CN1983072A - Image forming apparatus setting with a memory device mounted on a detachable member - Google Patents
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Abstract
A member unit such as the paper feeding cassette attached to the image forming apparatus is mounted with the RFID as a memory device that stores information necessary for a language setting and a local setting, while a reader that reads the RFID as the memory device is attached to the image forming apparatus. When the image forming apparatus is activated, the reader reads information from the RFID to perform the language setting and the local setting of the image forming apparatus in accordance with the information. Accordingly, only with the paper feeding cassette to which is attached the RFID storing information corresponding to a region where the image forming apparatus is used, a step of the language setting and the like by a menu operation through an operation panel can be eliminated.
Description
Technical field
The present invention relates to a kind of image processing system, such as duplicating machine, printer, facsimile recorder and multi-function processor with those functions.More specifically, the present invention relates to a kind of image processing system of the quilt localization by using memory device.
Background technology
Making the specification that comprises applicable to many areas such as duplicating machine, printer, facsimile recorder and the image processing system that has the multi-function processor of those functions, so that make device be adapted to use the environment of this device, such as language, temperature and humidity.And, before image processing system uses there, need to change those various settings so that applicable to each area.Therefore, before image processing system is consigned to the user, need to carry out a kind of like this processing, be that handle assembly carries out localization about language, area and built-in printer language, so that make device be adapted to the area that will be transported to, perhaps before user's operative installations, finish these settings by the user.
For these settings of actuating unit, before conveyer, it is unpacked, be connected to power supply and activate, when being activated and moving, this device utilize guidance panel that its localization such as language is provided with is provided.In addition, carry out in its localized situation user oneself, the user used to be difficult to come the operating means menu so that change the language setting with unfamiliar language.
In addition, do not comprise in the situation of guidance panel at device, the user will prepare a personal computer and be used as management terminal device so that realize these settings, and starts image processing system and it is connected to this management terminal device to change these settings, and this may make troubles to the user.
In order to address these problems, publication number is that the Jap.P. of 2004-347940 discloses a kind of like this method, promptly read and be stored in the information in the memory device so that the display language in the area that temperature conditions, paper sheet thickness, this image processing system be transported to and use is set by the image processing system main body, wherein, but described memory device be installed on the replaceable consumable unit of this image processing system.
In addition, publication number is that the Jap.P. of 2005-244489 discloses a kind of like this method, when user's operating multifunction processor, read the information that is stored in the storage card that the operator holds by this multi-function processor, and the output form that is provided with according to the user totem information of being discerned by storage card is selected to change the demonstration of guidance panel.
According to publication number is the method for the Jap.P. of 2004-347940, and temperature conditions, paper sheet thickness and the display language in the area of using this device can be set; Yet the internal language setting of printed report and the language setting that is used for communicating with management terminal device still will be by guidance panels or by finishing with being connected of this management terminal device.
In addition, be the method for the Jap.P. of 2005-244489 according to publication number, can only finish the output form of guidance panel and the change of language demonstration, but the localization of the multi-function processor such as the internal language setting to be finished by user oneself.
Summary of the invention
The objective of the invention is to allow this locality of the internal data of image processing system to be provided with, and needn't operate by guidance panel or management terminal device.
To achieve these goals, the present invention will be provided with this locality of the internal data of memory image formation device in the memory device that detachable member provided, wherein, read this data by the reader that is installed on the image processing system main body, be provided with this locality to the internal data of image processing system.
Another object of the present invention is the setting that allows the printer language of internal data, and needn't be operated by guidance panel or management terminal device.
In order to achieve this end, the printer language setting of the internal data of image processing system is stored in the memory device that detachable member provides, and read this data by the reader that is installed on the image processing system main body, be provided with printer language setting to the internal data of image processing system.
Another object of the present invention is the setting that allows the internal data of image processing system, and needn't be operated by guidance panel or management terminal device.
In order to achieve this end, the setting of the internal data of image processing system is stored in the memory device that detachable no consumption assembly provided, and read this data by the reader that is installed on the image processing system main body, be provided with internal data to image processing system.
Another purpose of the present invention is the setting of printer control routine that allows the internal data of image processing system, and needn't be operated by guidance panel or management terminal device.
In order to achieve this end, the setting of the internal data of image processing system is stored in the memory device that detachable member provides, and read this data by the reader that is installed on the image processing system main body, be provided with printer control routine to the internal data of image processing system.
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Fig. 1 is the topology view of image processing system, wherein provides a RFID conduct according to memory device of the present invention on input tray.
Fig. 2 is that illustration has wherein been installed the synoptic diagram according to the position of the input tray of the RFID of the embodiment of Fig. 1, and this box disassembles from image processing system.
Fig. 3 is the synoptic diagram of RFID.
Fig. 4 is a block diagram of the present invention.
Fig. 5 is the process flow diagram of illustrating according to the operation of the image processing system of first embodiment and the 4th embodiment.
Fig. 6 is the data among the RFID of being stored in according to first embodiment and the 4th embodiment.
Fig. 7 is the local code table in the main storage unit of being stored in according to first embodiment and the 4th embodiment.
