JP4454783B2 - Printing apparatus, control method, and storage medium - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides printing in which document data in a storage means capable of storing a plurality of document data including first document data and second document data can be printed by a printing apparatus. apparatus And a control method and a storage medium.
[0002]
[Prior art]
With recent digitalization, image forming apparatuses such as copying machines perform facsimile transmission / reception using scanners and printers of copying machines, and PDL (Page / Description / Language) printers and other multifunction devices having a plurality of functions. Has been put into practical use. Such a multi-function machine is configured to be operable not only with 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 developed image.
[0003]
Further, the functions of the multifunction device can be used even by a computer device or the like by connecting the multifunction devices via a LAN.
[0004]
In addition, such a multi-function peripheral has a large-capacity hard disk for storing image data, stores a developed image of a scanner or PDL, a received facsimile document, etc. on this hard disk, prints out the stored image data, A desired function can be provided by a combination of facsimile transmission and image transfer to a computer apparatus via a network.
[0005]
Furthermore, the stored image data can be stored as a document in the hard disk for a long period of time, and image data of a desired document can be read and output as necessary.
[0006]
In addition, a plurality of documents stored as documents in the hard disk can be collectively printed.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above conventional example, when a plurality of documents stored in the hard disk is output, a job is generated for each document and an image is formed.
[0008]
In the conventional example of the copying machine function described above, there is a slip sheet function for inserting slip sheets (or partition sheets; hereinafter, slip sheets and partition sheets indicate the same thing (used for the same meaning)). In order to specify the place to insert the paper, for example, the operator first confirms the original document bundle, and then the operator decides the page position where the slip sheet is to be inserted, and the page in the document bundle. It was necessary for the operator to specify the position via the operation unit or the like.
[0009]
However, such a conventional slip sheet insertion method has a problem that it is very difficult to specify page positions of a plurality of documents that can be arbitrarily combined once stored in the hard disk.
[0010]
The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to output a plurality of documents stored in a printing apparatus. Do Even in such a case, it is to provide a mechanism that can easily distinguish between a document and a document break.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention prints document data in storage means capable of storing a plurality of document data including first document data and second document data. To control printing apparatus Because A first instruction for outputting a printed matter corresponding to the first job stored in the storage means, or a second instruction for outputting a printed matter corresponding to the second job stored in the storage means. Instructions, or The first document data and the second document data stored in the storage means Corresponding to Output printed matter You For Third Instructions Or instructions to insert slip sheets Is received from the user via the operation means. A receiving unit that outputs a printed matter corresponding to the first document data when the first instruction is received, and the second document data when the second instruction is received. Printout corresponding to, and accept the third instruction The first document data and the second document data stored in the storage means Corresponding to Output printed matter To control Control means, and the control means comprises: When receiving the third instruction and instructing to insert a slip sheet, The first document data Corresponding to printing object And the second document data Corresponding to printing object Between , Slip The Insert To control It is characterized by that.
[0026]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an image input / output apparatus to which an image forming apparatus showing an embodiment of the present invention can be applied.
[0027]
In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a reader unit which reads an image of a document and outputs image data corresponding to the document image to the image input / output control unit 3. A printer unit 2 records an image corresponding to the image data from the image input / output control unit 3 on a recording sheet. The image input / output control unit 3 is connected to the reader unit 1 and the printer unit 2, and includes a facsimile unit 4, a storage unit 5, a computer interface unit 7, a RIP unit 8, an operation unit 9, a core unit 10, and the like.
[0028]
The facsimile unit 4 decompresses the compressed image data received via the telephone line, transfers the decompressed image data to the core unit 10, and compresses and compresses the image data transferred from the core unit 10. The compressed image data is transmitted via a telephone line. Image data transmitted and received by the facsimile unit 4 can be temporarily stored in the hard disk 6 connected to the storage unit 5.
[0029]
A hard disk 6 is connected to the storage unit 5, and the storage unit 5 compresses the image data transferred from the core unit 10 and stores it in the hard disk 6 together with an ID number for retrieving the image data. Further, the storage 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 the retrieved compressed image data, decompresses it, and decompresses it The image data is transferred to the core unit 10.
[0030]
The computer interface unit 7 is an interface between the personal computer or workstation (PC / WS) 11 and the core unit 10, and can be connected to the PC / WS 11 through a network such as Ethernet even when connected to the PC / WS 11 through a one-to-one local interface. You may do it. The RIP 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.
[0031]
The operation unit 9 includes a touch panel display and hard keys, and performs operation instructions and operation settings to the image input / output device through a user interface.
[0032]
Although the core unit 10 will be described later, the core unit 10 has a data flow between the reader unit 1, the printer unit 2, the facsimile unit 4, the storage unit 5, the computer interface unit 7, the RIP unit 8, and the operation unit 9. Is to control.
[0033]
2 is a cross-sectional view of the reader unit 1 and the printer unit 2 shown in FIG. 1, and the same components as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
[0034]
The configuration and operation will be described below.
[0035]
In the reader unit 1, reference numeral 101 denotes a document feeder, which feeds documents one by one to the platen glass 102 in order from the top, and discharges the document on the platen glass 102 after the document reading operation is completed. When the original is conveyed onto the platen glass 102, the lamp 103 is turned on, and the movement of the scanner unit 104 is started to expose and scan the original. The reflected light from the original at this time is guided to a CCD image sensor (hereinafter referred to as CCD) 109 by mirrors 105, 106, 107 and a lens 108. Thus, the scanned image of the original is read by the CCD 109. Image data output from the CCD 109 is transferred to the core unit 10 of the image input / output control unit 3 after being subjected to predetermined processing.
[0036]
In the printer unit 2, a laser driver 221 drives the laser emission unit 201, and emits laser light corresponding to image data output from the core unit 10 of the image input / output control unit 3 to the laser emission unit 201. Let The laser beam is irradiated onto the photosensitive drum 202, and a latent image corresponding to the laser beam is formed on the photosensitive drum 202. A developer is attached to the latent image portion of the photosensitive drum 202 by the developing unit 203.
