JP4148975B2 - Image processing device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus that is set to display information related to a plurality of image processing such as copying, faxing, and printers on a display screen.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, printing apparatuses (digital multifunction peripherals) that have a plurality of functions (modes) such as a copy, a fax, and a printer and that can perform a plurality of types of processing with one unit have been developed. In addition, in such a digital multi-function peripheral, an operation panel including a display screen for guiding and displaying an operation status for each mode and an input device for receiving a user instruction is used.

  In operation panels installed in recent digital multifunction peripherals, a dot matrix type liquid crystal display screen (LCD) is frequently used as a display screen in order to display more information as necessary. An operation instruction device (transparent tablet) that can input an instruction to the device based on various information displayed on the LCD has also been developed.

  In addition, such an operation panel displays various kinds of advice information (guidance information) on the LCD in order to convey the operation status of the digital multifunction peripheral to the user in an easily understandable manner. Although the display form of such advice information varies depending on the display capability and size of the display screen, the advice information is basically displayed in a part of the display screen in a window format on a large display screen. In addition, a small-size display screen is often displayed using substantially the entire display screen.

  By the way, the structure and function of recent digital multi-function peripherals have become complicated due to an increase in mode types. For this reason, a large amount of information is displayed on the display screen of the operation panel, and the operability of the user may be deteriorated.

For example, in a digital multi-function peripheral that can simultaneously use functions as a scanner, a printer, and a communication device, when a print job according to an instruction from a certain user (first user) is being performed by the printer, another user (second A user) may use the operation panel to make a reservation instruction for new processing (printing or transmission) for image information input by the scanner.
At this time, if an error occurs in the printer, a window (error screen) that conveys the error is displayed on the entire display screen or in a guidance display area (a screen area that shows information unrelated to user instructions).

For example, some facsimile apparatuses are set so that advice information indicating the occurrence of an error is displayed in a window near the center of the display screen when an error occurs during operation (see, for example, Patent Document 1). . In some cases, when an error occurs, the display of the upper end area on the display screen is crushed and used as an error display screen (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
Japanese Patent No. 3031793 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-235080

  That is, in such a case, the second user will be pointed out an error related to the image of the first user, which will confuse the second user and disturb the reservation work. Further, since the second user does not know the content of the process causing the error, it is impossible to eliminate the error. Also, if the error screen is set to continue to be displayed until the error is resolved, other information that should be displayed with higher priority may not be displayed, resulting in a significant increase in user operability. It gets worse.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described conventional problems, and its purpose is to accurately notify the user of necessary information and adversely affect other operation instructions. It is an object of the present invention to provide an image processing apparatus that can prevent the image from being applied.

An image processing apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a printer unit that prints an image of a document read from a scanner unit , a communication unit that performs communication processing of an image of a document read from the scanner unit, and the printer process And a mode selection unit for enabling the user to select any one of the communication processes, and a display for displaying a reservation screen for indicating a setting condition for executing the process selected by the mode selection unit Formed in an area for displaying the setting conditions in the reservation screen, and is input and set via the input section of the reservation screen. based on the above setting condition, the image of the document read from the scanner unit, and controls so as to output processing at the printer unit or the communication unit corresponding to the reservation screen An image processing apparatus having a control unit, the display unit, the reservation screen for inputting setting the setting condition, and displays a reservation status of a process already entered set via the input unit of the reservation screen process displayed superimposed shifted in the status screen on the control section, when the when the trouble is confirmed in the printer unit, the display shows the communication reservation screen for indicating the setting conditions of the communication unit to the notification icon indicating the existence of the problem, to be displayed on the exposed portion of the processing status screen, when said display unit is displaying the printer reservation screen for indicating the setting conditions of該記printer portion A notification window indicating the content of the trouble is displayed in an overlapping manner on the printer reservation screen .

The image processing apparatus according to the second aspect of the present invention, in the gist 1, before Symbol controller, by the display area of the broadcast icon of the exposed portion is operated, the communication instead of the該報knowledge icon The notification window is displayed on the reservation screen, and a predetermined input area provided in the display area of the notification window is operated to display the notification icon on the exposed portion instead of the notification window. It is characterized by.

In the present invention, the control unit displays the trouble by a notification window or a notification icon. The user can change the display form of the trouble as appropriate. In the case of icon display, it is possible to indicate to the user that there is error information to be displayed without hiding the screen necessary for the operation. In the case of the window display, it is possible to show the detailed contents of the trouble to the user.

In addition, when trouble is confirmed in the printer unit, when the user inputs an operation instruction through the communication reservation screen , a notification icon is displayed on the exposed portion of the processing status screen , and the user issues an operation instruction through the printer reservation screen. When inputting, a notification window is displayed over the printer reservation screen . In this case, it is not necessary for the user to select a display form, and operability is improved. Furthermore, even when the operation is advanced, the control unit determines the display form of the trouble by determining the relevance with the trouble according to the reservation screen to be displayed.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a digital multi-function peripheral that is an image processing apparatus according to the present invention.
The digital multifunction peripheral 10 according to the present embodiment has functions as a copying machine, a scanner, a printer, and a facsimile machine, and includes an operation panel 11, a scanner unit 14, a printing unit 15, a storage unit 16, a communication unit 17, A control unit 19 is provided.

  The multifunction machine 10 has a mode in which an image read by the scanner unit 14 is printed by the printing unit 15 (copy mode), and a mode in which image data input from the outside via the communication unit 17 is printed by the printing unit 15 (printer mode). ) A mode in which an image read by the scanner unit 14 is output to the outside via the communication unit 17 and the telephone line 18 (image transmission mode), and image data input via the communication unit 17 and the telephone line 18 is printed by the printing unit 15. The control unit 19 controls each unit so that printing modes (image reception modes) can be executed in parallel.

  Further, the operation panel 11 includes a display screen (LCD 12) for guiding and displaying the operation status for each mode, and an input device (operation keys 13) for receiving user instructions. Image data read by the scanner unit 14, image data input / output by the communication unit 17, display screen data displayed on the LCD 12, etc. are temporarily stored in the storage unit 16 according to instructions from the control unit 19. 19 reads and performs each process.

  FIG. 2 is an overall view showing the operation panel 11. As shown in this figure, the operation panel 11 comprises an LCD 12 arranged on the left half and an operation key 13 arranged on the right half.

