JP5518222B2 - Printing apparatus, printing method, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a printing apparatus, a printing method, and a program, and more particularly, to a printing apparatus used in a digital copying machine.

  In recent years, in order to minimize the occupied space at the time of installation in a copying machine, a copying machine having a recording paper discharge port printed in a housing of an image output apparatus has been developed.

  The digital copying machine also has a printer function as an output device of a computer. In the printer function as an output device of a computer, paper discharge is performed with the output side down. On the other hand, a copying machine conventionally performs front side paper discharge with the output side up. In a copier having a paper discharge port in the housing of the image forming apparatus, it is desirable to connect a reverse paper discharge unit for switching between the back paper discharge or the front paper discharge in order to realize the back paper discharge and the front paper discharge. This is difficult because of the occupied space.

  By the way, when a double-sided printing device is incorporated into an image forming apparatus that only discharges the back side as described above to perform double-sided printing of the recording paper, the printed matter is printed by discharging the back side and the front side and then discharging the back side. The printing order can be made correct.

  However, when recording on both sides of a recording sheet with front / back surfaces, such as pre-printed paper, if you set the recording paper so that the front side faces up and prints on one side, the back image is printed on the recording paper. There is a problem of printing on the surface.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a printing apparatus, a printing method, and a program capable of eliminating the concern of the user with respect to the orientation of the recording paper when setting the recording paper having the front / back surface.

In order to achieve the above object, a printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a recording unit having a front surface and a back surface is stacked so that the front surface is on the lower side, and a back image is printed on the recording paper. A printing unit capable of executing printing processing for inverting the recording paper, printing the front image on the recording paper and discharging the printing paper, and printing processing for printing and discharging the front image on the recording paper; In the case where there are two or more image data used for printing and setting means for setting information indicating that the recording paper is to be introduced into the printing means after being reversed in advance when feeding the recording paper from the stacking means , if the information is set by the setting unit, advance the recording paper is conveyed in a state of prohibiting the printing of the image of the recording sheet fed from the stacking means to the recording paper by the printing means After inversion Control means for controlling the printing means to execute a printing process on the recording paper, and the control means records not only the first recording paper but also the second and subsequent recordings among the recording papers to be printed. The paper is also controlled to be reversed in advance.

In order to achieve the above object, a printing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein a recording unit having a front surface and a back surface is stacked so that the front surface is on the lower side, and a back image is printed on the recording paper. A printing unit capable of executing printing processing for inverting the recording paper, printing the front image on the recording paper and discharging the printing paper, and printing processing for printing and discharging the front image on the recording paper; In the case where there are two or more image data used for printing and the designation means for designating the type of recording paper fed from the stacking means, the recording paper designated by the designation means is a recording paper with a distinction between the front and back sides. In this case, the recording sheet fed from the stacking unit is conveyed in a state in which printing of the image on the recording sheet by the printing unit is prohibited, and the recording sheet is reversed in advance, and then printed on the recording sheet. To perform the printing hand Control means for controlling the recording paper, and the control means controls not only the first recording paper among the recording papers to be printed but also the second and subsequent recording papers so as to be reversed in advance. It is characterized by.

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, when there are two or more image data to be used for printing, the setting unit reverses the recording sheet in advance when feeding the recording sheet from the stacking unit. when the information indicating that introducing the printing means after is set, in advance the recording sheet is conveyed in a state of prohibiting the printing of an image on the recording paper by the printing means the recording sheet fed from the stacking means Since the printing means is controlled to execute the printing process on the recording paper after the reversal, the front-side image can be reliably printed on the front side of the recording paper regardless of single-sided printing or double-sided printing. It is possible to eliminate the user's concern for the orientation of the recording paper when setting a certain recording paper.

According to the present invention, when there are two or more pieces of image data used for printing, if the recording paper designated by the designation means is a recording paper with a distinction between the front and back, the recording fed from the stacking means Since the paper is transported in a state where printing of the image on the recording paper by the printing means is prohibited and the recording paper is reversed in advance, the printing means is controlled to execute the printing process on the recording paper, so single-sided printing, double-sided printing Regardless of this, the front surface image can be reliably printed on the front surface of the recording paper, and the user's concern for the orientation of the recording paper can be eliminated when setting the recording paper having the front surface / back surface.

