JP2011054099A - Puncher die durability information management method, device and storage medium with control program stored therein - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem of being unable to accurately grasp a durable state in a puncher because sagging of a die sometimes occurs earlier than in a using limit described in a manual when the number of copies, or the number of sheets processed at a time is huge and a using frequency is high as in a POD center and in a puncher having various using methods, such as paper types, and a difference in the number of sheets which are punched at a time, when the number of the sheets is just counted. <P>SOLUTION: The puncher includes: a means for discriminating a mounted die by a sensor; a means for previously assigning a unique ID to each die; a means for specifying the ID of the mounted die; a means for previously making a printer store a durability coefficient information table including durability coefficient information for each die; a means for specifying a corresponding durability coefficient table from the ID of a die to be used; and a means for calculating the degree of consumption of the die on the basis of user setting and the durability coefficient table. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a printing system, a printing system control method, and a storage medium.

  POD has become widespread, and various types of finishers are used in offices. Among them, the puncher is capable of multiple processing with one puncher by replacing the blade called Die so that it can handle various types of processing such as 2 holes, 3 holes, 36 holes, etc. is increasing. Since Die is a blade, it will naturally sag with its use, and someday there will be a time when normal processing cannot be performed. For this reason, the number of use limit and the like are described in a manual or the like, and consideration is given to preventing a user from making a processing error due to an abnormal operation. However, the method of use varies depending on the user. When the frequency of use is not so high as in a general office, even if the usage limit described in the manual is exceeded, in most cases, processing can be performed without problems. However, when the number of copies to be processed at one time and the number of copies are high and the frequency of use is high as in the POD center, the settling may occur earlier than the use limit described in the manual.

JP 2002-101252 A

  As a means for solving such a problem, one that easily counts the number of holes to be drilled, grasps the current usage status, and compares it with the usage limit can be easily considered.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a detection unit that detects the number of times of use of consumable parts that can be replenished or replaced, and a monitoring unit that monitors whether or not the number of uses detected by the detection unit has reached a predetermined threshold number. have. Also, a calculation means for calculating the usage frequency of the apparatus by converting the number of uses per unit time, and a changing means for changing the threshold frequency of the monitoring means based on the usage frequency calculated by the calculation means. Yes. Thereby, not only the comparison with the threshold value but also the threshold value can be corrected to a value suitable for the use situation. This method is effective for finishers that perform only a single process, but punchers with various usage methods such as the type of paper and the number of holes to be drilled at one time could not accurately grasp the durability status. .

  In the present invention, in order to solve the above-described problems, a durability coefficient information table is prepared for each die and stored in advance in a storage device of the printing apparatus. This durability factor information table stores the durability factor set for each paper type, the number of holes to be drilled at one time, and the number of copies to be continuously drilled. The durability factor is set according to the processing method set by the user. It is used to calculate the durability consumption after processing. As a result, even if the paper type, the number of holes to be drilled at once, the number of copies to be continuously drilled, etc., the endurance state according to the method of use is calculated accurately, and when the usage limit is finally reached Can be accurately determined.

  According to the present invention, since the endurance status of Die is grasped in detail and can be exchanged at an appropriate timing, the problem of processing due to the shortage of Die does not occur. In addition, the durability information of the target Die can be inherited not only when using a single puncher, but also when using multiple punchers in the system, and when using a puncher outside the system. It is possible to grasp the durability state.

The conventional print processing block diagram. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an entire printing system including a host and a printer. It is a figure which shows the recording content of FD, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between an FD, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM and an information processing apparatus. The figure which shows the memory map of the information processing apparatus when the durability information management program is installed in the hard disk of the information processing apparatus. The figure which shows the accumulated endurance coefficient information of Die memorize | stored. The figure which shows the example of a paper size and the division area prepared. The figure which shows the durability coefficient preparation for every paper type. The figure which shows the information prepared for every die. 5 is a flowchart showing basic processing for managing Die durability information according to the first embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a durability information management process when Die is used in a plurality of punchers according to the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating processing when a die is used in a puncher that is not on the same network according to the third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing durability information management processing when a custom die according to the fourth embodiment is used. The figure which shows accumulation endurance limit value information.

