JPH0242457A - Copying machine with data imprinting function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To eliminate the need for the manual counting of the number of the sheets of an original and the key input of the number of total pages by instructing the setting of a mode to count the number of the sheets of the original when a page data imprinting mode is selected. CONSTITUTION:The title machine is provided with an original carrying means 400 and a data copying means 200 and further, further provided with a mode control means to set the page data imprinting mode, a counting means to count the number of the sheets of the original, an instructing means to instruct the setting of the mode to count the number of the sheets of the original and a data control means to operate and set imprinting page data based on the result of the counting. Thus, when the page data imprinting mode is selected, the setting of the mode to count the number of the sheets of the original is instructed, therefore, an operator follows this instruction and thus, the manual counting of the number of the sheets of the original and the key input of the number of the total pages are eliminated.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a copying machine with a data imprinting function capable of imprinting page numbers (and total page numbers).

The copying machine according to the present invention can imprint page numbers (and total page numbers) without inputting the total number of pages of a document.

[Conventional technology]

(1) A copying machine has been proposed or provided (Japanese Patent Publication No. 59-52811) that can imprint data such as date, page number, etc. on the copied image when copying the original image.

In the copying machine described above, when exposing and scanning a document image to write an electrostatic latent image corresponding to the image on a photoreceptor, for example, the area corresponding to the data imprinting area is shielded from light, etc., and the initial stage of the area is By preserving the charged state, data can be imprinted on the area.

In addition, in the above, when imprinting page number data, it is generally possible to imprint the total page along with the current page, such as **/## (*: current page, #: total page). It is being done.

(2) A document circulation conveyance device (RDH; hereinafter abbreviated as RDH) has been proposed or provided (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 55-98
762>.

This device is a device that enables document copying in a panning mode, and is used by being set on the document table of a copying machine.

The panning mode is a mode in which an image is scanned by moving the document on the document table while the scanning system of the copying machine is fixed. This was devised in view of the fact that there is loss time due to scanner return in normal copying mode, and to eliminate this loss time and thereby achieve higher speeds.

Furthermore, when using RDH, the number of original documents is generally counted. This is because it is necessary to detect the end timing of the copying operation in the panning mode.

Note that RDH is in ADF mode (original automatic feeding mode:
A mode in which the original is automatically fed onto the document glass, positioned at a fixed position on the document glass, the copying machine's scanning system is driven to scan the image, and then the document is ejected from the document glass.) It can also be used in In this mode, counting the number of originals is
Since it is not necessary, it is not normally done.

Furthermore, by opening its document transport section, RDH can
It is configured so that manual document setting is also possible.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

As described above, in order to imprint the total number of pages together with the current page on a copy image, data on the total number of original sheets is required.

Additionally, when using an automatic document feeder, copies are often made from the last page of the document, and in such cases, data on the total number of originals is required in advance even if only the current page is to be imprinted. It is.

For this reason, conventionally, the total number of pages has been input using a numeric keypad or the like on an operation panel. In other words, conventionally, it was necessary to manually count the number of original sheets.

The present invention focuses on the fact that the RDH has a function of counting the number of originals, and is intended to save the effort of manually counting the number of originals and the effort of inputting total page data.

[Means and effects for solving the problems] The present invention provides a document transporting means for feeding the document onto the document table and collecting the document from the document table, and a data copying device for imprinting data superimposed on the document image. a mode control means for setting a page data imprinting mode for imprinting a page number in association with each document; a counting means for counting the number of original sheets; and a page data imprinting mode is selected. data imprinting comprising: an instruction means for instructing the setting of a mode that involves counting the number of original sheets when the number of original sheets is counted; and a data management means for calculating and setting page data for imprinting based on the counting result by the counting means. It is a copier with functions.

According to the above configuration, when the page data imprinting mode is set, the operator is instructed to set a panning mode that involves counting the number of original sheets, a mode that only counts the number of original sheets, or the like. A mode for counting the number of sheets is set in accordance with this instruction, and when a predetermined operation start condition is satisfied (for example, a copy start key is pressed), the number of original sheets is counted before copying the original.

Based on the counted number of originals, page data corresponding to each original, and total page data if necessary, are calculated and set as data for imprinting.

Therefore, according to this copying machine, there is no need to manually count the number of original sheets or manually count the total number of pages.

(Below, margin) 〔Example〕 The present invention will be explained in detail below.

(Overall explanation of the mechanism) Figure 1 shows a copying machine and a document circulation conveyance device (
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of RDH.

The illustrated copying machine has an optical system 101 in the upper stage and an image forming unit 1 in the middle stage.
02, a configuration in which a paper refeeding unit 103 is arranged in the lower stage, and a paper feeding unit 104 is arranged in the lowest stage, respectively.
Further, on the document table 16, a document circulation conveyance device (RD
H) 400 is set.

(1) Optical system 101 The optical system 101 is configured to operate an original set on the original table glass 16 (original set is a manual or RDH ADF).
mode) or the document moving on the document table 16 (the document movement for scanning is performed in the RDH panning mode), and the reflected light from the document image is transferred to the image forming unit 102. The photosensitive drum 2 is guided to the photosensitive drum 2, and an image is formed on the surface of the photosensitive drum 2.

The optical system 101 includes an exposure lamp 10, a reflecting mirror 11a, ll
b, llc, lid, and l/lens 12.

Modes other than normal mode and panning mode (panning mode will be explained later)
The exposure lamp 10 and the reflecting mirror 11a have a V/N (, V;
The reflecting mirrors 11b and IIC each move back and forth along the lower surface of the document table 16 at a speed of the circumferential speed of the photosensitive drum 2 (N: copying magnification) and a speed of V/2N to expose and scan the document.

On the other hand, under the panning mode using the RDH400, the exposure lamp 10/reflector 11a, and the reflector 11b/llc
, is held fixed at the reference position. Exposure scanning of the original image in this state is performed by moving the original on the original table 16 at a constant speed to the left in the figure.

The copy magnification can be set by adjusting the position of the lens 12.
Further, the imaging position is corrected by adjusting the angle of the reflecting mirror lid.

(2) Image forming unit 102 The image forming unit 102 executes image formation by a so-called electrophotographic process. In other words, it develops an electrostatic latent image formed on the photoreceptor drum 2 with toner. is transferred onto copy paper, fixed, and then ejected.

The image forming unit 102 includes a photoreceptor drum 2 rotatably supported in the counterclockwise direction in the figure, an erase lamp 7 disposed around the photoreceptor drum 2, an electrostatic charger 6, a data imprinting unit 200, A developing device 3a (accommodating black toner in this embodiment), a developing device 3b (accommodating red toner in this embodiment), a transfer charger 5a, a separation charger 5b, a cleaning device 4, and conveys the copied copy paper. It has a conveyor belt 8 and a fixing device 9 that fixes the toner image on the conveyed paper. Note that the data imprinting unit 200 will be described in detail later.

