JP4963465B2 - Image forming apparatus, printing system, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus, a printing system, and a program.

  In recent years, office devices can be connected via a network, and devices can be closely linked. The printer is no exception, and when a document is printed from a client terminal such as a personal computer, a desired printer can be designated as an output destination from a plurality of printers connected to the network.

  However, in order to specify a printer connected to the network for printing data, it is necessary to specify printer identification information on the client terminal, and there is a problem that the operation is complicated for the user. .

  In order to solve such a problem, an output system including a server that mediates print processing is disclosed (see Patent Document 1). In such an output system, print data and print request information are stored in advance in the print mediation server, identification information is transmitted from the mobile phone to the printer, and collation is performed to identify the printer as the output destination and print data. Output.

JP 2003-036151 A

  However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, the user can specify the printer that the user wants to output at the time of printing. However, the user can specify the tray that discharges the medium on which the print data is printed. Is stored in the print mediation server when it is stored in the print mediation server, and even when the empty tray can be confirmed when the user instructs the printer, the paper is discharged to the desired tray. I couldn't.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above, and an object of the present invention is to provide an image forming apparatus, a printing system, and a program capable of easily setting a device for outputting print data and a paper discharge tray.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the invention according to claim 1 identifies a reading unit that reads the print information in an image forming apparatus that communicates with a portable terminal device that stores the print information in a non-contact manner. Identification information to be performed, function information indicating a function for processing the print information, function setting information indicating the processing content of the function, and corresponding function storage means for storing the function information and the function setting information. And the reading unit that reads the print information stored in the portable terminal device and the reading unit that has read the print information from the corresponding function storage unit holds the read information. Based on the function acquisition means for acquiring the function information corresponding to the identification information and the function setting information, the function information acquired by the function acquisition means, and the function setting information. Characterized in that it comprises a processing means for processing the print information Te.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in an image forming apparatus that is connected to a server device via a network and communicates with the portable terminal device in a non-contact manner, affiliation information indicating the owner of the print information is read from the portable terminal device. Reading means, function acquisition means for acquiring the function information and function setting information held by the reading means that has read the belonging information, and the print information corresponding to the belonging information read by the reading means. Receiving means for receiving from the server device;
Processing means for processing the print information received by the reception means based on the function information acquired by the function acquisition means and the function setting information, and the reading means outputs the print information Arranged for each tray for discharging the output medium, the processing means determines the tray for discharging the output medium from the function information acquired by the function acquisition means and the function setting information, and is determined wherein the sheet discharge to Rukoto the output medium from the tray.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image forming apparatus that stores print information and communicates with a portable terminal device that reads information stored in an information storage medium by non-contact communication, from the portable terminal device to the print information. And image forming apparatus identification information for identifying the image forming apparatus read from the information storage medium arranged in the image forming apparatus by the portable terminal apparatus, function information indicating a function for processing the print information, and the function Receiving means for receiving function setting information indicating the processing content of the processing, and processing means for processing the print information based on the print information, the function information, and the function setting information received by the receiving means. wherein the receiving means, the print information and the image read from the information storage medium disposed in each tray for ejecting the output medium for outputting the printing information Receiving image forming apparatus identification information for identifying an image forming apparatus, function information indicating a function for processing the print information, and function setting information indicating a processing content of the function, and the processing means is received by the receiving means. It has been determined the tray for discharging the output medium from the function information and the function setting information, and wherein the sheet discharge to Rukoto the output medium from the tray was determined.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a printing system including a portable terminal device and an image forming apparatus that communicates with the portable terminal device in a non-contact manner. The image forming apparatus includes identification information for identifying a reading unit that reads the print information from the portable terminal device, function information indicating a function for processing the print information, and function setting indicating a processing content of the function Corresponding function storage means for associating and storing information, and the print information stored in the portable terminal device, which is arranged at a position on the image forming apparatus according to the function information and the function setting information, is read The function information corresponding to the identification information held by the reading unit that has read the print information and the function setting information are acquired from the reading unit and the corresponding function storage unit. And ability acquisition unit, characterized in that it comprises a processing means for processing the print information based on the function information and the function setting information acquired by the function acquiring unit.

The invention according to claim 5 includes an image forming apparatus, a server apparatus, and a portable terminal apparatus, wherein the image forming apparatus and the server apparatus are connected via a network, and the image forming apparatus and the portable terminal apparatus are connected to each other. In the printing system that communicates in a contactless manner, the mobile terminal device includes an information storage medium that stores affiliation information indicating an owner of print information, and the server device associates the affiliation information with the print information. Storage means for storing information, first receiving means for receiving the affiliation information from the image forming apparatus, and first acquisition means for acquiring the print information corresponding to the received affiliation information from the storage means; A transmission unit that transmits the acquired print information, and the image forming apparatus reads the belonging information from the portable terminal device, and a reading unit that reads the belonging information. Acquired by the second acquisition unit for acquiring the function information and the function setting information held by the reading unit, the second reception unit for receiving the print information from the server device, and the function acquisition unit. Processing means for processing the print information received by the print information receiving means based on the function information and the function setting information, and the reading means discharges the output medium on which the print information is output. Arranged for each tray, the processing means determines the tray that discharges the output medium from the function information and the function setting information acquired by the function acquisition means, and determines the output medium from the determined tray. the features paper discharge to Rukoto.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a printing system comprising a portable terminal device and an image forming device, wherein the portable terminal device and the image forming device communicate in a contactless manner, wherein the portable terminal device stores print information. Storage means, image forming apparatus identification information for identifying the image forming apparatus stored in an information storage medium arranged for each tray for discharging the output medium that outputs the print information on the image forming apparatus, and The function information indicating the function for processing the print information, the function setting information indicating the processing content of the function, the image forming apparatus indicated by the image forming apparatus identification information, the function information and the function Transmission means for transmitting the setting information and the print information stored in the storage means, and the image forming apparatus receives the function information, the function setting information, and the print information. Comprising receiving means for, and a processing means for processing the print information based on the received the function information and the function setting information by the receiving means, the processing means, is received by the receiving means and the determining said tray for discharging said output medium function information from the function setting information, and wherein the sheet discharge to Rukoto the output medium from the tray was determined.

