JP2679066B2 - Recording device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a copying machine, a facsimile machine, a printer, and the like.
A recording device for recording image information, particularly various types
Open the platen cover in the recording device with functions
And the pointing device during document replacement.
Selected without accepting input from
Noh or area designation data is accidentally canceled or changed
Related to recording devices designed to prevent
You. [Prior art] In recent years, with the spread of copying machines, user requirements have diversified.
In response to the diversification, more and more sophisticated and sophisticated
Copy machines have been developed and are appearing. Comparison of copiers
One of the new features is, for example, 1%
Functions that can be set arbitrarily in increments and two or more types of toner
Multi-color copy function used, single-color color selected color
-Copy function, two-page spread of bound manuscript without moving the manuscript itself
Page continuous copying machine that continuously copies pages one by one in order
Nou, automatic copying of both sides of the original continuously or on paper screen
Two-sided copy function for automatic continuous copying, combining multiple originals
Editing function to edit and copy by deleting or deleting, IC card
By storing the copy conditions in and reading this
Job memory function to automatically set copy conditions
The function of providing a touchpad and inputting with pen down, etc.
There are so many other features. The trend toward multi-functionality and sophistication of such devices is
Recording of image information not only for facsimile machines and printers
This is common to recording devices that perform the following. The following is the theory
In order to simplify the explanation, we will focus on the copier
I do. [Problems to be Solved by the Invention] By the way, as a pointing device, for example,
An editor pad can be fitted to the platen cover as an option
With a built-in copy machine, the original is
Placed on the editor pad and installed on the editor pad panel.
Select a function with the selected function selection button, and
Enter the figure with the window and open the platen cover after the input is complete.
Place the original on the platen for copying.
You. Incorrectly open / close the platen cover after inputting this data.
Press the button on the editor pad and select as a result
The function you have
If you enter data as "extract", it becomes "delete".
Or the designated area is changed
There was a problem such as. Also, like sheet composition,
When making one copy from a manuscript, enter one manuscript
When the original is replaced after the
There was a problem of pushing the button of the card. this
Is often mistakenly operated by a woman's finger, especially when changing documents.
No. The present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned problems.
Point when opening / closing the cover or when changing documents.
Error by not accepting input from
Even if the button is operated, cancellation of the selected function or
No inconvenience such as changes or changes in the specified area input data
It is an object of the present invention to provide a recording device having such a structure. [Means for Solving Problems] Therefore, the recording apparatus of the present invention has at least an editing area.
Or press the document with editing setting means to specify the editing function
Having an image editing function having a document pressing means for
Image editing is performed on the recording device as shown in Fig. 1.
Sequentially specify each point that specifies the area to be drawn on the two-dimensional plane
Edit settings to input the coordinate data of these points.
Pointing device 1 as a fixing means and document pressing
The document pressing means is opened by the means for detecting the relationship between the means.
Input inhibit signal is generated when it is detected that
Force prohibition signal generating means 2 and pointing device
Input data and input prohibition signal generating means
Control means 3 to which an input prohibition signal from
The control means, while the input inhibit signal is generated,
Do not accept input from edit setting means
Accidentally operate the buttons or specify the area.
Even if you cancel or change the function or change the specified area input data
It is possible to prevent inconveniences such as further improvement. [Operation] By providing the above means, the recording of the present invention
With the device, when opening or closing the platen cover or replacing documents,
I accidentally operated the button or specified the area
However, I did not accept the input, so I selected
Functions can be changed or changed, specified areas can be changed, etc.
To prevent operational mistakes and improve operability.
Can be. EXAMPLES Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to examples. In this embodiment, the copying machine is an example of a recording device,
Compatible with additional equipment when the function selection switch of the machine is operated
The example of the selection of the function to be performed and the display for the selection
explain. Prior to the description, the description of the present embodiment
The table of contents is shown. (1) System configuration of copying machine (2) Software configuration (2-1) Merit of software combination (2-2) Example of differentiation (3) Example of device configuration (4) Device circuit configuration (5) ) Specific circuit configuration of copying machine (5-1) Around photosensitive drum (5-2) Development device switching mechanism (5-3) Optical system (5-4) Fixing device (5-5) Console Control (5-6) Billing counter (5-7) Power supply (5-8) Transport system (5-9) DADF (5-10) Sorter (5-11) Intermediate tray (5-12) Large capacity tray (6 ) Pointing device input prohibition system (book
(Main part of the invention) (6-1) Editor pad (6-2) Editor pad input while opening and closing the platen cover
Prohibition system configuration (6-3) Editor pad input while opening and closing the platen cover
Operation of the prohibition system (6-4) Prohibition of editor pad input during document replacement
System configuration (6-5) Editor pad (6-6) during document replacement Serial communication between the main body and editor pad (6-7) Communication protocol (1) System configuration of copying machine FIG. Copier system according to the embodiment
It shows the configuration. As shown in this figure, the IC card is used in this embodiment.
Capable copiers are the most basic
Attach the desired additional device to the machine 21 to improve its function
It is possible to plan. Bassma here
Scene is for single-stage feed tray and manual feed
Manual tray is provided on the platen glass.
It is a device that can be set and copied. This
Attach the following additional devices to the base machine of
be able to. (1) IC card device 22; The IC card device 22 stores necessary data using an IC card.
Base machine 21 or vice versa
A device used to write data to an IC card.
You. The data (coordinates) is created using the editor pad described later.
Data), the IC card device 22
Connect the editor pad to perform input work. In addition, the real
The IC card device 22 of the embodiment controls the IC card and the editor pad.
And use them both at the same time.
Cannot input data. The IC card used for the IC card device 22 of the present embodiment
Has an ISO type interface and the memory capacity is
2 kilobytes. By using an IC card,
Complex data can be stored on the card,
It is possible to sufficiently deal with automation and multi-function. An example
For example, preparing IC cards for each type of business or customer can be complicated.
Copiers with various functions are suitable for these owners.
Operation methods that can be easily implemented by anyone.
I can definitely operate the copier.
You. (2) ADF23 and DADF24; ADF23 is what is usually called automatic document feeder
The originals are placed one by one on the platen glass of the base machine 21.
And discharges it after the exposure.
Exposure of the original is performed only on one specified surface.
Will be On the other hand, for DADF24, for duplex,
That is, an automatic document feeder for two-sided copying. With DADF24
Is such that one side of the document faces the platen glass.
This is transported in the state, and the first exposure is performed. And exposure
When returning the completed document to the DADF24 tray, turn it over.
Invert. If this document is sent again
, The surface opposite to the previous exposure surface is exposed. Be
The machine 21 is copied using an additional device described later.
-It is now possible to make separate copies of paper on both sides.
ing. ADF23 and DADF24 can be used in the copying machine of this embodiment.
By doing so, various types of documents such as double-sided originals and
Copy work by combination can be performed automatically
You. ADF23 is a document that has been used in copiers
It has basically the same structure as the automatic feeder, except that
In the case of the device, the insertion direction is
And it does not protrude from the base machine 21
You. (3) Normal platen 25 and plate with editor pad
Platen 26; platen 26 with editor pad
A coordinate input device called Ditapad is placed on the platen.
It is the structure of the placed. A normal platen 25 looks like this
It does not have a special mechanism. (4) Console panel; The console panel shall be of backlit type 27
There are 28 with message display. Here buckle
The console panel 27 of the socket type is
Lay the display board on which the fixed message is placed from behind.
Lights can be selectively illuminated with a lamp, etc. to make that part readable
Things. With message display used in the copying machine of this embodiment
Console panel 28 is composed of a liquid crystal display element.
Various messages without increasing the display area.
The advantage is that the page can be displayed at any time. Izu
Whether to use these console panels depends on the copier system.
Consider the complexity of the system configuration, operability, etc.
Is determined. (5) Addition of supply tray; This has the following typical forms. Ie
In this embodiment, as proposed in JP-A-57-77140.
Not just adding large capacity trays, but also customer needs
Supply tray combination that is more suitable for
You. Such a combination of supply trays
Application No. 61-081016 (Application No. 62-1946) filed by the applicant
No. 34) "Multi-stage paper feed copier"
You. (A) Second and third supply trays 31-2, 31-3; by adding these two supply trays,
Copy paper of three sizes to base machine 21
Can be sent out. (B) The second and third supply trays 31-2 and 31-3 and the middle
Inter tray 33. Here, the intermediate tray 33 is one side of the sheet.
Make multiple copies on one side or alternate on two sides
Tray for temporarily storing copied paper when performing
It is. (C) The second and third supply trays 31-2 and 31-3 and the intermediate tray
Ray 33 and fourth and fifth supply trays 31-4, 31-5. (D) The second and third supply trays 31-2, 31-3 and the middle
Inter tray 33 and large capacity tray. Here, the large capacity tray holds thousands of copy sheets.
This is a supply tray that can be used. (5) A storage device for the discharged copy paper. The copy paper is normally stored in the output tray 37.
The system uses a 10-bin sorter 38 and a 20-bin sorter 39
I mean Therefore, one of these sorters must be set.
Sort copies up to 10 or 20 destinations depending on
Can be As described above, in this copying machine system, the base machine 21
It is possible to selectively attach various additional devices to
Can provide the most suitable copier for the user.
You. In addition, copiers can be used in response to changes in
Function can be improved. For example, if you need to make a copy
For customers who do not have or have a low copy volume,
It is often appropriate to purchase a single unit. In contrast
Requires customers to make large numbers of copies and complicated copying
Customers need intermediate trays 33 or large capacity trays
It is often said. A way to fulfill these various requirements
As a stage, in this copier system each additional device
With a structure that can be easily attached and detached,
In addition, some additional devices have independent CPUs (central processing unit).
For distributed control by multiple CPUs.
And This simply means that the product the customer wants is
Not only does it have the advantage of being easy to obtain,
The possibility of installing additional equipment is a new copy for the customer
I will teach the possibility of work, and the office of the office
In terms of promoting the evolution of science, this copier system
It will give the purchase a great appeal. (2) Software configuration (2-1) Advantages of software combination By the way, the system configuration of the copying machine described above is
As a combination of the copying machine software of the embodiment
Can be explained. In other words, this copier
In response to the fact that additional devices can be
For software, a system corresponding to each of these additional devices
System configuration. One of the reasons for adopting such a configuration is (i)
Provisionally based on operation control programs for all of these additional devices
If you have machine 21, you need it for this
This is due to the huge memory capacity. Also,
(Ii) To develop new additional equipment in the future or
If the storage is improved, the ROM (read
Do not replace or add additional memory
To be able to utilize these additional devices
It is. For this reason, the basic part of the copying machine is
The basic storage area for control and the IC card
Addition to store the program loaded with resin information
There is a storage area. ADF23 control for additional storage area
Program, DADF24 control program, console panel
Stores various programs such as control programs
It has become. Then, the base machine 21 is attached with a predetermined
Add the IC card to the IC card device 22 with the additional device attached.
