JP7456105B2 - image forming device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, post-processing devices have been known that perform various post-processing on paper sheets on which images have been formed by an image forming apparatus main body. Such a post-processing device, for example, uses the combined information of the long side or short side of the paper and the distinction between the left, right, top, and bottom sides of the paper to process the paper based on the image formed on the paper. A method is known in which the post-processing edge of a bundle is specified and the stapling position at one end on the specified post-processing edge is specified using combination information of left or right distinction and top or bottom distinction. (For example, see Patent Document 1). For example, when punching paper, by controlling the image formation on the paper depending on the type of punch processing machine and the presence or absence of a reversing device, it is possible to punch the paper at the desired position and to A device is known that discharges sheets in order (for example, see Patent Document 2).

JP2008-094561A Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2010-188607

However, in the post-processing devices described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, post-processing can only be performed on the front or rear end in the paper feed direction, and if the post-processing edge is not located at the front or rear end in the paper feed direction, the image must be rotated before printing. For this reason, for example, when the post-processed output is discharged onto a designated dolly and the output is handed over to a subsequent process together with the designated dolly, if the output is discharged onto the designated dolly in an orientation different from the orientation it should have been, the orientation of the output once placed on the designated dolly must be corrected, which is time-consuming. Also, if the output is discharged in an orientation different from the image orientation originally imagined, it is difficult to smoothly visually check the output.

In a post-processing device that allows the post-processing position to be set, it is possible to perform post-processing in an appropriate position without changing the orientation of the image on the printed matter by setting the post-processing position. However, even with such a post-processing device, there are cases where the printed matter after post-processing differs from what the user wanted. In such cases, the post-processing settings must be redone, but because there are a wide variety of post-processing setting items, there is a problem in that it is cumbersome to have to redo the post-processing settings for each area to be post-processed.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an image forming apparatus that can simplify post-processing settings.

In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 1,
An image forming apparatus comprising: an image forming unit that forms an image on paper; and a post-processing unit that performs post-processing on the paper on which the image is formed by the image forming unit,
a reception means for accepting post-processing settings based on user operations;
control means for causing the post-processing unit to perform post-processing based on the settings accepted by the accepting means;
The control means may be configured to print during printing in a trial printing mode in which only one copy is printed in the case of printing multiple copies, or only a predetermined number of copies in the case of printing multiple copies, or in the trial printing mode. displaying an adjustment screen regarding the settings on a display means after printing;
The accepting means accepts settings related to reversal and/or rotation in the sheet feeding direction of the post-processing position via the creation screen at a first timing, which is a timing different from the first timing, and is configured to accept settings for printing multiple copies. The second timing is during printing in a trial print mode in which only one copy is printed in the case of printing, or only a predetermined number of copies in the case of printing multiple sheets, or after printing in the trial print mode. The present invention is characterized in that adjustment of the settings is accepted via the adjustment screen.

The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus comprising:
The receiving unit receives settings relating to reversal and/or rotation of the post-processing position in the paper feed direction.

The invention according to claim 3 is the image forming apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
When there are a plurality of setting items related to reversal and/or rotation in the paper passing direction of the post-processing position, the receiving means is characterized in that it can individually accept settings for the plurality of items.

The invention according to claim 4 provides an image forming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising:
When there are a plurality of setting items related to reversal and/or rotation in the paper passing direction of the post-processing position, the receiving means is characterized in that it can accept the settings of the plurality of items at once.

The invention according to claim 5 provides an image forming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , comprising:
When the settings are adjusted during printing in the trial print mode or after printing in the trial print mode, the control means controls the post-processing unit with the settings adjusted. It is characterized by performing post-processing.

The present invention as set forth in claim 6 is the image forming apparatus as set forth in any one of claims 1 to 5 ,
The receiving means receives the setting by operating an operation unit provided in the device itself, or by operating an external device that is communicatively connected to the device itself.

The invention according to claim 7 provides an image forming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , comprising:
The control means is characterized in that, when the setting is accepted by the reception means, the control means causes the display means to display a thumbnail of the paper in which the post-processing position after the setting is indicated.

