JP2001313777A - Facsimile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a facsimile terminal that is connected to a LAN and a public network and capable of transmission with the FTP/SMTP(File Transfer Protocol/Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) so as to prevent mis-operation at line selection. SOLUTION: When a LAN channel is designated and destination information is received, the facsimile terminal that is connected to channels including the LAN channel and capable of transmission with the FTP/SMTP selects the transmission with the FTP or the transmission with the SMTP depending on the destination information. For example, when an entered destination has a specific pattern (an address denoted in a numeral in 4-digits succeeding to a symbol '#'), the facsimile terminal discriminates the transmission with the FTP and in other cases, the facsimile terminal discriminates the transmission with the SMTP.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus connected to a LAN and a public network and capable of transmitting an FTP / SMTP.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional facsimile apparatus has been proposed which has a function of selecting one of a plurality of lines according to destination information and a state of a receiving side.

For example, in the apparatus described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-88636, when the receiving side is busy, the currently selected line is switched to another line and a call is re-established. Reduced waiting time for no calls.

In the apparatus described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-112596, line selection information is extracted from input dial information and compared with preset line selection information. And selecting the line corresponding to the destination information (dial information), and selecting / changing the line selection information (line selection number) according to the destination information (dial information). Easy going.

In the apparatus described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6-38015, one-touch keys (or shortened keys) are used.
When registering telephone numbers of different lines corresponding to the same partner terminal, select the line, enter the telephone number, and enter the telephone numbers of the different lines in the memory area corresponding to one one-touch key of the telephone number registration memory. By registering, the telephone numbers of two lines can be registered to one one-touch key, thereby reducing the number of mounted one-touch keys and effectively using the lines.

[0006]

However, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-88636 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-11259
In the technology disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6-38015 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6-38015, a LAN line is selected and an SMTP (Simp
No consideration is given to the case where transmission by le Mail Transfer Protocol (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) and FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is possible. In this case, a LAN line is added to the G3 / G4 line. If the LAN line is used for both the SMTP transmission and the FTP transmission, and the line designation is both "MAIL", the protocol (SMTP / FTP) is used according to the line information and the destination information described above. You also need to choose. For example, when the destination is “1111”, G3 protocol transmission (IG3 / G3), G4 protocol transmission, SMTP
There is a possibility for all of transmission and FTP transmission, and it is difficult to prevent erroneous calls only with the destination.

[0007] An object of the present invention is to solve such problems and provide a facsimile apparatus which is connected to a LAN and a public network, is capable of FTP / SMTP transmission, and can prevent erroneous operations when selecting a line. To provide.

[0008]

[Means for Solving the Problems] The invention according to claim 1 is
A facsimile apparatus connected to a plurality of lines including a LAN line and capable of transmitting with a plurality of protocols, comprising a control unit for switching between a plurality of protocols according to input destination information and line information and transmitting. Features.

[0009] By using destination information and line information (designated line), an appropriate protocol is automatically selected.
Erroneous operation when selecting a line can be prevented.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a facsimile apparatus which is connected to a plurality of lines including a LAN line and which can perform FTP / SMTP transmission, wherein line designation means for designating one of the plurality of lines, A destination input means for inputting information and a control means for switching between FTP transmission and SMTP transmission in accordance with the input destination information when a LAN line is designated are provided.

When performing G3 / G4 protocol transmission by connecting to a public network, a line type is specified for each port. However, a LAN line is added to this for SMTP transmission (mail transmission) and FTP transmission (network scanner). File transmission), the same N is used for both SMTP and FTP.
This is transmitted from the ICF (network control unit). In particular, when performing FTP / SMTP transmission over a LAN line, L
By specifying the AN line and determining whether the transmission is the SMTP transmission or the FTP transmission from the destination information, the FTP transmission is performed while using the program structure of the network facsimile apparatus (Internet facsimile) and suppressing the change amount. Transmission can be realized.

The invention according to a third aspect is characterized in that, in the second aspect, when the LAN line is designated and a destination including all numbers is input, a display means for displaying an alert is provided.