The invention according to claim 7 includes a portable terminal device, a server device, and an image forming device, wherein the portable terminal device and the server device communicate in a non-contact manner, and the portable terminal device and the image forming device are non-contact. In the printing system that communicates by contact, the portable terminal device discharges a first storage unit that stores affiliation information indicating an owner of print information, and an output medium that outputs the print information on the image forming apparatus. Image forming apparatus identification information for identifying the image forming apparatus stored in an information storage medium installed for each tray to be performed, function information indicating a function for processing the print information, and function setting indicating a processing content of the function Reading means for reading information, the image forming apparatus indicated by the image forming apparatus identification information, the image forming apparatus identification information, the function information, the function setting information, and the first storage means. First transmitting means for transmitting the stored affiliation information to the server device, wherein the server device stores the affiliation information and the print information in association with each other, and A first receiving unit that receives the image forming apparatus identification information, the function information, the function setting information, and the affiliation information, and the print information corresponding to the received affiliation information is acquired from the second storage unit. And a second transmission unit configured to transmit the acquired print information, the function information, and the function setting information to the image forming apparatus corresponding to the image forming apparatus identification information, The image forming apparatus includes: a second receiving unit that receives the print information, the function information, and the function setting information; and the function information and the function setting information received by the print information receiving unit. And a processing means for processing the print information, the processing unit determines the tray for discharging the output medium from the function information and the function setting information received by the receiving unit, is determined wherein the sheet discharge to Rukoto the output medium from the tray.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in a program executed by an image forming apparatus that communicates with a portable terminal device that stores print information in a non-contact manner, function information indicating a function of a reading unit to process the print information; A reading step of reading the print information stored in the portable terminal device arranged at a position on the image forming apparatus according to function setting information indicating the processing content of the function; Corresponding to the identification information held by the reading unit that has read the print information from the corresponding function storage unit that stores the identification information for identifying the reading unit that reads the information, the function information, and the function setting information in association with each other A function acquisition step for acquiring the function information and the function setting information, and a processing means for acquiring the function information and the function setting acquired by the function acquisition step. Characterized in that to execute a processing step of processing the print information in the image forming apparatus based on the information.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, an output medium for outputting print information is discharged in a program executed by an image forming apparatus that is connected to a server apparatus via a network and communicates with a mobile terminal device in a non-contact manner. said function arranged reading means for each tray, a reading step reading affiliation information indicating an owner of the print information from the mobile terminal device, function acquisition unit, wherein said reading means has read the affiliation information held A function acquisition step for acquiring information and the function setting information; a reception unit for receiving the print information corresponding to the affiliation information read by the reading step from the server device; and a processing unit, determining said tray for discharging said output medium the function acquiring the function information acquired in step from the function setting information, A processing step for discharging the output medium from the tray that contains the cross, the characterized in that is executed by the image forming apparatus.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the program executed in the image forming apparatus that stores the print information and communicates with the portable terminal device that reads the information stored in the information storage medium by non-contact communication, the receiving unit includes: from said mobile terminal device, the print information, wherein the image forming read from the information storage medium disposed in each tray for discharging the portable terminal apparatus an output medium for outputting the print information on the image forming apparatus A receiving step for receiving image forming apparatus identification information for identifying an apparatus, function information indicating a function for processing the print information, and function setting information indicating a processing content of the function; determining said tray for discharging the output medium received the function information from the function setting information, discharge the output medium from the tray that has been determined A processing step of, the characterized in that is executed by the image forming apparatus.

  According to the present invention, since the user can directly instruct the paper discharge tray by causing the reader / writer set in the tray on the multifunction peripheral to read the print data stored in the portable terminal device, printing can be performed. There is an effect that a device for outputting data and a paper discharge tray can be easily set.

  Exemplary embodiments of an image forming apparatus, a printing system, and a program according to the present invention are explained in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, as an image forming apparatus, a copy function, a facsimile (FAX) function, a print function, a scanner function, and an input image (an original image read by a scanner function or an image input by a printer or a FAX function) are provided. An example in which a so-called MFP (Multi-Function Peripheral) having a function to distribute is applied will be described.

  First, a configuration example of a printing system including a multifunction machine and a mobile terminal device to which the present invention is applied will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a printing system according to the first embodiment. The printing system 10 according to the present embodiment includes a multifunction device 100 and a portable terminal device 200, and the multifunction device 100 and the portable terminal device 200 can communicate with each other by non-contact communication. The multifunction device 100 is connected to a telephone line or the like, and is connected to another multifunction device, a facsimile device, a client terminal device, or the like (not shown) via the telephone line, and can perform facsimile transmission / reception.

  First, the mobile terminal device 200 will be described. The portable terminal device 200 enables non-contact bidirectional communication with the multi-function device 100 according to a non-contact wireless communication standard called NFC (Near Field Communication). Specifically, it has a function of either or both of a tag and a reader / writer. Here, it is realized as an IC card including an NFC chip 201 incorporating a tag and a communication control program for controlling communication establishment and data transmission / reception (hereinafter, portable terminal device 200 is referred to as IC card 200). Further, print data is stored in this tag. The print data may be any of image data, document data, text data, and various other types of data.

  When the IC card 200 exists within the communication range of the reader / writer unit 101 of the multifunction device 100, the IC card 200 establishes communication with the reader / writer unit 101, and the reader / writer unit 101 reads information in the tag. By doing so, data is transmitted. The storage capacity of the tag is about 32 Kbytes, and the communication speed between the tag and the reader / writer unit 101 is about 800 Kbps. Note that data can be written to the tag using a reader / writer, or data can be written using an I / F such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) (not shown).

  In this embodiment, an IC card is described as an example of the mobile terminal device 200. However, the mobile terminal device 200 is a mobile phone equipped with an NFC chip 201, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a notebook PC, or a portable information storage. It may be a medium or the like.

  Next, the multifunction device 100 will be described. The multi-function device 100 includes a reader / writer unit 101-1 to 101-n, a function acquisition unit 102, a data processing unit 103, a printer unit 104, a paper discharge unit 105, a scanner unit 106, and a facsimile transmission / reception unit 107. And a function correspondence storage unit 108.

  As described above, the reader / writer units 101-1 to 101-n have an NFC reader / writer function, and are installed in each of a plurality of paper discharge trays of the multifunction peripheral 100, and the IC card 200 exists within the communication range. When printing, the print data stored in the IC card 200 is read. The reader / writer unit 101 communicates with the IC card 200 in a contactless manner according to a wireless communication standard for contactless IC called NFC. Specifically, the reader / writer unit 101 reads data from a tag of the mobile terminal device 200 in a contactless manner. A reader / writer with a built-in communication control program. The communication range is normally 0 to 10 cm, but it can be recognized that one of the reader / writer units 101 set in the multifunction device 100 is instructed by the IC card 200 possessed by the user. The distance is set to a distance of about 5 mm, for example. Further, the reader / writer unit 101 sends the read print data to the data processing unit 103 and sends a reader / writer unit ID for identifying itself held by the reader / writer unit 101 to the function acquisition unit 102.

  FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a position where the reader / writer unit is installed. As shown in FIG. 2, reader / writer units 101-1 to 101-3 are installed on each of the plurality of paper discharge trays of the multifunction peripheral 100. As described above, the reader / writer unit 101 is installed for each paper discharge tray, and the user brings the IC card 200 close to any one of the reader / writer units 101 installed in the paper discharge tray, so that the print data is read. / A paper discharge tray which is read by the writer unit 101 and discharges an output medium (for example, paper on which print data is printed) is designated.

