.