JP2020112653A - Image formation apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an image formation apparatus that allows a user to easily cut an accommodated sheet on which an indicated image is formed to a specific size.SOLUTION: An image formation apparatus 100 comprises a cassette 5, an image formation unit 8, an acquisition unit 15a, a comparison unit 15b, and a determination unit 15c. The acquisition unit 15a acquires image data of an indicated image 21 that is indicated to be formed on a sheet of a specific size L1. The comparison unit 15b compares the specific size L1 and a sheet size L2 that is the size of a sheet T2. The determination unit 15c determines whether or not to form a processed image 20 on the sheet T2 based on a comparison result by the comparison unit 15b.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus.

The image forming apparatus described in Patent Document 1 forms an image on a sheet on which boundaries, folds, or print marks are printed in advance in order to facilitate the preparation of advertisement layouts and print advertisements.

US Pat. No. 4,775,169

However, a blank storage sheet is stored in the cassette of the image forming apparatus, and the sheet size that is the size of the storage sheet may be larger than the specific size that the user desires. In this case, a method of enlarging the size of the image to be printed in accordance with the sheet size by performing enlarging printing can be considered.

However, when the specific size is a size fixed to a certain size according to the standard, such as the size of a business card or the size of documents to be submitted to the government office, the user performs enlarged printing according to the sheet size. I couldn't. In this case, even if the sheet size is larger than the specific size, the same size printing is performed. Then, the user cuts the printed accommodation sheet into a specific size. However, since the image indicating the position of the edge of the specific size sheet is not formed on the accommodation sheet, the user cannot recognize the position of the edge of the specific size sheet. As a result, the user has to estimate the position of the edge portion of the sheet of the specific size on the accommodation sheet, and then cut the accommodation sheet along the estimated edge portion, which is complicated.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an image forming apparatus that allows a user to easily cut an accommodation sheet on which an instruction image is formed into a specific size.

According to one aspect of the present invention, an image forming apparatus includes a storage section, an image forming section, an acquisition section, a comparison section, and a determination section. The accommodation section accommodates the accommodation sheet. The image forming unit forms an image on the accommodation sheet. The acquisition unit acquires image data of an instruction image instructed to form a sheet of a specific size. The comparison unit compares the specific size with a sheet size that is the size of the containing sheet. The determination unit determines whether to form a processed image on the accommodation sheet based on the comparison result of the comparison unit. The processed image includes the instruction image and an edge image indicating a position of an edge portion of the sheet of the specific size.

According to the present invention, the user can easily perform the work of cutting the accommodation sheet on which the instruction image is formed into a specific size.

FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the image forming apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing a configuration of an image forming system. It is a flowchart which shows operation|movement of a control apparatus. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of a processed image. It is a figure which shows a confirmation screen. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of a processed image. It is a figure which shows the 3rd example of a processed image. It is a figure which shows the 4th example of a processed image. It is a figure which shows the 5th example of a processed image.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts will be denoted by the same reference symbols and description thereof will not be repeated.

An image forming apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the image forming apparatus 100.

As shown in FIG. 1, the image forming apparatus 100 includes a conveying unit 1, an input unit 2, a reading unit 3, a housing 4, a cassette 5, a pickup roller 6, a conveying roller 7, and an image forming unit. 8, a fixing device 9, and a discharge roller 10.

The transport unit 1 transports the sheet T1 toward the reading unit 3. The reading unit 3 scans the image formed on the sheet T1 to generate image data indicating the image formed on the sheet T1. The reading unit 3 includes, for example, a light emitting body such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode) and an image capturing unit such as an image sensor. The reading unit 3 scans the image formed on the sheet T1 by using the light emitter and the image capturing unit.

The input unit 2 includes a display unit 2a and an operation key group 2b. The input unit 2 receives an instruction from the user for the image forming apparatus 100. The display unit 2a functions, for example, as a touch panel.

The housing 4 houses a cassette 5, a pickup roller 6, a transport roller 7, an image forming unit 8, a fixing device 9, and a discharge roller 10.