  The function correspondence storage unit 108 stores a reader / writer unit ID for identifying the reader / writer unit 101 and a function instructed by causing the IC card 200 to approach the reader / writer unit to read data. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a data configuration of the function correspondence storage unit. The function correspondence storage unit 108 stores a reader / writer unit ID, a function ID, and a setting value in association with each other. As shown in FIG. 3, the reader / writer unit ID “1” is set with a function ID “outtray” and a set value “internal”.

  The function acquisition unit 102 acquires the function ID and setting value corresponding to the reader / writer unit ID that has received the print data from the IC card 200 from the function correspondence storage unit 108, thereby determining the process for the print data. As shown in FIG. 3, since the function ID “outtray” and the set value “internal” are stored in the function correspondence storage unit 108 in association with the reader / writer unit ID “1”, the reader / writer unit ID “1” is stored. When “” is acquired, the output medium discharge tray is instructed, and the discharge tray becomes the tray (internal).

  The data processing unit 103 performs image processing, layout processing, and the like on the print data read by the reader / writer unit 101. The printer unit 104 prints print data subjected to image processing, layout processing, and the like by the image processing unit 103 on an output medium.

  The paper discharge unit 105 controls the output medium to be discharged onto the tray. The paper discharge unit 105 discharges the output medium printed by the printer unit 104 to a paper discharge tray according to the function ID and setting value acquired by the function acquisition unit 102. For example, when the IC card 200 is brought close to the reader / writer unit 101-1 in FIG. 2 to read the print data, the output medium is discharged from the tray as a result of the above-described processing.

  The scanner unit 106 reads an original with an image sensor such as a charge coupled device (CCD). The scanner unit 106 may be equipped with an ADF (AutoDocument Feeder) to automatically feed documents.

  The facsimile transmission / reception unit 107 transmits the data read by the scanner unit 106 or the data transmitted from the IC card 200 to another multifunction device, a facsimile machine, a client terminal, or the like via the network. In addition, the facsimile transmission / reception unit 107 receives data transmitted from other multifunction peripherals, facsimile apparatuses, and client terminals.

  Next, function setting / function processing by the printing system 10 between the MFP 100 and the IC card 200 configured as described above will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a function setting / function processing procedure performed by the printing system.

  First, in the IC card 200, the NFC chip 201 determines whether NFC communication with the reader / writer unit 101 of the multifunction peripheral 100 has been established (step S401). If it is determined that NFC communication has not been established, that is, the IC card 200 is not within the communication range of the reader / writer unit 101 (step S401: No), the process returns to step S401, and the reader / writer unit of the multifunction peripheral 100 Repeat until communication with 101 is established.

  Similarly, in each of the reader / writer units 101-1 to 101-n of the multifunction peripheral 100, the reader / writer unit 101 determines whether NFC communication with the NFC chip 201 of the IC card 200 has been established (step S402). ). When it is determined that NFC communication is not established, that is, the IC card 200 does not exist within the communication range of the reader / writer unit 101 (step S402: No), the process returns to step S402, and the NFC chip 201 of the IC card 200 is connected. Repeat until communication is established.

  Next, when NFC communication is established, that is, when it is determined that the IC card 200 exists in any one of the communication ranges of the reader / writer units 101-1 to 101-n (step S401: Yes), the NFC chip 201 is Print data is transmitted (step S403). Here, the case where the IC card 200 is within the communication range is a case where the user touches the reader / writer unit 101 of the multifunction device 100 with the IC card 200, and the user wants to discharge the output medium. The tray can be reliably indicated.

  When the MFP 100 determines that NFC communication has been established, that is, the IC card 200 is within the communication range (step S402: Yes), the reader / writer unit 101 receives print data from the NFC chip 201 of the IC card 200. Read (step S404). The function acquisition unit 102 acquires the ID (reader / writer unit ID) of the reader / writer unit 101 that has read the print data (step S405). The function acquisition unit 102 acquires the function ID and setting value corresponding to the reader / writer unit ID from the function correspondence storage unit 108 (step S406). Next, the processing unit processes the print data according to the function ID and the set value. (Step S407). Specifically, the data processing unit 103 performs image processing or the like on the received print data, and the printer unit 104 outputs the print data on which image processing or the like has been performed to an output medium. The paper discharge unit 105 discharges the output medium according to the function ID and the set value. For example, in the case of the function ID “outtray” and the setting value “finisherupper”, the output medium on which the print data is output is discharged from the tray (finisherupper).

  In this way, the MFP 100 reads the print data from the IC card 200 and outputs the print data by bringing the IC card 200 close to the reader / writer unit 101 installed on the tray of the MFP 100. Since the user can confirm the tray of the multi-function peripheral 100 and discharge the output medium to the designated tray, the output medium is discharged to the unused tray. Can improve convenience.

  In addition, since the IC card 200 can be instructed by bringing the IC card 200 close to the tray on which the output medium is to be discharged, an intuitive instruction that matches the human sense is possible, and a user-friendly interface can be realized. it can.

  In this embodiment, the example in which the tray for discharging the output medium is instructed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the case where the output medium is discharged to the tray. For example, a reader / writer unit is provided for each sheet feeding tray. The paper feed tray may be instructed with an IC card. In addition to the image forming apparatus, when displaying data on a display screen of a personal computer or the like, the position for displaying data can be determined by bringing the IC card closer to the reader / writer unit installed at the four corners of the display screen. You may make it indicate.

  Next, a hardware configuration of the multifunction machine 100 will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a hardware configuration of the multifunction machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, the digital multifunction peripheral 100 has a configuration in which a controller 310, a printer unit 104, and a scanner unit 106 are connected by a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus. The controller 310 is a controller that controls the entire digital multifunction peripheral 100 and controls drawing, communication, and input from the operation unit 320. The printer unit 104 or the scanner unit 106 includes image processing parts such as error diffusion and gamma conversion. The operation unit 320 displays on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) the document image information and the like of the document read by the scanner unit 106, and receives an input from the operator via the touch panel, and an operation display unit 320a from the operator And a keyboard portion 320b that accepts key input.

  The digital multifunction peripheral 100 according to the present embodiment can switch and select a document box function, a copy function, a printer function, and a facsimile function by using an application switching key of the operation unit 320. The document box mode is selected when the document box function is selected, the copy mode is selected when the copy function is selected, the printer mode is selected when the printer function is selected, and the facsimile mode is selected when the facsimile function is selected.

  The controller 310 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 311, a system memory (MEM-P) 312, a north bridge (NB) 313, a south bridge (SB) 314, and an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated). Circuit) 316, a local memory (MEM-C) 317 as a storage unit, and a hard disk drive (HDD) 318 as a storage unit, and an AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) bus 315 is connected between the NB 313 and the ASIC 316. Connected configuration. The MEM-P 312 further includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 312a and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 312b.

  The CPU 311 performs overall control of the digital multi-function peripheral 100, has a chip set including the NB 313, the MEM-P 312 and the SB 314, and is connected to other devices via this chip set.

  The NB 313 is a bridge for connecting the CPU 311 to the MEM-P 312, SB 314, and the AGP bus 315, and includes a memory controller that controls reading and writing to the MEM-P 312, a PCI master, and an AGP target.

