JP5756954B2 - Image forming apparatus - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus such as a copying machine, a plate-making printing machine, a printer, a multifunction machine equipped with a copying function, a printing function, and a scanner function.

The following is a summary of the background art related to the present invention.
(1) In a multi-menu image forming apparatus, screen display means for dividing and displaying a display related to processing is indispensable.
(2) However, the display means of this screen causes an instruction error by the instruction means for processing. Or, it takes time and effort to give instructions.
(3) Further, this screen display means requires power and time for screen display and screen switching.

If you write this in detail ...
Currently, image forming apparatuses such as copiers, plate-making printers, printers, and multifunction machines equipped with a copy function, a print function, and a scanner function have a great deal of processing content that can be selected by the user.
As a countermeasure, it is unclear and inconvenient to manage this processing by arranging many keys on one operation panel of the image forming apparatus.

  The screen, which is the mainstream technology of the display means of the current image forming apparatus, displays display contents related to image processing such as selecting, changing, and confirming multiple menus consisting of multiple processing conditions such as magnification and paper size. It is a means for dividing and switching to a necessary screen and displaying it, and a means for organizing complicated display contents in an easy-to-understand manner and making it convenient.

  On the other hand, the method of dividing and displaying the necessary screens can be divided into, for example, classifying each processing condition by group [two-stage classification (major classification → small classification) or three-stage classification (major classification → medium classification → small Classification) etc.], and display defects by category in order, and possess defects that cannot be extracted at once.

In order to save this effort, the technique of Patent Document 1 has been proposed.
The technique of Patent Document 1 is written as “an image forming apparatus capable of calling and registering a copy mode with a single operation”.

  However, the copy mode desired by the user of the technique of Patent Document 1 can be called from the copy mode group (first operation) in which the copy mode desired by the user enters → used from the called copy mode group. It is necessary to call the copy mode desired by the user (second operation), and after all, it is a technology that cannot be extracted at once.

  The screen technology of Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2 shown in (1-1) and (1-2) of FIG. 1 is the first print menu that can be selected by the user when the power switch 23 is turned on. This is a technology that automatically displays the most frequently used copy menu on the screen related to the screen (in the example shown, the basic setting screen and the basic copy screen), and allows you to copy by pressing the start key (first operation). However, the start key is not incorporated in this screen, and it is not a confirmed menu until the start key is depressed.Therefore, the menu changed by the previous user is not noticed, and the subsequent user is mistaken. It is a technology that can give instructions. Alternatively, this is a technique in which a user may forget a menu that has been changed before and a user may give an incorrect instruction later.

If you write this in detail, for example, “ON” the power switch → automatic menu display (basic setting screen) → menu change by user 1 (registered copy 1 screen) → menu change by user 2 (registration) Copy 2 screen) → Turn off the power switch. On the power switch → Automatic menu display (basic setting screen) → Menu change by user 1 (registered copy 1 screen) → Menu change by user 2 (registered copy 2 screen) ,
"The start button was pressed with the intention of copying the basic settings, but registered copy 1 and registration copy 2 were implemented.""The start button was pressed with the intention of registering copy 1, but the basic settings copy and registered copy 2 were performed. The menu contents are artificially and automatically changed at one setting place (screen) regardless of the user's intention, and a factor that easily induces copy mistakes is created.

  These copy mistakes relate to the basic setting copy (registered copy) that is most frequently used every day, and is a serious problem.

  In addition, since this basic setting screen has a screen for changing the menu of this screen, this screen is displayed even when the screen for changing the menu is unnecessary, and unnecessary power is consumed. Is consumed.

  Further, the techniques of Patent Document 1 and Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2 are all techniques operated by a screen, which requires time for screen display and screen switching and consumes power.

  In addition, the conventional technology has functions to reduce power consumption, such as an auto power function that automatically turns off a power source that is left on for a long time and a power save mode function that automatically hides a screen that is left on for a long time. Although provided, these functions cannot eliminate power when the screen is used.

  Similarly, in the image forming apparatus provided with the screen display means, a technique for storing information recorded in an original document, a technique for processing information recorded in a stored original document, and a plurality of registered processing conditions The processing of the menu, the conventional printing technology, and the scanning technology are also technologies that display a screen and require time and effort.

  The technique disclosed in Patent Document 2 is a means for selecting, confirming, and starting instructions for processing conditions such as magnification and paper size, but does not assume that the image forming apparatus is provided with a screen.

The techniques disclosed in Patent Documents 3 and 4 are based on the inventors of the present application, but have proposed means for combining the magnification, the paper size, and the start instruction into one.
Further, the technique of Patent Document 4 proposes a means for performing image forming processing while hiding the screen.

JP-A-11-24511 JP S62-81662 A Japanese Patent Application No. 2011-250538 Japanese Patent Application No. 2012-083452

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  The summary of the “problem to be solved by the invention” of the present invention is to solve the problem of the display means and instruction means of the screen etc. mentioned in the background art in the image forming apparatus installation mentioned in the background art. It is in.

That is, (1) In an image forming apparatus provided with a display unit that displays display content related to image formation processing such as selection, change, and confirmation of processing content, and switches to a necessary display and displays it.
(2) To prevent mistakes in the user's processing instructions and eliminate unnecessary labor and time for the instruction means.
(3) Eliminate power and time related to unnecessary screen display and unnecessary screen switching.

  Specifically, for registering menus consisting of multiple processing conditions such as magnification and paper size, processing registered menus, saving original document information, and processing saved original document information An instruction unit for providing instructions and notifications, and a means for providing an instruction unit including a notification unit to an image forming apparatus provided with a display unit that divides display content related to processing into a necessary display and displays it. .

  Specifically, the instruction unit of the instruction means of the present invention is means for selecting and confirming or selecting and confirming and starting the processing content by one instruction (for example, by pressing a button after turning on the power). The display means related to the instruction means is sufficient, and there is no need to divide the processing contents and switch to the necessary display.

  In addition, the instruction unit of the instruction means of the present invention is a means for selecting and confirming or selecting and confirming the processing content by one instruction, and there is no room for changing the processing content artificially and automatically. While the user is not aware, the planned menu is changed without permission, and it is easy to prevent an error in the instruction of the processing content, thereby eliminating unnecessary work.

  In addition, the notification unit of the instruction means of the present invention is a means for notifying a specific processing person at all times or always after turning on the power so that anyone can recognize it, and the same processing on the screen (main screen) There is no need to display duplicate contents.

  In addition, the notification unit of the instruction means of the present invention is a means for notifying the notification contents in an invariable manner, and there is no room for artificially and automatically changing the processing contents, and a schedule is made while the user is not aware. The menu is changed without permission, and it is easy to prevent mistakes in the contents of processing, and unnecessary work is eliminated.

That is, the instruction unit and the notification unit of the instruction means of the present invention solve the problems (2) and (3) of the “problem to be solved by the invention”.
In addition, the instruction means equipped with a notification part of a fixed registration menu that registers a plurality of processing conditions such as magnification and paper size so that it cannot be changed completely eliminates the possibility to change the processing contents completely and manually. This eliminates unnecessary troubles by preventing a user from noticing the scheduled menu and changing the contents of the process easily.

  In order to carry out the processing of the fixed registration menu, an instruction means comprising a dedicated circuit with a low load for selecting, confirming, selecting, confirming and starting a plurality of processing conditions such as magnification and paper size set in advance, In addition, quick work is performed to reduce power consumption.

  The instruction means provided with a changeable registration menu notification section for registering a registration menu for a plurality of processing conditions such as magnification and paper size in a changeable manner is provided with a variety of registration means to expand the application.

  A means for switching between display and non-display that can be set manually regardless of whether the power is on or off, as the display means for dividing the display contents related to the execution of the processing such as selection, change and confirmation of processing into a plurality of necessary display contents. And the instruction means for performing the processing by manually switching the display means to non-display further enables the power and time relating to unnecessary screens to be actively eliminated.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image forming apparatus provided with a main screen display means for dividing a display content relating to processing execution into a plurality of necessary display contents, and a means for executing the display content of the main screen. Furthermore, registration of a copy menu consisting of a plurality of processing conditions, copying of a copy menu consisting of a plurality of registered processing conditions, registration of a print menu consisting of a plurality of processing conditions, printing of a print menu consisting of a plurality of registered processing conditions In an image forming apparatus that performs one or a plurality of processes of saving original document information and copying saved original document information, the screen is further switched without displaying the main screen. without, registered copy menu name is information for carrying out the processing of the contents of registered copy menu, registration print menu name The contents of the registered print menu, the document original information name, the contents of the document original information, to confirm either one or a plurality of registration and storing numbers, provided with means instructs the implementation of the processing Image forming apparatus.

  A second aspect of the present invention is the image forming apparatus according to the first aspect, further comprising an instruction unit capable of issuing an instruction for selecting or selecting and starting the processing with one instruction.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the image forming apparatus according to the first aspect, further comprising means for switching the main screen between display and non-display by a user of the image forming apparatus.

In general, as described in the summary of “Problems to be Solved by the Invention”, the problems of display means and instruction means such as screens mentioned in “Background Art” are solved.
That is, (1) In an image forming apparatus provided with a display unit that displays display content related to image formation processing such as selection, change, and confirmation of processing content, and switches to a necessary display and displays it.
(2) To prevent mistakes in the user's processing instructions and eliminate unnecessary labor and time for the instruction means.
(3) Eliminate power and time related to unnecessary screen display and unnecessary screen switching.

