JPH06245000A - Copying machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To considerably relieve the setting load of the copying mode of the specific user. CONSTITUTION:When a CPU 801 permits copying mode information input, the inputted copying mode information is stored in an SRAM 805 as a standard copying mode at every specific user. The inputted password information and the registered password information are compared and collated and the standard copying mode proper to the user according to the standard copying mode information stored in the SRAM 805 is set preferentially by the CPU 801 in place of the standard copy mode proper to the device stored in the SRAM 805.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a copying apparatus capable of registering / calling various kinds of mode information to a non-volatile storage medium, and more particularly to copying which allows various kinds of mode information to be extendedly registered and freely called. It relates to the device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in order to reduce the setting load of the same mode as the function setting of this type of copying apparatus becomes complicated,
There has been proposed an apparatus capable of registering and calling a copy mode using various storage media.

In this case, the copy mode once set by the operation unit or the like is forcibly restored to a mode called the standard mode in order to reduce the copy mode setting of the next user by pressing the reset key or the like provided in the operation unit. It is controlled so that

Further, when the personal identification number for identifying the user is input or a card for identifying the user is inserted, the copy mode is controlled to return to the standard mode. is there.

Further, a device for registering one to three desired copy modes in a non-volatile memory called a mode memory and calling the registered mode to reduce the setting of the desired copy mode has been put into practical use. ing.

[0006]

By the way, the function of the copying apparatus has been enhanced, and a complicated image can be obtained by connecting a coordinate input device such as a digitizer for performing area processing such as trimming processing and masking processing. Since there are some which can be processed and much information has to be manipulated until the desired copy mode is determined, the mode memory functions very effectively.

However, since the number of modes that can be registered and called out is limited in the storage area, under the environment where many users use, the desired copy mode can be freely registered and always be the same. There is a problem that the copy mode cannot be set with good reproducibility.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is independent of unspecified copy mode information that allows the copy mode information input by a specific user to be registered uniquely in the main body. By storing and managing
An object of the present invention is to provide a copying apparatus that can significantly reduce the load of setting a copying mode on a specific user.

[0009]

A copying apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention stores a predetermined standard copying mode in advance.
Mode storage means, control means for comparing or collating the input personal identification information with the registered personal identification information to control permission or prohibition of the copy mode information input by a specific user, and the control means. When the information input is permitted, the second mode storage means for storing the input copy mode information as the standard copy mode for each specific user, and the input personal identification information and the registered personal identification information are compared and collated. Then, the user-specific standard copy mode according to the standard copy mode information stored in the second mode storage means is preferentially set instead of the apparatus-specific standard copy mode stored in the first mode storage means. And setting means.

In the copying apparatus according to the second aspect of the present invention, the first mode storing means for storing a plurality of predetermined copying modes in advance is compared with the input personal identification information and the registered personal identification information for specific use. Control means for controlling permission or prohibition of input of copy mode information from a person, and when this control means permits input of copy mode information, a predetermined number of input copy mode information is stored as a copy mode of a specific user. By comparing and collating the input secret code information and the registered secret code information with the second mode storing means, the copy mode peculiar to the user according to the copy mode information stored in the second mode storing means is called. And a mode calling means for setting.

In the copying apparatus according to the third aspect of the present invention, the first mode storing means for storing a plurality of predetermined copying modes in advance and the input personal identification information and the registered personal identification information are compared and collated for specific use. Control means for controlling permission or prohibition of copy mode information input from a person, and when this control means permits copy mode information input, a plurality of input copy mode information is stored as a copy mode for each specific user. One of the copy modes peculiar to the user according to the copy mode information stored in the second mode storage means by comparing and collating the input secret code information with the registered secret code information. In place of the copy mode stored in the first mode storage means.

In the copying apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the first mode storing means for storing a predetermined standard copying mode in advance and the input personal identification information and the registered personal identification information are compared and collated for specific use. Control means for controlling permission or prohibition of input of copy mode information from a person, and when the control means permits input of copy mode information, the input copy mode information is stored as a standard copy mode for each specific user. The second mode storage means for performing a comparison and collation between the input personal identification information and the registered personal identification information, and a standard copy mode peculiar to the user according to the standard copy mode information stored in the second mode storage means is set. A mode setting means for prioritizing the standard copy mode stored in the first mode storage means, and a third mode storage means for storing a plurality of predetermined copy modes in advance; When the control unit permits the input of the copy mode information, a fourth mode storage unit stores a plurality of the input copy mode information as a copy mode for each specific user, and the input secret code information is registered. By comparing and collating with the password information, one of the copy modes unique to the user according to the copy mode information stored in the fourth mode storage means is called instead of the copy mode stored in the third mode storage means. And a mode calling means for setting.

