Image processing apparatus and job execution control method

Abstract

Provided is an image processing apparatus or the like that can ensure usability by displaying a set history record for which use is prohibited, and can prevent misuse and improper use of a set history record. An image processing apparatus includes a job execution unit that can execute a job related to image processing based on a set history record; a setting unit that sets use prohibition of the set history record; a display unit that can display the set history record including a set history record for which setting has been prohibited; and a control unit that can control execution of a job based on the displayed set history record, the control unit deciding a manner of execution of the job based on a result of judging whether the set history record is a set history record for which setting has been prohibited when the job is executed based on the set history record.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an image processing apparatus, etc. Background Technology

[0002] In image processing devices such as multifunction printers, settings related to the execution of tasks such as printing, faxing, or image transmission are sometimes stored as setting history.

[0003] In recent years, attempts have been made to reduce the labor and time required for users to perform tasks by utilizing stored setting history. Specifically, the image processing device displays the setting history on the display unit in a manner selectable by the user. Upon receiving the user's selection of the setting history, the image processing device performs the task based on the setting values ​​associated with that setting history, thereby easily reproducing the task corresponding to that setting history.

[0004] In such image processing apparatuses, the misuse or illegal use of setting history is sometimes prevented by setting the setting history related to prohibited operations that cannot be performed to non-display (for example, see Patent Document 1).

[0005] Existing technical documents

[0006] Patent documents

[0007] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2011-234170 Summary of the Invention

[0008] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0009] However, in the prior art such as Patent Document 1, it is impossible to confirm the setting history itself involved in the past operations. For example, it is impossible to track the setting history related to past operations, such as what settings were sent to whom and what settings were used, resulting in a lack of usability.

[0010] This disclosure aims to provide an image processing apparatus, etc., which can ensure availability and prevent misuse and improper use of the setting history by displaying a prohibited setting history.

[0011] Solution for solving the problem

[0012] To address the aforementioned issues, the image processing apparatus according to this disclosure is characterized by comprising: a job execution unit capable of executing image processing-related jobs based on a setting history; a setting unit capable of setting a prohibition on the use of the setting history; a display unit capable of displaying the setting history including the setting history with the prohibition setting; and a control unit capable of controlling the execution of jobs based on the displayed setting history, wherein when executing the job based on the setting history, the control unit determines the execution mode of the job based on a determination result of whether the setting history is a setting history with the prohibition setting.

[0013] Furthermore, the job execution control method of the present invention is characterized by comprising: a job execution step, performing a job related to image processing based on a set history record; a setting step, setting a prohibition on the use of the set history record; a display step, displaying the set history record containing the set history record with the prohibition setting; and a control step, controlling the execution of the job based on the displayed set history record, wherein the control step includes the following step: when executing the job based on the set history record, determining the execution mode of the job based on a determination result of whether the set history record is a set history record with the prohibition setting.

[0014] Invention Effects

[0015] According to the present invention, an image processing apparatus or the like can be provided that can ensure availability by displaying a prohibited setting history, while also preventing misuse and improper use of the setting history. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the composite machine according to the first embodiment.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a functional configuration diagram of the multifunction printer according to the first embodiment.

[0018] Figure 3 This diagram illustrates an example of the configuration of the data structure for setting historical records according to the first embodiment.

[0019] Figure 4 This diagram illustrates an example of the configuration of the data structure for the job history record involved in the first embodiment.

[0020] Figure 5 This diagram illustrates an example of the data structure of the prohibition setting table involved in the first embodiment.

[0021] Figure 6 A flowchart illustrating the processing flow involved in the first embodiment.

[0022] Figure 7 A flowchart illustrating the processing flow involved in the first embodiment.

[0023] Figure 8 A flowchart illustrating the processing flow involved in the first embodiment.

[0024] Figure 9 A diagram illustrating an example of the operation involved in the first embodiment.

[0025] Figure 10 A diagram illustrating an example of the operation involved in the first embodiment.

[0026] Figure 11 A diagram illustrating an example of the operation involved in the first embodiment.

[0027] Figure 12 A diagram illustrating an example of the operation involved in the first embodiment.

[0028] Figure 13 A diagram illustrating an example of the operation involved in the first embodiment.

[0029] Figure 14 A diagram illustrating an example of the operation involved in the first embodiment.

[0030] Figure 15 A flowchart illustrating the processing flow involved in the second embodiment.

[0031] Figure 16 A diagram illustrating an example of the operation involved in the second embodiment.

[0032] Figure 17 A diagram illustrating an example of the operation involved in the second embodiment.

[0033] Figure 18 A diagram illustrating an example of the operation involved in the second embodiment.

[0034] Figure 19 A diagram illustrating an example of the operation involved in the second embodiment.

[0035] Figure 20 A diagram illustrating an example of the operation involved in the second embodiment.

[0036] Figure 21 This diagram illustrates an example of the configuration of the data structure for setting historical records involved in the third embodiment.

[0037] Figure 22 A flowchart illustrating the processing flow involved in the third embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0038] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this invention, for example, a multifunction printer capable of performing operations related to copying, faxing, and image transmission within a single housing will be described as an image processing apparatus. Furthermore, the following embodiments are merely examples used to illustrate the present invention, and the technical scope of the invention as described in the claims is not limited to the following description.

[0039] [1 First Implementation Method]

[0040] The first embodiment is a method of displaying a setting history that includes setting history where settings have been disabled, while imposing restrictions on the execution of operations based on the setting history where settings have been disabled.

[0041] [1.1 Functional Composition]

[0042] use Figure 1 and Figure 2 The functional configuration of the multifunction machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described. Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view that briefly illustrates the overall structure of the multifunction printer 10. Figure 2 This is a functional configuration diagram of the multifunction printer 10. The multifunction printer 10 includes a control unit 11, a display unit 13, an operation input unit 15, a communication unit 17, an image forming unit 19, an image reading unit 21, and a storage unit 23.