Fig. 8 is the message table in the main storage unit of being stored in according to first embodiment and the 4th embodiment.
Fig. 9 is that illustration is how to according to the local code table of the internal data of first embodiment and the 4th embodiment and the synoptic diagram that the message code table upgrades.
Figure 10 is the report that comes the devices illustrated situation according to first embodiment and the 4th embodiment with Japanese.
Figure 11 is the report that comes the devices illustrated situation according to first embodiment and the 4th embodiment with Amerenglish.
Figure 12 is the catalogue configuration according to the embedded with network server of first embodiment and the 4th embodiment.
Figure 13 is the view that comprises according to the image processing system of the RFID reader of second embodiment, and described RFID reader is installed on the end face of feed cable plug.
Figure 14 is the view that comprises according to the image processing system of the RFID reader of second embodiment, and described RFID reader is installed on the feed cable.
Figure 15 is the process flow diagram of illustrating according to the operation of the image processing system of the 3rd embodiment.
Figure 16 is the data among the RFID of being stored in according to the 3rd embodiment.
Figure 17 is the how synoptic diagram to upgrading according to the setting of the printer language table of the internal data of the 3rd embodiment of illustration.
Figure 18 is the process flow diagram according to the operation of the image processing system of the 5th embodiment.
Figure 19 is the data among the RFID of being stored in according to the 5th embodiment.
Figure 20 is that illustration is how to the synoptic diagram that table upgrades that is provided with according to the printer control routine of the internal data of the 5th embodiment.
Embodiment
Apparatus structure
According to first embodiment, it has been set forth RFID and has been installed on the input tray, and wherein RFID is as detachable no consumption assembly.
Fig. 1 illustration according to the structure of the device of first embodiment of the invention.Image processing system 1 comprises print unit 3, and it carries out printing in the space included by the dotted line in the upper area of shell 2.The side surface of shell 2 be equipped with receive print paper put paper pallet 5.The paper feed end of print unit 3 has the paper feed unit 7 to the print unit paper feed.
The bottom of shell 2 comprises the case type shell 8 that is formed at wherein.This case type shell 8 comprises an input tray 15, and it is the assembly that can freely dismantle.Input tray 15 is equipped with as the RFID 13a that is used to store the memory device that this locality is provided with information needed, and described input tray plays the effect that keeps paper 9.Input tray 15 can insert or take out case type shell 8 in the right side from Fig. 1.The case type shell 8 of shell 2 is installed on its rear wall, has the RFID reader 11a as reader.This RFID reader 11a is positioned the input tray 15 that has a RFID 13a with box lunch can be relative with RFID 13a when being inserted in the case type shell 8.
When carrying out printing by this device, paper 9 transmits along paper transport path 21 via paper feed unit 7 from input tray 15, and the print unit 3 that process is used for printing thereon is so that be output from putting paper pallet 5 after printing.
Fig. 2 illustration from this device, taken out input tray 15.RFID 13a is installed on the input tray by adhesive tape.When input tray 15 is inserted in the image processing system 1, is installed in RFID reader 11a on the image processing system main body and can read this locality of being stored among the RFID 13a required information is set.
Fig. 3 has described the RFID as the memory device that is adopted in the present embodiment.RFID 13 is made up of the label 33 with adhesive surface, tours antenna 35 and the IC storer 37 that is connected with antenna 35.The IC storer is made up of non-volatile ROM or the write volatile memory such as EEPROM, tuned circuit, detection and rectifier circuit, control circuit etc., thereby described tuned circuit is modulated by the electromagnetic wave that sends from antenna 35 with RFID reader 13 and is received the power supply that is used to communicate by letter, thereby carries out data communication.The RFID 13 that has various sizes, for example, the size that each side is several millimeters to tens millimeters.Size according to condition RFID is selectable.In addition, exist the various coverages of RFID 13 in read-write, for example several millimeters to tens mm distance.According to the relation of the position between RFID13a and the RFID reader 11a, described distance is selectable.According to first embodiment among Fig. 1, understand that for example RFID 13a and RFID reader 11a distance is very near; Yet can provide this RFID reader 11a in any position of image processing system at least.
Fig. 4 is about reading the block diagram according to the parts of the RFID of the image processing system of first embodiment of the invention.Omitted the functional module such as print unit.Image processing system comprises the CPU 51 that is used for information processing, be used to show error message etc. display unit 53, detect that input tray 15 exists or non-existent input tray detecting sensor 55, handle the hard disk of information needed and main storage unit 57, RFID reader 11a and antenna 61 thereof, RFID13a that semiconductor memory is formed and form the IC storer 37 of RFID 13a and the antenna 35 of RFID by being used for canned data.
The RFID storage data (see Fig. 6, be described in greater detail after a while) such as being used to carry out the local local code that is provided with.
The message code that the local code that main storage unit has been stored internal data is provided with table and internal data is provided with table, it is about adopting this locality to be provided with carries out image to form the information of the setting of device that described local code is provided with what store in the table, it is information (see Fig. 9, be described in greater detail after a while) about exporting the message that adopts what language that described message code is provided with what store in the table.
