JP3210650B2 - Image forming apparatus and method of controlling image forming apparatus - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus such as a facsimile apparatus for forming an image based on image information on a sheet and a method of controlling the image forming apparatus.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in this type of apparatus, sheets on which images have been formed can be classified and output. For example, sorting and output are performed by a device such as a sorter provided in a paper discharge mechanism, or a stapler. Or the like, or one communication cut output for outputting without cutting a plurality of pages can be performed, and the sheets can be classified and output in a form desired by the user.

[0003]

However, in the above-described conventional apparatus, when data from a certain user is to be output, if there is no binding member such as a stapler, the binding operation is performed. Even if the data is from a desired user, the data is output without performing the binding operation. Therefore, in such a case, since the output result from the user who desires the binding operation becomes an output result that the user does not intend, there is a problem that the user is confused or the output is useless. Could occur.

[0004]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a receiving means capable of receiving a series of image information comprising a plurality of pages, and an image based on the image information received by the receiving means. Image forming means that can be formed on a sheet, binding processing means capable of executing a binding operation using a binding member on a sheet on which an image has been formed by the image forming means, and a binding member to be used by the binding processing means Irrespective of whether or not there is a sheet on which an image is to be formed by the image forming means, the image forming operation is prohibited so as to inhibit the image forming operation based on the series of image information received by the receiving means. Controls the means,
Control means for controlling the storage of the series of image information in a storage medium.

[0005] Further, a receiving means capable of receiving a series of image information comprising a plurality of pages, an image forming means for forming an image based on the received image information on a sheet, a binding member for the image-formed sheet And a binding processing unit capable of executing a binding operation using the image processing apparatus, wherein there is a sheet on which an image is to be formed in response to the absence of a binding member to be used by the binding processing unit. A control method for an image forming apparatus, comprising: a control step of prohibiting an image forming operation based on the series of image information regardless of whether or not the series of image information is stored in a storage medium. Things.

[0006]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an image forming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows a case of a facsimile apparatus.

In the figure, reference numeral 2 denotes a network control unit (NCU: Ne)
In order to use the telephone network for data communication and the like in the two-rk control unit, the terminal is connected to the terminal of the telephone line 2a to control the connection of the telephone exchange network, switch to the data communication path, and hold the loop. . NCU2 is a signal line 40
a, and if this signal level is "0",
The telephone line 2a is connected to the telephone 4, that is, the telephone line 2a is connected to the service line 2b. If the signal on the signal line 40a is input and the signal level is "1", the telephone line is connected to the facsimile apparatus, that is, the telephone line 2a is connected to the signal line 2c.
Connect to In a normal state, the telephone line 2a is
Connected to the side.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a hybrid circuit for separating a signal of a transmission system and a signal of a reception system. That is, the transmission signal on the signal line 16a is transmitted to the telephone line 2a via the NCU 2 through the signal line 2c. 8 is a publicly known CCITT recommendation V.8. 2
1 is a modulator that performs modulation based on. The modulator 8 receives the procedure signal on the signal line 40b, modulates the signal, and outputs modulated data to the signal line 8a.

A reading circuit 10 sequentially reads image signals for one line in the main scanning direction from a transmission original, and outputs a binary signal sequence of white and black to a signal line 10a. 1
Reference numeral 2 denotes an encoding circuit which receives the read data output to the signal line 10a and outputs the encoded (MH (Modified Huffman) or MR (Modified Read) encoded) data to the signal line 12a. .

[0010] 14 is a known CCITT V. 27 recommendation (differential phase modulation) or CCITTV. This is a modulator that performs modulation based on 29 Recommendations (quadrature modulation). Modulator 1
Reference numeral 4 inputs a signal on the signal line 12a, modulates the signal, and outputs modulated data to the signal line 14a. The signal line 16a receives the signals on the signal line 8a and the signal line 14a, and sums the result of the addition.
a is an adder circuit that outputs the signal to a.

[0011] 18 is a known CCITT V. This is a demodulator that performs demodulation based on Recommendation 21. The demodulator 18 receives the signal on the signal line 6a, performs V21 modulation, and outputs modulated data to the signal line 18a. 20 is a known CCITT V.20.
Recommendation 27 (differential phase modulation) or CCITT V.27. 2
This is a demodulator that performs demodulation based on 9 recommendations (quadrature modulation). The demodulator 20 receives the signal on the signal line 6a, performs demodulation, and outputs demodulated data to the signal line 20a.

