CN103853021B - Image processing system with the manner of execution action corresponding with the license authorized - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a kind of image processing system, it is possible to switch common action pattern and the adjustment modes adjusting or checking for carrying out device each several part carries out action.Image processing system carries out the permanent function relevant with the manner of execution of hardware and sets, so as to utilize hardware with the manner of execution corresponding with receiving the license authorized.Image processing system, when action pattern is set to adjustment modes, accepts to carry out the instruction that the function relevant with the manner of execution of hardware sets.Image processing system, based on the instruction accepted, sets corresponding manner of execution with the temporary transient function different from the function setting that permanent configuration part carries out and utilizes hardware, perform adjustment action.

Description

Image processing system with the manner of execution action corresponding with the license authorized

Technical field

The present invention relates to image processing system, particularly relate to the image processing system of the manner of execution action corresponding with the license authorized.

Background technology

Image processing system has the MFP(multi-function peripheral including scanner functions, facsimile function, copy function, the function of printer, data communication function and server capability), picture unit, photocopier and printer etc..

In such image processing system, for instance judged the quality of print image by following method.

Describing a kind of image processing system below in document 1, built-in reference image data is printed by it, reads this image, and check image worsens, and carries out result and show.In this image processing system, by carrying out such action, it is achieved thereby that the burden of service personal (servicetechnician) reduces.

A kind of print system disclosed in document 2 below, the test printing data received from maintenance centre are printed by it, read its image, thus judging print quality.Result of determination is returned to maintenance centre by this print system, it is achieved that the reduction of cost of serving.

Document 3 describes in image processing system the variation of the transfer rate of detection record medium below, it is considered to this speed fluctuation amount carries out the good and bad judgement of image, thus prevent from producing because of speed fluctuation to ratio error.

Below document 4 describes and changes inspection condition according to paper type in image processing system, carry out the good and bad judgement of image, thus prevent from causing because of concavo-convex, gloss uneven, the impurity of paper to ratio error.

The inspection method of a kind of image processing system disclosed in document 5 below, it reads the code image representing tracking information, thus the target image managed on sheet material.

Prior art literature

Patent documentation

Document 1: Unexamined Patent 8-152415 publication

Document 2: JP 2003-94783 publication

Document 3: JP 2002-288635 publication

Document 4: JP 2007-148027 publication

Document 5: JP 2010-224838 publication

It addition, propose a kind of new business model, namely the image processing system for having same hardware configuration carries out the setting of each machine (each license), thus manufacturing the image processing system of different machine.In this business model, by carrying out the setting of different machine, so that the image processing system with same hardware configuration plays the function corresponding with machine and performance.According to this business model, by the action that the license (machine that user buys) that makes image processing system perform and authorize is corresponding such that it is able to the machine of setting image processing system.Thereby, it is possible to make hardware configuration public between machine of image processing system, simultaneously in the performance of image processing system with functionally arrange difference.

Kind as the function etc. arranging difference by permitting, for instance have print speed printing speed, image quality and color mode (form full-colour image and still form black and white (BlackandWhite) image etc.).These functions etc. only arrange difference by the control of the software corresponding with the license authorized.That is, as the hardware configuration of image processing system, while using identical structure, the manner of execution of this hardware is arranged difference, thus carrying out the setting of function.

In such business model, first, in manufacturing line, assembling comprises the hardware of image processing system and the part of basic control program.Thus, the image processing system of the state that do not set not yet carrying out permitting authorizing is manufactured.Then, the step after manufacturing line plays user oriented and dispatches from the factory between the stage, carries out license and authorizes.That is, the image processing system not setting state is set the information (carry out license authorize) corresponding with specific machine.Thus, manufacture the image processing system of specific machine as finished product, and user oriented dispatches from the factory.In addition it is also possible to by giving new license to the image processing system temporarily having carried out the finished product that license is authorized, the machine of this image processing system is changed to specific machine (upgrade or downgrade).Such as, when the image processing system shortage of stock of specific machine, it is possible to carry out machine change to waiting image processing system of other machines taken care of in warehouse.Thereby, it is possible to adjust the stock of image processing system.

License is authorized and is such as undertaken by operator by following order.That is, first, image processing system is connected as the encryption lock (Dongle) permitting that the key authorized works.Encryption lock is such as USB(USB (universal serial bus)) etc. can be connected to the device of image processing system via interface.

Then, image processing system is connected to network, it is possible to permission management server communication.Connect the power supply of image processing system, the password to image processing system input regulation.In the guidance panel of image processing system, display is for carrying out the operation screen permitting to authorize.Operator carries out the input operation for set-up function etc. in operation screen, and etc. until till license authorized.The license permission management server authorized by being connected to image processing system via network carries out.Permission management server is associated with the serial number of image processing system and manages the license for each image processing system and authorize situation.If license has been authorized, then such as it is operated by panel and notifies this situation.If operator confirms that license has been authorized, then by the dump of image processing system thus cutting off from network, encryption lock is taken off from image processing system.

It addition, so, by authorizing license to the image processing system not setting state such that it is able to when finally manufacturing the image processing system of finished product, the problem that there is the quality examination spended time manufacturing the image processing system carried out in line.If quality examination needs a lot of man-hours, then the manufacturing cost of image processing system rises.

As an example, illustrate to change the situation of print speed printing speed according to license.The image processing system not setting state can with the print speed printing speed action with each the corresponding multiple rank of the license that can set.Quality examination accordingly, as image processing system, it is necessary to each print speed printing speed is carried out.Its reason is as follows.That is, when print speed printing speed changes, for instance, paper transmits the rotating speed change of system motor, process system motor, polygon (polygon) motor.But, even if the specific rotation speeds in motor cause bad be carry out only consider record medium transfer rate variation inspection can not find.Thus, in quality examination (image quality inspection), it is necessary to each print speed printing speed is made motor action, confirm that not generating period image is uneven or image the image caused by the rotating speed of motor such as waves and formed bad.Even if it is also record the poor machine of like that condition in patent documentation 5 to loosen the inspection of inspection condition that the reading of the function being attached on paper particularly with the code information that such as would indicate that tracking information checks.That is, in order to check such function, it is necessary to changing confirm reliably to addition of tracking information under two speed before and after speed by authorizing license.

Carry out in such quality examination preferably manufacture line before dispatching from the factory.In particular, for example would indicate that the reading inspection of the function that the code information of tracking information is attached on paper, from the viewpoint of information privacy, carry out not in the setting place after dispatching from the factory etc., it is necessary to carry out manufacturing in line.

For not setting the image processing system of state, in order to carry out the quality examination under each print speed printing speed manufacturing in line, operator is not except as except authorizing the quality examination of image processing system of license, in addition it is also necessary to carry out operation by following order.That is, first, authorize to carry out interim license, carry out authorizing, with above-mentioned license, the operation that step is same.Then, connect the power supply of image processing system, carry out performing the various actions such as printing with the print speed printing speed that can obtain by permitting to authorize, and check.If checking and terminating, then cut off the power supply of image processing system.Then, carry out authorizing, with above-mentioned license, the operation that step is same, the license temporarily authorized is deleted from image processing system (cancelling license).

So, when each print speed printing speed is carried out quality examination, authorize to carry out interim license and cancel and spend the unnecessary time, there is the problem increased the man-hour needed for quality examination.This man-hour, becoming so-called wasted man-hour for not carrying out from temporarily having carried out the image processing system that the machine authorized of license changes to the machine of other machines.It is particularly present the low-down situation of ratio (such as, about the 2% of total batch) from the image processing system temporarily having carried out the device change machine that license is authorized.In this case, the total amount for not carrying out waste man-hour of the image processing system (for previous example, remaining about 98%) of machine change increases.Accordingly it is desirable to cut down quality examination institute lost time as far as possible.