Further, 13 is a photosensitive drum 20 for feeding the copy paper.
The photosensitive drum 2 is rotated at a predetermined timing in synchronization with the rotation.
A pair of timing rollers 14 and 15 are used to transport the copy paper between the image fixing bath and the transfer charger 5a.

Note that a solenoid (not shown) is operated to switch between ejecting the copy paper ejected from the image forming unit 102 onto the paper ejection tray 36 or into a paper refeeding tray 58, which will be described later. This is executed by the switching lever 41.

(3) Paper refeeding unit 103 The paper refeeding unit 103 is used for composite copying (copying in which a composite image is formed on the same side of paper by two consecutive image forming processes) and double-sided copying (continuous This method is used for copying (copying) in which images are formed on the front and back sides of paper through two image forming processes.

That is, the copy paper on which the image has been transferred and fixed on one side (first side) passes through the paper passage path 530 during composite copying, and through the paper passage paths 530 and 531 during double-sided copying.
The paper passes through the paper refeed tray 58 and is temporarily stored in the paper refeed tray 58. That is, the tray 58 is placed so that the image forming surface (first surface) is facing down during composite copying, and so that the image forming surface (first surface) is facing up during double-sided copying. will be stored in.

Thereafter, at a predetermined timing, the paper is pulled out from the tray 58 by the refeeding roller 38, passes through the paper feed path 540, reaches the timing roller pair 13, and again at a predetermined timing, the paper is pulled out from the tray 58 by the refeeding roller 38, and is moved between the photoreceptor drum 2 and the transfer charger 5a at a predetermined timing. Paper is fed, and image transfer and fixing are performed. Note that the paper is fed between the photoreceptor drum 2 and the transfer charger 5a so that the image forming surface (first surface) faces the photoreceptor drum 2 during composite copying, and when double-sided copying is performed. is the image forming surface (
so that the first surface) faces the transfer charger 5a side,
Each will be done.

(4) Paper Feed Unit 104 The paper feed unit 104 has an upper paper feed tray 42 and a lower paper feed tray 43 that store paper of a container size. After the paper in each tray is pulled out by paper feed rollers 18 and 19, the paper is fed by an automatic paper feed mechanism to the timing roller pair 13 of the image forming unit 102, and is fed by a predetermined timing signal from the optical system 101 or the RDH 400. and in synchronization with the 20 rotations of the photosensitive drum 2.
- The image is transferred between the transfer chargers 5a and subjected to image transfer.

(5) Document circulation device (RDH) 400 The document circulation device (RDH) 400 continuously feeds the document set on the document tray 412 onto the document table 16 from the right end side in the figure. Conveyed on the table 16 to the left in the figure at a constant speed,
Thereafter, the document is collected from the left side in the figure again onto the document tray 412, and is used by being set on the document table 16 of the copying machine. Note that the RDH 400 can be used in a panning mode and a non-panning mode (ADF mode).

The document feeding by the RDH 400 is performed as follows.

First, place the document on the document tray 412 with the image side facing up (
The stacked documents are sequentially pulled out by a paper feed belt 420 starting from the lowest document and fed onto the document table 16. At this time, the passage of the fed document is detected by the paper feeding detection sensor 421.

Next, the document that has passed the position of the paper feed detection sensor 421 is (i) In the panning mode, after a predetermined timing is taken at the entrance to the document table (on the right side of the figure), the document is transferred to the conveyor belt. Due to the frictional force of 423, -at a constant speed, the document table 1
6 and is conveyed to the left in the figure while being exposed and scanned.

At this time, as described above, the exposure lamp 10 and the reflecting mirror 11allbllc of the optical system 101.

is held fixed at the reference position.

In other words, exposure scanning of the original image during the panning mode is performed not by movement of the optical system but by movement of the original.

After that, the original is ejected from the exit of the original table (left end side in the figure) by the ejection roller 425, and returned to the original tray 425.
It is collected on 2.

In panning mode, the interval between sheets fed from the paper feed unit is extremely narrow, so by the time the final document is detected, more sheets than the required number have already been fed from the paper feed unit. In order to prevent this, it is necessary to know the number of originals in advance. Therefore, the number of originals is counted by skipping the originals before copying starts.

When counting the number of originals, the first original to be collected (=first fed original; first original) is placed in the tray 41.
Instead of being collected directly on top of the topmost original (final original) set in the first original and the final original, a lever 410 for detecting the final original is interposed between the first original and the final original. It will be done.

That is, when a document is first set on the tray 412, the tip of the lever 410 is placed on the uppermost document (the final document). The tip of the lever 410 gradually descends as the thickness of the document decreases as the document is fed, and when the final document is pulled out from the tray 412, it comes into contact with the final document feed detection sensor 411. As a result, it is detected that the final document has been fed.

Detection of the feeding of the final original is necessary for counting the number of originals, separating multiple copies from one original (hereinafter referred to as multi-copying), stopping the copying operation, etc., as will be described later. This data is provided as detailed data.

As can be seen from the above, document copying by panning is performed with the scanner stopped, so there is no loss time due to scanner return.

Therefore, compared to copying in the normal mode (non-panning mode), there is an advantage that the interval between each copying operation can be shortened and high speed can be achieved.

On the other hand, (ii) non-panning mode (mode in which RDH is used as an automatic document feeder (ADF); ADF mode)
In some cases, the document that has passed the position of the paper feed detection sensor 421 is first stopped at a fixed position on the document table 16 (a position for scanning the document by moving the scanner).

In such a document stopped state, the exposure lamp 1 of the optical system 101
0. The reflecting mirror 11a is at a speed of V/H, and the reflecting mirror 11a is
b and 11C are respectively driven at a speed of V/2N□), move along the lower surface of the document platen glass 16, and expose and scan the document.

After the exposure scan is completed (in the case of multi-copying, after the exposure scan is completed for the number of multi-copies), the document in the above-mentioned fixed position is conveyed on the document table 16 to the left in the figure by the frictional force of the conveyor belt 423. Thereafter, the document is ejected from the exit (left end in the figure) of the document table by a discharge roller 425 and collected onto the document tray 412 again.

(iii) Note that the RDH 400 can be opened and closed. That is, the RDH document transport unit 405 can be opened upward on the operator side, and the document table 16 can be
It is configured so that the original can be manually set on the top.

(Description of data imprinting unit 200) FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the configuration of the data imprinting unit 200.

As shown in FIG. 2, the LED head 201 of the data imprinting unit 200 is configured to be movable. Note that the direction of the movement is along the axial direction of the photoreceptor drum.

