JP2002142058A - Image processing apparatus and control method for image processing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To clearly notify a user of a job of a printer image and a job of a document copy image during processing, a waiting state, and an end state from the operation unit of the image processing apparatus in a list.
To inform the user of the status of copying or the like requested by the user at a glance from the operation unit of the image processing apparatus. SOLUTION: An image processing job of a printer image and an image processing job of a document copy image for outputting an image based on input image information to a recording medium can be mixed and received, and the image processing job sequentially received Are stored in the image memory unit 3, and the stored image processing job is processed by the image forming apparatus and is in a waiting state, and the job that has been processed by the image forming apparatus is processed by the CPU.
171 is characterized in that a list is displayed on the display unit of the operation unit 172, respectively.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus capable of receiving a plurality of image processing jobs for outputting an image based on input image information to a recording medium and sequentially executing the image processing jobs, and a method of controlling the image processing apparatus. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a memory or a hard disk (HD) capable of storing a plurality of image data in an image processing apparatus is provided, and a plurality of images such as image data from a connected external device or image data read from a scanner are provided. A plurality of image processing jobs can be received by storing data in a memory or an HD and sequentially performing image processing.

However, since a plurality of image processing jobs can be accepted as described above, the user can determine what kind of image processing he / she is currently requesting (what is waiting, running, normally completed, already canceled). It has become difficult to know what is).

In such an image processing apparatus capable of accepting a plurality of image processing jobs, not only the current state of the image processing apparatus is displayed on an operation unit and the like, but also the received image processing job There is a need to display information on an operation unit or the like. In addition, an apparatus that displays information on a plurality of received image processing jobs as described above has been considered.

[0005]

However, simply displaying information on a plurality of jobs does not allow the user to grasp at a glance the image processing requested by the user, and the user cannot select his or her own information from the displayed plurality of job information. After finding the requested job, there is a problem that a complicated check operation such as grasping the execution status and the end status of the job must be performed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to combine a plurality of print jobs and copy jobs for outputting an image based on input image information to a recording medium. Can be accepted
A plurality of sequentially received jobs are stored, and a list of jobs that are being processed by the image forming apparatus and are in a waiting state and a job that has been processed by the image forming apparatus are stored in the operation unit of the image processing apparatus. An object of the present invention is to provide an image processing apparatus and a control method of the image processing apparatus, which can display the status of a copy or the like requested by the user at a glance from an operation unit of the image processing apparatus by displaying the image.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing section 170 (FIG. 1) which converts input image information (reflected light of a document into an electric signal by an image sensor section 208 shown in FIG. 1). Image processing for outputting an image based on the image signal processed in 2) or the bitmap data obtained by expanding the PDL data sent from the PC / WS 1000 by the external I / F processing unit 4 shown in FIG. 2 to a recording medium In an image processing apparatus (image processing apparatus 200 shown in FIG. 1) capable of receiving a plurality of jobs and sequentially executing the jobs, an operation unit (an operation unit 172 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5) having a display unit (LCD 401 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5) ), Storage means for storing a plurality of the received image processing jobs (image memory unit 3 shown in FIG. 2),
Display control means (CPU 171 shown in FIG. 2) for displaying a list of the jobs being processed and waiting for processing by the image forming apparatus and the jobs completed by the image forming apparatus. Displays the job information of the job being processed and in the processing wait state by the operation unit 1
72 is stored in the print status storage area secured in the RAM 402 of the operation unit 172, and the job information of the processed job is stored in the print history storage area secured in the RAM 402 of the operation unit 172. And a print status display screen 600 shown in FIG. 7 and a print job history screen 700 shown in FIG. 8 based on the job information stored in the print history storage area.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, when the display control means displays a list of jobs in process and in a process waiting state, the display control means converts the printer image and the document copy image received by the image forming apparatus. Jobs are mixed (as shown in FIG. 7, the job “07:30, SE / 30,
Contact form, printing ”,“ 07:31, kinoshi,
about machines, waiting for print "," 0
7:31, kinosh, about macinto
s, waiting for print "and original copy image job" 07: 5
0, copy B, original 50 × copy 100, print waiting ”,“ 07:50, copy A, original 14 × copy 2 ”
0, waiting for print), and the job to be started or executed at the beginning (as shown in FIG. 7, the job being executed "07:30, SE / 30,
It is characterized in that a list is displayed in the order of waiting for a job after that (printing first).