The invention according to claim 8 provides the image forming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7 ,
The control means is characterized in that if the settings accepted by the reception means are settings that cannot be post-processed, the control means causes a predetermined warning message to be displayed on the display means.
The invention according to claim 9 provides an image forming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , comprising:
The first timing is during printing in a trial print mode in which only one copy is printed in the case of printing multiple copies, or only a predetermined number of copies in the case of printing multiple copies, or during the trial printing. The timing is neither after printing in mode,
The second timing is during printing in a trial print mode in which only one copy is printed in the case of printing multiple copies, or only a predetermined number of copies in the case of printing multiple copies, or during the trial printing. It is characterized in that it is after printing in the mode.
The invention according to claim 10 is
An image forming apparatus comprising: an image forming unit that forms an image on paper; and a post-processing unit that performs post-processing on the paper on which the image is formed by the image forming unit,
a reception means for accepting post-processing settings based on user operations;
control means for causing the post-processing unit to perform post-processing based on the settings accepted by the accepting means;
The control means may be configured to print during printing in a trial printing mode in which only one copy is printed in the case of printing multiple copies, or only a predetermined number of copies in the case of printing multiple copies, or in the trial printing mode. displaying an adjustment screen regarding the settings on the display means after printing;
The receiving means is characterized in that it receives settings related to reversal and/or rotation of the post-processing position in the paper passing direction, and also receives adjustments to the settings via the adjustment screen.

According to the present invention, post-processing settings can be simplified.

1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an image forming apparatus according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing a control structure of the image forming apparatus according to the present embodiment. 5 is a flowchart showing operations related to setting and adjusting a post-processing profile of the image forming apparatus according to the present embodiment. 7 is a flowchart illustrating operations related to setting and adjusting post-processing profiles of the image forming apparatus according to the present embodiment. 7 is a flowchart illustrating operations related to setting and adjusting post-processing profiles of the image forming apparatus according to the present embodiment. 7 is a flowchart illustrating operations related to setting and adjusting post-processing profiles of the image forming apparatus according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a profile creation screen. It is a figure showing an example of a trimming screen. It is a figure showing an example of a trimming screen. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of a trimming screen. (a) is a diagram showing the user's output image, (b) is a diagram showing the actual output image, and (c) is the actual output image with the post-processing position shown in Figure (a) reversed. It is a figure showing an output image.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the image forming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes an image forming apparatus main body 100, a relay unit RU, a post-processing apparatus 200, and a finisher FS. .

The image forming apparatus main body 100 forms a color image using an electrophotographic method based on image data obtained by reading an image from a document or image data received from an external device.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the image forming apparatus main body 100 includes an operation section 11, a display section 12, a document reading unit 13, an image forming section 14, a paper feeding section 15, and an image forming control section 16. , a storage section 17 , a controller IF (Inter Face) 18 , and an image processing section 19 .

The operation unit (receiving means) 11 includes a touch panel formed to cover the display screen of the display unit 12, various operation buttons such as numeric buttons, and a start button, and uses operation signals based on user operations to control image formation. output to section 16.

The display section (display means) 12 is constituted by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and displays various screens according to instructions of display signals input from the image forming control section 16.

The document reading unit 13 includes an ADF (automatic document feeder), a scanner, and the like, and outputs image data obtained by reading an image of the document to the image forming control section 16.

The image forming section 14 forms an image on the paper supplied from the paper feeding section 15 based on the image data subjected to image processing by the image processing section 19 .
The image forming section 14 includes photosensitive drums 141Y, 141M, 141C, and 141K corresponding to each color of yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C), and black (K), an intermediate transfer belt 142, and a secondary transfer roller. 143, a fixing section 144, a density sensor 145, and the like.

After the photosensitive drum 141Y is uniformly charged, it is scanned and exposed with a laser beam based on yellow image data to form an electrostatic latent image. Then, yellow toner is attached to the electrostatic latent image on the photoreceptor drum 141Y, and development is performed.
The photoreceptor drums 141M, 141C, and 141K are also the same as the photoreceptor drum 141Y except that they handle different colors, so their description will be omitted.