  The MEM-P 312 is a system memory used as a memory for storing programs and data, a memory for developing programs and data, a memory for drawing printers, and the like, and includes a ROM 312a and a RAM 312b. The ROM 312a is a read-only memory used as a memory for storing programs and data for controlling the operation of the CPU 311. The RAM 312b is a writable and readable memory used as a program and data development memory, a printer drawing memory, and the like. It is.

  The SB 314 is a bridge for connecting the NB 313 to a PCI device and peripheral devices. The SB 314 is connected to the NB 313 via a PCI bus, and a network interface (I / F) unit 380 and the like are also connected to the PCI bus.

  The ASIC 316 is an IC (Integrated Circuit) for image processing having hardware elements for image processing, and has a role of a bridge for connecting the AGP bus 315, the PCI bus, the HDD 318, and the MEM-C 317, respectively. The ASIC 316 includes a PCI target and an AGP master, an arbiter (ARB) that forms the core of the ASIC 316, a memory controller that controls the MEM-C 317, and a plurality of DMACs (Direct Memory) that rotate image data using hardware logic. Access Controller) and a PCI unit that performs data transfer between the printer unit 104 and the scanner unit 106 via the PCI bus. The ASIC 316 is connected to an FCU (Fax Control Unit) 330, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) 340, and an IEEE 1394 (the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 1394) interface 350 via a PCI bus.

  The MEM-C 317 is a local memory used as a copy image buffer and a code buffer, and the HDD 318 is a storage for storing image data, storing programs for controlling the operation of the CPU 311, storing font data, and storing forms. It is.

  The AGP bus 315 is a bus interface for a graphics accelerator card proposed for speeding up graphics processing. The AGP bus 315 speeds up the graphics accelerator card by directly accessing the MEM-P 312 with high throughput. .

  Note that the program executed by the MFP 100 according to the present embodiment is provided by being incorporated in advance in a ROM or the like. The program executed by the multifunction peripheral 100 according to the present embodiment is a file in an installable format or an executable format, and is a computer such as a CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). The information may be provided by being recorded on a recording medium that can be read by the user.

  Furthermore, the program executed by the MFP 100 according to the present embodiment may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by being downloaded via the network. In addition, the program executed by the MFP 100 according to the present embodiment may be configured to be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  The program executed by the MFP 100 according to the present embodiment has a module configuration including the above-described units (communication control unit of reader / writer unit, function acquisition unit, data processing unit, facsimile transmission / reception unit, etc.) As actual hardware, a CPU (processor) reads out and executes a program from the ROM, and the above-described units are loaded onto the main storage device. A communication control unit, a function acquisition unit, a data processing unit, a reader / writer unit, A facsimile transmission / reception unit or the like is generated on the main storage device.

  Note that the function-corresponding storage unit 108 can be configured by any commonly used storage medium such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an optical disk, or a memory card.

  In the above-described embodiment, the multifunction device has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to the multifunction device, and can be applied to various apparatuses including a copying machine, a facsimile, and a printer.

  In the present embodiment, the reader / writer unit 101 holds the reader / writer unit ID, and the function ID and setting value corresponding to the reader / writer unit ID stored in the function correspondence storage unit 108 are acquired. However, as in the second to fourth embodiments described later, the reader / writer unit 101 may have a function ID and a set value. Details will be described later.

(Second Embodiment)
A second embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. With respect to the configuration example of the multifunction peripheral and the portable terminal device to which the present invention is applied, a different part from the first embodiment will be described. The other parts are the same as those in the first embodiment, so the description is omitted with reference to the above description.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a printing system according to the second embodiment. The printing system 20 according to the present embodiment includes a multifunction device 400 and a portable terminal device 500, and the multifunction device 400 and the portable terminal device 500 can communicate with each other by non-contact communication. In the multifunction device 100, an NFC chip is attached to each of a plurality of paper discharge trays.

  First, the mobile terminal device 500 will be described. The mobile terminal device 500 includes a reader / writer unit 501, a Bluetooth communication unit 502, and a data storage unit 503. The mobile terminal device 500 may be any of a mobile phone, a PDA, a notebook PC, a portable information storage medium, an IC card, or the like having such a configuration, specifically as in the first embodiment. Good.

  The reader / writer unit 501 has the same function and configuration as the reader / writer unit 101 of the multifunction machine 100 described above. The reader / writer unit 501 establishes NFC communication when the mobile terminal device 500 approaches within the communication range of any of the NFC chips 600-1 to 600-n arranged on the respective discharge trays of the multifunction machine 400. The MFP ID, function ID, and setting value stored in the NFC chip 600 are read.

  The Bluetooth communication unit 502 communicates with the MFP 400 in a non-contact manner according to the Bluetooth (R) standard. The Bluetooth communication unit 502 adopting the Bluetooth (R) standard wireless communication system transmits and receives data at a large capacity and at a high speed (1 to 2 Mbps) as compared with the NFC communication of the NFC standard non-contact communication system. In addition, the Bluetooth communication unit 502 adopting the Bluetooth (R) standard wireless communication method can be used even if there is an obstacle as long as the distance between the devices is within 10 m, and the communication range of the NFC standard communication method. The communication range is longer than

  Specifically, the Bluetooth communication unit 502 includes a Bluetooth (R) I / F (interface) such as a Bluetooth (R) standard transceiver that handles data transmission and reception, and a communication control unit. The Bluetooth (R) I / F is responsible for transmitting and receiving data to and from the connected multifunction device 400. The communication control unit exchanges communication setting information with the communication destination via the Bluetooth (R) I / F and establishes wireless communication of the Bluetooth (R) standard before transmitting and receiving data to and from the multifunction device 400. It is a communication control program which performs the process to perform. As the communication setting information, unique address information assigned to the Bluetooth (R) I / F is used.

  In the present embodiment, the Bluetooth communication unit 502 compliant with the Bluetooth (R) standard is used for wireless communication, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other standards, For example, it can be configured to perform wireless communication by the WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) system of the IEEE802.11a / IEEE802.11b standard. In this case, the WiFi communication is performed by the IEEE802.11a / IEEE802.11b standard network board that handles data transmission and reception and the communication control unit (communication control program) that controls the establishment of wireless communication and data transmission / reception by IEEE802.11a / IEEE802.11b. What is necessary is just to comprise a part. In addition, if the distance between devices is within 3 m in the UWB communication system, wireless communication can be performed according to the Wireless USB standard that enables communication at 480 Mbps, which is equivalent to wired USB 2.0. In this case, the Wireless USB communication unit may be configured by a wireless USB standard USB device responsible for data transmission / reception and a communication control unit (communication control program) that controls establishment of wireless communication by the UWB method and data transmission / reception.

  In addition, when the Bluetooth communication is established, the Bluetooth communication unit 502 transmits the print data stored in the data storage unit 503 to the multifunction device 400.