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided image information (image signal converted from reflected light of a document by the image sensor unit 208 shown in FIG. 1 to an electric signal and processed by the image processing unit 170, Alternatively, the external I / F processing unit 4 shown in FIG. 2 receives a plurality of image processing jobs for outputting an image based on the PDL data transmitted from the PC / WS 1000 to the recording medium based on the expanded PDL data) and sequentially executable images. Processing device (image processing device 200 shown in FIG. 1)
, A storage unit (image memory unit 3 shown in FIG. 2) for storing a plurality of received image processing jobs, a list of jobs being processed and waiting for processing, and a list of completed jobs. Display means for displaying the job information of the job being processed by the CPU 171 shown in FIG.
The job information of the job that has been stored in the print status storage area secured in
02 in the print history storage area secured in
The LCD 401 displays a list such as a print status display screen 600 shown in FIG. 7 and a print job history screen 700 shown in FIG. 8 based on the job information stored in the print status storage area and print history storage area in the RAM 402). It is characterized by having.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control method of an image processing apparatus for receiving and sequentially executing a plurality of image processing jobs for outputting an image based on input image information to a recording medium, and sequentially executing the images. A storage step of storing a processing job in a memory (a storage step not shown), and a display step of displaying a list of execution states and end states of processing of each image processing job stored in the memory in the image processing apparatus (FIG. Nine steps (6), (7), (9),
(11), steps (3), (4), (7) in FIG. 10)
And characterized in that:

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control method of an image processing apparatus for receiving and sequentially executing a plurality of image processing jobs for outputting an image based on input image information to a recording medium, the method comprising: A storage step of storing the execution status and the end status of the image processing job in the memory (steps (6), (7), (9), (11),
Steps (2), (4), and (7) in FIG. 10) and a display step (Step (6) in FIG. 9) of displaying a list of the execution status and the end status of each image processing job stored in the memory. , (7), (9), (11), and steps (3), (4), (7) in FIG. 10).

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [First Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a sectional view for explaining the arrangement of an image processing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 200 denotes an image processing apparatus (main body), and 280, an automatic document feeder (DF). Reference numeral 201 denotes a platen glass, which is a document table. 2
A scanner 02 includes an original illumination lamp 203, a scanning mirror 204, and the like. The scanner 202 is reciprocated in a predetermined direction by a motor (not shown) to scan the original, scans the original, passes through the lens 207 via the scanning mirrors 204 to 206, and forms reflected light from the original on the CCD sensor in the easy sensor unit 208. .

The image sensor unit 208 performs predetermined image processing on the light reflected from the document converted into an electric signal to generate an image signal. Reference numeral 209 denotes an exposure control unit which includes a laser generating unit, a polygon scanner, and the like, generates a laser beam 219 modulated based on an image signal generated by the image sensor unit 208, and irradiates the laser beam 219 to the photosensitive drum 211.

Reference numeral 210 denotes an image processing unit, and the photosensitive drum 21
1, a primary charger 212, a developing device 213, a transfer charger 216, a separation charger 217, a pre-exposure lamp 214, and a cleaning device 21 disposed around the photosensitive drum 211.
5 and so on.

In the image processing section 210, the photosensitive drum 211 is rotated by a motor (not shown) in a direction indicated by an arrow A shown in FIG. The primary charger 212 charges the photosensitive drum 211 to a predetermined potential. The photosensitive drum 211 charged by the primary charger 212 is irradiated with the laser beam 219 generated by the exposure control unit 209 to form an electrostatic latent image. The developing device 213 includes the photosensitive drum 21
Developing the electrostatic latent image formed on the photosensitive drum 21
1 is visualized as a toner image.

Reference numeral 221 denotes a right cassette deck, 222 denotes a left cassette deck, 223 denotes an upper cassette, and 224 denotes a lower cassette, which stores transfer paper. Right cassette deck 22
1, the transfer paper stored in the left cassette deck 222, the upper cassette 223, or the lower cassette 224 is picked up by the big up rollers 225, 226, 227, 228, and fed to the paper feed rollers 229, 230, 231, 23.
2 and is conveyed to the image processing unit 210 by the registration rollers 233.

The transfer charger 216 includes a photosensitive drum 211
The above visualized toner image is transferred to the transfer paper conveyed by the transfer charger 216. Cleaning device 21
Reference numeral 5 denotes a photosensitive drum 2 after a toner image has been transferred to a transfer sheet.
11 to clean the residual toner. Pre-exposure lamp 214
Erases the residual charge on the photosensitive drum 211 after cleaning the residual toner by the cleaning device 215.

The separation charger 217 separates the transfer paper after the transfer of the toner image from the photosensitive drum 211. 23
A transfer belt 4 conveys the transfer paper separated by the separation charger 217 to the fixing device 235. This fixing device 235
Fixes the toner image on the transfer paper by pressing and heating the transfer paper. Reference numeral 236 denotes a discharge roller, which is a fixing device 235.
Then, the transfer paper on which the toner image is fixed is discharged out of the main body 200.

Reference numeral 237 denotes a paper discharge flapper,
The transfer path of the transfer paper is switched between the transfer path and the discharge path 243 side. Reference numeral 240 denotes a lower transport path, which guides the transfer sheet, which has been turned over via the reversing path 239 and sent from the discharge roller 236, to the re-feed path 241. Note that the transfer paper fed from the left cassette deck 222 by the paper feed roller 230 is also guided to the refeed path 241.