[0013]

According to the first aspect of the invention, when the control means permits the input of the copy mode information, the input copy mode information is stored in the second mode storage means as the standard copy mode for each specific user. The mode setting means stores the standard copy mode peculiar to the user according to the standard copy mode information stored in the second mode storage means by comparing the input secret code information with the registered secret code information. Since the priority is set instead of the standard copy mode unique to the apparatus stored in the means, it is possible to set the desired copy mode as a unique standard copy mode for each specific user with good reproducibility.

In the second aspect of the invention, when the control means permits the input of the copy mode information, the input copy mode information is stored in the second mode storage means as the copy mode of a specific user and is input. The mode calling means stores the copy mode peculiar to the user according to the copy mode information stored in the second mode storage means in the first mode storage means by comparing and collating the secret code information stored in the second mode storage means. Since the copy mode is called instead of the copy mode and set, the copy mode of a specific user can be set with good reproducibility.

In the third aspect of the invention, when the control means permits the input of the copy mode information, a plurality of the input copy mode information are stored in the second mode storage means as the copy mode of a specific user and input. The personal identification information stored in the second mode storage means is compared and collated with the registered personal identification information, and the mode calling means stores one of the copy modes unique to the user according to the copy mode information stored in the second mode storage means. Since the copy mode stored in the means is set instead of being called, the copy mode of each specific user can be set with good reproducibility.

In the fourth aspect, when the control means permits the input of the copy mode information, the input copy mode information is stored in the second mode storage means as the standard copy mode for each specific user, The mode setting means stores the standard copy mode peculiar to the user according to the standard copy mode information stored in the second mode storage means by comparing the input secret code information with the registered secret code information. Since priority setting is made instead of the standard copy mode stored in the means,
It becomes possible to set a desired copy mode as a unique standard copy mode for each specific user with good reproducibility, and when the control means permits the input of copy mode information,
A plurality of input copy mode information are stored in the fourth mode storage means as the copy mode of a specific user, and the input personal identification information and the registered personal identification information are compared and collated to each other.
Specific copy mode is set by the mode calling means instead of the copy mode stored in the third mode storage means, according to the copy mode information stored in the mode storage means. It is possible to set each copy mode for each person with good reproducibility.

[0017]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing the construction of a copying machine showing an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a document feeding device serving as a document feeding means, which is a document table glass (platen) 2 one by one or two consecutively placed documents.
Feed it to the specified position above. The document feeding device 1 has a document size detecting means for detecting the size of the fed document, and detects the document size at the time of feeding the document. Reference numeral 4 is a scanner including an original exposure lamp 3 and a scanning mirror 5, and the like.
The scanner 4 reciprocally scans a document placed on the platen glass 2 by the document feeding device 1 to reciprocally scan the document, and the reflected light of the document passes through the lens 8 through the scanning mirrors 5 to 7, and the image sensor unit Image at 9. Reference numeral 10 denotes an exposure control unit including a laser scanner, which irradiates a photoconductor (photosensitive drum) 11 with a light beam modulated based on image data output from the image signal control unit of the controller unit 13. A developing device 12 visualizes the electrostatic latent image formed on the photosensitive drum 11 with a developer (toner). Transfer paper stacking units (cassettes) 14 and 15 store and store standard-size recording media, and the pre-registration roller 3 is driven by the feeding rollers 36 to 41.
Delivered up to 2. Reference numeral 30 denotes a multi-manual paper feeding unit in which recording media of non-standard size are stacked and housed, and a feeding roller 31 feeds paper to a pre-registration roller 32. After the recording medium is fed to the pre-registration roller 32, it is fed to the registration roller 33, and is re-fed in a state where the timing of the image leading edge with the image formed on the photosensitive drum 11 is matched.