The LCD 12 is a touch panel LCD (LCD including a transparent tablet) capable of graphic display, and is transparent for setting various conditions and selecting desired display contents based on information displayed in transition on the display unit. Has a tablet (touch key).
For example, the LCD 12 shown in FIG. 2 is a screen for making a copy reservation, and includes a double-side key for selecting double-sided printing / single-sided printing, a sort key for sorting output sheets, and a copy density setting. A copy density key, a sheet key for selecting a sheet (recording sheet) type, a magnification key for setting a copy magnification, and function keys for setting other detailed functions are displayed. Then, the user sets and selects various conditions by directly pressing the touch key with a finger.

The numeric keypad 21 of the operation key 13 is a key used for inputting a numerical value (such as the number of copies). The start key 26 is a key for instructing the start of the copying operation. The clear key 25 is a key for clearing the copy condition setting displayed on the LCD 12 or interrupting the copy operation. The all cancel key 23 is a key for returning the copy condition setting to the default value.
The printer, fax, and copy keys 22a, 22b, and 22c are for selecting a mode. The keys themselves emit light so that the mode selected by the mode selection key can be understood. Yes. Further, the screen switching key 24 is used to switch a window of a desired mode from the window screens of various modes displayed on the LCD 12 in advance.

  Next, a display embodiment of the LCD 12 that is a display unit of the digital multi-function peripheral will be described in detail. In the first to fourth embodiments described below, display forms when a trouble occurs in a certain process when a plurality of processes are executed in the digital multi-function peripheral 10 will be described.

[First Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, one window showing the processing contents is displayed on the entire surface of the LCD 12, and the user can change the display form when trouble information is displayed. Is a specific example.

<First embodiment>
The first embodiment shows how a paper jam (sheet jam) error (trouble) occurs when the user performs a copy reservation operation in the digital multi-function peripheral 10, and how it is displayed on the LCD 12. Yes.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the first embodiment showing a guidance display when an error (paper jam) occurs during a copy reservation operation.
As shown in FIG. 3A, in the multifunction machine 10, when the user performs a copy reservation operation, a copy reservation screen 32 is displayed on the LCD 12 in full screen. The copy reservation screen 32 is a processing information window that displays information for copy reservation processing.
If a paper jam occurs during the copy reservation operation, a trouble icon (notification icon) 33 is displayed on the LCD 12, as shown in FIG. The trouble icon 33 is a trouble occurring in a process different from the copy reservation process, but can be notified to the user by displaying it on the copy reservation screen 32. As shown in this figure, the control unit 19 is arranged so that the trouble icon 33 is displayed at a position (non-overlapping position) that does not overlap with other windows and keys displayed on the LCD 12 below the left end of the LCD 12. To do.

  When the trouble icon 33 is touched by the user, the control unit 19 preferentially displays the notification window 34 indicating the content of the error (at the forefront) at the approximate center of the LCD 12.

<Second embodiment>
The second embodiment shows how an error (trouble) of a paper jam (sheet jam) occurs when the user performs a fax transmission operation in the digital multi-function peripheral 10 and how it is displayed on the LCD 12. Yes.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the second embodiment showing a guidance display when a paper jam occurs during fax transmission.

As shown in FIG. 4A, in the multifunction machine 10, the fax transmission reservation screen 37 is displayed on the LCD 12 when the user performs fax transmission. The fax transmission screen 37 is a processing information window for displaying information for fax transmission processing.
If a paper jam occurs during this fax transmission, a trouble icon 33 similar to the above is displayed below the left end of the LCD 12, as shown in FIG. The trouble icon 33 is a trouble occurring in a process different from the fax transmission, but can be notified to the user by displaying it on the fax transmission screen 37.

  Furthermore, when the trouble icon 33 is touched, as shown in FIG. 4C, a notification window 34 indicating the content of the error is displayed preferentially (at the forefront) at the approximate center of the LCD 12. When the “OK” key 35 in the notification window 34 is touched, the display returns to the display of FIG.

Next, the operation of guidance display processing by the control unit 19 in the first and second embodiments will be described.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of a guidance display operation for displaying the notification icon by the control unit 19 before the notification window.
When an error (trouble) occurs in the print unit 15, the control unit 19 displays the trouble icon 33 at the non-overlapping position on the reservation screens 32 and 37 of the LCD 12 as described above (S1). When the trouble icon 33 is touched by the user (S2), the control unit 19 causes the notification window 34 to display detailed guidance information on the foreground at the approximate center of the LCD 12 (S3). Then, when the user confirms the guidance information and touches the “OK” key 35 in this window (S4), it is set to return to the icon display (S5).

  When the trouble icon 33 is not touched by the user (S2), the control unit 19 confirms that the trouble is released by the user (S6). If the trouble is released, the control unit 19 deletes the trouble icon 33 from the LCD 12 (S7), and ends the process. If the trouble has not been released, the process returns to S12 to check whether the “OK” key 35 has been touched.

  As described above, in the first and second embodiments, when a trouble occurs in the printing unit 15 in the reservation operation, the icon 33 for notifying that the trouble has occurred is displayed as a window key that is a process information display. It displays on LCD12 so that it may not overlap. When the icon 33 is touched, the trouble content is specifically displayed on the notification window 34.

Accordingly, it is possible to indicate to the user that there is error information to be displayed without hiding the screen necessary for the operation, and it is possible to notify the occurrence of the trouble without disturbing the operation by the user.
Further, error information (detailed guidance information) can be displayed on the notification window 34 at a timing desired by the user, and the user can confirm the detailed contents when necessary.

<Third embodiment>
In the first embodiment, when an error occurs in the printing unit 15 during the operation of the scanner unit 14, the icon 33 is first displayed, and when the icon is touched, the content of the error is displayed in the notification window 34. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be set such that the error content is first displayed in the notification window 34 and then the icon 33 is displayed.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a third embodiment showing a guidance display when an error (paper jam) occurs during a copy reservation.
In this case, as in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the user performs a copy reservation operation, the copy reservation screen 32 is displayed on the LCD 12 in its entirety. When a paper jam occurs during the copy reservation operation, as shown in FIG. 6B, a notification window 34 indicating the content of the error is displayed preferentially (at the forefront) at the approximate center of the LCD 12. When the “OK” key 35 in the window 34 is touched, a trouble icon 33 is displayed below the left end as shown in FIG. 6C.

