JP3592029B2 - Image output device and image output method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image output device capable of outputting a plurality of sets of various image data.
[0002]
[Prior art]
With the recent digitalization of copiers, multifunctional machines having a plurality of functions, such as facsimile transmission / reception using scanners and printers of copiers, and PDL (Page Description Language) 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 copier 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.
[0004]
Further, by connecting the multifunction device via a LAN, the function of the multifunction device can be used in a computer device or the like.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-described conventional example, the operation required by the user is complicated due to the above-described multi-functionality, and as a result, the frequency of waste of paper and communication costs due to operation mistakes and setting mistakes increases. There was a problem of doing it.
[0006]
For example, in PDL printing, when multiple copies of the same document are printed out on both sides for distribution and stapling is performed on each side, due to an operation error or a setting error on the computer device side, a plurality of copies are printed out on one side instead of on both sides. May be lost, and a large amount of paper may be wasted. Further, when directly transmitting PDL-developed image data by facsimile, a document different from a desired document may be transmitted due to an operation error or a setting error on the computer device side, and communication costs may be wasted. there were.
[0007]
Accordingly, 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]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention relates to the 1 And a second print setting other than the first print setting, including at least one of a setting related to whether or not to perform double-sided printing, a setting related to a paper size, and a setting related to stapling processing. An image output device capable of printing image data for which print settings have been made via a storage means, wherein the user can select any one of a plurality of image data stored in the storage means. Display control means for causing the operation unit to execute a first display for performing the printing operation of the image data selected via the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage means Output control means for causing the display control means to perform a printing operation of the image data selected via the first display. A first method for executing one copy according to the second print setting of the first print setting and the second print setting included in the print setting and irrespective of the number of output copies specified by the first print setting. A second display for allowing a user to select a print mode is executed by the operation unit, and a print operation of the image data selected via the first display is changed to a print setting of the selected image data. A second print mode to be executed by the user according to the second print setting of the included first print setting and the second print setting and to be executed for the number of output copies specified by the first print setting. And the output control means causes the storage means to store the information when the first print mode is selected via the second display. The printing operation of the image data selected via the first display among the plurality of image data thus selected is performed by the first print setting and the second print setting included in the print setting of the selected image data. The first print setting is executed according to the second print setting and regardless of the number of output copies specified by the first print setting, and the second print mode is selected via the third display. In this case, the printing operation of the image data selected via the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage means is included in the print setting of the selected image data. According to the second print setting of the print setting and the second print setting, the print control is executed for the number of output copies specified by the first print setting, and the display control means further executes the first print mode. Image data that has been selected through the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit and has been subjected to the print operation in the first print mode after the print operation by the print mode has been performed. Is performed according to the second print setting of the first print setting and the second print setting included in the print setting of the image data, and the remaining number of output copies specified by the first print setting. The operation unit performs a fourth display for enabling the user to input a first instruction to continuously execute the number of copies, and the printing operation in the first print mode is performed. The user instructs the second instruction to end the printing operation of the image data selected through the first display among the plurality of stored image data and subjected to the printing operation in the first print mode. A fifth display for enabling more input is executed by the operation unit. After the printing operation in the first print mode is performed, the fifth display of the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit is performed. A sixth display for enabling the user to input a third instruction to change the print setting of the image data selected through the display of 1 and subjected to the printing operation in the first print mode by the operation unit Further, the output control means, when the first instruction is input via the fourth display after the print operation in the first print mode is performed, the output control means A print operation of the image data selected through the first display among the plurality of stored image data and subjected to the print operation in the first print mode is included in a print setting of the image data. Pre In accordance with the second print setting of the print setting and the second print setting, and the remaining number of output copies specified by the first print setting can be continuously executed, and the printing operation in the first print mode is performed. Is performed, and when the second instruction is input via the fifth display, the second instruction is selected via the first display from among the plurality of image data stored in the storage means, and The printing operation of the image data subjected to the printing operation in the first printing mode can be completed, and the printing operation in the first printing mode is performed, and then the printing operation is performed via the sixth display. When the third instruction is input by the user, the image data is selected via the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage means and a printing operation is performed in the first print mode. The print setting of the image data can be changed, and the first print mode can be executed again.
