BR102013020639A2 - IMAGE FORMATION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - Google Patents

Description

Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a technique for displaying paper information contained in a plurality of feeder units and making selectable a feeder unit that a user uses to control the same. the formation of the image.

Background of the Invention Conventionally, in imaging devices such as copiers and printers, when printing is performed, as well as function settings related to various image processing and post-processing on a piece of printed paper, a user is given. the ability to select the paper to print on. Also, for example, Japanese Patent Publication No. 2007-243313 proposes an imaging device whereby it is possible to select a paper type corresponding to a print function configuration of a plurality of hundreds of media types. paper indicating the quality of paper such as plain paper and thick paper.

In the imaging apparatus described above, a paper selection screen such as that shown in FIG. 1 is displayed and the user selects a target paper feed tray by instructing with an icon for the paper size, paper type, or the like shown on this screen.

Also, in print-related businesses such as a POD (Print on Demand) environment, cases where a user uses a purchased paper type by customizing a name, weight, etc. are expected. rather than the user using a pre-registered type of paper in the imaging device.

In a case where a target paper feed tray is selected from a plurality of paper feed trays based on detailed paper information such as paper size, paper name, weight or the like, designing the paper information contained in the plurality of paper feed trays to be displayed in list format as in FIG. 2, for example. However, there are cases where an imaging device used in a POD environment comprises no less than ten types of paper feed trays, and so on with a screen such as that of FIG. 2, user operation such as paging and scrolling will be required in order to confirm all the paper feed tray information. For this reason, there are problems such as poor screen visibility and time-consuming paper feed tray selection.

Summary of the Invention One aspect of the present invention is to eliminate the problems mentioned above with conventional technology.

A feature of the present invention is to provide a technique for improving usability and work efficiency when selecting which paper to use for printing paper stored in a plurality of feeder units.

According to one aspect of the present invention, an image forming apparatus is provided comprising: a plurality of paper feed units; display device to display a paper selection screen to display a paper feed unit information item page and select a paper to be used in the printing process by selecting an information item item on the page displayed on the selection screen where the information items of the plurality of paper feed units are divided into a plurality of pages; and control devices for controlling the display device to display a page among the plurality of pages according to a state of the imaging apparatus in a case where the display device displays the paper selection screen.

According to one aspect of the present invention, an image forming apparatus is provided comprising: a plurality of paper feed units; display device for displaying a paper selection screen for selecting a paper to be used in the printing process, where the paper selection screen displays information items from a predetermined number of paper feed units from a plurality of paper feed units. paper feed; and control device for: (i) controlling the display device for displaying the paper selection screen on which information items of the predetermined number of paper feed units are displayed in order of a first of the plurality of paper feed units. (ii) controlling the display device to display the paper selection screen in which an information item of a paper feed unit that is related to an error is displayed in a case where the error occurred.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for controlling an imaging apparatus having a display unit and a plurality of paper feed units, the method comprising: displaying on the display unit a web of paper selection to display a paper feed unit information item page and select a paper to use in the printing process by selecting an information item item on the page displayed on the paper selection screen, where the information items the plurality of paper feed units are divided into a plurality of pages; and controlling the display unit to display one page among the plurality of pages according to a state of the imaging apparatus in a case where the display unit displays the paper selection screen.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for controlling an imaging apparatus having a display unit and a plurality of paper feed units, the method comprising: displaying on the display unit a display screen. paper selection to select a paper to be used in the printing process, where the paper selection screen displays information items from a predetermined number of paper feed units from the plurality of paper feed units; control the display unit to display the paper selection screen in which information items of the predetermined number of paper feed units are displayed in order of a first of the plurality of paper feed units in a case where no error occurs. occurred; and controlling the display unit to display the paper selection screen in which an information item of a paper feed unit that is related to an error is displayed in a case where the error occurred.

Additional features of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments with respect to the accompanying drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated and form part of the specification, illustrate the embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. FIG. 1 is a view illustrating an example of a conventional paper selection screen. FIG. 2 is a view illustrating an example of a paper selection screen displayed on a console unit of a conventional imaging apparatus. FIG. 3 is a view showing a general configuration of an imaging system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram for showing a configuration of an imaging apparatus which is a main unit of the imaging system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a view showing a configuration of the console unit of the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a view illustrating an example of a paper feed deck management table for managing paper stored in paper feed decks 306 through 315 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a view illustrating an example of screen transition of a paper selection screen in a case where a paper selection key is pressed in an automatic paper selection mode according to the first mode. FIG. 8 is a view illustrating an example of a screen transition of a paper selection screen displayed in a case where a paper selection screen is pressed in a paper feed deck designation mode according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a view illustrating an example of a screen transition of a paper selection screen displayed in a case where a paper feed deck is pulled in a paper feed deck designation mode according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a view illustrating an example of a screen transition of a paper selection screen displayed in a case where paper runs out during printing in the first mode. FIG. 11 is a view illustrating an example of screen transition of a paper selection screen displayed in a case where optimal paper runs out during printing in the first mode.

FIGs. 12A and 12B are flow charts for describing a copy processing procedure in the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIGs. 13A and 13B are flow charts for describing a processing procedure, for a case where paper runs out during printing, in the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 14 is a view illustrating an example of screen transition of a paper selection screen displayed in a tabbed paper print mode according to a second embodiment. FIG. 15 is a view illustrating an example of screen transition of a paper selection screen displayed in an overhead projector interleaving mode according to the second embodiment. FIG. 16 represents a view illustrating an example of screen transition of a paper selection screen displayed in a front cover mode according to the second embodiment.

FIGs. 17A and 17B are flow charts for describing a copy processing procedure in the imaging apparatus according to the second embodiment.

FIGs. 18A-18D represent views to illustrate example screen management tables according to the second embodiment. FIG. 19 is a view illustrating an example of transition to a configuration / registration screen displayed when a configuration / registration key on the console unit is pressed in accordance with a third embodiment. FIG. 20 depicts a view illustrating an example of screen transition of a paper selection screen displayed in a case where a "display by paper type group" mode is configured according to the third mode. FIG. 21 is a view illustrating an example of screen transition of a paper selection screen displayed in a case where a "display by paper size group" mode is configured according to the third mode. FIG. 22 represents a view illustrating an example of screen transition of a paper selection screen displayed in a case where a "display by paper type group" mode is configured according to the third mode. FIG. 23 is a view illustrating an example of screen transition of a paper selection screen displayed in a case where a consider other paper sizes mode is configured according to the third mode.

FIGs. 24A and 24B are flow charts for describing a copy processing procedure in the imaging apparatus according to the third embodiment.

FIGs. 25A to 25E are seen to illustrate examples of screen management tables according to the third embodiment.

Detailed Description of the Invention The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is understood that the following embodiments are not intended to limit the claims of the present invention, and that not all combinations of aspects which are described according to the following embodiments are necessarily required with respect to the means of solving the problems according to the invention. present invention.

[First Modality] FIG. 3 is a view showing a general configuration of an imaging system according to a first embodiment.

In FIG. 3, an imaging system 300 comprises an imaging apparatus 302 including a scanner 301 which is an image input device, a printer 316 which is an image output device and a console unit 303, a finisher 304 and a paper feed accessory 305. Note from this drawing that an example is shown in which the paper feed decks (feed units) 306 to 315 are arranged in the imaging system 300, but the invention is not limited to this number of decks. FIG. 4 is a block diagram for showing a configuration of imaging apparatus 302 which is a main unit of imaging system 300 according to the first embodiment. Imaging apparatus 302 includes scanner 301, printer 316, and console unit 303 of FIG. 3 and is controlled by a controller 400. Note, in FIG. 4, which parts common to FIG. 3 are shown with the same reference numerals. Controller 400 performs input and output of image information, device information and the like by connecting to scanner 301 and printer 316 and in a lateral connection to a LAN 411 and a public network (WAN) 416.

On controller 400, a CPU 401 controls the imaging apparatus 302 as a whole, and performs the control causing the last explained types of selection screens to be displayed to the console unit 303. Also, the CPU 401 performs processing. for displaying a flowchart based on a program loaded into RAM 402 from an HDD 404. RAM 402 is a system working memory for operating CPU 401, and is also an image memory for temporarily storing image data. . Also, RAM 492 stores function settings for paper feed trays, print processing and image processing settings from the console unit 303 (tabbed paper printing settings, transparency interleaving, front cover, etc.). ), information from a later explained screen management table and the like. A 403 ROM is a boot ROM that stores a system boot program. A hard disk drive (hereinafter HDD) 404 stores system software, image data, and various types of information. Also, in HDD 404, information from a paper feed deck management table explained later, a standard display method for a paper selection screen, and the like is stored. When power is turned on, an OS installed on HDD 404, programs, and the like are loaded into RAM 402 by a boot program in ROM 403, and control processing by CPU 401 becomes possible.