Here, the movement of the LED head 201 is driven by the stepping motor 204! A belt 2 that drives J211 and is stretched between the driving pulley 211 and the subordinate pulley 211
This is done by rotating 05.

That is, as shown in the figure, a data imprinting head 20 in which an LED array 203 and a charger 202 are integrated.
1 is fixed on the belt 205. Therefore, as the belt 2050 rotates, the data imprinting head 2
01 moves along the axial direction of the photosensitive drum 2.

Note that 208 is a sensor that detects a reference position of the data imprinting head 201 (a position that serves as a reference for counting CNTR1 and CNTR2, which will be described later). That is, the reference position is detected by the light shielding plate 209 protruding from the data imprinting pad 2Ql blocking the optical circuit in the recessed portion of the sensor 208.

Further, the data imprinting unit 200 equipped with the data imprinting head 201 is removable from the copying machine, and furthermore, the data imprinting unit 200 is compatible with the developing device when attached to the copying machine. It is configured to have.

As described above, in this embodiment, the length of the data imprinting head 201 is configured to be shorter than the length of the photoreceptor drum 2, and a head moving mechanism is employed to move the data onto the photoreceptor drum 2. It is possible to imprint data to any location on the screen. However, the present invention does not limit the length of the data imprinting head 201. That is, it is also possible to set the data imprinting position by employing a data imprinting head that is approximately the same length as the photosensitive drum 2 and controlling the lighting/extinguishing of its LED elements.

(Description of Operation Panel) FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a part of the operation panel of the copying machine.

As shown in the figure, on the operation panel, there is a numeric keypad group 315 for entering numerical values such as the number of copies or total number of pages, a copy start key 308 for instructing the start of a copy operation,
A display section 319 that displays numerical values such as the number of copies or the total number of pages in segments, an imprint key 302 that commands the setting of date and/or page imprinting mode, and a display that indicates that the date imprinting mode has been set. date L
ED303, page LED304 to display that the page imprint mode has been set, insert key to command the setting of the insert mode, which accepts and specifies additional information (data print color, total number of pages) for the imprint data. 305, insert LED 306 that indicates that the insert mode is set, color specification keys 312 to 314, and display L that indicates that the color corresponding to the color specification keys 312 to 314 has been selected.
Entry space 307- for entering colors corresponding to EDs 316-318 and color specification keys 312-314
A liquid crystal display section 330 and the like for displaying various messages related to the page mode are arranged.

Note that in the above, the data printing color refers to the printing color of imprint data.

Also, when the total number of pages is entered, the page display imprinted on the copy paper is */** (*: current page, **: &1 page)
It is expressed as

Further, the color specification key 312 is used to select the toner color of the topmost developing device (in this embodiment, the data imprinting unit 200 is installed in the topmost tier, not the developing device); The color designation key 314 corresponds to the toner color of the developing device 3a in the middle stage, and the color specifying key 314 corresponds to the toner color of the developing device 3b in the lower stage.

(Description of Control Circuit) FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit of this copying machine.

As shown in the figure, the control circuit includes a CPU 22 (host) that controls the operation of the entire copying machine, and a data imprinting unit 200.
It is mainly composed of an imprinting CPU 21 which controls the imprinting CPU 21.

The host CPU 22 receives key human input signals from the operation panel, time data from the timer IC, timing data from the imprinting CPU 21, and data (mode data such as panning mode, etc.) from the CPU that controls the RDH. At the same time, signals are manually generated from various sensor groups (not shown) arranged at various locations within the copying machine.

In addition, the host CPU 22 controls display output signals to the operation panel, imprint data (position data, image data, etc.) to the imprint CPU 21, image area interrupt request signals to the imprint CPU 21, and RDH. In addition to outputting signals to the CPU, control signals are outputted to controllers of various members (not shown) disposed at various locations within the copying machine (scanner, developing device, fixing device, etc.).

On the other hand, the imprinting CPU 21 includes the host CPU 22
In addition to signals from the timer IC, a timer interrupt request signal from the timer IC, font data from the character ROM, and reference position data from the photosensor 208 are input manually.

In addition, from the imprinting CPU 21, the host CPU 2
2, a drive control signal to the stepping motor 204, a drive control signal to the charger 202, and a drive control signal to the LE.
Turning on/off data to the driver of the D array 203 is output.

(Description of Processing in CPU) The operation of the embodiment device will be described below in accordance with the processing in CPU.

[A] General Description (1) Main Routine of Host CPU 22 FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the main routine of processing of the host CPU 22. Before explaining the flowchart, let us define the term on-edge. On Edge is a switch,
When the state of a sensor, signal, etc. changes from an off state to an on state, this state change is defined as on-edge.

The CPU 22 starts processing, for example, by turning on the power, and first initializes each register, flag, etc. (Sl),
Furthermore, each mode is initialized (S3).

In step S5, a routine timer that defines the time for one routine is started (S5).

In step S7, data communication with the CPU 21 (imprint control CPU), etc. is executed, and in step S9, an analysis routine is executed.

Some key on the operation panel is pressed (S
11; YES), and if copying is not in progress (
513: No) executes the key manual processing routine (
515).

Also, if the copy start flag is set (S1
7; YES) executes the copy start routine (
S19).

In step 321, other processes (processes other than those described above executed by the CPU 22; details omitted because they are not directly related to the gist of the present invention) are executed.

Thereafter, in step S23, the sewing machine waits for the routine timer, and returns to S5 to repeat the process.

Analysis routine (S9), key manual processing routine (S15)
) and the copy start routine (S19) will be described in detail later.

(2) Main routine of the imprinting CPU 21 FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the main routine of the imprinting control CPU 21.

The CPU 21 starts processing, for example, by turning on the power, and first initializes each register, flag, etc. (310
01).

In step 51003, it is determined whether or not data is to be imprinted, that is, whether or not the data imprinting mode is in effect. If the data imprinting mode is not in effect (S1003; No), the image area (S1025), and returns to 51003.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 51003 that the mode is data imprinting mode (31003; YES), the process advances to step 51005.

In step 51005, it is determined whether or not the imprint data and imprint position data have been changed.

As a result of the determination, if it is determined that there is no change in any data (S1005; No), step 31007
~Jump 5IO15 and step 5IO1? Proceed to.

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step 51005 is that there is a change in the imprint data and/or imprint position data (SIQO5; YES), processing corresponding to the change is executed.

That is, first, the execution of the copy operation is prohibited (31007).
, takes in the total page number data sent from the host CPU 22 (31009). Next, bitmap development of the standard data for imprinting is executed (51011), and a motor control routine for controlling the position of the data imprinting head 201 is executed (S1013). After that, the copy operation is permitted (SLQL5).