The cassette 5 accommodates the sheet T2. The cassette 5 accommodates a blank sheet T2 (sheet T2 on which an image is not formed). The pickup roller 6 sends the sheet T2 contained in the cassette 5 to the outside of the cassette 5. The transport roller 7 transports the sheet T2 delivered from the pickup roller 6 toward the image forming unit 8.

The sheet T2 is an example of the storage sheet of the present invention.

The image forming unit 8 forms an image on the sheet T2. The image forming unit 8 includes a photosensitive drum, a charging unit, an exposing unit, a developing unit, a transfer unit, a cleaning unit, and a charge eliminating unit. The image forming unit 8 forms an image (toner image) on the sheet T2 by the photoconductor drum, the charging unit, the exposing unit, the developing unit, and the transfer unit. The cleaning unit removes the toner remaining on the surface of the photosensitive drum. The charge removing unit removes residual charges on the surface of the photosensitive drum.

The image forming unit 8 acquires image data from the reading unit 3 or the external terminal X (see FIG. 2), for example, and forms an image indicated by the acquired image data on the sheet T2. The external terminal X is, for example, a PC (Personal Computer). The external terminal X is connected to the image forming apparatus 100 by wire or wirelessly so as to be communicable.

After forming an image on the sheet T2, the image forming unit 8 sends the sheet T2 toward the fixing device 9. The fixing device 9 heats and pressurizes the image to fix it on the sheet T2.

The discharge roller 10 discharges the sheet T2 that has passed through the fixing device 9 to the outside of the housing 4.

Each of the sheet T1 and the sheet T2 is, for example, plain paper, copy paper, recycled paper, thin paper, thick paper, glossy paper, or OHP (Overhead Projector) paper.

Next, the image forming apparatus 100 will be further described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an image forming system including the image forming apparatus 100 and the external terminal X.

As shown in FIG. 2, the image forming apparatus 100 further includes a drive source 11, a detection unit 12, a storage unit 13, a communication unit 14, and a control device 15.

The drive source 11 drives a roller that conveys the sheet T2 such as the pickup roller 6, the conveyance roller 7, and the discharge roller 10. The drive source 11 includes, for example, a motor.

The detection unit 12 detects the size of the sheet T2 accommodated in the cassette 5. An example of the configuration of the detection unit 12 will be described. The detection unit 12 has a cursor and a detection member. The cursor is provided on the cassette 5 and aligns the positions of the sheets T2 in the cassette 5. The detection member detects the position of the cursor. The detection member includes, for example, a potentiometer or a rotary encoder. The detection unit 12 detects the size of the sheet T2 by detecting the position of the cursor by the detection member.

The storage unit 13 includes a main storage device (for example, a semiconductor memory) such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory), and may further include an auxiliary storage device (for example, a hard disk drive). The main storage device and/or the auxiliary storage device stores various computer programs executed by the control device 15.

The communication unit 14 transmits/receives data to/from the external terminal X. The communication unit 14 is, for example, a communication module (communication device) such as a LAN board.

The controller 15 includes a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). The control device 15 controls each element of the image forming apparatus 100. Specifically, the processor of the control device 15 executes the computer program stored in the storage unit 13, thereby causing the transport unit 1, the input unit 2, the reading unit 3, the image forming unit 8, and the fixing device. 9, the drive source 11, the detection unit 12, and the storage unit 13 are controlled.

The control device 15 includes an acquisition unit 15a, a comparison unit 15b, a determination unit 15c, and a control unit 15d. Specifically, the processor of the control device 15 functions as the acquisition unit 15a, the comparison unit 15b, the determination unit 15c, and the control unit 15d by executing the computer program stored in the storage device.

The external terminal X includes an input unit X1, a display unit X2, a storage unit X3, and a control unit X4. The input unit X1 receives an instruction to the external terminal X. The input unit X1 includes, for example, a keyboard. The display unit X2 displays information on each place. The display unit X2 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display panel. The display unit X2 may include a touch panel and function as the input unit X1. The storage unit X3 includes a main storage device such as a ROM and a RAM, and may further include an auxiliary storage device. The main storage device and/or the auxiliary storage device stores various computer programs executed by the control unit X4. The controller X4 includes a CPU and a processor such as an MPU. The control unit X4 controls each element of the external terminal X.