A VRAM 405 stores image data generated by CPU 401 and to be displayed on a later explained screen of console unit 303. A l / F console unit 406 controls an interface between CPU 401 and console unit 303, and outputs image data stored on VRAM 405 to console unit 303. Also, l / F console unit 406 has a function to transfer information entered by a user from console unit 303 to CPU 401. An l / F network 410 performs input and output of information by connecting to LAN 411. A modem 415 is connected to public network 416 and performs input and output of information to public network 416. An image path L / F 409 is a bus bridge for converting data structures that connect a 407 system bus and a 408 image bus. The devices explained above are connected to the 407 system bus. The 408 image bus is a bus that transfers high-image data. speed and can be a PCI bus, an IEEE 1394 bus, or the like. Image bus 408 is arranged as follows. Raster image processing (hereinafter called RIP) 417 extracts a bitmap image from the page definition language (PDL) code. A 412 l / f device connects controller 400, scanner 301, and printer 316, and performs both synchronous and asynchronous image data conversion. A 418 digitizer image processor performs correction, processing, editing, and the like on inputting image data from digitizer 301. A 419 print image processor performs correction, resolution conversion, and the like on the image data to be 316. An image rotation unit 413 performs image data rotation. A 414 co-dec unit performs JPEG compression / decompression processing on multipurpose image data. Also, codec unit 414 performs JBIG, MMR, and MH compression / decompression processing on binary image data. Digitizer 301 is an image input device that reads from an original and outputs image data to the controller 400. The printer 316 is an image output device that prints a paper image under the control of controller 400. Also, the printer 316 comprises the paper feed deck 306 (FIG. 3) and performs processing to print on paper fed from paper feed deck 306. In addition, the 316 printer is circuit-connected to finisher 304 and paper feed accessory 305. Finisher 304 performs post-processing such as sorting and stapling a piece of printed paper conducted from the printer 316. The paper feed accessory 305 comprises paper feed decks 307 to 315 as shown in FIG. 3, and performs processing to drive paper to the printer 316 from a selected deck of paper feed decks 307 to 315. FIG. 5 is a view showing a configuration of console unit 303 of imaging apparatus 302 according to the first embodiment.

In FIG. 5, console unit 303 comprises a display unit 502 on the front surface of which a touch panel display 501 is attached, a start key 503 which is a hardware key, a stop key 504, a stop key 505, a numeric keypad 506, and a setup / register key 507. On display unit 502, each of the screens explained later, programmable function keys and the like are displayed under control of CPU 401 of controller 400.

When the display part of a programmable function key on the display unit 502 is pressed by the user, the position information is transmitted to the CPU 401. Here, the user assigning the programmable function key via the touch panel screen 501. and CPU 401 determining which programmable function key is pressed will be called pressing the programmable function key in the explanation. Start key 503 is used to make the scan operation of an original begin. Stop key 504 is used to stop an operation mid-run. The 505 reset key is used when initializing console unit 303 settings. The 506 numeric keypad is used when performing number entry. The setup / registration key 507 is used when displaying a setup / registration screen described later. FIG. 6 is a view illustrating an example of a paper feed deck management table for managing paper stored in paper feed decks 306 to 315 according to the first embodiment.

In FIG. 6, in the paper feed tray management table, the paper feed tray information, such as a paper feed tray ID, a paper size, a paper type, a name, a weight, and a remaining amount of paper is recorded. Paper Feed Deck ID is an ID for managing paper feed decks that identifies paper feed decks 306 to 315 and is “1” to “10” for paper feed decks 306 to 315 Paper size is the information indicating a paper size that is paper fed from the paper feed deck indicated by the paper feed deck ID, and a paper size detected by a sensor on each feed deck. The paper type is information indicating the type of paper that is the paper fed from the paper feed tray indicated by the paper feed deck ID, and when printing on the paper that is fed from When a paper feed deck is executed, printing is performed under conditions according to the print control parameters of the paper type corresponding to the paper feed deck ID. information indicating the name of the paper that is fed from the paper feed deck indicated by the paper feed deck ID and any string can be recorded so as to be easily broken by a user. Weight is the information indicating the weight of paper that is fed from the paper feed deck indicated by the paper feed deck ID and based on this weight, the user changes a paper jam condition. The amount of paper remaining is the information indicating the amount of paper stored in the paper feed tray indicated by the paper feed tray ID, and the amount of paper remaining detected by a corresponding paper feed tray is recorded in the table. paper feed deck management system. Thus, the paper feed deck management table stores information for the paper stored in the paper feed decks, and associates it with the information on the paper feed decks.

In the following, explanation will be given as to the screens displayed on the display unit 502 of the console unit 303 of the imaging apparatus 302 according to the first embodiment with respect to FIGs. 7 to 11. FIG. 7 is a view illustrating an example of a screen transition of a paper selection screen displayed in a case where a paper selection key 701 is pressed in an automatic paper selection mode according to the first mode.

On a 710 copy base screen, an automatic paper selection mode in which a paper feed deck is not assigned is set on a main copy screen (hereinafter called the base copy screen). When the CPU 401 detects that a paper selection key 701 is pressed in this state, it displays a paper selection screen 711 (first page).

In the paper selection screen 711, in the order of paper feed deck IDs "1" to "5" of FIG. 6, the paper feed deck ID, a paper quantity remaining icon, a paper orientation icon, a paper size, a name, and a weight stored in the paper feed deck management table are displayed as a list. Also, as the paper selection screen 711 shows that the automatic paper selection mode is set, an automatic paper selection key 702 is reversed.

Note on paper selection screen 711 that paper feed deck selection is performed by pressing a line on which a paper feed deck is displayed. Also, a user cancels the automatic paper selection mode and returns to the base copy screen 710 by pressing an “OK” key 705 at the bottom right of the screen after selecting the paper feed deck.

When the CPU 401 detects that a next page key 703 is pressed on paper selection screen 711, it displays a paper selection screen 712 (second page). On paper selection screen 712, in the order of paper feed deck IDs "6" to "10" of FIG. 6, the detailed information of the paper feed decks registered in the paper feed decks management table is displayed as a list. Also, when the CPU 401 detects that a previous page key 704 is pressed on the paper selection screen 712, the previously described paper selection screen 711 (first page) is displayed. Also, when the CPU 401 detects that the “OK” key 705 is pressed on the paper selection screen 711 or 712, it closes the paper selection screen and returns to the base copy screen 710. When performing this type of control For printing purposes, printing can be performed by selecting the paper feed deck containing the paper you want. FIG. 8 is a view illustrating an example of screen transition of the paper selection screen displayed in a case where a paper selection key 801 is pressed in a paper feed deck designation mode according to the first embodiment. .

In a copy base screen 810 of FIG. 8, a mode in which paper fed from paper feed deck 314 having paper feed deck ID "9" is designated is configured. When the CPU 401 detects that a paper selection key 801 is pressed on the copy base screen 810, it calculates a number of display pages of the paper selection screen and displays a paper selection screen 811 of FIG. 8 ( second page). In other words, as paper feed deck 314 having paper feed deck ID "9" is selected, the second page paper selection screen 811 corresponding to paper selection screen 712 of FIG. 7 including the paper feed deck information from paper feed deck 314 is displayed.

Also, as paper selection screen 811 shows that the mode in which paper feed deck 314 having paper feed ID “9” is assigned is set, a line 802 corresponding to paper feed deck ID “9” is reversed displayed. It is possible for the user to cancel the paper feed deck assignment mode and switch to auto paper select mode by pressing a na ”806 key at the bottom right of the screen after pressing a automatic paper selection key 803 at the top right of the screen on paper selection screen 811. Also, when the CPU 401 detects that the previous page key 804 is pressed on paper selection screen 811, it displays a first screen In addition, when the CPU 401 detects that a next page key 805 is pressed on the paper selection screen 812, it displays the paper selection screen 811 (s). Also, when the CPU 401 detects that the "OK" key 806 is pressed on the paper selection screen 811 or 812, it closes the paper selection screen and returns to the base copy screen 810. FIG . 9 is a view illustrating an example of screen transition of the paper selection screen displayed in a case where a paper feed deck is pulled in a paper feed deck designation mode according to the first embodiment.