Reference numeral 242 denotes a re-feed roller, which is a re-feed path 24.
The transfer paper guided to 1 is re-fed to the image forming unit 210.
A discharge roller 244 is disposed near the discharge flapper 237, and the discharge path 243 is formed by the discharge flapper 237.
The transfer paper conveyed when it is switched to the side is discharged out of the machine.

In the image processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, when performing double-sided recording (double-sided copying), the discharge flapper 237 is raised upward to transfer the copied transfer paper to the transport path 238, the reverse path 239, and the lower side. The sheet is guided to the re-feeding path 241 via the transport path 240. At this time, the reversing roller 245
As a result, the trailing end of the transfer paper completely comes out of the conveyance path 238, and the transfer paper is drawn into the reversing path 239 to a position where the transfer paper is bitten by the reversing roller 245.
Send to 0.

When the transfer paper is inverted and discharged from the main body 200, the discharge flapper 237 is raised upward, and the reversing roller 245 moves the transfer paper 239 to a position where the rear end of the transfer paper remains in the transport path 238. Then, the transfer paper is turned over and sent out to the discharge roller 244 side by reversing the reversing roller 245.

Reference numeral 290 denotes a paper discharge processing device,
The transfer paper discharged from 00 is closed and stapled. The transfer paper discharged for each sheet is stacked and aligned on the processing tray 294 to form a part (one bundle) of image formation. When the discharge is completed, the transfer paper bundle is stapled and discharged as a bundle to the discharge tray 292 or the discharge tray 293. The discharge trays 292 and 293 are controlled to move up and down by a motor (not shown), and the processing tray 29
Move to position 4.

Reference numeral 291 denotes a paper tray on which separator sheets to be inserted between the discharged transfer sheets are stacked. Reference numeral 295 denotes a Z-folding machine, which is a device for Z-folding the discharged transfer paper. Reference numeral 296 denotes a bookbinding machine, which binds a part (one book) of the discharged transfer paper to the center and staples it to perform bookbinding.
97.

The main body 200 is equipped with a deck 250 capable of storing, for example, 4000 transfer papers.
The lifter 251 of the deck 250 includes the pickup roller 2
The transfer paper rises according to the amount of the transfer paper so that the transfer paper always contacts the transfer paper 52, and the transfer paper is fed to the main body by the paper feed roller 253. Further, a multi-bypass tray 254 capable of storing 100 transfer papers is provided.

FIG. 2 shows the image processing apparatus 200 shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a control configuration of FIG.

In the figure, reference numeral 171 denotes a CPU,
Basic control of the image processing apparatus 200 is performed based on a control program stored in the memory 74, and a ROM 174, a RAM 175 serving as a work memory for performing processing, and an input / output port 173 are connected by an address bus and a data bus.

An input / output port (I / O) 173 is connected to various loads (not shown) such as a motor and a clutch for controlling the image processing apparatus 200 and inputs (not shown) of a sensor for detecting the position of the paper. The CPU 171 has a ROM 174
I / O port 1 according to the contents (control program)
Input / output control is sequentially performed via 73 to execute an image forming operation.

An operation section 172 displays various states of the image processing apparatus 200 and is connected to the CPU 171. Reference numeral 402 denotes a RAM, which is an LC shown in FIG.
The display data for D401 is stored.

Reference numeral 170 denotes an image processing unit which processes a signal converted into an electric signal by the image sensor unit 208. Reference numeral 4 denotes an external I / F processing unit for processing PDL data (page description language data) transmitted from a PC / WS 1000 such as a host computer via a communication medium such as a network 1001 or the like. Reference numeral 3 denotes an image memory unit for storing images processed by the image processing unit 170 and the like. The image processing unit 170, the external I / F processing unit 4, and the image memory unit 3 are connected to the CPU 171. The image memory unit 3 is connected to the image processing unit 170 and the external I / F processing unit 4.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram for explaining an example of a detailed configuration of the image memory unit 3 shown in FIG.

In the figure, reference numeral 301 denotes a page memory unit.
A memory controller 302
Connected to. The external I / F processing unit 4 develops PDL data input from an external computer (PC / WS1000) into a bitmap. Reference numeral 303 denotes an LZ compression unit.
Compression according to input / output of image data to / from the HD 304,
Decompress. The hard disk (HD) 304 stores the image data compressed by the LZ compression unit 303. Image processing section 170, external I / F processing section 4, LZ compression section 30
3, the printer unit 2 is a memory controller unit 30
2 and the hard disk 304 is connected to the LZ compression unit 30
3 is connected.

The memory controller 302 generates a DRAM refresh signal for the page memory 301, and arbitrates access to the page memory 301 from the image I / F processor 4, the image processor 170, and the hard disk 304. Do. Further, according to the instruction of the CPU 171,
It controls a write address to the page memory unit 301, a read address from the page memory unit 301, a read direction, and the like. Accordingly, the CPU 171 performs layout by arranging a plurality of document images in the page memory unit 301, and controls a function of outputting to the printer unit 2, a function of cutting out and outputting only a part of an image, and an image rotating function.

