JP3870055B2 - Image processing system, image forming apparatus, and control method therefor - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image processing system in which a plurality of image processing apparatuses are connected via a communication medium, and a control method for the image processing system.
[0002]
[Prior art]
There is known an image processing system in which a plurality of image processing apparatuses such as a digital copying machine and a printer apparatus are connected via a communication medium. This type of image processing system can realize, for example, a remote copy function that causes an image read from a scanning device of one copying machine to be copied in one other copying machine or printer. In addition, it is possible to realize a function called “duplicate copying” in which an image read from a scanning device of one copying machine is divided into a plurality of copying machines or printers to perform a copying operation. For example, when copying 10 copies with 2 copiers, 5 copies can be printed on one side and 5 copies on the other side. In this case, printing is performed at a speed almost twice as fast. is there.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, when performing multiple continuous copying in this type of image processing system, both the transmission side copying machine and the receiving side copying machine print unconditionally. For this reason, there is a problem that the confidentiality of the copy image may not be maintained when a copying machine located far from the copying machine on the transmission side is selected as the receiving side and duplicate copying or remote copying is performed. .
[0004]
The present invention is for solving the above-mentioned problems, In own device Security information of input And a plurality of image forming apparatuses each having a function capable of executing printing of image data to be processed and a communication unit, and printing of image data to be processed is formed as a plurality of images. In the image processing system capable of executing the multiple operations performed by the apparatus, when performing the multiple operations, Even when the receiving device for image data is remote, copy processing according to security information can be performed. , Image processing system that can maintain sufficient confidentiality of copy images And image forming apparatus, and their An object is to provide a control method.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a first image forming system having a function for enabling printing of image data to be processed after security information is input by the own apparatus and a communication unit. And a second image forming apparatus, and a redundant operation for executing printing of image data to be processed by both the first image forming apparatus and the second image forming apparatus is executed. Captured by the first image forming apparatus for the above-described multiple operations in the possible image processing system A storage unit of the first image forming apparatus; The first image forming apparatus itself executes printing of image data, and the first image forming apparatus also executes printing of image data captured by the first image forming apparatus. A first series of operations for causing the first image forming apparatus to transmit the image data captured by the image forming apparatus to the second image forming apparatus via the communication means. In addition to the first series of operations, it can be executed by the forming apparatus, and is taken in by the second image forming apparatus for the redundant operation and the second image forming apparatus itself Printing is done Of the storage means of the second image forming apparatus. Image data is received by the first image forming apparatus via communication means, and printing of the image data received by the first image forming apparatus is executed by the first image forming apparatus; The second series of operations can be executed by the first image forming apparatus, and the first series of operations performed by the first image forming apparatus for the redundant operation is the first series of operations. And in the second series of operations, the second series of operations should be processed in the cascade operation. The image data to be printed is stored not only in the first image forming apparatus but also in the second image forming apparatus in the storage unit of the second image forming apparatus, and then stored in the second image forming apparatus. Even if printing is performed by the second image forming apparatus without input of security information, the second image forming apparatus as well as the first image forming apparatus to be processed in the continuous operation is used. The print target When the first image forming apparatus itself prints image data Is The security information is input by the first image forming apparatus, and the image data to be processed can be printed by the first image forming apparatus.
[0006]
The present invention also provides a first image forming apparatus and a second image having a function and a communication unit that enable printing of image data to be processed after security information is input by the apparatus. And an image processing system capable of executing a multiplex operation in which printing of image data to be processed is executed by both the first image forming apparatus and the second image forming apparatus. In order to perform the multiple continuous operation, the image is captured by the first image forming apparatus. A storage unit of the first image forming apparatus; The first image forming apparatus itself executes printing of image data, and the first image forming apparatus also executes printing of image data captured by the first image forming apparatus. A first series of operations for causing the first image forming apparatus to transmit the image data captured by the image forming apparatus to the second image forming apparatus via the communication means. In addition to the first series of operations, it can be executed by the forming apparatus, and is taken in by the second image forming apparatus for the redundant operation and the second image forming apparatus itself Printing is done Of the storage means of the second image forming apparatus. Image data is received by the first image forming apparatus via communication means, and printing of the image data received by the first image forming apparatus is executed by the first image forming apparatus; The second series of operations can be executed by the first image forming apparatus, and further, the first series of operations is an operation that the first image forming apparatus executes for the repeated operation. In some cases, when the first image forming apparatus itself prints the image data to be processed in the multiple operation, the first image forming apparatus performs the processing without inputting security information. When printing of the image data to be executed is enabled by the first image forming apparatus, and the operation executed by the first image forming apparatus for the continuous operation is the second series of operations. , Should be processed in the double operation The image data to be printed is stored not only in the first image forming apparatus but also in the second image forming apparatus in the storage unit of the second image forming apparatus, and then stored in the second image forming apparatus. Even if printing is performed by the second image forming apparatus without input of security information, the second image forming apparatus as well as the first image forming apparatus to be processed in the continuous operation is used. The print target When the first image forming apparatus itself prints image data Is The security information is input by the first image forming apparatus, and the image data to be processed can be printed by the first image forming apparatus.
[0007]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0008]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a digital copying machine to which the present invention can be applied. The reader unit 1 reads an image of a document and outputs image data corresponding to the document image to the printer unit 2 and the image input / output control unit 3. The printer unit 2 records an image corresponding to the image data from the reader unit 1 and the image input / output control unit 3 on a recording sheet. The image input / output control unit 3 is connected to the reader unit 1 and includes a facsimile unit 4, a file unit 5, a network interface unit 7, a LIPS formatter unit 8, a postscript formatter unit 9, a core unit 10, and the like.
[0009]
The facsimile unit 4 decompresses the compressed image data received via the telephone line, transfers the decompressed image data to the core unit 10, and compresses and compresses the image data transferred from the core unit 10. The compressed image data is transmitted via a telephone line. A magneto-optical disk drive unit 6 is connected to the file unit 5, and the file unit 5 compresses the image data transferred from the core unit 10 and sets it in the magneto-optical disk drive unit 6 together with a keyword for retrieving the image data. Stored in the magneto-optical disk. The file unit 5 retrieves compressed image data stored in the magneto-optical disk based on the keyword transferred via the core unit l0, reads the retrieved compressed image data, decompresses it, and decompresses the image. Data is transferred to the core unit 10.
[0010]
The network interface unit 7 is an interface between the host computer according to the present invention, that is, a personal computer or workstation (PC / WS) 11 and the core unit 10. Similarly, it is an interface between the core unit 10 and another digital copying machine 13 connected to the network. When receiving print data from the host computer according to the present invention, it is performed via the network interface 7.
[0011]
Reference numeral 12 denotes a network server, which is the center of network control. Print data from the host computer, such as PDL data, may flow from the PC / WS 11 to the network interface unit 7 of the copier through 12. The formatter units 8 and 9 develop the PDL data transferred from the PC / WS 11 into image data that can be recorded by the printer unit 2. Although the core unit 10 will be described later, the core unit 10 controls the flow of data among the reader unit 1, the facsimile unit 4, the file unit 5, the network interface unit 7, and the formatter units 8 and 9.
[0012]
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the digital copying machine described with reference to FIG. Reference numeral 100 denotes a copying machine main body, and 180 denotes a circulating automatic document feeder (RDF). The reader unit 1 in FIG. 1 corresponds to 101 to 109 in FIG. 2, and the printer unit 2 corresponds to 110 to 163 in FIG.
[0013]
In FIG. 2, 101 is a platen glass as a document placing table, 102 is a scanner, and includes a document illumination lamp 103, scanning mirrors 104 and 105, and the like. The scanner is reciprocally scanned in a predetermined direction by a motor (not shown), and the reflected light of the original is transmitted through the lens 108 through the scanning mirrors 104 to 106 to form an image on the CCD sensor 109.
[0014]
Reference numeral 107 denotes an exposure control unit configured by a laser, a polygon scanner, and the like. The exposure control unit 107 converts a laser beam 129 that is converted into an electric signal by the image sensor unit 109 and modulated based on an image signal subjected to predetermined image processing to be described later. The body drum 110 is irradiated.
[0015]
Around the photosensitive drum 110, a primary charger 112, a developing device 171, a transfer charger 118 and 119, a cleaning device 116, and a pre-exposure lamp 114 are provided. In the image forming unit 126, the photosensitive drum 110 is rotated in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure by a motor (not shown). After being charged to a desired potential by the primary charger 112, a laser from the exposure control unit 120 is obtained. Light 129 is irradiated to form an electrostatic latent image. The electrostatic latent image formed on the photosensitive drum 110 is developed by the developing device 171 and visualized as a toner image.