Additionally, when being made as above quality examination, it is also possible to when being granted by temporary license issuing, do not carry out license cancel due to the operation error etc. of operator.In this situation, user is dispatched from the factory by image processing system as the machine different from original machine, there is the probability of generation problem.Such as, when the image processing system after dispatching from the factory having been constructed the system for safeguarding, it may occur however that a certain image processing system is taken as the different machine of machine from system side registration and actually used situation.When there occurs such " machine misunderstanding ", it should likely carrying out from originally different timings with the service that the suitable cycle that each machine is determined carries out.Additionally, when the substrate being carried out image processing system by upkeep operation is changed, the machine that the base side of image processing system identifies is different with the machine set in the substrate of replacing, it may occur however that mistakes such as machine code are abnormal.

And then, when adopting adjoint license to authorize and automatically to carry out the book ticket system of accounting process etc., there is the problem needing to carry out special and complicated process.For example, it is desired to carry out so that accounting process with carry out the interim license that quality examination carries out and authorize the process of not linkage etc. manufacturing in line.

Summary of the invention

The present invention is to solve that such problem completes, its object is to provide a kind of and can carry out image processing system suitable inspection, cheap for manufacturing cost at short notice.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention in a certain respect, it is possible to switch common action pattern and the adjustment modes adjusting or checking for carrying out device each several part carries out the image processing system of action and includes: license receiving portion, accept authorizing of license；First configuration part, receives when authorizing of license in license receiving portion, carries out the permanent function relevant with the manner of execution of hardware and sets, so as to utilize the hardware of image processing system with the manner of execution corresponding with receiving the license authorized；Adjustment modes configuration part, is set as adjustment modes by action pattern；Receiving portion, when action pattern is set as adjustment modes by adjustment modes configuration part, accepts to carry out the instruction that the function relevant with the manner of execution of hardware sets；Second configuration part, based on the instruction accepted by receiving portion, carries out setting different temporary transient functions from the function that the first configuration part carries out and sets；And enforcement division, set corresponding manner of execution with the temporary transient function carried out with the second configuration part and utilize hardware, perform adjustment action.

Above-mentioned and other objects, feature, aspect and the advantage of the present invention will be made apparent from for illustrating of the present invention by what carry out below in conjunction with accompanying drawing.

Accompanying drawing explanation

Fig. 1 is the figure of the outward appearance of the image processing system schematically showing an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 2 is the profile of the structure schematically showing image forming part.

Fig. 3 indicates that the block diagram of the structure of the control system of image processing system.

Fig. 4 (a)～(c) is the figure of the business model schematically showing the background as an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 5 schematically shows the license of display in guidance panel to authorize the figure of picture.

Fig. 6 schematically shows the figure of the operation screen of display in guidance panel.

Fig. 7 indicates that the figure of productivity temporary changes picture.

Fig. 8 indicates that the figure of resolution temporary changes picture.

Fig. 9 indicates that the figure of color mode temporary changes picture.

Figure 10 is the flow chart of the transfer of the action pattern that image processing system is described.

Figure 11 is the flow chart illustrating to permit to authorize the action in pattern.

Figure 12 is the flow chart that the action in ray mode is described.

Detailed description of the invention

Hereinafter, the image processing system of one of embodiments of the present invention is described.

Image processing system is to include scanner functions, copy function, MFP(multi-function peripheral as the function of printer, facsimile function, data communication function and server capability).Scanner functions be read arrange original image and store it in HDD(hard disk drive) etc. in function.Copy function is the function being printed (printing) further to paper etc..Function as printer is the function based on this instruction, paper printed when receiving printing instruction from exterior terminals such as PC.Facsimile function is the function receiving facsimile data from external fax device etc. and store it in HDD etc..Data communication function is the function of transmitting and receiving data between the external equipment being connected.Server capability is the function that multiple user can share the data etc. of the middle storages such as HDD.

Image processing system changes the manner of execution of hardware by authorizing of license.In image processing system, for instance before dispatching from the factory, dispatch from the factory the stage (until user uses at hand) to user oriented from the final operation manufacturing line, carry out license and authorize.In other words, in the manufacture line of image processing system, assemble the hardware of image processing system and comprise the part of basic control program.Thus, the image processing system of the state that do not set not carrying out permitting authorizing is manufactured.The image processing system not setting state is carried out license authorize, so that it works as specific machine, thus manufacture the image processing system of this machine as finished product.The manner of execution of hardware can be set difference by each machine.

In the present embodiment, originally carrying out as described so is permitted to authorize and play the function that the manner of execution different to each machine is corresponding, it is possible to do not carry out license and give and play temporarily by image processing system.Such as, when the adjustment modes that action pattern is regulation, the project of the function that display is relevant with the mode played by permitting to authorize in the picture of the guidance panel of image processing system.Then, when have selected this project, make it play this function thus realizing above-mentioned functions by control.In other words, the function of license and temporary license issuing use selection is not authorized.Line does not carry out license authorize and various function can be played manufacturing by making, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost of image processing system.Additionally, according to license that same hardware is authorized in the image processing system of action, it is possible to obtain preventing the effects such as misoperation, by mistake use, improper use.

[structure of image processing system]

First the structure of the image processing system of present embodiment is described.

Fig. 1 is the figure of the outward appearance of the image processing system schematically showing an embodiment of the invention.

Image processing system 1 in this case MFP.As it is shown in figure 1, image processing system 1 includes sheet feeding section 11, discharge tray 5, control circuit (controller 110, mechanical control device control portion (mechanicalcontroller) 120, scanner control portion 140), image forming part 30, image reading unit 40, guidance panel 130, port 131 and port 132.Control circuit controls the action of image processing system 1.Control circuit, image forming part 30 and image reading unit 40 etc. are arranged in inside the framework of image processing system 1.

This image processing system 1 has three sheet feeding sections 11(sheet feeding section 11a, 11b, 11c).Each sheet feeding section 11 has such as loaded the mutually different paper of size (B5 size, A4 size and A3 size etc.).The sheet feeding section 11 that the framework of image processing system 1 can be plugged it is configured with in the bottom of image processing system 1.In each sheet feeding section 11, the paper of filling is when printing by a sheet by a sheet paper feeding of sheet feeding section 11, is sent to image forming part 30.It addition, the unlimited number of sheet feeding section 11 is in three, it is possible to more or less.

Paper feeding tray 5 is arranged in the framework of image processing system 1 to hold the top at the position of image forming part 30 and the lower section at position of configuration image reading unit 40.The paper of image is defined from framework internal discharge to paper feeding tray 5 by image forming part 30.

Image forming part 30 such as forms image by electronic photo mode on paper.The structure of image forming part 30 is described below.

Image reading unit 40 is arranged in the framework top of image processing system 1.Image reading unit 40 has ADP(Automatic Document Feeder) 41.Image reading unit 40 performs above-mentioned scanner functions.Image reading unit 40 is arranged in the original copy on original platform by contact image sensor scanning, it can be used as view data to read.Additionally, image reading unit 40 is taken into, by ADF41, multiple original copys being arranged on original copy pallet successively, read original copy by contact image sensor, as view data simultaneously.

The image that image reading unit 40 reads has been transformed to image by controller 110.The image that completes generated can be sent to external device (ED) etc. by controller 110, or forms image based on completing image on paper by image forming part 30.

