JP4323683B2 - Image forming apparatus, image forming apparatus control method, and storage medium - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a storage means capable of storing a plurality of different types of recording materials, at least one image input means for inputting image data, an image storage means for storing image data input from the image input means, The present invention relates to an image input / output apparatus having an image forming means for forming an image on a recording material fed from the storage means, image data stored in the image storage means, a control method for the image input / output apparatus, and a storage medium. .
[0002]
[Prior art]
Along with the recent digitalization of copiers, multi-function devices (composite image input / output devices) that combine multiple functions, such as facsimile transmission / reception using the scanner and printer of a copier, and PDL (Page Description Language) printer functions. ) Has been put into practical use.
[0003]
Such a multifunction machine is configured to be operable not only with a single function such as a copying machine function, a facsimile function, and a PDL print function, but also with a plurality of functions such as facsimile transmission of a PDL developed image.
[0004]
Further, the functions of the multifunction device can be used even by a computer device or the like by connecting the multifunction devices via a LAN.
[0005]
In addition, such a multi-function peripheral has a large-capacity hard disk for storing image data, and an image input job for inputting a developed image of a scanner or PDL, a facsimile received document, etc. to the hard disk, and a hard disk. The image data accumulated is divided into image output jobs that are printed out, transmitted by facsimile, or transferred to a computer device via a network. By any combination of these image input jobs and image output jobs It is configured to provide a desired function.
[0006]
Further, the function combining the image input job and the image output job is configured to be able to operate a plurality of times simultaneously. For example, while the image input of one copy job is completed and the image is being output, the image input of another copy job can be performed, and the image input of the PDL print job can be sequentially processed.
[0007]
Further, such a multi-function machine has a plurality of storage units (cassettes, manual feed trays, etc.) that can store different types of paper in the printer unit, and registers the types of paper stored in each storage unit in advance. Thus, a copy job and a PDL print job using the printer unit can be selected from the plurality of storage means. This is configured such that the fixing temperature can be controlled by the printer unit according to the type of paper, such as an OHP sheet, or a specific storage means that stores, for example, colored paper can be selected. It is.
[0008]
The plurality of storage means (cassette, manual feed tray, etc.) of the printer unit can store paper of different sizes, and the size of the paper stored in each storage means is detected or registered in advance. For copy jobs and PDL print jobs that use multiple copies, the optimum storage means is automatically selected from the paper sizes stored in the storage means according to the input image size and output image size of each job. Or any storage means can be selected.
[0009]
In particular, regarding the manual feed tray, various paper sizes can be fed, but the paper transport direction cannot be detected before feeding. It is configured to register the size.
[0010]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above conventional example, the paper type and paper size stored in the paper feed cassette and manual feed tray of the printer unit are fixed as the printer unit regardless of the job to be executed, and are set or registered during the job execution. The paper type cannot be changed.
[0011]
For this reason, for example, while a job (job 1) sets and places an OHP sheet in multi-manual feed and executes the job, setting of another job (job 2) for feeding colored paper from multi-manual feed Cannot be set until the previous job (job 1) currently being executed is completed, and even if the image input of job 1 is completed, setting and operation of job 2 cannot be performed until the image output of job 1 is completed. There was a problem.
[0012]
For example, while a job (job 1) sets and places A4 size in multiple manual feed and executes the job, another job (job 2) for feeding B4 size paper from multiple manual feed Cannot be set until the previous job (job 1) currently being executed is completed, and even if the image input of job 1 is completed, the setting and operation of job 2 until the image output of job 1 is completed There was a problem that could not.
[0013]
Further, in the above conventional example, when there is no paper in the storage means of the printer unit during job execution, the printer unit is configured to suspend the printing operation and automatically resume by replenishing paper. Here, the paper type and paper size cannot be changed during job execution, but the user who issued job 1 or the user who intends to execute job 2 mistakenly has a different type or size. Even when the paper is replenished, the printer automatically restarts, so that there are problems such as poor fixing, undesired print output, and paper jam.
[0014]
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems. of The purpose is to set the type and size of the recording material placed in the multi-manual feed and paper feed cassette, store it as type information and size information (device information), and type information of the recording material requested for each job , Compare the size information (job information) with the stored recording material type information and size information (device information) for each page, and if the two types of information do not match, the image is not formed on the page. , The multiple manual feed and paper feed cassettes can be set and operated with different paper sizes or paper types at the same time, and a copy session using the multi manual feed and paper feed cassette can be used. If there is no paper, fixing by mistakenly placing paper of another size or paper type information Image and unwanted printout can provide interactive operability so as not to occur Formation Equipment and images Formation An apparatus control method and a storage medium are provided.
[0015]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention is an image forming apparatus and can mount a plurality of types of recording materials Bypass tray And input means for inputting image data, and based on the image data input by the input means Bypass tray Image forming means for executing an image output job for forming an image on a recording material fed from the printer, and based on an instruction from an operator of the image forming apparatus Bypass tray A first setting unit that sets a type of the recording material to be placed on the recording medium, and a type of the recording material to be used in the predetermined image output job when the predetermined image output job is executed by the image forming unit. A second setting means for setting; Before the predetermined image output job is executed When the recording material type set by the first setting means matches the recording material type set by the second setting means, the predetermined image output job is started, and a predetermined interruption factor is Control means for controlling the predetermined image output job to be interrupted in response to the occurrence, the control means after the predetermined image output job is interrupted Bypass tray When recording material is newly placed on , For the operator of the image forming apparatus Before the predetermined image output job is executed The first setting means Set by The recording material type is requested to be reset, and the recording material type reset by the first setting unit in response to the request matches the recording material type set by the second setting unit. In this case, the predetermined image output job is controlled to be resumed.
[0016]
In addition, the present invention is an image forming apparatus that can mount recording materials of a plurality of sizes. Bypass tray And input means for inputting image data, and based on the image data input by the input means Bypass tray Image forming means for executing an image output job for forming an image on a recording material fed from the printer, and based on an instruction from an operator of the image forming apparatus Bypass tray A first setting unit for setting a size of the recording material placed on the recording medium, and a size of the recording material to be used in the predetermined image output job when the predetermined image output job is executed by the image forming unit. A second setting means for setting; Before the predetermined image output job is executed When the recording material size set by the first setting means matches the recording material size set by the second setting means, the predetermined image output job is started, and a predetermined interruption factor is Control means for controlling the predetermined image output job to be interrupted in response to the occurrence, the control means after the predetermined image output job is interrupted Bypass tray When recording material is newly placed on , For the operator of the image forming apparatus Before the predetermined image output job is executed The first setting means Set by The resetting of the size of the recording material is requested, and the size of the recording material reset by the first setting unit in response to the request matches the size of the recording material set by the second setting unit. In this case, the predetermined image output job is controlled to be resumed.
[0029]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an image input / output device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0030]
In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a reader unit which reads an image of a document and outputs image data corresponding to the document image to the image input / output control unit 3. A printer unit 2 records an image corresponding to the image data from 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 the printer unit 2, and includes a facsimile unit 4, a storage unit 5, a computer interface unit 7, a RIP unit 8, an operation unit 9, a core unit 10, and the like.
[0031]
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. Image data to be transmitted and received can be temporarily stored in the hard disk 6 connected to the storage unit 5.
[0032]
A hard disk 6 is connected to the storage unit 5, and the storage unit 5 compresses the image data transferred from the core unit 10 and stores it in the hard disk 6 together with an ID number for retrieving the image data. Further, the storage unit 5 searches the compressed image data stored in the hard disk 6 based on the code data transferred via the core unit 10, reads out the decompressed compressed image data, decompresses the decompressed image, Data is transferred to the core unit 10.
[0033]
The computer interface unit 7 is an interface between the personal computer or workstation (PC / WS) 11 and the core unit 10 and can be connected to the PC / WS 11 through a one-to-one local interface or through a network. good.
[0034]
The RIP unit 8 develops code data (PDL) representing an image transferred from the PC / WS 11 into image data that can be recorded by the printer unit 2.
[0035]
The operation unit 9 includes a touch panel display and hard keys, and performs operation instructions and operation settings to the image input / output device through a user interface.
[0036]
Although the core unit 10 will be described later, the core unit 10 performs data flow between the reader unit 1, the printer unit 2, the facsimile unit 4, the storage unit 5, the computer interface unit 7, the RIP unit 8, and the operation unit 9. It is something to control.
[0037]
2 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the reader unit 1 and the printer unit 2 shown in FIG. 1, and the same components as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
[0038]
In the reader unit 1, reference numeral 101 denotes a document feeder, which feeds documents one by one to the platen glass 102 in order from the top, and discharges the document on the platen glass 102 after the document reading operation is completed. When the original is conveyed onto the platen glass 102, the lamp 103 is turned on, and the movement of the scanner unit 104 is started to expose and scan the original. Reflected light from the original at this time is guided to a CCD image sensor (hereinafter, CCD) 109 by mirrors 105, 106, 107 and a lens 108.
[0039]
Thus, the scanned image of the original is read by the CCD 109. Image data output from the CCD 109 is transferred to the core unit 10 of the image input / output control unit 3 after being subjected to predetermined processing.
[0040]
The laser driver 221 of the printer unit 2 drives the laser emission unit 201, and causes the laser emission unit 201 to emit laser light corresponding to the image data output from the core unit 10 of the image input / output control unit 3. The laser beam is irradiated onto the photosensitive drum 202, and a latent image corresponding to the laser beam is formed on the photosensitive drum 202.
[0041]
A developer is attached to the latent image portion of the photosensitive drum 202 by the developing unit 203. The recording paper is fed from any of the paper feed cassette 204, the paper feed cassette 205, and the manual feed tray 211 at the timing synchronized with the start of laser light irradiation, conveyed to the transfer unit 206, and attached to the photosensitive drum 202. The developed developer is transferred onto the recording paper.