Main memory has also been stored the local code table of the data that comprise all regions that uses image processing system and (has been seen Fig. 7 in the device unit, be described in greater detail after a while) and comprise that the message code table of the verbal messages of all regions (sees Fig. 8, be described in greater detail after a while), this local code table and message code table be the record above-mentioned be provided with the table necessary.
When input tray 15 was arranged in input tray shell 8, RFID 13a carried out radio communication by its antenna 61 being installed between RFID reader 11a on the image processing system main body side and the RFID reader 11a.Since the tuned circuit of the IC storer 37 of RFID be tuned to the employed frequency of RFID reader 11a and from RFID reader 11a, provide the required power supply that reads and writes data via antenna 61 thus, useful is RFID 13a no longer needs to connect each other plug or wired.
The steps flow chart of internal data is set
Set forth according to the process step that first embodiment of the invention is provided with internal data with reference to 5 couples in figure.
When the power supply opening of image processing system, whether input tray detecting sensor 55 detects input trays and is installed on the image processing system, and carries out the step S1 that judges testing result.
When judged result is "No", the input tray detecting sensor judges that this input tray is not inserted in the image processing system, and execution in step S3, this locality with acquiescence on the display of display unit 53 is provided with the message that set language shows " no input tray ", this locality of internal data is provided with and remains its initial setting in main memory unit simultaneously, promptly finish the default setting (for example, the U.S.) of setting.
When whether being installed in judged result (S1) in the image processing system about input tray when the "Yes", execution in step S5, wherein RFID reader 11a reads the content among the RFID 13.
Then, whether execution in step S7 wherein can successfully be read the content of RFID 13 and judged.
When the judgment result displays "No", RFID reader 11a judges that the information that is included among the RFID is unreadable, thereby execution in step S9, wherein this locality with default setting is provided with the message that set language shows " RFID is not readable " on the display of display unit 53, this locality of internal data is provided with and remains its setting in advance in main memory unit simultaneously, promptly finish the default setting (for example, the U.S.) of setting.
This situation is rare; Yet, only do not work or this step just be provided under the situation of taking RFID 13 from input tray away at RFID reader 11a.
Next set forth such step, wherein can the content of RFID 13 successfully be read.When the content of RFID 13 (Fig. 6) is successfully read (when S7 be judged as "Yes" the time), search for the value of the local code in the content that is contained in RFID 13 in the local code table (Fig. 7) from be stored in main memory unit 57, execution in step S11 wherein is arranged on main memory unit to the local code table that is used for carrying out at corresponding line the local internal data that is provided with then.
Then, set language codes in the search abovementioned steps (being step S11) in the message code table (Fig. 8) from be stored in main memory unit 57, execution in step S13 to be to finish setting then, wherein the message table that is used in the internal data of corresponding line display message is arranged in the primary memory.
Elaborating of internal data is set
On the basis of actual value, set forth the step S5 of the rewriting of wherein finishing above-mentioned internal data in more detail to S13.
Local code table (Fig. 7) comprises the directory name by the root directory of every kind of language of the data of area setting and the webserver in the image processing system main body, so that when communicating, use with management terminal device, described data are such as the expression system, language codes, language and the date that are used to represent native name (YYYY-MM-DD represents the year-moon-Ri, and MM-DD-YYYY represents the moon-Ri-year respectively).In fact, exist than above these more setting options; Yet only for example understand representational herein to set forth the present invention.
Message code table (Fig. 8) comprises message (" the no paper that adopts every kind of language; 1002 ", " paperboard " or the like), the message code of the device situation that described message and expression send from the print unit of image processing system main body (for example 1002 or 1003) is corresponding.With regard to the message code table, only listed representational with above similar ground.
Used actual value to set forth local code in the internal data that image processing system is set among Fig. 9 the process that table and message code are provided with table has been set.
Compare between the local code table of storing in local code that the CPU 51 of image processing system reads in RFID 13 (corresponding to 101 in the example of Fig. 6) and the main memory unit (Fig. 7), and the local code that the delegation corresponding to local code 101 is written to the internal data in the main memory unit 57 is provided with in the table (S11) (Fig. 9), and described delegation corresponding to local code 101 represents that promptly this area is the content (language codes of Japan; 201), (language; Japanese), (date; YYYY-MM-DD) and (server directory; / Japanese).
Then, on the basis of the language codes of obtaining in above-mentioned steps 201, corresponding to the delegation of language codes 201, promptly representation language is the content (1002 of the row of Japanese in the message code table of Fig. 8; No paper), (1003; Paperboard), (1004; Change colored toner), the message code that is written in the main memory unit 57 internal data of storage is provided with in the table (S13) (Fig. 9).
As mentioned above, this locality of the internal data of image processing system is provided with and is changed to being stored in the setting that is used for Japan among the RFID.
The beneficial effect of first embodiment
According to the first embodiment of the present invention, the first connection with input tray of having stored the regional corresponding local RFID that is provided with that transports to this device just eliminated the necessity that each area will be provided with in sending installing from factory.Image processing system is according to starting with regional corresponding setting that will use this device.In addition, this user who has eliminated device necessity of carrying out initial setting up and carrying out initial setting up by management terminal device with unfamiliar language.
