JP2008001436A - Image forming device, image forming system and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image forming device, an image forming system and a program capable of reducing complexity of setting of a recording medium stuck with a protection seal and enhancing convenience. <P>SOLUTION: The image forming device 10 is provided with an operation display part 114 for receiving input instruction of job information for outputting paper; and a body control part 110 for setting instruction of existence of sticking of the protection seal for reinforcing a hole for a file every paper sheet based on the job information received by the operation display part 114 and outputting the set instruction. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus, an image forming system, and a program for punching a recording medium.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, an image forming apparatus that forms a document image on a recording medium, and post-processing such as punching processing for forming a hole for a file, stapling processing for stapling, and folding processing on a recording medium on which a document image is formed There is provided an image forming system provided with a post-processing apparatus for performing the above.

  A recording medium with a hole for a file is often used by being bundled with a string or a binder and filed. However, since the hole is easily broken, a device for protecting or reinforcing the hole is not available. Has been developed.

  For example, a hole protection seal affixing device having a seal affixing means for guiding and sandwiching a recording medium between a seal mount to which a plurality of hole protection seals for protecting a file hole of a recording medium are attached, and a file An image forming apparatus including a hole protection seal attaching unit that attaches a hole protection seal having a hole punching means having a hole punching means to a recording medium is disclosed (see Patent Document 1).

  When the paper and the sealing member are sequentially supplied between the pressing member and the paper conveying surface, the sealing member is pressed by the pressing member, the sealing member is cut into the pressing shape of the pressing member, and the cut piece is attached to the paper At the same time, a paper punching unit is disclosed in which holes are formed in a paper and a cut piece with a punch pin, and the cut piece is used as a protective seal for the paper hole (see Patent Document 2).

  After the user has set in advance whether or not to punch the paper, whether or not to stick a sticker when punching, and whether or not to stick the sticker only on the cover or all the paper, the punch pin and the punch pin after punching Paper punching having a pressing member for separating paper and a punch pin insertion portion provided with a mechanism for attaching a hole reinforcing seal at a hole punching position at the time of punching, and having a punch unit for punching a binding hole at a predetermined position on the paper An apparatus is disclosed (see Patent Document 3).

Hole punching means for punching holes in the paper, designation means for specifying the presence / absence of punch holes and the number of punch holes, and the punching means at the time of printing are driven, and the punch holes for the designated number are positioned according to the paper size. A document creation apparatus having a control unit that opens is disclosed (see Patent Document 4).
JP 2000-318366 A JP 2005-225608 A JP-A-11-138498 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-123098

  However, in the apparatus as described above, the user has to set the recording medium to which the protective sticker is attached in advance, and cannot set the protective sticker for each recording medium. There arises a problem that the protective seal cannot be applied only to the desired recording medium, and there is a problem that the usability is poor.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an image forming apparatus, an image forming system, and a program that can reduce the complication of setting a recording medium to which a protective seal is affixed and can improve convenience.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, an information input unit that receives an input instruction of output request information for outputting a recording medium, and a file for each recording medium based on the output request information received by the information input unit. The image forming apparatus includes: a control unit configured to set and output an instruction on whether or not to attach a reinforcing member that reinforces the hole.
Furthermore, a program for causing the computer to function the main means shown in the invention described in claim 1 is provided (the invention described in claim 15).

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the image forming apparatus according to the first aspect, the output request information includes information indicating a margin of the recording medium, and the control unit is configured to record the recording amount equal to or less than a preset margin. An instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the medium is set for the medium.
Furthermore, a program for causing a computer to function the main means shown in the invention described in claim 2 is provided (the invention described in claim 16).

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the image forming apparatus according to the first or second aspect, the output request information includes information indicating whether or not the recording medium to be Z-folded later is included, and the control unit Is characterized by setting an instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the recording medium to be Z-folded.
Furthermore, a program for causing the computer to function the main means shown in the invention described in claim 3 is provided (the invention described in claim 17).

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the image forming apparatus according to the first or second aspect, the output request information includes information indicating whether or not the recording medium that is a special sheet is included, and the control unit includes: An instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the recording medium that is the special sheet is set.
Furthermore, a program for causing the computer to function the main means shown in the invention described in claim 4 is provided (the invention described in claim 18).

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the image forming apparatus according to the first or second aspect, the output request information includes information indicating whether or not the recording medium that is an insertion sheet is included, and the control unit Is characterized by setting an instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the recording medium that is the insertion sheet.
Furthermore, a program for causing the computer to function the main means shown in the invention described in claim 5 is provided (the invention described in claim 19).

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the image forming apparatus according to the first or second aspect, the output request information includes information indicating a size for each of the recording media and a plurality of the recording media. Information indicating whether a recording medium group including a recording medium having a size different from the medium size is configured, and the control means indicates that the output request information is the mixed mounting mode. When it is determined that the information is included, an instruction to attach the reinforcing member is set to a recording medium having the largest size among the recording media constituting the recording medium group. .
Furthermore, a program for causing a computer to function the main means shown in the invention described in claim 6 is provided (the invention described in claim 20).

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the image forming apparatus according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, a change with respect to an indication as to whether or not the reinforcing member is attached to each recording medium set by the control unit. A change instruction input unit configured to receive an instruction, wherein the control unit changes an instruction on whether or not the reinforcing member is attached to each recording medium based on the change instruction received by the change instruction input unit; It is characterized by.
Furthermore, a program for causing a computer to function the main means shown in the invention described in claim 7 is provided (the invention described in claim 21).

