JPS59200274A - Controlling method of copying device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent the failure of foregetting of sorter mode setting to improve the operability by setting automatically the sorter mode when setting of an original to an original automatic feeding device is detected. CONSTITUTION:When an original 5 is set onto an original tray 4, it is detected by a sensor 9; and by this detection output, an ADF display part 21 in an operation part 17 is lit under the control of a CPU, and the sorter mode using a sorter 3 is set automatically to light sorter mode display part 29. At this time, a deflecting pawl 16 is so switched that a paper ejecting path 14 is effective because the sorter mode is set. Consequently, when only display contents in the operation part 17 are confirmed and a print button 25 is depressed to start the copying operation, processings are performed in the sorter mode, and thus, the failure of foregetting of sorter mode setting is prevented.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Technical field The present invention relates to a method for controlling a copying apparatus.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventionally, some copying machines are equipped with an automatic document feeder (ADF) and a sorter in order to perform one copying operation and two copying operations. The operator is free to select whether or not to use the automatic document feeder, and whether or not to use the sorter. As a result, the operator must set the document to automatic 0 (even though a sorter is used when using the document feeder, and if the operator does not set it to sorter mode I-), Once a copy operation is started, the settings must be reset during the process, which is poor in operability.

OBJECTS The present invention has been made in view of these points, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a control method for a copying apparatus that allows easy setting of the sorter mode.

composition An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the first page.

First of all, Figure 1 shows the outline of the copying device.One direct copying machine (Kokukyu 1) is equipped with a copying machine, a combination device 2, and a sorter 3. This Jj7 automatic document feeding device 2 basically feeds a plurality of documents 5 stacked on a document I-ray (4) using a calling roller 6 located at the bottom, and then feeds a single document by a notary roller. A copy of only the original 5 is sent to the contact 1-glass 8 of the original 1.A sensor 9 is provided to detect the presence or absence of the original 5 on the original I-ray 1. - A conveyor belt 10 is provided on the glass 8. This conveyor belt 1 can be opened freely, and the original 5 can also be transferred directly onto the glass 8. .11 is a paper output tray.Furthermore, the numbered sorter 3 on the right side of the copying machine main body 1 has a plurality of bins 12 built-in and has a paper output tray 13 at the top, which is directed toward the bins 12. B1: Has a narrow path 14 and a paper discharge path 15 facing the paper discharge tray 13 side, both discharge paths 14.1
A deflection pawl 16 for switching between 5 and 5 is also provided.

Further, the operating section 17 is configured as shown in FIG. That is, the copy size setting section 18, the reduced display section 19
, same-size display section 20. ADF display section 21, repeat sheet number display section 22, click 1 to sheet number display section 23, numeric keypad 24,
Print 1 button 25, degree setting section 26, double-sided document switch 27, single-sided document switch 28, sorter mode display section 29
, a sorter selection button 33 equipped with a collate mode display section 30
, a sorter confirmation display section 34, etc.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control system that controls the copying apparatus of this embodiment. Basically, it is controlled by a CPU 37 equipped with a ROM 35 and a RAM 36, and key information from a detection unit 38 such as a sensor 9 and an operation unit 17 is given to the CPU 37 via an input buffer 39.
The output signal from 7 is sent to the display section of 7, the DC load 42, and the AC via output buffer 41.
It is applied to the AC load 44 etc. via the drive unit 43.

The control method of this embodiment will now be explained. now,
J? for originals 1 to 4 when using the automatic original feeder 2. When document 5 is set, the sensor 9 detects the presence of document 5. Based on the detection output of this sensor 9, under the control of the CPU 37, the 〇F display section 21 lights up in the operation section]7 to notify that the ADF mode is being used, and the mode automatically changes to the sorter mode in which the sorter 3 is used. , and the operator is notified by lighting the sorter mode display section 29. At this time, since the mode is the sorter mode, the deflection claw 16 is switched to enable the paper discharge path 14 (this is done by turning on the solenoid).

Therefore, the operator only needs to check the display contents on the operation unit 17, and then press the button 25 for printer 1 to start the copy operation, which will be processed as sorter mode. There isn't.

By the way, even in sorter mode, the number of repeat sheets N is 1.
There are cases where there are only one sheet, and there are cases where there are two or more sheets.

Therefore, in this embodiment, if the number of repeat sheets is 1.

The sorter 3 is automatically set to the collate mode, the collate mode display section 30 is turned on, and the recording paper is successively stored in one bin 12 and then transferred to the next bin 12. 1 sign. On the other hand, if the number of repeat sheets N≧2, the sorter 3 is automatically set to sort mode, the saw 1 to mode display sections 32 are turned on, and the recording sheets are stored one sheet at a time in each bin 12. The system is controlled to perform a typical sorting operation of repeating the steps.

The button is composed of a sorter selection button, and if you do not wish to use the operator, you can cancel the soak mode by pressing the button. At this time, the deflection claw 1G is switched to enable the paper ejection path 15 (solenoid ○
).

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing various mode processing as described above.

Effects The present invention is configured to set the sorter mode by detecting the document auto 0 (original separator i) to the feeder as shown in the following two series, so there is no mistake such as forgetting to set the sorter motor 1-. Furthermore, since no special operations are required, operability is improved.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawings show embodiments of the present invention, and FIG.
113 is a side view, FIG. 2 is a front view of the operating section, FIG. 3 is a Funkle], and FIG. 11 is a flow chart. 2 Original automatic 0”: ;l'8 device, 3 Sorter, 5.
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Claims (1)

[Claims] A method for controlling a copying apparatus, which is equipped with an automatic document feeder and a sorter, and sets the copying device to a sorter mode in which the sorter is used upon detection of a document being set in the automatic document feeder.