JP2007151144A - Multi-function system, job processing method, storage medium, program, and multi-function device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate the transfer to a mode which can be used by a device by limiting error-related functions. <P>SOLUTION: When an operation of a first function cannot be executed while an operation of a second function can be executed in a multi-function device, the user is allowed to input via an operation means an instruction for determining the execution/non-execution of a function limiting operation for making the device execute a job which requires no operation of the first function but requires the operation of the second function. When the operation of the first function cannot be executed while the operation of the second function can be executed in the device and at the same time the execution of the function limiting operation is permitted by the instruction from the user, the device is permitted to execute the job which requires no operation of the first function while requiring the operation of the second function. And, when the operation of the first function cannot be executed while the operation of the second function can be executed in the device and the execution of the function limiting operation is not permitted, the device is prohibited from executing the job which requires no operation of the first function while requiring the operation of the second function. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a multi-function system, a job processing method, a storage medium, a program, and a multi-function device in which operations of a plurality of functions including a first function and a second function can be executed by the multi-function device.

When a service call error occurs in an image processing device such as a copier, a service call notification is displayed and a screen prompting you to turn the power on again (turn it on once) and stop all processing in the image processing device I was letting. In order to reduce the burden on the user in the event of a device failure and to make sure that repairs can be made with accurate information and to reduce the downtime of the device, it is possible to deal with the failure after detecting the failure. Proposals have been made to such an extent that an image forming apparatus configured to be able to transmit necessary detailed information to an apparatus administrator or a service person via a telephone line or a network (see Patent Document 1). ).
JP 2001-034120 A

  However, when the operation of the first function cannot be performed and the operation of the second function can be performed by the multi-function device capable of executing the operations of a plurality of functions including the first function and the second function, the first function The user can input an instruction for determining whether or not to execute the function limiting operation for causing the multifunctional device to execute the job that does not require the operation of the first function and the operation of the second function by the multi-function device. And, the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device, the operation of the second function can be executed, and the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted by the instruction. The operation of the first function is permitted and the operation of the second function is permitted to be executed by the multifunction device, and the operation of the first function is performed by the multifunction device. When the execution of the second function is impossible and the operation of the second function is executable, and the execution of the function restriction operation is not permitted, the operation of the first function is not required and the operation of the second function is not performed. No proposal has been made to prohibit execution of a job requiring operation by the multifunction apparatus.

  Further, when the operation of the first function cannot be executed and the operation of the second function can be executed by the multi-function device capable of executing the operations of a plurality of functions including the first function and the second function, the first function An instruction for determining whether or not to execute a function limiting operation that causes the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require the operation of one function and requires the operation of the second function, and operates the information related to the first function. In this case, the user can input via the operation means, the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device, and the operation of the second function can be executed. And, when the execution of the function limiting operation is permitted by the instruction input by the user via the operation means after the information is notified, the operation of the first function is not required and Second function The operation allows the required function to be executed by the multi-function device, the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device, and the operation of the second function can be executed, and When the execution of the function limiting operation is not permitted, the operation of the first function is not required and the job that requires the operation of the second function is prohibited from being executed by the multi-function device. No proposal has been made.

  Further, when the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device and the operation of the second function can be executed by the multi-function device, the operation of the first function can be executed. An instruction for determining whether or not to execute a function restriction operation that causes the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require an operation and that requires the operation of the second function can be input by the user via the operation unit, and When the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device and the operation of the second function can be executed, and when the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted by the instruction, The operation of the first function is not required, and the job that requires the operation of the second function is permitted to be executed by the multi-function device, and the operation of the first function is not executable by the multi-function device and Said When the operation of the two functions is executable and the execution of the function limiting operation is not permitted, the job of the first function is not required and the job of the second function is required. The operation of the first function is not required even after the power of the multifunction device is restarted when the execution by the multifunction device is prohibited and the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted. In addition, no proposal has been made to permit the multi-function device to execute a job that requires the operation of the second function.

