JPH10151824A - Image-forming apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To print with the same resolution many times in a short time, by applying an identification code to a printing image, printing the printing image and identification code simultaneously to a transfer material, storing the printing image and identification code and making the identification code readable through sound input. SOLUTION: In an image-forming apparatus 1, an I/F part 2 receives image data required to be printed from a computer connected thereto or the like, and a data-converting part 3 converts the image data to data that can be printed by a printing-processing part 5. At this time, an identification code-applying part 7 applies an identification code correspondingly to a printing image for a unit of a page. When the data are printed at the printing-processing part 5, the identification code is printed to a transfer material simultaneously. A sound input part 8 to which the identification code sounded by a user is input converts the input sound to data of the identification code. In accordance with the data, the corresponding printing image is taken out from a memory part 4 and printed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus for performing printing processing on image data input from the outside.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional image forming apparatus, a printer,
When image data is received from an external device such as a personal computer or a host, a print image is formed based on the image data, and the number of copies specified by the external device is printed.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a conventional image forming apparatus. An image forming apparatus 11 includes an I / F unit 12 for receiving image data from the outside, and an image data received by the I / F unit 12. A data conversion unit 13 for converting the image data into data for printing, a storage unit 14 for storing a program necessary for controlling the image forming apparatus 11 and a font required for the data conversion unit 13, and a data conversion unit 13 And a control unit 16 for controlling these units.

[0004]

However, in the conventional image forming apparatus, after performing the printing process, in order to erase all the data related thereto, in order to obtain the same image, a print command is again issued from the external device. There was a problem that it had to be put out and it took time. In addition, when data is not stored on a floppy disk or the like, there is no other choice but to copy the printed paper with a copier, and in order to take advantage of the high resolution, the data must be recreated with an external device. Was.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and is directed to an image forming apparatus for printing image data from the outside. An identification code providing unit for providing an identification code, a print processing unit for printing a print image and an identification code corresponding thereto on a transfer material, a storage unit for storing the print image and the identification code corresponding thereto, A voice input unit capable of fetching a print image corresponding to the identification code input by the voice input unit from the storage unit, and printing the print image or the print image and the identification code on a transfer material by a print processing unit It is a device.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of an image forming apparatus according to the present invention.
/ F unit 2, data conversion unit 3, storage unit 4, print processing unit 5,
It comprises a control unit 6, an identification code giving unit 7, and a voice input unit 8.

The I / F unit 2 is connected to a computer or the like via a cable, and receives image data desired to be printed from the computer or the like. Data conversion unit 3
Converts the image data received by the I / F unit 2 into a print processing unit 5
This is the part that converts the data into data that can be printed. The identification code assigning unit 7 is a unit that assigns an identification code to a print image for each page unit. The information included in the identification code may be a printer serial number, a document serial number, a password, or the like, and these information may be given as characters or numbers. The storage unit 4 is provided with a program required for controlling the entire image forming apparatus 1, a font image required by the data conversion unit 3, a print image to be printed by the print processing unit 5, and an identification code providing unit 7. This is a part for storing an identification code corresponding to the print image.
The print processing unit 5 prints the data formed by the data conversion unit 3 on a transfer material, and simultaneously prints the identification code
Is a part for printing the identification code given by. The control unit 6 is a part that controls the entire image forming apparatus 1. The voice input unit 8 is a part for inputting an identification code uttered by a user of the image forming apparatus 1, and converts the input voice into data of an identification code such as a character or a number.

According to the present invention, the printing image and the identification code are printed on the transfer material and are stored in the storage unit 4 at the same time. By simply inputting the identified identification code by voice from the voice input unit 8, the print image can be extracted from the storage unit 4.
Printing can be done many times.

The identification code may be specifically printed as follows. Which printing method is to be set in advance, or a selection means is provided in the image forming apparatus to select or select one of the printing methods. What is necessary is just to combine. (1) Printing is performed on all pages of the transfer material to be printed. Thus, only the page to be printed can be printed immediately. (2) Print only on the first page of the transfer material to be printed. As a result, the identification code is not printed on the second and subsequent pages. (3) Printing is performed as a page next to the last page of the transfer material to be printed. That is, in the case of printing two pages, the identification code is printed on the third page. As a result, no identification code is printed on the transfer material on which the print image is printed. (4) Printing is performed on the back surface of the transfer material to be printed. As a result, the identification code is not printed on the surface of the object to be printed. (5) When the identification code is input by voice from the voice input unit 8 and printing is performed, only the print image is printed on the transfer material. Thus, it can be determined that the one with the identification code is the original and the one without the identification code is printed via the voice input unit 8. (6) Even when the identification code is voice-inputted from the voice input unit 8 for printing, the print image and the identification code are printed on the transfer material. As a result, all the printed items can be printed again via the voice input unit 8.

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an image forming apparatus according to the present invention. As in the conventional image forming apparatus, an operation panel 21, a display section 22, a tray 23 serving as a cassette sheet feeding section, and a cassette 24 are provided. , A transfer material discharge section 25, and a voice input section 8 on the front side.

The image forming apparatus of the present invention includes a network-compatible control unit that can access other external devices, and a read-out output unit that can read and output a print image of another device. Then, since the serial number of the image forming apparatus is entered as the identification code, a document of another image forming apparatus can be pulled out, and the print image can be shared. Therefore, if the identification code is input to the voice input unit of the nearest image forming apparatus, printing can be performed by the image forming apparatus.

[0012] Further, if it is possible to know which image forming apparatus corresponds to the character or number corresponding to the serial number, it is possible to know which image forming apparatus printed the document, and to determine the image forming apparatus. If an identification code is input to the voice input unit, printing can be performed immediately. Further, the image forming apparatus is connected to a host or the like, and searches from the host or the like,
If a means capable of responding to read and output instructions is provided, the host can perform file management, and can view a list of stored print image contents. Furthermore, if means for responding to the setting of copy protection from the host or the like is provided, the confidentiality of the print image can be maintained.

[0013]

As described in detail above, according to the image forming apparatus of the present invention, an identification code is added to a print image, and the print image is printed on the transfer material, and the identification number is printed at the same time. And by storing its identification code,
If you want to print the same material, if there is a transfer material after printing, you can obtain exactly the same output by simply inputting the identification code by voice at the voice input unit, and printing at the same resolution many times and in a short time Thus, it is possible to provide an image forming apparatus which is particularly effective when employed in a color printer.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating an image forming apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing the image forming apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating a conventional image forming apparatus.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1, 11: Image forming apparatus 2, 12: I / F section 3, 13: Data conversion section 4, 14: Storage section 5, 15: Print processing section 6, 16: Control section 7: Identification code adding section 8: Voice Input unit 21: Operation panel 22: Display unit 23: Tray 24: Cassette 25: Transfer material discharge unit

Claims (1)

[Claims] An image forming apparatus for printing image data from the outside, comprising: an identification code assigning unit for assigning an identification code composed of characters and numerals for each page of the print image; A print processing unit that prints the identification code on a transfer material, a storage unit that stores the print image and the identification code corresponding to the print image, and a voice input unit that can input voice, and the voice input unit An image forming apparatus, wherein a print image corresponding to an input identification code is taken out from the storage unit, and the print processing unit prints the print image or the print image and the identification code on a transfer material.