JP2011076554A - Image processor, and customization method and customization program for display screen in the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a user-friendly image processor or the like allowing improvement of operability by doing away with necessity to change an operation mode setting key into non-display in each operation mode setting screen about the similar operation mode setting key. <P>SOLUTION: This image processor includes a customization means 1 changing at least one operation mode setting key displayed on a first operation mode setting screen of a plurality of operation mode setting screens into the non-display on the basis of an operation of a user. When the customization means 1 changes the operation mode setting key into the non-display in the first operation mode setting screen, the customization means 1 changes, into non-display in a second operation mode setting screen, the operation mode setting key similar to the operation mode setting key changed into the non-display displayed in the second operation mode setting screen different from the first operation mode setting screen. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention provides an image forming apparatus or the like that allows a user to customize an operation mode setting screen that is displayed on a display unit such as an operation panel unit and allows a user to select a plurality of operation mode setting keys for setting an operation mode. The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus, a display screen customization method and a customization program in the apparatus.

  In recent years, an image processing apparatus such as a multifunction digital image forming apparatus called MFP (Multi Function Peripherals) has many functions. In such an image processing apparatus, each operation mode setting key (also simply referred to as a setting key) for setting the operation mode of these functions is displayed on a plurality of operation mode setting screens on the operation panel unit, and the user desires When this function is used, the corresponding operation mode setting screen is displayed, and the operation mode is set by selecting an operation mode setting key displayed on the screen.

  Many users use only basic functions among many functions installed in the image forming apparatus, or functions to be used are determined to some extent according to the environment in which the apparatus is used and the user's business. However, if there are many operation mode setting keys displayed on the operation mode setting screen of the operation panel section, there are a mixture of target function keys that you want to use and unnecessary function keys. There is a problem that the operation procedure for operating the function increases.

  Therefore, the key display on the screen is customized so as to correspond to users having different usage forms and not to display unnecessary operation mode setting keys according to the user's usage environment.

  As a technique related to such customization, a technique has been proposed in which unnecessary operation mode setting keys are moved from the operation unit, deleted, or grayed out (for example, see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

JP-A-7-307817 JP 2007-249863 A

  However, with the conventional customization technology, it is necessary to change the operation mode setting key to non-display for each operation mode setting screen. Therefore, a setting key similar to the operation mode setting key changed to non-display is used for other operations. Even if it exists in the mode setting screen, it is necessary to repeat the operation of opening the screen and changing the setting key to hide, which is not convenient for the user.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. For similar operation mode setting keys, it is not necessary to change the operation mode setting key to non-display for each operation mode setting screen, thereby improving operability. It is an object of the present invention to provide an easy-to-use image processing apparatus, a display screen customization method in the apparatus, and a customization program for causing a computer of the image processing apparatus to execute the method.

