JPH10285318A - Image output device and method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To surely obtain a desired output by confirming whether to continuously output the remaining number of primary outputted image data or to stop the output and executing or stopping the continuos output depending on the result of confirming, so as to reduce the waste of paper of communication cost, due to an erroneous operation or erroneous setting. SOLUTION: A printing command is given on a PC/WS 11 and a driver software installed on PC/WS 11 converts code data to be a printing object to PDL data to transfer to a computer interface part 7 connected to the PC/WS 11. Image data are transferred to a file part 5, successively recorded in a hard disk 6 and successively transferred to a printing part 2, according to printing setting set on the PC/WS 11 to print-output the set number of prints. By executing a test print setting, after printing the image data of primary output and confirming the result, continuos output is executed for continued printing.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image output apparatus capable of outputting a plurality of sets of various image data.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art With the recent digitalization of copiers, facsimile transmission / reception using scanners and printers of copiers and PDL (Page Description Langa
ge) MFPs having a plurality of functions, such as printers, have been put to practical use.

[0003] Such a multifunction peripheral is configured to be operable not only between a single function such as a copying machine function, a facsimile function, and a PDL print function, but also between a plurality of functions such as facsimile transmission of a PDL expanded image. ing.

Further, by connecting the multifunction peripheral via a LAN, a computer device or the like is configured so that the function of the multifunction peripheral can be used.

[0005]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional example, the operation required by the user is complicated with the above-mentioned multi-functionality, and as a result, the paper or paper caused by an operation error or setting error is lost. There is a problem that the frequency of waste of communication costs increases.

For example, in PDL printing, when a plurality of copies of the same document are printed out on both sides for distribution and stapling is performed, a plurality of copies are printed on one side instead of both sides due to an operation error or setting error on the computer device side. In some cases, some copies may be printed out, and a large amount of paper may be wasted. Also, when directly transmitting facsimile the image data developed in PDL,
Due to an operation error or setting error on the computer device side, a document different from a desired document is transmitted, and communication costs may be wasted.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide an image output apparatus capable of reducing waste of paper and communication costs due to an operation error or a setting error and reliably obtaining a desired output result.

[0008]

According to the present invention, there is provided an image storing means for storing image data, a setting means for setting a processing mode of the image data stored in the image storing means, and the processing mode being set. An image output device having an image output unit for sequentially printing out image data, when the setting unit specifies a process of outputting a plurality of sets of image data stored in the image storage unit, Primary output means for outputting only one copy, confirmation means for continuously outputting the remaining number of copies of the primary output image data, or confirming whether or not to stop outputting, and as a result of confirmation by the confirmation means, When continuously outputting the number of copies, a secondary output means for executing this,
When the output is stopped as a result of the confirmation by the confirming means, an output suspending means for executing this is provided.

Further, the present invention provides an image storing means for storing image data, a setting means for setting a processing mode of the image data stored in the image storing means, and sequentially storing the image data in which the processing mode is set. A facsimile transmission of image data stored in said image storage means by said setting means in an image output apparatus having an image output means for printing out and a facsimile transmission means for facsimile transmission of image data stored in said image storage means. Primary output means for outputting only one copy of the image data when a processing to be performed is specified, confirmation means for confirming whether the primary output image data is to be facsimile-transmitted or to stop transmission, and said confirmation means As a result of confirmation by,
In the case where facsimile transmission is performed, there is provided facsimile transmission means for executing the facsimile transmission, and as a result of the confirmation by the confirmation means, when facsimile transmission is aborted, facsimile transmission stop means for performing the facsimile transmission.

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an image input / output device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, a reader unit 1 reads an image of a document and sends image data corresponding to the document image to a printer unit 2.
And output to the image input / output control unit 3. The printer unit 2 records an image corresponding to image data from the reader unit 1 and the image input / output control unit 3 on recording paper.

The image input / output control unit 3 includes a reader unit 1.
, The facsimile unit 4, the file unit 5,
It comprises a computer interface unit 7, a formatter unit 8, a core unit 10, and the like.