[0037]
The recording paper is fed from one of the paper feed cassette 204, the paper feed cassette 205, and the manual feed tray 211 at the timing synchronized with the start of laser light irradiation, conveyed to the transfer unit 206, and attached to the photosensitive drum 202. The developed developer is transferred to a recording sheet. The recording paper on which the developer is placed is conveyed to the fixing unit 207, and the developer is fixed to the recording paper by the heat and pressure of the fixing unit 207.
[0038]
The recording paper that has passed through the fixing unit 207 is discharged by the discharge roller 208, and the finisher 220 staples the recording paper or opens a punch hole, and discharges the recording paper to each discharge tray. If double-sided recording is set, the recording paper is conveyed to the discharge roller 208, and then the rotation direction of the discharge roller 208 is reversed and guided to the refeed conveyance path 210 by the flapper 209. The recording paper guided to the refeed conveyance path 210 is fed to the transfer unit 206 at the timing described above.
[0039]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the core unit 10 shown in FIG. 1, and the same components as those in FIG.
[0040]
As shown in the figure, 121 is a data processing unit that performs image processing such as image rotation processing and scaling processing, and compresses and decompresses image data. A page memory (not shown) that stores image data therein. Have Image data from the reader unit 1 is transferred to the data processing unit 121 via an interface (I / F) 122. The image data transferred from the reader unit 1 to the data processing unit 121 is temporarily stored in the page memory, and then compressed and transferred to the storage unit 5.
[0041]
Also, code data (PDL) representing an image input via the computer interface unit 7 is transferred to the data processing unit 121 via the interface 120, and then transferred to the RIP unit 8 and developed into image data. The image data is transferred to the data processing unit 121 and then transferred to the storage unit 5.
[0042]
The image data from the facsimile unit 4 is transferred to the data processing unit 121 and then transferred to the storage unit 5.
[0043]
The image data from the storage unit 5 is transferred to the data processing unit 121, and then transferred to the printer unit 2, facsimile unit 4, and computer interface unit 7. A CPU 123 performs such control according to a control program stored in the memory 124 and a control command transferred from the operation unit 9. The memory 124 is also used as a work area for the CPU 123.
[0044]
In this way, processing that combines functions such as reading of a document image, printing of an image, transmission / reception of an image, storage of an image, and input / output of data from a computer through the storage unit 5 with the core unit 10 at the center. Is possible.
[0045]
Hereinafter, job control in the image input / output apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
[0046]
FIG. 4 logically shows a unit of job control in an image input apparatus to which the image forming apparatus of the present invention can be applied. The same components as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
[0047]
The unit of job control is input and output processing for a group of image data including a plurality of pages. Jobs controlled in this way are roughly divided into image input jobs and image output jobs. The image input job includes an image input job 411 for sequentially recording the image data read by the reader unit 1 to the storage unit 5, an image input job 412 for sequentially recording the image data developed by the RIP unit 8 to the storage unit 5, and a facsimile unit. 4 is further classified into an image input job 413 for sequentially recording the image data received in the storage unit 5 and an image input job 414 for sequentially recording the image data input from the computer interface unit 7 to the storage unit 5.
[0048]
The image output job includes an image output job 401 that sequentially outputs image data read from the storage unit 5 to the printer unit 2, an image output job 403 that sequentially outputs image data read from the storage unit 5 to the facsimile unit 4, and storage The image data read from the unit 5 is classified into an image output job 404 that sequentially outputs to the computer interface unit 7.
[0049]
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a unit (hereinafter referred to as a session) in which a plurality of jobs (image input jobs 411 to 414, image output jobs 401, 403, and 404) illustrated in FIG. 4 are combined.
[0050]
In the figure, reference numeral 501 denotes a PDL print session, which controls an image input job 412 and an image output job 401 in combination as a session. Reference numeral 502 denotes a copy session, which controls the image input job 411 and the image output job 401 in combination as a session.
[0051]
A PDL recording session 503 is controlled as a session only by the image input job 412. A scan session 504 is controlled as a session only by the image input job 411. Reference numeral 505 denotes a print session, which is controlled as a session only by the image output job 401.
[0052]
Note that a session is a control unit including one or more jobs, and a combination of a plurality of image output jobs (or image input jobs) such as a combination of an image input job 412, an image output job 401, and an image output job 403 is combined. Can be treated as one session.
[0053]
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a session management table for managing the various sessions shown in FIG.
[0054]
In the figure, reference numeral 700 denotes a session management table for managing the various sessions shown in FIG. 5, which is generated by the CPU 123 shown in FIG. 3, stored in the memory 124, and held until the session ends. .
[0055]
Reference numeral 701 denotes a session ID field for generating and holding a unique session ID in the image input / output apparatus of the present embodiment. Reference numeral 702 denotes a session type field for specifying the type of the generated session (PDL print session, copy session, PDL recording session, scan session, print session, etc.). In this embodiment, it is a PDL print session. Record it.
[0056]
Reference numeral 703 denotes a session priority field, which holds a priority regarding the processing order of the session. A session status field 704 holds the execution state (executable state, execution state, suspension state, end state, error state, etc.) of the session according to the execution state. A link job number field 705 holds the number of image input jobs and image output jobs constituting the session. In this embodiment, two job numbers of the image input job 412 and the image output job 401 are set. Is done.
[0057]
Reference numeral 706 denotes a first job pointer field, which is a pointer to the job management table 710 of the image input job 412. Reference numeral 707 denotes a second job pointer field, which is a pointer to the job management table 730 of the image output job 401.
[0058]
In the job management table 710 of the image input job 412, reference numeral 711 denotes a job ID field, which generates and holds a unique job ID in the image input / output apparatus of this embodiment. Reference numeral 712 denotes a job type field for specifying the type of generated job (the above-described image input job and image output job). In this embodiment, the image data developed by the RIP unit 8 is sequentially stored in the storage unit 5. The fact that the image input job 412 is to be recorded is recorded.
