CN100378644C - Printing system and job processing method - Google Patents

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CN100378644C
CN100378644C CNB2006100016151A CN200610001615A CN100378644C CN 100378644 C CN100378644 C CN 100378644C CN B2006100016151 A CNB2006100016151 A CN B2006100016151A CN 200610001615 A CN200610001615 A CN 200610001615A CN 100378644 C CN100378644 C CN 100378644C
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In order to build a convenient printing environment which can meet various needs associated with double-sided printing (e.g., a reduction of the load on the operator) from users upon double-sided printing and can cope with the POD environment, a user request associated with a double-sided printing job to be executed by a printing system which includes a printing apparatus that can execute a double-sided printing operation is accepted from the user via a user interface unit. When the user request accepted via the user interface unit is a specific user request, the printing apparatus is controlled to execute a series of double-sided printing operations using a function of adjusting a printing position of data to be printed on one of first side and second side of a printing medium in the double-sided printing job to be processed.

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Print system and job processing method
Technical field
The present invention relates to a kind of printing equipment that allows duplex printing.
Background technology
In recent years, the colorize of printing equipment, digitizing and high speed have been obtained progress, and this senior to a certain extent printing equipment comes into vogue.The purposes of this printing equipment is not only the market that comprises mainly for example handling official business etc. in office device field, and to the press field diffusion of the senior bookbinding of needs etc.For example, POD market is studied in recent years.This market is in following environment.That is, the operator who bears from client's print request operates printing equipment, to generate the printed product that client wants.Then, the printed product that becomes final products consigns to client as commodity, thereby obtains repayment (referring to TOHKEMY 2004-310746 communique) from client.
In above POD market, suppose following situation: client often need carry out various aftertreatments to the printed material of being printed by printing equipment, for example bind into book form (bookbinding), stapling (stitching) etc.In addition, suppose following situation: client not only needs single face to print, and needs the printing model of duplex printing as output data.
Therefore, in order to deal with this situation, the duplex printing function associated that hope will be provided with printing equipment is not to bring up to the required degree of working environment, but brings up to the degree that can satisfy the POD market demand.For example, provide a kind of printing equipment, this printing equipment comprises the function that is designed senior aftertreatment required under the POD environment, to replace simple double side printing function.In other words, it is useless duplex printing results that expectation provides a kind of printing equipment, this printing equipment can suppress to print as commodity, and can generate the duplex printing result with high precision.For example, under the condition of aftertreatment etc., expectation provides a kind of senior dual-side image alignment function etc.
By studying above research item, usually, under working environment, the printed material of being printed by printing equipment is commodity by bookbinding seldom.For example, under working environment, even not alignment of the picture position of printing on the front and back at printed material under the duplex printing pattern, this printed product is not handled as commodity yet.Therefore, the user neither thinks to this product and also it is not considered as problem.
On the other hand, under the POD environment, suppose following situation: printed product is bound is handbook, guide etc., and consigns to client as commodity.In addition, in some cases, the printed product that bind may be carried out duplex printing on the front and back of single printed material.In this case, if the print position that is printed on the image on the printed material front does not align with the print position of image on being printed on the printed material back side, then this printed product can not be used as commodity.Do not have the increase of the degree (amount that does not have alignment) of alignment between the print position along with the image on the front and back, this printed product more can not be used.Like this, in some cases, in the not alignment of the position of the print result that must overcome the image on the front and back of the duplex printing of not worrying under the working environment under the POD environment.
By studying item more than the further research, it is that alignment accuracy by the printed material in the printing equipment for example produces that the position between the image in duplex printing on the front and back of printed material does not have alignment.For example, if the product specification relevant with the alignment accuracy of image on the printed material of printing equipment itself is 2mm, then the picture position on the front and back has the skew of maximum 4mm.If under this product specification, the image bit on the printing equipment output front and back is equipped with the print result of 4mm skew, and then this offset is in negligible degree under working environment.
Yet even offset is in negligible degree under the working environment, this printed product also unlikely is used as commodity under the POD environment.Like this, under the POD environment, when the operator finds the offset of this degree during in the printed product of checking as commodity, probably print again.When printing equipment was carried printed material, because for example contraction of printed material (hereinafter yet being called thin slice for short) under the influence of the environmental change of environment temperature, humidity etc., this picture position may take place not have the phenomenon of aliging.Like this, not only owing to the inside reason of printing equipment itself, and because the external cause around the printing equipment causes taking place above-mentioned phenomenon.
In this case,, may need the operator to have advanced techniques and do many work, so that print and suppress above situation when binding carrying out dual-side image in the actual field of POD environment.For example, when calculating side-play amount, the operator manually carries out the fine setting of the picture position of the view data that is input to printing equipment from the beginning based on his or her empirical rule.In addition, the operator waits registration image by carrying out pre-printing.
After finishing the alignment work of the image on the front and back by various operations, the view data of image alignment had been carried out in the last preservation of operator, and used the view data of being preserved to carry out actual printing.In some cases, need do this senior and complicated work the operator at POD environment scene.
As mentioned above, because the contraction of a plurality of factors thin slice when for example the environmental baseline of the installation site of printing equipment is environment temperature, humidity etc., photographic fixing, the displacement in paper transportation path etc., the alignment accuracy of the printed material in the printing equipment may change.In other words, the picture position side-play amount may dynamically change every day.Therefore, promptly enable to preserve by said method front and back was carried out the view data of image alignment, even so that also can reuse after printing once, this view data can not intactly be used in next print processing.That is to say that even in the time can keeping identical view data, the operator also must be at each image alignment that carry out again when using these data with reusing.From this viewpoint, can further require to reduce the working load of operator when carries out image is alignd from now on.
Summary of the invention
The object of the present invention is to provide a kind of print system that addresses the above problem, job processing method and storage medium.
Another object of the present invention is to set up a kind of printing environment easily, this printing environment can address the above problem, can satisfy various user's requests related in the duplex printing flexibly, for example when carrying out duplex printing, reduce operator's burden etc., can also tackle the POD environment.
Another purpose of the present invention is to set up a kind of printing environment easily, even when this printing environment is carried out the image alignment of correcting image offset when printing in the printing equipment that is allowing duplex printing, also can address the above problem, and consider the throughput rate of printing equipment and minimizing operator's work load.
To achieve these goals, print system according to the present invention comprises following configuration.That is, a kind of print system, it comprises the printing equipment that can carry out the duplex printing operation, it is characterized in that this print system comprises:
Receptacle is used for accepting the user request relevant with the duplex printing operation by user interface section from the user; And
Controller, be used for when user's request of accepting by user interface section be that specific user is when asking, permission is controlled this printing equipment and is carried out a series of duplex printing operations of using a function in duplex printing operation to be processed, this function is following function: the data of this duplex printing operation of control and treatment, be offset along predetermined direction with print position the print position of the data of a face among first and second of the print media data from the another side of this print media
After printing equipment was carried out specific duplex printing operation, these a series of duplex printings that described controller allows printing equipment to carry out in duplex printing operation to be processed and uses this function were operated, and
Described controller allows printing equipment in this duplex printing operation to be processed, carry out this a series of duplex printing operations based on specific treatment conditions, as these a series of duplex printing operations of using this function, described specific treatment conditions are considered by this specific duplex printing operation by the duplex printing result on the print media of this printing equipment printing.
To achieve these goals, provide a kind of job processing method of print system, this print system comprises the printing equipment that can carry out the duplex printing operation, it is characterized in that this method comprises:
Accept step, be used for accepting the user request relevant from the user with the duplex printing operation by user interface section; And
Controlled step, be used for when user's request of accepting by user interface section be that specific user is when asking, permission is controlled this printing equipment and is carried out a series of duplex printing operations of using a function in duplex printing operation to be processed, this function is following function: the data of this duplex printing operation of control and treatment, be offset along predetermined direction with print position the print position of the data of a face among first and second of the print media data from the another side of this print media
After printing equipment is carried out specific duplex printing operation, allow printing equipment in duplex printing operation to be processed, to carry out these a series of duplex printings operations of this function of use; And
Allow printing equipment in this duplex printing operation to be processed, carry out this a series of duplex printing operations based on specific treatment conditions, as these a series of duplex printing operations of using this function, described specific treatment conditions are considered by this specific duplex printing operation by the duplex printing result on the print media of this printing equipment printing.
According to the present invention, can set up a kind of printing environment easily, this printing environment can satisfy various user's requests related in the duplex printing flexibly, for example reduces operator's burden etc. when carrying out duplex printing, can also tackle the POD environment.
For example, according to the present invention, can set up a kind of printing environment easily, even when this printing environment is carried out the image alignment of correcting image offset when printing in the printing equipment that is allowing duplex printing, also can address the above problem, and consider the throughput rate of printing equipment and minimizing operator's work load.
By below in conjunction with the description of the drawings, other features and advantages of the present invention will become clearly, and wherein in whole accompanying drawings, identical Reference numeral is represented same or analogous part.
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The accompanying drawing that is included in the instructions and constitutes the part of instructions shows embodiments of the invention, and is used for explaining principle of the present invention with instructions.
Fig. 1 illustrates the figure that comprises by the example of the configuration of the whole print system of the printing equipment (MFP 105 and 106) of embodiment of the invention control;
Fig. 2 is the block diagram that illustrates by the example of the configuration of the printing equipment of embodiment of the invention control;
Fig. 3 is the sectional view that illustrates by the example of the hardware configuration of the printing equipment of embodiment of the invention control;
Fig. 4 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control;
Fig. 5 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control;
Fig. 6 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control;
Fig. 7 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control;
Fig. 8 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control;
Fig. 9 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 10 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 11 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 12 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the data processing method of the print job of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 13 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the data processing method of the print job of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 14 is the process flow diagram that is used for illustrating by an example of the data processing method of the print job of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 15 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 16 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 17 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the data processing method of the print job of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 18 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 19 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 20 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 21 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 22 is the process flow diagram that is used for illustrating by an example of the data processing method of the print job of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 23 is the block diagram that illustrates by another example of the configuration of the printing equipment of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 24 is the sectional view that illustrates by another example of the hardware configuration of the printing equipment of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 25 is the figure that is used for illustrating the control example that uses the sensor on the thin slice transport path that is arranged on the printing equipment of being controlled by the embodiment of the invention;
Figure 26 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 27 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 28 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 29 is the process flow diagram that is used for illustrating by an example of the data processing method of the print job of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 30 is the figure that is used for illustrating according to the control example of the embodiment of the invention;
Figure 31 is the figure that is used for illustrating according to the control example of the embodiment of the invention;
Figure 32 is the figure that is used for illustrating according to the control example of the embodiment of the invention;
Figure 33 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 34 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 35 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control;
Figure 36 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control; And
Figure 37 is the figure that is used for illustrating by an example of the UI unit of embodiment of the invention control.
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To describe the preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings in detail now.
The summary of various embodiments of the present invention at first is described.First and second embodiment among these embodiment that hereinafter will illustrate comprise the configuration that is used for reducing the working load of operator when carries out image is alignd, and described image alignment is the picture position skew that is used to proofread and correct when printing.
As the configuration of reality, for example, control the printing that printing equipment is enabled in the operation of printing under the duplex printing pattern according to the controller of the embodiment of the invention, and the printing of this operation of automatic pause when finishing the printing of predetermined umber.At the printing interval of this operation, be used for coming the window (the dual-side image alignment is provided with window in detail) that is provided with of the image print position of correction operation to be displayed on user interface (user interface) unit based on user instruction.
First and second embodiment comprise the configuration that is used for controlling the printing of restarting following operation, and the printing of described operation is suspended under the picture position adjustment control according to the user instruction of importing by this window.
Notice that first embodiment will mainly illustrate the control example when handling the print data of the operation of accepting by the scanner unit of printing equipment.Second embodiment will mainly illustrate the control example when handling the print data of the operation of accepting from following client computer (principal computer), and this client is corresponding to an example that can carry out the external device (ED) of data communication with printing equipment.
First and second embodiment comprise the configuration that can carry out the control relevant with the print position displacement of the data of correction operation, and this operation is based on operator's instruction and carries out duplex printing.
Relatively, the 3rd embodiment comprises the detecting device of print position displacement of the data of the operation that detects duplex printing.Therefore, the 3rd embodiment comprises following configuration: this configuration can automatically perform the relevant control of print position displacement with the data of correction operation when detecting print position displacement, and irrelevant with operator's instruction.
In addition, the printing equipment that provides by the embodiment of the invention or the configuration of print system can by whole ingredients of the embodiments of the invention that comprise first, second and the 3rd embodiment and be described below form or by a plurality of (for example, 2 etc.) the configuration composition, and optionally carry out them.Alternatively, the configuration of printing equipment or print system can only realize hereinafter with one among the embodiment of explanation.In other words,, can adopt any configuration of the embodiment of the invention, perhaps can in the scope of allowing, these configurations be made up as long as can solve the problem that prior art presents.
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The configuration of whole print system
Fig. 1 is the figure that illustrates by the configuration (example) of the whole print system that embodiments of the invention provided that comprises first embodiment of the invention and aftermentioned embodiment, and this print system comprises: printing equipment (MFP 105 and 106), computing machine (103 and 104), sheet handling device (108 and 109) etc.
The device (scanister) of (prepress) server 103 by the having scan function papery original copy accepted from the final user of scannings such as scanner 102, MFP 105, MFP 106 for example before the seal, and catch the papery original copy that scanned as scan document image.In addition, the data carries out image that 103 pairs of servers are caught before the seal is proofreaied and correct, and for example inclination (skew) is proofreaied and correct, spot (spot) is removed etc.The data of a plurality of document/image files that 103 pairs of servers receive from the final user before the seal or carry out various editing and processing by the data of a plurality of scan document images of scanister scanning.For example, server 103 execution merge a plurality of data, insertion/deletion page or leaf, add the page number and note and insert index thin slice, front cover thin slice and interval (interleaving) thin slice before the seal.And server 103 is carried out various page layout editing and processing and page makeup (imposition) processing before the seal, for example specifies N to close 1 (N-in-1) printing model, page duplicate printing pattern etc.So various processing are carried out in the control of the controller of server 103, with the operator's of response server 103 operation.
Notice that the configuration of print system can comprise preceding server 103 of a seal and client PC 104 as shown in Figure 1; Perhaps can comprise a plurality of client PC, and without any server 103 before the seal.
In print system shown in Figure 1, go forward side by side luggage when ordering when duplicating the papery original copy, the papery original copy by scanister for example MFP 105, MFP 106 etc. scan, the scan document image that is obtained is printed by the printing function of MFP 105 or 106.
On the other hand, in print system shown in Figure 1, when the luggage of will print image data going forward side by side was ordered, server 103 or client PC 104 were obtained the document/image file that receives from the final user before the seal.If a plurality of document/image files that receive from the final user are arranged,, then these files are merged perhaps by the scan document image that scanister scanned.In the time of will further be edited when the document/image file that receives from the final user or by the scan document image that scanister scanned, can carry out following operation.For example, when the layout of confirming a plurality of pages, the operator will insert from the page or leaf of other file in the file that will edit, perhaps the page or leaf of deletion file to be edited.In addition, can carry out following processing, with the request of response from the operator.For example, can add the page number and note (text or image are for example represented the watermark, sign (logo) of secret information etc.), perhaps can specify N to close 1 printing model or page duplicate printing pattern (on a print surface, arranging the printing model of multipage).In addition, can insert index thin slice, front cover thin slice or interval thin slice, and can specify aftertreatment, for example bookbinding (staple), punching (punch), Z-folded (Z-folding) etc.By this mode, can carry out various page layout editing and processing and page makeup and handle.
When server 103 or client PC 104 before the seal when M FP 105 or 106 sends the document/image file that carried out these processing or scan document image, use the printing function of MFP 105 or 106 to print this document.
Under this configuration, can set up variable print system, this print system replace with server before seal 103 or another server (not shown) in the database that the forms address and related data of cooperating mutually, print many parts of identical document.By this mode, can realize selling one to one, for example client's pamphlet (pamphlet) is printed and depended in the address of direct mail.
Press is used the output be called colored pressing (color comprehensive layout), this colour pressing for before seal/present and form to the advertiser before the printing step.Therefore, in order to handle this colored pressing, the printing equipment of present embodiment printable by use personal computer create publication DTP or the image rectification of printing step or synthetic in the digital color image of the CEPS processing used.By this mode, this digital color image can be used to above-mentioned colored pressing.Notice that DTP is the abbreviation of DeskTopPublishing, CEPS is the abbreviation of Color Electronic Prepress System.
Consider the POD environment, MFP 105 or 106 can carry out proof (proof) print processing, and confirms and confirm corresponding to the detailed color of basic color affirmation or proof corresponding to the layout of colored pressing.
By this mode, utilize this configuration, for layout or the color of confirming required final products, the data proof can be outputed to MFP 105 or 106.
Server 103, client PC 104, scanner 102 and MFP 105 and 106 are connected to network before the seal, and comprise data communication function.Utilize this function, the view data and the control command of device exchange operation to be processed, and can handle the operation of being accepted.
Folding machine 107 is based on the instruction of the operating unit input of operator by folding machine 107, by specified sheet fold method carry out be used for folding by printing equipment (the 105 or 106) handbook of being printed of present embodiment or the processing of the printing thin slice of guide.
Strip of paper used for sealing binder (case binder) 108 utilizes the thin slice as the cover page of handbook or guide to wrap up the output original text that (enwrap) and bonding (adhere) folded by folding machine 107.
Ripper (trimmer) 109 cuts the output original text by strip of paper used for sealing binder 108 bonding front cover thin slices.Ripper 109 can cut thin slice as the marked locations that is called orientation direction (registryguides) that cuts the indication of position on the thin slice of being printed by the printing equipment (105 or 106) of present embodiment.As the type that cuts, ripper 109 can be carried out three-sided cropping, and this three-sided cropping cuts three ends except that the stick portion of strip of paper used for sealing bookbinding in four ends of printed product.
In the present embodiment, the MFP 105 and 106 the examples that all comprise a plurality of functions with each as printing equipment.Yet the present invention is not confined to this MFP especially.For example, the present invention for example only comprises the printing equipment of printing from the function of the print data of computing machine etc. applicable to single function printing equipment.Notice that this device will be called as S FP (single function peripheral unit) hereinafter.
MFP 105 and 106 functional configuration
To use Fig. 2 that the configuration of MFP (multi-function peripheral device) is described below.
Among the MFP 105 and 106 each all comprises storer, and hard disk etc. for example can be used to store the data of a plurality of operations to be processed in this device.MFP comprises the copy function of being printed the work data of being accepted from the scanner unit 201 of this device by printer unit 203 by storer.MFP also has and uses printer unit 203 grades to print from the external device (ED) printing function of the work data accepted by communication unit such as computing machine for example by storer.MFP is the printing equipment (being also referred to as imaging device) that comprises these a plurality of functions.
Usually, panchromatic device and monochromatic device can be used as MFP, except that color processing, internal data etc., often comprise the configuration of monochromatic device in the essential part of panchromatic device.Therefore, following explanation will concentrate on panchromatic device, add the explanation of monochromatic device as required.In other words, the present invention perhaps can carry out the configuration of the printing equipment of monochromatic print processing applicable to the configuration of the printing equipment that can carry out the colour print processing, as long as it can carry out described in an embodiment of the present invention various controls.
Fig. 2 is the block diagram of example of the configuration of printing equipment (MFP 105 or 106) that present embodiment is shown.The printing equipment of present embodiment comprises scanner unit 201, is used for the scan manuscript image, and the view data that is scanned is applied Flame Image Process.This device comprises exterior I/F unit 202, is used for and facsimile recorder, network connection device and external special device exchange image data etc.This device comprises hard disk 208, can be used to the view data of a plurality of operations that will print of the acceptance of storage from scanner unit 201 and exterior I/F unit 202.This device comprises printer unit 203, is used for carrying out on printed material the print processing of the data that are stored in the operation that will print in the hard disk 208.This printing equipment also comprises operating unit 204, and it has the display unit as the example of the user interface section of this print system.
Systematically control processing, operation of the various unit of this printing equipment etc. corresponding to the CPU 205 of the example of the control module of this print system.The required various control programs of ROM 207 storage present embodiments comprise the program of the various processing that are used for realizing the process flow diagram shown in aftermentioned Figure 14,22 and 29 etc.ROM 207 also is stored in and shows the required display control program of various user interface windows on the display unit of present embodiment, this user interface windows comprise Fig. 6～11, Figure 15 and 16 and Figure 26～28 shown in action pane.CPU205 reads and carries out the program among the ROM 207, carries out the various operations described in the present embodiment to control this printing equipment.Explain by exterior I/F unit 202 and also be stored among the ROM 207 from PDL (page description language, page-description language) code data and the rasterisation raster image data required programs such as (bitmap image datas) that external device (ED) (103,104 etc.) receives.These are all handled by software.
ROM207, the RAM 208 of the memory storage that conduct is connected and the visit of HDD 209 are controlled in Memory Controller unit 206.When from the memory access generation contention of the master who is connected (master) device, arbitration is carried out in Memory Controller unit 206, and is selected from (slave) storer to visit successively according to priority.
ROM 207 is ROM (read-only memory), stores various programs in advance, for example boot, font information supervisor, and said procedure.
RAM 208 is random access memory, is used for storing from scanner unit 201 or exterior I/F unit 202 passing through view data, various program and the configuration information that Memory Controller unit 206 sends.
HDD (hard disk) the 209th, mass storage device is used for storing the view data by compression/decompression unit 210 compressions.HDD 209 can keep a plurality of data, for example print data of operation to be processed etc.CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out via the various input blocks print processing of the data of the operation to be processed of input such as scanner unit 201, exterior I/F unit 202 for example by HDD 209.CPU 205 also controls by exterior I/F unit 202 and sends this data to external device (ED).By this mode, CPU205 control is carried out the various outputs of the data that are stored in the operation to be processed among the HDD 209 and is handled.
Compression/decompression unit 210 by various compression methods for example compression/de-compression such as JBIG, JPEG be stored in view data among RAM 208 and the HDD 209.
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To use Fig. 3 that the hardware configuration of MFP 105 or 106 is described below.In the present embodiment, will the configuration of 1D type color M FP be described.Notice that 4D type colour and monochromatic MFP also are the examples of the printing equipment of present embodiment, but omit its explanation.
Automatically advance a branch of original copy that piles up on the face that original text device (ADF) 301 will be placed on original tray and separate, and each original copy that separates is transported on the sheet glass with by scanner 302 scan manuscripts.
Scanner 302 reads in the original image of carrying on the sheet glass, and by CCD the original image that is read is converted to view data.Rotation polygon prism (polygonal mirror etc.) 303 receives according to the light of view data modulation laser beam etc. for example, and uses the scan light irradiation photosensitive drums 304 that is reflected by catoptron.
Be developed in the sub-image that is formed by laser beam on the surface of photosensitive drums 304 by toner, to form toner image, this toner image is transferred to attached on the sheeting on the transfer drum 305.Successively yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C), black (K) toner are carried out a series of imaging processing, thereby form full-colour image.After four imaging processing, separate the sheeting that is formed with full-colour image on the transfer drums 305 by disengaging pawl 306, and it is transported to fixation unit 308 by pre-photographic fixing supply unit 307.
Fixation unit 308 comprises the band and the combination of roller, in conjunction with heating source halogen heater etc. for example, and thawing and fusing toner on the sheeting of toner image is arranged in transfer printing by heat and pressure.
Discharging movable lug retaining 309 can rotate about its rotation axis, and specifies the throughput direction of sheeting.When discharging movable lug retaining 309 when rotating along clockwise direction in Fig. 3, sheeting is by vertical transport, and is discharged to outside the device by distributing roller 310.On the other hand, when the two sides at sheeting forms image, discharge movable lug retaining 309 and in Fig. 3, rotate in the counterclockwise direction, serve as downwards with path changing, and it is supplied to two-sided supply unit sheeting.
Two-sided supply unit comprises: counter-rotating movable lug retaining 311, reverse roll 312, counter-rotating guide member 313 and double-deck pallet 314.Counter-rotating movable lug retaining 311 can rotate about its rotation axis, to specify the throughput direction of sheeting.When the operation of processing duplex printing, CPU205 control counter-rotating movable lug retaining 311 rotates in Fig. 3 in the counterclockwise direction, and the sheeting that carry out first print processing in printer unit is fed into counter-rotating guide member 313 by reverse roll 312.After the tail end of sheeting was sandwiched between the reverse roll 312, CPU 205 temporarily stopped reverse roll 312, and control counter-rotating movable lug retaining 311 clockwise rotates then.In addition, CPU 205 controls reverse roll 312 in opposite direction.By this mode, CPU 205 controls go back to thin slice, and in the position of tail end that switches thin slice and front end, it are directed on the double-deck pallet 314.
Double-deck pallet 314 piles up sheeting temporarily, and this sheeting is fed into registration roller 316 by intake roller 315 more then.At this moment, in photosensitive drums, supply with sheeting at the face relative with the face of first transfer step.In the mode identical, on second of thin slice, form second image with above-mentioned processing.Form image by the photographic fixing step on the two sides of sheeting, and the inside of this thin slice from the printing equipment main body is discharged to outside this device by distributing roller 310.CPU 205 allows the printing equipment of present embodiments by carrying out this a series of duplex printing sequences, and coming the data execution of the operation of wanting duplex printing is first and second double-side printing processing to the two sides of thin slice.
Paper supply/supply unit is handled the paper supply unit of required thin slice as storage print, comprises paper feeding cassette 317 and 318, paper storehouse 319, manually inserts pallet 320 etc.Configuration is used for supplying with the unit, intake roller 321, registration roller 316 of the thin slice that is stored in these paper supply units etc.
Can distinguish with the thin slices of various thin slices size and various materials each paper supply unit paper feeding cassette 317 and 318 and paper storehouse 319 are set.In addition, can with comprise special thin slice for example the various printed materials of OHP thin slice etc. manual insertion pallet 320 is set.To paper feeding cassette 317 and 318, paper storehouse 319 and manually insert pallet 320 intake roller 321 is provided respectively, so that can supply with thin slice one by one continuously.For example, by the sheeting that the pickup roller sequential pick-up is piled up, the separate roller that is oppositely arranged with intake roller 321 prevents dual supply, thereby sheeting is supplied to the conveying guide member one by one.Separate roller receives and makes its driving force along the counter-rotation of throughput direction by torque limiter.When having only a sheeting to enter the roll gap that is formed by intake roller, separate roller rotates along the throughput direction that sheeting drove.On the other hand, when dual supply took place, separate roller rotated along the direction opposite with throughput direction, returning the sheeting of dual supply, thereby only supplied with a uppermost sheeting.
Between the conveying guide member, guide the sheeting of being supplied with, and be transported to registration roller 316 by a plurality of conveying rollers.At this moment, registration roller 316 keeps static, and the front end of sheeting makes sheeting form bending, thereby proofreaies and correct crooked against the roll gap that forms between the registration roller 316.Afterwards, registration roller 316 begins to rotate, with the timing of the toner image that on photosensitive drums 304, forms by image-generating unit transporting thin sheet material synchronously.
The sheeting that registration roller 316 is supplied with is attracted the surface of roller 322 Electrostatic Absorption to transfer drum 305.
The sheeting of discharging from fixation unit 308 enters online (online) automatic collating unit unit (if being connected with automatic collating unit).This on-line automatic collating unit unit comprises sample tray 323 and piles up pallet 324, when switching these pallets according to the homework type and the quantity of the sheeting of being discharged, discharges sheeting.
Notice that the printing equipment of present embodiment comprises skew thin slice function.A plurality of thin slices that this function will be stacked on the processing pallet 325 in the automatic collating unit are discharged on the pallet 324 as the thin slice bundle, are offset these thin slices for every bundle thin slice simultaneously.By this mode, when each Shu Jinhang is distinguished, can on pallet 325, pile up the multi beam thin slice.
The printing equipment of present embodiment also comprises the electronics two-page separation function.This function is stored whole pages or leaves of the print data to be processed that comprises multipage in HDD209, the umber that the user is provided with repeats to read the data of this operation by the order of page or leaf, and control printer unit 203 prints it.By this mode, under the situation of any mechanical two-page separation function of not using a plurality of containers, many parts of print results with same page order can be outputed to pallet 324.
And the printing equipment of present embodiment comprises component page or leaf function.Whole pages or leaves that this function will comprise multipage and be set up the operation of printing many parts are stored among the HDD 209, and the umber that print of appointment is read identical page data continuously from HDD 209, and control printer unit 203 prints it.This function repeats this processing to whole pages or leaves.By this mode, when each page distinguished, many parts of print results can be outputed to pallet 324.CPU 205 controls to carry out these various functions operation to be processed according to by the setting of printing of user interface section from the user.
And when the user was provided with stapling mode to the operation that will export, it is as follows that CPU 205 control automatic collating units are handled the thin slice of this operation.For example, will the processing pallet 325 of printing thin slice sequence stack in automatic collating unit from this operation of printer unit 203 on, up to till on the pallet 325 it being piled up bunchy.After the whole thin slices that belong to a bundle are stacked on the pallet 325, handle the thin slice bundle of this operation on the pallet 325 by binder 326 bookbindings.Afterwards, the thin slice bundle of this operation after the bookbinding is discharged to from pallet 325 piles up pallet 324.By this mode, this print system can provide the bookbinding function.
In addition, this print system comprises the punching function.For example, handle and to be provided as when handling relevant the setting with the thin slice of the operation that will print when carry out punching by user interface section, CPU 205 operates as follows.That is, the printing thin slice of 327 pairs of these operations of CPU 205 control piercers is carried out punching and is handled (for example, two holes, three holes etc.).Afterwards, CPU205 control is discharged to stackable unit with the thin slice of this operation and for example piles up pallet 324, sample tray 323 etc.
