JP2018074530A - Image processing device and image output method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image processing device and an image output method in which two or more output jobs can be executed in the order desired by a user while the effort of user's operation when the two or more output jobs are executed is reduced.SOLUTION: An image processing device includes acceptance processing unit that can accept, two or more times, a selection operation to select a certain output job from among two or more types of output jobs A11 to A16 used to output image data, an obtaining processing unit that obtains the image data, a setting processing unit that sets the image data obtained by the obtaining processing unit as an output target common between the output jobs that have been selected by the selection operation, and an execution processing unit that executes the output jobs to which the common output target has been set by the setting processing unit in the acceptance order by the acceptance processing unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus that outputs image data, and an image output method.

  In an image processing apparatus such as a multifunction peripheral, an output job for outputting image data such as a copy job and a fax job is executed in accordance with a user operation. In addition, a configuration in which both a copy job and a fax job can be executed by a single operation by a user is known as a related technology (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2000-307834 A

  However, in the related technology, an output job executed by a single operation is fixed to a copy job and a fax job. Therefore, when the user causes the image processing apparatus to execute a plurality of output jobs including other output jobs, the user needs to perform an execution operation individually for each output job. Further, when the execution order of a copy job and a fax job executed by a single operation is fixed, it is not possible to meet a user's desire to prioritize the execution of any output job.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an image processing apparatus and an image output method capable of reducing the time and effort of a user's operation when a plurality of output jobs are executed, and capable of executing the plurality of output jobs in an order desired by the user. There is to do.

  An image processing apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention includes a reception processing unit, an acquisition processing unit, a setting processing unit, and an execution processing unit. The reception processing unit can receive a selection operation for selecting an arbitrary output job from a plurality of types of output jobs for outputting image data a plurality of times. The acquisition processing unit acquires image data. The setting processing unit sets the image data acquired by the acquisition processing unit as a common output target for each of the output jobs selected by the selection operation. The execution processing unit executes the output jobs in which the common output target is set by the setting processing unit in the order of reception by the reception processing unit.

  An image output method according to another aspect of the present invention includes a reception step, an acquisition step, a setting step, and an execution step. In the receiving step, a selection operation for selecting an arbitrary output job from a plurality of types of output jobs for outputting image data is received a plurality of times. In the acquisition step, image data is acquired. In the setting step, the image data acquired in the acquisition step is set as a common output target for the output jobs selected by the selection operation. In the execution step, the output jobs for which the common output targets are set in the setting step are executed in the order of reception by the reception processing unit.

  According to the present invention, an image processing apparatus and an image output method capable of reducing the time and effort of a user's operation when a plurality of output jobs are executed and executing the plurality of output jobs in an order desired by the user are realized. Is done.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an image processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of the image processing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the operation display unit of the image processing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reception screen displayed on the display unit of the image processing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of image output processing executed by the image processing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiment is an example embodying the present invention, and does not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

[Configuration of Image Processing Device 10]
First, the configuration of the image processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the image processing apparatus 10. FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the configuration of the operation display unit 6.

  The image processing apparatus 10 is a multifunction machine having a plurality of functions such as a scan function for reading image data from a document and a print function for forming an image based on the image data, a copy function, and a fax function. Note that the image processing apparatus to which the present invention is applied is not limited to the multifunction peripheral. For example, the present invention can be applied to an image processing apparatus such as a scanner apparatus, a printer apparatus, a facsimile apparatus, or a copier. The present invention may also be applied to an image processing device such as a personal computer.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the image processing apparatus 10 includes an ADF (automatic document feeder) 1, an image reading unit 2, an image forming unit 3, a paper feeding unit 4, a control unit 5, an operation display unit 6, A communication unit 7, a connection unit 8, and a storage unit 9 are provided.

  The ADF 1 includes a document setting unit, a plurality of conveyance rollers, a document pressing unit, and a paper discharge unit, and conveys a document read by the image reading unit 2. The image reading unit 2 includes a document table, a light source, a plurality of mirrors, an optical lens, and a CCD, and can read image data from the document.