When set, the program required for copying is read out.
And is loaded into the additional storage device.
This loaded program is written to the basic storage area.
Program in collaboration with, or this program
Control the copy work with priority over
U. (2-2) Example of differentiation As described above, the copying machine of this embodiment is stored in an IC card.
Can control the functions of the copier.
Therefore, the program stored in the IC card can be
Can be used to differentiate the use of copiers.
It will work. Here are some easy-to-understand examples
explain. As a first example, a multi-use building is shared by multiple companies.
Copiers, or in one company or factory
Even if there is a copier that can be shared between different departments,
Will be described. The latter joint use is budget control
Is required in the past.
Use management of each department was performed using the equipment. This copier has an IC card mounted on the base machine 21 shown in FIG.
Loading device 22, DADF 24, sorter 38, console panel 28,
Second to fifth supply trays 31-2 to 31-5 and an intermediate tray
This is a copy machine with a relatively advanced system
And DADF24 and sorter 38 are required for some co-users.
Some people or departments need it, and no additional equipment is needed.
Some people or departments do not need it. A plurality of persons or departments having different usage modes may use copiers.
Costs are determined solely from their copy volumes.
People who only make low-volume copies
Or department to introduce copiers equipped with various additional equipment.
People who are opposed and want to use the copier advanced
Or it would be difficult to coordinate with departments. In such a case, the usage of each person or each department
If you have an IC card that is suitable for
Or departments bear more basic costs and more
You should be able to use many functions
No. For example, the owner of the most sophisticated IC card
Operating the copier with the card set in the IC card device 22.
By supplying, DADF24, sorter 38, second to fifth supply
The trays 31-2 to 31-5 and the intermediate tray 33 can be used freely.
Can be used and office efficiency can be improved
You. On the other hand, you need to sort the copy paper
No people lack a program about sorting IC
Insert the card and place the top bin of sorter 38 in the output tray.
The cost can be saved by using as. As a second example, a photocopying company can copy
-Explain the case of operating a service store. There are multiple copiers in the store,
Each is equipped with an IC card device. The customer is a service
Request an IC card according to the
And make a copy by self-service.
Customers who are unfamiliar with the copier can use the program
Request an IC card for use as a
With this, various operation information can be displayed on the console panel 28.
And the copying operation can be performed without fail. DA
Lending the use of DF24 and the execution of multi-color recording
Can be determined by IC card
Can be restricted, and customers who meet the price can be managed.
You. In addition, the number of copies and the size of used copy paper
You can write the execution of the copy work on the IC card
This makes it easier to charge fees, and copying fees for regular customers
Detailed services such as gold discounts are also possible. As a third example, store programs for specific users
A service using an IC card will be described. example
In patent offices, patent gazettes reduced by photoengraving
When considering the need to make an exact copy of the original 20
There is a job to copy at a relatively large enlargement rate of 0%
You. In preparing drawings to be submitted to government offices,
Smaller or larger original drawings to meet
Work is performed. In addition, living in city hall or ward office
In departments that copy private certificates, people who are not eligible for billing
Related information and confidentiality to protect the privacy of individuals.
Delete the image information of the places to be densely
Create a book. As described above, depending on the user (user), the copying machine
There is a need to use it in a special mode of use. To such a request
If you set the copier functions to satisfy all,
The sole panel is complicated, and the ROM inside the copier is large.
It will be typed. Therefore, prepare IC cards for specific users
And set this to best suit the user
A copier having functions can be realized. For example, in the case of a patent office, purchasing a dedicated IC card
In addition to the normal several types of reduction ratios,
You can easily select a reduction ratio of 200%. Also fine
Set the reduction ratio in increments of 1%, for example, within the range that requires adjustment
Will be able to In addition, in the resident card issue department
Is displayed on the LCD by operating the keys on the numeric keypad.
The type of resident card and the columns and items to be deleted on the display of the department
You can point your eyes and start after this
By pressing the button, only the original desired range is copied.
Or only the necessary parts are edited and recorded.
Swell. (3) Example of apparatus configuration FIG. 3 shows the system configuration of the copying machine of the embodiment described above.
FIG. 2 is an external view showing an example. In the copying machine of this embodiment, the DADF
24 is mounted, and the IC card
Device 22 is arranged. In front of the top of base machine 21
The console panel 28 with the message display is
You. Although not shown in the figure, a manual feed
A tray 41 is installed, and a 10-bin
Data 38 is installed. The manual feed tray 41 is
Although it is for Alfeed,
It can be set and fed sequentially. The base machine 21 has a first supply tray as its basic configuration.
We have already explained that Ray 31-1 is attached.
Was. In the copying machine of this embodiment, the second and third
Supply trays 31-2 and 31-3 are arranged, and an intermediate tray is provided.
The fourth and fifth supply trays 31-4, 31 with the ray 33 interposed therebetween
-5 is arranged. These supply trays 31-1 to 31-
4 and the intermediate tray 33 can both be pulled out to the front.
Operability and saves copier layout space
Is planned. In addition, ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)
A copy of the neat design that the paper tray does not protrude
Machine has been realized. FIG. 4 schematically shows the copying machine. Be
A photosensitive drum 51 is disposed in the source machine 21.
The photosensitive drum 51 is charged by a charge corotron (charger) 52.
, So that it is uniformly charged. Photoconductor drum
51 is designed to rotate at a constant speed in the direction of arrow 53 in the figure.
The charged drum surface is exposed at the exposure location 54.
It is. Here, the exposed portion 54 is located on the upper surface of the base machine 21.
Not shown placed on the placed platen glass 55
The light image of the original is incident. For this reason
Then, an exposure lamp 56 and a document surface illuminated by the
A plurality of mirrors 57 and optical lenses 58 for transmitting reflected light;
Are placed, of which predetermined ones are
Is scanned for Now, according to the image information exposed in the slit shape at the exposure location 54,
Therefore, an electrostatic latent image corresponding to the original is formed on the photosensitive drum 51.
Is done. This electrostatic latent image is developed by the developing device 59.
Then, a toner image is created. The toner image is on the photosensitive drum 51
Transfer corotron (transfer unit)
Pass near 50. On the other hand, the first supply tray disposed on the base machine 21
Copy paper 60 or hand slip contained in ray 31-1
Copy paper 60 that is manually fed along the tray 41
Is sent out by the feed rolls 61-1 or 63,
The transfer drum 69 guides the photosensitive drum 51 and the transfer
Pass between acorotron 50. At this time, the toner image
It will be transferred to 58 on copy paper. Copy after transcription
-The paper 60 consists of a heat roll 66 and a pressure roll 67
And heat-fixed. And the transport roll 68,
The paper passes through 68 and is discharged onto a discharge tray (not shown)
Will be. In the copying machine of this embodiment, the DADF is
24 are installed. Therefore, both sides of the document
It is also possible to place it on the glass 55. In this case
First, one side of the document stacked in the document
It is set on the upper surface of the platen glass 55. And copy
When the document has been read, the document is returned to the document
Is set, and then sent back onto the platen glass 55
Will be rare. Further, in the copying machine of this embodiment, the
Five trays 31-2 to 31-5 and 33 were installed.
Instead, simply place a cabinet to store consumables, etc.
You can also. Furthermore, the configuration of the base machine 21 remains the same.
Put this copier on the desk as a desktop copier
It is also possible. Of course, the first supply tray 31
Attach only the second supply tray 31-2 under -1.
It is also possible to place a copy machine with the above configuration on a desk in the same way.
You. FIG. 5 shows an example of a console panel of the copying machine.
It was done. Display control as described below by the applicant
For details of the technology, refer to Japanese Utility Model Application No. Sho 61-130320 (Actual Utility Model Sho 63-038152).
No.) “Display device” and Japanese Utility Model Application No. 61-066170 (Japanese Utility Model Application
No. 179792) "Character display device" etc.
You. For example, in Japanese Utility Model Application No. 61-130320, a copy machine has a dot pattern.
Disclosed providing a graphic display area by turning
This graphic display area is used for various
It has been suggested that a display can be made. For example
Partial copy of the original and movement / deletion of images can be performed.
In a copier, the image is placed with the original placed on the platen.
Image of the target area is read by the
It is suggested to display the frame in the graphic display area.
There is an error in setting the area or an operation error.
Is said to be preventable. Although the console panel can take several forms,
As described above, the copier of this embodiment has a message display.
Using the console panel 28 of FIG. The console panel 28 has a menu table at the top.
Display plates 71 are arranged, and respective panel portions 74 to 79
Is displayed in characters. Panel for sorter
1 switch 81 and 2 indicator lamps 82
And the sorter when the sorter is connected
To select the mode of the
The copy mode is piled up in the sorting mode.
Stack mode for copying and copying to each bin of the sorter
There is a collation mode for sorting paper. The next function selection panel 75 includes (i) image editing and
Is a switch 83 for performing correction / confirmation.
Switch 84 for storing in memory, (iii) other
Switches 85 and (iv) for taking various forms of copying
Switch 86 for duplex copying and these switches
An indicator lamp 82 for indicating the presence or absence of
Have been. Here, (i) editing means using an editor or the like.
This function is used to enter data for editing,
・ Confirmation is to display the input data on the LCD
It is a function to confirm and exchange data. Ma
(Ii) The memory used here is backed up by a battery.
Consists of random access memory
Nonvolatile memory. Of course, IC cards, magnetic
Other storage media such as cards and floppy disks are also non-volatile
It can be used as a volatile memory. In this copier
Reduce the burden of operating the console panel 28 by the operator
Preset image density and magnification settings to reduce
You can use this preset
The obtained value is stored in the nonvolatile memory.
(Iii) When the switch 85 is pressed, the console panel 28
Character information is displayed on the display panel 79 of the "Other" function
You can select the desired function
I have. The “other” functions here include, for example, (a)
J continuous shooting function, (b) frame erasing function, (c) binding function
There is. Of these, (a) the continuous page copy function is
1 page in a state where a document spread over two pages
This is a function to divide into two pages and copy them in order. Also
(B) The erasure function is used for image information of the surrounding area of the current operation.
Therefore, without copying, it is as if it is around the image information.
It is a function to set the "frame". (C) Binding
The filter function has a "stitching margin" at the right or left edge of the copy.
