JP2006333196A - Facsimile apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To secure a security of a data processed by a facsimile apparatus without damaging a convenience of a user. <P>SOLUTION: The facsimile apparatus 100 includes a first delivery tray 110 having a lock mechanism 112 to lock a taking-out of a recording paper printed by a print processing portion 104, a second delivery tray 116 whose taking-out of the recording paper is not locked, a judgement portion 118 to judge whether the recording paper printed by the print processing portion 104 is to be delivered in such a state that the taking-out is locked or not, and a delivery controlling portion 106 to control so as to deliver the recording paper to the first delivery tray 110 when the judgement portion 118 judges to deliver the recording paper in the state that the taking-out is locked and so as to deliver the recording paper to the second delivery tray 116 when the judgement portion 118 judges to deliver the recording paper in the state that the taking-out is not locked. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a facsimile machine.

  Careful handling of confidential documents is necessary in places where many people come and go, such as offices. For example, when confidential data is received by a facsimile machine, it is necessary to manage the original document so that it cannot be touched by outsiders or taken away by an unauthorized person.

Patent Document 1 discloses a network management system based on finger authentication, including a printer including a paper discharge tray having an opening that can be individually opened and closed. Here, first, the document data of the user who uses the printer is sent to the server together with the ID information. Next, the ID information is converted into corresponding fingerprint information registered in advance in the server, and is sent to the printer together with the document data. The received document data and fingerprint information are temporarily stored in the memory of the finger authentication system of the printer. The document data is printed out and discharged to a discharge tray having an opening that can be individually opened and closed. The finger authentication system is provided with a fingerprint information collecting device. The fingerprint information of the user collected there and the fingerprint information stored in the memory are collated, and if they match, the document is discharged. A document is taken out by opening the opening of the paper discharge tray. Thereby, even if a plurality of network terminals share a specific network device, the security and privacy of the user of the network terminal can be protected.
JP 2001-265739 A

  However, the technique described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that it is necessary to perform fingerprint authentication every time printing is performed, and the user feels complicated.

  When handling confidential data in a facsimile machine, it is necessary to manage the data so as not to leak information. On the other hand, if the management is too strict, user convenience is impaired.

  The present invention has been made in view of these points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technique for ensuring the security of data handled by the facsimile apparatus without impairing the convenience of the user.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the first discharge unit includes a receiving unit that receives printing data, a printing processing unit that prints the printing data, and a lock mechanism that locks the removal of the recording paper printed by the printing processing unit. A paper tray, a second paper discharge tray, a determination unit that determines whether or not the recording paper printed by the print processing unit is discharged in a locked state, and the determination unit removes the recording paper When it is determined that the recording paper is discharged in a locked state, the recording paper is discharged to the first paper discharge tray, and when the determination unit determines that the recording paper is discharged in a state where the discharging is not locked, And a discharge control unit that controls to discharge the recording sheet to the second discharge tray. Here, the printing data can be, for example, facsimile data.

  In this way, when it is determined that the recording paper is to be discharged in a state where the removal of the recording paper is locked, the recording paper is discharged to the first paper discharge tray having the lock mechanism, and in other cases, Since the recording paper can be discharged to the second paper discharge tray, the security of data handled by the facsimile apparatus is ensured without impairing the convenience for the user. Here, the second paper discharge tray can be configured not to have a lock mechanism, for example, or to have a lock mechanism but is not locked.

  Here, for example, the lock mechanism is provided at the takeout port of the first paper discharge tray, and can be a cover that covers the takeout port and a key of the cover. The lock and release of the key can be electronically controlled by the control unit. For example, the key can be physical.

  The facsimile apparatus of the present invention may further include a lock control unit that locks or releases the lock mechanism of the first paper discharge tray, and the lock control unit locks the recording sheet from being taken out by the determination unit. When it is determined that the paper is ejected in the state, the lock mechanism can be locked.

  The facsimile apparatus according to the present invention includes a lock control unit that locks or releases the lock mechanism of the first discharge tray, and an input reception that receives input of authentication information for releasing the lock mechanism of the first discharge tray. And an authentication processing unit that authenticates the authentication information received by the input receiving unit, and the lock control unit is configured such that when the authentication processing unit authenticates the authentication information, the lock mechanism Can be released.

