JP2016068353A - Printing device and printing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a printing device that can reduce the risk of printing by mistake.SOLUTION: The printing device has a plurality of printing functions. The printing device is provided with: a displaying portion that displays data associated with printing; a printing portion that prints an image on a sheet; a sheet set portion on which is set the sheet on which the image is printed by the printing portion; an input portion which allows input of at least either one of data concerning size of the sheet to be set on the sheet set portion and data concerning a media type of the sheet; a first determining portion that determines, based on the data inputted by the input portion, whether or not any of a plurality of printing functions can be set on the sheet set on the sheet set portion; and a control portion that performs control so that the displaying portion displays a determination result by the first determining portion.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a printing apparatus and a printing system.

  In an image forming apparatus typified by a digital multifunction peripheral or the like, after an image of a document is read by an image reading unit, light is irradiated to the photoconductor provided in the image forming unit based on the read image, and the photoconductor An electrostatic latent image is formed thereon. After that, a developer such as charged toner is supplied onto the formed electrostatic latent image to form a visible image, and then transferred to a fed sheet, fixed, and discharged outside the apparatus.

  Here, the technology relating to paper feeding in the image forming apparatus is disclosed in JP-A-7-271246 (Patent Document 1), JP-A-11-32139 (Patent Document 2), and JP-A-2008-281666 (Patent Document). 3).

  According to Patent Document 1, a mode setting unit that sets a manual feeding mode for manually feeding a recording material, and a material of a recording material that is manually fed according to the setting of the manual feeding mode by the mode setting unit An image forming apparatus including a material setting unit is disclosed.

  According to Patent Document 2, when a print output request is made in a state where one of the first and second paper feed trays is set as a printer dedicated paper feed tray, the request content is determined, and the request content is For image data print output from a computer, an image forming device that permits paper feeding from a paper tray that is set as a dedicated paper tray for the printer and feeds paper from a paper tray that is instructed by the computer. It is disclosed. Further, according to the image forming apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 2, if the requested content is a print output of image data received by FAX, paper feeding from a paper feeding tray set as a printer dedicated paper feeding tray is prohibited, Paper is fed from other paper feed trays.

  According to Patent Document 3, an image forming apparatus that includes a plurality of paper feed cassettes and receives a selective supply of paper from the paper feed cassettes and performs printing in a printing unit, which can be processed according to the paper feed cassettes Cassette function storage unit for storing various functions, an input unit for selecting a function and inputting a preferential setting, a function preferentially set in the input unit, and a paper feed stored in the cassette function storage unit An image forming apparatus including a cassette selection unit that selects a paper feed cassette based on a function that can be processed for each cassette is disclosed.

JP 7-271246 A JP-A-11-32139 JP 2008-281666 A

  When the user performs printing in the printing apparatus, the paper is stored in a paper setting unit for setting paper such as a paper feed cassette or a manual feed tray before printing. Here, when the paper is set in the paper setting unit, the material type of the paper, that is, the media type, the paper size, and further detailed settings may be input. In this case, there is a function of a printing apparatus that cannot be set depending on the paper size and media type. In such a case, the user may accidentally set a print function that cannot be set. This may cause a printing error. Also, it is unclear to the user what functions can be set depending on the input paper size and media type, and it is preferable to avoid such a situation. The techniques disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 3 cannot be used.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a printing apparatus that can reduce the risk of printing errors.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a printing system that can reduce the risk of printing errors.

  The printing apparatus according to the present invention has a plurality of printing functions. The printing apparatus is set in a display unit that displays data related to printing, a printing unit that prints an image on paper, a paper setting unit that sets paper on which an image is printed by the printing unit, and a paper setting unit Based on the input unit for inputting data of at least one of the paper size and the media type of the paper, and the data input by the input unit, each of the plurality of printing functions is set in the paper setting unit. A first determination unit that determines whether or not setting is possible for a sheet and a control unit that controls to display a determination result by the first determination unit on the display unit.

  According to such a printing apparatus, based on the data input by the input unit, it is determined whether or not each of the plurality of printing functions can be set for the paper set in the paper setting unit. And it controls to display a judgment result on a display part. Then, for example, according to the determination result, a print function that can be set among a plurality of print functions can be displayed on the display unit to prompt the user to set the print function. Also, it is possible to avoid setting the print function that cannot be set by hiding the print function that cannot be set. Therefore, such a printing apparatus can reduce the possibility of a printing error based on a printing function setting error.