The above problem is solved by the following means.
(1) Display means capable of displaying a plurality of operation mode setting screens on which one or a plurality of operation mode setting keys for setting the operation mode are displayed, and the plurality of operation modes based on a user operation. Customizing means for changing at least one setting key displayed on the first operation mode setting screen of the setting screens to non-display, and the customization means sets the setting on the first operation mode setting screen. When changing the key to non-display, a setting key similar to the setting key to be changed to non-display, which is displayed on a second operation mode setting screen different from the first operation mode setting screen, 2. An image processing apparatus that is changed to non-display on the operation mode setting screen of 2.
(2) Restoration means for restoring and displaying the operation mode setting key changed to non-display by the customization means on the operation mode setting screen on the first or second operation mode setting screen based on a user operation. The restoration means is changed to non-display on the other second or first operation mode setting screen when restoring the setting key on the first or second operation mode setting screen. The image processing apparatus according to item 1, wherein a setting key similar to the setting key to be restored is displayed on the second or first operation mode setting screen.
(3) When the customization unit changes a setting key similar to a setting key to be changed to non-display on the first operation mode setting screen to non-display on the second operation mode setting screen, 2. The image processing apparatus according to item 1, wherein a confirmation screen for the user is displayed on the display unit before the display is changed.
(4) When the restoring means restores and displays the setting key similar to the setting key to be restored on the first or second operation mode setting screen on the other second or first operation mode setting screen. 3. The image processing apparatus according to item 2, wherein a confirmation screen to the user is displayed on the display means before restoration.
(5) The image processing apparatus according to any one of the preceding items 1 to 4, wherein the determination as to whether the setting keys are similar is made by determining whether the character strings of the names of the setting keys are the same. .
(6) The determination as to whether or not the setting keys are similar is made based on whether or not the character string of the name of one setting key is included in the character string of the other setting key. The image processing apparatus according to any one of the above.
(7) It is provided with setting means for setting that one of the setting keys is similar to another setting key, and whether or not the setting keys are similar is determined based on the setting of the setting means. 5. The image processing device according to any one of items 1 to 4 above.
(8) The previous item 1 in which the operation mode on the first or second operation mode setting screen is a copy mode or a scan transmission mode, and the setting key to be changed to non-display is an auto color mode setting key in the color mode. The image processing apparatus according to any one of 3 to 7.
(9) The operation mode on the first or second operation mode setting screen is a copy mode or a scan transmission mode, and the setting key to be restored is an auto color mode setting key in the color mode. Image processing device.
(10) displaying a plurality of operation mode setting screens on which one or a plurality of operation mode setting keys for setting an operation mode are displayed on the display means; and the plurality of operations based on a user operation A customization step of changing at least one setting key displayed on the first operation mode setting screen of the mode setting screens to non-display, and in the customization step, in the first operation mode setting screen, When changing the setting key to non-display, a setting key similar to the setting key to be changed to non-display, which is displayed on a second operation mode setting screen different from the first operation mode setting screen, A display screen customization method in an image processing apparatus, wherein the display mode is changed to non-display on the second operation mode setting screen.
(11) A restoration step of restoring and displaying the operation mode setting key changed to non-display in the customization step on the operation mode setting screen on the first or second operation mode setting screen based on a user operation. In the restoration step, when the setting key is restored on the first or second operation mode setting screen, the restoration is changed to non-display on the other second or first operation mode setting screen. 10. The display screen customization method according to item 9, wherein a setting key similar to the setting key to be displayed is restored and displayed on the second or first operation mode setting screen.
(12) displaying a plurality of operation mode setting screens on which one or a plurality of operation mode setting keys for setting the operation mode are displayed on the display means; and the plurality of operations based on a user operation A customization step of changing at least one setting key displayed on the first operation mode setting screen of the mode setting screens to non-display is executed by a computer of the image processing apparatus, and in the customization step, the first step When the setting key is changed to non-display on the operation mode setting screen, the setting key displayed on the second operation mode setting screen different from the first operation mode setting screen, A display screen that causes a computer to execute a process of changing a similar setting key to non-display on the second operation mode setting screen. Mize program.
(13) A restoration step of restoring and displaying the operation mode setting key changed to non-display in the customization step on the operation mode setting screen on the first or second operation mode setting screen based on a user operation. Further, when the setting key is restored on the first or second operation mode setting screen in the restoration step, it is changed to non-display on the other second or first operation mode setting screen in the restoration step. 12. The display screen customization program according to item 11, which causes a computer to execute a process of restoring and displaying a setting key similar to the setting key to be restored on the second or first operation mode setting screen.

  According to the invention described in (1) above, when the operation mode setting key is changed to non-display on the first operation mode setting screen, the second operation mode different from the first operation mode setting screen is displayed. The operation mode setting key similar to the operation mode setting key to be changed to non-display displayed on the setting screen is changed to non-display on the second operation mode setting screen. This eliminates the need for the user to change the operation mode setting key to non-display for each operation mode setting screen, thus improving operability and providing an easy-to-use image processing apparatus.