1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an image forming apparatus in which a double-sided printing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is incorporated. It is a block diagram of the reader part 1 in FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the operation part 123 in FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the image storage area of the image memory 120 in FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the storage method and reading method of an image. It is explanatory drawing of the usage example of the storage area of FIG. FIGS. 6A and 6B are explanatory diagrams of a method for reading image data written in the storage area of FIG. 5, in which FIG. 5A illustrates a case where the image data is rotated 90 degrees to the right, FIG. 5B illustrates a case where the image data is not rotated, and FIG. Indicates a case where two image data are synthesized. It is explanatory drawing of the setting method of a paper type, (a)-(f) shows the operation screen of each step. It is a flowchart of the duplex printing process performed by the duplex printing apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the modification of the double-sided printing process of FIG.

  Hereinafter, an image forming apparatus incorporating a double-sided printing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an image forming apparatus incorporating a double-sided printing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The image forming apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is a digital copying machine, and the copying machine includes a reader unit 1 and a printer unit 2.

  In the reader unit 1, the originals stacked on the original feeder 101 are sequentially conveyed onto the original table glass surface 102 one by one. When the original is conveyed to a predetermined position on the glass surface 102, the lamp 103 of the scanner unit is turned on, and the scanner unit 104 moves to irradiate the original. The reflected light of the document is input to a CCD image sensor unit (hereinafter simply referred to as “CCD”) 108 via mirrors 105 and 106 and a lens 107.

  The image signal input to the printer unit 2 is converted into an optical signal modulated by the exposure control unit 201 and irradiates the photoconductor 202. The latent image formed on the photosensitive member 202 by the irradiation light is developed by the developing unit 203. The recording paper is conveyed from the recording paper stacking unit 204 or 205 together with the leading edge of the developed image, and the developed image is transferred by the transfer unit 206. The transferred image is fixed on the recording paper by the fixing unit 207 and then discharged to one of the paper discharge units 210, 211, and 212 in the casing of the printer 2. When paper is discharged to the paper discharge unit 210, the paper discharge unit control member 240 is inclined in the direction opposite to that of the paper discharge unit 210 to discharge the paper to the paper discharge unit 210. Further, when paper is discharged to the paper discharge unit 211, the paper discharge unit 211 can pass the paper by tilting the paper discharge unit control member 241 in the direction opposite to that of the paper discharge unit 211. At this time, the print surface is discharged so as to face downward, and therefore, the back surface is discharged. When paper is discharged to the paper discharge unit 212, the paper discharge unit control member 240 is tilted toward the paper discharge unit 210 and the recording paper is sent in the direction of the paper discharge unit 211. The recording sheet is discharged on the back side when it arrives at the sheet discharge unit 211. The sheet discharge unit control member 241 is horizontally controlled, and the transfer sheet is moved in the reverse direction. If the paper is discharged as it is, it can be discharged to the paper discharge unit 212 by back side paper discharge. The recording paper output from the paper discharge unit 212 is delivered to the finisher 3, passes through the punch unit 301, and if the punch function is working, is punched, passed to the stapler 302, and stapled as necessary. The recording sheet that has passed through the stapler is discharged to the discharge tray 305 of the finisher 3.

  The printer unit 2 in FIG. 1 has a double-sided printing device, and this double-sided printing device is set when recording paper is set on the recording paper stacking units 204 and 205 as described below. Then, the back side and the front side are printed on the recording paper in this order, and the back side is discharged with the output side down.

  That is, it waits for two or more documents to be determined in order to start double-sided printing, and double-sided printing is started when it is determined that two or more documents exist.

  First, the second side printing device of the printer unit 2 is passed through once without printing, and the front / back side of the recording paper is reversed to print the second original (second side) corresponding to the back side. The recording paper fixed by the fixing unit 207 is once transported to the paper discharge unit 210, and then transported to the refeeding recording paper stacking unit 213 via the transporting direction switching member 242 with the paper transport direction reversed. . When the next original is prepared, the original image is read in the same manner as in the above process, but the recording paper is fed from the recording paper stacking unit 213 for refeeding, and the first image is printed on the surface. . After all, two original images on the back and front of the same recording paper are output in the order of the second and first sides of the document, and printed by being discharged on the back when discharged to the paper discharge units 210, 211, and 212. Double-sided printing with uniform order can be performed.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the reader unit 1 in FIG.