According to being provided with and the language setting as the set this locality of the present invention, when image processing system is carried out reporting printing to user report device situation, and when communicating between device and management terminal device, image processing system adopts according to the language by the information setting that RFID discerned.
Utilize an example of report output to elaborate the actual beneficial effect that this locality is provided with and language is provided with that internal data is set.Figure 10 illustration the screen page of the output report of this device in the situation be configured to Japan is set in this locality.Print this screen page with Japanese, and the date of local code represent to be provided with comprise be used for Japan be the data of order with " year-moon-Ri ".
Figure 11 illustration the screen page of the output report of this device in the situation be configured to the U.S. is set in this locality.Print this screen page with English, and represent to be provided with and comprise that what be used for the U.S. is the data of order with " year-moon-Ri " date of local code.
For another example, will set forth the language setting that between device and office terminal, communicates via the embedded with network server after a while.
Image processing system comprise the embedded with network server in case via with being connected of office terminal with this device localization.By the represented content of embedded with network server is preparing with the regional corresponding language that uses this device at first, and is written to the file of every kind of language.Figure 12 illustration the bibliographic structure of embedded with network server.In the catalogue below webserver root directory, the CGI file of the CGI that has wherein stored the program that is used for carrying out server is provided, has wherein stored the image folder of image and the language file folder of every kind of language.This language file folder has been preserved html document, and described html document represents that change (settings.html), facsimile function (fax.html) and printing function (print.html) are provided with and the page of device situation report functions such as (report.html) such as being provided with.For example, opening of device situation report (report.html) document will produce the demonstration of the screen page on the display of office terminal, and it is equivalent to the device situation report output of having reported as in Figure 10 and 11.
As above having set forth in the steps flow chart among the step S11, owing to be provided with on the basis of the data that are in RFID to be comprised with the server directory name of every kind of language in the embedded with network server that every kind of language is associated, so when visit embedded with network server, the demonstration report as shown in figure 10 on the display of office terminal if language is set to Japanese, and on the other hand, the demonstration report as shown in figure 11 on the display of office terminal if language is set to Amerenglish.
Second embodiment
Figure 13 and 14 illustration the second embodiment of the present invention.Figure 13 is the view of image processing system, and wherein RFID reader 11b is installed on the side of feed cable inlet 17 of this device.Figure 14 is the view of image processing system, wherein is installed on the side of feed cable 19 of this device as the RFID 13b of memory device of the present invention.
The structure of device
At second embodiment that has been installed in situation illustrated on the feed cable 19 of the RFID 13b as detachable no consumption assembly.
Second embodiment has adopted print unit 3, has put paper pallet 5 and paper feed unit 7, and its parts with image processing system according to first embodiment shown in Figure 1 are identical.
According to second embodiment, RFID 13b is installed on the lateral parts of plug 19 of feed cable, and it is by the bonding detachable block of realizing that waits, as shown in figure 14.The RFID reader 11b that is used to read RFID 13b is installed in the inside surface (Figure 13 and Figure 14) of feed cable inlet 17 by means of bonding grade.Therefore, when plug 19 was inserted in the feed cable inlet 17, RFID 13b was relative with RFID reader 11b, so that RFID reader 11b can read RFID 13b.
Be used to be provided with the steps flow chart of the device of second embodiment
According to second embodiment be used for and this locality of internal data setting and language setting is provided with to device steps flow chart with set forth at first embodiment those are identical.
The beneficial effect of second embodiment
As long as RFID 13b is installed in advance on the side surface of plug of feed cable 19, having stored and transported regional corresponding language setting in described RFID 13b is provided with this locality, image processing system according to second embodiment just can produce the beneficial effect identical with first embodiment, and also having produced another advantage, this locality of promptly installing the internal data of main body is provided with and can need not just can be provided with by guidance panel or management terminal device.
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The example of free disconnect assembly comprises consumable assembly, for example toner cartridge.
RFID is illustrated as memory device herein; Yet bar code or two-dimensional bar also can produce same beneficial effect.
The 3rd embodiment
Device construction
At the 3rd embodiment that has been installed in situation illustrated on the input tray of the RFID as detachable member.
According to the device construction of the 3rd embodiment with set forth in first embodiment with reference to figure 1 identical, therefore, omitted description herein to it.
In addition, according to the situation that wherein RFID is installed in the device on the input tray as detachable member of the 3rd embodiment also with set forth in first embodiment with reference to figure 2 identical, therefore omitted description herein to it.
Further, as the RFID of memory device also with set forth in first embodiment with reference to figure 3 identical, therefore omitted description herein to it.
Further again, the block diagram that forms the parts that the RFID of device combines with reading images also with set forth in first embodiment with reference to figure 4 identical, therefore omitted description herein to it.
According to the 3rd embodiment, RFID has stored about using data (Figure 16 of any printer language; To set forth after a while).