[0042]
The recording paper on which the developer is placed is conveyed to the fixing unit 207, and the developer is fixed to the recording paper by the heat and pressure of the fixing unit 207. The recording paper that has passed through the fixing unit 207 is discharged by a discharge roller 208, and the finisher 220 staples the recording paper or opens a punch hole and discharges the recording paper to each discharge tray.
[0043]
If double-sided recording is set, the recording paper is conveyed to the discharge roller 208, and then the rotation direction of the discharge roller 208 is reversed and guided to the refeed conveyance path 210 by the flapper 209. The recording paper guided to the refeed conveyance path 210 is fed to the transfer unit 206 at the timing described above.
[0044]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the core unit 10 shown in FIG. 1, and the same components as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
[0045]
As shown in the figure, the image data from the reader unit 1 is transferred to the data processing unit 121 via the interface (I / F) 122. The data processing unit 121 performs image processing such as image rotation processing and scaling processing, and compression and decompression of image data, and has a page memory for two pages of image data. The image data transferred from the reader unit 1 to the data processing unit 121 is temporarily stored in the page memory, and then compressed and transferred to the storage unit 5 via the interface (I / F) 120.
[0046]
Also, code data (PDL) representing an image input via the computer interface unit 7 is transferred to the data processing unit 121 via the interface 120, and then transferred to the RIP unit 8 to be developed into image data. The image data is transferred to the data processing unit 121, temporarily stored in the page memory, and then compressed and transferred to the storage unit 5.
[0047]
The image data from the facsimile unit 4 is transferred to the data processing unit 121, temporarily stored in the page memory, and then compressed and transferred to the storage unit 5. The image data from the storage unit 5 is transferred to the data processing unit 121, decompressed and temporarily stored in the page memory, and then transferred to the printer unit 2, facsimile unit 4, and computer interface unit 7. The
[0048]
In addition, after inputting various image data to the data processing unit 121 described above and temporarily storing it in the page memory, before transferring the image data to the storage unit 5, the printer unit 2, the facsimile unit 4, and the computer interface unit 7. Can also be transferred by switching the internal selector.
[0049]
The CPU 123 performs such control according to the control program stored in the memory 124 and the control command transferred from the operation unit 9. The memory 124 is also used as a work area for the CPU 123. Furthermore, the memory 124 can store various settings from the operation unit 9 and the like in a nonvolatile manner.
[0050]
As described above, functions such as reading of a document image, printing of an image, transmission / reception of an image, storage of an image, and input / output of data from a computer are mainly performed by the core unit 10 via the data processing unit 121 and the storage unit 5. Can be combined.
[0051]
Hereinafter, job control in the image input / output apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
[0052]
FIG. 4 logically shows a unit of job control in the image input / output apparatus of the present invention, and the same components as those in FIG.
[0053]
As shown in the figure, the unit of job control is input and output processing for a group of image data including a plurality of pages. Jobs controlled in this way are roughly divided into image input jobs and image output jobs. The image input job includes an image input job 411 for sequentially recording the image data read by the reader unit 1 to the storage unit 5, an image input job 412 for sequentially recording the image data developed by the RIP unit 8 to the storage unit 5, and a facsimile unit. 4 is further classified into an image input job 413 for sequentially recording image data received in the storage unit 5 and an image input job 414 for sequentially recording image data input from the computer interface unit 7 to the storage unit 5.
[0054]
The image output job includes an image output job 401 that sequentially outputs image data read from the storage unit 5 to the printer unit 2, an image output job 403 that sequentially outputs image data read from the storage unit 5 to the facsimile unit 4, and storage The image data read from the unit 5 is classified into an image output job 404 that sequentially outputs to the computer interface unit 7.
[0055]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a unit (hereinafter referred to as a session) in which a plurality of jobs are combined in the image input / output apparatus of the present invention. The same components as those in FIG. 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals. .
[0056]
In the figure, reference numeral 501 denotes a PDL print session, which controls an image input job 412 and an image output job 401 in combination as a session. Reference numeral 502 denotes a copy session, which controls the image input job 411 and the image output job 401 in combination as a session. A facsimile transmission session 503 is a combination of the image input job 411 and the image output job 403 and is controlled as a session.
[0057]
Reference numeral 504 denotes a facsimile reception session which controls the image input job 413 and the image output job 401 in combination as a session. A scan session 505 controls the image input job 411 and the image output job 404 in combination as a session.
[0058]
The session is a control unit including one or more jobs. For example, the image input job 412 is treated as one session, the image output job 401 is treated as a session, the image input job 412 and the image output job 401 are The image output job 403 may be combined and handled as one session.
[0059]
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a session management table for managing various sessions in the image input / output apparatus of the present invention.
[0060]
In the figure, reference numeral 700 denotes a session management table for managing the various sessions shown in FIG. 5, which is generated by the CPU 123 shown in FIG. 3, stored in the memory 124, and held until the session ends. .
[0061]
Reference numeral 701 denotes a session ID field for generating and holding a unique session ID in the image input / output apparatus of this embodiment. Reference numeral 702 denotes a session type field for specifying the type of the generated session (PDL print session, copy session, PDL recording session, scan session, print session, etc.). In this embodiment, it is a PDL print session. Record it.
[0062]
Reference numeral 703 denotes a session priority field, which holds a priority regarding the processing order of the session. Reference numeral 704 denotes a session status field which holds the execution state (executable state, executing state, suspended state, end state, error state, etc.) of the session according to the execution state. A link job number field 705 holds the number of image input jobs and image output jobs constituting the session. In this embodiment, two job numbers of the image input job 412 and the image output job 401 are set. Is done.
[0063]
Reference numeral 706 denotes a first job pointer field, for example, a pointer to the job management table 710 of the image input job 412. Reference numeral 707 denotes a second job pointer field, which is a pointer to the job management table 730 of the image output job 401, for example.
[0064]
In the job management table 710 of the image input job 412, reference numeral 711 denotes a job ID field, which generates and holds a unique job ID in the image input / output apparatus of this embodiment. Reference numeral 712 denotes a job type field for specifying the type of generated job (the above-described image input job and image output job). In this embodiment, the image data developed by the RIP unit 8 is sequentially stored in the storage unit 5. The fact that the image input job 412 is to be recorded is recorded.
[0065]
Reference numeral 713 denotes a job priority field, which holds a priority order related to the processing order of the job. A job status field 714 holds the execution state (executable state, executing state, interrupted state, end state, error state, etc.) of the job according to the execution state. A page number field 715 holds the number of pages of the job. Reference numeral 716 denotes a page pointer field, which is a pointer to a page management table 720 describing detailed information of each page managed by the job. A page management field 720 is recorded on the hard disk 6.
[0066]
Reference numeral 717 denotes a job parameter field that holds various setting parameters of the job. In this embodiment, print settings (the number of copies, single-sided / double-sided printing, document size, paper size, etc.) set by the user on the PC / WS 11 are set. An enlargement / reduction ratio, page output order, sort mode, presence / absence of stapling, and document management information such as a document name and recording date / time are stored.
[0067]
In the page management field 720, 721, 722, ..., 72p are fields of page 1, page 2, ..., page p, and various image attribute information (resolution, number of pixels, etc.) is recorded respectively.
[0068]
In the job management table 730 of the image output job 401, reference numeral 731 denotes a job ID field, which generates and holds a unique job ID in the image input / output apparatus of this embodiment. Reference numeral 732 denotes a job type field for specifying the type of generated job (the above-described image input job and image output job). In this embodiment, the image data recorded in the storage unit 5 is sequentially transferred to the printer unit 2. It is recorded that the image output job 401 is to be printed out.
[0069]
Reference numeral 733 denotes a job priority field, which holds a priority order related to the processing order of the job. Reference numeral 734 denotes a job status field which holds the execution state (executable state, executing state, suspended state, end state, error state, etc.) of the job according to the execution state. Reference numeral 735 denotes a page number field which holds the number of pages of the job.
[0070]
A page pointer field 736 is a pointer to a page management table 740 describing detailed information of each page managed by the job. The entity of the page management table 740 is the same as the page management table 720 recorded on the hard disk 6 by the image input job 412. A job parameter field 737 holds various setting parameters of the job. In this embodiment, print settings (number of copies, single-sided / double-sided printing, document size, paper size, enlargement / reduction) set by the user on the PC / WS 11 are set. Rate, page output order, sort mode, presence / absence of stapling, and document management information such as document name and recording date / time).
[0071]
In the page management field 740, 741, 742, ..., 74p are fields of page 1, page 2, ..., page p, and various image attribute information (resolution, number of pixels, etc.) is recorded respectively.
[0072]
Hereinafter, an example of session control and job control in the image input / output apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
[0073]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a first control processing procedure in the image input / output device of the present invention, which is executed by the CPU 123 of the core unit 10 shown in FIG. 3 based on a program stored in the memory 124. In addition, S601-S630 shows each step. Each of the session, the image input job, and the image output job is a multitask operation.
[0074]
First, as a first example of session control and job control of the image input / output device according to the present embodiment, the PDL print session 501 shown in FIG. 5 and the image data developed by the RIP unit 8 constituting the PDL print session 501 are sequentially added. A control procedure for the image input job 412 to be recorded in the storage unit 5 and the image output job 401 for sequentially printing out the image data recorded in the storage unit 5 to the printer unit 2 will be described.