[0059]
Reference numeral 713 denotes a job priority field, which holds a priority order related to the processing order of the job. Reference numeral 714 denotes a job status field that holds the execution state (executable state, execution state, suspension state, end state, error state, etc.) of the job according to the execution state. Reference numeral 715 denotes a page number field that holds the number of pages of the job. Reference numeral 716 denotes a page pointer field, which is a pointer to a page management table 720 describing detailed information of each page managed by the job. A page management field 720 is recorded on the hard disk 6.
[0060]
A job parameter field 717 holds various setting parameters of the job. In this embodiment, print settings (number of copies, paper size, enlargement / reduction ratio, single-sided / double-sided, etc.) set by the user on the PC / WS 11 are set. Page output order, sort output, stapling presence / absence, etc.) are retained.
[0061]
In the page management field 720, 721, 722, ..., 72p are fields of page 1, page 2, ..., page p, and various image attribute information (resolution, number of pixels, etc.) is recorded respectively.
[0062]
In the job management table 730 of the image output job 401, reference numeral 731 denotes a job ID field, which generates and holds a unique job ID in the image input / output apparatus of this embodiment. Reference numeral 732 denotes a job type field for specifying the type of generated job (the above-described image input job and image output job). In this embodiment, the image data recorded in the storage unit 5 is sequentially transferred to the printer unit 2. It is recorded that the image output job 401 is to be printed out.
[0063]
Reference numeral 733 denotes a job priority field, which holds a priority order related to the processing order of the job. Reference numeral 734 denotes a job status field which holds the execution state (executable state, execution state, suspension state, end state, error state, etc.) of the job according to the execution state. Reference numeral 735 denotes a page number field for holding the page number of the job.
[0064]
A page pointer field 736 is a pointer to a page management table 740 describing detailed information of each page managed by the job. The entity of the page management table 740 is the same as the page management table 720 recorded on the hard disk 6 by the image input job 412. A job parameter field 737 holds various setting parameters of the job. In this embodiment, print settings (number of copies, paper size, enlargement / reduction ratio, single-sided / double-sided, page output order) set by the user on the PC / WS 11 are set. , Sort output, presence / absence of staple stop, and document management information such as document name and recording date / time).
[0065]
In the page management field 740, 741, 742, ..., 74p are fields of page 1, page 2, ..., page p, and various image attribute information (resolution, number of pixels, etc.) is recorded respectively.
[0066]
Hereinafter, an example of session control and job control of an image input / output device to which the image forming apparatus of the present invention can be applied will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0067]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining a first control processing procedure of an image input / output device to which the image forming apparatus of the present invention can be applied. As an example of session control and job control of the image input / output device, a PDL print session 501 is shown. And an image input job 412 for sequentially recording the image data developed by the RIP unit 8 constituting the image data to the storage unit 5 and an image output job 401 for sequentially printing out the image data recorded in the storage unit 5 to the printer unit 2. Corresponds to the control procedure. 3 is executed by the CPU 123 shown in FIG. 3 based on a program stored in the memory 124 or other storage medium (not shown). S601 to S615 indicate each step.
[0068]
First, in step S601, the user performs print settings on the PC / WS11. The contents of the print settings are the number of copies, paper size, enlargement / reduction ratio, single-sided / double-sided, page output order, sort output, presence or absence of stapling. After the print setting, the user gives a print instruction on the PC / WS 11, and at the same time, the driver software installed on the PC / WS 11 converts the document data to be printed into so-called PDL data, and sets the print setting parameters. At the same time, 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.
[0069]
PDL data representing an image input via the computer interface unit 7 is transferred to the data processing unit 121, and then transferred to the RIP unit 8. The RIP unit 8 sequentially develops the transferred PDL data into image data ( Rasterize). When the RIP unit 8 starts receiving PDL data, a processing request is issued from the RIP unit 8 to the core unit 10. In the core unit 10, the CPU 123 receives the issued processing request. Here, the print settings set by the user are also transferred to the CPU 123.
[0070]
Next, in step S602, a session is internally generated from the processing request issued from the RIP unit 8 and managed. Specifically, a session management table 700 is created on the memory 124, and various information is held until the session ends.
[0071]
In step S603, a job management table 710 for the image input job 412 is created on the memory 124, and various information is held until the job is completed. Next, in step S604, processing of the generated image input job 412 is started. In step S605, one page of image data expanded by the RIP unit 8 is received. That is, image transfer from the RIP unit 8 to the data processing unit 121 via the interface 120 is performed.
[0072]
In step S606, the image data transferred to the data processing unit 121 is recorded on the hard disk 6 of the storage unit 5. At this time, various image attribute information (resolution, number of pixels, etc.) is recorded in the field 721 (current page number field) of page 1 in the page management table 720.
[0073]
In step S607, it is determined whether all pages to be processed developed by the RIP unit 8 have been recorded as image data on the hard disk 6 (that is, whether the current page is the last page). If it is determined that a page that has not been left remains (not the last page), the process returns to step S605 to perform the process for the next page.
[0074]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S607 that all pages have been processed (the current page is the last page), the process proceeds to step S608.
[0075]
In step S608, the job status in the job management table 710 generated in step S603 is set as an end state, and the process advances to step S609.
[0076]
In step S609, a job management table 730 for the image output job 401 is created on the memory 124, and various information is held until the job is completed.
[0077]
Next, in step S610, processing of the generated image output job 401 is started. In step S611, the image data for each page recorded on the hard disk 6 of the storage unit 5 in step S606 is sequentially read and transferred to the data processing unit 121 via the interface 120.
[0078]
In step S612, the image data transferred to the data processing unit 121 is transferred to the printer unit 2 via the interface 122. The printer unit 2 forms an image as described above and prints it out.
[0079]
Next, in step S613, it is determined whether all the image data for each page recorded on the hard disk 6 has been printed out (that is, whether the current page is the last page), and unprocessed pages remain ( If it is determined that it is not the last page, the process returns to step S611, and the next page is processed.
[0080]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S613 that all pages have been processed (the current page is the last page), the process proceeds to step S614.
[0081]
Next, in step S614, the job status in the job management table 730 generated in step S609 is set as an end state, and the process advances to step S615.