In step 51017, it is determined whether it is the timing to start copying operation processing for each sheet.

If it is not the copy start timing (S1017; NO
> jumps steps 51019 to 51023 and returns to step 31003.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 51017 that it is the timing to start copying, it is determined whether or not the time data for imprinting and the page number data have changed (S1
019). As a result, time data for imprinting and/or
Or, if the page number data has changed (S10
19: YES) executes bitmap expansion of the changed data (31021).

After that, enable image area interrupts (31023)
, return to step 31003.

Details of the bitmap development routine (31011), motor control routine (Sl[113), and time/page data bitmap development routine (S1021) will be described later.

CB3 Detailed explanation of each subroutine step 1> Subroutine of the host CPU 22 (1) Analysis routine (S9) FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the analysis routine (S9) called within the main routine of the host CPU 22.

In this routine, each process in the page data imprinting mode is executed based on the data received in the communication process (S7).

That is, a page count routine (SIOI) that manages the imprint page number, a total page mode check routine (5103) that manages the input of the number of m pages, and a reset of the page data imprint mode when the specified number of sheets have been copied. Page mode reset check routine (
S105), J in page data imprint mode
A page mode J to M processing routine (5107) for managing page data after AM processing and other unraveling processing are executed.

Details of the page count routine (SIOI), m-page mode check routine (S103), and page mode reset check routine (8105) will be described below.

Page Count Routine (Slot)> FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the page count routine called in the analysis routine (S9).

This page count routine manages imprint page numbers in page mode. Note that managing page numbers on the host CPU 22 side during the panning mode is unreasonable in terms of data transfer speed, so management is performed on the imprint control CPU 21 side (described later).

First, in step 5201, the page LED 304 is determined.

As a result of the determination, if the page LED 304 is not ON, that is, if it is not the page data imprint mode (S20
1; No), this routine is not executed and returns.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step 5201, the page LED
304 is ON, that is, in the page data imprint mode (S201; YES), the process advances to step 5203 and checks whether the total number of pages has changed, in other words, the new total number of pages. It is determined whether the total number of pages has been determined by input or by counting the number of originals when using RDH (described later) (S203).

As a result of the determination in step 5203, if the total number of pages has changed (3203; YES), the internal variable: PAGE
After substituting the changed total number of pages into (3213),
Proceeding to step 5215, PAGE data transfer processing is executed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 5203 that there is no change in the total number of pages (S203; No), the RDH panning mode is not in effect (S205; No), and the copy paper has passed the timing roller 13. (S207; YES), and that the set number of copies of the document on the document table 16 are completed with the paper that has passed the timing roller at that time (5209;
If YES), the data in the internal variable: PAGE is decremented (S211), and the process proceeds to step 5215, where the PAGE data transfer process is executed.

Note that if it is determined in step 5205 that the camera is in the panning mode, or if it is determined that the copy paper has not passed the timing roller 13 in step 5207,
Alternatively, if it is determined in step 5209 that the multi-copy is not completed, the process directly returns to the analysis routine.

Total page mode check (S103) > Figure 8 shows
3 is a flowchart showing a total page mode check routine called within the analysis routine (S9).

First, in step 5301, the page LED 304 is determined.

As a result of the determination, if the page LED 304 is not ON, that is, if the page data imprint mode is not enabled (S3
01; No) Go to step 5317, turn off the liquid crystal display 330 (see FIG. 14), and return.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step 5301, the page LED
If 304 is ON, that is, if it is the page data imprint mode (S301; YES), the process advances to step 5303, and the total page input flag is determined.

As a result of the determination, if the total page input flag is set, the process advances to step 5317 and the liquid crystal display 330 is turned off.
FF and return.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step 5303, if the total page input flag has been reset, that is, if the total number of pages has not been determined (8303; YES), the process proceeds to step 5305, and the mode using RDH is determined. Determine whether or not.

If the result of the determination is that the mode does not use RDH (S
305; No) displays display pattern a (see FIG. 14) on the liquid crystal display 330 on the operation panel to prompt the operator to input the total number of pages 5315);
Return to analysis routine.

As a result of the determination in step 5305, if it is determined that the mode is to use RDH (S305.YES), the process proceeds to step 5307, and it is determined whether or not the mode is to use RDH in panning mode.

As a result of the determination, if it is panning mode (S307; YE
S) In the present embodiment, prior to the copying operation, the document feed is executed in order to count the number of document sheets, so there is no need to input the total number of pages.

Therefore, in this case, on the liquid crystal display 330,
Display pattern b (see Figure 14) (5309)
, return to the parsing routine.

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step 5307 is that the RDH is not to be used in the panning mode, that is, if the RDH is to be used in the ADF mode (S307; No), the copying machine of this embodiment Since imprinting cannot be processed, the page LED 304 indicating that the page data imprinting mode is turned off to cancel the page imprinting mode (5311), and furthermore, to notify the operator that the page imprinting mode has been canceled. 5313, display pattern d (see FIG. 14) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 330 to instruct selection of panning mode.
), return to the parsing routine.

Note that, as described above, in this embodiment, control is adopted in which, in the panning mode, the number of originals is always counted by performing blank feeding of the originals. Therefore, step 5307
The judgment in ``is in panning mode or not?'', but if it is in ``panning mode'',
You can selectively set two modes: ``a mode that counts the number of originals by skip-feeding the original before copying'' and a mode j that executes copying by panning immediately without skip-feeding the original. If you want to count the number of original sheets, it is determined whether or not the mode is for counting the number of original sheets. If not, the LED 304 is turned off and a display instructing you to select a mode for counting the number of original sheets is displayed. However, the basic concept in that case may be the same as above.

Page Mode Reset (S105)> FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the page mode reset check routine called within the analysis routine (S9).

This routine is a process for canceling page mode in response to the completion of a series of copy operations under page mode.

First, in step 5401, the page LED 304 is determined.

As a result of the determination, if the page LED 304 is not ON, that is, if it is not the page data imprint mode (S40
1; No), this routine is not executed and returns.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step 5401, the page LED
When 304 is ON, that is, when the page data imprint mode is on (5401; YES), R
Determine whether it is panning mode using DH (S
403).

As a result, if it is in panning mode (S403; yE
s> is conditional on the completion of multi-copying by panning shot, that is, the completion of copying the total number of copies (total number of pages x number of copies) (S405: YES), and if it is not in panning mode (S403; No), The condition is that the page completion flag is set (S407, YES) and the internal variable: PAGE is 0 (S409:
YES), proceed to step 5411.

If the above conditions are met, that is, if it is recognized that the set series of copying processes have been completed in page mode, the page LED will be turned on to reset the page mode.
304 to 0FFL (S411), and to indicate to the operator that the page mode has been reset, the display pattern e(
(see FIG. 14) is displayed (S413).