<Fourth embodiment>
Also in the fourth embodiment, the content of the error is displayed in the notification window 34 as in the third embodiment, and then the icon 33 is displayed. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a fourth embodiment showing a guidance display when a paper jam occurs during fax transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, a fax transmission screen 37 is displayed on the LCD 12 in its entirety. If a paper jam occurs in this state, a notification window 34 indicating the content of the error is displayed at the center of the LCD 12, as shown in FIG. When the “OK” key 35 in this window is touched, as shown in FIG. 7C, a trouble icon 33 is displayed below the left end.

Next, the operation of guidance display processing by the control unit 19 in the third and fourth embodiments will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of the guidance display operation for displaying the notification window by the control unit 19 before the icon.
As shown in this figure, when an error (trouble) occurs in the printing unit 15, the control unit 19 preferentially displays a detailed guidance display on the foreground in the approximate center of the reservation screens 32 and 37 of the LCD 12. (S11). When the “OK” key 35 is touched by the user (S12), the control unit 19 displays the icon 33 below the left end of the LCD 12 (S13). Here, if the trouble has not been released (S14) and the user touches this icon 33 (S15), the process returns to S11 and the detailed guidance information is displayed on the notification window 34.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the trouble has been canceled by the user after S12 or S13 (S14, S16), the control unit 19 deletes the trouble icon 33 from the LCD 12 (S17), and ends the process.

  In this way, the notification window displaying the detailed guidance information at the time when the error occurs is displayed in the foreground, so that the user can obtain detailed information and the user can perform the corresponding process. If the user does not need to deal with for the time being, the user can display the notification icon so that it does not overlap other display information. In this way, it is possible to provide a display that does not interfere with the current processing, and it is possible to notify a warning to other users.

[Second Embodiment]
In the second embodiment, a plurality of windows indicating the processing contents of the LCD 12 are displayed while being shifted, and when the trouble information is displayed, the display form can be changed by the user. Is a specific example.

<Fifth embodiment>
The fifth embodiment shows how a paper jam (sheet jam) error (trouble) occurs when the user performs a copy reservation operation in the digital multi-function peripheral 10, and how it is displayed on the LCD 12. Yes.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a fifth embodiment showing a guidance display when an error (paper jam) occurs during a copy reservation operation.
As shown in FIG. 9A, in the multifunction machine 10, when the user performs a copy reservation operation, the copy reservation screen 32 is displayed on the LCD 12 with priority over the printer status screen 31. In other words, the copy reservation screen 32 is displayed on the printer status screen 31 while being shifted, and a part of the printer status screen 31 is exposed. The icons of the first and second print jobs are displayed above the left end of the exposed portion, and it can be seen that the print processing has already been reserved. In this display situation, when a paper jam occurs in the print unit 15, a trouble icon 33 is displayed on the LCD 12 below the left end of the exposed portion of the printer status screen 31, as shown in FIG. The

  As shown in this figure, the trouble icon 33 is displayed at a position (non-overlapping position) that does not overlap with other display information and keys displayed on the LCD 12 below the left end of the printer status screen 31 displayed on the LCD 12. It is arranged so that.

When the trouble icon 33 is touched by the user, the control unit 19 gives priority to (in front of) the copy reservation screen 32 displayed on the LCD 12 as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the notification window 34 (detailed guidance information).
The detailed guidance information is associated with the icon 33 and stored in the storage unit 16. When the icon 33 is touched, the control unit 19 displays it on the notification window 34.

<Sixth embodiment>
The second embodiment shows how an error (trouble) of a paper jam (sheet jam) occurs when the user performs a fax transmission operation in the digital multi-function peripheral 10 and how it is displayed on the LCD 12. Yes.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of the sixth embodiment showing a guidance display when a paper jam occurs during fax transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, in the multifunction machine 10, a fax transmission status screen 36 and a fax transmission reservation screen 37 are displayed on the LCD 12. The fax transmission reservation screen 37 is displayed with priority (near this) than the fax transmission status screen 36. That is, the fax transmission reservation screen 37 is displayed on the fax transmission status screen 36 while being shifted and superimposed, and a part of the fax transmission status screen 36 is exposed. The icons of the first and second transmission jobs are displayed above the left end of the exposed portion, and it can be seen that transmission processing has already been reserved. If a paper jam occurs in the print unit 15 in this display state, a trouble icon 33 similar to the above is displayed in the exposed area of the fax transmission state screen 36 of the LCD 12, as shown in FIG. Further, when the trouble icon 33 is touched, a window 34 showing the content of the error is displayed as shown in FIG. When the “OK” key 35 in the window 34 is touched, the display is set to return to the display of FIG.

Next, the operation of the guidance display process by the control unit 19 in the fifth and sixth embodiments will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in this figure, when an error (trouble) occurs in the printing unit 15, the control unit 19 displays a trouble icon 33 at a predetermined position on the status screens 32 and 36 of the LCD 12 (S1).

Thereafter, when the trouble icon 33 is touched by the user (S2), the control unit 19 causes the notification window 34 to display detailed guidance information on the forefront of the approximate center of the LCD 12 (S3). Then, when the user touches the “OK” key 35 in the window 34 (S4), it is set to return to the icon display (S5).
When the trouble icon 33 is not touched (S2), it is confirmed in S6 whether the trouble has been canceled by the user. If confirmed, the control unit 19 deletes the trouble icon 33 from the LCD 12 (S7) and ends the process.

  As described above, when a trouble occurs in the print unit 15 when the scanner unit 14 is used in the copy reservation mode or the fax transmission reservation mode, the multifunction device displays an icon for notifying that the trouble has occurred. Then, it is displayed on the LCD 12 so as not to overlap with the display (window key) of the operation instruction screen for giving a new reservation instruction. When the icon is touched, the trouble content is set to be displayed in a specific window.

Thus, it is possible to indicate to the user that there is error information to be displayed without hiding the screen necessary for the reservation mode operation instruction. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of a trouble can be alert | reported, without disturbing operation by a user.
Further, error information (detailed guidance information) can be displayed at a timing desired by the user, and the user can refer to detailed error information when necessary.

<Seventh embodiment>
In the fifth embodiment, when an error occurs in the print unit 15 during the operation of the scanner unit 14 such as the copy reservation mode and the fax transmission reservation mode, the icon 33 is displayed first. The content is set to be displayed on the notification window 34. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be set such that the error content is first displayed in the notification window 34 and then the icon 33 is displayed.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a seventh embodiment showing a guidance display when a paper jam occurs in the printing unit at the time of a copy reservation.
In this case, as in the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11A, the copy reservation screen 32 is displayed on the printer status screen 31 while being shifted, and a part of the printer status screen 31 is exposed. When a paper jam occurs in this state, as shown in FIG. 11B, a window 34 indicating the content of the error is displayed preferentially (in the forefront) at the center of the LCD 12. When the “OK” key 35 in the window 34 is touched by the user, the control unit 19 reads the data of the icon 33 associated with the window 34 from the storage unit 16, as shown in FIG. The trouble icon 33 is displayed below the left end of the printer status screen 31.