  Further, when the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device and the operation of the second function can be executed by the multi-function device, the operation of the first function can be executed. An instruction for determining whether or not to execute a function restriction operation that causes the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require an operation and that requires the operation of the second function can be input by the user via the operation unit, and When the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device and the operation of the second function can be executed, and when the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted by the instruction, The operation of the first function is not required, and the job that requires the operation of the second function is permitted to be executed by the multi-function device, and the operation of the first function is not executable by the multi-function device and Said When the operation of the two functions is executable and the execution of the function limiting operation is not permitted, the job of the first function is not required and the job of the second function is required. When it is prohibited to be executed by a multi-function device and the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted, the first function is kept in a state in which the information related to the first function is notified by the operation means. No proposal has been made that does not require the operation of the function and allows the user to accept a job execution request that requires the operation of the second function from the user via the operation means.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention provides a multi-function device capable of executing operations of a plurality of functions including a first function and a second function. If the function is executable, an instruction for determining whether or not to execute a function restriction operation that causes the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require the operation of the first function and that requires the operation of the second function, The function can be input by a user through the means, the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device, and the operation of the second function can be executed, and the function is restricted by the instruction. When the execution of the operation is permitted, the operation of the first function and the operation of the second function are permitted to be executed by the composite function device, and the composite function device is permitted. By The operation of the first function is not necessary when the operation of the first function is impossible and the operation of the second function is executable, and the execution of the function limiting operation is not permitted. In addition, the present invention provides a composite function system, a job processing method, a storage medium, a program, and a composite function device that prohibits the composite function device from executing a job that requires the operation of the second function.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the operation of the first function cannot be executed and the operation of the second function can be executed by the composite function device capable of executing the operations of a plurality of functions including the first function and the second function. In this case, an instruction for determining whether or not to execute a function limiting operation that causes the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require the operation of the first function and that requires the operation of the second function, The information relating to the above-mentioned information is notified by the operation means, the user can input the information via the operation means, the operation of the first function is not executable by the multi-function device, and the operation of the second function is The first function operation when it is possible to execute and when the function restriction operation is permitted by the instruction input by the user via the operation means after the information is notified. Is not necessary and The operation of the second function allows the required function to be executed by the multi-function device, the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device, and the operation of the second function can be executed. If the execution of the function restriction operation is not permitted, the job of the first function is not required and the job that requires the operation of the second function is executed by the multi-function device. The present invention provides a prohibited multifunction function system, job processing method, storage medium, program, and multifunction device.

  According to the present invention, the operation of the plurality of functions including the first function and the second function can be performed by the composite function device when the operation of the first function cannot be performed and the operation of the second function can be performed. An instruction for determining whether or not to execute a function limiting operation that causes the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require the operation of the first function and requires the operation of the second function by the user via the operation unit. The function can be input, the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device, and the operation of the second function can be executed, and the execution of the function limiting operation is permitted by the instruction. In the case where the operation of the first function is not required and the job that requires the operation of the second function is permitted to be executed by the multifunction device, and the function of the first function is permitted by the multifunction device. The operation is real When the operation of the second function is impossible and the operation of the second function is executable, and the execution of the function restriction operation is not permitted, the operation of the first function is not necessary and the operation of the second function The first function is prohibited even after the multifunctional device is restarted when the multifunctional device is prohibited from executing the required job and the function restriction operation is permitted to be performed. The multifunctional function system, the job processing method, the storage medium, the program, and the multifunctional device that allow the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require the operation of the second function and that requires the operation of the second function are provided. is there.

  According to the present invention, the operation of the plurality of functions including the first function and the second function can be performed by the composite function device when the operation of the first function cannot be performed and the operation of the second function can be performed. An instruction for determining whether or not to execute a function limiting operation that causes the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require the operation of the first function and requires the operation of the second function by the user via the operation unit. The function can be input, the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device, and the operation of the second function can be executed, and the execution of the function limiting operation is permitted by the instruction. In the case where the operation of the first function is not required and the job that requires the operation of the second function is permitted to be executed by the multifunction device, and the function of the first function is permitted by the multifunction device. The operation is real When the operation of the second function is impossible and the operation of the second function is executable, and the execution of the function restriction operation is not permitted, the operation of the first function is not necessary and the operation of the second function In the case where it is prohibited to execute the required job by the multi-function device and the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted, the information related to the first function is notified by the operation means. Thus, a multi-function system, a job processing method, a storage medium, and a program that can accept an execution request of a job that does not require the operation of the first function and that requires the operation of the second function from the user via the operation means. A multi-function device is provided.

  According to the present invention, the operation of the first function cannot be executed and the operation of the second function can be executed by a multi-function device capable of executing the operations of a plurality of functions including the first function and the second function. In addition, an instruction for determining whether or not to execute a function restriction operation that causes the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require the operation of the first function and that requires the operation of the second function is provided via the operation unit. , The operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device, and the operation of the second function can be executed, and the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted by the instruction. The first function is permitted to be executed by the multi-function device without requiring the operation of the first function and the operation of the second function. Movement Is not executable and the operation of the second function is executable, and when the execution of the function restriction operation is not permitted, the operation of the first function is not required and the second function It is possible to provide a multi-function system, a job processing method, a storage medium, a program, and a multi-function device that are configured to prohibit the multi-function device from executing required jobs.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the operation of the first function cannot be executed and the operation of the second function can be executed by the composite function device capable of executing the operations of a plurality of functions including the first function and the second function. In this case, an instruction for determining whether or not to execute a function limiting operation that causes the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require the operation of the first function and that requires the operation of the second function, The information relating to the above-mentioned information is notified by the operation means, the user can input the information via the operation means, the operation of the first function is not executable by the multi-function device, and the operation of the second function is The first function operation when it is possible to execute and when the function restriction operation is permitted by the instruction input by the user via the operation means after the information is notified. Is not necessary and The operation of the second function allows the required function to be executed by the multi-function device, the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device, and the operation of the second function can be executed. If the execution of the function restriction operation is not permitted, the job of the first function is not required and the job that requires the operation of the second function is executed by the multi-function device. It is possible to provide a composite function system, a job processing method, a storage medium, a program, and a composite function device configured to be prohibited.