Reference numeral 22 denotes a memory circuit for storing data output to the signal line 20a. Memory circuit 22
Does not operate when the signal "0" or "1" is output to the signal line 40c, and stores the data output to the signal line 20a when the signal "2" is output. When the signal “3” is being output, the data stored in the memory circuit 22 is output to the signal line 22a.

Reference numeral 24 denotes a decoding circuit which does not operate when the signal "0" or the signal "2" is outputted to the signal line 40c, and operates when the signal "1" is outputted to the signal line 20a. Is input to the decoding unit (MH).
(Modified Huffman) decoded data or MR (Modified Read) decoded data is supplied to a signal line 24a.
When the signal "3" is output, the signal output to the signal line 22a is input, and the decoded data is output to the signal line 24a.

A recording circuit 26 receives the decoded data output to the signal line 22a, and sequentially records white / black signals line by line. Further, when a cut command pulse for the signal line 40d is generated, the recording paper is cut by the cut circuit 32 via the signal line 32a. In addition, signal line 4
When a staple operation command pulse is generated at 0e, the staple operation is performed by the stapler circuit 34 via the signal line 34a using the staple designated by the signal line 40f to the signal line 40i.

When a recording paper drop command pulse is generated on the signal line 40j, the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is dropped onto the recording paper stacker. When performing the above stapling operation, the recording images are cut and stocked one by one in a recording paper auxiliary stacker. When one communication is completed, the image-formed recording paper bundle stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is bound by the selected staple, and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is dropped onto the recording paper stacker. Let it.

A detection circuit 28 receives the decoded data output on the signal line 24a and the procedure signal output on the signal line 18a, and detects that one communication has been completed. When the end of one communication is detected, a pulse is generated on the signal line 28a. Specifically, when an EOP (procedure end) signal is detected subsequent to the RTC signal, it is determined that one communication has ended.

Reference numeral 30 denotes a detection circuit which inputs the decoded data output to the signal line 24a and detects that the transmission of one page of image has been completed. When detecting the end of image transmission of one page, a pulse is generated on the signal line 30a. Specifically, when an RTC signal (control return signal) is detected,
It is determined that the image transmission of one page has been completed.

A cut circuit 32 performs a cut operation when a cut command pulse is generated on the signal line 40d. 34
Is a stapler circuit that performs a stapling operation when a stapling operation command pulse is generated on the signal line 40e. When a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 40f and a signal of signal level "0" is output from the signal line 40g to the signal line 40i, a small black staple is used.

When a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 40g and a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal lines 40f, 40h and 40i, a large black staple is used. When a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 40h and a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal lines 40f, 40h, and 40i, a small red staple is used.

When a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 40i and a signal of signal level "0" is output from the signal line 40f to the signal line 40h, a large red staple is used.

Reference numeral 36 denotes a display circuit for displaying the presence / absence of staples. When the staples are set and in the "present" state, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 36a, and the staples disappear. In the "absence" state, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 36a.

The presence / absence information of small black staples, the presence / absence of large black staples, the presence / absence of small red staples, and the presence / absence of large red staples are sequentially output to a signal line 36a.

Reference numeral 38 denotes a display, which receives a signal on the signal line 36a and, when "011" is output as the input signal, displays "no small black staple" and outputs a signal "1011". When the signal of is output,
"No large black staples" is displayed and the signal "1"
When the signal “101” is output, “no small red staple” is displayed, and when the signal “1110” is output, “no large red staple” is displayed.

The display 38 does not display anything when the signal on the signal line 36a is at the signal level "1111". When "0" is output to a plurality of bits in the above four bits, there is no staple for which 0 bit is output. A control circuit 40 generally controls the entire apparatus, includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, etc., selects a staple to be used as described below based on the following conditions, and outputs a drive control signal to the stapler circuit 34. are doing.

In the facsimile apparatus thus configured, when the output information is stored in the memory circuit 22, the output information received by the control circuit 40 is used to select each binding member (staple) used by the stapler circuit 34. By controlling, it is possible to obtain a binding output so that output information received by one communication can be identified.

The control circuit 40 analyzes the one-page end signal of the received output information, and
Controls the selection of each binding member to be used, so that even if the number of pages to be output increases, it is possible to select a binding member having an optimal size and perform binding output.