  The image forming unit 3 can form a color or monochrome image by electrophotography based on the image data read by the image reading unit 2. The image forming unit 3 can also form an image based on image data input from an information processing apparatus such as an external personal computer. Specifically, the image forming unit 3 includes a plurality of image forming units corresponding to C (cyan), M (magenta), Y (yellow), and K (black), an optical scanning device, an intermediate transfer belt, and a secondary transfer. A roller, a fixing device, and a paper discharge tray are provided. The sheet feeding unit 4 supplies sheets to the image forming unit 3. In the image forming unit 3, a color or monochrome image is formed on the sheet supplied from the paper feeding unit 4, and the sheet after image formation is discharged to the paper discharge tray. The image forming unit 3 may form an image by another image forming method such as an ink jet method.

  The control unit 5 includes control devices such as a CPU, ROM, RAM, and EEPROM (registered trademark) (not shown). The CPU is a processor that executes various arithmetic processes. The ROM is a non-volatile storage device in which information such as a control program for causing the CPU to execute various processes is stored in advance. The RAM is a volatile storage device, and the EEPROM is a nonvolatile storage device. The RAM and the EEPROM are used as a temporary storage memory (working area) for various processes executed by the CPU. In the control unit 5, various control programs stored in advance in the ROM are executed by the CPU. As a result, the image processing apparatus 10 is comprehensively controlled by the control unit 5. The control unit 5 may be an electronic circuit such as an integrated circuit (ASIC), and is a control unit provided separately from the main control unit that comprehensively controls the image processing apparatus 10. May be.

  The communication unit 7 is a communication interface capable of executing wired or wireless data communication with an external communication device connected via the Internet and a communication network such as a LAN (local area network).

  The connection unit 8 has a USB connection terminal to which an external electronic device capable of inputting and outputting data based on the USB standard is connected. For example, an external storage device 81 capable of writing and reading data based on the USB standard is connected to the connection unit 8. For example, the external storage device 81 is a USB memory. In FIG. 2, the external storage device 81 that is not a component of the image processing apparatus 10 is indicated by a broken line.

  The storage unit 9 is a storage device such as an SSD (solid state drive) or an HDD (hard disk drive). For example, the storage unit 9 stores image data read by the image reading unit 2. The storage unit 9 may be the EEPROM of the control unit 5 or the like.

  The operation display unit 6 is a user interface in the image processing apparatus 10. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the operation display unit 6 includes a display unit 61, an operation detection unit 62, and hard keys 63.

  The display unit 61 displays various types of information according to control instructions from the control unit 5. For example, the display unit 61 is a liquid crystal display. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the display unit 61 includes a display surface 611 on which a screen is displayed.

  The operation detection unit 62 is a so-called touch panel that can detect a user operation on the display unit 61. For example, the operation detection unit 62 detects a contact position between the user's finger and the display surface 611 when the user's finger contacts the display surface 611 by a capacitance method. The operation detection unit 62 may detect contact between the user's finger and the display surface 611 using another detection method such as a resistive film method. Further, the operation detection unit 62 may be able to detect an operation with a touch pen on the display unit 61.

  The hard key 63 inputs various types of information to the control unit 5 in accordance with a user operation. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the hard key 63 includes a power key 631, a start key 632, a numeric key 633, and the like. The power key 631 is used for turning on or off the power of the image processing apparatus 10. The start key 632 is used to input a job execution instruction to the control unit 5. The numeric keypad 633 is used for inputting numeric information and the like to the control unit 5.

  In the image processing apparatus 10, an output job for outputting image data is executed in response to a user operation on the operation display unit 6. Specifically, the output job includes a copy job, a print job, a file transmission job, a fax transmission job, a storage job, and a mail transmission job (see FIG. 4).

  Here, the copy job is a job for printing image data read by the image reading unit 2. The print job is a job for printing image data stored in the storage unit 9. The file transmission job is a job for transmitting image data read by the image reading unit 2 or image data stored in the storage unit 9 to an external communication device connected via the communication network. . The fax transmission job is a job for transmitting image data read by the image reading unit 2 or image data stored in the storage unit 9 by fax communication. The save job is a job for saving image data read by the image reading unit 2 or image data stored in the storage unit 9 in the external storage device 81 connected to the connection unit 8. The mail transmission job is a job for transmitting an e-mail including image data read by the image reading unit 2 or image data stored in the storage unit 9.