[0043] The control unit 11 controls the entire multifunction printer 10. The control unit 11 is composed of, for example, one or more computing devices (CPU (Central Processing Unit) etc.). The control unit 11 performs its functions by reading and executing various programs stored in the storage unit 23.

[0044] The display unit 13 displays various information to the user and others. The display unit 13 may be composed of, for example, an LCD (Liquid crystal display) or an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display.

[0045] The operation input unit 15 accepts information input from users, etc. The operation input unit 15 can be composed of hard keys (e.g., numeric keys), buttons, etc. Furthermore, the operation input unit 15 can be configured as a touch panel capable of input via the display unit 13. In this case, the input method for the touch panel can be, for example, resistive film, infrared, electromagnetic induction, capacitive, etc.

[0046] The communication unit 17 includes an interface for communicating with other devices via, for example, a wired or wireless network (NW) such as a LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), Internet, telephone line, or fax line.

[0047] The image forming unit 19 forms an image based on image data onto paper, which serves as a recording medium. The image forming unit 19 supplies paper from the paper supply unit 25, forms an image based on image data on the paper, and then discharges it to the paper output unit 27. For example, the image forming unit 19 can be configured as a laser printer using an electrophotographic method. In this case, the image forming unit 19 forms the image using toner supplied from a toner cartridge (not shown) corresponding to a toner color (e.g., cyan, magenta, yellow, black).

[0048] The image reading unit 21 scans and reads the original image, thereby generating image data. The image reading unit 21 can be configured as a scanner device equipped with an image sensor such as a CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) or a CIS (Contact Image Sensor). There are no particular limitations on the configuration of the image reading unit 21 as long as it is configured to generate image data by reading the reflected light image from the original image using an image sensor.

[0049] The storage unit 23 stores various programs and data required for the operation of the multifunction printer 10. The storage unit 23 may be composed of storage devices such as RAM (Random Access Memory), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), ROM (Read Only Memory).

[0050] In the first embodiment, the storage unit 23 stores the job execution program 231, the setting history processing program 232, the setting prohibition program 233, the setting prohibition judgment program 234, and the display processing program 235, and ensures the setting value file storage area 236, the setting history storage area 237, the job history storage area 238, and the setting prohibition storage area 239.

[0051] The job execution program 231 is a program read by the control unit 11 for processing various functions such as copying, faxing, and image data transmission in job units. The control unit 11, having read the job execution program 231, executes jobs by controlling the display unit 13, operation input unit 15, communication unit 17, image forming unit 19, and image reading unit 21, which function as the job execution unit. Furthermore, the control unit 11, having read the job execution program 231, can execute various jobs based on settings contained in a setting value file of setting history records.

[0052] The setting history processing program 232 is, for example, a program read by the control unit 11 when performing tasks such as acquiring setting values ​​related to job execution, generating setting history records, and performing various processing on the setting history records. After reading the setting history processing program 232, the control unit 11 acquires setting values ​​related to job execution and generates a setting value file including those setting values. Then, the control unit 11 stores the generated setting value file in the setting value file storage area 236. Furthermore, the control unit 11 generates setting history records by associating the setting value file with identification information (e.g., job ID) used to identify which job it is associated with. Then, the control unit 11 stores the generated setting history records in the setting history record storage area 237.

[0053] The prohibition setting procedure 233 is a procedure read by the control unit 11 when setting a prohibition on the use of setting history (hereinafter referred to as prohibition setting). The control unit 11, which reads the prohibition setting procedure 233, functions as a setting unit. Here, the prohibition setting in this invention refers to a setting applied to the setting history corresponding to a job in order to restrict the execution of a function of a job or a part of a job. In this case, the prohibition setting can be applied to the setting history itself or to a specific setting value contained in the setting value file. The control unit 11 determines the execution mode of the job based on the setting history based on the determination result of whether the setting history is a setting history related to the prohibition setting.

[0054] The prohibition setting determination procedure 234 is a procedure read by the control unit 11 when performing a task based on setting history, to determine whether the setting history is related to a prohibited setting. After reading the prohibition setting determination procedure 234, the control unit 11 determines whether a prohibited setting has been applied to that setting history. Specifically, the control unit 11 compares each setting value in the setting history or setting value file related to the execution of the task with the setting values ​​in the prohibited setting table described later, and determines whether the setting history is related to a prohibited setting.

[0055] If the control unit 11 determines that the setting history is related to the setting prohibition, it can restrict the execution of the operation as a method of operation execution. Alternatively, if the setting prohibition is applied to a specific setting value in the setting value file, the control unit 11 can execute the operation based on setting values ​​other than the setting value to which the setting prohibition is applied.

[0056] Furthermore, the "restriction of job execution" in this invention includes not only methods of not executing the job, but also methods such as temporarily hindering job execution by overlaying a warning screen or similar display on the job execution instruction input button on the display unit 13. In this case, for example, obtaining the manager's consent can also be set as a condition for job execution.

[0057] The display processing program 235 is a program read by the control unit 11 when the display unit 13 displays a display screen that shows a summary of setting history, various setting values ​​related to the execution of the job, a setting screen that accepts input such as execution instructions or end instructions, a basic screen (e.g., the main screen) that can be switched to display the setting screen, or a login screen for user authentication.

[0058] The setting value file storage area 236 is a storage area for storing setting value files generated by the control unit 11, which reads the setting history processing program 232. Setting values ​​include, for example, user-defined setting values ​​such as color mode, resolution, format, and density, as well as device-initiated settings maintained by the device itself. The control unit 11, which reads the job execution program 231, retrieves the setting value file associated with the setting history of the execution target from the setting value file storage area 236 and executes the job based on the setting values ​​contained in the setting value file.