  In another aspect of the present invention, a printing system includes a printing apparatus having a plurality of printing functions, and a computer connected to the printing apparatus and capable of requesting printing to the printing apparatus. The printing apparatus includes a printing unit that prints an image on a sheet, and a sheet setting unit that sets a sheet on which an image is printed by the printing unit. Either the printing device or the computer has an input for inputting data of at least one of a display unit for displaying data related to printing, a paper size set in the paper setting unit, and a paper media type. A first determination unit that determines whether each of a plurality of printing functions can be set for a sheet set in the sheet setting unit based on data input by the input unit; And a control unit that controls to display the determination result by the first determination unit on the display unit.

  According to such a printing system, it is possible to reduce the risk of printing errors.

  According to such a printing apparatus, based on the data input by the input unit, it is determined whether or not each of the plurality of printing functions can be set for the paper set in the paper setting unit. And it controls to display a judgment result on a display part. Then, for example, according to the determination result, a print function that can be set among a plurality of print functions can be displayed on the display unit to prompt the user to set the print function. Also, it is possible to avoid setting the print function that cannot be set by hiding the print function that cannot be set. Therefore, such a printing apparatus can reduce the possibility of a printing error based on a printing function setting error.

  According to such a printing system, it is possible to reduce the risk of printing errors.

1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an external appearance of a digital multifunction peripheral when a printing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied to the digital multifunction peripheral. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a digital multifunction peripheral when a printing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied to the digital multifunction peripheral. It is an external view which shows the schematic structure of an operation part. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an image forming unit. 6 is a flowchart showing the contents of processing when various settings are made for a paper feed cassette. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of an operation unit when setting a paper size, a media type, and the like. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the operation part in the case of performing permission setting of a function. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of an operation unit when setting a print function permission. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of an operation part in the case of performing permission setting of the processing function of a post-processing apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the operation part in the case of performing permission setting of punch processing. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating another example of the display screen of the operation unit when setting the print function. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating another example of the display screen of the operation unit when displaying the paper feed tray for the print function permission setting.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. First, a configuration of a digital multi-function peripheral when a printing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied to the digital multi-function peripheral will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an external appearance of a digital multifunction peripheral when a printing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied to the digital multifunction peripheral. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the digital multifunction peripheral when the printing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is applied to the digital multifunction peripheral.

  Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the digital multifunction peripheral 11 is a control section 12 that controls the entire digital multifunction peripheral 11, and a display section that displays information transmitted from the digital multifunction peripheral 11 side and user input contents. , An operation unit 13 for inputting image forming conditions such as the number of copies and gradation and power on / off, and an ADF (Auto Document Feeder) for automatically feeding a set document to a reading unit. 22, an image reading unit 14 for reading an image of a document, a manual feed tray 28 for manually setting paper, and a first paper feed cassette 23 a, a second paper feed cassette 23 b, each capable of storing a plurality of papers, A third paper feed cassette 23c is included, and a paper set unit 19 for setting paper on which an image is to be formed is set via a read image or network 25. The image forming unit 15 that forms an image based on the transmitted image data, the discharge tray 29 that discharges the sheet after the image is formed on the sheet by the image forming unit 15, the transmitted image data and the input image The hard disk 16 for storing the formation conditions and the like, the public line 24, the facsimile communication unit 17 for facsimile transmission and reception, the network interface unit 18 for connection to the network 25, and the printing are finished. Binding is performed by punching a through-hole 42 at the end of the paper, a staple mechanism 43 for bundling a plurality of printed sheets and binding the end with staples, and folding a plurality of printed sheets. And a post-processing device 41 including a bookbinding mechanism 44 to perform. A post-processing device 41 that performs post-processing on a sheet is also called a finisher, and is detachably attached to the digital multifunction peripheral 11. The digital multi-function peripheral 11 includes a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) for writing and reading image data, and the illustration and description thereof are omitted. In addition, arrows in FIG. 2 indicate the flow of data regarding control signals, control, and images.