  By the way, a configuration capable of executing both the copy job and the fax transmission job by a single operation by a user is known as a related technique.

  However, in the related technology, the output job executed in one operation is fixed to the copy job and the fax transmission job. Therefore, the user needs to perform an execution operation individually for each output job when causing the configuration related to the related technology to execute a plurality of the output jobs including the other output jobs. In addition, when the execution order of the copy job and the fax transmission job executed in one operation is fixed, it is not possible to meet the demand of the user who wants to give priority to the execution of the output job.

  On the other hand, in the image processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, as described below, the operation of the user when a plurality of the output jobs are executed is reduced, and the plurality of output jobs are reduced. Can be performed in the order desired by the user.

  Specifically, the ROM of the control unit 5 stores in advance an image output program for causing the CPU to execute an image output process (see the flowchart of FIG. 5) described later. The image output program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD, a DVD, or a flash memory, and is read from the recording medium and installed in the EEPROM of the control unit 5. Also good.

  The control unit 5 includes a reception processing unit 51, an editing processing unit 52, a storage processing unit 53, an acquisition processing unit 54, a setting processing unit 55, and an execution processing unit 56, as shown in FIG. Specifically, the control unit 5 executes the image output program stored in the ROM using the CPU. Accordingly, the control unit 5 functions as an acceptance processing unit 51, an editing processing unit 52, a storage processing unit 53, an acquisition processing unit 54, a setting processing unit 55, and an execution processing unit 56.

  The reception processing unit 51 can receive a selection operation for selecting an arbitrary output job from a plurality of types of output jobs a plurality of times.

  Specifically, the reception processing unit 51 displays the reception screen G <b> 10 shown in FIG. 4 on the display unit 61 in response to a user operation on the operation display unit 6. Then, the reception processing unit 51 receives the selection operation on the reception screen G10.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the reception screen G10 includes a job list G11, operation icons A11 to A16, and operation icons A21 to A26.

  The operation icons A11 to A16 are icons used for the selection operation. Each of the operation icons A11 to A16 corresponds to each of the output jobs. Specifically, the operation icon A11 corresponds to the copy job, and the operation icon A12 corresponds to the print job. The operation icon A13 corresponds to the file transmission job, and the operation icon A14 corresponds to the fax transmission job. The operation icon A15 corresponds to the stored job, and the operation icon A16 corresponds to the mail transmission job. An operation to any of the operation icons A11 to A16 is an example of the selection operation in the present invention.

  In the job list G11, the output jobs selected by the selection operation are listed in the order of reception of the selection operation on the reception screen G10. For example, when the operation to any of the operation icons A11 to A16 is performed, the reception processing unit 51 displays a setting screen for setting an execution condition of the output job corresponding to the operated icon. To display. For example, on the setting screen displayed in response to an operation on the operation icon A11, the execution conditions such as whether or not the color printing function is used and whether or not the duplex printing function is used can be set. In the setting screen displayed in response to an operation on the operation icon A16, the execution conditions such as the destination of the e-mail and the file type of the attached image data can be set. Then, when the setting operation on the setting screen is completed, the reception processing unit 51 registers the output job in which the execution condition is set on the setting screen at the end of the job list G11. For example, it is possible to register each of the same types of output jobs with different execution conditions in the job list G11. The reception screen G10 may not include the job list G11.

  The operation icons A21 to A26 are icons used for storing, calling, and editing the job list G11. Specifically, the operation icon A21 is used for storing the job list G11 in the storage unit 9. The operation icon A22 is used to call another job list G11 stored in the storage unit 9. The operation icons A23 to A24 are used for changing the order of the output jobs in the job list G11. The operation icon A25 is used to change the execution condition of each of the output jobs in the job list G11. The operation icon A26 is used to delete the output job registered in the job list G11 from the job list G11. The reception screen G10 may not include some or all of the operation icons A21 to A26.

  The edit processing unit 52 edits the job list G11 according to a user operation. Specifically, the edit processing unit 52 edits the job list G11 displayed on the reception screen G10 in response to an operation on any of the operation icons A23 to A26.