  The reflected light of the original irradiated to the CCD 108 is photoelectrically converted here and converted into electric signals of red, green and blue colors. The color information from the CCD 108 is amplified in accordance with the input signal level of the A / D converter 111 by the next amplifiers 110R, 110G, and 110B. The output signal from the A / D converter 111 is input to the shading circuit 112, where the light distribution unevenness of the lamp 103 and the sensitivity unevenness of the CCD 108 are corrected. The signal from the shading circuit 112 is input to the Y signal generation / color detection circuit 113. The Y signal generation / color detection circuit 113 calculates the signal from the shading circuit 112 by the following formula to generate a Y signal, and further separates the R, G, B signals into seven colors and outputs signals for the respective colors. Output.

Y = 0.3R + 0.6G + 0.1B
An output signal from the Y signal generation / color detection circuit 113 is input to the scaling / repeat circuit 114. Depending on the scanning speed of the scanner unit 104, scaling in the sub-scanning direction is performed, and scaling in the main scanning direction is performed by the scaling / repeat circuit 114. A plurality of identical images can be output by the scaling / repeat circuit 114. The contour / edge emphasis circuit 115 obtains edge emphasis and contour information by emphasizing the high-frequency component of the signal from the scaling / repeat circuit 114. The signal from the contour / edge enhancement circuit 115 is input to the marker area determination / contour generation circuit 116 and the patterning / thickening / masking / trimming circuit 117.

  A marker area determination / contour generation circuit 116 reads a portion of a document written with a marker pen of a specified color to generate marker contour information, and the next patterning / thickening / masking / trimming circuit 117 performs contour information. Then, thickening, masking, and trimming are performed, and patterning is performed using the color detection signal from the Y signal generation / color detection circuit 113.

  The output signal from the patterning / thickening / masking / trimming circuit 117 is selected by the image data selector circuit 118 and input to the laser driver circuit 119 via the image data reduction circuit 125, and the various processed signals are output to the laser. It converts into the signal for driving. The output signal of the laser driver 119 is output to the printer 2 and image formation is performed as a visible image.

  The image memory 120 stores and reads out the image data sent from the image data selector circuit 118 at a designated position in the image memory 120 according to an instruction from the CPU 122, and performs image rotation processing and image composition processing. .

  The CPU circuit 122 controls the reader unit 1, and includes a ROM 124 that stores a control program, an error processing program, and the like, a RAM 125 that is used for a work area of various programs, and various timer control units. .

  The operation unit 123 includes various key groups for instructing image operations such as image editing contents for the image processing of the reader unit 1 and the number of copies, a display unit for displaying contents at the time of operation, and the like.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the operation unit 123 in FIG.

  In FIG. 3, the operation unit 123 is provided with various keys and a liquid crystal display unit 238 composed of a dot matrix composed of a liquid crystal display device.

  The liquid crystal display unit 238 displays the state of the apparatus, the number of copies, the magnification, the selected paper, and various operation screens, and is operated by a control key or the like.

  A start key 203 is a key for starting copying, and a reset key 202 is a key for returning the setting mode to the standard state. A key group 205 includes ten keys from 0 to 9 for inputting the number of copies, zoom magnification, and the like, and a clear key for clearing the input. The density key 207 is a key for increasing / decreasing the density, and the density adjusted thereby is displayed on the display unit 241. A key 237 is a key for turning on / off the automatic density adjustment function and a display portion thereof. A key 206 is a key for selecting a paper feed stage and automatic paper selection. The selection state of the key 205 is a liquid crystal display. Displayed on the part 238. A key 210 is a key for setting equal magnification and fixed reduction / enlargement, and a key 218 is a key for setting an auto scaling (zoom) mode. The selection state of these keys 210 and 218 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 238. Is also displayed. A key 242 is a key for instructing duplex printing.