This is the function to set. Set the binding margin to the desired length
Can be entered using the numeric keypad 80 or the display
Choose from the numbers displayed at this point on channel 79
Can be. (Iv) Finally, two-sided copying means copying both sides of the copy paper.
Function. When making double-sided copies, first
The copy paper 60 on which the copy was made is shown in FIG.
First accommodated in tray 35. Next, this intermediate tray 33
Copy paper 60 is sent out again, and
The copy is made on the right side. In this copier,
In the case of monochromatic color copying explained, copy twice on one side.
Will be done. In this case, the intermediate tray 33
Contrary to the case where both sides of the copy paper to be accommodated are two-sided copy
Some ingenuity has been devised. "Monochrome color enhancement" is displayed on the menu display board 71 in FIG.
Panel for single color enhancement provided below the indicated part
At the top of screen 76 is a display showing the type (color) of color developer
Four lamps 87 are arranged. This copier uses color
There is one set of developer from 4 colors such as red and blue
Or multiple colors can be set.
Lamps that correspond to the colors
ing. The rest of the monochromatic color enhancement panel 76 has four
Switches 88 to 91 and any of these switches 88 to 91
An indicator lamp 82 is provided to indicate whether the
ing. (I) Marking color switch 88
Is a switch used for marking color.
You. Press switch 88 to specify the area to be marked.
As an example, as an example, a light color
Recorded, as if marked
Such effects can be obtained. (Ii) The continuous shooting color synthesizing switch 90 is a
It is used when recording one color in the area. For example,
Colored to the right of Latin Glass 55 (see Figure 4)
Place the figure you want, place the manuscript on the left side and make a copy,
The image information of the original is copied in black, and one color is added on top
Will draw that figure. At this time, specify
If a figure is formed by halftone dots, it is determined by reproducing halftone dots.
The color figure adjusted to the density of
Recorded in the area. In addition, the product name and pattern
Placed on one side of the glass 55, the other is the selling price of the product
Place the paper on which the case is written and easily display the price at that time
There is also a use to do. (Iii) When the partial color conversion switch 89 is selected
Indicates that only the specified area is copied with one color,
The remaining part is copied in black. On the other hand, (i
v) If the single color switch 91 is selected, the original
Is copied in one color. The part where “copy density” is displayed on the menu display board 71
The copy density panel 77 provided below
Indicator light 82 to indicate which of the peak densities has been selected
And a shift to select one of these copy densities
Keys 94 and 95 are arranged. Press the upper shift key 94
Density is set in the direction that the copy density decreases.
When the lower shift key 95 is pressed, the copy density
The density is set in the following direction. Fig. 4
The developing bias of the developing device 59 shown in
Changing the light amount of the light lamp 56 (FIG. 4), or
Charged by the charge corotron 52 to the photosensitive drum 51
It can be adjusted by changing the applied amount of the load.
In this embodiment, for example, the developing bias can be adjusted in 16 steps.
It has become. An automatic density adjustment switch 97 is provided below the copy density panel 77.
Is arranged. When the automatic density adjustment switch 97 is pressed,
The dynamic density display lamp 98 lights up and the camera enters the automatic density adjustment mode.
You. In this automatic density adjustment mode, the original is scanned.
Reflected from the original and reaches the photosensitive drum 51
Some of the emitted light is extracted by a half mirror, etc.
The potential of the developing electrode in the developing device 59 is set in accordance with the amount of light
Is supposed to be The part where "arbitrary magnification" etc. is displayed on the menu display board 71
The magnification / paper selection panel 78 provided below
The part for setting and displaying the magnification is located on the left side of
A portion for selecting a sheet is disposed on the right side. The magnification display section 99
Is provided. This copier is assigned from 50% to 200%
You can set the magnification (line magnification) at 1% intervals.
The set magnification is now displayed on the magnification display section 99.
ing. The magnification is displayed by operating the shift keys 101 and 102
Setting method of arbitrary magnification and selection of predetermined fixed magnification
There are two types of ways to do this. To set the desired magnification, use the shift keys 101 and 102
Perform the above operations. Press the upper shift key 101
Then, the magnification increases by 1% and the lower shift key 102 is
Press to decrease by 1%. Hold down shift keys 101 and 102
The magnification changes continuously by 1% during that time. The fixed magnification can be selected by pressing the fixed magnification key 103.
Do it. The fixed magnification is displayed on the magnification display plate 104,
In this example, 141.4%, 86.5%, 81.6%, 70.7%
You. In addition, you can select 100% as the same magnification
You. Which magnification is selected depends on the left
Depending on which of the indicator lights 82
You can know. Select the paper size or
Indicates eight types of display panels 105 that indicate the type of paper,
Shift keys 106 and 107 for selecting one of
Is placed. Next to the left of the eight types of display boards 105,
Indication indicating which paper size or paper was selected
A lamp 82 is provided. In this embodiment, the display panel 10
5, the following display is performed. (A) Manual tray display: Select when using the manual tray 41 (FIG. 4).
In this type of conventional manual feed tray, manual feed is performed one by one.
At the point when manual feeding is performed, copy paper
Out of the bypass tray itself.
There is no need for the operator to make a choice. On the other hand, in the present embodiment,
Bypass tray 41 holds multiple copies at the same time.
Can be Therefore, with the copy paper set
When the paper is fed from the manual feed tray 41,
Feeding starts when multiple sheets are set.
Could be To prevent such a situation,
The selection of the manual feed tray 41 is performed. (B) A3 paper display; To feed A3 size copy paper in the longitudinal direction
Select when using a ray. (C) B4 paper display; To feed B4 size copy paper in the longitudinal direction
Select when using a ray. (D) A4 paper display; To feed A4 size copy paper in the longitudinal direction
Select when using a ray. (E) B5 paper display; To feed B5 size copy paper in the longitudinal direction
Select when using a ray. (F) A4 landscape paper display; A4 size copy paper is sent in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction
Select this when using a tray for storing data. (G) B5 landscape paper display; B5 size copy paper is sent in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction
Select this when using a tray for storing data. (H) Non-standard paper display; select when using copy paper of a size other than the above
I do. Below the magnification / paper selection panel 78, there is an automatic paper / multiple
A rate selection switch 109 is provided. This switch 109
Press to select the automatic paper / magnification selection switch 109.
Select a preset combination of magnification and paper size
Is done. The operator should use the magnification / paper selection panel 78.
The desired combination is selected from the lighting state of the display lamp 82
You can know if it was done. Desired combination
If not, update the automatic paper / magnification selection switch 109.
To change the combination. A display panel 79 is located on the right side of the magnification / paper selection panel 78.
Are located. The display panel 79 shows the design of this copier.
111 and a liquid crystal display unit 112 are arranged. Pattern 111
The lamp indicates the selection status of the feed tray or the location where a paper jam has occurred.
Is displayed by lighting. Liquid crystal of this embodiment
The display unit 112 can display a sentence including kanji. this
In the example shown in FIG. 5, the copying operation can be started.
And that the set number of copies is one
I have. The liquid crystal display unit 112 of this embodiment is for color display.
The specified area is specified respectively.
It will be displayed in the specified color. Below the display panel 79, press the following keys or buttons.
The tongue is located. (B) All clear button 114;
Button to return to the initial priority mode
It is. (B) Numeric keypad 80; for setting the number of copies and performing copier diagnosis
Used for inputting numerical values for specifying the contents of diagnosis. (C) Interrupt button 115; When performing continuous copying, stop another emergency copy.
Used when needed. End of interrupt processing
To cancel the interruption to return to the original copy work when
Is also used. (D) Stop clear button 116; for stopping the copying operation in the middle or setting the number of copies.
Used as a clear button when setting a regular sorter bin
I do. (E) Start button 117; a key for starting a copying operation. (F) Select key 118; to move the cursor to the displayed message
, Ie, the cursor key. (G) Setting key 119; key for setting to the location specified by the cursor
Turnkey). As described above, the console panel of this embodiment is an example.
For example, basic operations such as paper selection and copy density settings
Area and response, such as function selection or single color enhancement
The operation area is completely separated. This
In addition to this, a sentence mixed with Kanji and Kana is displayed on the LCD 112.
Supported panel operation by assisting
It reduces the occurrence of mistakes as much as possible. (4) Circuit Configuration of Apparatus FIG. 6 shows an outline of a circuit configuration of the copying machine (FIG. 2).
I forgot. Serial communication centering on the main CPU 121 as shown
The adopted distributed CPU architecture is used. this
Allows for optimal placement of the controller and optimal cost
This is to provide top performance. Copier
From a product development perspective, the software
Software development, such as shortening and efficiency of software development, wire harness, etc.
Expectation for simplification, cost reduction, easy handling of troubles, etc.
it can. In addition, processing efficiency is achieved by decentralizing processing by multiple CPUs.
The rate increases, for example, using an expensive 16-bit CPU
And using an inexpensive 8-bit CPU
Program processing that requires high-speed processing is possible
It works. In addition, this kind of decentralized processing makes model deployment easy
Becomes In other words, to develop new input / output devices, etc.
In case of trouble, fix the program on the main unit (main CPU side).
Positives may not be required, and even if changes are required
It will only be necessary. Looking at the printed circuit board on the main unit,
Distribution of unnecessary I / O ports and programs
No need. Therefore, it is important to reduce the cost of printed circuit boards.
And the degree of freedom of arrangement space is improved. This copier has a main CPU (medium
Central processing unit) 121 and CPU 122 for inter-image lamp
Therefore, the control of the base machine 21 is performed. In here
CPU122 for the target image lamp is an inter image run
It is a CPU that specializes in controlling the loop. Inter-image lamp is a photosensitive drum after exposure
Illuminate 51 to erase part of the electrostatic latent image before development.
It is used for the purpose. Conventionally, for example, the B5 version
When copying an original at the same size,
Toner images are wasted outside the area by irradiating areas other than the B5 plate with light.
Was formed. In the copying machine of this embodiment
Has a function to edit images as described later.
ing. Therefore, the formation of the electrostatic latent image is performed, for example, in a predetermined rectangular area.
May need to be limited to
In order to perform such processing, the electrostatic latent image is partially deleted.
Requires removal. Inter-image run
Is used. Thus, in the copying machine of the present embodiment, the
Although the image lamp is more highly controlled than before,
Used separately from the main CPU 121 for this purpose
I decided to use the CPU that did. Such a distributed processing system is used as a copier control method.
Xerox is one of the manufacturers that have introduced
JP-A-59-78371, "Machine control device and control method"
Details of technical contents and related references are disclosed in applications such as
Have been. However, the communication system employed in the present invention is not
"Ethernet" for high-speed processing adopted in
4800 baud current loop method
Such effects can be obtained. In addition, the applicant has applied to the CPU 122 for the inter-image lamp.