This print system comprises the saddle type of the saddle type stapler 328 of the automatic collating unit function of stapling together.After the middle body of two positions bookbinding sheetings, this saddle type stapler 328 by by the middle body of roller clamping sheeting with from folding this sheeting of central authorities, carry out the processing (saddle type staple together processing) of the pamphlet that forms handbook for example etc.Sheeting by 328 bookbindings of saddle type stapler is discharged to pamphlet pallet 329.As mentioned above, CPU 205 handles the thin slice of operation to be processed based on the user and is provided with, and judges whether to carry out thin slice and handles operation, for example staples together by the saddle type of saddle type stapler 328 and handles etc.
This print system comprises the insertion function of the inserter 330 of automatic collating unit.For example, when processing is provided with the operation of this function, CPU 205 control will be placed on inserts the special thin slice of being printed on the pallet 331 that is used for front cover thin slice etc. and is transported to stackable unit and for example piles up pallet 324, sample tray 323 etc., and without printer unit.By this mode, can carry out the processing that thin slice is inserted into the thin slice of being printed by printer unit 203 from inserter 330.Notice that the user is placed on sheet plane up on the insertion pallet 331 of inserter 330, and these thin slices are supplied with successively from uppermost one by pickup roller.
Therefore, be transported to by former state from the sheeting of inserter 330 and pile up pallet 324 or sample tray 323, and with its discharge that faces down.When this sheeting is fed to saddle type stapler 328, be fed into the punching pusher side, then it is gone back to and is fed into saddle type stapler 328, thereby adjust the direction on surface.CPU 205 also handles to be provided with to the thin slice of operation to be processed based on the user and judges whether to carry out the insertion processing etc. that thin slice is handled operational example such as inserter 330, as mentioned above.
The configuration of MFP 105 and 106 operating unit
To use Fig. 4 that the corresponding operating unit 204 of example with the user interface section of the printing equipment (MFP 105 or 106) of this print system is described below.Operating unit 204 has: key-press input unit 402, and it can accept the user's operation by hardkey; And touch panel unit 401, its conduct can be accepted the example by the display unit of user's operation of soft key (display key).
As shown in Figure 5, key-press input unit 402 comprises operating unit power switch 501.In response to user's operation of switch 501, standby mode and park mode are optionally switched in CPU 205 controls.Notice that standby mode is corresponding to normal operating state, park mode is suspended (suspend) with preparation network printing processing, fax processing etc. corresponding to program under the interrupt latency state, thereby saves the state of power consumption.When the main power switch (not shown) of the power supply that is used to provide total system was connected, user's operation of switch 501 was accepted in CPU 205 controls.
Start key 503 can be accepted the instruction from the user, and this instruction starts by the operation of user's appointment printing equipment and handles for example replicate run of operation to be processed, transmit operation etc.Stop key 502 can be accepted the instruction from the user, and this instruction makes printing equipment cancel the processing of the operation of being accepted.Numeric keypad 506 allows the user that the numerical value of various settings is set.Clear key 507 is used to remove various parameters, for example passes through the numerical value of numeric keypad 506 settings etc.Reset key 504 is accepted the instruction from the user, and it is invalid that this instruction makes the user be provided with operation setting to be processed whole, and the value of setting is returned to default value.The system that user model key 505 is used to move on to each user is provided with window.
Fig. 6 is the figure that is used for illustrating the corresponding touch panel of the example unit (hereinafter being also referred to as display unit) 401 of the user interface section that is provided with this print system.Touch panel unit 401 has LCD (LCD) and is attached to the touch panel display that this LCD went up and had transparency electrode.Unit 401 has the function of acceptance from operator's various settings, and to the function of operator's presentation information.For example, detect the user press on the LCD with movable show state under the corresponding part of display key the time, CPU 205 is controlled at demonstration and the corresponding action pane of this button operation on the display unit 401 according to the display control program that is stored in advance among the ROM 207.Notice that Fig. 6 illustrates when the state of this printing equipment is standby mode (the not operation of being handled by printing equipment), be presented at the example of the home window on the display unit 401.
When the user press on the display unit shown in Figure 6 401 duplicate label 601 time, CPU 205 is controlled on the display unit 401 action pane of the copy function that shows this printing equipment.When the user presses when sending label 602, CPU 205 is controlled at that the data sending function that shows this printing equipment on the display unit 401 is for example faxed, the action pane of Email transmission etc.When the user pressed storage box (box) label 603, CPU 205 controls showed the storage box function operations window of this printing equipment.
Notice that the storage box function is used on the virtual HDD of being arranged on 209 and is used for a plurality of data storage casees (being hereinafter referred to as storage box) of each user separably.Utilize this function, CPU 205 allows users to select desired in a plurality of storage boxes one by user interface section, and the desired operation from the user is accepted in control.
For example, the document datastore of the operation that will accept from the scanner unit 201 of this printing equipment of CPU 205 control HDD 209 is user-selected storage box, with the user instruction of response by operating unit 204 inputs.Same operation is applicable to the document data of the operation of accepting from external device (ED) (for example, principal computer 103,104 etc.) by exterior I/F unit 202 etc.More specifically, CPU 205 is according to the user instruction of the external device (ED) of the user interface section appointment by external device (ED), control HDD 209 with data storage in the specified storage box of user.
CPU 205 is according to the user instruction from operating unit 204, the data of control example such as printer unit 203 operation of printing stored in storage box under the output mode that the user selects, or control exterior I/F unit 202 is sent to the external device (ED) that the user selects with these data.In order to allow the user to carry out various storage box operations by this way, press storage box label 603 in response to the user, CPU 205 is controlled at and shows storage box function operations window on the display unit 401.
When the user pressed extension tag 604 on the display unit 401 of Fig. 6, CPU205 control display unit 401 showed the window that is used to be provided with expanded function that scanner is provided with etc.When the user presses system monitoring key 617, the state of CPU 205 control display units 401 display notification user MFP and the display window of condition.
Key 605 is selected/be provided with to colour is the display keys that allow the user to select color dub, monochrome to duplicate or select automatically.Multiplying power be provided with key 608 be used on display unit 401 showing allow that the user carries out that the multiplying power setting for example waits doubly, enlargement ratio, reduction magnification etc. window is set.When the user presses paging device key 609, CPU 205 control display units 401 show that allowing the user to import carries out the window that various thin slices are handled one instruction in for example bookbinding, the punching etc., and this thin slice is handled and can be carried out by the automatic collating unit of above-mentioned this system.
When the user pressed two-sided key 614, CPU 205 control display units 401 showed in the print processing that allows users to be arranged on the operation that will print it is to carry out single face to print or the window of duplex printing.
When the user pressed paper options button 615, CPU 205 control display units 401 showed the window that allows the user to be arranged on paper supply unit required in the print processing of operation to be processed, thin slice size and thin slice type (media type).
Press key 612 in response to the user, CPU 205 control display units 401 show the Flame Image Process pattern window of Text Mode, picture mode etc. for example that allows users to select to be suitable for original image.When the user presses concentration in the key 611 one is set, can adjust the concentration of the output image of the operation that will print.
As mentioned above, in operation to be processed, CPU 205 control display units 401 carry out and the corresponding demonstration of user instruction, and control this system according to carrying out processing with the corresponding various treatment conditions of accepting by this demonstration of user instruction.
With reference to figure 6, CPU 205 is controlled at and allows the user to confirm for example standby of mode of operation, preheating, printing, the paperboard of the current event in this printing equipment, the demonstration that makes mistakes etc. on the state display field 606 of display unit 401.
CPU 205 is controlled on the display field 607 and shows and make the user confirm the information of the printing multiplying power of operation to be processed.In addition, CPU 205 is controlled at display field 616 and shows the thin slice size that makes the user confirm operation to be processed and the information of paper supply pattern.And CPU205 is controlled at display field 610 and shows the information of the umber that will print that makes the user confirm operation to be processed and make the user confirm the information of the number of pages that will print during printing.By this mode, CPU 205 control display units 401 show the various information that will be notified to the user.
And when the user pressed break key 613, CPU 205 interrupted the print processing of the operation of being printed by this printing equipment, and allowed to carry out the print processing of this user's operation.When the user presses application model key 618, CPU 205 control display units 401 show the window that is used to be provided with various Flame Image Process, layout etc., and for example page or leaf (pagecontinuous shot), front cover thin slice/interval thin slice setting continuously, reduction magnification layout, image move etc.
Notice that using the configuration of the described printing equipments in Fig. 1～6 (MFP 105 or 106) is to comprising the public basic configuration of of the present invention whole embodiment of first to the 3rd embodiment.
Demonstration control example when this printing equipment is carried out the duplex printing of operation of copy function
With use Fig. 6～11 provide as one of them principal character of present embodiment about explanation in the operating process when carrying out duplex printing as the print data of the operation of the copy function of processing target operation.In this example, with the control example of the CPU 205 of explanation when carrying out duplex printing by 203 pairs of print datas of printer unit by the operation to be processed of scanner unit 201 acceptance of this printing equipment by HDD 209.
When the operator presses two-sided on the home window of display unit shown in Figure 6 401 when key 614 is set, CPU 205 shows that the two-sided key 614 that is provided with is in selected state (referring to Fig. 7), shows window shown in Figure 8 then on display unit 401.CPU 205 control display units 401 are accepted from the setting relevant with the duplex printing operation to be processed user by the window shown in Figure 8 that is presented on the display unit 401.
When the user pressed " single face → two-sided " key of four that middle body at the window of Fig. 8 shows, as to be used to indicate printing model indication key, CPU carried out 205 gated sweep device unit 201 single-sweep of the operation to be processed of a series of original copys that comprise multipage and handles.In addition, CPU 205 control HDD 209 store the print data of the operation that is scanned.And CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out double-side printing processing, to print the print data of the operation among the HDD 209 on the front and back of thin slice.
On the other hand, when the user pressed " two-sided → two-sided " key on the window of Fig. 8, CPU 205 201 pairs of gated sweep device unit comprised that the operation to be processed of a series of original copys of multipage carries out duplex scanning and handle.In addition, CPU 205 control HDD 209 store the print data of the operation that is scanned.And CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out double-side printing processing, to print the print data of the operation among the HDD 209 on the front and back of thin slice.
When the user pressed " two-sided → single face " key on the window of Fig. 8, CPU carried out 205 gated sweep device unit 201 duplex scanning of the operation to be processed of a series of original copys that comprise multipage and handles.In addition, CPU 205 control HDD 209 store the print data of the operation that is scanned.And CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out the single face print processing, only to print the print data of the operation among the HDD 209 on a face of each thin slice.
By this mode, unit such as CPU 205 control examples such as scanner unit 201, HDD 209, printer unit 203 are so that this printing equipment is provided with executable operations according to the user relevant with duplex printing.
Utilize this structure, suppose that the user presses " single face → two-sided " key or " two-sided → two-sided " key on the window of Fig. 8.In this case, that is, when operation to be processed being carried out duplex printing when being provided with, CPU 205 control display units 401 make the key that is provided with in detail on the window of Fig. 8 be in the activation show state, press this key to allow the user.
By this mode, when operation to be processed being carried out duplex printing when being provided with, CPU205 control is accepted the detailed setting relevant with duplex printing by user interface section from the user.For example, press in response to the operator and on the window of Fig. 8 key 801 is set in detail, CPU205 shows the window that is provided with in detail shown in Figure 9 at display unit 401.
Be presented at window shown in Figure 9 on the display unit 401 except " horizontal opening " that comprise the type that allows the user that duplex printing is set and " vertical opening " key by CPU 205, a feature as present embodiment also comprises " adjusting the image on the front and back " key 901.When the user pressed key 901, CPU 205 controlled these printing equipments and adjust output duplex printing result under the state of the picture position on the front and back of thin slice in to the operation of wanting duplex printing.
For example, in two images, promptly in the direct picture of in the operation of duplex printing, on the front and back of thin slice, printing and back side image, be controlled at the print position of the image on the face of thin slice, make the skew with the print position of the image of on the another side of this thin slice, printing be not greater than or equal to predetermined value.For this reason, when the print area of the image that will print on a face along predetermined direction moves predetermined value, print image on a face of thin slice.The back will illustrate a series of control and treatment of CPU 205.
When the operator presses paging device key 609 on the window of Fig. 6, the window that CPU 205 shows among Figure 10 at display unit 401.
Window shown in Figure 10 comprises: " paging (each duplicates) " key, " paging (every page) " key and permission user are provided with " bookbinding paging " key of the type of the automatic arrangement of being carried out by automatic collating unit.With identical in above-mentioned example, CPU 205 control display units 401 show that this demonstration allows the user that the processing of being carried out by the sheet handling device of this system in the operation to be processed is set from the thin slice of a plurality of types is handled.Notice that the thin slice of a plurality of types of being carried out by the sheet handling device of this system is handled and comprised paging, bookbinding, punching, moves, binds into book form etc.
When the user finished a series of setting of printing to operation to be processed by the window shown in Fig. 6～10 etc., CPU 205 control display units 401 allowed the user to confirm the demonstration of the print conditions that the user is provided with.Figure 11 illustrates this demonstration example.Notice that CPU 205 allows the user to use numeric keypad 506 that the umber that will print of operation to be processed is set.
In the example of Figure 11, the user carries out following setting by user interface section, as the print conditions of operation to be processed.
-the umber that print: " 5 " part
-printing multiplying power: " 100% "
-single or double setting of printing: " duplex printing "
-handle by the thin slice of sheet handling device execution: " bookbinding "
The size of-employed thin slice and type: " A4 size and common paper "
By this mode, in response to press start key 503 by the user after a series of print conditions of accepting operation to be processed from the user, CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are carried out the processing of this operation according to user's print conditions.
Duplicate example in the double-sided replication
The example that duplicates when double-sided replication is carried out in the bookbinding of handbook, guide etc. will be described below.
Figure 12 is used for illustrating that the printing equipment (MFP 105 or 106) when present embodiment is used to create the figure of the example when for example the handbook of product (guide) is as printed product.This printed product is the example when it is printed under the duplex printing pattern.
Example when document printing under the duplex printing pattern is called the document data of " MFP user manual " is described.This operation comprises multipage, for example first page, second page, the 3rd page, the 4th page ... and a series of print datas of last page 2n page or leaf.That is, this operation comprises that total page number is the document data of 2n page or leaf.
Notice that the printing equipment of present embodiment is used to accept the work data that will print from the scanner unit 201 of this device, also be used for accepting the work data that will print that sends by exterior I/F unit 202 from external device (ED).Utilize this structure, the HDD 209 that CPU 205 controls the data that can store a plurality of operations stores the data of these operations to be processed successively.CPU 205 control printer units 203 are printed those and are stored in the data of the operation that will print of a plurality of operations among the HDD 209.Notice that CPU 205 controls by the print processing condition of the user interface section setting of this system according to the user.
When scanner unit 201 is accepted operation to be processed, use the operating unit 204 of this printing equipment to accept the print processing condition of this operation from the user.On the other hand, when when external device (ED) is accepted operation to be processed, accept the print processing condition of this operation from the user by the user interface section of external device (ED).By this mode, in the present embodiment, the user can be provided with the treatment conditions of operation to be processed by the user interface section as the device of the transfer source of the print data of this operation.
Owing to adopt this configuration, therefore when from the document data of scanner unit 201 input documents " MFP user manual " by name, operating unit 204 acceptance of CPU 205 by this printing equipment are from the print processing condition of this operation of user.On the other hand, when importing the data of this operation from external device (ED), CPU 205 allows the user that the print processing condition of this operation is set by the user interface section of external device (ED).In addition, CPU 205 accepts the print conditions data of this operation by exterior I/F unit 202 with the print data of this operation.
In the following situation of Figure 12 illustrated: consider the POD environment, the handbook of product is printed as printed product.In addition, interested operation comprises the example of print data of three types view data.This view data of three types comprises: content (main text part view data), corresponding to the frame image data 1201 of the frame part of this content and corresponding to the thumbnail data 1202 of the index part of this content.
In addition, interested operation comprises the document data of wanting duplex printing.Therefore,, arrange thumbnail data 1202, make that thumbnail 1202 is printed on the right part of this thin slice when seeing first of this thin slice from erectility for the data that go up each recto of printing in first (front) of thin slice.
In the example of Figure 12, this operation (first, the 3rd ..., m ..., (2n-1) page or leaf) data fall into this situation.In addition,, arrange thumbnail data 1202, make that thumbnail data 1202 are printed on the left part of this thin slice when seeing second of this thin slice from erectility for the data that go up each verso of printing at second (back side) of thin slice.
In the example of Figure 12, this operation (second, the 4th ..., (2n) page or leaf) data fall into this situation.
And interested operation is the printed product of exporting as handbook.Therefore, arrange thumbnail, comprise for example index part of each chapter of the print data of chapter 1, chapter 2 etc. of many chapters so that distinguish.Same in the example of Figure 12, arrange thumbnail, so that number the print area of the mobile thumbnail of order that increases progressively by chapter.
Below real example will be described.Every page the thumbnail that will belong to the predetermined chapter that will print is arranged such that the print position that its print position is subordinated to every page thumbnail of the last chapter that is close to moves down an index.For example, every page the thumbnail that will belong to chapter 2 is arranged to the print position that its print position is subordinated to every page thumbnail of chapter 1 and moves an index to the below of thin slice.Notice that whole thumbnails that will belong to the page or leaf of same chapter are arranged to have identical print position.
For example, belong to chapter 2 the page or leaf whole thumbnails be arranged to have identical print position.Present embodiment comprises following function: when printing the print data of the operation with this data layout on the front and back at thin slice, the print position of controlling with the thumbnail of the page or leaf that prevents to belong to same chapter as much as possible is offset on the front and back of the thin slice that carries out duplex printing.This example is " adjusting the picture position on the front and back " function.
As synoptic diagram, the A of Figure 13 and B illustrate the example of the printed product of binding as the print result of operation shown in Figure 12.The example of Figure 13 is carried out the situation of the print processing of this operation corresponding under the situation of not using " adjusting the picture position on the front and back " function of carrying out in can the duplex printing operation in print system.
As tripleplane's view, the A of Figure 13 illustrates printed product.When operation process duplex printing shown in Figure 12, and when the thin slice of being printed bound, because page or leaf is combined into Shu Zuowei bookbinding product, therefore the thumbnail of printing in the end of each page is reflected in the part (be called notch portion) relative with the back of printed product as the print result shown in the A of Figure 13.The A of Figure 13 is expressed as follows the result, and this result represents to exist three parts of mutual difference, for example chapter 1, chapter 2 and chapter 3, and thumbnail is distributed to these parts respectively.
The B of Figure 13 is illustrated in the sectional view that forms any paper of index in the part that the with dashed lines circle is surrounded among the A of Figure 13.In other words, the B of Figure 13 illustrates the sectional view of having printed a thin slice of thumbnail with the duplex printing pattern at front and back.In the example of the B of Figure 13, arrange data to be processed, the thumbnail on the front and back is printed at first print area corresponding to same section.As the result of actual duplex printing on the front and back of thin slice, offset has taken place in this example.
When carrying out double-side printing processing under the situation of " being adjusted at the picture position on the front and back " function of not using present embodiment, shown in the B of Figure 13, because the offset of the image on the front and back may take place in the precision relevant with the aligned in position of printing equipment.In other words, following phenomenon may take place: can not accurately align with the image print position of the thumbnail 1202 at the back side of printing at the back side of thin slice in the image print position of the thumbnail 1202 in the front of the front print of thin slice.This phenomenon that produced by the image alignment mechanism precision relevant with the print processing of printing equipment may take place.For not being to make, can ignore the offset phenomenon of front and back image as for the user under the environment of the printed product of commodity.Yet, for example, drop into actual the use if consider the product of POD environment etc., by above-mentioned phenomenon is taken measures printing environment more easily can be provided.
To study following situation below: as print result, the offset of the image on the front and back is remarkable.For example, the data of supposing the operation that will print are print datas of more likely printing under the POD environment, for example have the print data that thumbnail and conduct are printed as handbook in the example of Figure 12 or guide etc.If must be printed in the operation of end of thin slice at the duplex printing pattern hypograph as the example of Figure 12, the image on the front and back is alignment not, and then as shown in figure 13, its offset may become remarkable in print result.In addition, only comprised a thin slice if carry out the thin slice bundle of duplex printing, even then when the offset that in print result, has taken place on the front and back, also can not be significantly.
Yet, as shown in figure 12, when a thin slice bundle that carried out duplex printing comprises a plurality of thin slice, if the offset between every page of image that has taken place on the front and back, then as shown in figure 13, owing to can compare with other page or leaf being combined as when a branch of page or leaf, so the offset of image may be significant.In other words, the index 1202 of each page may be printed as saw tooth pattern, and when the operator used eye examination index 1202, it may be clearly according to alignment accuracy.
About the picture position alignment accuracy of printing equipment, the error that 2mm is arranged is as alignment accuracy.In this case, image may be printed into the skew of the maximum 2mm in the picture position of initial printing.When carrying out duplex printing in this case, if there is the skew of 2mm the image print position on the front, the print position of the image on the back side has the skew of 2mm along the direction opposite with the offset direction of image on the front, then as the picture position skew total amount of the image of printing on the front and back of thin slice, these images have the skew of 4mm.
By this mode, when side-play amount greatly to a certain degree the time, the environment that printed product is handled as commodity for example POD environment etc. down, this product may be obsolete.
The factor that the picture position skew takes place in print result comprises and the environmental baseline of the infield of printing equipment relevant external factor such as environment temperature, humidity for example.In addition, this occurrence factor comprises internal factor, and for example the paper that causes owing to the heat that produces when the fixation unit photographic fixing of printing equipment shrinks, the displacement etc. of thin slice on paper transportation path.In other words, the factor of the picture position skew in a plurality of generation printing equipments is arranged, comprise internal factor and external factor.The picture position side-play amount that may in printing equipment produce relevant with these a plurality of factors may or dynamically change when each print job every day.
Present embodiment provides " adjusting the picture position on the front and back " function, to handle this situation.CPU 205 controls are carried out this function by this printing equipment.Utilize above-mentioned configuration, present embodiment provides the scheme that can prevent the problems of the prior art, and can reduce working load (for example, operator reform when needed the complex work that is used for picture position alignment etc.) as much as possible.
Not only can improve the related operator's of duplex printing work efficiency, and guarantee the high efficiency while, it is also conceivable that the high productivity of print system operation to be processed.In addition, can keep high productivity.Below this example will be described.
Beat according to image from the duplex printing operation of the user instruction of operating unit 204 Seal aligned in position function
This example corresponding to when CPU 205 control printing equipments according to by user instruction as operating unit 204 inputs of the printing equipment of the example of the user interface section of present embodiment itself, the control example when the image print aligned in position of carrying out the operation of wanting duplex printing is operated.
Processing shown in the process flow diagram of use Figure 14 illustrates this concrete instance.In this case, explanation is worked as according to the instruction from operating unit 204, control sequence during by the print data of printer unit 203 print job under the duplex printing pattern, this operation is to accept from the scanner unit 201 of printing equipment (MFP 105,106 etc.), and it comprises a plurality of pages or leaves of wanting duplex printing.CPU 205 is stored in the program relevant with processing this process flow diagram among the ROM 207 in advance by reading and carrying out, and controls this printing equipment and carries out this processing.
In response to the start key 503 of user's push unit 204, CPU 205 checks at step S1401 whether the operation that will print needs double-side printing processing.In this case, CPU 205 uses configuration information (for example, whether expression uses the information of two-sided key 614 pairs of operations the carrying out duplex printing setting etc.) conduct from operating unit 204 to carry out information judged.
If operation to be processed is without any need for double-side printing processing, then flow process enters step S1414, and CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are carried out the processing outside the double-side printing processing.For example, under the print processing condition that is provided with by operating unit 204, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out the single face print processing from the data of the operation of scanner 201 inputs by HDD 209.
On the other hand, if operation to be processed needs double-side printing processing, then flow process enters step S1402.
CPU 205 checks the dual-side image print position the alignment operation whether operation want duplex printing need be undertaken by this printing equipment at step S1402.In this case, for example, CPU 205 uses " adjusting the image on the front and back " key 901 on the window of representing whether to have pressed among the Fig. 9 that is presented on the display unit 401, be whether the user passes through the information that the instruction of the image on the front and backs is adjusted in operating unit 204 inputs, be used as carrying out information judged.
If the operation of duplex printing is the print job (if the key 901 among non-selected Fig. 9) of any dual-side image print position alignment operation that need do not undertaken by this printing equipment, then flow process enters step S1413.At step S1413, for example, when forbidding this printing equipment carries out image aligned in position operation, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out the duplex printing operation of wanting processing operation.As an example, under the print processing condition that is provided with by operating unit 204,203 pairs of CPU 205 control printer units are carried out normal duplex printing by HDD 209 from the data of the operation of scanner unit 201 inputs and are operated, and the processing of skips steps S1409 and S1411 etc.
On the other hand, if the operation of duplex printing is the print job (if select among Fig. 9 key 901) of the dual-side image print position alignment operation that need be undertaken by this printing equipment, then flow process enters step S1403.
At step S1403, CPU carries out 205 gated sweep device unit 201 on the ADF 301 that is placed on scanner unit 201, need the scan operation of original copy of the operation of wanting duplex printing of the print position alignment operation of front and back epigraph.For example, in this case, CPU 205 control will be placed on the ADF 301 and the original copy bundle of this operation that comprises multipage from first page of scanning position that supplies to scanner unit 201 successively, and gated sweep device unit 201 these original copys of scanning.CPU 205 also controls HDD 209 since first page of view data of storing the original copy of the operation that is scanned successively.The operation of storage operation data in HDD 209 is carried out in CPU 205 control, is stored among the HDD 209 up to the last page with the original copy bundle of operation.
At step S1404, CPU 205 controls read out in second page the master copy data that step S1403 is stored in the operation the HDD 209 from HDD 209.In addition, CPU 205 control printer units 203 required first are printed second page master copy data printing the operation of reading from HDD 209 on the face at second (back side) of thin slice in as print job.
At step S1405, CPU 205 control reads out in step S1403 from HDD 209 and is stored in first page master copy data the HDD 209.In addition, CPU 205 control printer units 203 required first are printed first page master copy data printing the operation of reading from HDD 209 on the face in first (front) of thin slice in as print job.Note, in the operation of the print position alignment operation that needs the front and back epigraph required first print thin slice be from paper supply unit supply with and the step S1405 stage at its second thin slice of printing second page of image.
The example of the control of CPU205 printer unit 203 in the time of will using Fig. 3 that duplex printing in carrying out present embodiment is described below.CPU 205 control printer units 203 made this thin slice by fixation unit 308 before printing processing on first of the thin slice of having carried out print processing on second, by parts 309 this thin slice were guided to double-deck pallet 314 then.And CPU 205 carries out the thin slice of the printer unit that is used to guide thin slice and carries control, so as with image print at first.In addition, after first face of thin slice prints processing, CPU 205 is with outside the sheet delivery apparatus.In this case, at once with sheet delivery apparatus outer before, reverse first and second of thin slices of CPU 205.
By carrying out above-mentioned a series of control and treatment, CPU 205 control deliverying units face up second, the first ventricumbent while, pile up the thin slice of having carried out double-side printing processing on first and second.CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are carried out this duplex printing sequence.By this mode, deliverying unit can since first page stack gradually the operation that comprises multipage by a plurality of thin slices of duplex printing.
Owing to adopt above-mentioned sequence, so present embodiment is controlled at before first the print processing, carries out second print processing.In other words, before second print processing, carry out in first the printing equipment of print processing,, therefore need not to adopt the configuration that is different from above-mentioned configuration because deliverying unit piles up printed product with identical page order.For example, can be before the processing of step S1404, the processing of execution in step S1405.By this mode, present embodiment can be used to have the printing equipment of any duplex printing sequence, as long as it can carry out the picture position alignment operation of back with explanation.
Present embodiment comprises the many schemes that can boost productivity as much as possible.The example of this scheme is that the processing of step S1404 begins regularly.More specifically, in the execution of the processing of step S1403 regularly, when remove the print position alignment operation need the image on the front and back want duplex printing do out of trade, in HDD 209, both there be not the operation of print processing well afoot, when also not being in the operation of printing waiting status, CPU 205 carries out following control.
For example, in this case, when first and second pages data of the operation of wanting duplex printing of the print position alignment operation of the image on needing front and back were stored among the HDD 209, CPU 205 control printer units 203 were carried out a series of duplex printing operations at step S1404 and S1405.
With this a series of duplex printings operation (side by side) concurrently, CPU 205 these printing equipments of control carry out be used for each page of this operation promptly from the 3rd page to the end the print data of one page be stored in a series of storage operations of HDD 209.For this reason, CPU 205 controls correlation units for example scanner unit 201, HDD 209 etc.When remove the aligned in position operation need the image on the front and back do the operation that will not print out of trade the time, CPU205 carries out this control.
More specifically, when first and second pages data of the operation of wanting duplex printing of the print position alignment operation that will need the image on the front and back were stored among the HDD 209, CPU 205 control printer units 203 were carried out the predetermined duplex printing operation as the print position alignment operation of the image on the front and back.In the present embodiment, as this predetermined duplex printing operation, CPU 205 is controlled at first and second pages print data printing the operation of wanting duplex printing of print position alignment operation that will print, that need the image on the front and back itself on the front and back of thin slice on each face of a thin slice.