Further, the control circuit 40 analyzes the presence / absence of confidentiality designation with respect to the received output information, controls the selection of each binding member used by the stapler circuit 34, and selects a desired binding medium from among the plurality of bound and output recording medium bundles. Recording medium bundle to be easily identified.

The control circuit 40 analyzes the one-page end signal of the received output information, and
Controls the selection of binding members so as to select a larger size binding member that can be used, and even if the number of pages to be output increases, selects an optimal size binding member and securely binds a thick recording medium. It is possible to insert.

Further, when the presence / absence of each binding member is detected by the staple presence detection circuit 36, the control circuit 40
Outputs a recording medium in a form of one communication or one sheet based on a detection result, and outputs binding information by identifying output information related to a case where a binding member of a desired size cannot be used from other outputs. To make things possible.

The control circuit 40 analyzes the output information received in one communication and, when the maximum usable binding member exceeds the number of recordable binding media, collects the divided communication. The stapler circuit 34 controls the stapler circuit 34 so as to perform divided binding output, and enables the binding output of a plurality of copies by a binding member of a usable size even if the maximum size of the binding member exceeds the number of recordable binding media. .

Further, the control circuit 40 analyzes the output information received in one communication, and when the maximum usable binding member exceeds the number of recordable binding media, the control circuit 40 outputs the divided binding output at a predetermined timing. Is started, and the binding of the recording medium can be performed without impairing the reception processing of the output information having a large number of pages.

Specifically, when the recording operation is selected, it is determined whether or not confidential reception is performed.
It is determined whether there is a small black staple and a large black staple. If there are small black staples and large black staples, the recorded images are cut one by one and stocked in the recording paper auxiliary stacker. The end signal of one page transmitted from the counterpart transmitter is counted, and when it exceeds "50", the image-formed recording paper bundle stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is bound by a large black staple to record. The recording paper stored in the paper auxiliary stacker is dropped on the recording paper stacker.
In addition, the page count is cleared, and the sequentially recorded image becomes 1
Cut each sheet and stock it in the recording paper auxiliary stacker.
When one communication is completed, the number of image-formed recording paper bundles stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is, for example, 20 or less, with a small black staple, and when the number exceeds 20, a large black staple is used. The stitches bind the image-formed recording paper bundle stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker and drop the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker onto the recording paper stacker.

There is also a small black staple,
If there is no large black staple, the recorded image is 1
Cut each sheet and stock it in the recording paper auxiliary stacker.
When the end signal of one page transmitted from the counterpart transmitter is counted and exceeds "20", the image-formed recording bundle stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is bound by a small black staple to bind the recording paper auxiliary. The recording paper stored in the stacker is dropped on the recording paper stacker.

Further, the page count is cleared, and the recorded images are sequentially cut one by one and stocked in the recording paper auxiliary stacker. When one communication is completed, the image-formed recording paper bundle stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is bound with a small black staple, and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is dropped onto the recording paper stacker. Let it.
If neither the small black staples nor the large black staples are present, memory reception is performed. Next, a case where there is an instruction to output information received from the memory will be described.

It is determined whether or not the reception is confidential reception. If the reception is confidential reception, binding is performed using a large red staple and a small red staple. If the reception is not confidential reception, the binding is performed using a large black staple and a small black staple. The staple selection process based on the size of the staples, the number of recording images to be bound at one time, and the like is as described above.

Hereinafter, the binding output processing in the image forming apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIGS. 2 to 7 are flowcharts showing an example of a binding output processing procedure using a staple in the image forming apparatus according to the present invention. In addition, (1)-
(26-1), (26-2), (27) to (90) show each step.

A signal "0" is output from the signal line 40f to the signal line 40i to turn off the CML (1). Next, a signal “0” is output to the signal line 40c (2), and the memory circuit 2
2. Both decoding circuits 24 are set to do nothing. Next, it is determined whether reception is selected (3), and YES
If so, proceed to step (4); if NO, go to step (1)
9) Proceed to the following steps.

In step (19), it is determined whether or not there is an instruction to output the information stored in the memory. If there is an output instruction, the process proceeds to step (38). Proceed to step (20) to execute other processing.