  Next, the multifunction device 400 will be described. The multifunction device 400 includes a Bluetooth communication unit 409, a function acquisition unit 102, a data processing unit 103, a printer unit 104, a paper discharge unit 105, a scanner unit 106, and a facsimile transmission / reception unit 107. Here, the configurations and functions of the function acquisition unit 102, the data processing unit 103, the printer unit 104, the paper discharge unit 105, the scanner unit 106, and the facsimile transmission / reception unit 107 are substantially the same as those in the first embodiment. Therefore, explanation is omitted.

  The Bluetooth communication unit 409 receives print data transmitted from the mobile terminal device 500 when communication with the Bluetooth communication unit 502 of the mobile terminal device 500 is established.

  Next, the NFC chips 600-1 to 600-n installed in the multifunction machine 400 will be described. The NFC chips 600-1 to 600-n are installed in each of a plurality of paper discharge trays. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of data stored in the NFC chip. As shown in FIG. 7, the MFP ID for identifying the MFP 400 in which the NFC chip is installed, the function ID indicating the function instructed by reading the NFC chip, and the setting value indicating the content of the function are stored. Yes. For example, the MFP ID “XXXXXX”, the function ID “outtray”, and the setting value “internal” are stored. The MFP ID may be the IP address of the MFP.

  Next, function setting / function processing by the printing system 20 including the MFP 400, the portable terminal device 500, and the NFC chip 600 configured as described above will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a function setting / function processing procedure performed by the printing system.

  First, in each of the NFC chips 600-1 to 600-n installed on the plurality of trays of the multifunction device 400, the NFC chip 600 determines whether NFC communication with the reader / writer unit 501 of the mobile terminal device 500 has been established. Judgment is made (step S801). When it is determined that NFC communication has not been established, that is, the reader / writer unit 501 of the mobile terminal device 500 does not exist within the communication range of the NFC chip 600 (step S801: No), the process returns to step S801, and the mobile terminal device Repeat until communication with 500 reader / writer units 501 is established.

  Similarly, in the reader / writer unit 501 of the portable terminal device 500, the reader / writer unit 501 determines whether or not NFC communication with the NFC chip 600 has been established (step S802). If NFC communication is not established, that is, the reader / writer unit 501 of the mobile terminal device 500 determines that it does not exist within the communication range of the NFC chip 600 (step S802: No), the process returns to step S802, and the NFC chip 600 Repeat until communication with is established.

  Next, when NFC communication is established, that is, when it is determined that the mobile terminal device 500 exists within the communication range of any of the NFC chips 600-1 to 600-n (step S801: Yes), the NFC chip 600 is combined. The machine ID, function ID, and set value are transmitted (step S803). Here, the case where the mobile terminal device 500 is within the communication range is a case where the user touches the NFC chip 600 on the multi-function device 400 with the user, and the user discharges the output medium. It is possible to reliably indicate the desired tray.

  In the mobile terminal device 500, when it is determined that NFC communication has been established, that is, the mobile terminal device 500 is within the communication range (step S802: Yes), the reader / writer unit 501 reads the MFP ID, function, and function from the NFC chip 600. The ID and set value are read (step S804). Next, the Bluetooth communication unit 502 acquires print data from the data storage unit 503 (step S805). The Bluetooth communication unit 502 transmits the function ID, the setting value, and the print data to the multifunction device 400 corresponding to the multifunction device ID (step S806). It is assumed that communication setting information necessary for Bluetooth communication has been exchanged between the multifunction device 400 and the mobile terminal device 500 in advance.

  In the MFP 400, the Bluetooth communication unit 409 receives the function ID, setting value, and print data transmitted from the mobile terminal device 500 (step S807). Next, the processing unit processes the print data according to the function ID and the set value. (Step S808). Specifically, the data processing unit 103 performs image processing or the like on the received print data, and the printer unit 104 outputs the print data on which image processing or the like has been performed to an output medium. The paper discharge unit 105 discharges the output medium according to the function ID and the set value. For example, in the case of the function ID “outtray” and the setting value “finisherupper”, the output medium on which the print data is output is discharged from the tray (finisherupper).

  As described above, since the MFP 400 and the mobile terminal device 500 include the Bluetooth communication unit, and the print data is transmitted to the MFP 400 through the Bluetooth communication, the data can be transmitted at a higher speed than the NFC communication. Time can be shortened.

  In addition, since the mobile terminal device 500 is configured to include a reader / writer unit 501 in a mobile phone, a PDA, or a notebook PC, print data having a larger capacity than the IC card described in the first embodiment can be obtained. Can be stored.

(Third embodiment)
A third embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. A configuration example of a printing system to which the present invention is applied will be described with respect to parts different from the first embodiment. The other parts are the same as those in the first embodiment, so the description is omitted with reference to the above description.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a printing system according to the third embodiment. The printing system 30 according to the present embodiment includes a multifunction device 700, a portable terminal device 200, and a server device 800. The multifunction device 700 and the portable terminal device 200 can communicate with each other by non-contact communication. The multi-function device 700 and the server device 800 are connected to a network 900 such as a wired or wireless LAN (Local Area Network) using a protocol such as TCP / IP, and can communicate with each other via the network 900.

  The portable terminal device 200 is almost the same as the function and configuration described in the first embodiment. The data stored in the NFC chip 201 is affiliation information, not print data. Here, the affiliation information is information for specifying the owner of the print data, such as a user name or a user ID.

  Next, the MFP 700 will be described. The multi-function device 700 includes a reader / writer unit 101-1 to 101-n, a function acquisition unit 102, a data processing unit 103, a printer unit 104, a paper discharge unit 105, a scanner unit 106, and a facsimile transmission / reception unit 107. A print data acquisition unit 710, a transmission / reception unit 711, and an IP address storage unit 712. Here, the configuration of the reader / writer units 101-1 to 101-n, the function acquisition unit 102, the data processing unit 103, the printer unit 104, the paper discharge unit 105, the scanner unit 106, and the facsimile transmission / reception unit 107. Since the functions are almost the same as those of the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

  The reader / writer units 101-1 to 101-n are substantially the same in function and configuration as described in the first embodiment. The reader / writer units 101-1 to 101-n read affiliation information from the mobile terminal device 200 when the mobile terminal device 200 approaches within the communication range.

  The IP address storage unit 712 stores the IP address of the server device 800 that stores print data.

  The print data acquisition unit 710 transmits an affiliation information transmission instruction to the server device 800 corresponding to the IP address, using the IP address stored in the IP address storage unit 712. The print data acquisition unit 710 determines whether the affiliation information transmitted from the server device 800 matches the affiliation information read by the reader / writer unit 101. If the affiliation information matches, the server device Print data corresponding to the affiliation information is acquired from 800.

  The transmission / reception unit 711 transmits / receives data to / from the server device 800 via the network 900. The transmission / reception unit 711 transmits a belonging information transmission request to the server apparatus 800 and receives the belonging information corresponding to the belonging information transmission request from the multi-function device 700. In addition, the transmission / reception unit 711 transmits the affiliation information to the server device 800 and receives print information corresponding to the affiliation information.

