JPH04317258A - Composite type copying machine with facsimile function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To eliminate trouble for an operator to copy a received document by the amount of distribution quantity after receiving a facsimile and to mark on them to improve convenience. CONSTITUTION:A notification from the transmission side is developed to each function (S603) and whether or not an automatic copying function by the amount of distribution quantity is actuated is judged (S604). When the automatic copying function by the amount of distribution quantity is actuated, an image processing such as a reduction processing (blank space preparation processing), the entering of distribution destination names, the marking, etc., is conducted for image information stored in a prescribed memory, and then the recording and output on recording paper from the first page is performed by the amount of distribution quantity(S605, S606).

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a composite type copying apparatus having a facsimile function, and more particularly to a composite type copying apparatus having a facsimile function that can improve the efficiency of work after receiving a facsimile.

0002

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In recent years, digital copying devices that combine a document reading device that digitally reads document images and a page printer (for example, a laser printer) that records images page by page at a predetermined resolution have become popular. It's coming. When such a digital copying apparatus is used, in addition to simple copying operations, it is also possible to copy an edited image or to copy an image that has been processed by adding some processing.

Further, this digital copying apparatus can be used as the main device of an information processing apparatus such as a personal computer, or can be used as a composite copying apparatus having a facsimile function through a communication function.

0004

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, according to the conventional multifunction copying apparatus having a facsimile function, only one copy of the facsimile document is normally received.
For example, when a document sent from a predetermined destination is always distributed to the same multiple distribution destinations, it is necessary to copy the received facsimile document for each distribution destination each time it is sent, making the copying process cumbersome. There was a point.

[0005] Additionally, in general, when a document in which multiple distribution addresses are written is copied for each distribution address, it is necessary to clarify the distribution address of each copied document, and the operator must check the distribution address entry column. There was also the problem that the work was cumbersome because it was necessary to sequentially mark the distribution destinations with a marker pen or the like.

[0006] Particularly, in the case of a multifunction copying machine having a facsimile function, most of the copying work after receiving is performed by the machine itself, and the copying process is performed after waiting for the facsimile reception to be completed. There is a problem in that sequential marking operations are time consuming and labor intensive.

The present invention has been made in view of the above, and a first object thereof is to improve convenience by eliminating the need for an operator to make copies for distribution destinations after receiving a facsimile.

[0008] Furthermore, the present invention has been made in view of the above, and a second object thereof is to improve convenience by eliminating the trouble of marking by an operator.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above-mentioned first object, the present invention, in a multifunction copying machine having a facsimile function, notifies the recipient of the number of copies of a document to be transmitted when sending a facsimile. A multifunction copying device having a facsimile function, which includes a notification means and a control means for controlling the received document to be copied and output as many copies as the number of copies to be distributed, based on the number of copies to be distributed as notified from the sender when receiving the facsimile. It provides:

[0010] In addition, in order to achieve the above-mentioned first object, the present invention provides a multifunction copying apparatus having a facsimile function that, when sending a facsimile, transmits the name of the distribution destination and the number of copies of the document to be transmitted to the other party. When receiving a facsimile, the distribution destination name is automatically written in the received document based on the distribution destination name and the number of copies to be distributed, and copies are made and output for the number of copies to be distributed. The present invention provides a composite copying apparatus having a facsimile function and a control means for controlling the facsimile function.

In order to achieve the above first object, the present invention also provides a multifunction copying apparatus having a facsimile function. Based on the storage means that stores the processing contents after reception for each side's identification code, and the identification code notified from the sending side when receiving the facsimile,
Control that inputs the corresponding post-reception processing content from the storage means, automatically writes the distribution destination name in the received document based on the post-reception processing content, and controls the copying and outputting of the number of copies to be distributed. The present invention provides a composite copying apparatus having a facsimile function.

Further, in order to achieve the above-mentioned second object, the present invention provides a composite type copier in which the control means has a facsimile function for sequentially applying marking processing such as shading to distribution destinations for each distribution destination name. It provides equipment.

[0013] Furthermore, when the control means copies the received document for the number of copies to be distributed and outputs the copies, it is desirable that the control means sort and output the copies one by one.

[0014]

[Operation] When a multifunction copying apparatus having a facsimile function according to the present invention sends a facsimile, the notifying means notifies the recipient of the number of copies of the document to be sent. Further, when receiving a facsimile, the control means copies the received document by the number of copies notified from the sending side and outputs it. It also sorts and outputs the copied documents one copy at a time.

[0015]Furthermore, the composite type copying apparatus having a facsimile function of the present invention notifies the recipient of the distribution destination name and the number of copies to be distributed of the document to be transmitted using the notification means when transmitting a facsimile. Additionally, when receiving a facsimile, the control means uses the distribution destination name notified by the sender,
Based on the number of copies to be distributed, the name of the distribution destination is automatically entered in the received document, and copies are made and output as many as the number of copies to be distributed. Further, marking processing such as shading is applied to the distribution destinations in sequence for each distribution destination name, and the copied documents are sorted and outputted one copy at a time.