About the Japanese Patent Application No. 61-152591 (No. 63-059462)
"Image Copier" and Japanese Patent Application No. 62-023392
-191173), "Image erasing device for copiers"
Is shown. In the copying machine of this embodiment, the following CPU is used in addition to the above.
And is connected to the communication lines 123 and 124.
The main CPU 121 uses these CPUs and the interim
It also has a role of controlling the pump CPU 122. (A) Document feed CPU 125; The document feed CPU 125 controls the DADF 24 shown in FIG.
CPU to do. ADF23 (Fig. 2) is used instead of DADF24
If it is possible, the CPU provided in the ADF23
123 and 124 will be connected. (B) The sorter CPU 126 is arranged in the 10-bin sorter 38.
CPU. A dedicated CPU is also placed in the 20-bin sorter 39
Have been. Which sorter 38, 39 is connected to the main CPU 21
And control sorting in accordance with this.
And (C) Display CPU 127; The display CPU 127 is attached to the console panel 28.
Various information was displayed in Chinese characters on the liquid crystal display 112 described above.
Used to display an area for editing
CPU. Backlit type 27 console panel 2
In the case of FIG. 7 (FIG. 2), there is no need to perform complicated display control.
No dedicated CPU is used. The liquid crystal display unit 112
If is not used, the specification of figures for editing etc.
This will be performed using the numeric keypad. (D) Tray control CPU 128; Tray control CPU 128 is added to base machine 21.
Fourth and fifth supply trays 31-4, 31-
5 and for controlling the large capacity tray and the intermediate tray 33
CPU. This CPU is the tray cabinet that houses each tray.
Located on the back side of the net,
These controls are performed accordingly. these
Among the trays, the intermediate tray 33 is for transporting copy paper independently.
The motors of
The size of pea paper is different depending on its size
The control mode of each tray by the tray control CPU 128 that requires control is as follows.
Become like (I) Both the fourth and fifth supply trays 31-4 and 31-5
Or one and control of the intermediate tray 33. (Ii) Control of the large capacity tray and the intermediate tray 33. (Iii) Single control of the intermediate tray 33. (Iv) Of the fourth and fifth supply trays 31-4 and 31-5,
Control only one or both. (V) Single control of a large capacity tray. (E) Card CPU 129; The card CPU 129 is used for copying machine function information and additional control information.
When using an IC card 131 that stores
Or use this IC card 131 to specify document coordinates, etc.
In the part that reads and writes when used
is there. The card CPU 129 is not used in this embodiment.
It is also possible to control the editor pad 132, though not. D
The data pad 132 is used for coordinate input.
Yes, and will be described in detail later. FIG. 7 plays a central role in the copying machine of this embodiment.
The circuit configuration centered on the main CPU is shown more concretely.
It is a thing. Note that the copier is connected to a CPU or so-called microcomputer.
It is controlled by a control device such as a computer.
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I have. Just like the main CPU, other CPU modules
The configuration consists of CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O, etc.
Needless to say. (A) As described partially in FIG.
Connects to the following units via serial communication lines 123 and 124
Have been. (I) DADF24. (Ii) Sorter 38. (Iii) The liquid crystal display unit 112. (Iv) IC card editor pad interface (I
・ E interface) 130; placed on IC card device 22
This is an interface circuit.
When the CPU 132 is connected to the copier body,
Data is exchanged with the 121 side. (V) Inter-image lamp controller 157. (Vi) Fourth and fifth supply trays 31-4, 31-5, intermediate tray
A tray control unit 133 for controlling the ray 33 and the like; (B) In addition, this main CPU 121 has a built-in A / D converter.
Connected to the following units through the analog data line 134.
Has been continued. As such a CPU, for example,
Ki Corporation's μPD7810CW, μPD7811CW and Fujitsu Limited
8 bit one chip CPU such as MB89713X
it can. (I) Light amount sensor 135; measures the light amount of the exposure lamp 56 (FIG. 4).
It is a sensor used when detecting and controlling the sensor. (Ii) Temperature sensor group 136; fixing temperature control described later
Such as a soft touch sensor for the tool. (Iii) Paper size sensor group 137; detects the size of paper stored in supply tray 31 or the like
It is a sensor. According to the system configuration of the copying machine of the present embodiment
And copy paper 60 from up to five trays.
Can be. Therefore, the paper size
Assuming that four sensors are arranged for detection,
If digital data is used, 4 trays from one tray
Digital data to the main CPU 121
And requires a total of up to 20 input ports
As well as configure the number of connectors and harness
Cables will increase. This is cost and
It is not preferable from the viewpoint of miniaturization request and reliability. Therefore, in the copying machine of the present embodiment, four trays are provided for each tray.
The state specified by the state of the two sensors
Will be sent as data. The main CPU 121 sends
Converts analog data into digital data
And copy paper 60 stored in each tray.
The size is determined up to 16 types. (C) In addition, the main CPU 121 uses the reset circuit 138 during runaway or
Reset at initialization and bus line 121A
Are connected to the following units via (I) Keyboard display LSI (large-scale integrated circuit)
Route) 121B; Mediation between console panel 28
It is a circuit to perform. (Ii) Timer / counter LSI 121C; main motor 164 and key
This is a circuit for controlling the drive of the carry motor 171. (Iii) ROM121D; has a capacity of 56 Kbytes and is a basic copy machine
Conversion table of dynamic control information and function information between copiers
Stored read-only memory. (Iv) RAM121E; 6K bytes capacity for data storage
Random access memory. In this RAM121E
Is connected to the aforementioned nonvolatile memory (NVM) 121F
Required data even if the copier is turned off.
Data can be saved. Here it needs to be stored in nonvolatile memory (NVM) 121F
Examples of such data include (a) the registration paper 60
Setup values to adjust the torsion,
(B) According to the inter-image lamp described in detail later
(C) Make the copy magnification 1x
Fine adjustment value of vertical and horizontal magnification when set,
(D) Amount of binding margin when copying with a blank for binding margin
Of each parameter performed on the copier production line
Adjustment values and (e) feed counter for each supply tray 31, etc.
To determine the usage status of the copier, such as
Data and the like. And (f) the device
Therefore, the function information conversion table between copying machines is not
The data may be written to the memory of the origin. This
In the case of, the conversion table is stored on an external device such as an IC card.
The advantage is that it can be rewritten as appropriate using information.
Occurs. (V) First I / O controller 121G; filter circuit 121H
Various data are input via the driver circuit 121I.
And an input / output controller that drives various components.
Here, the filter circuit 121H includes, for example, various switches and security switches.
The sensor is connected. The driver circuit 121I has a
Solenoids and supply trays, such as debesolenoids described in
A clutch 233 and the like described later in 31-1 to 31-5
Is connected. (Vi) The second I / O controller 121J; the filter circuit 121K
Various data are input via the driver circuit 121L.
And an input / output controller that drives various components.
Here, the filter circuit 121K includes, for example, various switches and security switches.
The sensor is connected. The driver circuit 121L is a well-known driver circuit.
D / A (analog-digital) converter and PWM (pulse width conversion)
), And according to the processing of the program,
Setting and charging of the developing device 59 described in
The current value of Corotron 52 etc. is set.
You. (5) Specific Circuit Configuration of Copying Machine Next, referring to FIGS.
The circuit configuration will be described more specifically. (5-1) Periphery of Photoconductor Drum FIG. 8 shows the periphery of the photoconductor drum 51.
You. Around the photoconductor drum 51, a charge corotron 52,
Inter image lamp 141, 4 types of sub developing device 59S
1-59S4, Main developing device 59M, Transifer Corotron
50, Detack Corotron 147, Preclean Corotron 1
48, cleaning device 149 and erase lamp 1 for static elimination
55 are arranged in this order. Here the first sub-development
The device 59S1 is a developing device that performs development with red toner,
The second sub-developing device 59S2 performs development with blue toner.
An imaging device. The third sub-developing device 59S3 is a green toner
And a fourth sub-developing device 59S4
Is a developing device for developing with a brown toner. 128 inter-image lamps 141 arranged in a row
Light emitting diodes and
From one plastic lens placed in front of them
Become. Plastic lenses (not shown)
Have an aspheric projection at the position corresponding to the photodiode.
The adjacent parts of the light emitting diode emit light
Light on the photoreceptor drum 51
In order to avoid uneven strength. Ma
Also, the focus of the plastic lens is
It is blurred every time. For this reason,
For example, a triangular figure by the image lamp 141
Processing (extraction or deletion of figures)
Even at the processing boundary, every unit of light emitting diode
The resulting step is considerably reduced. The inter-image lamp controller 157
Segmented into 128 segments of tar image lamp 141
The on / off control of the light emitting diode is performed.
You. The cleaning device 149 has a doctor blade 150
And toner removed by Preclean Corotron 148
From the photosensitive drum 51. By the way, in the copying machine of this embodiment, the doctor blade 15
0.2 seconds after 0 contacts photoconductor drum 51
Then, the drive of the main motor 164 is started. In addition,
If the data 164 stops, the doctor blade 150
5 seconds passed instead of separating from photoconductor drum 51
They are separated at that point. This is because the toner
Scattered by the suction action of the hood, the inside of the copier becomes dirty.
It is a device to prevent the situation of dyeing. Each of the sub developing devices 59S1 to 59S4 includes the following parts.
ing. (A) Color sensor: Which color developer is used for each of the sub developing devices 59S1 to 59S4
Determine whether the used developing device is set.
Sensor. Combinations other than the above red, blue, green and brown
Even if the sub developing device 59S is configured
Of the current sub-developing device 59S1 to 59S4
The type of user can be detected. Detection output is debekara
-Input to the detection circuit 230 and transmitted to the main board 230
It has become. (B) Toner sensor; a sensor for determining whether toner supply is necessary
is there. (C) Dispense motor; for agitating and replenishing toner in the toner box
It is a motor. The main developing device 59M is used to perform black development.
So it has a toner sensor and a dispensing motor
You. Increment switch 159 allows the operator to
This switch is pressed when you want to increase the amount. Sub developing device
While one of 59S1 to 59S4 is selected,
When the lease switch 159 is pressed, the corresponding sub developing device
, The amount of the toner is increased. Main developing device
If pressed when 59M is selected, the amount of black toner will increase.
Done. Deve (developer) selection / solenoid 161 is the main development
A total of five developing devices, the device 59M and the sub developing devices 59S1 to 59S4
This is a solenoid for alternately switching the position. this
Next, the switching operation will be described again. High voltage power supply (HBVS) 162 is
Developing devices 59M, 59S1 to 59S4 create a parallel electric field inside
To improve the reproducibility of solid parts (solid black parts)
It is used for The full toner sensor 163
Check whether toner is sufficiently collected in the toner collection container.