[0082]
Next, in step S615, the job management tables 710 and 730 generated in steps S603 and S609 described above, the page management table generated in step S606, and the image data for each page are discarded to release resources. The session management table 700 generated in step S602 is also discarded, the resources are released, and the series of processing ends.
[0083]
As described above, 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 PDL data is developed into image data and printed out by the image input / output device. The same applies to the case where the image information read by the reader unit 1 is printed out, that is, to the copy session 502.
[0084]
Further, the PDL recording session 503 and the scan session 504 can be applied in exactly the same manner only by omitting the control steps S604, S606, and S608 regarding the image output job in the above-described flowchart.
[0085]
Further, the print session 505 can be applied in exactly the same manner, except that the control steps S603, S605, and S607 related to the image input job are omitted in the above-described flowchart.
[0086]
As described above, even when an arbitrary session is configured by combining an arbitrary image input job and an arbitrary image output job, the present embodiment can be similarly applied.
[0087]
Next, an interleaf output method for a plurality of documents in the image input / output apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described. Note that the slip sheet and the partition sheet indicate the same thing (used as the same meaning).
[0088]
FIG. 8 is a plan view showing the configuration of the operation unit 9 shown in FIG.
[0089]
In the figure, reference numeral 801 denotes a power key, which controls energization to the main body. A preheating key 802 is used to turn on / off the preheating mode. A copy function selection key 803 is used to select a copy mode from a plurality of functions. A facsimile function selection key 804 is used to select a facsimile mode from a plurality of functions.
[0090]
A box function selection key 805 is used to select a box mode from a plurality of functions. The box function is a function that has a storage area in the copier memory for each individual user or department, puts (stores) multiple documents such as PDL and scanned images, and outputs them at any time. Yes, box names can be added to a plurality of boxes provided in the hard disk 6.
[0091]
Reference numeral 806 denotes a start key which is used to instruct the start of copying. Reference numeral 807 denotes a stop key which is used when copying is interrupted or stopped.
[0092]
A reset key 808 operates as a key for returning to the standard mode during standby. Reference numeral 809 denotes an operation guide key which is used to know each function. A user mode setting key 810 is used when the user changes the basic setting of the system. 811 is an interrupt copy key, which is used to interrupt and copy during copying.
[0093]
Reference numeral 812 denotes a 10-key (numeric keypad), which is used to input a numerical value. 813 is a clear key, which is used to clear a numerical value. A facsimile one-touch key 814 can be transmitted to the facsimile number stored for each key with one touch. The facsimile one-touch key 814 can register two facsimile numbers for one key, and can be switched by opening and closing the one-touch key switching cover 815.
[0094]
Reference numeral 816 denotes a touch panel, which is a combination of a liquid crystal screen (LCD) and a touch sensor. An individual setting screen is displayed for each mode, and various detailed settings can be made by touching the drawn keys. is there. The touch panel 816 also displays the operation status of each job.
[0095]
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a box list display screen displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9 illustrated in FIG.
[0096]
In the figure, reference numeral 900 denotes a box list display screen which is displayed when the box function selection key 803 of the operation unit 9 shown in FIG. 8 is pressed.
[0097]
901 is a selection key for box 00, 902 is a selection key for box 01, 903 is a selection key for box 02, 904 is a selection key for box 03, 905 is a selection key for box 04, 906 is a selection key for box 05, By pressing these keys, the corresponding box can be selected. Reference numeral 907 denotes an up scroll key, and reference numeral 908 denotes a down scroll key. By pressing these keys, boxes that cannot be displayed on the box list display screen 900 can be displayed.
[0098]
10 and 11 are schematic views showing an example of a document list display screen displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9 shown in FIG.
[0099]
In the figure, reference numeral 1000 denotes a document list display screen which is displayed when any of the box selection keys 901 to 906 on the box list display screen 900 shown in FIG. 9 is pressed. Reference numeral 1001 denotes a box name display field that displays a selected box name.
[0100]
A document name display field 1002 displays a document name. Reference numeral 1003 denotes a reception time display field that displays the time when the document is stored in the box. Reference numeral 1004 denotes an up scroll key, and reference numeral 1005 denotes a down scroll key. By pressing these keys, a document that cannot be displayed on the document list display screen 1000 can be displayed.
[0101]
Reference numerals 1006, 1007, 1008, and 1009 denote document selection keys. By pressing these keys, the corresponding documents can be selected. Reference numeral 1010 denotes an all document selection button which is pressed when selecting all documents in the box. A detailed information display key 1011 is pressed when displaying detailed information of the selected document. An erasure key 1012 is pressed when erasing the selected document from the box (hard disk 6).
[0102]
Reference numeral 1013 denotes a document movement key, which is pressed when the selected document is moved to another box or the like. A print key 1014 is pressed when printing out the selected document.
[0103]
Reference numeral 1015 denotes a document reading key which is pressed when a document is read from the reader unit 1 and stored as a document in a box. Reference numeral 1016 denotes a close key, which is pressed when the document list display screen 1000 is ended and the box list display screen 900 is returned.
[0104]
FIG. 11 shows the result of document selection. Here, it is shown that a plurality of documents are simultaneously selected by pressing the document selection keys 1006 and 1008.
[0105]
FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a print setting screen displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9 illustrated in FIG.
[0106]
In the figure, reference numeral 1200 denotes a print setting screen, which is displayed when the print key 1014 is pressed after selecting a document on the document list display screen 1000 shown in FIG.
[0107]
A document selection number display field 1201 displays the number of documents selected on the document list display screen 1000. A sheet selection key 1202 is pressed when selecting a sheet. A test print key 1203 is pressed when only the first one is test printed. A cover / partition paper key 1204 is pressed to attach a cover / partition paper. Reference numeral 1205 denotes a sorter key which is pressed when sorting output is performed. Reference numeral 1206 denotes a double-sided key, which is pressed when performing double-sided printing (setting a double-sided image forming mode for forming an image on both sides of a recording sheet).