[0016]
On the other hand, the transfer paper fed from the upper cassette 131 or the lower cassette 132 by the pick-up rollers 133 and 134 is sent to the main body by the feed rollers 135 and 136 and fed to the transfer belt by the registration rollers 137 to be visualized. The toner image is transferred onto the transfer paper by the transfer charger 118. After the transfer, the photosensitive drum is cleaned of residual toner by the cleaner device 116 and the residual charge is erased by the pre-exposure lamp 114.
[0017]
The transfer paper after the transfer is separated from the transfer belt 130, and the toner image is recharged by the pre-fixing chargers 139 and 140, sent to the fixing device 141, and fixed by pressurization and heating, and the main body 100 by the discharge roller 142. Is discharged outside.
[0018]
Reference numeral 138 denotes an adsorption charger that adsorbs the transfer paper sent from the registration roller to the transfer belt 130. Reference numeral 139 is used to rotate the transfer belt 130 and at the same time is paired with the adsorption charger 138 to transfer the transfer sheet 130. And a transfer belt roller for attracting and charging the transfer paper.
[0019]
The main body 100 is equipped with a deck 150 that can store, for example, 4000 transfer sheets. The lifter 151 of the deck 150 ascends according to the amount of transfer paper so that the transfer paper always contacts the paper feed roller 152. In addition, a multi-manual feed 153 that can accommodate 100 transfer sheets is provided.
[0020]
Further, in FIG. 2, reference numeral 154 denotes a paper discharge flapper, which switches the path between the duplex recording side or the multiple recording side and the paper discharge side. The transfer paper fed from the paper discharge roller 142 is switched from the double-sided recording side to the multiple recording side by this paper discharge flapper 154. Reference numeral 157 denotes a multiple flapper that switches between double-sided recording and multiple recording paths. By tilting the multiple flapper to the left, the transfer paper is directly guided to the lower conveyance path 158 without going through the reverse path 155. Reference numeral 159 denotes a paper feed roller that feeds the transfer paper to the photosensitive drum 126 side through the path 160.
[0021]
Reference numeral 161 denotes a discharge roller which is disposed in the vicinity of the paper discharge flapper 154 and discharges the transfer paper switched to the discharge side by the paper discharge flapper 154 to the outside of the apparatus. During double-sided recording (duplex copying), the discharge flapper 154 is raised upward, the multiple flapper 157 is tilted to the right, the copied transfer paper is passed through the transport path 155, the multiple flapper 157 is tilted to the left, and the transport path Through 158, the paper is stored in the refeed tray 156 in an inverted state. Further, at the time of multiple recording (multiple copying), the paper discharge flapper 154 is raised upward, the multiple flapper 157 is tilted to the left, the copied transfer paper is passed through the transport path 158, and then stored in the refeed tray 156. The transfer sheets stored in the refeed tray 156 are guided one by one from the bottom to the registration rollers 137 of the main body via the path 160 by the sheet feed roller 159.
[0022]
When the transfer paper is reversed and discharged from the main body, the paper discharge flapper 154 is raised upward, the flapper 157 is tilted to the right, and the copied transfer paper is conveyed to the conveyance path 155 side. After passing through one feed roller 162, it is conveyed to the second feed roller 162 a side by the reverse roller 163, and the transfer paper is turned over by the discharge roller 161 and discharged outside the apparatus.
[0023]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the reader unit 1. Image data output from the CCD 209 is subjected to analog / digital conversion and shading correction in the A / D / SH unit 210. The image data processed by the A / D / SH unit 210 is transferred to the printer unit 2 through the image processing unit 211, and is also transferred to the core unit 10 of the image input / output control unit 3 through the interface unit 213. . The CPU 214 controls the image processing unit 21 l 1 and the interface 213 according to the setting content set by the operation unit 500.
[0024]
For example, when a copy mode for performing copying by performing trimming processing at the operation unit 500 is set, the trimming processing is performed by the image processing unit 211 and transferred to the printer unit 2. Further, when the facsimile transmission mode is set in the operation unit 500, the control command corresponding to the set mode is transmitted from the interface 213 to the core unit l0. Such a control program for the CPU 214 is stored in the memory 216, and the CPU 214 performs control while referring to the memory 216.
[0025]
The memory 216 is also used as a work area for the CPU 214. Further, the memory 216 is used for registering the department number and password of the copier user.
[0026]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the core unit 10. Image data from the reader unit 1 is transferred to the data processing unit 321, and a control command from the reader unit 1 is transferred to the CPU 323. The data processing unit 321 performs image processing such as image rotation processing and scaling processing, and the image data transferred from the reader unit 1 to the data processing unit 321 corresponds to a control command transferred from the reader unit 1. Then, the data is transferred to the facsimile unit 4, the file unit 5, and the network interface unit 7 through the interface 320.
[0027]
Also, code data representing an image input via the network interface unit 7 is transferred to the data processing unit 321 to determine whether the PDL is LIPS or Postscript, and an appropriate formatter unit 8 to 9 and developed into image data. This image data is transferred to the data processing unit 321 and then transferred to the facsimile unit 4 and the printer unit 2.
[0028]
Image data from the facsimile unit 4 is transferred to the data processing unit 321 and then transferred to the printer unit 2, the file unit 5, and the network interface unit 7. The image data from the file unit 5 is transferred to the data processing unit 121 and then transferred to the printer unit 2, facsimile unit 4, and network interface unit 7.
[0029]
The CPU 323 performs such control according to the control program stored in the memory 324 and the control command transferred from the reader unit 1. The memory 324 is also used as a work area for the CPU 323. The network interface unit 7 is constructed with a database called MIB (Management Information Base), and can communicate with a computer on the network via the SNMP protocol to manage the printer.
[0030]
As described above, processing that combines functions such as reading of an original image, printing of an image, transmission / reception of an image, storage of an image, and input / output of data from a computer can be performed with the core unit 10 as a center. .
[0031]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a basic screen displayed on the operation unit 500 of the digital copying machine according to the present embodiment. This screen is a touch panel, and each function is executed by touching the frame of the displayed function.
[0032]
A copy mode key 524 is a key to be pressed when performing a copying operation. When the key 524 is pressed, a copy mode screen shown in FIG. 7 is displayed. The extended function key 501 enters a mode such as duplex copying, multiple copying, movement, binding margin setting, frame erase setting, etc., by pressing this key. An image mode key 502 enters a setting mode for performing shading, shadowing, trimming, and masking on a copy image. A user mode key 503 can register a mode memory and set a standard mode screen. The applied zoom key 504 enters a mode for independently scaling the X and Y directions of a document, and a zoom program mode for calculating a scaling factor from the document size and copy size.
[0033]
An M1 key 505, an M2 key 506, and an M3 key 507 are keys that are pressed when calling a mode memory registered in each of them. An option key 509 is a key for setting an optional function such as a film projector for copying directly from a film.
[0034]
A sorter key 510 is a key for setting whether to use a mechanical sorter or an electronic sorter, sorter sorting, group mode setting, and the like. A document mixed key 511 is a key to be pressed when setting A4 size and A3 size or B5 size and B4 size documents together in the document feeder.
[0035]
An equal magnification key 512 is a key to be pressed when the copy magnification is set to 100%. The reduction key 514 and the enlargement key 515 are keys that are pressed when performing standard reduction and enlargement. A paper selection key 513 is a key to be pressed when selecting a copy paper. The density keys 518 and 520 are darkly copied every time the key 518 is pressed, and lightly copied every time the key 520 is pressed. The density display 517 changes left and right when the density key is pressed. An AE key 519 is a key to be pressed when automatic density adjustment copying is performed for a document having a dark background such as a newspaper.
[0036]
The HiFi key 521 is a key to be pressed when copying a document having a high halftone density such as a photographic document. The character emphasis key 522 is a key that is pressed when it is desired to highlight characters in copying a character document. The guide key 523 is a key to be pressed when the function of a certain key is unknown, and an explanation of the key is displayed.
[0037]
A fax key 525 is a key that is pressed when performing faxing, and a file key 526 is a key that is pressed when it is desired to output file data. A printer key 427 is a key to be pressed when it is desired to change the print density or to refer to the print output result of the PDL data from the remote host computer.
[0038]
Reference numeral 530 denotes a printer selection key which is pressed when selecting a receiving side copying machine in the case of performing remote copying or multiple copying according to the present invention. When this is pressed, the screen shown in FIG. 7 is displayed.
