JPH01155769A - Picture forming device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To clarify the relation of output paper by providing a means receiving a title, a text number and a logo mark and a means setting the location of the title in a picture forming device usable for a copying machine for lots of kinds of media and adding the title to a raster data and outputting thereby allowing the information of key input to be printed and added to an optional position of paper. CONSTITUTION:A date or time is printed to a part of paper by a built-in watch in an additional information key 504 and a text title, a text number and registered logo mark are printed on a designated part of the paper. In order to set the title, the number of times of operation of the cursor movement key is counted by counters X, Y to the RAM 469. The X, Y counter data and the title code stored in the RAM 469 are sent to an I/O port 232 of the floppy disk controller FDC 2 via an I/O 470. In this case, the title and a command representing the title setting location are sent with addition. A CPU 221 of the FDC 2 stores its data in a RAM 222. Then the result is expanded in a page memory 228.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Technical Field] The present invention relates to an image creation device, and more particularly, it is applicable to a multi-media copying machine that is capable of copying from a paper original onto paper as well as copying between different media. The present invention relates to an image creation device for obtaining images.

[Prior art]

When using a multi-media copying machine to output a document that spans several pages, such as a word processor, the title of the cover page can be recognized, but once the second page and subsequent pages are separated, the title becomes unclear. Therefore, conventionally, titles and document numbers have been added to multiple pages using some method.

〔the purpose〕

The present invention was made in order to eliminate the drawbacks of the above-mentioned prior art, and its purpose is to apply it to a multi-media copying machine that can print and add key manual information at any position on output paper. An object of the present invention is to provide an image creation device that obtains an image.

〔composition〕

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an image creation apparatus that can be used in a multi-media copying machine that enables copying between different media in addition to copying from a paper original to paper. a reading means for reading data from the floppy disk, a data conversion means for converting the data read from the floppy disk into raster data, a storage means for storing the raster data, and a means for outputting the stored raster data to a laser printer; The present invention is characterized by comprising means for inputting a title, document number, logo mark, etc., and means for setting the position of the title, and for outputting the title added to the raster data.

Hereinafter, a detailed explanation will be given based on one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing the entire digital copying machine embodying the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a system block diagram thereof. In Figures 1 and 2, 1 is an image reading device (scanner) which is the input section of a digital copying machine, and is placed on the document table! 6! The image information of the placed original is converted into an electrical signal (image signal) by an image sensor such as a CCD. Reference numeral 2 denotes a floppy disk memory device for recording/reproducing image signals, which can record image signals (raster data) from a scanner, reproduce the recorded signals, or store images (raster data) recorded by other systems. data, hector data, text data, etc.), and internal page memory and scanner I/F.
, a printer I/F, and an operation display section 1/F, and also controls the entire device and buffers image signals. Reference numeral 4 indicates an operation display section, and 3 indicates a printer which is an output section of the digital copying machine, and forms an image on a recording member (paper, etc.) using a laser beam printer or the like based on an image signal.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, the image reading device l
I will explain about it. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of the image reading device 1, and FIG. 4 is a block circuit diagram thereof.

In FIG. 3, 111 is a platen glass, and the original 11
2 is placed on this platen glass 111. Manuscript 11
2 is the carriage 1 that moves on the slide [/- rule 113
Light source (fluorescent lamp) provided in 14 115 and 116
illuminated by. The movable mirror unit 118 includes
A mirror 119 and a mirror 119' are provided, which move on the slide rail 113, and in combination with a first mirror 117 provided on the carriage 114 send an optical image of the document 112 on the platen glass 111 to the lens reading unit 120. put in.

The carriage 114 and movable mirror unit l18 are
By means of pulleys 122, 123, 124 driven by a stepping motor 121 via a wire 126, the carriage 114 moves at a speed of V and the movable mirror unit 118 moves at a speed of 1
/2V in the same direction. platen glass 1
Standard white plate 127 on the back side of the home position section of 11
is provided, and is configured so that a standard white signal can be obtained before the start of document reading scanning. Lens reading unit 1
Reference numeral 20 is composed of a lens 128 as a reading lens system and a line sensor 129 attached to the reading board. It is focused and imaged on the light receiving surface of the line sensor CCD 129.C
The CD 129 converts the shading of the original image into an electrical signal (image signal).

