JPS61269172A - Image forming device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce misoperation as less as possible by forming a reference mode key in a copying device or the like to release the preceding processing mode and setting up the reference mode immediately after the operator's depression of the key. CONSTITUTION:The operation board 57 of the copying device is equipped with the reference mode key 26. When the key 26 is depressed, the preceding processing mode is immediately released and the reference mode is set up. Generally, operators easily adapt to a patterned operating procedure, so that misoperation can be reduced. Even if the copying device is left as it is after copy formation, the end is detected and the device is automatically restored to the reference mode. The key 26 is provide with a blue lamp 26B and a red lamp 26R. The blue lamp 26B is kept at ON when the copying device is set up to the reference mode, and in other cases, is turned off. The red lamp 26R is turned on and off when the device is set up to the processing mode other than the reference mode, and in the reference mode, is turned off.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus such as a copying machine or a facsimile machine, and more particularly to an image forming apparatus in which a processing mode is set according to instructions from an operator.

■Conventional technology For example, the operation board of a copying machine has a numeric keypad.

It is equipped with density keys, variable magnification keys, etc., and the operator operates these keys to set the number of copies, copy density, etc.
Alternatively, the copy magnification etc. can be specified arbitrarily. In the copying apparatus, the processing mode is set based on these specifications. That is, since the processing mode of the copying apparatus is updated every time these keys are operated, the processing mode once set is maintained until the next operation of these keys.

By the way, copying machines, etc. have the most frequently used
There are some standard processing modes - for example:
This is a mode in which the number of copies is set to one, the copy density is set to the standard density, and the magnification ratio (enlargement/reduction ratio) is set to equal magnification. Generally, in copying machines and the like, such a processing mode is set as a standard mode when the power is turned on, thereby reducing the number of key operations required by the operator. In other words, if it is a normal copy, etc.
The operator only needs to set M'gIJ and press the start key.

However, since this copying device is sometimes used in a mode other than the standard mode, if a special processing mode is set by one operator, subsequent operators may carelessly operate the machine thinking that the standard mode is set. There were problems such as creating duplicate copies.

As a solution to this inconvenience, a copying machine has been proposed that automatically cancels the processing mode and sets the standard mode if copying does not start within a predetermined time after setting a processing mode other than the standard mode. Kaisho 55-5
0256).

Also, lll! After setting the processing mode outside semi-mode.

When copying is not started within the specified time.

The setting data for that processing mode is automatically saved, the mode is canceled, and the standard mode is set. After that, the previous processing mode is called and set in response to the operator's call instruction, and the copying machine is set. It has been proposed (Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 59-71061).

However, in this type of copying machine, considering the time required for the operator to set the processing mode and set the original, a certain amount of time is required for the operator to cancel the non-standard processing mode and set the standard mode. You have to have it and set it up. Therefore, it is impossible to prevent erroneous operations when there is a subsequent operator during that time (until the processing mode is canceled and the standard mode is set).

In addition, if copying does not start within a predetermined time after setting a processing mode other than the standard mode, the copying machine (specially designed 59-55449)
etc. have been proposed, but none of them fundamentally solves the above problems.

(1) Purpose of the Invention The object of the present invention is to reduce as much as possible operational errors in an image forming apparatus such as a copying machine.

■Structure of the Invention In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an image forming condition input means for inputting image forming conditions; a standard condition return instruction for inputting an instruction to return to standard image forming conditions; Input means; detection means for detecting the end of image formation according to the setting conditions; when there is an input from the image formation condition input means, setting the image formation conditions according to the input; when the detection means detects the end; and 41 Image forming condition setting means sets standard image forming conditions when there is an input from the semi-condition return instruction input means; the image forming condition setting means sets image forming conditions other than the standard image forming conditions; and a quantity image forming processing means for performing quantity image forming processing in accordance with the image forming conditions set by the image forming condition setting means.

