JP3748485B2 - Printing apparatus, printing apparatus control method, and storage medium storing computer-readable program - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present inventionA paper discharge device for stapling recording paper can be connected, receiving means for receiving print data and command data of the print data from an external device, and print processing of the print data received from the external device on the recording paper Printing means to perform,printingDressSet and signPrintingPlaceSystem ofThe present invention relates to a control method and a storage medium storing a computer-readable program.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a printing apparatus connected to a host computer via an interface (for example, a Centronics interface), various setting items of the printing apparatus can be input from an operation panel provided on the printing apparatus, or a command can be received from the host computer. It was possible to set by issuing
[0003]
Also, in a printing apparatus having a plurality of paper feeding devices and paper discharging devices, information on the paper feeding devices and paper discharging devices is held in the printing device, and selection of paper feeding ports and paper discharging ports can be performed from the operation panel. It can be set by inputting or by issuing a command from the host computer.
[0004]
For example, in the case of a laser beam printer, the printing resolution, data size, which cassette is used for paper feeding, and which tray is used to output paper are specified on the operation panel provided in the printer or the host connected to the printer. Detailed settings can be made from a computer using a printer driver or utility.
[0005]
Further, when the paper discharge device has a stapling function, it is possible to make settings such as whether to perform stapling, to which position to staple, how many staples to perform, and the like.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, a conventional printing apparatus having a stapling function is capable of stapling up to the number determined by the printing apparatus regardless of the thickness and hardness of the paper set in the paper feeding apparatus of the printing apparatus. Therefore, when thin and soft paper is set, even if the number of sheets that can be stapled can be stapled, the staple function cannot be used to the maximum. There was a problem that it was impossible.
[0007]
In addition, if the loaded paper is thick and hard, the thickness and hardness may not be stapled even if the number of printed sheets does not exceed the maximum number of sheets that can be stapled. When trying to do so, errors such as a needle jam frequently occur, and there is a problem that a complicated repair that the user has to remove the jammed needle has to be performed.
[0008]
  The present invention was made to solve the above problems, and the object of the present invention is toA paper discharge device for stapling recording paper can be connected, receiving means for receiving print data and command data of the print data from an external device, and print processing of the print data received from the external device on the recording paper The printing apparatus has a printing unit that executes, and controls to change the maximum stapleable number of sheets so that staples can be reliably executed up to the number of sheets that can be stapled and an error such as a staple jam can be avoided accurately. can domarkPrintingSet and signPrintingPlaceSystem ofIt is an object of the present invention to provide a storage medium storing a control method and a computer-readable program.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  According to a first aspect of the present invention,RecordRecordPaperThat can be connected to a paper ejection device that staples paperDressWhereA receiving unit that receives print data and command data of the print data from an external device, a printing unit that executes print processing of print data received from the external device on recording paper, and the receiving unit specifies a staple from the external device When the command is received, the paper discharge device is caused to execute a stapling process on the recording paper on which the print data received from the external device together with the command is printed.Control means;By the printing meansMultiple records with different feedable thicknessesThe printing apparatus itself has sheet information relating to the type of each recording sheet of the sheet based on settings from the operation unit included in the printing apparatus itself.Storage meansStorage control means for storing, in addition to print data from the external device, the control means for specifying the paper type of the recording paper used for the print processing of the print data as well as the staple designation command When paper information is also received, the paper discharge device executes the paper information using the paper information received from the external device.The maximum number of staples for staplingFurther, the control means accepts the staple designation command together with the print data from the external device, but accepts paper information for specifying the paper type of the recording paper used for the print processing of the print data. When there is no paper, the maximum number of staples for the staple processing to be executed by the paper discharge device can be set using the paper information stored in the storage unit included in the printing device itself..
[0010]
  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the storage means has a plurality of recordings having different thicknesses that can be fed.PaperThe maximum number of sheets that can be stapledAlsoRememberThe control means is capable of setting a maximum number of staples for staple processing to be executed by the paper discharge device based on the paper information and the maximum stapleable number of sheets for each recording paper..
