JP2009166963A - Post-processing system and program for image forming device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a post-processing system and a program for an image forming device improved in security for easily identifying information about a cylindrically rolled printing medium. <P>SOLUTION: The post-processing system comprises a post-processing means (a paper rolling device 230) for processing the cylindrical rolling of a predetermined printing medium (printing paper P) image-formed by the predetermined image forming device (a plotter 200) according to printing data in a state that an image-formed face is turned inside, a pasting means (a paper closure pasting device 240) for pasting a closure member (a paper closure 500) to a terminal portion on the surface side of the printing medium cylindrically rolled by the post-processing means, and identifying means (a paper closure printing information managing device 213, and a terminal device 300) for identifying information about the printing data or the printing medium according to predetermined information applied to the closure member. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a post-processing system and a post-processing program for an image forming apparatus.

  Conventionally, as a post-processing device of a plotter as a kind of image forming apparatus, the output paper (printing medium) is subjected to a process of winding it into a cylindrical shape, and sealing paper (sealing member) or the like is provided so that the cylindrical paper is not unwound. There is a wrapping device (bella) that is used and locked.

  When paper is output in sheet form without using a paper roll device, in the case of wide and long plot output, etc., the paper may be wrinkled or folded unless it is handled carefully when taking out the paper. In some cases, the output paper may be damaged due to problems such as tearing or tearing.

  When the paper is formed into a cylindrical shape by the wrapping device, the structure is strong because of the cylindrical shape, and there is an advantage that wrinkles, breaks, tears and the like are less likely to occur, and handling becomes easy.

  As a technique relating to the wrapping means, there is a “recording paper processing device of an image forming apparatus” disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-80296, a “printer discharge paper storage device” disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-103078, and the like. Can be mentioned.

However, in the conventional wrapping device, since the paper is discharged in a cylinder state, the sealing paper of the output paper processed into a cylindrical shape is peeled off in order to check who has output the paper stocked in the paper discharge device. Therefore, there is an inconvenience that the result of plotting with the paper spread must be confirmed. Further, there is a risk of damaging the paper when the paper is spread in a sheet form, and there is a risk of being peeped by a third party when confirming the print contents.
JP-A-6-80296 JP 2006-103078 A

  An object of the present invention is to provide a post-processing system and a post-processing program for an image forming apparatus that can easily identify information relating to a cylindrically processed print medium and can improve security and convenience. And

  In order to solve the above problems, a post-processing system for an image forming apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention provides a surface on which an image is formed on a predetermined print medium image-formed by a predetermined image forming apparatus based on print data. A post-processing unit that performs a process of winding in a cylindrical shape on the inside, a pasting unit that affixes a sealing member to a terminal portion on the front side of the printing medium that has been cylindrically wound by the post-processing unit, and the sealing member And an identification unit that identifies information related to the print data or the print medium based on predetermined information.

  The post-processing system of the image forming apparatus according to the invention of claim 2 is characterized in that the predetermined information is an identification code printed in advance on the surface of the sealing member.

  In the post-processing system of the image forming apparatus according to a third aspect of the invention, the predetermined information is an identification code formed on the surface of the sealing member by the image forming apparatus.

  The post-processing system of the image forming apparatus according to the invention of claim 4 is characterized in that the identification code includes either a random number uniquely determined for each sealing member or a predetermined character string based on a serial number. To do.

  The post-processing system of the image forming apparatus according to the invention of claim 5 is characterized in that the identification code is associated with the print data.

  The post-processing system of the image forming apparatus according to the invention of claim 6 is characterized in that the identification code is formed by a barcode, and the identification means includes a barcode reading means for reading the barcode.

  In the post-processing system of the image forming apparatus according to claim 7, the identification code is recorded in an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) attached to the print medium, and the identification unit records the identification code in communication with the RFID. An RFID reading means for reading the contents is included.

  In the post-processing system of the image forming apparatus according to the invention of claim 8, the identification means includes an ID code, a password, a magnetic card, an IC card, biometric information for identifying a recipient of the predetermined print medium on which the image is formed. At least one collating means is provided.

  The post-processing system of the image forming apparatus according to the invention of claim 9 is a case where the sealing member is peeled to a range including the sealing member by the image forming apparatus with respect to the printing medium to which the sealing member is attached. It is characterized by performing sealed printing that leaves a trace.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a post-processing system in which the image forming apparatus forms a margin portion or a solid coating portion having a predetermined length on at least one of the leading end side and the trailing end side of the printing medium. Then, the image formation is performed.

  In the post-processing system for an image forming apparatus according to an eleventh aspect, the predetermined length is a length corresponding to an inner diameter circumference or an outer diameter circumference of the print medium wound in a cylindrical shape by the post-processing means. It is a feature.