After the above processing, the process returns to the analysis routine.

(2) Key manual processing routine (S15) FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the key manual processing routine (S15) called within the main routine of the host CPU 22.

Flag Management Steps 8501 to 5523 are steps for setting and resetting the date imprint flag and page imprint flag in response to turning on the imprint key 302.

That is, if the ON edge of the imprint key 302 is detected (5501; YES), the date LED 303 and page LED 304 should be determined.S503.5505.551
5) Depending on the results, set/reset the date imprint flag and page imprint flag.

For example, date LED303=OFF (3503; YE
S), page LED304=OFF (S505; YE
If S), the date flag is set L (S507) and the page flag is reset (S509).

Similarly, date LED 303 = OFF (S 503;
YES), page LED 304 = ON (S 505;
If No), a date flag and a page flag are set (S511.5513).

Similarly, date LED 303 = ON (S 503 ;N
o), page LED 304 = OFF (S 515; Y
ES), reset the date flag 5517)
, sets a page flag (S519).

Also, date LED 303 = ON (3503; NO),
If the page LED 304 is ON (S505; NO), the date flag and page flag are reset (3521, S523).

In steps 8525 to 5531, insert key 30
Corresponding to ON edge 5, if insert mode is set at the time of the ON edge (3527; YES)
If the insert flag is reset (5529), on the other hand, if the insert mode is not set (S527
;No) sets the insert flag (3531
) execute the process.

Note that the insert mode is a mode for setting additional information of the imprint data (for example, the total number of pages in the page imprint mode), and its selection state is displayed by the insert LED 306.

In step 5533, color select key 312.3
13. Determine whether the ON edge of 314 is detected.

As a result, color select key 312.313.314
If the ON edge of any key is detected (S53
3; YES) sets the color flag (S535
). On the other hand, if the ON edge of any color select key is not detected (S533; NO), the color flag is reset (S537).

Note that the color flag is a flag indicating that any color select key has been pressed.

In step 5539, it is determined whether an ON edge of a key in the numeric keypad unit 315 has been detected.

As a result, if the ON edge of any key in the numeric keypad unit 315 is detected (S539; YES),
Set the numeric keypad flag (3541). On the other hand, if the ON edge of any key in the numeric keypad unit 315 is not detected (S539; No), the numeric keypad flag is reset (S543).

Note that the numeric keypad flag is a flag indicating that any key in the numeric keypad unit 315 has been pressed.

<Mode control> In step 5545, the date flag is determined.

As a result, if the date flag is set (S545; Y
ES) turns on the date LED 303 (S549) on the condition that the imprint unit 200 is installed in the copying machine (S547; YES). Date LED3
03 is an LED display indicating that date data has been selected as imprint data (=; date imprint mode has been set).

On the other hand, if the date flag is off (S545; No)
Or, if the imprint unit 200 is not attached (S547; No), the date LED 303 is turned off (S551).

In step 5553, the page flag is determined.

As a result, if the page flag is set (S553;
YES), on the condition that the imprint unit 200 is installed in the copying machine (S555; YES),
The process advances to 5557 and the page LED 304 is determined. The page LED 304 is an LED that indicates that page number data is selected as imprint data (=page imprint mode is set).

As a result of the determination in step 5557, the page LED is OFF.
If it is F (S55'7; YES), the page imprint mode is set. That is, it is determined whether or not to use RDH (S5559), and when RDH is not used (S55)
9; No) requires human effort for the total number of pages, so an insert flag is set (S561). Furthermore, since the total page data is unconfirmed, the total page number input completed flag is reset (S563). Then the page LED
304 is turned on (S565). This sets the page imprint mode.

Note that if the page flag is off in step 8553 (3553; No), or if the imprint unit 200 is not installed in step 5555 (S55
5; No) means that page data cannot be imprinted (imprinted), so the page LED 304 is turned off (5567) and the page imprint mode is canceled.

In step 8569, the insert flag is determined.

If the insert flag is set (S569; YES
) should determine the page LED 304 (5573), ON
Under the condition that (S573: No), the insert LED 306 is turned on (5579). inserter) L
ED306 is an LED that indicates the selected state of insert mode.

On the other hand, if the insert flag is off in step 5569 (S569; No), or the page LED 30
4 is OFF (S573; YES), the insert LED 306 is turned OFF (S575). This releases the insert mode.

In step 5583, the color flag is determined.

If the color flag is set (3583; YES), the condition is that the color developing device corresponding to the selected color is installed in the copying machine (S585;
YES), Set and store the selected color in the variable: copy color 5587), Color select LE
After turning off all D316 to 318 (3589), the color selection display LE corresponding to the selected color is displayed.
Turn D ON (S591).

In step 5593, the numeric keypad flag is determined.

If the numeric keypad flag is set (S593; YES)
The process proceeds to step 5595 and determines whether insert mode is set.

If insert mode is not set (S595;
No.) is a manual state of the number of copies, so the manually entered value is set and stored as the number of copies (S 603
).

On the other hand, in step 5595, if it is determined that the mode is insert mode (S595; YES), the page number data imprint mode is set (
5597; YES), the input numerical value is set and stored as the total number of pages (S599), and a flag indicating that the total number of pages has been input is set (3601).

Thereafter, the manually stored numerical value as the total number of pages or number of copies is displayed on the numerical display section 319 (S605
).

Other Processes> In step 5607, it is determined whether the ON edge of the copy start key 308 is detected to start the copy operation (3
607).

When the ON edge of the copy start key 308 is detected (S
607 ; YES) determines whether document counting by RDH is necessary.

That is, first, it is necessary to determine whether or not to use RDH, and if so, whether or not to use RDH in panning mode (S 609.5611). As a result, when using RDH in panning mode ( S609; YES, and 56
11; YES) sets the RDH count flag (3
613). The RDH count flag is a flag for executing document count processing by RDH.

On the other hand, when not using RDH, or even when using RDH, when using in ADF mode (5
609: No or 5611; No) lowers the RDH count flag (3615).

Thereafter, a copy start flag is set (S617).

Note that, as described later, the copy start flag is a flag for starting a series of copy operations, and is not a flag for controlling the start of each copy operation.

Steps 8619 to 5623 are steps 5501
This step collectively shows the processing for inputting any operation keys not mentioned in steps 5617 to 5617.

That is, if the ON edge of another key is detected (S
619: YES) is the condition that the insert mode is not set (S621; YES), Ki
Execute the process corresponding to the detected key human power (S623
).

After the above processing, the process returns to the main routine.

(3) Copy start routine (S17) Figure 11 shows:
It is a flowchart of a copy start routine (S19) called within the main routine of the host CPU 22. As described above, this routine is called on the condition that the copy start flag is set (S17; YES). Furthermore, this routine is not a routine that manages the start of each copy operation, but a routine that manages the start of a series of copy operations.

