JP2020065205A - Image forming system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an image forming system that effectively prevents a document from being left untaken compared with a prior art without impairing convenience for a user.SOLUTION: An image forming system has a coin vendor that receives money inserted thereinto, and comprises: a balance measuring unit that measures the difference between the inserted money and the charged amount of money as the balance; an operation unit that receives an instruction to execute a service from a user; a document reading unit that reads a document placed on a document platen to generate image data based on the instruction to execute the service; an image output unit that outputs an image formed based on the image data; and a document detection unit that detects the presence/absence of the document placed on the document platen. The image forming system determines the presence/absence of the balance before the start of the service, and when the balance is not present, the system does not execute an output related to the service until the document detection unit detects that the document is removed from the document platen. On the other hand, when the balance is present, the image forming system executes the output related to the service regardless of whether the document is removed from the document platen.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to an image forming system, and more particularly to an image forming system including a coin vendor and an image forming apparatus.

Conventionally, it has been reported that in a digital multi-function peripheral installed in a convenience store, a user forgets to take a document after using the digital multi-function peripheral.
As a method of preventing such a document forgetting to be taken, generally, a technique of notifying that the document remains on the manuscript table by displaying the document not being taken on the operation panel or giving a voice warning. It has been known.

  Further, when the opening / closing detection unit detects the opening / closing of the document cover after the start of copying is instructed, it is determined that the document is removed, and a print permission unit for permitting the printing process is provided. An invention of an image processing apparatus is also proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2011-182323, A

  However, if the user forgets to remove the original on the operation panel, it may not be noticed by the user who does not see the operation screen after the copying is completed. However, there is still the problem that the user is unaware.

  In addition, the method of not starting the copy until the original is removed is not only inconvenient because the original must be removed when the user makes a copy of the same original again. The position of may change.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an image forming system that effectively prevents forgetting to take a document without impairing the convenience of the user as compared with the conventional art. To provide.

(1) The present invention is an image forming system having a coin vendor that accepts deposited money, wherein a balance measuring unit that measures the difference between the deposited money and billing as the balance, and a service execution command from a user. An operation unit that receives the information, an original reading unit that reads an original placed on the original table and generates image data based on an execution command of the service, and an image output unit that outputs an image formed based on the image data. And a document detection unit for detecting the presence or absence of a document placed on the platen, and if there is no balance before the service is started and there is no balance, it is confirmed that the document has been removed from the platen. The output related to the service is not executed until it is detected by the document detection unit. On the other hand, when there is a remaining amount of money, the service is output regardless of whether the document is removed from the document table. There is provided an image forming system and executes an output of the scan.
Further, the present invention is an image forming system having a coin vendor that accepts deposited money, wherein a balance measuring unit that measures a difference between the deposited money and a charge as a balance, and a refund process for the balance. A refund processing unit, an operation unit that receives a service execution command from a user, a document reading unit that reads a document placed on the platen and generates image data based on the service execution command, and the image. An image output unit that outputs an image formed based on data, and an original detection unit that detects the presence or absence of an original placed on the original table, and if the coin vendor has no balance at the end of the service, the service If the coin vendor still has money left at the end of the service, it is determined that the original has been removed from the original table. Until knowledge unit detects the refund processor is to provide an image forming system characterized in that it does not perform the refund process.
Further, according to the present invention, an operation unit that receives a service execution command from a user, a document reading unit that reads a document placed on the platen and generates image data based on the service execution command, and the image. An image output unit that outputs an image formed based on data, a document detection unit that detects the presence or absence of a document placed on the platen, and a receipt output device that outputs a receipt are provided. It is an object of the present invention to provide an image forming system characterized in that the receipt output device does not output a receipt until the original detection section detects that the original has been removed from the table.
Further, according to the present invention, an operation unit that receives a service execution command from a user, a document reading unit that reads a document placed on the platen and generates image data based on the service execution command, and the image. An image output section that outputs an image formed based on data, an original detection section that detects the presence or absence of an original placed on the original table, and an original read by the image forming apparatus is printed on a predetermined medium. An image forming system, comprising: a printing device, wherein the printing device does not perform printing until the document detection unit detects that the document has been removed from the document table at the end of service. It is a thing.

