JP4521780B2 - Document processing device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a document processing apparatus having a box for storing a document, and more particularly to a document processing apparatus having a box processing function for performing predetermined document processing on a document stored in a box.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, document processing apparatuses such as printers, facsimile machines, and multi-function machines connected to a network have a box function for storing acquired documents.

  For example, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-145493, a storage area of a program that is automatically executed immediately before and immediately after message registration and immediately before and after extraction is set for each box. Discloses a message storage and exchange apparatus that executes a program. This automatically executed process is to delete the message in the box before the message is registered in the box, to send an incoming notification to the owner's facsimile after the message is registered in the box, For example, a process of sending a notice from the administrator before the message is taken out from the mail, a process of sending a pick-up notice to the sender of the message taken out after the message is taken out from the box, and the like are illustrated. Moreover, the process which converts the message taken out from a box into the data format which a message extractor requires is also illustrated (refer the following patent document 1).

  Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-185752 discloses a distribution table in which a selection condition in which attributes of received data (caller number, incoming dial-in, incoming line, etc.) are associated with a specific data box is registered. In addition, a priority table that defines the priority of the distribution table for each attribute information is provided, the distribution table is referred to in the order based on the priority table, and the attribute information of the received data and the distribution table are There has been disclosed a communication terminal device that compares received attribute information and stores the received data in a data box corresponding to the matched attribute information (see Patent Document 2 below).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-197319 discloses that when a data presence / absence inquiry signal is received from an external information processing apparatus, a report is created by checking the presence / absence of image data in a designated confidential box and transmitted to the external information processing apparatus. On the other hand, when a data transmission request signal is received from the external information processing device, the presence / absence of image data in the designated confidential box is checked. If there is an image, the image data in the designated confidential box is read out, and the external information processing device An image forming apparatus that transmits data to an image is disclosed (see Patent Document 3 below).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-145493 JP 2002-185752 A JP 2001-197319 A

  By the way, when work using a document in a box progresses, there are cases where it is desired to perform various processes on the document, such as changing the document contents even for a document once registered in the box. .

  However, with the conventional box function, in order to change the document content of the document in the box, the user has to take out the document from the box to a personal computer or the like and manually perform the change operation.

  In addition, when the work using the document in the box progresses, the purpose of printing out the document in the box may change.

  However, in the conventional box function, the user has to manually set the print mode of the document in the box in accordance with the printout timing.

  It is desirable to be able to easily perform various types of processing on a document in a box and reduce the burden on the user.

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is that printing can be performed in a print mode in accordance with the printout timing, thereby reducing the burden on the user.

The present invention provides the following means. That is,
[1] Print mode information input means for inputting a print mode in association with a type of image processing for changing the document content performed on a document in one or a plurality of boxes in which the document can be registered;
Print mode information storage means for storing the input print mode information in association with the type of image processing;
Upon receiving the print instruction for the document in the box, the determining the type of the image processing that has been subjected before the print instruction, are stored in association with the type of the determined the image processing on the document Print mode control means for acquiring a print mode and issuing a print execution instruction for printing the document in the print mode;
A document processing apparatus comprising:
[2] In the preceding item 1, the print mode information input means is any one of input means via an operation panel of the document processing apparatus and input means from an external input / output device connected via a network. A document processing apparatus characterized by being.
[3] In the preceding item 1 or 2, the print mode information storage means is any one of a means for storing in the box and a means for storing the box in association with another storage means. Document processing device.
[4] The document processing apparatus according to any one of items 1 to 3, wherein at least one of a paper type, a paper attribute, a paper size, a layout, and a color mode can be set as the print mode.
[5] The document processing apparatus according to any one of items 1 to 4, further comprising image processing means for performing image processing on the document.
[6] Print mode information input means for inputting a print mode in association with a type of image processing for changing the document content, which is performed on a document in one or a plurality of boxes in which the document can be registered;
Print mode information storage means for storing the input print mode information in association with the type of image processing;
Upon receiving the print instruction for the document in the box, the determining the type of the image processing that has been subjected before the print instruction, are stored in association with the type of the determined the image processing on the document Print mode control means for acquiring a print mode and issuing a print execution instruction for printing the document in the print mode;
An image forming apparatus.
[7] In the preceding item 6, the print mode information input means is any one of input means via an operation panel of the document processing apparatus and input means from an external input / output device connected via a network. An image forming apparatus, comprising:
[8] In the preceding item 6 or 7, the print mode information storage means is any one of means for storing in the box and means for storing the box in association with other storage means. Image forming apparatus.
[9] The image forming apparatus according to any one of items 6 to 8, wherein at least one of a paper type, a paper attribute, a paper size, a layout, and a color mode can be set as the print mode.
[10] The image forming apparatus according to any one of [6] to [9], further comprising image processing means for performing image processing on the document.
[11] A print mode information input step for inputting a print mode in association with a type of image processing for changing the document content, which is performed on a document in one or a plurality of boxes in which the document can be registered;
Storing the input print mode information in association with the type of image processing;
Upon receiving the print instruction for the document in the box, the determining the type of the image processing that has been subjected before the print instruction, are stored in association with the type of the determined the image processing on the document A print mode control step for obtaining a print mode and issuing a print execution instruction for printing the document in the print mode;
A document processing method comprising:
[12] In the above item 11, the print mode information input step includes any one of input means via an operation panel of the document processing apparatus and input means from an external input / output device connected via a network. A document processing method characterized by being performed via
[13] In the preceding item 11 or 12, the step of storing the print mode information is performed on any one of means for storing in the box and means for storing the box in association with other storage means. A document processing method characterized by the above.
[14] The document processing method according to any one of the above items 11 to 13, wherein at least one of a paper type, a paper attribute, a paper size, a layout, and a color mode can be set as the print mode.
[15] The document processing method according to any one of the above items 11 to 14, further comprising an image processing step of performing image processing on the document.
[16] A program for causing a computer to function as a document processing apparatus,
A print mode information input step for inputting a print mode in association with a type of image processing for changing the document content, which is performed on a document in one or a plurality of boxes in which the document can be registered;
Storing the input print mode information in association with the type of image processing;
Upon receiving the print instruction for the document in the box, the determining the type of the image processing that has been subjected before the print instruction, are stored in association with the type of the determined the image processing on the document A print mode control step for obtaining a print mode and issuing a print execution instruction for printing the document in the print mode;
A program that causes a computer to execute.
[17] In the above item 16, the print mode information input step includes any one of input means via an operation panel of the document processing apparatus and input means from an external input / output device connected via a network. A program characterized by being executed via
[18] In the preceding item 16 or 17, the step of storing the print mode information is performed on any one of means for storing in the box and means for storing the box in association with other storage means. A program characterized by
[19] The program according to any one of items 16 to 18, wherein at least one of a paper type, a paper attribute, a paper size, a layout, and a color mode can be set as a print mode.
[20] The program according to any one of items 16 to 19, further causing the computer to execute an image processing step of performing image processing on the document.
[21] A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to any one of the above items 16 to 20 for causing a computer to function as a document processing apparatus is recorded.