<Eighth embodiment>
Also in the fourth embodiment, the content of the error is displayed in the notification window 34 as in the third embodiment, and then the icon 33 is displayed. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of the eighth embodiment showing a guidance display when a paper jam occurs during fax transmission.

  In this case, as in the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12A, the fax transmission reservation screen 37 is displayed in a shifted manner on the fax transmission status screen 36, and a part of the fax transmission status screen 36 is exposed and displayed. ing. In this display situation, when a paper jam occurs when the fax transmission reservation screen 37 is preferentially displayed on the LCD 12, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), a notification window indicating the content of the error is displayed at the center of the LCD 12. 34 is displayed with the highest priority. When the “OK” key 35 in the window 34 is touched, a trouble icon 33 is displayed below the left end of the fax transmission status screen 36 as shown in FIG.

The operation of the guidance display process by the control unit 19 in the seventh and eighth embodiments will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG.
As shown in this figure, when an error (trouble) occurs in the printing unit 15, the control unit 19 preferentially displays detailed guidance on the notification window 34 on the foreground at the approximate center of the LCD 12 (S11). Thereafter, when the “OK” key 35 is touched by the user (S12), the control unit 19 displays an icon 33 below the left end of the window screens 31 and 36 on the LCD 12 (S13). And if a user touches this icon 33, it will set so that it may return to the alerting | reporting window 34 of detailed guidance information (S15).

  If the “OK” key 35 is not touched by the user (S12), it is confirmed in S16 that the trouble has been released by the user. The control unit 19 deletes the trouble icon 33 from the LCD 12 (S17) and ends the process.

  In this way, the notification window displaying the detailed guidance information at the time when the error occurs is displayed in the foreground, so that the user can obtain detailed information and the user can perform the corresponding process. If the user does not need to deal with the problem for the time being, the user displays the notification icon on the exposed portion of the processing information window displayed at the back, so it is possible to determine which other process has an error. It is immediately obvious to the user. In addition, the display can be made without impeding the current processing.

[Third Embodiment]
In the third embodiment, when an error occurs, the control unit 19 determines whether the error is related to the processing information window preferentially displayed on the LCD 12 and selects an error display form. There are specific examples of the ninth to eleventh embodiments.

<Ninth embodiment>
The ninth embodiment shows how an error (trouble) of a paper jam (sheet jam) occurs when the user performs a copy reservation operation in the digital multifunction peripheral 10 and how it is displayed on the LCD 12. ing.
This display form will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6A, in the multifunction machine 10, when the user performs a copy reservation operation, the copy reservation screen 32 is displayed on the LCD 12 on the entire screen. If a paper jam occurs at this time, even if a new copy reservation is instructed, the print processing is not efficiently performed. The control unit 19 determines that this error has an influence on the copy reservation process, and information (detailed guidance information) indicating the content of the trouble is displayed on the LCD 12 as shown in FIG. 6B. 34 is displayed prominently.

  Here, how the control unit 19 determines the relationship between the error and the current processing screen will be described. First, an association between each processing screen, which is a processing information window, and error notification information is set in advance, and this association data is stored in the storage unit 16. When a trouble occurs in the scanner unit 14 or the print unit 15 that is a processing unit, the control unit 19 performs processing and notification of the currently displayed processing screen from the notification information due to the trouble and the association data read from the storage unit 16. Determine if the information is relevant.

  As shown in this figure, the display of the notification information in the window format is displayed so as to overlap the approximate center of the copy reservation screen 32 displayed on the LCD 12. When the user operates the “OK” key 35 provided in the notification window display 34, a position (non-overlapping) below the left end of the copy reservation screen 32 that does not overlap with other windows and keys displayed on the LCD 12. Is displayed as a trouble icon 33 representing the state of the device.

  Further, when the trouble icon 33 is touched by the user, the control unit 19 again displays information (detailed guidance information) indicating the content of the trouble in the approximate center of the copy reservation screen 32 displayed on the LCD 12. 34 is set to display. Thus, the detailed guidance information of the trouble icon 33 can be displayed and confirmed at any time.

<Tenth embodiment>
The tenth embodiment shows how an error (trouble) of a paper jam (sheet jam) occurs when the user performs a fax transmission operation in the digital multi-function peripheral 10 and how it is displayed on the LCD 12. ing.

This display form will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4A, in the multifunction machine 10, when the user performs a fax transmission operation, a transmission reservation screen 37 is displayed on the LCD 12 on the entire screen. At this time, even if a paper jam occurs in the printing unit 15, there is no influence on the direct transmission reservation instruction. Based on the association data stored in the storage unit 16, the control unit 19 determines that this error does not affect the fax transmission process, and is displayed on the LCD 12 as shown in FIG. A trouble icon 33 similar to the above is displayed below the left end of the transmission reservation screen 37. Further, when the trouble icon 33 is touched, as shown in FIG. 4C, the error icon 33 is displayed in a window 34 showing the content of the error. When the “OK” key 35 in the display by the window 34 is touched, the setting is made to return to the icon 33 in FIG. 4B.

<Eleventh embodiment>
In the eleventh embodiment, as in the ninth embodiment, when the user performs a copy reservation operation in the digital multifunction peripheral 10, a paper jam error (trouble) occurs, which is displayed on the LCD 12. It shows how to display.

This display form will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 11A, in the multifunction machine 10, the copy reservation screen 32 is displayed on the LCD 12 with priority (before this) than the printer status screen 31. In other words, the copy reservation screen 32 is displayed on the printer status screen 31 while being shifted, and a part of the printer status screen 31 is exposed. In this display situation, if a paper jam occurs in the print unit 15, even if a new copy reservation is instructed, the print process is not efficiently performed. The control unit 19 determines that this error is related to the copy reservation process, and the content of the trouble on the copy reservation screen (window) 32 displayed on the LCD 12 as shown in FIG. (Detailed guidance information) is displayed in the window 34 so as to be conspicuous.