In addition, during printing, the 3rd page and the operation of data storage in HDD 209 of page or leaf subsequently with this operation carried out in CPU 205 controls.By this mode, under the situation of whole pages data storage in HDD 209 of the operation of wanting duplex printing of the print position alignment operation of not waiting for the image that will need on the front and back, CPU 205 allows to be enabled in the processing in step S1404 and the later step.
Consequently, can shorten the required T.T. of whole processing of the operation of wanting duplex printing of the print position alignment operation of finishing the image that needs on the front and back, thereby boost productivity.Notice that present embodiment adopts aforementioned operation to boost productivity.Therefore, convenience or user's request according to device need not always to adopt above configuration.
Processing in step S1405 and later step will be described below.During processing in execution in step S1405, finish first and second pages the print processing of operation of the print position alignment operation of the image that needs on the front and back.In this case, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are discharged to thin slice for example on the pallet 324, and wherein on this thin slice, first page image of operation has been printed on first, and second page image of operation has been printed on second.After CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out this operation, as the processing among the step S1406, the printing that CPU 205 controls stop operation.
In this example, after first thin slice of discharging operation, stop printing.Yet the present invention is not limited to this object lesson.For example, in the operation of the print position alignment operation of the image on needing front and back, the printing of the thin slice of any specified quantity is carried out in control.Afterwards, stop printing.CPU 205 carries out this control.
For example, during the printing of the operation of the print position alignment operation that needs the image on the front and back, CPU 205 allows the stop key 502 of user's push unit 204.In response to the halt instruction that the user imports, needing to stop the printing of operation of the print position alignment operation of the image on the front and back when pressing stop key 502.
By this mode,, stop duplex printing operation as the operation of the example of image print aligned in position operation in response to the user instruction of the user interface section that provides by present embodiment input.CPU 205 can carry out this control.By this mode, after the printing of carrying out desired thin slice quantity, can stop printing in the timing that the operator selects.
At step S1406, needing to stop the printing of operation of the print position alignment operation of the image on the front and back.In response to this, the processing among the CPU 205 execution in step S1407.For example, CPU 205 control is carried out predetermined demonstration as the display unit 401 of this printing equipment of the example of user interface section, and this demonstrations permission user oneself carries out the relevant setting of aligned in position of the image on the front and back with the data of wanting duplex printing of operation.In the present embodiment, as this predetermined example that shows, show that on display unit 401 dual-side image print position alignment shown in Figure 15 is provided with window in detail.
Comprise display element shown in Figure 15 at step S1407 by the window shown in Figure 15 that CPU 205 shows on display unit 401.An example of this display element is for example demonstration of " position of the front and back of PLSCONFM print result " etc. of tutorial message to the duplex printing operation of the print position alignment operation that needs the image on the front and back.In this example, CPU 205 prompting users confirm to have carried out first and second pages double-side printing processing and be stacked on thin slice on the pallet 324, i.e. the print result of operation itself at step S1404 and S1405.
Therefore, CPU 205 notifies the user this tutorial message.By notifying the user this tutorial message, user oneself is from the print result of first page image visually confirming the operation on first (front) of thin slice, and the print result of second page image on second (back side) of thin slice.
Afterwards, CPU 205 controls are accepted and the relevant various execution commands of aligned in position operation of passing through the image on the front and back of the operation that the predetermined demonstration of carrying out on the display unit 401 is accepted from the user.As the example that allows acceptance from the predetermined demonstration of user's various instructions, CPU 205 control display units 401 show the action pane that comprises various indication key shown in Figure 15.Below with the relevant explanation of various indication key on the window that provides with Figure 15.
For example, suppose that the user presses key 1501 (at this example be hereinafter referred to as front selector switch button).In this case, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are about first double-side printing processing of carrying out the print position of adjusting print data of thin slice, this print data belongs to the data of the operation of the aligned in position that will print and need the image on the front and back under the duplex printing pattern, and corresponding to the page or leaf of on first of thin slice, printing.
In this example, will adjust to and the print position of going up the image on second of the corresponding thin slice of page or leaf printed at second (back side) with the print position of going up the image on first of the corresponding thin slice of page or leaf printed in first (front) of thin slice.As the operation of this purpose, CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are carried out the Flame Image Process of the print position that is used to move the image of printing on first of thin slice.
In other words, under the situation of the print position of the image of printing on second that does not move at thin slice, the print processing on carrying out second.For example, the print processing on second of the execution thin slice under the print conditions identical (for example, at identical print position place) with step S1404.
As allowing user's input to make this printing equipment carry out the display key of the instruction of this operation, CPU 205 is display key 1501 on display unit 401.To use Figure 30 that the method for using key 1501 is described below.
For example, step S1404 and S1405 among Figure 14 are carried out in the duplex printing operation of the print data of 205 pairs of 2N pages or leaves shown in Figure 12, that comprise the aligned in position operation that needs the image on the front and back of CPU.In other words, first page data of CPU 205 control printer unit 203 print jobs on first of thin slice are printed second page data of this operation on second of thin slice.Figure 30 illustrates by the example of the processing among step S1404 and the S1405 from the print result of printer unit 203 outputs.
The A of Figure 30 is illustrated in a print result on the front of printing thin slice.The B of Figure 30 is illustrated in the print result on the back side of this printing thin slice.Promptly, the example of Figure 30 is corresponding to the print result of the double-side printing processing of being carried out by printer unit 203, and wherein the print position of second page image of this operation of the print position of first page image of the operation among the Figure 12 on first of thin slice from second of thin slice offsets downward.In other words, the example of Figure 30 is corresponding to the print result of the double-side printing processing of being carried out by printer unit 203, wherein the upwards skew of print position of first page image of the operation of the print position of the image on second page of the operation among the Figure 12 on second of thin slice from first of thin slice.
As shown in figure 12, by printing the example that obtains Figure 30 as the data of product manual, this example is corresponding to when when upright state is seen thin slice, makes thumbnail be disposed in the thin slice right part and the document data that generates.When print image is disposed in the print data of thin slice end by this way under the duplex printing pattern, if the picture position skew then as shown in figure 30, obtains the print result of continuous images offset.
In the present embodiment, in the step S1406 and S1407 of Figure 14, the operator of this control prompting printing equipment confirms this actual print result.For example, this control prompting operation person picks up the output thin slice that has as print result for example shown in Figure 30 from pallet 324.Then, this control prompting operation person is from visually confirming the print position relation of the image on the front and back.The operator who supposes the print result of confirming Figure 30 is judged as in this result, and the image (image on the front) on first of thin slice offsets downward from the image (image on the back side) on second of thin slice.In addition, suppose that the operator wishes according to double-side printing processing is carried out in this result's observation, with the print position of the image (image on the back side) on the print position of the image (image on the front) on first of alignment thin slice and thin slice second.In this case, the user presses the key 1501 on the window of Figure 15 when step S1407.When the user pressed key 1501, CPU 205 control printer units 203 were carried out the double-side printing processing of operation shown in Figure 12, so that first print position of going up the page or leaf of printing aligns with second print position of going up the page or leaf of printing.By this mode, shown in figure 32, can obtain image on front and back without any the duplex printing result of offset.The operator of this printing equipment utilizes key 1501 as the operation indication key that is used to obtain above-mentioned effect.
On the other hand, suppose that the user presses key 1502 (being called as back side selector switch button in this example).In this case, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are about second double-side printing processing of carrying out the print position of adjusting print data of thin slice, this print data belongs to the data of operation of wanting duplex printing and needing the aligned in position of the image on the front and back, and corresponding to the page or leaf of on second of thin slice, printing.
In this example, will with the print position of going up at second (back side) of thin slice on the corresponding image of page or leaf printed second at thin slice, be adjusted into go up page corresponding image printed first at thin slice in first (front) on print position align.As the operation of this purpose, CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are carried out the Flame Image Process of the print position that is used to move the image of printing on second of thin slice.
In this case, CPU 205 be controlled at do not move on first of thin slice the page or leaf of printing image under the situation of the print position on first, the print processing on carrying out first.For example, when carrying out print processing to first of thin slice, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out the print processing on first of thin slice down at the print conditions (for example, at identical print position place) identical with step S 1405.
As allowing user's input to be used to control the demonstration that this printing equipment is carried out the instruction of above-mentioned sequence of operations, CPU 205 controls display units 401 display keys 1502.To use Figure 31 that the method for using key 1502 is described below.
For example, for the operation of wanting duplex printing of the print data of 2N page or leaf shown in Figure 12, as to comprise the aligned in position operation that needs the image on the front and back, step S1404 and S1405 among CPU 205 execution Figure 14.In other words, first page data of CPU 205 control printer unit 203 print jobs on first of thin slice are printed second page data of this operation on second of thin slice.Figure 31 illustrates by the example of the processing among step S1404 and the S1405 from the print result of printer unit 203 outputs.
The A of Figure 31 is illustrated in a print result on the front of printing thin slice.The B of Figure 31 is illustrated in the print result on the back side of this printing thin slice.Promptly, the example of Figure 31 is corresponding to the print result of the double-side printing processing of being carried out by printer unit 203, and wherein the print position of first page image of this operation of the print position of second page image of the operation among the Figure 12 on second of thin slice from first of thin slice offsets downward.In other words, the example of Figure 31 is corresponding to the print result of the double-side printing processing of being carried out by printer unit 203, wherein the upwards skew of print position of second page image of the operation of the print position of the image on first page of the operation among the Figure 12 on first of thin slice from second of thin slice.
As shown in figure 12, by printing the example that obtains Figure 31 as the data of product manual, this example is corresponding to when when erectility is seen thin slice, makes thumbnail be disposed in the thin slice right part and the document data that generates.When print image is disposed in the print data of thin slice end by this way under the duplex printing pattern, if not alignment of picture position then as shown in figure 31, obtains the print result of continuous images offset.
In the present embodiment, in the step S1406 and S1407 of Figure 14, actual this print result of affirmation of operator of this control prompting printing equipment.For example, this control prompting operation person picks up the output thin slice that has as print result for example shown in Figure 31 from pallet 324.Then, this control prompting operation person is from visually confirming the print position relation of the image on the front and back.
The image (image on the back side) that the operator who supposes the print result of confirming Figure 31 is judged as on second of in result thin slice offsets downward from the image (image on the front) on first of thin slice.In addition, suppose that the operator wishes according to double-side printing processing is carried out in this result's observation, with the print position of the image (image on the front) on the print position of the image (image on the back side) on second of alignment thin slice and thin slice first.In order to handle this situation, present embodiment allows the user to press key 1502 on the window of Figure 15 when step S1407.
Suppose that the user presses key 1502 then.In this case, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out the double-side printing processing of operation shown in Figure 12, so that align with the print position of the page or leaf of printing on first at the print position of the page or leaf of printing on second.By this mode, shown in figure 32, can obtain image on front and back without any the duplex printing result of offset.The operator of this printing equipment also utilizes key 1502 as the operation indication key that is used to obtain above-mentioned effect.
Notice that CPU 205 controls, and makes the indication of key 1501 and 1502 have exclusive relation.For example, when the user pressed in these keys one, CPU 205 control display units 401 showed another key with grey or hacures state.More specifically, CPU205 forbids that the user selects another key.
By this mode, CPU 205 carries out the demonstration control of display unit 401, makes that the user can not while options button 1501 and 1502.When by key 1501 input user instructions, it is invalid that CPU 205 makes from the user instruction of key 1502.When by key 1502 input user instructions, it is invalid that CPU 205 makes from the user instruction of key 1501.
Can be from the instruction that the user accepts except that instruction conduct by window shown in Figure 15 from key 1501 and 1502, CPU 205 also allows from the instruction (this example be called as offset direction key) of user's acceptance from key 1503.For example, according to one in the key 1501 and 1502 of user's selection, which in the image that will move on first (front) and second (reverse side) CPU 205 specify.
Afterwards, allow the user when printing, will be printed on the offset direction of image on this face, that its print position is offset by the user interface section decision.For example, CPU 205 control display units 401 display offset directionkeys 1503 are as one desired demonstration in the corresponding a plurality of alternate items of direction that allow user oneself selection and permission image shift.
In this example, CPU 205 control display units 401 present four alternate items to the user, and are promptly upper and lower, right, left, shown in the key on the window of Figure 15 1503, and allow the user to specify one desired in these alternate items.Notice that this four direction key of may command is to have exclusive relation.For example, in the time of one in these directionkeys of selection, CPU205 controls, so that invalid from the user instruction of other directionkeys.Alternatively, a mobile image in, the left side not only promptly upper and lower, right along four direction in order to allow, and allow along oblique mobile image, this four direction key is not controlled so as to has any exclusive relation, can be operated by the user and be controlled at least the both direction key.
For example, when carrying out when moving the print processing of image in the upper right side, printing surface upper edge of thin slice, the user can select right and last directionkeys.When the user wishes when image is moved in the lower left, he or she can select a left side and following directionkeys.By this mode, combination is gone up or the oblique move of following key and the right side or left button along passing through can to control acceptance, thereby makes operability more satisfactory.
And except the instruction from key 1501～1503, CPU 205 also controls to accept from field 1504 instruction of (being called as offset field in this example), as the instruction of the window that can pass through Figure 15 from user's acceptance.For example, CPU 205 has selected key 1501 or key 1502 to specify the image on first (front) or second (reverse side) to be offset according to the user.In addition, CPU 205 specifies the offset direction of image on printing surface on the specified face based on from one user instruction in the offset direction key 1503.
Then, this control allows the side-play amount of the image that user will be offset by the user interface section decision on the printing surface of thin slice.In other words, user's image that can be provided with on one the printing surface that will be printed among user first and second by a specified thin slice in key 1501 and 1502 is continued to use the side-play amount of family by a specified offset direction in the key 1503.For example, CPU 205 control display units 401 show that the side-play amount of permission user Input Offset Value is provided with field 1504.In this example, it is that the input of increment is as side-play amount with 1mm by numeric keypad 506 that CPU accepts 205 control operation unit 204 user.
Notice that side-play amount is provided with field 1504 and comprises two fields, promptly go up/field is set following side-play amount and the right side/left side-play amount is provided with field.On/following side-play amount is provided with field and allows the user to specify upwards side-play amount when he or she uses key 1503 to specify upwards, the perhaps appointment amount of offseting downward when he or she uses key 1503 appointments downward.The right side/left side-play amount is provided with field and allows the user to specify side-play amount left when he or she uses key 1503 to specify left, perhaps specifies side-play amount to the right when he or she uses key 1503 to specify to the right.
To illustrate below that under the control of CPU 205 operation carried out by this printing equipment is as the control example based on the operation of the user instruction by key 1501～1504 inputs.
At first, use the print result of Figure 30 that the first control example is described.For example, CPU205 control printer unit 203 is carried out double-side printing processing, and this double-side printing processing is by step S1404 and S1405 among Figure 14, print operation among Figure 12 on first of thin slice first page, prints second page on second of thin slice.As the result of this processing, suppose to obtain duplex printing result shown in Figure 30.Suppose that in the example of Figure 30 first of thin slice is that the print position of the image on the front is that the print position of the image on the back side offsets downward 4mm from second of thin slice.
After CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out double-side printing processing, show the window of Figure 15 immediately at step S1407 control display unit 401.Suppose the user and confirmed the image printed on first of thin slice as shown in figure 30 after the duplex printing result that second image of printing of thin slice offsets downward, the user by window input shown in Figure 15 to give an order.
For example, suppose that the user passes through key 1501 input " with the position of the image on the front and the aligned in position of the image on the back side " instructions in key 1501 and 1502.In addition, suppose the user pass through in the key 1503 an appointment " on " as the offset direction.And, suppose the user side-play amount be provided with field 1504 on/following side-play amount is provided with in the field input " 4mm " as side-play amount.That is, suppose that the user imports a series of instructions by window shown in Figure 15.
In this case, when the corresponding page or leaf of page or leaf (2N-1) printed on first that prints in the double-side printing processing in this operation with each thin slice, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out framing in the print processing that upwards is offset the position of 4mm from setting.
Note, this setting be meant at this moment be provided with, with adjust thin slice on the required interior relevant reference value of engine-systematic parameter of printer of print position of image.In other words, for example, this setting is meant employed print processing conditional parameter when printer unit 203 is carried out print processing at thin slice first in the processing of step S1405.
CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out the print processing of the print position adjustment of carrying out image when the data of print job on first.In this example, with the corresponding whole pages or leaves of the recto of the operation that comprises multipage shown in Figure 12 (first, the 3rd ..., m ..., (2n-1) page or leaf) become controlled object.In addition, CPU 205 control printer units 203 when corresponding page of the page or leaf of printing on second that prints on second at this thin slice with each thin slice (2N), the print processing that puts rules into practice and do not carry out any adjustment.
In other words, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out the print processing on second under the situation of not carrying out the print processing that image upwards is offset 4mm from setting.That is, CPU 205 is controlled under the print processing condition identical with the processing carried out among the step S1404, and second of operation carried out print processing.More specifically, CPU205 control printing equipment is carried out the print processing of operation, when on first, printing the corresponding page or leaf of page or leaf (2N-1) with the operation of Figure 12, always image upwards is offset 4mm from the image of being printed when printing with corresponding page of page or leaf (2N) second of each thin slice with box lunch.
By carrying out above-mentioned control, based on print result shown in Figure 30, can obtain following print result: shown in figure 32, the image on front and back is without any offset, and can be used as the commodity under the POD environment, i.e. printed product.
Use print result shown in Figure 31 that the second control example is described below.For example, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out double-side printing processing, and this double-side printing processing is by step S1404 and S1405 among Figure 14, print operation among Figure 12 on first of thin slice first page, print second page on second of thin slice.As the result of this processing, suppose to obtain duplex printing result shown in Figure 31.Suppose that in the example of Figure 31 as the duplex printing result, second of thin slice is that the print position of the image on the back side is that the print position of the image on the front offsets downward 2mm from first of thin slice.
After CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out double-side printing processing, show the window of Figure 15 immediately at step S1407 control display unit 401.Suppose that at the image of printing on second of user's affirmation thin slice as shown in figure 31 the user imports to give an order by window shown in Figure 15 after the duplex printing result of first image of printing displacement downwards of thin slice.
For example, suppose that the user passes through the key 1502 in key 1501 and 1502, input " with the position of the image on the back side and the aligned in position of the image on the front " instruction.In addition, suppose the user pass through in the key 1503 an appointment " on " as the offset direction.And, suppose the user side-play amount be provided with field 1504 on/following side-play amount is provided with in the field input " 2mm " as side-play amount.That is, suppose that the user imports a series of instructions by window shown in Figure 15.
In this case, in the double-side printing processing of this operation, when the corresponding page or leaf of page or leaf (2N) printed on second that prints on second at thin slice with each thin slice, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out framing in the print processing that upwards is offset the position of 2mm from setting.In other words, when CPU 205 control printer units 203 are printed, carry out the print processing that the print position of the image of image on second upwards is offset 2mm in the processing of step S1404 on second of thin slice.
CPU 205 control printer units 203 are when the data of print job on second, and the print processing of this adjustment of the print position of image is carried out in execution.In this example, with the corresponding whole pages or leaves of the verso of the operation that comprises multipage shown in Figure 12 (the 2nd, the 4th ..., the 2n page or leaf) become controlled object.In addition, in the double-side printing processing of the operation in Figure 12, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are when the corresponding page or leaf of page or leaf (2N-1) printed on first that prints on first at thin slice with each thin slice, and the print processing of the regulation of any adjustment is not carried out in execution.
In other words, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out the print processing on first under the situation of not carrying out the print processing that image upwards is offset 2mm from setting.That is, CPU 205 is controlled under the print processing condition identical with the processing carried out among the step S1405, and first of operation carried out print processing.More specifically, CPU205 control printing equipment is carried out the print processing of the image on the page or leaf (2N), when printing the corresponding page or leaf of page or leaf (2N) with the operation of Figure 12 with box lunch on second of thin slice, always the image that image is printed when printing the corresponding page or leaf of page or leaf (2N-1) with operation first of each thin slice upwards is offset 2mm.
By this mode, this printing equipments of CPU 205 control are carried out double-side printing processing, and this double-side printing processing needs image shift when on second in first and second operation being printed.CPU 205 carries out above-mentioned control.Utilize this control,, can obtain following print result: shown in figure 32, suppressed any offset of the image on the front and back, and can be used as the commodity under the POD environment, i.e. printed product based on print result shown in Figure 31.
At the first control example that carry out to use Figure 30 or use the second control example period of the day from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m of Figure 31, need the print data of the operation of wanting duplex printing of the aligned in position of the image on the front and back to be stored in the memory cell of this system.
For example, CPU 205 will need whole pages the print data of the operation of wanting duplex printing of the aligned in position of the image on the front and back to be stored among the HDD209 of this printing equipment.In addition, CPU 205 control printing equipments use the print data that has been stored in the operation among the HDD 209 to carry out the operation of the first or second control example.In this example, CPU 205 control printer units 203 use the print data of operation shown in Figure 12, promptly be stored in whole pages data among the HDD 209, carried out the double-side printing processing that the print position of reflection image is adjusted by the processing among the step S1403 of Figure 14.
As mentioned above, at step S1404 and S1405, first and second pages double-side printing processing of the operation of wanting duplex printing that the print position that CPU 205 controls are carried out needs the image on the front and back is adjusted.After the user confirmed print result, CPU 205 can pass through window shown in Figure 15, accepted the relevant various instructions of adjustment of the print position in the double-side printing processing with this operation.In addition, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out double-side printing processing, and this double-side printing processing is carried out the adjustment of image print position according to the instruction of accepting by window shown in Figure 15 from the user in the duplex printing operation of operation.
By this mode, in this example, on two faces, print after the real data of the operation want duplex printing, can adjust the position of the image on the front and back of operation.By this mode, not only can solve the problem that prior art presents, and the effect etc. that obtains the duplex printing result with high precision more can be provided.
In this example, the double-side printing processing of first and second pages data of the operation of wanting duplex printing that the print position that CPU 205 control is carried out needs the image on the front and back is adjusted allows demonstration acceptance by the Figure 15 on the display unit 401 from the relevant instruction of aligned in position of the image on the user and front and back operation then.Therefore, if carry out the aligned in position of the image on the front and back of operation, then based on adjust instruction carry out the double-side printing processing of this operation again from beginning can be convenient.
Therefore, present embodiment control is by the instruction of user interface section acceptance from the user, so that print position that accept and image is adjusted relevant instruction from the user in reflection, from first page of double-side printing processing of carrying out operation once more.For example, CPU 205 control display units 401 show, when this is presented at the various instruction of reflection by key 1501～1504 inputs, allow to accept from first page of instruction that re-executes the double-side printing processing of this operation from the user.This is key 1505 (is called as in this example key is set again).
For example, when the user pressed key 1505 on the window of Figure 15, CPU 205 these printing equipments of control were carried out the operation of using the described first control example of Figure 30 or using the described second control example of Figure 31.In addition, in the double-side printing processing of the operation of duplex printing (Figure 12) of the print position of the image on needing front and back alignment, these operations are carried out in CPU205 control.
Note, in this example, first and second pages of double-side printing processing of having carried out among step S1404 and the S1405 of operation shown in Figure 12.Yet this double-side printing processing is the specific double-side printing processing with certain sense.That is, also carry out this double-side printing processing to allow the user in advance from visually confirming the position relation of the image on the front and back in fact.In this example, as this specific double-side printing processing, 203 pairs of printer units of CPU 205 control need two pages of the operation of wanting duplex printing itself that the aligned in position of the image on the front and back handles, i.e. first and second pages of execution double-side printing processing.In addition, CPU 205 control printer units 203 were carried out specific double-side printing processing before the adjustment instruction of accepting by the window among Figure 15 from the user.
Therefore, in this example, during key 1505 in pressing Figure 15, carry out double-side printing processing for whole pages of the operation among 203 couples of Figure 12 of CPU 205 control printer units, this all page or leaf comprise first and second pages of operation among the Figure 12 that in step S1404 and S1405, has printed.In addition, when CPU 205 makes printer unit 203 carry out the duplex printing of whole pages or leaves, when the adjustment of carrying out print position based on the user instruction of accepting by the key 1501～1504 of Figure 15 was handled, CPU 205 control printer units 203 were carried out whole pages the double-side printing processing that belongs to this operation.
That is to say, use the first control example of Figure 30, handle the operation among Figure 12 in a series of processing that CPU 205 control printer units 203 will illustrate below.
During first page of the operation in printing Figure 12 on first at first thin slice image, CPU 205 is controlled at first of first thin slice and goes up and print first page image, make with this image from step S1405 on first the position during print image upwards be offset 4mm.In addition, during second page of the operation in printing Figure 12 on second at first thin slice image, CPU 205 is controlled at second image of going up second page of printing of first thin slice, make under the situation of non-migration image, it is printed on and print position place identical when printing on second in step S1404.During the 3rd page of the operation in printing Figure 12 on first at second thin slice image, CPU 205 is controlled at first of second thin slice and goes up and print the 3rd page image, make with this image from step S1405 on first the position during print image upwards be offset 4mm.In addition, during the 4th page of the operation in printing Figure 12 on second at second thin slice image, CPU 205 is controlled at second image of going up the 4th page of printing of second thin slice, make under the situation of non-migration image, it is printed on print position place identical when printing in step S1404 on second.During the 5th page of the operation on the trilamellar first, printing Figure 12 image, CPU 205 is controlled at the trilamellar first and goes up and print the 5th page image, make this image from step S1405 on first the position during print image will upwards be offset 4mm.In addition, during the 6th page of the operation on the trilamellar second, printing Figure 12 image, CPU 205 is controlled at trilamellar second image of going up the 6th page of printing, make under the situation of non-migration image, it is printed on print position place identical when printing in step S1404 on second.
In this way, when formal execution causes the double treatment of the operation among the Figure 12 of the print result among Figure 30, carries out image migration processing in the prints odd page or leaf, and forbid that in printing verso image shift handles.That is, CPU 205 control is only to first multiimage migration processing among first and second of each thin slice, till the printing of the data of the last page or leaf that fulfils assignment.
CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are carried out this sequence of operations, as the operation of using the described first control example of Figure 30, with the user instruction of response from key 1505.That is, this printing equipments of CPU 205 control are carried out print processing, and this print processing is carried out the image shift processing when the data of (2N-1) page (recto) of printing the operation of wanting duplex printing on first at each thin slice.
In this example, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out following print processing: when on first at each thin slice during print job, with framing among step S1405, upwards being offset the position of 4mm at the print position of first image of printing of thin slice.In addition, CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are carried out print processing, and this print processing is forbidden the image shift processing when the data of (2N) page or leaf (verso) of printing the operation of wanting duplex printing on second at each thin slice.In this example, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out following print processing: when on second at each thin slice during print job, with framing with second in step S1404 at thin slice on the identical print position place of image of printing.
That is to say, use the second control example of Figure 31, handle the operation among Figure 12 in a series of processing that CPU 205 control printer units 203 will illustrate below.
During second page of the operation in printing Figure 12 on second at first thin slice image, CPU 205 is controlled at second of first thin slice and goes up and print second page image, make with this image from step S1404 on second the position during print image upwards be offset 2mm.In addition, during first page of the operation in printing Figure 12 on first at first thin slice image, CPU 205 is controlled at first image of going up first page of printing of first thin slice, make under the situation of non-migration image, with its be printed on step S1405 in identical print position place when on first, printing.During the 4th page of the operation in printing Figure 12 on second at second thin slice image, CPU 205 is controlled at second of second thin slice and goes up and print the 4th page image, make with this image from step S1404 on second the position during print image upwards be offset 2mm.In addition, during the 3rd page of the operation in printing Figure 12 on first at second thin slice image, CPU 205 is controlled at first image of going up the 3rd page of printing of second thin slice, make under the situation of non-migration image, with its be printed on step S1405 in identical print position place when on first, printing.During the 6th page of the operation on the trilamellar second, printing Figure 12 image, CPU 205 is controlled at the trilamellar second and goes up and print the 6th page image, make with this image from step S1404 on second the position during print image upwards be offset 2mm.In addition, during the 5th page of the operation on the trilamellar first, printing Figure 12 image, CPU 205 is controlled at trilamellar first image of going up the 5th page of printing, make under the situation of non-migration image, with its be printed on step S1405 in identical print position place when on first, printing.
In this way, when formal execution causes the double treatment of the operation among the Figure 12 of the print result among Figure 31, forbid that in the prints odd page or leaf image shift handles, and in printing verso the carries out image migration processing.That is, CPU 205 control is only to second multiimage migration processing among first and second of each thin slice, till the printing of the data of the last page or leaf that fulfils assignment.
CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are carried out this sequence of operations, as the operation of using the described second control example of Figure 31, with the user instruction of response from key 1505.That is, this printing equipments of CPU 205 control are carried out print processing, carry out the image shift processing when this print processing is printed the data of (2N) page (verso) of the operation of wanting duplex printing on second of each thin slice.In this example, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out following print processing: on second of each thin slice during print job, with framing in the position that upwards is offset 2mm from step S1404 at the print position of second image of printing of thin slice.In addition, this printing equipments of CPU 205 control are carried out print processing, and this print processing is forbidden the image shift processing when the data of (2N-1) page (recto) of printing the operation of wanting duplex printing on first at each thin slice.In this example, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out following print processing: on first of each thin slice during print job, with framing with step S1405 first at thin slice on the identical print position place of image of printing.