  For details, register the menu consisting of multiple processing conditions such as magnification and paper size, process the registered menu, save the original document information, and process the saved original document information. Later, by providing an instruction means of the present invention comprising an instruction section that selects and confirms or confirms and starts selecting and confirming with one instruction, and a notification section that constantly informs the contents of this processing invariably, an instruction error is provided. It is possible to reduce the time and effort, and even when the screen is not displayed, it can be executed to reduce power consumption related to the screen, and work can be started and carried out in a short time.

  Furthermore, in detail, while the user is unaware of the situation, the scheduled menu is prevented from being changed on its own and it is easy to prevent an instruction error, thereby eliminating power and time related to unnecessary screen display and unnecessary screen switching. Can be operated not only by a specific person but also by anyone.

  By providing the image forming apparatus having the above means with manual switching means for displaying and not displaying on the screen when the power is turned on or off, the user can actively display unnecessary screens. Eliminates power and time related to the screen.

Even if the screen is not displayed, it can be executed to reduce power consumption related to the screen.
Furthermore, even when the screen is displayed, the work can be started without waiting for the display of the screen to be completed, and the work can be started in a short time.

When necessary, after the power switch 23 is turned “ON”, a non-display menu change screen is displayed with a single instruction to reduce power consumption related to the screen.
Furthermore, the labor related to this processing is reduced and the working time is shortened.

By enabling the processing of the registration / save menu with the instructions of the numeric keys, it is possible to set the number of registration / save menus without any restrictions, and management is facilitated by assigning numbers and storing the administrator's memory. Even when the screen is not displayed, the registration / save menu can be processed.
That is, the present invention can be used simply and conveniently.

  A dedicated circuit with a small load on the fixed registration menu is provided, and further, it is possible to operate quickly and with reduced power consumption.

Schematic of the screen of a prior art. Schematic of the operation panel, sub operation panel, and screen of the present invention. Schematic of the operation panel of the present invention. The schematic diagram of the change screen of the menu of this invention. Schematic of the screen of the registration / save menu of the present invention. The schematic of the sub operation panel of this invention. The schematic of the sub operation panel of this invention. The schematic of the sub operation panel of this invention. The schematic of the instruction means of the operation panel of this invention. The schematic of the instruction means of the operation panel of this invention. Schematic of the effect | action of a prior art. The schematic of the effect | action of this invention. The schematic of the effect | action of this invention. The schematic of the effect | action of this invention. The schematic of the effect | action of this invention.

  FIG. 2 is a representative diagram showing an outline of the present invention, and relates to an operation unit 100 of an image forming apparatus such as a copying machine, a plate-making printing machine, a printer, a multifunction machine equipped with a copying function, a printing function, and a scanner function. It is a schematic diagram and shows a configuration of an operation panel 1, a sub operation panel 20, and a screen 2 (main screen).

The operation panel 1 is provided with means for performing processing such as selection, change, and confirmation of processing for image formation that is frequently used.
This operation panel is illustrated in FIGS.

The sub operation panel 20 is provided with means for performing processing such as selection, change, and confirmation of image forming processing that is less frequently used than the operation panel.
This sub operation panel is illustrated in FIGS.
In the example shown in the figure, means is provided below the operation panel 1 when the sub-operation panel 20 is not used (2-1 in FIG. 2) and pulled out when used (2-2 in FIG. 2).

The screen 2 displays information for performing processing such as selection, change, and confirmation of image forming processing.
This screen is written in FIGS.
The screen 2 of the present invention is a main screen, which is a non-display screen 2A in FIG. 2, a menu change screen 2B in FIG. 4, a display screen of a registration / save menu screen 2C in FIG. Corresponds to a screen for displaying the display contents of the basic setting screen (1-1) and the basic copy screen (1-2) shown in FIG.

  FIG. 3 is a representative view showing an outline of the operation panel 1 for performing image forming processing, and includes means for performing various types of processing.

  The instruction means for issuing an instruction to carry out the processing of the present invention is composed of a notification unit and an instruction unit. The notification unit includes a notification unit 3A of the fixed registration menu of the notification unit 3 of the registration menu, and a change type registration menu. The notification unit is divided into a notification unit 3B, and the instruction unit includes a registration menu start instruction unit 4, a document original image information storage instruction unit 5, a menu confirmation instruction unit 15, a menu change instruction unit 6, and a registration / storage menu start. They are divided into instruction units 10B (numeric keys).

The registration menu notification section 3 is a means for displaying the machining contents invariably at all times and notifying the user of the machining contents, and needs to display the machining contents on the screen 2 (main screen) (FIG. 2) and others. There is no eco-means that allows all users to understand and use the menu contents visually without using the power and time required to display the screen (main screen). to enable.
Note that “always” is “from turning on the power to turning it off” or “whether the power is on or off”.

  The processing contents displayed on the registration menu notification unit 3 include registration menu names (for example, “standard copy”, “paper and ink halved”, “standard photo”) and registration menu contents (for example, “magnification” 100%, automatic size, 1 sheet ”,“ 70% magnification, automatic size, color monochrome, 1 sheet ”) and original document information names (for example,“ production daily report ”,“ repair slip ”,“ proposed paper ”) ) And the contents of the original document information (for example, a partial display of the original document information or a reduced display of the original document information) and a registration / save number (added to the registration menu or the stored original document information) Is a notification means for displaying one or more of the number.

The notification unit 3A of the fixed registration menu is, for example, an image forming processing menu composed of a plurality of processing conditions such as a preset magnification and paper size, which can be changed by the producer of the image forming apparatus. Register as possible.
In the illustrated example, “standard copy”, which is the most frequently used menu, is used as a fixed registration menu, and a sticker, plate, or the like describing the display contents is pasted on the display position (notification unit 3A) of the operation panel 1 or the operation panel. 1 is displayed by means of printing or the like at the display position (notification unit 3A), and if necessary, illumination means and enlargement means are also provided, and registration and display are made so that they cannot be changed constantly.

  “Standard copy” has a magnification of 100%, automatic paper size, 1 processed sheet, single-sided printing, no integrated printing, no watermark printing, no bookbinding printing, no show-through prevention printing, no seal The menu includes processing conditions such as no printing, no book-compatible printing, and no binding margin printing, and corresponds to the processing conditions of the “basic setting menu” and “basic copy menu” of the prior art.

  The change type registration menu notification unit 3B is a unit that constantly displays a plurality of processing conditions such as magnification and paper size desired by the user of the image forming apparatus in an invariable manner, and registers them in a changeable manner. The expression registration menu notification unit 3B allows the registered menu to be changed, and corresponds to the registration of a plurality of processing menus.

  In the illustrated example, the notification section 3B of the changeable registration menu is provided with a display means such as a sub-screen or a printed matter, or a printed matter provided with an illumination means and an enlargement means, and a copy menu of “paper and ink are halved”. (Menu with processing conditions such as 70% magnification, automatic paper size, monochrome color, 1 processed sheet) and "Standard Photo" print menu (100% magnification, paper size L version, color Are registered in the notification section 3B of this changeable type registration menu as a changeable type registration menu.

  The change type registration menu registration (change) means includes a menu change screen 2B (FIG. 4), a registration / save menu screen 2C (FIG. 5), and an operation panel provided on the sub operation panel 20e (FIG. 7). The registration instruction unit 13 and cards 22 and 22A containing processing conditions provided in the sub operation panel 20f (FIG. 8). These registration (change) means are notification units 3B and 3F of the changeable registration menu. It is provided in a place other than 3FA (FIGS. 3 and 9) to prevent easy menu changes (always displayed invariably) and to prevent erroneous operations related to menu changes.

  Furthermore, a plurality of registration menu notification units 3 can be installed, and can be used as a dedicated menu notification unit that does not need to be changed.

The display application of the notification unit 3A of the fixed registration menu includes, for example, “standard copy”, “halve paper and ink”, “eco copy” (reduction ratio designation, automatic paper size), “standard photo”, “ “Paper size priority copy” (paper size designation, automatic magnification) is suitable.
As the display application of the change type registration menu notification unit 3B, for example, the unregistered menu of the fixed type registration menu, the frequently used menu, the information of the original document stored frequently used, and the like are suitable.

  In particular, the processing of (swift and eco-friendly) copying of original document information that has been saved changes the copy concept from “make a copy in advance” to “make a copy when necessary”, and an extra number of copies. To save money and save money.

  The “color T start”, “monochrome T start”, and “T start” buttons, which are the start instruction section 4a of the registration menu, are displayed on the notification sections 3A and 3B of the selected registration menu after the power switch 23 is turned “ON”. A menu consisting of a plurality of processing conditions is processed with one push.

  For example, if the “Color T Start” 4a button of the “Standard Copy” menu in the notification section 3A of the fixed registration menu is pressed once, the processing conditions of the “Standard Copy” menu (magnification is 100%, paper size is automatic, 1 processed, 1-sided printing, no integrated printing, no watermark printing, no bookbinding printing, no show-through printing, no seal printing, no book printing, no binding margin printing, etc.) Once selected, start color copy processing and implement.

  Note that the number of processed sheets is changed by pressing the number change instruction section 10A (numeric key) before the start instruction section 4a of the registration menu is pressed.