  According to the present invention, the operation of the plurality of functions including the first function and the second function can be performed by the composite function device when the operation of the first function cannot be performed and the operation of the second function can be performed. An instruction for determining whether or not to execute a function limiting operation that causes the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require the operation of the first function and requires the operation of the second function by the user via the operation unit. The function can be input, the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device, and the operation of the second function can be executed, and the execution of the function limiting operation is permitted by the instruction. In the case where the operation of the first function is not required and the job that requires the operation of the second function is permitted to be executed by the multifunction device, and the function of the first function is permitted by the multifunction device. The operation is real When the operation of the second function is impossible and the operation of the second function is executable, and the execution of the function restriction operation is not permitted, the operation of the first function is not necessary and the operation of the second function The first function is prohibited even after the multifunctional device is restarted when the multifunctional device is prohibited from executing the required job and the function restriction operation is permitted to be performed. A multifunctional system, a job processing method, a storage medium, a program, and a multifunctional device configured to allow the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require the operation of the second function. It can be provided.

  According to the present invention, the operation of the plurality of functions including the first function and the second function can be performed by the composite function device when the operation of the first function cannot be performed and the operation of the second function can be performed. An instruction for determining whether or not to execute a function limiting operation that causes the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require the operation of the first function and requires the operation of the second function by the user via the operation unit. The function can be input, the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device, and the operation of the second function can be executed, and the execution of the function limiting operation is permitted by the instruction. In the case where the operation of the first function is not required and the job that requires the operation of the second function is permitted to be executed by the multifunction device, and the function of the first function is permitted by the multifunction device. The operation is real When the operation of the second function is impossible and the operation of the second function is executable, and the execution of the function restriction operation is not permitted, the operation of the first function is not necessary and the operation of the second function In the case where it is prohibited to execute the required job by the multi-function device and the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted, the information related to the first function is notified by the operation means. A multi-function system, a job processing method configured to be able to accept a job execution request that requires no operation of the first function and requires the operation of the second function from the user via the operation unit; A storage medium, a program, and a multi-function device can be provided.

  An overview of an image processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 1, and a block diagram is shown in FIG. The controller 2000 is connected to a scanner 2070 as an image input device and a printer 2095 as an image output device. It is. A CPU 2001 is a controller that controls the entire system. A RAM 2002 is a system work memory for the operation of the CPU 2001, and is also an image memory for temporarily storing image data. The SRAM 2200 is a memory for storing information related to the system, and is backed up by a battery. A ROM 2003 is a boot ROM, and stores a system boot program. An HDD 2004 is a hard disk drive that stores system software and image data. An operation unit I / F 2006 is an operation unit (UI) 2012 and an interface unit, and outputs image data to be displayed on the operation unit 2012 to the operation unit 2012. Also, it plays a role of transmitting information input by the user of the system from the operation unit 2012 to the CPU 2001. A network 2010 is connected to the LAN 2011 and inputs / outputs information. A modem 2050 is connected to the public line 2051 and inputs / outputs information. The above devices are arranged on the system bus 2007. An image bus I / F 2005 is a bus bridge that connects a system bus 2007 and an image bus 2008 that transfers image data at high speed, and converts the data structure. The image bus 2008 is configured by a PCI bus or IEEE1394. The following devices are arranged on the image bus 2008. A raster image processor (RIP) 2060 expands the PDL code into a bitmap image. A device I / F unit 2020 connects an image input / output device such as a scanner 2070 and a printer 2095 to the controller 2000, and performs synchronous / asynchronous conversion of image data. A scanner image processing unit 2080 corrects, processes, and edits input image data. The printer image processing unit performs printer correction, resolution conversion, and the like on the print output image data. The image rotation unit 2030 rotates image data. The image compression unit 2040 performs compression / decompression processing of JPEG for multi-value image data and JBIG, MMR, and MH for binary image data. The sheet printed by the printer 2095 is sent to the finisher 2100 and discharged to the tray.

  The configuration of the operation unit 2012 is shown in FIG. The LCD display unit 2013 has a touch panel sheet pasted on the LCD, displays a system operation screen, and transmits position information to the controller CPU 2001 when a displayed key is pressed. A start key 2014 is used to start a document image reading operation. At the center of the start key 2014, there is a green and red two-color LED 2018, which indicates whether or not the start key 2014 is in a usable state. A stop key 2015 serves to stop an operation in operation. The ID key 2016 is used when inputting the user ID of the user. A reset key 2017 is used when initializing settings from the operation unit. A user mode key 2019 is used when transitioning to a screen for performing user settings (clock, error priority order, etc.) regarding the own device.