In a copy base screen 910 of FIG. 9, a mode in which paper fed from paper feed deck 314 having paper feed deck ID “9” is designated is configured. When the CPU 401 detects that a paper feed deck designated by the paper feed deck assignment mode is pulled into a state in which the base copy screen 910 is displayed, it calculates a number of display pages from the paper feed display screen. paper selection screen and displays a 911 paper selection screen.

As paper feed deck 314 having paper feed deck ID “9” is pulled on paper selection screen 911, the paper selection screen (second page) is displayed, and on a line 901 corresponding to Paper Feed Deck ID “9”, only the Paper Feed Deck ID and a remaining paper quantity icon are also displayed, in the paper selection screen 911, in a state where an “automatic paper selection ”902 or a paper feed deck is not selected, a ΌΚ” 903 key is hatched, and operation on the “OK” key 903 is not accepted so the paper selection screen cannot be closed.

When the CPU 401 detects that paper feed deck 314 is mounted in a state in which paper selection screen 911 is displayed, line feed feed information for line 901 that corresponds to “9” is displayed and the line is reversed as on a 912 paper selection screen. When the CPU 401 detects that the “OK” key 903 is pressed on paper selection screen 912, it closes the selection screen. 912 in a state where the paper feed deck having paper feed deck ID “9” is selected, and returns to the base copy screen 910. On the paper selection screen 912, you can see that the amount of paper in paper feed deck 314 having paper feed tray ID “9” increased from when the base copy screen 910 is displayed. FIG. 10 is a view illustrating an example of screen transition of the paper selection screen displayed in a case where paper runs out during printing in the first mode.

On a copy base screen 1010, a mode in which paper feed is designated as from paper feed deck 314 having paper feed ID "9" is set. When CPU 401 detects that start button 503 of console unit 303 is pressed in this state, it begins the printing process and displays a currently running dialog as shown on a screen 1011.

In a case where a paper out error occurred here while printing, the CPU 401 determines the paper feed deck that has run out of paper, calculates the displayed page number from the paper selection screen, and displays the 1012 paper selection. As with the 1012 paper selection screen, paper ended up in paper feeder 314 having paper feeder ID “9”, the second page paper selection screen including the paper feed information. 314 paper feed deck is displayed, a line 1001 corresponding to paper feed deck “9” is displayed, and an icon indicating that the paper has run out is displayed on line 1001. Also, on the selection screen 1012, so that print processing cannot be resumed in a state in which the paper-feed deck that is out of paper is selected by means of the “OK” key 1002 being hatched, it is shown that “OK” key 1002 does not accept the operation.

When the CPU 401 detects that the 314 paper feed deck has been reloaded with paper in a state in which the paper selection screen 1012 is displayed, it closes the paper selection screen 1012 and displays a currently executed dialog as shown in a screen 1013. When the CPU 401 detects that the printing process has completed on screen 1013, it closes the currently running dialog and returns to base copy screen 1010. FIG. 11 is a view illustrating an example of a screen transition of the paper selection screen displayed in a case where paper runs out while printing in the first mode.

On an 1110 copy base screen, the automatic paper selection mode in which the paper feed deck is not assigned is set. When CPU 401 detects that the start key 503 of console unit 303 is pressed in this state, the printing process starts and a currently running dialog is displayed as shown on a screen 1111.

In a case where a paper out error occurs during printing, the CPU 401 specifies a second candidate paper feed deck, calculates the number of display pages of the paper selection screen, and displays a paper selection screen. 1112. In paper selection screen 1112, paper feed deck 315 having paper feed deck ID “10” is selected as the second candidate paper feed deck with which error recovery is possible. Thus, a second page paper selection screen including paper feed deck information from paper feed deck 315 is displayed, and a line 1101 corresponding to paper feed deck ID “10” and a “ automatic paper selection ”1102 are reversed. When the CPU 401 detects that an “OK” button 1103 is pressed in this state, it closes paper selection screen 1112 and displays a printing process using A3 size and thickness 1 of paper feed deck ID “10” currently executing dialog as shown on screen 1113. When CPU 401 detects that the printing process has completed in screen state 1113, it closes the currently running dialog and returns to base copy screen 1110.

Next, the explanation for the characteristic processing procedure in the first embodiment imaging apparatus 302 is given with respect to the flowcharts of FIGs. 12Ae12Bedas FIGs. 13A and 13B.

FIGs. 12A and 12B are flow charts for describing a copy processing procedure in imaging apparatus 302 according to the first embodiment. A program for performing this processing procedure is stored in ROM 403 or HDD 404 of controller 400 and executed when required by CPU 401. With FIGs. 12A and 12B, the explanation will be given by focusing on the display to the paper selection screen until print processing begins.

In FIG. 12A, first in step S1201, CPU 401 displays the base copy screen to display unit 502 of console unit 303, and transitions to a wait state for input from a user. In a case where the user performs an input operation on console unit 303 via the base copy screen, processing proceeds to step S1202 and CPU 401 determines whether or not the paper selection key is pressed. When the paper selection key is pressed, processing proceeds to step S1203 and the paper selection screen denoted by the number 711 in FIG. 7 or 811 in FIG. 8 is displayed. On the other hand, in a case where it is determined in step S1202 that the paper selection key is not pressed, processing proceeds to step S1218, and CPU 401 determines whether or not a paper feed deck is detected. was pulled. In a case where it is determined in step S1218 that a paper feed deck has been detected to be pulled, processing proceeds to step S1219, CPU 401 updates information from the paper feed deck management table shown in FIG. 6 called from HDD 404, stores it in HDD 404 and moves processing to step S1220. On the other hand, in a case where it is determined in step S1218 that a paper feed deck has not been detected to be pulled, the CPU 401 advances processing to step S1217 (FIG. 12B). At step S1220, CPU 401 determines whether or not the paper feed deck that is designated in paper feed deck designation mode is pulled or not. In a case where it is determined in step S1220 that the paper feed deck that is designated in paper feed deck assignment mode is pulled, processing proceeds to step S1203, and CPU 401 calls up table information. managing the paper feed deck from the HDD 404. On the other hand, in a case where it is determined in step S1220 that the paper feed deck that is designated in the paper feed deck assignment mode is not pulled , CPU 401 advances processing to step S1217.

In step S1203, the CPU advances processing to step S1204 after calling paper feed deck management table information from HDD 404. In step S1204, CPU 401 calculates a maximum number of pages (MAX) of the paper selection screen from the number of paper feeder decks that are attached and from the number of paper feeder information items that can be displayed on the paper selection screen. Processing then proceeds to step S1205, and CPU 401 determines whether the mode is automatic paper selection mode or paper feed deck assignment mode. In a case where it is determined in step S1205 that the mode is the paper feed deck assignment mode (in other words, a paper feed deck is designated), processing proceeds to step S12Q6 and CPU 401 calculates the displayed page number N from a list displayed on the paper selection screen from the paper feed tray ID and the number of paper feed tray information items that can be displayed on the paper selection screen Here, when paper feed deck ID “9” is selected as described previously in FIG. 8, it is determined that the displayed page number N to display is "2" from the number of paper feed information items that can be displayed on the paper selection screen 811 (here is five). In addition, in a case where it is determined in step S1205 that the mode is auto select mode (in other words, the paper feed deck is not specified), processing proceeds to step S1208, and CPU 401 determines that the displayed page number N of the paper selection screen is “Γ as in paper selection screen 711 of FIG. 7, for example.

After performing step S1206 or step S1208, processing proceeds to step S1207 (FIG. 2B) and CPU 401 causes the paper selection screen denoted by the number 711 in FIG. 7 or 811 in FIG. 8 is displayed for console unit 303 via console unit l / F 406.

After this, processing proceeds to step S1209, and CPU 401 determines whether or not the next page key (703 or 805) of the paper selection screen is pressed. In a case where it is determined in step S1209 that the next page key of the paper selection screen is pressed, processing proceeds to step S1211 and CPU 401 determines whether or not the displayed page number N is less than the maximum number of pages (MAX). In a case where it is determined in step S1211 that the displayed page number N is less than the maximum number of MAX pages, processing proceeds to step S1212, and CPU 401 advances processing to step S1207 by adding 1 to N for the displayed page number N. On the other hand, in a case where it is determined in step S1211 that the displayed page number N is not less than the maximum number of MAX pages, CPU 401 advances processing to step S1207 without changing the displayed page.