  Next, the server device 800 will be described. The server device 800 includes a transmission / reception unit 801, a data acquisition unit 802, and a print information database 803. Other functions and configurations are the same as those of a general server device, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The transmission / reception unit 801 transmits / receives data to / from the MFP 700 via the network 900. The transmission / reception unit 801 receives the affiliation information transmission request transmitted from the multifunction device 700 and transmits the affiliation information corresponding to the affiliation information transmission request to the multifunction device 700. In addition, the transmission / reception unit 801 receives affiliation information from the multi-function peripheral 700 and transmits print data corresponding to the affiliation information.

  The print information database 803 stores affiliation information and print data in association with each other. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the data configuration of the print information database.

  When the transmission / reception unit 801 receives the affiliation information transmission request, the data acquisition unit 802 acquires the affiliation information stored in the print information database 803. In addition, when the transmission / reception unit 801 receives affiliation information, the data acquisition unit 802 acquires print data corresponding to the affiliation information from the print information database 803.

  Next, function setting / function processing by the printing system 30 including the MFP 700, the IC card 200, and the server device 800 configured as described above will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a function setting / function processing procedure performed by the printing system.

  First, in the IC card 200, the NFC chip 201 determines whether or not NFC communication with the reader / writer unit 101 of the MFP 700 has been established (step S1101). When it is determined that NFC communication has not been established, that is, the IC card 200 does not exist within the communication range of the reader / writer unit 101 (step S1101: No), the process returns to step S1101, and the reader / writer unit of the multi-function device 700 Repeat until communication with 101 is established.

  Similarly, in each of the reader / writer units 101-1 to 101-n of the multi-function peripheral 700, the reader / writer unit 101 determines whether NFC communication with the NFC chip 201 of the IC card 200 has been established (step S1102). ). When it is determined that NFC communication has not been established, that is, the IC card 200 does not exist within the communication range of the reader / writer unit 101 (step S1102: No), the process returns to step S1102, and the NFC chip 201 of the IC card 200 and Repeat until communication is established.

  Next, when it is determined that NFC communication has been established, that is, the IC card 200 is within the communication range of any of the reader / writer units 101-1 to 101-n (step S1101: Yes), the NFC chip 201 is The stored affiliation information is transmitted (step S1103). Here, the case where the IC card 200 is within the communication range is a case where the user touches the reader / writer unit 101 of the multi-function device 700 with the IC card 200, and the user wants to discharge the output medium. The tray can be reliably indicated.

  If the MFP 700 determines that NFC communication has been established, that is, the IC card 200 is within the communication range (step S1102: Yes), the reader / writer unit 101 obtains affiliation information from the NFC chip 201 of the IC card 200. Read (step S1104). The function acquisition unit 102 acquires the function ID and setting value held in the reader / writer unit 101 that has read the affiliation information (step S1105). The print data acquisition unit 710 determines whether or not reception of all affiliation information has been completed (step S1106). If it is determined that the reception of all affiliation information has been completed (step S1106: Yes), the process ends. If it is determined that reception of all affiliation information has not been completed (step S1106: No), an affiliation information transmission request is transmitted to the server device 800 (step S1107).

  In the server device 800, the transmission / reception unit 801 receives the affiliation information transmission request (step S1108). The data acquisition unit 802 acquires affiliation information from the print information database 803 (step S1109). The transmission / reception unit 801 transmits the affiliation information to the multi-function device 700 (step S1110).

  In the MFP 700, the transmission / reception unit 711 receives the affiliation information (step S1111). The print data acquisition unit 710 determines whether the affiliation information read from the IC card 200 matches the affiliation information transmitted from the server device 800 (step S1112). When it is determined that the affiliation information read from the IC card 200 and the affiliation information transmitted from the server device 800 do not match (step S1112: No), the process returns to step S1106.

  If it is determined that the affiliation information read from the IC card 200 matches the affiliation information transmitted from the server device 800 (step S1112: Yes), the transmission / reception unit 711 transmits a print data transmission instruction to the server device 800 (step S1113). ).

  In the server device 800, the transmission / reception unit 801 receives a print data transmission instruction (step S1114). The data acquisition unit 802 acquires print data corresponding to the affiliation information from the print information database 803 (step S1115). The transmission / reception unit 801 transmits the print data to the multi-function device 700 (step S1116).

  In the MFP 700, the transmission / reception unit 711 receives print data (step S1117). Next, the processing unit processes the print data according to the function ID and the set value. (Step S1118). Specifically, the data processing unit 103 performs image processing or the like on the received print data, and the printer unit 104 outputs the print data on which image processing or the like has been performed to an output medium. The paper discharge unit 105 discharges the output medium according to the function ID and the set value. For example, in the case of the function ID “outtray” and the setting value “finisherupper”, the output medium on which the print data is output is discharged from the tray (finisherupper).

  In this way, when the print data is stored in the server device 800 separately from the multifunction device 700 and the IC card 200 for instructing functions, the server device is instructed to output the print data to the multifunction device 700 using the IC card 200. By receiving the print data from 800, it is not necessary to store the print data in the IC card 200, so that a large amount of print data can be output.

(Fourth embodiment)
A fourth embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. With respect to the configuration example of the multifunction peripheral and the portable terminal device to which the present invention is applied, a different part from the first embodiment will be described. The other parts are the same as those in the first embodiment, so the description is omitted with reference to the above description.

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a printing system according to the fourth embodiment. The printing system 40 according to the present embodiment includes a multifunction machine 1000, a mobile terminal device 500, and a server device 1100. The multifunction device 1000 and the mobile terminal device 500 can communicate with each other by non-contact communication, and the server device 1100 and the mobile terminal device 500 can communicate with each other by non-contact communication. The MFP 1000 and the server apparatus 1100 are connected to a network 900 such as a wired or wireless LAN using a protocol such as TCP / IP, and can communicate via the network 900. In the multi-function apparatus 1000, NFC chips 600-1 to 600-n are attached to a plurality of paper discharge trays as in the second embodiment.

  The multi-function peripheral 1000 includes a function acquisition unit 102, a data processing unit 103, a printer unit 104, a paper discharge unit 105, a scanner unit 106, a facsimile transmission / reception unit 107, and a transmission / reception unit 711. Here, the configurations and functions of the function acquisition unit 102, the data processing unit 103, the printer unit 104, the paper discharge unit 105, the scanner unit 106, the facsimile transmission / reception unit 107, and the transmission / reception unit 711 are the first and the second. Since this is almost the same as the second embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  Since the mobile terminal device 500 has substantially the same function and configuration as those of the second embodiment, the description is omitted with reference to the above description.

