JP2013052521A - Image processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To print a procedure manual of resolving a paper jam by a printer body with which a post-processing apparatus is connected when a paper jam occurs in the post-processing apparatus and to enable a user to efficiently perform paper jam resolving operations as he/she refers to the output procedure manual of resolving a paper jam at hand.SOLUTION: The image processor includes: the printer body; the post-processing apparatus that is connected with the printer body; a body detector that detects a paper jam in the printer body; a postprocessor detector that detects a paper jam in the post-processing apparatus; and a controller which controls the system so that the printer body may print a procedure manual of resolving a paper jam on which procedure of resolving a paper jam is written when no paper jam is detected by the body detector and a paper jam is detected by the postprocessor detector.

Description

The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus including a printing apparatus main body and a post-processing apparatus connected to the printing apparatus main body. When a jam occurs in the post-processing apparatus, the jam is released from the printing apparatus main body. The present invention relates to a technique for printing a jam clearing procedure manual in which a procedure is described.

Image processing that detects whether a jam removal procedure can be output to another copier on the network and outputs a jam removal procedure document from another copier when a jam occurs in the copier Devices and the like are known.

JP 2007-114298 A

  However, in the above-mentioned patent document, a plurality of copying machines must be installed on a LAN (Local Area Network). As described above, when two or more copiers connected to the network are arranged in the office, a plurality of copiers may be arranged close to each other. It is often the case that they are arranged remotely such that they are arranged at one end and the other end in a relatively large office.

If the copiers on the network are remotely located, it is troublesome for the user to go to another copier other than the one to be jammed and get the printed material with the jam clearing procedure printed. That is a tough work.

Furthermore, in the case of jam processing in the printing apparatus main body, the touch panel on which the jam clearing procedure is displayed is in a range that can be visually recognized by the user, and therefore it is possible to clear the jam relatively easily. However, in a state where the printing apparatus main body and the post-processing device are connected to the printing apparatus main body, jam removal in the post-processing apparatus is more complicated than jam removal in the printing apparatus main body.

In general, the post-processing device performs a stapling operation on a printed paper bundle, a paper folding device that operates to fold a printed paper in three, a case binding device that binds glue on the back cover and binds a booklet, and the printed paper bundle. There are various types such as a stapler and a punch for punching a printed sheet bundle. In particular, in these post-processing, unlike the printing apparatus main body, there are many cases where a plurality of paper transport paths are not visible, and when performing jam clearing in these post-processing apparatuses, an operation manual, a touch panel, etc. It is essential to do this while referring to For these reasons, if a user misses a sheet on a plurality of existing sheet conveyance paths and cannot effectively cancel a jam, the user spends a lot of time to clear the jam and cannot improve efficiency. .

In the present invention, when a jam occurs in the post-processing device, the jam clearing procedure manual is printed on the printing apparatus main body to which the post-processing device is connected, and the user outputs the jam clearing procedure manual at hand. The purpose is to remove jam efficiently while referring to it.

(1)
A printing apparatus main body,
A post-processing apparatus connected to the printing apparatus main body;
A main body detection unit for detecting a jam in the printing apparatus main body unit;
A post-processing detector for detecting jams in the post-processing device;
When a jam is not detected by the main body detection unit and when a jam is detected by the post-processing detection unit, a jam release procedure manual describing a procedure for releasing the jam is provided in the printing apparatus. A control unit that controls to print on the main unit;
An image processing apparatus comprising:

(2)
Based on the detection results of the main body detection unit and the post-processing detection unit, a display unit that displays a jam state and a release condition;
Further comprising
The image processing apparatus according to (1), wherein the control unit performs control so as to select whether or not to print the jam state and the release condition displayed on the display unit.

(3)
A printing apparatus main body,
A post-processing apparatus connected to the printing apparatus main body;
A main body detection unit for detecting a jam in the printing apparatus main body unit;
A post-processing detection unit that detects a jam in the post-processing device, and a jam release procedure manual printing method using
When a jam is not detected by the main body detection unit and when a jam is detected by the post-processing detection unit, a jam release procedure manual describing a procedure for releasing the jam is provided in the printing apparatus. A control process for controlling printing on the main body,
Jam release procedure manual printing method.