  The key 240 is a user mode key that enables individual setting by the user. When the key 240 is pressed, a paper type setting process shown in FIG. 8 to be described later is performed.

  A method of storing and reading image data executed by the reader unit 1 in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an image storage area of the image memory 120 in FIG.

  In FIG. 4, an image storage memory 120 has a layout memory in an image recording area, and the layout memory includes storage memories 1 to 100. As shown in FIG. 5, each storage area of the accumulation memories 1 to 100 is configured by vertical 4661 × horizontal 6596 bits, and can store A3 size image data.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a usage example of the storage area of FIG.

  In FIG. 6, image data of an A4 size document is sequentially read in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure. First, when the first line is read, the (0, 0) address is counted up in the X direction, and the Y-direction count is increased. When the direction is counted up and the first line is read, the Y-direction counter is sequentially written in the (0,4661) direction. Next, when the second line is read, the counter in the X direction is incremented and written sequentially from the (1, 0) address to the (1, 4661) address direction. Next, when the third line is read, the counter in the X direction is incremented (2, 0) and written from the address to the (2,4661) address. In this manner, reading and writing are repeated until writing is performed up to (3297,4661).

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a method for reading image data written in the storage area of FIG.

  In FIG. 7A, the image data written in the storage area is first designated with the (3297,0) address as the start position, the X counter count down sequentially, and the Y direction counter up as the first line. Then, the X counter is read while decreasing the X counter in order. Next, the Y counter is incremented, the second line is read out, read from the (3297,1) address in the direction of (0,1), and sequentially read in this manner, so that the image is rotated 90 ° to the right. Data can be read out.

  In FIG. 7B, for the image data written in the storage area, first, the address of (0, 0) is designated as the start position for the first line, the X direction counter is increased, and the Y direction counter is specified as down. Then, the Y counter is read while sequentially increasing in the direction of (0,4661). Next, the X counter is incremented and the second line is read out, reading from the (1, 0) address in the (1,4661) direction, and sequentially reading in this way, thereby reading the image data without rotation. be able to.

  In FIG. 7C, the image data written in the two storage areas is read out in the same manner as in FIG. 7B, and the image data is written at a desired position in the image layout memory, thereby allowing separate originals. Images can be combined on memory.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a paper type setting method.

  In the description of FIG. 8, it is assumed that B4 size is stored in the sheet feeding port 1, A4 size is stored in the sheet feeding port 2, A4 size is stored in the sheet feeding port 3, and A4 size recording paper is stored in the sheet feeding port 4.

  When the user mode key 240 is pressed, an operation screen shown in FIG. 8A is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 238.

  In FIG. 8A, a key 701 is a key for setting common to machine operations, and is a common function setting key. A key 702 is a copy mode setting key for setting a copy function. Set ON / OFF. A key 703 is for adjustment cleaning, and sets zoom adjustment and the like. A key 704 is a timer setting key, and the date and time can be set by pressing this key.

  When the key 701 is pressed, an operation screen shown in FIG. 8B is displayed. This key 706 is a key for setting the type of paper. When this key is pressed, an operation screen shown in FIG. 8C is displayed. By pressing the button switches 707a to 707d on this screen, it is possible to set the paper type for each of the paper feed ports 10 to 40 using the operation screen of FIG. Now, the paper feed slot 10 is set to plain paper. Similarly, the paper feed port 20 is set to colored paper, the paper feed port 30 is set to recycled paper, and the paper feed port 40 is set to plain paper. The button switch 707e is a button for setting the priority order of paper types. When this button is pressed, a screen shown in FIG. 8E is displayed. On this screen, it is possible to set the priority order in the automatic paper feed selection of each recording paper type. The priority is set to 1 for plain paper, 2 for recycled paper, 3 for colored paper, and 4 for thick paper using the numeric keypad. Further, the button switch 707f is a switch for changing a paper feed port, which will be described later, when there is no recording paper. When the above setting is completed, the screen of FIG. 8F is displayed.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the duplex printing process executed by the duplex printing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The double-sided printing device of the printer unit 2 in FIG. 1 prints on the recording paper in the order of the back side and the front side when double-sided printing is performed when the recording paper is set on the recording paper stacking units 204 and 205 with the front side facing down. The back side is discharged with the output side down.

