JP2009135571A - Printer - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a printer enabling a user to easily comprehend the outline of layout printing while suppressing the enlargement of the printer and an increase in manufacturing cost. <P>SOLUTION: Of a plurality of pages of image data (first image data) disposed based on a set layout and a plurality of pages of image data disposed based on a setting method of another layout and the other layout, image data (second image data) indicating one of the data are printed for test. In this way, an increase in the number of times of test printing can be suppressed, and the user can easily and surely comprehend the layout of layout printing while suppressing the enlargement of the printer and the increase in manufacturing cost. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a printing apparatus capable of layout printing.

  Layout printing is a printing form in which image data for a plurality of pages is printed on one recording sheet. Examples of layout printing include Nin1 printing that prints image data for a plurality of pages on one side of one recording sheet, and double-sided printing that prints image data on both front and back sides of a recording sheet.

For example, in the copying machine described in Patent Document 1, the layout of image data at the time of layout printing (layout) is displayed on a display unit provided in the operation unit, so that the user can easily obtain an overview of layout printing. It is possible to grasp.
JP 2005-246683 A

  However, in the invention described in Patent Document 1, if the display unit is small, it is difficult to display the layout on the display unit, so that the user cannot easily grasp the outline of layout printing.

On the other hand, when the display unit is enlarged, the printing apparatus is increased in size and the manufacturing cost is increased.
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is an object of the present invention to allow a user to easily grasp an outline of layout printing while suppressing an increase in the size of a printing apparatus and an increase in manufacturing cost.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a printing apparatus capable of layout printing in which image data for a plurality of pages is printed on a single recording sheet. Printing means for printing on a recording sheet, setting means for setting the arrangement of image data for a plurality of pages when layout printing is performed, and an arrangement set by the setting means based on the image data for a plurality of pages And an instruction means for instructing the start of test printing for printing the first image data indicating the setting layout, and when the test printing is instructed by the instruction means, the first image data is arranged in a different arrangement from the setting layout. The second image data including at least one of the image indicating the method for setting a certain other layout and the image indicating the other layout is printed in the printing unit. Characterized in that it comprises a first execution means for printing I.

  Thus, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the image data (first image data) for a plurality of pages arranged based on the setting layout is printed on the recording sheet. By visually recognizing it, it is possible to easily and reliably grasp the outline of layout printing.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the image data (second image data) indicating at least one of the image data for a plurality of pages arranged based on the other layout setting method and the other layout is the first image. Since the test print is performed together with the data, even if the setting layout is different from the user's desire, the user can grasp the outline of the layout setting method and the like without performing the test printing again.

  Accordingly, it is possible to easily and reliably grasp the outline of layout printing while suppressing an increase in the number of test printings and suppressing an increase in the size of the printing apparatus and an increase in manufacturing cost.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the second execution means for causing the printing means to print the first image data according to the set layout when the test means is instructed by the instruction means, and the first execution means and the second execution means. And switching means for switching which one of them is executed.

Thereby, in the invention according to claim 2, the convenience of the printing apparatus can be improved.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, the printing means can print on both front and back sides of the recording sheet, and the first execution means arranges image data for a plurality of pages on one side of the recording sheet in the setting layout. In this case, the first image data is printed on one side of the recording sheet, and the second image data is printed on the other side of the recording sheet.

  Thus, according to the third aspect of the present invention, the image data (first image data) for a plurality of pages printed on one side of the recording sheet in accordance with the set layout has the same size as the actual (original) printing. Can be printed, and the user can grasp the outline of layout printing more accurately.

  Other layout setting methods are printed on the other side of the recording sheet, but if there is no problem even if other layout setting methods are printed on the other side, test printing was performed. Since the printed matter can be used as it is, it is possible to prevent the recording sheet from being wasted.

  In the invention according to claim 4, the printing means can print on both the front and back sides of the recording sheet, and the first execution means has a setting layout in which image data for a plurality of pages is arranged on both the front and back sides of the recording sheet. If it is, the first image data and the second image data are printed on one side of the recording sheet.

Accordingly, in the invention described in claim 4, since the test printing is completed only by printing on one side, it is possible to suppress the time required for the test printing from becoming long.
The invention described in claim 5 further comprises a reading means for reading an image written on a document, and the setting means can set the arrangement of image data for a plurality of pages read by the reading means. It is characterized by being.