Is a sensor that detects The main motor 164 is
Transfer of the drum 51, heat roll 66 or copy paper 60
Discharge from the timing of registration (registration)
Used to drive the transport system until time. (5-2) Switching Mechanism of Developing Device FIG. 9 shows a main developing device and a sub developing device of the present embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a waveform chart showing switching timing of the positions. The figure is 1
The first time the red color development is performed by the first sub-developing device 59S1
The second time, monochrome development was performed on the main image device.
It shows an example that is performed. Copier start button 117
When (Figure 5) is pressed to start the copy work,
As shown in FIG. ₁ Drives the main motor 164
Is done. The main motor 164 is driven by two developing devices 59S.
Time t when copy work ends at both 59M _Three Up to
Done. FIG. 2B shows the timing of the drive of the selection lever / solenoid 161.
It is a representation of the bug. Dev selection / solenoid 161
Red copy work by the first sub developing device 59S1 is completed.
It is excited until it does. With this device, you can select
The lever on the peripheral surface of the clutch (not shown)
-Comes to hit. The clutch is Meimo
Receiving the driving force from the
Start rotation of five sets of cams (not shown) with protrusions
Let One of these protrusions is the first sub-developing device.
The first sub-developing device
Press 59S1 in the direction of photoconductor drum 51. At this time
The cam protruding part is the main developing device 59M and other sub developing
It is located farthest from the devices 59S2 to 59S4, and in this state
Main developing device 59M and other sub developing devices 59S2 to 59S4
Is located away from the photosensitive drum 51. Protrusions are arranged at five places on the peripheral surface of the clutch described above.
And the lever hits the corresponding projection.
The corresponding protrusion of one cam is the first sub-development
It presses the device 59S1 most strongly. And at this position
Is developed with red color toner
become. However, in this device, the main developing device is initially set.
59M is placed closer to the photoreceptor drum 51.
Color development such as red at time t ₁ Immediately
The operation is suspended for one second instead of starting
It is. At this time, the above-mentioned cam is
Instead, the first sub developing device 59S1 (or another sub developing device
Setting the image devices 59S2 to 59S4) on the photosensitive drum 51
become. Copy work by the first sub developing device 59S1 has been completed.
Time t _Two 5 cams from above for 1 second
Move and project the cam projection for monochrome by lever
When it is determined, the main developing device 59M faces the photosensitive drum 51.
Set. After this, monochrome development is performed.
Will be In the above, marking is performed in one red color
The marking is done in multiple colors
In the case, among the sub developing devices 59S1 to 59S4 in a predetermined order,
Are selected in order, and after these are completed
Monochrome development will be performed. Fig. 10 shows the development in black and white first.
For reference, a case where development is performed in red color later
It was done. FIG. 7A shows the operation of the main motor 164.
Also, FIG. 2B shows the operation of the development selection / solenoid 161.
ing. In the case of FIG. 10, first, the main developing device
Since development with 59M is performed, wait 1 second at this point.
There is no need to spend time. However, the second development
When the monochrome development is completed,
Take the main developing device 59M again to the photosensitive drum 51
It is necessary to set it. (5-3) Optical System Next, the relationship between the optical systems will be described with reference to FIG. The carriage (not shown) with the lens and mirror
It is reciprocated by the carriage motor 171.
You. This carriage motor 171 is
It is configured. The carriage returns to the home position.
Position control on return is performed by the registration sensor 172.
You. The registration sensor 172 is a signal between the optical system and the conveyance of the copy paper 60.
It is also used for shooting. That is, carry
An actuator is installed in the projector to block the transmission of light.
And when the carriage moves, this actuator
The registration sensor 172 detects a temporary interruption of the light beam due to
Put out. Registration is performed using this detection signal.
The position or timing for performing
The position of the home position when Rigi returns
Is to be determined. The density control sensor 173 controls the copy density of the original.
It is a message. As described above, the copying machine of the present embodiment
The amount of charge applied to the drum 51 and the amount of exposure of the image, and
Copy by adjusting the bias of the development electrode at the same time
Control the density. Lens / mirror / sensor 174 is optical
A sensor for controlling the movement of the lens 58 and the mirror 57 (FIG. 4).
However, it is composed of one detection element. lens
・ The mirror motor 175 is also
Can be driven in common if they drive separately
Has been changed to a new format. The exposure lamp 56 has been described earlier.
Was. The optical system fan 177 cools the optical system
This is a fan for removing heat from the ten glass 55. Manuscript
The sensor 178 is provided to detect the size of the original.
It is a sensor. (5-4) Fixing Device Next, the relationship of the fixing device will be described. Fixing device is
Shown in Figure 12. The base machine 21 of this embodiment is
Main fuser lamp 181 and sub fuser lamp 182
Two types of fuser lamps are arranged. Sub fuser
Lamp 182 is shorter than main fuser lamp 181 and
One end of main fuser lamp 181 is slightly biased
It is arranged in the place. In the copying machine of the present embodiment,
Paper 60 is aligned with one side of platen glass 55
The so-called corner register (corner registrar
Copy method used, so the copy used
Depending on the size of the paper 60, it may be placed in the axial direction of the heat roll 66.
The required amount of heat energy varies. This by this
To correct the deviation of the temperature distribution in the axial direction, copy
-Depending on the size of the paper 60, the sub-fuser lamp 182
It is designed to be electronically controlled. Subfuser lamp 18
By adopting 2, the temperature unevenness of the fixing device can be sufficiently prevented.
It is possible. The fixing device includes a fuser outlet sensor 184 and an STS
(Soft Touch Sensor) Both 185 are connected
You. Here, the fuser outlet sensor 184 is connected to the heat roll 66.
The copy paper that passed between the pressure roll 67 and
On the output tray without being caught by both rolls 66 and 67
This is for detecting whether or not it is discharged to the printer. S.
T · S165 is a temperature sensor for the fuser lamps 181 and 182.
You. (5-5) Console control Next, the control relationship of the console will be described with reference to FIG.
I will tell. Display message in kanji on console control unit 191
A message ROM 192 is provided for performing the operation. Also,
The interface board 193 in the console control unit 191
Read / write of IC card 131 (Fig. 6) and editor
Card 132 (FIG. 6)
C card reader / writer)
I have. This IC card device 22 is a car
It is controlled by the CPU 129 for driving (FIG. 6). Conso
The control unit 191 is connected to the main board 201. May
The main CPU 121 described above is mounted on the circuit board 201.
You. (5-6) Billing counter Billing counter used for collecting copy fee
The data will be described with reference to FIG. The base machine 21 of the present embodiment makes copies of five colors.
So there are two types of billing counters
You. Of these, the main billing counter 211
Count the number of copies made regardless of the
U. The count value of the main billing counter 211 is
This copier has accessors such as coin kits and key counters.
Even when the re-212 is installed,
Used as data. Sub billing counter 213
When you make a color copy,
Used to count the sum of the number of colors used
It is. (5-7) Power supply Next, the power supply will be described with reference to FIG. Base machine 21 is connected to 100V (volt) commercial power
It is supposed to be. 115V60Hz and 220V50 for overseas
Hz power supply is also available. Consensus
The power supplied from the 221 is a 15 amp circuit
Main switch 22 via the
Reach 4 The output side of the main switch 224 is
AC driver 226 via lock switch 225, fixing control element
The power is supplied to the power supply 227 and the DC power supply 228. Furthermore,
Also supplies DADF24 and intermediate tray 33 as their power supply
Will be done. The AC driver 226 has the following components
Power is supplied by switching. (B) Erasing lamp 155 for static elimination (Fig. 8) (b) Exposure lamp 56 and fan 177 for optical system (Fig. 11)
(Figure) (c) Main fuser lamp 181 and sub fuser
182 (Fig. 12) The DC power supply 228
To supply power. (A) Interlock switch 225 (Fig. 12) (b) AC driver 226 (Fig. 12) (c) High voltage power supply 162 (Fig. 8) (d) Sorter 38 (Fig. 12) (e) Fuser Exit sensor 184 (FIG. 12) (f) Fixing control element 227 (FIG. 12) (g) Accessory 212 (FIG. 12);
Coin kits and copy
-Key counter, key coder, etc. for management
I do. (H) Main billing counter 211 and sub billing
Counter 213 (FIG. 12) (i) X-port fan 192 (FIG. 12); this fan is transported along a transport path called X-port.
It is a suction fan of the suction force of the copy paper 60. (Nu) Inter-image lamp controller 157 (No.
(Fig. 8) (l) Carriage motor 171 (Fig. 11) (ヲ) Registration sensor 172, density control sensor 173, lens
Sensor 174 and lens mirror motor 175 (11th
(Fig.) (W) Document sensor 178 (Fig. 11) (F) Increase switch 159, sub-developing devices 59S1-5
9S4 and 59M toner empty sensor of main developing device,
(4) Main board 201 (FIG. 8, etc.) (5-8) Transport system Next, a transport system for copy paper will be described with reference to FIG.
I do. The first to fifth supply trays 31-1 to 31-5 have no paper
Paper sensor 231, size sensor 232, and clutch 233
Are provided. Where no paper sensor 23
1 indicates the presence or absence of copy paper in the supply trays 31-1 to 31-5
This is a sensor for detecting. In this copier,
Make sure that the same size copy paper is
In this case, copy paper in one supply tray
When there is no more
-Paper can be automatically fed. size
The sensor 232 detects the copy paper stored in the tray.
This is a sensor for determining noise. Also, clutch 23
3 is the drive of each of the feed rolls 61-1, 61-2,.
This is a part for controlling the operation on and off. Feed motor provided exclusively for feeding copy paper
Done by 235. Step to feed motor 235
Motor is used. Copy paper feeding is normal
Is detected by the feed sensor 236
Is done. The gate solenoid 237 is
For registration to align the leading edge of paper
It is a solenoid. This gate solenoid 237 is usually
Unlike this type of solenoid, the gate opens
Control is performed to pass the paper. In other words, in the standby state where copy paper does not arrive, the game
No power to Tosolenoid 237, gate opened
Has remained. Just before the copy paper arrives
At this point, the gate solenoid 237 is energized to block passage
The gate closes in order to close. And at a predetermined timing
Power is stopped when the conveyance of copy paper is restarted, and the gate
Will open. When such control is performed,
Gate position when the leading edge of the paper is blocked
Fluctuations, and the copy paper
Perform accurate positioning even when pressed against
be able to. The manual feed switching solenoid 238 is connected to the first supply tray 31-.