  The functions provided by the apparatus of the present invention are divided into three major categories: copy / send / box, which are the three main tabs (copy / send / box) displayed at the top of the operation screen shown in FIG. Box) (3011-3013). By pressing these main tabs, switching to the screen of each category is performed. If switching to another category is not permitted, the display color of the main tab will change, and pressing the main tab will not respond.

  "Copy" is a function that performs normal document copying using its own scanner and printer, and a function that performs document copying using its own scanner and a printer connected via a network (remote copying). including. “Send” is a function of transferring a document placed on the scanner of the own apparatus to an e-mail, a remote printer, a fax, a file transfer (FTP), and a database, and a plurality of destinations can be designated. When printing from a personal computer using the printer of your own machine, you can print it arbitrarily after storing temporary data, and you can read a document from your scanner and read the data This is a function that can be stored.

  The error screen shown in FIG. 5 is displayed when an error requiring a service person (service call error) occurs. The error screen includes a message display area 3022 for displaying an error message in text, and a function restriction key 3021 for avoiding an error state and shifting to a function restriction mode. When the function restriction key 3021 is pressed, the function restriction mode is entered. When an error that cannot be avoided occurs, an error screen (not shown) that does not have the function restriction key 3021 is displayed. These controls are performed by the CPU 2001.

  A message line 3014 on the screen shown in FIG. 4 is an area for displaying various states depending on each category (copy / send / box). The status line 3015 is not related to the category of the currently opened screen, or is dependent on the category of the currently opened screen and is not displayed in the message line, or in the function restriction mode. It is an area for displaying that As shown in FIG. 4, “part of finishing function cannot be used” means that the function restriction mode is in effect. The software tally 3016 is for notifying the state of the own device in blue during normal operation and in red when abnormal.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart of control related to the function restriction mode. A program for executing this flowchart is stored in the ROM 2003 or the HDD 2004 and is executed by the CPU 2001. First, when the power switch of the image processing apparatus is turned on (step S1), the CPU 2001 checks whether error avoidance information (stored in step S14 described later) is stored in the SRAM 2200 (step S2). If not, normal operation is performed (step S3), and the process proceeds to step S4. In normal operation, all devices mechanically connected to the image processing apparatus can be used. In step S4, error detection is performed. If no error is detected, the process returns to step S3. If an error is detected, the process proceeds to step S11.

  If it is determined in step S2 that the error avoidance information is stored, the function restriction mode is entered (step S5). In the function-restricted mode operation, the CPU 2001 stops communicating with the device or part of the device having an abnormality according to the error avoidance information stored in the SRAM 2200, and notifies the operation unit 2012 via the operation unit I / F 2006. To do. For example, when an error of the finisher 2100 is included in the error avoidance information, the fact that the function restriction mode is in effect is displayed in the status line 3015 on the operation screen as shown in FIG. 4, and setting keys for functions related to the finisher 2100 are displayed. 3017 is shaded and the input of the setting key 3017 is invalidated. At this time, the image processing apparatus can operate normally except for functions related to the finisher 2100.

  After shifting to the function restriction mode, it is determined whether or not the service mode key on the screen displayed by pressing the application mode key 3018 on the screen shown in FIG. 4 has been pressed (step S6). If the service mode key is pressed, a screen including an error avoidance clear key is displayed (step S7), and it is determined whether the error avoidance clear key is pressed (step S8). When the error avoidance clear key is pressed, the error avoidance information is cleared (step S9), and the process proceeds to step S10. If the error avoidance clear key is not pressed and if the service mode key is not pressed in step S6, the process also proceeds to step S10. In step S10, an error is detected. If no error is detected, the process returns to step S5. If an error is detected, the process proceeds to step S11.

  If an error is detected in step S4 and if an error is detected in step S10, it is determined whether the error is an unavoidable error or an unavoidable error (step S11). Whether or not the error can be avoided is determined by the location where the error has occurred.

  For example, when an error occurs in the finisher 2100, normal operation can be performed with respect to a print operation, a copy operation, and a transmission operation that do not use the finisher 2100, and can be avoided by making it impossible to set a mode that uses the finisher 2100. is there. Further, when an error occurs in the printer 2095, the transmission operation can be normally performed, and can be avoided by making it impossible to select the print operation and the copy operation. Further, when an error occurs in the scanner 2070, the printing operation can be normally performed, and can be avoided by making it impossible to select the copy operation and the transmission operation. For example, when an error occurs in the image processing board having the scanner image processing 2080, the printer image processing 2090, the image rotation 2030, the image compression 2040, and the image bus I / F 2005, all of the copy operation, the print operation, and the transmission operation are performed. Since it cannot operate normally, it cannot be avoided.