As described above, the image memory unit 3 comprises the page memory unit 301, the memory controller unit 302, the LZ compression unit 303, the hard disk 304, etc.
An external I / F processing unit 4 writes a binary image from the image processing unit 170 via a memory controller unit 302 to a page memory unit 301 including a memory such as M, reads an image to the printer unit 2, An image input / output access to the hard disk 304 which is a storage device having a capacity is performed.

When the PDL data sent from the PC / WS 1000 is expanded into bitmap data by the external I / F processing unit 4 and stored in the image memory unit 3,
The PU 171 receives the input image processing job reception time (measured by a timer (not shown)), the PC / WS 10
Job information such as the host name or user name of the PC / WS 1000 that has transmitted the image processing job transmitted together with the data from 00 and the print name and processing order of the image processing job is secured in the RAM 402 in a print status storage area (not shown). To memorize.

When the signal converted into an electric signal by the image sensor unit 208 is processed by the image processing unit 170 and stored in the image memory unit 3, the CPU 171 determines the reception time of the input image processing job ( Job information such as a function name (copy), the number of documents, the number of copies, the processing order, and the like are stored in a print status storage area secured in the RAM 402.

The print status storage area stores the operation status of each job. For example, it is stored that "waiting for printing" is in the print waiting state, "printing" is in the process of printing, and "interrupted" is in the state of interrupting the printing process.

FIG. 4 is a view for explaining an example of the configuration of the operation unit 172 shown in FIG.

In the figure, reference numeral 401 denotes an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) which displays the state of the image processing apparatus 200, the status of a print job, and the like, and is displayed based on display data stored in the RAM 402. Also LCD4
Reference numeral 01 denotes a touch panel, which functions as a selection key by touching the surface. The operator instructs the CPU 171 to switch between the image processing operation mode and the print status display via the operation unit 172. The CPU 171 operates the image processing apparatus 200, print job status, print job history, and key input operation mode. Display settings.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of the detailed configuration of the operation unit shown in FIG. The same components as those in FIG. 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

In the figure, reference numeral 403 denotes a power switch for controlling the power supply to the main body 200. Reference numeral 404 denotes a preheating key which is pressed to switch ON / OFF of the preheating mode. 4
A copy mode key 05 is pressed to select a copy mode from a plurality of functions. A fax mode key 406 is pressed to select a fax mode from a plurality of functions.

A personal box key 407 is depressed when selecting a personal box mode from a plurality of functions. The personal box function is, for example, a function in which a company has a storage area in a memory in a copying machine for each user or department, stores PDL data and a scanned image in the storage area, and outputs the data when desired. 40
An extension key 8 is used when performing an operation on PDL data.

Reference numeral 409 denotes a copy start key which is pressed to instruct the start of copying. Reference numeral 410 denotes a stop key which is pressed when copying is interrupted or stopped. Reference numeral 411 denotes a reset key, which returns to the standard mode when the reset key is pressed during standby. A guide key 412 is pressed to display a description of each function.

A user mode key 413 is depressed when the user changes the basic settings of the system. An interrupt key 414 is depressed when an interrupt is required during copying to execute another copy. Reference numeral 415 denotes a numeric keypad, which is a group of keys used when inputting numerical values. A clear key 416 is depressed when clearing a numerical value. 417
Is an ID key, which is depressed when shifting to an ID input mode when using a copying machine.

Reference numeral 418 denotes a tally lamp, which indicates the state of communication with the network, normally lights up in green, blinks green when communication is in progress, and lights up red in the case of a network error.

The screen displayed on the LCD 401 shown in FIG. 4 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 6, 7, and 8.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of the copy standard screen displayed on the LCD 401 shown in FIG. 4. In the image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment, the power is turned on to start the copy standard screen as a default. It has become.

In the figure, reference numeral 500 denotes a copy standard screen. A message line 501 displays the status of the copy job as a message. Reference numeral 502 denotes a magnification display, which displays, as a percentage, a magnification automatically set according to a set magnification or a copy mode. A sheet size display 503 displays the size of the selected output sheet. If the automatic paper selection is set, a message "auto paper" is displayed.

Reference numeral 504 denotes a numeric display, which indicates the number of copies to be made. Reference numeral 505 denotes a reduction key, which is pressed when a reduction copy is desired. Reference numeral 506 denotes an equal-size key, which is depressed when reducing or enlarging is set and when returning to equal-size. Reference numeral 507 denotes an enlargement key, which is pressed when an enlargement copy is desired. 5
Reference numeral 08 denotes a zoom key, which is depressed when a reduction or enlargement copy is to be performed by setting a magnification in fine units.

Reference numeral 509 denotes a sheet selection key which is depressed when designating an output sheet. A sorter key 510 is pressed to set a sort or staple mode. 511
Is a double-sided key, which is pressed to set a double-sided mode.
Reference numeral 512 denotes a density display, which is displayed so that the current print density can be understood. When the marker 512a is displayed on the left side, the density is low, and when it is displayed on the right side, the density is high. The display of the density display 512 changes in conjunction with the thin key 513 and the dark key 515.