  According to the present invention, the document processing stage and the print mode are stored in association with each other, and when the user receives a print instruction for the document in the box, the print mode is automatically changed to an appropriate print mode according to the document processing stage. Since printing is performed in the print mode, for example, when work using the document in the box progresses and the purpose of printing out the document changes, each time the user issues a print instruction, Even if the print mode setting operation is not performed manually, it is possible to automatically set an appropriate print mode corresponding to the stage of document processing, thereby reducing the burden on the user and obtaining high convenience.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The document processing apparatus 1 includes a so-called multi function peripheral (MFP) having functions such as a printer, a scanner, a copy, and a facsimile.

  FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing the overall configuration of a document processing system including a document processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, this document processing apparatus 1 is connected to a plurality of input / output terminals 2 made up of personal computers or the like via a network 3 such as a LAN, and sends / receives various information to / from each input / output terminal 2. It can be done. The document processing apparatus 1 constitutes a document processing system together with the plurality of input / output devices 2 and the network 3.

  The document processing apparatus 1 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like. Functionally, an operation control unit 11 that controls the entire apparatus, a network interface unit 12 for connecting to the network 3, An operation panel 13 for receiving various inputs from a user, a program registration unit 14 for performing registration processing of various document processing programs, a program execution unit 16 for executing various document processing programs, and a plurality of boxes 151 ..., a storage unit 15 including: an image processing unit 17 that performs document content change processing of document processing, a printing unit 18 that performs document printing processing, and a document reading unit 19 that reads a document. Hereinafter, each part will be described.

(Operation control unit)
The operation control unit 11 comprehensively controls each operation of the document processing apparatus 1.

  The operation control unit 11 is configured on a microcomputer including a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like, for example.

(Network interface part)
The network interface unit 12 is for connecting to the network 3 in order to transmit / receive various information to / from the input / output terminal (personal computer or the like) 2...

(control panel)
The operation panel 13 functions as an input unit that receives various inputs from the user, and includes a touch panel, a push button switch, and the like.

  The operation panel 13 functions as processing content input means for receiving input of the contents of various document processing performed on the document in the box 151 from the user. As document processing, processing for transmitting (transferring) a document in the box 151 to a preset destination, processing for notifying a preset notification destination that a document has been registered in the box 151, and a plurality of items in the box 151 In addition to the process of synthesizing and printing the document, the process of changing the document content of the document in the box 151 can be exemplified. As will be described later, these document processes are executed when respective execution conditions are satisfied.

  The operation panel 13 functions as a print instruction input unit that receives a print instruction input for a document in the box 151 from the user.

  The operation panel 13 also prints the print mode when printing out the document in the box 151 according to the document processing stage (document status) of the document in the box 151. It functions as a print mode content input means for receiving the mode setting content from the user.

(Program Registration Department)
The program registration unit 14 registers program codes for various document processing and the like performed on the documents in the boxes 151. In addition, when a print mode for printing out a document in the box 151... Is set in advance, the program registration unit 14 uses the print mode as document processing for performing print mode setting processing (change processing). The data is registered in each box 151... In a data format that can be referred to by the program.

  The program registration unit 14 is configured on a microcomputer including, for example, a CPU, RAM, ROM, and the like.

  In this embodiment, as described above, the contents of the document processing are input from the operation panel 13 by the user. The program registration unit 14 creates a program code for executing the contents of the document processing input by the user. That is, the program registration unit 14 has a function as program code creation means.

(Memory part)
The storage unit 15 includes a storage device such as a hard disk, a rewritable DVD device, and a flash memory, and has a plurality of boxes 151 that can register documents acquired by the document processing device 1.

  FIG. 2 is a conceptual explanatory diagram of the box 151, and FIG. 2 (a) is a configuration diagram of the box. As shown in FIG. 2A, each box 151... Can store document information (image information), document processing contents, and print mode information.

<Document information>
The document information includes document data and image data in a predetermined data format, and is handled as an electronic file, for example. Each box 151... Can register one or a plurality of document information. Each document information includes the document main body such as document data or image data to be printed out, the file creation date / time (file save date / time), the file creator, the file type, file attributes such as file attributes, and the font type. , Page number, one page line number, one line character number, document format information such as header and footer, and the like. Note that document management information such as document creation date, document file name, issuing department, approval column, and document number may be included in the document body such as document data and image data to be printed out.

<Processing information>
The process information is information indicating the contents of various document processes performed on the document in the box 151. In this embodiment, each box itself storing document information also functions as processing content storage means by storing processing information. In other words, in this embodiment, the processing content storage means is provided in each box 151.

  Specifically, the processing information is a program (program code) for executing the contents of the document processing created by the program registration unit 14 described above, and is registered by the program registration unit 14. Each box can be set with one or a plurality of processing information.

  This processing information includes execution conditions (execution timing) associated with each other and specific processing contents. The execution condition is a program start condition for executing specific processing contents of the program.

  As an execution condition, when a document is received from a predetermined transmission source, when a plurality of preset documents are registered in the box, the change of the document content with respect to the document in the box is completed. It is possible to set the time when a preset designated time has passed.

  As described above, as described above, the process of transmitting (transferring) the document in the box 151 to a preset destination, the process of notifying the preset notification destination that the document has been registered in the box 151, A process of combining a plurality of documents in the box 151 and printing them out, a process of changing the document contents of the documents in the box 151, and the like can be set.

  Document management information such as document creation date, document file name, issuing department, approval column, document number, etc. included in the document itself, such as document data and image data to be printed out. Can be changed. In addition, file management information such as file creation date and time (file save date and time), file creator, file type, and file attribute may be changed. Further, the document type information relating to the document style such as font type, page number, number of lines per page, number of characters per line, header and footer may be changed.