[0075]
First, in the session control task, in step S601, the user performs print settings on the PC / WS11. The print setting contents include the number of copies, the document size, the paper size, the enlargement / reduction ratio, single-sided / double-sided, layout, page output order, sort mode, presence or absence of stapling. Here, as an example, it is assumed that the following print settings are made.
Number of copies: 10 (P1)
Print on one side (P2)
Document size: A4 (P3)
Paper size: A4 (P4)
Enlargement / reduction ratio: 100% (P5)
Layout: No (P6)
Page output order: ascending order (P7)
Sort mode: ON (P8)
Staple stop: Yes (P9)
After the print setting, the user gives a print instruction on the PC / WS 11, and at the same time, the driver software installed on the PC / WS 11 converts the document data to be printed into so-called PDL data, and sets the print setting parameters. At the same time, the PDL data is transferred to the computer interface unit 7 of the image input / output device via the computer interface connected to the PC / WS 11. PDL data representing an image input via the computer interface unit 7 is transferred to the data processing unit 121, and then transferred to the RIP unit 8. The RIP unit 8 sequentially develops the transferred PDL data into image data ( Rasterize).
[0076]
When the RIP unit 8 starts receiving PDL data, a processing request is issued from the RIP unit 8 to the core unit 10. In the core unit 10, the issued processing request is received by the CPU 123 (S601). Here, the print settings (P 1) to (P 9) set by the user are also transferred to the CPU 123.
[0077]
Next, in step S602, a session is internally generated from the processing request issued from the RIP unit 8 and managed. In this session generation, the session management table 700 shown in FIG. 6 is created on the memory 124, and various information is held until the session ends. Here, the session type field 702 records that it is a PDL print session. In the link job number field 705, two job numbers of an image input job 413 and an image output job 401 are set.
[0078]
In step S603, a job management table 710 for the image input job 412 is created on the memory 124, and various information is held until the job is completed. Here, in the job type field 712, it is recorded that the image input job 412 sequentially records the image data developed by the RIP unit 8 to the storage unit 5. Also, a pointer to the job management table 710 of the image input job 412 is stored in the first job pointer field 706. The job parameter field 717 stores the setting contents of the print settings (P1) to (P9) set in step S601.
[0079]
The session control task starts the image input job control task after creating the job management table 710 for the image input job.
[0080]
In step S604, a job management table 730 for the image output job 401 is created on the memory 124, and various information is held until the job is completed. Here, it is recorded that the image output job 401 sequentially prints out the image data recorded in the storage unit 5 to the printer unit 2. Further, a pointer to the job management table 730 of the image output job 401 is stored in the second job pointer field 707. The job parameter field 737 stores the setting contents (P1) to (P9) set in step S601.
[0081]
The session control task starts the image output job control task after creating the job management table 730 for the image output job.
[0082]
In step S605, processing of the generated image input job 412 is started. In other words, the session control task instructs the image input job control task to start a job. In step S606, processing of the generated image output job 401 is started. That is, the start of the image output job is instructed from the session control task.
[0083]
In step S607, a job end notification is received from the image input job management task, and an image input job end process is performed. That is, the job status in the job management table of the image input job is set to the end state.
[0084]
In step S608, a job end notification is received from the image output job management task, and an image output job end process is performed. That is, the job status in the job management table for the image output job is set to the end state.
[0085]
In step S609, session termination processing is performed. That is, the job management table of the image input job and the image output job and the image data for each page of the page management table are released to release the resources, the session management table is also discarded, the resources are released, and a series of processing is performed. finish.
[0086]
Next, in the image input job control task, in step S611, the image input job control task receives a job start instruction from the session control task and starts the job.
[0087]
In step S612, one page of image data expanded by the RIP unit 8 is received. That is, image transfer from the RIP unit 8 to the data processing unit 121 via the interface 120 is performed.
[0088]
In step S613, the image data transferred to the data processing unit 121 is temporarily stored in a page memory (not shown) in the data processing unit 121 (primary storage).
[0089]
In step S614, a page output request is transmitted to the image output job management task. When the image output job management task finishes reading the page from the page memory, the process advances to step S615.
[0090]
In step S615, the image data temporarily stored in the page memory is recorded on the hard disk 6 of the storage unit 5 (secondary storage). At this time, various image attribute information (resolution, number of pixels, etc.) is recorded in the page 1 field 721 in the page management field 720.
[0091]
In step S616, it is determined whether or not all pages to be processed developed in the RIP unit 8 have been recorded on the hard disk 6 as image data. As a result of the determination here, when there is an unprocessed page remaining (when the page processed in steps S612 to 615 is not the final page), the process returns to step S612, while all pages have been processed. In the case (when the page processed in steps S612 to 615 is the last page), the process proceeds to step S617.
[0092]
In step S617, an end notification of the image input job is transmitted to the session control task, and the image input job control task is ended.
[0093]
Next, in the image output job control task, in step S621, the image output job control task receives a job start instruction from the session control task and starts the job.
[0094]
In step S622, an output request for image data temporarily stored (primary storage) in the page memory is received from the image input job control task. In step S623, reading of image data from the page memory is started. In step S624, after acquiring the right to use the printer unit 2, the image data of the read page is transferred to the printer unit 2 via the interface 122, and the printer unit 2 forms an image as described above and prints it out. .
[0095]
In step S625, it is determined whether the page output request from the image input job control task is the last page. As a result of individual determination, if there is a page that has not been processed (if it is not the final page), the process returns to step S622, while if all pages have been processed (if it is the final page). Advances the process to step S626. In the process so far, printing of the first one of the ten copies set in (P1) is completed.
[0096]
In step S626, the image data for each page recorded (secondary storage) in the hard disk 6 of the storage unit 5 in step S615 is sequentially read and transferred to the data processing unit 121 via the interface 120. The data processing unit 121 holds the transferred image data for one page on the page memory.
[0097]
In step S627, after acquiring the right to use the printer unit 2, the image data transferred to the data processing unit 121 is transferred to the printer unit 2 via the interface 122, and the printer unit 2 forms an image and prints it out.
[0098]
In step S628, it is determined whether all the image data for each page recorded on the hard disk 6 has been printed out. If the result of this determination is that there are still unprocessed pages (if the page printed out in steps S626 and 627 is not the last page), the process returns to step S626, while all pages are processed. If this is the case (if the page printed out in steps S626 and 627 is the last page), the printer unit 2 staples one sheet of paper, and the process proceeds to step S629.
[0099]
In step S629, it is determined whether all the print copies (P1) set in step S601 of the session control task have been printed out. If the number of unprocessed copies remains as a result of the determination here, the process returns to step S626. On the other hand, if all the copies have been processed, the process proceeds to step S630.
[0100]
In step S630, an image output job end notification is transmitted to the session control task, and the image output job control task is ended.
[0101]
In the above example, a description is given of a mode in which image information is transferred as PDL data from the PC / WS 11 according to the print settings set on the PC / WS 11, and the PDL data is developed into image data and printed out by the image input / output device. However, the present invention can be similarly applied to the case where image information read by the reader unit 1 is printed out.
[0102]
Hereinafter, as a second example of session control and job control of the image input / output device according to the present embodiment, a copy session 502 and image data read by the reader unit 1 constituting the same are sequentially used with reference to FIG. A control procedure for an image input job 411 to be recorded in the storage unit 5 and an image output job 401 for sequentially printing out the image data recorded in the storage unit 5 to the printer unit 2 will be described.
[0103]
First, in the session control task, first, in step S601, the user performs copy setting on the operation unit 9 (details are shown in FIG. 8 described later). Here, as an example, it is assumed that the following copy settings are made.
Number of copies: 10 (C1)
Copy one side (C2)
Paper size: A4 (C3)
Enlargement / reduction ratio: 100% (C4)
Layout: No (C5)
Sort mode: ON (C6)
Staple stop: Yes (C7)
After the copy setting, the document is placed on the reader unit 1, and the user presses a start key 806 shown in FIG. 8 to be described later to give a copy instruction, and the set copy setting parameters are transferred to the CPU 123 of the core unit 10. And issue a processing request.
[0104]
In step S602, a session is internally generated from the processing request issued from the operation unit 9, and is managed by the session management table 700 of FIG. 6 described above, and various information is held until the session ends. Here, the session type field 702 records that it is a copy session. In the link job number field 705, two job numbers of an image input job 411 and an image output job 401 are set.
[0105]
In step S603, a job management table 710 for the image input job 411 is created on the memory 124, and various information is held until the job is completed. Here, it is recorded in the job type field 712 that the image input job 411 sequentially records the image data read by the reader unit 1 to the storage unit 5. Also, a pointer to the job management table 730 of the image output job 401 is stored in the first job pointer field 706. The job parameter field 737 stores the setting contents of the copy settings (C1) to (C7) set in step S601.
[0106]
The session control task activates the image input job control task after creating the job management table 710 for the image input job.
[0107]
In step S604, a job management table 730 for the image output job 401 is created on the memory 124, and various information is held until the job is completed. Here, the job type field 732 records that the image output job 401 sequentially prints out the image data recorded in the storage unit 5 to the printer unit 2. Further, a pointer to the job management table 730 of the image output job 401 is stored in the second job pointer field 707. The job parameter field 737 stores the setting contents of the copy settings (C1) to (C7) set in step S601.
[0108]
The session control task starts the image output job control task after creating the job management table 730 for the image output job.
[0109]
In step S605, processing of the generated image input job is started. In other words, the session control task instructs the image input job control task to start a job.
[0110]
In step S606, processing of the generated image output job 401 is started. In other words, the session control task instructs the image output job control task to start a job.
[0111]
In step S607, a job end notification is received from the image input job management task, and an image input job end process is performed. That is, the job status in the job management table of the image input job is set to the end state.
