JPH07183982A - Composite device having plotter - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain a composite device having a platter which is convenient for a use. CONSTITUTION:In a priority determination part 11, the priority order of 'the output of a copy' > 'output of a printer' > 'output of a memory file' and 'output of a reception file' is preliminarily set, and the highest priority is set to 'the output of the copy'. The same priority is set to 'the output of the memory file' and 'the output of the reception file', and when these two accesses competes, the priority is given to the access to be being outputted. A memory file control part 2, a copy control part 3, a FAX control part 4 and a printer control part 5 use a plotter part 9 based on the priority and stored images in an image memory 6 when they are not capable of using the plotter part.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a compound device having a plotter, and more particularly to a copy original, a facsimile received image,
Printer output request image from personal computer,
The present invention relates to a composite device that records an image of a memory file on a recording sheet by a plotter.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, for example, a digital copying machine is known as a complex device having a plotter. This digital copying machine includes a scanner for reading a copy document, an image processing circuit for electrically processing an image signal read by the scanner, and a plotter for recording an image processed by the image processing circuit on a recording sheet. It is configured. Therefore, in addition to recording a copy original by the plotter, a facsimile reception image, a printer output request image from a personal computer, an image of a memory file, and the like can be recorded. Therefore, the user uses the digital copying machine as a multifunction device. be able to.

[0003]

However, in such a composite apparatus, the plotter should be used when another access to the plotter in use occurs or a plurality of accesses occur simultaneously and conflict. However, there is a problem that it is inconvenient.

In view of the above conventional problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a multifunctional device having a plotter, which is convenient for the user.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, a first means is an image memory for storing an image,
A plotter for recording an image on a recording sheet, a copy control section for accessing the plotter for recording a copy original image on the recording sheet, and a facsimile control section for accessing the plotter for recording a facsimile received image on the recording sheet. When the access to the plotter conflicts, the copy control unit and the facsimile control unit cause one image to be recorded on the recording paper by the plotter based on a preset priority order, and the other image is recorded in the image memory. It is characterized by storing in.

A second means is an image memory for storing an image, a plotter for recording an image on a recording sheet, a copy control section for accessing the plotter and recording a copy original image on the recording sheet, and A printer control unit for accessing the plotter to record the printer output request image on a recording sheet, and the copy control unit and the printer control unit are based on preset priorities when access to the plotter conflicts. One of the images is recorded on the recording paper by the plotter, and the other image is stored in the image memory.

A third means is an image memory for storing an image, a plotter for recording the image on a recording sheet, a facsimile control section for accessing the plotter and recording a facsimile reception image on the recording sheet, A printer control unit for accessing a plotter to record a printer output request image on a recording sheet, wherein the facsimile control unit and the printer control unit are based on a preset priority order when access to the plotter conflicts. One of the images is recorded on the recording paper by the plotter, and the other image is stored in the image memory.

A fourth means is an image memory for storing an image, a plotter for recording the image on a recording sheet, a copy control section for accessing the plotter and recording a copy original image on the recording sheet, and The copy control section and the facsimile control section include a facsimile control section for accessing the plotter to record the facsimile reception image on the recording sheet, and a printer control section for accessing the plotter to record the printer output request image on the recording sheet. Section and the printer control section, if access to the plotter conflicts,
One image is recorded on a recording sheet by the plotter based on a preset priority order, and the other image is stored in the image memory.

The fifth means further comprises a memory file control section for recording the image stored in the image memory on the recording paper by the plotter when the plotter is not in use in the first to fourth means. It is characterized by

[0010]

In the first means, when the copy controller and the facsimile controller access to the plotter conflict,
Since one image is recorded on the recording paper by the plotter and the other image is stored in the image memory based on the preset priority order, it is possible to realize a combined copying and facsimile apparatus convenient for the user.

In the second means, when the access to the plotter of the copy control unit and the access to the printer control unit conflict,
Since one image is recorded on the recording paper by the plotter and the other image is stored in the image memory based on the preset priority order, it is possible to realize a combined copying and printer apparatus that is convenient for the user.

In the third means, when the access to the plotter by the facsimile control unit and the printer control unit conflicts, one image is recorded on the recording paper by the plotter based on the preset priority order, and the other image is recorded. Is stored in the image memory, so that a composite device of a facsimile and a printer, which is convenient for the user, can be realized.