  The digital multifunction machine 11 operates as a copying machine by forming an image in the image forming unit 15 using the original read by the image reading unit 14. That is, the digital multi-function peripheral 11 includes copy printing as the type of printing. Further, the digital multifunction peripheral 11 forms an image in the image forming unit 15 and prints it on a sheet using image data transmitted from the computers 26a, 26b, and 26c connected to the network 25 through the network interface unit 18. It works as a printer. That is, the digital multifunction peripheral 11 includes printer printing as a type of printing. The image forming unit 15 operates as a printing unit that prints the requested image. The digital multifunction machine 11 forms an image in the image forming unit 15 through the DRAM using the image data transmitted from the public line 24 through the facsimile communication unit 17 and is read by the image reading unit 14. By transmitting the image data of the original document to the public line 24 through the facsimile communication unit 17, the facsimile apparatus operates. That is, the digital multifunction peripheral 11 includes facsimile printing as a printing type. The digital multifunction machine 11 has a plurality of functions such as a copying function, a printer function, and a facsimile function regarding image processing. Further, each function has functions that can be set in detail.

  A printing system 27 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a digital multi-function peripheral 11 and a plurality of computers 26a, 26b, and 26c. Specifically, the printing system 27 includes the digital multifunction peripheral 11 having the above-described configuration and a plurality of computers 26 a, 26 b, and 26 c connected to the digital multifunction peripheral 11 via the network 25. In this embodiment, three computers 26a to 26c are shown. Each of the computers 26 a to 26 c can print by making a print request to the digital multi-function peripheral 11 via the network 25. The digital multi-function peripheral 11 and the computers 26a to 26c may be connected by wire using a LAN (Local Area Network) cable or the like, or may be connected wirelessly. A configuration in which a digital multifunction peripheral or a server is connected may be used.

  Next, the configuration of the operation unit 13 described above will be described in more detail. FIG. 3 is an external view showing a schematic configuration of the operation unit 13. Referring to FIG. 3, the operation unit 13 includes a numeric keypad 31 for inputting numbers from 0 to 9 for inputting the number of copies to be printed, and symbols of “*” and “#”, and start of printing and facsimile transmission. A start key 32 for instructing the start of the printer, a power key 33 for inputting power on / off of the digital multifunction device 11, a menu key 34 for instructing selection of a printer function, a copy function, etc. of the digital multifunction device 11, A registration key 35 for instructing image forming conditions and user registration, a reset key 36 for canceling the contents of an instruction input by the user using the numeric keypad 31 and the like, and the display screen 21 described above are included. The display screen 21 has a liquid crystal touch panel function, and allows the user to input image forming conditions and the like from the display screen 21 and select a function by pressing with a user's finger.

  Next, the configuration of the image forming unit 15 provided in the digital multifunction peripheral 11 will be described in more detail. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of the digital multi-function peripheral 11 according to the embodiment of the present invention. From the viewpoint of easy understanding, the members are not hatched in FIG. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the digital multifunction machine 11 cut along a plane extending in the vertical direction.

  Referring to FIG. 4, the image forming unit 15 includes an image forming unit 52 including four image forming units 51a, 51b, 51c, and 51d corresponding to four colors of yellow, magenta, cyan, and black, and an image reading unit. 14, the LSU (Laser Scanner Unit) 53 that exposes each of the four image forming units 51a to 51d, and the visible image formed by the image forming units 51a to 51d are temporarily transferred to the paper. A transfer belt 54 as an intermediate transfer body to be transferred. The transfer belt 54 is endless, and visible images formed by four color image forming units 51a to 51d of yellow, magenta, cyan, and black are rotated in one direction by a pair of drive rollers 55a and 55b. Transcribed. Thereafter, the visible image transferred onto the transfer belt 54 is transferred to the conveyed paper, and the visible image is fixed on the paper by a fixing unit (not shown). 29 is discharged. The digital multifunction peripheral 11 can perform monochrome printing using only the black image forming unit 51d. The digital multi-function peripheral 11 can perform color printing using at least one of a yellow image forming unit 51a, a magenta image forming unit 51b, and a cyan image forming unit 51c.