Guidance panel 130 is arranged in upper front (in Fig. 1 front) side of image processing system 1.Guidance panel 130 is configured with user and can carry out the operation button (key) of push.Additionally, guidance panel 130 is configured with the display part 130a displaying information to user.

Port 131 and port 132 are such as arranged on the side of guidance panel 130.Port 131 is such as USB terminal.Port 131 such as can connect the external equipments such as clearance card described later and line card described later.Port 132 is for connecting LAN(LAN) the LAN terminal of cable.Image processing system 1 by connecting LAN cable on port 132, thus can communicate with external equipment via networks such as LAN.

Fig. 2 is the profile of the structure schematically showing image forming part 30.

With reference to Fig. 2, image forming part 30 mainly includes paper transport unit 10 and toner image forming portion 20.

Paper transport unit 10 includes aligning roller 12, transfer roll 13, fixing roller 14, distributing roller 15, twist rollers 16, path switching door 17 etc..Aligning roller 12, transfer roll 13, fixing roller 14, path switching door 17 are arranged respectively along paper transport path R1.At the position arranging path switching door 17, paper transport path R1 branches into two-way.The paper transport path R1 of branch is respectively provided with distributing roller 15 and twist rollers 16.

The paper of sheet feeding section 11 supplies one when image is formed every time.Aligning roller 12 is touched from the front end of the paper of sheet feeding section 11 supply.Thus, the transmission of paper stops temporarily, and the inclination of paper is corrected.The paper again transmitted by aligning roller 12 is by, time between photoreceptor 21 and transfer roll 13, a face being transferred toner image, and then when by fixing roller 14, toner image is fixing by heat.The paper of fixing toner image is sent to the paper transport path R1 of distributing roller 15 side by path switching door 17, distributing roller 15 discharge.

On the other hand, when printed on both sides, the paper of fixing toner image is sent to twist rollers 16(or distributing roller 15 by path switching door 17) the paper transport path R1 of side.Paper by paper rear end by twist rollers 16(or distributing roller 15) bite before make twist rollers reverse, thus being sent to two sides circulating path R2.Paper is sent to paper transport path R1 via two sides circulating path R2.The paper being sent to paper transport path R1 is stopped by aligning roller 12 transmitting and transmitting temporarily.Then, at paper by time between photoreceptor 21 and transfer roll 13, toner image is transferred to another face, and then when by fixing roller 14, toner image is fixing by heat.The paper of fixing toner image is sent to the paper transport path R1 of distributing roller 15 side by path switching door 17, distributing roller 15 discharge.

Toner image forming portion 20 by the 4 color image synthesis of yellow (Y), pinkish red (M), the YMCK of blue or green (C) and black (K), forms coloured image as required on paper.Toner image forming portion 20 includes photoreceptor 21, Charging system 22, exposure device 23, developing unit (developer roll) 24 etc..Photoreceptor 21 is arranged on the position relative with transfer roll 13.Around photoreceptor 21, the direction of rotation of Charging system 22, exposure device 23 and the respective photoreceptor 21 shown in arrow A1 of developing unit 24 is arranged in order according to this.Charging system 22 and developing unit 24 connect high voltage power supply portion (not shown).Exposure device 23 includes laser oscillating part (not shown), for operating the polygonal mirror (not shown) of the laser from laser oscillator on photoreceptor, for the polygonal motor (not shown) that makes polygonal mirror rotate.

In toner image forming portion 20, photoreceptor 21 rotates by the direction shown in arrow A1.Charging system 22, to supplying electric charge on photoreceptor 21, makes photoreceptor 21 uniform charged.Exposure device 23, based on the data of the image formed on paper, scans laser on the photoreceptor 21 of uniform charged.Thus, photoreceptor 21 forms electrostatic latent image.The toner of YMCK such as rotating visualization way, is sequentially providing on photoreceptor 21 by developing unit 24 as desired.Thus, the sub-image on photoreceptor 21 is developed, forms toner image on photoreceptor 21.Toner image on photoreceptor 21 is transferred on paper by transfer roll 13.

It addition, developing unit 24 can be series connection visualization way.At this time it is also possible to be transferred on intermediate transfer belt by the toner image of developing unit development assorted for YMCK with state overlapping successively, the toner image on intermediate transfer belt is transferred secondarily to the mode on paper.When image processing system 1 does not carry out colour print and only carries out black and white printing, the toner of K can also be only supplied on photoreceptor 21 by developing unit 24.

Fig. 3 indicates that the block diagram of the structure of the control system of image processing system 1.

With reference to Fig. 3, image processing system 1 includes controller 110, mechanical control device control portion 120, guidance panel 130, scanner control portion 140, various load 150.

Each block beyond various loads 150 in image processing system 1 is such as made up of circuit substrate independent mutually.Each piece by CPU(central processing unit), ROM(read only memory), RAM(random access memory) and nonvolatile memory etc. constitute.Such as, controller 110, mechanical control device control portion 120 and scanner control portion 140 are respectively provided with nonvolatile memory 110a, 120a, 140a.Storing control program 110b, 120b, 140b in each nonvolatile memory 110a, 120a, 140a.

Additionally, in the present embodiment, controller 110, mechanical control device control portion 120 and scanner control portion 140 set temporal information memorizer 110c, 120c, 140c respectively.As described later, each temporal information memorizer 110c, 120c, 140c are stored under ray mode the interim information set.

Controller 110 processes the various process actions such as the control with guidance panel 130 according to the control program 110b data performed when printing performs.Mechanical control device control portion 120 is according to controlling the action control that program 120b execution carries out the engine part of printing action.Mechanical control device control portion 120, by input-output line (I/O line) or analog signal line, sends between various loads 150 and receives load control signal, thus controlling various load 150.

Guidance panel 130 sends reception guidance panel between controller 110 by null modem cable and controls information.Thus, the various information that guidance panel 130 display is relevant with image processing system 1, and the various operations of the image processing system 1 from user are accepted by display part 130a and encryption lock etc..

Scanner control portion 140 is controlled action according to controlling program 140b.That is, between controller 110, send reception scanner by null modem cable and control information, thus controlling scanner (not shown).The image information that scanner reads is sent to controller 110 by input-output line or analog signal line by scanner control portion 140.

Various loads 150 include drive the motor of various rollers shown in Fig. 2, exposure device 23 polygonal motor, for the laser oscillator exposed, for heat fixing roll 14 heater, for toggle path switch door 17 door solenoid and for carrying out charged high voltage power supply etc..

Image processing system 1 can pass through port 131 and communicate with card (example of external agency) 230.Card 230 is such as connected to port 131 via card reader, thus being read by controller 110.It addition, card 230 is not limited to the device with the form of card shape.Such as, card 230 can also be have the such so-called such form of USB flash memory of USB terminal.The card 230 of such form can also be directly connected on port 131.

As card 230, use clearance card 231, line card (example of external agency) 232.Clearance card 231 and line card 232 work as the so-called encryption lock of the action pattern being used for changing image processing system 1.That is, clearance card 231 keeps the information for the action pattern of image processing system 1 is transferred to Licensing Model (pattern is authorized in license).Line card 232 keeps the information for the action pattern of image processing system 1 is transferred to the ray mode different from Licensing Model.Controller 110 reads the information that card 230 keeps when card 230 is connected to port.Controller 110 makes the operating state of image processing system 1 transfer to the action pattern that Licensing Model or ray mode etc. are corresponding with the information read.

It addition, controller 110 is when clearance card 231 and line card 232 are not connected to port 131, the operating state of image processing system 1 is controlled as normal mode.Normal mode is the user's common action pattern when performing the various functions such as the printing function of image processing system 1, scanner functions.Normal mode comprises for carrying out the printing model printed and for carrying out the copy mode etc. duplicated.