[0016]Furthermore, the composite type copying apparatus having a facsimile function of the present invention notifies the other party of its own identification code using the notification means when sending a facsimile. Furthermore, when a facsimile is received, the control means inputs the corresponding post-reception processing details from the storage means based on the identification code notified from the sending side, and automatically prints the received document on the basis of the post-reception processing details. Enter the name of the distribution destination and print out the copies for the number of copies to be distributed. Further, marking processing such as shading is applied to the distribution destinations in sequence for each distribution destination name, and the copied documents are sorted and outputted one copy at a time.

[0017]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a composite copying apparatus having a facsimile function according to the present invention will be described in detail in the order of [Embodiment 1] and [Embodiment 2] with reference to the drawings.

[Embodiment 1] The multifunction copying machine having the facsimile function of Embodiment 1 automatically prints out the number of copies specified by the receiving side by specifying the number of copies to be distributed (the number of output copies of the received document) from the sending side. In addition, when the sending side specifies the distribution destination name, the specified distribution destination name is automatically entered on the receiving side. Hereinafter, the function of automatically copying the specified number of copies on the receiving side by specifying the number of copies to be distributed on the sending side will be defined as the function of automatically copying the number of copies to be distributed.

FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a composite copying apparatus having a facsimile function according to a first embodiment. This multifunction copying device having a facsimile function is roughly divided into a document transport device 100 for transporting a document (not shown) to a predetermined position, and a scanner 200 for photoelectrically converting the image of the document by decomposing it into a predetermined resolution. , a copying machine main body 300 that records the image read by the scanner 200 on recording paper, and a copying machine main body 3
00 and a sorter (automatic sorting device) 400 that sorts the recording paper ejected from the recording paper.

In the document conveying device 100, the document table 1
The originals placed on 01 are fed one by one to the feed roller 10.
2, and is positioned at a predetermined position on the contact glass 201 by the conveyor belt 103. Thereafter, when the image of the original is read, the original is removed from the contact glass 201 by the conveyor belt 103 and is ejected onto the paper ejection tray 104.

In the scanner 200, the image of the document positioned on the contact glass 201 is transmitted to the optical system 20.
2 in the direction of the arrow, and the image obtained by scanning (hereinafter referred to as scan light)
is imaged on the line image sensor 203. The line image sensor 203 decomposes the scan light of the scan line of the optical system 202 into a predetermined number of pixels, photoelectrically converts the image of each pixel, and thereby forms electrical image information.

In the copying apparatus main body 300, first, a drum-shaped photoreceptor 302 is irradiated with a laser beam output from a laser writing section 301 that scans a laser beam modulated according to image information. In addition, the copying device main body 300
The recording resolution of is set to the same resolution as that of the scanner 200. The photoconductor 302 is rotated in the direction of the arrow, and its surface is uniformly charged by a charger 303, and the charged surface is exposed to laser light to form an electrostatic latent image corresponding to a recorded image (image information). is formed, and the electrostatic latent image is developed with toner by the developing device 304.

On the other hand, three paper cassettes 305 and 306
, 307, the recording paper stored in the selected paper cassette is transferred to each paper cassette 305, 306, 3
The sheets are fed one by one through paper feed rollers 308, 309, and 310 corresponding to No. 07. The fed recording paper is sent out to the photoconductor 302 by a registration roller 311 at a timing when its leading edge coincides with the leading edge of the toner image on the photoconductor 302 .

The recording paper sent to the photoreceptor 302 is brought into close contact with the photoreceptor 302 by a transfer charger 312 and a toner image is transferred thereto, and then transferred to the photoreceptor 302 by a separation charger 313.
The toner image is separated from 2, and the toner image is further fixed via a fixing device 314. Subsequently, the recording paper passes through the distributor 315 (the part indicated by the dotted line in the figure) and the reversing section 316 to the discharge roller 3.
17 and sent to a sorter 400.

The recording sheets sent to the sorter 400 are sorted by the sorter 400. In the sorter 400,
The recording paper is transferred to the switching guide plate 4 via the conveyance roller 401.
Sent to 02. The switching guide plate 402 is for sorting the recording sheets to either the sorter tray 403 or the stacker 404, and thereby selects the discharge destination of the recording sheets.

Further, the distributor 315 is for sorting the conveyance destination of the recording paper on which an image has been recorded to either the reversing section 316, the discharge roller 317, or the conveying section 318. Here, the transport unit 318 is a transport path for transporting the recording paper on which the image on the first side is recorded to the registration rollers 311 again during double-sided copying. Further, residual toner on the surface of the photoreceptor 302 is removed by a cleaning unit 319, and residual charge is removed by a charge removal lamp 320.

FIG. 2 shows the configuration of the distributor 315, which includes conveyor rollers 315a, 315b, 315c, and
315d, and branch plates 315e and 315f for switching the conveyance path of the recording paper.