  A post-processing system of an image forming apparatus according to a twelfth aspect of the invention is characterized in that the image forming apparatus is a plotter.

  A post-processing program for an image forming apparatus according to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention winds a predetermined print medium image-formed by a predetermined image forming apparatus based on print data in a cylindrical shape with the image-formed surface inside. Based on the post-processing process for performing the process, the pasting process for pasting the sealing member to the end portion on the front side of the printing medium wound in a cylindrical shape in the post-processing process, and the predetermined information attached to the sealing member, An identification process for identifying the print data or information about the print medium is caused to be executed by a calculation means.

  According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the print data or the information about the print medium is identified based on the predetermined information attached to the sealing member as compared with the case where the present configuration is not provided. In addition, it is possible to easily identify information about the print medium without expanding the cylindrically processed print medium, and it is possible to improve security.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the predetermined information is an identification code printed in advance on the surface of the sealing member, the system configuration is complicated as compared with the case where the present configuration is not provided. Therefore, information on the print medium can be easily identified, and security can be improved at low cost.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the predetermined information is an identification code formed on the surface of the sealing member by the image forming apparatus, as compared with the case where the present configuration is not provided. Accordingly, information regarding the print medium can be easily identified, and security can be improved.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the identification code is either a random number uniquely determined for each sealing member or a predetermined character string based on a serial number as compared with the case where the present configuration is not provided. Therefore, security can be further improved.

  According to the invention described in claim 5, since the identification code is associated with the print data as compared with the case where the present configuration is not provided, printing is performed according to the creator of the print data, confidentiality, and the like. Information about the medium can be easily identified, and security can be improved.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the identification code is formed by a barcode, and the identification means includes a barcode reading means for reading the barcode, as compared with the case where the present configuration is not provided. Therefore, information about the print medium can be identified more easily, and convenience and security can be improved.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the identification code is recorded in the RFID attached to the print medium, and the identification means is recorded in communication with the RFID as compared with the case where the present configuration is not provided. Since the RFID reading means for reading the contents is included, information about the print medium can be more easily identified, and convenience and security can be improved.

  According to the invention described in claim 8, compared with the case where this configuration is not provided, the identification means includes an ID code, a password, a magnetic card, Since it is provided with at least one verification means for the IC card and biometric information, it is possible to suppress improper acts such as impersonation of the recipient, and to further enhance the security when receiving an image-formed print medium. it can.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, since the seal printing which leaves a trace when the sealing member is peeled is performed as compared with the case where the present configuration is not provided, the image-formed printing medium is provided. Unauthorized opening can be suppressed and security can be further enhanced.

  According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, compared to the case where the present configuration is not provided, a blank portion or a solid coating portion having a predetermined length is formed on at least one of the leading end side and the trailing end side of the printing medium. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a situation in which the contents of image formation are read from the surface or the inside of the cylindrical shape in a state where the print medium is wound, and security can be further improved.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, compared to the case where the present configuration is not provided, the predetermined length is equal to the inner diameter circumference or outer diameter circle of the print medium wound in a cylindrical shape by the post-processing means. Since the length is equivalent to the circumference, it is possible to more effectively suppress the situation in which the contents of image formation are read, and the security can be further improved.

  According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, since the image forming apparatus is a plotter as compared with the case where the present configuration is not provided, information on the print medium is easily identified for the wide and long plot output. It is possible to improve convenience and security.

  According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the print data or the information about the print medium is identified based on the predetermined information attached to the sealing member as compared with the case where the present configuration is not provided. Therefore, it is possible to easily identify information about the print medium without expanding the processed print medium, and to improve the security.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment as an example of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, in the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same members, and duplicate descriptions are omitted. In addition, since description here is the best form by which this invention is implemented, this invention is not limited to the said form.

  (First embodiment)

  The post-processing system S1 of the image forming apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a post-processing system S1 of the image forming apparatus.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the post-processing system S1 of the image forming apparatus is a host computer 100 including a plotter 200 as a kind of image processing apparatus and a personal computer via a network N such as a LAN or USB connection. The terminal device 300 is connected.

  In this embodiment, the plotter 200, the host computer 100, and the terminal device 300 are all connected one by one. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more each may be connected. In addition, an image input device (such as a scanner) having a network function may be connected.

  The host computer 100 plays a role of generating plot data and transferring it to the plotter 200.

  The plotter 200 includes an image image forming device 210, an image printing device 220, a paper winding device 230 as post-processing means, a sealing paper (sealing member) pasting device 240, and a storage device 250 such as a hard disk. .