Reference numeral 16 denotes a transfer separation charger, which is a photosensitive drum 11
After the toner image developed on the recording medium (transferred paper) is transferred onto the recording medium, the toner image is separated from the photosensitive drum 11 and fixed by the fixing device 17 via the conveyor belt 45, and the image formation is completed by the discharge rollers 42 and 18. The transferred paper is stacked on the tray 20 and discharged. A paper discharge sensor 19 detects the completion of paper discharge. Two
Reference numeral 1 denotes a direction switching flapper for switching the carrying direction of the transfer-target paper on which the image formation has been completed to the paper discharge port and the internal carrying path 22 to realize multiplex / double-sided image formation. That is, at the time of double-sided recording, after the transfer target paper passes the paper discharge sensor 19, the paper discharge roller 18 is rotated in the direction opposite to the paper discharge direction,
At the same time, the flapper 21 is lifted upward to stack the image-formed transfer paper on the intermediate tray 24 via the transport paths 22 and 23 and store it. At the time of the next back surface recording, the intermediate tray 2
The transfer paper stored in No. 4 is fed by driving the paper feed rollers 34 and 35 to form the image on the back side. Further, at the time of multiplex recording, the flapper 21 is raised upward and the transfer paper which has been fixed is stacked and stored on the intermediate tray 24 via the transport paths 22 and 23. During the next multiplex recording, the intermediate tray 24
The transfer paper stored in is fed and multiple recording is performed.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an example of the operation unit of the copying machine shown in FIG. 1, which has a copying machine management device 500, a key group 600, a display group 700 and the like.

In the key group 600, an asterisk (*) key 601 is used by an operator (user) to set a binding margin amount, a mode such as a size setting for erasing a document frame, and the like.
This is pressed when registering and verifying an ID (personal identification number). 60
An all reset key 6 is pressed when returning to the standard mode. A preheat key 602 is pressed when the machine of the main body is brought into a preheat state or when the set heat state is released. The preheat key 602 is also pressed when returning from the auto shutoff state to the standard mode.
Reference numeral 605 denotes a copy start key (copy start key),
Pressed when copying is started. A clear stop key 604 functions as a clear key during standby (standby) and as a stop key during copy recording. The clear stop key 604 is pressed to release the set number of copies. It is also pressed when releasing the * (asterisk key) mode. The clear stop key 604 is also pressed when interrupting continuous copying. This clear stop key 6
The copying operation is stopped after the copying is completed when 04 is pressed. A numeric keypad 603 is used when setting the number of copies, setting the * (asterisk) mode, or inputting a department or individual code. 619A is a job mode memory key (registration key)
Is pressed when registering and calling a job mode that the user frequently uses. 619B is a personal identification key, which is pressed to instruct a personal identification number registration / calling mode. Copy density keys 611 and 612 are pressed when manually adjusting the copy density.

Reference numeral 613 denotes an AE key, which is depressed when the copy density is automatically adjusted according to the density of the original, and when the AE (automatic density adjustment) is canceled and the density adjustment is switched to manual (manual). A cassette selection key 607 is depressed when selecting an upper cassette, a middle cassette, and a lower paper deck (lower deck) (not shown). When a document is placed on the automatic document feeder RDF (not shown), APS (automatic sheet selection) can be selected by the cassette selection key 607. When APS is selected,
A cassette with the same size as the original is automatically selected. Reference numeral 610 denotes a unity size key, which is pressed when making a copy at the same size (actual size). An automatic scaling key 616 is pressed to automatically reduce or enlarge the image of the original according to the size of the designated transfer paper. Zoom keys 617 and 618 are used to specify an arbitrary magnification between 64% and 142%.

Reference numerals 608 and 609 denote fixed-size variable magnification keys, which are pressed to specify reduction / enlargement of fixed-size. A double-sided key 626 is pressed when performing double-sided copying from a single-sided original, double-sided copying from a double-sided original, or single-sided copying from a double-sided original. 6
A binding margin key 25 can create a binding margin of a designated length on the left side of the transfer paper. A photo key 624 is pressed when copying a photo original. Reference numeral 623 denotes a multiple key, which is pressed when an image is created (combined) from two originals on the same surface of a sheet (transfer paper). An original frame erasing key 620 is pressed when the user erases the frame of a standard size original document, and the original size at that time is set by the asterisk key 601. A sort frame erasing key 621 is pressed to erase the frame of the original according to the size of the cassette. A page continuous shooting key 622 is pressed to copy the left and right pages of the original on different sheets.