[0028] When ejecting the recording paper in an inverted state,
That is, when ejecting the recording paper with the side on which the image is recorded facing down, the branching plate 315e is biased in the A1 direction, and the branching plate 315f is biased in the A4 direction, so that the recording paper is kept on the conveyance path. are conveyed in the order of A, B, H, D, and H, and sent to the sorter 400.

When the recording paper is sent to the conveying section 318, the branching plate 315f is biased in the A3 direction, so that the recording paper moves along the conveyance path in the order of A, B, C, D, T, and C. and sent out to the transport section 318. Note that when the branch plate 315e is biased in the A2 direction, the recording paper is directly sent to the sorter 400.

FIG. 3 shows a control block diagram of the first embodiment. In the figure, the output signal of a line image sensor 203 is amplified to a predetermined amplitude by an AGC (variable gain control) amplifier 11, and an A/D (analog/digital) converter 1
2, the signal is converted into a digital signal of a predetermined number of bits and output to the image processing section 13.

The image processing unit 13 performs shading correction processing to correct variations in image signal levels caused by variations in the characteristics of the optical system 202 of the scanner 200 and the light reception characteristics of each bit of the line image sensor 203, and the like. γ correction processing that corrects the difference between image reading characteristics and human visual characteristics and converts the image read by the scanner 200 into a visually optimal image; MTF correction processing that eliminates image blur; 2. A background removal process for appropriately extracting an image of an original with a dark background or a dirty background, such as a document with a dark background, such as 2. It realizes character/halftone separation processing for separating a character part to be converted into a value and an image part to be halftone processed, and various other image processing.

The image information processed by the image processing section 13 is compressed by the image processing section 14 using the most efficient method, and image data corresponding to the compressed image information is stored in the image memory 15. The image memory 15 has a storage capacity that can store tens of images (for example, 20 to 60 images) of compressed image information of standard originals, and its writing and reading operations are controlled by the memory control unit 16. controlled.

The image data read from the image memory 15 is restored to the original image signal by the image processing section 14, and the restored image signal is applied to the laser diode driver (LD driver) 17. As a result, laser light modulated based on the image signal (image information) is output from the laser diode 18. Note that the laser diode 18 is connected to the laser writing section 30 of the copying apparatus main body 300.
1 is provided. The image processing unit 14 also executes density conversion processing for converting the linear density of an image and scaling processing for enlarging or reducing the image.

The operation display unit 19 includes a start key for starting a facsimile transmission operation, a copy key for starting a copying operation, and a stop key for stopping a copying operation, although detailed illustrations of each key are omitted. key, numeric keypad for inputting numerical data such as number of copies and telephone number,
From abbreviated keys for entering telephone numbers, mode keys for setting various operation modes including the automatic distribution copy function, guidance keys for selecting selection items displayed on the display unit, etc., which will be described later. operation keys, mode displays such as facsimile operation mode, various confirmation displays,
It consists of a display that displays the numerical values entered using the numeric keypad and the actual number of copies. Here, as a display device,
For example, it is assumed that a liquid crystal display device or the like having a large degree of freedom in display is used.

The DF control section 20 controls the document feeding device 100, and the scanner control section 21 controls the scanner 20.
0, and the sorter control unit 22 controls the sorter 4
00, the RAM 26 is a non-volatile memory for storing operation modes of copying and facsimile transmission, and the copying control unit 23 controls the copying apparatus main body 300.
It controls the operation of each part of the system.

The system control section 24 includes the aforementioned DF control section 20, scanner control section 21, sorter control section 22, copy control section 23, image processing section 13, image processing section 14, memory control section 16, and laser diode. It controls the operation timing, operation mode, etc. of each of the drivers 17 and the like.

Furthermore, the memory control section 16 and the copy control section 2
3 exchanges information for synchronizing the operation of the laser writing section 301.

The facsimile control section 25 executes a transmission control procedure for facsimile transmission, and controls the image compression/expansion section 27, modem 28, and network control device 29 to transmit and receive image information. Furthermore, the facsimile control section 25 exchanges control information with the system control section 24 and the memory control section 16.

The image compression/expansion unit 27 compresses the image to be transmitted using the code compression method used in facsimile transmission, and also expands the received image into the original image signal, and performs compression/expansion processing using a plurality of code compression methods. can be executed.

The modem 28 modulates digital data into a waveform that can be transmitted via an analog line and demodulates the received signal into the original digital data, and performs modulation and demodulation processing using a plurality of modulation methods, such as G1. ,G2,
It is composed of units for respectively executing modulation and demodulation processing in the G3 facsimile mode.

The network control device 29 is for connecting this facsimile device to a transmission line (telephone line).
Equipped with automatic call/receive function. Note that input data from the operation display section 19 is notified to the facsimile control section 25 via the system control section 24, and display data from the facsimile control section 25 to the operation display section 19 is output via the system control section 24. Further, control information is also output from the facsimile control section 25 to the image processing section 13 and the image processing section 14 via the system control section 24.