  As a result, even when the present invention is used as a copying machine, at least as in the case of the invention described in claim 1, an outline of layout printing can be easily performed while suppressing an increase in the size of the printing apparatus and an increase in manufacturing cost. It is possible to grasp with certainty.

  In the present embodiment, the printing apparatus according to the present invention is applied to a printing apparatus having a copying function for reading an image written on a document and copying the document. Hereinafter, the embodiment of the present invention will be described. It will be described with reference to the drawings.

1. 1 is an external perspective view of the printing apparatus 1, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the printing apparatus 1, and FIGS. 3 to 6 are flowcharts showing control of test printing. 7 to 10 are diagrams illustrating display examples displayed on the display unit 5, and FIGS. 11 to 13 are diagrams illustrating output examples of test printing.

2. As shown in FIG. 1, the printing apparatus 1 is provided with a reading unit (scanner unit) 2 that reads an image (including characters) written on a document on the upper side, and a sheet or paper on the lower side. A recording unit (printer unit) 3 for forming (printing) an image on a recording sheet such as an OHP sheet (hereinafter collectively referred to as a sheet) is provided between the reading unit 2 and the recording unit 3. A discharge unit 3A is provided through which the paper that has been printed by the recording unit 3 is discharged.

  The reading section 2 is automatically conveyed by a function (flatbed reading function) for reading one document placed in a stationary state on a reading window (not shown) and an automatic document feeder (not shown). A reading unit having a function of reading a received document (ADF reading function) and a double-sided reading function of automatically reading both front and back sides of the document using an automatic document feeder.

The flatbed reading function and the ADF reading function are functions for reading only an image written on one side of the document, and cannot automatically read both the front and back sides of the document.
The ADF reading function and the double-sided reading function are configured to continuously read a plurality of documents.

The recording unit 3 is a printing unit configured by an electrophotographic image forming apparatus, and the recording unit 3 has a double-sided printing function capable of printing an image on both front and back sides of a sheet.
Further, on the upper front side of the printing apparatus 1, an operation unit 4 operated by a user, a display unit 5 for displaying various information, and the like are provided. The user operates the operation unit 4 to The operation of the printing apparatus 1 or various settings in the printing apparatus 1 can be performed.

  The reading unit 2, the recording unit 3, the operation unit 4, the display unit 5, and the like are controlled by a control unit 6 as shown in FIG. 2, and the control unit 6 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like. It is composed of a known microcomputer. A program for controlling the reading unit 2 and the recording unit 3 and a test printing control program, which will be described later, are stored in the ROM. These programs are read out as necessary and executed by the CPU. Is done.

  The storage unit 7 is a non-volatile storage device that can store and save various data such as read data read by the reading unit 2, and the storage unit 7 according to the present embodiment includes a flash memory or the like. It is configured by a semiconductor storage device or a magnetic storage device such as an HDD.

3. Characteristic operation of the printing apparatus according to the present embodiment 3.1. Outline of Characteristic Operation of Printing Device The printing device 1 according to the present embodiment is based on the image data read by the reading unit 2 and the arrangement of image data for a plurality of pages set for layout printing (hereinafter, referred to as “printing data”). The first image data indicating this arrangement is referred to as “setting layout”). When test printing is instructed by the user, the arrangement differs from the first image data and the setting layout (hereinafter, this arrangement is referred to as “ The second image data including at least one of the image indicating the setting method of “other layout” and the image indicating the other layout is printed by the recording unit 3.

  Here, “layout printing” refers to a printing form in which image data for a plurality of pages is printed on one sheet, and in particular, layout printing for printing image data for a plurality of pages on one side of one sheet. Is referred to as “Nin1 printing”.

  Note that “N” in “Nin1” means the number of pages of image data to be printed on one side of one sheet. That is, “2 in 1” means that two pages of image data are laid out on one side of one sheet, and “4 in 1” means four pages of image data on one side of one sheet. This means that the data is layout printed.

  Then, in a state where the layout setting screen D1 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display unit 5, any layout for Nin1 printing is selected by the user via the operation unit 4, and the start key included in the operation unit 4 is selected. When (not shown) is pressed, image data for a plurality of pages read by the reading unit 2 is printed by Nin1 printing with a set layout. The layout setting screen D1 can be displayed by operating the operation unit 4.

  Further, test printing means printing an image (first image data or second image data) showing an outline of layout printing or the like, and this test printing displays a test print setting screen D2 shown in FIG. In this state, it is executed when either “print with guidance” or “print with set layout” is selected by the user. Incidentally, the test print setting screen D2 is read and output after the layout for Nin1 printing is selected on the layout setting screen D1 shown in FIG. 7 or on the setting screen D3 (described later) shown in FIG. Can be displayed by operating the operation unit 4.