[0011]
  The third invention isA paper discharge device for stapling recording paper can be connected, receiving means for receiving print data and command data of the print data from an external device, and print processing of the print data received from the external device on the recording paper Printing means to perform,printingDressPlaceControl methodBecauseWhen the receiving unit receives a staple designation command from the external apparatus, the paper discharge apparatus can execute a staple process on a recording sheet on which print data received from the external apparatus is printed together with the command. , By the printing meansMultiple records with different feedable thicknessesThe printing apparatus itself has sheet information relating to the type of each recording sheet of the sheet based on settings from the operation unit included in the printing apparatus itself.Storage meansIn addition to the print data from the external device, the external device receives not only the staple designation command but also paper information for specifying the paper type of the recording paper used for the print processing of the print data. Using the paper information received from the printer, the paper discharge device executes the paper information.The maximum number of staples for staplingThe printing device is set when the stapling designation command is accepted together with the print data from the external device, but the paper information for specifying the paper type of the recording paper used for the print processing of the print data is not accepted. It is possible to set a maximum number of staples for a staple process to be executed by the paper discharge device, using paper information stored in the storage unit included in the apparatus..
[0012]
  The fourth invention is:A paper discharge device for stapling recording paper can be connected, receiving means for receiving print data and command data of the print data from an external device, and print processing of the print data received from the external device on the recording paper Printing means to perform,printingDressIn placeWhen the receiving unit receives a staple designation command from the external device, the paper discharge device can execute a stapling process on the recording paper on which print data received from the external device is printed together with the command. And by the printing meansMultiple records with different feedable thicknessesThe printing apparatus includes sheet information related to each recording sheet type of the sheet based on settings from the operation unit included in the printing apparatus.Storage meansIn addition to the print data from the external device, the external device receives not only the staple designation command but also paper information for specifying the paper type of the recording paper used for the print processing of the print data. Using the paper information received from the printer, the paper discharge device executes the paper information.The maximum number of staples for staplingThe printing device is set when the stapling designation command is accepted together with the print data from the external device, but the paper information for specifying the paper type of the recording paper used for the print processing of the print data is not accepted. For realizing a function of enabling setting of the maximum number of staples of staple processing to be executed by the paper discharge device, using the paper information stored in the storage means provided by the device itselfA computer-readable program is stored in a storage medium.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the configuration of a printing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a laser beam printer (LBP) is shown. Needless to say, the printer to which the present invention is applied is not limited to a laser beam printer, and may be a printer using another printing method such as an inkjet printer.
[0014]
In the figure, reference numeral 1000 denotes an LBP which inputs and stores printing information (character code, etc.), form information, macro instructions, etc. supplied from an externally connected host computer, and corresponding character patterns according to the information. And form patterns are formed, and an image is formed on recording paper, which is a recording medium.
[0015]
Reference numeral 1012 denotes an operation panel, on which switches for operation, LED indicators, and the like are arranged. Reference numeral 1001 denotes a printer control unit that controls the entire LBP 1000 and analyzes character information that is print information supplied from the host computer. The printer control unit 1001 mainly converts character information into a video signal having a character pattern corresponding to the character information and outputs the video signal to the laser driver 1002. The laser driver 1002 is a circuit for driving the semiconductor laser 1003, and switches on / off the laser light 1004 emitted from the semiconductor laser 1003 in accordance with the input video signal.
[0016]
The laser beam 1004 is swung in the left-right direction by the rotary polygon mirror 1005 to scan and expose the electrostatic drum 1006. As a result, an electrostatic latent image of a character pattern is formed on the electrostatic drum 1006. This latent image is developed by a developing unit 1007 disposed around the electrostatic drum 1006 and then transferred to a recording sheet.
[0017]
A cut sheet is used as the recording paper, and the cut sheet recording paper is stored in a paper cassette 1008 mounted on the LBP 1000 and is taken into the apparatus by a paper feed roller 1009, a transport roller 1010, and a transport roller 1011. 1006. The LBP main body 1000 is provided with at least one card slot (not shown) so that an optional font card and a control card (emulation card) having a different language system can be connected in addition to the built-in font.
[0018]
The present invention is applied when a paper discharge device capable of stapling is connected to such a printing apparatus.