  According to the invention described in item (2) above, when the operation mode setting key changed to non-display on the first or second operation mode setting screen is restored, the other second or first operation mode setting is performed. Since the setting key similar to the setting key to be restored that has been changed to non-display on the screen is restored and displayed on the second or first operation mode setting screen, the user can select the operation mode for each operation mode setting screen. It is not necessary to restore the setting key from non-display to display, and the usability is further improved.

  According to the invention described in (3) above, when a setting key similar to a setting key to be changed to non-display on the first operation mode setting screen is changed to non-display on the second operation mode setting screen. Since it can be confirmed to the user before the change to non-display, the intention of the user can be respected.

  According to the invention described in the item (4), the setting key similar to the setting key to be restored on the first or second operation mode setting screen is restored and displayed on the other second or first operation mode setting screen. When doing so, you can ask the user before restoring.

  According to the invention described in item (5), when the character strings of the names of the setting keys are the same, it can be determined that the setting keys are similar.

  According to the invention described in item (6) above, when the character string of the name of one setting key is included with respect to the character string of the other setting key, it can be determined that the setting keys are similar.

  According to the invention described in item (7) above, if any setting key is set to be similar to another setting key, it can be determined that the setting key is similar.

  According to the invention described in item (8) above, when the auto color mode setting key is changed to non-display on one of the operation mode setting screen in the copy mode or the operation mode setting screen in the scan transmission mode, In the setting screen, the auto color mode setting key is changed to non-display.

  According to the invention described in item (9) above, the auto color mode setting key changed to non-display is restored and displayed on one of the operation mode setting screen in the copy mode or the operation mode setting screen in the scan transmission mode. At this time, the auto color mode setting key is restored and displayed on other setting screens.

  According to the invention described in item (10) above, with respect to similar operation mode setting keys, the user does not need to change the operation mode setting key to non-display for each operation mode setting screen, and operability can be improved.

  According to the invention described in item (11) above, the user does not need to restore the operation mode setting key from non-display to display for each operation mode setting screen, and the usability is further improved.

  According to the invention described in item (12), when the operation mode setting key is changed to non-display on the first operation mode setting screen, the second operation mode setting different from the first operation mode setting screen is set. Causing the computer of the image processing apparatus to execute a process of changing an operation mode setting key similar to the operation mode setting key displayed on the screen to be changed to non-display on the second operation mode setting screen. be able to.

  According to the invention described in the preceding item (13), when the operation mode setting key changed to non-display on the first or second operation mode setting screen is restored, the other second or first operation mode setting is performed. Causing the computer of the image processing apparatus to execute a process of restoring and displaying a setting key similar to the setting key to be restored, which has been changed to non-display on the screen, on the second or first operation mode setting screen. it can.

1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of an MFP that is image processing according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a figure which shows the customization setting screen displayed on the display part. It is a figure of the state which selected the operation mode setting key changed to non-display on the customization setting screen of FIG. It is a figure which similarly shows the screen after customization. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation when a “complete” button is pressed on the customization setting screen of FIG. 3. It is a figure which shows the screen for notifying a user that the similar key was changed to non-display. It is a flowchart which shows other embodiment of this invention, and respond | corresponds to FIG. It is a figure which shows the confirmation screen for confirming to a user that a similar key is changed and set to non-display. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the similar key extraction process of step S101 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows another subroutine of the similar key extraction process of step S101 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows another subroutine of the similar key extraction process of step S101 of FIG.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the above-described multifunction digital image forming apparatus (hereinafter also referred to as MFP) as an image processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1, the MFP includes a CPU 1, a RAM 2, a ROM 3, a nonvolatile memory 4, a storage unit (HDD) 5, a network card 6, a facsimile (FAX) modem 7, a scanner unit 8, a printer, A unit 9 and an operation panel unit 10 are provided, and these are connected to each other by a bus 11.