  The “guidance” is a description of the contents of the second image data, that is, a layout setting method including other layouts and an image showing other layouts. In addition, a description of the current settings layout is included in the guidance. Therefore, in the following description, in addition to the other layout and its setting method, the description of the current setting layout is also referred to as second image data (guidance) (see FIGS. 11 to 13).

  For layout printing, in addition to Nin1 printing, the image data of one of the two pages of image data is printed on one side of the paper, and the image data of the other page is printed on the other side of the paper. Double-sided printing form for printing on one side, binding printing form in which the direction of printing on one side is opposite to the direction of printing on the other side in double-sided printing form, and a printing form that combines these printing forms and Nin1 printing Etc.

  In the printing apparatus according to the present embodiment, in the state where the setting screen D3 for selecting the reading form and the output form shown in FIG. 9 is displayed, “double-sided scanning → double-sided recording” or “single-sided scanning → When “double-sided recording” is selected by the user, the read image data for a plurality of pages is printed in a double-sided printing form.

  When “double-sided scanning → single-sided recording” or “single-sided scanning → single-sided recording” is selected by the user, the read image data is printed on one side (front surface) of the sheet according to the content set by the user. . The setting screen D3 can be displayed by operating the operation unit 4.

3.2. Test Print As described above, in the state where the test print setting screen D2 (see FIG. 8) is displayed, either “print with guidance” or “print with set layout (no guidance)” causes the operation unit 4 to When selected by the user, the printing apparatus 1 enters the test print mode.

  Then, when “print with guidance” is selected, a detailed setting screen D4 for printing with guidance shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the display unit 5, and when any setting is selected by the user via the operation unit 4, Alternatively, when “print with set layout (no guidance)” is selected by the user via the operation unit 4 on the test print setting screen D2, any one of the test print controls shown in FIGS. The

  Note that “print on the first sheet” on the detailed setting screen D4 (see FIG. 10) for guidance printing is an option for printing the first image data and the second image data on the same side of one sheet. Yes, “print on separate sheet” is an option for printing the first image data and the second image data on different sheets, and “print on the back side” refers to the first image data on one side of the sheet. And the second image data is printed on the other side of the same sheet.

  In addition, even if the user does not select the guidance print location on the detailed setting screen D4 in FIG. 10, the guidance print location is automatically selected based on the selection results on the selection screens D1 and D3 in FIGS. Also good.

3.2. Test printing (part 1)
In a state in which the user places a document to be test-printed on the reading unit 2, “single-sided reading → single-sided recording” is selected on the setting screen D3 shown in FIG. 9, and the layout setting screen D1 shown in FIG. In the state where any Nin1 printing is selected, when “print with guidance” or “print with set layout” is selected, the test print control shown in FIG. 3 is activated.

  When the test print control is activated, first, after the setting layout set via the layout setting screen D1 and the options selected on the detailed setting screen D4 for guidance-added printing are detected (S1, S5), the number of documents corresponding to the number of pages (N) to be read based on the setting layout detected in S1 is read by the ADF reading function (S7).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the same number of image data as the number of pages to be read (N) has been read (S9), and if it is determined that the same number of image data as the number of pages to be read (N) has been read. (S9: YES), based on the read image data for a plurality of pages, first image data according to the setting layout detected in S1 is created (S13).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the same number of image data as the number of pages to be read (N) has not been read (S9: NO), the number of originals placed on the reading unit 2 is the number of pages to be read (N). The sample data image stored in advance in the storage unit 7 is added to the read image data for a plurality of pages, and the same number of image data as the number of pages to be read (N) is prepared. After (S11), based on these image data, first image data according to the setting layout detected in S1 is created (S13).

  Next, it is determined whether or not “print with guidance” is selected on the test print setting screen D2 (see FIG. 8) (S15). If it is determined that “print with guidance” is selected (S15: YES), it is determined whether or not “print on separate sheet” or “print on reverse side” is selected on the detailed setting screen D4 (see FIG. 10) for the guidance print setting (S17).