Image signal processing will be described below with reference to the block diagram of FIG. This image signal is amplified by a 1 TII width circuit i 30,
The A/D converter 131 converts each pixel into a multivalued digital image signal.

This digital image signal is transmitted to the shape/Cing correction circuit 13.
In step 2, shading caused by (1) uneven light emission of the light source, (2) uneven light intensity distribution of the optical system (mirror, lens), (2) uneven sensitivity of the CCD, etc. is removed.

In the binarization circuit 133, ■ ii'! The f-image signal is converted to a constant binary level. That is, C)) U
The value processed in 134 is sent to the latch circuit (1<AM)1
A method of binarizing at 35 pattern levels (threshold).

■For things that require gradation, such as photographs, dither patterns (
ROM) 136 binarization method (dither processing).

is selected using the document select switch on the operation display section 4 and switched using the selector 137 to obtain an optimal copy image. The image data binarized for each P7i element is for one line, that is, A
A4 size (210 x 297 m) with 3 size scanners
m) longitudinal feed resolution to 400dpi (Ft/
inch), 297X16-4752doL
Line buffer 1 configured with (bit) of RAM
Output the serial image signal V, via 3G buffer 1
At step 39, the data is output to the floppy disk memory device 2.

The oscillation circuit 140 is a CO for driving the CCD 129.
It is applied to the D drive circuit 141 and the image (elementary) signal synchronization signal generation circuit 142. The output of the oscillation circuit 140 is counted by a counter 143, and the count value is sent to the decoder 14.
4 and the COD drive circuit 141 by decode output.
generates a pulse to drive the CCD I 29.

As other outputs of the decoder 144, a synchronization generating circuit 142 generates (1) a clock VCK synchronized with the pixels, (2) a main scanning synchronization signal LGAE in the line (main scanning) direction, and (2) a sub-scanning synchronization signal FGATE in the sub-scanning direction. Pixel signal V, clock VC, main scanning synchronization signal t,
The timings of c ATE and sub-scanning synchronizing signal FGA 'r E have the relationship shown in FIG. 5A.

The CPU 134 (for example, Intel 8086) is RO
Operates with the control program written in M145, working memory RAM146, l10 (input/output) baud)
Consisting of 147, 148, and 149, it controls the entire scanner 1? 11. The I10 boat 147 performs ON10FF control of actuators such as the drive pulse motor 121 and the fluorescent lamps 115 and 116 for illuminating the document, and also detects the home position switch of the scanner 1 and sensors such as document detection. The I10 boat 149 is an I/F for communicating with the control circuit in the floppy disk memory device.
(interface), and is a parallel data transfer using a handshake method.

Figure 5A is a diagram showing the relationship between the paper, the main scanning signal (LGATE), and the sub-scanning signal (FGATE).
ATE).

Figure 5B is a timing diagram, and the LSYNC signal is output from the printer, and is a synchronization signal for laser beam scanning.
That is, it is a laser beam position signal of the printer.

vo is read data (image signal) and image clock VC
It is clocked at K. Figure 5B lower VcX, V
o is above it. This is an enlarged version of ,■.

Next, the configuration and operation of the floppy disk memory device will be explained. FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of a floppy disk memory device, and FIG. 7 is a block circuit diagram thereof. 6 and 7, 210 represents an 8-inch floppy disk device, 211 represents a 5.25-inch floppy disk device, and 212 represents a 3.5-inch floppy disk device. In this embodiment, floppy disk devices with different media sizes are shown. We have implemented one each,
Such a configuration is not necessarily essential, and the number of installed devices may be one or more, with only a specific size medium floppy disk device. 213 is a control mold circuit, which is shown by the broken line in the block diagram of FIG. 7; 214 is an interface connector/cable for connecting with the scanner;
215 is an interface connector/
2 and 16 are interface connectors/cables connected to the operation display section.

Next, a control circuit block diagram will be explained.

