JPH04119364A - Image forming device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve an operation rate by setting and storing conditions for the next image-formation in the case of carrying out continuous image- formation, and carrying out the next image-formation using the conditions stored when a first image-formation is completed. CONSTITUTION:A consol panel 60, through which various copying conditions are inputted; a copying part 72, which copies the picture of an original; and a memory 73, which stores a control program and is capable of storing the contents of the next copying whose contents are inputted when a reservation key 61 is depressed, are connected to the main control part 71. When a first continuous image-formation is carried out, the various conditions for a second image-formation are set and stored. When the first image-formation is completed, the second image-formation is carried out by using the stored various conditions. Thus, the improvement in the operation rate is achieved.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Objective of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention is capable of reserving and registering the next copying function during continuous copying, and automatically reserving the next copying function after the continuous copying is completed. The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus such as a copying machine having a reservation function for executing a copy function.

(Prior Art) Generally, in a copying machine, etc., during continuous copying, it is only possible to set the contents of the next copy without interrupting the continuous copying. Therefore, when the next copy is to be performed, it is necessary to press an interrupt key to interrupt the continuous copying and perform the interrupt copying, or to wait until the continuous copying is completed.

Therefore, when continuous copying is being performed, various conditions for the next copy cannot be set in advance without interrupting the continuous copying, resulting in a low operating rate.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) As described above, the present invention is capable of setting various conditions for the next image formation in advance without interrupting the continuous image formation when continuous image formation is being performed. This eliminates the disadvantage of poor operation rate due to the inability to maintain continuous image formation. It is an object of the present invention to provide an image forming apparatus which can be set in advance and whose operating rate can be improved.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) An image forming apparatus of the present invention includes an image forming means for forming an image on an image forming medium, and a continuous first image formation by the image forming means. a setting means for setting various conditions for second image formation that is different from the continuous first image formation, and various conditions for the second image formation set by this setting means; a storage means for storing, and a process of forming an image with the image forming means using various conditions for second image formation stored in the storage means when the continuous first image formation is completed; It consists of means.

The image forming apparatus of the present invention includes a first setting means for setting various conditions for the first image formation, and a first setting means for setting various conditions for the first image formation, and using the various conditions set by the first setting means to perform the first setting on the image forming medium. An image forming means for forming a first image, and various conditions for forming a second image different from the continuous first image formation when the image forming means performs the first continuous image formation. a second setting means for setting the conditions, a storage means for storing various conditions set by the first and second setting means, and various conditions for continuous first image formation stored in this storage means. display means for alternately displaying conditions and various conditions for second image formation; and when the continuous first image formation is completed, various conditions for second image formation stored in the storage means; The image forming apparatus comprises a processing means for forming an image by the image forming means using the following conditions.

(Function) This invention forms an image on a medium to be imaged by an image forming means, and when the image forming means performs continuous first image formation, the continuous first image formation various conditions for the second image formation are set, the various conditions for the set second image formation are stored in a storage means, and when the continuous first image formation is completed, the storage is The image forming means performs image formation using various conditions for second image formation stored in the image forming means.

This invention provides various conditions for first image formation.
The image forming means performs the first image formation on the image forming medium using the set various conditions, and the image forming means performs the continuous first image formation. When the continuous image formation is performed, the second setting means sets various conditions for the second image formation that is different from the first image formation, and the various conditions set by the first and second setting means are set. are stored in a storage means, and the stored various conditions for continuous first image formation and various conditions for second image formation are alternately displayed, When the image formation is completed, the image formation means performs the image formation using various conditions for the second image formation stored in the storage means.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows the internal structure of a copying machine as an image forming apparatus of the present invention, in which a photosensitive drum (image carrier) 12 is rotatably provided approximately at the center of its main body 11. . Around the photosensitive drum 12, a charging charger 13, an exposure section 14, a developing device 15, 16, a transfer charger 17, and a peeling charger 18 are arranged in order along the rotation direction of the photosensitive drum 12.
, a cleaner 19 and a static eliminator 20 are provided.

Further, an exposure system 21 is provided in the upper part of the main body 11. The exposure system 21 includes an exposure lamp 22, first to third reflecting mirrors 2B, 24.25, a variable magnification lens block 26, and fourth to sixth reflecting mirrors 27, 28, and 29.

The main body 11 is placed separably on a desk 51, and inside the desk 51, a paper feed cassette 30, 31 is provided so as to be freely accessible from the front side.