The toner images of each color formed on the photoreceptor drums 141Y, 141M, 141C, and 141K are sequentially transferred onto the rotating intermediate transfer belt 142 (primary transfer). That is, a color toner image in which toner images of four colors are superimposed is formed on the intermediate transfer belt 142.
The color toner images on the intermediate transfer belt 142 are transferred all at once onto the paper by a secondary transfer roller 143 (secondary transfer).

The fixing unit 144 includes a heating roller that heats the paper onto which the color toner image has been transferred, and a pressure roller that presses the paper, and fixes the color toner image on the paper by heating and pressure.

The paper feed section 15 includes paper feed trays T11 to T13, and supplies paper to the image forming section 14. Each of the paper feed trays T11 to T13 stores paper of a predetermined paper type and size for each paper feed tray.

The image forming control section (control means) 16 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a memory.
The CPU reads various processing programs stored in the ROM, and centrally controls the operations of each part of the image forming apparatus main body 100 according to the programs. Further, when performing post-processing on the output paper, the CPU issues an instruction to the post-processing device 200 to perform predetermined post-processing.
The ROM is composed of a nonvolatile semiconductor memory or the like, and stores various processing programs, parameters, files, etc. necessary for executing the programs.
The memory is composed of a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) or the like, and temporarily stores various data such as programs and image data related to various image processing.

The storage unit 17 is a nonvolatile storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or a semiconductor memory that stores various data such as programs and image data. The storage unit 17 stores data such as program data and various setting data in a readable and writable manner from the image forming control unit 16 .

The controller IF18 receives image data input from an external device.

The image processing unit 19 performs necessary image processing on the image data stored in the memory unit 17, the image data obtained by reading an image from a document using the document reading unit 13, and the image data input from an external device, and transmits the image data after image processing to the image forming unit 14. Image processing includes gradation processing, halftone processing, color conversion processing, etc. Gradation processing is a process that converts the gradation value of each pixel of the image data into a corrected gradation value so that the density characteristics of the image formed on the paper match the target density characteristics. Halftone processing is an error diffusion process, a screen process using an ordered dither method, etc. Color conversion processing is a process that converts each RGB gradation value into each CMYK gradation value.

The relay unit RU is installed between the image forming apparatus main body 100 and the post-processing apparatus 200, and has a function of synchronizing the conveyance speed of the paper conveyed from the image forming apparatus main body 100.

The post-processing device 200 is a device that performs post-processing on the paper output from the relay unit RU, if necessary. Examples of post-processing include slitter processing, gutter slitter processing, CD cutting processing, crease processing, FD/CD sewing machine processing, and the like. The post-processing is not essential, and the post-processing device 200 executes it only when instructed by the image forming apparatus main body 100. If there is no post-processing, the post-processing device 200 directly transports the transported sheet to the finisher FS.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the post-processing device 200 includes a transport section 210, post-processing modules (post-processing units) M1 to M4, and a purge tray T1 for discharging sheets to be purged from the post-processing device 200. It is configured to include a card tray T2 for discharging the paper cut to the size of a business card/card by the post-processing device 200, and a post-processing control section 220.

The conveying unit 210 conveys the sheets conveyed from the relay unit RU to the post-processing modules M1 to M4, and transfers the sheets subjected to post-processing in the post-processing modules M1 to M4 to various trays (purge tray T1, card tray T2) or Transport to finisher FS.

The conveyance unit 210 has a straight conveyance path 211 that has a bend correction function for correcting the bend of the paper conveyed to the post-processing module M1, and a straight conveyance path 211 that detours the long paper conveyed to the post-processing module M1 in the CD direction (sheet width direction). a long unit 212 having a CD alignment function that performs alignment; and a reversing paper ejection path 213 that inverts paper (paper up to a standard size) after post-processing by post-processing modules M1 to M4 and ejects it to a finisher FS; A dual-purpose path 214 serves as a paper ejection path for discharging paper to purge tray T1 and a reversing path for reversing paper (up to standard size paper), and a reversing path for reversing long sheets after post-processing by post-processing modules M1 to M4. It is configured to include a long unit 215 as a route.