  FIG. 2B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of processing information. In FIG. 2B, the processing information is expressed in a natural language for explanation, but is actually described in a programming language or the like. For example, the processing information in which the execution timing “when receiving a document” is described is “register in the box if the document is from the designated registration source” when the execution condition that the box received the document is satisfied. It shows that specific document processing is performed. Note that these examples of processing information are assumed to be set when a specific operation using a document in a box 151 described later is performed, and specific contents thereof will be described later.

<Print mode information>
The print mode information is information indicating a print mode applied when the document in the box 151 is printed out. This print mode information can set different print modes according to each stage (document status) of document processing for the document in the box 151. In this embodiment, each box 151 that stores document information also functions as a print mode storage unit by storing print mode information. That is, in this embodiment, the print mode storage means is provided in each box 151. Specifically, the print mode information is input from the operation panel 13 by the user, and the data format and the like are converted and registered by the program registration unit 14 described above.

  The print mode information includes document processing stages (document status) associated with each other and specific print mode contents.

  The document processing stage expresses how far the document in the box has been executed, and the situation in which the document in the box 151 is placed or the position of the document in the box 151. Indicates. Specifically, in the document processing stage, a document is being created in the box 151 “document is being created”, the document in the box 151 is completed “after document creation”, and the completed document is a specific approver. Can be listed as “after document approval”.

  The contents of the print mode may be settable by the user when performing normal printing. Specifically, examples of the print mode include a paper type, a paper size, a layout, a color mode, designation of double-sided printing or single-sided printing, designation of a paper feed source, and the like. The paper type is a distinction according to the nature of the paper, such as plain paper, recycled paper, high-quality paper, double-sided paper, or OHP film. The layout includes the number of documents to be printed on one output sheet, the order and position of the documents. A case where N originals are arranged on one output paper is called Nin1, and for example, when four originals are arranged on one output paper, it is expressed as 4in1. The color mode is distinction between color, monochrome, resolution, the number of colors, and the like. The designation of a paper feed source refers to designation of a paper feed source (paper feed cassette) when there are a plurality of paper feed cassettes and the like.

  FIG. 2C is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of print mode information. In this example, if there is a print instruction in “document creation”, printing is performed in a print mode of “4 in 1, double-sided copy, monochrome”, and if “print after document creation” is instructed, “2 in 1 is not possible on both sides”. If printing is performed in the print mode “paper, color” and a print instruction is given after “document approval”, it indicates that printing is performed in the print mode “1 in 1, color”. The print mode items not specified here may be set immediately before or default settings.

(Program execution part)
The program execution unit 16 executes various types of document processing on the documents in the boxes 151... By executing the processing information (program codes) stored in the boxes 151. That is, the program execution unit 16 functions as a document processing unit.

  This program execution part 16 is comprised on the microcomputer which consists of CPU, RAM, ROM etc., for example.

  The program execution unit 16 calls the image processing unit 17 (to be described later) and causes the image processing unit 17 to perform document processing that involves changing the document content. That is, the program execution unit 16 functions as a document content change processing unit together with the image processing unit 17.

  When the document processing apparatus 1 receives a print instruction from the user, the program execution unit 16 sends a print mode change instruction according to the print mode information stored in each box 151. That is, the program execution unit 16 functions as a print mode control unit together with the print unit 18.

(Image processing unit)
The image processing unit 17 performs processing that involves changing the document content among the document processing performed on the documents in the boxes 151.

  The image processing unit 17 is constituted by a microcomputer including a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like, for example.

  The image processing unit 17 executes processing information (program code) stored in each box 151... Of the storage unit 15 to change document contents (images) for the documents in the boxes 151. Process). That is, the image processing unit 17 functions as a document content change processing unit.

  Examples of document processing (image processing) for changing the document contents include changing the document creation date included in the document data as described above.

(Print section)
The print unit 18 prints out a document on output paper or the like, and is composed of, for example, an electrophotographic printer. The document to be printed out includes not only the document sent to the document processing apparatus 1 together with the print instruction but also the document registered in the box 151. When receiving the print mode change instruction from the program execution unit 16, the print unit 18 changes the print mode in accordance with the print mode information stored in each box 151, and performs printout processing. That is, the print unit 18 functions as a print mode control unit.

(Original reading section)
The document reading unit 19 reads an image on the document as electronic data, and includes, for example, a scanner device.

(Concrete example)
Hereinafter, an example of specific work performed using the document in the box 151 will be described, and various settings and processing flows in this case will be described.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of an example of this work. In this example, three users (users 1, 2, and 3) share each part of the document, and if the content of the completed document is approved by the fourth user (user 4), it is approved. A series of work flows in which a document is shown to a fifth user (user 5) is assumed. The box 151 of the document processing apparatus 1 is used to easily perform this series of operations. Specifically, the document processing related to the box 151 is as follows.

(1) Registration of document by users 1 to 3 Each part of a document created by users 1 to 3 is registered in a specific box 151 of document processing apparatus 1 from each input / output terminal (personal computer: PC) 2. The

(2) Document processing (image processing A)
When the parts of the documents from the users 1 to 3 are prepared, the document processing with the change of the document content is performed on the document in the box 151, and the document is completed. Here, as shown in FIG. 4, each part of the document created by each of the users 1 to 3 is rearranged in order according to the chapter number included therein, and the document creation date included in the document is actually Document processing (image processing A) is performed in which the date is changed when the document is completed.

(3) Transmission to User 4 The completed document is transmitted (transferred) from the box 151 to the input / output terminal (personal computer: PC) 2 of the user 4.

(4) Reply from the user 4 If the content of the completed document is confirmed by the user 4, the document is returned to the box 151 again.

(5) Document processing (image processing B)
For the document in the box 151 sent back from the user 4, a document process accompanied by a change in the document content is performed such that the document is approved by the user 4. Here, as shown in FIG. 5, the document processing (image processing) involving the change of the document content in which a part (approval column) for recording the approval of the user 4 is found from the document and the approval mark of the user 4 is pressed here. B) is performed.

(6) Transmission to User 5 The document approved by the user 4 is transmitted from the box 151 to the input / output terminal (personal computer: PC) 2 of the user 5.

  Further, since the purpose of printing out the document in the box 151 changes depending on the stage of such work, the print mode corresponding to the stage of work (the stage of document processing) is automatically applied. To do.

  FIG. 6 is an example of a print mode set according to the stage of document processing. In this example, 4in1, double-sided copy, monochrome print mode is set during document creation, 2in1, double-sided unusable paper, and color print mode are set after document creation, and 1in1 and color print mode after document return. Is set.