  The authentication processing unit can authenticate an authorized user by any method. For example, the authentication processing unit allows the user to input an ID and password from an operation panel or the like, and can authenticate the user with reference to an authentication information storage unit that stores the ID and password in advance. The authentication processing unit can also perform authentication based on biometric information such as a fingerprint, for example, and can also perform authentication based on whether or not a predetermined card is held.

  The facsimile apparatus of the present invention may further include a lock control unit that locks or releases the lock mechanism of the first discharge tray, and a setting storage unit that stores conditions for releasing the lock mechanism, The lock control unit can release the lock mechanism when it matches a condition for releasing the lock mechanism with reference to the setting storage unit.

  The facsimile apparatus according to the present invention may further include a history storage unit that stores a discharge date and time of the recording paper to the first paper discharge tray, and the setting storage unit stores the recording in the first paper discharge tray. The time that paper can exist can be stored, and the lock control unit can take out the recording paper discharged to the first paper discharge tray even if the time that can exist exists in the setting storage unit. If not, the locking mechanism can be released.

  The facsimile apparatus of the present invention can further include a sensor that detects whether or not recording paper is present in the first paper discharge tray, and a notification processing unit that notifies a result detected by the sensor.

  The facsimile apparatus according to the present invention includes a history storage unit for storing the discharge date and time of the recording paper to the first paper discharge tray and the recording paper discharged to the first paper discharge tray even if a predetermined time has elapsed. And a notification processing unit that performs notification when it has not been taken out.

  It should be noted that any combination of the above-described constituent elements and a conversion of the expression of the present invention between a method, an apparatus, a system, a recording medium, a computer program, etc. are also effective as an aspect of the present invention.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to ensure the security of data handled by the facsimile apparatus without impairing the convenience for the user.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of facsimile apparatus 100 in the present embodiment.
The facsimile apparatus 100 includes a communication control unit (reception unit) 102, a print processing unit 104, a discharge control unit 106, a discharge unit 108, a determination unit 118, a lock control unit 120, an authentication processing unit 122, a notification processing unit 124, and an input reception unit. 126, a setting storage unit 128, and an authentication information storage unit 130.

  In the present embodiment, the facsimile apparatus 100 can be a network complex machine that integrates facsimile, printer, copy, scanner functions, and the like. Here, the network multifunction peripheral is, for example, a network facsimile apparatus or an MFP (Multi Functional Peripheral).

  Each component of the facsimile apparatus 100 is centered on a CPU, a memory, a program for realizing the components shown in the figure loaded in the memory, a storage unit such as a hard disk for storing the program, and a network connection interface. Realized by any combination of hardware and software. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that there are various modifications to the implementation method and apparatus. Each drawing described in the embodiment shows a block of functional units, not a configuration of hardware units. In FIG. 1, the configuration of parts not related to the essence of the present invention is omitted.

  The discharge unit 108 includes a first discharge tray 110 including a lock mechanism 112 and a sensor 114 that locks removal of the recording paper printed by the print processing unit 104, and a second discharge tray 116. The lock mechanism 112 is provided, for example, at the takeout port of the first paper discharge tray 110, and can be a cover that covers the takeout port and a key of the cover. The sensor 114 detects whether or not recording paper is present in the first paper discharge tray 110. The second paper discharge tray 116 is not particularly limited. For example, the second paper discharge tray 116 may have a configuration without a lock mechanism or a lock mechanism that is not locked.

  The communication control unit 102 transmits / receives data to / from other facsimile machines or terminals via the network 150. Here, the network 150 is collectively shown as one network, but the network 150 is one or more of an external network such as PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network), the Internet, and an internal network such as LAN (local area network). Can do.

  The print processing unit 104 prints printing data such as facsimile data received by the communication control unit 102.

  The determination unit 118 determines whether or not to discharge the recording sheet in a state where the printing processing unit 104 locks the removal of the printed recording sheet. Hereinafter, a case where the recording paper printed by the print processing unit 104 is discharged in a state where the recording paper is locked is referred to as security printing.