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided information input means for receiving an input instruction for output request information for outputting a recording medium, and a file hole for each recording medium based on the output request information received by the information input means. An image forming apparatus comprising: a control unit that sets and outputs an instruction on whether or not to attach a reinforcing member that reinforces the recording medium; a punching unit that opens a file hole for each recording medium; and a reinforcing member that reinforces the hole. An image forming system comprising: a post-processing unit that includes a punching unit having a reinforcing unit that is pressed and attached to a recording medium, and that drives the punching unit based on an instruction output from the image forming apparatus. It is a feature.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the image forming system according to the eighth aspect, the output request information includes information indicating the amount of storage of the recording medium, and the control unit is configured to record the recording less than a predetermined amount of storage. An instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the medium is set for the medium.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the image forming system according to the eighth or ninth aspect, the output request information includes information indicating whether or not the recording medium to be Z-folded later is included, and the control means Is characterized by setting an instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the recording medium to be Z-folded.

  The invention described in claim 11 is the image forming system according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the output request information includes information indicating whether or not the recording medium that is a special sheet is included, and the control means includes: An instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the recording medium that is the special sheet is set.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the image forming system according to the eighth or ninth aspect, the output request information includes information indicating whether the recording medium that is an insertion sheet is included, and the control unit. Is characterized by setting an instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the recording medium that is the insertion sheet.

  According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the image forming system according to the eighth or ninth aspect, the output request information includes information indicating a size for each of the recording media and a plurality of the recording media. Information indicating whether a recording medium group including a recording medium having a size different from the medium size is configured, and the control means indicates that the output request information is the mixed mounting mode. When it is determined that the information is included, an instruction to attach the reinforcing member is set to a recording medium having the largest size among the recording media constituting the recording medium group. .

  According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the image forming system according to any one of the eighth to thirteenth aspects, a change is made to an indication as to whether or not the reinforcing member is attached to each recording medium set by the control means. A change instruction input unit configured to receive an instruction, wherein the control unit changes an instruction on whether or not the reinforcing member is attached to each recording medium based on the change instruction received by the change instruction input unit; It is characterized by.

  According to the first, eighth, and fifteenth aspects of the present invention, it is possible to set affixing of a reinforcing member that reinforces the file hole for each recording medium based on the output request information, and the user can set the reinforcing member in advance. Since the trouble of setting the recording medium to be pasted can be saved, complication of setting of the recording medium to which the protective seal is pasted can be reduced, and convenience can be improved.

  According to the second, ninth and sixteenth aspects of the invention, the same effect as in the first, eighth and fifteenth aspects can be obtained. Since the setting can be performed automatically, it is possible to save the user from having to determine the recording medium that needs to protect the hole by sticking the reinforcing member.

  According to the third, tenth and seventeenth aspects of the present invention, the same effects as those of the first, second, eighth, ninth, fifteenth and sixteenth aspects can be obtained. Since it is possible to automatically set an instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the recording medium to be recorded, when attaching the reinforcing member, the user does not have to determine whether or not the recording medium is to be Z-folded. Can do.

  According to the invention described in claims 4, 11 and 18, it is possible to obtain the same effect as that of claim 1 or 2, 8 or 9, 15 or 16, and a special sheet in which the hole portion is easily broken. Since it is possible to automatically set an instruction to attach the reinforcing member to a certain recording medium, it is possible to save the user from having to determine whether the recording medium is a special sheet or not when attaching the reinforcing member. .

  According to the invention described in claims 5, 12 and 19, it is possible to obtain the same effect as that of claim 1 or 2, 8 or 9, 15 or 16, as well as an insertion sheet in which the hole portion is easily broken. Since the instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the recording medium can be set, when the reinforcing member is attached, it is possible to save the user from having to determine whether the recording medium is an insertion sheet.

  According to the inventions described in claims 6, 13, and 20, it is possible to obtain the same effect as in claims 1 or 2, 8, or 9, 15 or 16, and the hole portion in the mixed loading mode. Since it is possible to set an instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the maximum size recording medium that is easily torn, it is possible to save the user from having to determine whether or not the recording medium is the maximum size when attaching the reinforcing member. it can.

  According to the invention described in claims 7, 14 and 21, it is possible to obtain the same effect as any one of claims 1 to 6, 8 to 13, 15 to 20, and change instruction input means. Thus, the presence / absence of the reinforcement member can be set for each recording medium, so that the reinforcement member can be attached to the recording medium desired by the user.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
First, the configuration will be described.
FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration diagram of an image forming system 1 in the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 1, the image forming system 1 includes an image forming apparatus 10 and a post-processing apparatus 20.

  The image forming apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment receives an image data from a copy function that reads an image from a document, forms an image of the read image on a recording medium (hereinafter, referred to as a sheet), a personal computer, and the like. A post-processing device 20 that punches a file hole for each sheet of paper output from the image forming apparatus 10. Various post-processing such as patch processing, folding processing, stapling processing, cutting processing, etc. for pressing and sticking a reinforcing member (hereinafter referred to as a protective seal) that reinforces the holes vacated by the processing and punching processing to the paper is realized. It has a function.

  The image forming apparatus 10 includes a main body control unit 110, a storage unit 111, a timing unit 112, a counting unit 113, an operation display unit 114, an image reading unit 115, a printing unit 116, a paper feeding unit 117, a paper conveying unit 118, and a paper edge portion. It is comprised by the detection part 119, the communication part 120, etc., and each part becomes a structure which can transmit / receive various data electrically.