[0013] When the user inputs the setting of the line selection, there is a possibility that an erroneous operation may occur if the destination is continuously input. By confirming with the user whether there is a mistake in setting when a special destination is input, erroneous operations due to line selection can be reduced.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect, there is provided a re-call setting means for setting the number of re-calls when an error occurs in the FTP transmission and the SMTP transmission.
The number of recalls when a transmission error occurs is changed between the FTP transmission and the SMTP transmission.

In the FTP transmission, since the server may be stopped in some cases, it is desirable to perform the re-call operation for a longer time than the number of re-calls in normal FAX communication or the like. FT
By setting the number of re-calls when an error occurs in P transmission to a value different from the number of re-calls other than FTP transmission, a re-call operation suitable for FTP transmission can be realized.

A fifth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the fourth aspect, if an error occurs in the FTP transmission, the number of recalls is not limited.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect, there is provided a delivery date designating means for designating a delivery date of the FTP transmission, and when a delivery date is designated by the FTP transmission, a preset recurrence for the FTP transmission is performed. Regardless of the number of calls, priority is given to a re-call operation for designating a delivery date.

If another call number instruction is issued at the time of FTP transmission, by following the re-call instruction specified by the user,
Processing intended by the user can be executed reliably.

The invention according to claim 7 is characterized in that, in claim 2, when the FTP transmission ends normally, a registering means for registering the normal end is provided.

Specify a LAN line and send NICF to SMT
In the case of P transmission (mail transmission), even if it is normally transmitted to the SMTP server, it is not known whether or not it has arrived from the SMTP server to the communication terminal of the distribution destination. Therefore, the communication result is not described in a communication report or the like (or Indeterminate results "). On the other hand, when the FTP transmission is performed from the NICF, if the transmission is normally performed to the FTP server, the transmission data is reliably held, and thus “communication result OK” is described in a communication report or the like.

[0021]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment] FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention.
1 shows a configuration of a network facsimile apparatus according to the embodiment.

This network facsimile machine includes:
It has a transmission function for transmitting and receiving image information as e-mail by connecting to a LAN, and a transmission function for transmitting and receiving image information by a G3 / G4 facsimile transmission procedure by connecting to a public network (PSTN, ISDN). To transmit and receive data to and from a communication terminal connected to the LAN, a combination of a transmission protocol up to a transport layer called TCP / IP and a communication protocol of an upper layer (a so-called protocol suite) is applied. For example, the above-described SMTP is applied as a communication protocol of an upper layer for transmission of e-mail data (e-mail transmission), and transmission of a file including image data (network scanner function).
, The above-mentioned FTP is applied.

In FIG. 1, a document sensor 1 detects that a document is placed on a document placing table, and also detects a document JA.
The presence or absence of M is detected. The paper sensor 2 detects the position of a paper cassette in which paper to be supplied to the plotter 5 is stored, and also detects the presence or absence of a paper JAM. The battery 3 backs up the RAM 14 for storing the telephone number, name, and the like of the other party.

The scanner 4 reads an image surface of a document at a predetermined resolution and extracts image information. The plotter 5 records and outputs image data at a predetermined resolution.

The operation display unit 6 includes various operation keys including ten keys, one-touch keys (or abbreviated keys), line selection keys, extension keys, mail keys, and other function keys, which are described later, and a display such as an LCD. It is used to display the state of the device and operation guidance, and to operate the device and set various modes.

The image memory 7 is used for storing image information (image data) in a coded and compressed state. The parameter memory 8 stores various information (parameters such as telephone numbers) unique to the network facsimile machine. The clock circuit 9 outputs current time information.

The communication controller 10 controls the network controller 17 and the modem 16 to perform facsimile communication according to a predetermined transmission control procedure. The encoding / decoding unit 11 encodes and compresses the image signal and decodes the encoded and compressed image information into the original image signal.

The CPU 12 controls each unit to execute a predetermined operation of the network facsimile machine. ROM1
Reference numeral 3 stores a control program necessary for the operation of the network facsimile machine. RAM 14 is a CPU
Numeral 12 stores various data necessary for executing the control program and is used as a work area. The character generator 15 stores character font data such as English, numbers, kana, symbols, kanji, and the like.

In the RAM 14, an address conversion table storing the subaddress information received by the facsimile transmission procedure and the network address corresponding to the subaddress information in an updatable manner is stored. The RAM 14 also stores line information selected and designated by a line selection key, an extension key, and a mail key,
In addition, the content of the destination information input by the ten keys, one-touch keys, and the like is stored in an updatable manner. Also, R
The AM 14 stores up-to-date setting contents for an unused line designation function.

