JP4972204B2 - Image forming apparatus and packing member for image forming apparatus - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus of a copying machine, a printer, a facsimile, or a complex machine thereof, and a packaging member of the image forming apparatus.

  In conventional image forming apparatuses, different settings and control program changes are frequently performed depending on the destination. In order to change the program, the cover of the image forming apparatus was removed and the memory element mounted on the substrate was replaced. In addition, when a memory element that can be rewritten externally is mounted on the device, the memory element is electrically rewritten by connecting a host storing a rewrite control program via a dedicated connector provided on the board. Has been performed and changed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-200222 A

  However, in the case of changing the program for an image forming apparatus already packed in a factory or a sales destination, the above-described Patent Document 1 unpacks the image forming apparatus in a packed state once and performs the program. It was necessary to repackage after applying the changes. Therefore, there is a problem that it takes a lot of work time and is not efficient.

  Therefore, in view of the above situation, the present invention provides an image forming apparatus capable of efficiently changing a program in a short time without unpacking the image forming apparatus even if it is in a packed state. For the purpose of provision. It is another object of the present invention to provide a packaging member for an image forming apparatus that packs the image forming apparatus.

An image forming apparatus according to the present invention is an image forming apparatus packed by a packing member, and stores a program or setting information for controlling the image forming apparatus, and an opening formed in the packing member As an output signal from the interface unit when energized by the external power source, a power connector that can be connected to an external power source via an interface, an interface unit that can be connected to an external device via an opening formed in the packing member When the signal including the signal content of the data signal for performing communication with the external device is input as an input signal via the interface connector, the program or the setting information stored in the storage unit is stored. And changing means for changing.

  According to the image forming apparatus of the present invention, for example, even when the image forming apparatus is packaged, when the power is turned on and the output signal input / output through the interface unit is compared with the input signal, the input signals match. In addition, the image forming apparatus is activated in a setting change mode for changing a program or setting information, and can easily change the program or setting information. That is, for example, when changing the program or setting information of the packaged image forming apparatus, it is not necessary to unpack it once. Further, it is not necessary to pack the image forming apparatus again. Therefore, the program and setting information can be changed efficiently in a short time.

Further, in the image forming apparatus of the present invention, the image forming apparatus is packed by a packing member, and is formed on the packing member and a storage unit that stores a program or setting information for controlling the image forming apparatus . A power connector that can be connected to an external power source through an opening; a unit that is detachably provided on the image forming apparatus main body; and a mounting state that indicates whether the unit is mounted on the image forming apparatus main body. Stored in the storage unit when the mounting state detection unit to detect and the mounting state detection unit detects that the unit is not mounted on the image forming apparatus main body in response to energization by the external power source . And changing means for changing the program or the setting information.

  The packing member of the image forming apparatus of the present invention is a packing member of the image forming apparatus that packs the above-described image forming apparatus, and connects the image forming apparatus and the external device in a state where the image forming apparatus is packed. And an opening provided so as to face an interface portion for the purpose.

  According to the packaging member of the image forming apparatus of the present invention, by providing the opening in the packaging member, it is possible to change the program or setting information of the image forming apparatus while being packaged. Accordingly, it is possible to efficiently change the program or setting information of the image forming apparatus in a packed state in a short time.

  According to the image forming apparatus of the present invention, even if the image forming apparatus is in a packed state, the program can be changed efficiently in a short time without unpacking the image forming apparatus.

  Further, according to the packaging member of the image forming apparatus of the present invention, by providing the opening in the packaging member, the program or setting information of the image forming apparatus can be changed while being packaged. Accordingly, it is possible to efficiently change the program or setting information of the image forming apparatus in a packed state in a short time.

It is a disassembled perspective view of the electronic device of this invention and the packaging member of this electronic device. It is a figure which shows the electronic device of this invention. (A) is a perspective view which shows the front side of an electronic device, (b) is a perspective view which shows the back side of an electronic device, (c) is a perspective view which shows the control part 206 of an electronic device. is there. It is a figure which shows the pin arrangement of the option interface connector of the electronic device of this invention. The connector with which an option interface connector is equipped when the electronic device of this invention is packed with a packing member is shown. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control part of the electronic device of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal setting of the flash memory mounted in the electronic device of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement flow of the control part of the electronic device of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the electronic device of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the electronic device of this invention. (A) is a figure which shows the internal structure of the electronic device of this invention, (b) is a figure which shows the image drum cartridge mounted in the inside of the electronic device of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement flow of the control part of the electronic device of this invention.