  The main body control unit 110 is configured by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and the like, expands a program and data stored in the storage unit 111 in a temporary storage area (not shown) of the storage unit 111, and performs image processing based on the program. The entire forming system 1 is controlled, and various parts of the image forming apparatus 10 are connected to each other so that various kinds of information can be transmitted and received. The information from each part is received, the received information is judged, and the judgment result is Information such as certain operation instructions is output to each unit, and each unit is controlled in an integrated manner.

  In addition, the main body control unit 110 cooperates with the storage unit 111 and the like to output request information (hereinafter, referred to as a sheet group consisting of one or a plurality of sheets received by the operation display unit 114 or the communication unit 120). Protective sticker setting processing for setting an instruction on whether or not to attach a protective seal for reinforcing a file hole for each sheet and outputting the set instruction via the communication unit 120 based on the job information). It has a function as a control means to execute.

  The job information includes image data formed on a sheet, various setting information for outputting the sheet, and the like. The various setting information includes information indicating the amount of paper to be output, information indicating whether or not to include paper that will be Z-folded later, and whether or not to include paper that is a special sheet. Information indicating whether or not to include sheets that are insertion sheets, information indicating the size of each sheet, and a sheet group including a plurality of sheets and a sheet having a size different from the size of the other sheets. Information indicating whether or not the mixed loading mode is selected may be included.

  The main body control unit 110 sets an instruction to attach a protective sticker to a sheet having a predetermined amount or less. The preset amount of paper can be set according to the type of paper to be sorted based on the amount of paper, such as thin paper, plain paper, and thick paper. For example, the amount of plain paper is set as a preset amount of paper. Can do.

  The main body control unit 110 sets an instruction to attach a protective seal to a sheet to be Z-folded, sets an instruction to attach a protective seal to a sheet that is a special sheet, and is an insertion sheet. An instruction to attach a sheet to the sheet is set. If it is determined that the information indicating the mixed loading mode is included, an instruction to attach the protective seal is set for the largest sheet among the sheets constituting the sheet group.

  Further, the main body control unit 110 changes the instruction on whether or not the protective seal is attached for each sheet based on the set change instruction for the instruction on whether or not the protective seal is attached for each sheet by the operation display unit 114.

  The storage unit 111 is configured by a non-volatile storage medium that is electrically erasable and rewritable and is configured by a magnetic or optical storage medium or a semiconductor memory. Examples of the storage unit 111 include a combination of ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable and Programmable ROM), flash memory, and the like.

  The storage unit 111 includes various programs and data for performing overall control of the image forming system 1 and control of each unit of the image forming apparatus 10, and instructions on whether or not a protective sticker is attached to the paper in the present embodiment. , Data indicating a preliminarily set amount used when making the determination, a program and data for executing setting processing for punching / patch processing and protection sticker setting processing described later, the operation display unit 114 or the communication unit 120 In addition to storing job information received via the program, the program has a temporary storage area for developing these various programs and data.

  The time measuring unit 112 measures the output timing of information output to the post-processing device 20 and the control timing of each unit in accordance with an instruction from the main body control unit 110.

  The counting unit 113 counts the number of sheets fed from the sheet feeding unit 117 and the number of sheets discharged to the outside of the image forming apparatus 10.

  The operation display unit 114 includes various operation keys such as a numeric keypad and a power switch, and outputs operation signals of these keys to the main body control unit 110. The operation display unit 114 has an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen and a touch panel. In accordance with display signal instructions input from the main body control unit 110, various operation buttons, device status displays, In addition to displaying the operation status of the function, the coordinates instructed by touch are detected by the principle of coordinate reading such as electromagnetic induction type, magnetostrictive type, and pressure sensitive type, and the detected coordinates are output to the main body control unit 110 as operation signals. .

  In addition, an operation screen and a touch panel displayed on the LCD screen constituting the operation display unit 114, a function as information input means for receiving an input instruction of job information by various operation keys, and a protection sticker for each set sheet It has a function as a change instruction input means for receiving a change instruction with respect to a sticking presence / absence instruction.

  The image reading unit 115 includes an automatic document feeder called ADF (Auto Document Feeder) and a reading unit. By the automatic document feeder, the documents stacked on the document tray are passed in order from the top while being in close contact with the contact glass, which is the reading position of the document. The

  In addition, reflected light of the light irradiated on the original is imaged and photoelectrically converted by a reading unit configured with a scanner including a light source, a lens, contact glass, a CCD (Charge Coupled Device), and the like. The image is read, and the read original image (analog image signal) is output to the main body control unit 110, subjected to A / D conversion and various image processing by the main body control unit 110, and is then sent to the printing unit 116 as print data. Is output. Here, the image means not only image data such as graphics and photographs but also text data such as characters and symbols.

  The print unit 116 performs electrophotographic image formation based on input print data, and includes an image forming unit, a cleaning unit, a fixing device, and the like.

  The image forming unit includes an exposure device, a developing device, and a transfer device having a photosensitive drum, a charging device, a laser output unit that outputs laser light, and a polygon mirror that scans the laser light in the main scanning direction. The image forming unit irradiates the photosensitive drum charged by the charging device with laser light based on the print data by the exposure device to form an electrostatic latent image, and the photosensitive drum on which the electrostatic latent image is formed. Charged toner is attached to the surface to form an electrostatic latent image (toner image), and the toner image is transferred to a sheet in a transfer device.

  The cleaning unit removes residual charge, residual toner, and the like on the surface of the photosensitive drum after the toner image is transferred to the paper. The fixing device fixes the toner image transferred to the paper by heating.