Example 1
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the printing apparatus (MFP) of this embodiment.

  In FIG. 1, the printing apparatus (MFP) is roughly composed of a formatter control unit, a panel input / output unit, a data temporary storage unit, a printer interface, an output control unit, a printer engine unit, and a processing path search unit. The formatter control unit 1100 includes a protocol control unit 1101, a JDF analysis unit 1102, an instruction form generation unit 1103, a PDL analysis unit 1104, a data drawing unit 1105, and a page memory 1106. The printer interface 1200 is a means for input / output with the outside. The protocol control unit 1101 is means for performing communication with the outside by analyzing and transmitting a network protocol. The JDF analysis / correction unit 1102 analyzes the received JDF data to recognize the processing process, determines the presence / absence of an offline process, and makes necessary corrections to the JDF itself. The instruction form generation unit 1103 generates PDL data for outputting the instruction form by combining the JDF and the style sheet. The PDL analysis unit 1104 is a unit that analyzes the PDL and converts it into an intermediate code in a format that is easier to process. The intermediate code generated in the PDL analysis unit 1104 is transferred to the data drawing unit 1105 and processed. The data drawing unit 1105 expands the intermediate code into bitmap data, and the expanded bitmap data is sequentially drawn in the page memory 1106. The panel input / output control unit controls input / output from the operation panel shown in FIG. The data storage unit 1030 is a means for storing output data or saved data, and in this case, a durability coefficient is stored. This is realized by a secondary storage device such as a hard disk. In general, the formatter control unit 1100 is configured by a computer system using a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like. The output control unit 1300 converts the contents of the page memory 1106 into a video signal and transfers the image to the printer engine unit 1400. The printer engine unit 1400 is a printing mechanism unit for forming a received video signal on a recording sheet as a visible image. The endurance coefficient management unit 1500 performs accumulation and calculation of endurance coefficients, comparison of the endurance and the endurance coefficient of Die, and the like.

Next, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the entire printing system including the host and the printer. Reference numeral 1 denotes a CPU, that is, a central processing unit, which controls the entire apparatus and performs arithmetic processing. Reference numeral 2 denotes a RAM, that is, a random access memory, which is an area in which each program and data is loaded and executed for each process. Reference numeral 3 denotes a ROM, that is, a read-only memory, which is a storage area for system control programs and font data. Reference numeral 4 denotes KBC, that is, a keyboard control unit, which receives data by key input from the keyboard 5 (KB) and transmits it to the CPU 1. Reference numeral 6 denotes a PRTC, that is, a printer control unit, for controlling the printer device 7 (PRT). The printer device 7 is a laser beam printer, an ink jet printer, or the like. Reference numeral 8 denotes a CRTC, that is, a display control unit, which controls display on the display device 9 (CRT). Reference numeral 10 denotes a DKC, that is, a disk control unit, which controls data transmission and the like. Reference numeral 11 denotes an external storage device such as an FD, HD (hard disk device), CD (CDROM), or DVD (DVDROM), which stores programs and data and loads them into the RAM 2 as needed during execution. A system bus 12 serves as a data transfer path between the above-described components.
This apparatus operates when the CPU 1 executes a basic I / O (input / output) program, an OS (operating system), and an electronic data compression program described below.

  The basic I / O program is stored in the ROM 3 and the OS is written in the HD 11. When the power of the apparatus is turned on, the OS is read from the HD 11 into the RAM 2 by the IPL (Initial Program Loading) function in the basic I / O program, and the operation of the OS is started.

In this embodiment, the print function cooperation processing program and related data are recorded in the FD 11, CDROM 11, or DVDROM as shown in FIG. The recorded Die durability information management program and related data can be installed in the HD 11 of this apparatus through an FD drive, a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive as shown in FIG. In this case, when the FD11, CD-ROM11 or DVD-ROM11 is set in the drive, the Die durability information management program and related data are read under the control of the OS and basic I / O program, and can be installed and operated on the HD11. It becomes.
FIG. 5 shows a memory map in a state where the Die durability information management program is installed in the HD 11 and becomes executable.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for introducing Die. Die is a replacement blade for realizing various types of holes such as 2 holes, 3 holes and 36 holes.