In step (4), the signal line 40a
And outputs the signal of the signal level "1" to turn off the CML. Next, a pre-procedure process is executed (5), and it is determined whether or not confidential reception is performed (6). If YES, the process proceeds to a step (7). If NO, the process proceeds to a step (9). Step (7) represents confidential reception of the image signal to the memory circuit 22. Specifically, the signal "2" is output to the signal line 40c, the information output to the signal line 20a is input to the memory circuit 22, and the decoding circuit 24 does not operate at all. After the confidential reception is completed, a message indicating that the confidential reception has been performed is displayed. Next, post-procedure processing is performed (8), and the process returns to step (1).

On the other hand, if the determination in step (6) is NO, the signal on the signal line 36a is input and it is determined whether there is a small black staple (9). 22. Specifically, the signal “2” is output to the signal line 40c, the memory circuit 22 inputs the information output to the signal line 20a, and the decoding circuit 24
Does nothing. After the completion of the memory reception, the fact that the memory has been received is displayed (17). Next, post-procedure processing is executed (18), and the process returns to step (1).

On the other hand, if the determination in step (9) is YES, it is determined whether there is a larger black staple (10). If NO, the process proceeds to step (26). If YES, the stapling operation is started. The count value pagecount of the page counter for counting the number of pages to be used is cleared (11). Next, image signals are received and recorded (12). Specifically, the signal "1" is output to the recording line 40c, the memory circuit 22 does not operate, and the decoding circuit 24 inputs the signal of the signal line 20a to perform decoding.

Next, the signal on the signal line 30a is input and
It is determined whether the image transmission of the page has been completed (1.
3) If NO, return to step (12). If YES, increment the count value pagecount of the page counter by "1" (14). Next, a cut command pulse is generated on the signal line 40d to perform a cut operation (15). Next, it is determined whether or not one communication is completed by inputting the signal of the signal line 28a (16). If YES, the process proceeds to the step (21) shown in FIG. 3, and if NO, the step (87) shown in FIG. Proceed to the following.

In step (21), post-procedure processing is executed, a signal of signal level "0" is output to signal line 40a, and C
The ML is turned off (22). Next, it is determined whether the count value of the page counter is "20" or less (23). If NO, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 40g, and then a staple operation command is output to the signal line 40e. A pulse is generated and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary scatter is bound with a large black staple (26).
-1) Return to step (25).

On the other hand, if the determination in step (23) is YES, a staple operation command pulse is generated on the signal line 40e after the signal of the signal level "1" is output on the signal line 40f and stored in the recording paper auxiliary cutter. The bound recording paper is bound with a small black staple (24), and a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 40f. Then, signal line 4
A recording paper drop pulse is generated at 0j, and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary cutter is dropped on the recording paper stacker (2).
5) Return to step (21).

On the other hand, if NO in step (16),
Proceeding to step (87) shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the count value pagecount of the page counter is "50" or more. If NO, the process returns to step (12), and YES
Then, after outputting a signal of signal level "1" to the signal line 40g, a stapling operation command pulse is generated on the signal line 40e, and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary scatter is bound with a large black staple (88). ), Signal line 40j
A recording paper drop pulse is generated in the recording paper tray to drop the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary scatter into the recording paper stacker (8).
9), execute the intermediate procedure processing (90), and step (9)
Return to

On the other hand, if the determination in step (10) is NO, the count value pagecount of the page counter is cleared (26-2), and the image signal is received / recorded (27).
Specifically, the signal "1" is output to the signal line 40c, the memory circuit 22 does not operate, and the decoding circuit 24 inputs the signal of the signal line 20a to perform decoding. Next, the signal on the signal line 30a is input, and it is determined whether or not the image transmission of one page has been completed (28).
Return to 7), if YES, the count value of the page counter
The pagecount is incremented by "1" (29), and a cut command pulse is generated on the signal line 40d to perform a cut operation (30). Next, the signal on the signal line 28a is input, and it is determined whether or not one communication is completed (31). If YES, post-procedure processing is executed (32), and a signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 40a. To turn off the CML (33) and return to step (24).

On the other hand, if the determination in step (31) is NO, it is determined whether the count value of the page counter pagecount is "20" or more (34), and if NO, the process returns to step (27). If YES, the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is bound with a small black staple (35). Next, a recording paper drop pulse is generated on the signal line 40j to drop the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker onto the recording paper stacker (3.
6). Next, an intermediate procedure is executed (37), and the process returns to step (9).

