JP2013028023A - Image forming apparatus, control program and control method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image forming apparatus that can set a postprocessing by intuitive operation without making a user passing a complicated procedure.SOLUTION: The image forming apparatus includes: a display part; a position detecting part that can detect a plurality of positions of the display part to which the user has made the touch input; and a control part that executes processing in response to the touch input to the display area which is preview displayed, while performing the preview display of the print output of the input image to the display part. After a plurality of touch positions are detected by the position detecting part, the control part sets the postprocessing corresponding to the output objects of print output, when the area where at least one initial position out of a plurality of touch positions exists and the distances between initial positions of the plurality of touch positions satisfy prescribed conditions respectively, responding to the movement of at least one out of the plurality of detected touch positions from the initial position.

Description

  The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus, a control program, and a control method for realizing post-processing setting and processing for updating a preview image.

  With recent advances in information technology, various documents can be printed more easily. On the other hand, there is an increasing need to avoid wasteful consumption of resources such as paper and toner (or ink). Therefore, in order to avoid unintended printing, there is an image forming apparatus that displays a finished preview image before the actual printing process is started. By using such a function, the user can surely image the finished state before printing.

  For example, Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2006-247873 (Patent Document 1) discloses an image forming apparatus capable of realizing a spread page non-spread page designation method that can be intuitively operated by a user.

  On the other hand, there is an image forming apparatus provided with a post-processing device that receives recorded paper discharged from the image forming device and executes predetermined post-processing. Post-processing refers to, for example, performing finishing processing such as stapling, punching (round hole punching), and paper folding on a sheet on which image formation is performed. In the image forming apparatus, when the image data is formed as an image, the above-described various finishing processes can be performed in accordance with user settings. Therefore, when setting the post-processing, the user can set the post-processing on the preview display screen of the image data so that the finished state after the post-processing can be imaged. There is a thing which made it display a preview.

  For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-280369 (Patent Document 2), a processing position where a stapling process can be executed is displayed on a preview screen, and the user can select a stapling process by selecting the processing position. A method that enables setting is disclosed.

  For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-041063 (Patent Document 3), an area on a preview screen and a post-processing setting are associated in advance, so that post-processing such as punching and stapling is performed depending on the area touched by the user. A method that enables setting is disclosed.

JP 2006-247873 A JP 2007-280369 A JP 2010-041063 A

  However, according to the techniques proposed in the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-280369 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-041063, some screen transitions are made on the preview display screen for the position and type for setting the post-processing. There is a problem that it is necessary to go through complicated procedures.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in order to solve such a problem, and an image forming apparatus, a control program, and a control method that allow a user to set post-processing by an intuitive operation without going through complicated procedures. The purpose is to provide.

  An image forming apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention displays a display unit, a position detection unit capable of detecting a plurality of positions touch-input by a user to the display unit, and a preview display of a print output of an input image on the display unit. And a control unit that executes processing in response to a touch input to the display area displayed as a preview. The control unit detects at least one of the plurality of touch positions in response to the movement of at least one of the detected plurality of touch positions from the initial position after the plurality of touch positions are detected by the position detection unit. If the area where the initial position exists and the distance between the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions satisfy predetermined conditions, the corresponding post-processing is set for the output product of the print output.

  Preferably, the control unit selectively executes a corresponding process among the plurality of processes including the setting of the post-process based on the distance between the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions.

  Preferably, the control unit sets the content of post-processing according to an area where initial positions of a plurality of touch positions exist.

  Preferably, when the distance between the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions is less than a predetermined value, the control unit sets post-processing for the output object, and the distance between the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions is a predetermined value. In the case of the above, the preview display is updated.

  Preferably, the control unit updates the preview display when all of the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions are present in an area that is a predetermined value or more from the edge of the display area, and at least one of the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions is updated. Corresponding post-processing is set for the output product when it exists in an area that is less than a predetermined value from the edge of the display area.

  Preferably, when at least one of the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions is present in an area that is less than a predetermined value from the edge of the display area, the control unit is configured such that the distance between the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions is less than the predetermined value. At some point, stapling is set, and punching is set when the distance between the initial positions of a plurality of touch positions is equal to or greater than a predetermined value.

  Preferably, the control unit includes detection of a plurality of touch positions within a predetermined time after setting punch processing, and subsequent movement from at least one initial position among the detected plurality of touch positions. The number of holes for punching is set based on the number of repetitions of a series of operations.

  An image forming apparatus according to another aspect of the present invention displays a display unit, a position detection unit capable of detecting a plurality of positions touch-input by a user to the display unit, and a preview display of a print output of an input image on the display unit. And a control unit that executes processing in response to a touch input to the display area displayed as a preview. The control unit detects at least one of the plurality of touch positions in response to the movement of at least one of the detected plurality of touch positions from the initial position after the plurality of touch positions are detected by the position detection unit. If the region where the initial position exists and the movement from the initial position draw a predetermined trajectory, the corresponding post-processing is set for the output product of the print output.

  Preferably, the control unit has at least one of the initial positions in an area less than a predetermined value from one end of the display area, and one of the remaining initial positions exists in an area less than the predetermined value from the other end of the display area. Or when all of the initial positions are present in an area of a predetermined value or more from the end in the display area, the half-folding process is set for the output product.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, a control program to be executed by an image forming apparatus having a display unit is provided. A control program for an image forming apparatus includes: detecting a plurality of touch input positions by a user on a display unit on a computer of the image forming apparatus; performing a preview display of a print output of an input image on the display unit; And executing a process in response to a touch input to the displayed display area. The step of executing the process includes at least one of the initial positions in response to the movement of at least one of the detected touch positions from the initial position after the position detection unit detects the plurality of touch positions. If the area where one initial position exists and the distance between the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions satisfy predetermined conditions, the corresponding post-processing is set for the output product of the print output.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, a method for controlling an image forming apparatus having a display unit is provided. The method of controlling the image forming apparatus includes a step of detecting a plurality of touch input positions by the user on the display unit, a step of displaying a preview of the print output of the input image on the display unit, and a display area where the preview is displayed. And executing a process in response to the touch input. The step of executing the process includes at least one of the initial positions in response to the movement of at least one of the detected touch positions from the initial position after the position detection unit detects the plurality of touch positions. If the area where one initial position exists and the distance between the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions satisfy predetermined conditions, the corresponding post-processing is set for the output product of the print output.