The steps flow chart of built-in printer language is set
Set forth the steps flow chart that is used to be provided with the built-in printer language according to the 3rd embodiment with reference to the flow process of Figure 15.
When the power supply opening of image processing system, whether input tray detecting sensor 55 detects input trays and is installed on the image processing system, and execution in step S21 wherein judges testing result as a result.
When judged result is "No", the input tray detecting sensor is judged that this input tray is not inserted in the image processing system and is judged that further the information of RFID not can read, so execution in step S23, the message that wherein on the display of display unit 53, shows " no input tray ", the printer language setting of internal data simultaneously remains its initial setting in main memory unit, promptly finish the default setting (for example, only adopting PRESCRIBE (trade mark)) of setting.
When whether being installed in judged result (S21) in the image processing system about input tray when the "Yes", execution in step S25, wherein RFID reader 11a reads the content among the RFID 13.
Then, whether execution in step S27 wherein can successfully be read the content of RFID 13 and judged.
When judged result is "No", RFID reader 11a judges that the information of RFID is unreadable, thereby execution in step S29, the message that wherein on the display of display unit 53, shows " RFID is not readable ", the printer language setting of internal data simultaneously remains its setting in advance in main memory unit, promptly finish the default setting (for example, only adopting PRESCRIBE (trade mark)) of setting.
Though this situation is rare, does not only work or this step just is provided under the situation of taking RFID 13 from input tray away at RFID reader 11a.
Next, will set forth such step, wherein can the content of RFID 13 successfully be read.When the content of RFID 13 (Figure 16) is successfully read (when S27 be judged as "Yes" the time), execution in step S31 to be to finish setting, and wherein the printer language that the printer language in the content is provided with the internal data of data storage in main memory unit is provided with in the table.
Come the content of the actual setting among the illustrative step S31 with reference to actual value.
During beginning, RFID 13 has stored content as shown in figure 16.RFID numbering separately is used to discern this RFID.Next, about being provided with in the table of printer language, PRESCRIBE (trade mark) is used in first row with using language to be arranged to initial setting up as PRESCRIBE (trade mark).PCL is used in second row.This example of 3 kinds of printer languages is shown as not using the POSTSCRIPT (trade mark) of the third line.CRC (cyclic redundancy check (CRC)) symbol is written to printer language is provided with in the table, described CRC symbol is used to judge whether above-mentioned RFID can be successfully read or write.
Figure 17 illustration the built-in printer language be provided with the table and update condition, it is stored in the main memory unit 57 of image processing system 1 main body.As shown in figure 17, in image processing system 1, when this device is transported, only PRESCRIBE (trade mark) is set to available printer language from factory, promptly printer language is set to PRESCRIBE (trade mark) under initial situation.According to step S31 as described above, upgrade the setting of the built-in printer language in the main memory unit according to the printer language setting of RFID shown in Figure 16.Thereby, this setting is upgraded so that PCL can use.In addition, two respective drivers such as PRESCRIBE (trade mark) printer driver and PCL printer driver are set to available condition (Figure 17).Printer language during initial setting up is that PRESCRIBE (trade mark) and the printer language that reads before the RFID data all are read.
The beneficial effect of the 3rd embodiment
According to the 3rd embodiment, first just connection of RFID and input tray makes image processing system start according to the setting of printer language set among the RFID, and need not to be provided with from factory, transport the model of image processing system and transport the area at every turn, described RFID has stored the model and the printer language setting of transporting the area corresponding to image processing system.In addition, the user who has eliminated image processing system must print the setting of machine language and print necessity that the machine language is provided with according to management terminal device by unfamiliar guidance panel.
The 4th embodiment
Device construction
The 4th embodiment for example understands wherein RFID is installed in situation on the image processing system as detachable no consumption assembly.
According to the device construction of the 4th embodiment with set forth in first embodiment with reference to figure 1 identical, therefore omitted description herein to it.
In addition, wherein the RFID as memory device be installed on the input tray situation also with set forth in first embodiment with reference to figure 2 identical, therefore omitted description herein to it.
Further, as the RFID of memory device also with set forth in first embodiment with reference to figure 3 identical, therefore omitted description herein to it.
Further again, the block diagram of the parts that read about RFID to image processing system also with set forth in first embodiment with reference to figure 4 identical, therefore omitted description herein to it.
According to the 4th embodiment, RFID has stored the data of the local code that is provided with about this locality.
The steps flow chart of internal data is set
Set forth the steps flow chart that is used to be provided with internal data according to the 4th embodiment below with reference to the flow process of Fig. 5.
When the power supply opening of image processing system, whether input tray detecting sensor 55 detects input trays and is installed on the image processing system, and execution in step S1 wherein judges its result.
When judged result was "No", the input tray detecting sensor judged that this input tray is not inserted in the image processing system, thereby the information of further judging RFID not can read.Thereby, this locality of internal data is provided with and remains its initial setting in main memory unit, i.e. default setting (for example, the U.S.), execution in step S3 wherein shows the message of " no input tray " to finish setting with the set language of default setting on the display of display unit 53
When whether being installed in judged result (S1) in the image processing system about input tray when the "Yes", execution in step S5, wherein RFID reader 11a reads the content among the RFID 13.