  The server device 1100 includes a Bluetooth communication unit 1104, a transmission / reception unit 801, a data acquisition unit 802, and a print information database 803. Here, the configurations and functions of the transmission / reception unit 801, the data acquisition unit 802, and the print information database 803 are substantially the same as those in the third embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted. The Bluetooth communication unit 1104 is almost the same as the function and configuration of the Bluetooth communication unit 409 of the multi-function device 400 described in the second embodiment, so refer to the description in the second embodiment. The description in is omitted.

  Next, function setting / function processing by the printing system 40 including the NFC chip 600, the portable terminal device 500, the server device 1100, and the multifunction device 1000 that are pasted on the multifunction device 1000 configured as described above will be described. To do. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a function setting / function processing procedure performed by the printing system.

  First, the following processing is performed in each of the NFC chips 600-1 to 600-n installed on the plurality of trays of the multifunction machine 1000. The NFC chip 600 determines whether NFC communication with the reader / writer unit 501 of the mobile terminal device 500 has been established (step S1301). When it is determined that NFC communication has not been established, that is, the reader / writer unit 501 of the mobile terminal device 500 does not exist within the communication range of the NFC chip 600 (step S1301: No), the process returns to step S1301, and the mobile terminal device Repeat until communication with 500 reader / writer units 501 is established.

  Similarly, in the reader / writer unit 501 of the portable terminal device 500, the reader / writer unit 501 determines whether NFC communication with the NFC chip 600 has been established (step S1302). When it is determined that NFC communication has not been established, that is, the reader / writer unit 501 of the mobile terminal device 500 does not exist within the communication range of the NFC chip 600 (step S1302: No), the process returns to step S1302, and the NFC chip 600 Repeat until communication with is established.

  Next, when NFC communication is established, that is, when it is determined that the mobile terminal device 500 is within the communication range of any of the NFC chips 600-1 to 600-n (step S1301: Yes), the NFC chip 201 is combined. The machine ID, function ID, and set value are sent (step S1303). Here, the case where the mobile terminal device 500 exists within the communication range is a case where the user touches the NFC chip 600 on the multi-function peripheral 1000 with the user, and the user discharges the output medium. It is possible to reliably indicate the desired tray.

  In the mobile terminal device 500, when it is determined that NFC communication has been established, that is, the mobile terminal device 500 is within the communication range (step S1302: Yes), the reader / writer unit 501 reads the MFP ID, function, and function from the NFC chip 600. The ID and set value are read (step S1304). Next, the Bluetooth communication unit 502 acquires affiliation information from the data storage unit 503 (step S1305). The Bluetooth communication unit 502 transmits the MFP ID, function ID, setting value, and affiliation information to the server apparatus 1100 (step S1306). It is assumed that communication setting information necessary for Bluetooth communication is exchanged between the server device 1100 and the mobile terminal device 500 in advance.

  In the server device 1100, the Bluetooth communication unit 1104 receives the MFP ID, function ID, setting value, and affiliation information transmitted from the mobile terminal device 500 (step S1307). The data acquisition unit 802 acquires print data corresponding to the affiliation information from the print information database 803 (step S1308). The transmission / reception unit 801 transmits the function ID, the setting value, and the print data to the multifunction device 1000 corresponding to the multifunction device ID (step S1309).

  In the MFP 1000, the transmission / reception unit 711 receives the function ID, the setting value, and the print data (step S1310). Next, the processing unit processes the print data according to the function ID and the set value. (Step S1311). Specifically, the data processing unit 103 performs image processing or the like on the received print data, and the printer unit 104 outputs the print data on which image processing or the like has been performed to an output medium. The paper discharge unit 105 discharges the output medium according to the function ID and the set value. For example, in the case of the function ID “outtray” and the setting value “finisherupper”, the output medium on which the print data is output is discharged from the tray (finisherupper).

  As described above, since the NFC chip is attached to the discharge tray of the multi-function peripheral 1000, an instruction of the multi-function peripheral 1000 for outputting print data and a tray for discharging the output medium can be given. Without changing the hardware configuration, it is possible to realize a print instruction to the multifunction peripheral and a discharge tray instruction.

  As mentioned above, although this invention has been demonstrated using the 1st-4th embodiment, a various change or improvement can be added to embodiment mentioned above. In addition, the structure and function demonstrated in the 1st-4th embodiment mentioned above can be combined freely.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a printing system according to a first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the position in which the reader / writer part was installed. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a data structure of a function corresponding | compatible memory | storage part. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a function setting / function processing procedure performed by the printing system. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hardware constitutions of the multifunctional device concerning this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the printing system concerning 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the data stored in the NFC chip. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a function setting / function processing procedure performed by the printing system. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the printing system concerning 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a data structure of a printing information database. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a function setting / function processing procedure performed by the printing system. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the printing system concerning 4th Embodiment. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a function setting / function processing procedure performed by the printing system.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 20 30 40 Printing system 100 400 700 1000 Multifunction machine 101 Reader / writer part 102 Function acquisition part 103 Data processing part 104 Printer part 105 Paper discharge part 106 Scanner part 107 Facsimile transmission / reception part 108 Function corresponding | compatible memory | storage part 200 IC card (portable terminal) apparatus)
201 NFC chip 409 Bluetooth communication unit 500 portable terminal device 501 reader / writer unit 502 Bluetooth communication unit 503 data storage unit 600 NFC chip 710 print data acquisition unit 711 transmission / reception unit 712 IP address storage unit 800 1100 server device 801 transmission / reception unit 802 data acquisition Part 803 printing information database 900 network 1104 Bluetooth communication part

Claims (10)