  According to the present invention, post-processing can be set by an intuitive operation without the user having to go through complicated procedures.

1 is a schematic diagram showing an appearance of an image forming apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing a hardware configuration of the image forming apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the external appearance of the operation panel according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the preview display according to Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operation example in the case of performing the setting of the post-process according to Embodiment 1 of this invention, or the update process of a preview display. It is a figure which shows the operation example in the case of performing the staple process setting according to Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of the image forming apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the setting according to Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operation example in the case of performing the post-processing setting according to the modification of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of operation in the case of performing the punch process setting according to the modification of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operation example in the case of performing the hole number setting of the punch process according to the modification of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the setting according to the modification of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operation example in the case of performing post-process setting or the update display of a preview display according to Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the some setting according to Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of operation in the case of performing post-processing setting or the update setting of a preview display according to the modification of Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the setting according to the modification of Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the setting according to the application example of Embodiment 2 of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, the detailed description of the same parts will not be repeated.

  An image forming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention typically includes a print engine such as a printer, a copier, a facsimile machine, or a multi-functional peripheral (MFP).

  Furthermore, since it is sufficient that predetermined post-processing (staple processing, punching processing, folding processing) can be performed on a plurality of images, a reading unit such as a scanner for reading a document and outputting an image is an essential configuration. is not. For example, a plurality of images read by some reading means can be received, and image processing according to the embodiment of the present invention can be executed on the plurality of images.

  In the following description, the image forming apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is, for example, a digital multi-function peripheral having a document transport function for sequentially transporting a plurality of documents and a re-transport function for automatically performing double-sided copying. Suppose there is.

<Terminology>
Hereinafter, in this specification, moving at least one finger so as to reduce the distance between the two fingers is also referred to as “pinch-in” herein, and conversely, the distance between the two fingers is increased. Such movement of at least one finger is also referred to herein as “pinch out”. The initial touch position after it is detected that two fingers are touched on the touch panel, that is, the touch position of the starting point when starting the pinch-in and pinch-out operations is also referred to as “initial position”.

  In the staple processing, binding a sheet at two points is also referred to as “side staple”, and binding a sheet at one point is also referred to as “corner staple”.

[1. Embodiment 1]
<A. Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the image forming apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an appearance of image forming apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
With reference to FIG. 1, the image forming apparatus 1 includes a main body device 10 and a post-processing device 20. The main device 10 is a device that prints on a paper medium by performing predetermined processing on an input image. The post-processing device 20 is a device that performs various types of post-processing (details will be described later) on the paper medium printed by the main body device 10.

  The main unit 10 includes a scanner 16 that is an image reading unit that reads a document and outputs image data, an automatic document transport unit 12 that sequentially sends the document to the scanner 16, a document tray 14 on which the document is placed, an image A print engine 18 that prints data on a paper medium, a paper feed tray 30 that supplies the print medium 18 with a paper medium, and a control unit 100 are included. The scanner 16 (and the automatic document feeder 12) corresponds to a reading unit that reads an original and generates an input image.

  The post-processing device 20 includes a post-processing device control unit 22 that controls the entire post-processing device 20, a staple processing unit 24, a punch processing unit 26, and a folding processing unit 28. The staple processing unit 24 is a mechanism that performs a staple process on a paper medium on which an image is printed. The punch processing unit 26 is a mechanism that performs a punch process on the paper medium. This is a mechanism for performing various folding processes. That is, the staple processing unit 24, the punch processing unit 26, and the folding processing unit 28 are typical execution subjects that perform various post-processings on the medium on which the input image is printed. More specifically, post-processing such as stapling at a predetermined position, punching of a plurality of holes, or half-folding is performed on one sheet of paper medium (print output). Details of such post-processing will be described later.

  An operation panel 200 for performing various operations on the image forming apparatus 1 is provided on the front surface of the image forming apparatus 1. Operation panel 200 is a user interface for performing a preview display according to the first embodiment of the present invention, as will be described later. That is, the operation panel 200 displays the state of the image forming apparatus 1 and the operation screen as described later, and accepts user operations.

<B. Hardware configuration>
Next, the hardware configuration of the image forming apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing a hardware configuration of image forming apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 2, the control unit 100 of the image forming apparatus 1 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 102, a random access memory (RAM) 104, a read only memory (ROM) 106, as main control elements. A print processing unit 108, an image processing unit 110, an operation panel 200, an auxiliary storage device 112, an external interface (I / F) 114, a scanner processing unit 116, and a post-processing control unit 118.

  The CPU 102 implements overall processing of the image forming apparatus 1 by reading and executing a program stored in the ROM 106 described later. More specifically, the CPU 102 executes each of the processes (steps) of the image forming apparatus 1 to be described later by executing the program. Note that the CPU 102 may be any of a microprocessor, a field programmable gate array (FPGA), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a digital signal processor (DSP), and other circuits having arithmetic functions.

  The RAM 104 is typically a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) or the like, and temporarily stores data and image data necessary for the CPU 102 to operate the program. That is, the RAM 104 functions as a so-called working memory.

  The ROM 106 is typically a flash memory or the like, and stores programs executed by the CPU 102 and various setting information related to the operation of the image forming apparatus 1.

  The print processing unit 108 is a logic for controlling the print engine 18, and outputs an image (original image) to be printed, additional information, and the like to the print engine 18.

  The image processing unit 110 performs various types of image processing directed to print processing on the image data read by the scanner 16 and the image data input to the image forming apparatus 1. The image processing unit 110 also performs various types of image processing necessary for preview display described later on the image data.

  The auxiliary storage device 112 provides a so-called box function, and typically includes a hard disk or the like. The auxiliary storage device 112 can store a relatively large amount of data in a nonvolatile manner, and stores image data used in the image forming apparatus 1.