The thin key 513 is pressed to reduce the density. An automatic key 514 is pressed when using a mode for automatically determining the density. Body key 51
A button 5 is pressed to increase the density. A character key 516 is pressed to set a character mode for automatically setting a density suitable for copying a character document.

A character / photograph key 517 is depressed to set a character / photograph mode for automatically setting a density suitable for copying a document containing a mixture of photographs. An application mode key 518 is pressed when various copy modes that cannot be set on the copy standard screen 500 are set.

Reference numeral 519 denotes a print status key which is pressed to display the status of a print currently being performed in the image processing apparatus 200. In this way, the user can display a print status display screen 600 shown in FIG. 7 described later by touching the print status key 519 on the operation panel shown in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a view for explaining an example of a print status display screen displayed on the LCD 401 shown in FIG. 4. The print status display screen is displayed when the print status key 519 shown in FIG. 6 is pressed. This is the screen that is displayed.

In the figure, reference numeral 600 denotes a print status display screen. Reference numeral 601 denotes a print job list, which is a list of print jobs that have been received by the image forming apparatus and are currently being processed or are waiting to be processed. The print job list 601 also shows the execution order of the print jobs, and the print jobs are executed sequentially from the top. At the top of the list, the job currently being printed is displayed.

Reference numeral 602 denotes the number of received jobs. The denominator indicates the number of print jobs received by the image forming apparatus 200, and the numerator indicates the number of print jobs selected in the print job list 601. Reference numeral 603 denotes a memory remaining amount display, which displays the remaining amount of the hard disk 304 as a percentage.

A time field 604 displays the reception time of each print job displayed in the print job list 601. 605 is a user name field, and PDL
For printing, display the host name or user name,
For other copy jobs, the name of the function is displayed. A job name field 606 displays a print job name, displays a file name for PDL printing, and displays the number of originals and the number of copies for copying.

A status field 607 displays the current status of each print job, and displays “printing” when printing is in progress, and “printing wait” when waiting (queueing) in the hard disk 304. I do.

Reference numeral 608 denotes a cursor. When a print job is selected and the user touches a portion where the print job is displayed, the print job is selected and highlighted. A print job history key 609 is pressed when the user wants to view the history of print jobs that have been processed by the image forming apparatus. When the print job history key 609 is pressed, a print job history screen 700 shown in FIG. 8 described later is displayed.

A priority key 610 is used to increase the priority of the print job selected in the print job list 601. 611 is a down scroll key, 612
Is an up scroll key for scrolling the print job displayed on the print job list 601 up or down when the print job cannot be displayed on one screen of the print job list 601.

A detailed information key 613 is used to view detailed information of the print job selected in the print job list 601. When a detailed information key 613 is pressed, a print job detailed information screen for displaying detailed information of the selected print job is displayed. 614 is a stop key,
Press this button to cancel printing of the print job selected in the print job list 601. A close key 615 is pressed to end the print status display screen 600.

As shown in the figure, the print status display screen 600 is a screen for displaying a list of jobs currently being executed and jobs currently queued. The job currently being printed is displayed as "printing", and the queued job is displayed as "waiting for print", so that the user can know at a glance the status of the print or copy requested by the user.

The print status display screen 600 has a cancel key 614. By selecting a job on the screen and pressing the cancel key 614, the selected job can be canceled. The canceled job is displayed on the print status display screen 60.
0 and are listed on a print job history screen described later.

The reception time, host name or user name or function name, job name and status of each image processing job displayed in the print job list 601 are R
This is displayed based on the job information and the operation status of each job stored in the print status storage area of the AM 402.

FIG. 8 is a view for explaining an example of the print job history screen displayed on the LCD 401 shown in FIG. 4, and is displayed on the LCD 401 when the print job history key 609 shown in FIG. Screen.

In the figure, reference numeral 700 denotes a print job history screen. Reference numeral 701 denotes a job history list, which is a history list (list) of print jobs executed in the past. However, it may be displayed from the newest one in order from the top. That is, the job history list 701 may be displayed from the top of the job history list 701 in chronological order by the job reception time or the print processing end time, or may be displayed from the top of the job history list 701 in the chronological order by the job reception time or print processing end time. You may.

A time display field 702 is a field for displaying a print job reception time in this embodiment. The print processing end time of the print job may be displayed in the time display field 702. A user name field 703 displays a host name or a user name in the case of PDL printing, and displays a name of a function of another job such as copying.

Reference numeral 704 denotes a job name field which displays a print job name. In the case of PDL printing, a file name is displayed, and in the case of copying, the number of documents and the number of copies are displayed. Reference numeral 705 denotes a print result field which displays the print result of each print job. "OK" indicates normal end, "NG" indicates abnormal end, FIG.
The stop key 410 shown in FIG. 6 and the stop key 6 shown in FIG.
When “14” or the like is pressed and forcedly terminated, “Stop” is displayed.