[0019]
Hereinafter, the configuration of the paper discharge device will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0020]
FIG. 2 is an external view illustrating an example of a paper discharge device that can be attached to and detached from the printing apparatus shown in FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same thing as FIG.
[0021]
In the figure, reference numeral 4000 denotes a paper discharge device. A transport mechanism 2100 has an internal structure shown in FIG. Reference numeral 2200 denotes a column that supports each part of the paper discharge device 4000. Reference numerals 2300 to 2500 denote bins for placing recording paper conveyed from the printer 1000 via the conveyance mechanism 2100. A drive mechanism (not shown) is provided so that the recording paper can be discharged to the bins 2300 to 2500. Thus, it is configured to be movable in the vertical direction along the column 2200.
[0022]
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the internal structure of the transport mechanism 2100 shown in FIG. 2 will be described in the order in which the recording paper is conveyed.
[0023]
In the figure, reference numeral 2101 denotes an inlet sensor, which is a sensor for detecting recording paper carried in from the printer 1000. Reference numeral 2102 denotes a path switching flapper, which is a flapper for switching the transport path of the loaded recording paper to either the straight path 2103 or the drawing path 2105.
[0024]
Reference numeral 2103 denotes a straight path for conveying the recording paper when the recording paper carried from the printer 1000 is discharged without being turned over. Reference numeral 2106 denotes a reversing path, which is a path through which recording paper carried from the printer 1000 via the pull-in path 2105 is switched back and conveyed.
[0025]
A reversing roller 2107 is a reversibly rotatable roller for conveying the recording sheet conveyed by the first conveying roller 2104 to the reversing path 2106 via the drawing path 2105, and the recording sheet conveyed via the drawing path 2105. The paper rotates forward until the paper is detected by the reverse sensor 2108. After the trailing edge is detected, the paper is reversely rotated and the recording paper is switched back and conveyed to the reverse path 2106. Reference numeral 2109 denotes a second conveyance roller that conveys the recording paper conveyed to the reverse path 2106 to the first paper discharge roller 2110.
[0026]
Hereinafter, the recording paper conveyance process will be described. The recording paper that is switched by the path switching flapper 2102 and conveyed to the drawing path 2105 is conveyed by the first conveyance roller 2104 and conveyed to the reverse roller 2107. When the reversal sensor 2108 detects that the trailing edge of the recording paper has been conveyed to the reversing roller 2107, the reversing roller 2107 starts reversing so as to convey the recording paper to the reversing path 2106, and the second reversing roller 2109 passes through the second conveying roller 2109. The recording paper is conveyed to the first and second paper discharge rollers 2110 and 2111.
[0027]
In addition, the recording paper conveyed to the straight path 2103 by the switching flapper 2102 is conveyed to the first and second paper discharge rollers 2110 and 2111 with the front and back directions at the time of being carried in without being turned over. Reference numeral 2117 denotes a paddle that vibrates the swing guide 2118 by hitting the swing guide 2118. The vibration enables the recording sheets placed on the bins 2300 to 2500 or the staple tray 2112 to be aligned.
[0028]
Reference numeral 2112 denotes a staple tray on which a recording sheet to be stapled when stapling is placed. Reference numeral 2113 denotes a staple tray paper presence sensor, which is a sensor for detecting whether a recording paper is placed on the staple tray 2112. A stapler 2114 staples a recording sheet placed on the staple tray 2112.
[0029]
When stapling is performed on recording paper in the paper discharge device configured as shown in the figure, first, the recording paper on which an image has been formed is first placed on the staple tray 2112, and the number of recording papers that have been instructed is accumulated. Then, the paddle 2117 strikes and swings the swing guide 2118 to align the recording paper, the stapler 2114 performs stapling, and the second paper discharge roller 2111 is placed in any one of the bins 2300 to 2500, for example, the bin 2400. Paper is discharged.
[0030]
4 and 5 are diagrams for explaining a control configuration of a printing system to which the printing control apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention can be applied. The data processing apparatus such as a host computer, the printing apparatus (LBP), and the stapling function are illustrated. It has a paper discharge device. As long as the functions of the present invention are executed, the present invention can be used for a single device, a system composed of a plurality of devices, or a system in which processing is performed via a network such as a LAN. It goes without saying that the invention can be applied.
