JP3275815B2 - Image forming device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to, for example,
The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus that reads received image data or an image on a document and records the image on recording paper, as typified by a facsimile multifunction peripheral or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, in a copy / facsimile multifunction machine represented by this type of image forming apparatus, when a desired recording paper runs out during recording of an image, recording paper of the same size is supplied to a user. A message to the effect is displayed on the display unit. Based on this display, if the user or the like does not replenish the recording paper of the same size as the recording paper that has been lost in the recording paper cassette, recording cannot be continued. However, when there is no spare recording paper in the vicinity of the multifunction peripheral, it is necessary to go to a warehouse or the like storing the recording paper and carry the same size recording paper. At this time, in the case of copying, it is also possible for the user to select an alternative recording sheet and record it on a recording sheet of a different size than desired.

However, when recording received image data, the recording paper size is determined in a facsimile transmission control procedure. Therefore, when the corresponding recording paper runs out, the received image data is kept stored in the image memory. Therefore, the received image data could not be recorded on the recording paper until the corresponding recording paper was supplied to the recording paper cassette.

In order to solve the above problem, after a recording paper size is determined in a facsimile transmission control procedure,
There is a facsimile apparatus having a function of recording on recording paper of another size when recording paper of the same size runs out.
According to this facsimile apparatus, even if the recording paper of the size determined in the facsimile transmission control procedure runs out, the received image data is recorded on a recording paper of another size. It is possible to record on a recording sheet of another size without replenishing a recording sheet of the specified size.

[0005]

However, in this facsimile apparatus, the received image data is recorded on a recording paper of a different size from the recording paper determined in the facsimile transmission control procedure, so that the receiver receives the image data. If the user wants to save the image data, he or she must copy it again to the desired size or cut off the margins generated on the recording paper on which the received image data is recorded. In some cases, it was felt. In addition, there is a problem that the generated marginal recording paper is wasted.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems existing in the prior art, and its object is to meet the user's desire when recording paper of a predetermined size runs out. Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an image forming apparatus capable of recording an image on recording paper of another size.

[0007]

To achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of storage means for storing recording paper and the presence or absence of recording paper stored in the storage means are detected. Detection means, a display means for displaying a message, a recording means for recording an image on recording paper, a selection means for selecting a recording paper, and a detection means for detecting when the recording paper runs out during recording of the image. Control means for displaying, on the display means, a message instructing the user to select another recording paper based on the signal, and for recording an image on another recording paper selected by the selection means. Is a case where the recording paper is exhausted during the recording of the image, and when the recording paper is replenished to the storage means, it is determined whether or not the recording paper is the same size as the previous recording paper, and a message to that effect is given. Continue recording images Whether the cause is displayed on the display unit and a message inquiring the user to.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the image forming apparatus according to the first aspect, when the image is recorded on another recording sheet, the control means adjusts the image so as to conform to the other recording sheet. To enlarge or reduce.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the image forming apparatus according to the second aspect, further comprising an input unit for inputting a predetermined command, wherein the control unit is configured to enlarge or reduce the image on a recording sheet. Displays a message to that effect on the display means, and enlarges or reduces the image based on the input from the input means.

In the embodiments of the invention described below, the term "accommodating means" described in claims or means for solving the problems corresponds to the recording paper cassette 57,
Similarly, the "detection means" is a recording paper type sensor 60a to 60d.
, And “display means” also corresponds to the display unit 86,
Similarly, the "recording means" corresponds to the recording unit 17, the "selecting means" corresponds to the recording paper selection key 87d, the "control means" corresponds to the MPU 82, the ROM 83, and the RAM 84, and the "input means" also corresponds to the numeric keypad. 87c.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS First Embodiment A first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a multi-function facsimile machine will be described below with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, an apparatus main body 11 of the multifunction machine includes an original feeding section 12, an original placing section 13, a reading section 14, a recording paper supply section 15, and a recording section 17. , And a cut sheet discharge unit 18 are provided.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the document feeder 12 includes a document table 22 on which a plurality of documents 21 can be placed,
A separation roller 23 for separating the originals 21 on a platen 22 one by one; a plurality of feed rollers 24 for feeding the separated originals 21; A plate 25 and a document discharge table 26 for stocking the discharged document 21 are provided.