Image processing system 1 can be connected to network via the wired LAN cable (or wireless LAN) being connected to port 132.When image processing system 1 is connected to network, controller 110 can with PC(personal computer) 210 and permission management server (example of license management apparatus) 220 communicate respectively.

Image processing system 1 is authorized license when regulation by permission management server 220.

The action of the image processing system 1 when carrying out the printing under printing model is as follows.Controller 110 is sent printing by network and asks by PC210.This printing request describes language by the PDL(page) computer language of form carries out, is made up of the information of description and page information (paper size, color mode etc.).If controller 110 receives printing request, then by null modem cable, page information is sent to mechanical control device control portion 120.Page information is to every paper granting.When mechanical control device control portion 120 receives page information every time, supply a piece of paper from sheet feeding section and open.Additional paper ID(Identification in page information).

When printed on both sides, mechanical control device control portion 120 calculates the number of the paper being transported to Double-side circulating path according to antiquarian etc..Then, the image sequence information according to this result is sent to controller 110 by null modem cable by mechanical control device control portion 120.Such as, according to " paper ID=53 just (meaning in the front of 53 pages) → paper ID=54 just → paper ID=55 just → paper ID=53 is anti-→ paper ID=54 is anti-→ paper ID=55 is anti-" order image sequence information is provided number of pages part (rather than number part of paper).

What controller 110 comprised in printing being asked according to image sequence information describes information conversion is the view data being launched into bitmap form, and this view data is stored in RAM.Then, view data, along with the triggering signal from mechanical control device control portion 120, is exported mechanical control device control portion 120 by input-output line or analog signal line by controller 110.Mechanical control device control portion 120, by using Fig. 2 method illustrated to control various loads 150, thus the paper of supply is formed image, is discharged to outside machine.

The action of the image processing system 1 when carrying out the printing under copy mode is as follows.Scanner control portion 140 is sent the scanner for scan manuscript by null modem cable and controls information by controller 110.Controller 110 controls information according to the guidance panel received from guidance panel 130 by null modem cable, sends scanner and controls information.Scanner control portion 140 controls information scanning original copy according to scanner, by input-output line or analog signal line, exports view data to controller 110.View data is stored in RAM by controller 110, is simultaneously generated page information and is issued to mechanical control device control portion 120.Hereafter print with the flow process same with printing model.

[becoming the business model of background]

Then, illustrate to become the business model of the background of present embodiment.

Fig. 4 is the figure of the business model schematically showing the background as an embodiment of the invention.

With reference to Fig. 4 (a), image processing system 1 is assembled in manufacturing line (production line).When the assembling of image processing system 1, image processing system 1 assembles the electronic unit being mounted the set information corresponding with specific machine.Thus, there is the image processing system 1 of same hardware configuration and be set as three machines (example that permanent function sets) of such as machine A～different for the such productivity of C (print production) by function.Then, the image processing system 1 of machine A～C is transported to warehouse.Keeping image processing system 1 in warehouse is transported (payment) as desired to customers' place.

In the present embodiment, the speed of roller etc. (paper transmits the roller of system, polygonal mirror, photoreceptor, developer roll or fixing roller), fixing temperature or video data clock cycle etc. are changed by the control of software respectively.Thus, between different machines, for various function setting difference such as productivity (print speed printing speed), printed resolution, color modes (black and white or panchromatic etc.).

Can also be carried out as follows it addition, permanent function sets.That is, the electronic unit assembling the set information being mounted specific machine is replaced to be assembled without the electronic unit of set-mounted information.Then, the set information of specific machine is installed.So, it is also possible to image processing system 1 function is set as specific machine.Additionally, after an image processing system 1 being mounted with to the set information of whole machine A～C, by accepting to make the setting of image processing system 1 action according to which set information, thus image processing system 1 function can also be set as specific machine.

With reference to Fig. 4 (b), owing to the needs from customers' place are beyond prediction, image processing system 1 shortage of stock of specific machine (being machine C here) in warehouse sometimes.Now, as shown in Figure 4 (c), for the image processing system 1 of other machine (being machine A here) of keeping in warehouse, license is authorized in warehouse etc..Thus, carrying out changing (upgrade or downgrade) to the machine of specific machine, the image processing system 1 being changed to specific machine is transported to customers' place.Thus, compared with the situation of the image processing system 1 of coming of new machine C in manufacturing line, it is possible to shorten date of delivery.

Use such business model, when provide there is image processing system 1 of machine A～C of same hardware configuration, between machine, except productivity, also difference is set to about the function of printed resolution, the function etc. that can use.That is, machine A such as have 36ppm(page/minute) productivity, 1200dpi resolution.Machine B has the resolution of the productivity of 28ppm, 1200dpi.Machine C has the resolution of the productivity of 22ppm, 600dpi.

It addition, these multiple functions can also set respectively.That is, so have in image processing system 1 when multiple function being set the action realized under different manner of execution by function (print speed printing speed, resolution, color mode etc.), it is also possible to each of these functions can be carried out permanent function setting.Thereby, it is possible to the more careful demand of reply user.

Such as productive difference in such difference is described.Namely, it is assumed that realize productive system speed respectively V1, V2 and V3 of such machine A～C.Now, as the set information installed in the image processing system 1 of machine A for realizing system speed V1.As the set information installed in the image processing system 1 of machine B for realizing system speed V2.As the set information installed in the image processing system 1 of machine C for realizing system speed V3.Image processing system 1 is with the system speed action corresponding with one of them set information installed in these set informations.Thus, productive difference is set.For print speed printing speed too.

It addition, replacement set information, it is also possible to by the difference of the firmwares such as controller 110, mechanical control device control portion 120, difference described above is set.Such as, as each firmware, it is possible to use each machine is set the constant about system speed and about quality constant etc., the firmware substantially with same software configuration.Image processing system 1 is according to the firmware action installed.It addition, the software configuration in the firmware of each machine can also be entirely different.

[explanation that machine changes]

Then, illustrate image processing system 1 machine change (license is authorized；Permanent function set an example) method.

If connecting clearance card 231, and to be connectable to the power supply of the state ON image processing system 1 of network, then image processing system 1 being automatically transferred to Licensing Model.Under Licensing Model, image processing system 1 is communicated by network and permission management server 220.It addition, image processing system 1 is in order to transfer to Licensing Model, it is also possible to also request inputs the authentication informations such as password.

When carrying out machine change in warehouse, it is the state packed to provide and deliver in a lot of situation of each several part of image processing system 1.That is, scanner and be locked to the parts such as the lifter plate in carton and developing unit in order to protect, the situation of state that the rotation of various motors is also at being locked is a lot.Therefore, under Licensing Model, controller 110 and mechanical control device control portion 120 carry out the control of various load 150, and the load of the output system such as motor and heater is failure to actuate without exception.

If transferring to Licensing Model, then license is authorized in the display part 130a that picture is shown in guidance panel 130 by image processing system 1.

Fig. 5 schematically shows the license of display in guidance panel 130 to authorize the figure of picture.

As it is shown in figure 5, license is authorized and is shown in picture for accepting the key 51～53 about productive selection, for accepting the key 54,55 of the selection about image quality (resolution).As relevant productive selection project, the display key 51 of " 36ppm ", the key 52 of " 28ppm " and " 22ppm " key 53.As the selection project about image quality, the key 54 of display " 1200dpi " and the 55 of " 600dpi ".Each key 51～55 is soft key.Additionally, guidance panel 130 arranges the initiating key 59 of hardware keys.

