JPH0333765A - Copying machine provided with copy pattern memory function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To eliminate a useless copy accompanied with the accidental change of a pattern and to improve the reliability of a copying machine by displaying that it is the pattern to be read out and the registered number of the pattern on a specified control panel by the use of a copy pattern memory function. CONSTITUTION:For example, when a pattern readout mode is selected by depressing a job memory key 5 once, a CPU 10 instructs a current driving circuit 8 to turn on a light emitting diode D1. Then, a readout display part 6 flickers to inform an operator that the mode is the readout mode. When the registered number of the copy pattern to be read out is inputted by using ten keys 1, the CPU 10 judges whether the copy pattern of the inputted registered number has been already registered in a nonvolatile memory 11. In the case that the copy pattern has been registered, the CPU 10 instructs the current driving circuit 8 to switch the diode D1 from flickering to lighting, then the registered number is displayed on a display part 4 for several seconds and the copy pattern is set. Thus, the undesirable copy caused by the accidental change is prevented from being obtained.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a copying machine with a copy pattern memory function.

(Background of the Invention) As the functions of copying machines have diversified, it has become possible to make various copies according to the type of original and the user's requests.
Set number of sheets, paper size, paper source, APS mode, magnification,
There are many special functions (such as IEE mode, selection bias, copy mode, reduction margin, etc.), and the settings may feel troublesome.

I am sorry for this inconvenience! ? A function that allows users to register frequently used copy patterns in advance, read the registered patterns as necessary, and set various copy patterns all at once (hereinafter referred to as the copy pattern memory function). There is a copy machine that has been repaired.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) If the copy pattern is changed due to an erroneous operation or mistouching of the operation unit after reading the copy pattern using the copy pattern memory function, the pattern may be changed to the same one as read without noticing the change. If you believe in copying, you will end up with undesired transfer paper. This problem tends to occur when users who frequently use different types of copy patterns rely on the copy pattern memory function so much that they overlook trivial mistakes. If you do so, the damage will be greater.

Normally, a plurality of registered copy patterns are distinguished by assigned registration numbers, and when a copy pattern is read using the copy pattern memory function, the registration number is manually input.

At this time, if a different registration number is mistakenly used for reading and copying, undesired transfer paper will be obtained.

In addition, when a user who frequently uses the copy pattern memory function changes operators, the new operator cannot easily determine whether the currently set copy pattern was read using the copy pattern memory function. Furthermore, it is not easy to confirm whether the copy pattern read by the old operator and the copy pattern to be called up have the same registration number.

For this reason, there is a problem in that it is necessary to carefully reconfirm whether the copy pattern is the desired copy pattern or to execute reading twice if there is any doubt.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and
The purpose is to prevent undesired copying caused by erroneous reading of copy patterns or unexpected changes in copy patterns, and to improve the reliability of the copying machine.

(Means for Solving the Problems) A copying machine having a copy pattern reading function of the present invention has the following features:
When a copy pattern is read out, it has a means for notifying the user that the copy pattern has been read out by the copy pattern memory function until there is some change in the pattern, and an f stage for displaying the registration number used at the time of reading out. It is characterized by

(Function) The pattern is read out using the copy pattern registration function and its registration number is displayed to facilitate confirmation.

Furthermore, if there is a change in the pattern after reading, the display is turned off to notify that there has been a change in the copy pattern to prevent erroneous copying.

(Example) Next, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the main structure of an embodiment of the present invention.

The operation section includes a numeric keypad 1, a P key 2 used to delete registered patterns, a copy button 3, a display section 4 that displays the number of copies and the registration number of the copy pattern, and a job memory key 5. It has The job memory key 5 is provided with a read display section 6 and a write display section 7 that display a mode when the copy pattern memory function is used and information related thereto. The light caused by the lighting or blinking of D2 is guided to the outside. Light emitting diodes D1 and D2
is controlled by the current drive circuit 8.

The control board 9 is provided with a CI) 10, a nonvolatile memory 11 in which nine types of frequently used copy patterns can be registered, and a memory 170M+2 that stores various data.

Next, the operation (procedure) when reading and using a pattern using the copy pattern memory function will be explained with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 2, the operations performed by the operator himself are shown surrounded by double lines to distinguish them from the processes performed by the copy machine.

First, press the job memory key 5 once to select the pattern reading mode (step 21). CI) UlO is
The current drive circuit 8 is instructed to blink the light emitting diode D1, thereby causing the readout display section 6 to blink, notifying the operator that it is in the readout mode (step 22).

Next, the user manually enters the registration number of the copy pattern to be read using the numeric keypad 1 (steer knob 23). CPυlO is
The copy pattern of the input registration number is stored in non-volatile memory I.
If it is registered, the current drive circuit 8 is instructed to switch the diode D1 from blinking to lighting (step 25), and the registration number is displayed on the display unit 4. is displayed for a few seconds (Step 2B), and set the copy pattern.