In the present invention, the "image forming system" has a coin vendor that accepts coins that have been thrown in, and a copying machine having a copying (copy function) function such as a printer that uses an electrophotographic method for forming an image with toner, or a copying machine other than copying. A system that forms and outputs an image, such as an MFP (Multifunction Peripheral) that also includes functions.
The “service” is a service such as scanning, printing, copying, or transmitting image data obtained by reading a document placed on a platen.
“Performing output related to service” is to execute a job such as scanning, printing, copying or transmitting the image data.
The “predetermined medium” is, for example, a medium such as a photograph that is different from ordinary paper.

  The “balance measurement unit” of the present invention is realized by the CPU 10. Further, the “operation unit” of the present invention is realized by the operation panel 16. Further, the “document detection unit” of the present invention is realized by the document detection sensor 17. Further, the “document reading unit” of the present invention is realized by the scanner 11. Further, the “image output unit” of the present invention is realized by the image forming unit 12. Further, the “document detection unit” of the present invention is realized by the document detection sensor 17. Further, the “refund processing unit” of the present invention is realized by the cooperation of the refund button 21 and the CPU 10. Further, the “notification unit” of the present invention is realized by the display operation unit 161 and the speaker 18.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to realize an image forming apparatus that effectively prevents forgetting to take a document without impairing the convenience of the user as compared with the related art.

Further, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described.
(2) The image forming system according to the present invention may further include a notifying unit that notifies the user of a predetermined message when the document detecting unit detects the document.

  In this way, by notifying the user of a predetermined message when the document detection unit detects the document, it is possible to effectively prevent the user from forgetting to take the document without impairing the convenience of the user as compared with the conventional case. An image forming system can be realized.

1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of an image forming system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. 2 is a plan view of the digital multi-function peripheral of FIG. 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a panel unit of the digital multi-function peripheral of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the digital multi-function peripheral of FIG. 1. It is a perspective view which shows a part of external appearance of the coin vendor of FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an outline of a document forgetting prevention process by the digital multi-functional peripheral of FIG. 1. 6 is a flowchart showing an outline of a document forgetting prevention process by the digital multi-functional peripheral of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a message prompting document collection displayed on the display operation unit of the digital multi-function peripheral of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a message prompting document collection displayed on the display operation unit of the digital multi-function peripheral of FIG. 1. 6 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an image forming system according to a second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an outline of a document removal forgetting prevention process by the digital multi-function peripheral of FIG. 10. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a message for prompting document collection displayed on the display operation unit of the digital multi-function peripheral of FIG. 10. 9 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an image forming system according to a third embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an outline of document removal forgetting prevention processing by the digital multi-function peripheral of FIG. 13. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a message for urging document collection displayed on the display operation unit of the digital multi-function peripheral of FIG. 13. 9 is a flowchart showing an outline of document removal forgetting prevention processing by the image forming apparatus according to the fourth embodiment. 9 is a flowchart showing an outline of document removal forgetting prevention processing by the image forming apparatus according to the fourth embodiment.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, the following description is an illustration in all points and should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[Embodiment 1]
<Schematic configuration of image forming system 100>
An image forming system 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the outer appearance of an image forming system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the digital multi-function peripheral 1 of FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation panel 16 of the digital multi-function peripheral 1 of FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the digital multi-function peripheral 1 of FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a part of the external appearance of the coin vendor 2 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the image forming system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a digital multi-function peripheral 1 and a coin vendor 2.

  The digital multi-function peripheral 1 is a device such as an MFP (Multifunction Peripheral) that digitally processes image data and has a copy function, a scanner function, and a facsimile function.

  The digital multi-function peripheral 1 executes a job such as scanning, printing, copying, or image transmission based on a user's instruction received via the display operation unit 161 or the physical operation unit 162.