According to this, for example, a standard mode key is provided on the operation board of the copying machine, and when this key is operated, the previous processing mode is immediately canceled and the standard mode is set. In general, operators show high adaptability to patterned operating procedures, which can reduce operating errors. Furthermore, even if the copying device is left as it is after making a copy, it will automatically return to the standard mode when the completion is detected.

Furthermore, when a processing mode other than the ia semi-mode is set, the operator is notified by means of a 1 indicator lamp, alarm sound, etc., so that it can be easily determined.

Other objects and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of embodiments with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an outline of the mechanism of a copying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. This will be explained with reference to FIG.

In this case, reference numeral 1 denotes a contact glass on which an original is placed, and the original is pressed down by a pressure plate 1a and brought into close contact with the contact glass 1.

An optical scanning system 2 equipped with an illumination lamp, a mirror, a lens, etc. is provided below the contact glass 1. An image formed by light reflected from the document is transmitted through the optical scanning system 2 to the surface of the photosensitive drum 3 (photosensitive drum 3). imaged on the surface). In this embodiment, the document is fixed, and the optical scanning system 2 is connected to the photoreceptor drum 3.
The scanner moves parallel to the original in synchronization with the rotation of the original to perform optical scanning.

In this example, the photoreceptor drum 3 rotates clockwise.

The paper feeding system has two stages, and recording sheets are fed out from a selected one of the paper feeding cassettes 4 and 5 by the corresponding paper feeding rollers 6 and 7.

The fed-out recording sheet passes between the registration roller 8 and the tip folding roller 9 and is guided to the photosensitive drum 3 (sheet feeding).

Around the photosensitive drum 3 are a charger 10° and an eraser 11. @ Image unit 12. Pre-transfer static elimination lamp 13. Transfer charger 142, separation charger 15, separation claw 16.
A cleaning unit 17, a static elimination lamp 18, etc. are arranged.

On the downstream side of the photosensitive drum 3, a conveyor belt 19. A fixing unit 20, a paper ejection roller 21, and the like are provided.

Reference numeral 22 denotes a paper discharge tray for discharging copies.

Reference is made to FIG. 3, which shows a schematic configuration of the electric circuit of the copying machine shown in FIG. 1.

The main control unit includes a microcomputer (CPU) 50, a system controller 51. Read-only memory (ROM)
)52. It is composed of read/write memory (RAM) 53, input/output ports (Ilo) 54, 55, etc.

Although not shown in FIG. 1, the input/output port 55 includes:
In addition to being connected to extended functions such as automatic document feeder (ADF) and sorter, there is also a 1-separation jam sensor.

A double feed detection sensor, a P sensor, a toner sensor, other sensor units, a reed switch unit 56 for detecting recording sheet size, an operation board 57, and the like are connected.

The input/output port 55 includes a driver that drives various motors, a lamp regulator that controls the amount of exposure of the illumination lamp,
The fixing heater control unit, high voltage power supply unit, synchronization side m unit, eraser unit, clutch and solenoid driver, etc. are connected.

FIG. 2 shows the operation board 57. Referring to FIG. 2, the operation board 57 includes a preheating key 23 and a preheating lamp 24.
．． Print key 25. @Semi-mode key 26. Numeric keypad 2
7. Clear & stop key (C key) 28. Number of copies display 29. Set number display 30. Paper cassette selection key 31. Upper sheet size indicator 32U, lower sheet size indicator 32D, seat end indicator 33. Light key 34. Dark key 35. Concentration indicator 36. Running indicator 37. Magnification keys 38, 40, 42 and 449
Magnification indicator lamps 39, 41, 43 and 45. Call service person display 46. Jam indicator 47. A toner recovery indicator 48 and a toner end indicator 49 are provided.

The preheating key 23 is used when selecting the preheating mode.

In the preheating mode, the fixing unit 20 is controlled at a low temperature to reduce power consumption when no copies are made for a long time and to improve startup preparation time when setting the operation mode. This preheating key 23 is an alternate switch, and setting and canceling of the preheating mode are repeated every time this key 23 is operated. When the preheating mode is set, only the preheating lamp 24 is lit, and the other displays on the operation board 57 are turned off.