  Hereinafter, an electronic device of the present invention and a packaging member of the electronic device will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that although a printer is described as an example of the electronic device, the electronic device of the present invention is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[Embodiment 1]
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an electronic device of the present invention and a packing member for packing the electronic device. The electronic device 105 of the present invention shown in Embodiment Mode 1 is packed in a packing member constituted by an upper box 101 and a lower box 106. An accessory box 103 and a buffer member 104 are provided when the electronic device 105 is packed in a packing member.

  The accessory box 103 is arranged inside the packing member together with the electronic device 105 and packs cables, connectors, and the like necessary for the electronic device 105 in the packing member. The buffer member 104 is disposed inside the packing member together with the electronic device 105, and the electronic device 105 is placed in the packing member so that an external impact is hardly transmitted to the electronic device 105.

  A packing member for packing the electronic device 105 includes an upper box 101 and a lower box 106. The upper box has a size that allows the electronic device 105 to be packed together with the lower box 106, and is disposed on the upper portion of the electronic device 105. Then, the upper box 101 is fitted with the lower box 106 and the electronic device 105 is packed.

  The side surface of the upper box 101 has openings 102a, 102b, 102c, and 102d that are partially perforated and formed by applying force from the outside when necessary. When the electronic device 105 is packed with a packing member, the opening 102a faces the power switch 202 described below, the opening 102b faces the interface 203 described below, and the opening 101c explains below. The opening 101d is provided at a position where the operation panel 201 faces.

  The lower box 106 is disposed below the electronic device 105, and the electronic device 105 is packed by fitting the upper box 101. The lower box 106 is provided with a buffer member that matches the shape of the electronic device 105 in order to prevent the electronic device 105 from moving within the packing member.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of the electronic device. The electronic device 105 of the present invention receives image information formed by an external device via an interface unit 203 described below. The received image information is developed with an image drum cartridge as a developing unit. The developing unit includes, for example, a toner cartridge that stores toner of each color of yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C), and black (K), and transfers image drums and toner images corresponding to the respective colors. It has a roller etc. The developing unit forms an electrostatic latent image on the photosensitive drum stored in the image drum, develops the electrostatic latent image with toner to form a toner image, and then converts the toner image on the photosensitive drum to the toner image. Transfer onto a predetermined medium. The medium on which the image information is transferred is discharged to a face-up stacker 207 provided on the side of the apparatus and a face-down stacker 205 provided on the upper surface of the apparatus.

  The electronic device 105 includes an operation panel 201 on the front of the device, a power switch 202 on the left side of the device, and a power connector 204 on the back of the device. A control unit 206 is housed in the rear surface of the apparatus, and a part of the control unit 206 is disposed as an interface unit 203 at the back of the left side of the apparatus.

  The power connector 204 is a connector for connecting the electronic device 105 and a power source, and connects the power source and the electronic device 105 using, for example, a power cable. The power switch 202 is a switch for turning on / off electrical connection from the power source. By turning on the power switch 202 of the power source device 105 connected to the power source via a power cable 204 or the like via the power connector 204, the power source switch 202 is turned on. Can be electrically connected.

  As shown in FIG. 2C, the control unit 206 includes an interface unit 203, and the interface unit 203 is housed in the side surface of the electronic device 105 so as to be provided at the back of the left side surface of the electronic device 105. As shown in FIG. 2B, the interface unit 203 includes a network interface connector 203a that connects to a network such as a LAN (Local Area Network), a parallel interface connector 203b that connects to an external device such as a computer or a scanner, and a USB ( (Universal Serial Bus) interface connector 203c.

  The network interface connector 203a, the parallel interface connector 203b, and the USB interface connector 203c can connect the electronic device 105 to the outside and transmit / receive data. Devices and networks having data having the program and setting information of the electronic device 105 are connected to the interface unit 203, and the program and setting information of the electronic device 105 can be changed when the electronic device 105 receives the data. .