The coin vendor 2 is a device that deposits money, that is, coins or banknotes, and charges a fee according to the number of print jobs, paper size, and the like.
As shown in FIG. 5, the coin vendor 2 includes a housing 20, a refund button 21, a coin slot 22 and a display panel 23.
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to a device that deposits money.
For example, it may be a device that uses a predetermined card or electronic money.

  The display panel 23 is a panel that displays a status such as an error or a change of money with a display lamp, and displays a remaining amount and the like to a user.

Next, a schematic configuration of the digital multi-function peripheral 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, the digital multi-function peripheral 1 includes a CPU 10, a scanner 11, an image forming unit 12, a memory 13, an image processing unit 14, a paper transport unit 15, an operation panel 16, a document detection sensor 17, and a speaker 18.

  Hereinafter, each component of the digital multi-function peripheral 1 will be described.

The CPU 10 controls the digital multi-function peripheral 1 in an integrated manner, and includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, various interface circuits, and the like.
The CPU 10 monitors and controls all loads such as detection of each sensor, motor, clutch, operation panel 16 and the like in order to control the operation of the entire digital multi-function peripheral 1.

  The scanner 11 is a part that detects and reads a document placed on a document table and generates image data.

  The image forming unit 12 is a unit that forms and outputs an image on a sheet based on the image data acquired by the scanner 11, and includes an output control unit 120, a developing unit 121, a transfer unit 122, and a fixing unit 123.

  The output control unit 120 is a unit that controls the developing unit 121, the transfer unit 122, and the fixing unit 123 to perform output control such as copying.

  The developing unit 121 is a portion that supplies toner to the electrostatic latent image formed on the photosensitive drum charged to a predetermined potential by the charger to visualize the latent image.

  The transfer unit 122 is a unit that transfers the toner image formed on the surface of the photoconductor drum onto the sheet conveyed by the sheet conveying unit 15.

  The fixing unit 123 is a unit that fixes the paper on which the image is transferred by the transfer unit 122 by applying pressure and heat.

The memory 13 is an element or a storage medium that stores information necessary for realizing various functions of the digital multi-function peripheral 1 and a control program. For example, a semiconductor device such as RAM or ROM, a hard disk, a flash storage unit, or a storage medium such as SSD is used.
Note that the program and the data may be held in different devices such that the area holding the data is a hard disk drive and the area holding the program is a flash storage unit.

  The image processing unit 14 converts a document image read by the scanner 11 into an appropriate electric signal to generate image data, and enlarges or reduces the image data input from the scanner 11 according to a command from the display operation unit 161. Etc. is a part that performs processing so as to be suitable for output.

  The paper transport unit 15 is a unit that transports the paper stored in the paper feed cassette and the manual tray to the image forming unit 12 via a predetermined transport path. Further, it is a part for discharging the paper on which the image is formed by the image forming section 12 to a paper discharge tray via a predetermined transport path.

  The operation panel 16 is a unit including a liquid crystal display (Liquid Crystal Display), and includes a display operation unit 161 and a physical operation unit 162.

The display operation unit 161 is a unit that displays various information. The display operation unit 161 is composed of, for example, a CRT display, a liquid crystal display, an EL display, or the like, and is a display device such as a monitor or a line display for displaying electronic data such as a processing state of an operating system or application software. The CPU 10 displays the operation and state of the digital multi-function peripheral 1 through the display operation unit 161.
The display operation unit 161 is also a unit that includes a touch panel and receives commands from the user.

  The physical operation unit 162 includes an OK key and a power key.

  The document detection sensor 17 is a sensor that detects the presence or absence of a document placed on the document table.

  The speaker 18 outputs a predetermined message, a warning sound, or the like as a voice to the user.

<An example of document removal forgetting prevention processing of the digital multi-function peripheral 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention>
Subsequently, an example of the document forgetting prevention process of the digital multi-function peripheral 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 9.
6 and 7 are flowcharts showing an outline of the document forgetting prevention process by the digital multi-function peripheral 1 of FIG.
8 and 9 are explanatory views showing an example of a message for prompting the document collection displayed on the display operation unit 161 of the digital multi-function peripheral 1 of FIG.