The above-mentioned offset phenomenon of the image when in addition, carrying out duplex printing in printing equipment on the front and back depends on and belongs to the outside that influences Printer Engine or the environment change of internal factor.Yet this offset phenomenon of the image on the front and back is not with the very short time interval (for example per second, per minute etc.) periodic variation.For example, when constantly beginning through certain hour at interval when (for example every day etc.) from last use of printer unit 203, this phenomenon may change.Even be not so, this phenomenon can not change at time durations short as handling an operation that comprises certain number of pages yet.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, as an example of the scheme of boosting productivity, employed image shift amount can be used public parameter when handling an operation.In other words, control the double-side printing processing of the operation that aligned in position that this printing equipment uses public side-play amount to carry out to need the image on the front and back handles, and when the image of each one page of printing an operation, do not change the image shift amount.
As another example of the scheme of boosting productivity, CPU 205 also carries out following control.
For example, suppose that the user is judged as the offset phenomenon of the image that does not take place on the front and back as the affirmation result of first and second pages duplex printing result of the duplex printing operation of the designated registration process that image on the front and back arranged in the processing to the step S1404 of Figure 14 and S1405 in step S1407 itself.In other words, if supposing that the user is judged as carries out double-side printing processing same as before, then the printed product of final products can not produce any problem.In this case, not only for throughput rate but also to cost, adopting a thin slice itself having carried out first and second pages double-side printing processing among step S1404 and the S1405 is desirable as the printed product of final products.
This example can be handled this operating position and user's request.For example, as mentioned above, CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are carried out specific double-side printing processing, and this double-side printing processing allows the user to confirm the print position result of the image on the front and back.Then, if the user is judged as the aligned in position that does not need the image on the front and back and handles, then CPU 205 these printing equipments of control forbid that from and then carrying out double-side printing processing by the page or leaf after the page or leaf of specific double-side printing processing printing the aligned in position of the image on the front and back is handled in this double-side printing processing.In addition, CPU 205 control display units 401 show that this shows that permission after printer unit 203 is carried out specific double-side printing processing, makes this printing equipment carry out the instruction of this operation from user's acceptance.As the example of this demonstration, CPU 205 control display units 401 are at display key 1506 in the demonstration of Figure 15 (be called as to print in this example and carry out key).When the user shows input instruction by this, CPU 205 control printer units 203 forbid that from and then carrying out double-side printing processing by the page or leaf after the page or leaf of specific double-side printing processing printing the aligned in position of the image on the front and back is handled in this double-side printing processing.Below this concrete instance will be described.
For example, suppose in step S1404 and S1405 first and second double-side printing processing of first and second pages carrying out operation shown in Figure 12 printing thin slice.Consequently, suppose the offset that the image on the front and back shown in Figure 30 or 31 does not take place, and shown in figure 32, obtain the correct duplex printing result that each face image all is positioned at the tram.In this case, the user is judged as this print result itself at step S1407 and can be used as the printed product of final products.Then, the user presses key 1506.In this case, CPU 205 is judged as according to the user instruction by key 1506 and proceeds double-side printing processing and do not carry out any image shift and handle, and the double-side printing processing carried out among Figure 12 of control printer unit 203.
In this example,, on first and second of a printing thin slice, carry out first and second pages double-side printing processing of operation shown in Figure 12 itself as specific double-side printing processing.Therefore, CPU 205 adopts the thin slice of thin slice required in the specific double-side printing processing as operation.Under situation about handling without any image shift, CPU 205 is controlled at the 3rd page as the operation among first last Figure 12 of printing of the thin slice of second thin slice.In addition, under situation about handling without any image shift, CPU 205 is controlled at second of this thin slice and goes up the 4th page of the operation of printing among Figure 12.Then, under situation about handling without any image shift, CPU 205 is controlled at the 5th page as the operation among first last Figure 12 of printing of trilamellar thin slice.And under situation about handling without any image shift, CPU 205 is controlled at second of this thin slice and goes up the 6th page of the operation of printing among Figure 12.
By this mode, the 3rd page of the operation among 203 couples of Figure 12 of CPU 205 control printer units to the end one page (2n-1) carry out the double-side printing processing of operation.Promptly, when CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are printed the data of (2N) page or leaf (verso) on second of each thin slice, the print processing that image shift is handled is forbidden in execution, and wherein this (2N) page or leaf is located at the back of the page or leaf of the operation of handling among the step S1404, want duplex printing.
In this example, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out following print processing: on second of each thin slice during print job, with framing with step S1404 second at thin slice on the identical print position place of image of printing.CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are carried out the print processing of forbidding that image shift is handled when printing the data of (2N-1) page or leaf (recto), wherein this (2N-1) page or leaf is located at the back of the page or leaf of the operation of handling among the step S1405, want duplex printing.In this example, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out following print processing: on first of each thin slice during print job, with framing with step S1405 first at thin slice on the identical print position place of image of printing.When by key 1506 input user instructions, CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are carried out sequence of operations.
Equally in this case, use the print data of the operation of wanting duplex printing be stored among the HDD 209, needed the aligned in position of the image on the front and back.In this example, CPU 205 control printer units 203 use the 3rd print data of one page to the end of operation shown in Figure 12, the double-side printing processing that image shift is handled is forbidden in execution, and whole pages data of this operation are stored among the HDD 209 by the processing among the step S1403 of Figure 14.Like this, comprise the scheme of considering various throughput rate.
Notice that also comprise the scheme of considering following situation: as the execution result of the processing among step S1404 and the S1405, the user wishes to cancel the double-side printing processing of operation for some reason.As this example, CPU 205 control display units 401 display suppression key 1507 on the window of Figure 15.When the user cancelled operations by key 1507 indications, CPU205 cancelled this operation, and makes the state of printing equipment return holding state.In this case, CPU 205 controls are wiped whole pages data that are stored in this operation among the HDD209 among step S1403 from HDD 209.By this mode,, therefore can improve convenience owing to adopted the scheme of considering device resource and security.
Note, with the item that increases whole embodiment public land explanations.About above-mentioned image shift method, can use any method.For example, as described later, that can adopt the view data relevant with the memory of data unit of storing operation to be processed reads control, the image layout control on video memory etc.Alternatively, can adopt control actual in the printer unit to print regularly or from the paper supply method regularly of paper supply unit.
By this mode, can adopt any method in the present invention as the image shift method.In other words, the present invention includes all configurations and method, as long as can obtain following print result by printer unit 203, this print result is included in the image that direction on the face that first and second middle images of thin slice are offset, that the edge will be offset is offset the amount that will be offset.The present invention is applicable to the page order of the print processing on the print processing on first of thin slice and this thin slice second.Promptly, the present invention even be included in first and second and go up the configurations of carrying out double-side printing processing with any order, as long as can obtain following print result by printer unit 203, this print result is included in the image that direction on the face that first and second middle images of thin slice are offset, that the edge will be offset is offset the amount that will be offset.The print result of the offset of the image on the front and back shown in Figure 30 or 31 promptly the present invention includes all configurations, as long as can be corrected as print result shown in figure 32, that eliminate the offset of the image on the front and back.
The explanation of the process flow diagram that returns Figure 14 is described.CPU 205 checks at step S1408 the user asks the operation of wanting duplex printing of the aligned in position of the image on the front and back whether to be cancelled.In this example, whether press dual-side image print position alignment among the Figure 15 that is presented among the step S1407 on the display unit 401 based on the user cancel key 1507 on the window is set in detail, carry out this inspections processing.
Be not cancelled if be judged as operation at step S1408, then flow process enters step S1409.CPU 205 checks at step S1409 whether the operation of wanting duplex printing is the operation that needs to change the image print position.In this example, whether press dual-side image print position alignment among the Figure 15 that is presented among the step S1407 on the display unit 401 based on the user and be provided with in detail and on the window key 1505 be set again, carry out this inspections processing.
If be judged as the operation of wanting duplex printing is the operation that needs to change the image print position, and then flow process enters step S1411 from step S1409.If flow process enters into step S1411, then carry out the double-side printing processing that comprises that image shift is handled in the operation of wanting duplex printing of the aligned in position of the image of CPU 205 control printer units 203 on needing front and back.The concrete instance of duplex printing sequence when flow process enters step S1411 will be described below.
For example, CPU 205 control is chosen in the image that the image conduct of printing on first (front in this example) of the thin slice that uses in the operation of wanting duplex printing of the aligned in position that needs the image on the front and back and the given side in second (back side in this example) will be offset (perhaps being also referred to as mobile).In this example,, adopt and be presented at corresponding of the key pressed by the user in the key 1501 and 1502 on the window among the Figure 15 on the display unit 401 as this given side.For example, if user's options button 1501, then CPU 205 is not chosen in every page of image second (back side in this example) of thin slice go up printing as the image that will be offset, and first (front in this example) being chosen in thin slice goes up every page of image printing as the image that will be offset.On the other hand, if user's options button 1502, then CPU 205 is not chosen in every page of image first (front in this example) of thin slice go up printing as the image that will be offset, and second (back side in this example) being chosen in thin slice goes up every page of image printing as the image that will be offset.
Every page of image that CPU 205 controls are printed on the given side of the operation of wanting duplex printing of the aligned in position that needs the image on the front and back along the specific direction skew.As this specific direction, this example adopts based on by being presented at the direction that offset direction on the window among the Figure 15 on the display unit 401 is provided with user's setting that key 1503 carries out.
For example, when the user use a selection being provided with in the key 1503 " on " time, CPU 205 controls, with key 1501 and 1502 on corresponding of the user-selected key, with this face on upwards the corresponding print position place, position of skew print every page image will printing.For example, when the user uses selection D score that is provided with in the key 1503, CPU 205 controls, with key 1501 and 1502 on corresponding of the user-selected key, with this face on the corresponding print position place, position that offsets downward print every page image will printing.For example, when the user uses a selection " left side " that is provided with in the key 1503, CPU 205 controls, with key 1501 and 1502 on corresponding of the user-selected key, with this face on the corresponding print position place, position of skew left print every page image will printing.For example, when the user uses a selection " right side " that is provided with in the key 1503, CPU 205 controls, with key 1501 and 1502 on corresponding of the user-selected key, with this face on the corresponding print position place, position of skew to the right print every page image will printing.
In this example, can be from the offset direction of selecting as selection user the offset direction of four alternate items.In this example, also can select oblique as the offset direction.For example, suppose the user use corresponding setting key 1503 select two " on " and " left side ".In this case, CPU 205 controls, with key 1501 and 1502 on corresponding of the user-selected key, printing every page image will printing to the corresponding print position place, position of skew with this upper left side, face upper edge.In addition, for example, suppose the user use corresponding setting key 1503 select two " on " and " right side ".In this case, CPU 205 controls, with key 1501 and 1502 on corresponding of the user-selected key, printing every page image will printing to the corresponding print position place, position of skew with this upper right side, face upper edge.And, for example, suppose that the user uses corresponding setting key 1503 to select two D scores and " left side ".In this case, CPU 205 controls, with key 1501 and 1502 on corresponding of the user-selected key, printing every page image will printing to the corresponding print position place, position of skew with this lower left, face upper edge.In addition, for example, suppose that the user uses corresponding setting key 1503 to select two D scores and " right side ".In this case, CPU 205 controls, with key 1501 and 1502 on corresponding of the user-selected key, printing every page image will printing to the corresponding print position place, position of skew with this lower right, face upper edge.
Because this example adopts the specification of considering further to improve user friendliness, therefore prepare a plurality of alternative offset directions by this way.Yet,, need not always to adopt this structure as forcing key element if the function of the aligned in position that allows the image on the front and back is provided at least.
CPU 205 controls every page of image printing in the operation of wanting duplex printing of the aligned in position that will need the image on the front and back and is offset specific side-play amount along specific direction on certain surface.As this specific side-play amount, this example adopts based on by being presented at the side-play amount that side-play amount on the window among the Figure 15 on the display unit 401 is provided with user's setting that field 1504 carries out.For example, suppose the user by be provided with a selection in the key 1503 " on ", then by be provided with field 1504 on/following side-play amount is provided with field setting " 2mm ".In this case, CPU 205 controls, with key 1501 and 1502 on corresponding of the user-selected key, with this face on upwards the corresponding print position place, position of skew " 2mm " print every page image will printing.For example, suppose that the user selects D score by being provided with in the key 1503 one, then by be provided with field 1504 on/following side-play amount is provided with field setting " 3mm ".In this case, CPU 205 controls, with key 1501 and 1502 on corresponding of the user-selected key, with this face on offset downward " 3mm " corresponding print position place, position print every page image will printing.For example, suppose that the user by the selection " left side " in the key 1503 is set, is provided with field setting " 4mm " by the right side/left side-play amount that field 1504 is set then.In this case, CPU 205 controls, with key 1501 and 1502 on corresponding of the user-selected key, with this face on the corresponding print position place, position of skew " 4mm " left print every page image will printing.For example, suppose that the user by the selection " right side " in the key 1503 is set, is provided with field setting " 5mm " by the right side/left side-play amount that field 1504 is set then.In this case, CPU 205 controls, with key 1501 and 1502 on corresponding of the user-selected key, with this face on the corresponding print position place, position of skew " 5mm " to the right print every page image will printing.
In this example, suppose the user by be provided with a selection in the key 1503 " on " or D score.In this case, CPU 205 allow to accept the user by be provided with field 1504 on/following side-play amount is provided with the side-play amount that field is provided with, from the right side that field 1504 is set/left side-play amount the user instruction of field to be set invalid but make.For example, in this case, CPU 205 ignores the right side/left side-play amount, is about to it and is set to " 0mm ".On the other hand, in this example, suppose that the user is by being provided with a selection " right side " or " left side " in the key 1503.In this case, CPU 205 allows to accept the user and by the right side/left side-play amount that field 1504 is set the side-play amount that field is provided with is set, but make from be provided with field 1504 on/that following side-play amount is provided with the user instruction of field is invalid.For example, in this case, CPU205 ignores/following side-play amount, is about to it and is set to " 0mm ".CPU 205 controls fall in the limits value scope it from the value of setting of the side-play amount of user's acceptance.In this example, CPU 205 restriction from user's side-play amount last/down or the right side/left in the scope that all falls into " from 0mm (comprising) to 10mm (comprising) ".Notice that CPU 205 allows to accept the numerical value input of user by the side-play amount of numeric keypad 506 settings, and control display unit 401 is in corresponding setting field 1504 these values of setting of reflection.
As mentioned above, the operation of wanting duplex printing to the aligned in position that needs the image on the front and back, CPU 205 controls, with by the demonstration carried out on the display unit 401 from the user accept with operation front and back on the relevant various instructions of aligned in position of image.Note, in the example of Figure 15, the user is by the key 1502 on the window of selecting Figure 15, carried out being used for being offset the setting of will second (back side in this example) in first (front of this example) of each thin slice and second going up image of printing.In addition, in the example of Figure 15, the user is by in the key 1503 corresponding one of being provided with on the window of selecting Figure 15, having carried out the setting of the image that upwards skew will print on this face.And in the example of Figure 15, the user in the relative set field 1504 on the window of Figure 15, is provided with " 2mm " as the side-play amount at selected the selected direction migrated image in upper edge.
By this mode, after CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out above-mentioned specific double-side printing processing, as shown in figure 15, CPU 205 control display units 401 show, this show can accept with front and back on the relevant user instruction of aligned in position of image.In addition, in to the double-side printing processing as the operation of wanting duplex printing of operation to be processed, CPU 205 these printing equipments of control show the instruction that is provided with according to the user by this, come the aligned in position of carries out image to handle.For example, in this example, each correlation unit of employed this printing equipment when CPU205 is controlled at the aligned in position processing of carrying out the image on the front and back, for example HDD 209, RAM 208, printer unit 203 etc. are carried out this processing so that control printing equipment.
The concrete instance of the basic point of the image shift of using when carries out image migration processing (picture position registration process) in this example will be described below.For example, when the print position of image will upwards be offset 2mm, CPU 205 was controlled at the position print image that upwards is offset 2mm from the benchmark print position.This benchmark print position is that employed coordinate axis is provided with in handling with reference to the image print on the front among the step S1405 of and then this processing execution before.On the other hand, when the image that will be offset on the back side, the benchmark print position is to be provided with reference to employed coordinate axis in the image print processing on the back side among the step S1404 of execution before this processings and then.For example, suppose in the processing of the step S1404 that at first carries out that CPU 205 is controlled at second image of going up the page or leaf of printing an A4 size, to have following placement position.In other words, this placement position is represented when print data before image shift is handled, the print position of these data on the thin slice.
Suppose if by (consistent with X-direction along horizontal axis, and parallel with the thin slice throughput direction) print position and (consistent with Y direction along vertical axis, and vertical with the thin slice throughput direction) print position represent, then the print position of the upper left corner data of one page view data be (XA1=X0, YA1=Y0).In addition, suppose if by representing along the print position of level and vertical axis, then the print position of the upper right corner data of one page view data be (XA2=X0+210.0mm, YA2=Y0).And, suppose if by representing along the print position of level and vertical axis, then the print position of the lower left corner data of one page view data be (XA3=X0, YA3=Y0+297.0mm).In addition, suppose if by representing along the print position of level and vertical axis, then the print position of the lower right corner data of one page view data be (XA4=X0+210.0mm, YA4=Y0+297.0mm).
When control printer unit 203 was printed these data upwards to be offset 2mm by the data with an A4 size page or leaf, the print position of CPU 205 these data of control had following print position on second of each thin slice.
Suppose if by representing that along the print position of level and vertical axis then the print position of the upper left corner data of the data of an A4 size page or leaf is (XB1=XA1, directly over the position of YB1=YA1 the position of 2.0mm).In addition, suppose if by representing that along the print position of level and vertical axis then the print position of the upper right corner data of these data is (XB2=XA2, directly over the position of YB2=YA2 the position of 2.0mm).And, suppose if by representing that along the print position of level and vertical axis then the print position of the lower left corner data of these data is (XB3=XA3, directly over the position of YB3=YA3 the position of 2.0mm).In addition, suppose if by representing that along the print position of level and vertical axis then the print position of the lower right corner data of these data is (XB4=XA4, directly over the position of YB4=YA4 the position of 2.0mm).
CPU 205 is controlled at second and goes up printing one page data, to have this print position relation.In fact, as described later, by the view data after for example the carries out image layout processing produces image shift on RAM etc. at video memory.For example, when the view data of A4 size page or leaf is mapped to video memory for example during RAM208 etc. from HDD 209, the write address of control data or read the address and have above-mentioned print position relation.By this mode, generate and carried out the view data that image shift is handled.By on thin slice, forming image, can obtain print result shown in Figure 32 based on this view data of carrying out the image shift processing.
Handle as image shift, to video memory carries out image layout processing.Then, on the printing surface of thin slice, print image based on one page of the view data that is generated.Notice that this example is an example of data creation method, this data creation method is used for generating the duplex printing result images that obtains along specific direction skew particular offset by with the image on first and second the certain surface of duplex printing thin slice.Promptly, can generate following duplex printing result by any other data creation method, as long as it falls in the main idea of the present invention, wherein in this duplex printing result, the image on the certain surface in the front and back of thin slice is offset particular offset along specific direction.That is to say, use real example, can use any other data creation method, as long as it can be from the data acquisition duplex printing result shown in Figure 32 of the operation of wanting duplex printing that produces the print result shown in Figure 30 or 31.
This example comprises the many schemes that are used for improving as much as possible user friendliness.An example in these schemes is the operating process when entering the processing of step S1411 side.
For example, if be "Yes" in step S1409, then as shown in the control example of the window that uses Figure 15, CPU 205 controls accept and need front and back on the front and back of the operation of wanting duplex printing of aligned in position of image on the relevant user instruction of aligned in position of image.Carry out the aligned in position setting of the image on the front and back in response to the user, CPU 205 will be registered in suitable storer from user's command content for example among RAM 208, the HDD 209 etc.Notice that CPU 205 is with the information-setting by user relevant with the aligned in position of image on the front and back and be stored among the HDD 209 print data as the operation of wanting duplex printing of operation to be processed and be associated and register.This processing among the CPU 205 execution in step S1411.In addition, the processing among the CPU 205 execution in step S1411 is to respond the key 1505 that the user presses the window of Figure 15.And during the processing of CPU 205 in execution in step S1411, by the processing among the step S1411, control flow returns the processing among the step S1404 once more.
By this mode, in this example, by flow process is turned back to step S1404 from step S1411, the processing among execution in step S1404 and the S1405 once more.In other words, in this example,, in step S1404 and S1405, carry out the double-side printing processing of data of first and second pages of the operations of wanting duplex printing of the aligned in position need the image on the front and back once more by the processing among the step S1411.In this case, these printing equipments of CPU 205 control according to be provided with at step S1411 in the double-side printing processing, with front and back on the relevant user instruction of aligned in position of image, come the executing location registration process.That is, in first and second pages double-side printing processing of operation, CPU 205 asks based on that accept by the window of the Figure 15 on the display unit 401, relevant with the aligned in position of image on front and back user, comes the carries out image migration processing.For example, the user of the window setting by Figure 15 asks as follows.
The user is by the key 1502 on the window of Figure 15, specifies " second (back side) " as the certain surface (hereinafter be called and instruct 1) that will be offset among first and second of the front and back of the thin slice of the data of wanting print job.The user is by one in the key 1503 on the window of Figure 15, specify " on " as the particular offset direction (hereinafter being called instruction 2) of the image of on corresponding second of the certain surface that is shifted with image, printing.In addition, the user is by one in the field 1504 on the window of Figure 15, specify " 2mm " as with corresponding second of certain surface on, along with the particular offset direction corresponding " on " the required specific image side-play amount (hereinafter being called instruction 3) of migrated image.
After the user was provided with this instruction 1～3, the user restarted print job by 1505 indications of the key on the window of Figure 15.After accepting above-mentioned instruction from the user, CPU205 controls this device, and to handle the duplex printing operation to be processed of the aligned in position operation that needs the image on the front and back as follows.
For example, CPU 205 controls are supplied with a required thin slice of this operation from the paper supply unit of this printing equipment.CPU 205 control prints to first and second pages print data of operation respectively on first and second of the thin slice supplied with from paper supply unit, wherein before stage of step S1403 all the print data of page or leaf be stored among the HDD 209.Carrying out on control two faces of printer unit 203 when printing, when CPU205 prints first page print data on first of thin slice, forbidding carrying out the image shift processing of first page print data at thin slice.In addition, do not carrying out under first page the situation of migration processing of image, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out the print processing of first page image of operation on first of thin slice.Yet on second of thin slice during second page of print job print data, CPU 205 allows to carry out the image shift of second page print data and handles.
That is, after carrying out second page the migration processing of image, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are printed second page the image that had carried out the image shift processing on second of thin slice.This is because CPU 205 accepts user instruction 1 by the window of Figure 15, and it is not first but second that first and second middle users' requests of this user instruction 1 expression thin slice apply specific printing surface that image shift handles.In addition, CPU 205 migrated image that will make progress is judged as the offset direction of second page the image that carries out the operation that image shift handles.This is because CPU 205 judges this direction based on user's request of instruction 2.In addition, CPU 205 is judged as " 2mm " with the image shift amount.This is because CPU 205 judges this side-play amount based on user's request of instruction 3.
In other words, print processing are carried out in CPU 205 control, make second page image fall in the image print zone corresponding to the position that upwards is offset 2mm from the image print regional integration of the print processing of second page of image on second of thin slice that step S1404 carries out before.As mentioned above, the practical methods of this image shift processing can use control store to read method regularly or control printing method regularly.
When the above-mentioned double-side printing processing of finishing first and second pages of operation on the front and back of a thin slice, wherein this double-side printing processing comprises the image shift processing by the instruction 1～3 of the window request of Figure 15 based on the user, and CPU 205 control flows enter step S1406 once more.In addition, CPU 205 control UI unit show the window of Figure 15 once more in the processing of step S1407.And the CPU 205 control window by Figure 15 is once more accepted the user relevant with the aligned in position of image on the front and back from the user and is asked.
When the window by Figure 15 received another user relevant with the aligned in position of image on the front and back and asks, CPU 205 control flows returned step S1404 once more.In addition, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are in first and second pages double-side printing processing of operation, according to the user's relevant with the aligned in position of image on the front and back request again, carries out image migration processing.In other words, design repeats a series of control and treatment of the desirable number of times of user, till the duplex printing result that he or she handles the aligned in position of carrying out the image on the front and back is satisfied with fully.Suppose by being → S1411 to accept once to handle relevant user's request from the user among S1404 → S1405 → S1407 → S1409 with image shift by the UI unit.In response to this operation, user's request that CPU 205 can accept according to the window that pass through Figure 15 among the step S1407, to i.e. first one page to the end of whole pages or leaves of operation, control automatically performs the double-side printing processing that comprises the image shift processing.By this mode, in the processing of an operation, can carry out once and handle relevant picture position alignment operation with image shift.Utilize this control, can boost productivity.
Suppose based on the user request relevant, carry out first and second pages double-side printing processing of operation with the picture position registration process of accepting by the window of Figure 15.Suppose the user from visually confirming this duplex printing result, and be judged as and need not special carries out image aligned in position and handle.
In other words, utilize above-mentioned a series of control and treatment, comprise that double-side printing processing that the aligned in position of the image on the front and back is handled can eliminate the offset phenomenon (hereinafter being called situation 1) of the image on the front and back.Alternatively, suppose after connecting the power supply of printing equipment today that first and second pages double-side printing processing of operation is carried out in the processing of the process flow diagram by Figure 14 for the first time.In addition, the first duplex printing result who supposes today is the print result that the user wants.In other words, even when not carrying out above-mentioned picture position registration process, the offset phenomenon (being hereinafter referred to as situation 2) of the image on the front and back can not take place yet.
In any of these situations, CPU 205 controls accepting " proceeding to print " instruction by the key on the window that is presented at the Figure 15 on the UI unit 1506 from the user, as the processing to the operation of wanting duplex printing.Yet different duplex printing sequences is carried out in CPU 205 controls, with response condition 1 and 2 times user instructions by key 1506 inputs of situation.
This is because under the situation of situation 1, and control printer unit 203 is to carry out the double-side printing processing that comprises that image shift is handled based on the user by the user instruction relevant with the image shift processing of the window request of Figure 15.That is, the result as carrying out this sequence can solve the picture position offset problem.In other words, unless carry out this sequence, otherwise can not solve the position offset problem of the image on the front and back.On the other hand, under the situation of situation 2, the window by Figure 15 does not carry out handling relevant user's request with image shift.In other words, in this case, control printer unit 203 is carried out the double-side printing processing that does not comprise that image shift is handled.That is, in this case, under the situation of the control sequence of the aligned in position of not carrying out the image on the front and back, can not produce the picture position offset problem.
Therefore, when under the situation of situation 1 by key 1506 input user instructions after, when flow process entered processing among the step S1411, CPU 205 controls duplex printing operation to be processed was as follows.
For example, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out double-side printing processing, this double-side printing processing comprises and handles identical image shift as the image shift of the aligned in position of the image on front and back operation and handle, its enter in flow process before the processing of step S1411 at once to operation the 3rd to the end the print data of one page carry out.In other words, when two pages of print job on the front and back of printing thin slice at one promptly during first and second pages print data, under the identical print conditions of the print processing conditional parameter relevant with image print zone, the 3rd double-side printing processing of the data of one page to the end of operations is carried out in CPU 205 controls.In addition, each is printed thin slice (that is being unit with two pages of print datas as a pair of of printing) on the front and back of a thin slice and repeat this image shift processing by printer unit 203.
Below this concrete instance will be described.For example, this situation accepts to instruct 1～3 situation corresponding to the window by Figure 15 from the user.In addition, this situation is based on the situation of user's request of instruction 1～3 corresponding to user's request of accepting by the window of Figure 15.Under the situation of this user's request, when after the processing among the step S1411 and then in step S1405 on first at first thin slice during first page of print job image, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out the print processing of first page image down at print conditions " no image shift ".In addition, when after the processing among the step S1411 and then in step S1404 on second at first thin slice during second page of print job image, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out the print processing of second page image down at print conditions " image upwards is offset 2mm ".Afterwards, this situation is accepted the situation of user's request by key 1506 corresponding to CPU205.
In this case, CPU 205 operations are as follows, with pressing of response key 1506.When the 3rd page of print job on first at second thin slice image, CPU 205 control printer units 203 " do not have image shift " and carry out down the print processing of the 3rd page image at print conditions.When the 4th page of print job on second at second thin slice image, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out the print processing of the 4th page image down at print conditions " image upwards is offset 2mm ".In this case, first page image in this operation in first and second pages of the non-migrations is offset second page image.
In other words, corresponding with second data that go up the corresponding verso of printing of page or leaf ((2n) page or leaf) among first and second of thin slice will print thereon carried out image that image shift handles page.In addition, corresponding with first data that go up the corresponding recto of printing of page or leaf ((2n-1) page or leaf) among first and second of thin slice will print thereon do not have image that image shift handles page.According to this rule, CPU205 carries out the 3rd page of this operation and the double treatment of page or leaf subsequently.Promptly, when forbidding that image shift is handled, CPU 205 be controlled at first thin slice, second thin slice, the 3rd thin slice ..., first of last thin slice that print last page go up print with operation first, the 3rd, the 5th ..., the image of the corresponding page or leaf of (2n-1) page or leaf.After the carries out image migration processing, CPU 205 be controlled at first thin slice, second thin slice, the 3rd thin slice ..., second of last thin slice that print last page go up and print with second, the 4th, the 6th ..., the image of the corresponding page or leaf of (2n) page or leaf.In addition, in this image shift is handled, CPU 205 control printer units 203 with the print conditions " image upwards be offset 2mm " identical to second page migration processing under, print image with the corresponding page or leaf of the print data of verso.By this mode, under the situation of situation 1, the double-side printing processing that the above-mentioned aligned in position of the image among the CPU 205 control execution in step S1410 on the reflection front and back is handled.