  The CPU 1 controls the overall operation of the MFP in an integrated manner. Particularly in this embodiment, a plurality of operation mode setting keys displayed on an operation mode setting screen of the display unit 12 of the operation panel unit 10 to be described later. Customization function that can be customized by changing a key that is not used by the user to hidden, or a restoration function that restores and displays the operation mode setting key that has been changed to hidden on the operation mode setting screen of the display unit 12 Etc.

  Furthermore, when changing the operation mode setting key to the non-display or restoring the setting key that has been changed to non-display, the CPU 1 uses a setting key (similar key) similar to the setting key on other operation mode setting screens. At the same time, it is controlled to change to non-display or restore display.

  The RAM 2 is a memory that provides a work area when the CPU 1 operates, and the ROM 3 is a memory that stores an operation program of the CPU 1 and the like.

  The nonvolatile memory 4 stores, for example, operation mode setting contents, job history information, and the like. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the nonvolatile memory 4 stores the number of the operation mode setting key displayed on each of the plurality of operation mode setting screens together with the name of the setting key.

  The storage unit 5 includes, for example, a hard disk device (HDD) and stores various data such as image data, applications, and the like.

  The network card 6 manages communication with an external device such as a user terminal (not shown) connected via a network such as a LAN.

  The FAX modem 7 is a modulation / demodulation device for connecting to a telephone line.

  The scanner unit 8 reads a document image and converts it into image data which is electronic data.

  The printer unit 9 prints image data of a document read by the scanner unit 8, image data transmitted from an external device such as a user terminal, and the like.

  The operation panel unit 10 is used by a user for input operations, and includes a hard key unit 11 having keys such as a numeric keypad, a start key, and a stop key, and a display unit 12. The display unit 12 displays various operation screens such as an operation mode setting screen, which will be described later, the state of the apparatus, messages, and the like, and includes a touch panel type liquid crystal or the like.

  FIG. 2 shows the customization setting screen A1 displayed on the display unit 12. This customization setting screen A1 is an operation when “Copy” is selected from the “Copy”, “Fax” and “Scan” operation mode setting keys displayed in the rightmost area, and the “Color” tab is selected. This is for customizing the mode setting screen.

  In the customization setting screen A1 of FIG. 2, operation mode setting keys of “auto color”, “full color”, “black”, “two color”, and “single color” are displayed as operation mode setting keys.

  In addition, in the upper area of the screen A1 in FIG. 2, “Display / Hide” can be changed with the message “You can change the key display / non-display. Each button of “Complete” is displayed. Of the “Display”, “Hide”, and “Done” buttons, buttons that cannot be pressed are displayed in, for example, a grayed out state (indicated by broken lines in FIG. 2), and cannot be pressed. ing.

  As shown in the customization setting screen A2 in FIG. 3, the user selects an operation mode setting key to be changed to non-display. In the example of FIG. 3, the state where the “auto color” key is selected is indicated by hatching. When one of the keys is selected, the “Hide” button becomes operable, and when the user presses this “Hide” button, the “Auto Color” key is hidden as shown in FIG. The screen changes to the customization setting screen A3 changed to. In FIG. 4, the “auto color” key that is not displayed is indicated by a dotted line.

  In the customization setting screen A3 in FIG. 4, the customization is executed by pressing the “Done” button. In the operation mode setting screen for setting the color mode in the copy mode, the “auto color” key as shown in FIG. The screen is changed to hide.

  In this embodiment, when the operation mode setting screen for setting the color mode in the copy mode is customized and the desired operation mode setting key (“auto color” key in the examples of FIGS. 2 to 4) is changed to non-display, In other words, when the “complete” button is pressed on the operation mode setting screen A2 of FIG. 3, among the operation mode setting keys displayed on the other operation mode setting screens, the operation mode setting key changed to non-display. Similarly, the setting keys similar to are changed to non-display. That is, when a similar key such as an “auto color” key is displayed on another operation mode setting screen, a similar key such as an “auto color” key on the other operation mode setting screen is changed to non-display.