The control circuit is based on a general microcomputer system, and each peripheral is controlled via a so-called bus. 11". 221 is a microprocessor that supplies data, address, and control signals to the bus 229. Floppy disk devices (hereinafter referred to as FDD) 210, 211.21
2, physical control (reading, writing) is performed through the FDDI/F 220. The RAM 222 is a working RAM and is operated under the CPU 221. R.O.
M223 is a part where the program of this system is stored, and the program controls the FDD, scanner, printer, and page memory. 224 is a scanner I/F configured by parallel data I/F. It controls the operation of the scanner. Data read from the scanner is not passed through this scanner I/F, but is carried out via a serial-◆parallel data converter 226. Data from this serial-to-parallel data converter 226 is developed into page memory 228. The page memory 228 has a data capacity to hold printer output paper as a full dot image. Further, the image data in the page memory is transferred to the printer 3 through the parallel-serial data converter 227. Printer I/
F225 is used to perform printer operations (print start, status read, etc.) and is used to store parallel data I.
/ F. What is the operation display section 4? 232 I1
Connected by 0 ports.

Next, the printer 4 will be explained. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of the printer, and FIG. 9 is a block circuit diagram thereof. In FIGS. 8 and 9, reference numeral 301 is a photosensitive drum, 302 is an electrostatic charger, 303 is a developing section, 304 is a paper feed cassette, 305 is a paper feed conveyance section, and 306
is the registrar, 307 is the transfer charger, 308
is a fixing device, 309 is a paper output tray, 310 is a cleaning device, 3 [1 is a laser, 312 is a collimator lens, 31
3 is a polygon mirror, 314 is a tθ lens, 315 is a mirror, 316 is a beam detect mirror, 317 is a beam position detector, 318 is a beam position, ! ? detection circuit, 31
9 is a laser driver circuit; 320A and 320B are toggle line buffers; 321 is an address counter for the line buffer memory; 323 is an input buffer that receives and receives image signals from the floppy disk memory device 2; 324 is a CPU that controls the Punta 3; 325 is a ROM that stores the control program for the printer 3 and the F GATE counter; 326 is a RAM that is a working memory for the CPU 324; 327 is a drive motor for the printer 3, an actuator for the fixing heater, paper presence/absence, and size detection. ■10 (input/output) boats, 32 to which sensors such as
8 inputs the LGATE 330 and the reset signal 331 etc. of the counter 321 that counts the FGATE counter! 1
0 port, 329 is an I1 that sends and receives control signals to and from the printer I/F 225 in the floppy disk memory device 2.
0 boats.

Synchronous signal L G from floppy disk memory device
AT E, F G AT E, V c
The input buffer 323 receives an image signal V synchronized with x (FIG. 5) and writes it into the line memory 320A or 320B.

The line memories 320A and 320B are toggled by a toggle switching signal 331 of the CPU 324, and when the line memory 320A is currently in the write state, the other line memory 320B is in the read state. The line memory counter 321 counts at the vo opened at L G A TE,
It is reset by the toggle switching signal 331 and reading/writing is always performed from address 0.

The reading side memory 320B controls the lighting of the laser 311 with a laser driver circuit 319, and the emitted light is shaped into parallel light by a collimator lens 312, and scanned by a polygon mirror 313 to the width of the photoreceptor drum 310. θ
Distortion is corrected by a lens 314, and the light is exposed onto the photosensitive drum 301 via a mirror 315.

On the other hand, the image forming system is transferred and fixed onto paper by the electrophotographic process shown in FIG. That is, the photosensitive drum 30
Reference numeral 1 rotates in the direction of the arrow, and displays an image that is charged by a charging charge 302, exposed to the laser, and visualized by a developing device 303, and the leading edge of the paper conveyed from a paper feed cassette 304 by a paper feed conveyance unit 305. The timing is adjusted using the registration roller 306. And this paper is the photoreceptor drum 30
1, the image is transferred to paper by a transfer separation charge 307, conveyed in the direction of the arrow, and fixed by a fixing device 308. The soaked paper is discharged to a paper discharge tray 309.

On the other hand, residual toner is collected from the photosensitive drum 301 by cleaning 310. The configuration and operation described above are of a well-known electrophotographic process laser printer. The CPU 3 uses the ROM 325 that stores these control 10 grams.
24 is operated.

Further, control is performed via l10329 in order to notify the floppy disk memory device of start and stop commands from the operation display unit 4 and abnormal conditions such as a paper jam in the printer 3.

Next, the operation display section 4 will be explained. FIG. 10 shows an external view of the operation display section 4, which includes a standard operation section 460 as a copying machine and a special operation section 461 according to the present invention.
It is made up of.