Next, the transmission procedure when operating as a facsimile machine will be explained. In the first embodiment, the facsimile transmission procedure is based on Recommendation T. This is based on the transmission procedure specified in 30. First, as shown in FIG. 4, a calling signal CNG is sent from the transmitting side to the receiving side, and when the receiving side makes a call and establishes the line, the called station identification signal CED indicating that the receiving side is a non-voice terminal is sent. After responding, the station responds with digital identification signals DIS and NSF that indicate the receiving function of its own station.

[0043] The transmitting side receives the received digital identification signal DI.
Select the function corresponding to the function of the receiving side from the contents of S and NSF, display it in the digital command signals DCS and NSS to notify the receiving side, set the modem speed to the transmission speed selected at that time, Run 1.5 seconds of training (
Training Check TCF).

If the result of modem training is good, the receiving side responds with a reception preparation confirmation signal CFR to the transmitting side, and prepares to receive images at the current modem speed.

When the sending side receives the reception preparation confirmation signal CFR, it sends out a training signal TNG based on the modem standard training sequence corresponding to the set modem speed, and then sends the first page image information MSG. If there is a subsequent image, the multi-page signal M
Send PS.

If the receiving side can properly receive the image information MSG, it responds with a message confirmation signal MCF and prepares to receive the next page of images.

After receiving the message confirmation signal MCF, the transmitting side transmits the training signal TNG again, and then sends the training signal TNG again.
The page image information MSG is transmitted, and if the transmission is to be terminated at that point, a procedure end signal EOP is transmitted. In response, the receiving side transmits a message confirmation signal MCF in the same way as for the first page.

When the sending side receives the message confirmation signal MCF after sending the procedure end signal EOP, it sends a disconnection command signal DCN to disconnect the line and end the facsimile transmission.

[0049] Furthermore, upon receiving this disconnection command signal DCN, the receiving side disconnects the line, thereby completing one cycle (1
The facsimile transmission (processing by telephone call) ends.

[0050] Such a series of facsimile transmission procedures is executed to transmit the image. At this time, 2400 to 96 is required to transmit the training check TCF and image information.
For example, a high speed modem of 300 bps is used for transmitting transmission control procedure signals such as the digital identification signal DIS.
A low speed modem of bps is used.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the transmission control procedure signal basically has a frame structure of an HDLC (high level data link control) procedure as shown in FIG. 5, and includes two 8-bit flag sequences F. , an 8-bit address section A, an 8-bit control section C, an 8-bit facsimile control section FC, and an n-bit facsimile information section FI.
F, a 16-bit flag check sequence FCS, and an 8-bit flag F.

Flag F consists of a bit string of "01111110," and address part A consists of a bit string of "11111111," which is a global address representing an unspecified party. In addition, the control unit C has "1100X000" representing a non-numbered frame (X is "0" for a non-final frame,
The final frame is indicated by "1"). The facsimile control section FC consists of a bit string representing each transmission control procedure signal. In addition, facsimile information department FI
F is a transmission control procedure signal (DIS, NS
It consists of a bit string indicating parameters of F, DCS, NSS, DTC, etc.). Furthermore, flag check sequence FC
S is C obtained by applying a predetermined generating polynomial to the bit string from address part A to facsimile information FIF.
It consists of a bit string of RC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) code. Incidentally, an example of the contents of the facsimile information section FIF is shown in Tables 1 and 2 below.

[0053]

[Table 1]

[0054]

[Table 2]

In the facsimile information field FIF of the digital identification signals DIS and NSF, when the bit is "1", it indicates that the function of the corresponding bit number is provided. , indicates that when a bit is "1", transmission is performed using the function of the corresponding bit number. In addition, a digital identification signal DIS and a digital command signal D
If the extension field of bit number 24 of the CS is "1", an 8-bit extension field is added afterwards,
It is notified that the number of bits in the facsimile information field FIF is 32 bits in total.

[0056] Now, referring to Table 2, NSF, NSS
will be explained in detail. NSF is a digital identification signal like DIS, but unlike DIS, the signal content is not specified, so it can be set independently. Also, NSS is a digital command signal like DCS, but
Unlike DCS, the signal content is not specified, so it can be set independently. However, since bit numbers 1 to 16 are CCITT codes, and bit numbers 17 to 24 are manufacturer codes defined for each manufacturer, there is actually no degree of freedom.

[0057] Bit number 25 is a bit for checking whether or not the automatic distribution copying function, which is a function of the present invention, is provided.

Bit numbers 26 and 27 are bits for checking whether or not reduction processing in the main scanning direction and sub-scanning direction is to be performed. This is a function to create a blank space for writing the name of the distribution destination.
As shown in , when margins are not created (that is, when not reduced) and when margins are created by reduction in the main scanning direction,
There are four ways to create a margin by reduction in the sub-scanning direction, and a case to create a margin by reduction in the main and sub-scanning directions. Specifically, as shown in FIG.
The reduction process is selected (designated) by setting bits corresponding to the four methods described above.