  The setting storage unit 128 stores the determination criteria of the determination unit 118. For example, the setting storage unit 128 can store transmission source information of facsimile data to be subjected to security printing, and the determination unit 118 performs security printing according to the transmission source of facsimile data received by the communication control unit 102. It can be determined whether or not. The setting in the setting storage unit 128 can be performed at the same time as setting the facsimile number, mail address, etc. of the transmission partner at the time of registering, for example, one-touch dial or speed dial. In this way, for example, a recording sheet from a transmission source that transmits highly confidential facsimile data can be discharged to the first discharge tray 110 in a state where the removal is locked. On the other hand, recording sheets from other transmission sources can be discharged to the second discharge tray 116.

  In addition, the setting storage unit 128 can store the setting of security printing on / off, and the determination unit 118 can perform security printing regardless of the transmission source when the setting storage unit 128 stores the setting of security printing on. It can be determined to print. In this way, for example, when there is no person in the room where the facsimile apparatus 100 is installed, such as at night, the security printing is set to ON, and otherwise, the security printing is set to OFF. be able to. As described above, it is possible to ensure the security of data handled by the facsimile apparatus 100 without impairing the convenience for the user.

  When the determination unit 118 determines that the recording sheet is to be discharged in a state where the removal is locked, the discharge control unit 106 discharges the recording sheet to the first discharge tray, and the determination unit locks the removal of the recording sheet. When it is determined that the recording paper is to be discharged, the recording paper conveyance path is controlled so that the recording paper is discharged to the second paper discharge tray.

  The lock control unit 120 locks or releases the lock mechanism 112 of the first paper discharge tray 110. In the present embodiment, when there is no recording paper in the first paper discharge tray 110, the lock control unit 120 can leave the lock mechanism 112 of the first paper discharge tray 110 released. The lock control unit 120 can lock the lock mechanism 112 when the determination unit 118 determines to perform security printing. In another example, the lock control unit 120 can lock the normal lock mechanism 112 regardless of the presence or absence of recording paper, and can release the lock as necessary.

  The lock control unit 120 stores the lock and release history of the lock mechanism 112 in the history storage unit 132. The history storage unit 132 can store the date and time when the lock mechanism 112 is locked or released, the cause thereof, and the like.

  When the recording paper is discharged to the first paper discharge tray 110, the notification processing unit 124 notifies that fact. Although not shown, the facsimile apparatus 100 may be configured such that a lamp is provided on the cover surface of the lock mechanism 112 of the first paper discharge tray 110, for example. In this case, the notification processing unit 124 can turn on the lamp when the recording paper is discharged to the first paper discharge tray 110. Further, when the recording paper is discharged to the first paper discharge tray 110, the notification processing unit 124 displays the fact on the display unit (not shown) of the facsimile apparatus 100 or displays it on a predetermined user terminal. It is also possible to perform a process of notifying the fact or sending a mail notifying the fact to a predetermined mail address. Further, the facsimile machine 100 can be configured to be provided with an alarm. In this case, the notification processing unit 124 can also generate an alarm when the recording paper is discharged to the first paper discharge tray 110.

  In addition, the lock control unit 120 can set the cover to be open when the lock mechanism 112 is not locked, and close the cover to lock the key when the lock mechanism 112 is locked. Thus, the user can recognize whether or not the first paper discharge tray 110 is locked only by looking at the opening and closing of the cover.

  The input receiving unit 126 receives input of various information from the user. The input receiving unit 126 receives an input of authentication information for releasing the lock mechanism 112 of the first paper discharge tray 110, for example. The authentication processing unit 122 authenticates the authentication information received by the input receiving unit 126. The authentication information storage unit 130 stores authentication information for the authentication processing unit 122 to determine whether the authentication information received by the input receiving unit 126 is correct. The authentication processing unit 122 collates the authentication information input from the input receiving unit 126 with the authentication information stored in the authentication information storage unit 130. If they match, the authentication processing unit 122 determines that the authentication information input from the input receiving unit 126 is correct. To do.

  Note that the authentication processing unit 122 can authenticate an authorized user by any method. For example, the ID and password can be stored in the authentication information storage unit 130 and the user can input the ID and password from the operation panel or the like. The authentication processing unit 122 can also perform authentication based on biometric information such as a fingerprint, for example, and can also perform authentication based on whether or not a predetermined card is held.