On the other hand, under the situation of situation 2, the user is by the aligned in position operation of the image on 901 pairs of these job request front and backs of key.Yet, in this case, first and second pages double-side printing processing of this operation among CPU205 control printer unit 203 execution in step S1404 and the S1405, the user by stage of step S1406 from visually observing the picture position skew that the duplex printing result is judged as not to be had on the front and back.That is, in this case, first page image in first and second pages of the non-migration operation, the also image of second page of non-migration.
In other words, the corresponding page or leaf that does not have the image that image shift handles of will printing thereon with second data that go up the corresponding verso of printing of page or leaf ((2n) page or leaf) among first and second of thin slice.In addition, the corresponding page or leaf that does not have the image that image shift handles of will printing thereon with first data that go up the corresponding recto of printing of page or leaf ((2n-1) page or leaf) among first and second of thin slice.According to this rule, CPU 205 carries out the 3rd page of these operations and double treatment subsequently page.Promptly, when forbidding that image shift is handled, CPU 205 be controlled at first thin slice, second thin slice, the 3rd thin slice ..., first of last thin slice that print last page go up print with operation first, the 3rd, the 5th ..., the image of the corresponding page or leaf of (2n-1) page or leaf.When forbidding that image shift is handled, CPU 205 be controlled at first thin slice, second thin slice, the 3rd thin slice ..., second of last thin slice that print last page go up and print with second, the 4th, the 6th ..., the image of the corresponding page or leaf of (2n) page or leaf.By this mode, under the situation of situation 2, do not reflect the double-side printing processing of the above-mentioned aligned in position processing of the image on the front and back among the CPU 205 control execution in step S1410.
Described in above control flow sequence, when flow process entered processing among the step S1411 of Figure 14, CPU 205 control flows returned the processing among the step S1404 once more.In addition, CPU 205 controls, and begins to handle again with second page printing from the operation handled by the aligned in position that needs the image on the front and back of 901 appointments of the key on the window of Fig. 9.
By this mode, among CPU 205 control repeated execution of steps S1404 → S1405 → S1406 → S1407 → S1409 be → a series of processing among the S1411, up to be judged as at step S1409 do not change the image print position till.That is, CPU 205 control repeats these and handles, up to user till visually confirm image print position on duplex printing result and the front and back and be complementary (this result of user complete satisfaction).Yet, as mentioned above, when re-executing circular treatment (, when re-executing a step S1404 in the operation), CPU 205 makes this device carry out the user relevant with the aligned in position of image on the front and back and asks corresponding control, wherein accepts this user by the window of Figure 15 before the processing among the step S1404 and then and asks.
On the other hand, do not change the image print position if be judged as at step S1409, then flow process enters the processing among the step S1410.In this example, key 1506 is carried out in the printing whether CPU 205 presses in the demonstration (alignment of dual-side image print position is provided with window in detail) that is presented at the Figure 15 on the UI unit among the step S1407 based on the user, comes the inspection among the execution in step S1409 to handle.If by key 1506 input user instructions, then CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are carried out the duplex printing sequence described in above situation 1 or 2.Notice that this example comprises the scheme that is used for further improving convenience.As the example of this scheme, enter in flow process before the processing of the step S1410 that is used for carrying out the duplex printing sequence, CPU 205 control UI unit show, as shown in figure 16.Figure 16 illustrates when the processing among the execution in step S1410, and under the control of CPU 205, the dual-side image print position alignment that is presented on the UI unit is provided with windows registry in detail.
" registering this setting; proceed to print " key 1601 on the window of Figure 16 is to be used for based on the setting of the window that passes through Figure 15 from user's acceptance, accept to proceed the user instruction of the duplex printing operation of operation to be processed from the user, and this setting is registered in display key in the storer.
In this example, when pressing key 1601, CPU 205 based on double-side printing processing in the picture position align relevant, by the key 1501～1504 among Figure 15 from the treatment conditions that the user accepts, control the carries out image migration processing.More specifically, with identical in above-mentioned control example, in the print processing of printing current operation that is stopped in step S1406 (in this example, being the operation among Figure 12), CPU 205 is based on the setting of accepting by key 1501～1504, and a series of duplex printing operations that comprise that image shift is handled are carried out in control.In addition, when pressing key 1601, CPU 205 not only controls printer unit 203 and carries out aforesaid operations, but also in control HDD 209 registrations and the double-side printing processing aligned in position of the image on the front and back relevant, by the treatment conditions of key 1504～1504 from user's acceptance.
In other words, key 1601 among Figure 16 still is used to accept register the display key of the user instruction of duplex printing conditional parameter, wherein the picture position alignment result that obtains by the treatment scheme that enters in flow process and then before the processing among the step S1410 of Figure 14 of this duplex printing conditional parameter reflection.For example, when the user presses key 1601, CPU 205 control HDD 209 registration duplex printing conditional parameters, the picture position alignment result that this duplex printing conditional parameter reflection obtains by the treatment scheme that enters in flow process and then before the processing among the step S1410 of Figure 14.
CPU 205 according to front and back on the relevant treatment conditions parameter of aligned in position of image, use this data when being controlled at the double-side printing processing of carrying out this operation.In addition, even after the processing of finishing this operation, CPU 205 controls, with in addition after this operation, want to repeat to reuse this parameter in the processing of other operation of duplex printing.In other words, CPU 205 is controlled in a plurality of operations of wanting duplex printing, public this treatment conditions parameter, and wherein these a plurality of operations are handled in the certain hour of for example 1 hour, half a day etc.This is because for example humidity, room temperature etc. produce the offset phenomenon of the image on the front and back by the external factor of the direct inside that influences printer, and present as prior art, this phenomenon may for example every other day wait just variation/generation with the long relatively time interval.
In other words, the offset phenomenon by the image on the front and back of present embodiment identification can not change under the situation of handling a plurality of operations continuously during certain time of concentration.Therefore, in this example, as mentioned above, CPU 205 considers above-mentioned phenomenon and controls, pass through the print conditions parameter of the window of Figure 15 to allow nonvolatile memory to keep, and allow a plurality of duplex printing operations to reuse the offset that these parameters are proofreaied and correct the image on the front and back from user's acceptance.Utilize this control, the burden that the user relevant with the aligned in position of image is provided with is reduced as much as possible.More specifically, improve convenience and throughput rate as much as possible.
" non-registration should be provided with; proceed to print " key 1602 on the window of Figure 16 is to be used for based on the setting of the window that passes through Figure 15 from user's acceptance, accept to proceed user instruction from the user, but setting is not registered in the display key in the storer when the duplex printing operation of the operation of pre-treatment.In this example, when pressing key 1602, CPU 205 based on double-side printing processing in the picture position treatment conditions relevant, that accept from the user by the key 1501～1504 of Figure 15 of aliging, the carries out image migration processing.
More specifically, with identical in above-mentioned control example, in the print processing of printing current operation that is stopped in step S1406 (in this example, being the operation among Figure 12), CPU 205 is based on the setting of accepting by key 1501～1504, and a series of duplex printing operations that comprise that image shift is handled are carried out in control.Yet when pressing key 1602, it only is this operation that CPU 205 is judged as the duplex printing operation to be processed that is provided with based on the user who accepts by the window of Figure 15.In addition, CPU 205 controls, and accepts to be used for new treatment conditions other duplex printing operation subsequently, relevant with the aligned in position of image with the window by Figure 15.
In other words, when pressing the key 1602 of Figure 16, the treatment conditions relevant with the aligned in position of image on the front and back the double-side printing processing that CPU 205 forbids the display key 1501～1504 by last Figure 15 is accepted from the user are registered among the HDD 209.
Cancel key 1603 on the window of Figure 16 is the display keys that are used for accepting to cancel from the user user instruction of above process.When pressing this key 1603, the processing of CPU 205 these operations of cancellation.As an example of this operation, CPU 205 controls, with whole pages or leaves of the print data of wiping this operation (being the operation among Figure 12) that is stored among the HDD 209 in step S1403 in this example.
As mentioned above, when the user presses key 1601 on the window that is presented at the Figure 16 on the UI unit, CPU 205 controls, with the position adjustment of the image on the front and back in registration in storer and the double-side printing processing relevant, the window by Figure 15 is from the value of setting of user's acceptance.As the configuration that is configured to prerequisite with this, present embodiment comprises following configuration.For example, when handling continuously a plurality of duplex printing operation during the offset phenomenon that the image on the front and back is not taking place, when being controlled at the window that shows Figure 15, CPU 205 shows that the value of setting that is registered in this storer is as default value.In addition, CPU 205 based on the window that is reflected in Figure 15 as the value of setting of default value, these a plurality of duplex printing operations of control and treatment.
By this mode,, during the position of the image on the alignment front and back, can handle these a plurality of operations continuously even when concentrating a plurality of duplex printing operation present the aligned in position that needs the image on the front and back.Utilize this structure, the user need not to remember the position adjusted value, thereby has simplified operation.
Confirm the configuration of above-mentioned print system.In this configuration, as mentioned above, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are the actual double-side printing processing of carrying out the data of the operation of wanting duplex printing in the step S1404 of Figure 14 and S1405, and the user operates the aligned in position that this operation applies the image on the front and back by 901 requests of the key on the window of Fig. 9.CPU 205 prompting users are from visually confirming and the corresponding printed product of this actual duplex printing result.Afterwards, CPU 205 control UI unit show the window of Figure 15, as can accept from user oneself, with the demonstration of the relevant treatment conditions of aliging based on duplex printing result's picture position.CPU 205 is by being presented at the window of the Figure 15 on the UI unit, accepts and the relevant treatment conditions of aliging based on the duplex printing result's of operation picture position from the user.When by the window among Figure 15 when the user accepts treatment conditions, CPU 205 these printing equipments of control come the carries out image migration processing based on the window by Figure 15 from the treatment conditions that the user accepts.In other words, during comprising the duplex printing sequence of handling based on the image shift of the treatment conditions of accepting from the user, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out the double-side printing processing of the data of the operation of wanting duplex printing, and user's request applies the aligned in position of the image on the front and back to this operation.
As mentioned above, in this example, as the information that can when handling current duplex printing operation to be processed, use, use relevant with the aligned in position of image on the front and back in the double-side printing processing, the window by Figure 15 treatment conditions (hereinafter being called aligned in position information) (hereinafter being called first using method) from user's acceptance.
In this example, except first using method, the using method of all right use location alignment information.As an example of this method, CPU 205 control UI unit show the window of Figure 16, as accepting to be used for the user are passed through the aligned in position information registering of window setting of Figure 15 in the demonstration of the user instruction of memory cell.
In this example, when the user pressed key 1601 on the window of Figure 16, the aligned in position information registering in the double-side printing processing that CPU 205 controls are provided with the window of user by Figure 15 was in HDD 209.In addition, when CPU 205 is controlled at other duplex printing operation of the back of handling current processed operation (being the print job of 2n page or leaf altogether that comprises shown in Figure 12 in this example), use the aligned in position information that is registered among the HDD 209.An example as this control, in the double-side printing processing of other operation of wanting duplex printing of this operation back, based on the aligned in position information that is registered among the HDD 209, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out a series of duplex printing operations that comprise that image shift is handled.
As mentioned above, in this example, as the information that can when handling other operation of the duplex printing different, use, use the user by the aligned in position information (hereinafter being called second using method) in the double-side printing processing of the window setting of Figure 15 with current processed duplex printing operation.
As mentioned above, in this example, it is above-mentioned first and second using method that at least two using method are arranged, and as the using method of the aligned in position information of the image on the front and back in the double-side printing processing, this aligned in position information is to accept from the user by the window of Figure 15.In this example, when pressing key 1601 by the window of Figure 16, control this device carry out first and second using method both.On the other hand, during key 1602 in pressing Figure 16, control this device and do not carry out second using method, and carry out first using method.
In this example, as the specification of considering user friendliness, CPU 205 control UI unit show the window of Figure 16, press key 1506 on the window that is presented at the Figure 15 on the UI unit with the response user.In addition, CPU 205 optionally accepts two instructions by the key on the window of Figure 16 1601 and 1602 from the user.Then, CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are according to the instruction executable operations of being accepted.An example as this control, as mentioned above, when pressing key 1601, corresponding to when the operation of pre-treatment and its printing in the operation that step S1406 is stopped, CPU 205 controls and carries out a series of duplex printings operations, and this duplex printing operation comprises based on the window by Figure 15 to be handled from the image shift of the information of user's acceptance.In addition, in HDD 209, and in other duplex printing operation beyond this operation, carry out and comprise a series of duplex printings operations of handling based on the image shift that is registered in the information among the HDD 209 by control with information registering for CPU 205.
On the other hand, when pressing key 1602, corresponding to current processed and its printing in the operation that step S1406 is stopped, the a series of duplex printing operations that comprise that image shift is handled are carried out in CPU 205 controls, and the information of accepting from the user based on by the window of Figure 15 is handled in this image shift.Note, in duplex printing operation subsequently, do not use this information.In other words, forbid that this information is registered among the HDD 209.By this mode, this system adopts the scheme of considering user friendliness.Yet,, can adopt following structure in order to simplify configuration.
For example, when the user pressed key 1506 on the window of Figure 15 equally, CPU 205 forbade that the UI unit shows the window of Figure 16.In other words, CPU 205 forbids accepting to pass through the instruction of the window of Figure 16 from key 1601 or 1602 from the user.In response to pressing of key 1506, CPU 205 control operations are as follows.For example, corresponding to current processed and its printing in the operation that step S1406 is stopped, the a series of duplex printing operations that comprise that image shift is handled are carried out in CPU 205 controls, and the information of accepting from the user based on by the window of Figure 15 is handled in this image shift.
By this mode, when pressing key 1506, under the situation of the window that does not show Figure 16 by the UI unit, CPU 205 may command flow processs enter the processing among the step S1410.By this mode,,, can make various distortion and application as long as can solve the problems of the prior art without departing from the scope of the invention.
Returning Figure 14 describes.CPU 205 control flows enter the processing among the step S1410, press key 1601 or 1602 with the response user by the window that is presented at the Figure 16 on the UI unit.When pressing key 1603, the processing of CPU 205 cancellation operations, and finish above-mentioned processing.
At step S1410, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out the printing of current operation to be processed according to the setting that the dual-side image print position of accepting from the user by the key 1501～1504 on the window of the shown Figure 15 in UI unit among the step S1409 aligns.Note, current operation to be processed is the operation among Figure 12, its printing before the processing among the step S1409 and then step S1404 and the processing of S1405 in carry out two pages promptly after first and second pages the double-side printing processing, in step S1406, stop.
Note, applied this operation of aliging in the picture position by key 901 requests, before the processing in its arrival step S1410, carried out in the following treatment scheme by the user.
With reference to Figure 14, an example of these flow processs is following treatment schemees: among the beginning → S1401 be → among the S1402 be → among S1403 → S1404 → S1405 → S1406 → S1407 → S1408 not → among the S1409 not → S1410.When as the result who prints first and second pages actual double-side printing processing of the operation on the thin slice at, when not having the occurrence positions shift phenomenon between the image on the front and back that is printed on a printing thin slice, can carry out this treatment scheme.In other words, do not carry out under the situation of above aligned in position operation not controlling printing equipment under the current state of printing equipment, the duplex printing that printer unit 203 exportable users select can be carried out this treatment scheme as a result the time.
With reference to Figure 14, an example that is different from above-mentioned treatment scheme is following treatment scheme: among the beginning → S1401 be → among the S1402 be → among S1403 → S1404 → S1405 → S1406 → S1407 → S1408 not → among the S1409 be.In this flow process, execution in step S1411 after the "Yes" in step S1409.In addition, in this treatment scheme, after the processing in step S1411, execution in step S1404, S1405, S1406 and S1407 once more.In addition, in this treatment scheme, flow process after this series of processes, by among the S1408 not → do not enter step S1410 among the S1409.
As the result who prints first and second pages actual double-side printing processing of the operation on the thin slice as, when printing between the image of printing on the front and back of thin slice the occurrence positions shift phenomenon for one, can carry out this treatment scheme.In other words, under the current state at printing equipment, the duplex printing that printer unit 203 output users select is as a result the time, in the time must controlling this printing equipment and carry out above aligned in position and operate, can carry out this treatment scheme.
From the comparison of these two treatment schemees as can be seen, be independent of the treatment scheme that will carry out and accept following message from the user by the UI unit, this message represent the aligned in position result of the image on the front and back do not cause with step S1404 and S1405 in the relevant problem of duplex printing result.As an example of this control, in this example, carried out on the window at Figure 16 the user under the condition of button input of key 1601 or 1602, CPU 205 is judged as in step S1409 to not, and control flow enters step S1410.
More specifically, flow process enters processing among the step S1410 by in these treatment schemees any before, at least carried out first and second pages double-side printing processing of operation.In addition, this duplex printing result of first and second pages is the print result that the user selects.In other words, there is not the position offset problem of the image on any front and back in this print result.
Therefore, the page or leaf of printing in the print processing in step S1410 is from the 3rd page of the operation print data of one page to the end.That is, in the example of the operation in Figure 12, carry out and from total page number, to deduct two pages of i.e. first and second pages data and number of pages (double-side printing processing of the total page number of the operation among Figure 12 (2n)-two page (first and second pages)=2n-2) of obtaining.When by last treatment scheme execution in step S1410, under the situation of not carrying out above-mentioned image shift operation, carry out double-side printing processing.Yet, when by back one treatment scheme execution in step S1410, execution comprises the duplex printing operation that image shift is handled, and the aligned in position information of accepting from the user based on the window that obtains in the timing that is right after the step S1411 before step S1410, pass through Figure 15 is handled in this image shift.Note, in the control example of the demonstration of using Figure 15, described the concrete instance of a series of duplex printing operations that comprise offset operation in detail, therefore omit its explanation.
As mentioned above, in this example, the printing of the residue page or leaf of the view data of one page to the last CPU 205 control HDD 209 and printer unit 203 are proceeded the 3rd page in step S1410 after.
CPU 205 checks in step S1412 whether the print queue operation that will print outside the operation of handling among the step S1410 is stored among the HDD 209.If the print queue operation keeps being stored among the HDD 209, then CPU 205 control flows turn back to step S1401 from step S1412.If next operation is the duplex printing operation, then CPU205 carries out identical treatment scheme in the processing with above Figure 14.On the other hand, do not have remaining operation if be judged as at step S1412, then CPU 205 finishes the processing of Figure 14.
The coordinate position of view data in the storer
To use Figure 17 to illustrate below and how ask to use in the duplex printing operation of aligned in position of the image on the front and back concrete instance of carries out image migration processing the user.As carrying out the method that this image shift is handled, CPU 205 uses the control of video memory carries out image layout.
Figure 17 illustrates the coordinate position (address) on the RAM 208 among the Fig. 2 that can store at least two pages of view data.In this example, among the embodiment with explanation, whole pages or leaves of the print data of the operation that CPU 205 will handle are stored among the HDD 209 at the foregoing description and back.When the aligned in position operation execution that is used as the image on the front and back was handled in image shift, CPU 205 used RAM 208.For example, CPU 205 control reads out in first and second pages the view data that is stored in the operation among the HDD 209 among the step S1403 of Figure 14 from HDD 209, and it is written as in the address area of the RAM 208 that the image print aligned in position distributes.
With reference to Figure 17, the address on horizontal (right side/left side) of X coordinate representation RAM 208 upper edge coordinate positions (address), the address of vertically (on/down) of Y coordinate representation RAM 208 upper edge coordinate positions (address).Notice, as mentioned above, laterally be and the corresponding direction of horizontal direction that it is corresponding that this prints the interior print media of thin slice and printer with respect to the thin slice throughput direction of printing thin slice.On the other hand, vertically be and the corresponding direction of direction (vertical direction) perpendicular to the thin slice throughput direction.
As the X coordinate, X1 and X2 represent first and second pages horizontal start address respectively; As the Y coordinate, Y1 and Y2 represent first and second pages start address longitudinally respectively.In Figure 17, Y1 represents identical address with Y2, but it can be different address.Note, handle (image shift processing) before in the aligned in position of carrying out the image on the front and back, each start address is corresponding to the start address in first and second pages that are carried out by printer unit 203 the duplex printing operation.
Use the example of Figure 14 to provide explanation.These start addresses are corresponding to before the window that shows in the UI unit among Figure 15, in first and second pages the double-side printing processing of in step S1404 and S1405, carrying out by printer unit 203, the memory address when CPU 205 stores first and second pages view data in RAM 208.In this example, in the printing of being carried out by printer unit 203 before image shift is and then handled, CPU 205 is with reference in the memory address in RAM 208 time with image data storage, and control is carried out the image shift of print data to be processed and handled.
For example, suppose in the step S1411 of Figure 14 processing regularly, comprise the condition of setting by what accept from the user with the picture position relevant treatment conditions of aliging, as shown in figure 15 at the window that is presented at the Figure 15 on the UI unit under the control of CPU205.That is, suppose that the window of CPU 205 by Figure 15 accept the setting that first (front) and the image on second (back side) second (back side) with thin slice upwards are offset 2mm from the user.
CPU 205 uses RAM 208 to be provided with to carry out with image shift according to these and handles corresponding image layout control.For example, CPU 205 will second (back side) of thin slice go up second page the image of printing move to by the dotted line among Figure 17 represented, from Y2 ' beginning, on storage address, be offset forward from the position of the address amount of 2mm conversion.
In other words, when the user carries out aligned in position when being provided with, the RAM of second page image writes start address and is set to (X2, Y2 ').Use this address as basic point, on RAM208, carry out the drafting (randering) of one page of second page data and handle.When the layout of image of one page of view data of finishing second page, on second of thin slice, form image based on one page view data of on storer, drawing.Control of above-mentioned storer and image layout are controlled and are used as image shift and handle and carry out.By this mode, the print position integral body on second of second page image of second printing of thin slice before handling from image shift of second page image print after the migration processing upwards is offset the print position of 2mm.
In order to use Figure 31 and 32 to provide real example, CPU 205 these devices of control are as follows.CPU 205 control printer units 203 are output duplex printing result shown in Figure 31 in the step S1404 of Figure 14 and S1405.Before handling, image shift carries out this processing.
In the duplex printing result of Figure 31, the image on second of thin slice is offset downward 2mm from the image on first.In the timing of step S1406, the user is from this duplex printing of reality affirmation visually result.In this case, CPU 205 control UI unit show the window of Figure 15.Afterwards, CPU 205 accepts the treatment conditions shown in Figure 15 by the window of Figure 15 from the user, is provided with as the user relevant with the aligned in position of image on the front and back.CPU 205 these devices of control are provided with the carries out image migration processing according to the user who accepts by the window of Figure 15.
In this example, as mentioned above, carry out the memory address control of the view data on the RAM 208 and use the image layout of RAM 208 to control.In this example, CPU 205 handles the image that is printed on the corresponding page or leaf of verso on second of thin slice with each, as the image that on RAM 208, will be offset, and second page image for example.
Yet CPU 205 is drawing the image that is printed on the corresponding page or leaf of recto on first of thin slice with each on the RAM 208, and it is not handled as the image that will be offset.That is, under the situation of non-migration, CPU 205 draws the data of first page image on RAM 208, to have the address location identical with the processing among the step S1405 as basic point.Afterwards, on second page the image of drawing on the RAM 208 is printed on second of thin slice.When the drafting of image of on RAM 208, finishing first page, be printed on first at first page the image of drawing on the RAM 208.
By this mode, printed product as any offset of the image on the front and back of having eliminated printed product as shown in figure 31 with this skew, shown in figure 32, can generate the duplex printing result of any offset that does not have the image on the front and back.In other words, in the printed product as print result shown in Figure 31, second page image is printed on print position on first (front) of first page image and offsets downward print position on second (back side) of 2mm.By this mode, shown in figure 32, can generate the duplex printing result's of the aligned in position of carrying out the image on the front and back printed product.Promptly, CPU 205 with image layout on the front and back of thin slice, make the print position on first of first page image on the face of winning identical with print position among Figure 31, the print position on second of second page image on second is set to compare with Figure 31 the whole position that upwards is offset 2mm.
Afterwards, CPU 205 is controlled at from the address of coordinate Y2 ' beginning, write the back side with view data the 3rd page and continued page that from HDD209, read corresponding the 4th, the 6th ..., the view data of 2n page or leaf, till in step S1411, changing deviation post once more.In other words, CPU 205 is controlled on the RAM 208 and carries out and second page image layout is handled identical image layout to handle, thereby will be included in the page or leaf in this operation all images data corresponding to verso as the view data that will carry out the image shift processing.CPU 205 is controlled on the RAM 208 and carries out and first page image layout is handled identical image layout to handle, thereby will be included in the page or leaf in this operation all images data corresponding to recto as the view data of not carrying out the image shift processing.
When carrying out the duplex printing operation, carry out above-mentioned control example, this duplex printing operates in the image print that will print under the situation of not carrying out being offset first and second of each thin slice that is used for printing the duplex printing operation first, and the image print that will print after skew is on second.When CPU 205 by the UI unit during from execution request that the user accepts the image on the front and back of each thin slice is carried out adjusting the position, and when CPU 205 by the UI unit when the user accepts execution request that second image of printing to each thin slice be offset, CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are carried out a series of duplex printing and are operated.
An example as this control, CPU 205 accepts from the execution request user, that adjust by the position of the key 901 on the window of Fig. 9 of being shown by the UI unit, and the execution request that is offset by the 1502 pairs of images of printing on second of each thin slice of key on the window of Figure 15 of being shown by the UI unit.In response to these user's requests, CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are carried out a series of duplex printing operation.
Comprise that the duplex printing that should a series of duplex printings operations be defined as the first kind that the image of printing in the duplex printing operation is carried out migration processing operates on second of thin slice.
In the present invention, CPU 205 these printing equipments of control not only use the duplex printing operation of this image shift processing execution first kind, but also carry out the duplex printing operation of the image shift processing that comprises another type.
An example as this control, CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are carried out following duplex printing operation, this duplex printing operates in the image print that will print under the situation of not carrying out being offset in the duplex printing operation on second among first and second of employed each thin slice, and the image print that will print after skew is on first.Comprise that a series of duplex printings operations that the image of printing in the duplex printing operation is carried out migration processing are defined as the duplex printing operation of second type on first of each thin slice.
When execution request that CPU 205 accepts to adjust from user's position by the UI unit, and when CPU 205 accept by the UI unit from the user to first at each thin slice on the image printed be offset the execution request time, CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are carried out and should be operated by a series of duplex printings.In the present example, CPU 205 accepts the execution request adjusted by the position of the key 901 on the window of Fig. 9 of being shown by the UI unit from the user, and the execution request that is offset by the 1501 pairs of images of printing on first of each thin slice of key on the window of Figure 15 of being shown by the UI unit.In response to these user's requests, CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are carried out a series of duplex printing operations of second type.
For example, in the duplex printing operation that comprises second type that this image shift is handled, CPU 205 controls are used RAM 208 to carry out following image layout control and are handled as image shift.
For example, suppose that CPU 205 accepts above-mentioned execution request by the key 901 on the window of Fig. 9 of being shown by the UI unit from the user, accept the instruction that the image print position to front (first face) is offset by the key on the window of Figure 15 1501 from the user then.In this case, CPU 205 executive addresss control, with skew by the address coordinate on the RAM208 among Figure 17 (X1, Y1) represented first page start address.
More specifically, with from (X1, Y1) begin to continue to use the direction skew user of family by an appointment in the key on the window of Figure 15 1503 be set to by the corresponding address of coordinate position that the set side-play amount of field is set corresponding on the window of Figure 15 first page view data write start address.205 couples of RAM of CPU 208 carry out this storer control.In this case, for convenience of description, only with first and second pages image data storage in RAM 208.Yet if can guarantee three pages or the aligned in position zone of multipage more on RAM 208, CPU 205 can store three pages or the view data of multipage more, and may command synchronously is offset the view data corresponding to the front or the back side mutually together.When the 203 actual execution of control printer unit are printed, on each face of thin slice, print each page or leaf.Therefore, the configuration that simultaneously two pages image is write RAM 208 is not absolutely necessary.In other words, can store the storer of one page view data, also can carry out the image shift of present embodiment and handle even use.Like this, special limits storage disposes and the image shift disposal route.It that is to say that embodiments of the invention comprise various configurations, as long as can be output as duplex printing result shown in Figure 32 with the data that produce the duplex printing operation of the duplex printing result shown in Figure 30 or 31.
As mentioned above, according to first embodiment, when making printing equipment carry out double-side printing processing, CPU 205 allows the window of user by the Fig. 9 on the UI unit that is presented at printing equipment itself, and key 901 is pressed in duplex printing operation to be processed in advance.
When by key 901 when the user receives position adjustment request to the image on the front and back, CPU 205 control printing equipments begin the data of operation itself are carried out double-side printing processing, as the aligned in position operation of the image on the front and back of operation.After beginning this duplex printing operation, after CPU 205 is controlled at the printing of finishing desired number of pages, stop this printing automatically.CPU 205 prompting users are from visually confirming the duplex printing result by the printed product of this printing output.In this case, the UI unit of CPU 205 control these printing equipments itself shows that dual-side image print position alignment shown in Figure 15 is provided with window in detail.When the duplex printing of being exported by above-mentioned printing occurrence positions skew as a result, CPU 205 can be provided with window by this from user self and accept to proofread and correct the required setting of this offset.Then, CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are carried out the duplex printing operation that comprises that image shift is handled according to the setting of accepting from the user to operation.