Next, the operation of the control device 15 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. In the operation of the control device 15, the processed image 20 is formed on the sheet T2.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control device 15. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a first example of the processed image 20. The processed image 20 includes an instruction image 21 having a predetermined size and an edge image 22. The instruction image 21 and the edge image 22 will be described later.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, in step S1, the input unit 2 of the image forming apparatus 100 or the input unit X1 of the external terminal X receives an image formation instruction. The image forming instruction is an instruction to form the instruction image 21 of a predetermined size on the sheet T2. The predetermined size is the size of the instruction image 21 that matches the size of the sheet of the specific size L1. The specific size L1 is a size desired by the user. The instruction image 21 is an image desired by the user.

The user inputs an image forming instruction from the input unit 2 or the input unit X1. As a result, the control device 15 acquires a signal indicating an image formation instruction.

When the control device 15 acquires the signal indicating the image formation instruction, the control device 15 operates based on the image formation instruction.

In step S2, the acquisition unit 15a acquires the image data of the instruction image 21.

The image data of the instruction image 21 is generated by the reading unit 3, for example, when the reading unit 3 scans the instruction image 21 formed on the sheet T1. Then, the image data of the instruction image 21 is transmitted from the reading unit 3 to the acquisition unit 15a. As a result, the acquisition unit 15a acquires the image data of the instruction image 21.

The image data of the instruction image 21 may be included in the external terminal X and may be transmitted from the external terminal X to the acquisition unit 15a via the communication unit 14.

In step S3, the comparison unit 15b compares the sheet size L2 with the specific size L1. The sheet size L2 indicates the size of the sheet T2 accommodated in the cassette 5. The specific size L1 indicates the size of the sheet designated by the image forming instruction in step S1.

When the comparison unit 15b determines that the sheet size L2 is larger than the specific size L1 (Yes in step S3), the process proceeds to step S4. For example, when the sheet size L2 is A3 size and the specific size L1 is A4 size, the process proceeds to step S4.

In FIG. 4, the size of the rectangular diagram indicated by the dotted line indicates the specific size L1. In FIG. 4, the size of the sheet T2 indicated by the solid line indicates the sheet size L2. As shown in FIG. 4, when the sheet size L2 is larger than the specific size L1, the process proceeds to step S4.

When the comparison unit 15b determines that the sheet size L2 is not larger than the specific size L1 (No in step S3), the process proceeds to step S7. For example, when the sheet size L2 and the specific size L1 are both A4 size, the process proceeds to step S7. If the sheet size L2 is A4 size and the specific size L1 is A3 size, the process proceeds to step S7.

In step S4, the control unit 15d controls the display unit 2a so that the display unit 2a of the image forming apparatus 100 displays the confirmation screen 31. As a result, the confirmation screen 31 is displayed on the display unit 2a.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the confirmation screen 31.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the confirmation screen 31 is a screen for confirming whether or not the edge image 22 is formed on the sheet T2. The edge image 22 is an image showing the position of the edge portion of the sheet having the specific size L1. In the present embodiment, the edge image 22 is represented by a dotted line on the sheet T2.

The confirmation screen 31 includes a first icon 31a indicating “Yes” and a second icon 31b indicating “No”.

When the first icon 31a is selected by the input unit 2 in step S5, the necessary signal is transmitted from the input unit 2 to the determination unit 15c. As a result, the determination unit 15c receives the required signal. The required signal is a signal indicating that the edge image 22 is required. On the other hand, when the second icon 31b is selected by the input unit 2, the unnecessary signal is transmitted from the input unit 2 to the determination unit 15c. As a result, the determination unit 15c receives the unnecessary signal. The unnecessary signal is a signal indicating that the edge image 22 is unnecessary.