  In FIG. 9, first, it is determined whether or not there are two or more image data (for two surfaces) to be printed (step S10). Image data to be printed is stored in the image memory 120, and the image memory 120 is referred to for the above determination. As a result of the determination in step S10, when the image data is only for one side (single-sided printing), even if double-sided printing is specified, the recording paper can be printed without any print inhibition described later, regardless of the type of paper. Is printed (step S11), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S10 is that there are two or more images, double-sided printing is possible. At this time, paper feed is designated in order to judge the type of recording paper designated. It is determined whether or not the type of recording paper is preprinted paper (step S12). Preprinted paper is recording paper that has been preprinted on the surface of the recording paper in advance. To print on this type of recording paper, the surface image is printed on the surface of the recording paper and the backside of the recording paper. The back side image must be printed.

  If the result of the determination in step S12 is that the type of recording paper is pre-printed paper, first, the recording paper is not printed (printing prohibited) and is once passed through the double-sided printing device of the printer unit 2 to obtain the surface of the recording paper. / The reverse side is reversed, but in such a print prohibition process, the recording conditions such as the recording paper transport speed and the fixing unit heater ON state are memorized, and this print condition is the one when printing is prohibited. (Step S15).

  The reason for changing the printing conditions when printing is prohibited is as follows.

  That is, when printing is prohibited, the recording paper conveyance speed is increased in order to shorten the overall printing time as much as possible. However, since the second original drawing paper is thin paper among the recording paper, jamming and corner breakage are likely to occur when the conveyance speed is increased. For this reason, the conveyance speed is not increased for the second original drawing paper.

  In some cases, the fixing unit shown in the printer unit 2 is a mechanism that uses heat to fix. When heat is applied to the recording paper in the fixing unit, it is known that the recording paper shrinks by about 0.03%. In the non-printing process, the recording paper shrinks by 0.03% and 0.03% on the surface. %, Shrinking 0.03% on the back side will cause the recording paper to shrink by an additional 0.03% when not printing. Therefore, when printing is not performed, the shrinkage of the recording paper can be suppressed by turning off a heater (not shown) of the fixing unit.

  For the above reasons, it is determined whether or not the preprinted paper can change the conveyance speed. Unlike the second original drawing, the preprinted paper can change the predetermined conveyance speed (YES in step S16), so the conveyance speed is changed to increase and the heater of the fixing unit is turned off. Above (step S17), the recording paper is conveyed (step S18), and when it reaches the standby position of the double-sided printing apparatus, the speed condition such as the conveyance speed, the fixing unit heater ON / OFF state, etc. are performed in order to perform the next printing. The printing conditions are restored to the original ones (step S19). Next, if printing is completed (YES in step S23), this process is terminated. If printing is not finished (NO in step S23), step S13 and subsequent steps. Repeat the process.

  As a result of the determination in step S13, when the recording paper is passed through the double-sided printing device of the printer unit 2 for the second time or later (NO in step S13), first, the back side image is printed as the second side printing (NO in step S20). Then (step S21), and then printing the front side (YES in step S21), the front image is printed (step S22). Thereafter, if printing is finished (YES in step S23), the process is finished.

  If the result of determination in step S12 is that the recording paper type is plain paper that is not preprinted paper, the back side is printed as the second side (NO in step S20) without performing the print inhibition step (YES in step S13). The image for printing is printed (step S21), and then the first image is printed (YES in step S21), and the surface image is printed (step S22).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a modification of the double-sided printing process of FIG.

  In this example, the printer 2 has four sheet feeding ports 10, 20, 30, and 40, and the sheet feeding port to be used is selected by the sheet feeding port selecting means. A4 size preprinted paper is supplied to the paper supply port 10, B4 size plain paper is supplied to the paper supply port 20, A3 size recycled paper is supplied to the paper supply port 30, and A is 4 size plain paper to the paper supply port 40. Assume that it is in the state.

  In FIG. 10, first, in step S31, it is determined whether or not the paper feed port is automatically selected. If not automatically selected, the paper feed port is manually selected and the processing of FIG. 9 is performed. Run.