[0108]
A bookbinding key 1207 is pressed when bookbinding printing is performed. A document combination key 1208 is pressed when combining a plurality of selected documents. A setting reset key 1209 is pressed to return the print setting to the initial value. A cancel key 1210 is pressed to cancel the print setting and return to the document list display screen 1000. A print start key 1211 is a print setting on the print setting screen 1200 and is pressed when printing is started.
[0109]
FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a cover / partition sheet detail setting screen displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9 illustrated in FIG. 8.
[0110]
In the figure, reference numeral 1300 denotes a cover / partition sheet detail setting screen, which is displayed by pressing the document combination button 1208 on the print setting screen 1200 shown in FIG. 12 and further pressing the cover / partition sheet key 1204.
[0111]
A cover selection key 1301 is pressed when a cover is added. A back cover selection key 1302 is pressed when adding a back cover. A partition paper selection key 1303 is pressed when inserting a partition sheet.
[0112]
Reference numeral 1304 denotes a setting cancel key which is pressed when canceling the setting of the cover / partition sheet detailed setting screen 1300. Reference numeral 1305 denotes a return key. When this key is pressed, the print setting screen 1200 shown in FIG. 12 is displayed. A next key 1306 advances to the next screen, and the setting of the cover / partition sheet detailed setting screen 1300 is validated to switch to a paper feed stage selection screen 1400 shown in FIG. 14 to be described later.
[0113]
FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a paper feed stage selection screen 1400 displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9 shown in FIG.
[0114]
In the figure, reference numeral 1401 denotes a cover sheet feed stage selection key, which is pressed when selecting a cover sheet feed stage. Reference numeral 1402 denotes a back cover sheet feed stage selection key which is pressed when selecting a back cover sheet feed stage. A partition paper feed stage selection key 1403 is pressed when a partition paper feed stage is selected. When one of the cover sheet feed stage selection key 1401, the back cover sheet feed stage selection key 1402, or the partition sheet feed stage selection key 1403 is pressed, a sheet feed stage selection screen 1500 shown in FIG.
[0115]
A setting cancel key 1404 is pressed when canceling the setting of the paper feed stage selection screen 1400. Reference numeral 1405 denotes a return key. When this key is pressed, the cover / partition sheet detailed setting screen 1300 shown in FIG. 13 is displayed. Reference numeral 1406 denotes an OK key. When this key is pressed, the setting of the paper feed stage selection screen 1400 is validated and the print setting screen 1200 shown in FIG. 12 is displayed again.
[0116]
FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a paper feed stage selection screen 1500 displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9 shown in FIG. 8, and the cover sheet feed of the paper feed stage selection screen 1400 shown in FIG. This is displayed by pressing any one of the stage selection key 1401, the back cover sheet feed stage selection key 1402, and the partition sheet feed stage selection key 1403.
[0117]
In the drawing, reference numerals 1501 to 1505 denote selection keys for the respective paper feed stages. By pressing these keys, the display / back cover / partition paper feed source selected on the paper feed stage selection screen 1400 in FIG. To the corresponding paper feed tray. Reference numeral 1506 denotes a manual feed change reservation key, which sets a reservation for changing the paper on the manual feed tray 211 at the manual feed timing. Reference numeral 1507 denotes a close key. When this key is pressed, the display returns to the paper feed stage selection screen 1400 shown in FIG.
[0118]
FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a print output screen 1600 displayed on the touch panel 816 of the operation unit 9 shown in FIG. 8. Printing is started by pressing the print start key 1211 shown in FIG. Is displayed.
[0119]
In the figure, reference numeral 1601 is a light key, and 1602 is a light key. By pressing these keys, the print density can be changed. A print status display 1603 displays the print status of the print output currently being processed. Reference numeral 1604 denotes a cancel key. By pressing this key, print output currently being processed can be cancelled. Reference numeral 1605 denotes a close key. By pressing this key, the print output screen 1600 can be closed.
[0120]
FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing an output example of an image input / output device to which the image forming apparatus of the present invention can be applied. Document 1 and document 2 are converted to document 1 and document 2 on the document list display screen 1000 shown in FIG. This corresponds to the case where the cover sheet, the slip sheet, and the back cover are set on the cover / partition sheet detail setting screen 1300 shown in FIG.
[0121]
Hereinafter, the control procedure of the interleaf output method for a plurality of documents by the image input / output device to which the image forming apparatus of the present invention can be applied will be described with reference to FIG.
[0122]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the second control processing procedure of the image input / output device to which the image forming apparatus of the present invention can be applied, and corresponds to the control procedure of the interleaf output method for a plurality of documents. 3 is executed by the CPU 123 shown in FIG. 3 based on a program stored in the memory 124 or other storage medium (not shown). S2001 to S2012 indicate each step.
[0123]
First, in step S2001, the box function selection key 803 of the operation unit 9 is pressed to display the box list display screen 900 shown in FIG.
[0124]
Next, when the selection key 901 of the box 00 is pressed in step S2002, the document list display screen 1000 shown in FIG. 10 is displayed in step S2003.
[0125]
In step S2004, a document displayed on the document list display screen 1000 is selected. Here, as shown in FIG. 11, when the document selection keys 1006 and 1008 are sequentially pressed to select a plurality of documents at the same time and the print key 1014 is pressed, the print setting screen 1200 shown in FIG. 12 is displayed. The process proceeds to step S2005.
[0126]
In step S2005, print settings (including the presence / absence of document combination, front / back cover / partition paper settings, etc.) are made on the various screens shown in FIGS. 12 to 15, and after the setting is completed, the print start key 1211 is pressed. Then, it progresses to step S2006 and starts printing operation.
[0127]
In step S2006, it is determined whether or not the document selected in step S2004 is a plurality of documents. If it is determined that the document is not a plurality of documents, that is, one document, the specified document is stored in the hard disk 6 in step S2010. To print out. The print operation is performed by generating the above-described print session 505, generating the image output job 401, and sequentially processing it.
[0128]
When printing is started, the print output screen 1600 shown in FIG. 16 is displayed. After printing one document in step S2010, the print output screen 1600 is closed and the process returns to step S2001.