  The control unit 206 includes a 9-pin option interface connector 203d that connects the electronic device 105 and an optional device. The option interface connector 203d is connected to a signal line for performing serial communication, and the transmission line Txd to be transmitted and the reception data signal Rxd to be received and the number of 0V and 5V power supplies and the number of the signal lines are viewed from the control unit 206. It consists of a book control signal. All data used for transmission and reception is composed of 8 bits.

  Optional devices are connected to the optional interface connector 203d. At this time, as shown in FIG. 3, the reception data signal Rxd on the control unit 206 side corresponds to the transmission data signal Txd on the option device side, and the transmission data signal Txd on the control unit 206 side and the reception data signal Rxd on the option device side correspond. Are connected to correspond to each other. Thereby, data can be transmitted and received between the electronic device 105 and the optional device.

  Here, when the electronic device 105 is packed with a packing member, the transmission data signal Txd and the reception data signal Rxd on the control unit side as shown in FIG. 4 are physically connected to the option interface connector 203d. A cable including the connector 401 is connected. A signal transmitted from the control unit 206 of the electronic device 105 through the connector 401 can be transmitted as it is to the control unit 206 of the electronic device 105 as a reception signal.

  The control unit 206 controls the electronic device 105 and controls the operation of the electronic device 105. As shown in FIG. 5, the control unit 206 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 301, a RAM (Randam Access Memory) 302, a flash memory 303, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 304, a communication control LSI (Large). (Scale Integration) 305 and an interface unit 203.

  The CPU 301 is constituted by a microprocessor, and is connected to the RAM 302, the flash memory 303, the ROM 304, and the communication control LSI 305. The CPU 301 controls the entire electronic device 105 via the control unit 206 by executing a program stored in the flash memory 303 or the ROM 304. Then, a predetermined output signal is output from the control unit 206 to the option interface 203d of the interface unit 203, an input signal from a cable including an external device or the connector 401 is received, and the output signal and the input signal are compared. Thereby, the CPU 301 detects whether or not the electronic device 105 is packed with the packing member.

  Then, the CPU 301 activates the electronic device 105 in the setting change mode when the electronic device 105 is in a packaged state, and sets the electronic device 105 in the normal mode when the electronic device 105 is not in a packaged state. Start with. When the electronic apparatus 105 is in the setting change mode, the CPU 301 receives change data necessary for the change and address information indicating which part the change data belongs to from the outside via the communication control LSI 305, and the change data And address information can be analyzed. Based on the received change data and address information, the setting information and program of the electronic device 105 stored in the flash memory 303 are changed. Further, the CPU 301 is connected to the operation panel 201 via a connector, and can display on the operation panel 201 whether the electronic apparatus 105 is in the normal mode or the setting change mode.

  The RAM 302 is connected to the CPU 301. A DRAM (Dynamic RAM), an SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM), or the like is used as a primary storage area for program execution. For example, data input through operation on the operation panel 201 can be accumulated.

  The flash memory 303 is connected to the CPU 301 and the ROM 304. As shown in FIG. 6, the flash memory 303 includes a program storage portion 303 b that stores a program for operating the electronic device 105 and a setting information storage portion 303 c that stores setting information of the electronic device 105. Both the program storage part 303b and the setting information storage part 303c serve as storage units for storing the program and setting information of the electronic device 105. The flash memory 303 includes a loader portion 303a that stores a program for controlling change of the program and setting information based on data received from the external device or the network in the electronic device 105 activated in the setting change mode. . The loader portion 303a serves as a changing means for changing the program and setting information. Each part is arranged at a preset address. The program and setting information stored in the flash memory 303 are changed by executing the program of the loader portion 303a based on the change data and address information received by the CPU 301 from the outside.

  The ROM 304 is connected to the CPU 301 and the flash memory 303. The ROM 304 is a nonvolatile memory such as a UV-EPROM (Ultra-Violet Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) and an EEPROM (Electronically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory). For example, the program stored in the ROM 304 can output an output signal from the control unit 206, or compare the input signal and output from the outside with the CPU 301.

  The communication control LSI 305 is connected to the CPU 301 and the interface unit 203. The communication control LSI 305 can control change data received from an external device or a network connected through the interface unit 203, a signal transmitted / received from a cable including the connector 401, and change data. Then, the received signal and change data can be transferred to the CPU 301.