Roller for copying paper sent from 1 and manual feed
Transfer of copy paper fed manually from tray 41
A solenoid for switching drive with the feed roller.
You. The manual feed tray sensor 239 is
Detects the presence of copy paper when feeding multiple papers
Sensor for Tray interlock 241
To remove paper jams from copy paper
Interlocks attached to the mechanism that opens and closes
It is a switch. The tray path sensor 242 includes the second and
Copy sent from supply trays 31-2 and 31-3 of No. 3
A sensor that detects the paper 60.
It is arranged in the vicinity of the joint of the supply trays 31-2 and 31-3.
You. (5-9) DADF The DADF 24 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. DADF24 is mounted on the platen glass 55 of the base machine 21.
Is attached. A document 251 is placed on this DADF24.
Document tray 252 is provided. Document tray 252
Indicates that the first side of the original 251 to be copied is on the lower side.
Are stacked as described above. Retard pad 2 on the document feed side of document tray 252
54 and delivery paddle 255 are arranged.
Original 251 is sent out one sheet at a time. Original sent 2
51 is S-shaped by a driving roller 256 and a driven roller 257.
The S-shaped transport unit 258 and the vertical transport unit 259
Against the branch guide 261 arranged at the position where
Can be The branch guide 261 is released by this, and the document 251 is opened.
Is transported to the reverse transport section 262 side. When the trailing edge of the document 251 passes through the branch guide 261,
Branch guide 261 is S-shaped due to no spring action
Close to the transport section 258 side. At this time, near the branch guide 261
A sensor (not shown) placed next to the
Is detected. This detection signal output allows
The drive roller 264 rotates in the reverse direction. As a result, the original 251 is conveyed.
The transport direction is reversed, and the transport direction is
It is changed to the right angle direction. After this, the manuscript 251 is removed by the skew slip paddle 265.
One side is attached to a side positioning guide (not shown)
It is transported while being positioned. And endless transport
Corrected position on platen glass 55 by belt 266
Conveyed by. In this manner, the above-described
Copy work is performed on one side. After the exposure on the first side is completed, the endless transport
The original 251 is conveyed in the direction of arrow 267 by the tilt 266.
By the action of the outlet side guide 268, the first surface
Vertical copy unit 269 is selected when only copying is performed.
As a result, the document 251 is stored in the document receiving section 271. On the other hand, the copy is performed on the second surface opposite to the first surface.
In the case where the horizontal transfer unit 272 is selected, the horizontal transport unit 272 is selected. Horizontal
The document 251 sent to the transport unit 272 is transported to the transport rollers 273.
Therefore, the sheet is conveyed in the direction opposite to the arrow 267, and follows the drive roller 256.
The S-shaped conveyance unit 258 is conveyed by the moving roller 257. This
The lower surface of the original 251 is stored in the original tray 252.
It is the second side opposite to the point in time. Therefore, explained earlier
The original 251 is transferred to the platen glass 55
In the state where it is sent on the
Work will be performed. After the exposure of the second side is completed, the original 251 is formed on the exit side guide 268.
The document is sent to the vertical transport unit 269 depending on the
Will be issued. (5-10) Sorter The 10-bin sorter 38 will be described specifically with reference to FIG.
I do. FIG. 15 shows the appearance of the sorter. 10 bins
Sorter 38, 10 bins 281 can move up and down as one
It has become. This lifting and lowering is performed on the sorter body 282.
Drive source (bin motor) to move by one bin
Cams and cam switches for position control
To detect that bin 281 has reached the lower limit
Down limit switches (both not shown)
ing. The copy paper 60 is transported by the transport rolls 68, 68 shown in FIG.
In the direction of the arrow 284 and sent to the sorter body 282.
You. Then, the bin facing the transport path at that time
Will be shipped to. By the sorter
Do not raise or lower bin 281, instead raise or lower sorter body 282.
Then, the discharge path can be switched. Sorter 38
To select the mode, operate the sorter panel 74 shown in FIG.
This is done by doing. (5-11) Intermediate Tray Next, the intermediate tray 33 will be described. FIG. 16 shows a transport system centered on the intermediate tray 33.
Things. Heat-fixed by heat roll 66 in base machine 21
Copied paper 60 is also placed in the base machine 21.
Duplex gate solenoid 351
Controlling whether to feed to the output tray or to the intermediate tray 33
Is performed. The first duplex path sensor 352
A second duplex pass on the base machine 21 side
The sensors 353 are located near the second supply tray 31-2, respectively.
Are located, and are located before reaching the vicinity of the intermediate tray 33.
A paper jam is detected for the paper 60. By the way, insert the leading edge of the copy paper 60 into the intermediate tray 33.
There is no feed roll for feeding to the tip of the ray.
Depending on the size of the copy paper 60 sent there,
Transport them to the desired position and “drop” them on the tray
Three Duplex Solenoid Gates 355-357
Is arranged. These Duplex Solenoi
Gates 355-357 depend on the size of the paper being fed
To operate the solenoid alternatively and open the corresponding gate.
It is designed to be closed. Skewor Solenoi
The de gate 358 is used to copy the “falling” copy paper 60
So that one corner of the tip of the
It controls and sends the leading edge of each copy paper 60
It is a gate to align. Each time this operation is completed for one sheet
The main billing counter 211 counts up.
You. The intermediate tray 33 is a tray control CP as described above.
U128 is controlled by
Copy paper under the control of the box motor 361 (Fig. 8)
Is carried. Duplex no-paper sensor 362
Detects the presence of copy paper 60 in this intermediate tray 33
Sensor. Duplex feed clutch
363 is a drive source for feeding copy paper 60
This is a mechanism for performing on / off control. Inverter / gate solenoid 364 performs double-sided copying
Or marking on the same surface with multiple colors
A solenoid that switches whether or not to make a copy
is there. That is, the inversion is performed in the direction shown in FIG.
Transport gate 3 if the gate solenoid 364 is
Copy paper that has been transported so that it falls down 65
60 is dropped by being guided by the inverter and gate solenoid 364.
After lowering, this time it is turned upward by the transport rolls 367 and 368
Conveyed. And the hand of the inverter solenoid 364
In the front, the transport direction was changed to the right in the figure, and the
It is housed in the opposite state. Transport is resumed in this state
Then, a double-sided copy will be made. On the other hand, copy paper 60 conveyed downward
Is in front of the inverter / gate solenoid 364
If the transport direction is changed to the right in the figure, the original front side
It is housed in a state where it rises. In this latter state,
When it is resumed, it will be copied again on the same side.
You. Generally, when marking with N kinds of colors
Indicates that one copy sheet 60 is stored in the intermediate tray 33 N times.
Thereafter, the image is developed in monochrome and discharged. The duplex feed sensor 369 is
Detects whether the copy paper sent from 3 is jammed
It is a sensor for performing. (5-12) Large-capacity tray By the way, this copying machine has a fourth and a fifth feed tray.
B. Set a large capacity tray 471 instead of 31-4 and 31-5
can do. Therefore, the configuration is different from that of the present embodiment.
However, this is also briefly described. Figure 17 shows the outline of the circuit configuration of this large capacity tray.
It is a thing. The large capacity tray 471 holds 1000 to 2000 sheets of copy paper.
Can be set at once, without interrupting a large number of copies
Can be created. The large capacity tray 471 has the following
Such circuit components are provided. Large capacity tray 471
From the output side of the noise filter 223 shown in FIG.
Power supply, and the main
Directly supplied with power from DC power supply 228 via circuit board 201.
Thus, these circuit components are operated. (B) Stop sensor 472; equipped with an elevator mechanism for raising and lowering copy paper 60
The lower limit position of the large capacity tray 471
For the sensor. (B) Interlock switch 473; open / close the front panel of the large capacity tray 471
This is an interlock switch for information. (C) No paper sensor 474; when the stored copy paper 60 is running low,
This is a sensor for detecting this. (D) Size sensor 475; a sensor for determining the size of the copy paper 60
You. (E) Large capacity tray motor 476; drive the elevator mechanism of large capacity tray 471 for copying
This is a motor for raising and lowering the storage portion of the paper 60. (F) Set sensor 477; a large capacity tray 471 equipped with the above-mentioned elevator mechanism
This is a sensor for detecting the upper limit position. (G) Large capacity tray clutch 478; a clutch for controlling the feeding of copy paper 60
is there. (H) Feed sensor 479; copy paper 60 sent from the large capacity tray 471
This is a sensor for detecting clogging. (6) Pointing device input prohibition system (book
The main part of the invention) In the following, an editor
Let's take the example of a computer. (6-1) Editor Pad With reference to FIGS. 18 and 19, the editor pad 132
This will be specifically described. Of these, Figure 18 shows a copy machine equipped with an editor pad.
It shows a system configuration. That is, the present invention
In the configuration of the copying machine shown in FIG.
Since 24 is mounted on the platen glass 55,
It is possible to attach the platen 26 with
Can not. In the copying machine shown in FIG. 18, the first supply tray 31-1
With editor pad on top of base machine 21 equipped with
A platen 26 is attached. The square part in the figure
An editor pad 132. Note that this copier has a
A clit type console panel is arranged.
Also, at the lower end of the base machine 21, the second and third supply
Cabinet 40 containing only trays 31-2 and 31-3
1 is located. The base machine 21 has a sorter
To hold copy paper that is not
Discharge tray 37 is attached. The general configuration of a copier is described in Figure 2 above.
Please refer to this for explanation. Editor pad
132 is very convenient for inputting coordinates.
Also used alone in the copier having the configuration as in the present embodiment.
It is possible. In this case, the editor pad 132
Is placed on a desk or the like, and the IC card device 22 (No.
(See Fig. 3) or connect directly to IC card 131
Write the coordinate data and attach it to the IC card device 22.
Will be used. Figures 19, 20 and 21 show the structure of the editor pad.
I forgot. The editor pad 132 has a vertical length of 307 mm and a horizontal width.
It has a 432 mm rectangular coordinate input pad 405. This
The area with a width of 10 mm on the front side of the pad of
Panel 406. Includes editor panel 406
The editor pad 132 is positioned on the X axis as shown in FIG.
The first rubber pad on which the resistance wire that specifies the
A second rubber pad that has a resistance wire that specifies the position on the axis.
It has a structure in which
Pressure from the operator's finger or a pointed pen.
The added position can be detected as a value on the X and Y coordinates.