  Next, the basic flow of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Step S1001 is Die attachment, and shows a process of attaching the Die described in FIG. 6 to a puncher connected inline or near-line to the printing apparatus. Next, Step S1002 specifies Die by ID. This specification indicates a process of determining a die attached to the puncher by a sensor and specifying an ID assigned to each die in advance from the determination result. Next, step S1003 is identification of the durability coefficient information table of the target die. This process is a process of specifying the durability coefficient information table of the target die based on the ID specified in step S1002 from the plurality of Die durability coefficient information tables stored in advance in the storage device in the printing apparatus. This specification is performed by searching a table in which the relationship between Die stored in advance in the printing apparatus and its durability coefficient information table is stored as shown in FIG.

This durability coefficient information table is composed of two tables shown in FIGS. FIG. 7 is a table in which the number of sheets to be punched at once and the coefficients determined by the number of copies to be continuously punched are stored. For example, when drilling 80 sheets one by one,
1 x 100 + 20 x 1.05
The coefficient calculated in (5) is eventually accumulated. Similarly, when 120 parts are drilled every 20 sheets, the coefficient calculated by the following equation is accumulated.

1.15 x 50 + 1.2 x 50 + 1.25 x 20
FIG. 8 is a table containing the relationship between the paper type and the coefficient. Even with the same number of sheets of plain paper and thick paper, the consumption of die is different, so the coefficient information shown in FIG. 7 is prepared for each paper type.

  In step S1004, the cumulative endurance coefficient information of the target die is acquired. This is a process of acquiring a corresponding Die cumulative durability factor from each Die cumulative durability factor information stored in the printing apparatus. As shown in FIG. 6, the cumulative coefficient information is stored for each ID assigned to each Die, and the cumulative durability coefficient of the target Die is acquired based on the ID. Next, step 1005 is acquisition of UI setting values, which is processing for acquiring information such as the number of sheets to be punched at one time, the number of copies, and the paper type to be used, set by the user. Next, step S1006 is prediction of the cumulative coefficient, and the processed cumulative coefficient is predicted from the acquired set value, the durability coefficient information table of the target Die, and the cumulative durability coefficient information. This prediction is calculated by adding the durability coefficient accumulated in the process by the calculation method described above to the accumulated durability coefficient already accumulated at the time of starting the process. Next, step S1007 is a determination of whether or not the endurance limit is reached, and it is determined whether or not the cumulative endurance coefficient after processing calculated in step S1006 has reached the endurance limit value of each Die. This determination is made by comparison with cumulative durability limit value information as shown in FIG. 14 stored in advance in the storage device of the printing apparatus for each die ID. If it is determined that the limit value is exceeded, the process proceeds to step S1008, a warning is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S1009. This warning display is performed by displaying on the panel of the printing apparatus and the information processing apparatus screen of the client instructing the printing process. If it is determined that the limit value is not reached, the process proceeds to step S1009. In step S1009, punching processing and coefficient accumulation are performed. Coefficient accumulation is performed by adding coefficients each time processing is performed. In step S1010, it is determined whether the durability limit value has been reached. This is performed by comparing the accumulated cumulative durability coefficient with the cumulative durability limit value of the target die for each punching process. If it is determined that the cumulative endurance limit value has been reached, the process proceeds to step S1011 to display a warning. This warning display is performed by displaying on the panel of the printing apparatus and the information processing apparatus screen of the client instructing the printing process. Next, in step S1012, it is determined that the durability of Die has been exceeded, and the process is interrupted. If it is determined in step S1010 that the cumulative durability limit value has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S1013. In step S1013, it is determined whether the process is finished. This determination is made by determining whether punching processing has been performed for the set number of copies or the number of copies. If it is determined that the process has not been completed, the process returns to step S1009 and repeats the process. If it is determined that the process is complete, the process advances to step S1014. In step S1014, accumulated durability coefficient information is stored. The accumulated durability coefficient is stored in the storage device of the printing apparatus by overwriting the accumulated durability coefficient after processing to the accumulated durability coefficient information shown in FIG.