The modem 16 has a low-speed modem function (V.21 modem) for transmitting and receiving a transmission procedure signal and a high-speed modem function (V.17 modem, mainly for transmitting and receiving image information).
V. 34 modem, V.34. 29 modem, V.29. 27 modems,
And the like, and modulates and demodulates image information for transmission, and transmits various procedure signals in a transmission control procedure.

The network control unit 17 has a line (PSTN / ISD)
N) performs a predetermined calling operation and an incoming call operation by capturing the N), transmitting a selection signal as a destination telephone number, detecting an incoming call, and the like, and has an automatic calling and receiving function. The network control unit 18 controls transmission and reception from the LAN line, and connects a network facsimile apparatus to the LAN, and performs communication of a predetermined protocol suite for transmitting and receiving various data to and from other communication terminals. Perform control.

The above-described scanner 4, plotter 5, operation display unit 6, image memory 7, parameter memory 8, clock circuit 9, communication control unit 10, encoding / decoding unit 11, CPU 1
2. The ROM 13, the RAM 14, the character generator 15, and the network control unit 18 are connected to a system bus 19, and data transmission / reception between the units is mainly performed via the system bus 19. Data transmission and reception between the network control unit 17 and the modem 16 are performed directly.

As shown in FIG. 2, the network facsimile apparatus of this embodiment has a PSTN line (main unit /
Optional), ISDN line (optional), and part or all of the LAN line, and via these lines, G3 protocol / G4 protocol / SMTP /
It is configured to be able to transmit by FTP. Also, these lines are configured to be usable as extensions. The operation display unit 6 includes a network control unit 17, a network control unit 18.
"Line selection key" for selecting and specifying the line (G3 / G4) to be connected to, "extension key" for selecting and specifying the extension, and selecting and specifying the MAIL line (LAN line) when setting the mail destination A "mail key" for performing The extension key and the mail key can be set using, for example, user function keys provided in the operation display unit 6 in advance. Further, by operating the operation display unit 6, an empty line is automatically detected in accordance with a predetermined priority, and an empty line designation function for starting transmission using the line is set. It is assumed that the priority when using the idle line can be arbitrarily selected and set on the operation display unit 6 from a plurality of types of priorities provided in advance.

For example, using the line selection key, "G
When “3-1” is selected, the main body PSTN line is designated, and when “G3-2” is selected, the optional PST line is selected.
Correspondence between line selection and actual use line so that if N line is specified and "IG3" is selected, optional ISDN line is specified, and if "G4" is selected, optional ISDN line is specified Let it. When "extension" is selected by the extension key, two lines NC
The extension line when U is attached is specified and "G3-1 (extension)"
Is selected, the main body PSTN line for the extension is designated, and when "G3-2 (extension)" is selected, the optional PSTN line for the extension is designated, and "IG3 (extension)" is selected. Optional ISDN for extension
Correlate the line selection with the actual line used so that the line is specified. Also, by the mail key, "MAI
When "L" is selected, a call is made from any of the NICF, IDU, and PDU boards.

When the idle line designation function is set on the operation display unit 6, the transmission is performed in accordance with the designation contents of the line selection key, the extension key, and the mail key, and the preset line use priority. Control to perform the operation. For example, when any one of the above “G3-1”, “G3-2”, and “IG3” is designated and the idle line designation function is set, the first priority setting “option ISDN>
The transmission is started according to the option PSTN> main unit PSTN ”or the second priority setting“ option PSTN> main unit PSTN> option ISDN ”. When the "extension" is designated and the idle line designation function is set, the first priority setting "PBX> option IS"
DN> Option PSTN> Main unit PSTN ”or 2nd
Priority setting “PBX> Option PSTN> Main unit PS
Transmission starts according to "TN> option ISDN".
Which of the first and second priorities is to be used can be selected and set from the operation display unit 6 in advance.