[0039]
FIG. 6 shows a diagram of an image output system that enables remote copying and duplicate copying according to the present invention.
[0040]
Reference numerals 13, 20, and 21 denote digital copying machines having the configuration described so far. The digital copying machines 13, 20, and 21 exchange department IDs and image data with each other through a network such as TCP / IP.
[0041]
For example, the digital copy machine 13 may be used as the remote copy / duplicate copy transmission side, and the digital copy machine 20 may be used as the reception side. In that case, the original image data read by the scanner of the digital copying machine 13 is transmitted to the digital copying machine 20 via the network, printed by the printer of the digital copying machine 20, and remote copy is performed. Alternatively, at this time, the continuous copying is performed by simultaneously printing the original image data on the printer of the digital copying machine 13.
[0042]
For example, by printing 5 copies on the digital copying machine 13 and 5 copies on the digital copying machine 20, the same 10 copies can be obtained almost twice as fast as 10 copies on a single copying machine. Can do. Further, 21 is added as a digital copying machine on the receiving side, four copies are printed by the printer of the digital copying machine 13 on the transmitting side, three copies are printed on the digital copying machine 20 on the receiving side, and the digital copying machine 21 on the receiving side. Print 3 copies, and you can get a total of 10 copies with faster performance.
[0043]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state of the operation unit 500 displayed when the printer selection key 530 is pressed on the screen shown in FIG. Here, a copy machine on the receiving side of remote copy or multiple copy is selected.
[0044]
Reference numeral 700 denotes a copier name column, which displays the name of a receiving copier connected to the network. Reference numeral 701 denotes a status display column indicating whether or not communication with the receiving copier is possible. If the communication is normal, OK or abnormal, or NG if the receiving copier is turned off are displayed.
[0045]
Reference numeral 702 denotes an IP address column, which displays the IP address of each copying machine on the receiving side. For example, it is possible to communicate with a digital copier called General Affairs GP215, and the IP address of the GP215 digital copier is 123.456.789.000. Reference numeral 703 denotes an IP address designation field. After touching this part, an IP address can be input using a numeric keypad (not shown), and a search key 709 can be pressed to search for a new receiving side copying machine. If the search is successful, the name column 704 displays the name of the searched copy machine on the receiving side, and the status column 705 is OK. If no search is found after a certain period of time, a message such as “copier not found” is displayed at the top of FIG. Reference numerals 706 and 707 denote a down scroll key and an up scroll key, respectively, which scroll the screen when the list of receiving copiers cannot be displayed on one screen.
[0046]
Reference numeral 708 denotes a duplicate key, which is pressed when performing duplicate copy with a designated receiving side copying machine. When pressed, the key is reversed (turns black) and duplicate copying is performed. When pressed again, the key turns white and remote copying is performed instead of repeated copying. When a copier is designated, the name column of the copier to be designated is touched to invert the display. In the case of FIG. 7, the general affairs GP 215 is designated. Reference numeral 710 denotes an OK key, which is pressed when the name column of the copier designated as the receiving side copier is pressed to perform remote copy or duplicate copy, and returns to the screen of FIG. Alternatively, without specifying anything, the OK key may be pressed to return to the screen of FIG. When the receiving side copying machine is designated and the processing returns to FIG. 5, the 530 printer selection key is inverted. If the process returns to FIG. 5 without designating, the 530 printer selection key is not reversed.
[0047]
Next, secure printing in duplicate and remote copy, which is a feature of the present invention, will be described.
[0048]
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a state of the operation unit displayed when the duplicate copy is designated by pressing the duplicate key 708 in FIG. 7. Here, it is selected whether or not to make the print of the multi-continuation destination a secure print. When the user presses 801, the multi-destination print is handled as a secure print. Further, the user can return to the screen of FIG. 5 by pressing 803.
[0049]
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a state of the operation unit 500 that is displayed when the continuation destination is handled as a secure print by pressing 801 in FIG. 8. Here, a password required for secure printing is input. Here, when an arbitrary numerical value is input from the numeric keypad of the operation unit 500, the state of being input at 901 is represented. After that, the password is stored by pressing 902, and duplicate copying starts. Further, the user can return to the screen of FIG. 8 by pressing 903.
[0050]
Next, referring to FIG. 10, the control flow of the copying machine 13 on the transmission side when remote copy or duplicate copy is performed will be described. The following processing is controlled and executed by the CPU 323 of the core unit 3.
[0051]
First, in accordance with an input from the operator in the operation unit 500 of FIG. 5, a copy mode, for example, 10 copies on one side is set (S501).
[0052]
Then, on the selection screen shown in FIG. 7 displayed in response to pressing of the printer selection key 530 shown in FIG. 5, the receiving side copying machine 20 is selected. For example, by reversing the display of the general affairs GP 215 and pressing the OK key 710, the general affairs GP 215 is selected as a duplicate copy destination (S502). Here, the general affairs GP 215 corresponds to the receiving side copying machine 20 shown in FIG.
[0053]
Next, it is determined whether or not the selected copying machine on the receiving side is capable of copying (S503). If it is determined in step S503 that copying cannot be performed, for example, when duplex copying is performed but the receiving copier does not have a duplex unit, a warning message is displayed at the top of FIG. 5 (S504). That is, in step S503, communication with the receiving side copying machine via the network is performed, and information on the receiving side copying machine such as the mounting status of the duplex unit of the receiving side copying machine is acquired. After displaying the warning message in step S504, the process returns to step S501.
[0054]
If it is determined in step S503 that copying is possible, the selection screen shown in FIG. 8 is displayed to determine whether or not printing in the receiving side copying machine 20 is handled as secure printing. Here, if “Yes” 801 is pressed by the operator, it is determined to be handled as secure print, and if “No” 802 is pressed, it is determined not to be handled as secure print (S505).
[0055]
If it is determined in step S505 that it will be handled as a secure print, next, a password input screen is displayed to prompt the user to input the password (S506). This input is as shown in FIG.
[0056]
When a password is entered on the screen displayed in step S506 and the OK key 902 is pressed, secure print information (such as a password) is transferred to the duplicate copy destination via the network (S507). The process moves to step S508.
[0057]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S505 that the secure print is not handled, the process proceeds to step S508 because normal multi-duplicate copying is performed.
[0058]
Next, the document image is scanned and the image data is stored in the memory 216 (S508). Then, it is determined whether all the originals have been scanned and all the image data has been stored in the memory 216 (S509). If it is determined that all the image data has not yet been stored, the process returns to step S508 to continue reading and storing operations. If it is determined that the reading and accumulating operations in step 508 have been completed, it is determined whether the copy mode is remote copying or redundant copying (S510).
[0059]
If it is determined in step S510 that the duplicate key 708 is pressed and the duplicate copy is made, the image data stored in the memory 216 is read and printed (S511).
[0060]
When it is determined that the copy is not remote copy but remote copy, or when the processing in S511 in the multiple copy is completed, the original image data is read from the memory 216, and the read image data is transferred to the CPU 214, The data is transferred to the network interface unit 7 via the unit 211, the I / F 213, the I / F 322, the data processing unit 321, and the I / F 320. Then, the document image data is transferred to the receiving side copying machine 20 through the network (S512).
[0061]
Then, all the original image data is read out, and it is determined whether the transfer has been completed (S513). If it is determined that the transfer has not been completed, the process returns to step S510. If it is determined that the transfer of the image data has been completed, it is determined whether printing for the necessary number of copies has been completed by the copying machine on the transmission side in duplicate copying (S514). If it is determined that the process has not been completed, one copy of the image data is printed (S515), and the process returns to step S514. If it is determined that the required number of copies have been printed, the processing in the copying machine 13 on the transmission side ends.
[0062]
Next, FIG. 11 shows a control flow of the copying machine 20 on the receiving side when remote copying or duplicate copying is performed. The following processing is controlled and executed by the CPU 323 of the core unit 3.
[0063]
First, copy information data transmitted in the transmission side copying machine 13 is transferred to the reception side copying machine via the network interface unit 7, I / F 320, data processing unit 321, I / F 322, and I / F 213 image processing unit 211. Receive, for example, an instruction to print 5 copies by duplex copying. At this time, for example, if the copying machine does not have a duplex unit, the warning information is sent back to the transmission-side copying machine 13 via the same route in the reverse direction. Here, at the same time, information on whether or not the print is a secure print, and if the print is a secure print, the corresponding personal identification number is also received (S601).