Also, in a case where in step S1209 it is determined that the next page key of the paper selection screen is not pressed, processing proceeds to step S1210, and CPU 401 determines whether or not the previous page key of the paper is selected. paper selection screen (704 or 804) is pressed. In a case where it is determined that the previous page key of the paper selection screen is pressed here, processing proceeds to step S1214, and CPU 401 determines whether or not the displayed page number N is greater than or equal to 2. In a case where it is determined in step S1214 that the displayed page number N is greater than or equal to 2, processing proceeds to step S1215, and CPU 401 advances processing to step S1207 by subtracting 1 from N to get the displayed page number N. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1214 that the displayed page number N is not greater than or equal to 2, CPU 401 advances processing to step S1207 without changing the page displayed.

In addition, when it is determined in step S1210 that the front page key of the paper selection screen is not pressed, processing proceeds to step S1213, and CPU 401 determines whether or not the a ”key of the paper is selected. paper selection screen is pressed. In the event that it is determined in step S1213 that the "OK" key of the paper selection screen is pressed, processing proceeds to step S1216, and CPU 401 determines that the paper feed deck selected with the selection screen Paper is the paper feed deck to be used for printing. Then the paper selection screen is closed and processing proceeds to step S1217. Also, in the event that it is determined in step S1213 that the “OK” key of the paper selection screen is not pressed, CPU 401 advances processing to step S1209. In step S1217, CPU 401 determines whether or not start button 503 of console unit 303 is pressed. In the event that it is determined in step S1217 that the start key 503 is pressed, CPU 401 performs print processing by advancing processing to step S1221. In addition, in a case where it is determined in step S1217 that the start key 503 of console unit 303 is not pressed, CPU 401 advances processing to step S1201 (FIG. 2A) and input from the user is expected.

Thus, according to the first embodiment, it is possible to determine a number of pages from a displayed list so that the paper feed-in information corresponding to a designated paper feed-in can be displayed even in a case where The number of paper feed decks is large and the paper feed deck information list display cannot be adjusted to the screen. Because of this, on the paper selection screen, it is possible for the user to immediately confirm the paper feed tray information corresponding to a designated paper feed tray.

FIGs. 13A and 13B are flow charts for describing a processing procedure, for a case where paper runs out during printing, in imaging apparatus 302 according to the first embodiment. A program for performing this processing procedure is stored in ROM 403 or HDD 404 of controller 400 and executed when required by CPU 401. With FIGs. 13A and 13B, the explanation will be given by focusing on the display for the paper selection screen after print processing begins at step S1221 of FIG. 12B.

First, at step S1301, CPU 401 begins print processing. After print processing begins, CPU 401, in step S1302, causes the currently running dialog shown on screen 1011 of FIG. 10 or on screen 1111 of FIG. 11 is displayed on console unit 303 via console unit l / F 406.

After this, in step S1303, CPU 401 determines whether or not an interruption due to paper running out has occurred. In a case where it is determined in step S1303 that an interruption due to paper has run out, the process proceeds to step S1304. At step S1304, CPU 401 determines the paper feed deck that is out of paper, and advances processing to step S1305. On the other hand, in a case where it is determined in step S1303 that an interrupt due to paper running out does not occur, processing proceeds to step S1306, and CPU 401 determines whether or not the paper runs out. In a case where it is determined in step S1306 that the paper has run out, processing proceeds to step S1307, CPU 401 determines that a paper feed deck from which paper feed is possible is a second mode candidate. automatic paper selection mode and advances processing to step S1305. On the other hand, in a case where in step S1306 it is determined that the paper is not over, CPU 401 advances processing to step S1320 (FIG. 13B).

At step S1305, CPU 401 calls information from the paper feed deck management table from HDD 404. Thereafter processing proceeds to step S1308, and CPU 401 calculates the maximum number of pages (MAX) of the paper selection screen from the number of paper feeder decks that are attached and from the number of paper feeder information items that can be displayed on the paper selection screen. Processing then proceeds to step S1309, and CPU 401 calculates a page number displayed in list N to display on the paper selection screen from the paper feed deck ID corresponding to a paper feed deck. which is out of paper or a second candidate paper feed deck and from the number of paper feed tray information items that was displayed on the paper selection screen. This processing is the same as step S1206 previously described in FIG. 12A. Processing then proceeds to step S1310 (FIG. 13B) and CPU 401 causes paper selection screen 1012 of FIG. 10 or paper selection screen 1112 of FIG. 11 is displayed to console unit 303 via console unit l / F 406. The displayed page number N of the paper selection screen is determined to be “2” on paper selection screen 1012 of FIG. 10 or paper selection screen 1112 of FIG. 11, and the second page paper selection screen appears.

Processing then proceeds to step S1311, and CPU 401 determines whether the next page key of the paper selection screen is pressed. In the event that it is determined in step S1311 that the next page key of the paper selection screen is pressed, processing proceeds to step S1313 and CPU 401 determines whether or not the displayed page number N is less than maximum number of pages (MAX). In the event that it is determined in step S1313 that the displayed page number N is less than the maximum page number MAX, processing proceeds to step S1314, and CPU 401 advances processing to step S1310 using a number of Displayed page N obtained by adding 1 to N. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1313 that the displayed page number N is not less than the maximum number of pages MAX, CPU 401 advances processing to step S1310 without changing the displayed page.

In addition, when it is determined in step S1311 that the next page key of the paper selection screen is not pressed, processing proceeds to step S1312, and CPU 401 determines whether or not the previous page key of the screen paper selection button is pressed. In the event that it is determined in step S1312 that the previous page key of the paper selection screen is pressed, processing proceeds to step S1316, and CPU 401 determines whether or not the displayed page number N is greater than or equal to 2. In the event that it is determined in step S1316 that the displayed page number N is greater than or equal to 2, processing proceeds to step S1317, and CPU 401 advances processing to step S1310 using the page number. N displayed by subtracting 1 from N. On the other hand, in the case that it is determined in step S1316 that the displayed page number N is not greater than or equal to 2, CPU 401 advances processing to step S1310 without changing the page displayed.

Also, in the event that it is determined in step S1312 that the previous page key of the paper selection screen is not pressed, processing proceeds to step S1315, and CPU 401 determines whether or not to automatically restart due to paper replenishment. paper or paper replacement is possible. In a case where it is determined that paper replenishment or paper replenishment is performed and automatic restart is possible, processing proceeds to step S1319, and CPU 401 closes the paper selection screen and continues paper processing. print. On the other hand, in a case where it is determined in step S1315 that automatic restart due to paper replenishment or paper replenishment is not possible, processing proceeds to step S1318, and CPU 401 determines whether or not to restart the paper. Printing by a manual press of the “OK” key (number 1002 or number 1003) of the paper selection screen is possible after paper replenishment or paper replenishment. If it is determined in step S1318 that restarting printing by a manual press of the “OK” key of the paper selection screen is possible, processing proceeds to step S1319 due to a press of the “OK” key. CPU 401 closes the paper selection screen, continues print processing, and advances processing to step S1320. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1318 that restarting printing by a manual press of the ΌΚ ”key on the paper selection screen is not possible, CPU 401 advances processing to step S1311.

At step S1320, CPU 401 determines whether or not print processing has been completed. In a case where it is determined in step S1320 that print processing has been completed, CPU 401 advances processing to step S1321, and CPU 401 closes the currently running dialog and completes processing. On the other hand, in the event that it is determined in step S1320 that print processing has not been completed, CPU 401 advances processing to step 1303 (FIG. 13A).

According to the first embodiment, as explained above, it is possible to determine the page number displayed in the list so as to be able to display information for a paper feed pattern which is detected to be out of paper or print deck information. candidate paper feed, even in a case where the number of paper feed decks is large and a display in the paper feed decode information list does not fit on one screen. Because of this, a paper selection screen including a paper feed deck that is out of paper or a second candidate paper feed deck can be confirmed without the user performing page feed on the paper selection screen.

As a result, it is possible for the user to quickly select a desired paper feed deck from multiple paper feed decks. Because of this, it is possible to improve user convenience and work efficiency when selecting a paper feed tray in a case where a plurality of paper feed trays are provided.

[Second Modality] The second embodiment of the present invention differs from the first embodiment described above in the following points. Other elements of the second embodiment are common to the elements corresponding to the first embodiment described above (FIG. 3 to FIG. 6). Also, in the second embodiment only differences with the first embodiment described above will be explained and the explanation will be omitted for parts that are the same as the first embodiment.

First, explanation will be given for different types of screens shown on display unit 502 of console unit 303 of the imaging apparatus, while with respect to FIG. 14 to FIG. 16. FIG. 14 is a view illustrating an example of screen transition of the paper selection screen displayed in a tabbed paper print mode according to the second embodiment.