  In FIG. 6, after accepting the copy start instruction, in step S1, the CPU 10 causes the scanner 11 to read the document placed on the document table (step S1).

  Subsequently, in step S2, the CPU 10 calculates the remaining amount by subtracting the amount according to the copy job executed from the amount input from the coin vendor 2 (step S2).

  Next, the CPU 10 determines whether or not there is a balance in step S3 (step S3).

When there is a balance (when the determination in step S3 is Yes), the CPU 10 performs the process of step S9 of FIG. 7 (step S9).
On the other hand, when there is no remaining money (when the determination in step S3 is No), the CPU 10 determines in step S4 based on the detection result of the document detection sensor 17 whether or not the document remains on the document table (step S4). ).

When the document remains on the document table (when the determination in step S4 is Yes), the CPU 10 causes the display operation unit 161 to display a message prompting collection of the document in step S5 (step S5).
After that, the CPU 10 repeats the determination of step S4 (step S4).

  Specifically, as shown in the example of FIG. 8, the display operation unit 161 displays a message “Please remove the original. Copy output will start after removing the original”.

On the other hand, in step S4, when no document remains on the document table (when the determination in step S4 is No), the CPU 10 erases the message displayed on the display / operation unit 161 to collect the document in step S6. (Step S6).
After that, the CPU 10 performs the process of step S7 (step S7).

  When the display operation unit 161 does not display the message for prompting the collection of the document, the CPU 10 skips the process of step S6 and performs the process of step S7 (step S7).

  Next, the CPU 10 starts copy output in step S7 (step S7).

Subsequently, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the copy output is completed in step S8 (step S8).
When the copy output is completed (when the determination in step S8 is Yes), the CPU 10 ends the copy service.
On the other hand, when the copy output is not completed (when the determination in step S8 is No), the CPU 10 repeats the determination in step S8 (step S8).

  Next, in step S9 of FIG. 7, the CPU 10 starts copy output (step S9).

Subsequently, in step S10, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the copy output is completed (step S10).
When the copy output is completed (when the determination in step S10 is Yes), the CPU 10 performs the determination in step S11 (step S11).
On the other hand, when the copy output is not completed (when the determination in step S10 is No), the CPU 10 repeats the determination in step S10 (step S10).

  Next, in step S11, the CPU 10 determines whether a refund instruction has been received (step S11).

  Specifically, the CPU 10 determines that the refund instruction has been accepted when the refund instruction is received from the display operation unit 161 or when the depression of the refund button 21 is detected as shown in FIG. .

When a refund instruction is received (when the determination in step S11 is Yes), the CPU 10 determines in step S12 (step S12).
On the other hand, when the refund instruction is not received (when the determination in step S11 is No), the CPU 10 performs the determination in step S13 (step S13).

  Next, in step S12, the CPU 10 determines, based on the detection result of the document detection sensor 17, whether or not the document remains on the document table (step S12).

When the document remains on the document table (when the determination in step S12 is Yes), the CPU 10 causes the display operation unit 161 to display a message prompting the document to be collected in step S14 (step S14).
After that, the CPU 10 repeats the determination of step S12 (step S12).

  Specifically, as shown in the example of FIG. 9, the display operation unit 161 displays a message “Please remove the original. Refund after removing the original”.

On the other hand, in step S12, when no document remains on the document table (when the determination in step S12 is No), the CPU 10 erases the message for recovering the document displayed on the display operation unit 161 in step S15. (Step S15).
After that, the CPU 10 performs the process of step S16 (step S16).

  When the display operation unit 161 does not display the message for prompting the collection of the document, the CPU 10 skips step S15 and performs step S16 (step S16).

  Next, in step S16, the CPU 10 causes the coin vendor 2 to start a refund process (step S16).