(Register document processing details)
An operation for registering the contents of the document processing performed by the user in order to perform the above document processing in the box 151 will be described. The registration of the contents of the document processing is performed prior to the series of operations (1) to (6) described above. 7 to 9 are examples of screens on the operation panel 13 when the document processing function is set in the box 151. FIG.

  First, the user designates a box for performing document processing, that is, a box for setting a new box function. FIG. 7A shows a box selection screen for performing this document processing. The user may select an existing box that is displayed or create a new box using the new box button.

  If a box is designated, a feature for specifying a document to be registered in the box (hereinafter referred to as a registered document) to be a document processing target in the box is determined. FIG. 7B is a feature input screen for specifying a registered document. In the document processing apparatus 1 according to this embodiment, as a feature for specifying a registered document, a transmission source, a file name, a time, and the like are prepared in advance as selectable items.

  For example, if “transmission source” is selected as a feature for specifying a registered document, the transmission source is specifically input. The sender is information that can identify the sender, and can include the sender's own identification number, the address of the input / output terminal used by the sender, and the like. FIG. 7C is a transmission source input screen for specifying a registered document. If the transmission source is already registered in the document processing apparatus 1, a list of registered terminals can be displayed from the “To Destination Table” button and selected from the list. Further, as in the specific example described above, when a plurality of users 1 to 3 share and create each part of a document, a plurality of users (or input / output terminals 2 of the respective users are selected) by clicking the “add” button. ...) may be entered sequentially.

  Subsequently, the contents of the document processing to be performed when all the documents created by the users 1 to 3 are registered (completed) in the box are set.

  In the document processing apparatus 1 according to this embodiment, when a plurality of documents are subjected to document processing, the chapter numbers in each document are referred to, rearranged in the correct order, and the plurality of documents are combined. It is assumed that document processing to be combined into one document is set in advance.

  Here, setting of document processing (image processing A) for changing the date included in each merged document will be described.

  First, the user specifies a portion to be changed in the document content. FIG. 8A shows a selection screen for changing a document. In the document processing apparatus 1 according to this embodiment, the date, the document name, the creator, the approval stamp, the number of pages, the font, the line alignment, the header / footer, and the like are prepared in advance as selectable items. Yes. Here, the date may be selected.

  When the changed portion is selected, the user sets the timing for changing the document content. FIG. 8B is a selection screen for timing for performing document processing with change of document contents. In the document processing apparatus 1 according to this embodiment, as the timing of document processing, when a document is received in a box, when document creation is completed (when registered documents are prepared), when a document is returned, etc. It is prepared in advance as a selectable item. Here, “document creation complete” may be selected.

  When the timing for changing the document content is input, the user selects whether to perform other document processing or the like. FIG. 8C is a selection screen after the document processing with the document content change is set. Here, since the document is transmitted to the user 4, “document transmission” is selected.

  When document transmission is selected, the transmission destination is specifically input. FIG. 8D is an input screen for a document transmission destination. The user may perform input work in the same manner as in FIG. After inputting the transmission destination, the operation returns to FIG.

  In FIG. 8C, if “print setting” is selected, a print mode to be applied when a print instruction is issued from the user can be set in advance. This print mode is applied at the stage (document status) after document processing set immediately before the screen shown in FIG.

  FIG. 9A shows a print mode setting screen to be applied after document processing involving document content change. In the document processing apparatus 1 according to this embodiment, as print modes, color, page, magnification, paper size, and the like are prepared in advance as selectable items. If a color is selected here, the screen shifts to a color mode setting screen shown in FIG. Here, items such as auto color, full color, and monochrome are prepared in advance. If a page is selected, the screen shifts to a page setting setting screen shown in FIG. Here, selection of single-sided printing and double-sided printing, and layout settings such as 1in1, 2in1, 4in1, etc. are prepared in advance as selectable items.

  In addition, in FIG. 8C, if another document process involving changing the document content is performed, the add button can be used to return to the document change portion selection screen of FIG. 8A. For example, if document processing (image processing B) for pressing an approval mark when a reply is received from the user 4, “approval mark” is selected on the screen of FIG. 8A, and then FIG. What is necessary is just to select "document reply" on the screen of b). Then, by selecting “print setting” on the screen shown in FIG. 8C, the print mode after the document is approved by the user 4 (after the document reply) can be set.

  When all document processing and print mode settings are completed, “end” may be selected on the screen of FIG.

  When the user inputs the content of the document processing from the operation panel 13 in this way, the content of the document processing is converted into a program code by the program registration unit 14 and registered as processing information in the box 151 designated by the user. In addition, the print mode corresponding to each processing step input by the user is also registered as print mode information in the box 151 by the program registration unit 14. 2B and 2C are examples of processing information and print mode information registered in this way.

(Document processing procedure)
Next, a procedure for performing the above-described series of operations in the document processing apparatus 1 in which the contents of the document processing performed in the box 151 are registered as described above will be described.

<Document processing procedure when receiving documents>
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure when the image processing apparatus 1 receives a document.

  The processing procedure when receiving a document is as follows.

  First, a document to be registered in the box 151 is transmitted to any one of the input / output terminals (personal computers) 2. This transmission includes a document registration instruction specifying the box 151 to be registered from a screen such as an existing box list and the contents of the document to be registered.

  In the document processing apparatus 1 that has received this, the operation control unit 11 causes the program execution unit 16 to execute a program having a processing content that satisfies the execution condition among the programs registered in the box 151. In this case, since the execution condition that the document has been received is satisfied, the program having the processing content associated therewith is executed.

  The program execution unit 16 monitors the document registration work until registration of the document in the image processing apparatus 1 is completed (NO in step S11).

  If the registration of the document is completed (YES in step S11), the program execution unit 16 determines whether or not the document has been transmitted from the designated registration source (designated transmission source) (step S12). If it is not a document from the designated registration source (NO in step S12), the document processing here ends.

  If it is a document from the designated registration source (YES in step S12), the program execution unit 16 saves this document in the box 151 (step S13), and reduces the number of registration waiting documents by 1 (step S14). The number of documents waiting for registration is a counter for determining whether or not documents from all designated registration sources have been prepared. Here, it is set that documents are registered from three users 1 to 3. Therefore, the initial value is 3. The number of documents waiting for registration is stored in this box together with other information.

  Since the users 1 to 3 in the specific examples described above are designated registration sources (transmission sources), the documents received from these users 1 to 3 are sequentially registered in the box 151 as registered documents.