  If it is determined that the error is avoidable, the error information and the avoidable error are notified to the operation unit 2012 via the operation unit I / F 2006. The operation unit 2012 that has received the avoidable error information displays the error screen shown in FIG. 5 on the screen of the operation unit 2012 (step S12). On this error screen, a function restriction key 3021 for avoiding errors is provided. In response to the function restriction key 3021 being pressed (step S13), error avoidance information is stored in the SRAM 2200 (step S14). ). The error avoidance information is information for specifying a device or a part of a device that should avoid an error when the power is turned on (electrically disconnected or the CPU 2001 does not communicate). For example, when an error relating to the entire finisher 2100 occurs, the finisher 2100 is stored as a device that should avoid the error. When an error relating to the stapler in the finisher 2100 occurs, a part of the device that the stapler should avoid the error. Is remembered as If it is determined in step S11 that the error cannot be avoided, an error screen 3030 shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the screen of the operation unit 2012 (step S15). Unlike the error screen shown in FIG. 5, the function restriction key is not displayed on this screen 3030. If an error is detected in step S4 and if an error is detected in step S10, the user waits for the power switch to be turned off in any case.

  Upon receiving the user's contact, the service person goes to the user, turns off the power switch of the image processing apparatus, and repairs or replaces the device or part of the device in which the error has occurred. After that, when the service person turns on the power switch of the image processing apparatus, since the error avoidance information is still stored in the SRAM 2200 at this time, the operation in the function restriction mode is resumed. Here, the service person can display the error avoidance clear key by pressing the service mode key described above, and can erase the error avoidance information by pressing this key. Then, once the power switch of the image processing apparatus is turned off and then turned on, normal operation is started. The configuration in which the error avoidance information can be deleted in the service mode has been described above. However, the error avoidance information may be deleted in the user mode so that the user can perform the same operation.

  As described above, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a function of detecting an error in the apparatus disclosed in FIG. 1 having a predetermined function and limiting the function of the apparatus disclosed in FIG. 1 according to the detection. Since the screen including the restriction key is displayed, it is possible to restrict the function related to the error and shift to the mode using the apparatus disclosed in FIG. 1 with a simple operation, and until the error is repaired. The apparatus disclosed in FIG. 1 can be used effectively.

  Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the above-described effect, the execution of the function corresponding to the detected error is restricted in response to the function restriction key being pressed. Even if an error occurs, the user can add a restriction to the function in which the error has occurred, by simply pressing the displayed function restriction key, without being aware of which function is restricted.

  Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the above-described effects, the function is limited to the screen for setting the apparatus disclosed in FIG. 1 in response to the function restriction key being pressed. Is displayed, the user is not confused when trying to set the function without knowing that the function is limited.

  Further, according to one embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the above-described effect, communication between the device detected as an error and the control means is not performed in response to the function restriction key being pressed. There is no need to physically disconnect the device in which the error has occurred, and the user's hand is not bothered.

  Further, according to one embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the above-described effect, information related to the function to be restricted is stored in the nonvolatile storage means in response to the function restriction key being pressed. When the power of the disclosed apparatus is turned on again, the error display is not performed again due to the same error.

  Further, according to one embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the above-described effects, the information stored in the storage means is read out in response to the power supply of the apparatus disclosed in FIG. Accordingly, since the function of the device disclosed in FIG. 1 is limited, the user is not forced to press the function limit key again due to the same error.

  Further, according to the embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the above-described effect, the function setting key input corresponding to the function corresponding to the detected error is invalidated, so that the user is allowed to use the function that is erroneously restricted. There is no setting.

  Also, according to an embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the above-described effects, whether the detected error is an error that enables normal operation by limiting the function of the device disclosed in FIG. 1 is displayed, and a screen corresponding to the determination result is displayed. Therefore, even if the function is restricted, an error that cannot be normally operated and a part of the error that can be normally operated by restricting the function are disclosed in FIG. The above-described effects can be enjoyed with this apparatus.

  Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the above-described effect, when it is determined that the error is such that it can operate normally by limiting the function of the device disclosed in FIG. Since the screen including the restriction key is displayed, the function restriction can be performed only when the function restriction has an effect on the error.

  Further, according to one embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the above-described effects, when it is determined that the error cannot be normally operated due to the limitation of the function of the apparatus disclosed in FIG. Since the screen that does not include the restriction key is displayed, the function restriction key is not displayed and the user is not confused when the function restriction has no effect on the error.

1 is an overview of an image processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of an image processing device. It is a general-view figure of the operation part of an image processing apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the basic screen displayed on the operation part of an image processing apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the avoidable error display displayed on the operation part of an image processing apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the error display which cannot be avoided displayed on the operation part of an image processing apparatus. It is a flowchart of the control regarding the error which can be avoided in an image processing apparatus.