The facsimile unit 4 decompresses the compressed image data received via the telephone line, transfers the decompressed image data to the core unit 10, and reduces the image data transferred from the core unit 10. The compressed image data is transmitted via a telephone line. A hard disk 12 is connected to the facsimile unit 4 and can temporarily store the received compressed image data.

The file unit 5 includes a hard disk 6
Is connected, the image data transferred from the core unit 10 is compressed, and the image data is stored in the hard disk 6 together with an ID number for searching the image data. Further, the file unit 5 searches the compressed image data stored in the hard disk 6 based on the code data transferred via the core unit 10, reads out the searched compressed image data, mediates, and decompresses. The transferred image data is transferred to the core unit 10.

The computer interface unit 7
Is an interface between the personal computer or workstation (PC / WS) 11 and the core unit 10. In addition, the formatter unit 8 includes a PC / WS11
The code data (PDL) representing the image transferred from the printer unit 2 is developed into image data that can be recorded by the printer unit 2.

The core unit 10 controls the flow of data among the reader unit 1, facsimile unit 4, file unit 5, computer interface unit 7, and formatter unit 8.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing the structure of the reader unit 1 and the printer unit 2.

The document feeder 101 of the reader unit 1 feeds a document one by one onto a platen glass 102 in the final order.
After the original reading operation is completed, the original on the platen glass 102 is discharged.

When the document is conveyed onto the platen glass 102, the lamp 103 is turned on, the movement of the scanner unit 104 is started, and the document is exposed and scanned. The reflected light from the original at this time is reflected on mirrors 105, 106, 1
07 and a lens 108 to a CCD image sensor (hereinafter referred to as CCD) 109.

The image of the scanned document is C
The image data output from the CCD 109 and read by the CD 109 is subjected to predetermined processing and then transferred to the printer unit 2 and the core unit 10 of the image input / output control unit 3.

The laser driver 221 of the printer unit 2
It drives the laser light emitting unit 201, and the reader unit 1
Causes the laser light emitting unit 201 to emit laser light corresponding to the image data output from. The laser beam is applied to the photosensitive drum 202, and a latent image corresponding to the laser beam is formed on the photosensitive drum 202.

A developer is attached to the latent image on the photosensitive drum 202 by a developing device 203. Then, at a timing synchronized with the start of laser beam irradiation, the cassette 20
4 and the cassette 205, and feeds the recording paper to the transfer unit 206, and transfers the developer attached to the photosensitive drum 202 to the recording paper.

The recording paper carrying the developer is conveyed to the fixing unit 207, and the developer is fixed on the recording paper by the heat and pressure of the fixing unit 207. The recording paper that has passed through the fixing unit 207 is discharged by a discharge roller 208, and the sorter 220 stores the discharged recording paper in each bin to sort the recording paper or to staple the sorted recording paper. . In addition, the sorter 220, when the sorting is not set,
Store the recording paper in the top bin.

When double-sided recording is set,
After the recording paper is conveyed to the discharge roller 208, the rotation direction of the discharge roller 208 is reversed, and the flapper 209 is rotated.
To the re-feeding conveyance path 210.

When multiplex recording is set,
The recording paper is guided to the re-feeding conveyance path 210 by the flapper 209 so as not to be conveyed to the discharge roller 208. The recording paper guided to the re-feeding conveyance path 210 is supplied to the transfer unit 206 at the timing described above.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the reader unit 1. As shown in FIG.

The image data output from the CCD 109 is subjected to analog / digital conversion by the A / D / SH unit 110 and is subjected to shading correction. A
The image data processed by the / D · SH unit 110 is
The image data is transferred to the printer unit 2 via the image processing unit 111, and is also transferred to the core unit 10 of the image input / output control unit 3 via the interface unit 113.

The CPU 114 controls the image processing unit 111 and the interface 113 in accordance with the contents set by the operation unit 115.