Further, the power of this copying apparatus is turned on/off by a main switch (not shown), but the preheating key 23 is equivalent to a power on/off switch in terms of operation by the operator.

The operator operates the print key 25 to input a copy start instruction. This key 25 is a transparent display switch, and has a green lamp and a red lamp on the back side.

Light these up selectively.

When the green lamp is lit, copying is possible (Ready set) is displayed, and when the red lamp is lit, copying is not possible (Ready reset) is displayed.

Operator creates and inputs two or more consecutive copies
If so, enter the number using the numeric keypad 27.

In the copying apparatus of this embodiment, the number of continuous copies (repeat number) of up to 99 sheets can be set, and the set number of sheets is displayed on the set number display 3o. The C key 28 is used to correct the input. The number of repeats is 1 by inputting the C key 28.
It is set to 1 sheet.

In the copy process, the number of copies created is sequentially displayed on the copy number display 29.

When selecting a paper feed cassette (4 and 5 in FIG. 1), the paper feed cassette selection key 31 is used.

Each time this key 31 is operated, the upper paper feeding system and the lower paper feeding system are set alternately. When setting the upper paper feed system, the "upper" lamp on the upper sheet size display 32U and the upper paper feed cassette (4
) is displayed. When the lower paper feeding system is set, the "lower" lamp of the lower sheet size display 32D and the recording sheet size (for example, B5) stored in the lower paper feeding cassette (5) are displayed. The sheet size (for example, A3) is displayed.

The recording sheet size is detected by turning on/off a magnetically sensitive reed switch provided in the reed switch unit 56 shown in FIG. 3 using a magnetic cord provided in the distribution paper cassette.

If no recording sheet is stored in the selected paper feed cassette, the sheet end indicator 33 lights up in red.

This copying apparatus can adjust the copy density in seven stages. The light key 34 is operated to reduce the density of the copy, and the dark key 35 is operated to increase the density of the copy. In response to these key operations, the "r" mark on the density display 36 moves left and right to display the copy density. The “mouth” mark is in the center.
・If it is below the mark, it indicates the reference density, if it is to the right of it, it is a lighter density, and if it is to the left, it is a higher density.

The running indicator 37 displays the document scanning state of the optical scanning system 2 by sequentially lighting lamps from the left.

The operator can see the running display 37' and know the timing for replacing the document.

The operator operates the magnification keys 38, 40.degree. 42 and 44 when an enlarged or reduced copy of the original document is required. The magnification ratio set by the copying machine is displayed by lighting the magnification display lamp 39, 41, 43, or 45 directly above.

When setting the processing mode of the copying device to the standard mode, the #R semi-mode key 26 is used. When this key operation is performed, the number of repeat sheets is set to 1, the paper feeding system is set to the upper stage, the density is set to the standard density, and the magnification is set to equal magnification (xl, O).

Further, this key 26 is equipped with a blue lamp 26B and a red lamp 26R. The blue lamp 26B is turned on when the copying machine is set to the standard mode, and is turned off at other times. The red lamp 26R blinks when the copying apparatus is set to a processing mode other than the standard mode, and is turned off at other times.

The operator sets the original on the contact glass 1, inputs predetermined copy conditions from the operation board 57, and inputs a copy start instruction from the print key 25.

The microcomputer 50 sets the processing mode according to the operator's input, uses the copy start instruction as a start trigger, and controls each part of the copying apparatus in the order of the start cycle, gopi cycle, and end cycle to execute the copy process. Execute. Next, an outline of the copy process will be explained.