According to the fourth means, when the copy controller, the facsimile controller and the printer controller compete for access to the plotter, one image is recorded on the recording paper by the plotter based on the preset priority order. Since other images are stored in the image memory, it is possible to realize a composite device of copying, facsimile and printer, which is convenient for the user.

According to the fifth means, since the image stored in the image memory is recorded on the recording paper by the plotter when the plotter is not in use, it is possible to realize a multifunctional device which is convenient for the user.

[0015]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a multifunction apparatus according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining a copy operation, FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining a FAX operation, and FIG. 4 is a printer operation. 5 is a flow chart for explaining the output operation of the memory file of FIG.

In FIG. 1, a system control unit 1 controls the entire apparatus, a memory file control unit 2 controls output of files stored in an image memory 7, and a copy control unit 3 controls a copy function. To do. The FAX control unit 4 controls facsimile communication via a line, and the printer control unit 5 is composed of an RS232C interface or the like and controls a file output from a personal computer to make this device function as a printer.

The operation unit 6 is used by the operator to perform various operations, and the image memory 7 includes the control units 1 to 5 respectively.
The file created by is saved. Scanner unit 8
Is used for reading originals for copying and for facsimile transmission, and the plotter unit 9 is used for outputting files created by the control units 1 to 5. The plotter unit 9 also determines the file output from each of the control units 1 to 5, and the file output priority when the determination unit 10 is notified of the file output from each of the control units 1 to 5. It has a priority order determination unit 11 that determines the order and notifies each of the control units 1 to 5.

“Copy output”>
The priority order of “printer output”> “memory file output” and “received file output” is preset, and the highest priority order is set for “copy output”. Further, the same priority order is set for "memory file output" and "reception file output", and when these two accesses conflict, the currently outputting one is given priority. These respective circuits 1 to 9 are connected via the system bus 12,
Data between the circuits 1 to 9 is exchanged via the system bus 12.

Next, the copy operation will be described with reference to FIG. At the start of copying in which the copy original read by the scanner unit 8 is recorded on the recording paper by the plotter unit 9 (step S1), whether the facsimile file is being received and the received file is being output by the plotter unit 9 (step S1).
2) Whether the printer output request image (printer file) is being output (step S3) or the image (memory file) stored in the image memory 7 is being output (step S4).
Judge each.

Since "copy output" has the highest priority, when a facsimile is being received, the output of the received file being output is completed, the output of the next received file is interrupted, and the image is stored in the image memory 7. (Step S5). Also,
When the printer file is being output, the output of the printer file being output is completed, the output of the next printer file is interrupted, and the image file is saved in the image memory 7 (step S
6) If the memory file is being output, the output of the memory file being output is completed and the output of the memory file of the next memory is interrupted (step S7). Next, during copying, even if a request for output of a received file, output of a printer file, or output of a memory file occurs, this request is not accepted (step S8), and when the copying is completed, the process proceeds from step S9 to step S1. Return.

Next, the FAX operation will be described with reference to FIG. At the start of facsimile reception (step S1
1) It is determined whether copying is in progress, printer file is being output, or memory file is being output (step S1).
2). If neither copying, output of printer file, nor output of memory file is in progress, a facsimile file is output by the plotter unit 9 (step S1).
3) It is determined whether or not there is an output request for a copy or printer file having a high priority during this output (step S14).

When a copy or printer file output request is issued during the output of the facsimile reception file, the output of the facsimile reception file during the output is completed, the output of the next reception file is interrupted, and the image data is stored in the image memory 7 ( That is, the proxy reception is performed (step S15). Then, the processing from steps S13 to S15 is repeated until the reception is completed (step S16). Also, step S1
2 is in the process of copying, outputting a printer file, or outputting a memory file, the output of the facsimile reception file in the middle of output is completed, the output of the next reception file is interrupted, and the image data is stored in the image memory 7. Save (steps S17 to S19).

Next, the printer operation will be described with reference to FIG. When the output of the printer file is started (step S21), it is determined whether the copy output is being performed (step S22), the facsimile reception file is being output (step S23), or the memory file is being output (step S24).

Then, when the copy output having a high priority is being output, the output of the printer file being output is completed,
By saving the next printer file in the image memory 7, priority is given to copy output (step S25). Also,
When the facsimile reception file having the lower priority is being output, the output of the facsimile reception file being output is completed, the output of the next reception file is interrupted, and the image memory 7 is output.
(Step S26), and when the memory file with the low priority is being output, the output of the memory file being output is completed and the output of the next memory file is interrupted (step S27). Further, while outputting a printer file, only a request for copy output having a high priority is accepted, the output of the printer file in the middle of output is completed, and the next printer file is saved in the image memory 7 (steps S28, 29, 30). ). Then, these steps S2
The processes of 8, 29 and 30 are executed until the printer output is completed (step S31).