(Example 2)
The basic flow of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Step S1101 is Die attachment, and shows a process of attaching the Die described in FIG. 6 to a puncher connected inline or near-line to the printing apparatus. Next, step S1102 is to specify Die by ID. This specification indicates a process of determining a die attached to the puncher by a sensor and specifying an ID assigned to each die in advance from the determination result. Next, step S1103 is identification of the durability coefficient information table of the target die. This process is a process of specifying the durability coefficient information table of the target die based on the ID specified in step S1102 from the plurality of Die durability coefficient information tables stored in advance in the storage device in the printing apparatus. This specification is performed by searching a table in which the relationship between Die stored in advance in the printing apparatus and its durability coefficient information table is stored as shown in FIG. Next, step S1104 is a process of searching the cumulative coefficient information of the target Die in the system, and searching the cumulative durability coefficient information of the Die stored in the printing apparatus on the same network based on the ID. Next, Step S1105 is acquisition of the latest cumulative durability coefficient information of the target Die. The cumulative endurance coefficient information with the newest storage date is selected from the cumulative endurance coefficient information of the same ID detected in the system in step S1104, and the information is acquired. In step S1106, it is determined whether the acquired cumulative durability coefficient has reached a cumulative durability limit value. This is performed by comparing the acquired cumulative durability coefficient with the cumulative durability limit value. If it is determined that the limit value has been reached, the process proceeds to step S1107, where it is determined that the currently attached die is a new die, and the cumulative durability coefficient of the target ID is cleared from the cumulative durability coefficient information, and step S1108 Proceed to If it is determined in step S1106 that the limit value has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S1108. Step 1108 is acquisition of UI setting values, which is processing for acquiring information such as the number of sheets to be punched at one time, the number of copies, and the type of paper to be used, set by the user. Next, step S1109 is a prediction of the cumulative coefficient, and the processed cumulative coefficient is predicted from the acquired set value, the durability coefficient information table of the target Die, and the cumulative durability coefficient information. This prediction is calculated by adding the durability coefficient accumulated in the process by the calculation method described above to the accumulated durability coefficient already accumulated at the time of starting the process. Next, step S1110 is a determination as to whether or not the endurance limit is reached, and it is determined whether or not the cumulative endurance coefficient after processing calculated in step S1109 has reached the endurance limit value of each Die. This determination is made by comparison with cumulative durability limit value information as shown in FIG. 14 stored in advance in the storage device of the printing apparatus for each die ID. If it is determined that the limit value is exceeded, the process proceeds to step S1111. After a warning is displayed, the process proceeds to step S1112. This warning display is performed by displaying on the panel of the printing apparatus and the information processing apparatus screen of the client instructing the printing process. If it is determined that the limit value has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S1112. In step S1112, punching processing and coefficient accumulation are performed. Coefficient accumulation is performed by adding coefficients each time processing is performed. In step S1113, it is determined whether the endurance limit value has been reached. This is performed by comparing the accumulated cumulative durability coefficient with the cumulative durability limit value of the target die for each punching process. If it is determined that the cumulative endurance limit value has been reached, the process proceeds to step S1114 to display a warning. This warning display is performed by displaying on the panel of the printing apparatus and the information processing apparatus screen of the client instructing the printing process. Next, in step S1115, it is determined that the durability of Die has been exceeded, and the process is interrupted. If it is determined in step S1113 that the cumulative durability limit value has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S1116. In step S1116, it is determined whether the process is finished. This determination is made by determining whether punching processing has been performed for the set number of copies or the number of copies. If it is determined that the process has not ended yet, the process returns to step S1112 to repeat the process. If it is determined that the process is complete, the process advances to step S1117. In step S1117, accumulated durability coefficient information is stored. The accumulated durability coefficient is stored in the storage device of the printing apparatus by overwriting the accumulated durability coefficient after processing to the accumulated durability coefficient information shown in FIG.