Reference numeral 614 denotes a paper discharge method (staple, sort,
When a stapler that can staple sheets after recording is connected with the (Group) selection key, staple mode or sort mode can be selected or released, and if a sorting tray (sorter) is connected You can select or cancel the sort mode and group mode. A paper folding selection key 615 allows selection and cancellation of Z folding in which a size-recorded sheet of A3 or B4 is folded into a Z shape in cross section and half folding in half. Reference numeral 627 denotes an interrupt key, and when pressed during copying, the copying is interrupted and a new copying (interrupt copying) state is enabled. If the button is pressed while the interrupt copy mode is set, the interrupt enable state is released. A reservation key 628 allows registration / cancellation of reservation copying. When the reservation key 628 is pressed, a copy mode different from the copy mode already set can be set. Here, the copy mode to be registered is set, and when the setting is completed, the reservation setting key 629 is pressed. As a result, the set copy mode is stored in the RAM described later.

In the display group 700, reference numeral 701 denotes an LCD (liquid crystal) type message display for displaying information relating to copy processing, for example 5 ×.
One character is made up of 7 dots, and a message for 40 characters and the copy magnification set with the fixed size scaling keys 608 and 609, the same size key 610, and the zoom keys 617 and 618 can be displayed. The display 701 is a semi-transmissive liquid crystal, and uses two colors for the backlight. Normally, the green backlight is lit, and the orange backlight is lit when there is an abnormality or the copying is impossible.

Reference numeral 706 denotes a unity-magnification display, which lights up when the unity-size is selected. Reference numeral 703 denotes a color developing device display, which lights up when a sepia developing device is set, for example. A copy number display 702 displays the number of copies or a self-diagnosis code.
Reference numeral 705 denotes a used cassette display, which indicates which one of an upper cassette, a middle cassette, and a lower cassette (not shown) is being selected. 704 is an AE display,
Lights when AE (automatic density adjustment) is selected by the AE key 613. Reference numeral 709 denotes a preheat indicator, which is a two-color LED of green and orange, which lights up green when ready (when copying is possible) and lights up orange when waiting (when copying is not possible). Reference numeral 708 denotes a double-sided copy display, which is turned on when either double-sided copy from double-sided original or double-sided copy from single-sided original is selected.

In the standard mode, the automatic document feeder (R
When using DF), copy 1 sheet, density AE
Mode, auto paper selection, normal size, single-sided original to single-sided copying. In the standard mode when the automatic document feeder (RDF) is not used, the number of copies is one, the density manual mode is the same size, and one-sided copy is set to one-sided copy.
The difference between the use and non-use of the automatic document feeder (RDF) is determined by whether or not a document is set in the automatic document feeder (RDF).

A power lamp 710 is turned on when the power switch is turned on. Reference numeral 711 denotes an interrupt indicator, which lights up when the interrupt copy mode is set and during interrupt copy. Reference numeral 712 denotes a reservation registration display, which lights up when reservation copying is registered. The copying apparatus management apparatus 500 shares and uses the operation unit of the operation panel and the display.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram for explaining the control configuration of the copying machine shown in FIG.

In the figure, reference numeral 801 is a CPU, which is a ROM 8
Each unit is controlled based on a control program stored in No. 03, which describes the control procedure of the copying apparatus main body. An input / output interface (I / O interface) 802 interfaces I / O between the key group 600 and the display group 700. Reference numeral 804 denotes a DRAM, which is used as input data relating to the copying apparatus main body, for example, temporary storage of a job mode, a work storage area, and the like, and when the job mode is simply set, the DRAM 804 temporarily stores the copy start key. When 605 is pressed, the DRAM 80
The copy operation is performed according to the job mode memory of No. 4. 8
Reference numeral 05 denotes an SRAM, which functions as a memory for holding and storing the job mode of each department or individual. Note that SRA
The M805 is backed up by a battery (not shown) so that its contents will not be lost. In the copying apparatus configured as described above, when the control unit (CPU 801) permits the input of the copy mode information, the input copy mode information is used as the standard copy mode for each specific user. It is stored in the SRAM 805) and the input personal identification information and the registered personal identification information are compared and collated, and the second
The standard copy mode peculiar to the user according to the standard copy mode information stored in the mode storage means of the mode setting means (CP).
U801) sets priority copying instead of the standard copying mode stored in the first mode storing means (SRAM805) according to a flow chart described later, so that a desired copying mode is reproduced as an original standard copying mode for each specific user. It is possible to set with good accuracy.