  The processing by the registration menu start instruction unit 4a can be performed regardless of whether the screen 2 or the registration menu notification units 3A and 3B are displayed.

  The “original color information storage”, “monochrome information storage”, and “information storage” buttons, which are the original document information storage instruction unit 5a, are displayed on the original document set on the glass board after the power switch 23 is turned “ON”. Save the recorded information with this push.

  For example, by pressing “Save Color Information”, it is necessary to read the original document information by means of scanning original document information reading means such as scanning, save it in the storage device of the apparatus, and bring this original document for the next copy There is no need to set the original document on the glass plate, and the processing conditions of the notification part of the registration menu can be copied.

  The processing conditions for information storage by the original document information storage instruction unit 5a are displayed on the notification units 3A and 3B of the registration menu of the selected “color information storage”, “monochrome information storage”, and “information storage” buttons. It is implemented in the menu (processing conditions).

  For example, if you press the “Save Color Information” button in the “Standard Copy” menu in the notification section 3A of the fixed registration menu, the processing conditions for the “Standard Copy” menu (magnification is 100%, paper size is automatic, processing 1 page, 1-sided printing, no integrated printing, no watermark printing, no bookbinding printing, no show-through printing, no seal printing, no book printing, no binding margin printing, etc. The original document information is stored under color conditions.

  The information stored in the document original image information storage instruction unit 5a is automatically stored in the registration / save menu screen 2C of FIG.

In the case of providing means for selecting and storing a plurality of changeable registration menu notification sections 3B other than the registration / save menu screen 2C, the information stored in the original original image information storage instruction section 5a. After the selection of the document original image information save instruction unit 5a, for example, the number assigned to the notification unit 3B of the changeable registration menu by the start instruction unit 10B (numeric key) of the registration / save menu (“1” in the registration 1 in the illustrated example). 1 ”or“ 2 ”of registration 2), and a means for storing in the notification section 3B of the changeable registration menu is provided.
For example, “information saving” → number keys “1” and “#” in the document original image information saving instruction unit 5a are stored in the registration 1 of the notification unit 3B of the changeable registration menu.

  The “color confirmation”, “monochrome confirmation”, and “confirm” buttons of the menu confirmation instructing section 15a are for a plurality of processing conditions of the notification sections 3A and 3B of the selected registration menu after the power switch 23 is “ON”. Confirm the menu consisting of

  For example, when the “Color Confirm” button in the “Standard Copy” menu of the notification section 3A of the fixed registration menu is pressed once, the processing conditions of the “Standard Copy” menu (magnification is 100%, paper size is automatic, number of processed sheets 1 sheet, single-sided printing, no integrated printing, no watermark printing, no bookbinding printing, no show-through prevention printing, no seal printing, no book printing, no binding margin printing, etc.) The color copy is confirmed, and the color copy of the “standard copy” menu is started and carried out by depressing “start” which is the start instruction section 24.

  The number of processed sheets is changed by pressing the number change instruction section 10A (numeric key) before and after the menu confirmation instruction section 15a is pressed.

  Each “change” button, which is the menu change instruction section 6a, displays the menu of the notification section 3A, 3B of the selected registration menu from the screen 2A in the non-display state after the power switch 23 is “ON” (FIG. 2). The menu change screen 2B (FIG. 4) for changing the machining conditions is displayed with one push.

The instruction means authored above enables voice instruction means corresponding to visually impaired persons.
In other words, from the means for visually recognizing the notification section, to the means for recognizing the pre-recorded voice guidance by auditory sense, the keyword corresponding to the processing content is registered from the means for performing the instruction section visually (finger). In addition, it is possible to provide a means for reacting and processing a keyword that is pronounced by the user.

This voice instruction means is (a) means for executing a plurality of processing contents with one instruction means.
(A) Means for providing each instruction means corresponding to each processing content. Is possible.

In (a), (a-1) the processing contents are sequentially voice-guided, and when the desired processing contents are guided, the user pronounces a key word and performs the desired processing.
(A-2) A keyword of the processing content desired by the user is pronounced and the desired processing is performed.
In (a), after selecting the voice instruction means storing the processing contents desired by the user, the key word is pronounced and the desired processing is performed.

The “screen switching” switch, which is the screen switching switch 7, can be switched to the “non-display” (“OFF”, “ECO”) and “display” modes of the screen 2.
The setting of the “OFF” mode is a state where the screen is not energized and not displayed.
The setting of the “ECO” mode is a state where the standby power is not displayed on the screen.
The “display” mode is set to display the screen.
The “display” mode is set by displaying the registration / save menu screen 2C, the menu change screen 2B, or other main screen by turning the power switch 23 “ON” or the like.

The screen changeover switch 7 can be changed regardless of whether the power switch 23 is “OFF” or “ON”.
Regardless of whether the screen changeover switch 7 is in the “non-display” state (in the “display” state), the registration menu start instruction section 4, the original document information storage instruction section 5, the menu confirmation instruction section 15, and the menu change The instruction unit 6, the numeric key 10, the sub-operation panel machining condition selection units 195, 196, and 196 A shown in FIGS. 7 and 10 can be operated.

If the screen switch 7 is set to “non-display” while the power switch 23 is “OFF”, no power is required when the power switch 23 is “ON”, and power related to the screen can be saved.
Even when the screen changeover switch 7 is in the “display” state, without waiting for the display of the screen (for example, the menu change screen 2B, the registration / save menu screen 2C, etc.) to be completed, It is possible to start the operation by the original document information storage instruction unit 5, the menu confirmation instruction unit 15, the numeric keys 10, the sub-operation panel processing condition selection units 195, 196, and 196A shown in FIGS. .

The menu change screen 2B shown in FIG. 4 from the state of the non-display screen 2A is selected from the “change” button, which is the menu change instruction section 6a, or from the “non-display” to “display” mode of the screen changeover switch 7. It is possible by switching.
Further, the screen 2C of the registration / save menu in FIG. 5 from the state of the non-display screen 2A can be displayed by switching the “non-display” to “display” mode of the screen switch 7.

  It should be noted that the power switch is set by setting the first screen displayed by switching the “non-display” to “display” mode of the screen switch 7 to the menu change screen 2B or the registration / save menu screen 2C. After “ON” 23, the menu can be quickly changed or the registration / save menu can be processed.

If the desired screen is not displayed as the screen displayed by the screen changeover switch 7, the desired screen is selected by selecting the “screen change” display section which is the screen change instruction sections 18b and 18c shown in FIGS. Allows switching of screen display.
Alternatively, the “screen changeover” switch, which is the screen changeover switch 7, is provided with a mode in which the menu change screen 2 B, the registration / save menu screen 2 C and other screens can be selected so that the screen to be displayed first can be designated. Things are possible.
Alternatively, it is possible to provide a dedicated button for displaying each of the menu change screen 2B, the registration / save menu screen 2C, and other screens.

  When the user creates a registration / save menu, the registration / save number display unit 8 is sequentially assigned available registration / save numbers to the registration / save menu. This registration / storage number is displayed.

  The registration / save number is a number which is added to the registration / save menu and does not change until deletion (manual deletion or automatic deletion due to capacity over) or change.

The registration / save number makes it possible to automatically classify information recorded in the saved original document and the registered processing conditions.
For example, it is possible to add sub-symbols such as “A” and “B” to the registration / save number, and to sort before and after the delimiter number.
For example, “A” and “B” can be assigned by pressing “*” once before pressing “0” to “9” in the start instruction section (numeric key) 10B of the registration / save menu. A sub-symbol “A” is added, and “*” is pressed twice to allow sub-symbol “B” to be added.

  When registering / saving the registration / save menu, the registration / save number display unit 8 changes its color or blinks in the whole number part, or lights or flashes in red or yellow near the registration / save number display unit 8 It is possible to provide a means to clearly notify the user that the registration / storage number has been changed by means of providing a light bulb to prevent the user from giving an erroneous instruction.

  The number display section 9 displays the number of processed sheets.

In the example of FIG. 3, one sheet number display unit 9 for displaying the number of processed sheets is provided above the operation panel 1, but it may be provided in a portion indicating the number of each of the notification parts 3 </ b> A and 3 </ b> B of the registration menu. Is possible.
In the example of FIG. 3, “standard copy” in the notification sections 3A and 3B of the registration menu, “paper and ink are halved”, and “one sheet” of “number of sheets” in the display section of each menu of “standard photo”. Or, the display part of “1 each” changes according to the number of processed sheets, for example, “2”, “3”, ... or “2 each”, “3 each”, etc. It is possible to provide means for the display unit to perform.

The “changing number of sheets” light bulb, which is the display section 9A for notifying that the number of sheets is being changed, lights or blinks in red or yellow when the number of processed sheets is changed with the numeric keys, Clearly notify the user of the difference and prevent the user from giving an incorrect instruction.
In addition to the representative example of FIG. 3, it is possible to provide means for changing the color of the whole number display section 9 or the number portion or blinking.

The numeric key 10 is used for processing the registration / save menu and instructing the number of processed images.
When processing the registration / save menu with the numeric key 10, it is performed by pressing the key of the desired registration / save number in the start instruction part 10B of the registration / save menu at the top of each numeric key. .

  When the number of processed sheets is instructed with the numeric key 10, it is designated by pressing the desired number of keys of the number change instruction section 10A other than the “●” portion of each numeric key.