[0059] The setting history storage area 237 is a storage area that stores the setting history generated by the control unit 11 after reading the setting history processing program 232. During the execution of overview display processing and operations based on this setting history, the setting history stored in the setting history storage area 237 is appropriately read.

[0060] Here, the setting history involved in this invention will be explained. Figure 3 (a) is a diagram illustrating an example of the data structure for setting history records stored in the setting history storage area 237. Furthermore, Figure 3 (b) is an explanation and Figure 3 (a) A diagram illustrating an example of the data structure of the setting history file associated with the setting value file.

[0061] Figure 3 (a) The example configuration history includes job ID, execution time, job type, displayed configuration value, and configuration value file name.

[0062] The job ID is identification information used to identify which job the configuration history is associated with. The execution time indicates when the job was executed. The job type indicates the type of job performed (e.g., photocopying job, fax job, image transmission job (E-mail, Scanto SMB, etc.)). Displayed settings represent a portion of the configuration values ​​(content) shown on the overview screen of the configuration history. The configuration value filename is the filename of the configuration value file associated with this configuration history.

[0063] For example, the configuration history associated with job ID "0099" represents the configuration history related to the job type "copying" executed on February 22, 2020 at 20:20. Furthermore, this job was a copying job executed based on the configuration values ​​contained in the configuration file "0099.config," and is an example of setting settings (items) such as "Color Mode: Full Color, Duplex Copying: Single-sided → Single-sided, Copy Density: Automatic,..." as the display settings shown on the screen. Moreover, the display settings set by each job ID are merely examples, and the settings displayed on the screen are not limited to... Figure 3 The recorded items.

[0064] Figure 3 (b) is an example of the data structure of the configuration file “0098.config” associated with job ID “0098”. Figure 3 (b) The example setting file can be configured to store, for example, settings related to job execution such as "Destination: AAA@sampleA.co.jp, BBB@sampleB.co.jp, Format: High-compression PDF, Resolution: 600×600dpi, Page stacking: off, Card scanning: off, Skip blank pages: on, Mixed originals: on, Originals count: off, Trial copy: off, Linked copy: off, Large volume original mode: off, Multi-cropping scan / photo cropping: off, ..." as a text file. When a job is executed based on the setting history, the control unit 11 uses the settings stored in this setting file to execute the job related to the setting history. Furthermore, when the processing related to the job is completed, the control unit 11 stores the settings used to execute the job in the setting file.

[0065] Back to Figure 2 The job history storage area 238 is a storage area that stores the execution records of jobs as job history. Here, the job history involved in this invention will be described. Figure 4 This diagram illustrates a configuration example of the data structure for the job history stored in the job history storage area 238.

[0066] Figure 4 The example of the example involves the job history, including job ID, execution time, job type, username, and status.

[0067] Job ID, Execution Time, Job Type and Figure 3 The settings history described herein contains the same items and has the same content. Username indicates the name of the user who executed the job. Status indicates the processing status of the job.

[0068] For example, the job history associated with job ID "0097" represents a job history related to the job type "Fax" that was executed at 18:18 on February 22, 2020. The job then indicates that the execution instruction was entered by the username "aaaaa", and the job status is "Completed".

[0069] Unlike setting history, job history records the execution history of a job, so it can be generated immediately after the job is completed and after setting history is generated.

[0070] Back to Figure 2 The prohibition setting storage area 239 is a storage area that stores the prohibition setting table referenced by the control unit 11, which reads the prohibition setting judgment program 234. Here, the prohibition setting table involved in the present invention will be described. Figure 5 This diagram illustrates an example of the data structure of the prohibition setting table stored in the prohibition setting storage area 239.

[0071] Figure 5 The example of the prohibited settings table includes authorized users, object operations, prohibited settings (setting values), and prohibited settings (setting history).

[0072] The authorized user refers to a username that has the permission to disable settings in the configuration history. The authorized user is a user whose permissions related to disabling settings are granted by the administrator of the multifunction printer 10.

[0073] The object job represents the job type corresponding to the configuration history where a prohibition setting was applied.

[0074] "Disabled setting (setting value)" refers to a specific setting value that has been prohibited. Setting values ​​that can be prohibited are those used for job execution and can be stored... Figure 3(b) The settings in the example settings file. Furthermore, in the prohibition settings (settings), settings can be made in a way that includes special functions such as page aggregation and skipping blank pages, as in "Utilization of Special Functions," or settings related to special functions can be set individually. When the prohibition settings target specific settings in the settings file, the control unit 11 can perform operations based on settings other than those to which the prohibition settings are applied.

[0075] Disallow settings (setting history) is a method that directly specifies the setting history for which disallowed settings should be applied. For example, Figure 5 An example is shown where the authorized user "aaaaa" imposed a disallow setting on the configuration history related to Scan to SMB. When a job is executed using a configuration history where a disallow setting was imposed by an authorized user, the control unit 11 can restrict the execution of that job.

[0076] [1.2 Processing Flow]

[0077] [1.2.1 Process related to the generation of historical records]

[0078] Next, the processing flow involved in the first embodiment will be described. Figure 6 This is a flowchart that roughly describes the process of generating setting history records by the multifunction printer 10. The control unit 11 generates setting history records by reading the job execution program 231, the setting history record processing program 232, etc.

[0079] The control unit 11 receives the operation execution instruction input via the setting screen related to copying, faxing, image transmission, etc. (step S10). In this case, the user can input the operation execution instruction based on the settings required by using the setting history displayed on the main screen and the setting screen corresponding to each operation type.

[0080] If a job execution instruction input is received, the control unit 11 executes the job (step S20). Furthermore, as used in this specification, "job execution" refers to a series of processes performed under the control of any job mode such as copying, faxing, or image transmission, from the reading of the setting history or the input of the setting value to the completion of the job that started upon receiving the job execution instruction input.