The post-processing modules M1 to M4 perform post-processing on the transported paper. The post-processing modules M1 to M4 perform post-processing while a portion of the paper is accommodated in the space path (reverse paper ejection path 213, dual-purpose path 214, or long unit 215).

The post-processing control unit 220 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a memory.
The CPU reads out various processing programs stored in the ROM, and in accordance with the programs, performs centralized control of the operations of the various parts of the post-processing device 200. For example, the CPU transmits information to the image formation control unit 16 of the image forming device main body 100, and when a setting for reversing the post-processing position is accepted via the operation unit 11, the CPU causes the post-processing modules M1 to M4 to perform post-processing based on the setting.

The finisher FS has functions for stapling, folding, punching, etc. on the paper after image formation.

Next, the operation of the image forming apparatus 1 according to this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6. 3 to 6 are flowcharts showing operations related to setting and adjusting post-processing profiles of the image forming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment. Note that the following explanation assumes that the post-processing profile is set and adjusted through the operation of the operation unit 11 by the user; The post-processing profile may be set and adjusted via the .

First, the image forming control unit 16 determines whether trial printing is in progress or after trial printing (step S1). Here, trial printing refers to a trial printing mode in which, in the case of printing multiple copies, prints only one copy and then stops, or in the case of printing multiple copies, prints only a predetermined number of copies and then stops. means printing.

In step S1, if it is determined that the trial printing is not in progress or after the trial printing (step S1; NO), the image forming control unit 16 displays a profile creation screen SC1 (see FIG. 7) for creating a post-processing profile. ) is performed on the display unit 12 via the operation unit 11 (step S2).

If it is determined in step S2 that the selection operation on the profile creation screen SC1 has not been performed (step S2; NO), the image formation control unit 16 returns the process to step S1 and repeats the subsequent processes.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2 that the selection operation of the profile creation screen SC1 has been performed (step S2; YES), the image forming control unit 16 displays the information in the lower right part of the profile creation screen SC1 all at once, as shown in FIG. The inversion button B1 is displayed (step S3). Next, the image forming control unit 16 selects items that can be set inversely (inverted) with respect to the paper passing direction (conveying direction) on the profile creation screen SC1 (for example, "tip position", "top position", "crease position:"). 1 to 5") (step S4), and the process proceeds to step S8. Note that on the profile creation screen SC1, thumbnails IM1 and IM2 imitating paper sheets are displayed in the "Before" and "After" items. The thumbnail IM1 shows the setting contents before being changed (updated) regarding post-processing. On the other hand, the thumbnail IM2 shows the state after the settings related to the post-processing have been changed by operating the batch reversal button B1, the reversal button B2, etc. described above.

Further, if it is determined in step S1 that the trial printing is in progress or after the trial printing (step S1; YES), the image forming control unit 16 performs trimming to adjust the post-processing profile, as shown in FIG. The screen SC2 is displayed on the display unit 12 (step S5). Subsequently, the image formation control unit 16 displays a batch reversal button B1 on the trimming screen SC2 (step S6). Next, the image forming control unit 16 selects items that can be set inversely (inverted) with respect to the paper passing direction (conveying direction) on the trimming screen SC2 (for example, "Bi-Slit Inner Pos.", "Bi-Slit Front Pos." The reverse button B2 is displayed for each item (such as ".") (step S7), and the process proceeds to step S8. Note that on the trimming screen SC2, thumbnails IM3 and IM4 imitating paper sheets are displayed in the "Before" and "After" items. The thumbnail IM3 shows the setting contents before being changed (updated) regarding post-processing. On the other hand, the thumbnail IM4 shows the state after the settings related to the post-processing have been changed by operating the batch reversal button B1, the reversal button B2, etc. described above.

Next, the image formation control unit 16 determines whether or not the inversion button B2 has been operated (step S8).

In step S8, if it is determined that the inversion button B2 has been operated (step S8; YES), the image forming control unit 16 advances the process to step S13 shown in FIG. It is determined whether the direction (conveying direction) is based on the leading edge reference (step S13).