  The electronic device 105 is packed by a packing member constituted by the upper box 101 and the lower box 106 (hereinafter, such a state is referred to as a packing state). When changing the program and setting information of the electronic device 105 in the packaged state of the electronic device 105, the perforation provided on the side surface of the upper box 101 is cut off to form an opening. A power source is connected to the power connector 204 of the electronic device 105 through the opening 102c. In addition, a cable including the connector 401 is connected to the option interface connector 203d of the electronic apparatus 105 through the opening 102b. Furthermore, an external device or a network having data for changing the program and setting information of the electronic device 105 is connected as a changing means other than the option interface connector 203d of the interface unit 203. Here, the power switch 202 of the electronic device 105 is turned on through the opening 102a, the electronic device 105 is electrically connected to the power source, and the electronic device 105 is activated in the setting change mode. The electronic device 105 in the setting change mode receives the program and setting information of the electronic device 105 from an external device or network connected to the interface unit 203, and the program storage unit 303b or the configuration information is read by the loader unit 303a of the flash memory 303 of the control unit 206. The setting information storage part 303c is changed. Thereby, the program and setting information of the electronic device 105 can be changed in the packing state.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the electronic device 105 of the present invention shown in Embodiment 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The control unit 206 of the electrically connected electronic device 105 first outputs an 8-bit output signal of “00011110”, for example, via the option interface connector 203d as in step S501.

  Then, the control unit 206 confirms an input signal input to the electronic device 105 via the option interface connector 203d as in step S502. At this time, if the electronic device 105 is not in a packaged state, an external device is connected to the option interface connector 203d or nothing is connected. When an option device is connected to the option interface connector 203d, for example, a signal different from the output signal output to the option device in step S501, such as “00011111”, is received as an input signal. Further, when nothing is connected to the option interface connector 203d, an input signal cannot be received. That is, the output signal output from the control unit 206 is different from the input signal input or the input signal cannot be received.

  On the other hand, when the electronic device 105 is in a packaged state, a cable including the connector 401 is connected to the option interface connector 203d. In the connector 401, the transmission data signal Txd and the reception data signal Rxd are physically connected, and the output signal output in step S501 becomes an input signal to the interface unit of the electronic apparatus 105 as it is. That is, the output signal output from the control unit 206 matches the input signal that is input.

  Therefore, the control unit 206 compares the presence / absence of the input signal and the output signal with the input signal in the CPU 301 as in step S502. Here, when the output signal and the input signal do not match, the control unit 206 detects that the electronic device 105 is not in the packaged state, and activates the electronic device 105 in the normal mode as in step S503, and changes the setting. The process of the control unit 206 ends.

  In step S502, when the output signal matches the input signal, the control unit 206 detects that the electronic device 105 is in a packed state, and activates the electronic device 105 in the setting change mode as in step S504. Then, as in step S <b> 505, the control unit 206 displays a display indicating that the operation unit 201 of the electronic apparatus 105 is activated in the setting change mode via the CPU 301.

  Then, as in step S <b> 506, the control unit 206 receives the program of the electronic device 105 and the change data of the setting information from the external device or network connected to the interface unit 203 together with the address information.

  After receiving the change data and the address information, the control unit 206 analyzes whether the received change data is the data of the setting information from the address information in the CPU 301 as in step S507. When the change data is setting information data, the control unit 206 changes the setting information storage portion 303c using the program of the loader portion 303a of the flash memory 303 as in step S508. After the change of the setting information storage portion 303c is completed, the control unit 206 proceeds to step S511.

  If the change data is not the setting information data in step S507, the control unit 206 analyzes whether the received change data is program data from the address information in the CPU 301 as in step S509. When the change data is program data, the control unit 206 changes the program storage portion 303b using the program of the loader portion 303a of the flash memory 303 as in step S510. After the change of the program storage part 303b is completed, the control unit 206 proceeds to step S511.

  Then, as in step S511, the control unit 206 displays the end of changing the program or setting information on the operation panel 201 by the CPU 301, and ends the processing of the control unit 206 related to the setting change.