[0081] If a task is executed, the control unit 11 acquires the setting values ​​related to the executed task and generates a setting value file containing those setting values. Then, the control unit 11 stores the generated setting value file in the setting value file storage area 236. Furthermore, the control unit 11 generates a setting history by associating the setting value file with a setting value file containing identification information used to identify which task it is associated with. Then, the control unit 11 stores the generated setting history in the setting history storage area 237 (step S30).

[0082] The control unit 11 uses the setting history generated in step S30 to generate the job history as the execution history of the job, and then stores it in the job history storage area 238 (step S40) and ends the process.

[0083] Next, use Figure 7 The flowchart for using Figure 6 The overall processing of the execution of the job that generates the setting history record will be explained here. The processing described here is the process performed by the control unit 11 by reading the job execution program 231, the setting history record processing program 232, the setting prohibition judgment program 234, and the display processing program 235. Furthermore, the following processing is described under the premise that the login authentication function is set to be enabled.

[0084] The control unit 11 performs login processing (step S100) based on the user's login operation via the login screen. Login processing can be performed, for example, by associating and storing the login username and password, verifying the login username and password entered via the login screen, and performing authentication.

[0085] Furthermore, in addition to knowledge-based authentication such as username and password, login user authentication can also be performed using ownership authentication such as tokens, keys, IC cards, and smartphones, as well as biometric authentication such as fingerprint and facial recognition.

[0086] If login is successful, the control unit 11 will display the main screen on the display unit 13 (step S110; yes → step S120). On the other hand, if login fails or the screen operation is not a login operation, the control unit 11 will continue to display the login screen (step S110; no → step S100).

[0087] The main screen is a basic screen that integrates selection buttons for inputting instructions for various screens, including the job setting screen, setting history, device settings, and device status. If a setting history display instruction is input via the main screen, the control unit 11 displays a list of setting history related to the jobs performed by the logged-in user (step S130; Yes → step S140). Furthermore, if no setting history display instruction is input, the control unit 11 continues displaying the main screen (step S130; No → step S120).

[0088] When the control unit 11 displays a summary of the setting history, it shows the setting history that includes settings with which restrictions were applied. By displaying the setting history with restrictions applied, the user can review past operation history, ensuring usability. In this case, to distinguish between setting history with and without restrictions applied, for example, a mark indicating that restrictions were applied can be used, or the setting history without restrictions can be displayed in a different way (display color, display font, display size, etc.). On the other hand, the setting history with restrictions applied can also be set to not be displayed. The setting of whether to display setting history with restrictions applied can be configured so that the user can select it through user management, system settings, etc.

[0089] Next, the control unit 11 determines whether a setting history record has been selected from the list of setting history records (step S150). If the control unit 11 determines that a setting history record has been selected, it determines whether the selected setting history record is related to setting the setting to be disabled (step S150; yes → step S160). Furthermore, if no setting history record has been selected, the control unit 11 continues to display the list of setting history records (step S150; no → step S140).

[0090] If the control unit 11 determines that the selected setting history is a setting history related to prohibited settings, it decides to execute the operation with execution restrictions applied and displays the setting screen for the operation with execution restrictions applied (step S160; Yes → step S170). Furthermore, the determination process for whether the setting history is a setting history related to prohibited settings will be explained in the next figure.

[0091] The system receives a screen displaying the settings for a job with execution restrictions imposed, and the user either suspends the job's execution or executes the job under the imposed restrictions (step S180). For example, regarding job execution, sometimes even with execution restrictions imposed, the job can still be executed if the administrator's consent is obtained. In this case, the user also contacts the administrator, for example, by entering a release code issued by the administrator into a release screen (not shown), thereby removing the job's execution restrictions.

[0092] When a job is executed under conditions with execution restrictions, the control unit 11 generates and stores a setting history based on the execution of the job (step S190) and ends the process.

[0093] However, if the control unit 11 determines that the selected setting history is not a setting history related to the prohibition setting, it decides to execute the normal operation without execution restrictions and displays the operation setting screen (step S160; no → step S200).

[0094] Then, when the user inputs the execution instruction for the job, the control unit 11 executes the job (step S210).

[0095] Once a task is executed, the control unit 11 generates and stores a historical setting of the execution based on the task (step S190), and then ends the process.

[0096] Next, use Figure 8 Flowchart description Figure 7 The prohibition setting judgment process involved in step S160.

[0097] The control unit 11, which reads the prohibition setting judgment program 234, refers to the prohibition setting table stored in the prohibition setting storage area 239 (reference). Figure 5 The system determines whether the user-selected setting history has been subject to a disabling setting (step S1610).

[0098] If it is determined that a prohibition setting has been applied to the setting history, the control unit 11 determines that the setting history is a setting history related to the prohibition setting and ends the process (step S1610; Yes → step S1650).

[0099] On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting history itself has not been subject to a prohibition setting, the control unit 11 reads the setting value from the setting value file of the setting history (step S1610; no → step S1620).

[0100] The control unit 11 refers to the prohibition setting table and determines whether a prohibition setting has been applied to the read setting value (step S1630).

[0101] If it is determined that a prohibition setting has been applied to the read setting value, the control unit 11 determines whether all setting values ​​have been read (step S1630; yes → step S1640). On the other hand, if it is determined that no prohibition setting has been applied to the read setting value, the control unit 11 reads the next setting value (step S1630; no → step S1620).

[0102] If it is determined that the reading of all setting values ​​has ended, the control unit 11 determines that the setting history is a setting history related to the prohibition setting and ends the process (step S1640; yes → step S1650). On the other hand, if it is determined that the reading of all setting values ​​has not ended, the control unit 11 reads the next setting value (step S1640; no → step S1620).