The standard operation section 460 is used for the "paper-to-paper copying" function, and includes a numeric keypad 462 for setting the number of copies, a print start switch 463, a number of copies display, and various status displays such as out of paper, insufficient toner, jam, etc. The operation and operation thereof are the same as those of a well-known copying machine.

The special operation section 461 is used for the "copying (printing) from a floppy disk to paper" function, and is composed of a liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as LCD) 465, soft keys 466, and touch keys 467. The LCD 465 has, for example, a graphic L of 480 dots in width x 128 dots in height.
It's a CD.

Touch keys 467 are shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B.

As shown in FIG. 13, light emitting elements A0 to A11 and light receiving elements B, to BI are arranged as a pair on the upper surface of the LCD 465. These are Figures 12A and 12.
As shown in Figure B, this touch key 467 displays the "letter key" function.As shown in Figure 13, when the operator's finger F is not present, the emitted light from the light emitting elements A and 1 is directed to the light receiving element. This constitutes a touch key in which the light emitted from the light emitting element A does not enter the light receiving element B7 when the operator's finger F is incident on the displayed character. These light emitting elements A0 to A, 3. A, 4~AI
7 and the light receiving elements Be'''B+s+ BI4 to Bl constitute a matrix.

That is, in FIG. 12A, when the key ``J465A'' is touched with a finger, the light emitting element A1, the light receiving element BI, and the light emitting elements A and 6 are activated.
and light receiving element B0 block light, the character ``1-t'' is input, and the character ``t'' is displayed on the display section 465B by a method described later. The key display 465G is a line feed or carriage turn key, and the key display 465D is an English/kana character switching key, and this key is for switching to English characters in FIG. 12A and to kana characters in FIG. 12B. Similarly, the key display 465E is a backspace, the key display 465F is a key for switching to "menu", and the key display 465G is a title registration key. The operations of these keys will be described later.

Next, a description will be given with reference to the control block diagram in FIG. 11. In the figure, 467 is a central processing unit (CPU) consisting of a microcomputer, and 468 is a random access memory (R
AM), 469 is a RAM which is a working memory of the CPU 467.

470 is floppy disk controller (FDC) 2
This is an input/output (Ilo) port that is an interface for sending and receiving data. This connection type is l10LS
This is the two-way handshake method of I. I10 boat 4
Reference numeral 71 drives various displays 464 such as paper end, jam, standby, and toner out on the standard operation unit 460. I1
The number setting key 4 of the standard operation section 460 is on the 0 boat 472.
62, print switch t63, and special operation section 46
1 function key 466 is connected to the matrix ;(!10 port 473 has light emitting elements A0 to A1
7 and the light receiving elements L3゜~Bl
? An amplifier 483 is connected.

The driver f-bar 482 dynamically turns on the light emitting elements A0 to A1 sequentially via the I10 boat 473 and takes in the output from the above-mentioned light shielding via the amplifier 483.

Furthermore, an LCD controller (LCDC) 474 that controls the LCD 4 (i5) and a battery-backed real-time watch 475 are connected to the address data bus 476 of the CPU 467.
0 dot, height 128 dot, LCDC474
It is connected to the local bus 477 of. LCD465
are driven by row and column drivers 480 and 481, respectively. In addition, display data is stored in video RAM (VRAM)
487 and character generator (CG) 479 are L
The display is controlled by the CDC474.

Next, the copying operation from a floppy disk (FD) to paper will be explained. First, when the power is turned on, it is in the copy mode, and the display on the LCD 465 of the special operation section 461 is 15th.
The operation flow is shown in FIG. 14 (step by step).

To switch to the ``rFD to paper copy'' mode, touch the ``Print'' 501 as shown in Figure 13, and the light emitting element (LE
D) Light receiving element (photo Tr) paired with As~A 11
Either Be-B++ blocks light and the amplifier 48 in FIG.
The output of 3 changes, and the CPU 467 becomes a read-only memory.
It is determined that the "Print" key 501 has been activated by a certain program stored in the (ROM) 468 (Step 2) 0
The display then changes to step 3 (Figure 16).

The "document name-view" key 502 displays the file (=document name) stored on the FD (step 4).