  The external interface 114 is a communication interface for exchanging various data between the image forming apparatus 1 and the external apparatus, and typically, a communication device such as Ethernet (registered trademark) or USB is used. The external interface 114 transmits data to devices such as personal computers on the WAN (Internet) or LAN, or receives data from these devices.

  The scanner processing unit 116 is a logic that controls reading processing in the scanner 16, and performs an image (image data) by performing various types of processing (such as preprocessing and noise removal processing) on the data read by the scanner 16. Generate.

  The post-processing control unit 118 performs various finishing processes on the print output in cooperation with the post-processing apparatus 20 according to various post-processing (finishing settings) set by the user.

  The operation panel 200 is a user interface for the user to operate the image forming apparatus 1 and display various information to the user. In particular, in image forming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, when a user operates operation panel 200 to perform finishing setting, a finished image is displayed according to a target input image. As will be described later, the operation panel 200 has a function as display means (display) for displaying a preview of print output, and also has a function as input means (typically a touch panel) associated with the display. ing.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an appearance of the operation panel according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 3, operation panel 200 includes display 212 as a display unit, touch panel 213 associated with display 212, numeric keypad 214 for performing various input operations, preview key 215, and start key 216. And a stop key 217 and a mode key 218.

  When a user inputs various finishing settings and prints a plurality of documents (document bundle), the user places a target document bundle on the document tray 14, presses the preview key 215, and then continues. Then, the start key 216 is pressed. Then, the automatic document feeder 12 starts sending out the original and the scanner 16 starts reading each original. An image (image data) generated by reading each original is temporarily stored in the RAM 104 of the image forming apparatus 1 or the like. Then, a preview image of the read image is displayed on display 212 of operation panel 200.

FIG. 4 shows an example of a preview display according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 4, in the preview display area of display 212, a preview image 220 corresponding to one page of a plurality of read images, a copy key 222 for starting copying of the preview displayed image, and the image A transmission key 224 for starting the transmission of the fax, a previous page transition key 226 for returning the page to be displayed, and a next page transition key 228 for advancing the page to be displayed. In addition, between the previous page transition key 226 and the next page transition key 228, the currently displayed page number and the total number of pages of the job are displayed.

  In a state where the preview is displayed as described above, a predetermined post-process can be set by the user performing a predetermined operation on the display 212 as will be described later. After the post-processing is set by such an intuitive operation, when the user presses the start key 216, printing is started in the set state, and predetermined post-processing is executed. On operation panel 200 according to the present embodiment, preview display is performed in such a manner that the post-processing set for the image can be grasped at a glance.

<C. Example of post-processing settings>
First, an operation example (user interface) of post-processing setting in image forming apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  It is assumed that a plurality of images (page units) have been acquired by the image forming apparatus 1 in advance. Typically, when the user sets a document on the document tray 14 and presses the start key 216, the set document is sequentially read, and the read images are sequentially stored in the image forming apparatus 1. Alternatively, a plurality of images ordered from an external device may be acquired.

  When a plurality of images are acquired in this way, the acquired images are displayed as a preview on the operation panel 200 of the image forming apparatus 1 as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an operation example when performing post-processing setting or preview display update processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The control unit 100 of the image forming apparatus 1 performs a preview display of the print output of the input image on the display 212 as a display unit, and executes a process in response to a touch input to the display area where the preview is displayed. More specifically, after a plurality of touch positions from the user are detected on the display 212, in response to the movement of at least one of the plurality of touch positions from the initial position, If the area between at least one initial position and the distance between the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions satisfy predetermined conditions, the corresponding post-processing is set for the output product of the print output. In such a display state, the user operates the touch panel 213 of the operation panel 200 to update the preview display (enlargement / reduction processing, etc.) and set post-processing.

  An example in which the control unit 100 of the image forming apparatus 1 selectively executes a corresponding process among a plurality of processes including post-processing settings based on the distance between the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 5, for example, when the user performs a pinch-in operation in the upper left area of the preview image, the distance between the initial positions of the touch positions is less than a predetermined value (here, N pixels). When corner staple processing is set at the upper left and the distance is N pixels or more, the preview image is reduced and displayed. That is, when the distance between the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions is less than a predetermined value, the control unit 100 sets post-processing for the output product of the print output, and the distance between the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions. When is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the preview display is updated. Here, the distance between the initial positions described above is a matter that can be arbitrarily set by the user, and is not limited thereto.

  Image forming apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention responds to a touch input user operation on touch panel 213 installed on display 212, and the distance between the initial positions that are the starting points of the pinch-in operation and the position of each starting point Based on the above, stapling setting or preview image reduction processing is selectively executed on the paper medium when the preview image is printed.

  Next, as an example in which the control unit 100 of the image forming apparatus 1 sets the content of post-processing according to an area where initial positions of a plurality of touch positions exist, the end area of the display area is divided into a plurality of areas. A process for changing the target position of the stapling process according to which area the initial position of the touch position exists will be described.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an operation example when performing stapling processing setting according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Note that the pinch-in operation in FIG. 6 assumes that the distance between the initial positions of the touch positions is less than N pixels and corresponds to the above-described stapling setting. In addition, the display area of the preview image is an area for specifying the position of the stapling process, and the end area of the display area is previously set to the “upper left”, “upper right”, “up”, “left”, and “right” areas. Assume that they are separated. The pinch-in operation to the area corresponds to FIGS. 6A to 6E in the above order.

  Referring to FIG. 6A, when a pinch-in operation is performed in the “upper left” area of the preview image, corner stapling processing is set to the upper left. Referring to FIG. 6B, when a pinch-in operation is performed in the “upper right” area of the preview image, corner staple processing is set to the upper right. Referring to FIG. 6C, when the pinch-in operation is performed in the “up” area of the preview image, the upward side stapling process is set. Referring to FIG. 6D, when a pinch-in operation is performed in the “left” region of the preview image, the left side stapling process is set. Referring to FIG. 6E, when a pinch-in operation is performed in the “right” region of the preview image, the setting of the side stapling process to the right is performed.