  If the change data is not a program in step S509, the control unit 206 determines that the received change data is abnormal as in step S512, and the CPU 301 displays the fact on the operation panel 201. And the process of the control part 206 regarding a setting change is complete | finished.

  As described above, the CPU 301 of the control unit 206 compares the output signal with the input signal to detect whether or not the electronic device 105 is in a packaged state. Then, the setting information storage portion 303c or the program storage portion 303b of the flash memory 303 can be changed by the loader portion 303a of the flash memory 303 serving as a changing means.

  As described above, the electronic device 105 and the electronic device 105 described in Embodiment 1 are packaged in the power connector 204, the interface unit 203, the operation panel 201, and the power switch 202 of the electronic device 105 in a packed state. By providing a corresponding opening in the packing member, the power can be turned on without unpacking and taking out the electronic device 105. When the power is turned on, it is possible to detect whether or not the CPU 301 of the control unit 206 is in a packed state, and the setting of the electronic device 105 in the packed state can be changed. Furthermore, it is not necessary to repack the electronic device 105 after the change. Therefore, the setting change of the apparatus can be performed efficiently in a short time.

[Embodiment 2]
The electronic device 105 described in the second embodiment and a packing member for packing the electronic device 105 are, in the vicinity of the face-down stacker 205 of the electronic device 105, a deposition amount detection unit that detects the deposition amount of the medium as shown in FIG. The stacker full sensor 208 is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, a toner cartridge 209 that stores toner as a developer in a medium and an image drum cartridge 210 that performs development using the toner are mounted inside the electronic device 105. Hereinafter, the electronic device 105 according to the second embodiment will be described. However, the same members as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

  A stacker full sensor 208 provided in the vicinity of the face down stacker 205 monitors whether or not the amount of accumulated medium existing in the face down stacker 205 exceeds a predetermined amount. When the stacking amount of the medium exceeds a predetermined amount as a result of monitoring by the stacker full sensor 208, the stacker full sensor 208 detects this and sends a message to that effect to the CPU 301 of the control unit 206.

  The toner cartridge 209 is a developer accommodating portion that accommodates toner that is a developer, and is a member that stores toner when the electronic apparatus 105 performs printing on the medium using toner that is developer. This toner cartridge is detachably mounted on the image drum cartridge 210 as shown in FIG. By providing the toner cartridge 209 in the image drum cartridge 210, toner can be supplied to the image drum cartridge 210.

  The image drum cartridge 210 is detachably mounted inside the electronic device 105. The image drum cartridge 210 forms an electrostatic latent image on an internal image drum with a photoconductor, develops the toner supplied by attaching the toner cartridge 209, and performs printing by attaching the toner to a medium. be able to.

  The electronic device 105 includes four toner cartridges 209 that store toners of four colors of black, yellow, magenta, and cyan, respectively, so that color printing can be performed. Then, an image drum cartridge 210 corresponding to each toner cartridge is mounted on the electronic device 105. Each of the four toner cartridges 209 is provided with a wireless IC tag. A tag reader / writer corresponding to each of the four wireless IC tags is mounted on the electronic device 105. The IC tag and the tag reader / writer serve as a mounting state detection unit that detects the mounting state. When the four color toner cartridges 209 are mounted on the four image drum cartridges 210 mounted in the electronic apparatus 105, a signal to that effect is transmitted from the four color toner cartridges 209 to the CPU 301. That is, the presence or absence of this signal is confirmed. If there is a signal, the toner cartridge 209 is attached.

  The CPU 301 of the control unit 206 detects whether or not the electronic device 105 is packed with a packing member based on the signal from the stacker full sensor 208 and the presence or absence of four signals from the toner cartridge 209.