Utilize above-mentioned configuration, even when existing problem takes place in the prior art, also can address these problems.For example, can eliminate loss any time (for example, after the process certain hour, the operator just recognizes by generation picture position skew among the duplex printing result of the printed product of this printing equipment output).In addition, can also avoid the needs of sequence of operations person's work disposal: owing to this phenomenon occurs, the operator need a large amount of by the data that receive along pagination in the corresponding data of original master (master) data of search and this printed product, and use PC etc. to start anew to reconfigure these data.Especially, for example, when the UI unit by printing equipment receives print request from operator's duplex printing operation, the operator can easily change the front (first face) of (especially, he or she the is fine-tuning) print media in this operation or the print position that the back side (second face) goes up the image of printing by the UI unit.
In other words, can set up a kind of POD of being suitable for environment and consider operability, throughput rate and convenience flexibly, printing environment easily, wherein the POD environment is the environment that content shown in Figure 12 can be printed and consigned to client as commodity.
Second embodiment
First embodiment mainly illustrated when the data from the scanner unit 201 acceptance operation to be processed of printing equipment itself, and the control example when printing these data by printer unit 203.Promptly, first embodiment mainly illustrated when operating unit 204 acceptance of this printing equipment of the example by the UI unit that provides as this print system the print execution request to operation to be processed from the operator itself, and the control example the when image in the double-side printing processing printed the aligned in position request.
Yet the present invention is not confined to this specific embodiment especially.For example, printing equipment can be from the external device (ED) that can carry out data communication with this printing equipment work data that will print of the PC103 Fig. 1, acceptance such as 104 for example.For example, below a kind of configuration will be described, it can carry out the execution request of aligned in position from operator's acceptance of PC 104 to the image on the front and back the duplex printing operation by the printed driver of the PC among Fig. 1 104, wherein, be used for making the computer program of this printing equipment execution print processing to be downloaded to PC 104.The print system of present embodiment is configured to use any computing machine in client PC 104 and the preceding server 103 of seal to carry out below with illustrational control.That is to say, PC 103 and 104 the two have identical functions and configuration.To use PC 104 to provide following explanation as representative.In other words, all can be replaced by the explanation of the preceding server 103 of seal corresponding to the whole following explanation of client PC 104.
Printed driver window is set
Printed driver is used as for example MFP 105,106 etc. of device (printing equipment) that a kind of control has printing function, with the print application output proof data on server 103 before print or the client PC 104 or the means of final products.
The controller of PC 104 (CPU) control shows the print set-up window of this printing equipment (MFP 105,106 among Fig. 1 etc.) as the display unit of the PC 104 of another example of the UI unit that this print system provided.For example, as shown in figure 18, this controller control shows that the printed driver of the printing equipment that is used for this system is provided with window.In response to the user of PC 104 by with for example printed driver starting order of this printing equipment of corresponding UI unit input such as mouse/keyboard of the operational order unit of PC 104, the display unit of the controller control PC 104 of PC 104 shows this window.For example, at this printing equipment of control when printing data to be processed, in response to the selection of operator to the print menu that is installed in the general application software among this PC, the display unit that this controller is controlled this PC shows that printed driver is provided with window.
The controller of PC 104 is carried out following demonstration control, with response by " printer name " drop-down list box on the window of the Figure 18 on the display unit that is presented at PC104, specify the incident of a printing equipment as alternative printer by the operator's of PC 104 button operation.For example, this controller is controlled at the state that shows this printing equipment in " state " field on the window of Figure 18.In addition, this controller also is controlled at the type (for example, the model name of this printing equipment) that shows this printing equipment in " type " field on the window of Figure 18.And this controller is controlled at the installation site information that shows this printing equipment in " position " field on the window of Figure 18.In addition, this controller is controlled at the remark information from the keeper that shows this printing equipment in " remarks " field on the window of Figure 18.When the button operation of the operator by PC 104 was chosen " Printing to File " check box on the window of Figure 18, the controller control of PC 104 was output as file with the data of the current selection of operator of PC 104, and can't help printing equipment it was printed.In this case, the operator of this controller prompting PC 104 specifies the data storage location of the storer that comprises PC 104 as storage purpose ground.
By radio button " all ", " current page ", " selection " and " page number " of the setting option on the window that belongs to Figure 18 " Page Range ", the controller of PC 104 can be accepted the setting of Page Range desired four options of Page Range from the operator of PC104.When the operator selected " page number ", this controller can be accepted by being positioned near this right side edit box by the page number of the page or leaf that will print of the operator's of PC 104 the data that will the print button operation appointment, that comprise multipage.
The controller of PC 104 can be by the drop-down list box of the setting option " print What " on the window of Figure 18, accepts the attribute of the document that will print from the operator of PC 104.In addition, this controller can be by the drop-down list box of the setting option " printings " on the window of Figure 18, accepts to specify whole pages or the recto or the required setting of verso of only printing these data of printing the data that will print that comprise multipage from the operator of PC 104.
The controller of PC 104 can be by the setting option " copy " on the window of Figure 18, accepts the umber that will print of the data that will print from the operator of PC 104.When this printing equipment of control to carry out many parts when printing, be that unit prints if replace page or leaf with the umber that will print, then this controller is accepted this instruction by the setting option on the window of Figure 18 " Collate (collate) ".
The controller of PC 104 is by the setting option " convergent-divergent " on the window of Figure 18, accepts the setting that Nup prints (arranging and print function by the multipage data of user's appointment at the single face of a thin slice) from the user.In addition, this controller can " be pressed the paper size convergent-divergent " by the setting option on the window of Figure 18, accepts the setting of output paper size required the print job from the user.
When the user of PC 104 clicked " attribute " key 1801 on the window of Figure 18, the display unit of the controller control PC 104 of PC104 was to show the window that is provided with that allows the user that more detailed print processing condition is set.
The operator who supposes PC 104 has finished the setting to a series of print processing conditions of this printing equipment, and presses " determining " key 1802 on the window of Figure 18.In response to this button operation, the print data of the operation that the controller of PC 104 will be printed and a series of print conditions data send to this printing equipment from PC 104.In other words, the controller of PC 104 is controlled this printing equipment and according to this print processing condition this print data is carried out print processing.When " cancellation " key 1803 on the window of pressing Figure 18, the printed driver window is closed in the processing of this operation of control unit end.
Figure 19 illustrates with page setup and handles the example that relevant attribute is provided with the window configuration, and it belongs in the detailed print processing condition setting of printed driver one.
When the operator of PC 104 pressed " attribute " key 1801 on the window of the Figure 18 on the display unit that is presented at PC 104, the controller of PC 104 was controlled on the display unit of PC 104 and shows window shown in Figure 19.This window a plurality ofly is provided with the default window of window in detail and shows as what be used to carry out following senior setting.
The controller of PC 104 can be by the window of Figure 19, and the button operation of the operator by PC 104 is accepted the various print processing conditions that will carry out in the print processing of the operation that will print.For example, this controller can be accepted the setting of various treatment conditions by the window of Figure 19 from the user, these treatment conditions for example are original copy size (" page size ")/paper size (" output size ")/page layout (" page layout ") (Nup printing function)/sign (" watermark ")/printing multiplying power (" multiplying power ")/umber (" copy ")/Print directions (" direction ") etc., to obtain the print processing to the work data that will print.
Allow the user that the example of the window of print processing condition is set as being used to, the type style of the work data that Figure 20 illustrates and will print (for example, automatically arrangement is handled etc.) relevant attribute is provided with window, and it belongs in the detailed print processing condition setting of printed driver one.Select " arrangement automatically " the label key 1902 on the window of Figure 19 in response to the button operation of the operator by PC 104, the display unit of the controller control PC 104 of PC 104 shows window shown in Figure 20.
The controller of PC 104 this window by Figure 20 is accepted relevant various print processing conditions of type style the print processing with operation to be processed from the operator of PC 104.For example, this controller accepts to be used to specify Method of printing by the setting option " type style " 2001 on the window of Figure 20 from the user, and promptly this printing equipment is to carry out single face to print or the print processing condition of duplex printing.For example, when carrying out duplex printing, this controller can be accepted to be used to make the user to specify the print conditions of bookbinding direction.In addition, this controller can be accepted the thin slice of being printed is carried out the instruction that various thin slices are handled for example bookbinding processing, the processing of binding into book form, punching processing etc. from the user by the window of Figure 20.
Comprising that at the window of the Figure 20 that shows on the display unit of PC 104 setting option " adjusts the image on the front and back " 2002 under the control of the controller of PC 104.This controller can pass through setting option 2002, accept to control the instruction that printing equipment is handled the image carries out image aligned in position of the data of the duplex printing operation that sends to this printing equipment from PC 104 from the user, this image will be printed on the front and back of each thin slice in the duplex printing operation of printing equipment.
In other words, when by setting option 2002 when the operator of PC 104 accepts the user and asks, the controller of PC 104 is controlled this printing equipment the data of the duplex printing operation of sending from PC 104 is carried out a series of duplex printings operations that comprise that image shift is handled.Notice that present embodiment is used to prevent the scheme of user's faulty operation.For example, when the user of PC 104 is provided with by the setting option on the window of Figure 20 2001, so that duplex printing was carried out in operation to be processed, this controller allowed to accept this appointment by setting option 2002 from the user.
On the other hand, when the user of PC 104 is provided with when single face is carried out in operation to be processed printed by the setting option on the window of Figure 20 2001, no thoroughfare that setting option 2002 is accepted this appointment from the user for this controller.In this case, the controller of PC 104 control makes this 2002 to become shade/changes grey.By this function being offered for example PC 104 etc. of external device (ED) side,, also can accept the aligned in position request of the image on the front and back from the user of external device (ED) even for duplex printing operation from external device (ED).
When the operator of PC 104 selected " duplex printing " by the setting option on the window of the Figure 20 on the display unit that is presented at PC 104 2001, the display unit of the controller control PC 104 of PC 104 was to enable the show state of setting option 2002.
Utilize this configuration, the operator who supposes PC 104 " adjusts the image on the front and back " by 2001 requests " duplex printing " of the setting option on the window of Figure 20 by setting option 2002 requests, prints sign on by key 1802 requests then.Figure 21 illustrates when carrying out this demonstration example when being provided with.In this case, to be judged as the print job that sends to printing equipment from PC 104 be " need carry out the duplex printing operation that the position is adjusted to the image on the front and back " to the controller of PC 104.
On the other hand, the operator who supposes PC 104 is by 2001 requests " duplex printing " of the setting option on the window of Figure 20, under the situation of " not adjusting the image on the front and back ", print sign on then by key 1802 requests by setting option 2002 requests.In this case, to be judged as the print job that sends to printing equipment from PC 104 be " not needing the image on the front and back is carried out the duplex printing operation that any position is adjusted " to the controller of PC 104.
The operator who supposes PC 104 prints sign on by key 1802 requests then by 2001 requests " single face printing " of the setting option on the window of Figure 20.In this case, to be judged as the print job that sends to printing equipment from PC 104 be " single face print job " to the controller of PC 104.Notice that owing to be the single face print job, therefore obviously this operation does not need the image on the front and back is carried out the position adjustment.
Utilize above-mentioned configuration, in this print system, by the external device (ED) Method of printing selected from a plurality of different Method of printings of the user of PC 104 grades for example, the work data that this external device (ED) can be printed sends to printing equipment.
Consequently, suppose that printing equipment " need carry out the duplex printing operation that the position is adjusted to the image on the front and back " from for example acceptance such as PC 104 of external device (ED).In this case, according to the user request relevant with the Method of printing of external device (ED), CPU 205 these printing equipments of control of this printing equipment are operated the print data of handling this operation by comprising a series of duplex printings that image shift is handled.
On the other hand, for example, suppose that printing equipment " does not need the image on the front and back is carried out the duplex printing operation that any position is adjusted " from for example acceptance such as PC 104 of external device (ED).In this case, according to the user request relevant with the Method of printing of external device (ED), CPU 205 these printing equipments of control of this printing equipment are operated the print data of handling this operation by a series of duplex printing, in this a series of duplex printing operation, forbid carrying out that image shift is handled and irrelevant with the print result of image on the front and back.
For example, suppose that printing equipment is from for example acceptance " single face print job (it does not need the image on the front and back is carried out the adjustment of any position) " such as PC 104 of external device (ED).In this case, according to the user request relevant with the Method of printing of external device (ED), CPU 205 these printing equipments of control of this printing equipment are handled the print data of this operation by a series of single face printings of forbidding the image shift processing.
When the user of PC 104 on PC 104, finished a series of print conditions whole when the back being set beginning to ask by the 1802 input printings of " OK " key, PC 104 sends to printing equipment with print data with the print conditions data.Exterior I/F by this printing equipment receives from the external device (ED) work data to be processed (print data itself and the print conditions data that comprise multipage) of transmission such as PC 104 for example.The CPU205 of this printing equipment will be stored in HDD 209 or the RAM 208 from the work data to be processed that external device (ED) receives.In this case, CPU 205 whole pages or leaves that will be included in Print All data in the data of this operation, that comprise multipage are stored among the HDD 209.The CPU 205 control printer units 203 of this printing equipment use the print data that is stored among the HDD 209, carry out print processing according to print conditions.
The image print position when the duplex printing operation of external device (ED) is pressed from both sides in the printing equipment printing Put alignment function
As mentioned above, the CPU 205 control printer units 203 of printing equipment (MFP 105 or 106) use the Method of printing by external device (ED) appointment from a plurality of different Method of printings, print the data from the print job of external device (ED) (server 103, PC 104 etc.).
The control example of the CPU 205 of this printing equipment when printing equipment receives work data will mainly be described below, and wherein the user of external device (ED) has specified duplex printing by the UI unit of this external device (ED) for this work data and has sent the image on the front and back is carried out the execution request that the position is adjusted.
Notice that the print system of present embodiment comprises a plurality of multi-functional imaging devices, for example as the MFP 105,106 of the example of printing equipment etc.All these MFP have identical functions and the structure relevant with the major part described in the present embodiment.In other words, following explanation about printing equipment is the explanation to the ingredient of MFP 105, or to the explanation of the ingredient of MFP 106.This point is common to the whole embodiment that comprise first embodiment.In addition, the print system of present embodiment has signal conditioning package, for example as the server 103 of the example of external device (ED), PC 104 etc.Based on above-mentioned explanation, be that representative describes with PC 104.In other words, also can use server 103 to carry out identical processing.
Figure 22 is the process flow diagram that illustrates according to present embodiment treatment scheme of image print aligned in position function when the printing that the CPU 205 by printing equipment (MFP 105,106 etc.) carries out.
In step S2201, the exterior I of printing equipment/F unit 202 receives the data (view data that will print and the various print processing condition data that are provided with by printed driver) of the operation that will print of sending from PC 104.Receive in response to this, CPU 205 with the data storage of this operation in storage unit (HDD 209 or RAM 208).In this case, CPU 205 control will from whole pages or leaves of the print data of the operation that will print of PC 104 from first page to the last one page be stored in successively the HDD 209.
In step S2202, CPU 205 explains a field of the view data that is received in step S2201.CPU 205 checks based on this explanation results whether this operation is set to duplex printing.
For example, when the operator of PC 104 is provided with setting option 2001 on the window in detail and is provided with " single face printing " by the printed driver among Figure 20 (he or she is not provided with " duplex printing "), a field of this view data is the print processing condition data with this information description.In other words, operation to be processed is " single face print job (not needing the image on the front and back is carried out the operation that any position is adjusted) ".In this case, the processing of CPU 205 control flows from step S2202 enters the processing among the step S2214.In step S2214, CPU 205 reads the print data of this operation from HDD 209, and controls printer unit 203 and carry out the single face print processing according to the print conditions data of this operation.When as when flow process enters step S2214 described in this example, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out the printing of this work data by the Method of printing that is different from double face printing method.
On the other hand, for example, illustrational as institute among Figure 21, when the operator of PC 104 was provided with " duplex printing " by the setting option on the window of Figure 20 2001, a field of view data was the print processing condition data with this information description.In this case, because this operation is the operation of wanting duplex printing, so the processing of CPU 205 control flows from step S2202 enters the processing among the step S2203.
CPU 205 further explains a field of the received view data of the operation that is judged as the duplex printing operation in step S2202.CPU 205 checks based on this explanation results whether this operation is that the user has been provided with the operation of it being used the alignment of dual-side image print position.CPU 205 carries out this and checks processing in step S2203.
For example, suppose that the operator of PC 104 is provided with " duplex printing " by the setting option 2001 that is provided with on the window of Figure 20, but he or she does not send the instruction of any " adjusting the image on the front and back " by setting option 2202.In this case, a field of the view data of received operation is the print processing condition data with this information description.In other words, operation to be processed is " not needing the image on the front and back is carried out the duplex printing operation that any position is adjusted ".
In this case, the processing of CPU 205 control flows from step S2203 enters the processing among the step S2213.In step S2213, CPU 205 reads the print data of this operation from HDD 209, and controls printer unit 203 and carry out double-side printing processing according to the print conditions data of this operation.Yet in this case, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out the print processing of duplex printing operation as this operation when forbidding carries out image migration processing (image on the front and back being carried out the aligned in position operation).When entering step S2213 as flow process as described in the present example, CPU205 control printer unit 203 is carried out print processing by the double face printing method of handling without any need for image shift to this work data.
On the other hand, for example, suppose that the operator of PC 104 is provided with " duplex printing " by the setting option 2001 that is provided with on the window of Figure 20, and sent the instruction of " adjusting the image on the front and back " by setting option 2202.In this case, a field of the view data of received operation is the print processing condition data with this information description.In other words, operation to be processed is " need carry out the duplex printing operation that the position is adjusted to the image on the front and back ".In this case, because this duplex printing operation is the operation that must carry out the alignment of dual-side image print position, so the processing of CPU 205 control flows from step S2203 enters the processing among the step S2204.
In the processing in step S2204 and S2205, CPU 205 control printer units 203 carry out and corresponding scheduled operation is operated in the print position adjustment of the image of wanting duplex printing that this operation is required.More specifically, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out special (specific) duplex printing operation, as operating corresponding operation with the print position adjustment of duplex printing operation, this duplex printing operation comprises with the print position of the image of wanting duplex printing adjusts relevant user's request.For example, 203 pairs of actual predetermined numbers of pages that adopt of CPU 205 control printer units are carried out the double-side printing processing of print data, as the print result that need carry out the duplex printing operation of position adjustment to the image on the front and back.In the present example, CPU 205 controls are printed on first and second pages print data of this operation on the front and back of a thin slice.That is, about the chief component of the processing among the step S2204 among second embodiment described herein and the S2205 with identical about the chief component of step S1404 among Figure 14 of first embodiment and the processing among the S1405.Note, owing to use the actual print data of printing itself of wanting that is included in the data that need the operation that the position adjusts in adjusting operation, so the chief component of the processing among the step S2905 of the Figure 29 among the 3rd embodiment that will illustrate about the back and the S2907 has identical main idea with the chief component of these embodiment.
Note, will further specify configuration public for whole embodiment below.As mentioned above, in the present embodiment, an example as needed specific duplex printing operation in the print position adjustment of dual-side image operation, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out double-side printing processing, and in fact this double-side printing processing is used and comprised the print data itself of adjusting the duplex printing operation of relevant user's request with the print position of dual-side image.This point has used Figure 12 and Figure 30～32 to be illustrated.The example of the effect of this configuration allows the reply of this print system often to need the printing environment of very harsh printing precision, for example POD environment etc.
In other words, when reality is used the print data of final product, more may suppress the appearance of existing problem in the prior art.Described in first and second embodiment, from the configuration of visually confirming the duplex printing result, when he or she used the print data of client's actual request to confirm that this as a result, he or she can carry out more high-precision inspection operator self.Owing to have this operating position, therefore this function be provided.
Yet another embodiment that needed specific duplex printing is operated in the print position adjustment operation as dual-side image for example, can adopt following configuration.For example, CPU 205 preserves a series of sample image datas of multipage in advance in HDD 209 grades, these a series of sample image datas comprise i.e. at least two pages the sample image data on first and second in two sides that will be printed on thin slice, and are exclusively used in the print position adjustment operation of dual-side image.Preferably, CPU 205 preserves the sample data that meets as the purpose (type) of the desired needed printed product of commodity of client under the POD environment, for example " sample image data that is used for product manual ", " sample image data that is used for pamphlet " etc. in advance in HDD 209.CPU 205 control printer units 203 use this sample data to carry out the duplex printing operation, as needed special (specific) double-side printing processing in the print position adjustment operation of dual-side image.
In other words, CPU 205 control printer units 203 in the processing of the step S1404 of Figure 14 and S1405, in the processing of the step S2204 of Figure 22 and S2205 or in the back in the processing with the step S2905 of Figure 29 of explanation and S2907, are carried out the double-side printing processing of this sample data.Can adopt this configuration.
Turn back to Figure 22, in step S2204, CPU 205 reads second page of print data of this operation from HDD 209, wherein user (operator) has used 2002 pairs of these operations of setting option on the window of Figure 20 to carry out the request of " adjusting the image on the front and back ".CPU 205 control will be based on the image print of second page print data on second (back side) of the thin slice that needs and the printing in this operation that supply with from paper supply unit, and wherein said paper supply unit is based on that the user of PC 104 selects by the paper setting of the window appointment of Figure 19.This thin slice is reversed, and it is transported to image-generating unit once more.
Next, in step S2205, CPU 205 reads first page of print data of this operation from HDD 209.CPU 205 control will printed on second at thin slice on second page first of this thin slice of image based on the image print of first page print data.
By the above-mentioned processing in step S2204 and S2205, after having finished first and second pages the double-side printing processing of carrying out this operation on the front and back of a thin slice, CPU 205 controls are discharged to this thin slice on the pallet 324.
In step S2205, in response to needed first thin slice in this operation is discharged on the pallet 324, CPU 205 stops the printing to this operation.In other words, when output is included in first of the thin slice duplex printing of going up second page of image printing on first page of image of this operation of printing and at this thin slice second as a result the time, CPU 205 stops this printing.In this case, after discharging first thin slice, CPU 205 stops this printing.Yet present embodiment is not limited thereto.For example, this printing equipment of CPU 205 may command stops printing, will be discharged on the pallet 324 based on the duplex printing thin slice of any specified quantity of the operation of user instruction with response.In addition, for example, CPU 205 can be controlled in and accepts the user during the printing and stop request by what stop key 502 sent, and after receiving this request, this printing equipment of may command stops printing.In this way, can stop this printing based on thin slice quantity or the timing that the operator selects.
In step S2206, CPU 205 stops this printing, and in step S2207, the display unit of the operating unit 204 of CPU 205 control printing equipments shows the window of Figure 15.Note user's request that window that can be by Figure 15 is accepted from the user and identical to the control operation of printing equipment with ingredient above-mentioned first embodiment based on this request.Therefore, with the explanation of omitting to it.
As mentioned above, an example of the UI unit that is provided by the print system of present embodiment is not only corresponding to operating unit 204, and corresponding to UI unit as the external device (ED) (signal conditioning package etc., for example server 103, PC 104 etc.) in the transmission source of print job.For example, controlled in the present example print job is the print job that receives from PC 104.Therefore, can adopt the display unit of controller major control PC 104 of PC 104 with the configuration of the window that shows Figure 15.In this case, CPU 205 by exterior I/F unit 202 to PC 104 send will be specific duplex printing operate finish the information that is notified to external device (ED).After receiving this information from printing equipment, the controller of PC 104 based on the display unit of this information Control PC that receives 104 to show the window of Figure 15.When carrying out this control operation, user's request (request of accepting by key 1501～1507) that PC 104 sends the PC 104 that will accept by the window of the Figure 15 on the display unit that is presented at PC104 to printing equipment is notified to the control command of printing equipment.When receiving this order, CPU 205 is according to user's request of PC 104 that receive from PC 104 and that accept by the window of Figure 15, carries out the processing in the process flow diagram of Figure 22.Similarly, the display unit of control PC 104 is with the window of Figure 16 of the timing execution of the step S2210 of demonstration aftermentioned in Figure 22.In addition, the window by Figure 16 is accepted user's request (key 1601～1603) from the operator of PC 104.In this way, can use the display unit of the corresponding external device (ED) in transmission source of the print job of asking, carry out the processing of the process flow diagram of Figure 22 with the user who comprises the adjustment of relevant dual-side image position.
In the control operation of this example, when step S2207, the operator is from visually confirming to be discharged to the duplex printing result of the operation on the pallet 324.Therefore, this operator must pick up this printed product from pallet 324.In other words, the operator of this operation may be in the front of this printing equipment.In light of this situation, although send this operation, the display unit that uses the operating unit 204 that allows printing equipment is shown that the control example of the window of Figure 15 and 16 provides following explanation from PC 104.
At step S2208, whether CPU 205 checks by the key on the window of Figure 15 1507 and has accepted request from user's cancellation operation.If accepted this job delete request, then CPU 205 control flows enter step S2212 from step S2208.Notice that it is identical with the job delete processing among first embodiment that the job delete in this example is handled.For example, if be judged as "Yes" in step S2208, then CPU 205 wipes whole pages or leaves of the print data of this operation that receives from PC 104 from HDD 209.
If do not receive the job delete request, then CPU 205 control and treatment enter step S2209 from step S2208.In step S2209, CPU 205 checks whether accepted to ask from user carry out again (redo) to this operation by the key on the window of Figure 15 1505.In other words, CPU 205 checks whether accepted to change the request of the image of operation with respect to the print position of thin slice.If accepted this request, then the CPU205 control and treatment enters step S2211 side from step S2209.Flow process turns back to the processing among the step S2204 once more then.Notice that except the print data of reading and being printed again was first and second pages print data from PC 104, the main operation relevant with ingredient was identical with the main operation among first embodiment from HDD 209.That is to say, except in first embodiment to the configuration handled from the data of scanner unit 201 and to handle from the data of external device (ED) be configured to configuration and first embodiment in identical.
When flow process when step S2209 enters step S2211, CPU 205 controls are to this operation carries out image migration processing.Except carrying out data that image shift handles is the print data from PC104, with image shift handle relevant ingredient basically with first embodiment in identical, therefore will omit explanation to it.
After the processing in having finished step S2211, flow process turns back to step S2204, handles again from second page first printing with control.Repeat to return and arrive the flow process of step S2209 from step S2211, up in step S2209, be judged as do not change the image print position till (promptly, repeat this flow process, up to the user till visually confirmed the duplex printing result and be judged as image print location matches on the front and back).Except data to be processed are print data from PC 104, the ingredient relevant with these operations basically with first embodiment in identical, and will omit its explanation.
On the other hand, do not change the image print position if be judged as in step S2209, then CPU 205 control flows enter the processing among the step S2210.For example, carry out key 1506 if the user presses to print by the window of Figure 15, then CPU 205 control and treatment enter step S2210 from step S2209.In this step, the display unit of CPU 205 control operation unit 204 shows the window of Figure 16.Except data to be processed are print data from PC 104, with based on from the relevant various control operations of the operation of the instruction of the key on the window of Figure 16 1601～1603 basically with first embodiment in identical, therefore will omit explanation to it.
In step S2210, CPU 205 is provided with according to the dual-side image print position among step S2209 alignment, carries out to the i.e. printing of the 3rd page and continued page of residue page or leaf, to the last till the view data of one page.Except data to be processed are print data from PC 104, the ingredient relevant with this operation basically with first embodiment in identical, and will omit explanation to it.
In step S2212, CPU 205 checks whether also have operation to be processed.If be judged as "Yes" in step S2212, then flow process turns back to step S2202.On the other hand, if be judged as "No" in step S2212, then processing finishes.Except data to be processed are print data from PC 104, the ingredient relevant with this operation also basically with first embodiment in identical, and will omit explanation to it.
As mentioned above, according to present embodiment, use can send to the print data of being printed by this printing equipment the external device (ED) (server 103, PC 104 etc.) of this printing equipment, carry out with first embodiment in the identical control of control.
Except allowing this print system to provide the effect of the first embodiment illustrated, can also provide another kind of effect: when the print job handled from external device (ED), allow this print system that above-mentioned effect is provided.In this way, compare, can further improve convenience with the convenience among first embodiment.
The 3rd embodiment
In the explanation to the control example of first and second embodiment, the operator is from visually confirming the position adjustment operation as the image on the front and back the duplex printing operation, the duplex printing result of the specific duplex printing operation carried out by CPU 205.In other words, in the above description, in double-side printing processing, CPU 205 controls with the window by Figure 15, the actual correction instruction of the print position of the image from carry out the front and back that above-mentioned requested operation person accepts to be printed on thin slice by in the setting option among the key Fig. 9 901 and Figure 20 2002 at least one on.Yet present embodiment is not limited thereto.For example, present embodiment can comprise the ingredient of the high productivity of considering the high printing precision under the POD environment and asking, high operability and robotization.An example of this ingredient will be described below.In following example, a kind of configuration will be described, in this configuration, by eliminating the requirement of confirming by the operator, CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are to use the particular sensor unit of this printing equipment to detect by printing equipment itself and the correction position skew.
The functional configuration of MFP
Figure 23 is the block diagram that the configuration of the MFP (multi-function peripheral) according to third embodiment of the invention is shown.Notice that identical Reference numeral is represented and identical part according to (Fig. 2) in the configuration of the MFP of first and second embodiment in Figure 23.That is to say identical in whole ingredients except the ingredient relevant and the printing equipment among first and second embodiment with following explanation.