  That is, a position for performing stapling is set on the preview image in accordance with a region where an initial position from which the user starts a pinch-in operation is present.

<D. Functional configuration>
Next, a functional configuration for realizing a plurality of processing settings provided by image forming apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention as described above will be described.

  FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram of image forming apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Each functional block shown in FIG. 7 is realized mainly by the CPU 102 executing a program to operate in association with the RAM 104, the image processing unit 110, and the post-processing control unit 118.

  Referring to FIG. 7, image forming apparatus 1 has an image buffer 150, preview generation unit 152, input unit 154, position buffer 156, multipoint detection unit 158, and distance calculation unit 160 as its functional configuration. A process determination unit 162, process correspondence information 164, and a post-process setting unit 166.

  The image buffer 150 is configured using a part of the storage area of the RAM 104, and temporarily stores an input image. Typically, the image buffer 150 stores a plurality of images generated by the scanner 16 reading the documents sequentially conveyed by the automatic document conveyance unit 12 according to the reading order.

  The preview generation unit 152 generates a preview image to be displayed on the display 212 of the operation panel 200 based on the input image stored in the image buffer 150. At this time, the preview generation unit 152 generates a preview image based on the preview screen update information from the process determination unit 162 and the setting information from the post-processing setting unit 166. The preview image generated by the preview generation unit 152 is as described above.

  The input unit 154 detects a user operation on the touch panel 213 of the operation panel 200. The result detected by the input unit 154 is output to the position buffer 156.

  The position buffer 156 is configured using a part of the storage area of the RAM 104, and temporarily stores touch position information by a user operation. Typically, the position information of the coordinates (x′0, y′0) and (x′1, y′1) of the two points indicating the touch position at the time point touched by the user operation is stored. Further, the position information is output to the distance calculation unit 160.

  Based on the position information in the position buffer 156, the multipoint detection unit 158 detects whether or not a plurality of touch inputs by a user operation are simultaneously touched. Typically, the multipoint detection unit 158 includes two points of coordinates (x0, y0) indicating a touch position (initial position of the touch position where the multipoint is detected) that is a starting point of the pinch-in or pinch-out operation by the user. The initial position information composed of (x1, y1) is output to the distance calculation unit 160 or output to the process determination unit 162. Note that the coordinate at the time corresponding to one coordinate (x0, y0) of the initial position is (x′0, y′0), and the time corresponding to the other coordinate (x1, y1) of the initial position. The coordinates at are (x′1, y′1).

  The distance calculation unit 160 calculates a distance L between the initial position information output from the multipoint detection unit 158 and the initial position, and a distance L ′ between the positions at the time point from the position information output from the position buffer 156. calculate. L is calculated using the following equation (1), and L ′ is calculated using the following equation (2).

L = {(x1-x0) ² + (y1-y0) ² } ^1/2 (1)
L ′ = {(x′1-x′0) ² + (y′1-y′0) ² } ^1/2 (2)
In addition, the distance calculation unit 160 calculates a distance ΔL that is a change amount of the distance of the touch position from the initial position from the difference between L ′ and L described above. ΔL is calculated using the following equation (3).

ΔL = L′−L (3)
The distance calculation unit 160 outputs the calculated distances L, L ′, and ΔL to the process determination unit 162.

  The process determination unit 162 includes image position information from the preview generation unit 152, initial position information output from the multipoint detection unit 158, and process correspondence information 164 indicating processing corresponding to a case where a predetermined condition is satisfied, Based on the information of the initial position distance L, L ′, and ΔL output from the distance calculation unit 160, the preview display update information is output to the preview generation unit 152, or predetermined post-processing setting information is set to post-processing. Or output to the unit 166. For example, it is determined in which region of the preview image the initial position is based on the initial position information and the image position information. Also, it is determined whether the distance L output from the distance calculation unit 160 is less than a predetermined distance (for example, N pixels). Furthermore, a pinch-in operation or a pinch-out operation is determined from the distance ΔL output from the distance calculation unit 160. Specifically, when the absolute value is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold and is a positive value, it is determined that the operation is a pinch-out operation, and conversely, when it is a negative value, the operation is a pinch-in operation. By obtaining from the process correspondence information 164 a process corresponding to a predetermined condition consisting of these determinations, the process determination unit 162 determines a process to be executed. That is, the update information of the preview display is output to the preview generation unit 152, or the predetermined post-processing setting information is output to the post-processing setting unit 166.

  The processing correspondence information 164 is information indicating processing corresponding to a case where a predetermined condition is satisfied. This is information indicating what processing is to be performed depending on conditions such as a position where the initial position is on the display 212, a distance between the initial positions, and a touch operation mode (such as a touch trajectory and the number of repetitions of a predetermined operation). . For example, the process corresponding to the pinch-in operation in which the initial position exists in a predetermined area and the distance between the initial positions satisfies the predetermined distance includes information indicating that it is a staple process for the predetermined position.

  The post-processing setting unit 166 sets predetermined post-processing determined by the processing determination unit 162. The post-processing setting unit 166 outputs the set setting information to the preview generation unit 152 or outputs the information to the post-processing device 20.

<E. Flow chart>
Next, a flowchart showing a procedure for realizing a plurality of setting processes as shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a setting processing procedure according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Here, it is assumed that a plurality of images are acquired by the CPU 102 and preview display is performed on the operation panel 200. Specifically, first, the CPU 102 acquires an image. As described above, the image is acquired by the user setting a bundle of documents on the automatic document feeder 12 and continuously reading it with the scanner 16. The acquired image is stored in the RAM 104 (image buffer 150). Next, the CPU 102 displays a plurality of images on the operation panel 200 as a preview in response to a user operation. This preview-displayed image data is generated by the preview generation unit 152. Each step shown in FIG. 8 is basically realized by the CPU 100 executing a program.

  Referring to FIG. 8, CPU 102 detects a two-point touch input by a user operation on touch panel 213 on operation panel 200 (step S102). Specifically, a two-point input detection process on the touch panel 213 is executed.