In step S13, if it is determined that the current post-processing setting is based on the leading edge in the paper feed direction (step S13; YES), the image forming control unit 16 calculates the corresponding setting value, i.e., the setting value of the item for which the inversion button B2 was operated, based on the trailing edge in the paper feed direction (step S14), and proceeds to step S16.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S13 that the current post-processing setting is not based on the leading edge in the paper feed direction (step S13; NO), the image forming control unit 16 calculates the corresponding setting value, i.e., the setting value of the item for which the inversion button B2 was operated, based on the leading edge in the paper feed direction (step S15), and proceeds to step S16.

Next, the image forming control unit 16 determines whether the setting value calculated in step S14 or step S15 is a settable value (step S16).

In step S16, if it is determined that the setting value calculated in step S14 or step S15 is a settable value (step S16; YES), the image forming control unit 16 stores the corresponding setting value before calculation in the memory. Back up (step S17). Subsequently, the image forming control unit 16 updates the corresponding setting value and displays the setting value on the screen (profile creation screen SC1 or trimming screen SC2) on which the inversion button B2 is operated (step S18). Next, the image forming control unit 16 updates the post-processing position of the thumbnail (thumbnail IM2 or thumbnail IM4) displayed in the "After" item based on the corresponding setting value and displays it on the screen (step S19). Subsequently, the image formation control unit 16 determines whether the creation completion button B3 has been operated when the above screen is the profile creation screen SC1, and whether the OK button B4 has been operated when the above screen is the trimming screen SC2. It is determined whether or not (step S20).

If it is determined in step S20 that the creation completion button B3 or OK button B4 has not been operated (step S20; NO), the image forming control unit 16 returns the process to step S8 shown in FIG. Repeat this process.

Further, if it is determined in step S16 that the set value calculated in step S14 or step S15 is not a settable value (step S16; NO), the image forming control unit 16 displays a predetermined warning (step S21), the process returns to step S8 shown in FIG. 3, and the subsequent processes are repeated. Here, as the predetermined warning display, when the profile creation screen SC1 is displayed on the display unit 12, for example, a pop-up screen (not shown) is displayed on the display unit 12, and in the pop-up screen, "Invert" is displayed. display a warning message such as "Unable to do so." On the other hand, when the trimming screen SC2 is displayed on the display unit 12, for example, as shown in FIG. 10(a), a message such as "Attention: Reversing operation is outside the setting range" is displayed in a predetermined area of the screen. display a warning message. Further, in such a case, the post-processing position of the thumbnail IM4 displayed in the "After" item is hidden.

Further, in step S20, if it is determined that the creation completion button B3 or OK button B4 has been operated (step S20; YES), the image forming control unit 16 advances the process to step S31 shown in FIG. 6, and proceeds to step S17. Alternatively, all setting values backed up in step S26 (described later) are deleted (step S31).

Next, the image forming control unit 16 determines whether trial printing is in progress or after trial printing (step S32).

In step S32, if it is determined that the trial printing is not in progress or after the trial printing (step S32; NO), the image forming control unit 16 closes the profile creation screen SC1 (step S33), and sets the post-processing profile. and end the operation related to adjustment.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S32 that the trial printing is in progress or after the trial printing (step S32; YES), the image forming control unit 16 closes the trimming screen SC2 (step S34).

Next, the image forming control unit 16 determines whether trial printing is in progress (step S35).

In step S35, if it is determined that trial printing is in progress (step S35; YES), the image forming control unit 16 transmits the setting values calculated in step S14 or step S15 to the post-processing control unit 220 (step S36). ), the operations related to setting and adjusting the post-processing profile are completed. Note that when the batch reversal button B1 or the reversal button B2 is operated and the creation completion button B3 is operated on the profile creation screen SC1 or the trimming screen SC2 after trial printing, the image forming control unit 16 At the start timing or the start timing of trial printing, the setting value calculated in step S14 or step S15 is transmitted to the post-processing control unit 220.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S35 that trial printing is not in progress (step S35; NO), the image forming control unit 16 skips step S36 and ends the operation related to setting and adjusting the post-processing profile.

Further, in step S8 shown in FIG. 3, if it is determined that the inversion button B2 has not been operated (step S8; NO), the image forming control unit 16 determines whether the batch inversion button B1 has been operated. Determination is made (step S9).