  The electronic device 105 is packed by a packing member constituted by the upper box 101 and the lower box 106. At this time, the medium is fixed to the face down stacker 205 with a tape or a fixing member in a state where the medium is stacked exceeding a predetermined amount. In addition, an image drum cartridge 210 not mounted with the toner cartridge 209 is mounted inside the electronic device 105. When the electronic device 105 is packaged and the program or setting information is to be changed, the perforation provided on the side surface of the upper box 101 is cut to form an opening. Further, a power source is connected to the power connector 204 of the electronic device 105 through the opening 102c. Furthermore, an external device or a network having data for changing the program and setting information of the electronic device 105 is connected as a changing means other than the option interface connector 203d of the interface unit 203. Here, the power switch 202 of the electronic device 105 is turned on through the opening 102a, the electronic device 105 is electrically connected to the power source, and the electronic device 105 is activated in the setting change mode. The electronic device 105 in the setting change mode receives the program and setting information of the electronic device 105 from an external device or network connected to the interface unit 203, and the program storage unit 303b or the configuration information is read by the loader unit 303a of the flash memory 303 of the control unit 206. The setting information storage part 303c is changed. Thereby, the program and setting information of the electronic device 105 can be changed in the packing state.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the electronic device 105 of the present invention shown in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in step S701, the control unit 206 of the electronic device 105 that is electrically connected causes the CPU 301 to check whether the stacker full sensor 208 signal and the four signals from the toner cartridge 209 mounted on the electronic device 105 exist. Confirm.

  Then, the control unit 206 determines whether or not the image drum cartridge 210 provided with the four color toner cartridges 209 is mounted on the electronic apparatus 105 based on the four signals from the toner cartridge 209 in the CPU 301 as in step S702. Is detected. When any one of the four toner cartridges 209 is confirmed, the control unit 206 determines that the image drum cartridge 210 to which any one of the toner cartridges 209 is mounted is mounted, as in step S704. The electronic device 105 is activated in the normal mode, and the processing of the control unit 206 related to the setting change is terminated.

  On the other hand, if no signal is confirmed from any of the four toner cartridges 209, the control unit 206 determines that all the image drum cartridges 210 are mounted on the electronic apparatus 105 without mounting the toner cartridge 209, and step S703 is performed. Migrate to In step S703, the control unit 206 detects whether or not a medium exceeding a predetermined amount has accumulated on the face-down stacker 205 from the signal of the stacker full sensor 208 by the CPU 301. When the signal of the stacker full sensor 208 is not detected, the control unit 206 activates the electronic device 105 in the normal mode as in step S704, and ends the processing of the control unit 206 related to the setting change.

  That is, when at least one of the four signals from the toner cartridge 209 and the signal of the stacker full sensor 208 can be detected, the CPU 301 detects that the electronic device 105 is not in a packed state, and as in step S704. The electronic device 105 is activated in the normal mode.

  In step S703, when the signal from the stacker full sensor 208 is detected, the control unit 206 detects the packaging state, and activates the electronic device 105 in the setting change mode as in step S705. In step S706, the control unit 206 displays a message indicating that the apparatus is to be started in the setting change mode on the operation panel 201 of the electronic apparatus 105 via the CPU 301.

  Then, as in step S <b> 707, the control unit 206 receives the program of the electronic device 105 and the change data of the setting information from the external device or network connected to the interface unit 203 together with the address information.

  After the control unit 206 completes the reception of the change data and the address information, the CPU 301 analyzes whether the received change data is the data of the setting information from the address information in step S708. When the change data is setting information data, the control unit 206 changes the setting information storage portion 303c using the program of the loader portion 303a of the flash memory 303 as in step S709. After the change of the setting information storage portion 303c is completed, the control unit 206 proceeds to step S712.

  If the change data is not the setting information data in step S708, the control unit 206 analyzes whether the received change data is program data from the address information in the CPU 301 as in step S710. When the change data is program data, the control unit 206 changes the program storage portion 303b using the program in the loader portion 303a of the flash memory 303 as in step S711. After the change of the program storage portion 303b is completed, the control unit 206 proceeds to step S712.

  Then, as in step S712, the control unit 206 displays the program or setting information change end on the operation panel 201 by the CPU 301, and ends the processing of the control unit 206 related to the setting change.

  If the change data is not a program in step S710, the control unit 206 determines that the received change data is abnormal as in step S713, and the CPU 301 displays the fact on the operation panel 201. And the process of the control part 206 regarding a setting change is complete | finished.