[0059] Bit number 28 is a bit for confirming whether or not to write the distribution destination name, and bit number 29 is a bit for specifying the position where the distribution destination name is to be written. This bit number 28 may be specified as "0" if the distribution destination is left blank, or "1" if it is entered. Bit number 29 is a bit that specifies whether the distribution destination name is to be written at position A or position B in FIG.

[0060] Bit number 30 is a bit that specifies whether or not to sequentially mark the distribution destination names. During actual operation, the marking processing function is executed sequentially for each copy of the number of copies, and ends after marking all the distribution destinations.

Bit numbers 31 and 32 are bits that specify the type of marking method. For example, 2 bits equals 4
You can specify the marking method for each type. In the first embodiment, four types of marking methods shown in FIGS. 9(a), (b), (c), and (d) can be selected. As a concrete example of how to use bit numbers 31 and 32, let us explain, for example, when marking a document to be distributed to the "Planning Office". Apply a cover. In FIG. 6(b), a frame is created only for the "Planning Room" part, and frames for other parts ("Settings 1" to "Settings 4") are erased. Figure (c) shows an enlarged view of the ``Planning Office.'' Same figure (d)
The ``Planning Office'' section is marked with a circle. In either case, use the specified marking method to mark the distribution destination as "Planning Office" → "Set 1" → "Set 2" → "Set 3" → "Set 4" →
Proceed in this order to mark all distribution destinations. FIG. 10 shows bit numbers 31 and 32 and FIG. 9(a),
It is an explanatory diagram showing correspondence with (b), (c), and (d).

Bit numbers 33 to 37 are bits that specify the name of the distribution destination. In this case, it is 5 bits, so by registering the distribution destination name in advance, up to 32 locations can be specified.

Bit numbers 38 to 40 indicate the number of copies to be distributed (
In other words, it is a bit that specifies the number of distribution destinations. In this case, since it is 3 bits, up to 8 copies can be specified as shown in FIG.

Bit number 41 is a bit for checking the presence or absence of a sorting function such as the sorter 400.

Bit numbers 42 to 44 are sorter tray 4
This bit notifies the number of 03. If the receiving side does not have a sorting function, all sent documents will be stacked. In addition, if the number of distributed copies is greater than the number of sorter trays 403, for example,
If the total number of copies is 10 and the number of distributed copies is 15, all excess copies are stacked on the stacker 401.

[0066] In the above configuration, ■ document sending procedure, ■
A detailed explanation will be given in order of the document reception procedure.

■Document Transmission Procedure FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a series of document transmission procedures in the first embodiment. First, the operator sets the original to be sent on the original table 100 of the original transport device 100 (S50).
1) Specify the facsimile mode on the operation display section 19 (S502).

Next, the operator specifies whether or not to use the automatic distribution copying function (S503). If you do not want to use the automatic distribution copy function, proceed to S511, enter the destination's facsimile number (hereinafter referred to as FAX No.), and then turn on the start key in S512 to start the sending operation. .

On the other hand, when using the automatic distribution copies copying function, select the distribution destination name entry method via the operation display section 19, and then judge whether or not the distribution destination name entry method is specified ( S504). Specifically, FIGS. 6(a) and (b)
), (c), and (d), select the document reduction method (i.e., margin creation method), specify the position to write the distribution destination name as shown in Figure 8, and then, It is determined whether these have been specified.

[0070] Here, if the distribution destination name entry method is specified, then the marking method for the distribution destination name displayed on the operation display section 19 is specified (S505), and then the marking method for the distribution destination name displayed on the operation display section 19 is specified (S505). Specify the distribution destination name displayed in (S5
06). Note that it is time-consuming to specify the distribution destination names one by one, so it is assumed that frequently used combinations are registered in advance using the shortcut (one-touch) button or the like.

[0071] Here, S504, S505, and S5
The content selected in step 06 is displayed on the operation display section 19 (
S509).

On the other hand, if the distribution destination name entry method is not designated, the distribution destination name is designated (S507). This case shows a case where the distribution destination name is specified immediately after S503 without specifying the distribution destination name entry method. Therefore, next, a predetermined standard distribution destination name entry method is set (S508). In other words, if a distribution destination name is specified without specifying a distribution destination name entry method, the standard distribution destination name entry method is automatically set. Therefore, S504 and S505 can be omitted at the discretion of the operator. In addition, in S509, the contents selected in S507 and the contents of the standard distribution destination name entry method in S508 are displayed on the operation display section 19.

Next, the operator confirms the contents displayed on the operation display section 19 in S509 (S510). At this time, if the contents match the contents specified by the operator in the above operation, the destination FAX No. Operation display section 1
9 numeric keypad (S511) and press the start key O.
If N, the start of the transmission operation is permitted (S512).

On the other hand, if the content specified by the operator does not match with the above operation, the steps S504 to S5 are performed again.
The error is corrected by repeating the process in step 09.