(4)
A printing apparatus main body,
A post-processing apparatus connected to the printing apparatus main body;
A main body detection unit for detecting a jam in the printing apparatus main body unit;
A post-processing detector for detecting jams in the post-processing device;
When a jam is not detected by the main body detection unit and when a jam is detected by the post-processing detection unit, a jam release procedure manual describing a procedure for releasing the jam is provided in the printing apparatus. A control unit that controls to print on the main unit;
A program executed on an image processing apparatus.

According to the first image processing apparatus of the present invention, when a jam has occurred in the post-processing apparatus, the jam clearing procedure manual is printed by the printing apparatus main body to which the post-processing apparatus is connected, and is output by the user. The jam clearing operation can be efficiently performed while referring to the jam clearing procedure manual.

According to the second image processing apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to select whether to output a jam clearing procedure when a jam occurs, or to select whether or not to output as necessary. Can be improved.

According to the first jam clearing procedure manual printing method of the present invention, when a jam occurs in the post-processing device, the jam clearing procedure manual is printed on the printing device main body to which the post-processing device is connected, The user can efficiently perform the jam clearing operation while referring to the jam clearing procedure manual output at hand.

According to the first program of the present invention, when a jam has occurred in the post-processing device, the jam clearing procedure manual is printed on the printing device main body to which the post-processing device is connected, and the user is output. The jam clearing work can be efficiently performed while referring to the jam clearing procedure manual.

1 is an overall configuration diagram illustrating a printing apparatus main body and a post-processing apparatus in the present embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation screen displayed on the operation screen in this embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a module configuration when a jam is detected, a jam is detected, and a jam release procedure manual is output from the printing apparatus main body. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation when a jam is detected, a jam is detected, and a jam release procedure is output from the printing apparatus main body. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation screen when a jam occurs. It is a figure which shows an example of a jam cancellation | release procedure manual. It is a figure which shows an example of the transition state of the operation screen at the time of jam occurrence. It is an example of a screen for selecting whether or not to always output a jam release procedure manual.

<Basic description of image processing apparatus>
FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a printing system 100 that is an image processing apparatus showing a printing apparatus main body 1000 and a post-processing apparatus group 1400 connected to the printing apparatus main body in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a post-processing device group 1400 is connected to the printing apparatus main body 1000. The post-processing device group 1400 includes a bookbinding post-processing device 1200 that performs case binding, a sealed letter creation post-processing device 1100 that seals the contents of the sealed letter, and a multi post-processing device 1300 that performs a folding operation, punching, or stapling operation. Is done. In the present embodiment, a bookbinding post-processing device 1200, a sealed letter creation post-processing device 1100, and a multi-post processing device 1300 are connected to the printing apparatus main body 1000, and the image processing device 100 is configured as a whole.

<Description of Printing Apparatus Main Body 1000>
The printing apparatus main body 1000 receives paper from an external paper feeding unit 1002 arranged outside the printing apparatus main body 1000 or an internal paper feeding unit 1003 arranged inside the casing of the printing apparatus main body 1000. The paper is fed and sent to the paper conveyance path 1001. The conveyed paper is recorded with an image by the printing unit 1004, and the paper on which the image is recorded is conveyed to a paper conveyance path 1005 and discharged by a paper discharge tray 1006, or depending on the job, a group of post-processing devices. 1400. The printing apparatus body 1000 includes a touch panel 1008 that is an operation unit on the upper surface of the printing apparatus body. The user can instruct the image processing apparatus 100 to perform various printing operations using the touch panel 1008.