The operation is shown in the flowchart of FIG. 17 described later, and the operation is the same as step 2, but
+ a and the light receiving element BI4 are involved.

``The reservation j key 503 is used to select and reserve multiple document files from the FD and print them one after another (Step 5
), or print only the specified page of the document file.

Another function is to set a reservation file to print a set number of sheets at a reservation time. The operation of this step 5 is the same as step 4, but the light emitting element AI5 and the light receiving element B
IS becomes involved and the process moves to the flowchart of FIG. 22.

The "additional information" key 504 has the function of (1) printing the date or time on a part of the paper using the built-in watch, and (2) printing the document title, document number, and registered logo mark on the designated part of the paper. (Step 6).

The operation is similar to step 4, but the light emitting element A3.
and light receiving element B0 are involved, and the process moves to the flowchart of FIG. 24.

The "Initial" key 505 is a function to return to copy mode (
Step 7), the operation is similar to step 4, but the light emitting element A 17 and the light receiving element E3t't are involved.

Next, the operation from selecting a document file from the FD to printing will be explained with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

Step 8 When step 5 of the flowchart in FIG. 14 is selected, the CPU 467 sets a reservation flag in the flag area of the RAM 469.

Step 9 When step 4 of the flowchart in FIG. 14 is selected, the CPU 467 connects to the
An FD read request is issued via the page memory 228 of DC2.

Step 10 The CPU 221 of the FDC 2 checks the FD via the FDD interface 220 using the program in the ROM 223 containing the font generator. This F
Checks in D include: 1) Is the FD set and operational? 2) Is there any abnormality in the hardware of the FDD? 2) Is the file format of the FD capable of being processed by the program in the ROM 223? If any abnormality is found in these checks, the process moves to the flowchart shown in FIG. If normal, proceed to step 11.

Step 11 Read only the FD document file directory (title).

Step 12 Transfer the data read in step 11 to the I10 baud 423
■10 boat 47 of the operation unit 4 (Fig. 11) via 2
Send to 0. The CPU 467 controls the LCDC 474,
It is stored in VRAM4784m and displayed on LCD465.

Step 13 Display the document name on the LCD 465. This display example is the 18th
As shown in the figure.

Step 14 The operation of selecting (designating) a document to be output on paper is as follows: "→" key 506, "←" key 5
07. Move the document name cursor 510 using the "↑" key 508 and the "↓" key 509.

FIG. 18 is an example in which the initial cursor is on the document name "policy" and is moved to the draft document using the rtJ key 50B. rE
When you press the NDJ key 511, the display section 5 of the L CD465
The name is displayed in step 12, and the process moves to step 15.

Step 15 The CPU 467 checks the reservation flag in Step 8, and if it has been reset, the process moves to the [F] routine (flow chart in FIG. 22). If the reservation flag is set, the process advances to step 16.

Step 16: Press the ENT key 513 and return to step 13 to set the next document.

Step 17 To end the reservation, press the END key 511.

At this time, unlike step 14, since the reservation flag is set, it is programmed to end the reservation. Proceed to step 18 and reset the reservation flag. At that time, the display section 512 proceeds to the print routine [F] in which the reserved document is displayed as shown in FIG. 19. The keys 506, 507 in FIGS.
508, 509, 510, 511 and 513 are light emitting elements Ara~Al? , a light emitting element Ao'''A++ which operates as a matrix key with a pair of light receiving elements 8.4 to Bl'l.
A program not involved in the operation of the light-receiving elements B and B is stored in the ROM 46B. Also, if you do not see what you want in this document list, click NEXT in step 20.
Press key 522 and return to step 9 to reload and display.

Next, the case of FD error will be explained using the flowchart of FIG. 20.

Step 22: The error signal is sent to the I10 port 470 of the operating unit 4 via the I10 port 232 of the FDC 2.

Step 23 Cancel key 51 displays a display as shown in FIG.
4. The set keys 515 each have a light emitting element A.

~A9 and light receiving element B? ~B9 pair, and light emitting element At-
A pair of As and light-receiving elements B, ~B is involved, and the display section 512
``Insert floppy disk'' is displayed.

Step 24 When the cancel key 514 is pressed, initial display step l
Proceed to step 25 if you are not hit.

Step 25 When the set key 515 is pressed, the reservation flag is checked in step 26, and the process advances to step 8 (FIG. 17).