  Next, the CPU 102 detects a pinch-in operation on the preview image (step S104). This detection process is detected based on the relationship between the coordinate value of the initial position where the two-point touch input is detected and the coordinate value of the position at that time. Next, the CPU 102 acquires (x0, y0) and (x1, y1) which are the initial position coordinates of the two points (step S106).

  Next, the CPU 102 determines whether or not at least one of the initial position coordinates exists in a predetermined end region (step S108). Specifically, any one of (x0, y0) and (x1, y1) in the “upper left”, “upper right”, “up”, “left”, and “right” areas of the preview image described in FIG. It is determined whether or not exists. If both initial position coordinates are not present in the predetermined end region (NO in step S108), CPU 102 performs preview image reduction processing (step S112) and ends the processing.

  On the other hand, when CPU 102 determines that at least one of the initial position coordinates exists in the predetermined end region (YES in step S108), CPU 102 calculates the distance between the initial position coordinates (step S110). Specifically, the distance calculation unit 160 calculates the distance L described above.

  Next, the CPU 102 determines whether or not the distance L between the initial position coordinates is less than N pixels (step S112). When the distance L is not less than (or more than) N pixels (NO in step S114), the preview image is reduced (step S112), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the distance L is less than N pixels (YES in step S114), the CPU 102 specifies that the post-processing set by the operation is a staple process (step S116).

  Next, the CPU 102 determines whether or not both of the initial position coordinates of the two points are present in a predetermined end region (step S118). If both are present in the predetermined end region (YES in step S118), the staple processing position is identified from the first detected coordinate of the two initial position coordinates (step S120). Specifically, when (x0, y0) is detected first among (x0, y0) and (x1, y1), the stapling process is performed according to the area where (x0, y0) exists. Identify the location. For example, when (x0, y0) is present in the “left” region, the left side stapling process is performed. On the other hand, when only one of them is present in the predetermined end region (NO in step S118), CPU 102 specifies the position of the staple processing from the coordinates existing in the predetermined end region (step S118). S122).

  Next, the CPU 102 sets the staple process to the position specified in the above-described step, displays the preview image on which the staple process to the predetermined position has been performed on the operation panel 200 (step S124), and performs the process. finish.

<F. Modification>
Next, a modified example of processing when the user performs a pinch-in operation on a predetermined area will be described.

(F1. Example of post-processing setting operation)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an operation example when performing post-processing setting according to the modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 9, for example, when the user performs a pinch-in operation in the “left” region of the preview image, the distance between the initial positions of the touch positions is less than a predetermined value (here, N pixels) Sets the side stapling process to the left. On the other hand, when the distance is N pixels or more, a preview image in which 2-hole punch processing is set on the left is displayed. If all of the initial positions do not exist in the predetermined end area, the display of the preview image is updated (reduced for a pinch-in operation, enlarged for a pinch-out operation, etc.). Although details will be described later, that is, when at least one of the initial positions exists in a predetermined end region and the distance between the initial positions of the touch positions is N pixels or more, the first embodiment is a preview image reduction process. However, the modification is different in that the punching process is performed. Here, the stapling process setting method is the same as that of the first embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof will not be repeated. Note that the value of the distance between the initial positions described above is an item that can be arbitrarily set by the user, and is not limited thereto.

  That is, the control unit 100 updates the preview display when all of the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions are present in an area that is a predetermined value or more from the edge of the display area, and at least one of the initial positions is the edge of the display area. Therefore, the post-processing corresponding to the output product is set for the output product. More specifically, as the post-processing setting, stapling is set when the distance between the initial positions is less than a predetermined value, and the distance between the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions is equal to or greater than the predetermined value. Sometimes punching is set.

  The image forming apparatus 1 according to the modification of the first embodiment of the present invention is based on the distance and the position of the initial position at the time of the pinch-in operation in response to the user operation in the touch input to the touch panel 213 installed on the display 212. Then, the setting of the stapling process and punching process for the paper medium when the preview image is printed, or the preview image reduction process is selectively executed.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an operation example when performing punch processing setting according to the modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. In the pinch-in operation in FIG. 10, it is assumed that the distance between the initial positions of the touch positions is N pixels or more and corresponds to the punch processing setting described above. The display area of the preview image is divided into “left”, “up”, and “right” areas in advance for the end area of the display area as an area for specifying the position of punch processing. The pinch-in operation to the area corresponds to FIGS. 10A to 10C in the order described above. Here, the “left” and “right” regions are concepts including “upper left” and “upper right” in the first embodiment, respectively.

  Referring to FIG. 10A, when a pinch-in operation is performed in the “upper” area of the preview image, an upward two-hole punching process is performed. Referring to FIG. 10B, when a pinch-in operation is performed in the “left” region of the preview image, a two-hole punch process to the left is performed. Referring to FIG. 10C, when a pinch-in operation is performed in the “right” region of the preview image, a two-hole punch process to the right is performed.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an operation example when setting the number of holes for punch processing according to the modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Here, as an example in which the control unit 100 sets the number of holes for punch processing, detection of a plurality of touch positions within a predetermined time after the above-described punch processing is set, and subsequent detection of the plurality of touches A process for changing the number of punch holes in accordance with the number of repetitions of a series of operations including movement from at least one initial position among the positions will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 11, first, as described above, when a pinch-in operation with an initial position distance of N pixels or more is performed in the “left” region (corresponding to a single pinch-in in the figure), two holes are formed on the left. Punch processing is set. The number of holes for punch processing is determined according to the number of times the pinch-in operation is performed again within a predetermined time from the pinch-in operation for which the punch processing setting has been performed. For example, when the re-pinch-in operation is performed once (corresponding to the case of two-time pinch-in in the figure), the number of punch holes is 3, and the 3-hole punch process is set. When the pinch-in operation is performed twice or more (corresponding to the case of pinch-in three or more times in the figure), the number of punch holes is four, and the four-hole punch process is set. The re-pinch-in operation performed within a predetermined time may be a pinch-in operation, and does not have to satisfy the predetermined distance and position described above when the punch process setting is performed.