  Next, a case where A5 size plain paper is set in the first paper feed cassette 23a using the digital multifunction peripheral 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. Here, a user who is a printer uses the digital multi-function peripheral 11, and among the first to third paper feeding cassettes 23a to 23c, the first paper feeding cassette 23a arranged at the uppermost stage is A5 size normal. A case where paper is set and the first paper feed cassette 23a is set will be described. In this embodiment, the first paper cassette 23a is set to A5 size as the paper size and plain paper as the media type. Note that, for A5 size paper, the digital multi-function peripheral 11 is capable of punching but not stapling.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the contents of processing when various settings are made for the first paper feed cassette 23a. Referring to FIG. 5, first, the digital multi-function peripheral 11 has first to third paper feeding cassettes on which paper is set and various settings are made in the paper setting unit 19 on the display screen 21 of the operation unit 13. 23a to 23c or the manual feed tray 28 is designated (in FIG. 5, step S11, hereinafter, “step” is omitted). Here, the first paper feed cassette 23a arranged in the top row is designated.

  Next, the paper size, media type, and the like are set for the paper stored in the first paper supply cassette 23a. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display screen 21 of the operation unit 13 when setting the paper size, media type, and the like. Referring to FIG. 6, the display screen 21 recognizes that a message 61a “Please make various settings.” And that the paper feed stage to be set is the first paper feed cassette 23a. A display 61b for “first paper cassette”, a selection key 62a labeled “paper size” for moving to the display screen 21 for setting the paper size when pressed, and a media type for the paper when pressed. The selection key 62b written as “paper media type” that shifts to the display screen 21 for setting the function and the selection key written as “function permission setting” that shifts to the display screen 21 for setting the function permission when pressed 62c is displayed.

  Here, the user inputs the paper size and the media type. Specifically, the user presses the selection key 62a to shift to the display screen 21 for inputting the paper size. Then, the A5 size is selected and input as the size of the paper stored in the first paper feed cassette 23a. In addition, the user presses the selection key 62b to shift to the display screen 21 for inputting the media type of the paper. Then, plain paper is selected and input as the media type of the paper stored in the first paper feed cassette 23a. The control unit 12 receives the input paper size and media type (S12).

  Thereafter, the control unit 12 determines available functions and unusable functions from the printing functions of the digital multi-function peripheral 11 based on the input paper size and media type. Here, the control unit 12 operates as a first determination unit. Further, the control unit 12 determines which processing functions can be used and which cannot be used in the post-processing device 41 provided in the digital multifunction peripheral 11 based on the input paper size and media type ( S13). Here, the control unit 12 operates as a second determination unit.

  If there is an available printing function and an available processing function of the post-processing device 41 after the determination by the first determination unit and the second determination unit (YES in S14), these are displayed on the display screen 21. (S15).

  Here, the user presses the selection key 62c to perform function permission setting. Specifically, permission setting for the printing function and permission setting for the processing function of the post-processing device 41 are performed. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display screen 21 of the operation unit 13 when function permission setting is performed. Referring to FIG. 7, the display screen 21 displays a message 63 a “The paper size and media type are as follows.” And a designated first paper cassette “first paper cassette”. A display 64a, a display 64b of “A5” designated as the paper size, a display 64c of “plain paper” designated as the media type, and a message 63b “Available functions are as follows”; A selection key 65 a displayed as “to setting screen” for shifting to a function setting screen, a “double-sided printing” display 65 b that is a function that can be used as a printing function, and a function that can also be used as a printing function “ A “color printing” display 65 c and a “punching” display 65 d that can be used as a processing function of the post-processing device 41 are displayed. Note that “staple processing” that cannot be used as the processing function of the post-processing device 41 is not displayed. Also, illustration of other available printing functions and processing functions of the post-processing device 41 is omitted.

  Thereafter, after confirming available functions on the display screen 21, the user sets a print function and a processing function. Specifically, the user presses the selection key 65a displayed as “To setting screen”. When detecting that the selection key 65a is pressed, the control unit 12 shifts to the display screen 21 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display screen 21 of the operation unit 13 when function permission setting is performed. Referring to FIG. 8, the display screen 21 recognizes that the message 66a “Please set the function permission.” And that the target paper feed stage is the first paper feed cassette 23a. A display key 66b indicating "first paper cassette" to be displayed, a selection key 67a displaying "print function permission setting", and a selection key 67b displaying "processing function permission setting of post-processing apparatus". Is displayed. The user presses the selection key 67a to shift to the print function permission setting display screen 21, and then performs the permission setting of the print function. Specifically, after the selection key 67a is pressed, whether or not double-sided printing is permitted and whether or not color printing is permitted are set for the paper stored in the first paper feed cassette 23a.