For example, when a copy mode in which a copy is performed by performing a trimming process using the operation unit 115 is set, the image processing unit 111 performs the trimming process and transfers the image data to the printer unit 2. When the facsimile transmission mode is set on the operation unit 115, the interface unit 113 transfers the image data and a control command corresponding to the set mode to the core unit 10.

Such a control program for the CPU 114 is stored in the memory 116, and the CPU 114 performs control while referring to the memory 116. Also, memory 1
Reference numeral 16 is also used as a work area of the CPU 114.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the core unit 10. As shown in FIG.

The image data from the reader unit 1 is transferred to the data processing unit 121, and the control command from the reader unit 1 is transferred to the CPU 123. The data processing unit 121 performs image processing such as an image rotation process and a scaling process. Image data transferred from the reader unit 1 to the data processing unit 121 is converted into a control command transferred from the reader unit 1. Accordingly, the data is transferred to the facsimile unit 4, the file unit 5, and the computer interface unit 7 via the interface 120.

The computer interface unit 7
Data (PDL) representing an image input through
Is transferred to the formatter unit 8 after being transferred to the data processing unit 121 and expanded into image data. The image data is transferred to the facsimile unit 4, the printer unit 2, and the file unit 5 after being transferred to the data processing unit 121. Will be transferred.

After the image data from the facsimile unit 4 is transferred to the data processing unit 121,
And the file section 5 and the computer interface section 7. Further, after the image data from the file unit 5 is transferred to the data processing unit 121,
And the facsimile unit 4 and the computer interface unit 7.

The CPU 123 performs the above-described control according to the control program stored in the memory 124 and the control command transferred from the reader unit 1. The memory 124 is also used as a work area of the CPU 123.

As described above, processing combining the functions of reading the original image, printing the image, transmitting and receiving the image, storing the image, inputting and outputting data from the computer, and the like can be performed centering on the core unit 10. It is possible.

Next, a print processing operation in the image input / output apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a print processing operation procedure of the image input / output apparatus according to this embodiment.

First, in S501, the user sets print settings on the PC / WS11. The print setting contents include the number of copies, paper size, enlargement / reduction ratio, single side / double side, page output order, sort output, and whether or not stapling is performed.

In step S502, a print instruction is given on the PC / WS 11, and the driver software installed on the PC / WS 11 converts code data to be printed into so-called PDL data.
The L data is transferred to the computer interface unit 7 of the image input / output device via the computer interface connected to the PC / WS 11, together with the print setting parameters set in S501.

In step S503, after the PDL data representing the image input via the computer interface unit 7 is transferred to the data processing unit 121, the formatter unit 8
And the formatter unit 8 transfers the transferred PDL.
Develop (rasterize) data into image data. When the development of the image data is completed, the process proceeds to S504.

In step S504, the image data expanded by the formatter unit 8 is transferred to the file unit 5, and the image data is sequentially recorded on the hard disk 6 of the file unit 5.
The print setting parameters set in S501 are also stored in the hard disk 6 of the file unit 5.

As described above, the image data corresponding to each page of the document to be printed is sequentially recorded from the PC / WS 11 to the hard disk 6 of the file unit 5, and the print settings for the document are also stored in the hard disk 6. . Hereinafter, for the sake of explanation, the attributes of the document to be printed are as follows.

Document name: distributed material (A1) Number of pages: 10 pages (A2) Further, it is assumed that the following print settings are made.

Number of copies: 10 (P1) Double-sided printing (P2) Paper size: A4 (P3) Enlargement / reduction ratio: 100% (P4) Page output order: ascending order (P5) Sort output: yes (P6) Staple stop: yes (P7) In S505, the data is stored in the hard disk 6. One page of each page of the completed document (distribution material) is printed in accordance with the set print settings. In this print setting, (P1) described above is regarded as one copy, and (P2) to (P
7) follows the set contents.