  For example, the edit processing unit 52 receives an operation for any one of the output jobs in the job list G11 when an operation is performed on the operation icon A23. Then, when an operation is performed on any one of the output jobs, the editing processing unit 52 increases the rank (order) of the operated output job in the job list G11 by one.

  Further, the edit processing unit 52 receives an operation for any one of the output jobs in the job list G11 when an operation is performed on the operation icon A24. Then, when an operation is performed on any one of the output jobs, the editing processing unit 52 lowers the rank (order) of the operated output job in the job list G11 by one.

  Further, the edit processing unit 52 accepts an operation for any one of the output jobs in the job list G11 when the operation icon A25 is operated. Then, when an operation for any one of the output jobs is performed, the editing processing unit 52 displays the setting screen corresponding to the operated output job, and according to the operation on the setting screen, The execution condition of the operated output job is changed.

  Further, the edit processing unit 52 receives an operation for any one of the output jobs in the job list G11 when an operation is performed on the operation icon A26. Then, when an operation is performed on any one of the output jobs, the edit processing unit 52 deletes the operated output job from the job list G11.

  The storage processing unit 53 causes the storage unit 9 to store the job list G11 displayed on the reception screen G10. Specifically, the storage processing unit 53 causes the storage unit 9 to store the job list G11 displayed on the reception screen G10 in response to an operation on the operation icon A21.

  For example, when an operation is performed on the operation icon A21, the storage processing unit 53 causes the reception screen G10 to display an input screen for identification information used for identifying the job list G11 displayed on the reception screen G10. Then, the storage processing unit 53 associates the identification information input on the input screen with the job list G11 displayed on the reception screen G10, and stores it in the storage unit 9.

  In addition, the reception processing unit 51 displays the job list G11 stored in the storage unit 9 on the reception screen G10 in response to a user operation. Specifically, when the operation on the operation icon A22 is performed, the reception processing unit 51 displays a selection screen used for selecting the job list G11 to be called on the reception screen G10 on the reception screen G10. For example, on the selection screen, the identification information of each job list G11 stored in the storage unit 9 is displayed so as to be selectable. Then, when any one piece of the identification information is selected on the selection screen, the reception processing unit 51 displays the job list G11 corresponding to the selected identification information on the reception screen G10.

  The storage processing unit 53 may store the job list G11 displayed on the reception screen G10 in the storage unit 9 automatically or in response to a user operation when an execution operation described below is performed. Good. For example, when the storage processing unit 53 automatically stores the job list G11 displayed on the reception screen G10 in the storage unit 9, the storage processing unit 53 replaces the identification information with time information indicating the current time in the job list G11. It is possible to associate them.

  The acquisition processing unit 54 acquires image data.

  For example, the acquisition processing unit 54 acquires image data when an execution operation instructing execution of each of the output jobs included in the job list G11 displayed on the reception screen G10 is performed. For example, the acquisition processing unit 54 determines that the execution operation has been performed when the start key 632 is operated. An operation icon used for the execution operation may be displayed on the reception screen G10.

  For example, the acquisition processing unit 54 acquires image data by an acquisition method specified according to the type of the top output job included in the job list G11. For example, the acquisition processing unit 54 uses the image reading unit 2 when the first output job included in the job list G11 is the copy job, the fax transmission job, the storage job, or the mail transmission job. The image data is acquired by executing a reading process for reading the image data from the document conveyed by the ADF 1 or the document placed on the document table. The acquisition processing unit 54 reads image data from a predetermined storage area of the storage unit 9 when the first output job included in the job list G11 is the print job or the file transmission job. To obtain image data.

  Note that the acquisition processing unit 54 may always execute the reading process to acquire image data regardless of the type of the top output job included in the job list G11. The acquisition processing unit 54 is an acquisition method that is specified according to the type of the first output job when the first output job is registered in the empty job list G11 that does not include the output job. Image data may be acquired.

  The setting processing unit 55 sets the image data acquired by the acquisition processing unit 54 as a common output target for each of the output jobs selected by the selection operation. Specifically, the setting processing unit 55 sets the common output target for each of the output jobs included in the job list G11 displayed on the reception screen G10.