Swelling. In front of the editor panel 406, various
A display panel 407 for displaying information is arranged
You. In addition, the second rear portion of the editor pad 132 is
0 interface printed wiring board 505, seat
From pad printed wiring board 507 for processing standard data
The substrate 408 is formed. Interface printing
20 lines between wiring board 505 and pad printed wiring board 507
Connected with the interface printed wiring board 505
The printed wiring boards on the main unit are connected by 10 lines
It is supposed to carry out al communication. Figure 22 shows the editor panel and display described in Figure 19.
This shows the main part of the panel. Editor
The following buttons are arranged on the channel 406. (A) Special function button 411; a button used when a special function is used. (B) Dimension scaling button 412; A button used to specify the distance and the reduction ratio
It is. (C) extraction button 413; a button for extracting a designated area,
Used for black (black and white) recording. (D) Delete button 414; This is a button for deleting the specified area,
Used for monochrome (black and white) recording. (E) Continuous shooting color composition button 415; File used to specify the function of continuous shooting color composition.
Action button. (F) Marking color button 416; a button used to specify the function of the marking color
This is a function button. (G) Partial color conversion button 417; Button used to specify the function of partial color conversion
It is. (H) Color inversion button 418; blacks the area specified by color, or specifies black
Button used to convert the highlighted area to color
is there. Continuous shooting color composite button 415, marking color box
Button 416, partial color conversion button 417 and color inversion button
Tan 418 is a function button for color recording
It is. (I) Designation method button 419; Specify the area by using the two points at both ends of the diagonal line of the rectangle.
Select whether to use the standard value or the coordinate value of each point of the polygon.
Button to do. (N) Area / color designation button 421; This button is used when setting an area. (R) Area clear button 422; When canceling the area specification
Button used for (ヲ) Setting end button 423; designation of one or more areas is completed.
Button to use when Display panel 40 corresponding to the first eight buttons 411 to 418
In the part of 7, indicate whether or not each of these buttons is selected.
A display lamp 425 for displaying is attached. Also finger
The setting method button 419 corresponds to the specification method.
The corner designation lamp 426 or polygon designation lamp 427 lights up.
Swelling. (W) Normal marking button 431; uniform marking in the area
To specify the normal marking mobile phone
Button. (F) Frame marking button 432; for example, a frame surrounding a specific area
Button to be used for marking by setting the
It's Tan. (Yo) Line marking button 433; for example, thick undercoat
-Use to set a line-shaped area for marking.
This is the button to use. (T) Color designation buttons 434-437;
Marking can be performed independently for each area
Button to specify the color in relation to the area to be performed
is there. Here, the color specification button 434 specifies red.
The color designation button 435 designates blue. Color designation button
Button 436 specifies green, and the color specification button 437 specifies brown.
It has become. As already explained,
Marking color devices are other color developing devices
Can be set. In this case, the color designation button
Remove the top cover over the surface of 434 ~ 437
Will be replaced with one for the error. (Water)
The buttons 431 to 437 dedicated to marking described in
Each indicator lamp 438 is arranged, and which lamp is selected.
The selection is displayed. The coordinate input method will be described with reference to FIG. 23.
As shown in (a), copy the original on the editor pad, for example.
As shown in (b) of the figure, a sharp pen (fingertip)
, But you can input points one by one. The specified shape is
Press the setting button when it finishes, and the same will appear on the display.
The designated figure is displayed as shown in FIG. If you use the editor pad to input coordinates as shown in Fig. 24,
An example of the message display of the result is "Extract", "Delete"
When you press a function button such as
Please enter the two points on the diagonal line.
If the input figure is a rectangle, enter 2 points
If you press the Specify method button, the message is "Polygon
Please enter the vertices of "1/5 area"
And input each vertex. In both cases
"Enter the next figure or press the end setting button.
Message appears, and you must enter only one point for each.
Then, the setting mode of the second area is set and the setting end button is pressed.
Then, it will be in the "ready to copy" state. Thus up to 5
You can set up to the area. To modify the function selected in the editor pad
Is the same as the function you want to change if you press the function selection button you want to modify.
Corrections are made. (6-2) Editor pad input while opening and closing the platen cover
Configuration of Prohibition System Figure 25 shows that the platen cover, which is the document pressing means, is opened and closed.
Shows the system configuration that prohibits input from the editor pad.
Figure 26 shows the copier with the platen cover open.
FIG. 27 is a perspective view, FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a time chart, and FIG.
It is a figure which shows one Example which detects a Latin half open state. In FIG. 25, a main body controller having a main CPU 121
Controller 501 and CPU 129 for editor pad (also for IC card
(For use) and is connected to each other in serial communication,
The main body has the instruction right, for example, the editor pad side
To decide whether or not the function selected from
doing. The main body controller 501 consists of the main CPU 121, RAM 121E, and
The main CPU 121 is made up of a document pressing means for the main CPU 121C.
Platen cover open / close detection hand, which is a means to detect opening / closing of
The signal from the step 502 indicates whether the platen cover is open or not.
Has been entered. RAM121E is a function code storage and coordinates
It stores the selected function and input coordinates.
I have. The platen cover open / close detection means 502 is shown in FIG.
Place the platen cover cover in the corner on the back of the cover as shown.
The interlock switch 504 can be used. Editor pad CPU129, function selection on the editor pad side
It consists of a button and a pad for coordinate input, a function selection button,
The functions and coordinate data input from the coordinate input pad are
Main CP through editor pad CPU129 by AL communication
Sending to U121. The main CPU 121 monitors the status of each input port,
When ADF is detected, editor pad input is prohibited
No processing is done. This is usually the case with the ADF.
Tapad or put it separately without mounting it on the platen
Because there is no need to do this. ADF is provided
If the editor pad input is possible without
Place the original on the editor pad, select the function, and enter the coordinates.
To complete the setting. Next, copy the manuscript with an editor pad
The platen cover, open the platen cover and place the original on the platen.
The copy operation will be performed. This platen hippo
If you accidentally touch the function selection button with your finger when you
If you press the button, the function will change or the key will
There is a possibility that it will be canceled. However, in Figure 25
With the configuration, when the platen cover is opened, the platen
The cover open / close detection means 502 operates, and for example, the platen cover
-Platen cover interlocks as opening / closing detection means
If the switch 504 is used, insert it as shown in Fig. 27.
An open signal, which is a force prohibition signal, is issued and the editor pad side
Input from is prohibited. And the platen cover closes
Since there is a high risk of erroneous operation for a certain time after the
To extend the input prohibition state for a certain period of time to prevent erroneous operation.
I try to prevent it. As a result, the selected function
It cannot be changed or canceled
No. In the above explanation, as platen cover open / close detection means
For example using the platen cover interlock switch
As mentioned above, as shown in FIG.
The opening and closing of the cover may be detected. FIG. 28 shows an embodiment for detecting the half-open state of the platen cover.
FIG. 7 is a view showing a hinge portion of the platen cover 509.
It is a side view. In this figure, the optical carrier
Judge is omitted. In the figure, platen glass 55
The hinge 512 is fixed to the top plate 511 of the copying machine that supports the
Have been. The platen cover 509 is a part indicated by reference numeral 509A.
Adjust so that it can rotate in the direction of arrow B around the minute.
It is attached to the range 512. Lower surface of platen cover 509
Center around the rotation center 509A of the platen cover 509
An arm 513 formed in an arc shape is fixed. A
The end of the hole 513 is duplicated from the opening 511A formed in the top plate 511.
It is inserted inside the copier. Also, the arm 513 has a rear
The sensor 515 described below can be used to check the half-open state of the platen cover 509.
The opening 513A is formed so that it can be detected.
You. The sensor 513 is a photointerruptor in this embodiment.
Is between the light emitting portion 515A and the light receiving portion 515B.
It is arranged in the copying machine so that the dome 513 is inserted.
Platen cover 509 fully open or fully closed
When the sensor 515 emits light,
The received light is blocked by the arm 513 and is received by the light receiving unit 515B.
Not reached (sensor off), but platen cover 509 is broken line
When it is in the half-opened state at position A indicated by,
The formed opening 513A of the light emitting portion 515A and the light receiving portion 515B
Light emitted from the light emitting unit 515A that moves in the interval is received by the light receiving unit 515B.
Is reached (sensor on). In this way, the platen
The half open state of the bar 509 can be detected. (6-3) Editor pad input while opening and closing the platen cover
Operation of Prohibition System Figure 29 is for explaining the processing flow to prohibit erroneous input.
In the figure, (a) is the processing on the pad side,
(B) is a diagram showing a process on the main body side. The processing on the pad side is explained in Fig. 29.
In (a), check whether the function button is always pressed.
Cancel and monitor (step), and the specified function is selected.
Function code is sent to the main unit side (step
). And the reception of the acceptable code signal from the main body side
Wait for a predetermined time tmsec after sending the
When a function signal is received, the function display
If there is a pump, the light goes off and the function corresponding to the new function code
Turn on the indicator lamp (step ~). Also at a predetermined time
Acceptable even if waiting for tmsec
If so, it will return to the step. Explaining the processing on the main body side, in FIG. 29 (b),
Monitor whether the function code is received from the pad side (step
If it is received, is it in a state where it can be accepted?
Judge (step). For example, open the platen cover.
If so, this function will be ignored. received
If you can attach it, send the "acceptable code" to the pad side
(Step), already on the console panel of the main unit
If there is a function indicator lamp that is lit, it goes off and the editor
Display corresponding to the new function code selected on the pad side
It will turn on the lamp (step,). In this way, erroneous input when the platen cover is open
Will be banned. In Fig. 30, "Extract" is already selected and the editor
The "Delete" button is pressed on the command side and <Response / No response> is selected.
This is a diagram showing the flow in the case of control, in which (a) is an editor.
Pad side, the same figure (b) is a diagram showing the processing flow on the main body side
is there. Note that the control by <response / non-response> means edit
There was a new function setting and data input from the touchpad side.
If there is a response that can be accepted from the main body side,
New function settings and data depending on whether there is no time response
Select whether to accept the input, or to return to the previous state without adopting the input.
Say control. Explaining the processing on the editor pad side, Fig. 30 (a)
In, the "Extract" is already selected and the editor pad
If the "Delete" button is pressed on the side, the "Delete"
Noh code is sent to the main body (step,). Sending
After receiving the message, it is possible to receive from the main body at a predetermined time when the code signal is received.
Wait, for example 60msec (step,), 600m
If the function code is not received even after the ses have passed, the function code is extracted.
Return to "out" (step). It is possible to accept from the main body
When you receive the code, turn off the "Extract" lamp and "Delete".
Turn on the "remove" lamp (step). Explaining the processing on the main body side, referring to FIG.