<Description of bookbinding post-processing apparatus 1200>
In this embodiment, the paper printed by the printing apparatus main body 1000 is bound by the bookbinding post-processing device 1200 when case binding is instructed as a job. In the bookbinding post-processing apparatus 1200, a sheet printed by the printing apparatus main body 1000 is conveyed to the sheet conveyance path 1201. In the present embodiment, a sheet serving as a cover sheet for bookbinding is installed in the external sheet feed unit 1002, and a text sheet serving as a text in bookbinding is installed in the internal sheet feed unit 1003. When the text sheet printed by the printing apparatus main body 1000 is transported to the paper transport path 1201, the text stack unit 1203 stacks a predetermined number of texts. When the bookbinding cover sheet printed by the printing apparatus main body 1000 is conveyed to the sheet conveyance path 1201, the bookbinding unit 1205 waits in a state immediately before bookbinding. Then, the gluing unit 1207 performs a gluing operation on the text stacked by the text stack unit 1203 and the cover sheet waiting on the bookbinding unit 1205. Further, the case binding created by the text and the cover is discharged by the bookbinding discharge unit 1209.

<Explanation of sealed letter creation post-processing apparatus 1100>
In the present embodiment, when a sealed print is instructed as a print job, the sealed paper is printed by the printing apparatus main body 1000, and the sealed letter creation post-processing apparatus 1100 creates a sealed letter in which the contents are sealed. . In the sealed letter creation post-processing apparatus 1100, the paper printed by the printing apparatus main body 1000 is conveyed to the paper conveyance path 1101. In the present embodiment, an envelope form formed as an envelope is installed in the external sheet feed unit 1002, and a sheet that becomes the contents in the envelope form is installed in the internal sheet feed unit 1003. When the content printed by the printing apparatus main body 1000 is transported to the paper transport path 1101, the content folding unit 1103 performs a three-fold operation as desired by the user. When the envelope form fed by the printing apparatus main body 1000 is conveyed to the sheet conveyance path 1101, an envelope form immediately before the contents are sealed is formed by the envelope form folding unit 1105. Then, each is conveyed to the sealing unit 1107, and the sealing unit 1107 seals the paper folded by the content folding unit 1103 inside the envelope foam formed by the envelope foam folding unit 1105. Then, the envelope into which the contents are inserted is subjected to a gluing operation (not shown) and is discharged by the envelope discharge unit 1109.

<Description of Multi-Post Processing Device 1300>
In the present embodiment, the paper printed by the printing apparatus main body 1000 is subjected to a post-processing operation by the multi post-processing device 1300 when any of the folding operation, punching, and stapling is instructed as a print job. The In the multi post-processing apparatus 1300, the sheet printed by the printing apparatus main body 1000 is conveyed to the sheet conveyance path 1301. When the folding operation is designated, the folding unit 1303 folds the sheet into three, and the sheet is discharged to the three-fold discharge unit 1309.

When the stapling operation is designated, a predetermined number of sheets are stacked in the stapling unit 1305, the stapling operation is performed according to the desired number of sheets, and the stapling unit 1305 is discharged as it is. When a punch operation is designated, a predetermined number of sheets are stacked in the punch unit 1311, a punch operation is performed according to the desired number of sheets, and the sheet is discharged to the discharge unit 1307. Further, when the stapling operation is designated in addition to the punching operation, a predetermined number of sheets are stacked in the punching unit 1311, the punching operation is performed according to the desired number of sheets, and the stapling operation is performed in the stapling unit 1305. And the sheet is discharged by the staple unit 1305 as it is.

  In the present embodiment, the case binding apparatus 1200, the sealed letter creating apparatus 1100, and the multi post-processing apparatus 1300 are connected to the printing apparatus main body 1000 along the paper conveyance direction. Without being limited thereto, each may be directly connected to the printing apparatus main body 1000. As shown in FIG. 1, generally, when a multifunctional post-processing device is added for office use, the conveyance path becomes long, and the image processing apparatus 100 includes a paper conveyance path having a relatively long overall length. It is configured as follows. For example, when a jam occurs in the post-processing device group 1400, the complicated path configuration of the post-processing device requires the user to cancel the jam while constantly checking the operation panel 1008, which is troublesome for the user. Work.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the control device 200 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the control device 200 includes a control unit 205 and is connected to a computer 201 and a scanner unit 203. The computer 201 and the scanner unit 203 are provided to supply a job to be printed to the control device 200.
The control unit 205 outputs a job supplied from the computer 201 or the scanner unit 203. In addition, the internal paper feeding unit 207, the external paper feeding unit 209, the paper discharge unit 211, and the printing unit 213 are configured to be controlled via the control unit. The operation panel 215 is connected to the control unit, and stores desired information input by the user in the storage unit 217 of the control unit.