Be that with the key distinction of the configuration of printing equipment (MFP 105 or 106) illustrated among first and second embodiment this printing equipment comprises sensor unit 211 and position correction unit 212.Sensor unit 211 has the sensor 332 in as shown in figure 24 the mechanism, and from the sensor 332 actual relevant detection information of thin slice of obtaining and in printer unit 203, carrying.Sensor unit 211 detects the image print offset of print result based on from the information that is arranged on the sensor 332 on the thin slice transport path, and the amount of detected offset is sent to CPU 205.
As an example, sensor unit 211 detects in the illustrated in the above-described embodiments specific duplex printing operation the print position that has been carried out the image on first of thin slice of duplex printing by printer unit 203.In addition, sensor unit 211 detects the print position of the image on second of the thin slice that carried out duplex printing in specific duplex printing operation by printer unit 203.Notice that these results are converted into the numerical data of using in the inspection of CPU 205 is handled.And sensor unit 211 compares the image print positional information on first and second.Based on this comparative result information, sensor unit 211 is confirmed image among first and second of this thin slices which and the image shift on the another side, and offset direction and side-play amount.Then, sensor unit 211 will represent that this affirmation result's numerical information sends to CPU 205.Note, hereinafter, will carry out the information that digital conversion obtains by the offset degree (position offset) that expression has been offset and be called position offset.
By CPU 205 control position correcting units 212, as the unit of adjusting the image print position on the front and back when the duplex printing automatically.For example, position correction unit 212 compares sensor unit 211 position offset that is detected and the offset allowable value that is provided with based on the user who accepts from the user by the UI unit that this print system provided.Notice that CPU 205 will be stored in the HDD 209 in advance by the offset allowable value of accepting from the user being carried out the numerical data that digital conversion obtains, so that can compare with position offset.In other words, before this printing equipment was accepted to carry out the duplex printing operation of aligned in position to the image on the front and back, CPU 205 was registered among the HDD 209 to this offset allowable value of major general in advance.
For example, suppose in the operation of specific duplex printing among the duplex printing result by the reality of printer unit 203 outputs, and exceeded from the corresponding value of the position offset of sensor unit 211 and the corresponding value of offset tolerance that is registered in advance among the HDD 209.In this case, CPU 205 forbids that the UI unit shows the window among Figure 15 and 16.That is to say, under the situation of not accepting the clear and definite correction instruction that the operator sends by the key on the window of Figure 15 1501～1507, CPU 205 control printer units 203 automatically perform a series of duplex printing operations that comprise that image shift is handled, as the operation to operation to be processed.
In the image shift of above-mentioned configuration was handled, CPU 205 controlled based on the information (allowing the image shift of CPU 205 which face of affirmation and the information of offset direction and side-play amount) from sensor unit, to handle based on this information and executing image shift.In the practical methods that image shift is handled, adjust the front that is stored among the RAM 208 or the start address position of the view data on the back side.That is, the ingredient in whole ingredients of the data processing method relevant with this image shift processing itself and the explanation of first embodiment is identical, and will omit the explanation to it.
On the other hand, suppose in the operation of specific duplex printing among the actual duplex printing result by printer unit 203 outputs, and do not exceed from the corresponding value of the position offset of sensor unit 211 and the corresponding value of offset allowable value that has been registered in advance among the HDD 209.In this case, CPU 205 forbids carrying out above-mentioned image shift processing.
That is to say that CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out a series of duplex printing operations of handling without any need for image shift, as the operation to operation to be processed.Equally in this case, CPU 205 forbids that obviously the UI unit shows the window of Figure 15 and 16.That is to say that under the situation of not accepting any clear and definite correction instruction that the operator sends by the key on the window of Figure 15 1501～1507, CPU 205 forbids automatically performing image shift and handles.
The hardware configuration of MFP
To use Figure 24 that hardware configuration according to the MFP of present embodiment is described below.Notice that identical Reference numeral is represented according to the identical part in the configuration (Fig. 3) of the MFP of first and second embodiment among Figure 24.
Sensor 332 among Figure 24 of sensor unit 211 among Figure 23 is set at from fixation unit 308 to the transport path of discharging the movable lug retaining, and by being arranged on the position offset of the predetermined image on the sheeting that the other reference mark of transport path detects photographic fixing image on it.
Sensor placement
The A of Figure 25 illustrates the example of the layout of the sensor 332 on the paper transportation path.As shown in the A of Figure 25, sensor 332 be set at that distributing roller from fixation unit 308 is carried and thereon the photographic fixing image sheeting above.Sensor 332 comprises dimension sensor, and is provided with along the direction vertical with the sheeting throughput direction.
The B of Figure 25 illustrates the layout of sheeting and reference mark when seeing above the sheeting transport path.In the B of Figure 25, reference mark 2502 is set at the next door of thin slice transport path, and is set to and just in time regularly the in-position of the benchmark image (for example, the index 1202 of the handbook in the present embodiment) of sheeting is consistent in position probing.
Another benchmark image that reference mark 2502 can be set on the sheeting is for example located the in-position of frame 1201 grades of handbook, perhaps is arranged on the paper end of sheeting.When the image that will print on sheeting does not comprise any image that is suitable for aligned in position, can at first print the test pattern that is used for aligned in position, and reference mark 2502 can be arranged on the position of the benchmark image on the test pattern.In other words, this printing equipment of CPU 205 may command uses the sample image data that has been registered among the HDD 209 to carry out double-side printing processing by printer unit 203.
Explanation about the UI control of permissible range that dual-side image print position alignment is set
Below with the relevant UI control that is provided with of the permissible range using Fig. 5 and Figure 26～28 to illustrate to align with the dual-side image print position that is used for being provided with above-mentioned offset allowable value.CPU 205 also carries out below with the control operation that illustrates.
When the operator press with the corresponding operating unit 204 shown in Figure 5 of an example of the UI unit of native system on user model key 505 time, the display unit of CPU 205 control operation unit 204 shows window shown in Figure 26.For example, CPU 205 these display units of control show user model window shown in Figure 26.
Window shown in Figure 26 comprises that common-use size is provided with key 2601, and it is used for accepting instruction from the user and shows that with control UI unit this demonstration permission user carries out the relevant various settings of common-use size with this printing equipment (MFP 105,106 etc.).For example, when the user pressed key 2601, the display unit of CPU 205 control operation unit 204 showed window shown in Figure 27.In addition, when pressing " closing " key 2602, the set handling of CPU 205 end user patterns.In this case, CPU 205 closes the window of Figure 26, and the demonstration on the operating unit 204 is turned back to basic window.
When the user pressed common-use size key 2601 is set by the window of Figure 26, the display unit of CPU205 control operation unit 204 showed the window of Figure 27.The common-use size that Figure 27 illustrates this example is provided with window.Comprise that at the window that is presented at the Figure 27 on the UI unit under the control of CPU 205 alignment of dual-side image print position is provided with key 2701.Key 2701 is to be used for the display key accepting to instruct from the user, allows the user that the demonstration of the permissible range of dual-side image print position alignment is set with control UI unit.When the user pressed " closing " key 2702 on the window of Figure 27, the common-use size that CPU 205 these display units of control cut out Figure 27 was provided with window, and turns back to the user model window of Figure 26.
Suppose that the dual-side image print position alignment that the user has pressed on the window of the Figure 27 on the display unit that is presented at operating unit 204 under the control of CPU 205 is provided with key 2701.In this case, in response to this button operation, CPU 205 control UI unit are to be provided with the demonstration that allows the user that the permissible range of dual-side image print position alignment is set.As an example of this demonstration, the display unit of CPU 205 control operation unit 204 shows the window of Figure 28.Figure 28 illustrates the example that double-surface position skew permissible range is provided with window.Setting option 2801 on the window of Figure 28 is that permissible range is provided with display field.CPU 205 can accept the offset MAD of the image that will print at the front and back of the thin slice of duplex printing operation by this setting option 2801 from the user.
In other words, CPU 205 accepts permissible range from the user, and the maximal phase between the image print position of the image on second of the image print position that first of thin slice that this scope is illustrated in the duplex printing operation goes up the image of printing and this thin slice is to the printing position offset.
For example, suppose from what sensor unit 211 obtained and the operation of specific duplex printing be and exceed the corresponding side-play amount of value of the value of accepting from the user by item 2801 of setting by the side-play amount of the print position of the image on the front and back of the actual thin slice that carries out duplex printing of printer unit 203.In this case, CPU 205 allows the carries out image migration processing.That is to say that in this case, CPU 205 allows printer units 203 to automatically perform to comprise a series of duplex printings operations that image shift is handled, as printing to the print data of duplex printing operation to be processed.
On the other hand, suppose from what sensor unit 211 obtained and the operation of specific duplex printing be and be equal to or less than the corresponding side-play amount of value of the value of accepting from the user by item 2801 of setting by the side-play amount of the print position of the image on the front and back of the actual thin slice that carries out duplex printing of printer unit 203.In this case, CPU 205 forbids the carries out image migration processing.That is to say that in this case, CPU 205 non-print machine unit 203 automatically perform a series of duplex printings operations that comprise that image shift is handled, as printing to the print data of duplex printing operation to be processed.
In other words, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are forbidden a series of duplex printings operations of carries out image migration processing with execution, as the printing to the print data of duplex printing operation to be processed.That is to say, even when among the duplex printing result in reality the print position displacement of front and back epigraph having taken place, if the degree (side-play amount) of skew is equal to or less than and the corresponding side-play amounts of importing by item 2801 of value, then CPU 205 allows to carry out the duplex printing operation and image is not carried out any print position alignment operation.
As existing in the prior art, have environment that very harsh printing precision requires for example POD environment etc. down, as the printed product of commodity, 2mm or bigger side-play amount will be rejected.Yet even under such environment, if occurred on the duplex printing product as unnoticed 2mm of type style or littler trickle offset, this printed product is enough to be used as commodity.That is to say that such scheme can be tackled this user's needs flexibly.That is, such scheme can prevent that the duplex printing operation from excessively being repeated.That is, such scheme can prevent from can prevent maybe that to the excessive use of resource insignificant throughput rate from descending.As mentioned above, in the present embodiment, such scheme is used to handle multiple operating position as much as possible or user's needs.In the present example, the permissible range of offset is " 0mm to 10mm ".That is, CPU 205 forbids that the user passes through the value that setting option 2801 inputs surpass 10mm.The value of accepting by setting option 2801 is corresponding to above-mentioned offset allowable value.As mentioned above, CPU 205 will be registered in the HDD 209 from the value of setting that the user accepts in advance.
In the present example, 2801 are used to show allowable value, and this allowable value is to use the standard that numeric keypad is 506 that be provided with, serve as whether the print position displacement amount that is used to check the duplex printing result drops in the permissible range and the result who piles up on pallet 324 or the sample tray 323 is classified.Reference numeral 2802 expression is provided with key, and this is provided with key is to be used for the allowable value setting of display field 2801 being set and being registered in display key among the HDD 209 being presented at permissible range.Reference numeral 2803 expression cancel keys are used for cancelling the common-use size that is provided with and turns back to Figure 27 window are set.
The user who accepts by the window of Figure 28 is provided with the displaying contents of expression when " 1mm " is set to the offset permissible range.Utilize this setting, if the side-play amount between the image print position on the front and back is equal to or less than 1mm, then CPU 205 is judged as this side-play amount and drops in the permissible range.In this case, CPU 205 controls are discharged to the thin slice of printer 203 duplex printings on the pallet 324, so that it is adopted as final products.
On the other hand, if the print position displacement amount of image surpasses 1mm, then CPU 205 is judged as this side-play amount and drops on outside the permissible range.In this case, CPU 205 control is discharged to the thin slice of printer 203 duplex printings on the pallet 323 as the stackable unit different with pallet 324, so that refuse it as final products.By this mode, CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are carried out a series of duplex printing operation, can in the duplex printing sequence that the image on the front and back is automatically performed the offset correction adopted printed product and unaccepted printed product being separated.
In pressing Figure 28 key 2802 is set after, permissible range is set and returns common-use size window is set.Then, press " closing " key 2702 and 2602 in succession after, the user model window turns back to the standby window, finishes the setting to permissible range thus.CPU 205 carries out this printing equipment execution of control and has the required a series of UI control operations of above-mentioned duplex printing operation of the image on the front and back being carried out zero offset capability.
Handle duplex printing about the zero offset capability that uses the image on the front and back The explanation of operation
To illustrate below in the duplex printing of the data of the duplex printing operation of handling by the printing equipment (MFP 105,106 etc.) of present embodiment, automatically perform the operation of image print aligned in position and an example of the control operation of CPU205 when not having any intervention operation of operator at this device of control.
Figure 29 is the process flow diagram that is illustrated in the flow process of the processing of being carried out by CPU 205 in the aforesaid operations.This routine data also with the processing of other process flow diagram (Figure 14 and 22) in identical mode be stored among HDD 209 or the ROM 207.As required, CPU 205 reads from storage unit and with reference to the program of these processing.In following example, the processing the processing in step S2903, S2906, S2908, S2909 and S2911 is identical with the processing among first embodiment.Therefore, because the ingredient that is not illustrated in the following description is identical with ingredient among first embodiment, so will omit explanation to it.
After pressing initiating key 503, in step S2901, CPU 205 checks whether will carry out double-sided replication.If be not arranged to carry out double-sided replication, then flow process enters step S2914, to carry out duplicating except that double-sided replication.On the other hand, if be arranged to carry out double-sided replication, then flow process enters step S2902.
In step S2902, whether CPU 205 checks to be provided with and uses the alignment of dual-side image print position.Do not use the alignment of dual-side image print position if be provided with, then flow process enters step S2913 to carry out normal double-sided replication.On the other hand, use the alignment of dual-side image print position if be provided with, then flow process enters step S2903.
In step S2903, the permissible range of image print position offset between front and back when CPU 205 reads and by the position offset permissible range among Figure 28 the double-sided replication that window is provided with is set.CPU 205 reads this value as standard, and this standard is used to use sensor 332 to check as the duplex printing result, whether the side-play amount of image print position drops in the permissible range, and the result who piles up on pallet 324 or the sample tray 323 is classified.
In step S2904, CPU 205 controls scan the original copy that is placed on the ADF 301 successively, and the image data storage after will scanning is in RAM 208.
In step S2905, corresponding second page of the back side of the CPU 205 control printings and first thin slice.In step S2906, CPU 205 control uses sensors 332 regularly to measure the distance of front end of the index 1202 of the output image after the photographic fixing of 2502 to second pages of reference marks in preset detection, and will this distance be stored among the RAM 208 as the position offset at the back side.
In step S2907, CPU 205 controls positive corresponding first page that prints with first thin slice.In step S2908, CPU 205 control uses sensors 332 regularly to measure the distance of front end of the index 1202 of the output image after the photographic fixing of 2502 to first pages of reference marks in preset detection, and will this distance be stored among the RAM 208 as the position offset in front.
In step S2909, CPU 205 is based on the image print position offset in the front of the image print position offset at the back side of first thin slice that records in step S2906 and first thin slice that records in step S2908, calculate the image print position offset between the front and back, and the amount that will calculate compares with the permissible range value that sets in advance in step S2903.
If the image print position offset that calculates drops in the permissible range, then flow process enters step S2910, to proceed to remain the printing of page or leaf.At this moment, print result is discharged to and piles up on the pallet 324.
On the other hand, if the image print position offset that calculates has surpassed permissible range, then flow process enters step S2911, so that print result at this moment is discharged on the sample tray 323.Then, by and the front and back that calculates by CPU 205 between the corresponding coordinate of position offset come one view data in the front and back of offset storage in RAM 208.After one view data in the front and back was offset, flow process turned back to step S2905, and CPU 205 controls are duplicated again from first page.Repeat to be back to from step S2911 the flow process of step S2905, up in step S2909, the image print position offset between the front and back drops in the permissible range.
If carried out skew setting, make that the image print position offset drops in the permissible range and makes the image print location matches in step S2909, then CPU 205 controls in step S2910, with according to the skew among step S2909 control to the residue page or leaf promptly the 3rd page and continued page proceed printing, to the last till the view data of one page.
Also have operation to be processed and continue to carry out replication processes if be judged as in step S2912, then flow process turns back to step S2902, and the home window on the operating unit 204 under the standby mode shown in Figure 5 is operated.On the other hand, if there is not operation to be processed, then processing finishes.
From above-mentioned explanation as can be seen, when CPU 205 control printing equipments were carried out double-side printing processing, CPU 205 allowed to accept in advance to be provided with by the alignment of dual-side image print position user's request of key.Print desired number of pages after the beginning printing after, CPU205 control sensor unit detects the image print position offset of the front and back on the thin slice of each actual printing.If side-play amount drops on outside the permissible range, then CPU 205 these printing equipments of control automatically perform the alignment of dual-side image print position.
On the other hand, if side-play amount drops within the permissible range, then CPU 205 forbids the alignment of dual-side image print position, and double-side printing processing is proceeded in control.In this way, in having the foregoing description, under the situation of any intervention operation of operator, can not provide above-mentioned effect.Consequently, the operator does not need to carry out the alignment of dual-side image print position, thereby can significantly reduce operator's work load.More particularly, can further improve the effect of the first and second embodiment illustrated.
The 3rd embodiment illustrated and begun request in response to the printing from operating unit 204, the control example when carrying out duplex printing from the print data of scanner unit 201.Yet the present invention is not limited to this specific examples.For example, described in second embodiment, even when the print data handled from external device (ED), the present invention also can be suitable equally.Especially, the present invention can be equally applicable to the printing by the printed driver on the client PC 104.
According to the present invention, as illustrated in first to the 3rd embodiment, when using the above-mentioned printing equipment processing operation that work data to be processed is printed on can first and second at thin slice, the controller and/or the principal computer of printing equipment are controlled as main body, with the print position of handling the data on first with respect to the thin slice work data of wanting duplex printing along the print position of the data on second of predetermined direction skew thin slice.
In addition, when using the printing equipment processing operation, the controller and/or the principal computer of this printing equipment are controlled, optionally to carry out first pattern and second pattern, wherein the control of this first pattern will be printed on data on second of thin slice and be printed on second of thin slice, with print position with the data on first from the thin slice predetermined offset along predetermined direction; The control of this second pattern will be printed on data on second of thin slice and be printed on second of thin slice, and not consider predetermined offset and predetermined direction.
And according to the present invention, the controller and/or the principal computer of printing equipment are controlled, so that first and second patterns are optionally carried out in each operation of wanting duplex printing.
In addition, the present invention be used for allowing the user by user interface for example printing equipment operating unit, the operator scheme that the print set-up window etc. of computing machine of the printed driver of printing equipment decides first and second operator schemes to carry out is installed.
The present invention is used for the operator scheme that allows the user to decide first and second patterns to carry out by above-mentioned user interface, as the initial setting up of printing equipment.
In addition, as mentioned above, the present invention is used for allowing the picture position detecting sensor of these printing equipments of use such as controller of printing equipment to wait the operator scheme that determines that automatically first and second patterns will be carried out.
In addition, the present invention is used to allow the user manually to select first pattern by above-mentioned user interface, the predetermined number of pages that the controller that perhaps allows printing equipment is carried out the operation of wanting duplex printing at this printing equipment of control (for example, two pages, promptly want first and second pages of operation of duplex printing) double-side printing processing after, select first pattern automatically based on information from the sensor.
And the present invention is used for predetermined direction and is set to direction based on the user instruction that is provided with by above-mentioned user interface.
In addition, the present invention is used for predetermined offset and is set to side-play amount based on the user instruction that is provided with by above-mentioned user interface.
In addition, can further provide the configuration that can produce the effect under the following POD environment by the configuration of using the present invention first to the 3rd embodiment.Following configuration also can be known as the specification of having added situation about being presented in the POD environment.For example, under the POD environment, how effectively to handle a large amount of print jobs is very important with the throughput rate that improves total system.As the specification of having added this situation, utilize the storage box function of above-mentioned printing equipment.CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are to allow and will use print position to adjust function to the image on the front and back by the duplex printing operation of this storage box function treatment.
For example, suppose that the user on the window of the Fig. 6 on the display unit that is presented at operating unit 204 under the control of CPU 205, presses the storage box label 603 that is used to select the storage box function.In response to this button operation, CPU 205 controls select the window (not shown) to be presented on the display unit of operating unit 204 storage box.As mentioned above, the printing equipment of this configuration comprises a plurality of data storage casees among the HDD 209.CPU 205 control allows users oneself to pass through the UI unit and select desired one in a plurality of storage box.For example, CPU205 selects the window (not shown) to accept the storage box option that the user selects by storage box.
In addition, when the user had selected desired storage box by the UI unit, CPU 205 control UI unit allowed to select one desired demonstration in the data of a plurality of operations that will print of user from be stored in this storage box.For example, suppose that the user selects the window (not shown) to select one from a plurality of storage boxes by storage box.In response to this user operation, the display unit display document of CPU 205 control operation unit 204 is selected window, and the document selects window to allow to select in a plurality of document datas of user from the storage box that is stored in this user and selects desired one.Figure 33 illustrates this demonstration example.
As shown in figure 33, the storage box that the user selects can be preserved the data of a plurality of independently workings, and wherein each of these a plurality of independently workings all comprises a plurality of pages or leaves.In the example of Figure 33, stored five document datas, each operation comprises 50 pages document data.Notice that as mentioned above, in fact these data are stored among the HDD 209.In addition, as mentioned above, each storage box not only can be stored the data of the operation of accepting by scanner unit 201, and can store the data of accepting by exterior I/F unit 202 from the operation of external device (ED).
CPU 205 controls, and selects desired operation to allow the user by the document selectionbar on the window of the Figure 33 on the display unit that is presented at operating unit 204.For example, suppose that the window that the user passes through Figure 33 selected " operation 1 ".In this case, CPU 205 controls, will be by the processing of this printing equipment execution processing as the data that are used for operation 1 to allow user oneself to decide by the UI unit.Figure 34 illustrates this example.For example, suppose that the user wishes to carry out the processing of printing as the user being passed through the data of the selected operation of document selectionbar by this device.In this case, CPU 205 accepts the print execution request that the user sends by " printing " key on the window of the Figure 34 on the display unit that is presented at operating unit 204 under the control of CPU 205.On the other hand, suppose that the user wishes by this device data to be sent to external device (ED) as the processing of the user being passed through the selected work data of document selectionbar.In this case, CPU205 accepts the user and carries out request in the transmission of sending by " transmission " key on the window of the Figure 34 on the display unit that is presented at operating unit 204 under the control of CPU 205.
Utilize this configuration, suppose that the user has for example selected " printing " key on the window of Figure 34.In this case, CPU 205 controls, to accept the user passes through the selected work data of document selectionbar to the user by the UI unit print conditions.Figure 35 illustrates this example.By the window of Figure 35, CPU 205 accepts the various print conditions (arrangement setting automatically, output paper size, applied pattern etc.) of the work data that will print in the selected storage box function of user to user.
Even for the work data of this storage box function, the present invention also can use print position to adjust function to the image on the front and back.For example, suppose that CPU 205 is subjected to duplex printing to carry out request by " duplex printing " keyed jointing on the window that is presented at the Figure 35 on the display unit.CPU 205 controls are presented at the window of Fig. 8 on the display unit of operating unit 204.In addition, suppose that the user presses key 1801 by the window of Fig. 8.In response to this operation, CPU 205 accepts the relevant request of aligned in position of the image on the front and back in the duplex printing with the operation of selecting by the UI unit from the user from storage box.That is to say that CPU 205 controls are presented at the window of Fig. 9 on the display unit of operating unit 204.In this case, CPU 205 provides a kind of scheme that is applicable to whole the foregoing descriptions.Figure 36 illustrates this example.When " duplex printing " key on the window of operation Figure 35, display unit by operating unit 204 when the user accepts duplex printing and carries out request, CPU 205 controls are presented at the window of Figure 36 on the display unit of operating unit 204.
Each the foregoing description is used for optionally determining the face that will carry out image shift in the print media first (front) and second (back side) of (in the present invention, also it being called thin slice, printed material or paper).In addition, each embodiment be used for from a plurality of options (for example, four direction, promptly upper and lower, right, left to) optionally determine direction that the image that will be offset is offset.And each embodiment is used for optionally determining the side-play amount of the image that will be offset.Utilize this configuration, user oneself can decide this three the different items (three promptly will carry out the printing surface of image shift, direction and the side-play amount thereof that will carry out image shift) that will determine relevant with image shift by the window of the Figure 15 among first and second embodiment.In other words, this configuration can be defined as being used at duplex printing the image on the front and back being carried out user's manual adjustment pattern of aligned in position.
On the other hand, in the 3rd embodiment, CPU 205 itself can use sensor unit 211 to determine these three automatically.In other words, this configuration can be defined as being used at duplex printing the image on the front and back being carried out the self-regulation mode of aligned in position.In each embodiment of above-mentioned first to the 3rd embodiment, control printer unit 203 is carried out specific double-side printing processing, with the image on the alignment front and back.An example of this processing is to use the duplex printing operation to the print data that will print of the actual enforcing location adjustment of front and back epigraph.In addition, another example is to use the duplex printing operation that is used for the image on the front and back is carried out the sample data of position adjustment that is stored in advance among the HDD 209.In this way, each embodiment is used for optionally carrying out specific duplex printing operation.
Therefore, the present invention allows the user to select these control sequences.For example, CPU 205 can accept user's request that the user selects by the window of the Figure 36 on the display unit that is presented at operating unit 204 from following listed a plurality of users ask.
For example, suppose that the user is pressing " adjusting the picture position on the front and back " key on the window of Figure 36.In response to user's request of accepting based on this key, CPU 205 enables two keys of the adjacent position, the right that is presented at this key, i.e. the show state of " manually " and " automatically " key.In addition, CPU 205 enables two keys than upper/lower positions that are presented at this window, i.e. the show state of " use is with the data that are printed " and " use sample data " key.CPU 205 carries out this demonstration control to the display unit of operating unit 204 according to this button operation.
Suppose that the user is selecting " adjusting the picture position on the front and back " key then on the window of Figure 36, and press " manually " key of Figure 36.After accepting this two users request, CPU 205 uses the control sequence of first embodiment, handles by the window of Figure 34 and select and want the print data of operation 1 duplex printing, that comprise altogether 50 pages document data from storage box.Except these user's requests, suppose from the user and accepted to ask based on the user of " data that use will be printed " key.In this case, CPU205 with first embodiment in identical control sequence control this device and use first and second pages print data of this operation to carry out double-side printing processing, as the specific duplex printing operation of printer unit 203.
On the other hand, suppose from the user and accepted request based on the user of " use sample data " key.In this case, CPU 205 with first embodiment in identical control sequence control this device and use and be registered in being used among the HDD 209 in advance the sample data that two pages of images on the front and back carry out adjusting the position is carried out double-side printing processing, as the specific duplex printing operation of printer unit 203.Notice that except data to be processed were the print data that is stored in the storage box, the control of being carried out by CPU 205 was identical with the control that realized by whole ingredients among first embodiment basically in this case.Therefore, with the explanation of omitting to it.
Yet, strictly speaking, carry out with first embodiment in during identical control sequence, the data of storage box have been stored among the HDD 209.Therefore, CPU 205 carries out the program of the processing among the step S1403 that has omitted Figure 14.As an example of this processing, CPU 205 reads a series of routine datas that comprise with step S1404～S1412 corresponding programs code of Figure 14 from storer, and handles above-mentioned operation 1.For example, after the user had finished above-mentioned setting by the window of Figure 36, CPU 205 controls were presented at the window of Figure 35 on the display unit of operating unit 204 once more.In addition, suppose from the user and accepted print execution request based on " printing " key on the window of Figure 35.In response to this operation, CPU 205 reads and carries out this program according to user's request of accepting by the window of Figure 35, and controls this printing equipment according to beginning processing to operation 1 with a control sequence corresponding programs.
When above-mentioned operation 1 is carried out with the 3rd embodiment in during identical operations, CPU 205 operations are as follows.
For example, suppose that the user is selecting " adjusting the picture position on the front and back " key on the window of Figure 36, and press " automatically " key of Figure 36.After accepting this two users request, CPU 205 uses the control sequence of the 3rd embodiment, handles by the window of Figure 34 and select and want the print data of operation 1 duplex printing, that comprise altogether 50 pages document data from storage box.Except these user's requests, suppose from the user and accepted to ask based on the user of " data that use will be printed " key.In this case, CPU205 with the 3rd embodiment in identical control sequence control this device and use first and second pages print data of this operation to carry out double-side printing processing, as the specific duplex printing operation of printer unit 203.
On the other hand, suppose from the user and accepted request based on the user of " use sample data " key.In this case, CPU 205 with the 3rd embodiment in identical control sequence control this device and use and be registered in being used among the HDD 209 in advance the sample data that two pages of images on the front and back carry out adjusting the position is carried out double-side printing processing, as the specific duplex printing operation of printer unit 203.Notice that except data to be processed were the print data that is stored in the storage box, the control of being carried out by CPU 205 was identical with the control that realized by whole ingredients among the 3rd embodiment basically in this case.Therefore, with the explanation of omitting to it.
Yet, strictly speaking, carry out with the 3rd embodiment in during identical control sequence, the data of storage box have been stored among the HDD 209.Therefore, CPU 205 carries out the program of the processing among the step S2904 that has omitted Figure 29.As an example of this processing, CPU 205 reads from storer and comprises and the step S2903 of Figure 29 and a series of routine datas of S2905～S2912 corresponding programs code, and handles above-mentioned operation 1.For example, after the user had finished above-mentioned setting by the window of Figure 36, CPU 205 controls were presented at the window of Figure 35 on the display unit of operating unit 204 once more.In addition, suppose from the user and accepted print execution request based on " printing " key on the window of Figure 35.In response to this operation, CPU 205 reads and carries out this program according to user's request of accepting by the window of Figure 35, and controls this printing equipment according to beginning processing to operation 1 with a control sequence corresponding programs.