[0064]
Next, based on the information received in S601, it is determined whether the print is a secure print (S602). If the print is a secure print, the original image data from the transmission side copier 13 is received by the same route. The data is stored in the memory 216 (S603).
[0065]
Then, it is determined whether or not all images have been received (S604). If all images have not been received, the process returns to step S603 and image reception is continued.
[0066]
If it is determined in step S604 that all images have been received, it is determined whether a password is input from the operation unit 500 (S605). If it is determined that the password is input, it is determined whether the password is correct. (S606).
[0067]
If it is determined in step S606 that the password is incorrect, a warning display screen is displayed to the user (S607).
[0068]
If it is determined in step S606 that the password is correct, the document image data stored in the memory 216 is read, transferred to the printer unit 2 via the image processing unit 211, and printed (S608).
[0069]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S602 that the print is not secure printing, the original image data from the transmission side copying machine 13 is received through the same route and stored in the memory 216 (S609). Thereafter, the document image data stored in the memory 216 is read out, transferred to the printer unit 2 via the image processing unit 211, and printed (S610).
[0070]
Then, it is determined whether or not all document image data has been received (S611). If not received, the process returns to step S609, and the processes of steps S609 and 610 are continued.
[0071]
If it is determined in step S611 that the image has been received, it is determined whether all the number of instructions specified in the copy information data have been printed (S612). If not, the original image data stored in the memory 216 is stored. Reading, transferring to the printer unit 2 via the image processing unit 211, printing one copy (S613), and returning to step S612.
[0072]
If it is determined in S612 that all the printing has been completed for several minutes, the processing in the receiving side copying machine 20 ends.
[0073]
As described above, in the present embodiment, a password is input from the display screen of FIG. 9 as security information regarding image data of a document read by the reader unit 1 in the copying machine 13 on the transmission side, and the image data The password is transferred to the copier 20 on the receiving side. Then, in the copy machine 20 on the reception side, the password is input from the operation unit, and it is determined whether or not the password that is received from the copy machine 13 on the transmission side matches the password that is input. The image data received from the copying machine 13 on the transmission side is printed out.
[0074]
As a result, even when the receiving side apparatus is separated, the secure print processing corresponding to the password can be performed, so that the confidentiality of the copy image can be sufficiently maintained.
[0075]
Further, in the copying machine 20, when it is determined that the passwords do not match, a warning is issued to the operator, so that the operator can promptly shift to re-entering the password and printout Delays can be avoided.
[0076]
(Other embodiments)
In the above embodiment, the password is used as security information for secure printing, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an ID for department management may be used. In this case, in the copying machine on the transmission side, the department ID is input from the inserted ID card, and the input department ID is transferred to the copying machine on the reception side. Similarly, in the copying machine on the receiving side, the department ID is input by inserting the ID card, and if the received ID matches the input department ID, image output is performed.
[0077]
In the above embodiment, a digital copying machine is used as the image processing apparatus. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a single printer device may be used as the image processing apparatus on the receiving side. Similarly, a single scanner device may be used as the image processing apparatus on the transmission side. The image output destination on the receiving side may be a storage medium such as a hard disk instead of a paper medium for printer output.
[0078]
Furthermore, the present invention may be implemented using not only two devices on the transmission side and reception side, but also other devices. For example, processing relating to the image processing apparatus on the transmission side may be executed using a scanner device and a personal computer (PC). In this case, the scanner device only executes reading of the image data, and the security information such as a personal identification number is input in the PC managing the scanner device, and the input security information is transferred to the image processing device on the receiving side. Configuration is conceivable. In the case of this apparatus configuration, a copy application executed on the PC executes a part of the present invention.
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【The invention's effect】
As explained above, according to the present invention, In own device Security information of input And a plurality of image forming apparatuses each having a function capable of executing printing of image data to be processed and a communication unit, and printing of image data to be processed is formed as a plurality of images. In the image processing system capable of executing the multiple operations performed by the apparatus, when performing the multiple operations, Even when the receiving device for image data is remote, copy processing according to security information can be performed. , There is an effect that the confidentiality of the copy image can be sufficiently maintained.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a digital copying machine to which the present invention can be applied.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the digital copying machine described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a reader unit 1;
4 is a block diagram of the core unit 10. FIG.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a basic screen displayed on the display unit of the digital copying machine.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an image output system capable of remote copy and duplicate copy according to the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a state of an operation unit displayed when a printer selection key 530 is pressed.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a state of an operation unit displayed when a multiple copy is designated.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a state of an operation unit that is displayed when a duplicate destination is treated as a secured print.
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the control flow of the copying machine 13 on the transmission side when remote copying or duplicate copying is performed.
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a control flow of the copy machine 20 on the receiving side when remote copy or duplicate copy is performed.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Reader section
2 Printer section
3 Image input / output controller
10 Core part
13 Digital copier
20 Digital copier
21 Digital copier
100 Copier body
213 interface
214 CPU
216 memory
320 interface
322 I / F
323 CPU
324 memory
524 Copy key
528 ID key
700 Copier name field
701 Status display column
702 IP address field
703 IP address designation field
704 Name field
705 Status column
708 Double key
710 OK key
901 PIN input display field
902 OK key
903 Cancel key

Claims (31)

A first image forming apparatus and a second image forming apparatus having a function of enabling printing of image data to be processed after the security information is input by the own apparatus and a communication unit; And an image processing system capable of executing a multiple operation in which printing of image data to be processed is executed by both the first image forming apparatus and the second image forming apparatus,
For the above-mentioned multiple operation,
Printing of image data stored in the storage unit of the first image forming apparatus taken in by the first image forming apparatus is executed by the first image forming apparatus itself, and the first image forming apparatus In order to cause the second image forming apparatus to print the captured image data, the image data captured by the first image forming apparatus is transmitted from the first image forming apparatus via the communication unit to the first image forming apparatus. Control means for enabling the first image forming apparatus to execute a first series of operations to be transmitted to the second image forming apparatus;
The control means includes
In addition to the first series of operations, for the multiple operation,
The image data stored in the storage means of the second image forming apparatus, which is taken in by the second image forming apparatus and printed by the second image forming apparatus itself, is transmitted via the communication means to the first image forming apparatus . A second series of operations that is received by the image forming apparatus and that causes the first image forming apparatus to print the image data received by the first image forming apparatus. Depending on the device,
Furthermore, the control means includes
When the operation performed by the first image forming apparatus for the cascade operation is the second series of operations in the first series of operations and the second series of operations. ,
After image data to be printed is stored in the storage unit of the second image forming apparatus in the second image forming apparatus as well as the first image forming apparatus to be processed in the multiple operation. Even if printing is performed by the second image forming apparatus without the input of security information in the second image forming apparatus,
When the first image forming apparatus itself performs printing of the image data to be printed also in the second image forming apparatus not said to process the first image forming apparatus only by heavy interlocking work is ,
An image processing system, wherein after the security information is input in the first image forming apparatus, printing of the image data to be processed can be executed by the first image forming apparatus. A first image forming apparatus and a second image forming apparatus having a function of enabling printing of image data to be processed after the security information is input by the own apparatus and a communication unit; And an image processing system capable of executing a multiple operation in which printing of image data to be processed is executed by both the first image forming apparatus and the second image forming apparatus,
For the above-mentioned multiple operation,
Printing of image data stored in the storage unit of the first image forming apparatus taken in by the first image forming apparatus is executed by the first image forming apparatus itself, and the first image forming apparatus In order to cause the second image forming apparatus to print the captured image data, the image data captured by the first image forming apparatus is transmitted from the first image forming apparatus via the communication unit to the first image forming apparatus. Control means for enabling the first image forming apparatus to execute a first series of operations to be transmitted to the second image forming apparatus;
The control means includes
In addition to the first series of operations, for the multiple operation,
The image data stored in the storage means of the second image forming apparatus, which is taken in by the second image forming apparatus and printed by the second image forming apparatus itself, is transmitted via the communication means to the first image forming apparatus . A second series of operations that is received by the image forming apparatus and that causes the first image forming apparatus to print the image data received by the first image forming apparatus. Depending on the device,
Furthermore, the control means includes
When the first image forming apparatus performs the first series of operations that the first image forming apparatus performs for the continuous operation.