  Subsequently, the program execution unit 16 determines whether or not the number of documents waiting for registration has become zero (step S15). If the number of documents waiting for registration is not zero (NO in step S15), there is still a document to be registered. Since it is not complete, this document reception process is terminated.

  If the number of documents waiting for registration is 0 (YES in step S15), since all the documents to be registered, that is, documents from users 1 to 3 have been prepared, the fact that the document registration process has been completed is notified (step S15). S16), the document reception process is terminated.

  The notification that the document registration process is completed is sent to the program execution unit 16 itself, thereby executing the document processing program at the completion of document registration that satisfies the execution conditions.

<Document processing procedure when document registration is completed>
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure when document registration is completed.

  After confirming that the document registration processing in the box 151 has been completed (YES in step S21), the program execution unit 16 changes the document content of the document in the box 151 with respect to the image processing unit 17. (Step S22).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of document processing (image processing A) that is performed when document registration is completed, and includes document content change.

  The image processing unit 17 first searches for a chapter number from all documents in the box 151 according to the processing information (program) registered in the box 151 (step S31). Here, all the documents in the box 151 are documents created by the users 1 to 3, respectively. The chapter number can be used as a material for determining the order in which each of the users 1 to 3 is responsible, and is included in the document data as the document content of each document. The image processing unit 17 searches the document contents, finds a part where the chapter number is described, and determines what chapter the documents created by the users 1 to 3 are.

  In the example shown in FIG. 4, the document created by the user 1 is chapter 2, the document created by the user 2 is chapter 3, and the document created by the user 3 is chapter 1.

  If it is determined how many chapters each document is in this way, the image processing unit 17 performs document processing for rearranging each document correctly in the order of chapters based on the determination result (step S32). Each document rearranged in the correct order is combined and synthesized into one document (document file).

  Subsequently, the image processing unit 17 searches for the date area input in the document (step S33). The date area describes the date when each part of the document was created by the users 1 to 3 and is included in the document data as the document content.

  In the example shown in FIG. 4, the document created by the user 1 (Chapter 2) is September 1, 2002, the document created by the user 2 (Chapter 1) is September 8, 2002, and the user 3 The date (September 3, 2002) is described in the document (Chapter 1) created by J.

  The image processing unit 17 performs document processing for creating and writing current date information in accordance with the size of the input date area, the date font, and the like for each date area found in the document (step S34). ). This document processing is document processing (image processing) accompanied by document content change. Thereby, the date when the documents of the users 1 to 3 are prepared, that is, the date when the document is completed is in the document content.

  Thus, the image processing A by the image processing unit 17 is finished, the control is transferred to the program execution unit 16, and the flow returns to the flow of FIG.

  Next, the program execution unit 16 determines whether or not there is an instruction (program) for transmitting a document that has been subjected to document processing (image processing A) accompanied by document content change (step S23).

  If there is no transmission instruction (NO in step S23), the program execution unit 16 ends the process when the document registration is completed.

  If there is a transmission instruction (YES in step S23), the program execution unit 16 issues a document transmission instruction to the network interface unit 12 so as to transmit the document to the designated transmission destination (step S24). The process at the completion of document registration is terminated. The designated transmission destination is the user 4 in this example.

  Upon receiving the transmission instruction, the network interface unit 12 transmits this document to the designated transmission destination (user 4).

<Document processing procedure when replying document>
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure when a document is returned from a designated transmission destination (destination).

  In this processing procedure, a document is first returned to the document processing apparatus 1 from the designated transmission destination (destination). This reply document is attached with information indicating that it is a reply document and information for identifying which box 151 is the reply document. Since the execution condition at the time of document reply is satisfied among the processing information of the box 151 that should receive this reply document, the operation control unit 11 sends the processing content (program) associated with this execution condition to the program execution unit 16. Let it run.

  After confirming that the registration process of the reply document to the box 151 has been completed (YES in step S41), the program execution unit 16 sends the document content of the document (reply document) in the box 151 to the image processing unit 17. The image processing B for changing is performed (step S42).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of document processing (image processing B) involving a change in document content, which is performed when a document is approved and returned.

  In accordance with the processing information (program) registered in the box 151, the image processing unit 17 first searches for an approval column input in the document in the box 151 (step S51). Here, the document in the box 151 is a document returned from the user 4, that is, a document approved by the user 4. This approval column is created in the document data in advance as document contents so that the users 1 to 3 can use it when obtaining the approval of the user 4 when creating this document.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5, there is an approval column on the form “XX specification”.

  For the approval field found in the document, the image processing unit 17 displays an approval mark made up of the name of the responder (name of the user 4) registered in the processing content (program) of the box. Then, it is pushed according to the format of the approval column (step S52). This document processing is document processing (image processing) accompanied by document content change. With this document processing, it is possible to identify the documents created by the users 1 to 3 from the document content that the user 4 has approved.

  Thus, the image processing B by the image processing unit 17 is finished, the control is transferred to the program execution unit 16, and the flow returns to the flow of FIG.

  The program execution unit 16 determines whether or not there is an instruction (program) to transmit a document that has been subjected to document processing (image processing B) accompanied by document content change (step S43).

  If there is no transmission instruction (NO in step S43), the program execution unit 16 ends the process at the time of document reply as it is.

  If there is a transmission instruction (YES in step S43), the program execution unit 16 issues a document transmission instruction to the network interface unit 12 so as to transmit this document to the designated next transmission destination (step S44). ), The processing at the time of document reply is terminated. In this example, the designated next transmission destination is the user 5.

  Upon receiving the transmission instruction, the network interface unit 12 transmits this document to the next specified transmission destination (user 5).

<Print processing>
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure when a print instruction is received.

  The print instruction can be issued at various processing stages (document status) of a series of operations using documents in the box 151 by the users 1 to 5. The purpose of the printout in the box varies depending on the stage of the processing.

  In this processing procedure, first, any one of the users 1 to 5 issues a print instruction to the document processing apparatus 1. This print instruction includes information for identifying the person who issued the print instruction, and information for identifying the document to be printed and the box 151 containing the document. After confirming whether the print instruction is issued by a person authorized to perform printing, the operation control unit 11 satisfies the execution condition when the print instruction is received in the processing information of the box 151 related to the print instruction. Therefore, the program execution unit 16 is caused to execute the processing content (program) associated with the execution condition.

  The program execution unit 16 acquires the document status when this print instruction is issued (step S61). This document status can be determined by how much of the execution timing (execution condition) of the processing information (see FIG. 2B) in the box 151 is satisfied and the corresponding document processing is completed. Specifically, when each document process is executed, a flag or the like indicating that each document process has been executed is recorded in the box 151 or other storage means, and this can be referred to.