[0129]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2006 that the document selected in step S2004 is a plurality of documents, it is determined in step S2007 whether or not the combination of the plurality of documents is set in step S2005, and the document combination is set. If it is determined that the document combination has not been set with the document combination key 1208 shown in FIG. 12, a plurality of designated documents are sequentially read from the hard disk 6 and sequentially printed in step S2011. . That is, a print session 505 is generated for each document, an image output job 401 is generated, and a print operation is performed.
[0130]
When printing is started, a print output in progress screen 1600 shown in FIG. 16 is displayed. After printing of all the documents in step S2011 is completed, the print output in progress screen 1600 is closed and the process returns to step S2001.
[0131]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2007 that a combination of a plurality of documents has been set in step S2005 (a document combination has been set with the document combination key 1208 shown in FIG. 12), a cover in step S2005 in step S2008. It is determined whether or not the insertion of the back / back cover / slip sheet is set, and the insertion of the front cover / back cover / slip sheet is not set (the cover / partition sheet designation key 1204 shown in FIG. 12). In step S2012, each page of the selected plurality of documents is sequentially output. That is, a print session 505 is generated, an image output job 401 is generated, and a print operation is performed. In this case, the total number of pages included in the selected plurality of documents is processed as one image output job.
[0132]
When printing is started, the print output in progress screen 1600 shown in FIG. 16 is displayed. After the combined print in step S2012 is completed, the print output in progress screen 1600 is closed and the process returns to step S2001.
[0133]
On the other hand, in step S2008, the insertion of the front cover / back cover / interleaf is set in step S2005 (the front cover / back cover / interleaf is shown in FIGS. In step S2009, an image is formed according to the set mode for the front cover, the partition paper, and the back cover. That is, a print session 505 is generated, an image output job 401 is generated, and a print operation is performed. In this case, the total number of pages included in the selected plurality of documents is processed as one image output job. Here, a case where all of the front cover, the partition paper, and the back cover are set will be described.
[0134]
First, a cover sheet is fed from a paper feed stage designated as a cover sheet, and a blank sheet is discharged without forming an image. Next, the image data of the document 1 is read out to form an image. After the image of the document 1 is formed, a sheet of partition paper is fed from the paper feed stage designated as the partition paper, and the blank paper is discharged without forming the image. Next, the image data of the document 2 is read out to form an image. After the image of the document 2 is formed, one sheet of the back cover is fed from the paper feed stage designated as the back cover, and the blank paper is discharged without forming the image (see FIG. 17). The front cover, partition paper (interleaf), and back cover may be one sheet or a plurality of sheets.
[0135]
When printing is started, a print output in progress screen 1600 shown in FIG. 16 is displayed. After the cover / interleaf mode combined print in step S2009 is completed, the print output in progress screen 1600 is closed and the process returns to step S2001.
[0136]
As described above, according to the present invention, when a plurality of documents stored as documents in the image input / output device (hard disk) are printed out collectively, the page position where the slip sheet is to be inserted is determined by the operation unit. Since the slip sheet is inserted between the documents without requiring the operator to perform an operation such as instructing the operator himself / herself through the document, it is possible to easily distinguish between the document and the document.
[0137]
Further, by making it possible to specify a staple processing by a stapler for these sheet groups output by combining front and back covers or combining a plurality of documents (for example, a sorter key 1205 on the screen shown in FIG. 12). When a user sets a stapling mode or the like on a mode setting screen (not shown) that is shifted by pressing the button, it is possible to easily obtain a print output with a plurality of documents aligned. Thereby, for example, a plurality of documents each consisting of a plurality of pages can be bound as one document, and a slip sheet can be inserted for each document. And so on.
[0138]
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the front cover, the partition paper, and the back cover are discharged as blank papers has been described. However, instead of blank paper discharge, an image may be formed on the front cover, the partition paper, and the back cover.
[0139]
Further, at the time of duplex setting, when the document 1 is an odd page, the back side of the last page of the document 1 may be blank, and the partition paper may be discharged or the image of the first page of the document 2 may be formed on the partition paper. .
[0140]
By forming an image on the partition paper in this way, for example, when the paper source of the partition paper is set to a paper feed stage that feeds a sheet having a different paper type or color from the sheet on which a normal document is printed, Even when documents are output in a batch, document breaks can be clarified by the paper type and color while eliminating wasted paper such as inserting blank paper between documents.
[0141]
In addition, by forming images on the front and back covers, for example, the front and back cover sources can be set to the paper feed stage that feeds sheets with different paper types and colors from the sheets that print normal documents. With this, you can easily print a booklet with a good-quality sheet printed only on the front cover and back cover with a high-quality sheet by simply specifying the print corresponding to the front cover, the document corresponding to the main body, and the document corresponding to the back cover. Can be created.
[0142]
In addition, when outputting a plurality of documents as a single document, a mode is provided in which page numbers are formed on a sheet together with images without resetting page numbers even if there are breaks in the documents. Alternatively, the user may be able to select on the operation unit 9 (page mode selection means (not shown)).
[0143]
Thus, for example, in order to output these three documents as one document, the document 1 consisting of two pages, the document 2 consisting of three pages, and the document 3 consisting of two pages are formed in order from the document 1. When the first page image of the document 2 is formed, “3” is formed on the sheet without forming “1” as the page number. Similarly, the first page image of the document 3 is formed. Is formed, “6” is formed on the sheet.
[0144]
Further, when the cover / interleaf mode is set, the user can select whether or not to assign a page number to the cover and interleaf by the operation unit 9 (page mode selection means not shown). If it is instructed to assign a page number to the slip sheet, for example, the page number is also assigned to the slip sheet, and the page number on the sheet of the subsequent page is shifted accordingly. If it is instructed not to assign a page number, control may be performed so that a page number is not given to the slip sheet (in this case, the result is as in the above example).
[0145]
In addition, for example, a plurality of documents should be put together as a single document when considered in a large theme, but the theme is slightly different for each document, such as Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, and so on. The user may want to reset the page number (restarting the page number from 1 again). Therefore, a mode in which the page number is reset and formed on the sheet according to the break of each document (second mode) Mode) and a mode (first mode) in which the page numbers are continuously formed as they are on the sheet without resetting the page numbers even if there are breaks in the document. These page modes (the first mode and the second mode) may be appropriately selected in the above (page mode selection means (not shown)).