Here, when the G4 line (optional ISDN line) is designated, transmission is performed by the G4 protocol, and when other G3 lines (main body PSTN line, etc.) and extension are designated, transmission is performed by the G3 protocol. Is done. Also,
When the MAIL line (NICF) is specified, it is transmitted by SMTP or FTP according to the contents of the destination file. Specifically, the destination input from the operation display unit 6 when the MAIL line is designated is “# + address (0 to 9 digits to 1 to 4 digits) + S + subaddress (0 to 9, #, *,
(Up to 20 digits with spaces) "
Judge as an address. Note that if “no DS function” is set, even if the above-described determination condition is satisfied, S
Send by MTP. The presence or absence of the DS function is previously selected and set by an internal switch (bit switch or the like).

Next, the transmission operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

When the transmission operation is designated by the line selection key, extension key, mail key, one-touch key or the like on the operation display section 6, the input destination is read (step s).
101).

Here, the MAIL line is specified, and
If the destination has a particular pattern (e.g., "#" followed by an address indicated by a 4-digit number), F
Judgment is TP transmission, and the stored original is transmitted to an FTP server (not shown) on the LAN (YE in step s102).
S, s103). In the case of FTP transmission, the document is transmitted to the directory of the FTP server, so that the stored document (image file) can be managed on the FTP server side by the number after “#” included in the destination. Or,
It can be managed as a separate folder and transferred to another destination.

On the other hand, when the MAIL line is specified and the destination is different from the specific pattern, it is determined that the mail is the destination of the mail, and the mail is transmitted to the SMTP server (not shown) on the LAN by SMTP ( NO in step s102,
s104). In the case of the SMTP transmission, it reaches the destination communication terminal as E-MAIL.

[Second Embodiment] FIG. 4 shows a second embodiment of the present invention.
11 shows a transmission operation when a MAIL line is specified in the embodiment. Since the overall configuration of the device is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, FIG. 1 is used and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

When a transmission operation is designated by the line selection key, extension key, mail key, one-touch key or the like on the operation display section 6, the destination input by the key operation is stored in the RAM 14.
(Step s201).

Here, the MAIL line is designated, and
If all the input destinations are numbers, an alert is displayed and the user is checked whether the line designation or the destination input is correct (NO in step s202, s20).
3). If there is further correction (Y in step s204)
ES) returns to step s201, and if there is no correction (NO in step s204), the data is transmitted by SMTP or FTP as described above.

The determination in step s202 may be made not during the time when the line designation and the destination input are completed and the start key of the operation display unit 6 is pressed, but during the destination input after the line designation.

Further, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and an alert may be displayed even when the G3 line or the G4 line is designated and all the input destinations are numbers. This means that the G3 line or G4 line is specified, and
When “#” + “four digits” are input as the destination, F
This is because it is conceivable that the TP transmission is incorrect.

[Third Embodiment] FIG. 5 shows a third embodiment of the present invention.
11 shows a transmission operation when a MAIL line is specified in the embodiment. Since the overall configuration of the device is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, FIG. 1 is used and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

In this embodiment, when setting the number of recalls when a transmission error occurs, the number of recalls for FTP transmission and the number of normal recalls other than FTP transmission are set to different values. The number of recalls may be a value determined in advance on a program, or may be set arbitrarily by operating a function key of the operation display unit 6 to set the RA
You may comprise so that rewritable storage may be carried out on M14.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the communication is in error at the end of transmission (YE in steps s301 and s302).
S) Perform a recall operation. At the time of this recall, if the previously specified line is the MAIL line and the input destination is “#” + “four digits”, it is determined that the transmission is FTP transmission and the number of recalls for FTP transmission is determined. Use (step s30
3 YES, s304). If the previously specified line is the MAIL line and the input destination is not “#” + “four digits”, the normal number of recalls is used (NO in step s303, s306).

Further, the number of recalls read in this manner is compared with the number of actual calls (managed for each destination), and if recall is possible (YES in step s305).
Shifts to the calling operation again, and when the number of re-calls reaches the read number of re-calls (N in step s305).
O) ends the processing.