  Subsequently, the program execution unit 16 determines whether the document status has changed since the previous print instruction, that is, whether any document processing has been executed since the previous print instruction (step S62). For this determination, the document status at the time when a print instruction has been issued previously is recorded in the box 151 or other storage means, and this may be compared with the current document status.

  If there is no change from the previous document status (NO in step S62), the program execution unit 16 sends a print execution instruction including information for specifying a document to be printed from the document information in the box 151 to the print unit 18 (step S62). S64). In response to this, the print unit 18 refers to the document information in the box 151 and executes print processing in a preset print mode.

  On the other hand, if there is a change from the previous document status (YES in step S62), the program execution unit 16 refers to the print mode information in the box 151 (see FIG. 2C) and corresponds to the current document status. The contents of the print mode registered by the user are acquired, and the print mode setting is changed (step S63). Specifically, the program execution unit 16 creates information for specifying which print mode is set from the print mode information.

  Then, the program execution unit 16 sends a print execution instruction including information for specifying a document to be printed from the document information in the box 151 to the printing unit 18 (step S64). In this case, the print execution instruction includes information for specifying the contents of the print mode described above. In response to this, the print unit 18 changes the print mode setting with reference to the print mode information in the box 151, and executes printing with reference to the document information in the box 151.

  In the specific example described above, when a print instruction is issued at a stage before the completion of document registration, that is, at least one of the users 1 to 3 is still creating a document (FIG. 2C). The “4 in 1, double-sided copy, monochrome” print mode is set by the user. This is because printing at this timing is often performed only for the purpose of confirming the contents of the document being worked on, and is therefore printed at low cost.

  When a print instruction is issued after the completion of document registration and before the document reply, that is, when the document is completed but not approved by the user 4 (“document” in FIG. 2C) (See “After creation”), and the print mode of “2 in 1, double-sided unusable paper, color” is set by the user. The printing at this timing is assumed to be performed by the user 4 to confirm the document contents, and is to provide a printed matter that can be sufficiently grasped while keeping the cost low.

  When a print instruction is issued at a later stage when the document is returned, that is, when the approval of the user 4 is completed (see “after document approval” in FIG. 2C), the print mode of “1 in 1, color” is set to the user. Is set by. The printing at this timing is for use of a full-fledged document such as presenting an approved document to a customer.

(Effect of embodiment)
According to the document processing apparatus as described above, when the execution condition is satisfied by presetting the content of the document processing for changing the document content of the document in the box together with the execution condition, the document Document processing for changing the contents is automatically executed. Therefore, once a user creates a document and registers it in the box, various document processing (editing, correction, approval, (Circulation) can be performed automatically and definitely.

  Thus, for example, "When multiple users share and create each part of a document, I want to put the date on the document that bundles the parts so that the part is ready when the document is completed. In the document processing apparatus described above, it is possible to easily respond to the request without imposing an excessive burden on the user.

  In other words, in the conventional box function in response to the above request, the user had to manually change the date in the document after confirming that all documents were in the box. The document processing apparatus can release the user from such annoyance.

  In addition, the above-described document processing apparatus has an excessive burden on the user in response to a request such as “if the document is circulated to a plurality of users, it is desired to add information indicating that the document has been circulated to each user”. It is possible to respond easily without applying.

  In other words, in the conventional box function in response to the above request, a user who has viewed a document or a user who manages a document to be circulated opens the document with a device and software having a document editing function such as a personal computer. However, it has been necessary to add the appropriate circulation mark and store it again, but the above-described document processing apparatus can free the user from such annoyance.

  In addition, the timing of performing various document processing on the document in the box is not limited to before and after the document is registered in the box, and various timings can be set, so that it can be easily applied to various uses. it can.

  Further, according to the document processing apparatus as described above, when a print instruction is given by setting a print mode in advance according to the processing stage (document status) of the document in the box, the timing is given. Accordingly, an appropriate print mode is automatically set and printing is executed. Therefore, the user can obtain a printed matter that appropriately matches the purpose of printing by issuing a print instruction without being restricted by the print mode setting.

  For this reason, it is possible to reduce unnecessary printing in a high-quality print mode, and to reduce running costs.

(Other configurations)
As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated based on one Embodiment, this invention may be comprised as follows.

  (A) In the above embodiment, the content of the document processing for the document in the box is registered in the box. However, the box may be stored in association with another storage unit. Similarly, although the contents of the print mode to be applied to the document in the box are registered in the box, the box may be stored in association with other storage means.

  (B) In the above embodiment, the document received as the document processing target in the box is a document received via the network 3 from the input / output terminal (personal computer). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a document obtained from various sources such as a facsimile document received from an external facsimile device via a telephone line, an e-mail document, a document (image) acquired by the scanner function of the document processing device 1 itself, etc. It may be.

  (C) In the above embodiment, the document processing apparatus 1 having a print unit is taken as an example, but the print unit may not be provided and a print instruction may be issued to an external printer apparatus via a network or the like.

  (D) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of documents created by a plurality of users are combined and combined, and document processing involving changes in document contents is performed on the documents. May be performed.

  (E) In the above embodiment, the content of the document processing and the print mode setting are input via the operation panel of the document processing device. However, an external input / output device (personal computer) connected via the network is used. ) And the like. In this case, the network interface unit functions as a processing content input unit that receives from the user the contents of various document processing performed on the document in the box.

  (F) In the above embodiment, the contents of the document processing for the document in the box, the execution conditions (execution timing) of the document processing, the contents of the print mode, and the conditions for applying each print mode (processing stage; document status) In the operation panel, several options prepared in advance are presented to the user. However, the user directly inputs a program for executing document processing contents using a program language or the like. Also good.

  (G) In the above embodiment, the user can set the execution conditions of the document processing. However, only one or a plurality of execution conditions may be set in advance.

  (H) In the above embodiment, after the contents of the document processing are set (FIG. 8A), the execution condition (FIG. 8B) is set, but it may be reversed. When a plurality of options are presented, items that should not be selected at that time may be displayed in, for example, gray so that they cannot be selected. For example, the item “document reply” in FIG. 8B before the document processing for transferring the document is set.

  (I) In the above embodiment, it is assumed that when the document processing apparatus receives a document, there is a box for registering the document. However, if the designated box does not exist, the operation control unit stores the document. Create and register a new box in the copy, register as a general document, send a message that the box does not exist to the document sender (user), present these options to the document sender (user) Then, a process such as selecting a process may be performed.