After carrying out the key 51～55 that productivity and image quality are pressed required grade by operator's (operator) of machine change respectively in warehouse, carry out pressing the operation of initiating key 59.If carrying out this operation, then this image processing system 1 is set productivity and image quality.That is, if image processing system 1 accepts the setting of productivity and image quality, then the identification number (serial number) of the information of the productivity and image quality that receive setting and image processing system 1 is sent to permission management server 220.Based on identification number, permission management server 220 confirms that this image processing system 1 has the authority authorized accepting license, and authorize license to image processing system 1.That is, what permission management server 220 record was permitted authorizes situation, the information of the license about authorizing is sent to image processing system 1 simultaneously.This information such as comprises the set information corresponding to this machine itself.

If accepting authorizing of license, and receive the information from permission management server 220, then the controller 110 of image processing system 1, mechanical control device control portion 120 and scanner control portion 140 set respectively or update set information.Namely be based on the information of the productivity of the machine being granted by license and image quality, change the set information (example that permanent function sets) being stored in nonvolatile memory 110a, 120a, 140a.Now, image processing system 1 can also obtain set information from permission management server 220, and stores it in nonvolatile memory 110a, 120a, 140a.By so carrying out permanent function setting, it is possible to utilizing the hardware of image processing system 1 under the manner of execution corresponding with receiving the license authorized, image processing system 1 can action under various functions.

It addition, the set information of all machines that can set or firmware can also be associated with the information (such as machine code etc.) of expression machine and prestore by image processing system 1.Now such as it is carried out as follows.That is, when receiving when authorizing of the license about certain machine, represent that the information (machine code etc.) of the machine being granted by license is sent to image processing system 1 from permission management server 220.In image processing system 1, controller 110, mechanical control device control portion 120 and scanner control portion 140 are based respectively on the set information of this machine code or firmware is controlled.,

As such, it is possible to the kind of the license by authorizing, the machine of image processing system 1 is changed to upper machine from the next machine.Equally, it is also possible to be altered to the next machine from upper machine.And then, the kind of the license by authorizing, for instance image processing system 1 can be added or delete the functions such as scanning.The image processing system 1 being set to as black and white special machine works similarly, for set information changes the change carrying out color mode by machine, it is also possible to make it possible to be changed to colored machine.

[explanation of the action under ray mode]

Then, illustrate that image processing system 1 is action during ray mode (adjustment modes).Ray mode is the adjustment modes adjusting or checking of the device each several part for carrying out image processing system 1.

If connecting wire card 232, and the power on of image processing system 1, then image processing system 1 is automatically transferred to ray mode.At this point it is possible to be connected to network but it also may be not connected to.Ray mode is the action pattern for the various adjustment and quality examination carrying out image processing system 1.Generally, in the adjustment manufactured in line and inspection operation of image processing system 1, the action pattern of image processing system 1 is set to ray mode.It addition, line card 232 in order to be only applied to image processing system 1 in manufacturing line, suitably managed in waiting in the manufacturer of image processing system 1.

If ray mode transferred to by image processing system 1, then operation screen is shown in the display part 130a of guidance panel 130 by image processing system 1.

Fig. 6 shows schematically the figure of the operation screen of display in guidance panel 130.

As shown in Figure 6, in operation screen 60 display for accept to carry out the operation that interim machine changes key 61～63, for accept to carry out the key 64 of the operation of the hardware check of image processing system 1,65, for accepting the test printing key 66 of the operation about test printing.For carrying out the operation that interim machine changes, display is used for changing the key 61 of " print speed printing speed ", is used for changing the key 62 of " resolution ", is used for changing the key 63 of " color mode ".As the inspection of hardware, show the key 65 of the key 64 of " sensor inspection ", " motor inspection ".In other words, operation screen 60 comprises multiple selection projects that relevant function sets.

So, in operation screen 60, project (the relevant function such as print speed printing speed, resolution, color mode set selection project) that guide look display is changed by permitting to authorize, in addition authorize unrelated adjustment inspection project (sensor inspection, motor inspection) etc. with license.Thus, the convenience of line operation is improved.

If operator transfers to ray mode, then can be operated by operation screen 60 and carry out adjustment and the inspection of image processing system 1.Namely, for instance when carrying out the inspection of hardware, key 63,64 it is operated by such that it is able to carry out sensor inspection and motor inspection.During sensor checks, for instance the whether suitably action such as the sensor of the position for checking paper that can arrange in check image forming portion 30.In motor checks, make each motor action, it is possible to check whether suitably action.

Under line model, operator is operated by test printing key 66 such that it is able to perform test printing (example of adjustment action).In test printing, for instance the test printing figure (benchmark image figure) of regulation of printing gray scale, it is possible to be confirmed whether to be adjusted to and can be properly carried out printing.Additionally, printing color alignment pattern, it is possible to confirm colour cast and assorted concentration etc..It addition, as such test printing figure, use the figure of the exceptions such as the image that the rotation variation abnormal, polygonal mirror that the rotation of easy detection photoreceptor 21 changes the cycle of images inequality caused causes waves.In other words, by watching the print result of test printing figure, it is possible to check the presence or absence rotating variation and the degree of photoreceptor 21 and polygonal mirror.

Here, in the present embodiment, operator can carry out the function setting of the manner of execution about hardware temporarily, in order to becomes the state identical with the machine change having carried out image processing system 1.This function is set in the operation screen 60 of ray mode, is operated by changing the key 61～63 of (temporary transient function sets) about interim machine and carrying out.This function sets the permanent function being and carry out with authorizing of license and sets different temporary transient function settings.Thus, operator is manufacturing in line, and all licenses being likely awarded for image processing system 1 easily carry out the printing of the test printing figure under the state being granted by this license.Thus, manufacturing in line, operator can rapidly and be properly carried out the quality examination of image processing system 1.

Fig. 7 indicates that the figure of productivity temporary changes picture.

In operation screen 60, if operation is used for changing the key 61 of " print speed printing speed ", then show that picture transfers to productivity temporary changes picture 71 as shown in Figure 7.Productivity temporary changes picture 71 comprises the first key 61a, the second key 61b, the 3rd key 61c and back spacer 69.Key 61a～61c selects project corresponding to mutually different three of the manner of execution of hardware, for instance, correspond respectively to " 36ppm ", " 28ppm ", " 22ppm ".Back spacer 69 is to return the key operated by operation screen 60 from the state showing productivity temporary changes picture 71.

Operator's operated key 61a～61c and after have selected required print speed printing speed, it is possible to push initiating key 59.If carrying out such operation, then image processing system 1 is with the test printing figure built-in with the printing of the print speed printing speed of the key 61a that have selected～corresponding for 61c.I.e., it is possible to make hardware action under manner of execution under having carried out the state (temporarily carried out function set state) that machine changes temporarily, print test printing figure.

Here, such interim machine changes such as implemented as described below.That is, when having carried out permanent license as above and having authorized, and when having carried out interim machine change, the information about license is stored in different positions.That is, if carrying out permanent license to authorize, then it is stored in nonvolatile memory 110a, 120a, 140a about productive information.Thus, based on permanent license, it is possible to the productivity action determined.On the other hand, when carrying out interim machine and changing, relevant productive information is stored in temporal information memorizer 110c, 120c, 140c.So, when storing information in temporal information memorizer 110c, 120c, 140c, image processing system 1 is according to the temporal information storage content of memorizer 110c, 120c, 140c, it is possible to the print speed printing speed printing test printing figure selected.