  If it is determined that neither “print on separate sheet” nor “print on the back side” is selected, that is, “print on the first sheet” is selected (S17: NO), the first image data is stored. After the reduction (S19), the reduced first image data and second image data are printed on the surface of one sheet (S21), and this control ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that either “print on separate sheet” or “print on back side” has been selected (S17: YES), the first image data is not reduced and the first image data is on the front side. After the printing (S23), the second image data is printed on the paper according to the content selected on the detailed setting screen D2 (S25), and this control is finished.

  That is, in S25, when “print on separate sheet” is selected, the second image data is printed on the front side of a sheet different from the sheet on which the first image data is printed, and “print on the back side” is selected. In this case, the second image data is printed on the back surface of the paper on which the first image data is printed.

  If it is determined in S15 that “print with guidance” is not selected, that is, “print with set layout (no guidance)” is selected (S15: NO), the first image is displayed. After the first image data is printed with the setting layout without reducing the data (S27), this control is finished.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a printed matter (printed matter corresponding to S21) printed by the test print control shown in FIG. 3. In the test print example shown in FIG. 11, 2-in-1 printing is performed on the upper half of the printed matter. The first image data of the setting layout is printed, and the second image data is printed on the lower half of the printed material.

3.3. Test printing (part 2)
In a state where the user places a document to be test-printed on the reading unit 2, “Double-Sided Reading-> Double-Sided Recording” or “Single-Sided Reading-> Double-Sided Recording” is selected on the setting screen D 3 shown in FIG. When “print with guidance” or “print with set layout (without guidance)” is selected in a state where Nin1 printing is not selected on the layout setting screen D1 shown in FIG. 7, test printing shown in FIG. Control is activated.

  When this test print control is activated, reading of a document corresponding to two pages is started (S41). Specifically, it is determined whether or not double-sided reading is performed (S43). If it is determined that double-sided scanning is not performed (S43: NO), two originals are read by single-sided scanning (ADF scanning function). After that (S45), first image data is created based on the read image data for two pages and the determined setting layout (S49).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that double-sided scanning is performed (S43: YES), the image data for the two pages read after the image data on both the front and back sides of the document are read by the double-sided scanning function (S47). First image data is created based on the determined setting layout (S49).

  Next, it is determined whether or not “print with guidance” is selected on the test print setting screen D2 (see FIG. 8) (S51), and when it is determined that “print with guidance” is selected (S51: YES), it is determined whether or not “print on separate sheet” has been selected on the detailed setting screen D4 (see FIG. 10) for guidance print settings (S53).

  If it is determined that “print on separate sheet” has not been selected, that is, “print on first sheet” or “print on reverse side” has been selected (S53: NO), the first image data is reduced. (S55) After the reduced first image data is printed on the surface of the paper, the second image data is printed on the paper according to the content selected on the detailed setting screen D2 (S57), and this control is completed. To do.

  That is, in S57, when “print on the first sheet” is selected, the second image data is printed on the same surface (front surface) as the surface on which the first image data is printed, and “print on the back surface”. Is selected, the second image data is printed on the back surface of the paper on which the first image data is printed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that “print on separate sheet” is selected (S53: YES), the first page of the first image data is printed on the surface of the sheet without being reduced, After the second page of the first image data is printed on the back side of the sheet (S59), the second image data is printed on a sheet different from the sheet on which the first image data is printed (S61), and this control ends. To do.

  If it is determined in S51 that “print with guidance” is not selected, that is, “print with set layout (no guidance)” is selected (S51: NO), the first image is displayed. After the first image data is printed in the setting layout without reducing the data (S31), this control is finished without printing the second image data.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the printed matter printed in S57 when “single-sided reading → double-sided recording” is selected and “print on the first sheet” is selected. . FIG. 13 shows an example of the printed matter printed in S57 when “double-sided scanning-> double-sided recording” is selected and “print on the first sheet” is selected. 12 and 13, in addition to the first image data and the second image data, an image showing the reading direction of the document is shown on the upper right side of the printed matter.

3.4. Test printing (part 3)
With the document placed on the reading unit 2, “double-sided reading-> single-sided recording” is selected on the setting screen D 3 shown in FIG. 9, and Nin1 printing is performed on the layout setting screen D 1 shown in FIG. When “print with guidance” or “print with set layout (no guidance)” is selected in the state where is not selected, the test print control shown in FIG. 5 is activated.

  When this test print control is activated, reading of a document corresponding to two pages is started (S71). Then, after the image data on both the front and back sides of the original is read by the double-sided reading function (S73), the first image data is created based on the read image data for two pages (S75).