By comprising above-mentioned configuration, the user selects desired one can from first to the 3rd embodiment in illustrated a plurality of control sequences.In addition, this configuration can be applied to the data of storage box function.That is to say, can further improve above-mentioned effect.
If do not register sample data in HDD 209, then CPU 205 is forbidden the show state of " use sample data " key on the window of Figure 36.That is to say that CPU 205 forbids that the user who accepts based on this button operation asks.
Equally, suppose that this printing equipment is the type that does not comprise at least one among both of mechanical pick-up device 332 among Figure 24 and the sensor unit among Figure 23 211.In this case, the show state of CPU 205 forbiddings " automatically " key on the window of Figure 36.That is to say that CPU 205 forbids that the user who accepts based on this operating key asks.
By further comprising this configuration, can prevent the operating mistake of user and device in the above-mentioned configuration.In addition, can further improve above-mentioned effect.
Can adopt the configuration that further expands these configurations for the POD environment.For example, how effectively handling a large amount of print jobs is important for the POD environment.Adopt scheme under the circumstances.For example, in the present invention, the storage box function comprises the continuous printing function of many operations.This function allows user to select the data of a plurality of desired operations by UI of the present invention unit from the HDD 209 of the data that store a plurality of independently workings.In addition, this function may command printer unit 203 is printed the data of a plurality of operations that users select together by the UI unit continuously, begins request with the single print execution of response user input.CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are carried out this operation.In the present example, under this continuous printing function, can carry out above-mentioned control sequence.An example of this processing will be described below.
For example, CPU 205 allows the user to select the document data of a plurality of operations by the document selectionbar on the window of the Figure 33 on the display unit that is presented at operating unit 204.For example, suppose that the window that the user passes through Figure 33 selected three operations altogether, i.e. operation 1,3 and 4.In this case, CPU 205 control windows are under the display mode of selecting sequence of the selection that allows the User Recognition operation and user-selected operation.Figure 37 illustrates this demonstration control example.Shown in the window of Figure 37, suppose and after selecting operation 1, select operation 3, select operation 4 then, promptly selected three operations altogether.Notice that each operation in these operations all comprises 50 pages altogether.
When pressing " printing " key on the window of Figure 37 when the user has selected these three operations by the window of Figure 37 after, the display unit of CPU 205 control operation unit 204 shows the window of Figure 35.Behind " duplex printing " key of supressing on the window of Figure 35, as described in above-mentioned situation, the display unit of CPU 205 control operation unit 204 shows the window of Figure 36 via the window of Fig. 8.In addition, CPU 205 can accept above-mentioned each user's request by the window that is presented at the Figure 36 on the display unit under its control.After the user had finished above-mentioned setting by the window of Figure 36, CPU 205 controls were presented at the window of Figure 35 on the display unit of operating unit 204 once more.In addition, suppose from the user and accepted print execution request based on " printing " key on the window of Figure 35.In response to this operation, the CPU205 basis is passed through user's request of the window acceptance of Figure 35, and control printing equipment basis and control sequence corresponding programs execution are to the processing of operation 1,3 and 4.For example, CPU 205 handles these operations with follow procedure.
Program 1: behind " printing beginning " key of pressing on the window of Figure 35, accept the print execution request from the UI unit.In response to this request, CPU 205 reads first and second pages print data of operation 1 from HDD 209.In addition, CPU 205 also controls first and second pages double-side printing processing carrying out operation 1 on the front and back of printer unit 203 required thin slice in the duplex printing of operation 1, as specific duplex printing operation.
Program 2: according to the control sequence of first embodiment, the user is from the duplex printing result of the thin slice visually confirming to be printed by printer unit 203 the operation of specific duplex printing.Perhaps according to the control sequence of the 3rd embodiment, sensor 221 detects the duplex printing result of thin slice.Consequently, suppose that the image of printing must offset downward 2mm on second of thin slice.In the case, CPU 205 handles a plurality of operations in the following manner.
Program 3: when in the first to the 50 page of print job 1 with at thin slice first on during the image of the corresponding page or leaf of recto printed, CPU 205 is controlled under the situation of not carrying out any image shift, carries out the print processing on first.When in the first to the 50 page of print job 1 with at thin slice second on during the image of the corresponding page or leaf of verso printed, CPU 205 controls, to carry out print processing on second by image upwards being offset 2mm.In other words, these printing equipments of CPU 205 control from first page of operation 1 to the end one page carry out " a series of duplex printings operations, these a series of duplex printings operations comprise the print position adjustment that the image that will print on second in first and second of each required thin slice of print job 1 upwards is offset 2mm handle ".
Program 4: after a series of printings of having finished operation 1, CPU 205 controls, to begin second print processing that operation is operation 3 to selecting later in operation 1, shown in the window of Figure 37.In the case, not from the print execution request of user's acceptance based on " printing " key on the window of Figure 35.That is to say that after 1 a series of duplex printings operation of fulfiling assignment, CPU 205 control printer units 203 begin the processing to operation 3 automatically, and do not accept to begin request from any printing of user.More particularly, CPU 205 reads the print data of operation 3 from HDD 209.CPU 205 comes the print data of processing operation 3 by double-side printing processing.In the case, CPU 205 with operation 1 in identical mode processing operation 3.In other words, CPU205 control this printing equipment from first page of operation 3 to the end one page (the 50 page) carry out that " a series of duplex printings operations, these a series of duplex printings operations comprise that the print position adjustment that the image that will print on second in first and second of each required thin slice of print job 3 upwards is offset 2mm handles.
Program 5: after a series of printings of having finished operation 3, CPU 205 controls, and is the print processing of operation 4 with the 3rd operation that begins selecting later in operation 3, shown in the window of Figure 37.Equally in the case, not from the print execution request of user's acceptance based on " printing " key on the window of Figure 35.That is to say that after a series of duplex printing operations of having finished operation 3, CPU 205 control printer units 203 begin the processing to operation 4 automatically, and do not accept to begin request from any printing of user.
More particularly, CPU 205 reads the print data of operation 4 from HDD 209.CPU 205 comes the print data of processing operation 4 by double-side printing processing.In the case, CPU 205 with operation 1 and operation 3 in identical mode processing operation 4.In other words, these printing equipments of CPU 205 control from first page of operation 4 to the end one page (the 50 page) carry out " a series of duplex printings operations, these a series of duplex printings operations comprise the print position adjustment that the image that will print on second in first and second of each required thin slice of print job 4 upwards is offset 2mm handle ".
CPU 205 these printing equipments of control are to carry out the operation of aforesaid program 1 → program 2 → program 3 → program 4 → program 5.That is to say that when the image on the front and back was carried out print position adjustment processing, CPU 205 can control automatically and print together continuously three operations altogether, promptly above-mentioned operation 1, operation 3 and operation 4.
Suppose that in program 2 according to the control sequence of first embodiment, the user is from visually confirming " judged result as based on first and second pages duplex printing result of operation 1 does not need image shift ".Perhaps suppose the control sequence according to the 3rd embodiment, CPU205 is judged as " judged result as based on first and second pages duplex printing result of operation 1 does not need image shift " automatically based on the information from sensor 211.Like this, if do not need the carries out image skew, then CPU 205 handles in the following manner.
Program 3 ': when in the first to the 50 page of print job 1 with at thin slice first on during the image of the corresponding page or leaf of recto printed, CPU 205 is controlled under the situation of not carrying out any image shift, carries out the print processing on first.In same when print job 1 the first to the 50 page with at thin slice second on during the image of the corresponding page or leaf of verso printed, CPU 205 is controlled under the situation of not carrying out any image shift, the print processing of execution on second.In other words, these printing equipments of CPU 205 control are carried out " a series of duplex printings operations, these a series of duplex printings operations do not need that all images of printing is carried out any print position adjustment and handle (without any image shift) on first and second of the required thin slice of print job 1 ".In the case, first and second of operation 1 pages by duplex printing and without any problem.Therefore, in this program, CPU 205 control printer units 203 are carried out a series of duplex printing operation from the 3rd page of operation 1 to last page.
Program 4 ': after a series of printing of having finished operation 1, CPU 205 controls, to begin second print processing that operation is operation 3 to selecting later in operation 1, shown in the window of Figure 37.In the case, do not accept based on " printing " the print execution request of key on the window of Figure 35 from the user.That is to say that after a series of duplex printing operations of having finished operation 1, CPU 205 control printer units 203 begin the processing to operation 3 automatically, and do not accept to begin request from any printing of user.
More particularly, CPU 205 reads the print data of operation 3 from HDD 209.CPU 205 comes the print data of processing operation 3 by double-side printing processing.In the case, CPU 205 with operation 1 in identical mode processing operation 3.In other words, CPU205 controls this printing equipment and carries out " a series of duplex printings operations, these a series of duplex printings operations do not need that all images of printing is carried out any print position adjustment and handle (without any image shift) on first and second of the required thin slice of print job 3 " from first page of operation 3 to last page (the 50 page).
Program 5 ': after a series of printings of having finished operation 3, CPU 205 controls, and is the print processing of operation 4 with the 3rd operation that begins selecting later in operation 3, shown in the window of Figure 37.Equally in the case, not from the print execution request of user's acceptance based on " printing " key on the window of Figure 35.That is to say that after a series of duplex printings operation of having finished operation 3, CPU 205 is under the situation that any printing of not accepting from the user begins to ask, control printer unit 203 begins the processing to operation 4 automatically.More particularly, CPU 205 reads the print data of operation 4 from HDD 209.CPU 205 comes the print data of processing operation 4 by double-side printing processing.In the case, CPU 205 with operation 1 and operation 3 in identical mode processing operation 4.In other words, these printing equipments of CPU 205 control are carried out " a series of duplex printings operations, these a series of duplex printings operations do not need that all images of printing is carried out any print position adjustment and handle (without any image shift) on first and second of the required thin slice of print job 4 " from first page of operation 4 to last page (the 50 page).
These printing equipments of CPU 205 control, with carry out aforesaid program 1 → program 2 → program 3 ' → program 4 ' → program 5 ' operation.That is to say that under the situation of image on the front and back not being carried out any print position adjustment processing, CPU 205 can control automatically and print together continuously three operations altogether, promptly above-mentioned operation 1, operation 3 and operation 4.
This print system can provide above-mentioned functions.Even when in the operation of specific duplex printing, using the sample data that has been registered among the HDD 209 to replace first and second pages of operation 1 data, also can carry out same processing.In the case, owing to do not use the data of operation 1, therefore under the situation that does not need the position to adjust, the double-side printing processing from first and second pages data of operation 1 after program 2 begins this processing.
Note, illustrated identical among remaining ingredient and the above embodiment except the ingredient that in the control example relevant, illustrates with the storage box functions of using Figure 33～37 explanations, and will omit its explanation.
Like this, the data that can provide control printer unit 203 to print a plurality of operations that users select together by the UI unit continuously, the continuous printing function that begins to ask with the single print execution of response user input.When carrying out this function, can carry out above-mentioned control sequence.In this way,, therefore, compare, can further improve throughput rate with the throughput rate among first to the 3rd embodiment owing to can also automatic continuously in a large number processing need carry out the duplex printing operation that the position is adjusted to the image on the front and back.Can also set up a kind of printing environment easily, this printing environment can be effective to consider in the POD environment of the environment of handling a large amount of operations.That is to say, can further improve illustrational effect in whole the foregoing descriptions.
By this mode, owing to comprised various schemes, therefore can set up a kind of environment easily, in this environment, can prevent existing problem in the prior art and can satisfy in the double-side printing processing various requirement (reducing operator's burden etc.) flexibly from the user, and when in the time in the printing equipment of the last execution of printed material (also being called thin slice for short) double-side printing processing, printing, when align in the required picture position of any offset of for example carrying out correcting image, can reduce operator's work load etc., thereby various effects are provided.
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Notice that the present invention can be applied to the system by multiple arrangement (for example, principal computer, interface arrangement, reader, printer etc.) formation, the perhaps device of being made up of single assembly (for example, duplicating machine, facsimile unit etc.).
The storage medium of the program code of software program that can also be by will recording the function that can realize the foregoing description offers described system or device, reads and carries out the program code that is stored in this storage medium by the computing machine (or CPU or MPU) of this system or device and realize purpose of the present invention.
In this case, the program code of reading from storage medium itself is realized the function of the foregoing description, and stores storage medium formation the present invention of this program code.
As the storage medium that is used to provide program code, can use floppy disk, hard disk, CD, magneto-optic disk, CD-ROM, CD-R, tape, Nonvolatile memory card, ROM etc.
Not only carry out the function that the program code of being read can be realized the foregoing description by computing machine, and pass through to carry out all or part of actual treatment operation based on the instruction of this program code by operation OS (operating system) on computers, also can realize the function of the foregoing description.
In addition, will be after the program code that storage medium is read be write storer in the functional expansion unit that is inserted in the expansion board the computing machine or is connected to computing machine, be installed in CPU on expansion board or the functional expansion unit etc. and carry out all or part of actual treatment, thereby handle the function that realizes the foregoing description by this based on the instruction of this program code.
The present invention is not limited to the foregoing description, under the situation that does not break away from the spirit and scope of the present invention, can carry out variations and modifications.Therefore, scope of the present invention provide following claim in order to inform to the public.

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1. print system, it comprises the printing equipment that can carry out the duplex printing operation, it is characterized in that this print system comprises:
Receptacle is used for accepting the user request relevant with the duplex printing operation by user interface section from the user; And
Controller, be used for when user's request of accepting by user interface section be that specific user is when asking, permission is controlled this printing equipment and is carried out a series of duplex printing operations of using a function in duplex printing operation to be processed, this function is following function: the data of this duplex printing operation of control and treatment, be offset along predetermined direction with print position the print position of the data of a face among first and second of the print media data from the another side of this print media
After printing equipment was carried out specific duplex printing operation, these a series of duplex printings that described controller allows printing equipment to carry out in duplex printing operation to be processed and uses this function were operated, and
Described controller allows printing equipment in this duplex printing operation to be processed, carry out this a series of duplex printing operations based on specific treatment conditions, as these a series of duplex printing operations of using this function, described specific treatment conditions are considered by this specific duplex printing operation by the duplex printing result on the print media of this printing equipment printing.
2. print system according to claim 1 is characterized in that, described controller allows optionally to carry out following pattern:
First pattern, be used for controlling the described face that the data that will print are printed on this print media on first of print media and second 's a face, having predetermined direction and predetermined offset with respect to the print position of the data on the another side of this print media, and
Second pattern, be used to control the data that on a described face of print media, to print and be printed on a described face of this print media, and do not consider predetermined direction and predetermined offset with respect to the print position of the data on the another side of this print media.
3. print system according to claim 2 is characterized in that, described controller allows for each operation of wanting duplex printing and selects first pattern and second pattern.
4. print system according to claim 2 is characterized in that, described controller allows the user to decide the operator scheme that will carry out in first pattern and second pattern by user interface section.
5. print system according to claim 2 is characterized in that, described controller allows the user by user interface section the operator scheme that will carry out in first pattern and second pattern to be predetermined initial setting up into printing equipment.
6. print system according to claim 2 is characterized in that, described controller allows to determine automatically the operator scheme that will carry out in first pattern and second pattern.
7. print system according to claim 1, it is characterized in that, after this printing equipment was carried out specific duplex printing operation, described controller was controlled this printing equipment and carry out these a series of duplex printing operations of using this function in duplex printing operation to be processed.
8. print system according to claim 7 is characterized in that, described controller is controlled this printing equipment and used the print data of operation to be processed itself to carry out double-side printing processing, as this specific duplex printing operation.
9. print system according to claim 7, it is characterized in that, described controller is controlled this printing equipment use and is carried out double-side printing processing with the print data particular data different and that be registered in the storage unit of operation to be processed, as this specific duplex printing operation.
10. print system according to claim 2 is characterized in that,
After this printing equipment had been carried out the double-side printing processing of predetermined number of pages of the operation of wanting duplex printing, described controller allowed to select first pattern.
11. print system according to claim 2 is characterized in that,
After this printing equipment had been carried out the double-side printing processing of predetermined number of pages of the operation of wanting duplex printing, described controller allowed the user to select first pattern by user interface section.
12. print system according to claim 2 is characterized in that,
After this printing equipment had been carried out the double-side printing processing of predetermined number of pages of the operation of wanting duplex printing, described controller allowed to select automatically first pattern.
13. print system according to claim 2 is characterized in that,
When first pattern of execution, described controller control will be printed on the described face of this print media in the data of printing on the described face of print media, to have specific direction and this predetermined offset based on user's request of accepting by user interface section as this predetermined direction.
14. print system according to claim 2 is characterized in that,
When first pattern of execution, the control of described controller will be printed on the described face of this print media in the data of printing on the described face of print media, to have this predetermined direction and as the particular offset based on user's request of accepting by user interface section of this predetermined offset.
15. print system according to claim 1 is characterized in that, described controller control user interface section allows to accept the demonstration of this specific user request, and
When accepting this specific user by the demonstration of carrying out ask on user interface section, these a series of duplex printings that described controller allows printing equipment to carry out in duplex printing operation to be processed and uses this function are operated.
16. print system according to claim 1 is characterized in that, these a series of duplex printings that described controller allows this printing equipment to carry out in a plurality of duplex printing operations to be processed and uses this function are operated.
17. print system according to claim 16 is characterized in that, described controller allows this printing equipment to carry out these a series of duplex printings operations of this function of use continuously in a plurality of duplex printing operations to be processed.
18. print system according to claim 16, it is characterized in that, described controller allows this printing equipment under the situation that does not have the user by the repeatedly print execution instruction of user interface section input, carries out these a series of duplex printing operations of using this function in a plurality of duplex printing operations to be processed continuously.
19. print system according to claim 1 is characterized in that, described controller allows to accept first setting relevant with the duplex printing of print media by user interface section from the user,
Described controller allows to accept second by user interface section from the user and is provided with, and this second is provided with the print position that can begin to print the data that the back change will print at printing equipment on print media, and
Be provided with and second when being provided with, after printing equipment was finished the duplex printing operation of predetermined number of pages, the change of print position was accepted in described controller permission from the user by user interface section when accepting first from the user by user interface section.
20. print system according to claim 19, it is characterized in that, when printing equipment is finished the duplex printing operation of predetermined number of pages, after accepting the change of this print position by user interface section, described controller allows this printing equipment to carry out the duplex printing operation of this predetermined number of pages, and allows to accept once more by user interface section the change of print position.
21. print system according to claim 1, it is characterized in that, described controller allows printing equipment in duplex printing operation to be processed, execution comprises a series of duplex printings operations of the migration processing of the image of will be in operation to be processed printing on the face of required print media, as using should operating by a series of duplex printings of this function.
22. print system according to claim 1 is characterized in that, after carrying out this specific duplex printing operation, described controller permission has accepted to consider these specific treatment conditions of this duplex printing result from the user by user interface section.
23. print system according to claim 1, it is characterized in that, described controller is based on from the information that is arranged in the sensor unit on the supply unit, these specific treatment conditions of having considered this duplex printing result are set automatically, and wherein said supply unit is at this printing equipment delivered inside print media.
24. print system according to claim 1, it is characterized in that, described controller allows printing equipment in duplex printing operation to be processed, execution comprises a series of duplex printing operations that image shift required in the operation to be processed is handled, as these a series of duplex printing operations of using this function, this image shift is handled and be used for printing the image that obtains by the image shift particular offset that will print along specific direction on a face of print media, and
Described controller allows to accept this specific direction and this particular offset by user interface section from the user.
25. print system according to claim 1, it is characterized in that, after this printing equipment was carried out specific duplex printing operation, these a series of duplex printings that described controller allows this printing equipment to carry out in duplex printing operation to be processed and uses this function were operated, and
When the position offset of the image of printing on the print media of being printed by this printing equipment in the duplex printing operation specific by this surpassed the position offset of predetermined value, described controller control printing equipment was carried out these a series of duplex printing operations of using this function.
26. print system according to claim 25 is characterized in that,
When the position offset of the image of printing on the print media of being printed by this printing equipment in the duplex printing operation specific by this did not surpass the position offset of predetermined value, described controller forbade carrying out these a series of duplex printing operations of using this function.
27. print system according to claim 25 is characterized in that,
When the position offset of the image of printing on the print media of being printed by this printing equipment in the duplex printing operation specific by this did not surpass the position offset of predetermined value, described controller allowed not use this function and carries out a series of duplex printing operations.
28. print system according to claim 1 is characterized in that, this printing equipment can be printed from least one the data in scanner unit and the computing machine by storage unit, and
Described controller allows to accept user's request by the operating unit as this printing equipment of user interface section.
29. print system according to claim 1 is characterized in that, this printing equipment can be printed from least one the data in scanner unit and the computing machine by storage unit, and
Described controller allows to accept user's request by the display unit as the computing machine of printed driver user interface section, that this printing equipment is installed.
30. the job processing method of a print system, this print system comprise the printing equipment that can carry out the duplex printing operation, it is characterized in that this method comprises:
Accept step, be used for accepting the user request relevant from the user with the duplex printing operation by user interface section; And
Controlled step, be used for when user's request of accepting by user interface section be that specific user is when asking, permission is controlled this printing equipment and is carried out a series of duplex printing operations of using a function in duplex printing operation to be processed, this function is following function: the data of this duplex printing operation of control and treatment, be offset along predetermined direction with print position the print position of the data of a face among first and second of the print media data from the another side of this print media
After printing equipment is carried out specific duplex printing operation, allow printing equipment in duplex printing operation to be processed, to carry out these a series of duplex printings operations of this function of use; And
Allow printing equipment in this duplex printing operation to be processed, carry out this a series of duplex printing operations based on specific treatment conditions, as these a series of duplex printing operations of using this function, described specific treatment conditions are considered by this specific duplex printing operation by the duplex printing result on the print media of this printing equipment printing.
31. the job processing method of print system according to claim 30 is characterized in that, this controlled step comprises and allows optionally to carry out following pattern:
First pattern, be used for controlling the described face that the data that will print are printed on this print media on first of print media and second 's a face, having predetermined direction and predetermined offset with respect to the print position of the data on the another side of this print media, and
Second pattern, be used to control the data that on a described face of print media, to print and be printed on a described face of this print media, and do not consider predetermined direction and predetermined offset with respect to the print position of the data on the another side of this print media.
32. the job processing method of print system according to claim 31 is characterized in that, this controlled step comprises that allowing for each operation of wanting duplex printing selects first pattern and second pattern.
33. the job processing method of print system according to claim 31 is characterized in that, this controlled step comprises that the permission user decides the operator scheme that will carry out in first pattern and second pattern by user interface section.
34. the job processing method of print system according to claim 31, it is characterized in that this controlled step comprises and allows the user by user interface section the operator scheme that will carry out in first pattern and second pattern to be predetermined initial setting up into printing equipment.
35. the job processing method of print system according to claim 31 is characterized in that, this controlled step comprises that permission determines the operator scheme that will carry out in first pattern and second pattern automatically.
36. the job processing method of print system according to claim 30, it is characterized in that, this controlled step is included in this printing equipment and carries out after the specific duplex printing operation, controls this printing equipment and carry out these a series of duplex printing operations of using this function in duplex printing operation to be processed.
37. the job processing method of print system according to claim 36 is characterized in that, this controlled step comprises that this printing equipment of control uses the print data of operation to be processed itself to carry out double-side printing processing, as this specific duplex printing operation.
38. the job processing method of print system according to claim 36, it is characterized in that, this controlled step comprises that controlling this printing equipment use carries out double-side printing processing with the print data particular data different and that be registered in the storage unit of operation to be processed, as this specific duplex printing operation.
39. the job processing method of print system according to claim 31 is characterized in that,
This controlled step also is included in this printing equipment and has carried out after the double-side printing processing of predetermined number of pages of the operation of wanting duplex printing, allows to select first pattern.
40. the job processing method of print system according to claim 31 is characterized in that,
This controlled step also is included in this printing equipment and has carried out after the double-side printing processing of predetermined number of pages of the operation of wanting duplex printing, allows the user to select first pattern by user interface section.
41. the job processing method of print system according to claim 31 is characterized in that,
This controlled step also is included in this printing equipment and has carried out after the double-side printing processing of predetermined number of pages of the operation of wanting duplex printing, allows to select automatically first pattern.
42. the job processing method of print system according to claim 31 is characterized in that,
This controlled step also comprises when first pattern of execution, control will be printed on the described face of this print media in the data of printing on the described face of print media, to have specific direction and this predetermined offset based on user's request of accepting by user interface section as this predetermined direction.
43. the job processing method of print system according to claim 31 is characterized in that,
This controlled step also comprises when first pattern of execution, control will be printed on the described face of this print media in the data of printing on the described face of print media, to have this predetermined direction and as the particular offset based on user's request of accepting by user interface section of this predetermined offset.
44. the job processing method of print system according to claim 30 is characterized in that, this controlled step comprises:
The control user interface section allows to accept the demonstration of this specific user request; And
When accepting this specific user by the demonstration of carrying out ask on user interface section, these a series of duplex printings that allow printing equipment to carry out in duplex printing operation to be processed to use this function are operated.
45. the job processing method of print system according to claim 30 is characterized in that, this controlled step comprises these a series of duplex printings operations that allow this printing equipment to carry out this function of use in a plurality of duplex printing operations to be processed.
46. the job processing method according to the described print system of claim 45 is characterized in that, this controlled step comprises that allowing this printing equipment to carry out these a series of duplex printings that use this function continuously in a plurality of duplex printing operations to be processed operates.
47. job processing method according to the described print system of claim 45, it is characterized in that, this controlled step comprises this printing equipment of permission under the situation that does not have the user by the repeatedly print execution instruction of user interface section input, carries out these a series of duplex printings operations of this function of use in a plurality of duplex printing operations to be processed continuously.
48. the job processing method of print system according to claim 30 is characterized in that, this controlled step comprises:
Permission is accepted first setting relevant with the duplex printing of print media by user interface section from the user;
Permission is accepted second by user interface section from the user and is provided with, and this second is provided with the print position that can begin to print the data that the back change will print at printing equipment on print media; And
Be provided with and second when being provided with, after printing equipment was finished the duplex printing operation of predetermined number of pages, the change of print position was accepted in permission from the user by user interface section when accepting first from the user by user interface section.
49. job processing method according to the described print system of claim 48, it is characterized in that, when printing equipment is finished the duplex printing operation of predetermined number of pages, after accepting the change of this print position by user interface section, this controlled step comprises the duplex printing operation that allows this printing equipment to carry out this predetermined number of pages, and allows to accept once more by user interface section the change of print position.
50. the job processing method of print system according to claim 30, it is characterized in that, this controlled step comprises that the permission printing equipment is in duplex printing operation to be processed, execution comprises a series of duplex printings operations of the migration processing of the image of will be in operation to be processed printing on the face of required print media, as using should operating by a series of duplex printings of this function.
51. the job processing method of print system according to claim 30, it is characterized in that, this controlled step is included in to be carried out after this specific duplex printing operation, and permission has accepted to consider these specific treatment conditions of this duplex printing result from the user by user interface section.
52. the job processing method of print system according to claim 30, it is characterized in that, this controlled step comprises based on from the information that is arranged in the sensor unit on the supply unit, these specific treatment conditions of having considered this duplex printing result are set automatically, and wherein said supply unit is at this printing equipment delivered inside print media.
53. the job processing method of print system according to claim 30 is characterized in that, this controlled step comprises:
Allow printing equipment in duplex printing operation to be processed, execution comprises a series of duplex printing operations that image shift required in the operation to be processed is handled, as these a series of duplex printing operations of using this function, this image shift is handled and be used for printing the image that obtains by the image shift particular offset that will print along specific direction on a face of print media; And
Permission is accepted this specific direction and this particular offset by user interface section from the user.
54. the job processing method of print system according to claim 30 is characterized in that, this controlled step comprises:
After this printing equipment is carried out specific duplex printing operation, allow this printing equipment in duplex printing operation to be processed, to carry out these a series of duplex printings operations of this function of use; And
When the position offset of the image of printing on the print media of being printed by this printing equipment in the duplex printing operation specific by this surpassed the position offset of predetermined value, the control printing equipment was carried out these a series of duplex printing operations of using this function.
55. the job processing method according to the described print system of claim 54 is characterized in that, this controlled step comprises:
When the position offset of the image of printing on the print media of being printed by this printing equipment in the duplex printing operation specific by this does not surpass the position offset of predetermined value, forbid carrying out these a series of duplex printing operations of using this function.
56. the job processing method according to the described print system of claim 54 is characterized in that, this controlled step comprises:
When the position offset of the image of printing on the print media of being printed by this printing equipment in the duplex printing specific by this operation surpasses the position offset of predetermined value, allow not use this function and carry out a series of duplex printings operations.
57. the job processing method of print system according to claim 30 is characterized in that, this printing equipment can be printed from least one the data in scanner unit and the computing machine by storage unit, and
This controlled step comprises that permission is by accepting user's request as the operating unit of this printing equipment of user interface section.
58. the job processing method of print system according to claim 30 is characterized in that, this printing equipment can be printed from least one the data in scanner unit and the computing machine by storage unit, and
This controlled step comprises that permission is by accepting user's request as the display unit of the computing machine of printed driver user interface section, that this printing equipment is installed.
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