When the transmission operation is permitted according to the flowchart of the document transmission procedure shown in FIG. 12, the system control section 24 shown in FIG. At the same time as starting the operation, the DF control section 20 is commanded to convey the transmission document. As a result, the document to be transmitted is positioned on the contact glass 201 by the document conveyance device 100, and its size is determined, and the DF control section 20 notifies the facsimile control section 25 of the result via the system control section 24.

As an example, if the operator selects the immediate transmission mode and selects one destination, the facsimile control section 25 transfers the telephone number of the destination to the network control device 29 and selects the destination (namely, When the line is established, the transmission control procedure described above is executed to determine the receiving function of the destination, and the one to be used is selected and notified to the destination.

[0077] If you have selected the automatic distributed copies copying function, check whether the destination has a sorting function, the number of sheets in the sorting tray, etc., and if it has a sorter, make sure to activate the sorting function. Notify recipient.

First, when transmitting image information, the facsimile control unit 25 selects one destination if one destination is specified, and selects one of the destinations if multiple destinations are selected. One destination is selected, the corresponding telephone number information is transferred to the network control device 29, and the destination is called.

When starting the transmission of image information, the facsimile control section 25 instructs the memory control section 16 to sequentially read out the image information stored in the image memory 15, and also performs image processing through the system control section 24. Part 1
4 to select the facsimile control section 25. As a result, the image information read from the image memory 15 is restored to the original image signal by the image processing section 14, subjected to density conversion processing and scaling processing, and then applied to the facsimile control section 25. Thereafter, the image signal applied to the facsimile control section 25 is code-compressed by the image compression/expansion section 27, modulated by the modem 28, and then sent to the destination via the network control device 29. Once the image information has been transmitted to one destination in this way, if multiple destinations are set, the destinations are selected one after another and the same process is repeated to transmit the image information to all destinations. do. Then, the image information whose transmission has been completed is deleted from the image memory 15.

■Document Reception Procedure Next, referring to FIG. 13, the document reception procedure when receiving a facsimile will be explained. Since a multifunction copying machine having a facsimile function basically operates as a copying machine, facsimile reception is realized as an interrupt operation to the copying operation of the copying machine, but it is not directly involved in the operation of the present invention. I won't discuss it here, so I won't discuss it here.

First, the facsimile control section 25 executes a predetermined pre-transmission procedure (S601), sets the modem speed and encoding method set therein to the modem 28 and the compression/expansion section 27, and transmits the transmitted one. The image information for the page is demodulated and restored to the original image information, and the restored image information is transferred to the image processing section 14 and the image memory 1
5 (S602).

[0082] Next, the notification from the sending side is expanded to each function (S603), and based on the notification from the sending side, it is determined whether or not to activate the automatic distribution copying function (S604).
).

[0083] When the automatic distribution copying function is to be used, image processing such as reduction processing (margin creation processing), distribution destination name entry, marking, etc. is performed on the image information stored in the image memory 15, and then From the first page, the number of copies to be distributed is recorded and output on recording paper, and the output continues until the last page (n page) of the sent document (S605, S606)
.

[0084] Next, it is determined whether or not to sort the recording sheets that have been output for the number of distributed copies, from the first page to the last page (n page) (S607). Here, if the receiving side (here, the device of the first embodiment) is equipped with a sorter 400 and there is a notification from the sending side to sort, the received documents that have been copied as many copies as the distributed copies are sequentially sorted on the sorter tray 403. (S608, S609). Furthermore, if there is a notification from the sending side that no sorting will be performed, the received documents that have been copied for the number of distributed copies are sequentially stacked in the stacker 404 (S6
11, S612).

On the other hand, if the automatic distributed copies copying function is not activated, the received documents are output one by one in the order received (S610) and stacked on the stacker 404 (S611, S612). .

Sorter tray 403 or stacker 4
The pages of the received document outputted at step 04 are sequentially deleted from the image memory (S613), and the process ends in preparation for the next reception.

Note that when outputting the received image as normal facsimile processing through S610, S611, and S612, the facsimile control unit 25 sends a message to the system control unit 24.
The received image and magnification ratio to be recorded are specified, and the operation mode of the image processing section 14 is set by the system control section 24. As a result, the image data read from the image memory 15 is restored to the original image, subjected to magnification processing, and outputted to the laser diode driver 17 to be recorded.

As described above, in the multifunction copying apparatus having a facsimile function according to the first embodiment, the sending side can specify the destination and number of copies to be distributed through a simple operation, thereby eliminating the troublesome copying and sorting work on the receiving side. This greatly reduces the operator's work time after receiving a facsimile. Further, when there are multiple distribution destinations, by performing marking processing such as shading on the names of the desired destinations in order, it is possible to omit troublesome marking work and improve convenience.

Furthermore, since the apparatus of Embodiment 1 is capable of double-sided copying, the operator can instruct from the operation display section 19 to select a mode in which two pages of received images are recorded on both sides of one sheet of recording paper. You can also choose. Further, in the apparatus of the first embodiment, the reception process and the recording process of the received image can be executed in parallel.