When CPU 401 detects that a tab paper print switch 1401 is pressed on a base copy screen 1410 of FIG. 14, it determines a paper feed deck that holds tabbed papers and displays a 1411 tabbed paper print screen. On the 1411 tabbed paper print screen, the paper feed deck 308 having the dequeue ID of Paper Feed “3”, which is a paper feed deck on which tabbed paper is stored, is selected. Also, on the 1411 tabbed paper print screen, a user can switch to a tabbed paper print mode by pressing an “OK” key 1407 at the bottom right of the screen in a state where the paper feed where tabbed papers are stored is selected.

Also, when CPU 401 detects that a setting cancel key 1402 is pressed on tabbed paper print screen 1411, it closes that screen and returns to base copy screen 1410. Also, when CPU 401 detects that a 1403 “chance” key is pressed on the 1411 tabbed paper print screen, it displays a 1412 paper selection screen (first page) On the 1412 paper selection screen, how tabbed paper is stored on the feeder decks Paper Feed Deck IDs “3” and “7”, the detailed paper feed tray information recorded in the Paper Feed Deck Management Table is displayed in list format in the order of the Paper Feed IDs. paper feeder decks “3” -> “7” -> “Γ ->“ 2 ”->“ 4. ”Also on the paper selection screen 1412, a line 1404 corresponding to the paper feeder ID currently selected “3” is inverted Also, when the CPU 401 detects that an “OK” key 1406 is pressed on the paper selection screen 1412, it closes that screen and displays the 1411 tabbed paper print screen.

Also, when the CPU 401 detects that an “OK” key 1407 is pressed on the 1411 tabbed paper print screen, it closes that screen and displays a copy base screen 1413. Because copy base screen 1413 shows a state in the In which tabbed paper print mode is set, a tab paper print key 1401 is reversed, and is displayed for printing paper of an LTR size on a paper feed tray having paper feed tray ID “ 3 ”(tabbed paper 2). FIG. 15 is a view illustrating an example of screen transition of the paper selection screen displayed in a transparency interleaving mode according to the second embodiment.

When the CPU 401 detects that an “OHP interleave” key 1501 is pressed on a 1510 copy base screen, it determines a paper feed deck in which overhead projector transparency is stored and displays a 1511 transparency interleaving screen. transparency interleaving 1511, paper feed deck 311 with paper feed deck ID “6” which is a paper feed deck where overhead transparencies are stored is selected.

Also, when CPU 401 detects that a setting cancel key 1502 is pressed on transparency interleaving screen 1511, it closes transparency interleaving screen 1511 and returns to base copy screen 1510. Also, when CPU 401 detects that a “change” key 1503 is pressed on transparency interleaving screen 1511, it displays a paper selection screen 1512 (first page). Here, as shown in FIG. 6, overhead transparencies are stored on paper feed decks having paper feed deck IDs “6” and “8”. Thus, on paper selection screen 1512, detailed information on registered in the paper feed deck management table is displayed in list format in the order of paper feed deck IDs “6” -> “8” -> 'T -> “2” -> “3” Also, on paper selection screen 1512, a line 1504 corresponding to the currently selected paper feed deck ID “6” is reversed, and also when the CPU 401 detects that an “OK” key 1506 is pressed on the screen. paper selection panel, it closes this screen and displays the transparency interleaving screen 1511.

When CPU 401 detects that an “OK” key 1507 is pressed on transparency interleaving screen 1511, it closes transparency interleaving screen 1511 and displays a base copy screen 1513. Because the base copy screen 1513 shows a state In which transparency interleaving mode is set, an “OHP interlea-ve” key 1501 is reversed. FIG. 16 displays a view illustrating an example of screen transition of the paper selection screen displayed in a front cover mode according to the second mode.

When the CPU 401 detects that a 1601 front cover key is pressed on a 1610 copy base screen, it determines a paper feed deck where thick paper 1 or thick paper 2 is stored and displays a cover screen. 1611. On the 1611 front cover screen, paper feed deck 306 having paper feed deck ID “1” which is a paper feed deck where thick paper 1 or thick paper 2 is stored is selected. Also, when the CPU 401 detects that an “OK” key 1609 is pressed on the front cover screen 1611 in a state where the paper feed deck storing thick paper 1 or thick paper 2, it closes the front cover screen. 1611 and displays a 1613 copy base screen. Because the 1613 copy base screen shows a state in which the front cover mode is set, a 1601 front cover key is reversed.

Also, when CPU 401 detects that a setting cancel key 1602 is pressed on front cover screen 1611, it closes front cover screen 1611 and returns to base copy screen 1610. Also, when CPU 401 detects that When a 1603 “change” key is pressed on the 1611 front cover screen, it displays a 1612 (first page) paper selection screen. On the 1612 paper selection screen, thick paper 1 or thick paper 2 is stored on paper feed decks having paper feed deck IDs “1”, “4”, “9” and “10”. Thus, the detailed information of the paper feed decks registered in the paper feed decks management table is displayed in list format in the order of paper feed decks IDs “1” -> “4” -> “9 ”->“ 10 ”->“ 2 ". Also, on paper selection screen 1612, a line 1604 corresponding to the currently selected paper feed deck ID is reversed. Also, when the CPU 401 detects that a key “OK” 1608 is pressed on the 1612 paper selection screen, it closes this screen and displays the 1611 front cover screen.

As explained above, when the corresponding paper feed information is displayed in a list according to a selected characteristic, causing the corresponding paper feed information to be displayed in a prioritized list of various paper feed information items, A user does not have to perform an operation such as a page feed to display a list.

Next, a characteristic processing procedure in the imaging apparatus 302 according to the second embodiment will be explained with respect to the flow chart of FIGs. 17A and 17B and FIGs. 18A to 18D.

FIGs. 17A and 17B are flow charts for describing a copy processing procedure in imaging apparatus 302 according to the second embodiment. A program to perform this processing procedure is stored in ROM 403 or HDD 404 of controller 400 and executed as needed by CPU 401.

In FIG. 17A, first, in step S1701, CPU 401 displays the copy base screen to display unit 502 of console unit 303 and advances to a wait state for user input. In a case where user input is via console unit 303, processing proceeds to step S1702 and CPU 401 determines whether or not there is a display instruction for the paper selection screen denoted by number 1412 on FIG. 14 or number 1512 in FIG. 15. Here, it is determined whether a tab paper print button, an interleave button, or a front cover button is pressed on the base copy screen 1410, 1510, or 1610 and whether or not a change button is ”1403, 1503, or 1603 is pressed on a corresponding screen (number 1411, 1511, or 1611). In the event that in step S1702 it is determined that there is a display instruction for the paper selection screen, CPU 401 advances processing to step S1703. On the other hand, in the case that in step S1702 it is determined that there is no display instruction for the paper selection screen, CPU 401 advances processing to step S1724 (FIG. 17B).

At step S1703, CPU 401 calls paper feed deck management table information from HDD 404. Then processing proceeds to step S1704 and CPU 401 calculates a maximum number of pages (MAX) of the display. from the number of paper feeder decks that are attached and from the number of paper feeder information items that can be displayed on the paper selection screen. Processing then proceeds to step S1705 and CPU 401 determines whether or not there is a paper type restriction. In the case where it is determined in step S1705 that there is a paper type restriction, processing proceeds to step S1706, and CPU 401 determines whether or not there is a paper size restriction. In the case where it is determined in step S1706 that there is a paper size restriction, processing proceeds to step S1707, and CPU 401 generates a display management table considering a paper type restriction and a paper size restriction. paper as shown in FIG. 18A.

FIGs. 18A through 18D are views illustrating examples of display management tables for managing the display priority of paper feed decks displayed on the paper selection screen according to the second embodiment. In FIGs. 18A through 18D, paper size and paper type are quoted, but at the current display priority and paper feed deck ID information is recorded on the display management table. Note that this display management table information is stored in RAM 402 by CPU 401.

For example, FIG. 18A shows the display management table for when tab paper print mode is assigned. Here, information on paper feed decks having paper feed decks IDs “3” and “7” that contain tabbed paper that can be used in tab paper print mode is highly prioritized, and the decking ID Paper Feed Selected “3” is the highest priority paper feed deck. Thus, the paper selection screen 1412 of FIG. 14 is displayed.