Fourth Embodiment FIG. 6 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
11 shows a transmission operation when a MAIL line is specified in the embodiment. Since the overall configuration of the device is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, FIG. 1 is used and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

In this embodiment, when setting the number of recalls when a transmission error occurs, only the number of normal recalls other than the FTP transmission is set, and the FTP transmission can be performed without any limit. The number of recalls may be a value determined in advance on a program, or may be arbitrarily set by operating a function key of the operation display unit 6, and R
You may comprise so that it may be rewritably stored on AM14.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the communication is in error at the end of transmission (YE in steps s401 and s402).
S) Perform a recall operation. At the time of this recall, if the previously specified line is the MAIL line and the input destination is “#” + “four digits” (YE in step s403)
In S), it is determined that the transmission is the FTP transmission, and the recall operation is repeated.
If the previously specified line is the MAIL line and the previously input destination is not “#” + “four digits”, the normal number of recalls is used (NO in step s403, s404). ).

Further, the number of recalls read in this manner is compared with the number of actual calls (managed for each destination), and if recall is possible (YES in step s405).
Shifts to the calling operation again, and when the number of re-calls reaches the read number of re-calls (N in step s405).
O) ends the processing.

[Fifth Embodiment] FIG. 7 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
11 shows a transmission operation when a MAIL line is specified in the embodiment. Since the overall configuration of the device is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, FIG. 1 is used and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

In the present embodiment, as described above, when a transmission error occurs, the number of recalls is set to two types (for FTP transmission /
Set for normal transmission other than FTP transmission). Also, MA
A delivery date when an IL line is designated is specified in advance, and a delivery date designation mode to be transmitted at the designated delivery date can be set on the operation display unit 6. For example, prior to the transmission operation in the delivery date designation mode, the user sets and inputs a delivery date designation time (what time and minute) from the operation display unit 6 and stores the entered delivery date information in the RAM 14.
Is stored in a predetermined area so as to be updated.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the communication is in error at the end of transmission (YE in steps s501 and s502).
S) Perform a recall operation. At the time of this recall, RAM1
If the delivery date designation transmission is set in step 4 (step s5
03 (YES), a recall determination process for specifying the delivery date is performed (step s504). In the recall call determination process with the delivery date designation, when the delivery date designation time has not been reached (or when the number of recalls for delivery date designation has not been reached), it is determined that recall is possible (YES in step s505), and the call is issued. Perform call operation.

If the delivery date designation transmission is not set (NO in step s503), the previously specified line is the MAIL line, and the input destination is "#".
In the case of + "four digits", it is determined that the FTP transmission is performed (YES in step s506). Further, if the number of retransmissions for the FTP transmission that has been set in advance does not reach as described above, it is determined that the retransmission is possible. (YES in step s505), a calling operation is performed.

If the delivery date designation transmission is not set (NO in step s503), the previously designated line is the MAIL line, and the input destination is "#".
If it is not "four digits", it is determined that the transmission is not FTP transmission (NO in step s506). If the number of normal re-calls is not reached as described above, it is determined that re-call is possible. (YES in step s505),
Perform a calling operation.

The present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the fourth embodiment (steps s403 to s405 in FIG. 6) may be applied as a retransmission call determination for FTP transmission and a normal recall determination.

[Sixth Embodiment] FIG. 8 shows a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
11 shows a transmission operation when a MAIL line is specified in the embodiment. Since the overall configuration of the device is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, FIG. 1 is used and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 8, after the transmission is completed, if the transmission is abnormally terminated, the parameter memory 8 or the RAM 1
"Communication result NG" is registered in the management area No. 4 and output to a communication report or the like (N in steps s601 and s602).
O, s606). Further, when the transmission is normally completed (YES in step s602), as described above,
It is determined whether the transmission is the MTP transmission (whether the transmission is the FTP transmission) (step s603). As a result, in the case of the SMTP transmission (YES in step s603), “communication result undefined” is registered (step s604), and in other cases, “communication result O” is registered.
K "is registered (step s605).

In the present embodiment, in the case of the SMTP transmission, the network facsimile apparatus can detect whether or not the transmission was successfully performed to the SMTP server. Since it is impossible to detect whether or not the transmission is completed, the communication result is recorded as “undefined communication result” even if the transmission is normally completed. On the other hand, in the case of the FTP transmission, the document (image file) is stored in the FTP server. If the transmission to the FTP server ends normally, “communication result OK” is recorded.

Note that the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the management area of the parameter memory 8 (or the RAM 14) includes
Regardless of the MTP transmission / FTP transmission, if the transmission is completed normally, it is registered as “communication result OK”, and when printing out the communication report and displaying the screen on the operation display unit 6,
If the destination is the MAIL line and the FTP destination, "Communication result O
K ", and in the case of an SMTP destination on the MAIL line, the communication result may be undefined.