When the control means permits the input of the copy mode information, the input copy mode information is stored in the second mode storage means as the copy mode of a specific user,
The input personal identification information and the registered personal identification information are compared and collated, and the copy mode peculiar to the user according to the copy mode information stored in the second mode storage means is called by the mode calling means (CPU 801) according to a flow chart described later. Since the copy mode stored in the first mode storage means is called instead of being set, the copy mode of a specific user can be set with good reproducibility.

Further, when the control means (CPU 801) permits the input of the copy mode information, a plurality of the input copy mode information are stored in the second mode storage means as the copy mode of the specific user and are input. The personal identification information and the registered personal identification information are compared and collated, and any one of the user-specific copy modes according to the copy mode information stored in the second storage means is called by the mode calling means (CPU 801) according to a flow chart described later. Since the copy mode stored in the first mode storage means is called and set, each copy mode of each specific user can be set with good reproducibility.

Further, when the control means (CPU 801) permits the input of the copy mode information, the input copy mode information is stored in the second mode storage means as the standard copy mode for each specific user and is input. The personal identification information stored in the second mode storage means is compared with the registered personal identification information, and the standard copy mode peculiar to the user according to the standard copy mode information stored in the second mode storage means is set by the mode setting means (CPU 801) according to a flowchart described later. Since the priority is set instead of the standard copy mode stored in the first mode storage means, it is possible to set the desired copy mode as a unique standard copy mode for each specific user with good reproducibility. When the control unit permits the input of the copy mode information, the input copy mode information is stored as the copy mode of the specific user in the fourth mode storage. A plurality of user-specific copy modes are stored in the column, and the input password information and the registered password information are compared and collated to call any one of the copy modes unique to the user according to the copy mode information stored in the fourth mode storage means. Means (CPU
Since 801) calls and sets instead of the copy mode stored in the third mode storage means, each copy mode of a specific user can be set with good reproducibility.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining the memory map of the SRAM 805 shown in FIG. 3, and the memory map specifications (a) to (d) are obtained based on the capacity of the SRAM 805. In (a), the STMM 1 is a first standard mode memory and stores a normal standard mode (normal magnification, automatic density, automatic paper selection, one sheet, etc.). The STMM2 is a second standard mode memory that stores a standard mode for each user (a copy mode that can be set arbitrarily, for example, 4 sizes, 80%, automatic density, 3 sheets, etc.) for each limited user. To do. After the standard mode for each user is set, the desired standard mode is set to C each time the all reset key 606 is pressed.
PU801 sets automatically.

In (b), MM is a mode memory,
Any user presses the first to fourth mode registration keys to store the desired copy mode MM1 to MM4. The PMM is a personal copy mode memory, and the input I
A pointer corresponding to the D number, which is a copy mode PMM11 to PMM14, PMM21 to PMM2 for a limited number of users.
4, PMM31 to PMM34, PMM41 to PMM44
Are stored respectively.

In (c), MM is a mode memory,
Any user presses the first to fourth mode registration keys to store the desired copy mode MM1 to MM4. The PMM is a personal copy mode memory and stores the copy modes PMM1 to PMM4 of a limited user. In addition,
(D) corresponds to the combination of (a) and (b).

Mode registration / calling control in the copying machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the flow chart shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 shows the first part of the copying apparatus according to the present invention.
5 is a flowchart showing an example of a mode registration / calling control procedure of FIG. Note that (1) to (6) indicate each step.

First, when the mode memory key 619 is pressed, it is judged whether or not the mode has already been registered in the SRAM 805 serving as the mode memory (1). If YES, the user's instruction is "register" in the mode memory. If it is a call, select the mode to call (5) and call the registered mode (6).
After setting the execution copy mode, the process is terminated.

On the other hand, in the case of NO in the step (1) and registration in the step (2), the memory number to be registered is selected from "1 to 4" (3) and is set in the operation unit at present. Register the copy mode in the specified area of SRAM 805.
(4), the process ends.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart for explaining an example of a personal identification number input processing procedure in the copying apparatus according to the present invention. Note that (1) to (4) indicate each step.

First, a personal identification code (for example, a personal identification number consisting of four digits) is input using the ten-key pad 603 of the operation unit (1), and when the personal identification key 619B is pressed (2), it is input by the ten-key pad 603. Security code and SRAM805
Compare and collate with the personal identification number registered in (3). If both numbers do not match, return to step (1). If both numbers match, correspond to the personal identification number entered with the numeric keypad 603. Call the copy mode from SRAM805
(4) After setting the execution copy mode, the process ends.