[0009]
Further, the present invention, the image data on which facsimile transmission setting including at least one of a setting related to the number of destinations and a setting related to the transmission size, a setting related to the enlargement / reduction ratio, and a setting related to the page output order are performed An image output device capable of performing facsimile transmission via a storage unit, wherein a first display for enabling a user to select any one of a plurality of image data stored in the storage unit is provided. A display control unit to be executed by the operation unit, and a print operation and a facsimile transmission operation of image data selected through the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit. Output control means, wherein the display control means causes a print operation of one copy of the image data selected via the first display to be executed. A second display for enabling the user to select a print mode, the user selects a facsimile transmission mode for executing a facsimile transmission operation of the image data selected via the first display. The operation unit causes the operation unit to execute a third display for enabling the selection, and the output control unit stores the third display stored in the storage unit when the test print mode is selected via the second display. The printing operation of one copy of the image data selected through the first display of the plurality of image data is executed for one copy, and when the facsimile transmission mode is selected through the third display, A facsimile transmission operation of the image data selected via the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage means is executed. After the printing operation in the test printing mode is performed, the image data selected through the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit and subjected to the printing operation in the test printing mode is displayed. A fourth display for enabling a user to input a first instruction to execute a facsimile transmission operation is executed by the operation unit. After the printing operation in the first print mode is performed, the fourth operation is performed by the storage unit. A user can input a second instruction to end a facsimile transmission operation of image data selected through the first display among the plurality of stored image data and subjected to a print operation in the test print mode. 5 is displayed on the operation unit, and after the printing operation in the first print mode is performed, a plurality of displays stored in the storage unit are performed. A sixth instruction for enabling the user to input a third instruction to change the facsimile transmission setting of the image data selected through the first display of the image data and subjected to the printing operation in the test print mode. Is displayed on the operation unit, and the output control unit performs the print operation in the test print mode and then inputs the first instruction via the fourth display. A facsimile transmission operation of image data selected through the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage means and subjected to a print operation in the test print mode; When the second instruction is input via the fifth display after the printing operation is performed by the user, the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit are The facsimile transmission operation of the image data selected through the first display and subjected to the printing operation in the test print mode can be completed, and the sixth display is performed after the printing operation in the test print mode is performed. When the third instruction is input via the first display, an image selected from the plurality of image data stored in the storage means via the first display and subjected to a print operation in the test print mode The facsimile transmission setting of data can be changed, and the test print mode can be executed again.
[0010]
Embodiments and Examples of the Invention
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an image input / output device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0011]
In FIG. 1, a reader unit 1 reads an image of a document and outputs image data corresponding to the document image to a printer unit 2 and an 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 a recording sheet.
[0012]
The image input / output control unit 3 is connected to the reader unit 1 and includes a facsimile unit 4, a file unit 5, a computer interface unit 7, a formatter unit 8, a core unit 10, and the like.
[0013]
The facsimile unit 4 decompresses the compressed image data received via the telephone line, transfers the decompressed image data to the core unit 10, reduces the image data transferred from the core unit 10, and compresses the compressed image data. The 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.
[0014]
The file unit 5 is connected to the hard disk 6, compresses the image data transferred from the core unit 10, and stores the compressed image data 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.
[0015]
The computer interface unit 7 is an interface between the personal computer or workstation (PC / WS) 11 and the core unit 10. The formatter unit 8 develops code data (PDL) representing an image transferred from the PC / WS 11 into image data that can be recorded by the printer unit 2.
[0016]
Further, 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.
[0017]
FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing the structure of the reader unit 1 and the printer unit 2.
[0018]
The document feeder 101 of the reader unit 1 feeds a document one by one onto the platen glass 102 in the final order, and discharges the document on the platen glass 102 after the reading operation of the document is completed.
[0019]
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 light reflected from the original at this time is guided to a CCD image sensor (hereinafter, referred to as a CCD) 109 by mirrors 105, 106, 107 and a lens 108.
[0020]
The image of the scanned document is read by the CCD 109. The image data output from the CCD 109 is subjected to a predetermined process and then transferred to the printer unit 2 and the core unit 10 of the image input / output control unit 3. Is done.
[0021]
The laser driver 221 of the printer unit 2 drives the laser light emitting unit 201, and causes the laser light emitting unit 201 to emit laser light corresponding to the image data output from the reader unit 1. 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.
[0022]
A developer is attached to a portion of the latent image on the photosensitive drum 202 by a developing device 203. Then, at a timing synchronized with the start of the laser beam irradiation, the recording paper is fed from one of the cassettes 204 and 205, is conveyed to the transfer unit 206, and the developer attached to the photosensitive drum 202 is transferred to the recording paper. I do.