CPU TO determines whether or not a human effort has been made to change the current state as shown in Table A (step 27). If input has been made, it stops light emission from the light emitting diode D1 and displays the readout display section 6. The light is turned off (step 33) and the process ends. If there is no such manpower, the current state is maintained.

The operator presses copy button 3 to make a copy (
Step 28), during which time the readout display section 6 is kept lit (step 29), and when table A is input, it is detected (step 30), the readout display section 6 is turned off (step 33), Finish the process.

The registration number entered manually using the numeric keypad 1 is stored in the non-volatile memory 1.
1, the CPU TO instructs the current drive circuit 8 to keep the readout display section 6 blinking (
Step 31), after displaying the manually entered registration number on the display section 4 for several seconds (step 32), the reading display section 6 is turned off (step 33), and the process ends.

As a result of the above operations, it is determined whether the readout display section 6 changes from a blinking state to a lighting state (step 25 or step 3).
In step 1), it is possible to easily know whether a desired copy pattern is registered in the nonvolatile memory H or not. In addition, by checking the display on the display section 4, it is possible to check whether the desired registration number has been entered correctly using the numeric keypad 1. After reading out, the readout display section 6 lights up to indicate the currently used copy pattern. It can be easily recognized that the data has been read out using the copy pattern memory function.

In this embodiment, the display section 4 also serves as a means for displaying the number of copies and the registration number in order to avoid complicating the operation panel, but if space permits, an independent display that displays only the registration number may be provided to display the copy pattern. If you read
The registration number may be displayed at all times, or the registration number may be intentionally displayed by pressing a key so that it can be checked when necessary.

Next, register a new copy pattern in the nonvolatile memory 11 (
The operation for writing data will be explained with reference to FIG.

First, press the job memory key 5 twice to select the write mode (step 41). CP[I In instructs the current drive circuit 8 to blink the light emitting diode D2, thereby causing the write display section 7 to blink, notifying the operator that it is in the write mode (step 42).

Next, use the numeric keypad 1 to input the registration number of the copy pattern to be written (step 43).

CPU TO determines whether a copy pattern has already been registered in the manually entered registration number (Step 44), and if so, instructs the current drive circuit 8 to keep the diode D2 blinking (Step 45). ), the registration number is displayed blinking on display #4 (step 4B) to notify the operator that the number has already been registered.

After this, the CI) U to determines whether another numeric keypad has been manually operated (step 47), and if there has been, the process returns to step 44 and again determines whether there is a registered number.

When the P key 2 is pressed to delete the registered pattern and register a new pattern, this is detected (step 48) and the process moves to a write routine to be described later. table A
If a human effort is made to change the current state as shown in FIG. 2, this is detected (step 49), the writing display section 7 is turned off (step 50), and the writing process is ended.

In step 44, if there is no registered pattern with the same number, the light emitting diode D2 will start blinking! , the writing display section 7 turns on (step 51), and the registration number is displayed on the display section 4 for several seconds (step 52).

After determining that there is no manpower for table A (step 5)
3) When the operator presses the copy button to perform copying (step 54), the writing display section 7 remains lit during that time (step 55), and this state continues until table A is manually operated. If there is human power on table A, it is detected (step 56), the writing display section 7 is lit (step 50), and the process is terminated.

In this way, if a registered number is used twice, the process will continue until another number is selected, the P key is pressed to delete the registered pattern, or another mode is selected. Since the registration numbers displayed on the writing display section 7 and the display section 4 continue to blink (steps 45 and 48), double writing, parallel writing of the same pattern, etc. can be reliably prevented.

(Effects of the Invention) As explained above, the present invention displays the pattern read out using the copy pattern memory function and its registration number on a predetermined operation panel, and also displays the pattern read out using the copy pattern memory function. By erasing the readout display when a change has been made, it becomes easier for the user to confirm, eliminating erroneous reading of copy patterns and unnecessary copying due to accidental pattern changes, and improving the reliability of the copier. There is.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the main configuration of an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation when reading a copy pattern, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation when registering the copy pattern. It is. 1... Numeric keypad 2... P key 3... Copy button 4... Display section 5... Job memory key 6... Read display section 7... Write display section
8... Current drive circuit 9... Control board I
O...CPUII...Nonvolatile memory 12...
・ROMDI, D2...Light emitting diode

Claims (1)

[Claims] In a copying machine that has a copy pattern memory function that allows frequently used copy patterns to be registered in advance and read out as needed, when a copy pattern is read out, there is no need to make any changes to the pattern. until there is
A copying machine with a copy pattern memory function, comprising means for notifying a user that the copy pattern memory function has read out the pattern, and means for displaying a registration number used for reading the pattern.