Subsequently, in step S17, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the refund process has been completed (step S17).
When the refund process is completed (when the determination in step S17 is Yes), the CPU 10 ends the copy service.
On the other hand, when the refund process is not completed (when the determination in step S17 is No), the CPU 10 repeats the determination in step S17 (step S17).

Next, in step S13, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the next copy start instruction has been received from the display operation unit 161 (step S13).
When the next copy start instruction is received (when the determination in step S13 is Yes), the CPU 10 repeats the process of step S1 of FIG. 6 (step S1).
When the next copy start instruction has not been received (when the determination in step S13 is No), the CPU 10 determines in step S11 (step S11).

As described above, when there is no remaining money, it is assumed that the copying is completed only once, and therefore the copy output is not started until it is detected that the original has been removed.
On the other hand, if there is a balance, it is assumed that the same original will be copied again, so the copy output will start even without detecting that the original has been removed, but when the refund button is pressed after the copy is completed. First, the refund process is not started until it is detected that the manuscript has been removed.

  By doing so, the image forming system 100 is highly convenient for both the user who finishes with only one copy and the user who copies the same document many times, and can strongly encourage the prevention of forgetting to remove the document. Can be realized.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, an image forming system 100 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the image forming system 100 according to the second embodiment. Further, FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an outline of a document forgetting prevention process by the digital multi-function peripheral 1 of FIG. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a message displayed on the display operation unit 161 of the digital multi-function peripheral 1 of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 10, the image forming system 100 according to the second embodiment further includes a receipt printer 3 that prints a receipt.
When the user gives an instruction to print the receipt through the display operation unit 161, the CPU 10 performs the document removal forgetting process according to the procedure of FIG.

  In FIG. 11, after receiving a copy start instruction, in step S21, the CPU 10 causes the scanner 11 to read a document placed on the document table (step S21).

  Subsequently, in step S22, the CPU 10 starts copy output (step S22).

Next, in step S23, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the copy output is completed (step S23).
When the copy output is completed (when the determination in step S23 is Yes), the CPU 10 determines in step S24 (step S24).
On the other hand, when the copy output is not completed (when the determination in step S23 is No), the CPU 10 repeats the determination in step S23 (step S23).

  Next, in step S24, the CPU 10 determines whether or not to end the copy service (step S24).

  Specifically, the CPU 10 operates when the display operation unit 161 does not receive the next copy start instruction for a predetermined time after the completion of the copy output, or when the display operation unit 161 issues an instruction to end the copy service. Is accepted, it is determined that the copy service should be terminated.

When the copy service should be ended (when the determination in step S24 is Yes), the CPU 10 determines in step S25 (step S25).
On the other hand, when the copy service should not be terminated (No in step S24), the CPU 10 repeats the process of step S21 (step S21).

  Next, in step S25, the CPU 10 determines whether or not a document remains on the document table based on the detection result of the document detection sensor 17 (step S25).

When the document remains on the document table (when the determination in step S25 is Yes), the CPU 10 causes the display operation unit 161 to display a message prompting the document to be collected in step S26 (step S26).
After that, the CPU 10 repeats the determination of step S25 (step S25).

  Specifically, as shown in the example of FIG. 12, the display operation unit 161 displays a message "Please remove the original. After removing the original, a receipt is output."

On the other hand, when no document remains on the document table in step S25 (when the determination in step S25 is No), the CPU 10 erases the message for prompting the document collection displayed on the display operation unit 161 in step S27. (Step S27).
After that, the CPU 10 performs the process of step S28 (step S28).

  When the display operation unit 161 does not display the message for prompting the collection of the document, the CPU 10 skips the process of step S27 and makes the determination of step S29 (step S29).

  Next, in step S28, the CPU 10 causes the receipt printer 3 to start receipt output processing (step S28).

Succeedingly, in a step S29, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the receipt output processing is completed (step S29).
When the receipt output process is completed (when the determination in step S29 is Yes), the CPU 10 ends the copy service.
On the other hand, if the receipt output process is not completed (No in step S29), the CPU 10 repeats the determination in step S29 (step S29).