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A multi-function system in which operations of a plurality of functions including a first function and a second function can be executed by a multi-function device,
When the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device and the operation of the second function can be executed, the job of the first function is not required and the operation of the second function is required. A control unit that allows a user to input an instruction for determining whether or not to execute the function restriction operation to be executed by the multifunction device via the operation unit;
The control means includes
When the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device and the operation of the second function can be executed, and when the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted by the instruction, Allowing the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require the operation of the first function and requires the operation of the second function;
And the control means includes:
When the multi-function device cannot execute the operation of the first function and the operation of the second function, and the execution of the function limiting operation is not permitted, the first function The composite function system is characterized by prohibiting the composite function device from executing a job that does not require the operation of the second function and requires the operation of the second function. A multi-function system in which operations of a plurality of functions including a first function and a second function can be executed by a multi-function device,
When the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device and the operation of the second function can be executed, the job of the first function is not required and the operation of the second function is required. An instruction for deciding whether or not to execute a function restriction operation to be executed by the multi-function device is allowed to be input by the user via the operation means after the information related to the first function is notified by the operation means. Has control means,
The control means includes
The operation of the first function cannot be executed and the operation of the second function can be executed by the multi-function device, and the user input is made via the operation means after the information is notified. When the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted according to the instruction, the multifunction function device permits the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require the operation of the first function and requires the operation of the second function;
And the control means includes:
When the multi-function device cannot execute the operation of the first function and the operation of the second function, and the execution of the function limiting operation is not permitted, the first function The composite function system is characterized by prohibiting the composite function device from executing a job that does not require the operation of the second function and requires the operation of the second function. A multi-function system in which operations of a plurality of functions including a first function and a second function can be executed by a multi-function device,
When the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device and the operation of the second function can be executed, the job of the first function is not required and the operation of the second function is required. A control unit that allows a user to input an instruction for determining whether or not to execute the function restriction operation to be executed by the multifunction device via the operation unit;
The control means includes
When the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device and the operation of the second function can be executed, and when the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted by the instruction, Allowing the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require the operation of the first function and requires the operation of the second function;
And the control means includes:
When the multi-function device cannot execute the operation of the first function and the operation of the second function, and the execution of the function limiting operation is not permitted, the first function The operation of the second function is prohibited, and the job that requires the operation of the second function is prohibited from being executed by the multifunction device,
And the control means includes:
If execution of the function restriction operation is permitted, a job that does not require the operation of the first function and requires the operation of the second function even after the power supply of the multi-function device is restarted. A multi-function system that permits execution by the multi-function device. A multi-function system in which operations of a plurality of functions including a first function and a second function can be executed by a multi-function device,
When the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device and the operation of the second function can be executed, the job of the first function is not required and the operation of the second function is required. A control unit that allows a user to input an instruction for determining whether or not to execute the function restriction operation to be executed by the multifunction device via the operation unit;
The control means includes
When the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device and the operation of the second function can be executed, and when the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted by the instruction, Allowing the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require the operation of the first function and requires the operation of the second function;
And the control means includes:
When the multi-function device cannot execute the operation of the first function and the operation of the second function, and the execution of the function limiting operation is not permitted, the first function The operation of the second function is prohibited, and the job that requires the operation of the second function is prohibited from being executed by the multifunction device,
And the control means includes:
When the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted, the operation of the first function is not required and the information on the first function is kept informed by the operation means, and the second function A multi-function system characterized in that an execution request for a job requiring operation can be received from a user via the operation means. A multi-function system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The control means includes
A multi-function system that prohibits user input per se from the operation means when an error that cannot be performed by the multi-function device occurs in the multi-function device. A multi-function system according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The control means includes
The instruction can be input by the user via a display screen configured to allow the user to input the instruction.
And the control means includes:
When the function restriction operation itself cannot be executed by the multi-function device, the operation means can display an error screen that cannot be input by the user without displaying the display screen. A multi-function system characterized by A multi-function system according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The control means includes
The first error among the first error corresponding to an error capable of executing the function restriction operation and the second error corresponding to an error impossible to execute the function restriction operation itself is the composite error. The instruction can be input by the user through the operation means on the condition that it is generated by the functional device,
And the control means includes:
Even if the first error in the multi-function device is resolved after the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted by the instruction input by the user via the operation means after the occurrence of the first error, A composite function system characterized in that it is prohibited to cancel the function restriction operation of the composite function device without executing a user operation for canceling the function restriction operation executed by the operation means. A multi-function system according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The multi-function device is