When the determination unit 15c receives the necessary signal (Yes in step S5), the process proceeds to step S6. If the determination unit 15c does not receive the required signal (No in step S5), the process proceeds to step S7. When the necessary signal is not received, in other words, the case where the unnecessary signal is received is shown.

In step S6, the determination unit 15c determines to form the processed image 20 on the sheet T2. Then, the control unit 15d controls the image forming unit 8 so that the image forming unit 8 forms the processed image 20 on the sheet T2. When the process shown in step S6 ends, the process ends.

If the input unit 2 of the image forming apparatus 100 or the input unit X1 of the external terminal X receives an image forming instruction to form a plurality of instruction images 21 on one sheet T2 in step S1, in step S6. The control unit 15d may control the image forming unit 8 so that the image forming unit 8 forms the plurality of processed images 20 on one sheet T2 (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

In step S7, the determination unit 15c determines that the processed image 20 is not formed on the sheet T2. Then, the control unit 15d controls the image forming unit 8 so that the image forming unit 8 forms the instruction image 21 of a predetermined size on the sheet T2. In this case, the instruction image 21 of a predetermined size is formed on the sheet T2, but the edge image 22 is not formed. When the process shown in step S7 ends, the process ends.

As described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5, in steps S3 to S7, the determination unit 15c determines whether to form the processed image 20 on the sheet T2 based on the comparison result of the comparison unit 15b. To judge. Therefore, when the determination unit 15c determines to form the processed image 20, the image forming unit 8 forms the processed image 20 on the sheet T2. As a result, the user can cut the sheet T2 to the specific size L1 by cutting the sheet T2 along the edge image 22 (see FIG. 4) of the processed image 20, and thus the sheet on which the instruction image 21 is formed. The work of cutting T2 into the specific size L1 can be easily performed.

Further, in steps S3 to S6, when the comparison unit 15b determines that the sheet size L2 is larger than the specific size L1 and the determination unit 15c receives the necessary signal, the determination unit 15c causes the sheet T2 to be processed image 20. Is determined to be formed. As a result, when the sheet size L2 is larger than the specific size L1, the user can determine whether or not to form the edge image 22 on the sheet T2.

Next, a first example of the processed image 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the instruction image 21 is arranged inside the edge image 22. The edge image 22 is represented by, for example, a line image formed in a rectangular shape. The line image includes not only a solid line image, but also a dotted line image, a broken line image, and a chain line image. In the present embodiment, the edge image 22 is represented by a dotted line image formed in a rectangular shape.

In the first example of the processed image 20, a part of the edge image 22 overlaps the edge portion T21 of the sheet T2, and thus is not formed on the sheet T2. On the other hand, a part other than a part of the edge image 22 is formed on the sheet T2. Specifically, one side H1 of the four sides 22a of the edge image 22 overlaps a part of the edge portion T21 of the sheet T2, and thus is not formed on the sheet T2. On the other hand, three sides H2 of the four sides 22a of the edge image 22 are formed on the sheet T2. In this case, when the user cuts the sheet T2 into the specific size L1 along the edge image 22, the user may cut the sheet T2 along three sides H2 of the four sides 22a of the edge image 22 and the four sides 22a. It is not necessary to cut the sheet T2 along the whole. As a result, the user can easily perform the work of cutting the sheet T2 into the specific size L1.

The entire edge image 22 may be formed on the sheet T2. As a result, the user can recognize the entire position of the edge image 22 on the sheet T2.

Next, a second example of the processed image 20 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a second example of the processed image 20.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the second example of the processed image 20, the processed image 20 is formed at the corner T22 of the sheet T2. As a result, two sides H1 of the four sides 22a of the edge image 22 overlap with a part of the edge portion T21 of the sheet T2, and thus are not formed on the sheet T2. Further, two sides H2 of the four sides 22a of the edge image 22 are formed on the sheet T2.

In the second example of the processed image 20, when the user cuts the sheet T2 along the edge image 22 into the specific size L1, the user may cut the sheet T2 along two sides H2 of the four sides 22a of the edge image 22. Good. As a result, the user can more easily perform the work of cutting the sheet T2 into the specific size L1.