Next, "PB" of the operation unit 115 shown in FIG.
When the key 601 is pressed, the operation screen shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit 115. In this operation screen, a document name display field 602 displays a list of documents stored in the hard disk 6.
A “detailed information” key 603 is a key for displaying detailed information of the selected document.

The "test print" key 604 is
This key is used to instruct test printing, and details will be described later. A “print” key 605 is a key for performing normal printing, that is, collectively printing and outputting a designated number of copies. An “erase” key 606 is a key for erasing image data of a selected document.

The "cursor" keys 607 and 608 are used to select a desired document from the documents in the document name display field 602. A “change setting” key 609 is pressed in step S501.
It is possible to change the print settings set in the step (1).

Next, the operation when the "test print" key 604 is pressed will be described. First, when the “test print” key 604 is pressed, the operation screen is switched as shown in FIG.

In FIG. 7, a setting for printing the "distribution material" document as one copy is displayed. here,
A "cancel" key 702 is for canceling the processing. When this key is pressed, the screen returns to the operation screen of FIG.

When the “print execution” key 701 is pressed, the operation screen is switched as shown in FIG. 8, and the image data of each page of “distribution materials” is sequentially transferred to the printer unit 2 to perform print setting. (P2) to (P7)
Output according to The “cancel” key 801 is a key for interrupting printing.

Next, in S506, the operation screen is switched as shown in FIG. In FIG. 9, the number of copies set is automatically set to the remaining nine copies. Here, "Cancel" key 90
When 1 is pressed, the process proceeds to S508, in which the continuous printing is stopped, the processing is terminated, and the screen returns to the operation screen shown in FIG.

Here, the "setting change" key 6 in FIG.
The print setting may be changed by pressing the button 09. In that case, the process returns to S505.

When the “print execution” key 902 is pressed, the process advances to step S 507 to switch the operation screen as shown in FIG. 10 and to sequentially transfer image data of each page of “distribution materials” to the printer unit 2. Then, nine copies are printed out according to the print settings (P2) to (P7).

In the above-described example, the PC / WS 11 transmits the PD data according to the print settings set on the PC / WS 11.
Although the image information is transferred as L data, and the image input / output device expands the PDL data into image data and prints out the image data, the image data read by the reader unit 1 is also printed out. It can be easily applied.

In the above example, the image input / output device is configured to be capable of test printing.
A setting may be made to switch whether or not to perform test printing on the PC / WS11, and the image input / output device may operate according to the setting.

Furthermore, image data is generally transferred in ascending order of page order. However, image data may be transferred in descending order of page depending on the setting of the printer driver software on the PC / WS 11 and the configuration of the reader unit 1. Therefore, the image data in the hard disk 6 described above may be arranged in ascending or descending order.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when a plurality of copies are set in the print settings, first, test print is performed according to the print settings specified for only one copy.
After the completion of one copy print output, control is performed so that the actually printed document is confirmed, and the remaining copies of the document are printed or canceled, and the print settings can be reset. Thus, it is possible to reduce waste of paper due to a setting error on the computer device side, and it is possible to reliably obtain a desired output result.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

Hereinafter, a facsimile transmission processing operation in the image input / output apparatus according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a facsimile transmission processing operation procedure of the image input / output apparatus according to this embodiment.

First, in step S1101, the user performs facsimile transmission settings on the PC / WS11. The facsimile transmission settings include one or more destination telephone numbers, enlargement / reduction rates, page output order, and the like.

Next, in S1102, a print instruction is given on the PC / WS11, and at the same time, the driver software installed on the PC / WS11 converts the code data to be transmitted by facsimile into so-called PDL data. The PDL data is transferred to the computer interface unit 7 of the image input / output device via the computer interface connected to the PC / WS 11 together with the facsimile transmission setting parameters set in the step (1).

In step S1103, the PDL data representing the image input via the computer interface unit 7 is transferred to the data processing unit 121, and then transferred to the formatter unit 8. In the formatter unit 8, the transferred PD
The L data is developed (rasterized) into image data. Upon completion of the image data development, the process advances to step S1104.