In step 5701, the RDH count flag is determined (3701).

If the RDH count flag is set (S701:N
O) executes the RDH count routine (S713
). As will be described later, the RDH count routine is a routine for blank-feeding originals and counting the number of originals prior to a copying operation.

On the other hand, if the RDH count flag is off in step 5701 (S701; YES), this means that RDH is not used, or RDH is used in ADF mode, or the number of originals is counted in the RDH count routine. is completed. in this case,
The process advances to step 5703 and the page LED 304 is determined.

When in page imprint mode (S703; YES)
The condition is that the total number of pages input flag is set (5705; YES), timer count variable: t
1 is set to O (5707), and the copying timer interrupt timer is activated (S709). As a result, "copying timer interrupt processing", which will be described later, is activated and copy operation processing is started. Further, the copy start flag is lowered (5711), and the liquid crystal display 330 (see FIG. 14) is turned off (S715).

In addition, in 5705, if the total page number input flag is off, in other words, if RDH is not used or if RDH is used in ADF mode, the page data imprint mode is selected. However, if the total number of pages has not been completed (S705;
No.) is displayed on the LCD display 330 on the operation panel.
Display pattern C (see Figure 14) (3717)
, and also lowers the copy start flag (S719).
, disables copy start.

Note that in step 5703, the page LED 304
is OFF, step 3705 is jumped and steps 8707 to 5715 are executed. In this case, copying without page imprinting is performed.

After the above processing, the process returns to the main routine.

<RDH count routine (S713)> Figure 12 shows
12 is a flowchart showing an RDH count routine (S713) called within the copy start routine.

In step 5801, it is determined whether the end of a series of originals on the original tray 412 (=feeding of the last original) is detected by the original detection lever 410 and the detection sensor 411 of the RDH unit 400 (S801) .

If the end of the original is not detected (S801; No)
feeds the original (S8 (13)), and increments the original counter (3807) on the condition that the passage of the trailing edge of the original is detected by the original detection sensor 421 (S805; YES).

After that, it returns to 5801 and continues until the count of all manuscripts is completed.
Repeat the processes from 801 to 5807.

Further, in step 5801, if the end of the originals on the original tray 412 is detected (S801; YES), feeding of the next original (the first original after one round of original feeding) is stopped. ), lowers the RDH count flag (S811). Furthermore, the value of the document counter counted by this routine is substituted for the variable: total number of pages (3813), and a flag indicating that the total number of pages has been input is set (S8
15). After that, reset the document counter to 0 (5
817).

After the above processing, the process returns to the copy start routine.

(4) Timer interrupt routine during copying FIG. 13 shows various copying operation control routines during copying that are processed by hardware interrupts in the host CPU 22 in response to timer interrupt request signals from the interrupt timer IC. 3 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt routine. Note that the interrupt timer is set at step 5709 in the copy start routine.
is activated by

First, when a timer interrupt request signal from the interrupt timer IC is manually input to the host CPU 22, the CPU 22 saves each register (not shown) and transfers control to this routine.

Next, in step 5901, a variable Tn (n is 112,
, . . .) and the count value of the timer count variable 2t1 match (S901).

As a result of the determination, if Tn and the count value of the timer count variable 2tl match (S901; YES), a copy operation control signal corresponding to n is generated (3903),
Also, it is sent to the corresponding controller. Note that one of the signals transmitted by the processing in steps 5901 and 5903 is an image area interrupt request signal that controls the data imprinting start timing. In response to the interrupt request signal, an image area interrupt routine is activated in the CPU 21, as will be described later.

In step 5905, it is determined whether the value of the variable TE, which defines the count value of the copy operation end timing, and the count value of the timer count variable tl match (S905).

If the two match (S905; YES), the process advances to step 5907, and it is determined whether or not a series of copy operations has been completed.If the series of copy operations has been completed (S907; YES), the timer is stopped (S909). , stops generation of the timer interrupt request signal. On the other hand, if the series of copy operations has not been completed (S907; No), control processing for the next copy is executed (S911). For example, the timer count variable: tl is set to an appropriate value.

In step 5915, to, which defines the timer interrupt period, is added to the timer count variable t1. Thereafter, the saved registers are restored (not shown) and the process returns to the one before the interrupt.

2> Subroutine of the imprinting CPU 21 (1) Bitmap expansion routine FIG. 16 shows the bitmap expansion routine (SIOII) called in the main routine of the imprinting CPU 21.
This is a flowchart.

First, the request flag indicating that the content of the imprint data has changed (0: no change, 1: change, see communication interrupt routine described later) is determined (51101), and if the request flag is off (S1101; No＞
returns to the main routine.

51103 If it is determined that the request flag is set in IIOI (S1101; YES), one character of the data stored in the imprint data buffer (refer to the communication interrupt routine described later) is read out.
), whether the character data code is a code representing time data, whether it is a code representing page data,
(S 1105.51107).

As a result of the determination, if the read character data code is a code representing time data (S1105; YES), a predetermined time data imprinting format (e.g. ***Year**Month**Day; Data is expanded according to **hours**minutes**seconds, where * is a number) (51117),
The expanded data is converted into bitmap data based on the font data stored in the ROM 23 or the like (51119). Furthermore, the time data reporter position is stored in the internal variable: TP so that the time data can be updated in the time/page bitmap development routine (described later) (51121).

Further, if the read character data code is a code representing page data (51107; YES), similarly to the case of time data, a predetermined page data imprint format (in this embodiment, P.

○○/XX, ○O is the page number, and
13). Furthermore, in the time/page bitmap expansion routine (described later), page number data can be updated.
The page data entry position is stored in internal variable 2PP (S1115).

Note that if the read character data code is neither a code representing time data nor a code representing page data (S1105; No and 31107; No)
converts the character corresponding to the character code into bitmap data based on the font data stored in the ROM 23 or the like (S1109).

In step 51123, the bitmap data converted in the above step is stored in the imprint data area (
S1123).

Thereafter, it is determined whether bitmap conversion of all data in the imprint data buffer has been completed (51125),
If it has not finished (S1125; No), return to step 51103 and similarly process the next one in the buffer.
Read characters and continue bitmap conversion.

If it is determined in step 31125 that the bitmap conversion of all data in the imprint data buffer has been completed (S1125; YES), the request flag is lowered (51127), and the process returns to the main routine.

Note that in this embodiment, the imprint data includes time data,
Although the case of page number data has been described, if processing is performed based on this flowchart, it is possible to imprint any character string. However, the condition is that an input processing routine for imprint character string data is prepared.