Next, the printing operation will be explained using the flowchart of FIG. 22.

Step 26 The cancel key 514 and print key 516 are the same as in step 23.

Step 27 Check the cancel key 514, and if it is pressed, proceed to step 1.

Step 28: If the print key 516 is activated, the process proceeds to step 29; if not, the process proceeds to step 26.

Step 29 Operation section 4! The specified document file signal is sent to the FDC2, I10 port 232 via the I10 port 470. CPU
221 is the FDD via the FDD interface 220
210. FD where 211 and 212 FD are set
The text data is read and expanded into the page memory 228 as a bit image. The code data is stored in the working memory 222 and developed in the page memory 228 using the font of the ROM 223.

Step 30 Check the reserved document, and if there is no reserved document, send the raster data (image signal) in the page memory 228 via the parallel-serial data converter (P/5) 227. The control signal at this time is received by the I10 port 329 of the printer 3 via the printer interface 225 of the FDC 2, and is sent to the CPU
324 is the control program of ROM 325, and step 31
Performs printing operations.

Step 31 Print the number of sheets set using the numeric keypad 462 of the operation unit 4. If there is next page data, repeat steps 29 to 31. Output all page memory data to the printer and end. At this time, step 3
2, that is, the document name on the display section 512 in FIG. 23 is deleted. The reserved document names are shifted to the left of the I+Ifi next display section 512.

Step 33 It is checked in step 30 whether there is a reserved document, and if there is free space in the page memory 228, the next data is written first in step 34.

Next, set the title and date as shown in Figures 24 and 27.
This will be explained using the flowchart shown in the figure.

Proceed from step 6 in Fig. 14 to ■ in Fig. 24, and proceed to step 25 in Fig.
A diagram is displayed (step 35). 514 is a cancel key, 517 is a title addition key, 518 is a date addition key, and cancel key 514 is a light emitting element As, A.
, and the pair of light-receiving elements Be and Bq, the title addition key 51
7 is a pair of light emitting elements A2+A3 and light receiving elements B, .

, Bb (Figure 13).

Step 36: Check the cancel key 514. When activated, the display returns to the one shown in FIG.

Step 37 Check the title key 517. When activated, the process proceeds to the flowchart shown in FIG. 27, which will be described later.

Step 38 Check the additional key 518 for the date. When activated,
A flag is set for the date (step 39), and the display shown in FIG. 26 is performed (step 40). That is, the date is displayed on the right end of the display section 512, and the display (mode) shown in FIG. 26 is entered. In FIG. 26, 514 is a cancel key, 519 is a registration key, and the light emitting elements A, -A, respectively. and a pair of light-receiving elements B11-B1° and light-emitting elements Az to A 1 ff
It functions in pairs with the light receiving elements Bll to B+3.

Step 41 Check the cancel key 514.). When activated, the mode returns to the mode shown in FIG. 16.

Step 42 Check the registration key 519. When activated, CP
U467 is stored in ROM by the program in ROM468.
The font data of 468 and the date of RAM 4690 are sent to the FDC2 I via the I10 boat 470.
10 port 232.

CI) U221 of FDC2 sets an E1 addition flag in RAM222 based on the program in ROM223. Then, the setting location of the page memory 228 - date expands the font data and returns to the mode shown in FIG. In FIG. 24, when the title key 517 is activated, the 27th
Proceed to step 31 in the figure.

Step 43 It has the function of the katakana key shown in FIG. 12A.

Step 44 Check the age key 465D in FIG. 12A. When activated, the process proceeds to step 45.

Step 45 Provide for the functions of the alphabetic keys shown in FIG. 12B.

Step 46 Check the canary key 4650 in FIG. 12B.

Step 47 As with a traditional kana or English keyboard,
Key in the title using the method shown in Figure 3.

Echo back to the display section 512 of the LCD 465, and
, stored in the TVRAM 478 via the CDC 474, displayed on the character generator (CG) 479, and stored in a set address area of the RAM 469.

Step 48 Check the ME (cancel) key 465F.

Step 49 Check the BS (backspace) key 465E.

Step 50 Check the TL (title registration) key 465G.

The title data in the RAM 469 is sent to the T10 boat 232 of the FCC2 via the T10 boat 470. FDC2
The CPU 221 stores the information in the RAM 222.