On the other hand, if the determination in step (19) is YES, the control proceeds to step (38) shown in FIG.
It is determined whether or not the output is confidential reception. If NO, the process proceeds to the step (63) shown in FIG. 6. If YES, the signal on the signal line 36a is input, and it is determined whether there is a small red staple. (39), if NO, return to step (1); if YES, determine whether there is a large red staple (40); if YES, count a page counter for counting the number of pages for operation. The value pagecount is cleared (41), and the information stored in the memory circuit 22 is output and recorded (42). Specifically, the signal “3” is output to the signal line 40c, the memory circuit 22 outputs the stored data to the signal line 22a, and the decoding circuit 24 inputs the information output to the signal line 22a. To decrypt.

Next, it is determined whether or not recording of one page has been completed (43). If NO, the process returns to step (42), and if YES, the count value of the page counter pagecoun
t is incremented by "1" (44), a cut command pulse is generated on the signal line 40d, and the recording paper is cut (45). Next, it is determined whether or not the recording of one communication has been completed (46). If NO, it is determined whether or not the count value pagecount of the page counter is "50" or more (50). If NO, step (42). Return to YES
Then, after outputting a signal of the signal level "1" to the signal line 40i, a stapling operation command pulse is generated on the signal line 40e, and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is bound by a large red staple (51). ). Next, a signal having a signal level "0" is output to the signal line 40i, and a recording paper drop pulse is generated on the signal line 40j to drop the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker onto the recording paper stacker (52). ), And return to step (39).

On the other hand, if the determination in step (46) is YES, the count value pagecount of the page counter becomes “2”.
It is determined whether it is 0 or less (47). If YES, a signal of signal level "1" is output on the signal line 40h, and then a staple operation command pulse is generated on the signal line 40e and stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker. The recorded recording paper is bound with a small red staple (48), and a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 40h. Next, a recording paper drop pulse is generated on the signal line 40j, and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is dropped on the recording paper stacker (4).
9) Return to step (1).

On the other hand, if the determination in step (47) is NO, the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is bound with a large red staple (53), and the process returns to step (49).

On the other hand, in the judgment of step (40), the count value pagecount of the page counter is cleared (54),
The information stored in the memory circuit 22 is output and recorded (55). Specifically, the signal “3” is input to the signal line 40c.
And the memory circuit 22 outputs the stored data to the signal line 22a, and the decoding circuit 24 inputs and decodes the information output to the signal line 22a.

Next, it is determined whether or not recording of one page has been completed (56). If NO, the process returns to step (55), and if YES, the count value of the page counter pagecoun
t is incremented by "1" (57), and a cut command pulse is generated on the signal line 40d to perform a cut operation (5).
8). Next, it is determined whether or not recording of one communication has been completed (59). If YES, the process returns to step (48), and N
If O, the count value of the page counter is "2"
It is determined whether it is 0 or more (60). If NO, the process returns to step (55), and if YES, the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is bound with a small red staple (61). Next, a recording paper falling pulse is generated on the signal line 40j, and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is dropped on the recording paper stacker (62), and the process returns to step (39).

On the other hand, in the case of the memory output when the reception is not confidential reception, the determination in step (38) is NO, and the processing from step (63) shown in FIG. 6 is executed.

First, the signal on the signal line 36a is input, and it is determined whether there is a small black staple (6).
3) If NO, return to step (1); if YES, determine whether there is a large black staple (6).
4) If YES, the count value pagecount of the page counter for counting the number of pages for the stapling operation is cleared (65), and the information stored in the memory circuit 22 is output and recorded (66). Specifically, the signal “3” is output to the signal line 40c, the memory circuit 22 outputs the stored data to the signal line 22a, and the decoding circuit 24
Inputs the information output to the signal line 22a and decodes the information.

Next, it is determined whether or not recording of one page has been completed (67). If NO, the process returns to step (66), and if YES, the count value of the page counter pagecoun
t is incremented by "1" (68), a cut command pulse is generated on the signal line 40d, and the recording paper is cut (69). Next, it is determined whether or not the recording of one communication has been completed (70). If NO, it is determined whether or not the count value pagecount of the page counter is "50" or more (75). If NO, step (66). Return to YES
Then, after outputting a signal of signal level "1" to the signal line 40i, a stapling operation command pulse is generated on the signal line 40e, and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is bound with a large black staple (769). ). Then
A signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 40i, and a recording paper drop pulse is generated on the signal line 40j to drop the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker onto the recording paper stacker (77). Return to step (63).