(2) Motor control routine (S1013) FIG.
3 is a flowchart of a motor control routine called within the main routine of the imprinting CPU 21. FIG.

First, it is determined whether CNTR2 and CNTRI are equal, in other words, whether or not the imprinting head 201 is at the imprinting position (target position) defined by the position data from the CPU 22 (S1201). Here, CNTR2
is a step counter that converts the target position of the imprinting head 200 into the number of steps of the stepping motor 204, and CNTR1 is a step counter corresponding to the current position of the imprinting head 201.

In step 51201, if CNTR2 and CNTR1 are equal (S1201; YES), the excitation of the stepping motor 204 is set to 0FFL (S1203), and the process returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, in step 31201, CNTR2 and CNTR1
are not equal (51201; No), step 5
Proceeding to step 1205, the excitation state of the stepping motor 204 is determined, the excitation is turned on (S1207), and the process advances to step 51209.

In step 51209, CNTR2 and CNTR1 are compared in size. As a result, if CNTR2<CNTR1 (S1209; No), the excitation signal of the stepping motor is set to shift the imprinting head 201 to the right (51211), and the step counter:
Decrement CNTR1 (31213).

On the other hand, in step 51209, if CNTR2>CNTR1 (51209; YES), the excitation signal of the stepping motor is shifted to the left for imprinting rad 201 (51215), and the step counter:
Increment CNTR1 (S121?).

The imprint head 201 is positioned by repeating this process until CNTR2 and CNTR1 match.

(3) Between 111 and page bitmap expansion routine 1st
FIG. 8 shows a time/page bitmap development routine (S1) called within the main routine of the imprinting CPU 21.
021) is a flowchart.

<Time Data> In step 51301, it is determined whether or not there is a change in the time data as imprint data.

As a result, if there is a change in time data (31301Y
ES) takes in time data from the timer IC (S1
303)1. The Lf time data is expanded into character string data (51305). Furthermore, convert the time data developed into a character string to bitmap data (51307), and read the time data reporter position from the internal variable TP (513).
09) Rewrite the imprint data area (S1
311).

Page Data> In step 51313, it is determined whether there is a change in the page data as imprint data.

As a result, if there is a change in page data (Sl 31
3; YES), proceed to step 51315, and first,
Through the processing in steps 51315 to 5I323, data is assigned to the variable number of two pages.

That is, it is determined whether the mode is the flow control mode,
If it is not panning mode (S1315: NO),
Load page number data (see St317:5215). Also, if the camera is in panning mode (S1315
; YES), it is further determined whether it is the start of each round of panning 51319), and if it is the start of panning (St319; YES), the total number of pages is set in the variable 2 page number. (refer to 51321:31009), if the panning shot has not started (31319; No>), the variable: page number data is decremented (Sl 323).

In step 51325, the page number data imported as described above is expanded into a character string, and after converting the page number data expanded into the string into bitmap data (51327), the internal variable: PP is The page number data and writer position are read out (51329), and the imprint data area is rewritten (S1331).

After the above processing, the process returns to the main routine.

Note that it is also possible to control the time data so that it does not change within a series of copy operations.

(4) Image area interrupt routine Figure 19 shows the copying timer interrupt routine (Figure 13)
The imprinting CPU
This is an interrupt service routine executed by 21.

When the CPU 21 receives the interrupt request signal from the CPU 22, it interrupts the process that is being executed and moves the process to the main interrupt service routine.

First, each register is saved (31401).

This is to restart the interrupted process after the main interrupt process is finished.

Next, the data imprinting LED of the imprinting head 201
All LED elements of the array 203 are turned off (S14
03).

Also, a timer Tl controlled by the timer IC is started (31405). The set value t1 of the timer T1 is set to the time required for the photosensitive drum 2 to rotate from the image leading edge position to the data imprinting start position.

Note that the timer IC controls CPU2 when the timer count ends.
1, generates a hardware interrupt request signal. Further, the CPU 21 that has received the timer interrupt request signal starts a timer interrupt routine to be described later.

After the above processing is completed, each register is restored (S1407
), this routine ends and returns to the process at the time of interruption.

(5) Timer interrupt routine FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt routine.

The timer interrupt routine responds to the interrupt request signal generated by the timer IC at the end of timer T1 that starts within the image area interrupt routine, or timers T2, T3, and T4 that start within this timer interrupt routine. Accordingly, CP
This is an interrupt service routine executed at U21.

That is, when the CPU 21 receives the interrupt request signal from the timer IC, it interrupts the process that is being executed and moves the process to the main interrupt service routine.

First, each register is saved (S1501).

This is to restart the interrupted process after the main interrupt process is finished.

Next, it is determined whether the output of the imprint data (output to the shift register) has been completed (Sl 503).

If it is determined in step 51503 that the data output has not been completed, the charger 202 of the imprint head 201 is in the OFF state (S1505, NO=if the interrupt is due to the end of timer T1) Provided that,
Proceeding to step 51515, the charging charger 202 is turned ON and all the LED elements of the data imprinting LED array 203 are turned on (S1517). Furthermore, timer T2 is started (S1519). As a result, charge removal by the LED array 203 is performed until the timer T2 ends. The set value t2 of the timer T2 is set to a value sufficient to avoid writing data into the unstable portion when the charger 202 starts up (see FIG. 21).

After that, the first line of imprint data (one-dot length on/off control data for each LED element) is output to the shift register in the imprint head 201 (S1521).
.

After the above processing is completed, each register is restored (S1535
), this routine ends and returns to the process at the time of interruption.

Next, when this routine is executed when the timer T2 ends (that is, when the charge removal from the unstable part at the time of startup of the charger 202 is completed), step 515 (13
- Processing moves from step 51505 to step 31507,
A latch pulse is output to the shift register.

As a result, from the shift register to the driver of the LED array 203, ON10FFml]? 11 signals are output.

Also, timer T3 is started (S15 Q9).

The set value t3 of the timer T3 is set to a time corresponding to the length of one dot of the dot matrix font. That is, when the timer T3 ends, a timer interrupt for the next line occurs.

In step 51511, it is determined whether the output to the shift register has been completed up to the last line of font data.

At the end of data output (51511; No), the next line of font data is output to the shift register (
Step S1513), proceeds to step 51535, restores each register, ends this routine, and returns to the process at the time of interruption.

Next, when this routine is executed at the end of timer T3 (that is, when data imprinting is being executed continuously), steps 51503, 51505, 51507, 51
Processes 509, 51511, 51513, and 31535 are repeatedly executed.

If it is determined in step 51511 that the data output has been completed, there is no data, so proceed directly to step 51535, restore each register, end this routine, and process the interruption. Return to.