[0023]
The recording paper on which the developer is loaded 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 and sorts the recording paper or staples the sorted recording paper. . Note that the sorter 220 stores the recording paper in the uppermost bin when the sorting is not set.
[0024]
When double-sided recording is set, the recording paper is conveyed to the discharge roller 208, the rotation direction of the discharge roller 208 is reversed, and the recording paper is guided to the re-feed conveyance path 210 by the flapper 209.
[0025]
If multiplex printing 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 refeeding conveyance path 210 is supplied to the transfer unit 206 at the above-described timing.
[0026]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the reader unit 1.
[0027]
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. The image data processed by the A / D / SH unit 110 is transferred to the printer unit 2 via the image processing unit 111 and to the core unit 10 of the image input / output control unit 3 via the interface unit 113. You.
[0028]
The CPU 114 controls the image processing unit 111 and the interface 113 according to the settings set by the operation unit 115.
[0029]
For example, when the copy mode in which the trimming process is performed by the operation unit 115 to perform copying 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.
[0030]
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. The memory 116 is also used as a work area of the CPU 114.
[0031]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the core unit 10. As shown in FIG.
[0032]
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 image rotation processing and scaling processing. The 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.
[0033]
Further, the code data (PDL) 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 to be expanded into image data. After being transferred to the unit 121, the data is transferred to the facsimile unit 4, the printer unit 2, and the file unit 5.
[0034]
The image data from the facsimile unit 4 is transferred to the data processing unit 121 and then to the printer unit 2, the file unit 5, and the computer interface unit 7. Further, the image data from the file unit 5 is transferred to the data processing unit 121 and then to the printer unit 2, the facsimile unit 4, and the computer interface unit 7.
[0035]
The CPU 123 performs the above control in accordance with 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.
[0036]
In this way, it is possible to perform processing combining functions such as reading of an original image, printing of an image, transmission and reception of an image, storage of an image, input and output of data from a computer, and the like, centering on the core unit 10. .
[0037]
Next, a print processing operation in the image input / output apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
[0038]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a print processing operation procedure of the image input / output apparatus according to the present embodiment.
[0039]
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, one-sided / two-sided, page output order, sort output, and whether or not stapling is performed.
[0040]
In step S502, a print instruction is given on the PC / WS11, and at the same time, the driver software installed on the PC / WS11 converts code data to be printed into so-called PDL data, and the PDL data is set in step S501. The print setting parameters are 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.
[0041]
In S503, after the PDL data representing the image input via the computer interface unit 7 is transferred to the data processing unit 121, it is transferred to the formatter unit 8. The formatter unit 8 converts the transferred PDL data into image data. Develop (rasterize). When the development of the image data is completed, the process proceeds to S504.
[0042]
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.
[0043]
In this manner, 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 purpose of explanation, the attributes of the document to be printed are as follows.
[0044]
Document name: Handouts (A1)
Number of pages: 10 pages (A2)
It is also assumed that the following print settings have been made.
[0045]
Number of copies: 10 (P1)
Print on both sides ... (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, one page of each page of the document (distribution material) stored in the hard disk 6 is printed out according to the set print settings. In this print setting, (P1) described above is regarded as one copy, and (P2) to (P7) follow the set contents.
[0046]
Next, the operation screen shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit 115 based on the pressing of the “PB” key 601 of the operation unit 115 shown in FIG. 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.
[0047]
A “test print” key 604 is a key for instructing a test print, 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.
[0048]
“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 used to change the print settings set in step S501.
[0049]
Next, an 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.
[0050]
In FIG. 7, the 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.
[0051]
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). The “cancel” key 801 is a key for interrupting printing.
[0052]
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. If the “cancel” key 901 is pressed here, the process advances to step S508 to stop continuous printing, end the process, and return to the operation screen shown in FIG.
[0053]
Here, the print setting may be changed by pressing the “change setting” key 609 in FIG. In that case, the process returns to S505.
[0054]
When the “print execution” key 902 is pressed, the process advances to step S507 to switch the operation screen as shown in FIG. 10, and sequentially transfers the image data of each page of “distribution materials” to the printer unit 2 for printing. Nine copies are printed out according to the settings (P2) to (P7).