  In addition, the user presses the selection key 67 b to shift to the processing function permission setting display screen 21 of the post-processing device 41, and then performs permission setting of the processing function of the post-processing device 41.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display screen 21 of the operation unit 13 when the permission setting of the processing function of the post-processing device 41 is performed. Referring to FIG. 9, the display screen 21 recognizes that the message 68 a “print function permission setting of the post-processing apparatus” and that the paper feed stage to be set is the first paper feed cassette 23 a. A selection key 69a indicating "punch processing" indicating processing by the punch function using the punch mechanism 42 as a processing function of the post-processing device 41; Displayed beside 69a, a display 70a of “permitted” indicating that it is determined that “punch processing” can be set from the input paper size and media type, and processing of the post-processing device 41 As a function, a selection key 69b indicating “staple processing” indicating processing by the stapling function using the staple mechanism 43 is displayed next to the selection key 69b, and the size of the input paper is displayed. And “not allowed” 70b indicating that it is determined that the “staple function” cannot be set from the media type, and “allow all” to select permission of all allowable processing functions. A displayed selection key 69c is displayed.

  Note that the staple processing display with the selection key 69b is grayed out because the staple processing is not permitted, that is, cannot be set. Therefore, even if this selection key 69b is pressed, there is no change and the setting cannot be changed. Note that gray-out display is indicated by hatching in FIG.

  Here, the user presses the selection key 69a in order to perform permission setting of the punch function. After detecting that the selection key 69a is pressed, the control unit 12 shifts the display screen 21 to that shown in FIG.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display screen 21 of the operation unit 13 when the punch processing permission setting is performed. Referring to FIG. 10, the display screen 21 recognizes that a display function 71a “punch processing” as a processing function to be set and that the paper feed stage to be set is the first paper feed cassette 23a. A display 71b indicating "first paper cassette", a selection key 72a displaying "permission" for setting permission for punching, and a selection displaying "not allowing" for setting permission for punching. A key 62b is displayed. The user presses one of the selection keys 72a and 72b, and sets whether punch processing is permitted or not permitted. In this way, other processing functions are set. The setting of the printing function described above is performed in the same manner. When the selection key 69c is pressed, all the printing functions in the permitted state and the processing functions of the post-processing device 41 can be set as permitted. Therefore, when it is desired to set all the printing functions in the permitted state and the processing function of the post-processing device 41 to be permitted, the selection key 69c can be used for easier setting.

  In this way, the setting of the printing function and the setting of the processing function of the post-processing device 41 are accepted (S16). Thereafter, printing is executed using the printing function and the processing function of the post-processing device 41 with the received settings (S17).

  According to such a digital multi-function peripheral 11, based on the inputted paper size data and paper media type data, the paper set in the first paper feed cassette 23 a for each of a plurality of printing functions. It is determined whether or not it can be set. Further, on the basis of the input paper size data and paper media type data, the processing functions of the plurality of post-processing devices 41 are set for the paper set in the first paper feed cassette 23a. It is determined whether or not it is possible. Then, control is performed so that the determination result is displayed on the display screen 21. Then, according to the determination result, among the plurality of printing functions and the processing functions of the plurality of post-processing devices 41, the print functions that can be set and the processing functions of the post-processing device 41 that can be set are displayed. Thus, the setting of the printing function and the processing function of the post-processing device 41 can be prompted. Further, the printing function that cannot be set and the processing function of the post-processing device 41 are displayed in gray out, and the setting of the printing function that cannot be set and the setting of the processing function of the post-processing device 41 that cannot be set are avoided. be able to. Accordingly, the digital multi-function peripheral 11 can reduce the possibility of a printing error based on an error in setting the printing function and setting the processing function of the post-processing device 41.