The start cycle is performed for the purpose of stabilizing the mechanical drive system and standardizing the initial exposure conditions. First, the mechanical drive system such as the main motor is energized, and then the photoreceptor drum 3
The photosensitive surface is cleaned while rotating. At this time, the grounded conductive brush and cleaning blade provided in the cleaning unit 17 perform cleaning to eliminate static electricity, and the static elimination lamp 18 further eliminates static electricity. When cleaning and static electricity removal are completed and the start cycle is removed, the copy cycle begins.

Photosensitive drum 3 uniformly charged by charger 10
On the photosensitive surface, unnecessary areas are erased (electrostatically removed) by an eraser 11 according to the recording sheet size.

The light reflected from the original on the contact glass 1 is irradiated onto the photosensitive surface of the photosensitive drum 3, which rotates in synchronization with the scanning of the original by the optical scanning system 2, and its surface potential changes depending on the intensity of the reflected light from the original. As a result, an electrostatic latent image is formed on the photosensitive surface of the photosensitive drum 3.

While passing through the developing unit 12, toner adheres to this electrostatic latent image and it becomes visible (a toner image).

The recording sheet fed out by the registration rollers 8 before the start of exposure is moved so that it overlaps the toner image formed on the photosensitive surface of the photoreceptor drum 3 by the registration rollers 8 at a predetermined timing according to the rotation of the photoreceptor drum 3. sent. At this time, the tip bending roller 9 is used to facilitate later separation.
(This will cause the slight edge of the recording sheet to bend.

When the recording sheet passes directly above the transfer charger 14 to which a predetermined voltage is applied, it comes into contact with the toner image formed on the photosensitive surface of the photosensitive drum 3, and the toner image is transferred. The recording sheet includes the separation charger 15 and the separation claw 1.
6, it is separated from the photosensitive drum 3 and sent to the fixing unit 20 by the conveyor belt 19. The fixing unit 20 is a pair of rollers with a built-in heater, and when the toner image passes through the roller pair, the toner image on the recording sheet is fixed to the recording sheet by the heat. After leaving the fixing unit 20, the recording sheet is discharged to a copy tray 22 via a paper discharge roller 21.

After repeating the above copy cycle for a set number of sheets, the photosensitive drum 3 is rotated approximately one more time to perform an end cycle in which the photosensitive surface is cleaned and static electricity is removed.

This end cycle is performed to maintain stability and protect the photosensitive surface of the photosensitive drum 3, so if a copy start instruction is given while the end cycle is being executed, the start cycle is omitted and the copy cycle is executed.

The above is an outline of the copy process executed by the copying apparatus shown in FIG.
4d, 4e, 4f, 4g, and 4h, the general operation of the microcomputer 50, which mainly consists of setting processing modes in response to key operations by the operator, will be described. explain.

When the main switch is operated and the power is turned on, in the first step (hereinafter abbreviated as SL), the output port, RAM
, initialize each register, etc.

S2. In S3a and S3b, the protection circuits of each component of the copying apparatus are scanned to detect an abnormality, and if an abnormality is detected, processing such as abnormality display is performed. This loop cannot be exited until the abnormality is removed.

If there is no abnormality in the copying device, in S4, set the density register to the value 4 corresponding to the standard density, set the number of copies register to the value 1 indicating the number of copies per copy, 1, and set the paper feed register to the value 1 indicating the upper paper feed system setting. , and the variable magnification register are set to the value 1 indicating equal magnification, and an initial setting is performed to turn on the red print lamp.

In S5, the power relay is energized to supply power to the fixing unit 20, the blower fan, and the like. Preheating mode is not set in the initial set.

The temperature of the fixing unit 20 is normally controlled, and the temperature of the fixing unit 20 is
4 is turned off (S6).

S7 is an input reading subroutine for reading key operations on the operation board 57. This subroutine is shown in Figure 4c. If there is a key operation (S40), check the "operation" flag (S41), and if there is no "operation" flag, read the code corresponding to the key operated in S42 and set it in the register to set the "operation" flag. and resets and starts a recovery timer, which will be described later. This "operation" flag is a flag for detecting the start of a key operation, and prevents reading errors such as when the same key is pressed down continuously or when the operator's finger touches an adjacent key. Therefore, even if there is a key operation, if the "operation" flag is present (S4
0. S41), clear the read register (S41)
45), this flag is reset without any key operation (S44).