(Example 3)
Next, the basic flow of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Step S1201 is Die attachment, and shows a process of attaching the Die described in FIG. 6 to a puncher connected inline or near-line to the printing apparatus. Next, step S1202 specifies Die by ID. This specification indicates a process of determining a die attached to the puncher by a sensor and specifying an ID assigned to each die in advance from the determination result. Next, step S1203 is identification of the durability coefficient information table of the target die. This process is a process of specifying the durability coefficient information table of the target die based on the ID specified in step S1202 from the plurality of Die durability coefficient information tables stored in advance in the storage device in the printing apparatus. This specification is performed by searching a table in which the relationship between Die stored in advance in the printing apparatus and its durability coefficient information table is stored as shown in FIG. In step S1204, the user determines whether coefficient information is to be input. If the Die used outside the system is a Die whose cumulative durability factor is known, it is possible to continue accumulating the cumulative durability factor by directly inputting the cumulative durability factor. This determination is performed by the UI on the information processing apparatus of the client that issues a print instruction or the panel UI of the printing apparatus. In the case of input, the process proceeds to step S1205, the cumulative durability coefficient so far is input, and the process proceeds to step S1207. If no input is selected in step S1204, the process proceeds to step S1207.

  Next, step 1207 is acquisition of UI setting values, which is processing for acquiring information such as the number of sheets to be punched at one time, the number of copies, and the paper type to be used set by the user. Next, step S1208 is prediction of the cumulative coefficient, and the processed cumulative coefficient is predicted from the acquired set value, the durability coefficient information table of the target Die, and the cumulative durability coefficient information. This prediction is calculated by adding the durability coefficient accumulated in the process by the calculation method described above to the accumulated durability coefficient already accumulated at the time of starting the process. Next, step S1209 is a determination as to whether or not the endurance limit is reached, and it is determined whether or not the cumulative endurance coefficient after processing calculated in step S1208 has reached the endurance limit value of each Die. This determination is made by comparison with cumulative durability limit value information as shown in FIG. 14 stored in advance in the storage device of the printing apparatus for each die ID. If it is determined that the limit value is exceeded, the process proceeds to step S1210. After a warning is displayed, the process proceeds to step S1211. This warning display is performed by displaying on the panel of the printing apparatus and the information processing apparatus screen of the client instructing the printing process. If it is determined that the limit value has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S1211. In step S1211, punching processing and coefficient accumulation are performed. Coefficient accumulation is performed by adding coefficients each time processing is performed. Next, in step S1212, it is determined whether the endurance limit value has been reached. This is performed by comparing the accumulated cumulative durability coefficient with the cumulative durability limit value of the target die for each punching process. If it is determined that the cumulative endurance limit value has been reached, the process proceeds to step S1213 to display a warning. This warning display is performed by displaying on the panel of the printing apparatus and the information processing apparatus screen of the client instructing the printing process. Next, in step S1214, it is determined that the durability of Die has been exceeded, and the process is interrupted. If it is determined in step S1212 that the cumulative durability limit value has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S1215. In step S1215, it is determined whether the process is finished. This determination is made by determining whether punching processing has been performed for the set number of copies or the number of copies. If it is determined that the process has not ended yet, the process returns to step S1211 to repeat the process. If it is determined that the process is complete, the process advances to step S1216. In step S1216, it is determined whether or not to store the cumulative durability coefficient. If it is known that it will be used in another system next time, it is not stored, but only the information is grasped and input in the system to be used, and the cumulative durability coefficient is continuously accumulated. This determination is performed by the UI on the information processing apparatus of the client that issues a print instruction or the panel UI of the printing apparatus. When not storing, the accumulated durability coefficient after processing is displayed on the display of the information processing apparatus of the client that issues the print instruction or on the panel of the printing apparatus. If save is selected in step S1216, the process proceeds to step S1218. In step S1218, accumulated durability coefficient information is stored. The accumulated durability coefficient is stored in the storage device of the printing apparatus by overwriting the accumulated durability coefficient after processing to the accumulated durability coefficient information shown in FIG.

Example 4
Next, the basic flow when using a custom die will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the case of a custom die, IDs are allocated by setting the ID to a free ID prepared in advance by the user, and the durability coefficient is accumulated and the durability state is managed by the following method.