Next, a third example of the processed image 20 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a third example of the processed image 20.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the third example of the processed image 20, the processed image 20 is formed on the end portion T23 of the sheet T2. As a result, three sides H1 of the four sides 22a of the edge image 22 overlap with a part of the edge T21 of the sheet T2, and thus overlap with a part of the edge T21 of the sheet T2. Further, one side H2 of the four sides 22a of the edge image 22 is formed on the sheet T2.

In the third example of the processed image 20, when the user cuts the sheet T2 along the edge image 22 into the specific size L1, the user may cut the sheet T2 along one side H2 of the four sides 22a of the edge image 22. Good. As a result, the user can more easily perform the work of cutting the sheet T2 into the specific size L1.

Next, a fourth example of the processed image 20 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a fourth example of the processed image 20.

As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of processed images 20 are formed on the sheet T2. Among the plurality of processed images 20, the edge images 22 of the adjacent processed images 20 partially overlap each other. In this case, when separating the adjacent processed images 20, the user may cut the sheet T2 along the mutually overlapping edge images 22 of the adjacent processed images 20. As a result, the user can separate the adjacent processed images 20 by one cutting operation, so that the adjacent processed images 20 can be easily separated.

Next, a fifth example of the processed image 20 will be described with reference to FIG. 9. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a fifth example of the processed image 20.

As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of processed images 20 are formed on the sheet T2. Among the plurality of processed images 20, the edge images 22 of the adjacent processed images 20 are arranged with a space K therebetween. In this case, when the user cuts the sheet T2 along the edge image 22, even if the user cuts the sheet T2 so as to deviate from the edge image 22 by mistake, the portion of the interval K on the sheet T2 is cut. Thus, it is possible to prevent the region R inside the edge image 22 from being cut.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings (FIGS. 1 to 9). However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be carried out in various modes without departing from the gist thereof (for example, (1) to (7)). Further, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining the plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the above-described embodiments. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. For easy understanding, the drawings mainly show the respective constituent elements, and the number of the constituent elements shown in the drawings may be different from the actual one due to the convenience of creating the drawing. Further, each constituent element shown in the above-mentioned embodiment is an example, and is not particularly limited, and various modifications can be made without substantially departing from the effects of the present invention.

(1) In this embodiment, the image forming apparatus 100 forms a toner image on the sheet T2. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The image forming apparatus 100 may have a function of forming an image on the sheet T2. The image forming apparatus 100 may form an ink image on the sheet T2. The image forming apparatus 100 may be a printer alone, a copying machine, a facsimile machine, or a multifunction machine.

(2) As shown in FIGS. 2, 3, and 5, in step S4, the confirmation screen 31 is displayed on the display unit 2a of the image forming apparatus 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The confirmation screen 31 may be displayed on the display unit X2 of the external terminal X. In this case, the input unit X1 of the external terminal X receives the selection (touch operation) of the first icon 31a and the selection of the second icon 31b. Then, in step S5, the determination unit 15c of the image forming apparatus 100 receives the necessary signal or the unnecessary signal transmitted from the external terminal X.

(3) When the comparison unit 15b determines that the specific size L1 is larger than the sheet size L2 in step S3 and step S7 as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 (specific size L1>sheet size L2) The control unit 15d controls the image forming unit 8 so that the instruction image 21 having a predetermined size is formed on the sheet T2. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In this case, the control unit 15d may control the image forming unit 8 so that the instruction image 21 reduced by the first predetermined magnification with respect to the predetermined size is formed on the sheet T2. The first predetermined scale factor indicates a reduction scale factor when the specific size L1 is reduced to substantially the sheet size L2. As a result, the instruction image 21 having a size corresponding to the sheet size L2 can be formed on the sheet T2.