  In this case, since the printing function that cannot be set and the processing function of the post-processing device 41 are grayed out and displayed, the grayed-out printing function and the processing function of the post-processing device 41 cannot be set as disallowed, but the user cannot It can be recognized as the printing function of the digital multifunction peripheral 11 and the processing function of the post-processing device 41.

  The digital multifunction peripheral 11 is controlled to display on the display screen 21 at least one of the determination result by the first determination unit and the determination result by the second determination unit in the plurality of paper setting units 19. You may make it do. Further, the preview screen to be printed by the printing unit may be controlled to be displayed on the display screen 21.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating another example of the display screen 21 of the operation unit 13 when setting the printing function. Referring to FIG. 11, display screen 21 includes a preview image 73 in which an image to be printed by reading an image of a document by image reading unit 14 is displayed as a preview, and a window 74 that displays a selection key for setting a print function. , “Enlarge / Reduce” is displayed, a selection key 75a for setting enlargement or reduction as a print function, and “Frame erasure” is displayed as a print function, and a selection key 75b for setting presence / absence of frame erasure as a print function , “Paper feed display” is displayed, and printing is possible or impossible with the display of each paper feed provided in the digital multi-function peripheral 11 and the printing function set for each paper feed when pressed. A selection key 75c showing the enlarged display is displayed. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating another example of the display screen 21 of the operation unit 13 when the print function is set when the selection key 75c is pressed.

  11 and 12, when the selection key 75a or the selection key 75b is pressed and the selection key 75c is pressed, each paper feed stage, that is, the manual feed tray 28, or the first to third paper feed cassettes 23a. Whether or not to set about 23 to 23c is displayed. Specifically, a display 75d “manual tray: allowed, first paper cassette: not allowed,...” Appears. In other words, a paper feed stage in which the printing function determined according to the input paper size and media type can be set and a paper feed stage in which the setting cannot be set are displayed. With reference to the display 75d, the user sets, for example, “enlarge / reduce” and sets a paper feed stage for printing while viewing the preview image 73. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the possibility of designating a paper feed stage that cannot be set by the set printing function, and to improve the operability.

  For example, when thick paper is input as the media type or when an OHP (Overhead Projector) sheet is input, setting for permitting or not permitting duplex printing and stapling is prohibited. In other words, there is no room for selection as an item that cannot be printed or processed, and no permission is set.

  In the above embodiment, the setting of the first paper feeding cassette 23a has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second paper feeding cassette 23b, the third paper feeding cassette 23c, and the manual feed tray 28 are not limited to this. Each setting can be made in the same manner. That is, the second paper feed cassette 23b, the third paper feed cassette 23c, and the manual feed tray 28 may be designated as the paper feed cassette to be set.

  In the above embodiment, the second determination unit sets any of the plurality of processing functions for the paper set in the paper setting unit based on the data input by the input unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second determination unit determines whether the plurality of processing functions are based on the data input by the input unit and the set printing function. It may be configured to determine whether any of them can be set for the paper set in the paper setting unit.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display is grayed out when the disapproval is set based on the paper size and the media type. However, the present invention is not limited to this. These items may not be displayed at the time of setting. By doing this, it is possible to display only functions for which permission setting is possible and to simplify the display screen.

  In the above embodiment, the setting of the plurality of printing functions includes at least one of the setting of monochrome printing or color printing and the setting of duplex printing or single-sided printing. Also good.

  In the above-described embodiment, the plurality of processing functions may include at least one of a punch function for performing a punch process and a staple function for performing a staple process.

  In the above-described embodiment, the digital multi-function peripheral is configured to include a detachable post-processing device that performs post-processing on a sheet. However, the configuration is not limited thereto, and the post-processing device may not be included. Further, for example, an intermediate processing device that performs intermediate processing on a sheet in the middle of image formation may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, both the paper size and the media type are input. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of them is input. Based on this input data, the type of printing is input. It may be determined whether or not setting of the printing function is possible or whether or not setting of the printing function is possible.