  The image image forming apparatus 210 forms image image data that can be drawn by the image printing apparatus 220 based on the plot data transferred from the host computer 100.

  The image printing apparatus 220 prints image image data on a print medium (for example, print paper) P, and passes the print medium P that has been printed to the paper winding device 230.

  The paper winding device 230 winds the print medium P and creates a cylindrical paper 600.

  The sealing paper sticking device 240 sticks the sealing paper 500 (see FIG. 2) to the front end portion 600a of the wrapping paper 600, and the printing information of the sticking paper 500 to the sealing paper print information management device (identification means) 213. Tell.

  Here, the sealing paper 500 is not particularly limited, but as shown in FIG. 2, a sealing paper 500 is attached to the tape-like release sheet 501 at a predetermined interval so as to be peeled off. The sealing paper 500 is peeled from the release sheet 501 at a predetermined timing, and is attached to the front end portion 600a of the wrapping paper 600 (see FIG. 1).

  The image image forming apparatus 210 includes an input processing device 211, an image processing device 212, a seal paper print information management device 213, and an image output device 214.

  The input processing device 211 receives plot data from the outside, delivers the plot data to the image processing device 212, and instructs the start of image processing.

  The image processing device 212 generates an image image based on the plot data, and notifies the image output device 214 when all the processing of the plot data is completed.

  The seal paper print information management device 213 receives the image image instruction information from the image processing device 212, the information that the image image has been generated, and the print information of the seal paper 500 from the seal paper sticking device 240, and receives an image image print instruction. Record with information.

  Further, in response to an inquiry from the terminal device 300 regarding the information printed on the sealing paper 500 and the user information, a response is made as to whether the user who has instructed printing and the inquiring user match.

  Note that the seal paper print information management device 213 receives a user information inquiry from the terminal device 300 and prints it on the seal paper 500 instead of returning whether or not the instructing user matches the inquiring user. The print information may be returned, or the information of the print instructor may be returned in response to an inquiry about the information printed on the sealing paper 500.

  The image output device 214 outputs the image image to the image printing device 220.

  The terminal device 300 plays a role of querying the input user information and the information printed on the sealing paper 500 to the sealing paper print information management device 213 and displaying the result.

  The method of recording information (identification code) on the sealing paper 500 is not particularly limited. For example, either a random number uniquely determined for each sealing paper 500 or a predetermined character string based on a serial number is printed in advance. You can keep it.

  The information (identification code) may be associated with plot data (print data) created by the host computer 100.

  Further, the information (identification code) may be formed by a barcode, and the terminal device 300 may be provided with a barcode reading means (barcode reader) for reading the barcode.

  Further, instead of printing information on the sealing paper 500, an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) in which information (identification code) is recorded is provided in the sealing paper 500, and the terminal device 300 reads information from the RFID. RFID reading means (RFID reader) may be provided.

  Further, the terminal device 300 or the seal paper print information management device 213 includes at least one verification device (verification unit) for an ID code, a password, a magnetic card, an IC card, and biometric information for identifying the recipient of the web 600. May be.

  Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 3, the processing procedure of the printing process executed in the post-processing system S1 of the image forming apparatus having the above configuration will be described.

  In step S100, the plot data is input and the process proceeds to step S101, and the drawing process is performed in step S101.

  In step S102, the output instructor information is acquired and recorded, and the process proceeds to step S103. The paper as a printing medium is wound, and the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the information recorded on the sealing paper 500 is acquired and recorded. In step S105, the sealing paper 500 is pasted on the front end portion 600a of the web 600, and the process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 4, a processing procedure of sealing paper information inquiry processing executed in the post-processing system S <b> 1 of the image forming apparatus will be described.

  First, in step S200, the operator of the terminal device 300 is authenticated, and the process proceeds to step S201.

  In step S201, it is determined whether or not the operator has been correctly authenticated. If “No”, the process is terminated, and if “Yes”, the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, information recorded on the sealing paper 500 is input, and the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not the operator of the terminal apparatus 300 and the output instructor are the same person. If “No”, the terminal apparatus 300 displays “mismatch” and ends the process. "," Match "is displayed on the terminal device 300, and the process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to a flowchart of FIG. 5, a processing procedure of the sealing paper information list inquiry processing (inquiry processing for a plurality of sealing papers 500) executed in the post-processing system S1 of the image forming apparatus will be described.

  First, in step S300, the operator of the terminal device 300 is authenticated, and the process proceeds to step S301.

  In step S301, it is determined whether or not the operator has been correctly authenticated. If “No”, the process is terminated, and if “Yes”, the process proceeds to step S302.