  The paper feeding unit 117 includes a plurality of paper trays in which standard papers and special sheets identified in advance for each type distinguished based on the amount and size of paper, and various types of papers according to user needs. A manual feed tray on which insertion sheets can be stacked each time is provided, and the paper stored in the paper tray or the manual feed tray is conveyed one by one from the top toward the paper conveyance unit 118 by a paper feed roller.

  Special sheets are arranged in a predetermined order to constitute a set of special sheets. For example, a tab sheet or a color sheet can be used. An insertion sheet is a sheet on which an image is formed in advance. In the present embodiment, standard paper, special sheets, and insertion sheets are collectively referred to as paper.

  The paper transport unit 118 sandwiches the paper transported from the paper tray or manual feed tray of the paper feed unit 117 by a plurality of intermediate rollers, registration rollers, and paper discharge rollers, and discharges the paper onto the paper discharge tray. The part detection unit 119 detects paper discharged from the image forming apparatus 10.

  The communication unit 120 includes a modem, a TA (Terminal Adapter), a router, and the like. The communication unit 120 controls communication with an external device connected via the post-processing device 20 or a network, and inputs job information input from the external device. It has a function as information input means for receiving instructions.

  The post-processing device 20 includes a post-processing control unit 210, a storage unit 211, a communication unit 212, a punching unit 220, a folding unit 230, a sorting unit (not shown), a staple unit (not shown), and a cutting unit (not shown). ) And other transporting means such as transport rollers for transporting paper to the various postprocessing units, and the various postprocessing units are comprehensively controlled by the postprocessing control unit 210. .

  The post-processing control unit 210 is configured by a CPU or the like, expands a program or data stored in the storage unit 211 in a temporary storage area (not shown) of the storage unit 211, and based on the program, the main body control unit 110. In response to post-processing instruction signals input from the communication unit 120 and the communication unit 212, the paper is transported along a transport path to a predetermined post-processing unit, and each unit is driven and controlled to perform predetermined post-processing on the paper. Control to discharge to a predetermined discharge tray.

  The storage unit 211 stores various programs and data for performing control of each unit of the post-processing device 20, and has a temporary storage area in which these various programs and data are expanded.

  The communication unit 212 includes a modem, a TA (Terminal Adapter), a router, and the like, and controls communication with the image forming apparatus 10.

  The punching unit 220 performs punching processing and patch processing, and transports the punching portion that opens a hole for a file for each paper and the reinforcing portion that presses and attaches the protective seal that reinforces the hole to the paper, and the protective seal to a predetermined position. A punch driving unit 221 that drives the perforating unit, a patch driving unit 222 that drives the reinforcing unit, a protective seal conveyance driving unit 223 that drives the conveying unit, and the like.

2 to 5 are schematic cross-sectional views of the drilling unit 220. FIG.
The schematic sectional view of the drilling unit 220 shown in FIG. 2 shows an initial state before the drilling unit 220 is driven (before drilling).

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the perforation part of the perforation unit 220 is connected to the first drive motor M1, the first drive shaft 220a connected to the rotation shaft of the first drive motor M1, and the first drive shaft 220a. The clutch 220b, the first drive shaft 220a, the first gear 220c that can be connected to the clutch 220b, the first cam (eccentric cam) 220d connected to the first drive shaft 220a, and the first cam 220d are lowered with the rotation. The punching member 220e for making a hole in the paper P, the first spring 220f for raising the punching member 220e by a repulsive force with the rotation of the first cam 220d, and the like.

  The piercing unit 220 includes a second gear 220g connected to the first gear 220c, a second drive shaft 220h connected to the rotation shaft of the second gear 220g, and a second cam connected to the second drive shaft 220h. (Eccentric cam) 220i, a pressing member 220l that descends with the rotation of the second cam 220i, cuts the protective seal 220j with the cutter 220k and presses it against the paper P, and presses with the rotation of the second cam 220i A second spring 220m that raises the member 220l by a repulsive force, a paper support member 220n that supports the paper when the protective seal 220j is pressed against the paper P, and the like.

  The pressing member 220l has a hollow column shape, and a piercing member 220e is movably provided inside the hollow.

  The transport unit of the punching unit 220 is composed of a plurality of protective seal transporting rollers 220p and a punching member 220e that transport a strip-shaped protective seal 220j wound in a roll shape and coated with an adhesive on the surface facing the paper upward. The winding roller 220q is configured to wind up the protective seal 220j from which the part has been cut, the second drive motor M2 that drives the winding roller 220q, and the like.

  The schematic cross-sectional view of the punching unit 220 shown in FIG. 3 shows a state where the punching unit 220 is driven and a part of the protective seal 220j is cut and pasted on the paper P.

  As shown in FIG. 3, after the second drive motor M2 is driven, a predetermined amount of the protective seal 220j is taken up by the take-up roller 220q, and a predetermined amount of the protective seal 220j is taken up by the take-up roller 220q. Then, the second drive motor M2 is stopped. Thereafter, the first drive motor M1 is driven, the first gear 220c and the first drive shaft 220a are connected by the clutch 220b, and the second cam 220i is rotated as the second gear 220g is driven, so that the pressing member 220l descends. As the pressing member 220l descends, a part of the protective seal 220j is cut by the cutter 220k, and the cut protective seal 220j is pressed against the paper P and pasted. Further, since the first drive motor M1 is driven, the first cam 220d is rotated, and the perforating member 220e starts to descend with the rotation of the first cam 220d.