The printing apparatus main body jam detection unit 219 includes a jam on the paper conveyance path 1001 and the paper conveyance path 1005 as shown in FIG. 1, a jam on the external paper feeding unit 1002 and the internal paper feeding unit 1003, a jam on the printing unit 1004, and a paper discharge. By detecting a jam in the unit 1006, it is detected whether or not the apparatus operation must be stopped once, and a signal is transmitted to the control unit 205. Furthermore, the transmitted control unit 205 notifies the user of the jam state via the operation panel unit 215. The jam in the present embodiment means that, in the image processing apparatus 100, the printing apparatus main body 1000 or the post-processing apparatus group 1400 causes the operation of each apparatus when the sheet is jammed on the sheet conveyance path or each unit. It means stopping.

Further, the operation unit of the post-processing device group 1400 is connected to the control unit 205. The sealed letter creation processing unit 221 is a drive unit (not shown) that constitutes the sealed letter creation post-processing device 1100. The bookbinding post-processing unit 223 is a drive unit that constitutes the bookbinding post-processing apparatus 1200. The multi post-processing unit 225 is a drive unit or the like constituting the multi post-processing apparatus 1300 as shown in FIG. The sealed letter creation processing unit 221, the bookbinding post-processing unit 223, and the multi-post processing unit 225 are controlled via the control unit 205. Each post-processing apparatus is provided with a sealed letter creation jam detection unit 227, a bookbinding post-processing jam detection unit 229, and a multi-post-processing jam detection unit 231.

The post-processing detection unit includes the sealed letter creation jam detection unit 227, the bookbinding post-processing jam detection unit 229, and the multi-post-processing jam detection unit 231, and is disposed in the post-processing device connected to the printing apparatus main body unit 1000. This is a jam detection unit. In these apparatuses, when a jam is detected, a signal is transmitted to the control unit 205 and notified on the operation panel of the printing apparatus main body 1000.

The control unit 205 stores the jam release pattern due to the jam in the storage unit 217. When a jam is detected in the printing apparatus main body 1000 and the post-processing device group 1400, the jam location is specified, and the jam release information stored in the storage unit 217 is displayed on the operation panel.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the touch panel 1008 in the present embodiment. The touch panel 1008 is a display screen configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) as illustrated. As shown in FIG. 3A, a touch panel installed in the printing apparatus main body 1000 includes a printer tab 301 for printing a job from a PC, a copy tab 303 for copying image information from an image reading scanner unit (not shown), A scanner tab 305 for reading image information from an image reading scanner unit (not shown) is displayed. First, if the user needs to log in, the user can log in from the login button 307 and select a desired mode.

  Here, a case where the user selects the copy tab 303 will be described as an example. As shown in FIG. 3B, when the copy mode is selected, “copying is possible” is displayed, and the display screen transitions to the copy mode screen 309. As shown in FIG. 3B, the user can select a color mode in which monochrome or full color can be selected, a scaling mode for enlarging or reducing image information, a corresponding key for adjusting the document type and reading density, Copying can be performed by setting the paper type of the paper tray, selection of single-sided or double-sided printing, the number of copies to be printed, and the like.