[0031]
In the figure, reference numeral 3000 denotes a host computer, which has a CPU 1 that executes document processing in which figures, images, characters, tables (including spreadsheets) and the like are mixed based on a document processing program stored in a program ROM of the ROM 3. The CPU 1 generally controls each device connected to the system bus 4.
[0032]
The ROM 3 program ROM stores a control program of the CPU 1, the ROM 3 font ROM stores font data used in the document processing, and the ROM 3 data ROM stores the document. Stores various data used for processing and the like.
[0033]
Reference numeral 2 denotes a RAM which functions as a main memory, work area, and the like for the CPU 1. A keyboard controller (KBC) 5 controls key input from a keyboard (KB) 9 or a pointing device (not shown). Reference numeral 6 denotes a CRT controller (CRTC) which controls display on a CRT display (CRT) 10. A memory controller (MC) 7 controls access to the external memory 11 such as a hard disk (HD) or floppy disk (FD) that stores a boot program, various applications, font data, user files, edit files, and the like.
[0034]
A printer controller (PRTC) 8 is connected to the LBP 1000 via a predetermined bidirectional interface (interface) 21 and executes communication control processing with the LBP 1000.
[0035]
The CPU 1 executes, for example, an outline font rasterizing process on the display information RAM set on the RAM 2 to enable WYSIWYG on the CRT 10. The CPU 1 opens various windows registered based on commands instructed by a mouse cursor (not shown) on the CRT 10 and executes various data processing.
[0036]
In the LBP 1000, reference numeral 12 denotes a printer CPU, which accesses various devices connected to the system bus 15 based on a control program stored in a program ROM of the ROM 13 or a control program stored in the external memory 14. The image signal serving as output information is output to a printing unit (printer engine) 17 connected through the printing unit interface 16 with overall control. The ROM 13 stores a control program for the printer CPU 12 based on a flowchart shown in FIG.
[0037]
The font ROM of the ROM 13 stores font data used when generating the output information. In the case of a printer without the external memory 14 such as a hard disk in the data ROM of the ROM 13, the data is stored on the host computer 3000. Stores information to be used. The printer CPU 12 can communicate with the host computer 3000 via the input unit 18 and can notify the host computer 3000 of information in the printer.
[0038]
Reference numeral 19 denotes a RAM which functions as a main memory, work area, and the like of the printer CPU 12, and is configured such that the memory capacity can be expanded by an optional RAM connected to an expansion port (not shown). The RAM 19 has an output information expansion area and an environment data storage area, and is composed of an NVRAM (not shown) in addition to a normal RAM.
[0039]
Access to the external memory 14 such as the hard disk (HD) and the IC card is controlled by a memory controller (MC) 20. The external memory 14 is connected as an option and stores font data, an emulation program, form data, and the like. An operation unit 23 includes the operation panel 1012 and the like described above, and switches for operation, an LED display, and the like are arranged.
[0040]
Further, the number of external memories 14 is not limited to one, and at least one external memory 14 is provided, so that an optional font card and a plurality of external memories storing programs for interpreting printer control languages with different language systems can be connected in addition to the built-in font It may be configured as follows. Further, an NVRAM (not shown) may be provided to store printer mode setting information from the operation panel 1012.
[0041]
A paper discharge device 4000 is connected to the paper supply / discharge control unit 22 of the LBP 1000 via a bidirectional interface (interface) 31 and receives a command related to paper discharge from the LBP 1000, and the paper discharge specified by the command. Perform processing.
[0042]
A paper discharge device CPU 32 controls the paper discharge device based on a control program stored in the program ROM of the ROM 34. Reference numeral 33 denotes a RAM, which is mainly used as a work area for the CPU 32. The data ROM of the ROM 34 stores various kinds of data used for controlling the paper discharge process.
[0043]
An input unit 38 performs communication processing with the printer 1000. Reference numeral 39 denotes an operation unit, on which switches for operation, LED indicators, and the like are arranged. Reference numeral 41 denotes an external memory, which is an optional memory for expansion.