A printing function for causing the printing means of the own device to execute a printing operation of data input to the own device; and
A remote printing function for causing a printing unit of another device to execute a printing operation of data input to the own device; and
A data transmission function for transmitting data input to the own device to another device; and
A multi-function system comprising a multi-function device having at least one of data storage functions for holding data input to the device by a storage unit of the device. A multi-function system according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The multi-function device is
A multi-function device capable of executing a printing operation by a printing function corresponding to the second function and a post-processing operation for a print medium by a post-processing function corresponding to the first function;
And the control means includes:
The post-processing operation of the post-processing function by the multi-function device is not executable, the printing operation of the print function by the multi-function device is executable, and the execution of the function limiting operation is permitted. A post-processing function of the post-processing function is not required, and a job that requires the printing function is permitted to be executed by the multi-function device. A multi-function system according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The multi-function device is
A multi-function device capable of executing a data transmission operation by a data transmission function corresponding to the second function and a post-processing operation for a print medium by a post-processing function corresponding to the first function;
And the control means includes:
The post-processing operation of the post-processing function by the multi-function device is not executable, the data transmission operation of the data transmission function by the multi-function device is executable, and the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted In this case, a post-processing operation of the post-processing function is not required, and a data transmission operation of the data transmission function is allowed to be executed by the multi-function device. . A multi-function system according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The multi-function device is
A multi-function device capable of executing a data transmission operation by a data transmission function corresponding to the second function and a printing operation by a printing function corresponding to the first function;
And the control means includes:
The printing operation of the printing function by the multifunction device is not executable, the data transmission operation of the data transmission function by the multifunction device can be performed, and the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted. In such a case, the multifunctional system allows the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require the printing operation of the printing function and that requires the data transmission operation of the data transmission function. A multi-function system according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The multi-function device is
A multi-function device capable of executing a printing operation by a printing function corresponding to the second function and a data transmission operation by a data transmission function corresponding to the first function;
And the control means includes:
The data transmission function of the data transmission function by the multi-function device cannot be executed, the print function of the print function by the multi-function device can be executed, and the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted. In this case, the multifunctional function system permits the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require the data transmission function of the data transmission function and requires the printing function of the printing function. A multi-function system job processing method in which operations of a plurality of functions including a first function and a second function can be executed by a multi-function device,
The job processing method is:
When the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device and the operation of the second function can be executed, the job of the first function is not required and the operation of the second function is required. An instruction for determining whether or not to execute the function restriction operation to be executed by the multi-function device can be input by the user via the operation unit,
The job processing method includes:
When the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device and the operation of the second function can be executed, and when the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted by the instruction, Allowing the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require the operation of the first function and requires the operation of the second function;
The job processing method includes:
When the multi-function device cannot execute the operation of the first function and the operation of the second function, and the execution of the function limiting operation is not permitted, the first function The job processing method is characterized by prohibiting the multi-function device from executing a job that does not require the operation of the second function and requires the operation of the second function. A multi-function system job processing method in which operations of a plurality of functions including a first function and a second function can be executed by a multi-function device,
The job processing method is:
When the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device and the operation of the second function can be executed, the job of the first function is not required and the operation of the second function is required. An instruction for determining whether or not to execute the function restriction operation to be executed by the multi-function device is allowed to be input by the user via the operation unit after the information related to the first function is notified by the operation unit,
The job processing method includes:
The operation of the first function cannot be executed and the operation of the second function can be executed by the multi-function device, and the user input is made via the operation means after the information is notified. When the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted according to the instruction, the multifunction function device permits the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require the operation of the first function and requires the operation of the second function;
The job processing method includes:
When the multi-function device cannot execute the operation of the first function and the operation of the second function, and the execution of the function limiting operation is not permitted, the first function The job processing method is characterized by prohibiting the multi-function device from executing a job that does not require the operation of the second function and requires the operation of the second function. A multi-function system job processing method in which operations of a plurality of functions including a first function and a second function can be executed by a multi-function device,
The job processing method is:
When the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device and the operation of the second function can be executed, the job of the first function is not required and the operation of the second function is required. An instruction for determining whether or not to execute the function restriction operation to be executed by the multi-function device can be input by the user via the operation unit,
The job processing method includes:
When the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device and the operation of the second function can be executed, and when the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted by the instruction, Allowing the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require the operation of the first function and requires the operation of the second function;
The job processing method includes:
When the multi-function device cannot execute the operation of the first function and the operation of the second function, and the execution of the function limiting operation is not permitted, the first function The operation of the second function is prohibited, and the job that requires the operation of the second function is prohibited from being executed by the multifunction device,