  As described above, by not starting the output processing of the receipt for the user who wants the receipt until it is detected that the original has been removed, the image forming system 100 that effectively prevents forgetting to remove the original can be realized. .

(Embodiment 3)
Next, an image forming system 100 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the image forming system 100 according to the third embodiment. Further, FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an outline of a document forgetting prevention process by the digital multi-function peripheral 1 of FIG. Further, FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a message displayed on the display operation unit 161 of the digital multi-function peripheral 1 of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 13, the image forming system 100 according to the third embodiment further includes a sublimation printer 4 capable of printing on a medium different from normal paper such as thick paper having gloss similar to paper for silver halide photography. .
When the user gives an instruction to print using the sublimation type printer 4 using the display operation unit 161, the CPU 10 performs a document forgetting prevention process according to the procedure of FIG.

  In FIG. 14, after accepting the copy start instruction, in step S31, the CPU 10 causes the scanner 11 to read the document placed on the document table (step S31).

  Succeedingly, in a step S32, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the document remains on the document table based on the detection result of the document detecting sensor 17 (step S32).

When the document remains on the document table (when the determination in step S32 is Yes), the CPU 10 causes the display operation unit 161 to display a message prompting collection of the document in step S33 (step S33).
After that, the CPU 10 repeats the determination of step S32 (step S32).

  Specifically, as shown in the example of FIG. 15, the display operation unit 161 displays a message "Please remove the original. After removing the original, output from the sublimation printer."

On the other hand, when no document remains on the document table in step S32 (when the determination in step S32 is No), the CPU 10 erases the message displayed on the display operation unit 161 to collect the document in step S34. (Step S34).
After that, the CPU 10 performs the process of step S35 (step S35).

  When the display operation unit 161 does not display the message prompting the collection of the original document, the CPU 10 skips the process of step S35 and makes the determination of step S36 (step S36).

  Next, in step S35, the CPU 10 starts the output process of the sublimation type printer 4 (step S35).

Subsequently, in step S36, the CPU 10 determines whether the output process of the sublimation type printer 4 is completed (step S36).
When the output processing of the sublimation printer 4 is completed (when the determination in step S36 is Yes), the CPU 10 ends the copy service.
On the other hand, when the output process of the sublimation printer 4 is not completed (when the determination in step S36 is No), the CPU 10 repeats the determination in step S36 (step S36).

  In this way, for the user who wants to use the sublimation type printer 4, the output processing of the sublimation type printer 4 is not started until it is detected that the document is removed. Thus, the image forming system 100 that effectively prevents forgetting to take the original can be realized.

(Embodiment 4)
Next, an image forming system 100 according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17.
16 and 17 are flowcharts showing an outline of the document forgetting prevention process by the digital multi-function peripheral 1 according to the fourth embodiment.

Note that steps S41 to S46 of FIG. 16 correspond to steps S1 to S6 of FIG. 6, respectively, and steps S51 to S55 of FIG. 17 correspond to steps S11 to S15 of FIG.
Here, the processing of steps S47 and S48 of FIG. 16 and steps S49 and S50 of FIG. 17 will be described.

  It is assumed that the digital multi-function peripheral 1 of the fourth embodiment has a configuration including the sublimation type printer 4 like the image forming system 100 of FIG. 13 of the third embodiment.

  In step S46 of FIG. 16, after the message prompting the collection of the original displayed on the display operation unit 161 is erased (when the determination in step S46 is Yes), the CPU 10 of the sublimation type printer 4 proceeds to step S47. The output is started (step S47).

Subsequently, the CPU 10 determines in step S48 whether the output of the sublimation type printer 4 is completed (step S8).
When the output of the sublimation printer 4 is completed (when the determination in step S48 is Yes), the CPU 10 ends the copy service.
On the other hand, when the output of the sublimation printer 4 is not completed (when the determination in step S48 is No), the CPU 10 repeats the determination in step S48 (step S48).