  That is, on the preview image, the position and the number of holes for punching are set according to the region and the number of times that the initial position where the user starts the pinch-in operation exists.

(F2. Functional configuration)
Since the functional configuration for realizing the processing according to the post-processing setting as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 is the same as the functional block diagram shown in FIG. 7 described above, detailed description will not be repeated. However, the determination logic in the process determination unit 162 is partially different as described below.

(F3. Flow chart)
Next, a flowchart showing a procedure for realizing the setting process as shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a setting processing procedure according to the modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. Here, it is assumed that a plurality of images are acquired by the CPU 102 and preview display is being performed. Each step shown in FIG. 12 is basically realized by the CPU 102 executing a program.

  First, steps S202 to S212 are the same as steps S102 to S112 described with reference to FIG. 8 in the first embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof will not be repeated. Therefore, the description from step S214 will be given here.

  The CPU 102 determines whether or not the distance L between the initial position coordinates is less than N pixels (step S214). If the distance L is not less than (or more than) N pixels (YES in step S214), the processes in steps S216 to S224 are executed. Since the processing in steps S216 to S224 is the same as the processing in steps S116 to S124 described in FIG. 8, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

  On the other hand, when the distance L is N pixels or more (NO in step S214), the CPU 102 specifies that the post-processing set by the operation is punch processing (step S226). Next, the CPU 102 determines whether or not the two initial position coordinates are both present in the predetermined end region (step S228). If both are present in the predetermined end region (YES in step S228), the position of the punching process is specified from the coordinates of the first touch detected among the two initial position coordinates (step S230). . Specifically, (x0, y0) exists when (x0, y0) is detected for the first time among the two points (x0, y0) and (x1, y1) detected by touch input. The punching processing position is determined according to the area being processed. For example, when (x0, y0) is present in the “left” area, the “left” area is the punching position. On the other hand, if only one of the points exists in the predetermined end region (NO in step S228), the CPU 102 specifies the position of the punch process from the coordinates existing in the predetermined end region ( Step S232).

  Next, after setting the above-described punching process, the CPU 102 specifies the number of punch holes according to the number of pinch-in operations performed within a predetermined time (step S234). Subsequently, a punching process is set based on the position and the number of holes specified in the above-described step, and a preview image on which the set punching process has been performed is displayed on the operation panel 200 (step S236). Exit.

[2. Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, an example in which a predetermined process is selectively set from a plurality of processes according to the distance of the initial position where the touch operation is performed has been described. In the second embodiment to be described below, an example in which a predetermined process is selectively set from a plurality of processes according to a locus associated with a pinch-in and pinch-out operation will be described.

<A. Overall configuration>
Since the overall configuration of the image forming apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention is the same as that of image forming apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, detailed description will not be repeated.

<B. Hardware configuration>
Since the hardware configuration of the image forming apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention is the same as that of image forming apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 2, detailed description will not be repeated.

<C. Example of post-processing settings>
An operation example (user interface) of post-processing setting in image forming apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  As described above, it is assumed that a plurality of images are acquired, and the acquired images are displayed as previews on the operation panel 200 of the image forming apparatus 1 as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an operation example in the case of performing post-processing setting or preview display update according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The control unit 100 of the image forming apparatus 1 performs a preview display of the print output of the input image on the display 212 as a display unit, and executes a process in response to a touch input to the display area where the preview is displayed. More specifically, after a plurality of touch positions from the user are detected on the display 212, in response to the movement of at least one of the plurality of touch positions from the initial position, If the region where at least one initial position exists and the movement from the initial position draw a predetermined trajectory, the corresponding post-processing is set for the output product of the print output.

  Referring to FIG. 13, for example, the user performs a pinch-in operation with a fan-shaped trajectory starting from the regions at both ends of the preview image (the “left” region and “right” region described in the modification of the first embodiment). In this case, the middle folding process is set, and when the pinch-in operation is performed with a linear locus, the preview image is reduced and displayed. That is, at the time of a pinch-in operation that is not linear, the control unit 100 causes at least one of the initial positions to exist in an area that is less than a predetermined value from one end of the display area, and one of the remaining initial positions is the other end of the display area. Is set in a region less than a predetermined value, the middle folding process for the output product is set.

  The image forming apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention responds to a user operation in a touch input on the touch panel 213 installed on the display 212, and the paper when the preview image is printed based on the locus of the pinch-in operation. The setting of the middle folding process or the reduction process of the preview image is selectively executed for the medium.

<D. Functional configuration>
The functional configuration for realizing the processing according to the setting as shown in FIG. 13 is also the same as the functional block diagram shown in FIG. 7 described in the first embodiment, and thus detailed description will not be repeated. However, the determination logic in the process determination unit 162 is partially different as described below.

<E. Flow chart>
Next, a flowchart showing a procedure for realizing a plurality of setting processes as shown in FIG. 13 will be described.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for a plurality of settings according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Here, it is assumed that a plurality of images are acquired by the CPU 102 and preview display is being performed. Each step shown in FIG. 14 is basically realized by the CPU 100 executing a program.

  First, steps S302 to S306 are the same as steps S102 to S106 described with reference to FIG. 8 in the first embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof will not be repeated. Therefore, the description from step S308 will be made here.

  The CPU 102 determines whether or not the two initial position coordinates are present in different end regions (step S308). Specifically, when (x0, y0) is present in the “left” region, whether (x1, y1) is present in the “right” region, or (x0, y0) is “right”. When (x1, y1) exists in the “left” area, it is determined whether it exists in the “left” area. If the CPU 102 determines that the initial position coordinates of the two points do not exist in different end regions (NO in step S308), the CPU 102 sets another process assigned to the pinch-in operation (step S312). For example, the stapling process, punching process, and preview image reduction process described in the first embodiment may be performed. On the other hand, when the initial position coordinates of the two points exist in different end regions (YES in step S308), the CPU 102 acquires pinch-in operation trajectory information (step S310).