  When the authentication is performed by the authentication processing unit 122 and the lock mechanism 112 is unlocked, the lock control unit 120 displays the authentication result of the authentication processing unit 122 and the date and time when the lock mechanism 112 is unlocked, etc. 132 can be stored. The authentication result of the authentication processing unit 122 is, for example, the ID of the user who has issued a release instruction for the lock mechanism 112. Further, even when the authentication by the authentication processing unit 122 fails, the result can be stored in the history storage unit 132. In this way, it is possible to grasp who has unlocked the lock mechanism 112, or to know a history of an unauthorized person attempting to unlock the lock mechanism 112.

  In the present embodiment, the setting storage unit 128 can store the available time of recording paper in the first paper discharge tray 110. The lock control unit 120 refers to the history storage unit 132 and the setting storage unit 128, and the recording paper discharged to the first paper discharge tray 110 is taken out even after the available time set in the setting storage unit 128 has passed. If not, the notification processing unit 124 can make a notification or release the lock mechanism 112.

  In the present embodiment, when the recording paper is discharged to the first paper discharge tray 110, the notification processing unit 124 or the like can notify the user to that effect by various methods. However, when recording paper is present in the first paper discharge tray 110, the cover of the lock mechanism 112 is closed, so that for some reason, the recording paper is discharged to the first paper discharge tray 110, There is a possibility that the recording paper is left without being noticed by anyone. In the present embodiment, the available time is stored in the setting storage unit 128, and when the available time expires, the lock control unit 120 performs notification processing and the like, so that such an oversight can be prevented. .

  Further, whether or not recording paper exists in the first paper discharge tray 110 can be determined based on the lock control unit 120 locking and unlocking history by the lock control unit 120, but based on the detection result of the sensor 114. It can also be judged. For example, when the lock mechanism 112 is unlocked by the lock control unit 120 and the recording paper is taken out, a part of the recording paper may be left in the first paper discharge tray 110. According to the facsimile apparatus 100 in the present embodiment, even in such a case, since the presence of the recording paper is detected by the sensor 114, it is possible to prevent the user from forgetting to remove the recording paper. The notification processing unit 124 can notify the user to that effect based on the detection result of the sensor 114.

  Further, for example, the setting storage unit 128 can set a time or time for turning on security printing and a time or time for turning off security printing. In this case, the determination unit 118 determines whether to discharge the recording paper to the first paper discharge tray 110 or the second paper discharge tray 116 based on the conditions set in the setting storage unit 128. The lock control unit 120 can also lock and release the lock mechanism 112 based on the conditions set in the setting storage unit 128. In this way, for example, the lock mechanism 112 can be locked every day at night, and the lock mechanism 112 can be released at morning time. Thereby, a user's effort can further be saved. Note that it is possible to set only one of the time when security printing is turned on and the time when security printing is turned off.

FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the facsimile machine 100 according to the present embodiment.
In addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 1, the facsimile machine 100 includes a paper feed unit 140 that stores printing paper, a path switching mechanism 142, and a feed roller 144. The path switching mechanism 142 is configured to convey the recording paper so that the recording paper supplied from the paper supply unit 140 is discharged to either the first paper discharge tray 110 or the second paper discharge tray 116. Switch. The discharge controller 106 controls the path switching mechanism 142 to discharge the recording paper to either the first paper discharge tray 110 or the second paper discharge tray 116.

  In the facsimile machine 100, print data is printed and discharged as follows. First, when the determination unit 118 determines which of the first discharge tray 110 and the second discharge tray 116 the recording sheet is discharged to, the conveyance path to the tray on which the recording sheet is discharged is opened. Is done. Although not shown here, a sensor for detecting a paper jam or the like of the recording paper is provided in the roller portion in the conveyance path of the facsimile apparatus 100. The discharge controller 106 turns on detection from the selected sensor on the conveyance path side. Next, the print processing unit 104 prints the print data. When it is detected that the recording paper is discharged to the first paper discharge tray 110 or the second paper discharge tray 116, the discharge control unit 106 turns off the detection from the sensor provided in the transport path. .