In S43, the paper feed sizes and recording sheet presence/absence states of the paper feed cassettes 4 and 5 are read, and the contents stored in the paper feed memory are updated.

After exiting the input reading subroutine of S7, if the content □ of the reading register indicates that the preheating key 23 has been operated (S8), the preheating mode is set.

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In this mode, the control temperature of the fixing unit 20 is set to a low temperature in S9, the preheating lamp 24 is turned on, and other displays are turned off. Set the "Preheat" flag. In this mode, only the operation of the preheating key 23 is monitored, and when the key 23 is operated, the preheating mode is canceled.

At step 312a, the control temperature of the fixing unit 20 is set to the normal operating temperature, the preheat lamp 24 is turned off, other displays are turned on, and the "preheat" flag is reset.

In preheating mode, if the end cycle is not in progress (S12b
), 59-510-511-812a-59-..., resulting in a loop waiting for the operation of the preheating key 23.

In S13, 514a and 514b, the protection circuit of each component of the copying apparatus is scanned to detect an abnormality, and if an abnormality is detected, processing such as abnormality display is performed.

This loop cannot be exited until the abnormality is removed.

815 to SI8 relate to the end cycle after the copy creation is completed, and will be described later, but in preheating mode.

During the end cycle (S12b), 59-8IO
-5ll-812a-S13 514a-515-31
6-S 1 7-S 1 8-89-... A loop waiting for the preheating key 23 to be operated is formed.

S19 is a setting routine, which is shown in FIG. 4d.
, when the content of the read register set in the input read subroutine of S7 indicates that the standard mode key 26 is operated (S46), the content of the read register set in the input read subroutine in the preheat mode of S10 is the one that indicates the operation of the standard mode key 26. (S47 and when the return timer reset and started at 542 of the input reading subroutine shown in FIG. 4c or 838 (end cycle set) described later has overflowed, the "standard" flag (S50
), otherwise ie.

Standard mode key 26 and preheat key 2 on operation board 57
If a key other than 3 is operated within a predetermined time since the previous operation, this flag is reset (849).

After this, repeat setting of 551, paper feed setting of S52, S
The density setting in S53 and the variable magnification setting in S54 are executed in this order.

The repeat setting of S51 is shown in FIG. 4e.

If there is no "11th grade" flag in step 5101, the contents of the reading register are checked, and if it indicates that the numeric keypad 27 has been operated (S103), the number of repeats is set. The number of repeats can be set to any number from 1 to 99, but this is set to 1 in standard mode, so
In order to detect the first operation of the numeric keypad 27, the "number of sheets" flag is checked (S104).

Since the "number of sheets" flag is reset in the initial state,
If the initial numeric keypad force is not zero (S105), the value corresponding to the operated numeric keypad 27 is stored in number register 1.
"Set the number of sheets flag (S10)"
7) At this time, if the input is zero, it means zero sheets and is meaningless, so the buzzer is activated for m hours to notify the operator of the operation error (5108).

When the numeric keypad 27 is operated for the second time.

Since there is a "number of sheets" flag (S104), the number register in which the value has already been manually stored using the numeric keypad is shifted to one digit higher (3106), and the value corresponding to the numeric keypad 27 operated for the second time is set as the number of sheets. It is set in the 1's digit of the register (S107). The same applies when the numeric keypad 27 is operated from here on.

When there is a "standard" plug (stot) and when the C key 28 is operated (S102), the value of the number of sheets register is set to 1 and the "number of sheets" flag is reset (
S 109).

When there is no "standard" flag and there is no operation of the numeric keypad 27 or the C key 28, that is, the standard mode key 2
6. When neither the numeric keypad 27 nor the C key 28 is operated, the above process is not executed.