  For example, the setting processing unit 55 sets the common output target when the execution operation is performed and image data is acquired by the acquisition processing unit 54. When the acquisition processing unit 54 acquires the image data at the time of registering the first output job in the empty job list G11, the setting processing unit 55 every time the output job is registered in the job list G11. Alternatively, the output target of the output job to be registered may be set.

  The execution processing unit 56 executes the output jobs for which the common output targets are set by the setting processing unit 55 in the order received by the reception processing unit 51. Specifically, the execution processing unit 56 executes each of the output jobs included in the job list G11 displayed on the reception screen G10 in the order listed in the job list G11.

  Further, when the execution of the output job is interrupted, the execution processing unit 56 executes the output job next to the output job whose execution is interrupted in the job list G11, and interrupts the execution of the output job. Is notified. For example, the execution processing unit 56 causes the display unit 61 to display a message indicating that the execution of the output job has been interrupted. For example, the execution of the copy job and the print job is interrupted when the developer runs out, the printing paper runs out, a paper jam occurs in the sheet conveyance path, and a predetermined error occurs. The file transmission job, the fax transmission job, and the mail transmission job are interrupted when transmission fails.

  Note that the control unit 5 may not include either one or both of the editing processing unit 52 and the storage processing unit 53.

[Image output processing]
Hereinafter, the image output method of the present invention will be described together with an example of the procedure of the image output process executed by the control unit 5 in the image processing apparatus 10 with reference to FIG. Here, steps S11, S12,... Represent the numbers of processing procedures (steps) executed by the control unit 5. For example, the control unit 5 executes the image output process when a user operation for instructing the display of the reception screen G10 is performed on the operation display unit 6.

<Step S11>
First, in step S11, the control unit 5 causes the display unit 61 to display a reception screen G10. Specifically, the control unit 5 displays a reception screen G10 including an empty job list G11 that does not include the output job. And the control part 5 receives the said selection operation on the reception screen G10. Here, step S <b> 11 is an example of a reception step in the present invention, and is executed by the reception processing unit 51 of the control unit 5.

<Step S12>
In step S12, the control unit 5 determines whether or not the selection operation has been performed on the reception screen G10 displayed in step S11. Specifically, the control unit 5 determines that the selection operation has been performed when an operation is performed on any of the operation icons A11 to A16 on the reception screen G10.

  Here, if the control part 5 judges that the said selection operation was performed (Yes side of S12), it will transfer a process to step S13. If the selection operation is not performed (No side in S12), the control unit 5 shifts the process to step S14.

<Step S13>
In step S13, the control unit 5 registers the output job selected by the selection operation in the job list G11.

  Specifically, the control unit 5 displays the setting screen of the output job corresponding to the operated icon on the reception screen G10. Then, when the setting operation on the setting screen is completed, the control unit 5 registers the output job in which the execution condition is set on the setting screen at the end of the job list G11.

<Step S14>
In step S14, the control unit 5 determines whether or not an editing operation for storing or editing the job list G11 has been performed on the reception screen G10 displayed in step S11. Specifically, the control unit 5 determines that the editing operation has been performed when the operation icon A21 and any of the operation icons A23 to A26 are operated.

  Here, if the control part 5 judges that the said editing operation was performed (Yes side of S14), it will transfer a process to step S15. If the editing operation is not performed (No side in S14), the control unit 5 shifts the process to step S16.

<Step S15>
In step S15, the control unit 5 stores or edits the job list G11 according to the editing operation.

  Specifically, the control part 5 displays the said input screen on the reception screen G10, when operation to operation icon A21 is performed. Then, the control unit 5 associates the identification information input on the input screen with the job list G11 displayed on the reception screen G10, and stores it in the storage unit 9. Here, of the processes in step S <b> 15, the process for storing the job list G <b> 11 is executed by the storage processing unit 53 of the control unit 5.

  Further, when an operation is performed on the operation icon A23, the control unit 5 increases the rank in the job list G11 of the output job selected after the operation on the operation icon A23. Further, when the operation on the operation icon A24 is performed, the control unit 5 lowers the rank in the job list G11 of the output job selected after the operation on the operation icon A24. Further, when the operation on the operation icon A25 is performed, the control unit 5 displays the setting screen corresponding to the output job selected after the operation on the operation icon A25, and operates on the setting screen. The execution condition of the selected output job is changed according to the above. Further, when an operation is performed on the operation icon A26, the control unit 5 deletes the output job selected after the operation on the operation icon A26 from the job list G11. Here, of the processes in step S <b> 15, the process for editing the job list G <b> 11 is executed by the edit processing unit 52 of the control unit 5.