[0044]
In the system configured as described above, various commands such as resolution and paper size and print data received by the LBP 1000 from the host computer 3000 via the interface 21 are stored in the RAM 19 of the LBP 1000, and commands are executed by the program stored in the ROM 13. The print data is expanded into a bitmap according to the instruction requested by the command, and sent to the printing unit 17 via the printing unit I / F 16 for printing.
[0045]
Further, when there is a command relating to paper discharge such as paper discharge port designation or paper discharge direction designation, a request for the command is sent from the paper feed / discharge control unit 22 to the input unit 38 of the paper discharge device 4000 via the interface 31. And is stored in the RAM 33 of the paper discharge device 400 shown in FIG. Here, according to a program stored in the ROM 34 of the paper discharge device 4000, a paper discharge operation that matches the command request is performed.
[0046]
Similarly to the designation by the command from the host computer 3000, it is possible to set the resolution of the print data, the paper feed port, and the like using the operation unit 23 of the LBP 1000. Here, the value set using the operation unit 23 is stored in an NVRAM (not shown) of the LBP 1000, and this value is used when there is no designation command attached to the print data.
[0047]
When the host computer 3000 instructs the paper discharge device 4000 to staple via the LBP 1000, the host computer 3000 sends other commands and print data together with the staple designation command to the LBP 1000 via the interface 21. The LBP 1000 receives data at the input unit 18, stores the received commands and data in the RAM 19 of the LBP 1000, and performs analysis based on a flowchart shown in FIG.
[0048]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the maximum staple number determination table constructed in the NVRAM secured in the RAM 19 shown in FIG.
[0049]
In the figure, A1, A2, B1, and B2 are areas for storing the maximum number of staples for each sheet. For example, in areas A1 and A2, the maximum number of staples for “Type 1” and “Type 2” of “A” company is “25 sheets”. , “23” is stored. In areas B1 and B2, it is stored that the maximum number of staples of “Type 1” and “Type 2” of “B” company is “17” and “15”.
[0050]
In this way, by storing the maximum number of staples for each sheet of various manufacturers, whether or not the number of staples specified from the host computer 3000 or the operation panel 23 can be referred to by referring to the maximum number of staples that differs for each sheet. Can be stapled more reliably.
[0051]
Hereinafter, a characteristic configuration of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
[0052]
A print control apparatus configured as described above, capable of connecting a paper discharge device (paper discharge device 4000) for stapling a discharged recording medium, and for each of a plurality of recording media having different thicknesses that can be fed Storage means (RAM 19) for storing the maximum stapleable sheet number; determination means (printer CPU 12) for determining the maximum staple sheet number read from the storage means based on input recording medium information as a maximum staple sheet number value; Since it has control means (printer CPU 12) for changing and setting the maximum staple sheet number value set based on the determination result of the determining means to the paper discharge device, the maximum staple sheet number based on the input recording medium information The numerical value can be changed to a maximum stapleable sheet number value suitable for each recording medium to be fed.
[0053]
Further, the storage means stores the maximum number of stapleable sheets for a plurality of recording media having different thicknesses that can be fed into a nonvolatile storage medium (NVRAM (not shown) secured in the RAM 19). Different thickness information can be managed with good reproducibility.
[0054]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining a data processing procedure in the print control apparatus according to the present invention. In addition, (1)-(6) shows each step.
[0055]
First, the LBP 1000 receives commands and data via the input unit 18 (1) and stores them in the RAM 19. Next, it is determined whether or not the sheet information is sent together with the staple command (2). If it is determined that the sheet information is not sent, each selectable company is referred to the NVRAM on the RAM 19 of the LBP 1000. It is confirmed whether or not the sheet information for each item is set from the operation unit 23 of the LBP 1000 (3). If it is determined that the sheet information is set, the process proceeds to step (4).
[0056]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step (3) that the sheet information is not set, the default value is determined as the maximum number of staples, the value is stored in the RAM 19 (6), and the process is terminated.
[0057]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step (2) that the paper information has been sent, the maximum staple number in the maximum staple number determination table shown in FIG. The maximum number of staples inserted is determined (4), the maximum number of staples for the current job is stored in the RAM 19 (5), and the process is terminated.