A document presence / absence sensor 27 is disposed to face the document table 22 and outputs a detection signal when the document 21 is placed on the document table 22. The document discharge sensor 28 is disposed to face the document discharge table 26, and the document 2 is placed on the document discharge table 26.
When 1 is discharged, a detection signal is output.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the document placing portion 13 has a transparent document placing plate 31 on which a document 21 is placed on an upper surface, and an opening / closing turntable on the document placing plate 31. And a holding lid 32 movably arranged. The document table 22 and the document discharge table 26 of the document feeding section 12 are disposed on a pressing cover 32 of the document placing section 13 and are opened and closed integrally with the pressing cover 32.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.
Reference numeral 4 denotes a light source 37 formed of a cold cathode tube (for example, a xenon lamp) for irradiating light to the original 21 passing on the light transmitting plate 25 or the original 21 placed on the original placing plate 31;
First to third mirrors 3 for changing the optical path of the reflected light from 1
8, 39, 40, light source 37 and first to third mirrors 3
And a moving mechanism 41 for moving 8, 39, 40. Further, the reading unit 14 includes a condenser lens 42 for converging light from the third mirror 40 and a condenser lens 4
And an image pickup device (CCD) 43 that reads an image on the document 21 based on light incident through the light source 2.

The moving mechanism 41 includes a pair of left and right large diameter pulleys 44 and 45, a pair of left and right small diameter pulleys 46 and 47,
First belt 48 mounted between large-diameter pulleys 44 and 45
And the second belt 4 mounted between the small-diameter pulleys 46 and 47
9 is provided. Further, the moving mechanism 41 includes a first carriage 50 connected to the first belt 48, a second carriage 51 connected to the second belt 49, and a step motor 52.

The diameters of the large-diameter pulleys 44 and 45 are formed to be twice the diameters of the small-diameter pulleys 46 and 47. The large-diameter pulley 44 and the small-diameter pulley 46 on the left side are integrally rotatably connected on the same axis, and are operatively connected to a step motor 52. Further, a light source 37 and a first mirror 38 are supported on the first carriage 50, and a second mirror 39 and a third mirror 39 are provided on the second carriage 51.
A mirror 40 is supported.

When the large-diameter pulleys 44 and 45 and the small-diameter pulleys 46 and 47 are rotated by the step motor 52, the first and second carriages 50 and 50 are rotated via the first and second belts 48 and 49. 51 is moved. At this time, the first carriage 50 is moved at twice the moving speed of the second carriage 51. As a result, the first and second carriages 50 and 51 move to the intermediate standby position P1, the first document reading position P2 located immediately below the light transmitting plate 25, and the document placing plate 31, as shown in FIG. And a start point P3 of the second document reading position which is located immediately below the reference end 31a.

The document feeding section 12 and the reading section 14 constitute an automatic multiple document reading section (ADF).
And the second carriages 50 and 51 move to the first document reading position P2.
The image of the document 21 passing over the light-transmitting plate 25 is read in a state where the document 21 is moved and arranged.

Further, a flat bed reading section (FBS) is constituted by the document placing section 13 and the reading section 14,
After the second carriages 50 and 51 are moved and arranged at the start point P3 of the second document reading position, they are moved toward the end point P4, and the image of the document 21 placed on the document placing plate 31 is moved. Read.

As shown in FIG. 1, the recording paper supply unit 15
Is provided with a plurality (four in the present embodiment) of recording paper cassettes 57 in which recording papers 56 of a predetermined size are stored in a stacked state. The recording paper supply unit 15 further includes a paper feed roller 58 that feeds the recording paper 56 in each recording paper cassette 57 one by one toward the recording unit 17 and a guide plate 59 that guides the recording paper 56 to be fed. And Each recording paper cassette 5
7, recording papers 56 of different sizes are stored.

The recording paper type sensors 60a to 60d are provided corresponding to the respective recording paper cassettes 57. When each of the recording paper cassettes 57 is inserted at a predetermined position, a size detection signal of the recording paper 56 stored in each of the recording paper cassettes 57 is output from these recording paper type sensors 60a to 60d. Therefore, the recording paper type sensor 60a
60d also detects the presence or absence of the recording paper 56.

The recording unit 17 includes a photosensitive drum 68, a charger 69 for uniformly charging the surface of the photosensitive drum 68 to a predetermined potential, and an exposing device for forming an electrostatic latent image of an image on the photosensitive drum 68. And a developing unit 71 for supplying toner to the electrostatic latent image on the photosensitive drum 68 to visualize the latent image. Further, the recording unit 17 includes a feeding roller 72 for feeding the recording paper 56 to the photosensitive drum 68, a transfer unit 73 for transferring the toner image from the photosensitive drum 68 onto the recording paper 56, And a heat fixing device 74 for heat fixing the toner image.