<Step S16>
In step S16, the control unit 5 determines whether or not a call operation for calling the job list G11 has been performed on the reception screen G10 displayed in step S11. Specifically, the control unit 5 determines that the call operation has been performed when the operation on the operation icon A22 is performed.

  Here, if the control part 5 judges that the said call operation was performed (Yes side of S16), it will transfer a process to step S17. If the call operation has not been performed (No side in S16), the control unit 5 shifts the process to step S18.

<Step S17>
In step S17, the control unit 5 displays any one job list G11 stored in the storage unit 9 on the reception screen G10 in response to the calling operation.

  Specifically, the control unit 5 displays the selection screen on the reception screen G10 when an operation is performed on the operation icon A22. Then, when any one piece of the identification information is selected on the selection screen, the control unit 5 displays a job list G11 corresponding to the selected identification information on the reception screen G10.

  In the image output process, steps S14 to S17 may be omitted.

<Step S18>
In step S18, the control unit 5 determines whether or not the execution operation instructing the execution of each of the output jobs included in the job list G11 displayed on the reception screen G10 has been performed. Specifically, the control unit 5 determines that the execution operation has been performed when the start key 632 is operated.

  Here, if the control part 5 judges that the said execution operation was performed (Yes side of S18), it will transfer a process to step S19. If the execution operation is not performed (No side in S18), the control unit 5 shifts the process to step S12. Then, until the execution operation is performed, the control unit 5 waits for the selection operation, the editing operation, or the call operation to be performed on the reception screen G10.

  The control unit 5 stores the job list G11 displayed on the reception screen G10 in the storage unit 9 automatically or in response to a user operation when it is determined in step S18 that the execution operation has been performed. You may let them.

<Step S19>
In step S19, the control unit 5 acquires image data. Here, the process of step S19 is an example of an acquisition step in the present invention, and is executed by the acquisition processing unit 54 of the control unit 5.

  Specifically, the control unit 5 acquires the image data by an acquisition method specified according to the type of the top output job included in the job list G11 displayed on the reception screen G10. As a result, the user can also select an image data acquisition method when selecting the output job first registered in the empty job list G11 displayed in step S11.

  Note that the processing in step S19 may be executed at the timing when the first output job is registered in the empty job list G11 displayed in step S11. In this case, the control unit 5 acquires image data by an acquisition method specified according to the type of the output job registered first. Thus, when registering each of the output jobs to the empty job list G11, the user is registered first while the image processing apparatus 10 performs the image data acquisition process such as the reading process. It is possible to set the execution condition for each of the output jobs registered after the output job.

<Step S20>
In step S20, the control unit 5 sets the image data acquired in step S19 as the common output target of the output jobs included in the job list G11 displayed on the reception screen G10. Here, the process of step S20 is an example of a setting step in the present invention, and is executed by the setting processing unit 55 of the control unit 5.

<Step S21>
In step S21, the control unit 5 executes each of the output jobs for which the common output target is set in step S20 in the order in which the output jobs included in the job list G11 displayed on the reception screen G10 are listed. . Here, the process of step S21 is an example of an execution step in the present invention, and is executed by the execution processing unit 56 of the control unit 5.

<Step S22>
In step S22, the control unit 5 determines whether or not the execution of each of the output jobs has been completed.

  Here, when the control unit 5 determines that the execution of each of the output jobs has been completed (Yes in S22), the control unit 5 ends the image output process. If the execution of each of the output jobs has not ended (No in S22), the control unit 5 shifts the processing to step S23.

<Step S23>
In step S23, the control unit 5 determines whether the execution of each of the output jobs has been interrupted.

  If the control unit 5 determines that the execution of each of the output jobs has been interrupted (Yes in S23), the control unit 5 shifts the processing to step S24. If the execution of each of the output jobs has not been interrupted (No in S23), the control unit 5 shifts the process to step S22 and waits for the completion or interruption of the execution of each of the output jobs.