[0058]
According to the above procedure, the user gives paper information to the LBP 1000 by using the printer driver or utility from the operation unit 23 of the printing apparatus or the host computer 3000, and determines the maximum number of staples based on the paper information. The functions can be used to the maximum.
[0059]
In this embodiment, the case where the LBP 1000 determines the staple command and the paper information data from the host computer 3000 has been described. However, whether or not the paper information is set by the host computer 3000 even if the LBP 1000 determines. Needless to say, the same result and effect can be obtained even if the result is sent to the LBP 1000.
[0060]
The characteristic configuration of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.
[0061]
A printing control method of a printing control apparatus having a storage unit (RAM 19) configured as described above and having a storage unit (RAM 19) that stores the maximum number of sheets that can be stapled for a plurality of recording media having different thicknesses that can be fed. A storage medium storing a computer-readable program that controls a printing apparatus having a storage unit that stores a maximum number of stapleable sheets for a plurality of recording media having different thicknesses, and communicates via a predetermined communication medium When the recording medium information is received from a possible data processing device (host computer 3000), or when the recording medium information is held in the storage unit, the maximum read from the storage unit based on the storage medium information And a determination step (step (4) in FIG. 7) for determining the stapleable number of sheets as the maximum staple number value. Can be changed to the maximum staple number of sheets value suitable for each recording medium is fed to the maximum staple number value based on the recording medium information.
[0062]
The configuration of the data processing program that can be read by the print control apparatus according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the memory map shown in FIG.
[0063]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a memory map of a storage medium that stores various data processing programs that can be read by the print control apparatus according to the present invention.
[0064]
Although not particularly illustrated, information for managing a program group stored in the storage medium, for example, version information, creator, etc. is also stored, and information depending on the OS on the program reading side, for example, a program is identified and displayed. Icons may also be stored.
[0065]
Further, data depending on various programs is also managed in the directory. In addition, a program for installing various programs in the computer, and a program for decompressing when the program to be installed is compressed may be stored.
[0066]
The functions shown in FIG. 7 in this embodiment may be performed by the host computer by a program installed from the outside. In this case, the present invention is applied even when an information group including a program is supplied to the output device from a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a flash memory, or an FD, or from an external storage medium via a network. Is.
[0067]
As described above, a storage medium storing software program codes for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied to the system or apparatus, and the computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus stores the storage medium in the storage medium. It goes without saying that the object of the present invention can also be achieved by reading and executing the programmed program code.
[0068]
In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the novel function of the present invention, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention.
[0069]
As a storage medium for supplying the program code, for example, a floppy disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a CD-R, a magnetic tape, a nonvolatile memory card, a ROM, an EEPROM, or the like is used. it can.
[0070]
Further, by executing the program code read by the computer, not only the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized, but also an OS (operating system) or the like running on the computer based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that a case where the function of the above-described embodiment is realized by performing part or all of the actual processing and the processing is included.
[0071]
Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written to a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, the function expansion is performed based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that the case where the CPU or the like provided in the board or the function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing.
[0072]
【The invention's effect】
  As explained above, according to the first invention of the present invention,A printing apparatus capable of connecting a paper discharge device for stapling recording paper, wherein the receiving device receives print data and command data of the print data from an external device, and print processing of the print data received from the external device. When the receiving unit receives a stapling designation command from the external device when the receiving unit receives a staple designation command from the external device, a stapling process is performed on the recording paper that has been printed from the external device together with the command. Paper information regarding the type of each recording sheet of a plurality of recording sheets having different thicknesses that can be fed by the printing unit and a control unit that is to be executed by the paper discharge device is received from an operation unit included in the printing device itself. Based on the settings, the printing apparatus itself has a storage control means for storing in the storage means, and the control means When not only the staple designation command but also paper information for specifying the paper type of the recording paper used for print processing of the print data is received together with the print data from the external device, the paper information received from the external device The maximum number of staples for staple processing to be executed by the paper discharge device can be set using the control unit, and the control unit receives the staple designation command together with the print data from the external device, but prints the print data. When paper information for specifying the paper type of the recording paper used for processing is not accepted, the paper discharge device executes the paper information stored in the storage means provided in the printing apparatus itself. With a configuration that allows you to set the maximum number of staples for staple processing,EnteredPaperThe maximum staple count value is fed based on the informationPaperIt is possible to change the value to the maximum number of stapleable sheets suitable for each time.