[0112]
In step S608, a job end notification is received from the image output job management task, and an image output job end process is performed. That is, the job status in the job management table for the image output job is set to the end state.
[0113]
In step S609, session termination processing is performed. In other words, the job management table for the image input job and the image output job and the image data for each page of the page management table are released to release resources, and the session management table is also broken to release resources to release a series of processing. Exit.
[0114]
Next, in the image input job control task, in step S611, the image input job control task receives a job start instruction from the session control task and starts the job.
[0115]
In step S612, the image data page read by the reader unit 1 is received. That is, image transfer from the reader unit 1 to the data processing unit 121 via the interface 120 is performed.
[0116]
In step S613, the image data transferred to the data processing unit 121 is temporarily stored (primary storage) in a page memory (not shown) in the data processing unit 121.
[0117]
In step S614, a page output request is transmitted to the image output job management task. When the image output job management task finishes reading the page from the page memory, the process advances to step S615.
[0118]
In step S615, the image data temporarily stored (primary storage) in the page memory is recorded (secondary storage) on the hard disk 6 of the storage unit 5. At this time, various image attribute information (resolution, number of pixels, etc.) is recorded in the page 1 field 721 in the page management field 720.
[0119]
In step S616, it is determined whether all the pages to be processed developed in the RIP unit 8 have been recorded on the hard disk 6 as image data. As a result of the determination here, if there is a page that has not been processed (if the page processed in steps S612 to S615 is not the final page), the process returns to step S612, while all pages are processed. If this is the case (when the page processed in steps S612 to S615 is the last page), the process proceeds to step S617.
[0120]
In step S617, an end notification of the image input job is transmitted to the session control task, and the image input job control task is ended.
[0121]
The image output job control task, that is, the processing after step S621 is exactly the same as the case of the above-described PDL print session 501, and will be omitted.
[0122]
In the above example, the forms related to the PDL print session and the copy session have been described. However, as shown in the extended example of the session in FIG. 5, any session can be created by combining any image input job and any image output job. The present embodiment can be applied in the same manner even when configured.
[0123]
In addition, by having a plurality of session management tables 700 shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of sessions can be processed simultaneously. For example, the image input job 411 of another copy session 502 is started immediately after the image input job 411 of the copy session 502 is completed, or another PDL print session 501 is immediately started after the image input job 412 of the PDL print session 501 is completed. The image input job 412 can be started.
[0124]
In this way, the accumulated image output jobs 401 in each session are sequentially formed and output to the printer unit 2.
[0125]
FIG. 8 is a plan view showing the configuration of the operation unit 9 shown in FIG.
[0126]
In the figure, reference numeral 801 denotes a power key, which controls energization to the main body. A preheating key 802 is used to turn on / off the preheating mode. A copy function selection key 803 is used to select a copy mode from a plurality of functions. A facsimile function selection key 804 is used to select a facsimile mode from a plurality of functions.
[0127]
A personal box function selection key 805 is used to select a personal box mode from a plurality of functions. The box function has a storage area (personal box) in the memory in the copier for each individual user or department, and puts (stores) multiple documents such as PDL and scanned images in the memory. This is an output function, and box names can be added to a plurality of boxes provided in the hard disk 6.
[0128]
Reference numeral 806 denotes a start key which is used to instruct the start of copying. Reference numeral 807 denotes a stop key which is used when copying is interrupted or stopped.
[0129]
A reset key 808 operates as a key for returning to the standard mode during standby. Reference numeral 809 denotes an operation guide key which is used to know each function. A user mode setting key 810 is used when the user changes the basic setting of the system. 811 is an interrupt copy key, which is used to interrupt and copy during copying.
[0130]
Reference numeral 812 denotes a 10-key (numeric keypad), which is used to input a numerical value. 813 is a clear key, which is used to clear a numerical value. A facsimile one-touch key 814 can be transmitted to the facsimile number stored for each key with one touch. The facsimile one-touch key 814 can register two facsimile numbers for one key, and can be switched by opening and closing the one-touch key switching cover 815.
[0131]
Reference numeral 816 denotes a touch panel, which is a combination of a liquid crystal screen (LCD) and a touch sensor. An individual setting screen is displayed for each mode, and various detailed settings can be made by touching the drawn keys. is there. The touch panel 816 also displays the operation status of each job.
[0132]
The copy setting contents (C1) to (C7) set in step S601 of the above-described copy session (number of copies, paper size, enlargement / reduction ratio, single-sided / double-sided, sort output, presence of stapling, etc.) are 10 keys. 812 and the touch panel 816 are input according to setting items displayed on the touch panel 816.
[0133]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 9 to 17, control of the paper feed cassette and the manual feed tray in the image input / output apparatus of the present invention will be described.
[0134]
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a basic screen of a copy function displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9 illustrated in FIG.
[0135]
In the figure, reference numeral 900 denotes a basic screen for the copy function, which is displayed when the copy function selection key 803 of the operation unit 9 is pressed. Reference numeral 901 denotes a paper selection key. When this key is pressed, a paper selection screen 1000 shown in FIG. 10 to be described later is displayed.
[0136]
10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a paper selection screen displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9 shown in FIG. 8, and is displayed by pressing the paper selection key 901 in FIG.
[0137]
In the figure, reference numeral 1000 denotes a paper selection screen, and reference numeral 1001 denotes an automatic paper selection key which is pressed when an automatic paper selection mode is set. Reference numerals 1002 and 1003 denote paper cassette selection keys which are pressed when the paper cassette 204 and the paper cassette 205 are selected as the paper source. Reference numeral 1004 denotes a manual feed tray selection key which is pressed when the manual feed tray 211 is selected as a paper feed source.
[0138]
Reference numeral 1005 denotes a message display section that indicates the status of the copy function. Reference numeral 1006 denotes a copy magnification display section which displays a set copy magnification. Reference numeral 1007 denotes a paper feed stage display section which displays a paper feed source such as a selected paper feed cassette or a manual feed tray. A close key 1008 is pressed to close the paper selection screen 1000 and return to the basic screen of the copy function shown in FIG.
[0139]
Note that “facsimile paper” and “red paper” are set as the paper types in the paper cassette selection keys 1002 and 1003, respectively. The paper type for these paper feed cassettes can be set for each paper feed stage by pressing the user mode key 810 shown in FIG.
[0140]
FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of a paper selection screen 1000 displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9 shown in FIG. 10, and the same components as those in FIG. 10 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
[0141]
If there is no paper in the manual feed tray 211 and the manual feed tray selection key 1004 is pressed, as shown in the figure, the message display unit 1005 displays “no paper” and the manual feed tray selection key 1004 is displayed in reverse video to feed paper. The column display unit 1007 displays that the manual feed tray is selected.
[0142]
Here, when a sheet is placed on the manual feed tray 211, a sheet size selection screen 1300 shown in FIG. 13 is displayed.
[0143]
12 and 13 are schematic diagrams showing an example of a paper size selection screen 1300 displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9 shown in FIG.
[0144]
In the figure, reference numeral 1301 denotes a paper size selection key, which selects a paper size of A / B size or inch size. 1302 is an A / B size switching key, and 1303 is an inch size switching key. When the inch size switching key 1303 is pressed on the screen shown in FIG. 12, the paper size selection key 1301 is switched to the screen shown in FIG. When the A / B size switching key 1302 is pressed on the screen shown in FIG. 13, the paper size selection key 1301 is switched to the screen shown in FIG. Reference numeral 1304 denotes an OHP designation key which is pressed when the paper type of the paper supply source is an OHP sheet. Various paper type designation keys such as a color paper designation key and a thick paper designation key may be provided.
[0145]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 14, an example of processing for storing the paper selection on the paper selection screen 1000 and the selected paper type information will be described.
[0146]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a second control processing procedure of the image input / output device of the present invention, and an example of processing for storing paper selection and selected paper type information on the paper selection screen 1000 will be described. This flowchart is executed by the CPU 123 shown in FIG. 3 based on a program stored in the memory 124. S1101 to S1102 and S1111 to S1114 indicate respective steps.
[0147]
(A) corresponds to the process of storing the paper size and paper type information of the paper stored in the paper cassette 204 or the paper cassette 205 displayed on the paper selection screen 1000. First, in step S1101, Paper size information set from a set value of the paper feed cassette 204 or a side regulation plate (slide guide) (not shown) of the paper feed cassette 205 or a paper size selection dial is detected.
[0148]
In step S1102, by pressing the user mode key 810, the paper type information for each paper cassette previously set in the user mode is stored in the memory 124 of the core unit 10 as device information. The stored paper type information is displayed on paper cassette selection keys 1002 and 1003 on the paper selection screen 1000, respectively. FIG. 10 shows that “facsimile paper” and “red paper” are stored.
[0149]
(B) corresponds to the process of storing the paper size and paper type information of the paper fed from the manual feed tray 211 displayed on the paper selection screen 1000. First, in step S1111, the paper is placed in the manual feed tray 211. When the manual tray selection key 1004 is pressed when there is no paper, as shown in FIG. 11, “No paper” is displayed on the message display unit 1005 and the manual tray selection key 1004 is highlighted to display the paper feed display unit. A message 1007 indicates that the manual feed tray is selected.
[0150]
When a sheet is placed on the manual feed tray 211, a sheet size selection screen 1300 shown in FIG. 12 is displayed. Hereinafter, a case where an AHP size OHP sheet is loaded on the manual feed tray 211 by pressing the OHP designation key 1304 on the paper size selection screen 1300 shown in FIG. 12 will be described.