[Embodiment 2] The multifunction copying machine having a facsimile function according to Embodiment 2 allows the receiving side to determine in advance the post-reception processing for each transmitting side, so that the data transmitted from a predetermined transmitting side can be processed in advance. Automatically fill in the distribution destination name for documents,
The number of copies to be distributed is made. Incidentally, since the basic configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, only the different parts will be explained in detail, and the illustration and explanation of the common parts will be omitted.

The difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment is that the digital identification signal NSF and the digital command signal NS
These are the bit configuration of S, the document sending procedure, and the document receiving procedure.

First, referring to Table 3, NSF and NSS will be explained in detail. In the second embodiment, the information that needs to be exchanged between the sending side and the receiving side is information regarding the automatic distribution copying function and the destination code. Also, bit numbers 1 to 16 are CCITT code, bit number 17
24 are manufacturer codes defined for each manufacturer, so there is no flexibility in practice, and they are the same as in the first embodiment.

[0093]

[Table 3]

[0094] Bit number 25 is a bit for checking whether or not the automatic distribution copying function, which is a function of the present invention, is provided. At bit number 25, the receiving side uses the digital identification signal NSF to inform the sending side that it has an automatic distribution number copying function, and the sending side then uses the digital command signal NSS to tell the receiving side to activate that function. .

Thereafter, the code number etc. on the transmitting side is transmitted to the receiving side using the digital command signal NSS at bit numbers 26 to 35. In the second embodiment, the receiving side receives the aforementioned signal from the transmitting side, applies it to a predetermined code number, and performs post-reception processing. In this case, bit number 26
Since it is 10 bits from 35 to 35, a maximum of 1032 destinations (sending parties) can be set in advance. Also, by increasing the number of bits, the sender's FAX No. is used instead of the code number described above. , the sending side sends its own FAX No. to the digital command signal NSS. The receiving side enters the FAX No. of the other party (sending side). By determining the processing to be performed after receiving each message, it is possible to save the trouble of having to agree on a code number in advance between the sending side and the receiving side.

[0096] The processing contents after reception are as follows for each code number (
That is, the information is determined for each destination (to which the data is to be sent) and stored in a data memory such as the RAM 26, which is a non-volatile memory. The contents stored in the RAM 26 are post-reception processing corresponding to a code number on the transmitting side having an arbitrary number of bits. Specifically, specify the distribution destination (distribution destination name, number of copies),
These include reduction processing in the main scanning and sub-scanning directions (that is, margin creation processing), specification of the entry position of the distribution destination name, marking processing, sorting processing, etc., and the processing method is as shown in Figures 6, 8, and 9. be.

A series of document transmission procedures in the second embodiment will be explained. First, the operator transfers the original to be sent to document feeder 1.
00 on the document table 100, and designate the facsimile mode on the operation display section 19. Next, the operator specifies whether or not to use the automatic distribution copying function. If you do not use the automatic distribution copy function, please enter the recipient's FAX number.
．． , and turn on the start key to start the transmission operation. On the other hand, when using the automatic distribution copying function, specify the automatic distribution copying mode and send it to the destination FAX.
No. , and turn on the start key to start the transmission operation. At this time, the network control device 29 transmits the code number etc. of the transmitting side to the receiving side using the digital command signal NSS.

Next, referring to FIG. 14, a document receiving procedure when receiving a facsimile will be explained. Since a multifunction copying machine having a facsimile function basically operates as a copying machine, facsimile reception is realized as an interrupt operation to the copying operation of the copying machine, but it is not directly involved in the operation of the present invention. I won't discuss it here, so I won't discuss it here.

First, the facsimile control section 25 executes a predetermined pre-transmission procedure (S601), sets the modem speed and encoding method set therein to the modem 28 and the compression/expansion section 27, and transmits the transmitted one. The image information for the page is demodulated and restored to the original image information, and the restored image information is transferred to the image processing section 14 and the image memory 1
5 (S602).

Next, the digital command signal NS from the transmitting side
The destination (that is, the other party) is detected by the destination code of S (S614), and the post-reception processing contents corresponding to each destination are read from the RAM 26 and expanded to each function (S614).
S615). Next, based on the content of the notification from the sender, it is determined whether or not to enable the automatic distribution copying function (
S604), the steps from S605 onward are performed. Incidentally, the steps S605 to S613 are the same as in the first embodiment, so their explanation will be omitted.

As described above, in the multifunction copying apparatus having the facsimile function of the second embodiment, the receiving side performs post-reception processing (
Fill in the distribution address, copy the number of copies to be distributed, etc.)
The operator's work time after receiving a facsimile can be significantly reduced. Further, when there are multiple distribution destinations, by performing marking processing such as shading on the names of the desired destinations in order, it is possible to omit troublesome marking work and improve convenience.