When the first image forming apparatus itself prints the image data to be processed in the multiple operation, the image data to be processed is input without security information input in the first image forming apparatus. Printing can be performed by the first image forming apparatus;
on the other hand,
When the operation that the first image forming apparatus performs for the multiple continuous operation is the second series of operations ,
After image data to be printed is stored in the storage unit of the second image forming apparatus in the second image forming apparatus as well as the first image forming apparatus to be processed in the multiple operation. Even if printing is performed by the second image forming apparatus without the input of security information in the second image forming apparatus,
When the first image forming apparatus itself performs printing of the image data to be printed also in the second image forming apparatus not said to process the first image forming apparatus only by heavy interlocking work is ,
An image processing system, wherein after the security information is input in the first image forming apparatus, printing of the image data to be processed can be executed by the first image forming apparatus. A first image forming apparatus and a second image forming apparatus having a function of enabling printing of image data to be processed after the security information is input by the own apparatus and a communication unit; And an image processing system capable of executing a multiple operation in which printing of image data to be processed is executed by both the first image forming apparatus and the second image forming apparatus,
For the above-mentioned multiple operation,
Printing of image data stored in the storage unit of the first image forming apparatus taken in by the first image forming apparatus is executed by the first image forming apparatus itself, and the first image forming apparatus In order to cause the second image forming apparatus to print the captured image data, the image data captured by the first image forming apparatus is transmitted from the first image forming apparatus via the communication unit to the first image forming apparatus. Control means for enabling the first image forming apparatus to execute a first series of operations to be transmitted to the second image forming apparatus;
The control means includes
In addition to the first series of operations, for the multiple operation,
The image data stored in the storage means of the second image forming apparatus, which is taken in by the second image forming apparatus and printed by the second image forming apparatus itself, is transmitted via the communication means to the first image forming apparatus . A second series of operations that is received by the image forming apparatus and that causes the first image forming apparatus to print the image data received by the first image forming apparatus. Depending on the device,
Furthermore, the control means includes
When the operation performed by the first image forming apparatus for the cascade operation is the second series of operations in the first series of operations and the second series of operations. ,
After image data to be printed is stored in the storage unit of the second image forming apparatus in the second image forming apparatus as well as the first image forming apparatus to be processed in the multiple operation. Even if printing is performed by the second image forming apparatus without the input of security information in the second image forming apparatus,
When the first image forming apparatus itself performs printing of the image data to be printed also in the second image forming apparatus not said to process the first image forming apparatus only by heavy interlocking work is ,
After security information is input in the first image forming apparatus, printing of the image data to be processed can be executed by the first image forming apparatus,
Furthermore, the control means includes
Even if the operation executed by the first image forming apparatus for the multi-continuous operation is the second series of operations, security information is input for image data to be processed in the multi-serial operation. If there is no instruction to be executed by the first image forming apparatus, the first image forming apparatus itself prints the image data to be processed by the multiple operation. An image processing system that enables printing of the image data to be processed by the first image forming apparatus without inputting security information in one image forming apparatus. A first image forming apparatus and a second image forming apparatus having a function of enabling printing of image data to be processed after the security information is input by the own apparatus and a communication unit; And an image processing system capable of executing a multiple operation in which printing of image data to be processed is executed by both the first image forming apparatus and the second image forming apparatus,
For the above-mentioned multiple operation,
Printing of image data stored in the storage unit of the first image forming apparatus taken in by the first image forming apparatus is executed by the first image forming apparatus itself, and the first image forming apparatus In order to cause the second image forming apparatus to print the captured image data, the image data captured by the first image forming apparatus is transmitted from the first image forming apparatus via the communication unit to the first image forming apparatus. Control means for enabling the first image forming apparatus to execute a first series of operations to be transmitted to the second image forming apparatus;
The control means includes
In addition to the first series of operations, for the multiple operation,
The image data stored in the storage means of the second image forming apparatus, which is taken in by the second image forming apparatus and printed by the second image forming apparatus itself, is transmitted via the communication means to the first image forming apparatus . A second series of operations that is received by the image forming apparatus and that causes the first image forming apparatus to print the image data received by the first image forming apparatus. Depending on the device,
Furthermore, the control means includes
When the operation performed by the first image forming apparatus for the continuous operation is the first series of operations, printing of image data to be processed in the continuous operation is performed. When the forming apparatus itself performs, printing of the image data to be processed can be executed by the first image forming apparatus without inputting security information in the first image forming apparatus,
When the operation that the first image forming apparatus performs for the multiple continuous operation is the second series of operations ,
After image data to be printed is stored in the storage unit of the second image forming apparatus in the second image forming apparatus as well as the first image forming apparatus to be processed in the multiple operation. Even if printing is performed by the second image forming apparatus without the input of security information in the second image forming apparatus,
When the first image forming apparatus itself performs printing of the image data to be printed also in the second image forming apparatus not said to process the first image forming apparatus only by heavy interlocking work is ,
After security information is input in the first image forming apparatus, printing of the image data to be processed can be executed by the first image forming apparatus,
Furthermore, the control means includes
Even if the operation executed by the first image forming apparatus for the multi-continuous operation is the second series of operations, security information is input for image data to be processed in the multi-serial operation. If there is no instruction to be executed by the first image forming apparatus, the first image forming apparatus itself prints the image data to be processed by the multiple operation. An image processing system that enables printing of the image data to be processed by the first image forming apparatus without inputting security information in one image forming apparatus. An image to be processed having a plurality of image forming apparatuses having a function of enabling printing of image data to be processed after input of security information in the own apparatus and a communication unit An image forming apparatus in an image processing system, capable of executing a multiple operation in which printing of data is executed by the plurality of image forming apparatuses,
For the above-mentioned multiple operation,
In order to cause the own apparatus to execute the printing of the image data stored in the storage unit of the own apparatus that has been acquired by the own apparatus, and to execute the printing of the image data acquired by the own apparatus to another image forming apparatus Control means for enabling execution of a first series of operations for transmitting image data captured by the own apparatus to the other image forming apparatus via communication means;
The control means includes
In addition to the first series of operations, for the multiple operation,
The image data stored in the storage unit of the other image forming apparatus that is captured by the other image forming apparatus and printed by the other image forming apparatus is received by the own apparatus via the communication unit, and the Enabling a second series of operations to be executed by the own device to print image data received by the own device;
Furthermore, the control means includes
When the operation performed by the device for the multi-series operation is the second series of operations in the first series of operations and the second series of operations ,
After the image data to be printed is stored in the storage unit of the other image forming apparatus in the other image forming apparatus as well as the own apparatus to be processed in the multiple operation , the other image forming apparatus Even if it is printed by the other image forming apparatus without inputting security information at
When the own device itself performs printing of the image data to be printed also in the other image forming apparatus not only the own device should be processed in heavy interlocking operation is
An image forming apparatus characterized in that, after security information is input by the own apparatus, the image data to be processed can be printed by the own apparatus. An image to be processed having a plurality of image forming apparatuses having a function of enabling printing of image data to be processed after input of security information in the own apparatus and a communication unit An image forming apparatus in an image processing system, capable of executing a multiple operation in which printing of data is executed by the plurality of image forming apparatuses,
For the above-mentioned multiple operation,
In order to cause the own apparatus to execute the printing of the image data stored in the storage unit of the own apparatus that has been acquired by the own apparatus, and to execute the printing of the image data acquired by the own apparatus to another image forming apparatus Control means for enabling execution of a first series of operations for transmitting image data captured by the own apparatus to the other image forming apparatus via communication means;
The control means includes
In addition to the first series of operations, for the multiple operation,
The image data stored in the storage unit of the other image forming apparatus that is captured by the other image forming apparatus and printed by the other image forming apparatus is received by the own apparatus via the communication unit, and the Enabling a second series of operations to be executed by the own device to print image data received by the own device;
Furthermore, the control means includes
When the own apparatus performs printing of the image data to be processed in the multiple continuous operation when the operation performed by the own apparatus for the multiple continuous operation is the first series of operations, Without having to input security information, enabling printing of the image data to be processed by the own device,
on the other hand,
When the operation performed by the own device for the multiple continuous operation is the second series of operations ,
After the image data to be printed is stored in the storage unit of the other image forming apparatus in the other image forming apparatus as well as the own apparatus to be processed in the multiple operation , the other image forming apparatus Even if it is printed by the other image forming apparatus without inputting security information at
When the own device itself performs printing of the image data to be printed also in the other image forming apparatus not only the own device should be processed in heavy interlocking operation is