The operation screen 309
Is an area for displaying the status of the printing apparatus main body 1000 and the post-processing apparatus group 1400. In the present embodiment, for example, an alarm message such as a jam or a status message indicating that a job is being printed can be displayed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, it is a figure which shows the module structure which outputs the jam cancellation procedure manual in case a jam generate | occur | produces.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the jam release procedure print enable / disable setting module (401) sets the jam release procedure print enable / disable setting, the jam detection module (403) detects the jam, and the jam occurrence location management module (404) Jam occurrence location is identified. The paper discharge unit detection module (405) detects whether the jam release procedure manual can be discharged from the printing apparatus main body, and the jam release procedure print judgment module (407) acquires the jam release procedure manual management data (409) to be printed out. Then, it is determined from the print execution module (411) whether to execute the jam release procedure manual, and the module executes the print.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, an operation flow when a jam occurs in the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, it is detected that a jam has occurred in either the printing apparatus main body 1000 or the post-processing apparatus group 1400. Specifically, a jam is detected by a printing device main body jam detection unit 219 in the printing device main body unit 1000, a sealed letter creation jam detection unit 227, a bookbinding jam detection unit 229, and a multi post-processing jam detection unit 231 in various post-processing devices. (Step 501). Next, it is determined whether or not a jam is detected in the printing apparatus main body 1000 (step 503). When a jam is detected in the printing apparatus main body 1000 (Yes in Step 503), the user performs a jam release operation of the printing apparatus main body 1000 and completes the jam removal operation in the printing apparatus main body 1000 (Step S503). 505). When the jam is not detected in the printing apparatus main body 1000 (No in Step 503), it is detected whether or not a jam is detected in various post-processing devices (Step 507).

Here, as shown in FIG. 6, when a jam is detected in any of the various post-processing devices (Yes in Step 507), the user determines on the touch panel whether or not to print the jam release procedure manual. Is indicated (step 509). In the present embodiment, a jam occurs at a position “2” in the drawing. When the user prints the jam clearing procedure (Yes in Step 509), the jam clearing procedure is printed on the printing apparatus main body 1000 (Step 511).

Then, a jam release procedure document as shown in FIG. 7 is output. The user goes to the printed paper jam removal procedure manual on the paper output tray of the printing apparatus main body 1000, and performs jam removal operations of various post-processing devices based on the jam removal procedure manual (step 511).

  FIG. 7 is an example of a jam clearing procedure actually displayed. In this embodiment, it is an example which shows the jam clearance procedure in the content folding unit of the sealed letter preparation apparatus 1100 in a post-processing apparatus. As shown in FIG. 6, also in various post-treatment devices, a jam location is specified by 1 to 4 display symbols. In the present embodiment, a state where a jam has occurred at a position “2” in the drawing is shown. When the user touches the “2” portion, as shown in steps 1 to 7 in FIG. 7, a jam clearing procedure document indicating a specific jam processing method is output. In the present embodiment, the folding roller in the post-processing apparatus is jammed. As shown in procedure 1 in FIG. 7, the user first opens the door of the post-processing apparatus. Then, as shown in the procedure 2 of FIG. 7, the three-fold tray unit (2d) is pulled out. Further, as shown in the procedure 3 in FIG. 7, the user opens the guide plate (2e) for guiding the sheet conveyance in the trifold tray unit. Further, the user opens the guide plate 2e toward the downstream side in the paper transport direction, and removes the jammed paper. As shown in procedure 4 in FIG. 7, when it is difficult to remove the paper, the user returns the guide plate 2e to the original position and lifts and fixes the guide portion 2f. Then, as shown in step 5 of FIG. 7, the user releases the jammed paper while removing the jammed paper while rotating the knob 2 c counterclockwise in the direction of arrow 1. Then, as shown in procedure 6 in FIG. 7, the user returns the guide portion 2f to the original position, and further returns the trifold tray unit 2d to the original position. Next, as shown in the procedure 7 of FIG. 7, the door of the post-processing device is closed, and the jam release is finished. As shown in Procedures 1 to 7 in FIG. 7, when No is selected in Step 509, these contents are as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D, as shown in FIGS. The same content as is displayed on the touch panel unit with the screen transitioned. The user performs jam removal of various post-processing devices while referring to the touch panel (step 513).

Next, when it is confirmed that the jam has been released in all the apparatuses (step 515), the routine proceeds to a normal printing operation (step 517).

  As shown in FIG. 9, invalidity or validity may be set in advance from the setting screen for printing the jam release procedure. In the present embodiment, by setting to always print the jam clearing procedure manual on the printing apparatus main body 1000, it is possible to output the jam clearing procedure document in advance, and whether or not to print the jam clearing procedure document. It is possible to save the trouble of checking.