  The number of processed sheets is specified by a registration menu start instruction section 4 on the operation panel 1, a registration / storage menu start instruction section 10B (numeric key), a document original information storage instruction section 5, a menu confirmation instruction section 15, and the like. Press before pressing the start instruction unit 24 or the menu registration instruction unit 13 on the operation panel or the menu registration instruction unit 14 on the screen, which will be described later.

  In addition to the above-described embodiment, the designation of the number of processing of the numeric key 10 and the execution of the processing of the registration / save menu are performed by pressing the same numeric key once and then pressing twice, or pressing it to the right and pressing it to the left. Or by means of sending different signals to each location, such as the installation of a dedicated numeric key at each location.

The numeric key lock unit 11 limits the number of sheets and the registration / save menu processing.
When the “number” key of the numeric key lock unit 11 is selected, the operation content of the number key is limited to the designation of the number of processed sheets.
When the “register / save” key of the numeric key lock unit 11 is selected, the work content of the numeric key is limited to the designation of execution of the registration / save menu.

FIG. 4 shows a menu change screen 2B.
This screen is displayed from a non-displayed screen by selecting the “change” button which is the menu change instruction section 6a of FIG.
Further, the screen is changed from the registration / save menu screen by selecting the “screen change” display section which is the screen change instruction section 18c of FIG.

  The menu content display / change unit 26B displayed on the menu change screen 2B is a display unit for selecting, changing, and confirming the displayed menu content, and is displayed first on the display unit 26b. On the screen, the menu contents of the notification parts 3A and 3B of the registration menu of the selected “change” button 6 or the menu contents of frequently used copy and frequently used prints can be set. .

For example, in FIG. 3, when the “change” button 6a at the position of the display section 3B of “paper and ink is halved” is selected, the menu content display / change section 26B has a magnification of 70%, paper Processing conditions of automatic size, monochrome color, and one processed sheet can be displayed.
Alternatively, the processing conditions with the magnification of the “standard copy” menu being 100%, the paper size being automatic, the color being automatic, and the number of sheets being processed can be displayed by presetting.

The change of the processing conditions is performed in the same manner as the conventional techniques such as Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2.
That is, the processing condition to be changed in the menu content display / change unit 26B is touched. [When touched, the emphasis of the menu processing conditions (set previously) is canceled, and (newly) the touched processing conditions are emphasized, displayed, and the menu content is changed. ]
The processing conditions that are not displayed on the menu content display / change unit 26B are to be changed by touching the display unit on the menu content display / change unit 26B and disclosing the stored processing conditions. Select the desired machining conditions and change the machining conditions.

  The processing conditions changed as described above are displayed on the display unit (menu registration instruction unit 13b on the operation panel, menu registration instruction unit 14b, start instruction unit 24b on the screen, and document original image information storage instruction unit 5b. The menu designation keep instruction section 16b, the menu designation cancellation instruction section 17b, etc.) are touched and processed as a menu.

The “Register to operation panel” display section, which is the menu registration instruction section 13b on the operation panel, registers the changed machining conditions as a menu in the notification section 3B of the changeable registration menu of FIG.
In addition, when the display unit “start after registration on the operation panel” is pressed once, the changed machining condition is registered as a menu in the notification unit 3B of the changeable registration menu in FIG. 3, and then the machining is started and executed.

On the screen, the “registration on screen” display unit, which is the menu registration instruction unit 14b, registers the changed menu in the menu content display / change unit 26C of the registration / save menu screen 2C of FIG. do.
One press of the “start after registration on the screen” display section starts the processing after registering the changed menu in the menu content display / change section 26C of the registration / save menu screen 2C of FIG. To do.

  The “start” display section, which is the start instruction section 24b, starts and executes the machining by using the changed machining conditions as a menu by one press.

The “information saving” display section, which is an instruction to save original document information 5b, saves information recorded on the original document set on the glass board with one push.
It should be noted that the processing conditions for information storage by the original original image information storage instructing unit 5b are the same processing conditions of the changed registration / storage menu.

  The “keep” display unit which is the menu designation keep instructing unit 16b keeps the changed (set) processing conditions even after the power switch 23 is “OFF”, and displays the menu contents of the menu change screen 2B after the next time. The first screen displayed on the display / change unit 26B is displayed under the changed (set) processing conditions.

The “cancel” display unit, which is the menu designation cancellation instruction unit 17b, cancels the setting of the menu designation keep instruction unit 16b and returns to the normal setting.
That is, the menu change instruction unit 6 selected to display the menu change screen 2B is the “change” of the menu content display / change unit 26B of the menu change screen 2B after the next time. ”Button, the menu contents of the notification menus 3A and 3B of the registration menu, or the menu contents frequently used are restored.

In the processing of the processing conditions changed as described above, when the menu content of the menu content display / change unit 26B is not changed, the menu content initially displayed on the menu content display / change unit 26B is processed.
For example, in FIG. 4, pressing one of the “start” display section that is the start instruction section 24 b starts processing of the menu of “standard copy” that is an unchanged processing condition.

  A section for processing the changed processing conditions as described above (menu registration instruction section 13b on the operation panel, menu registration instruction section 14b on the screen, start instruction section 24b, document original image information storage instruction section 5b, menu The designated keep instruction unit 16b, the menu designation cancellation instruction unit 17b, etc.) can be provided on the operation panel 1 or the sub operation panel 20 without being provided in the screen 2B.

  In addition to the means of the representative example, the display section of “Register / Hide on screen” for registering the changed machining conditions in the non-display state on the screen 2C of the register / save menu, and the changed menu in the register / save menu After registering in the non-display state on the screen 2C, it is possible to set a display section of “register / non-display on screen → start” for performing processing with the changed menu.

  In the menu change screen 2B shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the display unit for “up one” or “one down” of the magnification reduces the number of magnifications that are frequently used processing conditions, and sets the menu. It is a means that makes it possible to reduce the number and to use the present invention simply and conveniently.

“Up one” of the magnification is one instruction for processing at 122% magnification from row A to B in the standard paper size, and 115% magnification from row B to A for the standard paper size. It is the means instructed.
For example, this is a means in which an instruction for processing at a magnification from the standard paper size A4 to B4 and an instruction for processing at a magnification from the standard paper size B4 to A3 for the standard paper size are one instruction.
“Lower” of magnification is an instruction to process at a magnification of 86% to 87% from row A to B in the standard paper size, and a magnification of 81% to 82% from row B to A in the standard paper size. This is a means in which the instruction for processing is made one instruction.
For example, this is a means in which an instruction for processing at a magnification from the standard paper size A3 to B4 and an instruction for processing at a magnification from the standard paper size B4 to A4 are made into one instruction.

  This technical means can be implemented by means of a combination of the standard paper size recognized by the original document size detecting means such as a sensor and the magnification of “up one” or “down one” in the paragraph.

FIG. 5 shows a registration / save menu screen 2C.
This screen is displayed by setting the “display” mode of the “screen switch” switch which is the screen switch 7 on the operation panel 1 of FIG.
The screen switch 7 can be set regardless of whether the power switch 23 is “ON” or “OFF”.

  The display content of the registration / save menu screen 2C includes a plurality of items, each of which includes, for example, a line in a horizontal direction such as “NO”, “category”, “original document information / processing conditions”, and the like. Display / change unit 26C for displaying menu contents, and a display unit (item movement instruction unit 191, menu name kana input instruction unit for changing the display and contents of items in the menu content display / change unit 26C) 192, a menu deletion instruction unit 193, a registration number arrangement change instruction unit 194), and a display unit (menu registration instruction unit 13c on the operation panel, screen) for processing the changed menu content display / change unit 26C In addition, a menu registration instruction unit 14c, a start instruction unit 24c, a document original image information storage instruction unit 5c, a menu designation keep instruction unit 16c, a menu designation cancellation instruction unit 17c, and a screen change instruction 18c, etc.) is displayed.

The items (“NO”, “category”, “original document information / processing conditions”) are moved by selecting the “↑” and “↓” display units which are the item movement instruction units 191. Conduct visual confirmation, change, rearrangement, etc.
Note that the top level (（position) of the item is a place where the item is changed or rearranged.
Note that the number of items that can be registered can be stored more than the number of items displayed in the menu content display / change unit 26C, and the items that are not displayed are the display units "↑" and "↓". Display at any time by selecting.

The item “NO” indicates a registration / storage number.
As shown above, the registration / storage number does not change even if the arrangement order changes.
In the illustrated example, the information recorded in the stored original document is automatically assigned to 1 to 100, and the changed (registered) processing conditions are automatically assigned to 101 to 100.

  The registration / save number can be changed and edited using the “↑” and “↓” display sections and the start instruction section 10B of the registration / save menu on the operation panel 1 in FIG. 3 (the “●” portion above the numeric keys). (Aggregating) means is provided.

More specifically, the menu contents display / change unit 26C selects the “↑” and “↓” display units by moving the item that the user wants to change or edit in the direction of the arrow, Position).
After moving and setting, for example, “#”, “0”, “0”, “6” in the start instruction section 10B (the “●” portion at the top of the numeric key) of the registration / storage menu indicates the registration / storage number. Is changed to 6.
After moving and setting, for example, “#”, “0”, “6”, “*” in the start instruction section 10B (the “●” portion at the top of the numeric key) of the registration / storage menu indicates the registration / storage number. It is changed to a free number of 61-70.
That is, by repeating “#”, “0”, “6”, “*”, the selected registration / save number is edited (aggregated) to 61-70.