[0103] [1.3 Action Examples]

[0104] Next, examples of actions involved in the first embodiment will be described. Figure 9 This diagram illustrates an example of the configuration of the login screen (authentication screen) displayed by the control unit 11. Furthermore, this operation is related to... Figure 7 The action example corresponding to step S100.

[0105] The login screen W10 has a login username input box Bx10, a login password input box Bx12, an authentication destination selection button B10, an OK button B12, and a cancel button B14.

[0106] The login username input box Bx10 is an input box that accepts the login username of the user requesting to log in to the multifunction printer 10.

[0107] The login password input box Bx12 is an input box that accepts the login password associated with the login username of the login user who requests to log in to the multifunction printer 10.

[0108] The authentication destination selection button B10 allows logged-in users to select their authentication destination. Figure 9 In the example, the single device (multifunction printer 10) was selected as the authentication object for the logged-in user. Furthermore, when managing the logged-in user through other devices (e.g., a management server via a network (NW)), it is possible to select the name of the other device and its location information on the network (e.g., IP address).

[0109] The OK button (B12) accepts the login authentication action from the logged-in user. The Cancel button (B14) accepts the login authentication action from the logged-in user.

[0110] Figure 10This diagram illustrates an example of the configuration of the main screen W20 displayed by the control unit 11 upon successful login. Furthermore, this operation is related to... Figure 7 The action example corresponding to step S120.

[0111] The main screen W20 has a display area R10 for tasks and other functions, and a button B16 for switching between display areas for tasks and other functions.

[0112] The task function display area R10 is an area that gathers and displays task function selection buttons for accepting selections of various task functions and displaying instructions for setting historical information. The task function selection buttons are selection buttons composed of screens that illustrate various task functions and information through graphics, text, numbers, or symbols.

[0113] Figure 10 The display area R10, which includes job function selection buttons, is an example of a job function selection area. It is used to accept the selection of various job functions such as the simple copy button, simple fax button, simple scan button, email button, history information button B18, external address book button, scan save button, and fax button, and to display and input the history settings.

[0114] The operation function display area switching button B16 accepts user input when switching the display content of the operation function display area R10. When the user input is received to the operation function display area switching button B16, the control unit 11 can switch the display content of the operation function display area R10 by switching the operation function selection button.

[0115] Figure 11 This diagram illustrates an example of a configuration of the setting history display screen W30 displayed by the control unit 11 upon receiving input from the history information button B18 on the main screen W20. Furthermore, this operation is related to... Figure 7 The action example corresponding to step S140.

[0116] The settings history display screen W30 has a settings history display area R12. The settings history display area R12 is a display area that displays the settings history corresponding to each job performed by the user. The settings history display area R12 has all labels T10, copy label T12, send / save label T14, delete button B20, and pin button B22.

[0117] All labels T10, copy label T12, and send / save label T14 are labels used to filter the displayed history settings based on the job type. Figure 11 To display the user "aaaaa" (refer to) Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 This displays an example of the configuration history related to all executed jobs. Furthermore, a thick underline indicating that the selected label is shown below the selected label.

[0118] The delete button B20 is a button that accepts a deletion instruction for the displayed setting history. When the control unit 11 receives input from the delete button B20, it deletes the setting history from the setting history storage area 237.

[0119] The fixed pin button B22 is a button that accepts an instruction input to fix the display of the setting history in the setting history display area R12. When the control unit 11 receives an input instruction based on pressing the fixed pin button B22, it fixes the display of the setting history in the setting history display area R12.

[0120] In the settings history display area R12, the settings history for each job is displayed, including the job type, the job execution time, and the displayed settings value. For example, the settings history displayed at the top of the display area is an example of the settings history related to a photocopy job executed by user "aaaaa" on February 22, 2020 at 20:20.

[0121] Furthermore, in the first embodiment, both setting history records with and without any restriction settings can be displayed simultaneously. For example, the setting history record related to sending emails executed by user "aaaaa" at 19:19 on February 22, 2020, is shown in... Figure 5 As illustrated, a prohibition setting (setting value) is applied to the sending destination address associated with the destination "AAA@sampleA.co.jp". However, in the first embodiment, the setting history of this prohibition setting is displayed. This allows the user to review past operation history and ensures usability.

[0122] Figure 12 This diagram illustrates the configuration of the prohibition setting screen W40 displayed by the control unit 11 through reading the prohibition setting program 233, etc.

[0123] Figure 12The configuration example of a user management tab screen T16 having a management function selection area R14 and a setting-disable display area R16 will be described. The user management tab screen T16 is the screen for accepting settings related to the user's management of the multifunction printer 10. The management function selection area R14 is the display area that displays the management function menu that can be set in the user management tab screen T16. The user can display the setting-disable display area R16 by pressing the input indicator of the permission group button B24 set in the management function selection area R14.

[0124] The setting prohibition display area R16 has a setting value prohibition setting drop-down P10 for applying prohibition settings to specific setting values ​​and a setting history prohibition setting drop-down P12 for applying prohibition settings to the setting history itself.

[0125] Figure 12 Examples of specific setting values ​​that can be set via the setting disable setting drop-down P10 include those related to copying operations such as "color mode permission setting (black and white, full color)," "use of special functions," "use of the sending function during copying," and "creation of PDFs for PC viewing." However, the specific setting values ​​that can be set are not limited to these. The specific setting values ​​for which disable settings can be applied can be appropriately changed / set. In the setting disable setting drop-down P10, either "allow" or "disable" can be selected. In this invention, the specific setting value for which "disable" is selected in the setting disable setting drop-down P10 is set as the (specific) setting value for which disable settings have been applied.