The recording paper discharge section 18 includes a paper discharge roller 77 for discharging the recorded recording paper 56, a guide plate 78 for guiding the discharge of the recording paper 56, and a paper discharge for stocking the discharged recording paper 56. And a tray 79.

Next, the circuit configuration of the copy / facsimile multifunction machine configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the figure, the MPU 82 controls the operation of each unit of the copy / facsimile multifunction peripheral. ROM83
Stores various programs necessary for the operation of the copy / facsimile multifunction peripheral. The RAM 84 temporarily stores data and the like obtained with the execution of the program.

The recording paper type sensors 60a to 60d
A detection signal is output to U82. The image memory 85 temporarily stores received image data and image data read by the reading unit 14. The reading unit 14 reads an image on the document 21 via the light transmitting plate 25 or the document placing plate 31 and outputs black and white binary image data to the MPU 82. The recording paper supply unit 15 supplies the recording paper 56 to the recording unit 17 from the recording paper cassette 57 selected according to the document size or the like. The recording unit 17 records the received image data and the image data read by the reading unit 14 on the recording paper 56.

The display unit 86 includes a liquid crystal display panel and LEDs, and displays various information such as an operation state of the apparatus such as "copy mode", "communication mode", "standby", and "device abnormality". . The operation unit 87 includes a copy / communication key 87a for setting a “copy mode” or a “communication (FAX) mode”, a start key 87b for starting a reading operation of the document 21, and a telephone number and the like. Various operation keys such as a ten-key 87c and a recording paper selection key 87d for selecting the recording paper 56 are provided.

The modem 88 conforms to ITU-T Recommendation T.30. 30 based on a facsimile transmission control procedure according to V.30. 1
7, V. 27ter, V.A. Modulation and demodulation of transmission / reception data according to 29 or the like are performed. The NCU 89 has a function of controlling the closing and opening of the telephone line L1, and a function of detecting transmission and reception of a dial signal corresponding to the fax number of the other party.

Next, the operation of the copy / facsimile multifunction peripheral of the first embodiment when the predetermined recording paper 56 runs out during recording by the recording unit 17 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. Will be explained. The operations other than the operation by the user are executed under the control of the MPU 82 based on the program stored in the ROM 83.

In S1, it is determined whether or not the image recorded by the recording unit 17 is received image data. In the case of recording the received image data, the process proceeds to S11 shown in FIG. on the other hand,
If the received image data is not recorded, it is determined that the recording is in the copy mode, and the process proceeds to S2.

In S2, the user places the document table 2
The document 21 is placed on the document loading plate 2 or the document placing plate 31. As a result, it is determined from the detection signal from the document presence sensor 27 that the document 21 has been placed on the document table 22.

In step S3, the copy / copy
The communication key 87a is pressed, and the copy mode is selected. When the copy mode is displayed on the display unit 86, this operation is omitted.

In step S4, the recording paper 5 of a desired size is pressed by the user when the recording paper selection key 87d is pressed.
6 is selected and the number of copies is
Is entered from

In S5, the user waits for the start key 87b to be pressed. In S6, the first and second carriages 50 and 51 are moved based on the depression of the start key 87b in the process of S5, and the document 21 is read. Specifically, when the original 21 is read by the automatic multiple original reading section (ADF), the first and second carriages 50 and 51 are moved from the standby position P1 to the first original reading position P2, and the original 21 is read. Can be Also, the original 2 in the flatbed reading unit (FBS)
1, the first and second carriages 50, 5
1 is moved to the start point P3 of the second document reading position and then moved toward the end point P4, and the document placing plate 31 is moved.
The image of the document 21 placed on the top is read.

In S11 shown in FIG. 6, the recording paper 56 of the size selected in the processing of S4 shown in FIG.
Is determined in the recording paper cassette 57.
If the recording paper 56 of the selected size is present in the recording paper cassette 57, the process proceeds to S14. On the other hand, if the recording paper 56 of the selected size does not exist in the recording paper cassette 57, the process proceeds to S12.

In S12, since the recording paper 56 of the size selected in the processing of S4 shown in FIG. 5 does not exist in the recording paper cassette 57, the recording paper 56 is displayed on the display unit 86.
No message (for example, there is no recording paper.
Please select a different size of recording paper. ) Is displayed.

