JP2001111769A - Facsimile device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide facsimile device that does not record recording paper with a size different from a size of a received image even when the recording paper with the size is set to a manual paper feed means. SOLUTION: The facsimile device interrupts a line when a recording paper is set to a manual paper feed tray.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus having automatic paper feeding means and manual paper feeding means.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a facsimile apparatus having both automatic paper feeding means and manual paper feeding means for recording paper has a sensor for detecting presence / absence of recording paper in the manual paper feeding means for cost reduction. Only the size of the recording paper set in the manual sheet feeding means was unknown. Therefore, when the recording paper is detected in the manual paper feeding means at the time of reception, the memory reception is performed without recording the received image on the recording paper on the manual paper tray, or when the recording paper is set in the manual paper feeding means, Even if the size of the recording paper set in the manual paper feeding means is smaller than the size of the received image, the recording is performed as it is.

[0003]

However, in the conventional method, when the remaining memory is insufficient, the reception is not possible, or when the recording paper is set in the manual paper feeding means, the manual paper feeding means is more than the automatic paper feeding means. Since printing on the recording paper is prioritized, even if the size of the recording paper set in the manual paper feeder is smaller than the size of the received image, recording is performed. There was a problem.

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a facsimile apparatus which solves the above-mentioned problems of the prior art.

[0005]

In a facsimile apparatus having an automatic paper feeding means and a manual paper feeding means, an automatic paper feeding recording sheet detecting means for detecting the presence / absence of the recording paper of the automatic paper feeding means. A manual feed paper detecting means for detecting the presence / absence of a recording paper of a manual feed means, an image storing means for storing facsimile reception data, an information storing means for storing facsimile setting information,
When a facsimile is received, manual reception is performed by reception control means for controlling which data is to be recorded on the recording paper of which paper supply means, whether to store the data in the storage means, or to interrupt reception. When recording paper is set in the paper feed unit, a communication error occurs intentionally,
Expecting the other party's redial function, prompting the user to discharge the recording paper set in the manual paper feed unit before redialing, and realizes optimal reception control.

When the facsimile apparatus is connected to a computer through a connection means with the computer, reception control is performed by facsimile control means for controlling the facsimile apparatus from the computer according to a reception control method set in the facsimile apparatus. Control of storing received images in a computer.

Further, when the facsimile apparatus is set to perform manual reception and the recording paper is set in the manual paper feeding means, the manual reception control is performed so that the reception is not accepted until the recording paper is discharged. Realization of reliable reception by the reception control means is realized.

Further, it is possible to realize the reliable reception by the computer manual reception control means which is executed on the computer connected to the facsimile apparatus.

Further, the facsimile apparatus is a FAX / T
If the setting is to perform EL switching reception and the recording paper is set in the manual paper feed
In the case of TEL, reception is performed by the above-described means, and in the case of TEL, the receipt of the recording paper is urged to realize reliable reception.

[0010] Further, it is possible to realize the reliable reception by the computer FAX / TEL switching reception control means which performs this on the computer.

Thus, even if recording paper of an unknown size is set in the manual paper feeding means, it is possible to reliably receive the paper, and it is possible to perform optimal reception control.

[0012]

Embodiment 1 Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, each part will be described below. (101) Operation panel This is an input unit for the operator to operate the present apparatus.
It also has a display unit for displaying / notifying predetermined information. (102) Automatic paper feed cassette for recording paper This is for storing recording paper. When no recording paper is set in the manual feed tray, usually, the recording paper is automatically fed from here and printed. (103) Bypass tray for recording paper When printing on recording paper, envelopes, thick paper, etc. other than standard paper, set the recording paper here. (104) ADF This is for automatically feeding an original to be read. (105) Face-down paper discharge tray When plain paper is discharged, it is discharged to this side. (106) Face-up paper output tray When printing on paper other than plain paper such as envelopes and thick paper,
Make sure it is ejected to this side. (107) Discharge tray switching lever This lever switches the discharge tray between the face-up side and the face-down side. (108) PC interface This is an interface (RS-232C) for connecting to a PC (computer). It is.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, each component will be described below. (201) Recording paper detection sensor for manual feed tray This is a sensor for detecting the presence / absence of recording paper in the manual feed tray. (202) Recording paper detection sensor for automatic paper feed cassette This is a sensor for detecting the presence / absence of recording paper in the automatic paper feed cassette. It is.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, each component will be described below. (301) CPU A system control unit that controls the entire apparatus. (302) Printer for outputting image data and the like. (303) ROM for storing a control program of this system. (304) SRAM This is for storing management data of an image. (305) DRAM for storing image data. (306) Operation panel This is for receiving operations. (307) PC interface This is for connecting to a PC. (308) Image processing This is for performing image processing of the read image information. (309) CS (Contact Sensor) This is a contact-type reading sensor that reads a document. (310) Modem For modulating and demodulating a digital signal and an analog signal. (311) NCU This is for controlling the public line network. It is.