If it is determined in step 51503 that data output has ended, the charger 202 of the imprint head 201 is in the ON state (S1523; YES = interrupt caused by the end of the final timer T3). If so, the process proceeds to step 51525, where all the LED elements of the data imprinting LED array 203 are turned on, and the charger 202 is turned off (S1527). Furthermore, timer T4 is started. As a result, timer T
The charge elimination by the LED array 203 is executed until the end of 4. The set value t4 of the timer T4 is set to a value sufficient to eliminate static electricity from the unstable portion when the charger 202 falls (see FIG. 21).

After the above processing is completed, each register is restored (S1535
), this routine ends and returns to the process at the time of interruption.

Next, when this routine is executed at the end of timer T4 (that is, when the charge removal from the unstable part at the time of falling of the charger 202 is completed), step 31503
From step 51523, the process moves to step 51531, where all LED elements are turned off, timer counting is stopped (S1533), and timer interrupts are masked.

The timer interrupt process is executed as described above.

Note that each of the timers T2, T3, and T4 is controlled by a timer IC similarly to the timer T1.

(6) Communication interrupt routine FIG. 22 shows the communication routine (S7) of the host CPU 22.
This is an interrupt service routine that is executed by the imprinting CPU 21 in response to a data communication interrupt request signal sent by the CPU 21.

When the imprint control CPU 21 receives the communication interrupt request signal, it interrupts the processing that has been executed up to that point and transfers control to this routine.

First, after the interrupt processing is completed, the process returns to the process before the interrupt, and each register is saved to avoid any trouble (Si2O3).

Next, it is determined whether a communication error has occurred during data communication (51603), and if a communication error has occurred (31
603, No), the process advances to 51621 and error processing is performed.

On the other hand, if no communication error occurs (Si2O3;
If YES), it is determined whether the sent data is imprint data (S1605).

As a result, if the received data is imprint data (Si605; YES), the data is stored in the imprint data buffer (S1607). Also, when the final data of the imprint data is received (51609; Y
ES), a request flag indicating that the imprint data has changed is set (S1611).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 51605 that the data is not imprint data (31605; No), the process proceeds to step 31613, and it is determined whether the data is data indicating the imprint position (S1613). .

As a result of the determination, if the received data is data indicating the imprinting position (S1613; YES), the received position data is converted into the number of steps of the stepping motor 204 for controlling the positioning of the imprinting head 201. 51615) and stores the converted data in the stamp counter CNTR2 (S1617).

Note that if the data sent from the CPU 22 is neither imprint data nor imprint position data (S l
605; No and 31613: NO), the process advances to step 51619 and processes other data.

In addition, in the above, the imprint data is processed by the host CPU.
It is assumed that on the 22 side, the presence or absence of imprinting of time and page data is encoded and sent as serial data.

As mentioned above, is the system of this copying machine? ! Processing on the Hcpu is executed.

In this example, the number of originals was counted using the RDH in a copying machine equipped with the RDH. , other means may also be used.

(Hereafter, blank space) In this example, if the panning mode is not set when the page data imprinting mode is selected, the data imprinting mode is canceled. The invention is not limited to this,
For example, if data imprint mode is selected and panning mode is not set, it will instruct you to select panning mode, prohibit the start of copying or data imprinting, and then continue printing according to the instructions. When the photographing mode is selected, the above prohibition may be canceled and data imprinting may be performed.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the number of originals is counted only in the panning mode, but a separate counting mode is provided that only counts the number of originals, and this mode can also be set in the ADF mode. By doing so, it becomes possible to count the number of original sheets and set the page data imprinting mode even in the ADF mode.

In this case, when the page data imprinting mode is selected, the above-mentioned counting mode may be selected.

〔Effect of the invention〕

The present invention has a document conveyance means and a data imprinting means, and further includes a mode control means for setting a page data imprinting mode, a counting means for counting the number of original sheets, and a mode control means for setting a page data imprinting mode, a counting means for counting the number of original sheets, and a mode control means for setting a page data imprinting mode. This is a copying machine with a data imprinting function, which has an instruction means for instructing the setting of a mode that involves counting the number of original sheets, and a data management means for calculating and setting page data for imprinting based on the counting result.

Therefore, according to this copier, when the page data imprint mode is selected, the operator is instructed to set the mode for counting the number of original sheets, and by following this instruction, the operator can manually count the number of original sheets and ,
The key to calculating the total number of pages is that human effort is no longer required.

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[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the configuration of the copying machine according to the embodiment, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the moving mechanism of the imprint head installed in the copying machine, and FIG. 3 is the operation of the copying machine. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the control circuit of the copying machine, FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating the main routine of the host CPU 22, and FIG. 6 is the main routine of the host CPU 22. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the page count routine called within the analysis routine. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the total page mode check routine called within the analysis routine. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the total page mode check routine called within the analysis routine. A flowchart showing the page mode reset check routine called within the host CP.
A flowchart of the key manual processing routine (S15) called in the main routine of the U22, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the copy start routine (S19) called in the main routine of the host CPU 22, and FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the copy start routine (S19) called in the main routine of the host CPU 22. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the RDH count routine, in which the host CPU 2
Flowchart of copying timer interrupt routine for controlling various copying operations processed by hardware interrupts in step 2, Part 1
Figure 4 is an explanatory diagram of the liquid crystal display pattern on the operation panel.
5 is a flowchart showing the main routine of the processing of the imprint control CPU 21, and FIG. 16 is the imprint control CPU 21.
17 is a flowchart of the motor control routine called within the main routine of the imprinting CPU 321, and FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the motor control routine called within the main routine of the imprinting CPU 321.
A flowchart of the time/page bitmap development routine (S1021) called in the main routine of U21, and FIG. 19 shows an interrupt executed by the imprinting CPU 21 in response to an interrupt request signal generated in the copy 924 interrupt routine. Flowchart of the service routine, FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt routine, FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of the relationship between the timer interrupt period and the charging state, and FIG.
The figure shows an imprinting CPU in response to a data communication interrupt request signal sent in the communication routine (S7) of the host CPU 22.
It is a flowchart of the interrupt service routine executed by U21. 21...imprint CPU 22...hos) CPU30
2. Imprinting key 200...Data imprinting unit 201...Data imprinting head 400...RDH

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A copying machine having a document conveying means for feeding the document onto the document table and collecting the document from the document table, and a data imprinting device for imprinting data superimposed on the document image, the copying machine comprising: A mode control means for setting a page data imprinting mode in which page numbers are imprinted in association with a page number, a counting means for counting the number of original sheets, and a mode control means for setting a page data imprinting mode in which page numbers are imprinted in association with a page number; a counting means for counting the number of original sheets; A copying machine with a data imprinting function, comprising: instruction means for instructing settings; and data management means for calculating and setting page data for imprinting based on the counting result by the counting means.