  As another embodiment, when a jam has occurred in at least one of the post-processing device group 1400, the printing apparatus main body 1000 wirelessly uses a jam canceling method for a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone (not shown). You may transmit using a communication function. The user can effectively cancel the jam of the post-processing device while browsing the jam canceling method on the mobile terminal.

  Further, the touch panel 1008 of the printing apparatus main body 1000 may be configured to be detachable. On the touch panel 1008, a location where a jam has occurred in the printing apparatus main body 1000 or the post-processing device group 1400, and a jam release method are displayed. When a jam has occurred in the post-processing apparatus 1400, the user can remove the touch panel 1008 from the printing apparatus main body 1000 and release the jam in the post-processing apparatus while viewing the removed touch panel 1008.

100 image processing apparatus 1000 printing apparatus main body 1400 post-processing apparatus group 1200 bookbinding post-processing apparatus 1100 post-printing post-processing apparatus 1300 multi-post-processing apparatus 1001 paper transport path 1002 external paper feed unit 1003 internal paper feed unit 1004 printing part 1005 paper transport Path 1006 discharge tray 1008 touch panel 1201 paper transport path 1203 text stack unit 1205 bookbinding unit 1207 gluing unit 1209 booklet discharge unit 1101 paper transport path 1103 content folding unit 1105 envelope form folding unit 1107 sealing unit 1109 envelope discharge unit 1301 paper transport path 1303 Tri-fold unit 1305 Staple unit 1307 Discharge unit 1309 Tri-fold discharge unit 1311 Punch unit 200 Device 205 Control unit 201 Computer 203 Scanner unit 207 Internal paper feed unit 209 External paper feed unit 211 Paper discharge unit 213 Printing unit 215 Operation panel 217 Storage unit 219 Printing device main body jam detection unit 221 Sealed letter post-processing unit 223 Bookbinding post-processing unit 225 Multi post-processing unit 227 Sealed letter jam detection unit 229 Bookbinding post-processing jam detection unit 231 Multi-post-processing jam detection unit 301 Printer tab 303 Copy tab 305 Scanner tab 307 Copy button screen 309 Copy mode screen 401 Jam release procedure Print availability setting module 403 Jam Detection module 404 Jam occurrence location management module 405 Paper discharge unit detection module 407 Jam release procedure print determination module 409 Jam release procedure manual management data 411 Print execution module

Claims (4)

A printing apparatus main body,
A post-processing apparatus connected to the printing apparatus main body;
A main body detection unit for detecting a jam in the printing apparatus main body unit;
A post-processing detector for detecting jams in the post-processing device;
When a jam is not detected by the main body detection unit and when a jam is detected by the post-processing detection unit, a jam release procedure manual describing a procedure for releasing the jam is provided in the printing apparatus. A control unit that controls to print on the main unit;
An image processing apparatus comprising: Based on the detection results of the main body detection unit and the post-processing detection unit, a display unit that displays a jam state and a release condition;
Further comprising
The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit performs control so as to select whether or not to print the jam state and the release condition displayed on the display unit. A printing apparatus main body,
A post-processing apparatus connected to the printing apparatus main body;
A main body detection unit for detecting a jam in the printing apparatus main body unit;
A post-processing detection unit that detects a jam in the post-processing device, and a jam release procedure manual printing method using
When a jam is not detected by the main body detection unit and when a jam is detected by the post-processing detection unit, a jam release procedure manual describing a procedure for releasing the jam is provided in the printing apparatus. A control process for controlling printing on the main body,
Jam release procedure manual printing method. A printing apparatus main body,
A post-processing apparatus connected to the printing apparatus main body;
A main body detection unit for detecting a jam in the printing apparatus main body unit;
A post-processing detector for detecting jams in the post-processing device;
When a jam is not detected by the main body detection unit and when a jam is detected by the post-processing detection unit, a jam release procedure manual describing a procedure for releasing the jam is provided in the printing apparatus. A control unit that controls to print on the main unit;
A program executed on an image processing apparatus.