As shown in this figure, the notification display in the window format is displayed so as to overlap the approximate center of the copy reservation screen 32 displayed on the LCD 12. Further, when the user operates an “OK” key 35 provided in the display of the notification window 34, the notification information icon 33 regarding the printer unit 15 is displayed. That is, a trouble icon 33 representing the state of the apparatus is saved at a non-overlapping position that does not overlap with other windows and keys displayed on the LCD 12, such as below the left end of the printer status screen (window) 31, and at an exposed position. Is displayed.
In this way, the trouble icon 33 related to the print unit 15 is saved and displayed in the screen (window) 31 representing the status of the printer, so that the user can also confirm that there is a situation to be warned in the print unit 15. .

  Further, when the trouble icon 33 is touched by the user, the control unit 19 again displays information (detailed guidance information) indicating the content of the trouble in the approximate center of the copy reservation screen (window) 32 displayed on the LCD 12. The window 34 is set to be displayed, and the detailed guidance information of the trouble icon 33 can be displayed and confirmed at any time.

<Twelfth embodiment>
In the twelfth embodiment, as in the tenth embodiment, when the user performs a fax transmission operation in the digital multi-function peripheral 10, a paper jam error (trouble) occurs, which is displayed on the LCD 12. It shows how to display.

This display form will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 10A, when the user performs a fax transmission operation, in the multifunction machine 10, the fax transmission reservation screen 37 is displayed on the LCD 12 with priority (before) the fax transmission status screen 36. Yes. That is, the fax transmission screen 37 is displayed on the fax transmission status screen 36 while being shifted, and a part of the fax transmission status screen 36 is exposed. Even if a paper jam occurs in the printing unit 15 in this display state, the direct transmission reservation instruction is not affected. Based on the association data stored in the storage unit 16, the control unit 19 determines that this error does not affect the fax transmission process, and is displayed on the LCD 12 as shown in FIG. A trouble icon 33 similar to the above is displayed below the left end of the transmission reservation screen 37. Further, when the trouble icon 33 is touched, as shown in FIG. 10C, the error icon 33 is displayed in a window 34 indicating the content of the error. When the “OK” key 35 in the display by the window 34 is touched, the setting is made so as to return to the icon 33 in FIG.

As described above, in the ninth to twelfth implementations, the example control unit 19 determines whether the trouble affects the operation displayed on the LCD 12 and selects a display form such as an icon or a window.
The display processing operation of the control unit 19 in the third embodiment (ninth to twelfth embodiments) will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 13, for example, when an error (trouble) occurs in the print unit 15, the control unit 19 may have a trouble that affects the processing of the screen (processing information window) displayed preferentially on the LCD 12. Judging. As shown in the ninth to twelfth embodiments, the processing information window is displayed on the entire surface (the ninth and tenth embodiments) or displayed in front of the overlapping display (the eleventh and twelfth embodiments). ) The storage unit 16 stores association data of each processing information window and each trouble, and the control unit 19 makes a determination based on this data (S21). When the processing of the display processing window is affected (the ninth and eleventh embodiments), the detailed guidance is preferentially displayed on the window 34 on the foreground at the approximate center of the LCD 12 (S22). Thereafter, when the “OK” key 35 is touched by the user (S23), the control unit 19 displays the icon 33 below the left end of the LCD 12 (S24). And it is set so that it will return to the window display (S22) of detailed guidance information, if a user touches this icon 33 (S25), without canceling this trouble (S25).

  On the other hand, when the control unit 19 confirms that the trouble has been canceled by the user (S25, S28), the control unit 19 deletes the detailed guidance information or the trouble icon information 33 from the window 34 from the LCD 12 (S26, S28). S28), the process ends.

  When the trouble does not affect the processing of the display processing window (the tenth and twelfth embodiments), the control unit 19 displays a small icon 33 below the left end of the display screen of the LCD 12 (S31). Thereafter, when the user touches the trouble icon 33 (S32), the control unit 19 is set to preferentially display the detailed guidance display by the window 34 in the center of the LCD 12 (S33). Then, when the “OK” key 35 in the display by the window 34 is touched by the user (S34), it is displayed again as a small icon 33 below the left end of the LCD 12 (S35).

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the trouble has been canceled by the user (S36, 38), the control unit 19 deletes the guidance information from the trouble icon 33 or the window 34 from the LCD 12 (S37, S39), and ends the process. .

As described above, in the MFP 10 according to the present embodiment (the ninth to twelfth examples), when a trouble occurs, the control unit determines whether or not the process related to the screen currently being input by the user is related to the trouble information. 19 automatically selects the optimum trouble information display form. That is, when it is related, the control unit 19 displays a notification window near the center of the screen of the LCD 12, and when it is not related, the control unit 19 displays it as a notification icon. In this way, since the control unit 19 determines and displays the optimum display form of trouble information when the trouble occurs, the user can obtain detailed notification information of the trouble when necessary for the process, When information is not necessary for processing, it is possible to display the screen necessary for the transmission reservation operation without hiding it so as not to interfere with the operation.
Further, when an icon is displayed, a warning to the extent that there is error information to be displayed can be shown to the user. Thus, since the control unit 19 automatically selects the optimum display form, the operability can be greatly improved.
Note that the user can switch the display form of the notification information at a desired timing regardless of the control of the control unit 19, so that the degree of freedom is high.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the fourth embodiment, when a processing operation is proceeded in a state where some trouble has occurred, a display form is selected depending on whether or not the trouble affects a new process. The thirteenth to sixteenth embodiments Is a specific example.

<Thirteenth embodiment>
The thirteenth embodiment shows a guidance display when the copy reservation screen 32 is opened and a new copy reservation is instructed in a situation where some trouble occurs such as a paper out of the paper feed tray in the print unit 15. Is. In the multifunction machine 10, when an error (trouble) such as out of paper has occurred in the printing unit, when the user starts a copy job instruction for a new document from the operation panel 11, the control unit 19 A trouble guidance or trouble icon in the print unit 15 is displayed in a predetermined area of the LCD 12.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of a thirteenth embodiment showing a guidance display when a new copy reservation is started in the state where an error (out of paper) has occurred in the printing unit 15. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of the display processing operation of the control unit in the thirteenth embodiment.

It is assumed that the first and second print jobs are reserved in the multi-function peripheral 10 and the third sheet feed tray of the printing unit 15 has run out of paper. Therefore, the printer status screen is displayed on the display screen of the LCD 12, and icons indicating the first and second print jobs are displayed on the upper left, and a trouble icon 41 indicating out of paper is displayed on the lower left.
Assume that the user starts a copy reservation under this situation. As shown in FIG. 15A, in the multifunction machine 10, the user causes the LCD 12 to display the copy reservation screen 32 with priority over the printer status screen 31 using the screen switching key 24 of the operation panel 11. That is, the copy reservation screen 32 is displayed on the printer status screen 31 while being shifted, and a part of the printer status screen 31 is exposed. At this time, a trouble icon 41 is displayed below the left end of the exposed portion of the printer status screen 31.