It addition, when changing line model about the interim machine set as described above of temporary transient print speed printing speed etc., as long as the condition meeting regulation then maintains.Interim machine changes and such as releases (cancelling temporary transient function to set) in a case where, and returns to the state carried out before interim machine changes.That is, after the activation backspace key 69, when pulling up line card and transfer to action pattern (such as the normal mode) different from adjustment modes, interim machine changes and is released from.In addition, when the power-off of image processing system 1, after the setting that interim machine changes (such as, after the setting of temporary transient print speed printing speed) when have passed through specified time limit (such as 30 minutes), or when after the setting that interim machine changes, accumulation printing number has exceeded setting (such as 10), interim machine changes the speed being released from the also original machine of auto-returned.

As in this embodiment, change if interim machine can be implemented, then there is the probability producing drawback.Such as, when if interim machine change is not released from, former state proceeds, it is possible to occur to use and improper use by mistake.If additionally, the state that image processing system 1 has changed to have carried out interim machine is dispatched from the factory, then it may happen that maintenance afterwards will not be properly carried out waiting inconvenience.But, it is as noted previously, as and is provided with the structure that interim machine change automatically terminates, it is therefore prevented that such drawback.

Alternatively, it is also possible to the number of times that can carry out machine change interim described above of every image processing system 1 is arranged restriction.In other words, it is also possible to limit carry out interim machine change afterwards according to the number of times carrying out interim machine change.So be also possible to prevent following improper use, namely repeat that interim machine changes simultaneously as from originally different machines and be continuing with image processing system 1.

Additionally, when image processing system 1 having been carried out interim machine and having changed, when having carried out license and having authorized, it is also possible to release interim machine and change and carry out permanent function setting.Now, for this image processing system 1, it is also possible to interim machine can not be carried out after being set to and change (restriction carries out temporary transient function and sets).Such as, if what carry out permitting authorizes, then can not carry out interim machine after temporal information memorizer 110c, 120c, 140c etc. can also writing and change such information.

Additionally, describe in above-mentioned and change as interim machine and temporarily change the situation of print speed printing speed, but can also be set to can individually carry out interim machine for the function of the kinds different from print speed printing speed such as resolution and color mode and change and the setting of permanent function.

Fig. 8 indicates that the figure of resolution temporary changes picture.Fig. 9 indicates that the figure of color mode temporary changes picture.

In operation screen 60, if operation is used for changing the key 62 of " resolution ", then show that picture transfers to resolution temporary changes picture 72 as shown in Figure 8.Resolution temporary changes picture 72 comprises the 4th key 62a, the 5th key 62b and back spacer 69.Key 62a, 62b such as correspond respectively to " 1200dpi ", " 600dpi ".Back spacer 69 is for returning to the key operated by operation screen 60 from the state of display resolution temporary changes picture 72.

Additionally, in operation screen 60, if operation is used for changing the key 63 of " color mode ", then show that picture transfers to color mode temporary changes picture 73 as shown in Figure 9.Color mode temporary changes picture 73 comprises the 6th key 63a, the 7th key 63b and back spacer 69.Key 63a, 63b such as correspond respectively to " panchromatic ", " black and white ".Back spacer 69 is for returning to the key operated by operation screen 60 from the state of Show Color pattern temporary changes picture 73.

In such resolution temporary changes picture 72 or color mode temporary changes picture 73, even if also same with operating the above-mentioned situation about the key 61a～61c of print speed printing speed when operated key 62a, 62b, 63a, 63b, carry out interim machine and change.That is, image processing system 1 is carried out selecting the operation of the resolution corresponding with the machine to check and color mode by operator.Thus, operator can when be set as image processing system 1 can with actions such as the resolution that selects temporarily carry out the printing etc. of test printing figure.Thereby, it is possible to easily and rapidly carry out the quality examination of various function, gray scale.Such interim machine changes and is set to be able to suitably carry out individually for print speed printing speed, resolution, color mode.

[transfer of the action pattern of image processing system 1 and the explanation of action]

Figure 10 is the flow chart of the transfer of the action pattern that image processing system 1 is described.

Following action performs based on the control of the control circuit of image processing system 1.That is, constituting in each several part of control circuit, centered by controller 110, mechanical control device control portion 120, scanner control portion 140 etc. are respectively controlled, and perform following action by image processing system 1.

With reference to Figure 10, if the power on of image processing system 1, then carry out the process of step S101.That is, in step S101, controller 110 judges whether to be connected to clearance card 231.

If being connected to clearance card 231 in step S101, then enter the process of step S102.That is, in step s 102, the action pattern of image processing system 1 is transferred to license and is authorized pattern.The flow process of the control action in pattern is authorized in license described below.

On the other hand, without connecting clearance card 231 in step S101, then in step s 103, controller 110 judges whether to be connected to line card 232.

If being connected to line card 232 in step s 103, then enter the process of step S104.That is, in step S104, the action pattern of image processing system 1 transfers to ray mode.The flow process of the control action under ray mode described below.

On the other hand, if not having connecting wire card 232 in step s 103, in step S105, image processing system 1, as normal mode, carries out the preheating (warmingup) of each several part.Controller 110 carries out picture under the action pattern of normal mode and shows.That is, in the display part 130a of guidance panel 130, the picture as normal mode shows, for instance display menu screen.

If carrying out the process of step S105, or the process that license is authorized under pattern or ray mode terminates, then a series of release.

Figure 11 is the flow chart illustrating to permit to authorize the action in pattern.

With reference to Figure 11, if action pattern moves to license and authorizes pattern, then in step s 201, controller 110 is by the load Close All of output system.Such as, the power supply to various motors etc. is closed.

In step S202, controller 110 confirms whether image processing system 1 is connected to network.

If being not connected to network in step S202, then in step S203, controller 110 is attached confirming display.Thus, display in guidance panel 130, to supervise operator to be connected to network.

If being connected to network in step S202, then carry out the process of step S204.That is, in the guidance panel 130 of image processing system 1, show that picture is authorized in license.Controller 110 accepts the operation of the operator authorized about license.

In step S205, controller 110 judges whether to have selected initiating key 59.Operator, on the basis of function that have selected print speed printing speed etc. and authorize license, carries out pressing the operation of initiating key 59.If being judged as have selected initiating key 59, then enter the process of step S206.

In step S206, the set information of the function that identification number (serial number) and the relevant operator of image processing system 1 select is sent to permission management server 220 by controller 110.

In step S207, what controller 110 clearance for holding management server 220 carried out permitting authorizes.

If authorizing license in step S207, then in step S208, image processing system for good and all carries out the change of print speed printing speed etc..Thus, image processing system 1 is set the set information about the license authorized.

If carrying out the process of step S208 or not authorizing license in step S207, then carry out the process of step S209.That is, controller 110 carries out about permitting that the result authorized shows in guidance panel 130.Such as, when being granted by permitting, the situation setting set information by authorizing license is shown.On the other hand, this situation is shown when not authorizing license.Thus, operator can according to whether the operation acknowledgement of input be granted by permitting to image processing system 1.Thus, about permitting that a series of process of pattern of authorizing terminates.

Figure 12 is the flow chart that the action under ray mode is described.

With reference to Figure 12, if the action pattern of image processing system 1 transfers to ray mode, then in step S301, the operation screen 60 of ray mode is shown in guidance panel 130 by controller 110.Thus, the operation of key 61～66 grade comprised in operation screen 60 is accepted.Carry out operator's operation of interim machine change for accepting to carry out the key 61～63 of the operation that interim machine changes.Here, suppose that operator carries out the situation of the setting about print speed printing speed, and carry out description below, but the situation of the resolution that carries out other setting relevant with functions such as color modes is too.