Also, FIG. 18B shows the display management table for when front cover mode is assigned. Here, information on paper feed decks having paper feed deck IDs “1”, “4” and “9” containing thick paper that can be used in front cover mode is highly prioritized, and the ID paper feed deck selected “1” is the highest priority paper feed deck, so the paper selection screen 1612 of Fig. 16 is displayed.

Also, FIG. 18C shows the display management table for when paper size is designated as LTR or A4. Here information from paper feed decks having “3” and “6” paper feed decks IDs containing LTR size paper is highly prioritized, and then information from paper feed decks having decks IDs “7” and “8” containing A4 size paper is stored, and Figure 18D shows the initialized display management table, and this is the same as the paper shown in FIG 6 previously described.

Referring once again to FIG. 17A, in a case where it is determined in step S1706 that there is no paper size restriction, processing proceeds to step S1708 and CPU 401 generates a display management table considering the paper type restriction as shown in FIG. . 18B.

On the other hand, where it is determined in step S1705 that the paper type is not restricted, processing proceeds to step S1709 and CPU 401 determines whether or not there is a paper size restriction. In the case where it is determined in step S17-9 that there is a paper size restriction, processing proceeds to step S1710 and CPU 401 generates a display management table considering the paper size restriction as shown in FIG. 18C. On the other hand, in the case where in step S1709 it is determined that there is no paper size restriction, processing proceeds to step S1711, and CPU 401 performs initialization of the display management table as shown in FIG. 18D.

When any of steps S1707, S1708, S1710, or S1711 is performed, processing proceeds to step S1712 (FIG. 17B) and CPU 401 determines whether or not there is a paper feed deck designation. In the event that it is determined in step S1712 that there is a paper feed deck designation, processing proceeds to step S1713, and CPU 401 calculates the displayed page number N from the list displayed on the paper selection screen to from the paper feed deck ID and display management table information and advances processing to step S1715. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1712 that no paper feed deck is assigned, processing proceeds to step S1714, and CPU 401 determines the displayed page number N of the paper selection screen. “1” and advances processing to step S1715.

In step S1715, CPU 401 causes the paper selection screen to be displayed on console unit 303 via l / F console unit 406 as shown on paper selection screen 1412 of FIG. 14, paper selection screen 1512 of FIG. 15 and paper selection screen 1612 of FIG. 16, for example. After processing proceeds to step S1716 and CPU 401 determines whether or not the page advance key of the paper selection screen is pressed. In the event that the page advance key of the paper selection screen is pressed in step S1716, processing proceeds to step S1718, and CPU 401 determines whether or not the displayed page number N is less than the number of maximum page MAX. In the case where it is determined in step S1718 that the displayed page number N is less than the maximum page number MAX, processing proceeds to step S1719, and CPU 401 advances processing to step S1715 using the number of Displayed page N obtained by adding 1 to N. On the other hand, in the case that in step S1718 it is determined that the displayed page number N is not less than the maximum number of pages MAX, CPU 401 advances processing. to step S1715 without changing the displayed page.

In addition, in the event that it is determined in step S1716 that a page select page forward key is not pressed, processing proceeds to step S1717 and the CPU 401 determines whether or not the previous page screen page key is pressed. paper selection is pressed. In the event that it is determined in step S1717 that the previous page key of the paper selection screen is pressed, processing proceeds to step S1721 and CPU 401 determines whether the displayed page number N is greater than or equal to 2. In the event that it is determined in step S1721 that the displayed page number N is greater than or equal to 2, processing proceeds to step S1722 and CPU 401 advances processing to step S1715 using a displayed page number N obtained by subtracting On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1721 that the displayed page number N is not greater than or equal to 2, then the CPU advances processing to step S1715 without changing the displayed page.

Also, in the event that it is determined in step S1717 that the previous page key of the paper selection screen is not pressed, processing proceeds to step S1720 and CPU 401 determines whether or not the ΌΚ ”key of the selection screen paper is pressed. In case it is determined in step S1720 that the ΌΚ ”key of the paper selection screen is pressed, processing proceeds to step S1723 and CPU 401 closes the paper selection screen, advances processing to step S1724 and displays the base copy screen indicating a node state in which a mode is set.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1720 that the ΌΚ "key of the paper selection screen is not pressed, CPU 401 advances processing to step S1716. In step S1724, CPU 401 determines whether or not start key 503 of console unit 303. In the event that it is determined in step S1724 that start key 503 is pressed, CPU 401 advances processing to step S1725 and CPU 401 completes this processing by executing the On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1724 that the start key 503 of console unit 303 is not pressed, CPU 401 advances processing to step S1701 ( 17A) and waits for user input.

With the second mode explained above, it is possible to display on a paper selection screen paper feed tray information that matches paper selectable on a first page of the paper selection screen in case there is a type restriction. or a paper size restriction. As a result of this, it is possible for a user to quickly select a target paper feed deck from multiple paper feed decks. Because of this, it is possible to improve user convenience and work efficiency when selecting a desired paper feed tray from a plurality of paper feed trays.

[Third Modality] The third embodiment of the present invention differs from the first and second embodiments described above in the following points. Other elements of the third embodiment are common to the elements corresponding to the first embodiment described above (FIG. 3 to FIG. 6). In the third embodiment, only differences with the first and second embodiments described above will be explained and the explanation will be omitted for parts that are the same in the first and second embodiments.

First, the explanation will be given for different types of screens shown on display unit 502 of console unit 303 of imaging apparatus 302 with respect to FIG. 19 to FIG. 23. FIG. 19 is a view illustrating an example of screen transition to a configuration / registration screen displayed when the configuration / registration key 507 on console unit 303 is pressed in accordance with a third embodiment.

When the CPU 401 detects that the 507 configuration / registration key is pressed in a state in which a 1910 base copy screen is displayed, it displays a 1911 configuration / registration screen. Note that the 1911 configuration / registration screen It is a screen for changing the default display method settings of the paper selection screen. In the configuration / registration screen 1911 there is a no setting key 1902, a display by paper size group 1903 key, a display by paper type group key 1904, a consider different paper sizes key 1905 and a “consider different paper types” key 1906. Also, in the setup / registration screen 1911, as a standard display method of the paper selection screen, as shown in paper selection screens 711 and 712 of FIG. 7, for example, the "no setting" 1902 key is reversed so that the control is executed to display paper feed deck IDs "1" to "10".

In the setup / registration screen 1911, when the user after selecting one of the number keys 1902 to 1906, and pressing a ΌΚ ”1907 key at the bottom right of the screen, the CPU 401 stores the selected setting in HDD 404. With this, You can later change the default display method of the paper selection screen. When CPU 401 detects that a “cancer 1901” or “OK” 1907 key is pressed in the 1911 configuration / registration screen, the 1911 configuration / registration screen is closed. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating an example of screen transition of the paper selection screen in the event that a display by paper type group mode is configured using the display by paper type group key 1904 according to the third mode. .

In a 2010 copy base screen, an automatic paper selection mode is set. When the CPU 401 detects that the paper selection key 2001 is pressed on the 2010 copy base screen, it displays a 2011 paper selection screen (first page). In the 2011 paper selection screen, the detailed paper feed tray information recorded in the paper feed tray management table is displayed in list format in the order of paper feed IDs “5” -> “2” -> “1” -> “10” -> “4” to show the classification in the thin paper, plain paper, thick paper, tabbed paper or overhead projector groups. When the CPU 401 detects that a page forward key 2003 is pressed on the 2011 paper selection screen, it displays a 2012 paper selection screen (second page).

On the paper selection screen 2012, the sorting into thin paper, plain paper, thick paper, tabbed paper, and overhead transparency groups is displayed, and detailed information on the paper feed decks is displayed in list format in order. Paper Feed Deck IDs “9" -> “7” -> “3” -> “6” -> “8” continuing from the 2011 paper selection screen. When the CPU 401 detects that the previous page 2004 is pressed on the paper selection screen 2012, it displays the paper selection screen 2011 (first page). When the CPU 401 detects that the ΌΚ ”2005 key is pressed on the 2011 or 2012 paper selection screen, the paper selection screen is closed and returns to the 2010 copy base screen.

Thus, when “display by paper type group” mode is set, a list of paper feed deck information is displayed in a format organized by the type of paper contained. FIG. 21 is a view illustrating an example of screen transition from the paper selection screen in the event that a display by paper size group mode is configured using the display by paper size group 1903 key according to the third mode. .