In S1104, the image data expanded by the formatter unit 8 is transferred to the file unit 5, and the image data is sequentially stored in the hard disk 6 of the file unit 5. The facsimile transmission setting parameters set in S1101 are also stored in the hard disk 6 of the file unit 5.

In this way, the image data corresponding to each page of the document to be facsimile-transmitted from the PC / WS 11 to the hard disk 6 of the file section 5 is sequentially stored.
The facsimile transmission setting for this document is also stored in the hard disk 6. Hereinafter, the attributes of the document to be transmitted by facsimile are as follows for the sake of explanation.

Document name: distributed material (A11) Number of pages: 10 pages (A12) Also, it is assumed that the following print settings have been made.

Number of copies: 1 copy (P1) Double-sided printing (P2) Paper size: A4 (P3) Enlargement / reduction ratio: 100 % ... (P4) Page output order: ascending order ... (P5) Sort output: yes ... (P6) Staple stop: yes ... (P7) Further, the following facsimile transmission It is assumed that the settings have been made.

Number of destinations: 10 (F1) Transmission size: A4 (F2) Enlargement / reduction rate: 100% (F3) Page output order: ascending order (F4) In S1105, one copy of each page of the document (distribution material) stored in the hard disk 6 is printed in accordance with the set print settings. First, the operation screen of FIG. 12 is displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit 115. That is, when the “PB” key 1201 is pressed, FIG.
2 is displayed.

Here, a document name display field 1202
Is a list of documents stored in the hard disk 6. A “detailed information” key 1203 is a key for displaying detailed information of the selected document. A “test print” key 1204 is a key for performing a test print, and details will be described later.

A "send" key 1205 is a key used for normal facsimile transmission, that is, for transmitting a designated document collectively by facsimile. The “delete” key 1206 is used to delete the image data of the selected document.

The "cursor" keys 1207 and 1208
It is used to select a desired document from the documents in the document name display field 1202. The “change setting” key 1209 is
The print settings and facsimile transmission settings set in step S1101 can be changed.

Next, the operation when the "test print" key 1204 is pressed will be described. First, when the “test print” key 1204 is pressed, the operation screen is displayed as shown in FIG.
Switch as follows. In FIG. 13, a setting for printing the “distribution material” document as one copy is displayed. Here, a "cancel" key 702 is for instructing cancellation of the processing. When this key is pressed, the screen returns to the operation screen of FIG.

When the “print execution” key 701 is pressed, the operation screen is switched as shown in FIG. 14, and the image data of each page of “distribution materials” is sequentially transferred to the printer unit 2 and the print setting is performed. (P2) to (P
Output according to 7). Note that the “Cancel” key 1401
Means print interruption.

Next, in S1106, the operation screen is displayed as shown in FIG.
Switch as shown. Here, "Cancel" key 150
When 1 is pressed, the process advances to S1108 to stop the transmission and end, and returns to the operation screen of FIG.

Note that the facsimile transmission setting may be changed by pressing the “change setting” key 1209 here. In that case, S110
It will return to 5.

When the "send" key 1502 is pressed, the flow advances to step S1107 to switch the operation screen as shown in FIG. 16, and to sequentially transfer the image data of each page of the "distribution material" to the fax unit 4. Facsimile transmission according to facsimile transmission settings (F1) to (F4).

In the above example, according to the facsimile transmission setting set on the PC / WS 11, the PC / WS 1
1 has been described in which the image information is transferred as PDL data and the image input / output device develops the PDL data into image data and transmits the image data by facsimile, but the image data read by the reader unit 1 is transmitted by facsimile. It can be easily applied as well.

In the above example, the image input / output device is configured to be capable of test printing.
A setting may be made on the / WS11 to switch whether or not to perform test printing, and the image input / output device may operate according to the setting.

In general, image data is transferred in ascending order of page order. However, depending on the setting of the printer driver software on the PC / WS 11 and the configuration of the reader unit 1, the image data may be transferred in descending order of page. Therefore, the image data in the hard disk 6 described above may be arranged in ascending or descending order.