[0073]
  According to the second invention,The storage means also stores the maximum number of sheets that can be stapled for each of a plurality of recording sheets having different thicknesses that can be fed, and the control means determines the sheet information and the maximum number of sheets that can be stapled for each recording sheet. On the basis of the configuration, the maximum number of staples for staple processing to be executed by the paper discharge device can be set.Various recordsPaperDifferent thickness information can be managed with good reproducibility.
[0074]
  FirstThreeAccording to the invention,A paper discharge device for stapling recording paper can be connected, receiving means for receiving print data and command data of the print data from an external device, and print processing of the print data received from the external device on the recording paper A printing device control method, wherein when the receiving device receives a staple designation command from the external device, the print data received from the external device is printed together with the command. The printing apparatus itself enables the paper discharge apparatus to execute stapling processing on the applied recording paper, and the printing apparatus itself stores sheet information regarding each recording sheet type of a plurality of recording sheets having different thicknesses that can be fed by the printing unit. Based on the setting from the operation unit provided, the storage device provided in the printing apparatus itself can be stored and the external device can be stored. When not only the staple specification command but also paper information for specifying the paper type of the recording paper used for print processing of the print data is received together with the print data, the paper information received from the external device is used. The maximum number of staples for staple processing executed by the paper discharge device can be set, and the staple designation command is received together with the print data from the external device, but the paper type of the recording paper used for the print processing of the print data is specified. When the paper information for printing is not received, the maximum number of staples for the staple processing to be executed by the paper discharge device can be set using the paper information stored in the storage unit included in the printing apparatus itself. Depending on the configurationBased on the input recording medium information, the maximum staple number value can be changed to a maximum stapleable sheet number value suitable for each recording medium to be fed.
  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to connect a paper discharge device for stapling recording paper, and receiving means for receiving print data and command data of the print data from an external device, and printing received from the external device And a printing unit that executes a data printing process on a recording sheet. When the receiving unit receives a staple designation command from the external device, the printing unit receives print command received from the external device together with the command. The sheet processing apparatus can execute a stapling process on the recording sheet subjected to the printing process, and the sheet information regarding each recording sheet type of a plurality of recording sheets having different thicknesses that can be fed by the printing unit is printed on the printing unit. Based on the setting from the operation unit provided in the apparatus, the storage unit provided in the printing apparatus can store the information and the mark can be printed from the external apparatus. When not only the staple designation command but also paper information for specifying the paper type of the recording paper used for the print processing of the print data is received together with the data, the paper information received from the external device is used to To set the maximum number of staples for staple processing executed by the paper discharge device and to accept the staple designation command together with print data from the external device, but to specify the paper type of the recording paper used for the print processing of the print data A function that enables setting of the maximum number of staples of staple processing to be executed by the paper discharge device, using the paper information stored in the storage means of the printing apparatus itself when the paper information of the paper is not received. Stored a computer-readable program for realizing Since it is configured as憶媒body, can be changed to the maximum staple number of sheets value suitable for each recording medium is fed to the maximum staple number value based on the input recording medium information.
[0075]
  Therefore,A paper discharge device for stapling recording paper can be connected, receiving means for receiving print data and command data of the print data from an external device, and print processing of the print data received from the external device on the recording paper A printing device having printing means for performingThe maximum number of staples can be changed and controlled so that the staple can be surely executed up to the stapleable number, and errors such as a needle jam can be accurately avoided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of a printing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an external view illustrating an example of a paper discharge device that can be attached to and detached from the printing apparatus shown in FIG.
3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the internal structure of the transport mechanism shown in FIG.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a control configuration of a printing system to which the printing control apparatus according to the embodiment of the invention can be applied.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a control configuration of a printing system to which the printing control apparatus according to the embodiment of the invention can be applied.