[0151]
In step S1112, it is checked whether the width of the paper placed on the manual feed tray 211 matches the width of the selected paper size. A slide guide (not shown) is mounted on the manual feed tray 211 and can detect the size of the loaded paper in the width direction. If it is determined that the guide widths do not match, a screen (message screen 1501) shown in FIG. 15 described later is displayed, readjustment of the slide guide width and size designation are performed again, and the process returns to step S1111.
[0152]
If it is determined in step S1112 that the guide widths match, the process advances to step S1113, and the OHP designation key 1304 is pressed to set the paper type.
[0153]
In step S1114, the paper type information set in step S1113 is stored in the memory 124 of the core unit 10 as device information. The stored paper type information is displayed on a manual feed tray selection key 1004 on the paper selection screen 1000 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 16, the sheet fed from the manual feed tray 211 is stored as an OHP sheet.
[0154]
When the setting is completed and the close key 1008 is pressed, the screen returns to the copy function basic screen 900, the manual feed tray is selected in the paper feed stage display unit 1007, and the A4-size OHP sheet is stored as the paper type information. It is displayed (shown in FIG. 17 described later).
[0155]
The recording material type is set by providing an optical sensor in each of the paper feed cassettes 204 and 205 and the manual feed tray 211, and the type of each recording material (plain paper, OHP sheet, colored paper, etc.) is determined by the amount of light reflected from the recording material. You may make it detect automatically.
[0156]
FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a message screen displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9 illustrated in FIG.
[0157]
In the figure, reference numeral 1501 denotes a message screen, which is displayed when the width of the paper placed on the manual feed tray 211 does not match the width of the paper size selected on the paper size selection screen 1300 shown in FIGS. Is done. Reference numeral 1502 denotes an OK key. When this key is pressed, the message screen 1501 is terminated.
[0158]
FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram of the paper selection screen 1000 displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9 shown in FIG. 10, corresponding to after the paper type information is set, and the same reference numerals are assigned to the same components as those in FIG. It is attached.
[0159]
In the figure, reference numeral 1601 denotes a paper type information change key, which is pressed to change the displayed paper size and paper type information.
[0160]
FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a basic screen of the copy function displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9 shown in FIG. The same reference numerals are given.
[0161]
As shown in the figure, the selected paper source and paper type are displayed on the paper feed stage display unit 1007.
[0162]
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a paper size setting table (paper type information) of the image input / output apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As device information in the memory 124 of the core unit 10 shown in FIG. Remembered.
[0163]
In the figure, reference numeral 2000 denotes a paper information block, which includes a paper feed stage field 2001, a paper size information field 2002, and a paper type information field 2003.
[0164]
Reference numeral 2004 denotes a paper type information field corresponding to the paper feed cassette 204, 2005 denotes a paper type information field corresponding to the paper feed cassette 205, and 2006 denotes a paper type information field corresponding to the manual feed tray 211.
[0165]
Although the basic paper type setting method has been described above, an example of a method for inputting the copy session 502 shown in FIG. 5 will be described below with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
[0166]
FIGS. 19 and 20 are flowcharts showing a third control processing procedure of the image input / output apparatus of the present invention. The method for inputting the copy session 502 shown in FIG. 5 and the image output job of the input copy session 502 are shown in FIG. An example of the processing method 401 will be described. This flowchart is executed by the CPU 123 shown in FIG. 3 based on a program stored in the memory 124. Also, S1801 to S1819 indicate the steps of the input method of the copy session 502, and S1901 to S1913 indicate the steps of the processing method of the image output job 401 of the input copy session 502.
[0167]
First, a method for placing a copy session 502 will be described with reference to steps S1801 to S1819 in FIG.
[0168]
First, in step S1801, the paper feed stage is selected by pressing the paper selection key 901 shown in FIG.
[0169]
In step S1802, it is determined whether or not the paper feed stage selected in step S1801 is automatic paper. If it is determined that the automatic paper selection key 1001 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S1815. If a key other than the selection key 1001 is selected, the process advances to step S1803.
[0170]
In step S1803, it is determined whether or not the manual feed tray selection key 1004 has been selected as the paper feed stage. If it is determined that the manual feed tray selection key 1004 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S1807. If it is determined that the paper cassette selection keys 1002 and 1003 have been selected, the process advances to step S1804.
[0171]
In step S1804, it is determined whether or not there is a sheet in the selected sheet cassette 204 or sheet cassette 205. If it is determined that there is no sheet, the process returns to step S1804. If it is determined that there is a sheet, the process proceeds to step S1805, and the sheet corresponding to the sheet cassette detected and stored in the flowchart of FIG. Obtain size information and paper type information (device information).
[0172]
In step S1806, the paper size information and the paper type information as device information acquired in step S1805 are stored as job information in a memory (not shown) of the operation unit 9.
[0173]
In step S 1818, the copy start key 806 shown in FIG. 8 is pressed, and the start request of the copy session 502 is notified to the core unit 10 together with the paper size information and paper type information stored in the operation unit 9. To do. In the core unit 10, paper size information and paper type information corresponding to the selected paper feed stage information are stored as output job information in the job parameter field 737 of the image output job 401 in accordance with the session control described above. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the processing of the image output job 401 of the input copy session 502 (step S1901 in FIG. 20).
[0174]
On the other hand, if it is determined that the paper feed stage selected in step S1803 is the manual feed tray 211, it is determined in step S1807 whether or not a sheet is placed on the manual feed tray 211. If it is determined that no paper is loaded, a message “No paper” is displayed on the message display unit 1005 as shown in FIG. 11, and the process returns to step S1807. On the other hand, if it is determined that a sheet is placed, the process advances to step S1808.
[0175]
In step S1808, it is checked whether paper size and paper type information has already been set as device information of the manual feed tray 211. If it is determined that the paper size and paper type information (device information) have already been set, the process advances to step S1809. On the other hand, it is determined that the paper size and paper type information (device information) have not been set yet. If YES, go to step S1813.
[0176]
In step S1809, the paper size information and paper type information of the manual feed tray 211 already set in the memory 124 of the core unit 10 as device information are displayed on the manual feed tray selection key 1004 as shown in FIG.
[0177]
In step S1810, the paper size and paper type information of the manual feed tray 211 is confirmed. If the paper size and paper type information displayed in step S1809 are acceptable, when the close key 1008 is pressed, it is determined that the paper size and paper type information in the manual feed tray 211 is OK. In step S1819, the paper size and paper type information are determined. The size information and the paper type information are stored as job information in a memory (not shown) of the operation unit 9, and the process advances to step S1818.
[0178]
On the other hand, when changing the paper size and paper type information displayed in step S1810, when the paper size and paper type information change key 1601 in FIG. 16 is pressed, the paper size and paper type information in the manual feed tray 211 are not OK. Is determined, and the process proceeds to step S1811.
[0179]
In step S1811, the paper size selection screen 1300 shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 is displayed, and manual feed tray paper size and paper type information as job information of the copy session 502 are selected (set).
[0180]
In step S1812, the manual tray paper size and paper type information as the job information selected (set) in step S1811 are stored in a memory (not shown) of the operation unit 9, and the process advances to step S1818.
[0181]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1808 that the paper size and paper type information (device information) has not yet been set, in step S1813, the device information is obtained by executing the flowchart of FIG. 14B. In step S1814, the paper size information and paper type information of the manual feed tray 211 as device information stored in step S1813 are stored as job information. The process proceeds to step S1818.
[0182]
If it is determined in step S1802 that automatic paper 901 has been selected, the paper size and paper type information are not fixed at this time, and the copy start key 806 is pressed in step S1815 to make a copy star.
[0183]
In step S1816, the optimum paper size candidate is automatically determined by the core unit 10 in accordance with the document size detected by the reader unit 1, and the paper type designated by pressing the user mode key 810 in advance. In step S1817, the optimum paper size and paper type selected in step S1816 are stored in the job parameter field 737 on the memory 124 of the core unit 10 as job information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the processing of the image output job 401 of the input copy session 502 (step S1901 in FIG. 20).
[0184]
Next, the processing method of the image output job 401 of the input copy session 502 through steps S1901 to S1913 in FIG. 20 will be described.
[0185]
First, in step S1901, the image output job 401 is started according to the processing flow of FIG. Hereinafter, a flow executed in the page print processing in step S624 or step S627 will be described. In step S1902, the selected paper feed stage stored in the job parameter field 737 of the image output job 401 is referred to, and it is determined with reference to the paper size information block 2000 whether or not there is a paper of the selected paper feed stage. To do. If it is determined that there is no paper in the selected paper feed stage, in step S 1903, a message “No paper” is displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9, and the process returns to step S 1902. If it is determined, step S1904 follows.
[0186]
In step S 1904, the paper size information and paper type of the selected paper feed stage stored in the job parameter field 737 are referenced, and the paper size information and paper type of the selected paper feed stage correspond to the paper size information block 2000. The paper size information and the paper type stored in the paper feed stage information are compared to determine whether or not the size information and the paper type match. If it is determined that the paper size information matches the paper type, the process advances to step S1912. On the other hand, if the paper size information and paper type of the paper feed stage change after the job is input, the paper size information and the paper type. If it is determined that they do not match, the process proceeds to step S1905.
[0187]
In step S1905, output processing to the printer unit 2 is interrupted. In step S1906, a message indicating that the paper size information and the paper type do not match is displayed. Here, for the sake of explanation, the case of letter-size plain paper is taken as an example, and “There is no LTR paper (plain paper)” is displayed as shown in FIG.
[0188]
In step S1907, the paper is exchanged according to the displayed message. In step S1908, it is determined whether or not the paper feed stage that has been interrupted due to the absence of paper is a manual feed tray. If it is determined that it is a manual feed tray, in step S 1909, the paper size information and the paper type information as device information of the manual feed tray 211 are set by executing the flowchart of (B) described in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the sheet is not a manual feed tray, the sheet size information and the sheet type information as the device information of the sheet cassette are obtained by executing the flowchart of (A) described in FIG. 14 in step S1910. Set.