[0126] In the Settings History Disable setting drop-down menu (P12), selecting "Disable" will disable the settings history itself. Furthermore, you can also use the Settings History Disable setting drop-down menu (P12) to disable the settings history itself, as in... Figure 12 As illustrated in the example, if all specific settings that can be set via the setting disable setting drop-down P10 are set to "disable," this can also be considered as setting history that has applied disable settings to the setting history itself. Disable settings applied via the disable setting screen W40 are stored in... Figure 5 The prohibition settings are explained in the table.

[0127] Figure 13 This diagram illustrates a configuration of the operation setting screen displayed by the control unit 11 based on whether or not a prohibition setting is enabled for setting historical records. Figure 13 (a) is an explanation of... Figure 7 In step S160, if the execution is determined to be a normal operation without execution restrictions, the control unit 11 displays a simplified copy setting screen as an example of such a screen. Figure 13 (b) is an explanation of... Figure 7A diagram showing an example of a simplified copy setting screen displayed by the control unit 11 when the execution of a job with execution restrictions is determined in step S160.

[0128] Figure 13 (a) The simplified copy setting screen W50a shown has a first function setting area R18, a second function setting area R20, and a start button B26.

[0129] The first function setting area R18 and the second function setting area R20 are equipped with setting buttons that accept the selection / change of setting values ​​related to the execution of simple copying. For example, in the first function setting area R18, setting buttons that are more likely to be changed during the execution of simple copying can be configured. Figure 13 (a) is an example of a configuration where the paper selection button, duplex copy button, magnification button, and staple / punch button are configured as setting buttons. Furthermore, these setting buttons reflect and display the values ​​set in the setting history (setting value file).

[0130] The Start button B26 is an input button for accepting instructions to perform simple copying. Users can input instructions to perform simple copying by pressing either the Black & White Start or Color Start button included in the Start button B26.

[0131] Figure 13 (b) The simplified copy setting screen W50b shown is identical to the simplified copy setting screen W50a. However, since the setting history related to this simplified copy is disabled, the control unit 11 displays a message screen M10 restricting the execution of simplified copy at the display position of the start button B26.

[0132] The content displayed on the message screen M10 is not particularly limited. For example, it can display messages such as "You do not have permission to use this function. Please contact the administrator." to prompt communication with the administrator. Furthermore, the message screen M10 can also be configured as an input button. In this case, it is also possible to provide messages and contact methods that facilitate communication with the administrator, based on the input indication accompanying the pressing of the message screen M10, such as displaying the administrator's contact destination and contact method.

[0133] Figure 14 This diagram illustrates a configuration of the operation setting screen displayed by the control unit 11 based on the presence or absence of prohibited settings for setting historical records (a portion of the setting values). Figure 14 (a) is an explanation of... Figure 7 In step S160, if the execution is determined to be a normal operation without execution restrictions, the control unit 11 displays a simplified scan setting screen as an example of its configuration. Figure 14 (b) is an explanation of... Figure 7 A diagram showing an example of a simplified scan setting screen displayed by the control unit 11 when it is determined in step S160 that an operation with execution restrictions has been imposed is to be executed.

[0134] Figure 14 (a) The simplified scan setup screen W60a shown has a first function setting area R22, a second function setting area R24, and a start button B28.

[0135] The first function setting area R22 and the second function setting area R24 are equipped with setting buttons for selecting / changing settings related to the execution of the simple scan. For example, in the first function setting area R22, setting buttons that are more likely to be changed during the execution of the simple scan can be configured. Figure 14 (a) is an example of a configuration button that includes an address book button, a send history button, a global address search button, and a main / device save button.

[0136] The Start button B28 is an input button for accepting execution instructions for a simple scan. Users can input execution instructions for a simple scan by pressing either the Black & White Start or Color Start button included in the Start button B28.

[0137] Figure 14 (b) The simplified scan setting screen W60b shown has the same configuration as the simplified scan setting screen W60a. However, since the setting history (a portion of the setting values) involved in the simplified scan is restricted, the control unit 11 displays a message screen M12 that restricts the execution of a portion of the simplified scan setting value related operations at the display position of the first function setting area R22.

[0138] The content displayed on the message screen M12 is not particularly limited. For example, it can display messages such as "Some destinations have been restricted by the administrator," indicating that the administrator has restricted certain settings (destination). Furthermore, the message screen M12 can also be configured as an input button. In this case, it is also possible to provide messages and contact methods that facilitate communication with the administrator, based on the input indication accompanying the pressing of the message screen M12, such as displaying the administrator's contact destination and contact method.

[0139] As described above, according to the first embodiment, by displaying a setting history that includes setting history with imposed prohibition settings, the user can review past operation history, ensuring usability. Furthermore, by imposing execution restrictions on operations based on setting history with imposed prohibition settings, misuse or improper use of the setting history can be prevented.

[0140] [2 Second Implementation]

[0141] The second embodiment is a method of performing operations related to setting history using setting values ​​other than specific setting values ​​for which a prohibition setting has been applied. The second embodiment describes a method where a prohibition setting is applied to a destination (sending destination address) related to image transmission or fax, etc., as a specific setting value.

[0142] [2.1 Functional Composition]

[0143] The functional configuration of the multifunction printer involved in the second embodiment can be the same as that of the multifunction printer 10 involved in the first embodiment, so the description here is omitted.

[0144] [2.2 Processing Flow]

[0145] use Figure 15 The flowchart below explains the overall processing involved in the second embodiment. The processing described here is related to image transmission, and is performed by the control unit 11 through reading the job execution program 231, setting the history record processing program 232, disabling the setting judgment program 234, and displaying the processing program 235. Furthermore, the following processing is described assuming that the login authentication function is enabled. In addition, regarding... Figure 7 The same process described herein shall be labeled with the same step numbers.