If it is determined in step S9 that the batch reversal button B1 has been operated (step S9; YES), the image forming control unit 16 advances the process to step S22 shown in FIG. It is determined whether the paper direction (conveyance direction) is the leading edge reference (step S22).

In step S22, if it is determined that the current post-processing setting is the leading edge reference with respect to the paper passing direction (step S22; YES), the image forming control unit 16 sets the setting opposite to the paper passing direction (reverse setting). Setting values for all possible items are calculated based on the trailing edge in the paper passing direction (step S23), and the process proceeds to step S25.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S22 that the current post-processing setting is not based on the leading edge reference with respect to the paper passing direction (step S22; NO), the image forming control unit 16 sets the reverse setting with respect to the paper passing direction. (Reverse setting) Setting values for all possible items are calculated based on the leading edge in the paper passing direction (step S24), and the process proceeds to step S25.

Next, the image formation control unit 16 determines whether the setting value calculated in step S23 or step S24 is a settable value (step S25).

In step S25, if it is determined that the setting value calculated in step S23 or step S24 is a settable value (step S25; YES), the image forming control unit 16 stores the corresponding setting value before calculation in the memory. Back up (step S26). Subsequently, the image forming control unit 16 updates the setting values of all items that can be set in the opposite direction (reversal setting) with respect to the paper feeding direction (conveying direction), and displays the screen (profile creation screen) on which the batch reversal button B1 is operated. The set value is displayed on SC1 or the trimming screen SC2 (step S27). Next, the image formation control unit 16 sets the thumbnail (thumbnail IM2 or The post-processing position of the thumbnail IM4) is updated and displayed on the screen (step S28). Specifically, for example, when the batch reversal button B1 is operated on the trimming screen SC2 shown in FIG. The post-processing position based on the leading end (conveying direction) is updated to the post-processing position based on the trailing end, as shown in FIG. Subsequently, the image formation control unit 16 determines whether the creation completion button B3 has been operated when the above screen is the profile creation screen SC1, and whether the OK button B4 has been operated when the above screen is the trimming screen SC2. It is determined whether or not (step S29).

If it is determined in step S29 that the creation completion button B3 or the OK button B4 has not been operated (step S29; NO), the image formation control unit 16 returns the process to step S8 shown in FIG. 3 and repeats the subsequent processes.

Further, in step S25, if it is determined that the set value calculated in step S23 or step S24 is not a settable value (step S25; NO), the image forming control unit 16 displays a predetermined warning (step S30), the process returns to step S8 shown in FIG. 3, and the subsequent processes are repeated. Here, as the predetermined warning display, when the profile creation screen SC1 is displayed on the display unit 12, for example, a pop-up screen (not shown) is displayed on the display unit 12, and in the pop-up screen, "All inversion" is displayed. display a warning message such as "Unable to do so." On the other hand, when the trimming screen SC2 is displayed on the display unit 12, for example, as shown in FIG. 10(b), "Attention: Batch reversal operation is outside the setting range" is displayed in a predetermined area on the screen. Display a warning message such as Further, in such a case, the post-processing position of the thumbnail IM4 displayed in the "After" item is hidden.

Further, if it is determined in step S29 that the creation completion button B3 or OK button B4 has been operated (step S29; YES), the image forming control unit 16 advances the process to step S31 shown in FIG. Process.

Further, in step S9 shown in FIG. 3, if it is determined that the batch reversal button B1 has not been operated (step S9; NO), the image forming control unit 16 determines whether or not the cancel button B5 has been operated. Determination is made (step S10).

If it is determined in step S10 that the cancel button B5 has not been operated (step S10; NO), the image forming control unit 16 returns the process to step S8 and repeats the subsequent processes.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S10 that the cancel button B5 has been operated (step S10; YES), the image forming control unit 16 restores all setting values backed up in the memory (step S11).

Then, the image forming control unit 16 updates the post-processing position of the thumbnail (thumbnail IM2 or thumbnail IM4) displayed in the "After" item based on the setting value returned in step S11, displays it on the screen where the cancel button B5 was operated (profile creation screen SC1 or trimming screen SC2) (step S12), and ends the operation related to setting and adjusting the post-processing profile.