Further, a large capacity paper feeder (LCF) 52 that can hold 1000 sheets or more is provided on one side of the main body 1 unit, and a manual paper feeder 53 is provided on the upper surface of this large capacity paper feeder 52. ing. By setting the most frequently used paper (for example, A4 size) P in the large capacity paper feeder (LCF) 52, it is possible to reduce the number of times the paper runs out.

The large-capacity paper feeding device 52 includes an upper cover 52a, and this upper cover 522 also serves as a guide for the manual paper feeding section 53. Further, the large-capacity paper feeder 52 includes a paper feed roller 52b and a separation roller 52 (the paper feed roller 52b and separation roller 52c are also included in the manual paper feed section 5).
It is also used as the paper feed roller and separation roller of No. 3.

The above paper feed cassettes 30, 31, large capacity paper feed device (LC)
F) Paper P fed from 52 or manual paper feed section 53
is conveyed along a paper conveyance path 32 provided within the main body 11.

The paper conveyance path 32 includes a registration roller 33 and the transfer/peel charger 17 in sequence along the conveyance direction of the paper P.
．． 18, conveyor belt 34, fixing device 35, paper ejection roller pair 3
6 are arranged.

Further, a document placing table 38 is provided on the upper surface of the main body 11, and a document feeding section 39 is provided on the document placing table 38. This document feeding section 39 includes a take-out section 41 that takes out documents one by one from a document tray 40;
The transport section 43 transports the original document from the document tray 38 and places it on the document placing table 38, and also discharges the original placed on the document placing table 38 onto the ejection tray 42. A detector 44 is provided within the take-out section 41 to detect whether or not a document is placed on the document tray 40 .

On the other hand, a sorter device 45 is integrally incorporated in the paper discharge section of the main body 11. This sorter device 45 includes a plurality of bins 46 arranged at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction,
These bins 46... and a cage means 47 provided between the pair of paper ejection rollers 36.

The gate means 47 includes a telescopic and rotatable guide body 48, and a pair of discharge rollers 49 is provided at the rotary end of the guide body 48.

Further, the cage means 4 is provided at the bottom of the bin 46...
7 and a reversing tray 54 that constitutes a continuous reversing means 53.
is provided. On the reversing tray 54, there are provided a reversing port 55 that can move up and down and rotate forward and backward, and a rotatable switching gate 56.
An idle roller 57 as a feed roller is provided at the lower part of the roller.

When the gate means 47 is moved to the lowest stage, a pair of discharge rollers 49 are disposed on the idle roller 57 and are also used as paper discharge rollers of the stacker 58, so that the paper P is directly fed into the stacker 58. It has become.

During normal copying, light is scanned by the exposure system 21 on a document placed on the document table 38, and the reflected light forms an image on the photosensitive drum 12 whose surface is charged by the charger 13. to form an electrostatic latent image. This electrostatic latent image is visualized by supplying developer from the developing device 15 or 16. At this time, the paper cassette
30.31, the image transfer section 12a between the photoconductor tram 12 and the transfer charger 17 is supplied with paper P from the large-capacity paper feeder 52 or the manual paper feed section 53.
The paper P is sent to the paper P, and the developed image on the photosensitive drum 12 is
transcribed into. The sheet P on which the second image has been transferred is peeled off from the photosensitive drum 12 by the action of the peeling charger 18, and is sent to the fixing device 35 by the conveyor belt 34, where the image is fixed. The paper P on which this image has been fixed is discharged via the paper feed roller 36, and is discharged onto the uppermost bin 46 via the gate means 47 of the sorter device 45.

In addition, when copying and sorting multiple copies of a document, the cage means 47 is rotated in the vertical direction and its ejection roller pair 4 is rotated vertically.
9 to be selectively fed into each bin 46 for sorting.

In addition, in the case of double-sided copying, the cage means 47 is rotated to the lowest end, and the lower side of the discharge roller pair 49 is brought into contact with the idle roller 57, and the reversing roller 55 and the switching cage 56 are moved upward, The image-fixed paper P sent from the fixing device 35 is delivered to a pair of ejection rollers 49.
It is sent onto the reversing tray 54 via. Then, when the reversing roller 55 is lowered while being rotated in the opposite direction and comes into contact with the paper P, and the trailing edge of the paper P comes off the paper ejection roller pair 36, the reversing roller 55 is stopped and the gate 56 is rotated downward. Then, at the end of the rotation, the paper P is thrown downward.