[0055]
In the above example, the image information is transferred from the PC / WS 11 as PDL data in accordance with the print settings set on the PC / WS 11, and the image input / output device develops the PDL data into image data and prints out the image data. As described above, the present invention can be easily applied to a case where image data read by the reader unit 1 is printed out.
[0056]
Further, in the above example, the image input / output device is configured to enable the test print. However, a setting for switching whether or not the test print is performed on the PC / WS 11 is performed, and the image is set in accordance with the setting. The input / output device may be configured to operate.
[0057]
Further, image data is generally transferred in ascending order of page order, but 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 rearranged in ascending or descending order.
[0058]
As described above, according to this example, when a plurality of copies are set in the print settings, only one copy is first test-printed in accordance with the designated print setting, and after one copy is printed, the print is actually output. Check the document that has been copied, and then print or cancel the remaining number of copies, or control the print settings so that they can be reset. Paper waste can be reduced, and a desired output result can be reliably obtained.
[0059]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
[0060]
Hereinafter, a facsimile transmission processing operation in the image input / output apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
[0061]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a facsimile transmission processing operation procedure of the image input / output apparatus according to the present embodiment.
[0062]
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.
[0063]
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, and sets it in S1101. 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.
[0064]
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. The formatter unit 8 converts the transferred PDL data into image data. Develop (rasterize). Upon completion of the development of the image data, the process proceeds to S1104.
[0065]
In S1104, the image data developed by the formatter unit 8 is transferred to the file unit 5, and the image data is sequentially stored on the hard disk 6 of the file unit 5. Further, the facsimile transmission setting parameters set in S1101 are also stored in the hard disk 6 of the file unit 5.
[0066]
In this way, the image data corresponding to each page of the document to be facsimile-transmitted is sequentially stored from the PC / WS 11 to the hard disk 6 of the file unit 5, and the facsimile transmission setting for the 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.
[0067]
Document name: Handouts (A11)
Number of pages: 10 pages (A12)
It is also assumed that the following print settings have been made.
[0068]
Number of prints: 1 copy (P1)
Print on both sides ... (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, it is assumed that the following facsimile transmission settings have been made.
[0069]
Number of destinations: 10 (F1)
Transmission size: A4 (F2)
Enlargement / reduction ratio: 100% (F3)
Page output order: ascending order (F4)
In step S1105, one page of each page of the document (distribution material) stored in the hard disk 6 is printed according to 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, the operation screen in FIG. 12 is displayed.
[0070]
Here, the document name display field 1202 displays 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.
[0071]
A “send” key 1205 is a key used for normal facsimile transmission, that is, for transmitting a designated document collectively by facsimile. An “erase” key 1206 is used to erase the image data of the selected document.
[0072]
“Cursor” keys 1207 and 1208 are used to select a desired document from the documents in the document name display field 1202. A “change setting” key 1209 is used to change the print settings and facsimile transmission settings set in step S1101.
[0073]
Next, an 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 switched as shown in FIG. 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.
[0074]
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 print setting (P2) To (P7). The “cancel” key 1401 is for interrupting printing.
[0075]
Next, in S1106, the operation screen is switched as shown in FIG. If the “cancel” key 1501 is pressed here, the process advances to step S1108 to stop the transmission and end, and returns to the operation screen in FIG.
[0076]
Note that the facsimile transmission setting may be changed by pressing the “change setting” key 1209 here. In that case, the process returns to S1105.
[0077]
When the “send” key 1502 is pressed, the process advances to step S1107 to switch the operation screen as shown in FIG. 16, and sequentially transfers image data of each page of “distribution materials” to the fax unit 4 to perform facsimile transmission. Facsimile transmission is performed sequentially according to the settings (F1) to (F4).
[0078]
In the above example, image information is transferred from the PC / WS 11 as PDL data in accordance with the facsimile transmission setting set on the PC / WS 11, and the image input / output device develops the PDL data into image data and performs facsimile transmission. Although the embodiment has been described, the present invention can be easily applied to a case where image data read by the reader unit 1 is transmitted by facsimile.
[0079]
Further, in the above example, the image input / output device is configured to enable the test print. However, a setting for switching whether or not the test print is performed on the PC / WS 11 is performed, and the image input is performed according to the setting. The output device may be configured to operate.
[0080]
Further, image data is generally transferred in ascending order of page order, but 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 rearranged in ascending or descending order.