  The schematic cross-sectional view of the punching unit 220 shown in FIG. 4 shows a state where the punching unit 220 is driven and the sheet P with the protective seal 220j shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when the first drive motor M1 is driven, the first cam 220d is rotated, and with the rotation of the first cam 220d, the piercing member 220e is lowered and the protective seal 220j is attached. Sheet P is punched. On the other hand, the pressing member 220l is raised by the rotation of the second cam 220i and the repulsive force of the second spring 220m.

  The schematic cross-sectional view of the punching unit 220 shown in FIG. 5 is that the punching unit 220 is driven and the protective seal 220j shown in FIG. A state in which the sheet P thus conveyed is conveyed to the subsequent processing of the punching unit 220 is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the first drive motor M1 is driven, the pressing member 220l is raised by the rotation of the second cam 220i and the repulsive force of the second spring 220m to return to the initial position. When the perforating member 220e is raised by the rotation of one cam 220d and the repulsive force of the first spring 220f, the first driving motor is stopped when the perforating member 220e returns to the initial position. In addition, a conveyance roller that conveys the paper P is driven, and the paper P is conveyed to processing subsequent to the punching unit 220.

  The folding unit 230 performs a folding process such as Z-folding or half-folding of the sheet based on an instruction input from the main body control unit 110 via the communication unit 120 and the communication unit 212 and an instruction from the post-processing control unit 210. .

Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described.
With reference to FIGS. 6 to 11, the setting operation of the punch process and the patch process in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of the setting process of the punch process / patch process, and FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of the protective sticker setting process. 8 to 11 show examples of various operation screens displayed on the operation display unit 114 in the punch process / patch process setting process. The flowcharts shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are executed by the main body control unit 110.

  First, after receiving the job information, the main body control unit 110 causes the operation display unit 114 to display a post-processing mode setting screen for the job information, and whether or not punch processing has been set for the job information (that is, the job information) It is determined whether or not the output paper is punched by executing the job information (step S1).

FIG. 8 shows an example of the post-processing mode setting screen G1.
The post-processing mode setting screen G1 shown in FIG. 8 is a discharge tray selection area G11 that accepts an instruction to select a paper discharge tray for the user, a state of paper discharged to the discharge tray (for example, sorting, A sheet discharge state selection area G12 that accepts a selection instruction for group and sorting) and a post-processing selection area G13 that accepts a selection instruction for post-processing.

  The post-processing selection area G13 includes a corner button B11a and a two-point button B11b that receive a selection instruction for a position to be stapled by a stapling process, and a two-hole button B12a and a three-hole button that receive a selection instruction for the number of holes to be punched by the punching process. B12b has a patch button B13 that can be selected when punching processing is selected (when the 2-hole button B12a or the 3-hole button B12b is selected) and receives a selection instruction for the presence or absence of patch processing.

  The main body control unit 110 determines whether or not the punching process is set by determining whether or not the 2-hole button B12a or the 3-hole button B12b is selected (that is, output when the job information is executed). Whether or not to punch the paper).

  When the two-hole button B12a and the three-hole button B12b are not selected and the OK button B14 is selected, the main body control unit 110 does not set punch processing (that is, output by executing the job information). It is determined that the sheet is not punched (step S1; No), and the punching operation (punch process) is not set in the job information (step S2), and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 9 shows an example of a post-processing mode setting screen G1 when the two-hole button B12a is selected by the user. When the main body control unit 110 determines that the 2-hole button B12a or the 3-hole button B12b is selected (here, it is determined that the 2-hole button B12a is selected) (step S1; Yes), the job information includes a patch. It is determined whether or not processing has been set (that is, whether or not a protective sticker is to be attached to a sheet output by executing the job information) (step S3).

  When the patch button B13 is not selected and the OK button B14 is selected, the main body control unit 110 does not set the patch processing (that is, applies a protective sticker to the paper output by executing the job information). (Step S3; No), only the punching operation (punch process) is set in the job information (Step S4), and this process is terminated.

  When it is determined that the patch button B13 has been selected (step S3; Yes), the main body control unit 110 displays a paste setting selection screen on the operation display unit 114, and determines whether automatic setting has been selected as the paste setting. (Step S5).

FIG. 10 shows an example of the paste setting selection screen G2.
As shown in FIG. 10, the pasting setting selection screen G2 displayed when the patch button B13 is selected is an automatic setting button B21 that receives an instruction to automatically set a sheet on which a protective sticker is pasted by the main body control unit 110. An edit button B22 that accepts an instruction to move to an operation for changing the setting of the sheet to which the protective sticker is attached by the user and the setting of the sheet to be attached with the protective sticker set by the main body control unit 110, and by executing the job information An all paper button B23 for accepting an instruction to attach a protective seal to all output paper is provided.

  When it is determined that the automatic setting button B21 is selected, the main body control unit 110 determines that the automatic setting is selected as the sticking setting (step S5; Yes), and the protective seal sticking setting process is executed (step S6). The number of the sheet to which the protective sticker is affixed in S6 (hereinafter referred to as the sheet number) is stored in the storage unit 111 as the affixed sheet number (step S7), and this process is terminated.

  The sheet number is a number for identifying a sheet output by executing processing based on the job information, and is a number indicating the order of sheets conveyed to the punching unit 220.

  When determining that the automatic setting button B21 is not selected (step 5; No), the main body control unit 110 determines whether the edit button B22 is selected (step S8).