  Next, it is determined whether or not “print with guidance” is selected on the test print setting screen D2 (see FIG. 8) (S77). If it is determined that “print with guidance” is selected (S77: YES), it is determined whether or not “print on separate sheet” has been selected on the detailed setting screen D4 (see FIG. 10) for guidance print settings (S79).

  If it is determined that “print on separate sheet” is not selected, that is, “print on first sheet” or “print on back side” is selected (S79: NO), the first image data is reduced. After that (S81), the reduced first image data and second image data are printed on the surface of the same sheet (S83), and this control is finished.

In this control, since double-sided printing is not permitted, the second image data is printed on the front surface together with the first image data even when “print on the back surface” is selected.
On the other hand, when it is determined that “print on separate sheet” is selected (S79: YES), the first page of the first image data is reduced without reducing the first image data. After the second page of the first image data is printed on the surface of the second sheet (S85), the second image data is printed on the third sheet (S87), and this control ends. To do.

  If it is determined in S77 that “print with guidance” is not selected, that is, “print with set layout (no guidance)” is selected (S77: NO), the first image is displayed. After the first page of the first image data is printed on the surface of the first sheet without reducing the data, and the second page of the first image data is printed on the surface of the second sheet ( S89) This control is terminated without printing the second image data.

3.5. Test printing (part 4)
The test print described above is a control (process) for the purpose of executing only the test print, but this control includes the test print process during the normal copy (copy) process control.

  In other words, when the user performs a copying process, the printing apparatus 1 inquires of the user whether or not to execute test printing, and the printing apparatus 1 executes test printing according to the inquiry result. The details will be described below with reference to FIG. Note that the control shown in FIG. 6 starts when the power of the printing apparatus 1 is turned on and ends when the power is turned off.

  When the control shown in FIG. 6 is activated, it is determined whether or not a start key (not shown) for instructing the printing apparatus 1 to start the copying process is pressed (S101). If it is determined that the button has not been pressed (S101: NO), a standby state is entered. Incidentally, the start key is provided on the operation unit 4.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the start key has been pressed (S101: YES), a message prompting the user to set in what layout the image data read by the reading unit 2 is to be printed (output); A message prompting the user to select whether or not to perform test printing is displayed on the display unit 5 (S103, S105).

  Then, based on an instruction from the user for the message displayed in S105, it is determined whether or not to perform test printing (S107). If it is determined that test printing is not to be performed (S107: NO), After all the originals placed on the reading unit 2 are read by the ADF reading function or the double-sided reading function, the image data read according to the setting layout set in S103 is printed (S109), and again in S101. Is executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the test printing is to be executed (S107: YES), the scanned image is read after all the documents placed on the reading unit 2 are read by the ADF reading function or the double-sided reading function. The data is stored in the storage unit 7 (S111), and based on the image data stored in the storage unit 7, the test print is executed under the same control as the test print (parts 1 to 3) ( S113).

  That is, in S113, the same control as that in 13 and after in FIG. 3, S49 and after in FIG. 4, or S75 and after in FIG. 5 is executed according to the setting layout set in S103.

  When the test printing is completed, it is determined whether or not the user has accepted the current setting layout based on whether or not an OK key (not shown) provided on the operation unit 4 is pressed (S115). ), If it is determined that the OK key has been pressed (S115: YES), it is considered that the user has accepted the current setting layout, and all of the image data stored in the storage unit 7 is set layout. (S117).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the OK key has not been pressed (S115: NO), it is assumed that the user has rejected the currently set layout, and the other layout indicated in the guidance (second image data) is displayed. A message prompting the user to decide whether or not to execute printing is displayed on the display unit 5 and whether or not the user has accepted other layouts is determined based on whether or not the OK key is pressed. (S121).

  If it is determined that the OK key has been pressed (S121: YES), it is assumed that the user has accepted the other layout, and all of the image data stored in the storage unit 7 is printed according to the other layout. (S117).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the OK key has not been pressed (S121: NO), it is considered that the user has rejected the other layout, and all of the image data stored in the storage unit 7 is erased. (S119), S101 is executed again.

  If all the image data stored in the storage unit 7 is printed in S117, all the printed image data is erased (S119), and S101 is executed again.

Note that “all of the image data stored in the storage unit 7” is all of the image data related to test printing, and does not include image data that is not related to test printing.
4). Features of Printing Apparatus According to this Embodiment In this embodiment, since image data (first image data) for a plurality of pages arranged based on a set layout is printed on a sheet, the user can print a test printed matter The user can easily and reliably grasp the outline of layout printing.