In an image forming apparatus that communicates with a mobile terminal device that stores print information in a non-contact manner,
Correspondence function storage means for storing identification information for identifying reading means for reading the print information, function information indicating a function for processing the print information, and function setting information indicating the processing content of the function in association with each other;
A reading unit that is arranged at a position on the image forming apparatus according to the function information and the function setting information and reads the print information stored in the portable terminal device;
Function acquisition means for acquiring the function information corresponding to the identification information held by the reading means that has read the print information and the function setting information from the corresponding function storage means;
Processing means for processing the print information based on the function information acquired by the function acquisition means and the function setting information;
An image forming apparatus comprising: In an image forming apparatus that is connected to a server device via a network and communicates with a mobile terminal device in a contactless manner,
Reading means for reading affiliation information indicating the owner of print information from the mobile terminal device;
Function acquisition means for acquiring the function information and the function setting information held by the reading means that has read the affiliation information;
Receiving means for receiving from the server device the print information corresponding to the affiliation information read by the reading means;
Processing means for processing the print information received by the receiving means based on the function information acquired by the function acquiring means and the function setting information;
Equipped with a,
The reading unit is arranged for each tray for discharging the output medium that outputs the print information,
Said processing unit determines said tray for discharging said output medium from the function information and the function setting information acquired by the function acquiring unit, the determined paper ejection to Rukoto the output medium from the tray An image forming apparatus. In an image forming apparatus that stores print information and communicates with a portable terminal device that reads information stored in an information storage medium by non-contact communication.
Processing the print information, the image forming apparatus identification information for identifying the image forming apparatus read from the information storage medium arranged in the image forming apparatus by the portable terminal apparatus, and the print information. Receiving means for receiving function information indicating a function and function setting information indicating the processing content of the function;
Processing means for processing the print information based on the print information, the function information, and the function setting information received by the receiving means;
Equipped with a,
The receiving means includes the print information, image forming apparatus identification information for identifying the image forming apparatus read from the information storage medium arranged for each tray for discharging the output medium that outputs the print information, Receiving function information indicating a function for processing print information and function setting information indicating the processing content of the function;
It said processing unit determines said tray for discharging said output medium from the function information and the function setting information received by said receiving means, the sheet discharge to Rukoto the output medium from the tray that has been determined An image forming apparatus. In a printing system comprising a portable terminal device and an image forming apparatus that communicates with the portable terminal device in a non-contact manner,
The portable terminal device
An information storage medium for storing print information,
The image forming apparatus includes:
Correspondence storing identification information for identifying a reading unit that reads the print information from the portable terminal device, function information indicating a function for processing the print information, and function setting information indicating a processing content of the function in association with each other Function storage means;
A reading unit that is arranged at a position on the image forming apparatus according to the function information and the function setting information and reads the print information stored in the portable terminal device;
Function acquisition means for acquiring the function information corresponding to the identification information held by the reading means that has read the print information and the function setting information from the corresponding function storage means;
Processing means for processing the print information based on the function information acquired by the function acquisition means and the function setting information;
A printing system comprising: In a printing system comprising an image forming device, a server device, and a mobile terminal device, wherein the image forming device and the server device are connected via a network, and the image forming device and the mobile terminal device communicate in a non-contact manner,
The portable terminal device
An information storage medium for storing affiliation information indicating the owner of the print information,
The server device
Storage means for storing the affiliation information and the print information in association with each other;
First receiving means for receiving the affiliation information from the image forming apparatus;
First acquisition means for acquiring the print information corresponding to the received affiliation information from the storage means;
Transmitting means for transmitting the acquired print information,
The image forming apparatus includes:
Reading means for reading the affiliation information from the portable terminal device;
Second acquisition means for acquiring the function information and the function setting information held by the reading means that has read the belonging information;
Second receiving means for receiving the print information from the server device;
Processing means for processing the print information received by the print information receiving means based on the function information acquired by the function acquiring means and the function setting information;
Equipped with a,
The reading unit is arranged for each tray for discharging the output medium that outputs the print information,
Said processing unit determines said tray for discharging said output medium from the function information and the function setting information acquired by the function acquiring unit, the determined paper ejection to Rukoto the output medium from the tray A printing system featuring. In a printing system comprising a portable terminal device and an image forming device, wherein the portable terminal device and the image forming device communicate in a contactless manner,
The portable terminal device
Storage means for storing print information;
The image forming apparatus identification information for identifying the image forming apparatus stored in the information storage medium arranged for each tray for discharging the output medium for outputting the print information on the image forming apparatus, and the print information are processed. Reading means for reading function information indicating the function to be performed and function setting information indicating the processing content of the function;
Transmitting means for transmitting the function information, the function setting information, and the print information stored in the storage means to the image forming apparatus indicated by the image forming apparatus identification information;
The image forming apparatus includes:
Receiving means for receiving the function information, the function setting information, and the print information;
Processing means for processing the print information based on the function information and the function setting information received by the receiving means;
Equipped with a,
It said processing unit determines said tray for discharging said output medium from the function information and the function setting information received by said receiving means, the sheet discharge to Rukoto the output medium from the tray that has been determined Characteristic printing system. In a printing system comprising a portable terminal device, a server device, and an image forming device, wherein the portable terminal device and the server device communicate in a contactless manner, and the portable terminal device and the image forming device communicate in a contactless manner,
The portable terminal device
First storage means for storing affiliation information indicating the owner of the print information;
The image forming apparatus identification information for identifying the image forming apparatus stored in an information storage medium installed for each tray for discharging the output medium for outputting the print information on the image forming apparatus, and the print information are processed. Reading means for reading function information indicating the function to be performed and function setting information indicating the processing content of the function;
The image forming apparatus identification information, the function information, the function setting information, and the affiliation information stored in the first storage unit are transmitted to the image forming apparatus indicated by the image forming apparatus identification information. First transmission means for performing,
The server device
Second storage means for storing the affiliation information and the print information in association with each other;
First receiving means for receiving the image forming apparatus identification information, the function information, the function setting information, and the affiliation information;
Obtaining means for obtaining the print information corresponding to the received affiliation information from the second storage means;
A second transmission unit configured to transmit the acquired print information, the function information, and the function setting information to the image forming apparatus corresponding to the image forming apparatus identification information;
The image forming apparatus includes:
Second receiving means for receiving the print information, the function information, and the function setting information;
Processing means for processing the print information based on the function information and the function setting information received by the print information receiving means;
Equipped with a,
It said processing unit determines said tray for discharging said output medium from the function information and the function setting information received by said receiving means, the sheet discharge to Rukoto the output medium from the tray that has been determined Characteristic printing system. In a program executed by an image forming apparatus that communicates with a mobile terminal device that stores print information in a contactless manner,
The reading means is stored in the portable terminal device arranged at a position on the image forming apparatus according to function information indicating a function for processing the print information and function setting information indicating a processing content of the function. A reading step for reading print information;
The reading means in which the function acquisition means reads the print information from the corresponding function storage means for storing the identification information for identifying the reading means for reading the print information, the function information, and the function setting information. A function acquisition step of acquiring the function information corresponding to the identification information held by the function and the function setting information;
A processing step for processing the print information based on the function information acquired by the function acquiring step and the function setting information;
Is executed by the image forming apparatus. In a program executed by an image forming apparatus that is connected to a server apparatus via a network and communicates with a mobile terminal apparatus in a non-contact manner,
A reading step in which reading means arranged for each tray for discharging an output medium for outputting print information reads belonging information indicating an owner of the print information from the mobile terminal device;
A function acquisition step in which the function acquisition means acquires the function information and the function setting information held by the reading means that has read the affiliation information;
A receiving step for receiving from the server device the print information corresponding to the affiliation information read by the reading step;
A processing unit that determines the tray that discharges the output medium from the function information acquired by the function acquisition step and the function setting information, and a processing step that discharges the output medium from the determined tray ; Are executed by the image forming apparatus. In a program executed in an image forming apparatus that stores print information and communicates with a portable terminal device that reads information stored in an information storage medium by non-contact communication,
Receiving means, wherein the portable terminal device, and the print information, read from the portable terminal device is the information storage medium disposed in each tray for ejecting the output medium for outputting the print information on the image forming apparatus A receiving step for receiving image forming apparatus identification information for identifying the image forming apparatus, function information indicating a function for processing the print information, and function setting information indicating a processing content of the function;
A processing unit that determines the tray that discharges the output medium from the function information and the function setting information received in the reception step, and the processing step that discharges the output medium from the determined tray ;
Is executed by the image forming apparatus.

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