[0189]
In step S1911, it is determined whether the paper size information and paper type information as the device information set in step S1909 or step S1910 matches the paper size information and paper type information as the job information. If it is determined that they do not match, the process returns to step S1906 again to set the paper size information and the paper type information as device information again. On the other hand, if it is determined that they match, the output interrupted in step S1905 is resumed in step S1912.
[0190]
In step S1913, it is determined whether or not all pages to be processed in the input output job 401 have been completed. If it is determined that they have not been completed, the process returns to step S1902, and on the other hand, it is determined that they have been completed. If so, the process ends.
[0191]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible for a plurality of copy sessions to simultaneously output and operate multi-manual feed and paper feed cassettes with different paper sizes and paper types.
[0192]
In addition, when there is no paper in a copy session that uses multiple manual feed and paper cassettes, improper fixing or unnecessary print output may occur due to erroneous placement of paper of another size or paper type information. It is possible to provide interactive operability that does not occur.
[0193]
In the above, an example of a copy session has been described. Needless to say, a PDL print session can also be realized in the same manner, except that the image input job is different. The present invention is not limited to this, and it goes without saying that various modifications and changes are possible.
[0194]
FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram of a paper selection screen 1000 displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9 shown in FIG. 10, and the same components as those in FIG. 10 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
[0195]
As shown in the figure, this corresponds to the case where the paper size information and the paper type do not match and a message such as “There is no LTR paper (plain paper)” is displayed on the message display unit 1005.
[0196]
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to output and set a plurality of different manual jobs and paper cassettes at different paper sizes or paper types at the same time.
[0197]
In addition, when there is no paper in a copy session that uses multiple manual feed and paper cassettes, improper fixing or unnecessary print output may occur due to erroneous placement of paper of another size or paper type information. It is possible to provide an interactive operability that does not occur.
[0198]
[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, the type of recording material to be stored is set and stored as type information (device information), and the recording material type information (job information) requested for each job is stored. The material type information (device information) is compared for each page, and when the two types of information do not match, the job is interrupted without forming the image of the page. The size is set and stored as size information (device information), and the recording material size information (job information) requested for each job and the stored recording material size information (device information) are stored for each page. In comparison, if the size information does not match, the job may be interrupted without forming an image of the page. The embodiment will be described below.
[0199]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 22 to 26, control of the paper feed cassette and the manual feed tray in the image input / output apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
[0200]
FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a basic screen of the copy function displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9 shown in FIG. 8, and is displayed by pressing the paper selection key 901 shown in FIG. The In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same thing as FIG.
[0201]
FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram of a sheet selection screen 1000 displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9 shown in FIG. 22, and the same components as those in FIG. 22 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
[0202]
If there is no paper in the manual feed tray 211 and the manual feed tray selection key 1004 is pressed, as shown in the figure, the message display unit 1005 displays “no paper” and the manual feed tray selection key 1004 is displayed in reverse video to feed paper. The column display unit 1007 displays that the manual feed tray is selected.
[0203]
Here, when a sheet is placed on the manual feed tray 211, a sheet size selection screen 1300 shown in FIG. 13 is displayed.
[0204]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 24, an example of processing for storing the paper selection and the selected paper type information on the paper selection screen 1000 in the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
[0205]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a fourth control processing procedure of the image input / output device of the present invention, and an example of processing for storing paper selection and selected paper type information on the paper selection screen 1000 will be described. This flowchart is executed by the CPU 123 shown in FIG. 3 based on a program stored in the memory 124. Further, S2101 to S2102 and S21111 to S2113 indicate respective steps.
[0206]
(D) corresponds to the process of storing the paper size information of the paper stored in the paper cassette 204 or the paper cassette 205 displayed on the paper selection screen 1000. First, in step S2101, the paper cassette 204, or paper size information set from a setting value of a side regulating plate (not shown) of the paper cassette 205 or a paper size selection dial is detected.
[0207]
In step S2102, the paper size information detected in step S2101 is stored in the memory 124 of the core unit 10 as device information. The stored paper size information is displayed on paper cassette selection keys l002 and l003 on the paper selection screen 1000, respectively. FIG. 22 shows that the A4 size and the A3 size are stored.
[0208]
(E) corresponds to the process of storing the paper size information of the paper fed from the manual feed tray 211 displayed on the paper selection screen 1000. First, in step S2111, there is no paper in the manual feed tray 211. When the manual tray selection key 1004 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 23, “No paper” is displayed on the message display unit 1005 and the manual tray selection key 1004 is highlighted and the manual feed tray display unit 1007 is manually fed. Displays that the tray is selected.
[0209]
When a sheet is placed on the manual feed tray 211, a sheet size selection screen 1300 shown in FIG. 13 is displayed. Hereinafter, a case where an A4-size sheet is loaded on the manual feed tray 211 by pressing the OHP designation key 1304 on the sheet size selection screen 1300 shown in FIG. 12 will be described.
[0210]
In step S2112, it is checked whether the width of the sheet placed on the manual feed tray 211 matches the width of the selected sheet size. A slide guide (not shown) is mounted on the manual feed tray 211 and can detect the size of the loaded paper in the width direction. If it is determined that the guide widths do not match, a screen (message screen 1501) shown in FIG. 15 described later is displayed, readjustment of the slide guide width and size designation are performed again, and the process returns to step S2111.
[0211]
If it is determined in step S2112 that the guide widths match, the process proceeds to step S2113, and the paper size information detected in step S2101 is stored in the memory 124 of the core unit 10 as device information. The stored paper size information is displayed on a manual feed tray selection key 1004 on the paper selection screen 1000 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 25, it is stored as A4 size.
[0212]
When the setting is completed and the close key 1008 is pressed, the screen returns to the basic screen 900 of the copy function, and the manual feed tray is selected on the paper feed stage display unit 1007 and displays that A4 size paper is stored as size information. . (Shown in FIG. 26 to be described later).
[0213]
FIG. 25 is a schematic diagram of the paper selection screen 1000 displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9 shown in FIG. 10 and corresponds to after the paper size information is set, and the same components as those in FIG. It is attached.
[0214]
In the figure, reference numeral 2601 denotes a paper size information change key, which is pressed to change the displayed paper size information.
[0215]
FIG. 26 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a basic screen of the copy function displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9 shown in FIG. The same reference numerals are given.
[0216]
As shown in the drawing, the selected paper feed source and paper size are displayed on the paper feed stage display unit 1007.
[0217]
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of a paper size setting table (paper type information) of the image input / output device according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and is stored as device information in the memory 124 of the core unit 10 shown in FIG. Remembered.
[0218]
In the figure, reference numeral 3000 denotes a paper information block, which includes a paper feed stage field 3001 and a paper size information field 3002.
[0219]
Reference numeral 3003 denotes a paper type information field corresponding to the paper feed cassette 204, 3004 denotes a paper type information field corresponding to the paper feed cassette 205, and 3005 denotes a paper type information field corresponding to the manual feed tray 211.
[0220]
Although the basic paper size setting method has been described above, an example of a method for inputting the copy session 502 shown in FIG. 5 will be described below with reference to the flowcharts in FIGS.
[0221]
28 and 29 are flowcharts showing a fifth control processing procedure of the image input / output apparatus of the present invention. The method for submitting the copy session 502 shown in FIG. 5 and the image output job of the entered copy session 502 are shown in FIG. An example of the processing method 401 will be described. This flowchart is executed by the CPU 123 shown in FIG. 3 based on a program stored in the memory 124. Also, S2801 to S2819 show the steps of the input method of the copy session 502, and S2901 to S2913 show the steps of the processing method of the image output job 401 of the input copy session 502.
[0222]
First, a method for inputting the copy session 502 will be described with reference to steps S2801 to S2819 in FIG.
[0223]
First, in step S2801, the paper feed stage is selected by pressing the paper selection key 901 shown in FIG.
[0224]
In step S2802, it is determined whether or not the paper feed stage selected in step S2801 is automatic paper. If it is determined that the automatic paper selection key 1001 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S2815, while automatic paper is selected. If a key other than the selection key 1001 is selected, the process proceeds to step S2803.
[0225]
In step S2803, it is determined whether or not the manual feed tray selection key 1004 has been selected as the paper feed stage. If it is determined that the manual feed tray selection key 1004 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S2807. If it is determined that the paper cassette selection keys 1002 and 1003 are selected, the process advances to step S2804.
[0226]
In step S2804, it is determined whether or not there is a sheet in the selected sheet cassette 204 or sheet cassette 205. If it is determined that there is no sheet, the process returns to step S2804. If it is determined that there is a sheet, the process proceeds to step S2805, and the sheet corresponding to the sheet cassette detected and stored in the flowchart of FIG. Get size information (device information).
[0227]
In step S2806, the paper size information as the device information acquired in step S2805 is stored as job information in a memory (not shown) of the operation unit 9.
[0228]
In step S 2818, the copy start key 806 shown in FIG. 8 is pressed, and the start request of the copy session 502 is notified to the core unit 10 together with the paper size information stored in the operation unit 9. In the core unit 10, in accordance with the session control described above, paper size information corresponding to the selected paper feed stage information is stored as output job information in the job parameter field 737 of the image output job 401. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the processing of the image output job 401 of the input copy session 502 (step S2901 in FIG. 29).
[0229]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2803 that the paper feed tray selected is the manual tray 211, it is determined in step S2807 whether or not a sheet is placed on the manual tray 211. If it is determined that no paper is loaded, a message “No paper” is displayed on the message display unit 1005 as shown in FIG. 23, and the process returns to step S2807. On the other hand, if it is determined that a sheet is placed, the process advances to step S2808.