  Next, the CPU 102 determines whether or not the trajectory is a straight line from the acquired trajectory information (step S314). If the trajectory is linear (YES in step S314), CPU 102 performs preview image reduction processing (step S316) and ends the processing. On the other hand, if the trajectory is not linear (NO in step S314), CPU 102 sets the half-folding process, displays the preview image that has been subjected to the half-folding process on operation panel 200 (step S318), and performs the process. Exit.

<F. Modification>
Next, a modified example of processing when the user performs an operation along a predetermined locus will be described.

(F1. Example of post-processing setting operation)
An operation example (user interface) of post-processing setting in image forming apparatus 1 according to the modification of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  As described above, it is assumed that a plurality of images are acquired, and the acquired images are displayed as previews on the operation panel 200 of the image forming apparatus 1 as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an operation example when post-processing setting or preview display update setting is performed according to the modification of the second embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 15, for example, when the user performs a pinch-out operation with a fan-shaped trajectory starting from an area that is not a predetermined end area of the preview image, the center folding process is set, and the pinch is performed with a linear trajectory. When the out operation is performed, the preview image is enlarged and displayed. That is, at the time of a pinch-out operation that is not linear, the control unit 100 sets the half-fold process for the output product when all of the initial positions are present in an area that is greater than or equal to a predetermined value from the end in the display area.

  In image forming apparatus 1 according to the modification of the second embodiment of the present invention, a preview image is printed based on the trajectory of the pinch-out operation in response to a user operation for touch input on touch panel 213 installed on display 212. In this case, the setting of the half-folding process or the enlargement process of the preview image is selectively executed on the paper medium at the time.

<F2. Functional configuration>
The functional configuration for realizing a plurality of setting processes as shown in FIG. 15 is also similar to the functional block diagram shown in FIG. 7 described in the first embodiment, and thus detailed description will not be repeated. However, the determination logic in the process determination unit 162 is partially different as described below.

<F3. Flow chart>
Next, a flowchart showing a procedure for realizing a plurality of setting processes as shown in FIG. 15 will be described.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a setting processing procedure according to the modification of the second embodiment of the present invention. Here, it is assumed that a plurality of images are acquired by the CPU 102 and preview display is being performed. Each step shown in FIG. 16 is basically realized by the CPU 100 executing a program.

  First, since the process of step S402 is the same as the process of step S102 described in Embodiment 1 with reference to FIG. 8, detailed description thereof will not be repeated. Therefore, here, the processing from step S404 will be described.

  The CPU 102 detects a pinch out operation on the preview image (step S404). This detection process is determined based on the relationship between the coordinate value of the initial position where the two-point touch input is detected and the coordinate value of the position at that time. Next, the CPU 102 acquires (x0, y0) and (x1, y1) that are the initial position coordinates of the two points (step S406).

  Next, the CPU 102 determines whether or not both of the initial position coordinates are present in the predetermined end region (step S408). Specifically, the two initial position coordinates (x0, y0) and (x1, y1) are both present in the “left”, “up”, and “right” regions described in the modification of the first embodiment. Judge whether or not. If the CPU 102 determines that one of the two initial position coordinates is present in the predetermined end area (NO in step S408), it sets another process assigned to the pinch-out operation. (Step S412), the process ends. For example, preview image enlargement processing may be performed. On the other hand, if both of the initial position coordinates of the two points are not present in the predetermined end region (YES in step S408), the trajectory information of the pinch-out operation is acquired (step S410).

  Next, the CPU 102 determines whether or not the locus is a straight line from the obtained locus information (step S414). If the locus is linear (YES in step S414), CPU 102 performs preview image enlargement processing (step S416) and ends the processing. On the other hand, if the locus is not linear (NO in step S414), CPU 102 sets the half-folding process, displays the preview image that has been subjected to the half-folding process on operation panel 200 (step S418), and performs the process. Exit.

<G. Application example>
Hereinafter, a typical application example of the processing according to the second embodiment of the present invention as described above will be described. The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the application examples illustrated below, and it is obvious that the present invention can be applied to various cases according to the technical idea described in this specification.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a setting processing procedure according to the application example of the second embodiment of the present invention. Here, it is assumed that a plurality of images are acquired by the CPU 102 and preview display is being performed. Each step shown in FIG. 17 is basically realized by the CPU 100 executing a program.

  First, since the process of step S502 is the same as the process of step S102 described in FIG. 8 in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will not be repeated. Accordingly, the processing from step S504 will be described here.

  The CPU 102 detects that at least one of the two touch positions has moved from the initial position coordinates (step S504). Next, the CPU 102 determines whether or not the touch operation involving the movement is a pinch-in operation (step S506). If it is determined that the operation is a pinch-in operation (YES in step S506), the processes in steps S508 to S520 are executed. Here, the processing of steps S508 to S520 is the same as the processing of steps S306 to S318 described with reference to FIG. 14, and therefore detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation is not a pinch-in operation, that is, a pinch-out operation (NO in step S506), the processing of steps S522 to S530 is executed. Here, the processing of steps S522 to S530 is the same as the processing of steps S406 to S414 described with reference to FIG. 16, and therefore detailed description thereof will not be repeated. Next, the CPU 102 determines whether or not the trajectory is a straight line from the acquired trajectory information (step S530). If the locus is linear (YES in step S530), CPU 102 performs preview image enlargement processing (step S536), and ends the processing. On the other hand, if the trajectory is not linear (NO in step S530), CPU 102 sets the half-folding process, displays the preview image that has been subjected to the half-folding process on operation panel 200 (step S520), and performs processing. Exit.

[3. Other Embodiments]
The program for executing the control as described in the above flow is recorded on a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium such as a flexible disk attached to the computer, a CD-ROM, a ROM, a RAM, and a memory card. It can also be provided as a product. Alternatively, the program can be provided by being recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk built in the computer. A program can also be provided by downloading via a network.

  The program may be a program module that is provided as part of an operating system (OS) of a computer and that calls necessary modules in a predetermined arrangement at a predetermined timing to execute processing. In that case, the program itself does not include the module, and the process is executed in cooperation with the OS. A program that does not include such a module can also be included in the program according to the present invention.