In step s 302, controller 110 detects whether to have selected key 61(print speed printing speed setting key).If selecting to be accepted, then enter the process of step S303.

In step S303, controller 110 shows the productivity temporary changes picture 71 for setting temporary transient print speed printing speed in guidance panel 130.Operator can select key corresponding with required print speed printing speed in the first key 61a, the second key 61b, the 3rd key 61c in productivity temporary changes picture 71.Additionally, operator can also select back spacer 69.

In step s 304, controller 110 judges whether to operate back spacer 69.When the selection receiving back spacer 69 operates, return the process from step S301.

In step S305, controller 110 has judged whether to the selection operation of initiating key 59.Operator have selected on the basis of the key corresponding with the print speed printing speed as the object carrying out machine change temporarily, carries out pressing the operation of initiating key 59.When the selection receiving initiating key 59 operates, enter the process of next step S306.

Test printing is carried out in step S306 middle controller 110.Here, corresponding with the print speed printing speed accepted in step S305 relevant productive information is stored in temporal information memorizer 110c, 120c, 140c.Controller 110, mechanical control device control portion 120, with reference to the relevant productive information of storage in temporal information memorizer 110c, 120c, perform test printing with corresponding print speed printing speed.That is, the print speed printing speed that test printing selects with operator, has carried out execution machine changes when temporarily.

In step S307, if test printing terminates, then controller 110 carries out the releasing of interim machine change and the cancellation of temporary transient function setting.Thus, for instance, temporal information information of storage in memorizer 110c, 120c, 140c is deleted.Release if interim machine changes, then the process under a series of ray mode terminates.

Even if if it addition, test printing terminates also without user's operation for back spacer 69 grade, then operating state can also be maintained under the state of line model.So when maintaining ray mode, it is also possible to the machine remaining interim changes, until consistent with the cancellation of regulation.

[effect in embodiment]

In image processing system configured as described above, in manufacturing line, carry out temporary transient function set (interim machine changes).Thereby, it is possible to carry out test printing at the manner of execution with the hardware equal when authorizing carrying out permitting.Thus, do not use elapsed time and man-hour and the method authorized or cancel by permitting of probability of improper use also can occur, it is possible to safety and carry out image processing system simply can adjustment under the various manner of execution of action and quality examination.In other words, owing to so adjustment action can be performed with the manner of execution corresponding with temporary transient function setting, it is possible to carry out suitable inspection at short notice.Thus, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost of image processing system.

Additionally, set by function and realize the function of the action under different manner of execution and there are multiple (print speed printing speed, resolution, color mode etc.).Under line model, it is possible to each to these functions carries out temporary transient function setting.In the present embodiment, the selection project about these functional items is shown in the operation screen of ray mode by guide look, it is possible to improve the convenience of the operation manufactured in line.

And then, the structure that various automatic cancellation function sets is arranged for temporary transient function.Thus, it is possible to prevent the misoperation about temporary transient function setting and use and improper use etc. by mistake.

[other]

It addition, temporary transient function sets and permanent function sets and is individually not limited to function upgrading described above and function degradation (such as, the high speed of print speed printing speed, low speed etc.).Such as, about the deletion etc. of the additional of function and function, it is also possible to be set to carry out function setting.

As image processing system, it is possible to be any ofs such as the monochromatic/photocopier of colour, printer, picture unit and their compounding machine (MFP).It is not limited by electronic photo mode and forms image, it is also possible to form image by such as so-called ink-jetting style.

Process in above-mentioned embodiment can be undertaken using hardware circuit to carry out by software.

The program of the process performed in above-mentioned embodiment can be provided, it is also possible to this program record is supplied to user in the record media such as CD-ROM, floppy disk, hard disk, ROM, RAM, storage card.Program can also be downloaded in device by communication lines such as the Internets.The process illustrated by article in above-mentioned flow chart is performed by CPU etc. according to this program.

According to these embodiments, when being set as adjustment modes, perform to set different temporary transient functions from the function carried out along with authorizing of license and set, perform adjustment action with the manner of execution corresponding with temporary transient function setting.Thus, it is possible to provide the image processing system of a kind of low cost of manufacture that can carry out suitable inspection at short notice.

Above-mentioned embodiment is it is believed that be all illustrate not for restriction in all respects.The scope of the present invention is represented by right not by illustrating, it is intended that comprise all changes in the meaning and scope being equal to right.

Claims (42)

1. an image processing system, it is possible to switch common action pattern and the adjustment modes adjusting or checking for carrying out device each several part carries out action, including:

License receiving portion, accepts authorizing of license；

First configuration part, receives when authorizing of license in described license receiving portion, carries out the permanent function relevant with the manner of execution of described hardware and sets, so as to utilize the hardware of described image processing system with the manner of execution corresponding with receiving the license authorized；

Adjustment modes configuration part, is set as described adjustment modes by action pattern；

Receiving portion, when action pattern is set as described adjustment modes by described adjustment modes configuration part, accepts to carry out the instruction that the function relevant with the manner of execution of described hardware sets；

Second configuration part, based on the instruction accepted by described receiving portion, carries out setting different temporary transient functions from the function that described first configuration part carries out and sets；And

Enforcement division, sets corresponding manner of execution with the temporary transient function carried out with described second configuration part and utilizes described hardware, perform adjustment action.

2. image processing system as claimed in claim 1, also includes:

First cancellation portion, after described enforcement division performs described adjustment action, the temporary transient function cancelling described second configuration part sets.

3. image processing system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein,

The selection project relevant with described function setting is shown in the display part of described image processing system by described receiving portion, thus carrying out described acceptance.

4. image processing system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein,

The multiple selection projects relevant with described function setting are shown in the display part of described image processing system by described receiving portion, thus carrying out described acceptance,

The plurality of selection project includes the mutually different multiple selection projects of manner of execution of the described hardware of correspondence.

5. image processing system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein,

Described receiving portion accepts to carry out the instruction that the function relevant with print speed printing speed sets,

Described second configuration part carries out described temporary transient function and sets, so as to print with the corresponding print speed printing speed that indicates received with described receiving portion,

Described enforcement division to set the corresponding print speed printing speed execution adjustment action with printing with described temporary transient function.

6. image processing system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein,

Described adjustment action is the printing action of test printing figure.

7. image processing system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein,

The several functions of image processing system is individually carried out described temporary transient function setting.

8. image processing system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein,

Described adjustment modes is by manufacturing the adjustment before the line image processing system to manufacturing dispatches from the factory and the ray mode that utilizes of inspection for what manufacture described image processing system,

The action pattern of the image processing system of manufacture is set as described ray mode by described manufacture line by described adjustment modes configuration part.

9. image processing system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein,

Action pattern, when be have read the information of the regulation of storage in external agency by described image processing system, is set as described adjustment modes by described adjustment modes configuration part.

10. image processing system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein,

The selection project relevant with described function setting and adjusted iterm in addition are had a guide look of in the display part being shown in described image processing system by described receiving portion, thus carrying out described acceptance.

11. image processing system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, also include:

Second cancellation portion, when described second configuration part carried out described temporary transient function set, when the power-off of described image processing system, cancel described temporary transient function and set.

12. image processing system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, also include:

3rd cancellation portion, carries out described temporary transient function and has set when have passed through specified time limit in described second configuration part, cancels described temporary transient function and sets.

13. image processing system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, also include:

4th cancellation portion, carries out the accumulation printing number that described temporary transient function set when exceeding setting, cancels described temporary transient function and set in described second configuration part.