  In the above-described embodiment, the digital multi-function peripheral 11 has all the configurations. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the printing system may have all the configurations. That is, a printing system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a printing apparatus having a plurality of printing functions and a computer that is connected to the printing apparatus and can request printing to the printing apparatus. The printing apparatus includes a printing unit that prints an image on a sheet, and a sheet setting unit that sets a sheet on which an image is printed by the printing unit. Either the printing device or the computer has an input for inputting data of at least one of a display unit for displaying data related to printing, a paper size set in the paper setting unit, and a paper media type. A first determination unit that determines whether each of a plurality of printing functions can be set for a sheet set in the sheet setting unit based on data input by the input unit; And a control unit that controls to display the determination result by the first determination unit on the display unit. Such a configuration may be adopted. Specifically, a display connected to a computer may be used as the display unit, and input or pressing may be clicked using a mouse or input from a keyboard.

  It should be understood that the embodiments and examples disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects and are not restrictive in any respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the scope of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of the claims.

  The printing apparatus and printing system according to the present invention are particularly effectively used when it is required to reduce the risk of printing errors.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Digital multifunction device, 12 Control part, 13 Operation part, 14 Image reading part, 15 Image formation part, 16 Hard disk, 17 Facsimile communication part, 18 Network interface part, 19 Paper setting part, 21 Display screen, 22 ADF, 23a, 23b, 23c Paper cassette, 24 Public line, 25 Network, 26a, 26b, 26c Computer, 27 Printing system, 28 Bypass tray, 29 Eject tray, 31 Numeric keypad, 32 Start key, 33 Power key, 34 Menu key, 35 Registration Key, 36 Reset key, 41 Post-processing device, 42 Punch mechanism, 43 Staple mechanism, 44 Bookbinding mechanism 51a, 51b, 51c, 51d Image forming unit, 52 Imager, 53 LSU, 54 Transfer belt, 55a, 55b Moving roller, 61a, 63a, 63b, 66a, 68a Message, 61b, 64a, 64b, 64c, 65b, 65c, 65d, 66b, 68b, 70a, 70b, 71a, 71b, 75d Display, 62a, 62b, 62c, 65a 67a, 67b, 69a, 69b, 69c, 72a, 72b, 75a, 75b, 75c selection key, 73 preview image, 74 windows.

Claims (9)

A printing apparatus having a plurality of printing functions,
A display for displaying data related to printing;
A printing section for printing an image on paper;
A paper setting unit for setting the paper on which an image is printed by the printing unit;
An input unit for inputting data of at least one of the size of the paper set in the paper setting unit and the media type of the paper;
A first determination unit that determines whether each of the plurality of printing functions can be set for the paper set in the paper setting unit based on the data input by the input unit. When,
And a control unit that controls to display a determination result by the first determination unit on the display unit. A processing device having a plurality of processing functions for processing the paper set in the paper setting unit;
Based on the data input to the input unit, a second determination for determining whether each of the plurality of processing functions can be set for the paper set in the paper setting unit With
The printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls the display unit to display a determination result by the second determination unit. The control unit causes the display unit to perform at least one of the printing function determined to be possible by the first determination unit and the processing function determined to be possible by the second determination unit. The printing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the printing apparatus displays. The control unit grays out at least one of the printing function determined to be impossible by the first determination unit and the processing function determined to be impossible by the second determination unit. The printing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the printing apparatus is displayed. A plurality of the paper setting sections are provided,
The control unit controls to display at least one of a determination result by the first determination unit and a determination result by the second determination unit in a plurality of the sheet setting units on the display unit. The printing apparatus of any one of Claims 2-4. The printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls the display unit to display a preview screen to be printed by the printing unit. The setting of the plurality of printing functions includes at least one of a setting for monochrome printing or color printing and a setting for duplex printing or single-sided printing. The printing apparatus as described. The printing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of processing functions include at least one of a punch function and a staple function. A printing system comprising: a printing apparatus having a plurality of printing functions; and a computer connected to the printing apparatus and capable of requesting printing to the printing apparatus,
The printing apparatus includes a printing unit that prints an image on paper,
A paper setting unit for setting the paper on which an image is printed by the printing unit;
Either one of the printing apparatus and the computer includes a display unit that displays data related to printing,
An input unit for inputting data of at least one of the size of the paper set in the paper setting unit and the media type of the paper;
A first determination unit that determines whether each of the plurality of printing functions can be set for the paper set in the paper setting unit based on the data input by the input unit. When,
A printing system comprising: a control unit that controls to display a determination result by the first determination unit on the display unit.

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