Judge whether it has ADF or not, and if it does not have ADF, the platen cover
Determine if it is open (step,), platen
If the cover is open, the platen cover will
Wait until (step), start timer when closed
And when the time is up
Judge whether there is any reception (step ~
)). If the step has ADF, the editor
Since the pad is not installed on the platen but is placed separately,
No matter how Latin is opened or closed
You. If the platen cover is closed in step
To determine whether the timer operation has timed out (step
H). And if there is no reception from the editor pad
Return to the step, and if there is any reception
It is judged whether it is the function code of "Delete" (step) and
If so, move to another process, and if it is "delete", the main body
Change the function code on the side to "Delete" and receive it in the editor pad.
Send the allowance code. Fig. 31 shows the flow for controlling with <Operation enable / disable>.
In the figure, (a) is the editor pad side, (b) is the same.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a processing flow on the main body side. In addition, <operation is possible
/ Prohibition> control is a new function from the editor pad side.
Can be operated from the main body side when there is a setting or data input
Alternatively, send the operation prohibition code, and if the operation is possible, receive a new
If the operation is prohibited, the pad side
Is a control to set the operation prohibited state. The processing on the editor pad side is explained in Fig. 31.
In (a), the step is still on the main body side when the power is turned on.
Communication with is not started and operation is prohibited. Book
When communication with the body starts, an operation code is received from the main unit
It is judged whether it has been done (step), and if it is received, it is possible to operate
State (step). If you do not receive the operation code
If the operation prohibition code is received, it is judged (step
Operation is prohibited when the prohibition code is received.
State (step). Also, the operable code is
Some operation is performed constantly without receiving the prohibition code
Whether or not it was operated (step)
For example, the information based on the operation is sent to the main unit (step), and the operation is performed.
If the operation is not performed and the operation is not possible, go to the step
Will return. The processing on the main body side is explained in Fig. 31 (b).
Step, determine whether ADF is attached in step, and if ADF is attached,
For example, determine whether the platen cover is open ((Step
,), And if the platen cover is open,
Send the operation prohibition code to the data pad (step
). If the platen cover is not closed, close it.
Wait until it is closed (step), and start the timer when closed.
Operate to the editor pad side when moving and time is up
Yes Code is sent (step ~). Also step
With ADF, the editor pad is not installed on the platen.
Since it can not be closed and it is placed separately, it is related to the opening and closing of the platen
Without jumping to the step and judging whether it is the first loop or not, once
Just send the operable code to the editor pad, and from now on
It will wait for reception from the editor pad. Again
If the platen cover is closed when the
It is judged whether the work is time up (step). Soshi
If there is no reception from the editor pad, go to step
When returning or receiving something from the editor pad
Will perform processing according to the received information. (6-4) Disable input of editor pad when replacing document
System configuration Figure 32 shows input from the editor pad when replacing the original
It is a figure which shows the system structure which prohibits. In the present embodiment, the original for the editor pad CPU
Place the original from the replacement end button 430 (see Fig. 22).
The replacement end is input. Buzzer input
To make a sound to confirm the
It is for displaying whether the function of is selected. An example
For example, as shown in Figure 33, it seems that sheet composition was selected.
In this case, up to 5 areas can be input for the first document
Then, when setting up to 5 areas is completed, "Can be copied.
Is displayed and that it is the first original,
The manuscript will be replaced here. At the time of this replacement
I accidentally operated the function select button or the pad
Unnecessary data will be input when your finger touches
Since there is a possibility that the
Set the draft, and click the replace button 430 to end the replacement.
Input from the editor pad side until
It is designed not to be attached. In addition, in Fig. 33, when ending only in area 1,
For area 2, press the area setting button without entering coordinates.
If it is judged that the input of the first document is completed, the
It is designed to prohibit input from the data pad. (6-5) Inhibit editor pad input when replacing documents
Operation of the system Figure 34 shows the case where the editor
Process flow when specifying coordinates for multiple documents in
FIG. First, constantly check whether the input by the editor pad has started.
If the start conditions are set, input from the editor pad
Start (step,). Input of one area is completed
It is judged whether or not (step), the input of one area is completed.
And prohibit inputting coordinates from the editor pad. And set
Operation is terminated by operating the set end key, and
If is not ON, determine whether the original replacement button is ON.
If this is ON, enter the coordinates from the editor pad.
Return to the input step and move to the next document input operation
In case of, it is not necessary to judge whether the setting end key is ON.
You. (6-6) Serial communication between the main body and editor pad CPU Figure 35 shows the serial communication between the main body CPU and editor pad CPU.
It is a figure for explaining a message. Main unit printed wiring board 201 side and interface printed wiring board
It is connected to the board 505 by 10 lines as shown in Fig. 20.
Have been. As shown in FIG. 34, this is
4 power lines for sending and receiving between editor pad CPU129, power supply
4 power lines for supplying power from the main board side
In addition to this, whether or not the editor kid is connected
It consists of two lines for detection. Also, as shown in Fig. 20, the editor pad printed wiring board
20 lines are connected between the board 507 and the interface board 505.
This is followed by EDITOR ENAB as shown in Fig. 36.
Two lines, LE and PEN DOWN, and AD CONVERTION EN
18 for "HIGH" or "LOW" for D, SERIAL IN ENABLE, etc.
It consists of a line of books. To editor pad CPU129
Data is input from the coordinate input board. In this way, between the main CPU 121 and the editor pad CPU 129,
Communication is performed by real communication and is received from the main CPU 121.
The control flag and the function code
Sent a signal, acceptance signal, IC card information, etc.
come. On the other hand, from the editor pad CPU129, the coordinate input
Coordinate data, reduction ratio, IC card information, etc.
Is transmitted through the transmission line. Also, the main CPU 129
Specified area data sent from editor pad CPU129
To the ISIL CPU 122 to control the ISIL driver 157.
At the same time, display the message data required for Kanji messages
Send message to CPU 127 (see Fig. 6) for message display
U. (6-7) Communication protocol Figure 37 shows the timing chart of serial communication.
Fig. 38 shows the relationship between slave addresses and options.
Shown in Figure 39, Figure 40 is serial with editor pad
It is a figure which shows the communication data structural example. A communication line is used to connect the main unit of the copier and each device.
Serial communication is performed through the line of
Imming is performed in the order shown in Fig. 37 with a cycle of 100 msec.
Therefore, sending and receiving is performed, for example, 4 bytes for the sorter,
8-byte data is sent from the main unit to the IC / editor pad
Is done. The address of each option is as shown in Fig. 38.
The sorter is "01" and the editor pad is
It is "05". Figure 39 shows the protocol from the main body to the IC / editor pad
, Control word, ICC flag, ICC & PEDT flag
It consists of lag, PEDT flag, and BCC. Fig. 40
Shows the protocol from the IC / editor pad to the body
Control word, PEDT flag, ICC & PEDT flag
It consists of a flag, a flag / point coordinates / reduction ratio, BCC, etc. In the above embodiment, the coordinates of the pressed point such as a pen are
Editor pad for input pointing device
It was used as a (coordinate input device), but is generally used.
This type of device may be used in the image editing device of the present invention.
And of course. That is, the image editing device is
If equipped with a display device, use a mouse or joystick.
Other pointing devices, such as
Can be used for power. Also, so-called touch panel
It is also possible to input coordinate data by. [Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, the document pressing means is opened.
While the force prohibition signal is generated, edit setting means
Since I did not accept the input of,
I accidentally touched the function selection button,
Cancel or change, etc., or input unnecessary data
Can be prevented, and as a result, editing settings
The input operation from the fixed means is carried out smoothly, and the operability is improved.
Can be

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a basic system configuration of the present invention;
2 is a system configuration diagram showing a system configuration of the copying machine, FIG. 3 is an external view showing an example of a system configuration of the copying machine, FIG. 4 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an outline of the copying machine,
FIG. 5 is a plan view of a console panel of the copying machine, and FIG.
FIG. 7 is a circuit diagram showing an outline of a circuit configuration of the copying machine.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram in which FIG. 6 is further developed around a main CPU, FIG. 8 is a block diagram specifically showing a circuit configuration around a photosensitive drum of a copying machine, and FIG. 9 is a sub developing device. And FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing the operation of the main motor and the Debey solenoid when the first development is performed and the second development is performed by the main development device. FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing the operation of the main motor and the Debey solenoid when performing the second development, FIG. 11 is a block diagram specifically showing the exposure system of the copying machine and the periphery of the console control unit, and FIG. FIG. 13 is a block diagram specifically showing a power supply and a fixing device of the machine, FIG. 13 is a block diagram specifically showing a circuit configuration of a copy paper transport system, FIG. 14 is a schematic configuration diagram of a DADF, FIG. Is a perspective view of the sorter, and FIG. 16 is an intermediate tray. FIG. 17 is a side view showing an outline of a transport system with a focus on it, FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a large capacity tray, FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a system configuration of a copying machine equipped with an editor pad, and FIG. Is a plan view of the editor pad, FIG. 20 is a view showing the layout of the printed wiring board on the editor pad, FIG. 21 is a view showing the structure of the editor pad, and FIG. 22 is a plan view showing the editor panel and the display panel. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a coordinate input method by an editor pad, FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a message display at the time of coordinate input by the editor pad, and FIG. 25 is a diagram showing input from the editor pad during opening and closing of the platen cover according to the present invention. FIG. 26 shows a system configuration that does not accept, FIG. 26 shows a state in which the platen cover is opened, FIG. 27 shows a timing chart, FIG. 28 shows detection of opening and closing of the platen cover, etc. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an embodiment, FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining an erroneous input prevention processing flow, FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a control flow by <response / no response>, and FIG. 31 is a control flow by <operation enabled / disabled> 32, FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a system configuration for deciding whether or not to accept an input from an editor pad by using a document replacement button, FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a message display in the case of sheet composition, FIG. Figure shows the operation flow, Figure 35 shows the schematic configuration of serial communication with the editor pad,
FIG. 36 is a diagram showing the contents of communication between the editor pad and the interface board, FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a timing chart of serial communication, FIG. 38 is a diagram showing the relationship between slave addresses and options, FIG. 39, FIG. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a configuration example of serial communication data with the editor pad. 1 ... Input prohibition signal generating means 2 ... pointing device 3 ... control means

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Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] In a recording apparatus having an image setting function having at least an edit setting unit for designating an editing area or an editing function and an original pressing unit for pressing an original, a unit for detecting opening / closing of the original pressing unit and the original pressing unit are provided. An input prohibition signal generating means for generating a signal for prohibiting an input from the edit setting means when opened; and a control means for prohibiting an input from the edit setting means while the input prohibition signal is generated. A recording device characterized by the above. 2. The recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the edit setting unit is an editor pad.