  As a result of the determination in step S31, when the paper feed port is automatically selected, the output image size is calculated (step S32), and the paper feed port optimum for this image size is selected (step S33). The process of FIG. 9 is executed.

  In step S33, when the output image size is, for example, main scanning 7015 pixels and sub scanning 4960 pixels, this image can be recorded on A4 size recording paper (7015 pixels × 4960 pixels). The paper feed port 10 or the paper feed port 40 is selected. At this time, since the paper feed port 10 is preprinted paper and the paper feed port 40 is plain paper, when performing double-sided printing, the preprinted paper includes a print prohibition step, and therefore, the time required for printing is delayed. The plain paper of the paper mouth 40 is selected.

  According to the above embodiment, the recording paper having the front / back surface is set on the recording paper stacking sections 204 and 205 with the front side facing down, so that the front side of the recording paper can be used for the front side regardless of single-sided printing or double-sided printing. An image can be printed reliably, and the user's concern for the orientation of the recording paper can be eliminated when setting the recording paper with the front / back side.

  In the above embodiment, the print prohibiting step (YES in step S13) is executed. However, when double-sided printing is selected for the preprinted paper without performing the print prohibiting process, for example, “recording paper is used. Please check the set surface and press the start key. "

  In the present embodiment, an example in which a double-sided printing apparatus is built in has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any image forming apparatus that can be connected to any type of double-sided printing apparatus may be used.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Reader part 2 Printer part 3 Finisher 102 Original feeder 103 Original plate glass 104 Original illumination lamp 105, 106 Mirror 107, 109 Lens 108 CCD
202 Exposure unit 203 Photoconductor 204, 205 Recording paper stacking unit 206 Transfer unit 207 Fixing unit 210, 211, 212 Paper discharge unit 301 Punch unit 302 Staple 305 Paper discharge tray

Claims (14)

