JP2005338544A5 - - Google Patents

Claims (3)

In an image forming apparatus having an image forming unit capable of forming a double-sided image and a post-processing unit that performs stapling or punching on an image-formed sheet.
Image processing means, the image processing means, when the binding direction is determined to be one direction by post-processing designation, the binding direction is determined in conjunction, and if the binding direction is not determined by post-processing designation, An image forming apparatus that performs image processing so that a double-sided image suitable for post-processing is formed in a post-processing mode in which a binding direction can be selected and the binding direction is determined as one direction. Wherein the image processing means, when performing stapling or perforation in a plurality of locations along the upper side of the paper to generate image data for forming a back surface image inverted with respect to the surface image, a plurality along the sides of the paper portion 2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when stapling or punching is performed, image data for forming an image in the same direction is generated for both the front image and the back image. An operation / display unit, wherein the post-processing can be set using an icon, and has a display unit that displays a binding state, in conjunction with the setting using the icon. the image forming apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the Turkey display of the binding state will change.