14. image processing system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein,

When described second configuration part carried out described temporary transient function set, when authorizing of license is received in described license receiving portion, described first configuration part is cancelled described temporary transient function and is set, and carry out with receive described in permanent function setting corresponding to the license authorized.

15. image processing system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, also include:

First limiting unit, carries out, according to described second configuration part, the number of times that described temporary transient function sets, and after restriction, described second configuration part carries out described temporary transient function setting.

16. image processing system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, also include:

5th cancellation portion, when described second configuration part carried out described temporary transient function set, when the action pattern at described image processing system transfers to the action pattern different from described adjustment modes, cancel described temporary transient function and change.

17. image processing system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein,

Described temporary transient function sets and the setting of described permanent function is respectively equivalent at least one during function addition, function deletion, function raising and function reduce.

18. image processing system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, also include:

Sending part, sends the identification number of described image processing system to the license management apparatus of the outside of described image processing system.

19. image processing system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, also include:

Second limiting unit, receives when authorizing of license in described license receiving portion, and after restriction, described second configuration part carries out described temporary transient function setting.

20. image processing system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein,

Described receiving portion accepts the instruction that the relevant function of resolution when carrying out with printing sets,

Described second configuration part carries out described temporary transient function and sets, so as to printed by the corresponding resolution that indicates received with described receiving portion,

Described enforcement division to set the corresponding resolution execution adjustment action with printing with described temporary transient function.

21. image processing system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein,

Described receiving portion accepts the instruction that the relevant function of color mode when carrying out with printing sets,

Described second configuration part carries out described temporary transient function and sets, so as to print with the corresponding color mode that indicates received with described receiving portion,

Described enforcement division to set the corresponding color mode execution adjustment action with printing with described temporary transient function.

22. a control method for image processing system, described image processing system allows hand over common action pattern and the adjustment modes adjusting or checking for carrying out device each several part carries out action, including:

License receiving portion, accepts authorizing of license；And

Permanent configuration part, when authorizing of license is received in described license receiving portion, carry out the permanent function relevant with the manner of execution of described hardware to set, so as to utilize the hardware of described image processing system with the manner of execution corresponding with receiving the license authorized

Described control method includes:

Adjustment modes setting procedure, is set as described adjustment modes by action pattern；

Accept step, when action pattern is set as described adjustment modes by described adjustment modes setting procedure, accept to carry out the instruction that the function relevant with the manner of execution of described hardware sets；

Temporary transient setting procedure, accepts, based on by described, the instruction that step accepts, and carries out setting different temporary transient functions from the function that described permanent configuration part carries out and sets；And

Perform step, set corresponding manner of execution with the temporary transient function carried out with described temporary transient setting procedure and utilize described hardware, perform adjustment action.

23. the control method of image processing system as claimed in claim 22, also include:

First cancellation step, after described execution step performs described adjustment action, the temporary transient function cancelling described temporary transient setting procedure sets.

24. the control method of the image processing system as described in claim 22 or 23, wherein,

Described instruction accepts step and the selection project relevant with described function setting is shown in the display part of described image processing system, thus carrying out described acceptance.

25. the control method of the image processing system as described in claim 22 or 23, wherein,

Described instruction accepts step and the multiple selection projects relevant with described function setting is shown in the display part of described image processing system, thus carrying out described acceptance,

The plurality of selection project includes the mutually different multiple selection projects of manner of execution of the described hardware of correspondence.

26. the control method of the image processing system as described in claim 22 or 23, wherein,

Described instruction accepts step and accepts to carry out the instruction that the function relevant with print speed printing speed sets,

Described temporary transient setting procedure carries out described temporary transient function and sets, so as to the corresponding print speed printing speed that indicates accepted to accept step with described instruction is printed,

Described execution step to set the corresponding print speed printing speed execution adjustment action with printing with described temporary transient function.

27. the control method of the image processing system as described in claim 22 or 23, wherein,

Described adjustment action is the printing action of test printing figure.

28. the control method of the image processing system as described in claim 22 or 23, wherein,

The several functions of image processing system is individually carried out described temporary transient function setting.

29. the control method of the image processing system as described in claim 22 or 23, wherein,

Described adjustment modes is by manufacturing the adjustment before the line image processing system to manufacturing dispatches from the factory and the ray mode that utilizes of inspection for what manufacture described image processing system,

The action pattern of the image processing system of manufacture is set as described ray mode by described manufacture line by described adjustment modes setting procedure.

30. the control method of the image processing system as described in claim 22 or 23, wherein,

In described adjustment modes setting procedure, when be have read the information of the regulation of storage in external agency by described image processing system, action pattern is set as described adjustment modes.

31. the control method of the image processing system as described in claim 22 or 23, wherein,

Accepting in step described, the selection project relevant with described function setting and adjusted iterm in addition being had a guide look of in the display part being shown in described image processing system, thus carrying out described acceptance.

32. the control method of the image processing system as described in claim 22 or 23, also include:

Second cancellation step, when described temporary transient setting procedure carried out described temporary transient function set, when the power-off of described image processing system, cancel described temporary transient function and set.

33. the control method of the image processing system as described in claim 22 or 23, also include:

3rd cancellation step, described temporary transient setting procedure carry out described temporary transient function set have passed through specified time limit time, cancel described temporary transient function and set.

34. the control method of the image processing system as described in claim 22 or 23, also include:

4th cancellation step, described temporary transient setting procedure carry out the accumulation printing number that described temporary transient function set exceed setting time, cancel described temporary transient function and set.

35. the control method of the image processing system as described in claim 22 or 23, wherein,

When described temporary transient setting procedure carried out described temporary transient function set, when authorizing of license is received in described license receiving portion, described permanent configuration part is cancelled described temporary transient function and is set, and carry out with receive described in permanent function setting corresponding to the license authorized.

36. the control method of the image processing system as described in claim 22 or 23, also include:

First conditioning step, carries out, according to described temporary transient setting procedure, the number of times that described temporary transient function sets, and after restriction, described temporary transient setting procedure carries out described temporary transient function setting.

37. the control method of the image processing system as described in claim 22 or 23, also include:

5th cancellation step, when described temporary transient setting procedure carried out described temporary transient function set, when the action pattern at described image processing system transfers to the action pattern different from described adjustment modes, cancel described temporary transient function and change.

38. the control method of the image processing system as described in claim 22 or 23, wherein,

Described temporary transient function sets and the setting of described permanent function is respectively equivalent at least one during function addition, function deletion, function raising and function reduce.

39. the control method of the image processing system as described in claim 22 or 23, also include:

Forwarding step, sends the identification number of described image processing system to the license management apparatus of the outside of described image processing system.

40. the control method of the image processing system as described in claim 22 or 23, also include:

Second conditioning step, receives when authorizing of license in described license receiving portion, and after restriction, described temporary transient setting procedure carries out described temporary transient function setting.

41. the control method of the image processing system as described in claim 22 or 23, wherein,

Described instruction accepts step and accepts the instruction that the relevant function of resolution when carrying out with printing sets,

Described temporary transient setting procedure carries out described temporary transient function and sets, so as to the corresponding resolution that indicates accepted by accepting step with described instruction is printed,

Described execution step to set the corresponding resolution execution adjustment action with printing with described temporary transient function.

42. the control method of the image processing system as described in claim 22 or 23, wherein,

Described instruction accepts step and accepts the instruction that the relevant function of color mode when carrying out with printing sets,

Described temporary transient setting procedure carries out described temporary transient function and sets, so as to print with the described corresponding color mode that indicates accepting step acceptance,

Described execution step to set the corresponding color mode execution adjustment action with printing with described temporary transient function.