On a 2110 copy base screen, an automatic paper selection mode is set. When the CPU 401 detects that a paper selection key 2101 is pressed on the copy base screen 2110, it displays a 2111 paper selection screen (first page). On the 2111 paper selection screen, the detailed information of paper feed stocks registered in the paper feed tray management table is displayed in list format in the order of paper feed deck IDs “2” -> “ 5 ”->“ 9 ”->“ 7 ”->“ 8 ”to show the classification in paper size groups B5, A4, LTR, B4 and A3. When the CPU 401 detects that page forward key 2103 is pressed on paper selection screen 2111, it displays a paper selection screen 2112 (second page).

On the 2112 paper selection screen, the B5, A4, LTR, B4, and A3 paper size group classification is shown, and the detailed information for the paper feed stocks is displayed in list format in the order of the deck IDs. Paper Feed “3” _> “6” -> “1" -> “4” -> “10" continuing from paper selection screen 2111. When CPU 401 detects that the previous page key 2104 is pressed on the paper selection screen 2112, and it displays the paper selection screen 2111 (first page). When CPU 401 detects that an “OK” key 2105 is pressed on paper selection screen 2111 or 2112, the paper selection screen is closed and returns to the base copy screen 2110.

Thus, when “display by paper size group” mode is set, a list of paper feed deck information is displayed in a format organized by the size of paper contained. FIG. 22 represents a view illustrating an example of screen transition of the paper selection screen in the case where a consider different paper types mode is configured using the consider different paper types key 1906 according to the third mode.

On a 2210 copy base screen, an automatic paper selection mode is set. When the CPU 401 detects that the paper selection key 2201 is pressed on the copy base screen 2210, it displays a paper selection screen 2211 (first page). On the 2211 paper selection screen, different types of thin paper, plain paper, thick paper, tabbed paper, and overhead transparency are displayed on a first page. For this reason, the detailed information of paper feed decks recorded in the paper feed deck management table is displayed in the order of paper feed decks ID “5” -> “2” -> “1” - > "3" -> "6". When the CPU 401 detects that a page forward key 2203 is pressed on the print paper selection screen 2211, it displays a paper selection screen 2212 (second page). In the paper selection screen 2212, the detailed information of paperfeed decks registered in the paperfeeder management table is displayed in list format in the order of paperfeed IDs “4” -> “ 7 ”->“ 8 ”->“ 9 ”->“ 10 ”continuing from the paper selection screen 2211. When the CPU 401 detects that the previous page key 2204 is pressed on the paper selection screen 2212, it displays the paper selection screen 2211 (first page). When CPU 401 detects that an “OK” key 2205 is pressed on paper selection screen 2211 or 2212, the paper selection screen is closed and returns to the base copy screen 2210.

Thus, when the consider different paper types mode is set, a list of paper feed stocks information in which paper types differ from each other is displayed on the paper selection screen. FIG. 23 illustrates a view illustrating an example of screen transition of the paper selection screen in the event that a consider different paper sizes mode is configured using the consider different paper sizes key 1905 according to the third mode.

On a 2310 copy base screen, an automatic paper selection mode is set. When the CPU 401 detects that a paper selection key 2301 is pressed on the base copy screen 2310, it displays a paper selection screen 2311 (first page). On the 2311 paper selection screen, the different paper sizes of B5, A4, LTR, B4, and A3 are displayed on a first page. For this reason, detailed information of paper feed decks recorded in the paper feed deck management table is displayed in the order of paper feed decks ID “2” -> “7” -> “3” - > “1” -> “10". When the CPU 401 detects that a page forward key 2303 is pressed on the print paper selection screen 2311, it displays a paper select screen 2312 (second page).

On the paper selection screen 2312, the detailed information of paper feed stocks registered in the paper feed tray management table is displayed in list format in the order of paper feed deck IDs “4” -> “ 5 ”->“ 6 ”->“ 8 ”->“ 9 ”continuing from the paper selection screen 2311. When the CPU 401 detects that the previous page key 2304 is pressed on the paper selection screen 2312, it displays the paper selection screen 2311 (first page). When CPU 401 detects that an “OK” key 2305 is pressed on the paper selection screen 2311 or 2312, the paper selection screen is closed and returns to the base copy screen 2310.

Thus, when “consider different paper sizes” mode is set, a list of paper feed stocks information in which paper sizes differ from each other is displayed on the paper selection screen.

Next, explanation will be given for the characteristic processing procedure in the imaging apparatus with respect to the flow chart of FIGs. 24A and 24B and FIGs. 25A to 25E.

FIGs. 24A and 24B are flow charts for describing a copy processing procedure in imaging apparatus 302 according to the third embodiment. This processing procedure is stored in ROM 403 or HDD 404 of controller 400 and executed when required by CPU 401.

In FIG. 24A, first in step S2401, CPU 401 displays the copy base screen and advances to a user input wait state. When input is performed by the user with console unit 303, processing proceeds to step S2402 and CPU 401 determines whether or not the paper select key is pressed. If it is determined in step S2402 that the paper selection key is pressed and that there is a display instruction for the paper selection screen, processing proceeds to step S2403. On the other hand, in the case that in step S2402 it is determined that there is no display instruction for the paper selection screen, CPU 401 advances processing to step S2426 (FIG. 24B). At step S2403, CPU 401 calls information from the paper feed deck management table from HDD 404. Then processing proceeds to step S2404 and CPU 401 calculates a maximum number of pages (MAX) of the screen. from the number of paper feeder decks that are attached and from the number of paper feeder information items that can be displayed on the paper selection screen.

Processing then proceeds to step S2405 and CPU 401 determines whether or not the group display in FIG. 19 is set as the default display of the paper selection screen. In the case where it is determined in step S2405 that the group display is set, processing proceeds to step S2406, and CPU 401 determines whether or not it is the paper type group display. In the case that it is determined in step S2406 which is paper type group display, processing proceeds to step S2407, and CPU 401 generates a display management table considering the paper type groups as shown in FIG. 25A

FIGs. 25A through 25E are views illustrating examples of display management tables for managing the display precedence of paper feed decks to be displayed on the paper selection screen according to the third embodiment. FIG. 25A shows an example where the display management table of FIG. 6 is changed to a display management table that considers the paper type groups. Here the order of precedence for display is thin paper, plain paper, thick paper, tabbed paper, overhead transparency. FIG. 25B shows an example where the display management table of FIG. 6 is changed to the display management table that considers the paper size groups. Here, the order of display precedence is B5, A4, LTR, B4, A3. FIG. 25C shows an example where the display management table of FIG. 6 is changed to a display management table that considers different paper types. Here it is configured such that the paper feed deck information from paper feed deck IDs “5”, “2”, “1”, “3”, and “6” correspond to thin paper, plain paper , thick paper, tabbed paper, and overhead transparency are displayed on the first page of the paper selection screen. Similarly, it is configured such that the paper feed deck information of the "4" paper feed IDs "7" g,> "g., And correspond to thick paper 2, tabbed paper 1, transparency projector, thick paper 2, and thick paper 1 is displayed on the second page of the paper selection screen Figure 25D shows an example where the display management table of Figure 6 is changed to a display management table that considers different paper sizes, here it is configured such that the paper feed deck information of the corresponding paper feed deck IDs “2”, “7”, “3”, “1”, and “10” B5, A4, LTR, B4, and A3 are displayed on the first page of the paper selection screen, similarly that it is set such that the paperfeed information of the paperfeed IDs “4” , “5”, “6”, “8” and “9” correspondingly B4, B5, LTR, A4, and B5 is displayed on the second page of the paper selection screen. 25E shows the initialized display management table information and this corresponds to the display management table of FIG. 6

Note that the information in this view management table is stored in RAM 402 by CPU 401.

Again with reference to FIG. 24A, in a case where it is determined in step S2406 that no paper type group display (in other words, it is paper size group display), processing proceeds to step S2408 and CPU 401 generates a table of view management considering paper size groups as shown in FIG. 25B.

On the other hand, if in step S2405 the group display is not configured, processing proceeds to step S2409 and CPU 401 determines whether or not the default display of the paper selection screen is different paper types. In the event that it is determined in step S2409 that different paper types are considered, processing proceeds to step S2410, and CPU 401 generates a display management table considering different paper types. Also, where it is determined in step S2409 that different paper types are not considered, processing proceeds to step S2411, and CPU 401 determines whether or not the default display method of the paper selection screen considers different sizes. of paper. In the event that it is determined in step S2411 that different paper sizes are considered, processing proceeds to step S2412 and CPU 401 generates a display management table considering different paper sizes. Also, in a case where it is determined in step S2411 that different paper sizes are not considered, processing proceeds to step S2413 and CPU 401 performs initialization of the display management table as shown in FIG. 25E.