[0146]
Furthermore, the fact that slip sheets are inserted means that there is a high possibility that the contents, themes, etc. will be different between the text before the slip sheets are inserted and the subsequent documents. In response to the setting of a mode for inserting slip sheets, the image forming apparatus automatically sets a mode for resetting the page number in accordance with each document break and forming the page number on the sheet. It may be selected and executed, or the execution of the mode for adding page numbers on the sheet itself may be controlled to be prohibited.
[0147]
Even in these cases as described above, the user can select whether or not to assign a page number to the cover / interleaf.
[0148]
Further, in the present embodiment, description has been mainly made on the combination of documents stored in the hard disk 6 of the apparatus. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the combination of documents input from a scanner may be used. This embodiment may be combined with documents stored in the hard disk 6 or combined with each other of a plurality of documents output from the host.
[0149]
As described above, according to the present invention, when outputting a plurality of documents stored in the image input / output device, a slip sheet is automatically inserted between the documents, so that the document can be easily obtained. This is advantageous in that it is possible to divide the document breaks.
[0150]
The image forming apparatus of the present invention may be an electrophotographic system, an inkjet system, a sublimation system, a thermal transfer system, or other systems.
[0151]
Further, the front cover, the interleaf, and the back cover to be inserted may be one sheet or plural sheets, and the number thereof may be set by the operation unit 9 or the PS / WS 11 respectively. .
[0152]
The configuration of the data processing program that can be read by the image forming apparatus according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the memory map shown in FIG.
[0153]
FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a memory map of a storage medium that stores various data processing programs that can be read by the image forming apparatus according to the present invention.
[0154]
Although not particularly illustrated, information for managing a program group stored in the storage medium, for example, version information, creator, etc. is also stored, and information depending on the OS on the program reading side, for example, a program is identified and displayed. Icons may also be stored.
[0155]
Further, data depending on various programs is also managed in the directory. In addition, when a program or data to be installed is compressed, a program to be decompressed may be stored.
[0156]
The functions shown in FIGS. 7 and 18 in this embodiment may be performed by a host computer by a program installed from the outside. In this case, the present invention is applied even when an information group including a program is supplied to the output device from a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, flash memory, or FD, or from an external storage medium via a network. Is.
[0157]
As described above, a storage medium storing software program codes for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied to the system or apparatus, and the computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus stores the storage medium in the storage medium. It goes without saying that the object of the present invention can also be achieved by reading and executing the programmed program code.
[0158]
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.
[0159]
Examples of the storage medium for supplying the program code include a floppy disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, CD-ROM, CD-R, DVD-ROM, magnetic tape, nonvolatile memory card, ROM, EEPROM, A silicon disk or the like can be used.
[0160]
Further, by executing the program code read by the computer, not only the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized, but also an OS (operating system) or the like running on the computer based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that a case where the function of the above-described embodiment is realized by performing part or all of the actual processing and the processing is included.
[0161]
Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written to a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, the function expansion is performed based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that the case where the CPU or the like provided in the board or the function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing.
[0162]
Further, the present invention may be applied to a system composed of a plurality of devices or an apparatus composed of a single 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 apparatus. In this case, by reading the storage medium storing the program represented by the software for achieving the present invention into the system or apparatus, the system or apparatus can enjoy the effects of the present invention. .
[0163]
Furthermore, by downloading and reading 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 enjoy the effects of the present invention. .
[0164]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the document data in the storage unit capable of storing a plurality of document data including the first document data and the second document data is printed. To control printing apparatus Because A first instruction for outputting a printed matter corresponding to the first document data stored in the storage means, or a first instruction for outputting a printed matter corresponding to the second document data stored in the storage means. 2 instructions or The first document data and the second document data stored in the storage means Corresponding to For printing Third Instructions Or instructions to insert slip sheets Is received from the user via the operation means, When the first instruction is received, a printed material corresponding to the first document data is output, and when the second instruction is received, a printed material corresponding to the second document data is output, and the first document data is output. When the instruction of 3 is accepted, The first document data and the second document data Corresponding to Prints can be output, When receiving the third instruction and instructing to insert a slip sheet, The first document data Corresponding to printing object And the second document data Corresponding to printing object Insert a slip sheet between and Receiving a third instruction for outputting a printed matter corresponding to the first document data and the second document data stored in the storage means; First document data and second document data stored in storage means Printed material corresponding to Even if you output Printed material corresponding to the first document data When Printed material corresponding to the second document data Can be divided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an image input / output apparatus to which an image forming apparatus showing an embodiment of the present invention can be applied.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a reader unit and a printer unit shown in FIG.
3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a core unit illustrated in FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a diagram logically showing a unit of job control in an image input apparatus to which the image forming apparatus of the present invention can be applied.
5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a unit (hereinafter referred to as a session) in which a plurality of jobs (image input job, image output job) illustrated in FIG. 4 are combined.
6 is a schematic diagram showing a session management table for managing various sessions shown in FIG. 5. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a first control processing procedure of an image input / output device to which the image forming apparatus of the present invention can be applied.
8 is a plan view showing a configuration of an operation unit shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
9 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a box list display screen displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit shown in FIG.
10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a document list display screen displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit shown in FIG. 8. FIG.
11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a document list display screen displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit shown in FIG.
12 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a print setting screen displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit illustrated in FIG. 8. FIG.
13 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a cover / partition sheet detail setting screen displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit illustrated in FIG. 8. FIG.
14 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a paper feed stage selection screen displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit shown in FIG. 8. FIG.
15 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a paper feed stage selection screen displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit illustrated in FIG.
16 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a print output screen displayed on the touch panel of the operation unit illustrated in FIG.
FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram illustrating an output example of an image input / output device to which the image forming apparatus of the present invention can be applied.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a second control processing procedure of the image input / output device to which the image forming apparatus of the invention can be applied.
FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a memory map of a storage medium that stores various data processing programs readable by the image forming apparatus according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Reader section
2 Printer section
3 Image input / output controller
4 Facsimile Department
5 Storage department
7 Computer interface
8 RIP Department
9 Operation part
10 Core part
11 Computer equipment (PC / WS)
123 CPU
124 memory
1204 Cover / partition key

Claims (19)

A printing apparatus that controls to print document data in a storage unit capable of storing a plurality of document data including first document data and second document data,
A first instruction for outputting a printed matter corresponding to the first document data stored in the storage means, or a first instruction for outputting a printed matter corresponding to the second document data stored in the storage means. 2 instructions, or a third instruction for outputting a printed matter corresponding to the first document data and the second document data stored in the storage means , or an instruction to insert a slip sheet , and receiving means for Ru accepted from the user via the operation means,
When the first instruction is received by the receiving unit, a printed material corresponding to the first document data is output, and when the second instruction is received, a printed material corresponding to the second document data is output. And a control means for controlling to output the first document data and the printed matter corresponding to the second document data when the third instruction is received .
The control means includes
Accepting said third instruction, when it is instructed to insert a slip sheet, between the printing object corresponding to the printing material and the second document data corresponding to the first document data, interleaving paper A printing apparatus characterized by controlling to insert the printer. The printing apparatus according to claim 1,
The control means includes
If you output a printed material corresponding to the the stored first document data second document data in the storage means,
A printing apparatus that controls to print an image of at least one page of the second document data on the slip sheet. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
The control means includes
If you output a printed material corresponding to the the stored first document data second document data in the storage means,
Printing apparatus characterized by controlling so that to output the printed material cover is inserted before the printing object corresponding to the first document data. The printing apparatus according to claim 3,
The control means includes
If you output a printed material corresponding to the the stored first document data second document data in the storage means,
Printing apparatus characterized by controlling so that to print an image of at least one page of the first document data to said cover. The printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The control means includes
If you output a printed material corresponding to the the stored first document data second document data in the storage means,
Printing apparatus characterized by controlling so that to output the printed material back cover after the printing object corresponding to the second document data is inserted. The printing apparatus according to claim 5,
The control means includes
If you output a printed material corresponding to the the stored first document data second document data in the storage means,
Printing apparatus characterized by controlling so that to print an image of at least one page of the second document data in said back cover. The printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The control means includes
If you print the printed material corresponding to the the stored first document data second document data in the storage means,
And controlling so that perform binding processing for printed matter in which the interleaf sheet is inserted between the printing object corresponding to the printing material and the second document data corresponding to the first document data Printing device . The printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The control means includes
Prior to you output a printed material corresponding to the the stored first document data second document data in the storage unit, receives an instruction to impart a page number from the user via the operating unit In case,
Printing apparatus characterized by controlling so that to output the printed material printed matter with the page number corresponding to the printing material and the second document data corresponding to the first document data are consecutive. A printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The control means includes
If you output a printed material corresponding to the the stored first document data second document data in the storage means, the indication of the order to output the printed material corresponding to a plurality of document data, wherein If you do not accept from the user via the operating means,
Printing apparatus according to claim also be output from the printed material corresponding to the printed matter and the second document data corresponding to the first document data respectively separately. A control method for a printing apparatus for printing document data in a storage means capable of storing a plurality of document data including first document data and second document data,
A first instruction for outputting a printed matter corresponding to the first document data stored in the storage means, or a first instruction for outputting a printed matter corresponding to the second document data stored in the storage means. 2 instructions, or a third instruction for outputting a printed matter corresponding to the first document data and the second document data stored in the storage means , or an instruction to insert a slip sheet , When the first instruction is received from the user via the operation means, a printed matter corresponding to the first document data is output, and when the second instruction is received, the second document data is output to the second document data. Controlling to output a set of printed material using the first document data and the second document data when the corresponding printed material is output and the third instruction is received ;
Accepting said third instruction, when it is instructed to insert a slip sheet, between the printing object corresponding to the printing material and the second document data corresponding to the first document data, interleaving paper A control method characterized by controlling to insert the The control method according to claim 10, comprising:
The control method is:
If you output a printed material corresponding to the the stored first document data second document data in the storage means,
Control wherein that you control to print an image of at least one page of the second document data in the interleaving paper. The control method according to claim 10 or 11, wherein
The control method is:
If you output a printed material corresponding to the the stored first document data second document data in the storage means,
Control method and controlling so that to output the printed material cover is inserted in front of the printing object corresponding to the first document data. A control method according to claim 12, comprising:
The control method is:
If you output a printed material corresponding to the the stored first document data second document data in the storage means,
Control method and controlling to print an image of at least one page of the first document data to said cover. A control method according to any one of claims 10 to 13,
The control method is:
If you output a printed material corresponding to the the stored first document data second document data in the storage means,
Control method and controlling to output the printed material back cover after the printing object corresponding to the second document data is inserted. The control method according to claim 14, comprising:
The control method is:
If you output a printed material corresponding to the the stored first document data second document data in the storage means,
A control method comprising controlling to print an image of at least one page of the second document data on the back cover. A control method according to any one of claims 10 to 15,
The control method is:
If you output a printed material corresponding to the the stored first document data second document data in the storage means,
Control and controlling to execute the binding process for the printed matter which the slip sheet is inserted between the printing object corresponding to the printing material and the second document data corresponding to the first document data Method. A control method according to any one of claims 10 to 16,
The control method is:
Prior to you output a printed material corresponding to the the stored first document data second document data in the storage unit, receives an instruction to impart a page number from the user via the operating unit In case,
Control method and controlling to output the printed material printed matter with the page number corresponding to the printing material and the second document data corresponding to the first document data are consecutive. A control method according to any one of claims 10 to 17,
The control method is:
If you print the printed material corresponding to the the stored first document data second document data in the storage means, the indication of the order to print the printed material corresponding to a plurality of document data, wherein If you do not accept from the user via the operating means,
A control method, wherein control is performed to individually print a printed matter corresponding to the first document data and a printed matter corresponding to the second document data.   A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the control method according to claim 10.

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