  Even if the box exists, even if the document is not sent from the designated registration source (designated transmission source) (NO in step S12 in FIG. 10), a new box is displayed in the operation control unit. Processing such as creation or transmission of a message to that effect to a document transmission source (user) may be performed.

  (J) In the above embodiment, various print modes are automatically applied by setting the print mode according to the stage of document processing by the user. Various print modes that are automatically applied according to the setting may be set in advance. For example, if one or more document processing procedures are prepared in advance, it is possible to set in advance an appropriate print mode corresponding to the document processing procedure.

  (K) In the above embodiment, when document processing (image processing) accompanied by change of document content is performed, the print mode is changed because the document processing stage (document status) has changed before and after that. However, before and after when document processing without image processing is performed, or before and after a specific condition is satisfied even though specific image processing is not performed (for example, before and after a predetermined time elapses after registration of a document) The print mode may be changed because the processing stage (document status) has changed.

  (L) In the above embodiment, the print mode is changed according to the timing of the print instruction. In addition to this, the print mode is changed in consideration of who the print instruction is from. Also good. In this way, even if the print instruction is from the person who created (or is currently creating) the document and the print instruction from another person, the purpose of printing out is handled appropriately. can do.

(Supplement)
Note that the specific embodiment described above includes an invention having the following configuration.

  (1) In the document processing apparatus, the processing content input unit receives an execution condition for executing the document processing together with the content of the document processing from a user, and the processing content storage unit stores the content of the document processing together with the content of the document processing. A document processing apparatus that stores execution conditions.

  In this way, it is possible to execute document processing that accompanies a change in document content at any appropriate timing.

  (2) In the above document processing apparatus, the processing content input unit presents a plurality of execution conditions to a user in a selectable manner.

  In this way, the user can easily set execution conditions.

  (3) In the above document processing apparatus, the execution condition can be set that a predetermined number of documents set in advance in the box can be set.

  In this way, when a document is created by multiple persons sharing, when all the documents have been created and the entire document can be completed, document processing with document content change can be executed. .

  (4) In the document processing apparatus, the processing content storage means can store the contents of a plurality of document processings for one box.

  In this way, a plurality of document processes can be performed in one box.

  (5) In the above document processing apparatus, the processing content input means presents a plurality of document processing contents to a user in a selectable manner.

  In this way, the user can easily set the content of the document processing.

  (6) The document processing apparatus as described above, wherein the document processing apparatus includes a plurality of the boxes, and the processing content input unit receives a document processing content for a document in any one of the boxes from a user.

  In this way, different document processing can be set for each of the plurality of boxes, and the plurality of boxes can be used for work of different procedures.

  (7) In the document processing apparatus, a plurality of documents can be registered in the box, and the processing content input means receives a document processing content for any one document in the box from a user. Processing equipment.

  In this way, different document processing can be set for each document in the box, and a plurality of different procedures can be performed in one box.

  (8) The document processing apparatus described above, further comprising a print mode acquisition unit for receiving the contents of the print mode at each stage of the document processing from a user.

  In this way, the user can arbitrarily set the print mode at each stage of document processing.

  (9) The document processing apparatus, wherein the print mode acquisition unit receives the document processing stage associated with the print mode content from the user.

  In this way, the user can arbitrarily set the document processing stage to which various print modes are applied.

  (10) In the above document processing apparatus, the print mode input means presents a plurality of document processing stages to a user in a selectable manner.

  In this way, the user can easily set the document processing stage corresponding to various print modes.

  (11) In the document processing apparatus, the print mode storage means can store the contents of a plurality of print modes in one box.

  In this way, in one box, a plurality of print modes can be set as appropriate according to the stage of document processing.

  (12) In the document processing apparatus, the print mode content input unit presents a plurality of print mode contents to a user in a selectable manner.

  In this way, the user can easily set the contents of the print mode.

  (13) The document processing apparatus according to the above, wherein the document processing apparatus includes a plurality of boxes, and the print mode content input unit receives a print mode content for a document in any one box from a user.

  In this way, different print modes can be set for a plurality of boxes.

  (14) In the document processing apparatus, a plurality of documents can be registered in the box, and the print mode content input unit receives a print mode content for any one document in the box from a user. Document processing device.

  In this way, a different print mode can be set for each document in the box.

(15) For a document in one or a plurality of boxes in which a document can be registered, the content of document processing for changing the document content is acquired in advance from the user,
Store the contents of the document processing,
A document processing method, wherein when a predetermined execution condition for the document processing is satisfied, document processing for changing the document content based on the content of the document processing is performed on the document in the box.

(16) A document processing method in a document processing apparatus that performs predetermined document processing when a predetermined condition is satisfied for a document in one or a plurality of boxes in which a document can be registered,
The document processing stage and the print mode are stored in association with each other in advance.
When a print instruction for a document in the one or more boxes is received from the user, the print mode is changed to a print mode associated with the document processing stage according to the document processing stage at that time. Characteristic document processing method.

(17) A program for causing a computer to function as a document processing device,
One or more boxes in which documents can be registered;
Processing content input means for receiving from the user the content of the document processing for changing the document content of the document in the box;
A processing content storage means provided inside or outside the box, for storing the content of the document processing;
Document content change processing means for performing document processing for changing the document content based on the content of the document processing on the document in the box when a predetermined execution condition of the document processing is satisfied;
A program that causes a computer to function.

  (18) A computer-readable recording medium on which the program is recorded.

(19) A program for causing a computer to function as a document processing device,
One or more boxes in which documents can be registered;
Document processing means for performing predetermined document processing on a document in the box when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A print mode storage means provided inside or outside the box and storing the document processing stage and a print mode in association with each other;
Print instruction input means for receiving a print instruction for a document in the box from a user;
Print mode control means for changing a print mode to a print mode associated with the document processing stage according to the document processing stage when receiving the print instruction;
A program that causes a computer to function.

  (20) A computer-readable recording medium on which the program is recorded.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, if the user previously sets document processing for changing the document content of the document in the box, the document content is changed when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied. Since the document processing is automatically executed, for example, when the work using the document in the box progresses and the document content needs to be changed, the user can manually change the document content of the document in the box each time. Even if the changing operation is not performed, the document content of the document in the box can be automatically changed, and the burden on the user can be reduced and high convenience can be obtained.