When any of steps S24U7, S2408, S2412, or S2413 are performed in this manner, processing proceeds to step S2414 (FIG. 24B) and CPU 401 determines whether or not there is a paper feed deck designation. In a case where it is determined in step S2414 that there is a paper feed deck designation, processing proceeds to step S2415, and CPU 401 calculates the displayed page number N from a list displayed to the paper selection screen. from the paper feed deck ID and display management table information. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2414 that there is no paper feed deck designation, processing proceeds to step S2416, and CPU 401 determines that the displayed page number N of the paper selection screen is Ί " and advances processing to step S2417.

In step S2417, CPU 401 causes the paper selection screen such as shown in paper selection screen 2011 of FIG. 20 or paper selection screen 2111 of FIG. 21 is displayed on console unit 303 via console unit l / F 406. Then processing proceeds to step S2418, and CPU 401 determines whether or not the page advance key of the paper selection screen is pressed. If it is determined in step S2418 that the page forward key of the paper selection screen is pressed, processing proceeds to step S2420, and CPU 401 determines whether or not the displayed page number N is less than the paper size. maximum page MAX. In the event that it is determined in step S2420 that the displayed page number N is less than the maximum page size MAX, processing proceeds to step S2421, and CPU 401 advances processing to step S2417 with the number of displayed page N being a page number obtained by adding 1 to N. On the other hand, in case it is determined in step S2420 that the displayed page number N is not less than the maximum page size MAX, the CPU 401 advances processing to step S2417 without changing the displayed page.

Also, in the case where in step S2418 it is determined that the page selection page forward key has not been pressed, processing proceeds to step S2419 and the CPU 401 determines whether or not the previous page screen page key is pressed. paper selection is pressed. In the event that it is determined in step S2419 that the previous page key of the paper selection screen is pressed, processing proceeds to step S2423 and CPU 401 determines whether or not the displayed page number N is greater than or equal to 2. If it is determined in step S2423 that the displayed page number N is greater than or equal to 2, processing proceeds to step S2424 and CPU 401 advances processing to step S2417 with the displayed page number N being a page number obtained by subtracting 1 from N. If it is determined in step S2423 that the displayed page number N is not greater than or equal to 2, CPU 401 advances processing to step S2417 without changing the page displayed.

If it is determined in step S2419 that the previous page key of the paper selection screen is not pressed, processing proceeds to step S2422 and CPU 401 determines whether or not the “OK” key of the paper selection screen is pressed. paper is pressed. If it is determined in step S2422 that the “OK” key of the paper selection screen is pressed, processing proceeds to step S2425 and CPU 401 closes the paper selection screen and advances processing to step S2426. . On the other hand, in a case where it is determined in step S2422 that the “OK” key of the paper selection screen is not pressed, CPU 401 advances processing to step S2418. In step S2426, CPU 401 determines whether or not start button 503 of console unit 303 is pressed. In a case where it is determined in step S2426 that the start key 503 is pressed, CPU 401 advances processing to step S2427. On the other hand, in the case that in step S2426 it is determined that start button 503 of console unit 303 is not pressed, CPU 401 advances processing to step S2401 and waits for user input. Then, at step S2427, CPU 401 completes the processing by performing the print processing shown in FIGs. 13A and 13B.

According to the third embodiment, as explained above, it is possible to display a paper selection screen where the paper feed decks are divided into groups by paper type and paper size. Also, you can display papers of different paper sizes and different paper types on the first page of the paper selection screen. As a result, it is possible for a user to quickly select a target paper feed deck from multiple paper feed decks. Because of this, it is possible to improve user convenience and work efficiency when selecting a desired paper feed tray from a plurality of paper feed trays.

[Other Modalities] In the first to third embodiments described above, examples of imaging devices having an image input unit and an image output unit (copiers or multifunction peripherals) are given, but the present invention is not limited. To this. The present invention may be adopted for an image forming apparatus having only one image output unit (printer).

In the second embodiment, an example is given with tabbed paper, transparency interleaving, and front cover as functions for which there are paper type restrictions or paper size restrictions, but the present invention is not limited thereto. . The function can be chosen according to the specifications of the imaging device.

A number of modalities have been explained above, but these modalities may be combined and function as appropriate. For example, while in the first embodiment, as the display is on a page level, the paper feed decks selected in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are displayed in order of their IDs, the selected paper feed deck may be displayed at the head of the list as in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 of the second embodiment.

Also, in the second and third embodiments, in the event that the display is made of each paper feed deck information item having the same paper type, it can be made so that the user can selectively register the order of paper. display as the ascending or descending order of paper sizes.

Also, in the second and third mode, where the list is displayed for each paper type group, it can be made so that the user can selectively record the display order as the ascending order of weights or the descending order of weights.

Aspects of the present invention may also be performed by a computer of a system or apparatus (or devices such as a CPU or MPU) that reads and executes a program recorded on a memory device to perform the functions of the embodiments described above. and by a method, the steps of which are performed by a computer of a system or apparatus, for example, by reading and executing a program recorded on a memory device to perform the functions of the embodiments described above. For this purpose, the program is provided to the computer, for example, via a network or from a recording medium of various types serving as the memory device (eg, computer readable medium).

While the present invention has been described with respect to the exemplary embodiments, it is understood that the invention is not limited to the exemplified embodiments described. The scope of the following claims is broadly understood to encompass all such changes and equivalent structures and functions.

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Imaging apparatus, characterized in that it comprises: a plurality of paper feed units; a display device to display a paper selection screen to display a paper feed unit information item page and select a paper to be used for print processing by selecting an information item item on the page displayed on the paper feed unit screen. paper selection, where the information items of the plurality of paper feed units are divided into a plurality of pages; and a control device for controlling the display device for displaying a page among the plurality of pages according to a state of the imaging apparatus in a case wherein said display device displays the paper selection screen. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that said control device controls said display device to display one page among the plurality of pages including information of a paper feed unit that stores a paper. used in print processing in a case where print processing is interrupted due to paper running out. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that said control device controls said display device to display one page among the plurality of pages including information from a paper feed unit that is related to an error in the event that the error occurred, and controls said display device to display a first page out of the plurality of pages in the event that an error did not occur. Apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that the error includes a paper termination error. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further characterized in that it comprises a receiving device for receiving an instruction to display a user's paper selection screen, wherein said control device controls the display. said display device for initially displaying a page among the plurality of pages according to the state of the imaging apparatus in the event that said receiving device receives the instruction. Imaging apparatus, characterized in that it comprises: a plurality of paper feed units; a display device for displaying a paper selection screen for selecting a paper to be used for print processing, where the paper selection screen displays information items from a predetermined number of paper feed units from a plurality of units paper feed; and a control device for: (i) controlling said display device for displaying the paper selection screen on which information items of the predetermined number of paper feed units are displayed in order of the first of the plurality of paper feed units. paper feed in a case where no error has occurred, and (ii) controlling the display device to display the paper selection screen in which an information item of a paper feed unit that is related to an error is displayed. in a case where the error occurred. Apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising a receiving device for receiving an instruction to display the paper selection screen from a user, wherein said control device: (i) controls said display device to initially display the paper selection screen in which information items of the predetermined number of paper feed units are displayed in order of a first of the plurality of paper feed units in a case where said receiving device receives the instruction and no error has occurred, and (ii) controls said display device to initially display the paper selection screen in which an information item of a paper feed unit that is related to a error is displayed in a case where said receiving device receives the instruction and the error has occurred. Apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that the error includes a paper termination error. A method for controlling an image forming apparatus having a display unit and a plurality of paper feed units, comprising: displaying on the display unit a paper selection screen for displaying a page Paper Feed Units and select a paper to be used in print processing by selecting an information item item on the page displayed on the paper selection screen, where the information items from the plurality of paper feed units paper are divided into a plurality of pages; and controlling the display unit to display one page among the plurality of pages according to a state of the imaging apparatus in a case where the display unit displays the paper selection screen. Method for controlling an imaging device having a display unit and a plurality of paper feed units, characterized in that it comprises: displaying on the display unit a paper selection screen for selecting a paper for use in print processing, wherein the paper selection screen displays information items from a predetermined number of paper feed units from the plurality of paper feed units; control the display unit to display the paper selection screen in which information items of the predetermined number of paper feed units are displayed in order of a first of the plurality of paper feed units in a case where no error occurs. occurred; and controlling the display unit to display the paper selection screen in which an information item of a paper feed unit that is related to an error is displayed in a case where the error occurred,