On the other hand, if the determination in step (70) is YES, the count value pagecount of the page counter becomes "2".
It is determined whether it is 0 or less (71). If YES, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 40h, and then a staple operation command pulse is generated on the signal line 40e, and stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker. The bound recording paper is bound with a small black staple (72), and a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 40h. Next, a recording paper drop pulse is generated on the signal line 40j, and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is dropped on the recording paper stacker (7).
3) Return to step (1).

On the other hand, if the determination in step (71) is NO, the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is bound with a large black staple (74), and the flow returns to step (73).

On the other hand, if the determination in step (64) is NO, the count value pagecount of the page counter is cleared (78), and the information stored in the memory circuit 22 is output and recorded (79). Specifically, the signal line 40c
, The memory circuit 22 outputs the stored data to a signal line 22a, and the decoding circuit 24 inputs and decodes the information output to the signal line 22a.

Next, it is determined whether or not recording of one page has been completed (80). If NO, the process returns to step (79), and if YES, the count value of the page counter pagecoun
t is incremented by "1" (81), and a cut command pulse is generated on the signal line 40d to perform a cut operation (8).
2). Next, it is determined whether or not recording of one communication has been completed (83). If YES, the process returns to step (72), and N
If O, the count value of the page counter is "2"
It is determined whether it is 0 or more (84). If NO, the process returns to step (79). If YES, the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is bound with a small black staple (85). Next, a recording paper drop pulse is generated on the signal line 40j, and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is dropped on the recording paper stacker (86), and the process returns to step (63).

In the above embodiment, one communication may be configured as a plurality of bind aggregates when the maximum number of bind materials that can be used at present is exceeded. However, at this time, a unique binding substance may be used in the sense of indicating a break of a set of one communication, and a record indicating that may be used.

[0063]

As described above, according to the present invention,
In accordance with the absence of a binding member to be used by the binding processing means, regardless of whether or not there is a sheet on which an image is to be formed, the image forming operation based on the received series of image information is prohibited, and By controlling the image information to be stored in the storage medium, it is possible to prevent output of data unintended by the user who desires the binding operation when there is no binding member, and the user may be confused. In addition to solving the problem, there is an effect that unnecessary output can be suppressed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an image forming apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a binding output processing procedure in the image forming apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a binding output processing procedure in the image forming apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a binding output processing procedure in the image forming apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a binding output processing procedure in the image forming apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a binding output processing procedure in the image forming apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a binding output processing procedure in the image forming apparatus according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 22 memory circuit 24 decoding circuit 26 recording circuit 28 1 communication end detection circuit 32 cut circuit 40 control circuit

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of the front page (56) References JP-A-64-43455 (JP, A) JP-A-1-108001 (JP, A) JP-A-2-28475 (JP, A) JP-A-2-42 89774 (JP, A) JP-A-4-25496 (JP, A) JP-A-4-33896 (JP, A) JP-A-4-43088 (JP, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int. ⁷ , DB name) H04N 1/00-1/00 108 B65H 37/00-41/00 B65H 45/00-47/00 B41J 13/00-13/32 B41J 29/00-29/70

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A method for receiving a series of image information comprising a plurality of pages.
Receivable receiving means, image forming means capable of forming an image on a sheet based on the image information received by the receiving means, and binding using a binding member to the sheet on which the image is formed by the image forming means A binding processing unit capable of executing an operation, and in accordance with the absence of a binding member to be used by the binding processing unit, regardless of whether or not there is a sheet to be image-formed by the image forming unit , the receiving unit Receiving
Controls the image forming means so as to prohibit the image forming operation based on to the series of image information, and having a control means for controlling to store the series of image information in a storage medium Image forming device. 2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a display unit that, when the control unit prohibits the image forming operation, displays the series of image information in the storage medium. Item 2. The image forming apparatus according to Item 1. 3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the series of image information stored in the storage medium is read from the storage medium in accordance with an output instruction to form an image. 4. Receiving a series of image information composed of a plurality of pages.
Receivable receiving means, image forming means for forming an image based on the received image information on a sheet, and binding processing means capable of executing a binding operation using a binding member on the image-formed sheet. A control method of the image forming apparatus, comprising: determining whether or not there is a binding member to be used in the binding processing unit; A control step of prohibiting the image forming operation and storing the series of image information in a storage medium.