  When it is determined that the edit button B22 has been selected (step S8; Yes), the main body control unit 110 reads the pasted paper number stored in the storage unit 111 (step S9), and displays the pasted paper edit screen on the operation display unit 114. And an instruction to change the pasting paper number is received by various buttons and a numeric keypad displayed on the pasting paper editing screen, and the pasting paper number editing process is executed (step S10).

FIG. 11 shows an example of the pasting paper edit screen G3.
As shown in FIG. 11, the paste sheet edit screen G3 includes a paste sheet number edit area G31 having a plurality of paste sheet number buttons B31 for displaying the paste sheet numbers stored in the storage unit 111, and the selected paste sheet number button. A confirmation button B32 for confirming the setting of B31, a delete button B33 for deleting the setting of the selected pasting paper number button B31, and the like.

  The main body control unit 110 changes or adds the paste sheet number displayed by the paste sheet number button B31 to a value accepted from the numeric keypad, or delete button B33 according to the instructions accepted from the paste sheet edit screen G3 and the numeric keypad. Or is deleted by selecting.

  In this manner, since the presence / absence of the protective sticker can be set for each paper sheet by using the sticky paper edit screen G3 and the numeric keypad, the protective sticker can be attached to the paper desired by the user.

  The main body control unit 110 determines whether or not the OK button B34 on the pasting paper edit screen G3 is selected, and determines whether or not to end the editing process (step S11).

  When determining that the OK button B34 is not selected (step S11; No), the main body control unit 110 returns to step S9.

  When it is determined that the OK button B34 is selected, that is, when it is determined that the editing process is to be ended (step S11; Yes), the main body control unit 110 stores the pasted paper number after the editing process in the storage unit 111 (step S11). S12), this process is terminated.

  When determining that the edit button B22 is not selected (step S8; No), the main body control unit 110 determines whether or not the all paper button B23 is selected (step S13).

  When determining that the all paper button B23 is not selected (step S13; No), the main body control unit 110 returns to step S5.

  If the main body control unit 110 determines that the all paper button B23 has been selected (step S13; Yes), the main body control unit 110 sets an instruction to attach a protective sticker to all papers output by executing the job information. The paper number of the paper is stored in the storage unit 111 as an attached paper number (step S14), and this process is terminated.

With reference to FIG. 7, the protection sticker sticking setting process in step S6 of FIG. 6 will be described.
The main body control unit 110 determines whether or not the job information for which automatic setting has been selected as the pasting setting has been set to a Z-folding mode including a sheet to be Z-folded later (step S21). When it is determined that is not set (step S21; No), the process proceeds to step S24.

  When determining that the Z-folding mode is set (step S21; Yes), the main body control unit 110 determines whether or not the amount of paper to be Z-folded in the job information is equal to or less than a predetermined amount (here, Whether the paper type to be sorted based on the amount of paper is thin paper or plain paper is determined (step S22).

  The main body control unit 110 determines that the amount of paper to be Z-folded in the job information is larger than a preset amount of paper (here, the types of paper to be sorted based on the amount of paper are not thin paper or plain paper) ) (Step S22; No), the process proceeds to step S24.

  The main body control unit 110 determines that the amount of paper to be Z-folded in the job information is equal to or less than a predetermined amount (here, the type of paper to be sorted based on the amount of paper is thin paper or plain paper). (Yes in step S22), the sheet number of the sheet to be Z-folded is stored in the storage unit 111 as an attached sheet number (step S23), and the process proceeds to step S24.

  The main body control unit 110 has an inter sheet mode indicating that a special sheet is included as a sheet output by executing the job information after any of step S21; No, step S22; No, and step S23. It is determined whether or not it is set (step S24). If it is determined that the inter sheet mode is not set (step S24; No), the process proceeds to step S27.

  When determining that the inter sheet mode is set (step S24; Yes), the main body control unit 110 determines whether or not the amount of special sheet in the job information is equal to or less than a predetermined amount (here, the special sheet Whether the amount of wrinkles is the same as that of thin paper or plain paper is determined (step S25).

  When the main body control unit 110 determines that the amount of wrinkles on the special sheet is larger than a preset amount of wrinkles in the job information (here, the amount of wrinkles on the special sheet is different from that of thin paper or plain paper) (step S25; No) ), And proceeds to step S27.

  When the main body control unit 110 determines in the job information that the amount of wrinkles of the special sheet is equal to or less than a predetermined amount of wrinkles (here, the amount of wrinkles of the special sheet is the same as that of thin paper or plain paper) (step S25; Yes), the paper number of the special sheet is stored in the storage unit 111 as the sticking paper number (step S23), and the process proceeds to step S27.

  The main body control unit 110 indicates that an insertion sheet is included as a sheet output by executing the job information after any of Step S24: No, Step S25; No, Step S26. It is determined whether or not the mode is set (step S27). If it is determined that the insertion sheet mode is not set (step S27; No), the process proceeds to step S30.

  When determining that the insertion sheet mode is set (step S27; Yes), the main body control unit 110 determines whether or not the insertion amount of the insertion sheet is equal to or less than a predetermined amount in the job information (here, the difference) It is determined whether or not the amount of wrinkles in the embedded sheet is the same as that of thin paper or plain paper (step S28).

  When the main body control unit 110 determines in the job information that the wrinkle amount of the inserted sheet is larger than a preset wrinkle amount (here, the wrinkle amount of the inserted sheet is different from that of thin paper or plain paper) (step S28). ; No), it progresses to step S30.