[0230]
In step S2808, it is checked whether the paper size (device information) has already been set as the device information of the manual feed tray 211. If it is determined that the paper size information (device information) has already been set, the process proceeds to step S2809. On the other hand, if it is determined that the paper size information (device information) has not been set, the process proceeds to step S2813. move on.
[0231]
In step S2809, the paper size information of the manual feed tray 211 that has already been set as device information in the memory 124 of the core unit 10 is displayed on the manual feed tray selection key 1004 as shown in FIG.
[0232]
In step S2810, the paper size of the manual feed tray 211 is confirmed. If the paper size information displayed in step S2809 is acceptable, pressing the close key 1008 determines that the paper size information in the manual feed tray 211 is OK. In step S2819, the paper size information is used as job information. The data is stored in a memory (not shown) of the operation unit 9 and the process proceeds to step S2818.
[0233]
On the other hand, when the paper size information displayed in step S2810 is changed, when the paper size information change key 2601 in FIG. 25 is pressed, it is determined that the paper size information in the manual feed tray 211 is not OK, and the process proceeds to step S2811. Proceed.
[0234]
In step S2811, the paper size selection screen 1300 shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is displayed, and manual feed tray paper size information as job information for the copy session 502 is selected (set).
[0235]
In step S2812, the manual feed tray paper size information as the job information selected in step S2811 is stored in a memory (not shown) of the operation unit 9, and the process proceeds to step S2818.
[0236]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2808 that the paper size information (device information) has not yet been set, in step S2813, the manual feed as device information is performed by executing the flowchart of (E) described in FIG. The paper size information of the tray 211 is stored, and in step S2814, the paper size information of the manual feed tray 211 as the device information stored in step S2813 is stored as job information in a memory (not shown) of the operation unit 9. The process proceeds to S2818.
[0237]
If it is determined in step S2802 that automatic paper 901 has been selected, the paper size information is not fixed at this time, and the copy start key 806 is pressed in step S2815 to make a copy star.
[0238]
In step S2816, the core unit 10 automatically determines the optimum paper feed stage candidate according to the document size detected by the reader unit 1, and the paper size designated in advance by pressing the user mode key 810. In step S2817, the optimum paper size selected in step S2816 is stored in the job parameter field 737 on the memory 124 of the core unit 10 as job information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the processing of the image output job 401 of the input copy session 502 (step S2901 in FIG. 29).
[0239]
Next, the processing method of the image output job 401 of the input copy session 502 through steps S2901 to S2913 in FIG. 29 will be described.
[0240]
First, in step S2901, the image output job 401 is started according to the processing flow of FIG. Hereinafter, a flow executed in the page print processing in step S624 or step S627 will be described. In step S2902, the selected paper feed stage stored in the job parameter field 737 of the image output job 401 is referred to, and it is determined by referring to the paper size information block 2000 whether or not the paper of the selected paper feed stage exists. To do. If it is determined that there is no paper in the selected paper feed stage, a message “No paper” is displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9 in step S2903, and the process returns to step S2902, while paper is present. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S2904.
[0241]
In step S 2904, the paper size information of the selected paper feed stage stored in the job parameter field 737 is referenced, and stored in the paper size information of the selected paper feed stage and the corresponding paper feed stage information in the paper size information block 2000. It is determined whether the size information matches by comparing the paper size information. If it is determined that the paper size information matches, the process proceeds to step S2912. On the other hand, if it is determined that the paper size information does not match, such as when the paper size information of the paper feed stage changes after the job is input. The process proceeds to step S2905.
[0242]
In step S2905, output processing to the printer unit 2 is interrupted. In step S2906, a message indicating that the paper size information does not match is displayed. Here, for the sake of explanation, the letter size is taken as an example, and “There is no LTR paper” is displayed as shown in FIG.
[0243]
In step S2907, the paper is changed according to the displayed message. In step S2908, it is determined whether or not the paper feed tray that has been interrupted due to the absence of paper is a manual feed tray. If it is determined that it is a manual feed tray, in step S2909, by executing the flowchart of (E) described in FIG. 24, paper size information as device information of the manual feed tray 211 is set. If it is determined that the sheet is not a tray, in step S2910, the sheet size information as the device information of the sheet cassette is set by executing the flowchart of (D) described in FIG.
[0244]
In step S2911, it is determined whether the paper size information as the device information set in step S2909 or step S2910 matches the paper size information as the job information. If it is determined that they do not match, the process returns to step S2906 again to set paper size information as device information again. On the other hand, if it is determined that they match, the output interrupted in step S2905 is resumed in step S2912.
[0245]
In step S2913, it is determined whether or not all pages to be processed in the input output job 401 have been completed. If it is determined that they have not been completed, the process returns to step S2902, and on the other hand, it is determined that they have been completed. If so, the process ends.
[0246]
30 is a schematic diagram of a sheet selection screen 1000 displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9 shown in FIG. 22, and the same components as those in FIG. 22 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
[0247]
As shown in the figure, this corresponds to the case where the paper size information does not match and a message such as “There is no LTR paper” is displayed on the message display unit 1005.
[0248]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible for a plurality of copy sessions to simultaneously set and operate multi-manual feed and paper feed cassettes with different paper sizes.
[0249]
In addition, when there is no paper in a copy session using multiple manual feed and paper cassettes, interactive operability is provided so that paper jam does not occur due to the wrong placement of paper of a different size. It is possible to provide.
[0250]
In the above, an example of a copy session has been described. Needless to say, a PDL print session can also be realized in the same manner, except that the image input job is different. The present invention is not limited to this, and it goes without saying that various modifications and changes are possible.
[0251]
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to simultaneously set and operate multiple different manual feed and paper feed cassettes with different paper sizes by a plurality of different jobs.
In addition, when there is no paper in different jobs while using multi-manual feed and paper cassette, interactive operability is provided so that paper jam does not occur due to loading different size paper by mistake. There is an effect that it is possible.
[0252]
The image input / output apparatus of the present invention may be an electrophotographic system, an inkjet system, a thermal transfer system, a sublimation system, or other systems.
[0253]
The configuration of a data processing program that can be read by the image input / output device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the memory map shown in FIG.
[0254]
FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining a memory map of a storage medium for storing various data processing programs that can be read by the image input / output apparatus according to the present invention.
[0255]
Although not particularly illustrated, information for managing a program group stored in the storage medium, for example, version information, creator, etc. is also stored, and information depending on the OS on the program reading side, for example, a program is identified and displayed. Icons may also be stored.
[0256]
Further, data depending on various programs is also managed in the directory. In addition, when a program or data to be installed is compressed, a program to be decompressed may be stored.
[0257]
The functions shown in FIGS. 7, 14, 19, 20, 24, 28, and 29 in this embodiment may be performed by a host computer by a program installed from the outside. In this case, the present invention is applied even when an information group including a program is supplied to the output device from a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a flash memory, or an FD, or from an external storage medium via a network. Is.
[0258]
As described above, a storage medium storing software program codes for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied to the system or apparatus, and the computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus stores the storage medium in the storage medium. It goes without saying that the object of the present invention can also be achieved by reading and executing the programmed program code.
[0259]
In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the novel function of the present invention, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention.
[0260]
As a storage medium for supplying the program code, for example, a floppy disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a CD-R, a DVD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a nonvolatile memory card, a ROM, an EEPROM, A silicon disk or the like can be used.
[0261]
Further, by executing the program code read by the computer, not only the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized, but also an OS (operating system) or the like running on the computer based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that a case where the function of the above-described embodiment is realized by performing part or all of the actual processing and the processing is included.
[0262]
Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written to a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, the function expansion is performed based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that the case where the CPU or the like provided in the board or the function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing.
[0263]
Further, the present invention may be applied to a system composed of a plurality of devices or an apparatus composed of a single device. Needless to say, the present invention can be applied to a case where the present invention is achieved by supplying a program to a system or apparatus. In this case, by reading the storage medium storing the program represented by the software for achieving the present invention into the system or apparatus, the system or apparatus can enjoy the effects of the present invention. .
[0264]
Furthermore, by downloading and reading a program represented by software for achieving the present invention from a database on a network by a communication program, the system or apparatus can enjoy the effects of the present invention. .
[0265]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, Bypass tray After a predetermined image output job for forming an image on a recording material fed from is interrupted By requesting the operator of the image forming apparatus to reset the recording material type set before the predetermined image output job is executed, It is possible to prevent the image output job from being restarted by using a recording material different from the type of the recording material to be used in the predetermined image output job.
Moreover, according to the present invention, Bypass tray After a predetermined image output job for forming an image on a recording material fed from is interrupted By requesting the operator of the image forming apparatus to reset the recording material size set before the predetermined image output job is executed, It is possible to prevent the image output job from being restarted by using a recording material different from the size of the recording material to be used in a predetermined image output job.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an image input / output device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the configuration of a reader unit and a printer unit illustrated in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a core unit illustrated in FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a diagram logically showing a unit of job control in the image input / output apparatus of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a unit (hereinafter referred to as a session) in which a plurality of jobs are combined in the image input / output apparatus of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a session management table for managing various sessions in the image input / output device of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a first control processing procedure in the image input / output device of the present invention.
8 is a plan view showing a configuration of an operation unit shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
9 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a basic screen of a copy function displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit shown in FIG. 8. FIG.
10 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a paper selection screen displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit illustrated in FIG.
11 is a schematic diagram of a paper selection screen displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit shown in FIG.
12 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a paper size selection screen displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit shown in FIG.