  In any case, if there is no empty number in the designated registration / storage number, “error” is displayed.

The item “classification” is indicated by, for example, “condition” and “document” display.
The display of “condition” indicates a machining condition whose registration / saved content is changed.
The display of “original” indicates information recorded in the original original image whose registration / storage contents are stored.
Note that the “classification” display section can be omitted.

In the item “processing condition” of “original document information / processing condition”, the changed (registered) registered menu name and registered menu contents are displayed.
Or, for example, the producer sets names such as “document 1”, “document 2”, “document 1”, “document 2”, “flyer”, “poster”, etc. in the storage device, and the user uses them. It is possible to take out and display in the “processing conditions”.

“Original document information” in the item “original document information / processing conditions” is displayed regarding information recorded in the stored original document.
For example, several or less than a dozen characters at the beginning of the information recorded on the document read by the scanning original document reading means are automatically displayed as the “original document information” name.
(The representative example of FIG. 5 is displayed as the name of “original document information” with 6 characters or less, such as “working problem report”, “production daily report”, “work daily report”, etc.)

Alternatively, the entire information recorded on the document read by the scanning original document reading means is automatically displayed in a reduced size.
Alternatively, the information recorded on the original read by the scanning original original reading means is reduced in size, and the divided part is automatically (for example, the beginning of 1/3 or 1/4 information). Is displayed.
Alternatively, after the information recorded on the original read by the scanning original original image reading means is selected by the “information saving” button which is the original original image information saving instruction section 5, the registration / saving menu start instruction section 10 B ( The line designation is performed in the “●” portion at the top of the numeric key, and the name is displayed as “original document information” name.
(For example, after the “Save Information” button is selected, the number of characters that can be displayed on the first line of the information recorded on the original is selected as the “Original Original Information” name by selecting the numeric keys “0” and “1”. Is displayed as.)

  Alternatively, the registered “year”, “month”, “day”, and “time” are automatically displayed as the “original image information” name.

Alternatively, as shown in the representative example of FIG. 5, a “kana input” display unit that is a kana input instruction unit 192 for menu names is provided, and a means for displaying an input screen using hiragana keys is provided. It is displayed as the “original document information” name.
The means for displaying the input screen using the hiragana key can be a means for changing the display content of the “original document information” already displayed, a means for displaying it together, or a means for newly displaying. .

  The “original image information” in the above item can be displayed together with “processing conditions” and “number of processed images” at the time of saving. (In the representative example of FIG. 5, “the number of processed sheets” is also written.)

The above-mentioned items “processing conditions” and “original document information” can be displayed with different screens.
For example, it is possible to display the “processing condition” as a “registration menu screen” and “original image information” as a “save menu screen”.

The registration number arrangement change instructing unit 194 is selected from the “number order / result order (display)” display unit by selecting a registration / storage number (“NO”, “classification”, “original document information / processing conditions”). Are arranged in “number order” and “result order”.
“Number order” is a method of arranging registration / save numbers (“NO”, “category”, “original document information / processing conditions”) in the order of numbers, a method including an empty number and an empty number. It is possible to dispose and arrange.
“Results” is the registration / save number (“NO”, “category”, “original document information / processing conditions”), and “NO”, “category”, “original document” for each usage record or registration record. This is a method of arranging at the top of the display section in the “information / processing conditions” column.
The display unit of “number order / result order” (display) displays the above two items each time it is selected.

Furthermore, in detail, the order of results is shown as follows:
The newly registered / saved menu is displayed at the top (◎ position) of the item of the menu content display / change unit 26C on the registration / save menu screen 2C.
Each item already displayed in the item column of the menu content display / change unit 26C is lowered by one step, and the item displayed at the bottom of the item column display unit is moved down to the non-display position. .

When providing the “Register / Hide on Screen” display section on the menu change screen 2B, the registered / saved menu is displayed in the non-display position outside the item field by selecting the “Register / Hide on Screen” display section. Is displayed at the top of.
Hidden items that have already been registered / stored are moved down one step at a time, and items outside the capacity are automatically deleted.

Furthermore, this registration / storage number can fix the registration / storage number that cannot be deleted or changed.
For example, if the registration / storage number is registered to a number (for example, 1 to 10) that designates a frequently used registration / storage menu and the registration / storage number exceeds the capacity or the change is attempted, the specified number (for example, 1 to 10) can be provided with means that are not automatically deleted or changed.

The selection of the “deletion” display unit, which is the menu deletion instruction unit 193, deletes an item.
That is, the item in the item column is moved to the top (◎ position) of the item by selecting the “↑” or “↓” display unit, and then the “Delete” display unit is selected. Delete from the display section of the item column.

A display unit for processing the changed display unit (a menu registration instruction unit 13c on the operation panel, a menu registration instruction unit 14c on the screen, a start instruction unit 24c, a document original image information storage instruction unit 5c, a menu designation) The keep instructing unit 16c, the menu designation canceling instructing unit 17c, the screen changing instructing unit 18c, etc.) are carried out in accordance with the procedure already described.
As a precaution, I will write this part next.

The changed menu is registered as a registration menu in the notification section 3B of the changeable registration menu by pressing the “registration on the operation panel” display section which is the menu registration instruction section 13c on the operation panel.
The registered change type registration menu can be managed with numeric keys with registration / save numbers.
(Similarly, a fixed registration menu is also provided with a registration / save number in advance and can be managed with a numeric key.)

  The changed menu is registered in the menu content display / change unit 26C on the screen 2C of the register / store menu by pressing the “register on screen” display unit which is the menu registration instruction unit 14c on the screen.

  One press of the “start” display section, which is the start instruction section 24c, starts and executes processing with the changed / saved processing content.

The “information saving” button, which is an instruction to save original document information 5c, saves the information recorded in the original document set on the glass board with one press.
It should be noted that the processing conditions for information storage by the document original image information storage instruction unit 5c are the same as the processing conditions of the changed registration / storage menu.

  The “keep” display section which is the designated keep instruction section 16c of the menu keeps the changed (set) machining conditions in the top row (◎ position) of the item column even after the power switch 23 is “OFF”, and the next and subsequent times. The item displayed first in the uppermost row (◎ position) of the item column of the registration / save menu screen 2C is displayed as the changed (set) item.

The “cancel” display unit, which is the menu designation cancellation instruction unit 17c, cancels the setting of the menu designation keep instruction unit 16c and returns to the normal setting.
In other words, the item displayed first in the top row (◎ position) of the item column on the screen 2C of the registration / save menu after the next time is returned to the setting of the number order or the result order.

6, 7, and 8 show the sub operation panel 20.
Among these, FIG. 6 shows the memo plate or memo case 21.
7, 8 (and 9, 10), as another embodiment of FIG. 4, means for registering the changed (set) menu in the notification section 3B, 3F, 3FA, 3G, 3GA of the changeable registration menu, etc. Shows about.

  The sub operation panel 20 (FIGS. 6, 7, and 8) desired by the user is taken out from the plurality of sub operation panels provided by the selection unit 12 of the sub operation panel shown in FIG.

In the example shown in the figure, a sub operation panel containing a memo board or memo case 21 and a sub operation panel in which a processing menu for image formation is divided into a plurality of copies, photographs, prints (prints other than photographs), and faxes are provided.
The sub operation panel 20 is housed in the operation panel, and includes means that is automatically pushed out by the elastic force stored at the time of storage or the power transmitted from the driving unit when the selection unit 12 of the sub operation panel is pushed down.

  The sub operation panel 20d shown in the representative example of FIG. 6 includes a storage unit for storing a memo board or memo slot 21 in which the registration / storage number of the registration / storage menu and the menu contents are recorded.

  The memo plate or memo case 21 is a white plate for making a note of the registration / storage number or a container having a clear surface for storing a memo recording the registration / storage number.

  Even if the screen 2 (main screen) is not displayed, the work of the processing by the start instruction section 10B (number key) of the registration / save menu can be confirmed by checking the memo plate or the memo pad in which the registration / save number is recorded. Work can be performed.

  The sub-operation panel 20e shown in the representative example of FIG. 7 displays menu contents including a processing condition selection unit 195 that is a group of buttons for selecting, changing, and confirming various processing conditions such as magnification and paper size. A unit for processing the menu contents changed by the changing unit 26E or the processing condition selecting unit 195 (the menu registration instruction unit 13e on the operation panel, the menu registration instruction unit 14e on the screen, the start instruction unit 24e, the original original image) An information saving instruction unit 5e, a menu designation keep instruction unit 16e, a menu designation cancellation instruction unit 17e, and the like.

In the illustrated example, the sub operation panel 20e is automatically pushed out from the storage unit of the operation panel 1 by the selection of the sub operation panel selection unit 12 (FIG. 3), and the leftmost side of each processing condition group of the processing condition selection unit 195. Processing conditions of the “Standard copy” menu placed in (magnification is 100%, paper size is automatic, single-sided printing, no integrated printing, no watermark printing, no bookbinding printing, no show-through printing, seal printing Button is selected automatically and is automatically turned on by a light bulb.
The number of processed sheets (one sheet) is displayed on the number display section 9 of the operation panel 1.