The operation display unit 6, including the line selection key, extension key, and mail key, the CPU 12, and the like constitute line specifying means. The operation display unit 6, the CPU 12, and the like constitute control means, destination input means, display means, recall setting means, delivery date designation means, and registration means.

[0066]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, in a facsimile apparatus connected to a plurality of lines including a LAN line and capable of transmitting by a plurality of protocols, a plurality of facsimile apparatuses are provided according to input destination information and line information. Since the protocol is switched and transmitted, an appropriate protocol can be automatically selected, especially when performing FTP / SMTP transmission over a LAN line.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in a facsimile apparatus connected to a plurality of lines including a LAN line and capable of transmitting FTP / SMTP, when the LAN line is specified by the line specifying means, the destination input means Since FTP transmission and SMTP transmission are switched according to the input destination information, there is no need to add a new operation or prepare a management area for each line type. realizable.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when a LAN line is specified and a destination including all numbers is input, an alert is displayed, so that erroneous operations by the user can be reduced.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the number of recalls when a transmission error occurs is changed between the FTP transmission and the SMTP transmission.
By setting separately from the number of P transmission calls, the probability of an error occurring when the server goes down can be reduced.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when an error occurs in the FTP transmission, the number of recalls is not limited, so that the FTP transmission can be performed reliably regardless of the downtime on the server side.

According to the invention of claim 6, when the delivery date is designated by the FTP transmission, the recall operation for designating the delivery date is prioritized irrespective of the preset number of retransmission calls for the FTP transmission. Therefore, when the user specifies the number of recalls different from the FTP transmission number for the delivery date specification, the process intended by the user can be reliably executed.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, when the FTP transmission is completed normally, the fact that the transmission has been completed is registered, so that the registered contents are output and displayed so that the communication result can be easily understood to the user. be able to.

As described above, according to the present invention, L
It is possible to provide a facsimile apparatus connected to an AN and a public network, capable of performing FTP / SMTP transmission, and capable of preventing an erroneous operation when selecting a line.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a network facsimile apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a relationship between a designated line and a used line of the network facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention and a protocol.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a transmission operation when a mail line (LAN) is designated in the network facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a transmission operation when a MAIL line (LAN) is designated in the network facsimile apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a transmission operation when a MAIL line (LAN) is designated in the network facsimile apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a transmission operation when a MAIL line (LAN) is designated in the network facsimile apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a transmission operation when a MAIL line (LAN) is designated in a network facsimile apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a transmission operation when a mail line (LAN) is designated in the network facsimile apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 6 Operation display unit 10 Communication control unit 12 CPU 13 ROM 14 RAM 16 Modem 17 Network control unit 18 Network control unit (NICF)

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Claims (7)

[Claims] A plurality of lines including a LAN line,
A facsimile machine capable of transmitting data in a plurality of protocols, comprising a control unit for switching between a plurality of protocols in accordance with input destination information and line information and transmitting the facsimile. 2. Connected to a plurality of lines including a LAN line,
A facsimile machine capable of FTP / SMTP transmission, a line designating means for designating any of the plurality of lines, a destination inputting means for entering destination information, and destination information inputted when a LAN line is designated. Control means for switching between FTP transmission and SMTP transmission according to the facsimile apparatus. 3. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a display unit for displaying an alert when said LAN line is designated and a destination consisting of all numerals is inputted. 4. A re-call setting means for setting a number of re-calls when an error occurs in the FTP transmission and the SMTP transmission, the number of re-calls when a transmission error occurs in the FTP transmission and the SMTP transmission. 3. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: 5. An apparatus according to claim 4, wherein when an error occurs in said FTP transmission, the number of recalls is not limited.
A facsimile apparatus according to claim 1. 6. A delivery date designating means for designating a delivery date of said FTP transmission, wherein when a delivery date is designated by FTP transmission, regardless of a preset number of re-calls for FTP transmission, a delivery date designation means is provided. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 4, wherein priority is given to a recall operation. 7. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a registering means for registering the fact that the FTP transmission has been normally completed.