Then, the reversing roller 55 is rotated in the reverse direction, and the paper P is sent between the ejection roller pair 49 and the idle roller 57 and is conveyed while being nipped. When the paper P is pinched and conveyed in this manner, the switching gate 56 and the reversing roller 55 are raised. At this time, the next sheet P is sent to the four pairs of ejection rollers, and is sent onto the reversing tray 54 in a state where it overlaps with the previous sheet P. The previous paper P is pinched and conveyed by a pair of discharge rollers 49 and an idle roller 57, and is directly transferred to the stacker 5.
8 will be introduced.

Further, an operation panel 60 is provided at the top of the copying machine 1, and is configured as shown in FIG. That is,
Numeric keypad 60a1 for setting the number of sheets etc.Automatic exposure key 60b1 for setting automatic exposure Preheating key 6 for selecting preheating state
0C, an interrupt key 606 for selecting an interrupt during continuous copying (first image formation), a copy key 60e for instructing to start copying, a clear stop key for correcting the number of copies or for stopping copying midway. 60f1 All clear key 60g to return the previous copy mode to standard mode, density setting key 60h1 for density setting Paper size key 6011 Paper size key to select paper size 6011 Original size key 60j to select original size, cassette selection to select cassette Key 60k, Operation guide key 6011 to select the guidance display of the operating procedure, Zoom keys 60m, 60m, used to change the magnification, 1x key 60n1, used to return the magnification to 1x copy, 60n1 Displays the selected magnification Magnification display unit 60o5 Displays the direction in which the original is set Original direction indicator 60p1 Displays the operating state 60q
, a message display section 60r1 that displays operating procedures and machine status in text; a copy number display 60s that displays the number of copies set using the numeric keypad 60a; It consists of a self-illuminating reservation key 61 that is inserted when making a reservation (conditions).

Next, the main parts of the control circuit of the copying machine 1 will be explained with reference to FIG.

That is, the copying machine 1 is provided with a main control section 71 that controls the entire copying machine 1. This main control section 71 includes
An operation panel 60 for inputting various copying conditions, a copying section 72 for copying an image of a document, and a control program are stored. a motor drive circuit 75 that drives the motor 74 used in the copying section 72, a motor drive circuit 77 that drives the motor 76 used in the document feed section 39, and the document feed The detector 44 of the section 39 is also connected.

Next, the operation in such a configuration will be explained with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b). For example, now, continuous copying is being performed on one original document placed on the original document mounting table 38. At this time, each copying condition for the copy, such as copy density and number of copies, is stored in the memory 73.
is stored in The reservation key 61 is input during such continuous copying. Then, the main control section 71
determines the reservation mode, lights up the reservation key 61, and sets each copying condition on the operation panel 60 to the initial state,
The message display section 60r guides the setting of copy conditions for the next copy. In response to this guidance, the operation panel 60
By inputting each key, each copying condition for the next copy is set, and when the setting is completed, the reservation key 61 is inputted again. As a result, the main control unit 71 stores each copying condition for the next copy in the memory 73, alternately reads each copying condition for the continuous copying and each copying condition for the next copying from the memory 73, and The contents displayed on the operation panel 60 are alternately changed and displayed in accordance with the compared copying conditions.

In such a state, when the continuous copying is completed, the main control unit 71 determines that the original for the next copy is placed on the original tray 40 based on the detection signal from the detector 44, and the ejecting unit 41 and The first document is placed on the document placing table 38 using the transport unit 43, and the memory 7
Copying is performed by controlling the copying section 72 with each copying condition read from No. 3 for the next copy. At this time, each display content on the operation panel 60 becomes each copying condition for the next copy.

Further, when the continuous copying is completed, if the detection signal from the detector 44 is not output to the main control unit 71, the main control unit 71 saves each display content of the operation panel 60 to the memory 73.
Set each copy condition for the next copy read from
The message display section 60r provides guidance such as "Please set the original for the next copy and input the copy key."

After the original is placed on the original placing table 38 or the original tray 40 in accordance with this guidance, a copy kilo 0e is loaded. Then, when the main control unit 71 determines that the original is to be placed on the original tray 40 based on the detection signal from the detector 44, the main controller 71 uses the take-out unit 41 and the transport unit 43 to place the first original on the original tray 40. 38, and the copying unit 72 is controlled under the respective copying conditions for the next copy read from the memory 73 to perform copying. In addition, if the detection signal from the detector 44 is not supplied, the main control unit 71 determines that the original placed on the original placing table 38 is a copy, and sets each copying condition read from the memory 73 for the next copy. Copying is performed by controlling the copying section 72.