  The change of the displayed “standard copy” processing menu is performed by selecting the processing condition selection section 195 (button) to be changed, the selected button is lit, the previous button is turned off, and the processing condition is changed. Show things.

The processing condition selection unit 195 can easily change the processing menu ("standard copy") by changing the size of the buttons other than "standard copy" and the buttons other than "standard copy" and the color of the bulb. It is possible to grasp.
Further, the installation of the “standard copy” button can be omitted, and only the buttons other than the “standard copy” can be installed, whereby the sub operation panel 20e can be downsized.

  The menu content display / change unit 26E is provided with means for manually or automatically locking the displayed and registered menus so that they cannot be changed, thereby preventing erroneous instructions due to easy menu changes (not shown).

Units for processing the menu contents changed by the processing condition selection unit 195 (menu registration instruction unit 13e on the operation panel, menu registration instruction unit 14e on the screen, start instruction unit 24e, and original document information storage instruction unit) 5e, the menu designation keep instruction section 16e, the menu designation cancellation instruction section 17e, etc.) are carried out in accordance with the procedure already described.
Similarly, the sub-operation panel 20 can be provided with a processing condition selection unit 195 that includes processing conditions such as photographs, prints (prints other than photographs), and faxes, and can be implemented in the same manner as described above. .

  FIG. 8 shows, as another embodiment of FIGS. 4 and 7, a means for registering the changed (set) menu in the notification section of the changeable registration menu, and the like. A plurality of types of cards 22 and 22A containing information for registering and displaying a plurality of processing conditions are stored.

  The cards 22 and 22A containing the processing conditions are inserted from the insertion port of the notification section 3F and 3FA of the changeable registration menu provided on the operation panel 1f of FIG. The processing conditions stored in 22A are displayed and registered as a registration menu.

In detail, on the surface of the card 22, 22A containing the processing conditions of the representative example shown in FIG. 8, the producer is written in advance, and not only a specific user but also anyone can easily recognize it visually. Menu name and menu contents are described.
On the back side of the cards 22 and 22A containing the processing conditions, by means of insertion of the cards 22 and 22A containing the processing conditions, printing means such as barcodes or symbols that can be detected and recognized by an optical sensor, circuit connection means, etc. Means for implementing the processing conditions of the menu contents are provided.

  In the illustrated example, the processing conditions for one menu are provided separately for the cards 22 and 22A containing a plurality of processing conditions. However, the processing conditions for one menu are integrated into a card containing one processing condition. Can be provided.

  Implementation of the menu displayed on the notification section 3F, 3FA of the change type registration menu after inserting the cards 22, 22A containing the processing conditions into the notification section 3F, 3FA of the change type registration menu provided on the operation panel 1f of FIG. ("T start" button that is a start instruction portion 4f of a registration menu, "information save" button that is a save instruction portion 5f of original document image information, a "confirmation" button that is a menu decision instruction portion 15f, a menu change instruction The “change” button (section 6f) is executed in accordance with the procedure already described.

  The sub operation panel 20f storing the cards 22 and 22A storing the processing conditions is a means for executing a menu (a “T start” button which is a start instruction section 4f of a registration menu, and a storage instruction section 5f for original document information). "Save information" button, "Confirm" button that is the menu confirmation instruction section 15f, "Change" button that is the menu change instruction section 6f), and means for processing the changed menu contents (menu on the operation panel) A registration instruction unit 13, a menu registration instruction unit 14, a start instruction unit 24, a document original image information storage instruction unit 5, a menu designation keep instruction unit 16, a menu designation cancellation instruction unit 17 and the like. Is possible.

  That is, by pressing a stored card, it is possible to select a processing condition for the pressed card and provide a means for processing as a menu.

  FIG. 10 shows, as another embodiment of FIGS. 3, 4, 7, 8, and 9, means for displaying and registering a change (setting) menu in the notification section 3G, 3GA of the change expression registration menu, and a change expression registration menu. The means for processing the menu displayed and registered in the notification sections 3G and 3GA are shown.

  Specifically, FIG. 10 shows a processing condition selection section 196 for registering and displaying a plurality of processing conditions such as magnification and paper size in the notification section 3G, 3GA of the changeable registration menu provided on the operation panel 1g. 196A, and further, means for processing the registered and displayed menus (a “T start” button that is a start instruction portion 4g of a registration menu, an “information save” button that is a save instruction portion 5g of original document information, A "confirmation" button that is a menu confirmation instruction section 15g and a "change" button that is a menu change instruction section 6g).

  In the illustrated example, the processing condition selection sections 196 and 196A are provided with “basic condition” buttons for registering the magnification, paper size, and number of sheets, “color condition”, “double-side condition”, “aggregation condition”, “others”, and the like. `` Conditions '' button, and by pressing each button down, the preset processing conditions are changed in order, and the sub-screen or the printed material that can be changed, or the printed material that can be changed with illumination means and enlargement means, etc. Are displayed and registered in the notification section 3G, 3GA of the changeable registration menu as a menu.

  Implementation of a menu displayed and registered in the notification section 3G, 3GA of the changeable registration menu (“T start” button as the start instruction section 4g of the registration menu, “save information” as the storage instruction section 5g of the original document information) The button, the “confirm” button which is the menu confirmation instruction portion 15g, and the “change” button which is the menu change instruction portion 6g) are implemented in accordance with the already described procedure.

  The changeable registration menu notification units 3G and 3GA are provided with means for manually or automatically locking the displayed and registered menus so that they cannot be changed, thereby preventing erroneous instructions due to easy menu changes (not shown).

FIG. 11 shows a menu that is displayed first, which can be selected by the user when the power switch 23 is turned “ON” in the prior art (in the example shown, “Basic setting copy”, “Basic copy” It is a simplified diagram showing an operation related to a circuit for selecting and confirming the processing conditions of “)” and starting the processing.
12, 13, 14, and 15 show a circuit of the conventional menu (“basic setting copy” and “basic copy”) of FIG. 11 in the “standard copy” menu which is a fixed registration menu of the present invention. It is a simplified diagram showing an operation relating to a case where a circuit for selecting and confirming processing conditions and starting processing is installed.
In addition, * mark shown in a figure shows an artificial action (work procedure).

  In the simplified diagram of FIG. 11, by selecting “ON” of the power switch 23, the processing conditions of the “Basic Setting Copy” (“Basic Copy”) menu are automatically selected, and the screen (main screen) 25 is automatically selected. When the user visually confirms the contents of the screen and presses the “start” button as the start instruction unit 24, the copy menu is confirmed and the image forming process is started.

In the illustrated example, the “number” is “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”,... It shows that “1” is selected from the inside.
In addition, the magnification is “100%” among a plurality of “magnifications” of “100%”, “automatic”, “81%”, “86%”, “70%”, “115%”,. "Indicates that it has been selected.
The “paper size” is “automatic”, “A3”, “B4”, “A4”, “B5”, “A5”,... Indicates that it has been selected.
“Other” indicates “Other”.

More specifically, when the paper size is “automatic”, “A3”, “B4” is determined based on the magnification specified by the user and the calculation result of the original original size detection means detected by the original original size detection means such as a sensor. ”,“ A4 ”,“ B5 ”,“ A5 ”,...
This paper size signal (similar to the paper size signals of other paper sizes) confirms the menu by pressing the start instructing unit 24 (controls the paper feed drive system) and starts copying.

In addition, when the magnification is “automatic”, “100%”, “81%”, “86” depends on the paper size specified by the user and the calculation result of the original document size detection means detected by the original document size detection means. % ”,“ 70% ”,“ 115% ”,...
This magnification signal (as well as magnification signals of other magnifications) is determined by pressing the start instructing unit 24, and copying is started (controlling the magnification signal of the optical system and the drum drive system). .

  In addition, “Color” of “Other” is selected from “Auto”, “Color”, “Monochrome”, “2-color printing”, “3-color printing”, “4-color printing”, and “Single-sided / duplex printing” is , “Single-sided → Single-sided”, “Single-sided → Double-sided”, “Double-sided → Single-sided”, “Double-sided → Double-sided” is selected, Integrated printing is selected from “Yes”, “None”, and watermark printing is “Yes” , “No” is selected, Bookbinding printing is selected from “Yes”, “No”, Back-through prevention printing is selected from “Yes”, “No”, and Seal printing is “Yes” , "None" is selected, Book-compatible printing is selected from "Yes", "None", Binding margin printing is selected from "Yes", "None". Similarly, each signal is By pressing the start instruction unit 24, the menu is fixed and copying is started (controlling each drive system and the like).

  Further, the signals of the selected processing conditions are sent to the display unit of the screen (without the need to select the start instruction unit 24), and the “Basic Setting Copy” (“Basic Copy”) screen is displayed. To do.

12, 13, and 14 are menus that can be selected first by the user when the power switch 23 is turned “ON” in the prior art [in the illustrated example, “Basic setting copy” in Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2]. , ("Basic copy")] processing conditions are selected and confirmed, and processing of the "standard copy" menu, which is a fixed registration menu, by the start instruction unit 4 of the registration menu of the present invention is applied to the circuit for starting the processing. It is a simplified diagram showing an operation relating to a case where a circuit for selecting and confirming conditions and starting machining is installed.