  Next, a processing procedure of the facsimile apparatus 100 when the facsimile apparatus 100 receives a facsimile will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of this processing procedure.

  When the communication control unit 102 receives a facsimile (YES in S100), the determination unit 118 determines whether to lock out the recording paper (S102). The determination unit 118 notifies the discharge control unit 106 of the determination result.

  When the determination unit 118 determines to lock the removal of the recording paper (YES in S102), the following processing is performed. The determination unit 118 also notifies the lock control unit 120. The lock control unit 120 determines whether or not the lock mechanism 112 of the first paper discharge tray 110 is locked (S104). If the lock mechanism 112 is not locked (NO in S104), the lock mechanism 112 is locked (S106). ). Next, the discharge control unit 106 controls the path switching mechanism 142 so that the recording paper printed by the print processing unit 104 is discharged to the first paper discharge tray 110 (S108). The lock control unit 120 records in the history storage unit 132 that the recording paper has been discharged to the first paper discharge tray 110 in association with the discharge date and time (S110). Further, the notification processing unit 124 notifies that the recording paper is discharged to the first paper discharge tray 110 (S112).

  If it is determined in step S102 that the removal of the recording paper is not locked (NO in S102), the discharge control unit 106 controls the path switching mechanism 142 so that the recording paper printed by the print processing unit 104 is the second. The paper is discharged onto the paper discharge tray 116 (S114).

  Thus, the process when the facsimile apparatus 100 receives the facsimile is completed.

  Next, a processing procedure of the facsimile machine 100 when the recording paper is left in the first paper discharge tray 110 of the facsimile machine 100 for more than the available time will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of this processing procedure.

  Based on the lock state of the lock mechanism 112 or the detection result of the sensor 114, the lock control unit 120 determines whether there is a discharge recording sheet in the first discharge tray 110 (S150). When there is a discharge recording sheet in the first discharge tray 110 (YES in S150), the lock control unit 120 refers to the history storage unit 132 and the setting storage unit 128 from the date and time when the lock mechanism 112 is locked. It is determined whether or not the available time stored in the setting storage unit 128 has passed, that is, whether or not the time limit has passed (S152). If the available time has not elapsed (NO in S152), the process returns to step S150 and the same processing is repeated.

  If the available time has elapsed in step S152 (YES in S152), the lock control unit 120 refers to the setting storage unit 128 and determines whether to unlock the lock mechanism 112 (S154). When releasing the lock (YES in S154), the lock control unit 120 releases the lock of the lock mechanism 112 (S156). When the lock control unit 120 releases the lock of the lock mechanism 112, the notification processing unit 124 notifies that (S158). If the lock control unit 120 determines in step S154 that the lock is not released (NO in S154), the notification processing unit 124 notifies that the recording paper has not been taken out even after the available time has passed (step S154). S158).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, even if the facsimile apparatus 100 has only one each of the first discharge tray 110 and the second discharge tray 116, By discharging the security-printed recording paper to the first paper discharge tray 110 and discharging other recording paper to the second paper discharge tray 116, confidential information can be protected from outsiders and the like. it can. As described above, the facsimile apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment only needs to have at least one first paper discharge tray 110 and one second paper discharge tray 116. As a result, the configuration of the facsimile apparatus can be simplified and the size can be reduced. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the facsimile machine 100 may be configured to have a plurality of first discharge trays 110 and second discharge trays 116. When the facsimile apparatus 100 has a plurality of first paper discharge trays 110, these can be locked or released under different conditions.

  The present invention has been described based on the embodiments. The embodiments are exemplifications, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to combinations of the respective constituent elements and processing processes, and such modifications are within the scope of the present invention. .

  As another example, the lock mechanism 112 may be configured to be locked and released by a physical key. In this case, the facsimile apparatus 100 can be configured not to include the lock control unit 120, the authentication processing unit 122, and the authentication information storage unit 130. In such an example, a person who owns the key can lock or unlock the lock mechanism 112.

  Further, the facsimile apparatus 100 can be configured such that the recording paper once discharged to the first paper discharge tray 110 can be moved to the second paper discharge tray 116. In this case, for example, when a predetermined time or more has elapsed after the recording paper is discharged to the first paper discharge tray 110, the recording paper discharged to the first paper discharge tray 110 is changed to the second paper discharge according to the setting. It can be moved to the paper discharge tray 116. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the recording paper from being left in the first paper discharge tray 110 for a long time and to discharge the recording paper to be newly security-printed to the first paper discharge tray 110.

