JP2675815B2 - Recording device - Google Patents

Description

Description: TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a recording apparatus having a plurality of sheet feeding units.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In a recording device such as Facsimile, various information for management thereof (for example, communication time, communication partner, communication required time, etc.) is stored in a memory so that an operator can arbitrarily retrieve and check it. There are many things.

At this time, there are often only one paper feed unit in the past,
This information was taken out of the memory and recorded (printed out) on the recording paper for recording the facsimile received image by the method of recording the received image.

However, in order to notify the operator of management information, such a large recording paper is not necessary, and the recording paper is wasted. For this reason, it is not desirable to use recording paper for image reception because it accelerates the reduction of recording paper for image reception, which is the primary function of the facsimile device.

Therefore, in recent years, there has been proposed a facsimile apparatus having a paper feed section dedicated to recording management information, but since the paper feed section is provided separately from the paper feed section for recording the received image, the configuration becomes complicated and the cost is increased. It was

[Purpose] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object thereof is to provide an improved recording apparatus.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a recording apparatus capable of eliminating wasteful consumption of recording paper.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a recording device that can reduce running costs.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a recording apparatus that can record a received image on recording papers of two different sizes and that uses the recording papers properly according to the recording content.

Further, an object of the present invention is to provide two types of recording paper sizes capable of recording images, and use these for recording received images and recording management information, and record management information other than received images as follows. An object of the present invention is to provide a recording apparatus that preferentially records on a recording paper of a small size.

These and other objects will be apparent from the drawings and the following description.

Embodiment An embodiment of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a facsimile machine embodying the present invention.

1 is a transmitting unit for transmitting facsimile images, 2 is a receiving unit for receiving facsimile images, 3 is, for example, setting conditions for communication, communication destination telephone number, communication time, communication required time, communication manuscript If the notification is successful or not, the reason for that is stored in memory and various information necessary for facsimile communication such as the reason is stored. Memory section 4 is a control section that controls each section in the center. It is mainly composed of a micro computer.
Reference numeral 5 is an operation unit having various keys and an indicator for an operator to operate the facsimile machine, 6 is a facsimile reception image, or a recording portion for recording a communication management report on a recording paper, and 7 is a facsimile reception image. A paper feeding unit for feeding a large size recording paper A for recording, and a paper feeding unit 8 for feeding a small size recording paper B for recording a facsimile reception image are given priority when recording a communication management report. To be selected.

Further, 9 is a detector for detecting the presence or absence of the recording sheet A, and 10 is a detector for detecting the presence or absence of the recording sheet B.

In this embodiment, two types of recording paper sizes for recording the received image are provided, and the recording of information other than the received image in management of the facsimile apparatus is configured such that the recording paper of a smaller size is preferentially recorded. There is.

That is, in the above apparatus, when performing facsimile communication, the received image data is received by the facsimile receiving section 2 and is sent to the recording section 6 by the judgment of the control section 4 and the large-sized recording paper A or the paper feeding section 7 is supplied. It is recorded on the small size recording paper B of the paper unit 8. This determination is made based on the size data transmitted from the other party prior to the image data.

On the other hand, when the operator requests the communication management report from the operation unit of 5, the necessary information data is taken out from the memory unit of 3 according to the judgment of the control unit of 4 and sent to the recording unit of 6 and in this case, the paper feeding unit 8 Is recorded on the recording paper B.

FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing the flow of control executed by the control unit 4. The operation of this embodiment will be further described below with reference to this flow chart.

First, in step S10, it is determined whether the image data is recorded by receiving the facsimile machine or the management data of the facsimile machine requested by the operator by operating the key 51 of the operation unit 5.

In the case of recording the image data, in consideration of the size of the transmission document of the communication partner transmitted prior to the image data, in step S11, either the large size recording paper A or the small size recording paper B is selected. Select the chart paper size.

When the recording paper A is selected in step S11, the presence or absence of the recording paper A in the paper feed unit (A) 7 is detected by the detection unit 9 in step S12, and when the recording paper A is present, the facsimile is received on the recording paper A in step S13. The paper feed unit (A) 7 is selected to record the image data received by the unit 2. Then, the recording operation is performed by the recording unit 6 on the recording paper A fed from there.

If there is no recording sheet A in step S12, step S14
Stop recording.

On the other hand, if the recording paper B is selected in step S11, the presence or absence of the recording paper B in the paper feed unit 8 is detected by the detection unit 10 in step S15. If the recording paper B is present, the received image data is received on the recording paper B in step S16. The paper feed unit 8 is selected in order to record. Then, the recording unit 6 performs the recording operation on the recording paper B fed from there.

If there is no recording sheet B in step S15, the recording is stopped in step S17.

On the other hand, if there is a request to record the management data of the facsimile apparatus in step S10, the detection unit 10 detects the presence or absence of the small size recording paper B in the paper feeding unit 8 in step S18, and if the recording paper B exists, step S19. The paper feed unit 8 is selected with, the management data is read from the memory unit 3, and the recording unit 6 is controlled to record the read management data on the recording paper B.