5110 sets the value of the number of sheets register and sets the number of sheets display 3.
Display at 0.

The paper feed setting in S52 is shown in FIG. 4f.

If there is no "standard" flag in step 5201, the contents of the read register are checked, and if it indicates that the paper feed cassette selection key 31 has been operated (S202), the contents of the paper feed register are inverted (S203).

If the "standard" plug is present, standard mode setting is instructed, so the value of the paper feed register is set to 1 in S204.

If the value of the paper feed register is 1 (S205), the upper paper feed system is selected, so the recording sheet size of the upper paper feed cassette 4 is read from the paper feed memory and the "upper" sheet size indicator 32U is read out. J display and its sheet size are displayed (S206).

If the value of the paper feed register is not 1 (S205), the lower paper feed system has been selected, so the recording sheet size of the lower paper feed cassette 5 is read from the paper feed memory and the "lower" sheet size indicator 32D is read out. ” and its sheet size are displayed (S207).

5208 is 1, depending on the recording sheet size. Control data for the eraser 18, return timing for the optical scanning system 2, etc. are set.

The density settings for 353 are shown in Figure 4g.

The copy density can be set in seven levels, with the first level being the darkest and indicated by the value 1 in the density register.

Similarly, the second stage is the value 2. The third stage is value 3. The fourth stage of the reference concentration is the value 4. The fifth stage is the value 5. The sixth stage is the value 6. The thinnest seventh stage is respectively designated by the value 7.

If there is a "Standard" flag in 5301, the setting of the standard mode is instructed, so in 5310 the value of the density register is set to 4, which indicates the standard density.6If there is no "Standard" flag, the contents of the reading register are set. When the value indicates that the light key 34 has been operated (S302), 1 is added to the density register and the value is sequentially updated to indicate a lighter density (S307).

This density register corresponds to each density level with a value of 1 to 7 as described above, so when the value becomes 8 (8308)
, the value 7 is set (S309).

Look at the contents of the read register and see that it is dark key 35
When indicating that an operation has been performed (5303), 1 is subtracted from the density register and updated to a value indicating a higher density (5303).
304), this density register is 1 to 7 as described above.
Since the value corresponds to each density level, when the value becomes O (S305), the value 1 is set (S306).

5311, the density is displayed according to the value of the density register!
36 is changed and the corresponding density setting process is executed.

In the copying apparatus of this embodiment, the density is adjusted by changing the developing bias, so in this step, the initial value of the developing bias is set when setting the copy density indicated by the value of the density register. The developing bias is determined at the start of copying by modifying this initial value using parameters such as copy pause time.

The variable magnification setting in S54 is shown in FIG. 4h.

If the "r standard" flag is present in step 5401, the setting of the standard mode is instructed, so in step 5404, the value of the scaling register is set to l indicating equal magnification.

If there is no "standard" flag, look at the contents of the reading register, and if it indicates that the variable magnification key 38, 40, 42 or 44 has been operated (S402), the variable magnification of the key operated in the variable magnification register will be read. Update to the value shown (S40
3).

When the scaling setting in S54 is completed, the values of the sheet number register, paper feed register, density register, and scaling register are set to the standard mode values (1, 1, 4, respectively) in S55.
．． 1). As a result, if the standard mode is set, the blue lamp 2 provided on the standard mode key 26
Turn on 6B and turn off red lamp 26R (S56)
; If a processing mode other than the standard mode is set, the red lamp 26R is set to blink and the blue lamp 26B is turned off (S57), after which the process returns to the main routine.

In S20, it is checked whether the printer is in an operable state (Ready), and if not, in S21, the red print lamp is turned on, the green print lamp is turned off, and Ready is reset. In this state, it takes 52 seconds until it becomes operational.
0-821-■-87-...-819-820-3
21-... forms a preparation loop.

If it is in an operable state (Ready) in S20, then in S22
to turn on the green print lamp and turn on the red pudding i.
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ht! . =tn, in the a state, 523-■-87-...
・-819-820-822-823-・・・・・
A loop waiting for operation of the print key 25 is configured.