As described above, the image forming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment accepts settings related to inversion of post-processing positions (for example, cutting positions) as post-processing settings based on user operations, and performs post-processing based on the settings. This will be performed by the processing modules (post-processing units) M1 to M4.
Therefore, according to the image forming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, when the user's output image and the actual output image are 180 degrees opposite to each other, by making settings related to reversing the post-processing position, Since it is possible to save the effort of setting (resetting) the post-processing for each post-processing location, it is possible to simplify the setting of the post-processing.

Further, the image forming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment accepts a setting related to reversing the post-processing position in the paper passing direction as a post-processing setting based on a user operation.
Therefore, according to the image forming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11(a) to 11(c), the user's output image (see FIG. 11(a)) and the actual output image ( 11(b)) and are opposite in the paper passing direction (conveying direction), as shown in FIG. 11(c), the post-processing position (cutting position) in the paper passing direction is reversed. By making the settings, it is possible to save the effort of setting (resetting) the post-processing for each post-processing location, making it possible to simplify the post-processing settings. Note that the broken lines in FIGS. 11(a) to 11(c) indicate post-processing positions (cutting positions).

In addition, according to the image forming device 1 of this embodiment, when there are multiple setting items related to inversion of the post-processing position, the settings for the multiple items can be accepted individually, allowing for flexible post-processing settings.

Further, according to the image forming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, when there are multiple setting items related to reversing the post-processing position, the settings of the multiple items can be accepted at once, so the post-processing settings can be done efficiently.

Furthermore, according to the image forming device 1 of this embodiment, during or after printing in a test print mode in which only one copy is printed when multiple copies are printed, or only a specified number of copies are printed when multiple sheets are printed, a trimming screen (adjustment screen) SC2 relating to post-processing settings is displayed on the display unit 12, and adjustments to the post-processing settings are accepted via the trimming screen SC2, so that post-processing settings can be adjusted in response to the results of the test print. This allows for efficient adjustment of post-processing settings.

Further, according to the image forming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, when post-processing settings are adjusted during printing in the trial print mode or after printing in the trial print mode, the details of the adjustment of the settings are Since the post-processing modules (post-processing units) M1 to M4 perform post-processing with the settings reflected, it is possible to save the trouble of adjusting the post-processing settings again when transitioning from the trial print mode to the actual print mode. be able to. This makes it possible to smoothly start actual printing when transitioning from trial printing mode to actual printing mode.

In addition, according to the image forming device 1 of this embodiment, post-processing settings are accepted by operating the operation unit 11 provided in the device itself or an external device that is connected to the device for communication, thereby improving the convenience of the settings.

Further, according to the image forming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, when a setting related to reversing the post-processing position is accepted, the paper on which the post-processing position after the setting is indicated is displayed as a thumbnail on the display unit 12. , it is possible to make it easier for the user to visualize the post-processing position after the setting before actually performing the post-processing. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a discrepancy between the actual post-processing position and the post-processing position imagined by the user, thereby preventing unnecessary post-processing from being performed.

In addition, according to the image forming device 1 of this embodiment, if the accepted setting for inverting the post-processing position is a setting that does not allow post-processing, a predetermined warning message is displayed on the display unit 12, so that the user can be informed that the setting for inverting the post-processing position is inappropriate. This makes it possible to prevent post-processing from being performed when the setting for inverting the post-processing position is inappropriate, thereby preventing unnecessary post-processing from being performed.

Although the present invention has been specifically described above based on the embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and can be modified without departing from the gist thereof.

For example, in the above embodiment, the batch inversion button B1 and the inversion button B2 are displayed on the profile creation screen SC1 and the trimming screen SC2, and by operating the batch inversion button B1 and the inversion button B2, the post-processing position can be inverted. Although such settings can be made, it is possible to provide a batch rotation button and a rotation button instead of the batch inversion button B1 and the inversion button B2, or in addition to the batch inversion button B1 and inversion button B2, and to control the operation of each button. Settings related to the rotation of the post-processing position may be made by performing the following steps. Here, the batch rotation button is a button used when changing the settings of a plurality of items related to the rotation of the post-processing position all at once. On the other hand, the rotation button is a button used to individually change the settings of a plurality of items related to rotation of the post-processing position, and a rotation button corresponding to each item is provided.