  Step S1301 is acquisition of a UI setting value, which is processing for acquiring information such as the number of sheets to be punched at one time, the number of copies, and the paper type to be used, set by the user. In step S1302, punching processing and coefficient accumulation are performed. Coefficient accumulation is performed by adding coefficients each time processing is performed. In step S1303, processing information is stored, and the number of holes to be punched at one time, the type of paper, the current number of continuous processes, and the number of processed sheets are stored in the storage device for each process. Next, in step S13204, the user makes a determination as to whether or not the processing result has been processed without any problem by determining the processing result. As a result, if it is determined that the processing is normally performed, the process proceeds to step S1305. In step S1305, it is determined whether the process is finished. This determination is made by determining whether punching processing has been performed for the set number of copies or the number of copies. If it is determined that the process has not been completed yet, the process returns to step S1302 to repeat the process. If a problem occurs in the processing result in step S1304, the processing is interrupted and the process proceeds to step S1306. In step S1306, the die is exchanged. It is determined that Die's cumulative endurance limit has been reached due to a problem with the processing result. Next, step S1307 is an instruction to create the durability coefficient information table, which is selected by the user. In the case of a custom die that is used for the first time, it is necessary to create it because there is no durability coefficient information table. Even if the durability factor information table is present, if the date has not yet been created and the amount of information seems insufficient, the durability factor information table is corrected. If creation is selected, the process advances to step S1308 to create or modify the durability coefficient information table. Create the durability coefficient information table or modify the durability coefficient table from the processing contents such as the number of copies, the number of sheets, the paper type, the number of sheets to be punched at once, etc. Proceed to If the creation of the durability coefficient information table is not selected in step S1307, the process proceeds to step S1309 and the accumulated durability coefficient information is overwritten on the accumulated durability coefficient information shown in FIG. Is done.

Claims (18)