Then, whether execution in step S7 wherein can successfully be read the content of RFID 13 and judged.
When judged result is "No", input tray detecting sensor 55 judges that the information of RFD not can read, this locality of internal data is provided with and remains its initial setting in main memory unit, be default setting (for example, the U.S.), and execution in step S9 wherein shows the message of " RFID is not readable " to finish setting with the set language of default setting on the display of display unit 53.
Though this situation is rare, does not only work or this step just is provided under the situation of taking RFID 13 from input tray away at RFID reader 11a.
Then, will set forth such step, wherein can the content of RFID 13 successfully be read.When the content of RFID 13 (Figure 16) is successfully read (when S7 be judged as "Yes" the time), the local code value of this content of search in the local code table (Fig. 7) from be stored in main memory unit 57, execution in step S11 wherein is arranged on main memory unit to the local code table that is used for carrying out at corresponding line the local internal data that is provided with then.
Then, set language codes in the search abovementioned steps (being step S11) in the message code table (Fig. 8) from be stored in main memory unit 57, execution in step S13 to be to finish setting then, wherein being used for showing that the message table corresponding to the internal data of the message of the row that finds is arranged on primary memory.
Elaborating of internal data is set
Elaborate wherein step S5 that internal data is rewritten to S13 with reference to actual value.
When initial, RFID 13 has stored the content shown in Fig. 6.The RFID that has write identification RFID in RFID 13 numbers separately, be used for carrying out the local local code that is provided with and at CRC (cyclic redundancy check (CRC)) symbol that adopts about the judgement that whether can successfully read or write aforementioned RFID data.Local code table shown in Figure 7 and message code table shown in Figure 8 are written in the main memory unit 57 of image processing system.
Local code table (Fig. 7) has been stored the directory name that needs by the root directory of the regional data that are provided with and every kind of language on the webserver in image processing system, so that when communicating, use with management terminal device, described data are such as the expression system, language codes, language and the date that are used to represent native name (YYYY-MM-DD represents the year-moon-Ri, and MM-DD-YYYY represents the moon-Ri-year respectively).Though exist than above these more setting options, only for example understand representational herein to set forth the present invention.
Message code table (Fig. 8) has been stored message (" the no paper that adopts every kind of language; 1002 ", " paperboard " or the like), the message code of the device situation that described message and expression send from the print unit of image processing system main body (for example 1002 or 1003) is corresponding.Similarly only message code table and above illustrated representational.
With reference to actual value, set forth such step among Fig. 9, wherein the local code of the internal data of image processing system is provided with table and message code and is provided with and shows to be provided with.
Compare between the local code table (Fig. 7) that the CPU 51 of image processing system stores in local code of reading from RFID 13 (corresponding to 101 the example of Fig. 6) and main memory unit, and the local code that the delegation corresponding to local code 101 is written to the internal data in the main memory unit 57 is provided with in the table (S11) (Fig. 9), and described delegation corresponding to local code 101 represents that promptly this area is the content (language codes of Japan; 201), (language; Japanese), (date; YYYY-MM-DD) and (server directory; / Japanese).
Then, on the basis of the language codes of obtaining in above-mentioned steps 201, corresponding to the delegation of language codes 201, promptly representation language is the content (1002 of Japanese in the message code table of Fig. 8; No paper), (1003; Paperboard), (1004; Change colored toner), the message code that is written in the main memory unit 57 internal data of storage is provided with in the table (S13) (Fig. 9).
In view of more than, this locality of the internal data of image processing system be provided with by this locality turn to be stored among the RFID be used for Japan setting.
The beneficial effect of the 4th embodiment
The 4th embodiment according to image processing system, with have an input tray of having stored and transported the corresponding local RFID that is provided with in area be connected the startup that is provided with that just can make the image processing system basis that is suitable for this area be suitable for this area for the first time, need not each area to be provided with according to installing when from factory, sending.In addition, the user of image processing system no longer needs to carry out initial setting up and carry out initial setting up by management terminal device with unfamiliar language by guidance panel.
Be provided with and the language setting according to this locality by setting of the present invention, when communicating when the reporting printing of its situation of image processing system reports on the implementation and with management terminal device, image processing system adopts the language based on the information setting that RFID discerned.
Utilize the beneficial effect that an example of internal report output sets forth that actual this locality of finishing internal data is provided with and language is produced when being provided with.Figure 10 has shown and has comprised its local screen page that the internal report of being exported in the device that is configured to Japan is set.Print this screen page with Japanese, and the date of local code represents that being expressed as being used for Japanese " year-moon-Ri " is order.
Figure 11 illustration local setting be configured to the screen page of internal report of the device of the U.S..Print this screen page with English, and the date of local code represent to be represented as be used for the U.S. " year-moon-Ri " in proper order.
For another example, will set forth the language setting that between device and office terminal, communicates via the embedded with network server after a while.