If the value of the reading register set in the input reading subroutine of S7 indicates that the print key 25 has been operated (S23), the red print lamp is turned on in S24, the green print lamp is turned off, and Ready is reset. do.

At this time, since repeat setting will not be performed in subsequent processing, the "number of sheets" flag of the repeat setting routine shown in FIG. 4e is reset at the same time.

If the end cycle is in progress at S25, the start cycle at 826 is omitted, but otherwise it is executed. The start cycle has been described above.

In the single copy routine of S27, among the series of processes of document scanning, exposure, development, and transfer in the copy cycle described above, the processes up to the process corresponding to the scan completion timing of the trailing edge of the document are executed.

At this time, the initial value of the developing bias described above is determined based on parameters such as the down time of the copying device (the time from the end of the previous end cycle to the start of the current copy), the number of copies made last time, and the surface temperature of the photoreceptor drum 3. will be corrected.

After exiting this single copy routine, development - constant transfer -
Execute the following steps while executing a series of continuous processes.

At step 328, the return clutch for returning the carriage of the optical scanning system 2 is energized, the sheet number counter is incremented by one, and the value is displayed on the copy sheet number display 29.

After energizing the return clutch, the position of the carriage of the optical scanning system 2 is monitored in S29.

In S31, the protection circuit of each part of the copying machine is scanned to detect an abnormality, and if there is an abnormality such as a 1-separation jam, the process proceeds to S32.
In step 514b, abnormality processing such as emergency stop of the device and abnormality display is performed via the steps .

In S33, the input reading subroutine shown in FIG. 4C is executed again, but here, only the operation of the C key 28 is focused. If the reading register set in this step indicates that the C key 28 has been operated, it is detected in S34, and the value of the number of sheets register is set to 1 in S35.

In step 536, the state of the copying device is monitored, and steps 829 to S36 are performed until the copying device becomes ready for subsequent copying (repeat possible).
Configure a repeat preparation loop.

That is, the recording sheet is completely separated from the photosensitive drum 3, the carriage position of the optical scanning system 2 becomes the home position (HP), and the return clutch is deenergized.
), and when the surface condition of the photoreceptor drum 3 becomes stable, it is possible to repeat and exits from this loop.

In S37, the value of the sheet number counter and the value of the sheet number register are compared, and if the value of the sheet number counter is small, S27 to S3
A repeat process (copy cycle) in which step 7 is repeated is performed.

If the number of sheets counter is counted up sequentially in S28 and the value of the number of sheets = value of the number of sheets register, or if the C key is operated in S33 and the value of the number of sheets > the value of the number of sheets register, After passing through the repeat process (copy cycle) in which steps 827 to S37 are repeated, the aforementioned end cycle is set in 838. At this time, the above-mentioned recovery timer is reset and started to start measuring the time period during which no operator operation continues after copying is completed.

While executing the end cycle, a loop waiting for the operation of the print key 25 in S7 to S23 described above is formed, and at this time, if the print key 25 is operated in S23, the end cycle is in progress, so the start cycle is omitted (S25, 5).
26).

In addition, if the key operation by the operator is not continued for a predetermined time in this operation waiting loop, an overflow of the return timer is detected at 348 of the setting routine (819 in FIG. 4b) in FIG. 4d, and the standard mode is set. .

To detect the end of copy paper ejection (515), the photosensitive drum 3
When the cleaning and neutralization of the surface is completed and the end timing is reached (816), the motor, solenoid, etc. that were energized to rotate the photoreceptor drum 3 are deenergized in S17, and the value of the one-sheet counter is also set. Parameters for controlling the copying apparatus from now on, such as storing the number of copies in the copy memory and resetting and starting the pause timer, are arranged.

Although the above embodiments have been described with respect to a copying apparatus, this is not intended to limit the invention.