  In the illustrated example, by selecting “non-display” of the screen 2 with the screen switch 7 in advance (not shown), selecting “ON” of the power switch 23 and selecting the start instruction section 4 of the registration menu. , “Standard copy” menu processing conditions are automatically selected (screen 2 is not displayed), the menu is automatically confirmed, and copying is started.

In the representative example of FIG. 12, a circuit for selecting a plurality of processing conditions such as the magnification and paper size selected by the user of the “standard copy” of the present invention, confirming it as a menu, and starting processing is provided uniquely. ing.
That is, the processing conditions of the above-mentioned “standard copy” of the present invention are selected and confirmed, and the processing conditions of the circuit for starting processing and the “basic setting copy” (“basic copy”) of the prior art are selected, A circuit for confirming and starting machining is provided separately.

That is, “number of sheets” indicates that “one sheet” is selected.
It also indicates that “100%” is selected as the magnification.
In addition, “automatic” is selected for “paper size”.
“Other” indicates “Other”.

That is, the “standard copy” of the present invention indicates that the number designation is only “1”, and there is no need to select from a plurality of sheets (a plurality of processing conditions).
Further, the magnification designation is only “100%”, indicating that it is not necessary to select from a plurality of magnifications (a plurality of processing conditions).
The paper size is designated as “automatic” (the magnification designation is only “100%”), and it is not necessary to calculate from the magnification signal and the original original size signal, and the original detected by the original original size detecting means. Indicates that the original image size can be set directly as the paper size.
In addition, “color” is designated by selecting “color T start” and “monochrome T start” buttons which are the start instruction section 4 of the registration menu.
The designation of “single / double-sided printing” in “others” is “single-sided”, the designation of aggregate printing is “no”, the designation of watermark printing is “no”, and the binding printing designation is “None”, designation of anti-show-through printing is “None”, designation of seal printing is “None”, designation of book-compatible printing is “None”, designation of binding margin printing “None” indicates that these processing conditions can be omitted.
Further, the signal of each selected processing condition does not need to be sent to the display unit of the screen.

  In other words, the standard copy of the fixed registration menu, in which a plurality of processing conditions such as magnification and paper size are registered in an unchangeable state, starts selection, confirmation and processing of processing conditions such as control of each drive system and screen display. It is possible to set a dedicated circuit with less load by simply and directly controlling the means for doing so.

  That is, FIG. 12 is a simplified diagram of “Basic Copy”, which is a complicated structure of “Basic Copy” and “Basic Copy” of Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2, and a fixed registration menu of the present invention. Select and confirm the processing conditions of the menu with a reduced load and a simple structure, and provide a separate circuit for starting the processing, and the quick and ecological action of the “standard copy” that is the fixed registration menu of the present invention Is possible.

In addition, a dedicated circuit with a simplified and direct structure for starting a fixed registration menu such as standard copy and a low load is prioritized to start processing before screen display when displaying screen 2 (main screen). Allows easy processing.
For example, the “screen switching” switch, which is the screen switching switch 7, is “display” → the power switch 23 is “ON” → (original document is set on a glass plate →) “standard copy” (fixed registration menu notification section) 3A) By pressing the start instruction section 4 of the registration menu, the screen display start-up is saved, and control means (logical operation of the OR circuit) that preferentially starts the processing of the fixed registration menu is provided. Makes it possible.
That is, even before the screen is activated, the fixed registration menu can be processed quickly without waiting for the screen display.

  Similarly, the selection of the original original image information save instruction unit 5 selects processing conditions such as control of each drive system of a menu with a light load and a screen display with a simplified and simplified structure of the above-mentioned “standard copy”. With the circuit for confirming and starting the processing, it is possible to save the information of the original document quickly and ecologically.

  FIG. 13 shows a circuit for selecting and confirming the processing conditions in the menus of “Basic Setting Copy” and “Basic Copy” of Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2 and “Standard Copy” of the present invention, and sharing the circuit for starting the processing. The existing action is utilized.

FIG. 14 shows a part of a circuit for selecting and confirming the processing conditions of the menus of “Basic setting copy”, “Basic copy” and “Standard copy” of the present invention and starting processing. However, in some cases, a dedicated circuit for selecting and confirming the processing conditions of the “standard copy” menu and starting the processing is provided, and compared with the circuit of FIG. Enables a quick and eco-friendly operation.
In the illustrated example, the paper size is shared, but the paper size can be uniquely provided and other processing conditions can be shared.

  12, 13, and 14 are started by a processing start signal obtained by depressing the start instruction unit 4 of the registration menu and obtaining a completion signal of confirmation of each processing condition input to the OR circuit (logic Performed by calculation).

  FIG. 15 shows a menu that is displayed first, which can be selected by the user when the power switch 23 is turned “ON” (in the example shown in FIG. 15, “Basic Setting Copy”, “Basic Copy” in Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2). “)”, The “standard copy” menu which is a fixed registration menu by the confirmation instruction section 15 and the start instruction section 24 (start button) of the menu of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a simplified diagram showing an operation relating to a case where a circuit for selecting and confirming the machining conditions is installed and a machining is started.

  In the illustrated example, by selecting “non-display” of the screen 2 with the screen switch 7 in advance (not shown), selecting “ON” of the power switch 23 and selecting the confirmation instruction section 15 of the menu, The processing conditions of the “Standard Copy” menu (with the screen 2 hidden) (the magnification is 100%, the paper size is automatic, the number of sheets to be processed, etc.) are automatically selected, the menu is fixed, and the start instruction By selecting the section 24 (start button), the image forming process is started.

  That is, for selecting and confirming the processing conditions of the “basic setting copy” and “basic copy” of Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2 and the “standard copy” menu which is the fixed registration menu of the present invention, to start processing A circuit is provided separately, and the processing conditions of the menu with less load are selected and confirmed with the simplified and direct structure of the “standard copy” which is the fixed registration menu of the present invention, and the circuit for quickly starting the processing It enables ecological action.

In addition, a part of the circuit for selecting and confirming the processing conditions of the menu and starting the processing is provided exclusively, enabling a quick and eco-friendly operation with a dedicated circuit with less load.
In addition, when the screen 2 (main screen) is displayed, priority processing for starting processing before the screen display can be easily performed.

As mentioned above, although the detail of each part of the apparatus regarding this invention and the action figure were shown, it shows about the typical example of a specific Example from this onward.
For example, in FIG. 3, the screen 2 is not displayed, the “original size” is “A4”, the “paper size” is “A4” (the “magnification” is “100%”, the “paper size” is “automatic”, ) When “Color” is “Color” and “Number of copies” is “1”.
The “screen switching” switch which is the screen switching switch 7 is “non-display” → the power switch 23 is “ON” → (the original document is set on the glass plate →) “standard copy” (fixed registration menu notification section 3A ) “Color T start” which is the start instructing section 4a of the registration menu.

  Alternatively, the “screen switching” switch, which is the screen switching switch 7, is “hidden” → the power switch 23 is “ON” → (the original document is set on the glass plate →) “standard copy” (fixed registration menu notification) Press “Color Confirmation” which is the confirmation instruction portion 15a of the menu of the part 3A) → Press “Start” which is the start instruction portion 24.

  Alternatively, in FIGS. 3 and 7, the “screen switching” switch, which is the screen switching switch 7, is “hidden” → the power switch 23 is “ON” → (the original document is set on the glass plate →). If it is in the state, press the “sub operation panel 1 (copy)” in the selection unit 12 of the sub operation panel. (It is not necessary if the sub operation panel is pulled out.)-> Press "START" which is the start instruction section 24e of the sub operation panel 20e in FIG.

When changing the number of sheets under the above conditions, the number of sheets is changed first.
For example, in FIG. 3, the screen 2 is not displayed, the “original size” is “A4”, the “paper size” is “A4” (the “magnification” is “100%”, the “paper size” is “automatic”, ) When “Color” is “Color” and “Number of copies” is “5”.
Switch “screen switch” which is the screen switch 7 is “non-display” → the power switch 23 is “ON” → (original document is set on the glass plate →) is pressed “5” in the change instruction section 10A → Press “Color T Start” which is the start instruction section 4a of the registration menu of “Standard Copy” (notification section 3A of fixed registration menu).

For example, in FIG. 3, the screen 2 is not displayed, the “original size” is “A4”, the “paper size” is “A5” (the “magnification” is “70%”, the “size” is “automatic”). When copying with “Color” set to “Monochrome” and “Number of copies” set to “1”.
The switch of “screen switching” which is the screen switching switch 7 is “non-display” → the power switch 23 is “ON” → (original original image is set on a glass plate →) “paper and ink are halved” (changeable type) “T start” which is the start instruction part 4a of the registration menu of the registration menu notification part 3B) is pushed.

For example, in FIG. 3, the screen 2 is not displayed, the “original size” is “A4”, the “paper size” is “A4” (the “magnification” is “100%”, the “size” is “automatic”). When saving original document information under the condition that “color” is “color” and “number of sheets” is “1”.
The “screen switching” switch which is the screen switching switch 7 is “non-display” → the power switch 23 is “ON” → (the original document is set on the glass plate →) “standard copy” (fixed registration menu notification section 3A ) “Save color information” which is the save instruction part 5a for the original document information.