6 is a diagram for explaining a maximum staple count determination table constructed in NVRAM secured in the RAM shown in FIG. 4; FIG.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a data processing procedure in the print control apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a memory map of a storage medium that stores various data processing programs that can be read by the print control apparatus according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1000 LBP
12 Printer CPU
13 ROM
18 Input section
19 RAM
22 Feed / Discharge Control Unit
3000 Host computer
1 CPU
2 RAM
3 ROM
4000 paper discharge device

Claims (4)

The record sheet a printing equipment can be connected to the paper discharge apparatus for applying staples,
Receiving means for receiving print data and command data of the print data from an external device;
Printing means for executing print processing of print data received from the external device on recording paper;
When the receiving unit receives a staple designation command from the external device, the paper discharge device causes the paper discharge device to execute a stapling process on a recording sheet subjected to print processing of print data received from the external device together with the command. Control means;
Storage information that the printing apparatus itself has, based on settings from the operation unit included in the printing apparatus itself, paper information regarding the types of recording sheets of a plurality of recording sheets of different thicknesses that can be fed by the printing unit A means for storing, storage control means,
The control means includes
When not only the staple designation command but also paper information for specifying the paper type of the recording paper used for print processing of the print data is received together with the print data from the external device, the paper information received from the external device Can be used to set the maximum number of staples for staple processing executed by the paper discharge device ,
Furthermore, the control means includes
The printing apparatus itself is provided when the staple designation command is received together with the print data from the external apparatus, but the paper information for specifying the paper type of the recording paper used for the print processing of the print data is not accepted. printing equipment by using the sheet information stored in the storage means, characterized in that settable maximum staple number of sheets of staple processing to be executed by the sheet discharging device. The storage means also stores the maximum number of sheets that can be stapled for a plurality of recording sheets having different thicknesses that can be fed ,
2. The control unit is capable of setting a maximum number of staples for staple processing to be executed by the paper discharge device based on the sheet information and the maximum number of staples possible for each recording sheet. printing equipment of. A paper discharge device for stapling recording paper can be connected, receiving means for receiving print data and command data of the print data from an external device, and print processing of the print data received from the external device on the recording paper having a printing unit configured to perform, and a method for controlling the printing equipment,
When the receiving unit receives a staple designation command from the external apparatus, the paper discharge apparatus can execute a staple process on a recording sheet on which print data received from the external apparatus is printed together with the command. ,
Storage information that the printing apparatus itself has, based on settings from the operation unit included in the printing apparatus itself, paper information regarding the types of recording sheets of a plurality of recording sheets of different thicknesses that can be fed by the printing unit The means can be memorized,
When not only the staple designation command but also paper information for specifying the paper type of the recording paper used for print processing of the print data is received together with the print data from the external device, the paper information received from the external device Can be used to set the maximum number of staples for staple processing executed by the paper discharge device ,
The printing apparatus itself is provided when the staple designation command is received together with the print data from the external apparatus, but the paper information for specifying the paper type of the recording paper used for the print processing of the print data is not accepted. A control method for a printing apparatus , wherein a maximum number of staples for staple processing to be executed by the paper discharge device can be set using paper information stored in the storage means . A paper discharge device for stapling recording paper can be connected, receiving means for receiving print data and command data of the print data from an external device, and print processing of the print data received from the external device on the recording paper having a printing unit configured to perform, and the printing equipment,
When the receiving unit receives a staple designation command from the external apparatus, the paper discharge apparatus can execute a staple process on a recording sheet on which print data received from the external apparatus is printed together with the command. ,
Paper information about the type of the recording sheet of the plurality of recording sheets feedable different thicknesses by the printing means, based on the setting from the operation unit, wherein the printing apparatus comprises, in a storage unit in which the printing apparatus comprises , Rememberable,
When not only the staple designation command but also paper information for specifying the paper type of the recording paper used for print processing of the print data is received together with the print data from the external device, the paper information received from the external device Can be used to set the maximum number of staples for staple processing executed by the paper discharge device ,
The printing apparatus itself is provided when the staple designation command is received together with the print data from the external apparatus, but the paper information for specifying the paper type of the recording paper used for the print processing of the print data is not accepted. A function that enables setting of the maximum number of staples of staple processing to be executed by the paper discharge device using the paper information stored in the storage means;
A storage medium storing a computer-readable program for realizing .

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