[0102]

As explained above, the multifunction copying apparatus having a facsimile function of the present invention includes a notification means for notifying the destination of the number of copies of the document to be transmitted when sending a facsimile, and a notification means for notifying the recipient of the number of copies of the document to be distributed when sending a facsimile, and a notification means for notifying the recipient of the number of copies of the document to be distributed when receiving the facsimile. Based on the notified number of copies to be distributed, the system is equipped with a control means that controls the received document to be copied and output for the number of copies to be distributed, thereby eliminating the need for the operator to copy the number of copies for each distribution destination after receiving a facsimile, thereby increasing convenience. can be improved.

[0103] The multifunction copying apparatus of the present invention having a facsimile function also includes a notification means for notifying the destination of the distribution destination name and the number of copies of the document to be transmitted when sending a facsimile, and a notification means for notifying the recipient of the distribution destination name and the number of copies to be distributed when receiving the facsimile. It is equipped with a control means that automatically writes the distribution destination name in the received document based on the distribution destination name notified from the side and the number of copies distributed, and controls the document to be copied and output for the number of distributed copies. Convenience can be improved by eliminating the need for the operator to make copies for the distribution destinations after receiving the facsimile.

[0104] Furthermore, the multifunction copying apparatus equipped with a facsimile function according to the present invention includes a notification means for notifying the identification code of the machine itself to the other party when sending a facsimile, and processing details after reception for each identification code of the sending side. When receiving a facsimile, input the corresponding post-reception processing details from the storage means based on the identification code notified from the sender when receiving the facsimile, and then input the processing details into the received document based on the post-reception processing details. To improve convenience by eliminating the need for an operator to copy the number of copies for the distribution destinations after receiving a facsimile, since it is equipped with a control means that automatically enters the distribution destination name and copies and outputs the copies for the number of copies to be distributed. Can be done.

[0105] Further, in the composite type copying apparatus having a facsimile function of the present invention, since the control means sequentially performs marking processing such as shading on the distribution destinations for each distribution destination name,
Convenience can be improved by eliminating the trouble of marking by the operator.

Furthermore, in the composite type copying apparatus having a facsimile function of the present invention, the control means, when copying and outputting the received document for the number of distributed copies, sorts and outputs the copies one by one. There is no need to perform tasks such as sorting, and distribution work can be made more efficient.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a composite copying apparatus having a facsimile function according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a distributor.

FIG. 3 is a control block diagram of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a transmission procedure when operating as a facsimile device.

FIG. 5 is a frame configuration diagram of an HDLC (high level data link control) procedure.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a margin for a distribution destination name.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of bits indicating selection of reduction processing.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a position where a distribution destination name is written.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing four types of marking methods.

[Fig. 10] Bit numbers 31 and 32 and Fig. 9 (a), (b)
, (c), and (d).

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing bits that specify the number of copies to be distributed (that is, the number of distribution destinations).

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a series of document transmission procedures according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a document receiving procedure when receiving a facsimile according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a document receiving procedure when receiving a facsimile according to the second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

11 Amplifier
12 A/D converter 13 Image processing section
14 Image processing section 15 Image memory
16 Memory control unit 17 LD driver
18 Laser diode 19 Operation display section
20 DF control section 21 Scanner control section
22 Sorter control unit 23 Copy control unit
24 System control section 25 Facsimile control section
26 RAM 27 Image compression/expansion section
28 Modem 29 Network control device
100 Original transport device 200 Scanner
203 Line image sensor 300 Copying device main body
400 sorter

Claims (5)

[Claims] Claim 1: A multifunction copying apparatus having a facsimile function, comprising: a notification means for notifying the recipient of the number of copies of a document to be distributed when sending a facsimile; ,
What is claimed is: 1. A multifunction copying apparatus having a facsimile function, comprising: a control means for controlling a received document to be copied and output as many copies as the number of copies to be distributed. 2. A multifunction copying apparatus having a facsimile function, comprising a notification means for notifying the recipient of the distribution destination name and the number of copies of the document to be sent when sending a facsimile, and a notification means for notifying the destination of the distribution destination of the document to be sent and the number of copies to be distributed when receiving the facsimile. and a control means for automatically writing the distribution destination name in the received document based on the distributed distribution destination name and the number of distributed copies, and controlling the document to be copied and output according to the number of distributed copies. A multifunction copying device with facsimile function. 3. A multifunction copying machine having a facsimile function, comprising a notification means for notifying the other party of the identification code of the machine when sending a facsimile, and a memory that stores processing contents after receiving each identification code of the sending side. When receiving a facsimile, input the corresponding post-reception processing details from the storage means based on the identification code notified from the sender when receiving the facsimile, and automatically add the received document to the received document based on the post-reception processing details. What is claimed is: 1. A multifunction copying apparatus having a facsimile function, comprising: control means for entering a distribution destination name and for controlling the copying and outputting of the number of copies to be distributed. 4. The composite type copier having a facsimile function according to claim 2, wherein the control means sequentially performs marking processing such as shading on the distribution destinations for each distribution destination name. Device. 5. The control means, when copying and outputting the received document for the number of distributed copies, sorts and outputs the copies one by one. , and a composite copying apparatus having a facsimile function according to claim 4.