[0081]
As described above, according to this example, when a plurality of transmission destinations are set in the facsimile setting, first, test printing is performed in accordance with the print setting specified for only one copy, and the actual print is performed after the print output of one copy is completed. After confirming the output document, the facsimile transmission of the document to a plurality of destinations, or cancellation, and control to enable the facsimile transmission settings to be reset, enable the computer device to It is possible to reduce waste of communication costs caused by setting errors, and it is possible to reliably obtain desired output results.
[0082]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce waste of paper and communication costs due to an operation error or a setting error, and to obtain a desired output result without fail.
[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 illustrating 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]
1 ... leader part,
2. Printer section,
3. Image input / output control unit
4 ... Facsimile part,
5 ... File section,
6, 12 ... Hard disk,
7 Computer interface part,
8 ... Formatter part,
10 core part,
11 ... PC / WS.

Claims (14)

Number of output copies One And a second print setting other than the first print setting, including at least one of a setting related to whether or not to perform double-sided printing, a setting related to a paper size, and a setting related to stapling processing. An image output apparatus capable of printing image data on which print settings have been made, via a storage unit,
Display control means for causing the operation unit to execute a first display for allowing a user to select any one of the plurality of image data stored in the storage means;
Output control means for executing a printing operation of image data selected via the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage means;
Has,
The display control means includes:
The printing operation of the image data selected via the first display is performed according to the second print setting of the first print setting and the second print setting included in the print setting of the selected image data. And causing the operation unit to execute a second display for enabling a user to select a first print mode to be executed for one copy regardless of the number of output copies specified by the first print setting;
The printing operation of the image data selected via the first display is performed according to the second print setting of the first print setting and the second print setting included in the print setting of the selected image data. And causing the operation unit to execute a third display for enabling a user to select a second print mode to be executed for the number of output copies specified by the first print setting;
The output control means includes:
When the first print mode is selected via the second display, printing of the image data selected via the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage means The operation is performed according to the second print setting of the first print setting and the second print setting included in the print setting of the selected image data, and to the number of output copies specified by the first print setting. Regardless of the number of copies,
When the second print mode is selected via the third display, printing of the image data selected via the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage means The operation is performed in accordance with the second print setting of the first print setting and the second print setting included in the print setting of the selected image data and by the number of output copies specified by the first print setting. Let it run,
Further, the display control means includes:
After the printing operation in the first printing mode is performed, the printing operation is selected through the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit and the printing operation is performed in the first printing mode. The performed printing operation of the image data is specified by the first print setting according to the second print setting of the first print setting and the second print setting included in the print setting of the image data. Causing the operation unit to execute a fourth display for enabling the user to input a first instruction to continuously execute the remaining number of output copies,
After the printing operation in the first printing mode is performed, the printing operation is selected through the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit and the printing operation is performed in the first printing mode. Causing the operation unit to execute a fifth display for enabling a user to input a second instruction to end the performed printing operation of the image data,
After the printing operation in the first printing mode is performed, the printing operation is selected through the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit and the printing operation is performed in the first printing mode. Causing the operation unit to execute a sixth display for enabling the user to input a third instruction to change the print setting of the image data,
Further, the output control means includes:
When the first instruction is input via the fourth display after the printing operation in the first print mode has been performed, the first instruction is input from the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit. The printing operation of the image data selected through the first display and subjected to the printing operation in the first printing mode is selected from the first printing setting and the second printing setting included in the printing setting of the image data. According to the second print setting and the remaining number of output copies specified by the first print setting can be continuously executed,
When the second instruction is input via the fifth display after the printing operation in the first print mode is performed, the second instruction of the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit is input. 1, the printing operation of the image data selected through the display of 1 and subjected to the printing operation in the first print mode can be completed;
When the third instruction is input via the sixth display after the printing operation in the first print mode is performed, the second instruction is output from the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit. The print setting of the image data selected through the display of No. 1 and subjected to the printing operation in the first print mode can be changed, and the first print mode can be executed again. Image output device. The image data on which the facsimile transmission setting including at least one of the setting related to the number of destinations of the transmission destination, the setting related to the transmission size, the setting related to the enlargement / reduction ratio, and the setting related to the page output order is performed via the storage unit. An image output device capable of facsimile transmission,
Display control means for causing the operation unit to execute a first display for allowing a user to select any one of the plurality of image data stored in the storage means;
Output control means for selectively executing a printing operation and a facsimile transmission operation of image data selected via the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage means;