Reference numeral 706 denotes a down scroll key, and 707 denotes an up scroll key.
01, the print job displayed on the job history list 701 is scrolled up and down. A close key 709 is a key for terminating the print job history screen 700. When this key is pressed, the screen returns to the print status display screen 600 shown in FIG.
A close key 710 is a key for terminating the print status display screen 600.

As described above, the print job history screen 70
“0” can be displayed on the LCD 401 by touching the print job history key 609 in the print status display screen 600. The print job history screen 700 displays job information on jobs that have been completed normally or abnormally, and jobs that have been canceled.

The reception time or end time of the image processing job of each job displayed in the job history list 701, the user name or host name or function name, the file name or the number and number of documents, and the print result are the print history of the RAM 402. The information is displayed based on the job information and the print result of each job stored in the storage area.

The print history storage area stores job information and print results as follows.

In the image processing apparatus configured as described above, the job information and the operation state or the printing result of the job being processed are determined according to the state and status of the image processing apparatus.
The information is selectively stored in a print status storage area and a print history storage area of the RAM 402, and is selectively displayed on one of the two screens (the print status display screen 600 and the print job history screen 700).

For example, when reading and outputting of a document are performed in synchronization, when the image processing apparatus is interrupted by a paper jam, the state of the image processing apparatus does not complete the processing of the job that caused the paper jam. The process is resumed from the original, that is, it is determined whether or not a recovery is necessary to return the job to the state before the interruption and restart, and the status of the job is displayed on the print status display screen 600 or the print job is executed. A selection is made as to whether to display on the history screen 700.

The job status and the operation status of the job determined to require recovery are displayed on the print status display screen 6.
00, the operation status stored in the print status storage area is changed to the current operation status, “interrupted”. Therefore, “interrupted” is displayed in the job status field 607 of the print status display screen 600 until the paper jam is cleared.

On the other hand, the job information and the print result of the job for which it is determined that the recovery is not necessary are displayed on the print job history screen 700, and are stored in the print history storage area, and are stored in the print status storage area. Job information and operation status are deleted.

For example, when a document is read from the automatic document feeder 280 and printed, when the last document is discharged from the automatic document feeder 280, the automatic document feeder 2
When the paper jam occurs at 80, the reading of the original document image of the final document has been completed, and the read document image is normally printed out. Therefore, recovery for continuing the image forming operation of the job is performed. Does not require.
Accordingly, in this case, the print desired by the user is output, so that the job information and the operation status of this job are deleted from the print status storage area and stored in the print history storage area together with the print result. 8 is displayed in the print job history screen 700 shown in FIG.

If the image processing job has been completed normally, or if the processing has been canceled from the operation panel 172 or the PC / WS 1000 or the like and the job has been stopped, the job status storage secured in the RAM 402 The job information and the operation status of this job stored in the area are deleted from the print status storage area and are stored together with the print result in the print history storage area. The job information of the job is displayed in the print job history screen 700 shown in FIG. Will be displayed.

Hereinafter, the control operation of the image processing apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart for explaining an example of a first data processing procedure in the image processing apparatus according to the present invention. The processing performed by the CPU 171 based on the control program stored in the ROM 174 shown in FIG. Corresponding. Note that (1) to (11) indicate each step.

The flowchart shown in FIG. 9 is for a case where reading of an original image and image formation of the read original image are performed simultaneously, and is a flowchart for forming one image every time one original is read. is there.

First, one original is read (1), the image of the original read in step (1) is output (2), and a series of operations in step (1) or step (2) is concluded. It is determined whether or not (jam) has occurred (3). If it is determined that a jam has occurred, it is determined whether or not the jam is a paper discharge jam (DF paper discharge jam) of the automatic document feeder 280. If it is determined (4) that it is the DF discharge jam, it is determined whether the original read in step (1) is the final original (5). If it is determined that the original is the final original, RAM 402
The print job list 60 on the print status display screen 600 is deleted from the print status storage area secured in the print job.
1 (6), and is added to the print history storage area list secured in the RAM 402 and additionally displayed on the job history list 701 of the print job history screen 700 (7), and the process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step (3) that the original is not a jam, it is determined whether the original read in step (1) is the final original (8). Deletes the job from the print status storage area secured in the RAM 402, deletes the job from the print job list 601 on the print status display screen 600 (6), and adds the job to the list of print history storage areas secured in the RAM 402. And print job history screen 70
0 is additionally displayed in the job history list 701 (7), and the process is terminated. If it is determined in step (8) that the document is not the final document, the process returns to step (1).

If it is determined in step (4) that it is not a DF discharge jam, or if it is determined in step (5) that the document is not the last document, the operation status corresponding to the job is “interrupted”. The print status is stored in the print status storage area secured in the RAM 402, the display of the print job list 601 on the print status display screen 600 is changed to “interrupted” (9), and then the jam is released (1).
0), RAM 402 when jam is cleared and recovered
Is changed to "printing", the display of the print job list 601 on the print status display screen 600 is changed to "printing" (11), and the process returns to the start.