FIG. 4 shows a reception control name and an ID value of the facsimile apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the manual feed recording paper priority reception of the reception control ID = 0, if recording paper is set in the manual feed tray, even if there is recording paper in the automatic paper feed cassette, or there is a sufficient margin for performing memory reception in the memory. This is a receiving method that always prints the received image on the recording paper in the manual feed tray. Reception control I
The automatic paper feed recording paper priority reception of D = 1 is a reception method in which a received image is always printed on the paper of the automatic paper feed cassette even if the paper is set in the manual feed tray. Reception control I
The memory priority reception of D = 2 is a reception method that always performs memory reception even when recording paper is present in a manual feed tray or an automatic paper feed cassette. In the redial reception of the reception control ID = 3, if recording paper is set in the manual feed tray, a communication error occurs by intentionally disconnecting the line in anticipation of the other party's redial and prompting the discharge of the recording paper in the manual feed tray. If the recording paper in the manual feed tray has been ejected before redialing occurs, when redialing occurs, the receiving control ID = 1 or the reception control ID = 2, whichever is most appropriate, is received and ejected. If not, it is a receiving method that causes a communication error.

FIGS. 5 to 9 show programs executed by the CPU 301. FIG.

FIG. 5 is an overall flowchart of a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. First, reference is made to the value of f_rx_mode, which is a flag for determining the currently set reception control ID. f_rx_mod
If e = 0, check whether there is recording paper in the manual feed tray,
If the recording paper is present, priority is given to manual recording paper, and if the recording paper is not in the manual tray, a message to that effect is displayed on the LCD and a warning sound is generated. f_rx_mod
If e = 1, it is checked whether there is recording paper in the automatic paper feed cassette. If there is a recording paper, priority is given to the automatic paper feed recording paper, and if the recording paper is not in the automatic paper feed cassette, the fact is notified on the LCD. Display a message and generate an audible alert. f_r
If x_mode = 2, it is checked whether there is enough memory. If there is enough memory, memory reception is performed. If there is no enough memory, a message to that effect is displayed on the LCD and a warning sound is generated. If the value of f_rx_mode is other than the above, redial reception is performed.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart of a manual feed recording paper preferential reception where f_rx_mode = 0 in the facsimile apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention. First, it is checked whether or not recording paper is present in the manual feed tray. If there is recording paper, f_ins_tray, which is a flag for determining whether or not there is recording paper on the manual feed tray, is set to ON. f_ins_tray = OFF.
Next, if the activation factor of the facsimile is other than reception, the process is performed and the process is terminated.
It is checked whether it is ON, and if it is ON, it is received, the received image is printed on the recording paper in the manual feed tray, and the processing is ended. If f_
If ins_tray = OFF, it is checked whether or not there is a recording sheet in the automatic sheet feeding cassette. If there is a recording sheet, it is received, the received image is printed on the recording sheet in the automatic sheet feeding cassette, and the process ends. If there is no recording paper in the automatic paper feed cassette, it is checked whether there is room in the memory, and if there is room in the memory, memory reception is performed and the process is terminated. If there is no room in the memory, the process ends without performing reception. Also, f_ins_tra
When y = OFF, it is possible to set not to perform any reception.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart of automatic paper feed recording paper priority reception when f_rx_mode = 1 in the facsimile apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention. First, it is checked whether there is recording paper in the automatic paper feed cassette. If there is recording paper, f_auto_cas, which is a flag for determining whether there is no recording paper in the automatic paper feed cassette, is turned ON, and the recording paper is automatically fed. If not in the cassette, f_auto_cas = OF
F. Next, if the activation factor of the facsimile is other than reception, the process is performed and the process is terminated.
It is checked whether or not _cas = ON. If ON, the received image is received, the received image is printed on the recording paper of the automatic paper feed cassette, and the process ends. If f_auto_cas = OFF, it is checked whether or not the memory has a margin. If the memory has a margin, the memory reception is performed, and the processing is terminated. If there is no room in the memory, it is checked whether there is a recording sheet in the manual feed tray. If there is a recording sheet, it is received, the received image is printed on the recording paper in the manual feed tray, and the process is terminated. If there is no recording paper in the manual feed tray, the process ends without receiving. Also, f_auto
When _cas = OFF, it is possible to set not to perform any reception.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart of the memory priority reception of f_rx_mode = 2 in the facsimile apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention. First, it is checked whether there is room in the memory. If there is room, f_memory which is a flag for determining whether there is room in the memory is set to OK, and if there is no room, f_memory = NG. Next, if the activation factor of the facsimile is other than the reception, the processing is performed and the processing is terminated. If the reception is the reception, it is checked whether or not f_memory = OK. If the reception is OK, the reception is performed. If f_memory = NG, it is checked whether or not there is a recording sheet in the automatic sheet feeding cassette. If there is a recording sheet, it is received, the received image is printed on the recording sheet in the automatic sheet feeding cassette, and the process ends. If there is no recording paper in the automatic paper feed cassette, it is checked whether there is a recording paper in the manual feed tray. If there is a recording paper, it is received, the received image is printed on the recording paper in the manual feed tray, and the processing is ended. If there is no recording paper in the manual feed tray, the process ends without receiving. If f_memory = NG, it is possible to set to not perform any reception.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of redial reception of f_rx_mode = 3 in the facsimile apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention. First, it is checked whether there is recording paper in the manual feed tray, and if there is recording paper, f_ins_tr which is a flag for determining whether or not there is recording paper in the manual feed tray
ay is set to ON, and if the recording paper is not on the manual feed tray, f
_Ins_tray = OFF. Further, the flag f_warning, which is a flag for determining whether or not a message prompting to discharge the recording paper on the manual feed tray, is turned off. Next, if the facsimile activation factor is other than reception, the process is performed and the process is terminated. If reception is performed, it is checked whether f_ins_tray = ON. If it is ON, the line is intentionally disconnected in anticipation of the other party's redial function. A communication error occurs, and a message prompting discharge of the recording sheet on the manual feed tray is displayed on the LCD and a warning sound is generated before redialing of the other party occurs, f_warning is set to ON, and the process ends. As a method of discharging the recording paper on the manual feed tray, any method may be used, such as letting an operator perform the discharge, automatically discharging the paper, or discharging the paper by pressing a discharge key.
Before discharging the recording paper from the manual feed tray, that is, f_in
If a redial occurs while s_tray = ON, a communication error occurs similarly. If f_in
If s_tray = OFF, it is checked whether there is a recording sheet in the automatic sheet feeding cassette. If there is a recording sheet, it is received, the received image is printed on the recording sheet in the automatic sheet feeding cassette, and the process ends.
If there is no recording paper in the automatic paper feed cassette, it is checked whether there is room in the memory. If there is room in the memory, the reception of the memory is performed, and the process is terminated. If there is no room in the memory, the process ends without performing reception.