Has,
The display control means includes:
Causing the operation unit to execute a second display for enabling a user to select a test print mode in which a print operation of the image data selected via the first display is executed for one copy;
Causing the operation unit to execute a third display for enabling a user to select a facsimile transmission mode for performing a facsimile transmission operation of the image data selected via the first display;
The output control means includes:
When the test print mode is selected via the second display, the printing operation of the image data selected via the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage means is performed. Let me run one copy,
When the facsimile transmission mode is selected via the third display, a facsimile transmission operation of the image data selected via the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage means And execute
Further, the display control means includes:
After the printing operation in the test printing mode is performed, the image data selected through the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit and subjected to the printing operation in the test printing mode Causing the operation unit to execute a fourth display for enabling the user to input a first instruction to execute the facsimile transmission operation of
After the printing operation in the first printing mode is performed, a printing operation is performed in the test printing mode, which is selected through the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit. Causing the operation unit to execute a fifth display for enabling the user to input a second instruction to end the facsimile transmission operation of the image data,
After the printing operation in the first printing mode is performed, a printing operation is performed in the test printing mode, which is selected through the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit. Causing the operation unit to execute a sixth display for enabling a user to input a third instruction to change the facsimile transmission setting of the image data,
Further, the output control means includes:
When the first instruction is input via the fourth display after the printing operation in the test print mode is performed, the first instruction of the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit is output. Facsimile transmission operation of image data selected via the display and subjected to a printing operation in the test printing mode,
When the second instruction is input via the fifth display after the print operation in the test print mode has been performed, the first of the plurality of image data stored in the storage means is output. A facsimile transmission operation of image data selected through the display and subjected to a printing operation in the test printing mode can be completed,
When the third instruction is input via the sixth display after the print operation in the test print mode is performed, the first instruction of the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit is output. An image output apparatus, wherein a facsimile transmission setting of image data selected through display and subjected to a printing operation in the test print mode can be changed, and the test print mode can be executed again. In claim 1 or 2,
An image output device comprising image input means for inputting image data, wherein the image input means is a reading device for reading an image. In claim 1 or 2,
An image output apparatus, comprising: image input means for inputting image data, wherein the image input means includes expansion means for expanding code data input from a computer device into image data. In any one of claims 1 to 4,
The image output device has a plurality of functions including at least a print function in addition to a copy function, and enables input image data to be output via a hard disk . In any one of claims 1 to 5,
An image output device, wherein the first print mode is selectable via an operation unit of the image output device. In any one of claims 1 to 6,
In a computer device in which driver software is installed, print setting for image data to be output by the image output device is enabled, and the first print mode is selectable in the computer device. Characteristic image output device. Number of output copies One And a second print setting other than the first print setting, including at least one of a setting related to whether or not to perform double-sided printing, a setting related to a paper size, and a setting related to stapling processing. An image output method for an image output device capable of printing image data for which print settings have been made, via a storage unit,
A display control step of causing the operation unit to execute a first display for allowing a user to select any one of the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit;
An output control step of executing a printing operation of the image data selected via the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage means;
Has,
The display control step includes:
The printing operation of the image data selected via the first display is performed according to the second print setting of the first print setting and the second print setting included in the print setting of the selected image data. And a second display for enabling the user to select a first print mode to be executed by one copy regardless of the number of output copies specified by the first print setting is enabled on the operation unit;
The printing operation of the image data selected via the first display is performed by using the second print setting of the first print setting and the second print setting included in the print setting of the selected image data. A third display for enabling the user to select a second print mode to be executed by the user according to the print setting and for the number of output copies specified by the first print setting, to be executable on the operation unit;
The output control step includes:
When the first print mode is selected via the second display, printing of the image data selected via the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage means The operation is performed according to the second print setting of the first print setting and the second print setting included in the print setting of the selected image data, and to the number of output copies specified by the first print setting. Regardless of the number of copies,
When the second print mode is selected via the third display, printing of the image data selected via the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage means The operation is performed in accordance with the second print setting of the first print setting and the second print setting included in the print setting of the selected image data and by the number of output copies specified by the first print setting. Make it executable,
Further, the display control step includes:
After the printing operation in the first printing mode is performed, the printing operation is selected through the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit and the printing operation is performed in the first printing mode. The performed printing operation of the image data is specified by the first print setting according to the second print setting of the first print setting and the second print setting included in the print setting of the image data. A fourth display for enabling the user to input a first instruction to continuously execute the remaining number of output copies by the user is enabled on the operation unit,