In a printing system using a puncher that replaces the dies and allows multiple finishes,
In the puncher, means to determine the attached Die with a sensor,
Means to assign a unique ID to each die in advance;
Based on the result of discrimination by the sensor, means to identify the ID of the attached Die,
For each die beforehand, means for storing a durability factor information table in which durability factor information for examining the durability state is stored in the printing device;
From the ID of the Die to be used, from a plurality of durability coefficient information tables stored in the printing device, means for identifying the corresponding durability coefficient table,
From the user settings related to the puncher process and the durability factor table, means for calculating the degree of consumption of die due to the puncher process in this setting,
Means for accumulating the calculated degree of wear for each die ID unit and storing it in the storage device of the printing device;
For each die, means for storing the usage limit value in the storage device of the printing device;
Means for checking the endurance state of the puncher by comparing the use limit value stored in the storage device of the printing device for each die and the cumulative value of the wear level;
A puncher Die durability information management method comprising: means for performing processing control such as warning display or interruption of treatment as a result of confirmation.   The durability coefficient information table described in claim 1 is a table prepared for each die (ID) in the case of a die prepared in advance. A puncher Die durability information management method, wherein the table stores coefficients prepared in association with the number of sheets to be opened and the number of copies to be processed continuously. In the case of a user's custom Die, the durability coefficient information table according to claim 1 is a means for storing user usage information in a storage device;
A puncher Die durability information management method comprising: means for creating a table from usage information stored in a storage device when a sag occurs in a die.   The usage information described in claim 3 includes the number of times of processing, the number of copies processed continuously in each processing, and the number of sheets punched at a time (each portion) until Die or image generation The puncher Die durability information management method characterized by comprising.   3. The puncher Die durability information management method according to claim 2, wherein the coefficient stored in the table is a coefficient representing a degree of wear that Die receives for each sheet of paper. The calculation of the degree of consumption of the die according to claim 1 refers to a user's setting in puncher processing (paper type, number of sheets to be punched at once, number of copies to be processed continuously, coefficient corresponding to durability coefficient information table) Means for detecting
Means for calculating the degree of wear by adding the detected coefficient for each process;
A puncher Die durability information management method, characterized by comprising means for calculating a consumption level by adding in advance the number of copies of coefficients to be processed. In a printing system using a puncher that replaces the dies and allows multiple finishes,
In the puncher, the process of discriminating the attached die with a sensor,
Means process that allocates a unique ID for each Die in advance,
Based on the discrimination result by the sensor, the process of identifying the ID of the attached Die,
For each die beforehand, a process of storing a durability coefficient information table in which durability coefficient information for examining the durability state is stored in the printing device;
From the ID of the Die to be used, from the plurality of durability coefficient information tables stored in the printing device, to identify the corresponding durability coefficient Table,
From the user settings related to the puncher process and the durability coefficient table, the process of calculating the degree of consumption of die due to the puncher process in this setting,
A step of accumulating the calculated degree of consumption in units of IDs of each die and storing them in the storage device of the printing device;
For each die, a process of storing a use limit value in the storage device of the printing device;
A step of checking the endurance state of the puncher by comparing the use limit value stored in the storage device of the printing device for each die and the cumulative value of the wear level;
A puncher Die durability information management device comprising a step of performing processing control such as warning display or interruption of treatment as a result of confirmation.   The durability coefficient information table according to claim 7 is a table prepared for each Die (ID) in the case of a Die prepared in advance, and is prepared for every usable paper type, so that a hole is formed at a time. A puncher Die durability information management apparatus, characterized in that the table stores coefficients prepared in association with the number of sheets to be opened and the number of copies to be processed continuously. In the case of a user's custom Die, the durability factor information table according to claim 7 is a step of storing user usage information in a storage device;
A puncher Die durability information management device comprising a step of creating a table from usage information stored in a storage device when a sag occurs in Die.   The usage information described in claim 9 is the cumulative number of processes, the number of copies processed continuously in each process, the number of sheets punched at one time (each set) until Die or image generation Puncher Die durability information management device characterized by comprising   9. The puncher Die durability information management apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the coefficient stored in the table is a coefficient representing a degree of wear that Die receives for each sheet of paper. The calculation of the degree of consumption of the die according to claim 7 refers to a user setting in puncher processing (paper type, number of sheets to be punched at a time, number of copies to be processed continuously, coefficient corresponding to durability coefficient information table) Detecting
Calculating the degree of wear by adding the detected coefficient for each process;
A puncher Die durability information management device comprising: a step of calculating a consumption level by adding the number of copies of the coefficient to be processed in advance. In a printing system using a puncher that replaces the dies and allows multiple finishes,
In the puncher, means to determine the attached Die with a sensor,
Means to assign a unique ID to each die in advance;
Based on the result of discrimination by the sensor, means to identify the ID of the attached Die,
For each die beforehand, means for storing a durability factor information table in which durability factor information for examining the durability state is stored in the printing device;
From the ID of the Die to be used, from a plurality of durability coefficient information tables stored in the printing device, means for identifying the corresponding durability coefficient table,
From the user settings related to the puncher process and the durability factor table, means for calculating the degree of consumption of die due to the puncher process in this setting,
Means for accumulating the calculated degree of wear for each die ID unit and storing it in the storage device of the printing device;
For each die, means for storing the usage limit value in the storage device of the printing device;
Means for checking the endurance state of the puncher by comparing the use limit value stored in the storage device of the printing device for each die and the cumulative value of the wear level;
A medium storing a puncher Die durability information management control program characterized by having means for performing processing control such as warning display or interruption of treatment as a result of confirmation.   The durability coefficient information table according to claim 13 is a table prepared for each Die (ID) in the case of a Die prepared in advance, and is prepared for every usable paper type. A medium storing a puncher Die durability information management control program, which is a table storing coefficients prepared in association with the number of sheets to be opened and the number of copies to be processed continuously. The durability coefficient information table according to claim 13, in the case of a user's custom Die, means for storing the user's usage information in a storage device;
A medium storing a puncher Die durability information management control program, characterized in that it has means for creating a table from usage information stored in a storage device when a sag occurs in Die.   The usage information according to claim 15 includes the number of times of processing, the number of copies processed continuously in each processing, the number of sheets punched at one time (each portion) until Die or image generation A medium storing a puncher Die durability information management control program characterized by comprising:   15. A medium storing a puncher Die durability information management control program characterized in that the coefficient stored in the table according to claim 14 is a coefficient representing a degree of wear that Die receives for each sheet of paper. The calculation of the degree of consumption of the die according to claim 13 refers to a user's setting in puncher processing (paper type, number of sheets to be punched at a time, number of copies to be processed continuously, coefficient corresponding to durability coefficient information table) Means for detecting
Means for calculating the degree of wear by adding the detected coefficient for each process;
A medium storing a puncher Die durability information management control program, characterized in that it has means for calculating a degree of wear by adding the number of copies of the coefficient to be processed in advance.

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