Further, continuous copying is performed on originals that are sequentially conveyed one by one from the original tray 40 onto the original placing table 38.

At this time, each copying condition for the copy, such as copy density and number of copies, is stored in the memory 73. The reservation key 61 is input during such continuous copying. Then, the main control unit 71 determines the reservation mode, turns on the reservation key 61, sets each copying condition on the operation panel 6o to the initial state, and displays the message display unit 60r to guide the setting of copying conditions for the next copy. do.

In response to this guidance, each copying condition for the next copy is set by pressing each key on the operation panel 6o, and when the setting is completed, the reservation key 61 is pressed again. This results in
The main control unit 7] stores each copying condition for the next copy in the memory 73, alternately reads each copying condition for the above-mentioned continuous copying and each copying condition for the next copying from the memory 73, and each of the read copying conditions Operation panel 6
The display contents of ゜ are changed and displayed alternately.

In this state, when the continuous copying is completed, the main control section 71 sets each display content on the operation panel 6o to each copying condition for the next copy read from the memory 73, and displays "Next" on the message display section 60r. Please set the original for copying and input the copy key.''

After the original is placed on the original placing table 38 or the original tray 40 in accordance with this guidance, the copy key 60e is turned on. Then, when it is determined based on the detection signal from the detector 44 that the original is to be placed on the original tray 40, the main control unit 71 uses the take-out unit 41 and the transport unit 43 to transfer the first original to the original placing table 38. Copying is performed by controlling the copying section 72 with each copying condition read from the memory 73 for the next copy. In addition, the main control unit 71
If the detection signal from the detector 44 is not supplied,
It is determined that the original placed on the original placing table 38 is to be copied, and the copying unit 72 is controlled with the respective copying conditions for the next copy read from the memory 73 to perform the copying.

As mentioned above, when making continuous copies, after inputting the reservation key, various copy conditions for the next copy are set in advance using the keys on the operation panel. Various copy conditions for the next copy are stored in the memory, and when the continuous copying is completed, copying is performed using the various copy conditions for the next copy stored in the memory. It is.

This allows you to set various conditions for the next copy in advance without interrupting the continuous copying process, allowing you to continue making the next copy. , you can continue to make the next copy without setting various copy conditions,
It is possible to improve the operating rate.

Additionally, when various copy conditions are reserved for the next copy mentioned above, the various copy conditions for consecutive copies and the various copy conditions for the reserved next copy are displayed alternately. The contents of the reserved copy and the next reserved copy can be easily confirmed (distinguished).

In the above embodiment, a case has been described in which various copy conditions for consecutive copies and various copy conditions for a reserved next copy are displayed alternately, but the present invention is not limited to this. The conditions and various copy conditions for the reserved next copy may be displayed alternately, and the various copy conditions for the reserved next copy may be displayed blinking.

[Effects of the Invention] As detailed above, according to the present invention, when continuous image formation is being performed, various conditions for the next image formation can be set in advance without interrupting the continuous image formation. It is possible to provide an image forming apparatus that can be used for a long period of time, and that can improve the operating rate.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the general structure of a copying machine, FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing the internal structure, and FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the structure of the operation panel. , FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation. 1... Copying machine, 12... Photosensitive drum, 38...
Document placement table, 39...Document feeding unit, 44...Detector, 60...Operation panel, 60a...Numeric keypad 60
e...Copy key 60k...Cassette selection key
60m160m...Zoom key 60n...Same magnification key 60°...Magnification display, 60r...Message display section, 61...Reservation key 71...Main control section, 7
2...Copying section, 73...Memory.

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) An image forming means that forms an image on an image forming medium, and when the image forming means performs continuous first image formation, a Second
a setting means for setting various conditions for the second image formation; a storage means for storing various conditions for the second image formation set by the setting means; and a storage means for storing various conditions for the second image formation set by the setting means; , processing means for forming an image by the image forming means using various conditions for forming a second image stored in the storage means. (2) a first setting means for setting various conditions for the first image formation; and forming the first image on the image forming medium using the various conditions set by the first setting means. an image forming means for performing continuous image formation; and when the image forming means performs continuous first image formation, a second
a second setting means for setting various conditions for image formation; a storage means for storing the various conditions set by the first and second setting means; and a sequence stored in the storage means. display means for alternately displaying various conditions for the first image formation and various conditions for the second image formation; An image forming apparatus comprising: processing means for forming an image by the image forming means using various conditions for forming a second image.