After the printing operation in the first printing mode is performed, the printing operation is selected through the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit and the printing operation is performed in the first printing mode. A fifth display for enabling the user to input a second instruction to end the performed printing operation of the image data by the user,
After the printing operation in the first printing mode is performed, the printing operation is selected through the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit and the printing operation is performed in the first printing mode. A sixth display for enabling the user to input a third instruction to change the print setting of the image data made by the user, is executable on the operation unit;
Further, the output control step includes:
When the first instruction is input via the fourth display after the printing operation in the first print mode is performed, the first one of the plurality of image data stored in the storage means is output. The print operation of the image data selected through the display of No. 1 and subjected to the print operation in the above-mentioned first print mode is described as the first print setting and the second print setting included in the print setting of the image data In accordance with the second print setting and continuously executable for the remaining number of output copies specified by the first print setting;
When the second instruction is input via the fifth display after the printing operation in the first print mode is performed, the second instruction of the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit is input. 1, the printing operation of the image data selected through the display of 1 and subjected to the printing operation in the first print mode can be completed;
When the third instruction is input via the sixth display after the printing operation in the first print mode is performed, the second instruction is output from the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit. The print setting of the image data selected through the display of No. 1 and subjected to the printing operation in the first print mode can be changed, and the first print mode can be executed again. Image output method. The image data on which the facsimile transmission setting including at least one of the setting related to the number of destinations of the transmission destination, the setting related to the transmission size, the setting related to the enlargement / reduction ratio, and the setting related to the page output order is performed via the storage unit. An image output method for an image output device capable of facsimile transmission,
A display control step of causing the operation unit to execute a first display for allowing a user to select any one of the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit;
An output control step of selectively executing a print operation and a facsimile transmission operation of the image data selected via the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage means;
Has,
The display control step includes:
A second display for enabling the user to select a test print mode in which a print operation of the image data selected via the first display is executed for one copy, by the user;
A third display for enabling the user to select a facsimile transmission mode for performing a facsimile transmission operation of the image data selected via the first display by the user;
The output control step includes:
When the test print mode is selected via the second display, the printing operation of the image data selected via the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage means is performed. Make it executable for one copy,
When the facsimile transmission mode is selected via the third display, a facsimile transmission operation of the image data selected via the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage means Make it executable,
Further, the display control step includes:
After the printing operation in the test printing mode is performed, the image data selected through the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit and subjected to the printing operation in the test printing mode A fourth display for enabling the user to input a first instruction to execute the facsimile transmission operation of the operation unit,
After the printing operation in the first printing mode is performed, a printing operation is performed in the test printing mode, which is selected through the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit. A fifth display for enabling the user to input a second instruction to end the facsimile transmission operation of the image data is executable on the operation unit,
After the printing operation in the first printing mode is performed, a printing operation is performed in the test printing mode, which is selected through the first display among the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit. A sixth display for enabling the user to input a third instruction to change the facsimile transmission setting of the image data by the user;
Further, the output control step includes:
When the first instruction is input via the fourth display after the printing operation in the test print mode is performed, the first instruction of the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit is output. Facsimile transmission operation of image data selected via the display and subjected to a printing operation in the test printing mode,
When the second instruction is input via the fifth display after the print operation in the test print mode has been performed, the first of the plurality of image data stored in the storage means is output. A facsimile transmission operation of image data selected through the display and subjected to a printing operation in the test printing mode can be completed,
When the third instruction is input via the sixth display after the print operation in the test print mode is performed, the first instruction of the plurality of image data stored in the storage unit is output. An image output method, wherein a facsimile transmission setting of image data selected through display and subjected to a printing operation in the test print mode can be changed, and the test print mode can be executed again. In claim 8 or 9,
An image output method, wherein the image output device is capable of outputting image data from a reading device that reads an image. In claim 8 or 9,
The image output method is characterized in that the image output device is capable of outputting image data from expansion means for expanding code data input from a computer device into image data. In any one of claims 8 to 11,
An image output method, wherein the image output device has a plurality of functions including at least a print function as well as a copy function, and enables input image data to be output via a hard disk. In any one of claims 8 to 12,
An image output method, wherein the first print mode is selectable via an operation unit of the image output device. In any one of claims 8 to 13,
In a computer device in which driver software is installed, print setting for image data to be output by the image output device is enabled, and the first print mode is selectable in the computer device. Characteristic image output method.

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