[0146] The processing from step S100 to step S140 in the second embodiment can be combined with... Figure 7 The process described above is the same as that from step S100 to step S140. Therefore, assuming that the process from step S100 to step S140 has been performed, the process after step S150 will be described.

[0147] The control unit 11 determines whether a setting history record has been selected from the list of setting history records (step S150). If the control unit 11 determines that a setting history record has been selected, it determines whether the selected setting history record is a job related to image transmission (step S150; yes → step S220). Furthermore, if no setting history record has been selected, the control unit 11 continues to display the list of setting history records (step S150; no → step S140).

[0148] If the selected setting history is determined to be a job related to image transmission, the control unit 11 determines whether the prohibition setting includes a transmission destination address (step S220; yes → step S230). The control unit 11 determines whether the prohibition setting includes a transmission destination address by referring to the prohibition setting (setting value) in the prohibition setting table.

[0149] When it is determined that the destination address is prohibited from being included in the settings, the control unit 11 decides to execute the operation with the execution restriction imposed. Then, the control unit 11 determines whether the destination address is 1 (step S230; yes → step S240).

[0150] If it is determined that the sending destination address related to the prohibition setting is not 1, the control unit 11 displays the sending destination address other than the sending destination address related to the prohibition setting on the image sending setting screen (step S240; no → step S250).

[0151] Next, the control unit 11 receives the user's job execution instruction and sends image data to a destination address other than the destination address associated with the prohibition setting (step S260).

[0152] When a job is executed, the control unit 11 generates and stores a setting history based on the execution of the job (step S190), and the process ends. Furthermore, the generation / storage of the setting history can, for example, be triggered by the input of a job execution instruction, and the timing of the generation / storage of the setting history is not limited to that described herein.

[0153] On the other hand, if it is determined that the destination address related to the prohibition setting is 1, since the destination for sending image data does not actually exist, the control unit 11 displays the setting screen of the operation with execution restrictions applied (step S240; Yes → step S170).

[0154] The system displays a settings screen for jobs with execution restrictions imposed, allowing the user to either suspend the job or execute it under the imposed restrictions. For example, sometimes, even with execution restrictions, a job can be executed with the administrator's approval. In such cases, the user contacts the administrator and removes the execution restrictions by entering a release code (not shown) issued by the administrator.

[0155] When a job is executed under conditions with execution restrictions, the control unit 11 generates and stores a setting history based on the execution of the job (step S190), and ends the process. Furthermore, the generation / storage of the setting history can, for example, be triggered by the input of the job execution instruction, and the timing of the generation / storage of the setting history is not limited to that described herein.

[0156] In addition, if the control unit 11 determines that the destination address is not included as a prohibited setting, it decides to execute the normal operation without execution restrictions and displays the operation setting screen (step S230; no → step S200).

[0157] Then, when the user inputs the task execution instruction, the control unit 11 executes the task by sending image data (step S280).

[0158] When a job is executed, the control unit 11 generates and stores a setting history based on the execution of the job (step S190), and the process ends. Furthermore, the generation / storage of the setting history can, for example, be triggered by the input of a job execution instruction, and the timing of the generation / storage of the setting history is not limited to that described herein.

[0159] Furthermore, in step S220, if it is determined that the setting history selected by the user is not a job related to image transmission, a job setting screen other than the image transmission job is displayed and job execution instruction input is accepted (step S220; no → step S270).

[0160] Then, when the user inputs the execution instruction for the job, the control unit 11 executes the job by sending image data (step S210).

[0161] When a job is executed, the control unit 11 generates and stores a setting history based on the execution of the job (step S190), and the process ends. Furthermore, the generation / storage of the setting history can, for example, be triggered by the input of a job execution instruction, and the timing of the generation / storage of the setting history is not limited to that described herein.

[0162] [2.3 Action Examples]

[0163] Next, examples of actions involved in the second embodiment will be described. Figure 16 This diagram illustrates a configuration of the prohibition setting value specification screen W70, which is an input screen displayed by the control unit 11 by reading the prohibition setting program 233. The specification of specific settings via the prohibition setting value specification screen W70 is performed, for example, when generating setting history records before or after a task is performed using the setting history records, but is not limited to this. Users can appropriately and manually specify specific settings for imposing prohibition restrictions at any time.

[0164] The W70 screen for specifying prohibited settings includes a prohibited setting area R26, a button (B28) for referencing settings from other users, a button (B30) for importing prohibited setting files, and a button (B32) for setting the applicable scope.

[0165] The prohibition setting specification area R26 accepts manual specification of the destination (sending destination address) as the specific setting value to which the prohibition setting is applied. Users can apply the prohibition setting to the displayed sending destination address by checking the check box for the destination name. Figure 16 Is Figure 11 The example shown is an instance of imposing a prohibition setting on the destination address set as the destination in an email or fax job performed on user "aaaaa". Figure 16 This indicates that a disallow setting has been applied to the destination address "0123456789" for fax operations and the destination address "AAA@sampleA.co.jp" for email operations.

[0166] Here, send the destination address as follows: Figure 16 As shown in the example, it can also be specified by direct input, or selected from the address book managed by the multifunction printer 10 or from an address book obtained from other devices. In the case of direct input, regular expressions can also be specified (e.g., field specification such as *@sample.co.jp).

[0167] Furthermore, the specific setting value for applying the prohibition setting can also be specified by pressing the input indicator of the button B28 that references the settings of other users.

[0168] Furthermore, specific setting values ​​for applying the prohibition setting can be automatically specified based on the input indication of pressing the button B30 to import the prohibition setting file. For example, a list of specific setting values ​​for applying the prohibition setting can be created in XML format that can be recognized by the multifunction printer 10 and imported into the multifunction printer 10.

