JPH0372379A - Wait time display device for copying machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the efficiency of copying operation by performing specific arithmetic based upon information on the quantity of sheets of paper to be copied, the number of times of magnification switching, etc. CONSTITUTION:This device is equipped with an input part 1 which inputs the information of the quantity of copies to be taken, the number of times of magni fication switching, etc., a control part 2 which calculates the operation time from the start to the end of copying operation by the specific arithmetic based upon the information to calculate a wait time, and a display part 3 which displays the wait time calculated by the control part 2. Then an operator inputs the quantity of copies to be taken, the number of times of magnification switching, etc., as the information, the control part 2 calculates the operation time from the information to calculate the wait time indicating how long the copying operation lasts, and the wait time is displayed on the display part 3. Consequently, the efficiency of the copying operation is improved.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a copying machine, and particularly to a copying machine standby system that can display the time required for a copying operation when a large number of copies are to be made. This invention relates to a time display device.

[Conventional technology]

When copying a document or the like using a copying machine, there is not much of a problem when the number of copies is only a few, but when a large number of copies are to be made continuously, the time required for copying often increases. However, since copying machines generally cannot make multiple types of copies at the same time, one person is forced to monopolize one machine. As a result, the person making copies on paper may wait until the worker currently using the machine has finished making all the copies, or may occasionally visit the location where the copying machine is installed to check whether the work has been completed or not. I check it from time to time.

[Problem to be solved]

However, as in the former case, it is a waste of time to just wait until the previous worker has finished copying everything, and as in the latter case, sometimes while doing other work etc. in another place, If you go to the spot to confirm the completion of the work, you will not be able to concentrate on your work and it will be inefficient.

Therefore, in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, the present invention provides a waiting time display device for a copying machine that can inform the next worker of the waiting time until the work is completed, especially when a large number of copies are to be made continuously. The purpose is to provide

[Means to solve the problem]

That is, the present invention is a waiting time display device for a copying machine that displays the copying work time until the copying is completed according to the number of copies to be made, and includes an input for inputting information such as the number of copies to be made and the number of times the magnification is changed. a control unit that performs predetermined calculations based on this input information to calculate the working time from the start of the copying operation to the completion of the copying operation and calculates the waiting time, and displays the waiting time calculated by this control unit. It is equipped with a display section.

[Effect]

In the copying machine waiting time display device of the present invention, if the operator inputs information such as the number of copies to be made and the number of times of switching the magnification into the input section in advance, the control section can control the working time based on this information. The waiting time can be calculated to determine how much time it will take to complete the copying operation, and the waiting time can be displayed on the display means.

〔Example〕

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a waiting time display device for a copying machine according to the present invention, and this waiting time display device includes an input section 1 and a control @.
It consists of a section 2 and a display section 3.

The copying machine provided with the waiting time display device of this embodiment is equipped with an automatic document feeder (ADF) in addition to an automatic paper feeder.

The input unit 1 is used by each operator to input various factors that determine the copying work time, such as the number of copies, the number of times of magnification conversion, etc., and is also used as a button for operating the copying machine. That is, as shown in FIG.
numeric keys 4a to 4j, and an equal-size button 5 for setting the magnification for each document. It is equipped with an enlargement button 6, a reduction button 7, an input button 8, and a clear button 9. For example, when trying to copy the first original to 20 original size copies and the second original to 5 enlarged copies and 10 reduced copies, etc. Double button 5-→Numeric keypad 4b→Numeric keypad 4j-4 person capotan 8→Enlarge button 6→
The pressing operations may be performed in the following order: numeric keypad 4e - reduction button 7 - numeric keypad 4a - 4 numeric keypad 4j -> human capo button 8.

The control unit 2 performs predetermined calculations based on the information input through the input unit 1, calculates the working time from the start to the completion of the copying operation, and also calculates the number of sheets of copy paper fed into the copying machine body during the operation. With information about
It calculates the remaining number of copies to be made, etc., and calculates the remaining time required to complete the copying job step by step.
Microcomputers are used. Further, the control section 2 is configured to output a predetermined display signal to the display section 3 in order to display the calculated time numerically on the display section 3. Note that when the work starts, the previous work time becomes the waiting time, and during the work, the remaining time becomes the waiting time.

The display unit 3 displays the waiting time calculated by the control unit 2 as a number on the screen using a display signal output from the control unit 2, and the input side is connected to the output side of the control unit 2. has been done.

〔effect〕

As explained above, according to the waiting time display device for a copying machine according to the present invention, if the operator inputs information such as the number of copies to be made and the number of times of switching magnification into the input section in advance, this information can be used. The control section calculates the working time based on the , and calculates the waiting time for how long it will take to complete the copying operation, and displays this waiting time on the display. If the person intending to copy confirms the displayed waiting time, he or she does not have to go to the trouble of repeatedly visiting the previous worker to confirm that the previous worker has completed the work, or keep waiting for the work to be completed on the spot. This eliminates the need for copying, making it possible to use the time effectively and making copying work more efficient.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a waiting time display device for a copying machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing various switches of an input section in the waiting time display device for a copying machine according to the present invention. 1... Input section, 2... Control section, 3... Display section.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A waiting time display device for a copying machine that displays the copying work time until the copying is completed according to the number of copies to be made, in which information about the number of copies to be made, the number of magnification changes, etc. is input. an input unit that performs predetermined calculations based on the input information, calculates the working time from the start of the copying operation to the completion of the copying operation, and calculates the waiting time, and a control unit that calculates the waiting time calculated by the control unit. 1. A waiting time display device for a copying machine, comprising: a display section for displaying a waiting time.