1 Image forming apparatus 100 Image forming apparatus main body 11 Operation section (reception means)
12 Display section (display means)
13 Original reading unit 14 Image forming section 15 Paper feeding section 16 Image forming control section (control means)
17 Storage unit 18 Controller IF
19 Image processing section 200 Post-processing device 210 Conveyance section 211 Straight conveyance path 212 Long unit 213 Reversing sheet discharge path 214 Dual-use path 215 Long unit 220 Post-processing control section M1 to M4 Post-processing module T1 Purge tray T2 Card tray RU Relay unit FS finisher

Claims (10)

An image forming apparatus comprising: an image forming unit that forms an image on paper; and a post-processing unit that performs post-processing on the paper on which the image is formed by the image forming unit,
a reception means for accepting post-processing settings based on user operations;
control means for causing the post-processing unit to perform post-processing based on the settings accepted by the accepting means;
The control means may be configured to print during printing in a trial printing mode in which only one copy is printed in the case of printing multiple copies, or only a predetermined number of copies in the case of printing multiple copies, or in the trial printing mode. displaying an adjustment screen regarding the settings on a display means after printing;
The accepting means accepts settings related to reversal and/or rotation in the sheet feeding direction of the post-processing position via the creation screen at a first timing, which is a timing different from the first timing, and is configured to accept settings for printing multiple copies. The second timing is during printing in a trial print mode in which only one copy is printed in the case of printing, or only a predetermined number of copies in the case of printing multiple sheets, or after printing in the trial print mode. The image forming apparatus is characterized in that the adjustment of the settings is accepted via the adjustment screen. The image forming device according to claim 1, characterized in that the reception means receives settings related to reversing and/or rotating the post-processing position in the paper feed direction. 2. The receiving means is characterized in that, when there are a plurality of setting items related to reversal and/or rotation in the paper passing direction of the post-processing position, the receiving means can individually accept settings for the plurality of items. 2. The image forming apparatus according to 2. 1. The receiving means is characterized in that, when there are a plurality of setting items related to reversal and/or rotation in the paper passing direction of the post-processing position, the receiving means is capable of accepting the settings of the plurality of items at once. 3. The image forming apparatus according to any one of 3 to 3. When the settings are adjusted during printing in the trial print mode or after printing in the trial print mode, the control means controls the post-processing unit with the settings adjusted. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image forming apparatus performs post-processing. Any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein the accepting means accepts the settings by operating an operation unit provided on the own device or by operating an external device that is communicatively connected to the own device. The image forming apparatus according to item 1. 7. The control means, when the setting is accepted by the reception means, causes the display means to display a thumbnail of the sheet showing the post-processing position after the setting. The image forming apparatus described in . 8. The control means causes a display means to display a predetermined warning message when the settings accepted by the reception means are settings that cannot be post-processed. The image forming apparatus described in . The first timing is during printing in a trial print mode in which only one copy is printed in the case of printing multiple copies, or only a predetermined number of copies in the case of printing multiple copies, or during the trial printing. The timing is neither after printing in mode,
The second timing is during printing in a trial print mode in which only one copy is printed in the case of printing multiple copies, or only a predetermined number of copies in the case of printing multiple copies, or during the trial printing. The image forming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the image forming apparatus is used after printing in a printing mode. An image forming apparatus comprising: an image forming unit that forms an image on paper; and a post-processing unit that performs post-processing on the paper on which the image is formed by the image forming unit,
a reception means for accepting post-processing settings based on user operations;
control means for causing the post-processing unit to perform post-processing based on the settings accepted by the accepting means;
The control means may be configured to print during printing in a trial printing mode in which only one copy is printed in the case of printing multiple copies, or only a predetermined number of copies in the case of printing multiple copies, or in the trial printing mode. displaying an adjustment screen regarding the settings on the display means after printing;
The image forming apparatus is characterized in that the accepting unit accepts settings related to reversal and/or rotation in the paper passing direction of the post-processing position, and also accepts adjustment of the settings via the adjustment screen.

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