The job processing method includes:
If execution of the function restriction operation is permitted, a job that does not require the operation of the first function and requires the operation of the second function even after the power supply of the multi-function device is restarted. A job processing method characterized by permitting execution by the multi-function device. A multi-function system job processing method in which operations of a plurality of functions including a first function and a second function can be executed by a multi-function device,
The job processing method is:
When the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device and the operation of the second function can be executed, the job of the first function is not required and the operation of the second function is required. An instruction for determining whether or not to execute the function restriction operation to be executed by the multi-function device can be input by the user via the operation unit,
The job processing method includes:
When the operation of the first function cannot be executed by the multi-function device and the operation of the second function can be executed, and when the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted by the instruction, Allowing the multifunctional device to execute a job that does not require the operation of the first function and requires the operation of the second function;
The job processing method includes:
When the multi-function device cannot execute the operation of the first function and the operation of the second function, and the execution of the function limiting operation is not permitted, the first function The operation of the second function is prohibited, and the job that requires the operation of the second function is prohibited from being executed by the multifunction device,
The job processing method includes:
When the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted, the operation of the first function is not required and the information on the first function is kept informed by the operation means, and the second function A job processing method characterized in that an execution request of a job requiring operation can be received from a user via the operation means. A job processing method according to any one of claims 13 to 16, wherein
The job processing method is:
A job processing method for prohibiting user input of the instruction itself from the operation means when an error that cannot be performed by the multifunction device occurs in the multifunction device. A job processing method according to any one of claims 13 to 17,
The job processing method is:
The instruction can be input by the user via a display screen configured to allow the user to input the instruction.
The job processing method includes:
When the function restriction operation itself cannot be executed by the multi-function device, the operation means can display an error screen that cannot be input by the user without displaying the display screen. A job processing method characterized by the above. The job processing method according to any one of claims 13 to 18,
The job processing method is:
The first error among the first error corresponding to an error capable of executing the function restriction operation and the second error corresponding to an error impossible to execute the function restriction operation itself is the composite error. The instruction can be input by the user through the operation means on the condition that it is generated by the functional device,
The job processing method includes:
Even if the first error in the multi-function device is resolved after the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted by the instruction input by the user via the operation means after the occurrence of the first error, A job processing method, comprising: prohibiting the release of the function restriction operation of the multi-function device without executing a user operation for releasing the function restriction operation executed by an operation unit. A job processing method according to any one of claims 13 to 19,
The multi-function device is
A printing function for causing the printing means of the own device to execute a printing operation of data input to the own device; and
A remote printing function for causing a printing unit of another device to execute a printing operation of data input to the own device; and
A data transmission function for transmitting data input to the own device to another device; and
A job processing method, comprising: a multi-function device having at least one of data storage functions for holding data input to the device by a storage unit of the device. A job processing method according to any one of claims 13 to 20, wherein
The multi-function device is
A multi-function device capable of executing a printing operation by a printing function corresponding to the second function and a post-processing operation for a print medium by a post-processing function corresponding to the first function;
The job processing method includes:
The post-processing operation of the post-processing function by the multi-function device is not executable, the printing operation of the print function by the multi-function device is executable, and the execution of the function limiting operation is permitted. A post-processing function of the post-processing function is not required, and a job that requires a printing operation of the printing function is permitted to be executed by the multi-function device. A job processing method according to any one of claims 13 to 20, wherein
The multi-function device is
A multi-function device capable of executing a data transmission operation by a data transmission function corresponding to the second function and a post-processing operation for a print medium by a post-processing function corresponding to the first function;
The job processing method includes:
The post-processing operation of the post-processing function by the multi-function device is not executable, the data transmission operation of the data transmission function by the multi-function device is executable, and the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted In this case, a post-processing operation of the post-processing function is not required, and a job that requires the data transmission function of the data transmission function is permitted to be executed by the multi-function device. . A job processing method according to any one of claims 13 to 20, wherein
The multi-function device is
A multi-function device capable of executing a data transmission operation by a data transmission function corresponding to the second function and a printing operation by a printing function corresponding to the first function;
The job processing method includes:
The printing operation of the printing function by the multifunction device is not executable, the data transmission operation of the data transmission function by the multifunction device can be performed, and the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted. In this case, the job processing method is characterized in that a printing operation of the printing function is not required and a job requiring the data transmission function of the data transmission function is allowed to be executed by the multi-function device. A job processing method according to any one of claims 13 to 20, wherein
The multi-function device is
A multi-function device capable of executing a printing operation by a printing function corresponding to the second function and a data transmission operation by a data transmission function corresponding to the first function;
The job processing method includes:
The data transmission function of the data transmission function by the multi-function device cannot be executed, the print function of the print function by the multi-function device can be executed, and the execution of the function restriction operation is permitted. In this case, a job processing method is characterized in that a data transmission operation of the data transmission function is not required and a job that requires a printing operation of the printing function is permitted to be executed by the multi-function device.   A computer-readable storage medium for executing the job processing method according to any one of claims 13 to 24.   A program for executing the job processing method according to any one of claims 13 to 24.   A multi-function device for executing the job processing method according to claim 13.

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