Next, the trouble information display operation will be described.
The control unit 19 determines whether or not the out of paper indicated by the trouble icon 41 affects the copy process (S41). This is determined in advance based on the trouble data that affects the processing in the storage unit 16. The fact that out of paper is not printed efficiently even if a new copy reservation is instructed. As shown in FIG. 15B, information indicating the content of the trouble (detailed guidance information) is temporarily displayed on the notification window on the LCD 12. 42 is displayed so as to stand out greatly (S42). That is, as shown in this figure, the display of information by the window 42 is set so as to be displayed so as to overlap the approximate center of the copy reservation screen 32 displayed on the LCD 12.

  Then, the user operates the “OK” key 43 provided in the window 42 at the stage where the status of the print unit 15 is confirmed by the guidance information (S43). As shown in FIG. 15C, a trouble icon 41 indicating the state of the apparatus is located at a position (non-overlapping position) that does not overlap with other windows and keys displayed on the LCD 12, such as below the left end of the copy reservation screen 32. Are saved and displayed (S44).

  Although not shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16, when the trouble icon 31 is touched by the user, the control unit 19 makes the copy reservation displayed on the LCD 12 as shown in FIG. Information (detailed guidance information) indicating the content of the trouble is again displayed in the notification window 42 at the approximate center of the screen 32. Thus, the detailed guidance information of the trouble icon 41 can be displayed and confirmed at any time.

  Then, after confirming the situation in the printing unit 15 (here, there is no sheet in the third paper feed tray), the user inputs copy reservation processing conditions and reserves a copy job for a new document (S45). ). When the copy reservation instruction is completed (S46), as shown in FIG. 15D, after the original is read by the scanner unit 14, the third new print job is added as an icon 44. (S47).

  When the user sees the guidance information and cancels the trouble (S48), the guidance display is reset (S49), and no trouble display is performed.

<14th embodiment>
In the fourteenth embodiment, a copy reservation screen is opened under a situation where the print section is out of paper in the third paper feed tray, and a job that uses the third paper feed tray as a new copy reservation is newly opened. The guidance display at the time of instructing as a simple copy reservation is shown.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of a fourteenth embodiment showing a guidance display when a new copy reservation is started in a state where an error (out of paper) has occurred in the print unit. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the flow of the display processing operation of the control unit in the fourteenth embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 17A, the display on the LCD 12 when the user starts a copy reservation is the same as the display in the thirteenth embodiment. Next, the trouble information display operation will be described.
As shown in FIG. 17B, the user starts inputting copy reservation processing conditions (S51), opens the paper selection screen 45, and selects a third paper feed tray that is out of paper as a new copy reservation. (S52).

  The control unit 19 determines whether or not the out of paper indicated by the trouble icon 41 on the printer status screen 31 affects the copy process at this time (S53). Under this circumstance, the print processing with the instructed paper is not performed efficiently, so that information indicating the content of the trouble (detailed guidance information) once stands out in the window 42 as shown in FIG. 17C. (S54).

  In this explanation, the guidance display is switched to when the third paper feed tray that has run out of paper is selected. However, it is automatically selected from the stage when the paper selection screen is opened or from the original size and copy magnification. It is also possible to switch to the guidance display and prompt the user for a warning when the paper size determined to be the same as that out of paper.

As shown in FIG. 21C, the information displayed by the notification window 42 is displayed so as to overlap the approximate center of the copy reservation screen 32 displayed on the LCD 12.
When the user confirms the status of the print unit 15 with the guidance information, if the user operates the “OK” key 43 provided in the window display (S55), as shown in FIG. A trouble icon 41 representing the state of the device is retracted and displayed at a position (non-overlapping position) below the left end of the reservation screen that does not overlap with other windows and keys displayed on the LCD 12 (S56). .

  As described in the thirteenth embodiment, when the trouble icon 41 is touched by the user, the control unit 19 displays the copy reservation screen displayed on the LCD 12 as shown in FIG. Information (detailed guidance information) indicating the content of the trouble is again displayed on the window 42 in the approximate center. Thus, the detailed guidance information of the trouble icon 41 can be displayed and confirmed at any time.

The user who has confirmed the trouble situation in the print unit 15 (here, there is no paper in the third paper feed tray) can replenish paper in the third paper feed tray (S59) and reset the guidance display. (S60).
When the user completes the copy reservation (S57), as shown in FIG. 17D, the scanner unit 14 performs a process of reading a document, and then displays the third new print job as an icon 44. (S58). Thus, the newly reserved copy print job is processed efficiently.

<Fifteenth embodiment>
In the fifteenth embodiment, a copy reservation screen is opened under a situation where the staple finisher connected to the print unit has a problem that the staple needle is cut, and a job that uses the staple finisher as a new copy reservation is newly opened. The guidance display at the time of instructing as a copy reservation is shown. In this multi-function peripheral, an error (trouble) such as a post-processing member shortage (staple staple shortage) has occurred in the paper post-processing apparatus (such as a staple finisher) connected to the printing unit. When the user instructs a job to use post-processing for a sheet on which an image is recorded as a copy job for a new document from the operation unit, the control unit 19 causes trouble guidance in the print unit to be displayed in a predetermined area of the LCD 12; Or a trouble icon is displayed.

  For example, FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of a fourteenth embodiment showing a guidance display when a new copy reservation is started in a state where an error (staple staple breakage) has occurred in the printing unit 15. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of the display processing operation of the control unit in the fifteenth embodiment.

  It is assumed that the first and second print jobs are reserved in the multifunction machine 10 and staple staple breakage of the paper post-processing apparatus (staple finisher) has occurred. Accordingly, the printer status screen 31 is displayed on the display screen of the LCD 12, and icons indicating the first and second print jobs are displayed on the upper left, and a trouble icon 46 indicating staple staple breakage is displayed on the lower left. .

Next, the trouble information display operation will be described.
Assume that the user starts a copy reservation under this situation. As shown in FIG. 19A, in the multifunction machine 10, the user causes the LCD 12 to display the copy reservation screen 32 with priority over the printer status screen 31 using the screen switching key 24 of the operation panel 11. That is, the copy reservation screen 32 is displayed on the printer status screen 31 while being shifted, and a part of the printer status screen 31 is exposed. At this time, a trouble icon 46 is displayed on the exposed portion of the printer status screen 31.