13 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a paper size selection screen displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit illustrated in FIG.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a second control processing procedure of the image input / output device of the present invention.
15 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a message screen displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit illustrated in FIG.
16 is a schematic diagram of a paper selection screen displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit shown in FIG.
17 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a basic screen of a copy function displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit illustrated in FIG.
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a paper size setting table (paper type information) of the image input / output device according to the first embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a third control processing procedure of the image input / output device of the present invention;
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a third control processing procedure of the image input / output device of the present invention.
FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram of a paper selection screen displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit shown in FIG.
22 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a basic screen of a copy function displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit illustrated in FIG. 8. FIG.
23 is a schematic diagram of a paper selection screen displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit shown in FIG.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a fourth control processing procedure of the image input / output device of the present invention;
25 is a schematic diagram of a paper selection screen displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit shown in FIG.
26 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a basic screen of a copy function displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit illustrated in FIG.
FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a paper size setting table (paper type information) of the image input / output device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a fifth control processing procedure of the image input / output device of the present invention;
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a fifth control processing procedure of the image input / output device of the present invention;
30 is a schematic diagram of a paper selection screen displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit shown in FIG.
FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating a memory map of a storage medium that stores various data processing programs that can be read by the image input / output device according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Reader section
2 Printer section
3 Image input / output controller
4 Facsimile Department
5 Storage department
7 Computer interface
8 RIP Department
9 Operation part
10 Core part
11 Computer equipment (PC / WS)
123 CPU
124 memory

Claims (10)

An image forming apparatus,
A manual feed tray on which a plurality of types of recording materials can be placed;
Input means for inputting image data;
Image forming means for executing an image output job for forming an image on a recording material fed from the manual feed tray based on the image data input by the input means;
First setting means for setting a type of recording material placed on the manual feed tray based on an instruction of an operator of the image forming apparatus;
A second setting unit that sets a type of a recording material to be used in the predetermined image output job when a predetermined image output job is executed by the image forming unit;
If the recording material type set by the first setting means matches the recording material type set by the second setting means before the predetermined image output job is executed, the predetermined setting is executed . Control means for starting an image output job and controlling to interrupt the predetermined image output job in response to occurrence of a predetermined interruption factor;
Wherein when the recording material in the manual feed tray after the predetermined image output job has been interrupted is newly mounted, the predetermined image output job execution to the operator of the image forming apparatus Requesting the resetting of the type of the recording material set by the first setting means before being performed, and the recording material type reset by the first setting means in response to the request and the second An image forming apparatus that controls to restart the predetermined image output job when the type of the recording material set by the setting unit matches. Have different mounting location means and the manual feed tray,
Said second setting means sets the use of either of the mounting location means and the manual feed tray at the predetermined image output job,
It said image forming means, when the mounting location means by the second setting means is set to be used by said predetermined image output job for forming an image on a recording material fed from the mounting location means Execute the image output job,
Wherein, when said second setting the mounting location means by means is set to be used by said predetermined image output job, recorded in the mounting location means after the predetermined image output job is interrupted When a new material is placed, the predetermined image output job is executed without requesting the operator of the image forming apparatus to reset the recording material type using the first setting unit. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image forming apparatus is controlled to resume.   The control unit does not match the recording material type set by the first setting unit and the recording material type set by the second setting unit after the predetermined image output job is started. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined image output job is controlled to be interrupted in response to the event. An image forming apparatus,
A manual feed tray on which recording materials of a plurality of sizes can be placed;
Input means for inputting image data;
Image forming means for executing an image output job for forming an image on a recording material fed from the manual feed tray based on the image data input by the input means;
First setting means for setting a size of a recording material placed on the manual feed tray based on an instruction of an operator of the image forming apparatus;
A second setting unit that sets a size of a recording material to be used in the predetermined image output job when the predetermined image output job is executed by the image forming unit;
If the recording material size set by the first setting means matches the recording material size set by the second setting means before the predetermined image output job is executed, the predetermined setting is executed . Control means for starting an image output job and controlling the predetermined image output job to be interrupted in response to occurrence of a predetermined interruption factor;
Wherein when the recording material in the manual feed tray after the predetermined image output job has been interrupted is newly mounted, the predetermined image output job execution to the operator of the image forming apparatus resetting the set size of the recording material by said first setting means requests before they are the size and the second recording medium which is re-set by said first setting means in response to the request An image forming apparatus that controls to resume the predetermined image output job when the size of the recording material set by the setting unit matches. Have different mounting location means and the manual feed tray,
Said second setting means sets the use of either of the mounting location means and the manual feed tray at the predetermined image output job,
It said image forming means, when the mounting location means by the second setting means is set to be used by said predetermined image output job for forming an image on a recording material fed from the mounting location means Execute the image output job,
Wherein, when said second setting the mounting location means by means is set to be used by said predetermined image output job, recorded in the mounting location means after the predetermined image output job is interrupted When a new material is placed, the predetermined image output job is executed without requiring the operator of the image forming apparatus to reset the size of the recording material using the first setting unit. The image forming apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the image forming apparatus is controlled to resume.   The control unit may not match the size of the recording material set by the first setting unit and the size of the recording material set by the second setting unit after the predetermined image output job is started. 6. The image forming apparatus according to claim 4, wherein control is performed so that the predetermined image output job is interrupted in response to the event. An image is formed on a manual feed tray on which a plurality of types of recording materials can be placed, an input unit for inputting image data, and a recording material fed from the manual feed tray based on the image data input by the input unit. An image forming apparatus having an image forming unit for executing an image output job,
A first setting step of setting a type of recording material placed on the manual feed tray based on an instruction of an operator of the image forming apparatus;
A second setting step of setting a type of recording material to be used in the predetermined image output job when a predetermined image output job is executed by the image forming unit;
If the recording material type set in the first setting step matches the recording material type set in the second setting step before the predetermined image output job is executed , A first control step of starting an image output job and controlling to interrupt the predetermined image output job in response to occurrence of a predetermined interruption factor;
When a recording material is newly placed on the manual feed tray after the predetermined image output job is interrupted , the image forming apparatus is operated before the predetermined image output job is executed for the operator of the image forming apparatus. resetting of said recording material type set by the first setting step requires, set by the the type of the recording material re-set the second setting step by said first setting step in response to the request And a second control step of controlling the predetermined image output job to resume when the type of the recorded recording material matches. Forming a can be placed manual feed tray of the recording material of a plurality of sizes, input means for inputting image data, an image on a recording material fed from the manual feed tray on the basis of the image data input by said input means An image forming apparatus having an image forming unit for executing an image output job,
A first setting step of setting a size of a recording material placed on the manual feed tray based on an instruction of an operator of the image forming apparatus;
A second setting step of setting a size of a recording material to be used in the predetermined image output job when the predetermined image output job is executed by the image forming unit;
When the recording material size set by the first setting step matches the recording material size set by the second setting step before the predetermined image output job is executed , A first control step of starting an image output job and controlling to interrupt the predetermined image output job in response to occurrence of a predetermined interruption factor;
When a recording material is newly placed on the manual feed tray after the predetermined image output job is interrupted , the image forming apparatus is operated before the predetermined image output job is executed for the operator of the image forming apparatus. requesting reconfiguration of the size of the first set the recording medium set by the process, set by the size of the recording material that has been re-set the second setting step by said first setting step in response to the request And a second control step of controlling the predetermined image output job to resume when the size of the recorded recording material matches. An image is formed on a manual feed tray on which a plurality of types of recording materials can be placed, an input unit for inputting image data, and a recording material fed from the manual feed tray based on the image data input by the input unit. A computer provided in an image forming apparatus having image forming means for executing an image output job;
A first setting step of setting a type of recording material placed on the manual feed tray based on an instruction of an operator of the image forming apparatus;
A second setting step of setting a type of recording material to be used in the predetermined image output job when a predetermined image output job is executed by the image forming unit;
If the recording material type set in the first setting step matches the recording material type set in the second setting step before the predetermined image output job is executed , A first control step of starting an image output job and controlling to interrupt the predetermined image output job in response to occurrence of a predetermined interruption factor;
When a recording material is newly placed on the manual feed tray after the predetermined image output job is interrupted , the image forming apparatus is operated before the predetermined image output job is executed for the operator of the image forming apparatus. resetting of said recording material type set by the first setting step requires, set by the the type of the recording material re-set the second setting step by said first setting step in response to the request A storage medium storing a computer-readable program for executing a second control step of controlling to resume the predetermined image output job when the type of the recorded recording material matches. Forming a can be placed manual feed tray of the recording material of a plurality of sizes, input means for inputting image data, an image on a recording material fed from the manual feed tray on the basis of the image data input by said input means A computer provided in an image forming apparatus having image forming means for executing an image output job;
A first setting step of setting a size of a recording material placed on the manual feed tray based on an instruction of an operator of the image forming apparatus;
A second setting step of setting a size of a recording material to be used in the predetermined image output job when the predetermined image output job is executed by the image forming unit;
When the recording material size set by the first setting step matches the recording material size set by the second setting step before the predetermined image output job is executed , A first control step of starting an image output job and controlling to interrupt the predetermined image output job in response to occurrence of a predetermined interruption factor;
When a recording material is newly placed on the manual feed tray after the predetermined image output job is interrupted , the image forming apparatus is operated before the predetermined image output job is executed for the operator of the image forming apparatus. requesting reconfiguration of the size of the first set the recording medium set by the process, set by the size of the recording material that has been re-set the second setting step by said first setting step in response to the request A storage medium storing a computer-readable program for executing the second control step of controlling the predetermined image output job to resume when the size of the recorded recording material matches.

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