  In this embodiment, image data (second image data) indicating at least one of image data for a plurality of pages arranged based on the other layout setting method and the other layout is printed together with the first image data. Therefore, even if the setting layout is different from the user's desire, the user can grasp the outline of other layout setting methods and the like without performing test printing again.

  Accordingly, it is possible to easily and reliably grasp the outline of layout printing while suppressing an increase in the number of test printings and suppressing an increase in the size of the printing apparatus and an increase in manufacturing cost.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the setting layout is a layout in which image data for a plurality of pages is arranged on one side of the paper, the first image data is printed on one side of the paper and the other side of the paper is used. Since the second image data is printed, the plurality of pages of image data (first image data) printed on one side of the sheet according to the setting layout are printed in the same size as when printing (actual). Thus, the user can grasp the outline of layout printing more accurately.

  At this time, the other layout setting method is printed on the other side of the paper, but if there is no problem even if the other layout setting method is printed on the other side, the test printing is performed. Since the printed matter can be used as it is, it is possible to prevent the paper from being wasted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the setting layout is one in which image data for a plurality of pages is arranged on both front and back sides of the paper, the first image data and the second image data are printed on one side of the paper. Test printing is completed only by printing on one side, and it is possible to suppress an increase in time required for test printing.

5). Correspondence between Invention Specific Items and Embodiments In this embodiment, the recording unit 3 corresponds to the printing means described in the claims, and the setting screens D1 and D3 shown in FIGS. The operation unit 4 corresponds to the setting unit described in the claims, and the operation unit 4 corresponds to the instruction unit described in the claims.

  S21, S25, S57, S61, S83, and S87 correspond to the first execution means described in the claims, and S27, S63, and S89 correspond to the second execution means described in the claims. S15, S51, and S77 correspond to the switching unit described in the claims, and the reading unit 2 corresponds to the reading unit described in the claims.

(Other embodiments)
In the above-described embodiment, the present invention in which the present invention is applied to a copying machine is not limited to this, and can also be applied to a printer that prints image data created by a computer. Test printing can be performed based on image data created by a computer.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second image data has a size corresponding to one page. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second image data has a size larger than one page. In some cases, the second image may be printed on a plurality of pages.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment as long as it matches the gist of the invention described in the claims.

1 is an external perspective view of a printing apparatus 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the printing apparatus 1. It is a flowchart which shows control of test printing. It is a flowchart which shows control of test printing. It is a flowchart which shows control of test printing. It is a flowchart which shows control of test printing. 6 is a diagram showing a display example displayed on the display unit 5. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example displayed on the display unit 5. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example displayed on the display unit 5. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example displayed on the display unit 5. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an output of test printing. It is a figure which shows the example of an output of test printing. It is a figure which shows the example of an output of test printing.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Printing apparatus, 2 ... Reading part, 3 ... Recording part, 4 ... Operation part,
5 ... display unit, 6 ... control unit, 7 ... storage unit.

Claims (5)

A printing apparatus capable of layout printing for printing image data for a plurality of pages on one recording sheet,
Printing means for printing image data on a recording sheet;
A setting means for setting an arrangement of image data for a plurality of pages at the time of execution of the layout printing;
Instruction means for instructing the start of test printing for printing first image data indicating a setting layout which is an arrangement set by the setting means based on image data for a plurality of pages;
When test printing is instructed by the instruction unit, at least one of the first image data, an image indicating a setting method for other layouts having an arrangement different from the setting layout, and an image indicating the other layouts is displayed. And a first execution unit that causes the printing unit to print the second image data. Second execution means for causing the printing means to print the first image data according to the setting layout when the test printing is instructed by the instruction means;
The printing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a switching unit that switches which of the first execution unit and the second execution unit is to be executed. The printing means can print on both the front and back sides of the recording sheet,
Furthermore, the first execution means causes the first image data to be printed on one side of the recording sheet when the setting layout is obtained by arranging image data for a plurality of pages on one side of the recording sheet. The printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second image data is printed on the other surface of the recording sheet. The printing means can print on both the front and back sides of the recording sheet,
Further, the first execution means may transfer the first image data and the second image data to one of the recording sheets when the setting layout includes a plurality of pages of image data on both sides of the recording sheet. The printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein printing is performed on the surface. A reading means for reading an image written on the manuscript;
The printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the setting unit is capable of setting an arrangement of image data for a plurality of pages read by the reading unit. .