Step 52 The display operation changes to the one shown in FIG. 28 for setting the title print position. Display 520 is a print size frame, and 521 is a cursor for setting the title insertion position. 506,507
．． 508 and 509 are cursor movement keys, 511 is END
This is the key.

Step 54 Check the cancel key 514.

Step 55 Check the end key 511.

Step 56 Title setting, cursor movement key 506.50
The number of operations of 7,508,509 is counted in the RAM 469 by X and Y counters. That is, in the initial stage (IIIX counter (horizontal) and Y counter (vertical) OIO, when the "→" key 506 is activated once, the The same goes for the Y counter.
Send to T10 boat 232 of DC2. In this case, a command indicating that the data is the title and title setting location data is added and sent. C1)U221 of FDC2 stores the data in RAM222. Then, it is developed in the page memory 228.

〔effect〕

According to the present invention, data from a floppy disk is read in an image creation device that can be used in a multi-media copying machine that enables copying between different media in addition to copying from a paper original to paper. a reading means, a data conversion means for converting the data read from the floppy disk into raster data, a storage means for storing the raster data, a means for outputting the stored raster data to a laser printer, and a title and a document number. , a means for inputting a logo mark, etc., and a means for setting the position of the title, and the title is added to the raster data and output, so that the output paper does not come out in pieces as in the past. This image eliminates the drawback that the relationship between the output papers becomes unclear when printing, and the relationship between the output papers becomes clear by adding a title and document number, and it can also be used as an advertisement by adding a logo mark, etc. A production device can be provided.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing the entire digital copying machine implementing the present invention, FIG. 2 is a system block diagram thereof, FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of an image reading device, and FIG. 4 is its block diagram. The circuit diagram, Figure 5A, shows the synchronization signals LGATE, F.
FIG. 5B is a timing chart of synchronizing signals and image data; FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of a floppy disk memory device; FIG. 7 is a block diagram of its control circuit; FIG. is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of the printer, Figure 9 is its block circuit diagram, and Figure 10 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of the printer.
11 is a control block diagram of the operation section, FIG. 12A is a schematic plan view showing the display of katakana characters, FIG. 12B is a schematic plan view showing the display of English text, and FIG. Figure 13 is a schematic diagram showing the state in which character keys are pressed.
Figure 4 is a flowchart explaining the operation of copying from a floppy disk to paper, Figure 15 is a schematic diagram showing the display during operation of Figure 14, and Figure 16 is a schematic diagram showing the display when the print key is activated. , FIG. 17 is a flowchart of document name-view key operation, FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram showing an example of displaying a document name on a liquid crystal display, and FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram showing a display unit displaying a reserved document. , FIG. 20 is a flowchart explaining the operation in case of a floppy disk error, FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram showing the display on the display unit in step 23, FIG. 22 is a flowchart explaining the print operation, and FIG. 23 is the display. FIG. 24 is a flowchart explaining the title and date setting operation, FIG. 25 is a schematic diagram showing the display in step 35, and FIG. 26 is the display in step 40. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating the title and date setting operation similar to FIG. 24, and FIG. 28 is a schematic diagram showing the display unit displaying the title print position setting. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Image reading device Wl (scanner), 2... Floppy disk memory device, 3... Printer (image forming device), 4... Operation display section, 210, 211, 21
2... Floppy disk device, 226... Serial-parallel data converter, 227... Parallel-serial data converter, 228... Page memory, 46
1...Special operation section, 465...LCD, 467...
・LCDC474,501...Print key, 502...
・Document name-view key, 504...Additional information key, 506
507.508,509,511...Cursor movement key, 512...Display section, 514...Cancel key, 516...Print key. Figure 1 Figure 5 (a) Figure 5 (b) GArE Figure 7 13th cause 14th cause

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[Claims] In an image creation device that can be used in a multi-media copying machine that enables copying between different media in addition to copying from a paper original to paper, a reading means for reading data from a floppy disk and data read from the floppy disk are provided. a data conversion means for converting the data into raster data, a storage means for storing the raster data, a means for outputting the stored raster data to a laser printer, a means for inputting a title, document number, logo mark, etc.; and means for setting the position of the raster data, and outputs the raster data by adding the title to the raster data.