  In this way, among the operation mode setting keys displayed on the other operation mode setting screens, similar operation is performed by changing the setting key similar to the operation mode setting key changed to non-display to non-display. Opening the operation mode setting screen displaying the mode setting key, changing the similar setting key to hidden and customizing it becomes unnecessary, and the operability can be improved accordingly, and it is easy to use Become.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the MFP when the “complete” button is pressed on the customization setting screen A2 of FIG. 5 and the subsequent flowcharts are executed when the CPU 1 of the MFP operates according to an operation program recorded in a recording medium such as the ROM 3 and the storage unit 5.

  In step S101, a similar key similar to the operation mode setting key changed to non-display is extracted from each setting key stored in the nonvolatile memory 4, and the number is stored as a similar key list in the RAM 2 or the like.

  Next, in step S102, it is determined whether or not a similar key number is stored in the similar key list. If not stored (NO in step S102), the process ends. Therefore, in this case, only the setting key of the operation mode setting screen to be changed to non-display on the customization setting screen A3 in FIG. 3 is changed to non-display. That is, in this embodiment, only the “auto color” key on the color mode setting screen in the copy mode is changed to non-display.

  If the similar key number is stored in the similar key list (YES in step S102), the similar key stored in the list is also changed to non-display in step S103, and then in step S104. That effect is displayed on the display unit 12 of the operation panel unit 10.

  FIG. 6 is a screen for notifying the user that the similar key has been changed to non-display, which is displayed in step S104. This screen shows that the similar key has been changed to non-display on the image quality adjustment mode setting screen in the scan setting that is a lower layer of the scan transmission mode. That is, in this embodiment, the “auto color” key on the color mode setting screen in the copy mode is changed to non-display, and the “auto color” key is also hidden on the image quality adjustment mode setting screen in the scan transmission mode. Will be changed.

  Note that the scan transmission mode refers to a mode in which a document is read by the scanner unit 8 and transmitted to a predetermined destination.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a confirmation screen is displayed to the user before the similar key is changed to non-display.

  In step S201, a similar key for the operation mode setting key changed to non-display is extracted from each setting key stored in the nonvolatile memory 4, and the number is stored as a similar key list in the RAM 2 or the like.

  Next, in step S202, it is determined whether or not a similar key number is stored in the similar key list. If not stored (NO in step S202), the process ends. If it is stored (YES in step S202), a confirmation screen is displayed on the display unit 12 in order to confirm to the user that the similar key stored in the list is changed to non-display in step S203. To do.

  FIG. 8 shows the confirmation screen A5. In this confirmation screen A5, an operation mode setting screen in which similar keys to be hidden are displayed, similar keys to be hidden (indicated by hatching in the example of FIG. 8), and hidden A message for inquiring whether or not the change can be made is displayed, and a “Yes” button and a “No” button are also displayed. The example of FIG. 8 shows a case where the operation mode setting screen in which the similar key is hidden and changed is the image quality adjustment mode setting screen in the scan transmission mode.

  If the user presses the “Yes” button (YES in step S204 of FIG. 7), the process proceeds to step S205, the similar key is changed to non-display, and then the process proceeds to step S206. If the user presses the “No” button (NO in step S204 in FIG. 7), the process ends.

  In step S206, after the confirmed similar key is deleted from the similar key list, the process returns to step S202 to determine whether or not the key number still exists in the list (YES in step S202). Steps S203 to 206 are repeated. When all the similar keys are deleted from the similar key list (NO in step S202), the process ends.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the confirmation screen is displayed to the user before the similar key is changed to non-display, the user's intention can be respected.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of similar key extraction processing in step S101 of FIG. 5 (the same applies to step S201 of FIG. 7).

  In step S301, the key name is acquired from the setting key changed to non-display, and in step S302, whether or not there is a setting key having the same name is stored in the nonvolatile memory 4 for each operation mode setting screen. Check the setting key name.