[Second Embodiment] In the first embodiment,
In a print job in which a document reading operation and a printing operation are performed simultaneously in parallel, if a DF discharge jam occurs and the processing of the job by the image processing apparatus is interrupted, the status of the print job is determined according to the state of the image processing apparatus. Has been described on the print status display screen 600 or the print job history screen 700. However, another error state, for example, a toner-out error in which the toner stored in the developing device 213 is exhausted occurs and the image processing operation is performed. May be configured to selectively display the job status on the print status display screen 600 or the print job history screen 700 according to the status of the image processing apparatus. Hereinafter, the embodiment will be described.

The image processing apparatus described in the second embodiment is the same as the image processing apparatus described in the first embodiment, and has the configuration and control configuration shown in FIGS. The LCD 4 having the operation unit shown in FIG.
01 displays the copy standard screen 500 shown in FIG. 6, the print status display screen 600 shown in FIG. 7, and the print job history screen 700 shown in FIG.

In the above-described image processing apparatus, when the job being processed is interrupted due to lack of toner, the state of the image processing apparatus is canceled by the user (the print job list 60 on the print status display screen 600 shown in FIG. 7).
Touching and selecting (highlighting) a portion of the job displayed in 1 where a print job for which printing is to be canceled is displayed, and pressing the cancel key 614 can cancel printing of the print job.) The job status is displayed on the print job history screen 700 depending on whether or not the print job has been executed, or the print status display screen 600
Select whether to display in.

When the stop operation is not performed, that is, when the image formation is continued, the state of the image processing apparatus is a recovery in which the job is resumed from the page where the processing has not been completed to the image processing condition before the interruption. The state that needs to be
In order to display the status of the job as “interrupted” in the status field 607 of the print status display screen 600, the job information and the operation status (interrupted) of the job are stored in the print status storage area. When the stop operation is performed, the image processing apparatus determines that the job does not need to be recovered, and stores the job information and the print result (here, “Stop”) of the job in the print history storage area. It is stored and displayed on the print job history screen 700.

Hereinafter, the processing in the case where the image forming operation is interrupted due to the absence of toner during print output in the image processing apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the second data processing procedure in the image processing apparatus according to the present invention. The processing performed by the CPU 171 based on the control program stored in the ROM 174 shown in FIG. Corresponding. Note that (1) to (7) indicate each step.

First, when the toner in the developing unit 213 shown in FIG. 1 runs out and a toner-out error occurs and the image forming operation is interrupted, it is determined whether or not the user has performed a stop operation (1). If it is determined that the job has been performed, it is determined that the job in which the image forming operation is interrupted does not require recovery, and the job information and the operation status of the job are deleted from the print status storage area secured in the RAM 402. Then, the job information and the print result of the job are deleted from the print job list 601 on the print status display screen 600 (2), and the job information and the print result of the job are added to the list of the print history storage area secured in the RAM 402. The information is additionally displayed on the job history list 701 (3), and the process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the cancel operation has not been performed in step (1), the operation status of the job stored in the print status storage area is changed to “interrupted” (4), and a toner-out error occurs. It is determined whether or not it has been cleared (5). If it is determined that the no-toner error has not been cleared, the process returns to step (1). If it is determined that the no-toner error has been cleared, recovery is performed (6).
The operation status stored in the print status storage area secured in the AM 402 is changed to “printing”, and the print job list 601 on the print status display screen 600 is changed and displayed to “printing” (7). Return to the operation and end the process.

In this way, two screens displaying the current execution status of each image processing job and the history of each image processing job are prepared, and it is determined whether or not to continue the job when the image processing apparatus is interrupted. Is selected, the user can easily grasp the output status of the print requested by the user.

In the second embodiment, a toner-out error has been described as an example of the interruption of the image forming operation of the image processing apparatus.
It is also effective for alarms such as no paper 4 and paper jams.

A door open error that occurs when a door or the like (not shown) in the printer unit 2 is opened may be used as a condition for interrupting the image forming operation.
A paper discharge device error that occurs when the paper discharge operation cannot be performed due to the transfer paper jam in 0 may be used.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the print job list 601 and the job history list 701
Has been described on different screens,
You may comprise so that it may be displayed simultaneously on the same screen.

As described above, two screens for displaying the current execution status of each image processing job and the history of each image processing job are prepared, and the status of the job is displayed in either the history or the execution status according to the state of the image processing apparatus. By selectively displaying crabs, it is possible to provide an image processing apparatus having an operation unit display that allows the user to easily grasp the output status requested by the user.

As described above, the storage medium storing the program codes of the software for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied to the system or the apparatus, and the computer (or CPU or MP) of the system or the apparatus is supplied.
It goes without saying that the object of the present invention is also achieved when U) reads and executes the program code stored in the storage medium.

In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the novel function of the present invention, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention.

As a storage medium for supplying the program code, for example, a floppy (registered trademark) disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, C
D-ROM, CD-R, magnetic tape, nonvolatile memory card, ROM, EEPROM, etc. can be used.

