JPH02149860A - Image forming device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To shorten service hours and to effectively use information by backing up a memory to restore device information such as a jamming position or device malfunction and transferring these device information to an IC card. CONSTITUTION:Information as service man information such as the number of jamming, device malfunction, and the total number of copied papers is added to the content of the memory 8 each time and stored in the memory 8. Besides, when a service man loads the IC card 2 in an electronic copying machine 1, which is set in simulation mode, and he one-touch-operates the prescribed key of an operating part 7, all contents of the memory 8 is transferred to the IC card 2. After the service man takes out the IC card 2 from the copying machine 1, he loads it in a personal computer 10 and data is processed. Thus, service hours can be shortened as well as information can be effectively used.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus such as an electronic copying machine or a printer, and more particularly to an image forming apparatus that can write information to an attached IC card. .

An example of such an image forming device is one that writes an individual's name on an attached IC card using a key manually, and also automatically adds and writes the number of copies for each individual's name. -119555.

However, in all conventional examples, only personal information is stored in the IC card, and this information does not include mechanical information such as the number of jams in the image forming device or mechanical abnormalities. Not yet. Therefore, service personnel cannot use this personal information.

Therefore, when collecting machine information, use a mode (simulation) exclusively for service personnel to display the number of jams, other machine abnormalities, and the total number of sheets of paper used, etc., on the display of the image forming device, and record this information in a notebook. I had to write it down in my notebook or notebook. However, these tasks are often troublesome for service personnel.

The present invention has been made in view of these points, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an image forming apparatus that can shorten service time and effectively utilize information.

In order to achieve the above object, the image forming apparatus of the present invention has an I.
It is comprised of a C card mounting section, a memory for storing machine information such as jam position and machine abnormality, a circuit for backing up the memory, and means for transferring the machine information to the IC card.

According to this configuration, a service person can transfer machine information from an image forming apparatus to an IC card in a simulation with a one-touch operation.

Then, the service person can read this IC card on the spot or after taking it home with a personal computer, etc., and process it there or take it home and statistically process the information and defects of the machine.

In FIG. 1, (1) is an electronic copying machine embodying the present invention, and the electronic copying machine (1) has an IC card (2) installed in a predetermined position. 2) is connected to the CPU (4) via the connector (3). CPU (
In connection with 4), there is a ROM for built-in programs (5), and a 110 port (6) that relays data exchange with external devices.
), and in addition to the operating section (7), a memory (8) consisting of a RAM for storing serviceman information is provided.

A backup battery (9) is also provided along with this memory (8). In addition to the above-mentioned number of jams, machine abnormalities, and total number of copies, the service person information may include all necessary information regarding the service, such as the number of copies by paper size and the position where the jam occurs.

These pieces of information are added to the contents of the memory (8) each time and stored in the memory (8). Then, when the serviceman inserts the IC card (2) into the copying machine (1), puts the copying machine into simulation mode, and operates a predetermined key on the operation section (7) with one touch, the contents of the memory (8) are All are transferred to the IC card (2). Of course, it is assumed that the contents of the memory (8) depend on the memory (8) even after being transferred to the IC card (2).

After the serviceman takes out the IC card (2) from the copying machine (1), he inserts it into a personal computer as shown in FIG. 2 and processes the data. Of course, data and data processing results can be displayed on the display section (IO) of the personal computer 0.

This personal computer Q(1) may be a stationary type or a portable type. In the case of a portable type, after taking out the IC card (2) from the copying machine (1), the data can be processed on the spot and some adjustments can be made to the copying machine (1).

As described above, according to the present invention, machine information stored in an image forming apparatus can be easily written to an IC card (for example, with one touch), and the data can be processed as is on a personal computer, etc. This has the effect of being able to quickly reproduce data in the event of an abnormality, and detecting machine defects and abnormalities at an early stage.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the main structure of an electronic copying machine embodying the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows an IC in which machine information is written.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of card data processing. (1)--electronic copying machine, (2)...IC card. (3) - Connector, (4) - CPU, (8)
-Memory. (9) -m- Backup battery.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) An image forming apparatus comprising an IC card mounting section, a memory for storing machine information such as a jam position or a machine abnormality, a circuit for backing up the memory, and means for transferring the machine information to the IC card. .