An image forming apparatus characterized in that, after security information is input by the own apparatus, the image data to be processed can be printed by the own apparatus. An image to be processed having a plurality of image forming apparatuses having a function of enabling printing of image data to be processed after input of security information in the own apparatus and a communication unit An image forming apparatus in an image processing system, capable of executing a multiple operation in which printing of data is executed by the plurality of image forming apparatuses,
For the above-mentioned multiple operation,
In order to cause the own apparatus to execute the printing of the image data stored in the storage unit of the own apparatus that has been acquired by the own apparatus, and to execute the printing of the image data acquired by the own apparatus to another image forming apparatus Control means for enabling execution of a first series of operations for transmitting image data captured by the own apparatus to the other image forming apparatus via communication means;
The control means includes
In addition to the first series of operations, for the multiple operation,
The image data stored in the storage unit of the other image forming apparatus that is captured by the other image forming apparatus and printed by the other image forming apparatus is received by the own apparatus via the communication unit, and the Enabling a second series of operations to be executed by the own device to print image data received by the own device;
Furthermore, the control means includes
When the operation performed by the device for the multi-series operation is the second series of operations in the first series of operations and the second series of operations ,
After the image data to be printed is stored in the storage unit of the other image forming apparatus in the other image forming apparatus as well as the own apparatus to be processed in the multiple operation , the other image forming apparatus Even if it is printed by the other image forming apparatus without inputting security information at
When the own device itself performs printing of the image data to be printed also in the other image forming apparatus not only the own device should be processed in heavy interlocking operation is
After the security information is input by the own device, the image data to be processed can be printed by the own device,
Furthermore, the control means includes
Even if the operation performed by the own device for the multi-continuous operation is the second series of operations, the self-device inputs security information for the image data to be processed in the multi-continuous operation. If there is no instruction for execution, when the device itself prints image data to be processed in the cascade operation, the device does not input security information. An image forming apparatus characterized in that printing of image data to be executed can be executed by the apparatus. An image to be processed having a plurality of image forming apparatuses having a function of enabling printing of image data to be processed after input of security information in the own apparatus and a communication unit An image forming apparatus in an image processing system, capable of executing a multiple operation in which printing of data is executed by the plurality of image forming apparatuses,
For the above-mentioned multiple operation,
In order to cause the own apparatus to execute the printing of the image data stored in the storage unit of the own apparatus that has been acquired by the own apparatus, and to execute the printing of the image data acquired by the own apparatus to another image forming apparatus Control means for enabling execution of a first series of operations for transmitting image data captured by the own apparatus to the other image forming apparatus via communication means;
The control means includes
In addition to the first series of operations, for the multiple operation,
The image data stored in the storage unit of the other image forming apparatus that is captured by the other image forming apparatus and printed by the other image forming apparatus is received by the own apparatus via the communication unit, and the Enabling a second series of operations to be executed by the own device to print image data received by the own device;
Furthermore, the control means includes
When the own apparatus performs printing of the image data to be processed in the multiple continuous operation when the operation performed by the own apparatus for the multiple continuous operation is the first series of operations, Without having to input security information, enabling printing of the image data to be processed by the own device,
on the other hand,
When the operation performed by the own device for the multiple continuous operation is the second series of operations ,
After the image data to be printed is stored in the storage unit of the other image forming apparatus in the other image forming apparatus as well as the own apparatus to be processed in the multiple operation , the other image forming apparatus Even if it is printed by the other image forming apparatus without inputting security information at
When the own device itself performs printing of the image data to be printed also in the other image forming apparatus not only the own device should be processed in heavy interlocking operation is
After the security information is input by the own device, the image data to be processed can be printed by the own device,
Furthermore, the control means includes
Even if the operation performed by the own device for the multi-continuous operation is the second series of operations, the self-device inputs security information for the image data to be processed in the multi-continuous operation. If there is no instruction for execution, when the device itself prints image data to be processed in the cascade operation, the device does not input security information. An image forming apparatus characterized in that printing of image data to be executed can be executed by the apparatus. A first image forming apparatus and a second image forming apparatus having a function of enabling printing of image data to be processed after the security information is input by the own apparatus and a communication unit; And a control method in an image processing system capable of executing a continuous operation in which printing of image data to be processed is executed by both the first image forming apparatus and the second image forming apparatus. ,
For the above-mentioned multiple operation,
Printing of the image data in the storage means of the first image forming apparatus captured by the first image forming apparatus is executed by the first image forming apparatus itself, and the first image forming apparatus In order to cause the second image forming apparatus to print the captured image data, the image data captured by the first image forming apparatus is transmitted from the first image forming apparatus via the communication unit to the first image forming apparatus. A first series of operations to be transmitted to the second image forming apparatus can be executed by the first image forming apparatus;
and,
In addition to the first series of operations, for the multiple operation,
The image data stored in the storage means of the second image forming apparatus, which is taken in by the second image forming apparatus and printed by the second image forming apparatus itself, is transmitted via the communication means to the first image forming apparatus . A second series of operations that is received by the image forming apparatus and that causes the first image forming apparatus to print the image data received by the first image forming apparatus. Depending on the device,
Furthermore,
When the operation performed by the first image forming apparatus for the cascade operation is the second series of operations in the first series of operations and the second series of operations. ,
After image data to be printed is stored in the storage unit of the second image forming apparatus in the second image forming apparatus as well as the first image forming apparatus to be processed in the multiple operation. Even if printing is performed by the second image forming apparatus without the input of security information in the second image forming apparatus,
When the first image forming apparatus itself performs printing of the image data to be printed also in the second image forming apparatus not said to process the first image forming apparatus only by heavy interlocking work is ,
A control method characterized in that after the security information is input in the first image forming apparatus, printing of the image data to be processed can be executed by the first image forming apparatus. A first image forming apparatus and a second image forming apparatus having a function of enabling printing of image data to be processed after the security information is input by the own apparatus and a communication unit; And a control method in an image processing system capable of executing a continuous operation in which printing of image data to be processed is executed by both the first image forming apparatus and the second image forming apparatus. ,
For the above-mentioned multiple operation,
Printing of the image data in the storage means of the first image forming apparatus captured by the first image forming apparatus is executed by the first image forming apparatus itself, and the first image forming apparatus In order to cause the second image forming apparatus to print the captured image data, the image data captured by the first image forming apparatus is transmitted from the first image forming apparatus via the communication unit to the first image forming apparatus. A first series of operations to be transmitted to the second image forming apparatus can be executed by the first image forming apparatus;
and,
In addition to the first series of operations, for the multiple operation,
The image data stored in the storage means of the second image forming apparatus, which is taken in by the second image forming apparatus and printed by the second image forming apparatus itself, is transmitted via the communication means to the first image forming apparatus . A second series of operations that is received by the image forming apparatus and that causes the first image forming apparatus to print the image data received by the first image forming apparatus. Depending on the device,
Furthermore,
When the operation performed by the first image forming apparatus for the continuous operation is the first series of operations, printing of image data to be processed in the continuous operation is performed. When the forming apparatus itself performs, printing of the image data to be processed can be executed by the first image forming apparatus without inputting security information in the first image forming apparatus,
on the other hand,
When the operation that the first image forming apparatus performs for the multiple continuous operation is the second series of operations ,
After image data to be printed is stored in the storage unit of the second image forming apparatus in the second image forming apparatus as well as the first image forming apparatus to be processed in the multiple operation. Even if printing is performed by the second image forming apparatus without the input of security information in the second image forming apparatus,
When the first image forming apparatus itself performs printing of the image data to be printed also in the second image forming apparatus not said to process the first image forming apparatus only by heavy interlocking work is ,
A control method characterized in that after the security information is input in the first image forming apparatus, printing of the image data to be processed can be executed by the first image forming apparatus. A first image forming apparatus and a second image forming apparatus having a function of enabling printing of image data to be processed after the security information is input by the own apparatus and a communication unit; And a control method in an image processing system capable of executing a continuous operation in which printing of image data to be processed is executed by both the first image forming apparatus and the second image forming apparatus. ,
For the above-mentioned multiple operation,
Printing of the image data in the storage means of the first image forming apparatus captured by the first image forming apparatus is executed by the first image forming apparatus itself, and the first image forming apparatus In order to cause the second image forming apparatus to print the captured image data, the image data captured by the first image forming apparatus is transmitted from the first image forming apparatus via the communication unit to the first image forming apparatus. A first series of operations to be transmitted to the second image forming apparatus can be executed by the first image forming apparatus;
and,
In addition to the first series of operations, for the multiple operation,