In S13, the recording paper selection key 87d is pressed by the user, and the recording paper 56 of another size is selected. That is, in the case of recording in the copy mode, a recording sheet 56 of a size different from the recording sheet 56 of the size selected in the process of S4 shown in FIG. 5 is selected. In the case of recording received image data, the recording paper 56 having the size determined in the facsimile transmission control procedure is
Recording paper 56 of another size is automatically selected.

More specifically, the recording paper 56 of the latest large size has the highest priority over the recording paper 56 of the size determined in the facsimile transmission control procedure, and is automatically selected. Here, if there is no recording paper 56 of a larger size, the recording paper 56 of a smaller size than the recording paper 56 of the size determined in the facsimile transmission control procedure is automatically selected.

More specifically, for example, in the facsimile transmission control procedure, if the recording paper 56 is determined to be "A4" size, the recording paper 56 of "B4" size is selected. Here, when the recording paper 56 of the “B4” size does not exist, the recording paper 56 of the “B5” size is selected. Then, the process of S11 is executed again. That is, the processing of S11 to S13 is repeated until the recording paper 56 is selected. That is, for example, in the facsimile transmission control procedure, when the recording paper 56 is determined to be “A4” size, the recording paper 56 is selected with priority in the order of “B4”, “B5”, and “A3” size.

In S14, the recording paper 56 selected in S4 shown in FIG.
The image is recorded on the. At this time, the image is enlarged or reduced and recorded on the recording paper 56 so as to fit the recording paper 56 of the selected size.

In S15, it is determined whether there is an image to be recorded next. That is, when the document 21 is read and recorded by the automatic document reading unit (ADF), the determination is made based on the detection signal from the document presence sensor 27. When the document 21 is read and recorded by the flatbed reading unit (FBS), the determination is made based on the fact that the start key 87b is pressed by the user within a predetermined time. Further, when the received image data is recorded, the determination is made based on the MPS signal. If there is an image to be recorded next, the process returns to S11 to return to FIG.
It is determined whether or not the recording paper 56 selected in the processing of S4 or the processing of S13 shown in FIG. On the other hand, if there is no image to be recorded next, this processing ends.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, the following operations and effects can be obtained. When the copy operation is performed and the recording paper 56 of a predetermined size runs out during the recording of the image, the display unit 86
Message that there is no recording paper 56 (for example, there is no recording paper. Please select another size of recording paper.)
Is displayed. Therefore, when the user determines that the recording paper 56 may be recorded on a recording paper of a different size from the desired recording paper 56, a recording paper 56 of a different size is selected. Therefore, when the recording paper 56 of a predetermined size runs out, an image can be recorded on the recording paper 56 of another size as desired by the user. Therefore, when the recording paper 56 runs out, the intention of the user can be reflected.

By the processing of S11 to S14, the recording paper 5
6 is always selected, and the image is recorded on the recording paper 56. In addition, it is determined whether or not the recording paper 56 exists even during the recording of the image. For this reason, even when the selected recording paper 56 no longer exists during the recording of the image,
The image recording can be continued by selecting another recording paper 56 based on the message displayed on the display unit 86. Therefore, when there is no need to record an image on the same recording paper 56, it is simple.

When recording received image data,
If the recording paper 56 of a predetermined size runs out during the recording of the image, the recording paper 56 is automatically selected. For this reason,
Even if the recording paper 56 runs out, the image memory 8
5 does not overflow. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the possibility that the copy / facsimile multifunction peripheral becomes unreceivable due to the overflow.

When recording received image data,
When the recording paper 56 of a predetermined size runs out during the recording of an image, the recording paper size larger than the recording paper size determined in the facsimile transmission control procedure is automatically given top priority. Therefore, the possibility that the received image data is reduced can be minimized. Therefore, the possibility that the received image data becomes difficult to read can be minimized.

The image is recorded on a recording paper 56 of a selected size.
Is recorded on the recording paper 56 after being enlarged or reduced so as to conform to the following. For this reason, a blank portion does not occur on the selected recording paper 56. Therefore, the selected recording paper 5
6 is not wasted. Therefore, the selected recording paper 56 can be used effectively.

[Second Embodiment] A second embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a multi-function facsimile machine will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the second embodiment, the same members as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. Therefore, the following description focuses on differences from the first embodiment.

In the second embodiment, the flowchart shown in FIG. 6 in the first embodiment is changed to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the second embodiment, a copy mode, that is, a case where the present invention is applied only to a copy operation.