As described above, by ensuring an area for storing a copy mode for each registered user instead of a mode memory for each copying apparatus, it is possible to freely register or call even in a complicated mode such as area processing. Become.

FIG. 7 shows the second part of the copying apparatus according to the present invention.
5 is a flowchart showing an example of a mode registration / calling control procedure of FIG. Note that (1) to (12) indicate each step.

First, when the mode memory key 619 is pressed, it is judged whether or not the mode is already registered in the SRAM 805 serving as the mode memory (1). If YES, the user's instruction is "register" in the mode memory. If it is "call", it is judged whether the call mode is "shared mode" or "unique mode" (4). In the present embodiment, the “shared mode” means a mode that can be shared and called by all limited users, and the “unique mode” is unique to each limited user. When the shared mode is selected by selecting the unique mode for recalling the mode stored in, the selection is made as to which of the plurality of modes (modes 1 to 4) stored in the shared area on the SRAM 805. (5) and then call the selected sharing mode
(6), the process ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step (4) that the "unique mode" is selected, which of the plurality of modes (modes 1 to 4) stored in the unique area on the SRAM 805 is called is selected. Then, (7) the selected unique mode is called (8), the mode is set as the execution copy mode, and then the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is "registration", it is judged whether the calling mode is the "shared mode" or the "unique mode" (3).
The area to be registered in the shared area secured on 805 is selected (9), the sharing mode is registered in the selected area (10), and the process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the "unique mode" is determined in the step (3), the area to be registered in the unique area secured on the SRAM 805 is selected (11),
The unique mode is registered in the selected area (12), and the process ends.

As described above, by ensuring an area for storing a copy mode for each registered user instead of a mode memory for each copying apparatus, it is possible to freely register or call even in a complicated mode such as area processing. Become.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing an example of a standard mode setting control procedure in the copying machine according to the present invention. Note that (1) to (4) indicate each step.

First, the CPU 801 displays on the display 701 whether or not to initialize the standard mode, and determines whether or not it is instructed by an OK key or the like (1).
If YES, the standard mode memory of the user currently in use is set to the initial state (2), and the process ends.

On the other hand, if the determination in step (1) is NO, the display 7 asks whether to register the standard mode.
If the inquiry (3) on 01 is selected and the end is selected, the process is ended, and the mode currently set on the operation unit selected to be registered is registered in the SRAM 805 as the standard mode (4), and the process is performed. To finish.

In the standard mode thus registered, calling is controlled based on the personal identification number input process shown in FIG. As a result, each time the all-reset key 606 is pressed, the standard mode that has been called can be set to the standard mode that is unique to each registered user.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of a copy mode setting control procedure for each card insertion detection in the copying apparatus according to the present invention. Note that (1) to (3) indicate each step. In the SRAM 805, a mode storage area is secured for each registered ID number information.

It is judged from the output of the copying apparatus management apparatus 500 whether or not it is detected that a magnetic card having an identification number (ID number information) stored therein is inserted into the card insertion opening at the top of the main body (1), If NO, the process is terminated and YES
Then read the ID number information from the magnetic card (2)
Then, the desired copy mode stored in the SRAM 805 is called based on the ID number information (3), set as the execution copy mode, and then the process ends.

As described above, by having the mode memory for each user in addition to the mode memory for each copying apparatus,
Even in a complicated mode such as area processing, it is possible to automatically set a copy mode freely registered by a limited user when the card is mounted.

[0056]

As described above, according to the first invention, when the control means permits the input of the copy mode information,
The input copy mode information is stored in the second mode storage means as a standard copy mode for each specific user, and the input personal identification information and the registered personal identification information are compared and collated to store the second mode. Since the mode setting means preferentially sets the user-specific standard copy mode according to the standard copy mode information stored in the means in place of the apparatus-specific standard copy mode stored in the first mode storage means, a specific user A desired copy mode can be set as a unique standard copy mode for each item with good reproducibility.

According to the second aspect of the invention, when the control means permits the input of the copy mode information, the input copy mode information is stored in the second mode storage means as the copy mode of the specific user and input. The mode calling means stores the copy mode peculiar to the user according to the copy mode information stored in the second mode storage means in the first mode storage means by comparing and collating the stored secret code information with the registered secret code information. Since the copy mode is set by calling instead of the specified copy mode, the copy mode of a specific user can be set with good reproducibility.