  As described above, the CPU 301 of the control unit 206 confirms the signal of the stacker full sensor 208 and detects whether or not there is a medium exceeding a predetermined amount in the face-down stacker 205. Then, four signals from the toner cartridge 209 are confirmed, and it is detected whether or not all four image drum cartridges 210 are provided with the toner cartridge 209 and are mounted on the electronic apparatus 105. Thereby, it is detected whether or not the electronic device 105 is in a packed state. Then, the setting information storage portion 303c or the program storage portion 303b of the flash memory 303 can be changed by the loader portion 303a of the flash memory 303 serving as a changing means.

  As described above, the electronic device 105 and the electronic device 105 described in Embodiment 2 are packed in the power connector 204, the interface unit 203, the operation panel 201, and the power switch 202 of the electronic device 105 in the packed state. By providing a corresponding opening in the packing member, the power can be turned on without unpacking and taking out the electronic device 105. When the power is turned on, it is possible to detect whether or not the CPU 301 of the control unit 206 is in a packed state, and the setting of the electronic device 105 in the packed state can be changed. Furthermore, it is not necessary to repack the electronic device 105 after the change. Therefore, the setting change of the apparatus can be performed efficiently in a short time. In the case of the electronic device 105 described in the second embodiment, it is not necessary to prepare the connector 401 described in the first embodiment, and the setting change in the packaged state can be performed at a lower cost.

  As described above, the electronic device 105 of the present invention has been described by taking an electronic device such as a printer as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be an electronic device that has a rewritable or configurable storage unit in the device and can change the information of the device by connecting from the outside. For example, a printer, a copier, a fax machine, a personal computer, and the like can be given.

  Moreover, although the packaging member of the electronic device 105 of the present invention shows an example of the opening formed by the perforation on the side surface, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the opening may be provided so that it can be opened and closed such that the opening is formed in advance and the opening is closed with a cap. As a result, the electronic device can be used as an opening only when necessary, and when the opening is not used, the opening is closed to prevent entry of dust or dirt entering the inside of the packing member, and the electronic device is packed 105 short circuit or the like can be prevented.

101 Upper box 102a, 102b, 102d, 102c Opening 103 Accessory box 104 Buffer member 105 Electronic device 106 Lower box 201 Operation panel 202 Power switch 203 Interface unit 203a Network interface connector 203b Parallel interface connector 203c USB interface connector 203d Optional interface connector 204 Power connector 205 Face down stacker 206 Control unit 207 Face up stacker 208 Stacker full sensor 209 Toner cartridge 210 Image drum cartridge 301 CPU
302 RAM
303 Flash memory 303a Loader portion 303b Program storage portion 303c Setting information storage portion 304 ROM
305 Communication control LSI
401 connector

Claims (6)

An image forming apparatus packed by a packing member,
A storage unit for storing a program or setting information for controlling the image forming apparatus;
A power connector that can be connected to an external power source through an opening formed in the packing member;
An interface unit connectable to an external device through an opening formed in the packing member;
When a signal including a signal content of a data signal for communication with the external device output as an output signal from the interface unit is input as an input signal through the interface connector in accordance with energization by the external power source. An image forming apparatus comprising: a changing unit that changes the program or the setting information stored in the storage unit.
An image forming apparatus packed by a packing member,
A storage unit for storing a program or setting information for controlling the image forming apparatus ;
A power connector that can be connected to an external power source through an opening formed in the packing member;
A unit detachably provided in the image forming apparatus main body, and a mounting state detection unit that detects a mounting state indicating whether or not the unit is mounted in the image forming apparatus main body;
The program stored in the storage unit or the setting information is changed when the mounting state detection unit detects that the unit is not mounted on the image forming apparatus main body in response to energization by the external power source. And an image forming apparatus.
The image forming apparatus is an image forming apparatus that forms an image on a sheet-like print medium using a developer,
The image forming apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the unit is a developer accommodating portion that accommodates the developer.
A deposition amount detecting means for detecting a deposition amount of the print medium;
The changing unit changes the program or the setting information stored in the storage unit when the accumulation amount detecting unit detects that the accumulation amount of the print medium exceeds a predetermined amount. The image forming apparatus according to claim 3. A packing member for an image forming apparatus for packing the image forming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A packaging member for an image forming apparatus, comprising: an opening provided so as to face an interface for connecting the image forming apparatus and an external apparatus in a state where the image forming apparatus is packaged.   6. The packaging member for an image forming apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the opening is provided so as to be freely opened and closed.