If there is no recording paper B in step S18, step S
Stop recording at 20.

Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment, both the large-sized recording paper A and the small-sized recording paper B can be used for recording the received image data, and the recording paper can be used in accordance with the size data transmitted from the other side before the image data. Select A or B. The recording paper B, which is a small size recording paper, is preferentially used for recording the management data, but when the recording paper B runs out, the management data is recorded on the recording paper A, which is a large size recording paper. I shall.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing the control flow of this embodiment.

First, in step S30, it is determined whether the image data is recorded by receiving the facsimile machine or the management data of the facsimile apparatus requested by the operator by operating the key 51 of the operation unit 5 is recorded.

In the case of recording image data, in step S31, either the large-sized recording paper A or the small-sized recording paper B is selected in consideration of the size of the transmission document of the communication partner transmitted prior to the image data. Select the chart paper size.

When recording paper A is selected in step S31, step S32
The detection unit 9 detects the presence or absence of the recording paper A in the paper feeding unit 7, and if the recording paper A is present, the recording paper A is detected in step S33.
In order to record the image data received by the facsimile receiver 2, the paper feeder 7 is selected. Then, the recording unit 6 performs the recording operation on the recording sheet A fed from the recording sheet A.

If it is determined in step S32 that there is no recording paper A, the presence or absence of recording paper B in the paper feeding portion 8 is detected by the detection unit 10 in step S34, and if recording paper B is present, recording paper B is detected in step S35. In order to record the image data received by the facsimile receiver 2, the paper feeder 8 is selected. Then, an image is recorded by the recording unit 6 on the recording paper B fed from there. In this case, since the image is recorded on the small size recording paper B with the intention of recording on the large size recording paper A, the recorded image is reduced.

If there is no recording paper B in step S34, recording paper A,
Since there is no recording sheet B, recording is stopped at step S36.

On the other hand, if the recording paper B is selected in step S31, the presence or absence of the recording paper B in the paper feed unit 8 is detected by the detection unit 10 in step S37, and if the recording paper B is present, step S38.
In order to record the received image data on the recording paper B with
Select Then, the recording unit 6 performs the recording operation on the recording paper B fed from there.

If there is no recording paper B in step S37, the detection unit 9 detects the presence or absence of recording paper A in the paper feed unit 7 in step S39. If recording paper A is present, the received image data is received on recording paper A in step S40. The paper feed unit 7 is selected for printing. Then, the recording operation is performed by the recording unit 6 on the recording paper A fed from there. In this case, the image is recorded on a part of the recording paper A because the recording is performed on the large-sized recording paper A with the intention of recording on the small-sized recording paper B. If there is an image enlargement function, it is enlarged and recorded.

If there is no recording sheet A in step S39, neither recording sheet A nor recording sheet B exists, so recording is stopped in step S41.

On the other hand, if there is a request to record the management data of the facsimile device in step S30, the detection unit 10 in step S42
The presence / absence of the small-sized recording paper B in the paper feeding unit 8 is detected. If the recording paper B is present, the paper feeding unit 8 is selected in step S43,
The recording unit 6 is controlled to read the management data from the memory unit 3 and record the read management data on the recording paper B.

If there is no recording paper B in step S42, the presence or absence of the large-sized recording paper A in the paper feeding portion 7 is detected by the detecting portion 9 in step S44. If there is recording paper A, the paper feeding portion 7 is selected in step S45. Then, the management data read from the memory unit 3 is recorded on the recording paper A. In this case, the small size recording unit B
Since the recording is performed on the large-sized recording sheet A with the intention of recording on the recording medium A, the management data is recorded on a part of the recording sheet A. If there is an enlargement function, this management data may be enlarged and recorded.

If there is no recording sheet A at step S44, neither recording sheet A nor recording sheet B exists, so recording is stopped at step S46.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing another embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, the same components as those shown in FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals, 11 is a size detecting unit for detecting the size of the recording paper set in the paper feeding unit A, and 12 is set in the paper feeding unit B. The size detection unit detects the size of the recording paper.

In this embodiment, both large-sized recording paper and small-sized recording paper can be set in the paper feed units 7 and 8, and therefore, the recording paper set in each paper feed unit cannot be set. Size detectors 11 and 12 are provided to detect whether the size is present.

The flow of control in the case of this embodiment is almost the same as in the case of the previous example. However, the control unit 4 judges the output of the size detecting units 11 and 12 when selecting the recording paper in Steps S10 and 11, and performs the process of selecting the paper feeding unit 7 or 8 according to the result of this judgment. Is configured.

The recording paper may be cut paper or roll paper.

When the cut paper is used, when the management information is recorded, the cut paper may be recorded after waiting for a certain amount of management data to be stored in the memory 3.

In this case, when a management report is requested before a certain amount of management data is stored in the memory 3, it may be displayed on a predetermined display device.

Further, although the facsimile apparatus has been described as an example in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this.

An object of the present invention is to use a recording paper properly according to the recorded contents in an apparatus for recording information, to eliminate waste and to improve economic efficiency. Therefore, a memory section and a recording section exist inside to record information data. However, it can be applied to all devices that have the function of reaching the operator.