  When the main body control unit 110 determines that the amount of wrinkle of the insertion sheet is equal to or less than a predetermined amount of wrinkle in the job information (here, the amount of wrinkle of the insertion sheet is the same as that of thin paper or plain paper) (step) (S28; Yes), the sheet number of the insertion sheet is stored in the storage unit 111 as a pasting sheet number (step S29), and the process proceeds to step S30.

  The main body control unit 110 determines whether the mixed loading mode is set in the job information after any of Step S27; No, Step S28; No, Step S29 (Step S30), and the mixed loading mode is set. If it is determined that it has not been performed (step S30; No), the process proceeds to step S33.

  If the main body control unit 110 determines that the mixed loading mode is set (step S30; Yes), the amount of paper having the largest size among the sheets output by executing the job information is set in advance. It is determined whether or not the paper amount is equal to or less than the paper amount (here, whether the type of paper to be sorted based on the paper amount is thin paper or plain paper) (step S31).

  The main body control unit 110 has a larger amount of paper of the largest size among papers output by executing the job information, which is larger than a pre-set amount of paper (in this case, sorting is performed based on the amount of paper of paper). If it is determined that the paper type is neither thin paper nor plain paper (step S31; No), the process proceeds to step S33.

  The main body control unit 110 determines that the amount of paper having the largest size among the papers output by executing the job information is equal to or less than a preset amount of paper (in this case, the size of the paper to be sorted based on the amount of paper) If it is determined that the type is thin paper or plain paper) (step S31; Yes), the paper number of the largest size paper is stored in the storage unit 111 as the pasting paper number (step S32), and the process proceeds to step S33.

  After any of step S30; No, step S31; No, and step S32, the main body control unit 110 causes all the sheets to be output in the job information as sheets having a predetermined weight or less (here, thin sheets). It is determined whether or not the thin paper mode is set (step S33). If it is determined that the thin paper mode is not set (step S33; No), the process proceeds to step S35.

  When the main body control unit 110 determines that the thin paper mode is set (step S33; Yes), the storage unit 111 uses the sheet numbers of all sheets output by executing the job information as pasted sheet numbers. (Step S34), and the process proceeds to step S35.

  After step S33; No or step S34, the main body control unit 110 determines whether or not the pasting paper number in the job information is stored in the storage unit 111 (step S35), and the pasting paper number is stored. (Step S35; Yes), this process is terminated.

  When the main body control unit 110 determines that the pasted paper number in the job information is not stored in the storage unit 111 (step S35; No), the head of the papers output by executing the job information The last paper number and the last paper number are stored as the pasting paper number in the storage unit 111 (step S36), and this process is terminated.

  In steps S35 and S36, since punch processing is set in the job information, a protective seal is attached to the hole formed in the first sheet number and the hole formed in the last sheet number. With this setting, the setting is made in consideration of the protection of each hole vacated in the sheet group output by executing the job information.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when a protective seal is applied, an instruction on whether or not the protective seal is applied can be automatically set based on the amount of paper, and the hole portion is broken. The user determines whether the sheet is easy to be Z-folded, whether the sheet is a special sheet, whether the sheet is an insertion sheet, and whether the sheet is the maximum size in the mixed loading mode. At least, it is possible to automatically set an instruction to attach the protective seal according to the determination result. For this reason, it is possible to save the user from having to discriminate a sheet that needs to be protected by attaching a protective seal.

  Therefore, it is possible to set the attachment of the protective seal for reinforcing the file hole for each sheet based on the job information, and the user can save time and effort to set the sheet to which the protective seal is attached in advance. It is possible to reduce the complexity of setting the paper on which the protective seal is pasted, and to improve convenience.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the contents of the above embodiment, and can be appropriately changed without departing from the gist of the present invention.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an image forming system 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the drilling unit 220 in an initial state before the drilling unit 220 is driven (before drilling). FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the punching unit 220 in a state where the punching unit 220 is driven and the protective seal 220j is cut and stuck on the paper P. FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the punching unit 220 in a state where the paper P with the protective seal 220j shown in FIG. 3 is punched. FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the punching unit 220 in a state where the paper P on which the protective seal 220j shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the setting process of a patch process and a punch process. It is a flowchart of a protection sticker sticking setting process. It is an example of a post-processing mode setting screen G1. It is an example of the post-processing mode setting screen G1 when the 2 hole button 12a is selected by the user. It is an example of the sticking setting selection screen G2. It is an example of the sticking sheet edit screen G3.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Image forming system 10 Image forming apparatus 20 Post-processing apparatus 110 Main body control part 111 Memory | storage part 112 Timing part 113 Count part 114 Operation display part 115 Image reading part 116 Printing part 117 Paper feeding part 118 Paper conveyance part 119 Paper edge part detection part 120 communication unit 210 post-processing control unit 211 storage unit 212 communication unit 220 drilling unit 220a first drive shaft 220b clutch 220c first gear 220d first cam 220e drilling member 220f first spring 220g second gear 220h second drive shaft 220i first 2 cam 220j, S protective seal 220k cutter 220l pressing member 220m second spring 220n paper support member 220p protective seal transport roller 220q take-up roller 221 punch drive unit 222 patch drive unit 223 protective seal transport drive unit 230 folding unit B11 Corner button B11b 2-point button B12a 2-hole button B12b 3-hole button B13 Patch button B14 OK button B21 Automatic setting button B22 Edit button B23 All paper button B31 Paste paper number button B32 Confirm button B33 Delete button B34 OK button G1 Post-processing mode setting Screen G11 Paper discharge tray selection area G12 Paper discharge state selection area G13 Post-processing selection area G2 Adhesion setting selection screen G3 Adhesive paper edit screen G31 Adhesive paper number edit area M1 First drive motor M2 Second drive motor P Paper