  If there is no setting key whose name matches (NO in step S302), the process returns. If there is (YES in step S302), in step S303, the setting key having the matched name is stored and registered in the similar key list, and then the process returns.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing another subroutine of similar key extraction processing.

  In step S401, a key name is acquired from the setting key changed to non-display. In step S402, whether or not there is a setting key having a name including the character string of the name is stored in the nonvolatile memory 4 for each operation mode setting screen. The name of each setting key stored in is checked. When the setting key changed to non-display is, for example, an “auto color” key, the presence of a setting key having a name partially including “auto color” is checked.

  If there is no setting key including the name character string (NO in step S402), the process returns. If there is (YES in step S402), in step S403, a setting key having an included name is stored and registered in the similar key list, and then the process returns.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing yet another subroutine of similar key extraction processing. In this example, it is set that one of the setting keys is similar to another setting key, and based on this setting, it is determined whether or not the setting key is similar. It should be noted that the setting that one of the setting keys is similar to another setting key may be performed in the initial setting, or may be arbitrarily set and edited by a user such as an administrator.

  In step S501, it is checked whether there is a setting key in which a similar relationship is set with the setting key changed to non-display. If there is no similar relationship setting key (NO in step S502), the process returns. If there is (YES in step S502), in step S503, the setting key having a similar relationship is stored and registered in the similar key list, and then the process returns.

  Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, a case has been described in which one operation mode setting key “auto color” key is changed to non-display, but two or more setting keys may be changed to non-display at the same time. In this case, setting keys similar to the setting keys to be changed to non-display are set to non-display on other operation mode setting screens.

  In addition, when the “Auto Color” key is changed to non-display on the operation mode setting screen in copy mode, the “Auto Color” key is changed to non-display on the operation mode setting screen in scan transmission mode. However, the present invention is not limited to these operation mode setting screens or setting keys.

  In addition, as similar keys of the operation mode setting key to be changed to non-display, the key name is the same, the character string of one key name is included in the character string of the other key name, the preset key Although listed, it is not limited to these.

  In addition, the case where at least one operation mode setting key is changed to non-display on any operation mode setting screen has been shown, but at least one operation mode changed to non-display on any operation mode setting screen is shown. The setting key may be applied when the restoration display is performed.

  That is, when “Auto Color” or the like that has already been changed to non-display is selected on the screen A3 of FIG. 4, the “Display” button can be pressed, and when the user presses the “Display” button, the screen of FIG. On the operation mode setting screen corresponding to A3, the setting key that has been set not to be displayed is restored and displayed. At the same time, a setting key similar to the setting key to be restored and displayed is extracted from the setting keys set to non-display on the other operation mode setting screen, and the setting key is also restored and displayed.

  The operation of the MFP in this restoration display is performed according to the operations in FIGS. 5, 7, and 9 to 11 showing the operation in the case of changing to non-display. At this time, a screen (corresponding to FIG. 6) for notifying the user of restoration of a similar setting key may be displayed on the display unit 12, or a confirmation screen to the user (corresponding to FIG. 8) before restoring the similar setting key ) May be displayed.

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Claims (13)