Stacking means for stacking recording paper having a front surface and a back surface so that the front surface is on the lower side;
After printing the back side image on the recording paper, the recording paper is reversed, the printing process for printing the front side image on the recording paper and discharging it, and the printing for printing the front side image on the recording paper and discharging it Printing means capable of executing processing;
A setting unit for setting information indicating that the recording sheet is to be introduced into the printing unit after being reversed in advance when the recording sheet is fed from the stacking unit;
In the case where image data used for printing is more than two, if the information is set by the setting unit, printing the recording sheet fed from the stacking means of the image on the recording paper by the printing means Control means for controlling the printing means to execute a printing process on the recording paper after the recording paper is reversed in advance and conveyed in a prohibited state,
The control device controls the reversal in advance not only for the first recording sheet but also for the second and subsequent recording sheets among the recording sheets to be printed.   The control unit increases the conveyance speed of the recording paper when conveying the recording paper in a state where the printing unit prohibits printing of the back-side image on the recording paper. The printing apparatus according to 1.   The control means turns off the heater of the fixing means provided in the printing means when the recording paper is conveyed in a state where the printing means prohibits printing of the back side image on the recording paper. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2.   The recording paper includes plain paper, recycled paper, cardboard, second original drawing paper, colored paper, and preprinted paper, and the recording paper loaded on the recording paper stacking means set with the information by the setting means The printing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising print paper.   The printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the printing apparatus is incorporated in a digital copying machine. Stacking means for stacking recording paper having a front surface and a back surface so that the front surface is on the lower side;
After printing the back side image on the recording paper, the recording paper is reversed, the printing process for printing the front side image on the recording paper and discharging it, and the printing for printing the front side image on the recording paper and discharging it Printing means capable of executing processing;
Designating means for designating the type of recording paper fed from the stacking means;
When there are two or more image data used for printing and the recording paper designated by the designation means is a recording paper with distinction between the front and back sides, the recording paper fed from the stacking means is fed by the printing means. Control means for controlling the printing means to execute a printing process on the recording paper after the recording paper is reversed in advance after being conveyed in a state in which printing of the image on the recording paper is prohibited,
The control device controls the reversal in advance not only for the first recording sheet but also for the second and subsequent recording sheets among the recording sheets to be printed.   The control unit increases the conveyance speed of the recording paper when conveying the recording paper in a state where the printing unit prohibits printing of the back-side image on the recording paper. The printing apparatus according to 6.   The control means turns off the heater of the fixing means provided in the printing means when the recording paper is conveyed in a state where the printing means prohibits printing of the back side image on the recording paper. The printing apparatus according to claim 6 or 7, characterized by the above.   The recording paper includes plain paper, recycled paper, cardboard, second original drawing paper, colored paper, and preprinted paper, and the recording paper having a distinction between the front and back includes preprinted paper. The printing apparatus according to any one of 8.   The printing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the printing apparatus is incorporated in a digital copying machine. A stacking step of stacking recording paper having a front surface and a back surface on a stacking means so that the front surface is on the lower side;
After printing the back side image on the recording paper, the recording paper is reversed, the printing process for printing the front side image on the recording paper and discharging it, and the printing for printing the front side image on the recording paper and discharging it A printing step in which processing is executed by a printing means;
A setting step for setting information indicating that the recording sheet is introduced into the printing unit after being reversed in advance when the recording sheet is fed from the stacking unit;
In the case where image data used for printing is more than two, if the information is set by said setting step, printing the recording sheet fed from the stacking means of the image on the recording paper by the printing means Control step for controlling the printing means to execute a printing process on the recording paper after the recording paper is reversed in advance and conveyed in a prohibited state,
In the printing method, the control step performs control so that not only the first recording sheet but also the second and subsequent recording sheets are reversed in advance. A stacking step of stacking recording paper having a front surface and a back surface on a stacking means so that the front surface is on the lower side;
After printing the back side image on the recording paper, the recording paper is reversed, the printing process for printing the front side image on the recording paper and discharging it, and the printing for printing the front side image on the recording paper and discharging it A printing step in which processing is executed by a printing means;
A designation step for designating the type of recording paper fed from the stacking means;
When there are two or more image data to be used for printing and the recording paper designated in the designation step is a recording paper with distinction between the front and back, the recording paper fed from the stacking means is fed by the printing means. A control step of controlling the printing means to execute a printing process on the recording paper after the recording paper is reversed in advance after being conveyed in a state in which printing of the image on the recording paper is prohibited,
In the printing method, the control step performs control so that not only the first recording sheet but also the second and subsequent recording sheets are reversed in advance. A program for causing a computer to execute a printing method for printing an image on both sides of a recording sheet,
The printing method includes:
A stacking step of stacking recording paper having a front surface and a back surface on a stacking means so that the front surface is on the lower side;
After printing the back side image on the recording paper, the recording paper is reversed, the printing process for printing the front side image on the recording paper and discharging it, and the printing for printing the front side image on the recording paper and discharging it A printing step in which processing is executed by a printing means;
A setting step for setting information indicating that the recording sheet is introduced into the printing unit after being reversed in advance when the recording sheet is fed from the stacking unit;
In the case where image data used for printing is more than two, if the information is set by said setting step, printing the recording sheet fed from the stacking means of the image on the recording paper by the printing means Control step for controlling the printing means to execute a printing process on the recording paper after the recording paper is reversed in advance and conveyed in a prohibited state,
The control step is a program characterized in that not only the first recording sheet but also the second and subsequent recording sheets among the recording sheets to be printed are controlled so as to be reversed in advance. A program for causing a computer to execute a printing method for printing an image on both sides of a recording sheet,
The printing method includes:
A stacking step of stacking recording paper having a front surface and a back surface on a stacking means so that the front surface is on the lower side;
After printing the back side image on the recording paper, the recording paper is reversed, the printing process for printing the front side image on the recording paper and discharging it, and the printing for printing the front side image on the recording paper and discharging it A printing step in which processing is executed by a printing means;
A designation step for designating the type of recording paper fed from the stacking means;
When there are two or more image data to be used for printing and the recording paper designated in the designation step is a recording paper with distinction between the front and back, the recording paper fed from the stacking means is fed by the printing means. A control step of controlling the printing means to execute a printing process on the recording paper after the recording paper is reversed in advance after being conveyed in a state in which printing of the image on the recording paper is prohibited,
The control step is a program characterized in that not only the first recording sheet but also the second and subsequent recording sheets among the recording sheets to be printed are controlled so as to be reversed in advance.

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