Next, the output operation of the memory file will be described. It is determined whether or not there is a memory file output request (step S41). If this request occurs, the plotter 9
If is not in use, the memory file is output (step S42). During output of the memory file, requests for copy output and printer output with high priority are accepted (steps S43 and S44), and when facsimile reception with the same priority occurs, output of the memory file during output Is completed, the facsimile reception file is stored in the image memory 7 (step S45), and these processes are repeated until the reception is completed (step S46).

[0026]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, when the copy control unit and the facsimile control unit compete for access to the plotter, one of the images is displayed based on the preset priority order. Since it is recorded on the recording paper by the plotter and the other image is saved in the image memory,
It is possible to realize a copying and facsimile compound device that is convenient for the user.

According to the second aspect of the invention, when the copy control unit and the printer control unit compete for access to the plotter, one of the images is recorded on the recording paper by the plotter based on the preset priority order. Since the other image is stored in the image memory, it is possible to realize a combined copying and printer device that is convenient for the user.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the access to the plotter conflicts, the facsimile control unit and the printer control unit cause one of the images to be recorded on the recording paper by the plotter based on the preset priority order. Since the other image is stored in the image memory, it is possible to realize a composite device of a facsimile and a printer, which is convenient for the user.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the copy control unit, the facsimile control unit and the printer control unit compete for access to the plotter, one image is recorded by the plotter based on a preset priority order. Since the image is recorded on paper and the other image is stored in the image memory, it is possible to realize a multifunctional device of copying, facsimile and printer, which is convenient for the user.

The invention according to claim 5 further comprises a memory file control unit for recording the image stored in the image memory on the recording paper by the plotter when the plotter is not in use, so that a multifunctional device convenient for the user is provided. Can be realized.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a compound device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining a copy operation.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining a FAX operation.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a printer operation.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a memory file output operation.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 system control unit 2 memory file control unit 3 copy control unit 4 FAX control unit 5 printer control unit 7 image memory 9 plotter unit 10 judgment unit 11 priority order determination unit

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An image memory for storing an image, a plotter for recording an image on a recording sheet, a copy control unit for accessing the plotter for recording a copy original image on the recording sheet, and an access unit for accessing the plotter. And a facsimile control unit for recording a facsimile received image on a recording sheet, and when the copy control unit and the facsimile control unit compete for access to the plotter, one of the images is displayed based on a preset priority order. A multi-function device characterized in that it is recorded on a recording paper by a plotter and the other image is stored in the image memory. 2. An image memory for storing an image, a plotter for recording the image on a recording sheet, a copy control section for accessing the plotter for recording a copy original image on the recording sheet, and an access for the plotter. And a printer control unit for recording a printer output request image on a recording sheet, and when the copy control unit and the printer control unit compete for access to the plotter, one of the images is output based on a preset priority order. A composite apparatus, wherein the plotter records the image on a recording sheet and the other image is stored in the image memory. 3. An image memory for storing an image, a plotter for recording the image on a recording sheet, a facsimile control section for accessing the plotter for recording a facsimile received image on the recording sheet, and an access for the plotter. And a printer control unit for recording a printer output request image on a recording sheet. When the facsimile control unit and the printer control unit compete for access to the plotter, one of the images is output based on a preset priority order. A composite apparatus, wherein the plotter records the image on a recording sheet and the other image is stored in the image memory. 4. An image memory for storing an image, a plotter for recording an image on a recording sheet, a copy control unit for accessing the plotter for recording a copy original image on the recording sheet, and an access unit for accessing the plotter. A facsimile control unit for recording a facsimile received image on a recording sheet, and a printer control unit for accessing the plotter and recording a printer output request image on the recording sheet. The copy control unit, the facsimile control unit and the printer control unit. When the access to the plotter competes, the unit causes one image to be recorded on the recording paper by the plotter based on a preset priority order, and the other image is stored in the image memory. apparatus. 5. The memory file control unit according to claim 1, further comprising a memory file control unit that records the image stored in the image memory on a recording sheet when the plotter is not in use. The compound device according to claim 1.