  In step S302, the information recorded on the sealing paper 500 is input, and the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the sealing paper information is over. If “Yes”, the process ends. If “No”, the process proceeds to step S304 to search for an output instructor, and step S305 is performed. Proceed to

  In step S305, it is determined whether the operator of the terminal apparatus 300 and the output instructor are the same person. If “No”, the process proceeds to step S307, and if “Yes”, the process proceeds to step S306. .

  In step S306, the information recorded on the sealing paper 500 is displayed on the terminal device 300, and the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S307, the next seal paper information is acquired, and the process returns to step S303.

  As described above, when the operator of the terminal device 300 and the output instructor are the same person, the information recorded on the sealing paper 500 can be browsed, so that the security can be improved.

  Further, based on the browsed information, it can be determined whether or not the wrapping paper 600 (printing medium P) to which the sealing paper 500 has been attached belongs to the output instructor. There is no need to check the printed content of the web 600, and the convenience and security can be further improved, and the damage caused by opening the web 600 itself can be eliminated.

  (Second Embodiment)

  With reference to FIG. 6, a post-processing system S2 of the image forming apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the post-processing system S2 of the image forming apparatus.

  Since the configuration of the post-processing system S2 of the image forming apparatus is almost the same as the post-processing system S1 of the image forming apparatus described above, common portions are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  The difference between the two is that the plotter 200 of the post-processing system S2 of the image forming apparatus includes a sealing paper printing apparatus 700.

  The sealing paper printing apparatus 700 receives a sealing paper printing instruction from the sealing paper printing information management apparatus 213, and on the surface of the sealing paper 500 pasted by the sealing paper pasting apparatus 240 with respect to the paper 600 processed by the paper rolling apparatus 230. Print predetermined seal paper information.

  As a result, it is not necessary to print information on the sealing paper 500 in advance as in the first embodiment, and desired sealing paper information can be printed according to the use situation, thus increasing the degree of freedom. Convenience can be improved.

  Further, a sealing mark (sealing printing) 800 that leaves a trace when the sealing paper 500 is peeled off from the wrapping paper 600 may be provided in a range including the sealing paper 500 by the sealing paper printer 700.

  In this case, when the sealed paper 500 of the rolled paper 600 that has been output as a plot is peeled off by a third party other than the authorized recipient and the printed content is seen, check with a trace due to a seal mark misalignment, etc. Can do. Thereby, fraudulent acts such as snooping by a third party can be suppressed, and security can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the case where predetermined information is printed on the sealing paper 500 after being attached to the wrapping paper 600 is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the predetermined information is printed on the sealing paper 500 before being attached. Then, it may be pasted on the wrapping paper 600.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10, a control method of the wrapping paper device 230 applicable to the post-processing systems S1 and S2 of the image forming apparatus according to the first and second embodiments will be described. .

  As shown in FIG. 7, the wrapping apparatus 230 includes a roller group 900 including, for example, a plurality of rollers arranged along a circumference of a radius R, and a printing medium (paper) in the direction of arrow A by the transport roller 901. By conveying P, the printing medium (paper) P is wound into a cylindrical shape having a substantially radius R to form a wrapping paper.

  Here, by forming a blank portion or a solid coating portion having a predetermined length on at least one of the leading end side and the trailing end side of the printing medium (paper) P, the surface or The situation in which the contents of the plot are read from the inside of the cylindrical shape can be suppressed, and the security can be further improved.

  Although not particularly limited, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, by setting the length of the rear end side margin portion (or solid coating portion) P1a to 2πR (the outer diameter circumference of the wrapping paper 600) or more, The outer periphery of the wrapping paper 600 can be covered with the blank portion P1a, and the situation where the plot contents are read from the surface can be suppressed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the tip of the printing medium (plotted portion) P having a length L of 2πr in length (corresponding to the inner circumference of the wrapping paper 600 as shown in FIG. 10) is provided. P1b greater than or equal to the side margin portion (or solid coating portion), and the rear end side margin portion (or solid coating portion) of length 2πR (corresponding to the outer circumference of the wrapping paper 600 as shown in FIG. 10) on the rear end side. ) P1a may be provided.

  Thereby, the situation where the plot content is read from the front surface side of the wrapping paper 600 and the cylindrical inner side can be suppressed, and the security can be further improved.

  When the margins P1a and P2b are added, a mark (cut line or the like) indicating the original plot size is printed so that the original size (the length L in FIG. 9) can be easily cut later. You may make it keep.

  Although the invention made by the present inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments, the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects and are not limited to the disclosed technology. Should not be considered. That is, the technical scope of the present invention should not be construed restrictively based on the description in the above embodiment, but should be construed according to the description of the scope of claims. All modifications within the scope of the claims and the equivalent technology are included.