Image processing system comprises the embedded with network server and is provided with so that carry out its inside by this device is connected with the office terminal.Writing with the corresponding language in this area and to carry out in advance, and be written to the file of every kind of language by the shown content of embedded with network server.Figure 12 illustration the bibliographic structure of embedded with network server.The language file folder of CGI file, the image folder that is used for memory image and the every kind of language of the CGI that has wherein stored the program that is used for carrying out server is provided in the catalogue below webserver root directory.This language file folder has been preserved html document, and described html document represents that change (settings.html), facsimile function (fax.html) and printing function (print.html) are provided with and the page of device situation report every kind of functions such as (report.html) such as being provided with.For example, by device for opening situation report (report.html) document, will be on the display of office terminal the display screen page, it is equivalent to the device situation report output of having reported as in Figure 10 and 11.
As about steps flow chart having set forth among the step S11, because with the server directory name of every kind of language in the embedded with network server that every kind of language is associated is to be provided with on the basis of the data of RFID, so when visit embedded with network server, when language is set to Japanese, on the display of office terminal, show report as shown in figure 10, and when language is set to Amerenglish, on the display of office terminal, show report as shown in figure 11.
The 5th embodiment
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The 5th embodiment for example understands wherein RFID is installed in situation on the image processing system as detachable member.
The 5th embodiment for example understands wherein RFID is installed in situation on the image processing system as detachable no consumption assembly.
Since according to the device construction of the 5th embodiment with set forth in first embodiment with reference to figure 1 identical, so omitted description herein to it.
In addition and since wherein the RFID as memory device be installed on the input tray situation also with set forth in first embodiment with reference to figure 2 identical, therefore omitted description herein to it.
Further and since as the RFID of memory device also with set forth in first embodiment with reference to figure 3 identical, therefore omitted description herein to it.
Further again and since the block diagram of the parts that read about RFID to image processing system also with set forth in first embodiment with reference to figure 4 identical, therefore omitted description herein to it.
According to the 5th embodiment, RFID has stored the data (Figure 19 that comprises the information that adopts which printer control routine; To elaborate).
Be used to be provided with the steps flow chart of built-in printer control routine
Set forth the steps flow chart that is used to be provided with the built-in printer control routine below with reference to the flow process of Figure 18.
When the power supply opening of image processing system, whether input tray detecting sensor 55 detects input trays and is installed on the image processing system, and execution in step S41 wherein judges its result.
When judged result was "No", the input tray detecting sensor judged that this input tray is not installed in the image processing system thereby the information of RFID not can read.Thereby, execution in step S43, the message that wherein on the display of display unit 53, shows " no input tray " with the set language of default setting, printer control routine setting in the internal data simultaneously remains its initial setting in main memory unit, be default setting (for example, only adopting ESC/P (trade mark)).
When whether being installed in judged result (S41) in the image processing system about input tray when the "Yes", execution in step S45, wherein RFID reader 11a reads the content among the RFID 13.
Then, whether execution in step S47 wherein can successfully be read the content of RFID 13 and judged.
When judged result is "No", the RFID reader judges that the information of RFID not can read, and execution in step S49, the message that wherein on the display of display unit 53, shows " RFID is not readable ", the printer control routine setting of internal data simultaneously remains its initial setting in main memory unit, promptly finish the default setting (for example, only adopting ESC/P (trade mark)) of setting.
Though this situation is rare, does not only work or this step just is provided under the situation of taking RFID 13 from input tray away at RFID reader 11a.
Then, will set forth such a case, wherein can the content of RFID 13 successfully be read.When the content of RFID 13 (Figure 19) is successfully read (when S47 be judged as "Yes" the time), execution in step S51, wherein be provided with in the table, to finish setting being included in the printer control routine that printer control routine in this content is provided with the internal data of data storage in main memory unit.
Be set forth in the actual operation that content is set among the step S51 below with reference to actual value.
When initial, the content among RFID 13 storage Figure 19.RFID numbers separately and is used to discern RFID.Then, being provided with in the table of printer control routine, in first row, adopting ESC/P (trade mark) and ESC/P (trade mark) be arranged in the language of initial setting up.In second row, adopt PC-PR (trade mark).At the third line, be presented at the example that is provided with that does not use NEC NM in 3 printer control routines.In addition, CRC (cyclic redundancy check (CRC)) symbol that is used for judging whether successfully reading above-mentioned RFID data is written to this table.
Figure 20 illustration table is set and how it is upgraded of the built-in printer control routine that in the main memory unit 57 of image processing system 1 main body, write down.As shown in figure 20, in the image processing system when transporting, only ESC/P (trade mark) is arranged to the printer control routine, promptly the printer control routine is set to ESC/P (trade mark) under the initial situation.The setting of the built-in printer control routine of upgrading in the main memory unit to be stored is set according to the printer control routine of RFID shown in Figure 19 in step S51 as mentioned above.Thereby, upgraded setting, and therefore made PC-PR (trade mark) available.In addition, corresponding two printer drivers such as ESC/P (trade mark) printer driver and PC-PR (trade mark) printer driver are set to available condition (Figure 17). for the printer control routine in the initial setting up, ESC/P (trade mark) be arranged to read before the RFID data identical.