  In this embodiment, the document processing stage and the print mode are stored in association with each other, and when the user receives a print instruction for the document in the box, the print mode is automatically set to an appropriate print mode according to the document processing stage. Since the printing is performed in the print mode, for example, when the work using the document in the box progresses and the purpose of printing out the document changes, the user issues a print instruction. In this case, it is possible to automatically set an appropriate print mode according to the stage of document processing without manually performing print mode setting operations one by one, thereby reducing the burden on the user and obtaining high convenience. it can.

1 is a conceptual diagram showing an overall configuration of a document processing system including a document processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a conceptual explanatory diagram of a box, (a) is a configuration diagram of the box, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of processing information, (c) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of print mode information. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the flow of the work performed using the document in a box. It is an example of the document processing accompanied with the change of the document content performed when document registration is completed. It is an example of the document processing accompanied with the change of the document content performed when a document is approved and returned. It is an example of a print mode set in accordance with the stage of document processing. It is an example of the operation panel screen when setting a document processing function to a box, (a) is a selection screen for a box to which a function is added, (b) is an input screen for features specifying a registered document, and (c) is a registration It is a transmission source input screen for specifying a document. FIG. 4 is an example of an operation panel screen when setting a document processing function in a box, (a) is a selection screen for a changed part of a document, (b) is a selection screen for timing of document processing accompanied by a change in document content, ( c) is a selection screen after a document process involving a change in document content is set, and (d) is an input screen for a document transmission destination. 4A and 4B are examples of an operation panel screen when a document processing function is set in a box, in which FIG. 5A is a print mode setting screen to be applied after document processing involving document content change, and FIG. A setting screen (c) is a setting screen for page setting in the print mode. This is a scene in which a print mode is set according to the stage of document processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process sequence when a document is received. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process sequence when document registration is completed. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a document processing procedure that is performed when document registration is completed, and includes document content change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process sequence when a document is returned. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the document process accompanying the change of the document content performed when a document is approved and returned. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure when a print instruction is received.

Explanation of symbols

1 Document processing device (MFP)
2 I / O terminal (personal computer)
3 Network (LAN)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Operation control part 12 Network interface part 13 Operation panel 14 Program registration part 15 Memory | storage part 151 Box 16 Program execution part 17 Image processing part 18 Print part 19 Original reading part

Claims (21)

Print mode information input means for inputting a print mode in association with a type of image processing for changing the document content, which is performed on a document in one or a plurality of boxes in which the document can be registered;
Print mode information storage means for storing the input print mode information in association with the type of image processing;
Upon receiving the print instruction for the document in the box, the determining the type of the image processing that has been subjected before the print instruction, are stored in association with the type of the determined the image processing on the document Print mode control means for acquiring a print mode and issuing a print execution instruction for printing the document in the print mode;
A document processing apparatus comprising:   2. The print mode information input unit according to claim 1, wherein the print mode information input unit is one of an input unit via an operation panel of a document processing apparatus and an input unit from an external input / output device connected via a network. A document processing apparatus characterized by the above.   3. The document according to claim 1, wherein the print mode information storage means is one of a means for storing in the box and a means for storing the box in association with another storage means. Processing equipment.   4. The document processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein at least one of a paper type, a paper attribute, a paper size, a layout, and a color mode can be set as the print mode.   5. The document processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising image processing means for performing image processing on the document. Print mode information input means for inputting a print mode in association with a type of image processing for changing the document content, which is performed on a document in one or a plurality of boxes in which the document can be registered;
Print mode information storage means for storing the input print mode information in association with the type of image processing;
Upon receiving the print instruction for the document in the box, the determining the type of the image processing that has been subjected before the print instruction, are stored in association with the type of the determined the image processing on the document Print mode control means for acquiring a print mode and issuing a print execution instruction for printing the document in the print mode;
An image forming apparatus.   7. The print mode information input unit according to claim 6, wherein the print mode information input unit is one of an input unit via an operation panel of a document processing apparatus and an input unit from an external input / output device connected via a network. An image forming apparatus.   8. The image according to claim 6, wherein the print mode information storage means is one of a means for storing in the box and a means for storing the box in association with another storage means. Forming equipment.   9. The image forming apparatus according to claim 6, wherein at least one of a paper type, a paper attribute, a paper size, a layout, and a color mode can be set as the print mode.   10. The image forming apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising image processing means for performing image processing on the document. A print mode information input step for inputting a print mode in association with a type of image processing for changing the document content, which is performed on a document in one or a plurality of boxes in which the document can be registered;
Storing the input print mode information in association with the type of image processing;
Upon receiving the print instruction for the document in the box, the determining the type of the image processing that has been subjected before the print instruction, are stored in association with the type of the determined the image processing on the document A print mode control step for obtaining a print mode and issuing a print execution instruction for printing the document in the print mode;
A document processing method comprising:   12. The print mode information input step according to claim 11, wherein the print mode information input step is performed through any one of an input unit via an operation panel of a document processing apparatus and an input unit from an external input / output device connected via a network. A document processing method characterized by being performed.   13. The step of storing the print mode information according to claim 11, wherein the step of storing the print mode information is performed on any one of means for storing in the box and means for storing the box in association with other storage means. A document processing method characterized by the above.   14. The document processing method according to claim 11, wherein at least one of a paper type, a paper attribute, a paper size, a layout, and a color mode can be set as the print mode.   The document processing method according to claim 11, further comprising an image processing step of performing image processing on the document. A program for causing a computer to function as a document processing device,
A print mode information input step for inputting a print mode in association with a type of image processing for changing the document content, which is performed on a document in one or a plurality of boxes in which the document can be registered;
Storing the input print mode information in association with the type of image processing;
Upon receiving the print instruction for the document in the box, the determining the type of the image processing that has been subjected before the print instruction, are stored in association with the type of the determined the image processing on the document A print mode control step for obtaining a print mode and issuing a print execution instruction for printing the document in the print mode;
A program that causes a computer to execute.   17. The print mode information input step according to claim 16, wherein the print mode information input step is performed through any one of an input unit via an operation panel of a document processing apparatus and an input unit from an external input / output device connected via a network. A program characterized by being performed.   18. The step of storing the print mode information according to claim 16, wherein the step of storing the print mode information is performed on any one of a unit that stores the print mode information and a unit that stores the box in association with another storage unit. A program characterized by   19. The program according to claim 16, wherein at least one of a paper type, a paper attribute, a paper size, a layout, and a color mode can be set as the print mode.   20. The program according to claim 16, further causing the computer to execute an image processing step of performing image processing on the document. 21. A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 16 is recorded, causing the computer to function as a document processing apparatus.