As shown in FIG. 19B, the user starts to input copy reservation processing conditions (S61), and the user opens the paper post-processing setting screen 47, and staples that are out of staples as a new copy reservation are displayed. Select (S62).
The control unit 19 determines whether the staple staple breakage indicated by the trouble icon 46 on the printer status screen 31 affects the copy process at this time (S63). Under this situation, stapling processing for the instructed paper is not efficiently performed. As shown in FIG. 19C, information indicating the content of the trouble (detailed guidance information) is temporarily displayed in the notification window 49 as shown in FIG. It is displayed prominently (S64).

  In the present description, the guidance display is switched when the stapling process 48 is selected on the paper post-processing apparatus setting screen 47. However, the guidance display is displayed when the paper post-processing apparatus setting screen 47 is opened. It is also possible to switch to prompt the user for a warning.

  As shown in this figure, the information display by the notification window 49 is set so as to be superimposed on the approximate center of the copy reservation screen 32 displayed on the LCD 12. The user operates the “OK” key 50 provided in the notification window 49 at the stage where the status of the sheet post-processing apparatus is confirmed by the guidance information (S50). Then, as shown in FIG. 19B, the state of the apparatus is set at a position (non-overlapping position) below the left end of the copy reservation screen 32 and not overlapping with other windows and keys displayed on the LCD 12. The trouble icon 46 is displayed and saved (S66).

  When the trouble icon 46 is touch-operated by the user, the control unit 19 displays the trouble content again in the approximate center of the copy reservation screen 32 displayed on the LCD 12, as shown in FIG. Information (detailed guidance information) to be displayed is set to be displayed by the window 48, and the detailed guidance information of the trouble icon 46 can be displayed and confirmed at any time.

The user who has confirmed the trouble status (here, no staples) in the paper post-processing apparatus (staple finisher) can replenish the staples to the stapler (S69) and reset the guidance display (S70). ).
When the user completes the copy reservation (S67), as shown in FIG. 19D, the scanner unit 14 performs a process of reading a document, and then displays the third new print job as an icon 51. (S68). In this way, any newly reserved copy print job is processed efficiently.

<Sixteenth embodiment>
The sixteenth embodiment shows guidance for instructing a new transmission reservation by displaying a transmission reservation screen on the display section under a situation where a trouble occurs in the print section.
FIG. 21 shows that when the user makes a reservation for a new transmission job such as a fax or an e-mail in a state where an error has occurred in the printing unit 15, the control unit 19 causes a trouble in the printing unit within a predetermined amount of the LCD 12. It is explanatory drawing which shows an icon display or a guidance display. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the flow of the display processing operation of the control unit in the sixteenth embodiment.

  It is assumed that the first and second fax jobs are reserved in the multi-function peripheral 10 and that the third sheet feeding tray of the printing unit 15 has run out of paper. Therefore, the fax transmission status screen 36 is displayed on the display screen of the LCD 12, and icons indicating the first and second fax jobs are displayed on the upper left, and a trouble icon 41 indicating the out of paper is displayed on the lower left. .

Next, the trouble information display operation will be described.
Assume that the user starts a fax transmission reservation under the above display condition. As shown in FIG. 21A, in the multifunction machine 10, the user causes the LCD 12 to display the fax transmission reservation screen 37 with higher priority than the fax transmission status screen 36 using the screen switching key 24 of the operation panel 11. That is, the fax transmission reservation screen 37 is displayed on the fax transmission status screen 36 while being shifted, and a part of the fax transmission status screen 36 is exposed and displayed. At this time, a trouble icon 41 is displayed on the exposed portion of the fax transmission status screen 36.

  As shown in FIG. 21B, when the user starts to input copy reservation processing conditions (S71), the control unit 19 indicates that the out of paper indicated by the trouble icon 41 on the fax transmission status screen 36 at this time is fax transmission. It is determined whether or not this is affected (S72). This is determined in advance based on the trouble data that affects the processing in the storage unit 16. In the operation of the transmission reservation screen 37, since there is basically no problem regarding the output of the image in the print unit 15 and the status of the print unit, the trouble icon 41 is displayed as it is (S73). If the input is continued and the normal transmission reservation instruction is completed (S78), as shown in FIG. 21D, the scanner unit 14 performs the process of reading the original, and then the third new job in the transmission job list. An icon 52 is added as a simple transmission job (S79).

When the user touches the trouble icon 41 in order to confirm the content of the trouble icon 41 (S74), the guidance information is displayed on the notification window 42 (S75). As shown in FIG. Is superimposed on the approximate center of the fax transmission reservation screen 37 displayed on the LCD 12.
Then, when the user confirms the status of the print unit 15 by the guidance information, when the user operates the “OK” key 43 provided in the window display (S76), as shown in FIG. A trouble icon 41 representing the state of the device is saved and displayed at a position (non-overlapping position) below the left end of the transmission status screen 36 and not overlapping with other windows and keys displayed on the LCD 12 ( S77).
When the user looks at the guidance information and cancels the trouble (S80), the guidance display is reset (S81), and no trouble is displayed.

  As described above, in the MFP 10 according to the present embodiment (13th to 16th examples), when some trouble occurs, the process proceeds to a new process (reservation instruction for a copy job and a transmission job). The control unit 19 automatically selects the optimum trouble information display mode depending on whether or not the new process is related to the trouble information. That is, when it is related, the control unit 19 displays a notification window near the center of the screen of the LCD 12, and when it is not related, the control unit 19 displays it as a notification icon. Therefore, it is not necessary for the user to select an optimal display screen, and operability can be greatly improved. In addition, since the user can switch the display form of the notification information at a desired timing regardless of the control of the control unit 19, the degree of freedom of display selection by the user is high.

  When the notification information is displayed as an icon, it is possible to indicate to the user that there is error information to be displayed without hiding the screen necessary for the operation, thereby hindering the user from using the copy reservation. The occurrence of trouble can be notified without any trouble.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a case where a paper out and a staple needle out occurs as an error is described, and the icon pattern (design) is an illustration showing a state of paper out and staple staple out. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in the case where other errors such as toner empty, paper jam, etc. occur, icon display / window display is performed in the same manner. In such a case, the icon pattern also changes depending on the type of error.