[Effect] As described above, according to the present invention, in the recording device that records the received image data on the first and second recording sheets having different sizes, when the received image data is recorded, the received image data is Depending on the size, a recording paper of a size suitable for the received image data is selected and recorded, and when recording the management data, a recording paper of a predetermined size is selected and recorded. The management data can be recorded on the recording paper of the specified size, and for example, it is convenient and easy to organize when recording and recording the recording paper on which the management data is recorded.

Further, since the predetermined size is the smaller size, the consumption of the recording paper is small and it is economical.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block configuration diagram of a recording apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing a flow of control executed by a control unit of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a recording apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. 1 ... Facsimile transmitter 2 ... Facsimile receiver 3 ... Memory unit 4 ... Control unit 5 ... Operating unit 6 ... Recording unit 7,8 ... Paper feeding unit 9,10 ... Detecting unit

Claims (16)

(57) [Claims] 1. A receiving means for receiving image data, a detecting means for detecting the size of the image data received by the receiving means, a plurality of recording sheets can be set, and the image data received by the receiving means can be set. Recording means for recording on recording paper, first paper feeding means for feeding first size recording paper to the recording means, and second size recording paper different from the first size for feeding to the recording means A second paper feeding unit, a generating unit for generating management data of the received image data, a first paper feeding unit, a second paper feeding unit, and a recording unit, and a recording paper of the first size. , Or a control unit that selects one of the second-size recording sheets and records the received image data or the management data on the selected recording sheet. Record received image data In the case that the received image data is detected by the detecting means, a recording sheet having a size suitable for the received image data is selected to record the received image data, while the management data is recorded. When recording, the recording apparatus is characterized in that recording paper of one of a predetermined size of the first size and the second size is selected and the management data is recorded. 2. The first size according to claim 1, wherein the first size is larger than the second size, and the one predetermined size is the second size. Recording device. 3. The recording medium according to claim 1, further comprising a detection unit that detects the presence or absence of the recording paper of the first size and the recording paper of the second size, wherein the control unit is provided when recording the received image data. According to the detection result of the detection means and the detection result of the detection means, if there is no recording paper of one size suitable for the received image data, the recording paper of the other size is selected. Recording device. 4. The recording apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the control means stops recording the received image data if there is no recording paper of the other size. 5. The device according to claim 1, further comprising a detection unit that detects the presence or absence of the recording paper of the first size and the recording paper of the second size, and the control unit is According to the detection result of the detection means, if there is no recording paper of one of the predetermined sizes, the recording paper of the other size is selected. 6. The recording apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the control unit stops recording the management data if there is no recording paper of the other size. 7. The claim 1 according to claim 1, wherein the detecting means detects the size of the received image data based on a procedure signal indicating the size of the image data received from the partner device. Recording device. 8. The recording device according to claim 1, further comprising a storage unit for storing the management data, wherein the recording unit records the management data stored in the storage unit. . 9. A receiving means for receiving image data, a first detecting means for detecting the size of the image data received by the receiving means, a plurality of recording sheets can be set, and an image received by the receiving means. Recording means for recording data on the recording paper; first and second paper feeding means for feeding the recording paper to the recording means; and sizes of the recording papers set in the first and second paper feeding means, respectively. A second detecting means for detecting a certain first and second size, a generating means for generating management data of the received image data, a control means for controlling the first and second paper feeding means and the recording means, and A recording medium of a size or a recording sheet of the second size, and control means for recording the received image data or the management data on the selected recording paper. The means is the received image data When recording, the size of the received image data is adapted according to the size of the received image data detected by the first detecting means and the first and second sizes detected by the second detecting means. When recording paper of the size is selected and the received image data is recorded and the management data is recorded, on the other hand, one of the first and second sizes detected by the second detector is set in advance. A recording apparatus for selecting the size of recording paper and recording the management data. 10. The recording apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the predetermined size is the smaller one of the first and second sizes. 11. The method according to claim 9, further comprising a detection unit that detects the presence or absence of the recording paper of the first size and the recording paper of the second size, wherein the control unit is provided when recording the received image data. According to the detection result of the detection means and the detection result of the detection means, if there is no recording paper of one size suitable for the size of the received image data, the recording paper of the other size is selected. Recording device. 12. The recording apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the control means stops recording the received image data if there is no recording paper of the other size. 13. The detection device according to claim 9, further comprising a detection unit that detects the presence or absence of the recording paper of the first size and the recording paper of the second size. According to the detection result of the detection means, if there is no recording paper of one of the predetermined sizes, the recording paper of the other size is selected. 14. The recording apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the control unit stops recording the management data if there is no recording paper of the other size. 15. The claim 9 according to claim 9, wherein the first detecting means detects the size of the received image data based on a procedure signal indicating the size of the image data received from the partner device. Recording device. 16. The recording device according to claim 9, further comprising a storage unit for storing the management data, wherein the recording unit records the management data stored in the storage unit. .