  The facsimile apparatus 100 not only transmits facsimile data but also data transmitted from a terminal connected to the facsimile apparatus 100 via a local network, depending on the setting, the first discharge tray 110 or the second discharge tray. It is possible to determine which of 116 is discharged.

  Further, whether or not to perform security printing in the facsimile apparatus 100 can be set at the facsimile data transmission source. When information indicating that security printing is performed is transmitted together with the facsimile data, the determination unit 118 can determine that the facsimile data is to be security-printed.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram which shows the structure of the facsimile apparatus in embodiment of this invention. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure when the facsimile apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention receives a facsimile. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of the facsimile apparatus when a recording sheet is left in the first paper discharge tray of the facsimile apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention for longer than the available time.

Explanation of symbols

100 Facsimile Device 102 Communication Control Unit 104 Print Processing Unit 106 Ejection Control Unit 108 Ejection Unit 110 First Discharge Tray 112 Lock Mechanism 114 Sensor 116 Second Discharge Tray 118 Judgment Unit 120 Lock Control Unit 122 Authentication Processing Unit 124 Notification Processing unit 126 Input reception unit 128 Setting storage unit 130 Authentication information storage unit 132 History storage unit 140 Paper feed unit 142 Path switching mechanism 144 Feed roller 150 Network

Claims (9)

A receiver for receiving print data;
A print processing unit for printing the print data;
A first paper discharge tray having a lock mechanism for locking the removal of the recording paper printed by the print processing unit;
A second output tray;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to discharge the recording paper printed by the print processing unit in a state where the removal is locked;
When the determination unit determines that the recording paper is to be discharged in a state where the removal of the recording paper is locked, the recording paper is discharged to the first paper discharge tray, and the determination unit does not lock the removal of the recording paper. A discharge control unit that controls to discharge the recording sheet to the second discharge tray when it is determined that the recording sheet is discharged in a state;
A facsimile apparatus comprising: The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1,
A lock control unit for locking or releasing the lock mechanism of the first discharge tray;
The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the lock control unit locks the lock mechanism when the determination unit determines that the recording sheet is to be discharged in a state in which the recording paper is locked. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
A lock control unit for locking or releasing the lock mechanism of the first paper discharge tray;
An input receiving unit for receiving an input of authentication information for releasing the lock mechanism of the first discharge tray;
An authentication processing unit for authenticating authentication information received by the input receiving unit;
Further including
The facsimile apparatus, wherein the lock control unit releases the lock mechanism when the authentication processing unit authenticates the authentication information. The facsimile apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A lock control unit for locking or releasing the lock mechanism of the first paper discharge tray;
A setting storage unit for storing conditions for releasing the locking mechanism;
Further including
The lock control unit refers to the setting storage unit and releases the lock mechanism when a condition for releasing the lock mechanism is met, according to the facsimile apparatus. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 4,
A history storage unit for storing the date and time when the recording paper is discharged to the first paper discharge tray;
The setting storage unit stores the available time of the recording paper in the first paper discharge tray,
The lock control unit releases the lock mechanism when the recording paper discharged to the first paper discharge tray has not been taken out after the available time stored in the setting storage unit. A facsimile machine characterized by the above. The facsimile apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A sensor for detecting whether or not recording paper is present in the first paper discharge tray;
A notification processing unit for notifying a result detected by the sensor;
A facsimile apparatus further comprising: The facsimile apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A history storage unit for storing the discharge date and time of the recording paper to the first paper discharge tray;
A notification processing unit for giving a notification when the recording paper discharged to the first paper discharge tray has not been taken out after a predetermined time;
A facsimile apparatus further comprising: The facsimile apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The facsimile apparatus, wherein the second paper discharge tray does not have a lock mechanism. The facsimile apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The determination unit determines whether or not to discharge the recording paper printed by the print processing unit in a locked state based on whether or not the printing data received by the reception unit is set with security. A facsimile machine characterized by:

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