For example, in FIG. 3, when the screen 2 is not displayed and “10” originals of “proposed paper” are copied.
The “screen switching” switch, which is the screen switching switch 7, is “hidden” → the power switch 23 is “ON” → (there is no need to set the original document on the glass plate →) start instruction section 10 B of the registration / save menu Press “1”, “6”, and “#” of the “●” dedicated button above the number key 10.
If the document registration / save number “16” of the “suggested paper” is not understood, it is confirmed with a note board or note slot 21 provided on the sub operation panel 20d of FIG.
Alternatively, the registration / save menu screen 2C shown in FIG. 5 is displayed, and the menu content display / change unit 26C confirms it.

  Alternatively, the “screen switching” switch, which is the screen switching switch 7, is “hidden” → the power switch 23 is “ON” → (no need to set the original document on the glass plate →) start instruction of the registration / save menu Press "1" and "6" in the section 10B (dedicated button "●" at the top of the numeric key 10)-> Press "Start" which is the start instruction section 24.

For example, in FIG. 7, the screen 2 is not displayed, the “magnification” is “100%”, the “paper size” is “automatic”, the “color” is “automatic”, and the “single side / double side” is “single side → single side”. When “watermark printing” is “present” and the condition is “none”, it is registered in “registration 1” of the notification section 3B of the change-type registration menu of FIG.
3 is set to “Hide”, and the power switch 23 in FIG. 3 is turned “ON”. If the sub operation panel is in the stowed state, “Sub” in the selection unit 12 of the sub operation panel is displayed. Press "Control Panel 1 (Copy)". (It is not necessary if the sub operation panel is pulled out.) → Press “Yes” of watermark printing in the processing condition selection unit 195 of the sub operation panel 20e in FIG. 7 → “Operation panel” which is the menu registration instruction unit 13e on the operation panel → "1" and "#" in the start instruction section (numeric key) 10B of the registration / save menu shown in FIG.

For example, in FIG. 9, the screen 2 is not displayed, the “magnification” is “100%”, the “paper size” is “automatic”, the “number of sheets” is “1 sheet”, the “color” is “monochrome”, “single side” / Double side ”is registered in the notification section 3F, 3FA of the change type registration menu with“ single side → double side ”and the condition“ no ”.
"Standard copy"("magnification" is "100%", "paper size" is "automatic", "number of sheets") from the card 22 containing the processing conditions (magnification and paper size) of the sub operation panel 20f in FIG. Is "1 sheet"), select "monochrome" and "single side → double side" from the card 22A containing the processing conditions (except magnification, paper size and number), and register the change formula in FIG. Insert in the menu notification section 3F, 3FA.

For example, in FIG. 10, the screen 2 is not displayed, the “magnification” is “100%”, the “paper size” is “automatic”, the “number of sheets” is “1 sheet”, the “color condition” is “monochrome”, When the condition “None” is registered in the notification section 3G, 3GA of the change type registration menu.
Switch “screen switch” which is the screen switch 7 is “hidden” → the power switch 23 is “ON” → the process condition (basic condition) selection unit 196 is pressed and “standard copy” (“magnification” "100%", "Paper size" is "Automatic", and "Number of sheets" is "1 sheet") → Press "Color conditions" in the processing condition (other conditions) selection section 196A to select "Monochrome""Is selected.

For example, the screen 2 is not displayed by the voice instruction means (A-1) written earlier, the “original size” is “A4”, the “paper size” is “A4”, and the “magnification” is “100%”. When “paper size” is “automatic”, “copy” is “one”, and “color” is “color”.
3 is set to “Hide”, and the power switch 23 of FIG. 3 is set to “ON” → (Set original document on glass plate) Set original document on glass plate To start an automatic copy announcement → "Is it a standard copy?", "Yes" → "Is the color color?", "Yes" → "Execute copy".

  Alternatively, the “screen changeover” switch, which is the screen changeover switch 7 in FIG. 3, is set to “Hide” → the power switch 23 in FIG. 3 is turned “ON” → (original original image is set on the glass plate) original original image on the glass plate Start automatic copy announcement by setting “→ Is the magnification 100%?”, “Yes” → “Is the paper size automatic?”, “Yes” → “Is the color color?”, “ "Yes"-> "Is the number of copies?", "Yes"-> "Do you want to set other conditions?", "No"-> "Copy".

For example, the screen 2 is not displayed by the voice instruction means (A-2) written earlier, the “original size” is “A4”, the “paper size” is “A4”, and the “magnification” is “100%”. When “paper size” is “automatic” and “color” is “monochrome” and “number of sheets” is “1 sheet”.
3 is set to “Hide”, and the power switch 23 of FIG. 3 is set to “ON” → (Set original document on glass plate) Set original document on glass plate To start automatic copy announcement → “Please set copy conditions” → “100% magnification”, “Auto paper size”, “Monochrome color”, “1 copy”, “Copy” Run ".

For example, the screen 2 is not displayed by the voice instruction means (a) written earlier, the “original size” is “A4”, the “paper size” is “A4”, (the “magnification” is “100%”, “ Copying when “paper size” is “automatic”, “color” is “monochrome”, and “number of sheets” is “1 sheet”.
3 is set to “Hide”, and the power switch 23 in FIG. 3 is set to “ON” → (Original original is set on a glass plate →) “Standard copy” (fixed type) Touch the notification section 3) of the registration menu → Start the copy announcement by setting the original document on the glass plate → “Specify color conditions” → “Color is monochrome” and “Copy execution”.

For example, with the voice instruction means (A) written earlier, the screen 2 is not displayed and the “original paper” of the stored original image information is “A4” and “paper size” is “A4”. , (“Magnification” is “100%”, “Paper Size” is “Automatic”) and “Color” is “Monochrome” and “Number of Sheets” is “1”.
The “screen change” switch, which is the screen change switch 7 in FIG. 3, is “hidden” → the power switch 23 in FIG. 3 is “ON” → (There is no need to set the original document on the glass plate →) “standard copy” "(Notification 3 of Fixed Registration Menu) → Announcement of copying of original original information saved since no original original is set →" Original original information name or registration / save number and color condition Please specify "→" Proposed paper "," Color is monochrome "," Copy execution ".

For example, the screen 2 is not displayed by the voice instruction means (a) written earlier, the “original size” is “A4”, the “paper size” is “A4”, (the “magnification” is “100%”, “ When saving the “suggested paper” of the original document information with “paper size” being “automatic”, “color” being “monochrome”, and “number of sheets” being “1 sheet”.
3 is set to “Hide”, and the power switch 23 in FIG. 3 is set to “ON” → (Set the original document on the glass plate →) “Standard copy” (fixed) Double-touch the notification section 3) of the formula registration menu → Start announcing the saving of the original document information by double-touch → “Specify the original document information name and color conditions” → “Proposed paper”, “Color is “Monochrome”, “Save” → “Registration / Save No. 16”

  The technology of the present invention can also be installed in a fax machine.

100 Operation section 1 Operation panel 2A Non-display screen (Main screen)
2B Menu change screen (Main screen)
2C Registration / Save Menu Screen (Main Screen)
3A Fixed registration menu notification section (registration menu notification section)
3B Notification section of changeable registration menu (notification section of registration menu)
Notification section of 3F changeable registration menu (notification section of registration menu)
Notification part of 3G changeable registration menu (notification part of registration menu)
4 Start instruction section of registration menu 5 Save instruction section for original document information 6 Menu change instruction section 7 Screen change switch 8 Registration / storage number display section 9 Number display section 9A Display section for notifying that number of sheets is changing 10 Numeric key 10A Number change instruction section (numeric keys)
10B Registration / save menu start instruction section (numeric keys)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Number key lock part 12 Sub operation panel selection part 13 Menu registration instruction part on operation panel 14 Menu registration instruction part on screen 15 Menu confirmation instruction part 16 Menu designation keep instruction part 17 Menu designation cancellation instruction part 18 Screen change instruction section 191 Item movement instruction section 192 Menu name kana input instruction section 193 Menu deletion instruction section 194 Registration number layout change instruction section 195 Machining condition selection section 196 Machining condition (basic condition) selection section 196A Processing condition (other conditions) selection section 20 Sub operation panel 21 Memo board or note pad 22 Card containing processing conditions (magnification, paper size and number of sheets) 22A Processing conditions (other than magnification, paper size and number of sheets) are stored 23 Power switch 24 Start instruction section 25 Conventional main screen display screen 26B Display and change part of the display-change unit 26C menu contents of the New content 26E menu display and change of the content

Claims (3)

In an image forming apparatus provided with a main screen display means for switching display contents related to processing execution into a plurality of necessary display contents and a means for executing the display contents of the main screen, a plurality of processing conditions are further provided. Copy menu registration consisting of, copy menu copy consisting of multiple registered processing conditions, registration of print menu consisting of multiple processing conditions, printing of a print menu consisting of multiple registered processing conditions, saving of original document information In an image forming apparatus that performs one or a plurality of processings of a copy of stored original document information, the processing is performed without switching the screen without displaying the main screen. Registered copy menu name, registered copy menu contents, registered print menu name, registered print menu, which are information for execution Content of over document original information name, the contents of the document original information, images and the check either one or a plurality of registration and stored number, provided with means for issuing an instruction to implementation of the processing Forming equipment.   The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an instruction unit capable of issuing an instruction to select or select and start the processing with one instruction. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising means for switching the main screen between display and non-display by a user of the image forming apparatus.

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