According to the third invention, when the control means permits the input of the copy mode information, a plurality of the input copy mode information are stored in the second mode storage means as the copy mode of a specific user, By comparing and collating the input personal identification information and the registered personal identification information, the mode calling means selects one of the copy modes unique to the user according to the copy mode information stored in the second mode storage means. Since the copy modes stored in the storage means are called instead of being set, each copy mode of each specific user can be set with good reproducibility.

In the fourth invention, when the control means permits the input of the copy mode information, the input copy mode information is stored in the second mode storage means as a standard copy mode for each specific user, The mode setting means stores the standard copy mode peculiar to the user according to the standard copy mode information stored in the second mode storage means by comparing the input secret code information with the registered secret code information. Since priority setting is made instead of the standard copy mode stored in the means,
A desired copy mode can be set as a unique standard copy mode for each specific user with good reproducibility, and when the control means permits the input of the copy mode information, the input copy mode information is specified. A plurality of user's copy modes are stored in the fourth mode storage means, the input personal identification information and the registered personal identification information are compared and collated, and according to the copy mode information stored in the fourth mode storage means. Since any one of the copy modes unique to the user is set and called by the mode calling means instead of the copy mode stored in the third mode storage means, each copy mode of each specific user can be set with good reproducibility. You can

Therefore, there is an effect that the complicated copy mode operation which is burdensome in setting the copy mode can be greatly reduced.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional configuration diagram illustrating a configuration of a copying apparatus showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an example of an operation unit of the copying apparatus shown in FIG.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a control configuration of the copying apparatus shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating a memory map of the SRAM shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a first mode registration / calling control procedure in the copying apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a personal identification number input processing procedure in the copying apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a second mode registration / calling control procedure in the copying apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a standard mode setting control procedure in the copying apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a copy mode setting control procedure for each card insertion detection in the copying apparatus according to the present invention.

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A first mode storing means for storing a predetermined standard copy mode in advance, and the input personal identification information and registered personal identification information are compared and collated to input the copy mode information from a specific user. Control means for controlling permission or prohibition, and second mode storage means for storing the input copy mode information as a standard copy mode for each specific user when this control means permits the input of copy mode information. ,
The input personal identification information and the registered personal identification information are compared and collated, and the standard copying mode peculiar to the user according to the standard copying mode information stored in the second mode storing means is stored in the first mode storing means. And a mode setting means for performing priority setting instead of the standard copying mode unique to the apparatus. 2. A first mode storing means for storing a plurality of predetermined copy modes in advance, and the input personal identification information and registered personal identification information are compared and collated to input the copy mode information from a specific user. Control means for controlling permission or prohibition, and second mode storage means for storing a predetermined number of input copy mode information as a copy mode of a specific user when the control means permits input of copy mode information. ,
And a mode calling means for comparing and collating the inputted personal identification information and the registered personal identification information, and for calling and setting a user-specific copy mode according to the copy mode information stored in the second mode storage means. Copying device characterized by. 3. A first mode storage means for storing a plurality of predetermined copy modes in advance, and the input secret code information and registered secret code information are compared and collated to input a copy mode information from a specific user. Control means for controlling permission or prohibition, and second mode storage means for storing a plurality of input copy mode information as a copy mode for each specific user when this control means permits input of copy mode information ,
The input personal identification information and the registered personal identification information are compared and collated, and one of the user-specific copy modes according to the copy mode information stored in the second mode storage means is stored in the first mode storage means. And a mode calling means for calling and setting instead of the specified copying mode. 4. A first mode storing means for storing a predetermined standard copy mode in advance, and the input personal identification information and registered personal identification information are compared and collated to input the copy mode information from a specific user. Control means for controlling permission or prohibition, and second mode storage means for storing the input copy mode information as a standard copy mode for each specific user when this control means permits the input of copy mode information. ,
The input personal identification information and the registered personal identification information are compared and collated, and the standard copying mode peculiar to the user according to the standard copying mode information stored in the second mode storing means is stored in the first mode storing means. The mode setting means for prioritizing the copy in place of the standard copy mode, the third mode storage means for storing a plurality of predetermined copy modes in advance, and the input when the control means permits the input of the copy mode information. The fourth mode storage means for storing a plurality of copy mode information as a copy mode for each specific user is compared and collated with the input personal identification information and the registered personal identification information and stored in the fourth mode storage means. And a mode calling means for calling and setting any one of the copy modes unique to the user according to the copied copy mode information instead of the copy mode stored in the third mode storage means. Copying apparatus which is characterized in that.