  For example, in the second embodiment, as information to be printed on the sealing paper 500, by printing information specifying the print instructor such as the name and ID of the print instructor, the user who issued the output instruction The output web may be specified without using 300.

  In the second embodiment, the information to be printed on the sealing paper 500 is printed without including information that can identify the print instructor, such as the name and ID of the print instructor, so that an output instruction is issued. The user who went may not be specified by others.

  In this embodiment, the case where the wrapping device 230 is used as the post-processing device has been described. However, after the post-processing of the print medium (paper), the printed surface becomes invisible or difficult to see. The same applies to a processing apparatus (such as a paper folding apparatus).

  When using the program, it can be provided via a network or stored in a print medium such as a CD-ROM.

  The post-processing system and the post-processing program of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention can be applied to a plotter, a laser printer, a full-color printer, a multifunction machine, an ink jet printer, a facsimile machine, and the like.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a post-processing system S1 of an image forming apparatus according to a first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of sealing paper. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a printing process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a collation process of sealing paper information. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a list collation process of sealing paper information. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of post-processing system S2 of the image forming apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a side view which shows the outline | summary of a wrapping paper apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows a rear-end side margin part. It is explanatory drawing which shows a front end side margin part and a rear end side margin part. It is explanatory drawing which shows a front end side margin part and a rear end side margin part.

Explanation of symbols

100 host computer 200 plotter (image forming apparatus)
210 image image forming apparatus 211 input processing apparatus 212 image processing apparatus 213 sealing paper print information management apparatus (identification means)
214 Image output device 220 Image printing device 230 Paper winding device 230 Paper winding device (post-processing means)
240 sticking device 240 sealing paper sticking device (sticking means)
250 storage device 300 terminal device (identification means)
500 Sealing paper (sealing material)
501 Release sheet 600 Wrapping paper 600a Termination part 700 Sealing paper printer P Printing medium (printing paper)
P1a Rear end side margin portion P1b Front end side margin portion 900 Roller group 901 Conveying roller

Claims (13)

Post-processing means for applying a process of winding a predetermined print medium image-formed by a predetermined image forming apparatus based on print data into a cylindrical shape with the image-formed surface inside;
A sticking means for sticking a sealing member to a terminal portion on the front side of the printing medium wound in a cylindrical shape by the post-processing means;
Identification means for identifying information relating to the print data or the print medium based on predetermined information attached to the sealing member;
A post-processing system for an image forming apparatus, comprising:   The post-processing system according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined information is an identification code printed in advance on a surface of the sealing member.   The post-processing system according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined information is an identification code formed on the surface of the sealing member by the image forming apparatus.   The image forming apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the identification code includes any one of a predetermined character string based on a random number or a serial number uniquely determined for each sealing member. Equipment post-processing system.   The post-processing system according to claim 2, wherein the identification code is associated with the print data. The identification code is formed by a bar code,
The post-processing system according to claim 2, wherein the identification unit includes a barcode reading unit that reads the barcode. The identification code is recorded on an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) attached to the print medium,
The post-processing system according to claim 2, wherein the identification unit includes an RFID reading unit that communicates with the RFID to read a recorded content.   The identification unit includes at least one verification unit of an ID code, a password, a magnetic card, an IC card, and biometric information for identifying a recipient of the predetermined print medium on which the image is formed. The post-processing system of the image forming apparatus according to claim 7.   The sealed printing is performed on the printing medium to which the sealing member is attached, in a range including the sealing member by the image forming apparatus, leaving a trace when the sealing member is peeled off. The post-processing system of the image forming apparatus according to claim 8.   2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image forming apparatus forms the image by forming a margin portion or a solid coating portion having a predetermined length on at least one of a leading end side and a trailing end side of the printing medium. Item 12. The post-processing system according to any one of Items 9 to 9.   The image formation according to claim 10, wherein the predetermined length is a length corresponding to an inner diameter circumference or an outer diameter circumference of the print medium wound in a cylindrical shape by the post-processing unit. Equipment post-processing system.   The post-processing system of an image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image forming apparatus is a plotter. A post-processing process in which a predetermined print medium image-formed by a predetermined image forming apparatus based on print data is subjected to a process of winding in a cylindrical shape with the image-formed surface inside;
A pasting process of pasting a sealing member on the front end portion of the printing medium wound in a cylindrical shape in the post-treatment process;
An identification process for identifying information relating to the print data or the print medium, based on predetermined information attached to the sealing member;
A post-processing program for an image forming apparatus, which causes an arithmetic unit to execute.

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