In this embodiment, the guidance display when an error occurs in the print unit is described. However, even when an error occurs in the scanner unit or the communication unit, icon display / window display can be performed similarly.
Furthermore, in the above example, two processing information windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, but more window displays may be used. In this case, at least one of the lower windows is provided with an exposed portion that can display the notification icon, and the notification icon is displayed there.

  According to the present invention, the control unit displays the notification icon indicating the notification information on the processing information window so as not to overlap with the processing information display and notifies the user, so that the screen necessary for the operation is displayed without being hidden. It is possible to indicate to the user that there is error information to be performed, and it is possible to notify the occurrence of trouble without interfering with the operation by the user.

  Further, according to the present invention, the notification window is displayed on the processing information window in place of the notification icon according to the user's instruction, so that the notification information can be displayed on the notification window at the user's desired timing. You can check the details when necessary.

  Further, according to the present invention, the control unit displays the notification window displaying the notification information on the processing information window so as to notify the user, so that the user can obtain detailed information, and the user can handle the corresponding process. It can be performed.

  Further, according to the present invention, a notification icon indicating notification information is displayed on the processing information window so as not to overlap the processing information display instead of the notification window, according to the user's instruction. If there is no trouble, the user can display the notification icon so as not to overlap other display information. In this way, it is possible to provide a display that does not interfere with the current processing, and it is possible to notify a warning to other users.

  According to the present invention, the control unit relates to processing of the processing information window in which notification information is displayed when notification information to be notified to the user has occurred, or when notification information that has already occurred has occurred. If the processing information window is not related to the processing of the displayed processing information window, the processing information window overlaps the processing information display. A notification icon indicating the notification information is displayed so that it does not become. Therefore, it is not necessary for the user to select an optimal display screen, and operability can be greatly improved.

  Furthermore, by displaying the notification window on the forefront of the center of the display unit, the user's attention is drawn and the contents are made easy for the user to see. By displaying the processing contents when the user performs an operation in the processing information window displayed on the front, the user can know the notification information related to the processing, and know the device status when proceeding with the operation. Can do. If the notification information is trouble information, the user is provided with information for determining whether to deal immediately or whether the processing can proceed as it is, so that the operability can be improved as a result.

  Furthermore, by displaying the notification window on the forefront of the center of the display unit, the user's attention is drawn and the contents are made easy for the user to see. By displaying the processing contents when the user performs an operation in the processing information window displayed on the front, the user can know the notification information related to the processing, and know the device status when proceeding with the operation. Can do. If the notification information is trouble information, the user is provided with information for determining whether to deal immediately or whether the processing can proceed as it is, so that the operability can be improved as a result.

1 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of a digital multi-function peripheral that is an image processing apparatus according to the present invention. 1 is an overall view showing an operation panel of a digital multi-function peripheral. It is explanatory drawing of 1st Example which shows the guidance display when a paper jam occurs at the time of copy reservation operation. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd and 10th Example which shows the guidance display when a paper jam occurs at the time of fax transmission. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the guidance display operation | movement which displays the alerting | reporting icon by the control part 19 ahead of an alerting | reporting window. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of third and ninth embodiments showing guidance display when a paper jam occurs during a copy reservation. It is explanatory drawing of 4th Example which shows the guidance display in case paper jam occurs at the time of fax transmission. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the guidance display operation | movement which displays the alerting | reporting window by the control part 19 ahead of an icon. It is explanatory drawing of 5th Example which shows the guidance display when a paper jam occurs at the time of copy reservation operation. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of sixth and twelfth embodiments showing a guidance display when a paper jam occurs during fax transmission. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of seventh and eleventh embodiments showing guidance display when a paper jam occurs in the printing unit during copy reservation. It is explanatory drawing of the 8th Example which shows the guidance display when a paper jam occurs at the time of fax transmission. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the display process operation | movement of the control part in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the display processing operation | movement of the control part in 3rd Embodiment following FIG. It is explanatory drawing of 13th Example which shows the guidance display when a new copy reservation is started in the state in which the paper runs out in the printing part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the display process operation | movement of the control part in 13th Example. It is explanatory drawing of 13th Example which shows the guidance display when a new copy reservation is started in the state in which the paper runs out in the printing part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the display processing operation of the control part in 14th Example. FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram of a fourteenth embodiment showing a guidance display when a new copy reservation is started in a state where staple staple breakage has occurred in the print unit. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the display process operation | movement of the control part in 15th Example. It is explanatory drawing of the 16th Example which shows the guidance display when the new transmission job reservation is started in the state in which the paper out occurred in the printing part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the display process operation | movement of the control part in 16th Example.

Explanation of symbols

10 Digital MFP 11 Operation Panel 12 LCD
13 Operation key 14 Scanner unit 15 Print unit 16 Storage unit 17 Communication unit 18 Telephone line 19 Control unit 31 Printer status screen 32 Copy reservation screen 33, 41, 46 Trouble icon 34, 42, 49 Notification window 35, 43 OK key 36 Fax Transmission status screen 37 Fax transmission reservation screen

Claims (2)

A printer unit that prints an image of a document read from the scanner unit ;
A communication unit that performs communication processing on an image of a document read from the scanner unit;
A mode selection unit for enabling a user to select one of the printer process and the communication process;
A display unit for displaying a reservation screen for indicating a setting condition for executing the processing selected by the mode selection unit;
An input unit that is formed in an area for displaying the setting condition in the reservation screen, and allows the user to input and set the setting condition;
Based on the setting condition input and set via the input unit of the reservation screen, the image of the document read from the scanner unit is output in the printer unit or the communication unit corresponding to the reservation screen. In an image processing apparatus provided with a control unit for controlling
The display unit shifts and displays the reservation screen for inputting and setting the setting conditions on the processing status screen for displaying the reservation status of the processing already input and set via the input unit of the reservation screen,
Wherein, when the trouble is confirmed in the printer unit,
When said display unit is displaying the communication reservation screen for indicating the setting conditions of the communication unit, a notification icon indicating the existence of the problem, to be displayed on the exposed portion of the processing status screen,
When the display unit displays a printer reservation screen for indicating the setting conditions of the printer unit, a notification window indicating the content of the trouble is displayed over the printer reservation screen. An image processing apparatus. Before Symbol control unit,
By operating the display area of the notification icon of the exposed portion, the notification window is displayed on the communication reservation screen instead of the notification icon ,
The image according to claim 1, wherein the notification icon is displayed on the exposed portion instead of the notification window by operating a predetermined input area provided in the display area of the notification window. Processing equipment.

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