(4) As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, when the second icon 31b of the confirmation screen 31 is selected in steps S4 and S5, the instruction image 21 of a predetermined size is formed on the sheet T2 in step S7. As described above, the control unit 15d controls the image forming unit 8. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In this case, the control unit 15d may control the image forming unit 8 so that the instruction image 21 enlarged by the second predetermined magnification with respect to the predetermined size is formed on the sheet T2. Further, in this case, it may be possible to select from the input unit 2 whether the instruction image 21 of a predetermined size is formed on the sheet T2 or the instruction image 21 enlarged by the second predetermined magnification is formed on the sheet T2. .. The second predetermined scaling factor indicates a scaling factor when the specific size L1 is scaled up to approximately the sheet size L2.

(5) When the processed image 20 is formed on the sheet T2 in step S6, information indicating that the processed image 20 is formed may be displayed on the display unit 2a of the image forming apparatus 100. As a result, the user can visually recognize the display portion 2a to recognize that the edge image 22 is formed on the sheet T2. The information indicating that the processed image 20 is formed may be displayed on the display unit X2 of the external terminal X.

(6) The color of the edge image 22 may be different from the color of the processed image 20. The difference in color indicates that the color intensity or color type is different. As a result, the visibility of the edge image 22 by the user can be improved.

(7) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, when the first icon 31a of the confirmation screen 31 is selected in steps S4 and S5, the processed image 20 is displayed on the sheet T2 in step S7. The control unit 15d controls the image forming unit 8 so that the image is formed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the operation of the control device 15, the process shown in step S4 and the process shown in step S5 may be omitted. In this case, in step S3, if the comparison unit 15b determines that the sheet size L2 is larger than the specific size L1 (Yes in step S3), the process proceeds to step S6, and the processed image 20 is printed on the sheet T2. It is formed. As a result, the process of selecting whether or not to form the edge image 22 (see steps S4 and S5) is omitted, so that the process of forming the processed image 20 on the sheet T2 can be performed quickly.

The present invention can be used in the field of image forming apparatuses.

5 cassettes (accommodation section)
8 image forming unit 15a acquisition unit 15b comparison unit 15c determination unit 15d control unit 20 processed image 21 instruction image 22 edge image 100 image forming apparatus L1 specific size T2 sheet (accommodation sheet)
L2 Sheet size X External terminal

Claims (8)

A storage unit for storing a storage sheet,
An image forming unit that forms an image on the accommodation sheet,
An acquisition unit that acquires image data of an instruction image instructed to form a sheet of a specific size,
A comparing unit that compares the specific size with a sheet size that is the size of the containing sheet,
A determination unit that determines whether or not to form a processed image on the accommodation sheet based on the comparison result of the comparison unit,
The processed image is an image forming apparatus including the instruction image and an edge image indicating a position of an edge portion of the sheet of the specific size. When the comparison unit determines that the sheet size is larger than the specific size, and when the determination unit receives a necessary signal indicating that the border image is necessary, the determination unit causes the accommodation sheet to receive the sheet image. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image forming apparatus determines to form a processed image. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the determination unit determines that the processed image is to be formed on the accommodation sheet when the comparison unit determines that the sheet size is larger than the specific size. .. Further comprising a control unit for controlling the image forming unit,
The control unit controls the image forming unit so that the image forming unit forms the processed image on the accommodation sheet when the determination unit determines that the processed image is formed. The image forming apparatus according to claim 3. A part of the edge image overlaps with a part of an edge portion of the accommodation sheet, so that the image forming unit forms the processed image on the accommodation sheet so as not to be formed on the accommodation sheet. The image forming apparatus according to item 4. A plurality of the processed images are formed on the accommodation sheet,
The image forming unit forms the plurality of processed images on the accommodation sheet such that a part of the edge images of adjacent processed images of the plurality of processed images overlap each other. Image forming apparatus. A plurality of the processed images are formed on the accommodation sheet,
The image forming unit forms the plurality of processed images on the accommodation sheet such that edges of adjacent ones of the plurality of processed images are spaced from each other. The image forming apparatus described. The image formation according to any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein the image forming unit forms the processed image on the accommodation sheet such that the color of the edge image is different from the color of the instruction image. apparatus.

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