Claims (21)

Information input means for receiving an input instruction of output request information for outputting a recording medium;
Based on the output request information received by the information input means, a control means for setting and outputting an instruction on whether or not to attach a reinforcing member that reinforces a hole for a file for each recording medium; and
Providing
An image forming apparatus characterized by the above. The output request information includes information indicating the amount of the recording medium,
The control means includes
Setting an instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the recording medium of a predetermined amount or less,
The image forming apparatus according to claim 1. The output request information includes information indicating whether to include the recording medium to be Z-folded later,
The control means includes
Setting an instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the recording medium to be Z-folded;
The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The output request information includes information indicating whether to include the recording medium that is a special sheet,
The control means includes
Setting an instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the recording medium that is the special sheet;
The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The output request information includes information indicating whether to include the recording medium that is an insertion sheet,
The control means includes
Setting an instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the recording medium that is the insertion sheet;
The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The output request information is a mixed loading mode in which a recording medium group including information indicating the size of each recording medium and a plurality of recording media and a recording medium having a size different from that of other recording media is configured. Including information indicating whether or not
The control means includes
When it is determined that the output request information includes information indicating the mixed loading mode, the reinforcing member is attached to the largest recording medium among the recording media constituting the recording medium group. Set up instructions with attachments,
The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: A change instruction input means for receiving a change instruction for an instruction on whether or not to attach the reinforcing member for each recording medium set by the control means;
The control means includes
Based on the change instruction received by the change instruction input means, changing an instruction on whether the reinforcing member is attached or not for each recording medium;
The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image forming apparatus is an image forming apparatus. Information input means for receiving an input instruction for output request information for outputting a recording medium, and presence / absence of a reinforcing member for reinforcing a file hole for each recording medium based on the output request information received by the information input means An image forming apparatus comprising control means for setting and outputting the instruction of
An instruction output from the image forming apparatus includes a punching unit having a punching unit that opens a hole for a file for each recording medium and a reinforcing unit that presses and attaches a reinforcing member that reinforces the hole to the recording medium. A post-processing device for driving the perforation unit based on;
Providing
An image forming system characterized by the above. The output request information includes information indicating the amount of the recording medium,
The control means includes
Setting an instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the recording medium of a predetermined amount or less,
The image forming system according to claim 8. The output request information includes information indicating whether to include the recording medium to be Z-folded later,
The control means includes
Setting an instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the recording medium to be Z-folded;
The image forming system according to claim 8 or 9, wherein: The output request information includes information indicating whether to include the recording medium that is a special sheet,
The control means includes
Setting an instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the recording medium that is the special sheet;
The image forming system according to claim 8 or 9, wherein: The output request information includes information indicating whether to include the recording medium that is an insertion sheet,
The control means includes
Setting an instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the recording medium that is the insertion sheet;
The image forming system according to claim 8, wherein the image forming system is an image forming system. The output request information is:
Information indicating the size of each recording medium and information indicating whether or not it is a mixed loading mode in which a recording medium group including a plurality of recording media and having a size different from the size of other recording media is configured. Including,
The control means includes
When it is determined that the output request information includes information indicating the mixed loading mode, the reinforcing member is attached to the largest recording medium among the recording media constituting the recording medium group. Set up instructions with attachments,
The image forming system according to claim 8, wherein the image forming system is an image forming system. A change instruction input means for receiving a change instruction for an instruction on whether or not to attach the reinforcing member for each recording medium set by the control means;
The control means includes
Based on the change instruction received by the change instruction input means, changing an instruction on whether the reinforcing member is attached or not for each recording medium;
The image forming system according to claim 8, wherein the image forming system is an image forming system. Computer
Information input means for receiving an input instruction of output request information for outputting a recording medium;
Control means for setting and outputting an instruction on whether or not a reinforcing member for reinforcing a file hole is set for each recording medium based on the output request information received by the information input means,
Program to function as. The output request information includes information indicating the amount of the recording medium,
The control means includes
Setting an instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the recording medium of a predetermined amount or less,
The program according to claim 15. The output request information includes information indicating whether to include the recording medium to be Z-folded later,
The control means includes
Setting an instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the recording medium to be Z-folded;
The program according to claim 15 or 16, wherein: The output request information includes information indicating whether to include the recording medium that is a special sheet,
The control means includes
Setting an instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the recording medium that is the special sheet;
The program according to claim 15 or 16, wherein: The output request information includes information indicating whether to include the recording medium that is an insertion sheet,
The control means includes
Setting an instruction to attach the reinforcing member to the recording medium that is the insertion sheet;
The program according to claim 15 or 16, wherein: The output request information is a mixed loading mode in which a recording medium group including information indicating the size of each recording medium and a plurality of recording media and a recording medium having a size different from that of other recording media is configured. Including information indicating whether or not
The control means includes
When it is determined that the output request information includes information indicating the mixed loading mode, the reinforcing member is attached to the largest recording medium among the recording media constituting the recording medium group. Set up instructions with attachments,
The program according to claim 15 or 16, wherein: Function as a change instruction input means for receiving a change instruction for an instruction on whether or not to attach the reinforcing member for each recording medium set by the control means;
The control means includes
Based on the change instruction received by the change instruction input means, changing an instruction on whether the reinforcing member is attached or not for each recording medium;
The program according to any one of claims 15 to 20, characterized in that:

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