In step S21, S11 shown in FIG.
A process similar to the above process is performed. That is, the recording paper 56 of the size selected in the process of S4 shown in FIG.
Is determined in the recording paper cassette 57.
If the recording paper 56 of the selected size is present in the recording paper cassette 57, the process proceeds to S28. On the other hand, if the recording paper 56 of the selected size does not exist in the recording paper cassette 57, the process proceeds to S22.

In S22, since the recording paper 56 of the size selected in the processing of S4 shown in FIG. 5 does not exist in the recording paper cassette 57, the recording paper 56 is displayed on the display unit 86.
No message (for example, there is no recording paper.
Supply recording paper. ) Is displayed.

In S23, the supply of the recording paper 56 is waited. In S24, it is determined whether or not the recording paper 56 replenished in the processing in S23 is the same as the recording paper 56 before the recording paper 56 runs out. Specifically, the determination is made based on the detection signals from the recording paper type sensors 60a to 60d. If recording paper 56 of the same size is supplied, S
Move to 28. On the other hand, when the recording paper 56 of another size is supplied, the process proceeds to S25.

In S25, since the recording paper 56 of the size selected in the processing of S4 shown in FIG. 5 does not exist in the recording paper cassette 57, the recording paper 56 is displayed on the display unit 86.
Message (for example, the supplied recording paper is "B5". It is different from the previous recording paper. Do you want to continue? YES ... "1", NO ... "0") . Here, it is assumed that the size of the recording paper previously stored in the recording paper cassette 57 is “A4”.

At S26, the user determines whether or not to continue. Specifically, when the user presses “1” from the numeric keypad 87c, S2 is pressed.
Move to 7. On the other hand, when the user presses “0” from the numeric keypad 87c, the process returns to S23.

In S27, a process similar to the process in S13 shown in FIG. 6 is executed. Then, the process of S21 is executed again. That is, the processing of S21 to S27 is repeated until the existing recording paper 56 is selected.

In S28, the recording paper 56 selected in the processing of S4 shown in FIG.
The image is recorded on the. At this time, the image is enlarged or reduced and recorded on the recording paper 56 so as to fit the recording paper 56 of the selected size.

In step S29, step S15 shown in FIG.
A process similar to the above process is performed. That is, it is determined whether there is an image to be recorded next. If there is an image to be recorded next, the process returns to S21 to determine whether or not the recording paper 56 selected in the processing of S4 or S27 shown in FIG. 5 exists. On the other hand, if there is no image to be recorded next, this processing ends.

As described above, according to the second embodiment, the following operations and effects can be obtained. When the recording paper 56 runs out during the recording of the image and the recording paper 56 is replenished to the recording paper cassette 57, is the same size as the recording paper size before the replenished recording paper 56 runs out? It is determined whether or not. If the size is different, a message to that effect is displayed on the display unit 86. Therefore, even if the recording paper 56 to be replenished is erroneously supplied to the recording paper cassette 57, the recording paper 56 of the same size as the previous time is supplied to the recording paper cassette 57 to the user based on the message. Can be done.

If there is no recording paper in the recording paper cassette 57 and the recording paper 56 of the same size as the previous time is stored in the recording paper cassette 57 based on the message on the display unit 86, the image A record is made. Therefore, the image can be recorded quickly.

Even if the recording paper 56 of the size different from the recording paper 56 previously stored in the recording paper cassette 57 is stored in the recording paper cassette 57, the recording can be continued. . Therefore, even if the recording paper 56 to be replenished is replenished to the recording paper cassette 57 by mistake, an image can be recorded on the recording paper 56 of that size. Therefore, it is effective when an image is to be recorded for the time being regardless of the recording paper size.

The above embodiments can be embodied with the following modifications. If the corresponding recording paper 56 does not exist in the recording paper cassette 57 when recording the received image data, the recording paper selection key 8
The recording paper 5 of a different size from the recording paper 56 corresponding to 7d
6 may be selected.

When the recording paper 56 of another size is selected and the image is enlarged or reduced and recorded, the enlargement ratio or the reduction ratio may be recorded at a position not overlapping the image. With this configuration, it is easy to return to the original recording paper size.

In addition, when recording on the recording paper 56 of another size, the user is allowed to determine whether or not to perform recording in conformity with the size of the recording paper 56, and the recording paper 5
When recording in conformity with the size of 6, the image may be configured to be enlarged or reduced. More specifically, in the case of enlargement or reduction, a message to that effect (for example, recording in conformity with recording paper... "1", recording as it is... "0") is displayed on the display unit 86, and the user Is determined based on an input operation from the ten-key 87c. With this configuration, the image can be directly recorded on the recording paper 56 according to the convenience of the user.
, Or can be recorded to have a size suitable for the recording paper 56.