When the computer executes the readout program code, not only the functions of the above-described embodiment are realized, but also the OS (Operating System) running on the computer based on the instruction of the program code. ) And the like perform part or all of the actual processing, and the processing realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments.

Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written into a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, based on the instruction of the program code, The CPU provided in the function expansion board or function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing,
It goes without saying that a case where the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing is also included.

Further, the present invention may be applied to a system composed of a plurality of devices or an apparatus composed of one device. Needless to say, the present invention can be applied to a case where the present invention is achieved by supplying a program to a system or an apparatus. In this case, by reading a storage medium storing a program represented by software for achieving the present invention into the system or the apparatus, the system or the apparatus can enjoy the effects of the present invention. .

Further, by downloading and reading out a program represented by software for achieving the present invention from a database on a network by a communication program, the system or apparatus can be
It is possible to enjoy the effects of the present invention.

As described above, it is possible to clearly notify the user of the status of the image processing job by displaying an appropriate status list displayed according to the status of the apparatus.

Further, it is possible to clearly notify the user of the restart status and the end status of the interrupted image processing job.

Therefore, the status of the image processing job can be clearly notified to the user with an appropriate status display list selected according to the operation state of the apparatus, and the user can easily grasp the status of the image processing requested by the user. And the like.

[0109]

As described above, according to the first and fourth aspects of the present invention, a plurality of sequentially received image processing jobs are stored, and the image forming jobs are being processed by the image forming apparatus. A list of the jobs in the waiting state and the jobs that have been processed by the image forming apparatus is displayed on the display unit. The user can be clearly notified.

According to the second aspect, the display control means, when displaying a list of jobs being processed and waiting for processing, lists the jobs of the printer image and the original copy image received by the image forming apparatus. A list of jobs starting or starting to be executed from now on is listed first in the job waiting order, so that the printer image and the original copy image job received by the image forming apparatus are being processed and the processing waiting status. In addition, the user can be clearly notified of the end status from the operation unit of the image processing apparatus.

According to the third and fifth aspects of the present invention, a plurality of sequentially received image processing jobs are stored, and a list of jobs in process and waiting for processing and completed jobs is displayed for each of the image processing jobs. Therefore, it is possible to clearly notify the user of the processing status of the image processing job, the processing waiting status, and the termination status.

Accordingly, the user is required to clearly notify the user of the processing of the printer image job, the original copy image job, etc. during processing, the waiting state, and the end state from the operation unit of the image processing apparatus. The present invention has the advantage that the status of copying or the like can be notified at a glance from the operation unit of the image processing apparatus.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of an image processing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a control configuration of the image processing apparatus illustrated in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a detailed configuration of an image memory unit illustrated in FIG.

4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an operation unit illustrated in FIG.

5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a detailed configuration of an operation unit illustrated in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a copy standard screen displayed on the LCD shown in FIG.

7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a print status display screen displayed on the LCD shown in FIG.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a print job history screen displayed on the LCD shown in FIG.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a first data processing procedure in the image processing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a second data processing procedure in the image processing apparatus according to the present invention.

[Description of Signs] 3 Image memory unit 4 External I / F processing unit 170 Image processing unit 171 CPU 172 Operation unit 174 ROM 175 RAM 402 RAM

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Claims (5)

[Claims] An image processing apparatus capable of receiving a plurality of image processing jobs for outputting an image based on input image information to a recording medium and sequentially executing the image processing jobs, comprising: an operation unit having a display unit; Storage means for storing a plurality of jobs; display control for displaying a list of jobs which are being processed and waiting for the image forming apparatus in the image forming apparatus, and jobs which have been processed in the image forming apparatus, on the display unit. And an image processing apparatus. 2. The display control means according to claim 1, wherein when displaying a list of jobs being processed and waiting for processing, a job of a printer image and a document copy image received by said image forming apparatus are mixed and executed from now on. An image processing apparatus characterized in that a list is displayed in the order of waiting for a job, starting with the job being executed or being executed, and starting with the first job. 3. An image processing apparatus capable of receiving and sequentially executing a plurality of image processing jobs for outputting an image based on input image information to a recording medium, wherein the storage unit stores a plurality of the received image processing jobs; An image processing apparatus, comprising: a display unit that displays a list of jobs that are being processed and is in a process waiting state and a list of completed jobs. 4. A control method of an image processing apparatus for receiving and sequentially executing a plurality of image processing jobs for outputting an image based on input image information to a recording medium, wherein the sequentially received image processing jobs are stored in a memory. A method for controlling an image processing apparatus, comprising: displaying a list of execution states and end states of processing of each image processing job stored in the memory in the image processing apparatus. 5. A control method of an image processing apparatus for receiving and sequentially executing a plurality of image processing jobs for outputting an image based on input image information to a recording medium, the execution status of the plurality of image processing jobs sequentially received and Control of an image processing apparatus, comprising: a storage step of storing an end state in a memory; and a display step of displaying a list of an execution state and an end state of each image processing job stored in the memory. Method.