  Next, in step S49 of FIG. 17, the CPU 10 starts the output of the sublimation printer 4 (step S49).

Subsequently, in step S50, the CPU 10 determines whether the output of the sublimation type printer 4 is completed (step S50).
When the output of the sublimation printer 4 is completed (when the determination in step S50 is Yes), the CPU 10 performs the determination in step S51 (step S51).
On the other hand, when the output of the sublimation printer 4 is not completed (when the determination in step S50 is No), the CPU 10 repeats the determination in step S50 (step S50).

  Further, in step S55, the CPU 10 erases the message prompting the collection of the original document displayed on the display operation unit 161 (step S15), and then ends the copy service.

  Thus, for a user who wants to use the sublimation type printer 4, the output processing of the sublimation type printer 4 is not started until it is detected that the original has been removed, and if there is a balance, the original is removed. By not starting the refund process until it is detected, it is possible to realize the image forming system 100 that effectively prevents forgetting to take the original document more than before.

A preferred aspect of the present invention also includes a combination of any of the plurality of aspects described above.
In addition to the above-described embodiment, there may be various modifications of the present invention. These modifications should not be understood as not belonging to the scope of the present invention. This invention should include the meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

1: Digital MFP, 2: Coin bender, 3: Receipt printer, 4: Sublimation printer, 10: CPU, 11: Scanner, 12: Image forming unit, 13: Memory, 14: Image processing unit, 15: Paper transport Part: 16: Operation panel, 17: Document detection sensor, 18: Speaker, 19: Receipt printer, 20: Case, 21: Refund button, 22: Coin slot, 23: Display panel, 100: Image forming system, 120 : Output control unit 121: Development unit 122: Transfer unit 123: Fixing unit 161: Display operation unit 162: Physical operation unit

Claims (5)

An image forming system having a coin vendor that receives deposited coins,
A balance measuring unit for measuring the difference between the inserted money and the charge as the balance,
An operation unit that receives service execution instructions from users,
An original reading unit that reads an original placed on the original table and generates image data based on an execution command of the service;
An image output unit that outputs an image formed based on the image data,
A document detecting section for detecting the presence or absence of a document placed on the document table,
If there is no balance before the start of the service and there is no balance, the output related to the service is not executed until the document detection unit detects that the document has been removed from the platen,
On the other hand, when there is a balance, the image forming system is characterized in that the output related to the service is executed regardless of whether the document is removed from the document table. An image forming system having a coin vendor that receives deposited coins,
A balance measuring unit for measuring the difference between the inserted money and the charge as the balance,
A refund processing unit for executing the refund processing of the balance,
An operation unit that receives service execution instructions from users,
An original reading unit that reads an original placed on the original table and generates image data based on an execution command of the service;
An image output unit that outputs an image formed based on the image data,
A document detecting section for detecting the presence or absence of a document placed on the document table,
If the coin vendor has no balance at the end of the service, perform the service termination process,
On the other hand, if the coin vendor has a balance at the end of the service, the refund processing unit does not execute the refund process until the document detection unit detects that the document has been removed from the platen. Image forming system. An operation unit that receives service execution instructions from users,
An original reading unit that reads an original placed on the original table and generates image data based on an execution command of the service;
An image output unit that outputs an image formed based on the image data,
A document detection unit that detects the presence or absence of a document placed on the document table,
A receipt output device for outputting a receipt,
An image forming system, wherein the receipt output device does not output a receipt until the original detection section detects that an original has been removed from the original table at the end of service. An operation unit that receives service execution instructions from users,
An original reading unit that reads an original placed on the original table and generates image data based on an execution command of the service;
An image output unit that outputs an image formed based on the image data,
A document detection unit that detects the presence or absence of a document placed on the document table,
A printing device for printing a document read by the image forming device on a predetermined medium,
The image forming system, wherein the printing device does not execute printing until the document detecting unit detects that the document is removed from the document table at the end of the service.   The image forming system according to claim 1, further comprising a notification unit that notifies a user of a predetermined message when the document detection unit detects a document.