JPH04292975A - Printing system setting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce a time in a printing system setting operation, improve an operating efficiency on the basis of the reduction of the time, and prevent an erroneous operation in setting a function in a printing system setting device for setting a printing system. CONSTITUTION:In a printing system setting device for setting a printing system, a function setting means for assigning functions 5 of the setting device to an operation switch 1 is provided. The tow or more functions 5 of the setting device can be assigned to the operation switch 1 by a function conversion 2 and a function data table 3. Therefore, an operating efficiency in setting a printing system can be improved, and an erroneous in setting can be prevented.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a printing apparatus for printing information on paper, and more particularly to a printing method setting apparatus for setting the printing method of a printing apparatus.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, when information output from a computer is printed on paper, a printing device, which is an external device of the computer, is used.
It is equipped with a setting device that can be set using the switches on the operation panel shown in . When an operator uses this setting device to set a desired printing method, he or she has to operate and set each function of the setting device shown in FIG. That is, as shown in the block diagram of FIG.
The function call operation 7 called each function 8 according to the switch code generated by the operation, and set each function of the setting device.

0003

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, when an operator uses a printing device, each function of the setting device must be operated and set individually, so it takes time to set the printing method using the setting device. There was a problem that the efficiency of the system was low. Further, since each function of the setting device has a large number of functions, there is a problem that there is a high probability of erroneous operation when operating and setting each function.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a printing method setting device that can increase work efficiency and reduce operational errors when setting a printing method using the setting device.

[0005]

In the invention as set forth in claim 1, a printing method setting device for setting a printing method is provided with a function setting means for allocating the functions of the setting device to a setting operation switch. In the invention set forth in claim 2, the printing method setting device set forth in claim 1 is provided with selection means for assigning a plurality of functions to the setting operation switch and selecting the function.

[0006]

[Operation] When setting a printing method using the printing method setting device of the present invention, by assigning the function of the setting device to the setting operation switch by the function setting means, the function can be called up by inputting the operation switch. Further, it is possible to allocate a plurality of functions to the setting operation switch using the function selection means, select the function, and call up the selected function by inputting the operation switch.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a printing method setting device according to the present invention. The printing method setting device of the present invention includes an operation switch 1, function setting means for function conversion 2 and function data table 3, an operation function 4, and each function 5. Here, the function conversion 2 retrieves from the function data table 3 the function corresponding to the switch code operated and inputted with the operation switch 1, which is a setting switch, and calls each function 5 by the operation function 4 according to the retrieved function. Further, the function data table is a table that stores data on what functions are assigned to the operation switches 1 by the operator. This table is set by the operator using a function program. A flowchart of this functional program is shown in FIG.

In FIG. 2, the operator inputs the required functions of the installation device using the operation switch 1 (step 1), and calculates the address of each function 5 corresponding to the input information using the storage address of the switch data. (Step 2
), indicating the number of functions (step 3). Next, the number of functions is determined based on the maximum number of functions (step 4), and if the number of functions is less than the specified maximum number of functions, operation switch 1 is
The assignment of functions to is stored in the function data table 3. On the other hand, if the judgment based on the maximum number of functions exceeds the specified maximum number of functions (Step 4; N), this is indicated by the address (Step 5), and the input of the function by function input (Step 6) is performed using the end switch. It is determined whether the process has ended or not (step 7). If the process is completed, the assignment of the function to the operation switch 1 is stored in the function data table 3. If it is not completed, the function is entered again using the address (step 8), and the maximum number of functions is indicated (step 9).
), which is fed back to step 4. in this way,
According to the function program shown in FIG. 2, data of the function corresponding to the operation switch 1 is stored in the function data table 3. A specific example of this is shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, data numbers are assigned to each function corresponding to operation switches A to I. FIG. 4 shows an example of specific contents for creating this functional data table.

FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of the function call program for function conversion 2 in FIG. 1. In FIG. 5, when a switch input by an operation switch is input (step 1), the function data table address corresponding to the switch is obtained (step 2), and in step 3, it is checked whether the address is 1 and the determination is made. is performed in step 4. As a result, if the address data is 1 or less, the function call ends. If the address data is 1 or more, the function from the address is extracted (step 5), the function is called (step 6), and then fed back to step 4. In this way, according to the flowchart of the functional program shown in FIG.
Multiple functions of the printing method setting device can be assigned to the operation switch. As a result, the printing method required by the operator is executed according to the function call flowchart shown in FIG. 5, which calls the function assigned to the operation switch. Therefore, by assigning each function of the setting device to an operation switch, there is no need to set each function of the setting device for each function, which can reduce the amount of time spent on work and improve work efficiency. You can improve your performance. Further, since a plurality of functions of the setting device are assigned to the operation switches in advance, it is possible to prevent erroneous operations in setting the functions.

[0010] A static RAM that backs up the functional data table by the functional program shown in FIG.
Program storage/reading to/from an external storage device
A read flowchart is shown in FIG. For data in which a plurality of functions are assigned to the operation switch 1, the address of the function table is determined (step 1), and the data length of the function table is determined (step 2). If the data is to be stored according to the determined data length, it is stored in step 4, and if the data is to be read, it is read in step 3. Thereby, a plurality of functions can be patterned into the operation switch 1.

[0011]

According to the invention as set forth in claim 1, it is possible to reduce work time and improve work efficiency based on this, and it is also possible to prevent erroneous operations in setting functions. According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to efficiently allocate a plurality of functions to the operation switches and select the functions, thereby making it possible to easily set the printing method.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an embodiment of a printing method setting device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram of a functional program of an embodiment of the printing method setting device of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram of a functional data table of an embodiment of the printing method setting device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram of an example of a functional data table of an embodiment of the printing method setting device of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram of function calls in an embodiment of the printing method setting device of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram of program storage/reading of an embodiment of the printing method setting device of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram of an example of a conventional operation switch related to the printing method setting device of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the functions of a conventional setting device related to the printing method setting device of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a block configuration diagram of a conventional setting device related to the printing method setting device of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Operation switch 2 Function conversion 3 Functional data table 4 Operation function 5 Each function

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A printing method setting device comprising a setting device for setting a printing method, characterized in that a printing device is provided with a function setting means for assigning functions of the setting device to a setting operation switch. 2. The printing method setting device according to claim 1, further comprising selection means for assigning a plurality of functions to the setting operation switch and selecting the function.