The image data stored in the storage means of the second image forming apparatus, which is taken in by the second image forming apparatus and printed by the second image forming apparatus itself, is transmitted via the communication means to the first image forming apparatus . A second series of operations that is received by the image forming apparatus and that causes the first image forming apparatus to print the image data received by the first image forming apparatus. Depending on the device,
Furthermore,
When the operation performed by the first image forming apparatus for the cascade operation is the second series of operations in the first series of operations and the second series of operations. ,
After image data to be printed is stored in the storage unit of the second image forming apparatus in the second image forming apparatus as well as the first image forming apparatus to be processed in the multiple operation. Even if printing is performed by the second image forming apparatus without the input of security information in the second image forming apparatus,
When the first image forming apparatus itself performs printing of the image data to be printed also in the second image forming apparatus not said to process the first image forming apparatus only by heavy interlocking work is ,
After security information is input in the first image forming apparatus, printing of the image data to be processed can be executed by the first image forming apparatus,
Furthermore,
Even if the operation executed by the first image forming apparatus for the multi-continuous operation is the second series of operations, security information is input for image data to be processed in the multi-serial operation. If there is no instruction to be executed by the first image forming apparatus, the first image forming apparatus itself prints the image data to be processed by the multiple operation. A control method characterized in that printing of the image data to be processed can be executed by the first image forming apparatus without inputting security information in one image forming apparatus. A first image forming apparatus and a second image forming apparatus having a function of enabling printing of image data to be processed after the security information is input by the own apparatus and a communication unit; And a control method in an image processing system capable of executing a continuous operation in which printing of image data to be processed is executed by both the first image forming apparatus and the second image forming apparatus. ,
For the above-mentioned multiple operation,
Printing of the image data in the storage means of the first image forming apparatus captured by the first image forming apparatus is executed by the first image forming apparatus itself, and the first image forming apparatus In order to cause the second image forming apparatus to print the captured image data, the image data captured by the first image forming apparatus is transmitted from the first image forming apparatus via the communication unit to the first image forming apparatus. A first series of operations to be transmitted to the second image forming apparatus can be executed by the first image forming apparatus;
and,
In addition to the first series of operations, for the multiple operation,
The image data stored in the storage means of the second image forming apparatus, which is taken in by the second image forming apparatus and printed by the second image forming apparatus itself, is transmitted via the communication means to the first image forming apparatus . A second series of operations that is received by the image forming apparatus and that causes the first image forming apparatus to print the image data received by the first image forming apparatus. Depending on the device,
Furthermore,
When the operation performed by the first image forming apparatus for the continuous operation is the first series of operations, printing of image data to be processed in the continuous operation is performed. When the forming apparatus itself performs, printing of the image data to be processed can be executed by the first image forming apparatus without inputting security information in the first image forming apparatus,
on the other hand,
When the operation that the first image forming apparatus performs for the multiple continuous operation is the second series of operations ,
After image data to be printed is stored in the storage unit of the second image forming apparatus in the second image forming apparatus as well as the first image forming apparatus to be processed in the multiple operation. Even if printing is performed by the second image forming apparatus without the input of security information in the second image forming apparatus,
When the first image forming apparatus itself performs printing of the image data to be printed also in the second image forming apparatus not said to process the first image forming apparatus only by heavy interlocking work is ,
After security information is input in the first image forming apparatus, printing of the image data to be processed can be executed by the first image forming apparatus,
Furthermore,
Even if the operation executed by the first image forming apparatus for the multi-continuous operation is the second series of operations, security information is input for image data to be processed in the multi-serial operation. If there is no instruction to be executed by the first image forming apparatus, the first image forming apparatus itself prints the image data to be processed by the multiple operation. A control method characterized in that printing of the image data to be processed can be executed by the first image forming apparatus without inputting security information in one image forming apparatus.   The operation executed by the first image forming apparatus for the multiple continuous operation is the second series of operations, and security information is input for image data to be processed in the multiple continuous operation. When an instruction to be executed by the first image forming apparatus is given, the security that matches the security information received by the first image forming apparatus via the communication unit together with the image data to be processed When information is input by the first image forming apparatus when the first image forming apparatus itself prints the image data to be processed by the multiple operation, the processing should be performed. The printing of image data is executed by the first image forming apparatus, while the operation performed by the first image forming apparatus for the multiplex operation is the second series of operations, and Images that should be processed in double-continuous operation The first image forming apparatus uses the communication means together with the image data to be processed when an instruction is given to execute security information input by the first image forming apparatus. When the first image forming apparatus itself prints image data to be processed in the redundant operation, the security information matching the security information received via the first image forming apparatus, 13. The control method according to claim 9, wherein when the image data is not input, the first image forming apparatus does not execute printing of the image data to be processed.   An instruction for causing the first image forming apparatus to input security information for the image data to be processed in the multiplex operation is sent to the user via the operation unit of the second image forming apparatus. And when the first image forming apparatus performs the operation for the continuous operation is the second series of operations, an image to be processed in the continuous operation. When the first image forming apparatus itself prints data, the first image forming apparatus inputs security information and then prints the image data to be processed. On the other hand, the instruction for causing the first image forming apparatus to execute the input of security information for the image data to be processed in the overlapped operation is executed by the forming apparatus. User via the operating means of the forming device If the operation performed by the first image forming apparatus for the cascade operation is the second series of operations, the image data to be processed in the cascade operation is not When printing is performed by the first image forming apparatus itself, the first image forming apparatus can execute printing of the image data to be processed without input of security information in the first image forming apparatus. The control method according to claim 9, wherein: The image processing system includes a computer in addition to the first image forming apparatus and the second image forming apparatus.
The operation executed by the first image forming apparatus for the multiple continuous operation is the second series of operations, and security information is input for image data to be processed in the multiple continuous operation. When an instruction to be executed by the first image forming apparatus is executed via the computer, the image to be processed is input after the security information is input by the first image forming apparatus. The control method according to any one of claims 9 to 13, wherein printing of data can be executed by the first image forming apparatus.   16. The security information input in the first image forming apparatus, wherein a user can input a personal identification number via an operation unit of the first image forming apparatus. The control method in any one.   16. The input of security information in the first image forming apparatus can be executed by an ID card in the first image forming apparatus. Control method.   When the first image forming apparatus performs the operation for the multi-continuous operation as the first series of operations, the image data to be processed in the multi-serial operation is converted into the first image formation. 18. The control method according to claim 9, further comprising: taking in from a document reading unit provided in the apparatus itself and storing the document in a storage unit provided in the first image forming apparatus.   When the first image forming apparatus performs the operation for the multi-continuous operation as the first series of operations, the image data to be processed in the multi-serial operation is converted to the first image forming operation. After the image data to be processed is stored in the storage means included in the apparatus, the first image forming apparatus itself executes printing of the image data to be processed, and the image data to be processed is transmitted via the communication means. The control method according to claim 9, wherein transmission is performed from the first image forming apparatus to the second image forming apparatus.   When the operation performed by the first image forming apparatus for the multi-continuous operation is the first series of operations, the image data to be processed in the multi-series operation is all pages, After the image data to be processed is stored in the storage unit included in the first image forming apparatus, the image data to be processed is transmitted from the first image forming apparatus to the second image forming apparatus via the communication unit. The control method according to claim 9, wherein:   In the case where the operation executed by the first image forming apparatus for the continuous operation is the second series of operations, the image data to be processed in the continuous operation is the second image formation. The image data to be processed is received by the first image forming apparatus from the second image forming apparatus via the communication means after being stored in the storage means included in the apparatus, and the first The image data received by the first image forming apparatus is stored in a storage unit included in the first image forming apparatus, and then the image data can be printed by the first image forming apparatus. The control method according to claim 9, wherein the control method is characterized in that   When the operation performed by the first image forming apparatus for the overlap operation is the second series of operations, the image data to be processed in the overlap operation is all pages, After being stored in the storage means included in the second image forming apparatus, the image data to be processed is received by the first image forming apparatus from the second image forming apparatus via the communication means, In addition, after the image data received by the first image forming apparatus is stored in a storage unit included in the first image forming apparatus, the image data can be printed by the first image forming apparatus. The control method according to any one of claims 9 to 21, wherein:   23. The redundant operation can be executed by the image processing system using a total of two units, the first image forming apparatus and the second image forming apparatus. Control method.   In the case where the redundant operation can be executed by a total of two units, the first image forming apparatus and the second image forming apparatus, the same for the first image forming apparatus and the second image forming apparatus. The control method according to any one of claims 9 to 23, wherein printing operations corresponding to the number of times can be executed. The image processing system includes an image forming apparatus other than the first image forming apparatus and the second image forming apparatus,