As described above, according to this example, when a plurality of transmission destinations are set in the facsimile setting, first, test print is performed according to the print setting specified for only one copy, and after one copy print output is completed, After confirming the document actually printed out, the computer device is controlled by facsimile sending or canceling the document to a plurality of destinations, or by controlling the facsimile sending setting to be resettable. It is possible to reduce waste of communication costs caused by setting mistakes on the side,
It is possible to reliably obtain a desired output result.

[0082]

As described above, according to the present invention,
This has the effect of reducing waste of paper and communication costs due to operation mistakes and setting mistakes, and ensuring that desired output results can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an image input / output device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing a structure of a reader unit and a printer unit in the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a reader unit in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a core unit in the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a printing procedure according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation screen of a print processing procedure in the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation screen of a print processing procedure in the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation screen of a print processing procedure in the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation screen of a print processing procedure in the first embodiment.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation screen of a print processing procedure in the first embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a printing procedure according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation screen of a print processing procedure in the second embodiment.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation screen of a print processing procedure in the second embodiment.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation screen of a print processing procedure in the second embodiment.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation screen of a print processing procedure in the second embodiment.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation screen of a print processing procedure in the second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Reader part, 2 ... Printer part, 3 ... Image input / output control part, 4 ... Facsimile part, 5 ... File part, 6, 12 ... Hard disk, 7 ... Computer interface part, 8 ... Formatter part, 10 ... Core part, 11 ... PC / WS.

Claims (9)

[Claims] An image storage means for storing image data;
An image output device comprising: setting means for setting a processing mode of image data stored in the image storage means; and image output means for sequentially printing out the image data for which the processing mode has been set. When a process of outputting a plurality of copies of the image data stored in the image storage means is designated, first, a primary output means for outputting only one copy of the image data; and a remaining copy number of the primary output image data is continued. Confirmation means for confirming whether to output or to stop the output; as a result of the confirmation by the confirmation means, when the remaining number of copies is to be continuously output, secondary output means for executing the output;
And an output canceling unit for executing the output when the output is stopped as a result of the checking by the checking unit. 2. An image storage means for storing image data,
Setting means for setting a processing mode of the image data stored in the image storage means, image output means for sequentially printing out the image data in which the processing mode is set, and image data stored in the image storage means. An image output apparatus having a facsimile transmission unit for performing facsimile transmission, wherein when the setting unit specifies a process of facsimile transmission of the image data stored in the image storage unit, a primary unit that outputs only one copy of the image data Output means; facsimile transmission of the primary output image data;
Or confirmation means for confirming whether to stop transmission; facsimile transmission means for executing facsimile transmission as a result of the confirmation by the confirmation means; and facsimile transmission as a result of confirmation by the confirmation means. Means for performing a facsimile transmission stop;
An image output device comprising: 3. The image output device according to claim 1, further comprising image input means for inputting image data, wherein the image input means is a reading device for reading an image. 4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: image input means for inputting image data, said image input means having expansion means for expanding code data input from a computer device into image data. Image output device. 5. The image output apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a selection unit for selecting whether the function of the confirmation unit is valid or invalid. 6. The image output apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a sorting unit for sorting the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit in a desired order. 7. The image input / output apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the setting unit includes a resetting unit that resets a processing mode of the stored image data. 8. When outputting a plurality of copies of the image data stored in the image storage means, first, output only one copy of the image data, and then continuously output the remaining number of copies, or stop the output. If you want to continue outputting the remaining number of copies as a result of this check,
An image output method, wherein the continuous output of the remaining number of copies is executed, and when the output is stopped, the output is stopped. 9. When facsimile transmission of image data stored in an image storage means, first, only one copy of the image data is output, and then this image is transmitted by facsimile or facsimile transmission is stopped. A facsimile transmission when facsimile transmission is performed, and a facsimile transmission stop when the facsimile transmission is stopped.