In the above description, it is determined whether or not there is recording paper on the manual feed tray at the time of reception, and if there is recording paper, the line is intentionally disconnected to cause a communication error. If it is possible to detect the presence or absence of the recording paper on the manual feed tray, it is possible to set so that reception is not accepted unless the recording paper on the manual feed tray is discharged at the time of detection.

According to the above-described method, even if recording paper of a size different from the size of the received image is set on the manual feed tray, it is possible to reliably receive the image and to perform optimal reception control.

(Embodiment 2) The facsimile apparatus described in Embodiment 1 of the present invention is connected to a PC via a PC interface, and an application for controlling the facsimile apparatus is operated from a CP.
A description will now be given of the processing when receiving data. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining this processing, which is an application program executed by the CPU 301. First, this application checks whether there is recording paper in the manual feed tray of the facsimile machine. If there is recording paper on the manual feed tray, f_ins_tray
= ON, f_ins_tray = OFF otherwise. Next, if the activation factor of the facsimile is other than the reception, nothing is performed. If the reception is performed, the received data is sequentially taken into the PC, and when the reception is completed, the state of f_ins_tray is checked. Since there is paper, a message prompting the user to discharge the paper is displayed on the LCD and the PC screen, and a warning sound is generated and the processing ends. If f_ins_tray = OFF, the process ends without doing anything. Even if the facsimile apparatus is connected to a PC and an application for controlling the facsimile apparatus is operating from the CP, the reception control mode set in the facsimile apparatus is prioritized by the facsimile apparatus body. It is also possible to receive.

Even if an application for controlling the facsimile machine is running on the PC, if the facsimile machine receives the data, it operates in the same manner as the first embodiment.

According to the method described above, if the facsimile is connected to the PC and the facsimile control application has been activated on the PC, the received image is displayed on the PC.
Since the data can be stored on the C, even if recording paper of a size different from the size of the received image is set in the manual feed tray, it is possible to reliably receive the paper, and it is possible to perform optimal reception control.

(Embodiment 3) In the facsimile apparatus described in the first embodiment of the present invention, when recording paper is set in the manual feed tray and manual reception is performed on the facsimile apparatus main body side, the manual feed tray Unreceivable until the recording paper is discharged, that is, until f_ins_tray = OFF, that is, by invalidating the reception key (start key), it is possible to reliably perform reception.