The beneficial effect of the 5th embodiment
According to the 5th embodiment, stored and the model of image processing system and transport being connected of input tray just having eliminated and need be provided with transporting area and model of the RFID of area and the setting of corresponding printer control routine from factory when device is sent with having, being provided with of printer control routine that consequently permission basis is stored among the RFID starts image processing system.
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1. image processing system, memory device with inside local setting of carrying out described device, described device comprises being used for being provided with according to this locality of internal data and produces and the apparatus main body of regional corresponding function and detachable assembly from the described apparatus main body as required, wherein said assembly is installed on the described apparatus main body so that output image forms data, and described image processing system comprises:
Memory device is used to store described this locality information necessary is set, and described memory device is installed on the described assembly; And
Reader is used for described memory device is read, and described reader is installed on the described apparatus main body;
Wherein when being installed in described assembly on the described apparatus main body, described reader reads the information that reads with utilization to the described information in the described memory device of being stored in and carries out described local the setting.
2. the image processing system with described memory device of the described inside local setting of carrying out described device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said local the setting is the internal language setting.
3. the image processing system with described memory device that the described inside local of carrying out described device is provided with as claimed in claim 2, wherein said internal language setting are the settings that is used to report the language that the setting or be used for of the reporting printing language of described image processing system situation communicates between described image processing system and exterior terminal equipment.
4. the image processing system with described memory device of the described inside local setting of carrying out described device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said memory device is RFID.
5. the image processing system with described memory device of the described inside local setting of carrying out described device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said memory device is RFID.
6. the image processing system with described memory device of the described inside local setting of carrying out described device as claimed in claim 3, wherein said memory device is RFID.
7. image processing system, memory device with built-in printer language setting of carrying out described device, described device comprise the printer language that is used for according to internal data be provided with execution corresponding to the apparatus main body of the output of printer language and as required with detachable assembly from described apparatus main body, wherein said assembly is installed on the described apparatus main body so that output image forms data, and described image processing system comprises:
Memory device is used to store described printer language information necessary is set, and described memory device is installed on the described assembly; And
Reader is used for described memory device is read, and described reader is installed on the described apparatus main body;
Wherein when being installed in described assembly on the described apparatus main body, described reader reads the information that reads with utilization to the described information in the described memory device of being stored in and carries out described printer language setting.
8. the image processing system with described memory device of the built-in printer language setting of carrying out described device as claimed in claim 7, wherein said internal printer language is any among PRESCRIBE (trade mark), PCL or the POSTSCRIPT (trade mark).
9. the image processing system with described memory device of the built-in printer language setting of carrying out described device as claimed in claim 7, wherein said memory device is RFID.
10. the image processing system with described memory device of the built-in printer language setting of carrying out described device as claimed in claim 8, wherein said memory device is RFID.
11. image processing system, memory device with internal data setting of carrying out described device, described device comprises and is used for according to internal data that setting produces the apparatus main body of function and as required from the dismountable no consumption assembly of described apparatus main body, wherein said no consumption assembly is installed on the described apparatus main body so that output image forms data, and described image processing system comprises:
Memory device is used to store described internal data information necessary is set, and described memory device is installed on the described no consumption assembly; And
Reader is used for described memory device is read, and described reader is installed on the described apparatus main body;
Wherein when being installed in described no consumption assembly on the apparatus main body, described reader reads the information that reads with utilization to the described information in the described memory device of being stored in and carries out described internal data setting.
12. the image processing system with described memory device of the internal data setting of carrying out described device as claimed in claim 11, wherein said detachable no consumption assembly is one of input tray or feed cable.
13. the image processing system with described memory device of the internal data setting of carrying out described device as claimed in claim 11, wherein said memory device is a RFID equipment.
14. the image processing system with described memory device of the internal data setting of carrying out described device as claimed in claim 12, wherein said memory device is a RFID equipment.
15. image processing system, memory device with built-in printer control routine setting of carrying out described device, described device comprises that the printer control routine that is used for according to internal data is provided with and exports and the apparatus main body of the corresponding data of printer control routine and detachable assembly from the described apparatus main body as required, wherein said assembly is installed on the described apparatus main body so that output image forms data, and described image processing system comprises:
Memory device is used to store described printer control routine information necessary is set, and described memory device is installed on the described assembly; And
Reader is used for described memory device is read, and described reader is installed on the described apparatus main body;
Wherein when being installed in described assembly on the described apparatus main body, described reader reads the information that reads with utilization to the described information in the described memory device of being stored in and carries out the setting of described printer control routine.
16. the image processing system with described memory device of the built-in printer control routine setting of carrying out described device as claimed in claim 15, wherein said built-in printer control routine is any among ESC/P (trade mark), PC-PR (trade mark) or the NEC NM.
17. the image processing system with described memory device of the built-in printer control routine setting of carrying out described device as claimed in claim 15, wherein said memory device is RFID.
18. the image processing system with described memory device of the built-in printer control routine setting of carrying out described device as claimed in claim 16, wherein said memory device is RFID.
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