Display means capable of displaying a plurality of operation mode setting screens on which one or a plurality of operation mode setting keys for setting the operation mode are displayed;
Customization means for changing at least one operation mode setting key displayed on the first operation mode setting screen of the plurality of operation mode setting screens to non-display based on a user operation;
With
The customization means is displayed on a second operation mode setting screen different from the first operation mode setting screen when changing the operation mode setting key to non-display on the first operation mode setting screen. An image processing apparatus characterized in that an operation mode setting key similar to the operation mode setting key to be changed to non-display is changed to non-display on the second operation mode setting screen. In the first or second operation mode setting screen, the operation mode setting key that has been changed to non-display by the customization unit is provided with restoration means for restoring and displaying the operation mode setting key on the operation mode setting screen based on a user operation,
The restoration means, when restoring the operation mode setting key on the first or second operation mode setting screen, has been changed to non-display on the other second or first operation mode setting screen, The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an operation mode setting key similar to the operation mode setting key to be restored is displayed on the second or first operation mode setting screen.   When the customization means changes an operation mode setting key similar to the operation mode setting key to be changed to non-display on the first operation mode setting screen to non-display on the second operation mode setting screen, The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a confirmation screen for a user is displayed on the display unit before changing to non-display.   The restoration means restores and displays an operation mode setting key similar to the operation mode setting key to be restored on the first or second operation mode setting screen also on the other second or first operation mode setting screen. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a confirmation screen for a user is displayed on the display unit before restoration.   The image according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein whether or not the operation mode setting key is similar is determined by determining whether or not the character strings of the names of the operation mode setting keys are the same. Processing equipment.   The determination as to whether or not the operation mode setting keys are similar is made based on whether or not the character string of the name of one operation mode setting key is included in the character string of the other operation mode setting key. The image processing apparatus according to any one of 1 to 4.   Setting means for setting that one of the operation mode setting keys is similar to another operation mode setting key, and determining whether or not the operation mode setting key is similar depends on the setting of the setting means. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image processing apparatus is performed based on the image processing apparatus.   2. The operation mode on the first or second operation mode setting screen is a copy mode or a scan transmission mode, and the operation mode setting key to be changed to non-display is an auto color mode setting key in a color mode. The image processing apparatus according to any one of 3 to 7.   The operation mode on the first or second operation mode setting screen is a copy mode or a scan transmission mode, and an operation mode setting key to be restored is an auto color mode setting key in a color mode. Image processing device. Displaying a plurality of operation mode setting screens on which one or more operation mode setting keys for setting the operation mode are displayed on the display means;
A customization step of changing at least one operation mode setting key displayed on the first operation mode setting screen of the plurality of operation mode setting screens to non-display based on a user operation;
With
In the customization step, when the operation mode setting key is changed to non-display on the first operation mode setting screen, it is displayed on a second operation mode setting screen different from the first operation mode setting screen. A method for customizing a display screen in an image processing apparatus, wherein an operation mode setting key similar to the operation mode setting key to be changed to non-display is changed to non-display on the second operation mode setting screen. In the first or second operation mode setting screen, the operation mode setting key changed to non-display in the customization step includes a restoration step for restoring and displaying the operation mode setting key on the operation mode setting screen based on a user operation,
In the restoration step, when the operation mode setting key is restored on the first or second operation mode setting screen, the restoration is changed to non-display on the other second or first operation mode setting screen. The display screen customization method according to claim 9, wherein an operation mode setting key similar to the operation mode setting key to be restored is displayed on the second or first operation mode setting screen. Displaying a plurality of operation mode setting screens on which one or more operation mode setting keys for setting the operation mode are displayed on the display means;
A customization step of changing at least one operation mode setting key displayed on the first operation mode setting screen of the plurality of operation mode setting screens to non-display based on a user operation;
Is executed by the computer of the image processing apparatus,
In the customization step, when the operation mode setting key is changed to non-display on the first operation mode setting screen, it is displayed on a second operation mode setting screen different from the first operation mode setting screen. A display screen customization program for causing a computer to execute a process of changing an operation mode setting key similar to the operation mode setting key to be changed to non-display on the second operation mode setting screen. In the first or second operation mode setting screen, the computer further includes a restoration step of restoring and displaying the operation mode setting key changed to non-display in the customization step on the operation mode setting screen based on a user operation. Let it run
In the restoration step, when the operation mode setting key is restored on the first or second operation mode setting screen, the restoration is changed to non-display on the other second or first operation mode setting screen. 12. The display screen customization program according to claim 11, which causes a computer to execute a process of restoring and displaying an operation mode setting key similar to an operation mode setting key to be displayed on the second or first operation mode setting screen.

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