In the facsimile apparatus described in the first embodiment of the present invention, when manual reception is performed by the PC, if recording paper is set on the manual feed tray, the recording paper on the manual feed tray is discharged, that is, f_ins_tray.
Until = OFF, reception is disabled, that is, the reception key of the application on the PC is invalidated. At this time, a message urging the discharge of the recording paper on the manual feed tray is displayed on the LCD and the PC screen, and a warning sound is generated.

In the facsimile apparatus described in the first embodiment of the present invention, the recording paper is set on the manual feed tray, and the facsimile apparatus main body has a facsimile / tel.
When switching reception is performed, in the case of FAX, the operation is the same as that of the first embodiment, and in the case of TEL, reception can be reliably performed by prompting the discharge of the recording paper on the manual feed tray.

In the case of TEL, the paper discharge on the manual feed tray may be performed automatically / pressing a paper discharge key / removing by an operator.

In the facsimile apparatus described in the first embodiment of the present invention, the recording paper is set on the manual feed tray, and the PC connected to the facsimile apparatus performs the FA.
In the case of performing X / TEL switching reception, in the case of FAX, the operation is the same as that of the second embodiment, and in the case of TEL, reception of recording paper on the manual feed tray can be surely performed by prompting the discharge. Becomes

In the case of TEL, the paper discharge on the manual feed tray may be performed automatically / press a paper discharge key / remove by an operator.

[0037]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since no reception is performed when recording paper is inserted in the manual paper feeding means, an apparatus for recording a received image on the recording paper inserted in the manual paper feeding means is provided. In comparison with the above, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience of recording the received image on a recording sheet of unknown size inserted into the manual sheet feeding means and recording the received image on a recording sheet of a size different from the received image.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the recording paper is inserted in the manual paper feeding means, the received image is transferred to the computer without recording, so that the received image is inserted into the manual paper feeding means. The disadvantage is that the received image is recorded on a recording paper of unknown size inserted into the manual paper feeder, and the received image is recorded on a recording paper of a different size from the received image, as compared with a device that records on the recording paper that has been inserted. Can be avoided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the facsimile apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a facsimile apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows a reception mode and an ID value of the facsimile apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an overall flowchart of the facsimile apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a manual feed recording paper priority reception of the facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of automatic paper feed recording paper priority reception of the facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of memory priority reception of the facsimile apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of redial reception of the facsimile apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of PC reception of the facsimile apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 301 CPU 302 Printer 303 ROM 304 SRAM 305 DRAM 306 Operation panel 307 PC interface 308 Image processing 309 Contact sensor 310 Modem 311 NCU

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A receiving means for receiving an image, a recording means for recording a received image received by the receiving means on a recording paper, an automatic paper feeding means for automatically feeding the recording paper to the recording means, Paper feed means for manually inserting recording paper one by one, manual recording and detection means for detecting whether or not recording paper is inserted in the manual paper feed means; reception detection means for detecting reception; Is detected, based on the fact that the recording paper is not inserted in the manual paper feeding means by the manual paper recording paper detecting means, the receiving means to receive an image,
The recording paper is fed to the automatic paper feeding means, and the received image is recorded on the automatically fed recording paper by the recording means, while the recording paper is inserted into the manual paper feeding means by the manual paper detection means. A facsimile apparatus having control means for performing control to prevent the receiving means from receiving an image based on detection of the presence of the facsimile. 2. The control device according to claim 1, further comprising a selection unit for allowing an operator to select whether to permit or prohibit recording of the received image on the recording paper fed by the manual paper feeding unit. When permitting recording on manually fed recording paper is selected by the selection means,
Even when the manual recording paper detecting means detects that the recording paper is inserted in the manual paper feeding means, the receiving means receives the image and records the received image on the recording paper inserted in the manual paper feeding means. A facsimile apparatus for performing control for causing the facsimile apparatus to perform the control. 3. A receiving means for receiving an image, a recording means for recording a received image received by the receiving means on a recording paper, an automatic paper feeding means for automatically feeding the recording paper to the recording means, A manual paper feeding means for manually inserting recording paper one by one, a manual recording and detecting means for detecting whether or not a recording paper is inserted in the manual paper feeding means; a reception detecting means for detecting reception; Connecting means for connecting the recording paper to the automatic paper feeding means based on the fact that when the reception is detected, the manual paper feeding paper detecting means detects that no recording paper is inserted in the manual paper feeding means. And the recording means records the received image on the automatically fed recording paper.On the other hand, the manual recording paper detecting means detects that the recording paper has been inserted into the manual paper feeding means. Based on Facsimile apparatus and performs control to be transferred to a computer connected to said connection means without recording an image by the recording means.