The total of the first image forming apparatus itself and the second image forming apparatus when the operation executed by the first image forming apparatus for the multiple operation is the first series of operations. The second image forming apparatus can be selected by a user via a display unit of an operation unit of the first image forming apparatus so that two units can perform the redundant operation. The control method according to any one of 9 to 24.   The multiple image forming apparatuses including the first image forming apparatus, the second image forming apparatus, and another image forming apparatus can perform the overlapping operation in the image processing system. The control method according to any one of claims 9 to 25.   27. The control method according to claim 9, wherein the number of copies is assigned to each image forming apparatus that performs printing in the cascade operation. An image to be processed having a plurality of image forming apparatuses having a function and a communication unit capable of executing printing of image data to be processed after security information is input by the own apparatus A method for controlling an image forming apparatus in an image processing system capable of executing a continuous operation in which printing of data is executed by the plurality of image forming apparatuses,
For the above-mentioned multiple operation,
Printing of image data stored in the storage unit of the image forming apparatus captured by the image forming apparatus is executed by the image forming apparatus itself, and printing of image data captured by the image forming apparatus is performed by another image forming apparatus. However, in order to execute the image forming apparatus, the image forming apparatus can execute the first series of operations for transmitting the image data captured by the image forming apparatus to the other image forming apparatus via the communication unit. ,
and,
In addition to the first series of operations, for the multiple operation,
Image data stored in the storage unit of the other image forming apparatus that is captured by the other image forming apparatus and printed by the other image forming apparatus is received by the image forming apparatus via the communication unit; and Enabling the image forming apparatus to execute a second series of operations for causing the image forming apparatus to print the image data received by the image forming apparatus;
Furthermore,
When the operation that the image forming apparatus performs for the cascading operation is the second series of operations out of the first series of operations and the second series of operations ,
After the image data to be printed is stored in the storage unit of the other image forming apparatus in the other image forming apparatus as well as the image forming apparatus to be processed in the multiple operation , the other image is stored. Even if printing is performed by the other image forming apparatus without inputting security information in the forming apparatus,
Even printing of the image data to be printed in the other image forming apparatus not to be processed the image forming apparatus only by heavy interlocked operation when performed by the image forming apparatus itself,
A control method characterized in that printing of image data to be processed can be executed by the image forming apparatus after security information is input by the image forming apparatus. An image to be processed having a plurality of image forming apparatuses having a function and a communication unit capable of executing printing of image data to be processed after security information is input by the own apparatus A method for controlling an image forming apparatus in an image processing system capable of executing a continuous operation in which printing of data is executed by the plurality of image forming apparatuses,
For the above-mentioned multiple operation,
Printing of image data stored in the storage unit of the image forming apparatus captured by the image forming apparatus is executed by the image forming apparatus itself, and printing of image data captured by the image forming apparatus is performed by another image forming apparatus. However, in order to execute the image forming apparatus, the image forming apparatus can execute the first series of operations for transmitting the image data captured by the image forming apparatus to the other image forming apparatus via the communication unit. ,
and,
In addition to the first series of operations, for the multiple operation,
Image data stored in the storage unit of the other image forming apparatus that is captured by the other image forming apparatus and printed by the other image forming apparatus is received by the image forming apparatus via the communication unit; and Enabling the image forming apparatus to execute a second series of operations for causing the image forming apparatus to print the image data received by the image forming apparatus;
Furthermore,
When the image forming apparatus performs printing of the image data to be processed in the multiple continuous operation when the operation performed by the image forming apparatus for the multiple continuous operation is the first series of operations. The image forming apparatus can execute printing of the image data to be processed without input of security information in the image forming apparatus,
When the operation that the image forming apparatus performs for the double operation is the second series of operations ,
After the image data to be printed is stored in the storage unit of the other image forming apparatus in the other image forming apparatus as well as the image forming apparatus to be processed in the multiple operation , the other image is stored. Even if printing is performed by the other image forming apparatus without inputting security information in the forming apparatus,
Even printing of the image data to be printed in the other image forming apparatus not to be processed the image forming apparatus only by heavy interlocked operation when performed by the image forming apparatus itself,
A control method characterized in that printing of image data to be processed can be executed by the image forming apparatus after security information is input by the image forming apparatus. An image to be processed having a plurality of image forming apparatuses having a function and a communication unit capable of executing printing of image data to be processed after security information is input by the own apparatus A method for controlling an image forming apparatus in an image processing system capable of executing a continuous operation in which printing of data is executed by the plurality of image forming apparatuses,
For the above-mentioned multiple operation,
Printing of image data stored in the storage unit of the image forming apparatus captured by the image forming apparatus is executed by the image forming apparatus itself, and printing of image data captured by the image forming apparatus is performed by another image forming apparatus. However, in order to execute the image forming apparatus, the image forming apparatus can execute the first series of operations for transmitting the image data captured by the image forming apparatus to the other image forming apparatus via the communication unit. ,
and,
In addition to the first series of operations, for the multiple operation,
Image data stored in the storage unit of the other image forming apparatus that is captured by the other image forming apparatus and printed by the other image forming apparatus is received by the image forming apparatus via the communication unit; and Enabling the image forming apparatus to execute a second series of operations for causing the image forming apparatus to print the image data received by the image forming apparatus;
Furthermore,
When the operation that the image forming apparatus performs for the cascading operation is the second series of operations out of the first series of operations and the second series of operations ,
After the image data to be printed is stored in the storage unit of the other image forming apparatus in the other image forming apparatus as well as the image forming apparatus to be processed in the multiple operation , the other image is stored. Even if printing is performed by the other image forming apparatus without inputting security information in the forming apparatus,
Even printing of the image data to be printed in the other image forming apparatus not to be processed the image forming apparatus only by heavy interlocked operation when performed by the image forming apparatus itself,
After the security information is input in the image forming apparatus, printing of the image data to be processed can be executed by the image forming apparatus,
Furthermore,
Even if the operation performed by the image forming apparatus for the multi-continuous operation is the second series of operations, input of security information for image data to be processed in the multi-continuous operation is performed. When no instruction is given to execute in the apparatus, no security information is input in the image forming apparatus when the image forming apparatus itself prints the image data to be processed in the multiple operation. And a method for controlling the image data to be processed by the image forming apparatus. An image to be processed having a plurality of image forming apparatuses having a function and a communication unit capable of executing printing of image data to be processed after security information is input by the own apparatus A method for controlling an image forming apparatus in an image processing system capable of executing a continuous operation in which printing of data is executed by the plurality of image forming apparatuses,
For the above-mentioned multiple operation,
Printing of image data stored in the storage unit of the image forming apparatus captured by the image forming apparatus is executed by the image forming apparatus itself, and printing of image data captured by the image forming apparatus is performed by another image forming apparatus. However, in order to execute the image forming apparatus, the image forming apparatus can execute the first series of operations for transmitting the image data captured by the image forming apparatus to the other image forming apparatus via the communication unit. ,
and,
In addition to the first series of operations, for the multiple operation,
Image data stored in the storage unit of the other image forming apparatus that is captured by the other image forming apparatus and printed by the other image forming apparatus is received by the image forming apparatus via the communication unit; and Enabling the image forming apparatus to execute a second series of operations for causing the image forming apparatus to print the image data received by the image forming apparatus;
Furthermore,
When the image forming apparatus performs printing of the image data to be processed in the multiple continuous operation when the operation performed by the image forming apparatus for the multiple continuous operation is the first series of operations. The image forming apparatus can execute printing of the image data to be processed without input of security information in the image forming apparatus,
When the operation that the image forming apparatus performs for the double operation is the second series of operations ,
After the image data to be printed is stored in the storage unit of the other image forming apparatus in the other image forming apparatus as well as the image forming apparatus to be processed in the multiple operation , the other image is stored. Even if printing is performed by the other image forming apparatus without inputting security information in the forming apparatus,
Even printing of the image data to be printed in the other image forming apparatus not to be processed the image forming apparatus only by heavy interlocked operation when performed by the image forming apparatus itself,
After the security information is input in the image forming apparatus, printing of the image data to be processed can be executed by the image forming apparatus,
Furthermore,
Even if the operation performed by the image forming apparatus for the multi-continuous operation is the second series of operations, input of security information for image data to be processed in the multi-continuous operation is performed. When no instruction is given to execute in the apparatus, no security information is input in the image forming apparatus when the image forming apparatus itself prints the image data to be processed in the multiple operation. And a method for controlling the image data to be processed by the image forming apparatus.

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