  The program according to the present invention may be provided by being incorporated in a part of another program. Even in this case, the program itself does not include the module included in the other program, and the process is executed in cooperation with the other program. Such a program incorporated in another program can also be included in the program according to the present invention.

[4. advantage]
According to the present embodiment, the following advantages can be obtained. That is, post-processing settings such as stapling, punching, and half-folding can be set by an intuitive operation such as a pinch-in or pinch-out operation on the preview image portion.

  In the setting of stapling processing and punching processing, an operation of closing two fingers (pinch-in operation) is an example of a user's intuitive operation. According to the present embodiment, post-processing setting or reduction processing can be selectively executed by adjusting the width of two fingers that are the starting point of a pinch-in operation. The post-processing setting or the reduction process can be executed without overlapping with the reduction process by the pinch-in operation applied in general.

  In the middle folding process, an operation of closing or opening a book is an example of an intuitive operation by the user. According to the present embodiment, the operation of changing the trajectory of a pinch-in or pinch-out operation is conventionally performed. The post-processing setting or reduction / enlargement process can be executed without overlapping with the reduction / enlargement process by the pinch-in operation and the pinch-out operation which are more generally applied.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Image forming apparatus, 10 Main body apparatus, 12 Automatic document conveyance part, 14 Document tray, 16 Scanner, 18 Print engine, 20 Post-processing apparatus, 22 Post-processing apparatus control part, 24 Staple processing part, 26 Punch processing part, 28 Folding Processing unit, 30 paper feed tray, 100 control unit, 102 CPU, 104 RAM, 106 ROM, 108 print processing unit, 110 image processing unit, 112 auxiliary storage device, 114 external interface, 116 scanner processing unit, 118 post-processing control unit 150 image buffer, 152 preview generation unit, 154 input unit, 156 position buffer, 158 multi-point detection unit, 160 distance calculation unit, 162 process determination unit, 164 function correspondence information, 166 post-processing setting unit, 200 operation panel, 212 Display, 213 data Chipaneru, 214 numeric keypad, 215 preview key, 216 a start key, 217 stop key, 218 mode key, 220 the preview image, 222, 224 key 226 before the page transition key 228 next page transition key.

Claims (11)

A display unit;
A position detection unit capable of detecting a plurality of positions input by a user touching the display unit;
A control unit that performs a preview display of the print output of the input image on the display unit and executes a process in response to the touch input to the display area that is displayed as the preview;
In response to the movement of at least one of the detected plurality of touch positions from the initial position after the plurality of touch positions are detected by the position detection unit, the control unit includes the plurality of touch positions. An image for setting a corresponding post-process for an output product of the print output if a distance between an area where at least one initial position exists and a distance between the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions satisfy a predetermined condition. Forming equipment.   2. The control unit according to claim 1, wherein the control unit selectively executes a corresponding process among a plurality of processes including the setting of the post-process based on a distance between the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions. Image forming apparatus.   The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit sets a content of post-processing according to an area where the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions exist. The controller is
When a distance between the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions is less than a predetermined value, set a post-processing for the output object,
The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the preview display is updated when a distance between the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions is equal to or greater than the predetermined value. The controller is
The preview display is updated when all of the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions are present in an area that is a predetermined value or more from an end of the display area;
The corresponding post-processing is set for the output object when at least one of the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions is present in an area that is less than the predetermined value from an end of the display area. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1. When at least one of the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions is present in an area that is less than the predetermined value from an edge of the display area,
The controller is
When the distance between the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions is less than a predetermined value, stapling is set,
The image forming apparatus according to claim 5, wherein punch processing is set when a distance between the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions is equal to or greater than the predetermined value.   The control unit includes a series of detection of a plurality of touch positions within a predetermined time after setting the punching process, and subsequent movement from at least one initial position among the detected plurality of touch positions. The image forming apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the number of holes for punch processing is set based on the number of repetitions of the operation. A display unit;
A position detection unit capable of detecting a plurality of positions input by a user touching the display unit;
A control unit that performs a preview display of the print output of the input image on the display unit and executes a process in response to the touch input to the display area that is displayed as the preview;
In response to the movement of at least one of the detected plurality of touch positions from the initial position after the plurality of touch positions are detected by the position detection unit, the control unit includes the plurality of touch positions. An image forming apparatus configured to set a corresponding post-process for an output product of the print output if an area where at least one initial position exists and a movement from the initial position draw a predetermined locus. The controller is
At least one of the initial positions exists in an area less than a predetermined value from one end of the display area, and one of the remaining initial positions exists in an area less than the predetermined value from the other end of the display area. If or
The image forming apparatus according to claim 8, wherein when all of the initial positions are present in an area greater than or equal to the predetermined value from an end in the display area, a half-folding process is set for the output product. A control program executed by an image forming apparatus having a display unit, the control program being stored in a computer of the image forming apparatus,
Detecting a plurality of positions touch-input by the user to the display means;
Performing a preview display of the print output of the input image on the display means;
Executing a process in response to the touch input to the display area being previewed,
The step of executing the process includes: out of the initial positions in response to the movement of at least one of the detected plurality of touch positions from the initial position after the position detection unit detects the plurality of touch positions. An image for setting a corresponding post-process for an output product of the print output if a distance between an area where at least one initial position exists and a distance between the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions satisfy a predetermined condition. Control program for forming equipment. A control method of an image forming apparatus having a display means,
Detecting a plurality of positions touch-input by the user to the display means;
Performing a preview display of the print output of the input image on the display means;
Executing a process in response to the touch input to the display area being previewed,
The step of executing the process includes: out of the initial positions in response to the movement of at least one of the detected plurality of touch positions from the initial position after the position detection unit detects the plurality of touch positions. An image for setting a corresponding post-process for an output product of the print output if a distance between an area where at least one initial position exists and a distance between the initial positions of the plurality of touch positions satisfy a predetermined condition. Control method of forming apparatus.

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