For example, when implementing the present invention in a facsimile, the document feed rate (sub-scanning) in standard mode is 3.85 lines/m.
m, the original size is A4, etc., and the facsimile processing mode is set under these conditions every time the standard mode key is operated, and while other processing modes are set, the lamp lights up, the lamp blinks, or The operator may be notified of this by emitting an alarm or the like.

■Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, since the copying machine etc. is equipped with a standard mode key, the operator can immediately cancel the previous processing mode by operating this key and use the standard mode key. The mode can be set, and when a processing mode other than the standard mode is set, the operator is notified by flashing lamps, etc., making it easy to judge and minimizing operational errors. can.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing a schematic configuration of a copying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the appearance of the operation board 57 of the copying machine shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an electric circuit of the copying apparatus shown in FIG. 1. Figures 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e,
Figures 4f, 4g and 4h are. 4 is a flowchart showing a schematic operation of the microcomputer 50 shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 1: Contact glass 1a; Pressure plate 2: Optical scanning system 3: Photosensitive drum 4.5
:Paper feed cassette 6.7:Paper feed roller 8Ni-regist roller 9:Tip bending roller 10:Charging charger 11;Eraser 12:Developing unit 13:Pre-transfer static elimination lamp 14:Transfer charger 15:Separation charger 16:
Separation claw 17: Cleaning unit 18: Static elimination lamp 19: Conveyance belt 20: Fixing unit 21: Paper ejection roller 22: Copy tray 23: Preheating key 24 Preheating lamp 25 Niblint key 26: Standard mode key (standard condition return instruction input means) 26B : Blue lamp 26R: Red lamp (notification means) 27: Numeric keypad 28: Clear & stop key 29: Copy number display 30: Set number display 31: Paper cassette selection key 32U: Upper sheet size display 32D: Lower Seat size indicator 33: Seat end indicator 34 Ni light key 35: Dark key 36: Density indicator 37: Running indicator 38, 40, 42,
44: Magnification key 39.41, 43, 45: Magnification indicator lamp 27.28
, 31, 34, 35, 38, 40°42.44: (
Image condition input means) 46: Call service man display 47: Jam display 48: Toner collection display 49:
Toner end indicator 50: Microcomputer (image forming condition setting means 2
Quantitative image forming processing means) 25.27, 28, 31, 34, 35, 38°40.4
2, 44, 50: (Detection means) 51 System controller 52: Read-only memory 1 53: Read/write memory 54.55: Input/output port 56: Reed switch unit 57: Operation board Fig. 4e Fig. 4f Fig. East Fig. 49

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[Claims] (1) Image forming condition input means for inputting image forming conditions; Standard condition return instruction input means for inputting an instruction to return to standard image forming conditions; Detection for detecting the end of image formation under set conditions Means: When there is an input from the image forming condition input means, the image forming condition is set according to the input; When the detection means detects the end and when there is an input from the standard condition return instruction input means, the standard condition is set. Image forming condition setting means for setting image forming conditions; Notifying means for indicating that the image forming condition setting means has set image forming conditions other than the standard image forming conditions; and Image forming conditions An image forming apparatus comprising: an image forming processing unit that performs an image forming process according to image forming conditions set by a setting unit. (2) The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the detection means is a time limit means that generates an end signal after a predetermined time from the end of the volume image forming process according to an operator's instruction. (3) The image according to claim (1), wherein the detection means is a time limit means that starts a time limit every time there is an input from the image forming condition input means and generates a termination signal when a predetermined period of time has elapsed. Forming device. (4) The detection means starts a time limit when the image forming process according to the operator's instructions is completed, starts a new time limit every time there is an input from the image forming condition input means, and outputs an end signal when a predetermined time has elapsed. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image forming apparatus is a time limit means for generating. (5) The standard condition return instruction input means is a switch means equipped with a display element; the notification means is the display element, as claimed in claims (1), (2) and (3). Or the image forming apparatus according to item (4).