When a recording paper 56 of the same size is present in another recording paper cassette 57, an image is recorded on the recording paper 56 stored in the recording paper cassette 57. May be.

After the processing of S24 shown in FIG. 7,
When recording paper of the same size is supplied to the recording paper cassette 57, an image may be recorded after the start key 87b is pressed.

Further, technical ideas other than the claims grasped from the above embodiment will be described below together with their effects. [1] The image forming apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising an input unit for inputting a predetermined command, wherein the control unit displays a message to that effect when the image is enlarged or reduced to be recorded on recording paper. And an image forming apparatus for enlarging or reducing the image based on the input from the input means.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the "input means" described in the technical idea [1] corresponds to the ten key 87c. With this configuration, the image can be directly recorded on recording paper according to the user's preference.
In addition, recording can be performed in conformity with recording paper.

[2] In the image forming apparatus according to any one of [1] to [3] and [1], when the control unit runs out of recording paper in the storage unit during image recording, An image forming apparatus for recording an image on a recording sheet of another storage unit when a recording sheet of the same size exists in another storage unit.

With this configuration, an image can be recorded on recording paper of another storage unit. [3] In the image forming apparatus according to any one of [1] to [3], [1] and [2], the control unit includes:
When the received image data is recorded, if the recording paper size determined in the facsimile transmission control procedure does not exist, the recording paper having a size larger than the determined recording paper is automatically given the highest priority. Forming equipment.

With this configuration, the possibility of reducing the received image data is suppressed as much as possible. Therefore, the possibility that the received image data becomes difficult to read can be suppressed.

[0071]

The present invention is configured as described above, and has the following effects. According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the recording paper of a predetermined size runs out, an image can be recorded on a recording paper of another size as desired by the user. Further, it is possible for the user to supply recording paper of the same size as the previous time to the storage means.

According to the invention described in claim 2, according to claim 1
In addition to the effects of the invention described in (1), recording can be performed on recording paper of another size without generating useless blank space. According to the invention described in claim 3,
In addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 2, the image can be recorded on a recording paper as it is or according to the user's preference, or can be recorded in conformity with the recording paper.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a copy / facsimile multifunction peripheral according to first and second embodiments.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part of the copy / facsimile multifunction peripheral.

FIG. 3 is a side view of a main part of the copy / facsimile multifunction peripheral.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the copy / facsimile multifunction peripheral.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation when a predetermined recording sheet runs out in the first and second embodiments.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation when a predetermined recording sheet runs out according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation when a predetermined recording sheet runs out according to the second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

11: apparatus main body as image forming apparatus, 17: recording unit as recording means, 56: recording paper, 57: recording paper cassette as accommodation means, 60a to 60d: recording paper type sensor as detection means, 82: control MPU constituting the means,
83: ROM constituting control means, 84: RAM constituting control means, 86: display section as display means, 87c
... Numeric keys as input means, 87d... Recording paper selection keys as selection means.

──────────────────────────────────────────────────の Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ identification code FI H04N 1/00 108 H04N 1/00 108L 1/393 1/393 (58) Fields investigated (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) B65H 7/04 B65H 3/44 344 G03G 15/00 510 G03G 21/00 386 H04N 1/00 106 H04N 1/00 108 H04N 1/393

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A plurality of storage means for storing recording paper, a detection means for detecting the presence or absence of recording paper stored in the storage means, a display means for displaying a message, and a recording means for recording an image on the recording paper Selecting means for selecting recording paper; and displaying means for prompting the user to select another recording paper based on a detection signal from the detecting means when the recording paper runs out during image recording. And display it,
Control means for recording an image on another recording paper selected by the selection means, wherein the control means is provided when the recording paper is exhausted during the recording of the image and the recording paper is supplied to the storage means. An image forming apparatus that determines whether or not the recording paper has the same size as the previous recording paper, and displays on the display means a message to that effect and a message for inquiring the user whether to continue recording the image. 2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit is configured to record the image on another recording sheet.
An image forming apparatus for enlarging or reducing an image so as to be adapted to the other recording paper and recording the image. 3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising an input unit for inputting a predetermined command, wherein the control unit transmits a message to that effect when the image is enlarged or reduced to be recorded on recording paper. An image forming apparatus for displaying an image on a display unit and enlarging or reducing an image based on an input from an input unit.