<Step S24>
In step S24, the control unit 5 executes the output job next to the output job whose execution in the job list G11 is interrupted, and notifies the interruption of the execution of the output job. For example, the control unit 5 causes the display unit 61 to display a message indicating that the execution of the output job has been interrupted. Accordingly, it is possible to avoid delaying the start of execution of each of the output jobs subsequent to the output job whose execution has been interrupted. Further, after the execution of each of the output jobs included in the job list G11 is completed, the user can remove the cause of the interruption and cause the image processing apparatus 10 to execute the interrupted output job.

  Thus, in the image output process, each of the output jobs selected by the selection operation is executed in the order in which the selection operations are received on the reception screen G10. Therefore, in the image processing apparatus 10, it is possible to reduce the time and effort of the user's operation when a plurality of the output jobs are executed, and to execute the plurality of output jobs in the order desired by the user.

  In the image output process, a reception screen G10 including a job list G11 in which the output jobs selected by the selection operation are listed in the reception order is displayed, and the selection operation is received on the reception screen G10. Then, the job list G11 is edited according to the editing operation. Thereby, even after the selection operation, the user can change the execution order of the selected output job and the execution condition. Therefore, the usability of the function of sequentially executing the output jobs is improved as compared with a configuration in which the execution order of the output jobs and the execution conditions cannot be changed after the selection operation.

  In the image output process, the created job list G11 can be stored in the storage unit 9 and reused. As a result, the user's trouble of creating the job list G11 is reduced.

1 ADF
2 Image reading unit 3 Image forming unit 4 Paper feeding unit 5 Control unit 6 Operation display unit 7 Communication unit 8 Connection unit 9 Storage unit 10 Image processing device 51 Reception processing unit 52 Editing processing unit 53 Storage processing unit 54 Acquisition processing unit 55 Setting Processing unit 56 Execution processing unit 61 Display unit 62 Operation detection unit 63 Hard key 81 External storage device

Claims (8)

A reception processing unit capable of receiving a selection operation for selecting an arbitrary output job from a plurality of types of output jobs for outputting image data, a plurality of times;
An acquisition processing unit for acquiring image data;
A setting processing unit that sets the image data acquired by the acquisition processing unit as a common output target for each of the output jobs selected by the selection operation;
An execution processing unit that executes each of the output jobs in which the common output target is set by the setting processing unit in the order received by the reception processing unit;
An image processing apparatus comprising: The reception processing unit receives the selection operation on a reception screen including a job list in which the output jobs selected by the selection operation are listed in the reception order;
The setting processing unit sets the common output target of each of the output jobs included in the job list,
The execution processing unit executes the output jobs included in the job list in the order listed in the job list,
The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an editing processing unit that edits the job list in response to a user operation. The image processing apparatus includes a storage processing unit that stores the job list in a storage unit,
The reception processing unit displays the job list stored in the storage unit in response to a user operation on the reception screen,
The setting processing unit sets the common output target of each of the output jobs included in the job list displayed on the reception screen;
The execution processing unit executes each of the output jobs included in the job list displayed on the reception screen,
The edit processing unit edits the job list displayed on the reception screen;
The image processing apparatus according to claim 2. The acquisition processing unit acquires image data by an acquisition method specified according to a type of the first output job included in the job list;
The image processing apparatus according to claim 2. When the first output job is registered in the empty job list that does not include the output job, the acquisition processing unit acquires image data by an acquisition method specified according to the type of the first output job. To get the
The image processing apparatus according to claim 2. When the execution of the output job is interrupted, the execution processing unit executes the output job next to the output job whose execution in the job list is interrupted, and notifies the interruption of the execution of the output job. To
The image processing apparatus according to claim 2. An image reading unit that reads image data from a document, and an image forming unit that forms an image based on the image data, or both.
The image processing apparatus according to claim 1. An accepting step capable of accepting a selection operation for selecting an arbitrary output job from a plurality of types of output jobs for outputting image data;
An acquisition step of acquiring image data;
A setting step for setting the image data acquired by the acquisition step as a common output target for each of the output jobs selected by the selection operation;
An execution step of executing each of the output jobs in which the common output target is set by the setting step in the order of reception by the reception processing unit;
An image output method including:

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