[0169] For example, Figure 17 This is a diagram illustrating the structure of an imported file that uses XML to describe the destination address "AAA@sampleA.co.jp" for an email sending job and the destination address "0123456789" for a fax job. (Users...) Figure 17 As illustrated, a list of specific settings for imposing prohibition settings is described in XML format. By importing this list into the multifunction printer 10, prohibition settings for multiple sending destination addresses can be set at once.

[0170] Alternatively, the range of setting history applicable to the prohibition setting can be specified via the prohibition setting specification screen W70. Based on the user's input of the specified instruction by pressing the setting application range button B32, the control unit 11 displays... Figure 18 The example shown specifies the applicable scope of screen W80.

[0171] Figure 18 This is a diagram illustrating an example configuration of the application scope specification screen W80 displayed by the control unit 11. The application scope specification screen W80 is... Figure 11 The example shown is composed of the settings application conditions setting button B34, the full selection button B36, and the close button B38 on the settings history display screen W30.

[0172] Users can specify which setting history settings should be disabled by selecting the settings history displayed on the W80 screen within the applicable scope. Figure 18 The example shown is for selecting / assigning the history setting SR10 and history setting SR12. For example... Figure 18 As shown, the designated setting history SR10 and setting history SR12 are displayed in specified display colors.

[0173] The applicable condition setting button B34 is a setting button that accepts condition settings of setting history that apply prohibition settings (e.g., setting history involving jobs before the setting time, setting history that limits the job type, etc.).

[0174] The full selection button B36 is a setting button that accepts user setting instructions when all setting history displayed in the setting history display area is disabled.

[0175] The close button B38 is a registration button that accepts the specified registration of the prohibition settings via the scope designation screen W80. When a registration instruction input corresponding to the pressing of the close button B38 is received, the control unit 11 stores these settings in the prohibition setting table and ends the display of the scope designation screen W80.

[0176] Figure 19 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the operation setting screen displayed by the control unit 11 based on whether or not a prohibition setting is enabled for setting historical records. Figure 19 (a) is an explanation of... Figure 15 In step S160, if the execution is determined to be a normal operation without execution restrictions, the control unit 11 displays an example of the E-mail settings screen. Figure 19 (b) is an explanation of... Figure 15 In step S160, if it is determined that an operation with execution restrictions has been imposed, the control unit 11 displays an example of the E-mail settings screen.

[0177] Figure 19 (a) The E-mail settings screen W90a shown has a destination display area R28a, a setting value button display area R30, an action control button display area R32, and a start button B40.

[0178] The destination display area R28a is the area that displays the sender's address as the destination associated with the email sending. For example, in Figure 19 The email settings screen illustrated in (a) is based on... Figure 18 In the case of the configuration history of the email sending job executed at 9:01 AM on February 22, 2020, no prohibition setting is applied to "sample@local" as the destination. In this case, "sample@local" is set as the destination for the email sending and displayed in the destination display area R28a.

[0179] The setting button display area R30 is a display area that shows representative setting buttons related to email sending operations. The values ​​of the settings contained in the setting history (setting file) are reflected and displayed in each setting button in the setting button display area R30. These settings can be changed as the user presses a change instruction.

[0180] The action control button display area R32 is the display area for the action control button, which accepts the selection and change of action control related to the execution of the E-mail sending job. Figure 19 (a) is an example of an action control button configured with an external address book button, a history information button, a button to call by search number, a program call button, a send history button, and a simple settings button.

[0181] The Start button B40 is an input button for receiving execution instructions for an email sending job. By pressing the Start button B40, the user can input execution instructions for the email sending job.

[0182] Figure 19 (b) The E-mail settings screen W90b shown is identical in structure to the E-mail settings screen W90a. For example, in Figure 19 The email settings screen illustrated in (b) is based on Figure 18 In the case of the configuration history (SR10) related to the email sending job executed at 19:19 on February 22, 2020, a prohibition setting was applied to the sending destination address "AAA@sampleA.co.jp". In this case, in the destination display area R28b, "AAA@sampleA.co.jp" is not set as the destination for email sending, and only the sending destination address "BBB@sampleB.co.jp" is set.

[0183] Thus, in the second embodiment, when a prohibition setting is applied to a specific setting value, it is possible to perform the operation using a setting value other than the setting value to which the prohibition setting is applied (send destination address).

[0184] However, in the second embodiment, a reminder function can be provided, that is, an expiration date can be set in the prohibition setting, and when the expiration date of the prohibition setting is approaching, the user can be asked whether the prohibition setting has been re-set.

[0185] Figure 20 (a) is a diagram illustrating one configuration example of the reminder setting screen W100. The reminder setting screen W100 is equipped with radio buttons for accepting reminder settings as valid / invalid and setting the reminder period. By selecting the radio button related to the user's desired setting and pressing the OK button, the reminder function can be set.

[0186] Figure 20 (b) is a diagram illustrating an example of a reminder screen M14 displayed on the main screen W20 of the control unit 11, based on the reminder function set via the reminder setting screen W100. The reminder screen M14 can display a message to the user prompting them to reset the validity period of the restriction setting.

[0187] As described above, according to the second embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, when a prohibition setting is applied to a specific setting value, the operation can also be performed using a setting value other than the setting value to which the prohibition setting is applied.

[0188] [3 Third Embodiment] The third embodiment is an exception to the second embodiment. In the third embodiment, when the setting history is a shared setting history, no processing related to prohibiting settings is performed.

[0189] The functional configuration of the third embodiment can be the same as that of the first and second embodiments, therefore, the description here is omitted.

[0190] Figure 21 This diagram illustrates an example of a settings history display screen W30 that shows settings history with shared settings. Shared settings for the settings history can be configured through the shared settings screen (not shown). When setting shared settings in the settings history, as... Figure 21 As illustrated, the shared setting tag C10 is attached in a recognizable manner.

[0191] [3.1 Processing Flow]

[0192] Figure 22 This is a flowchart illustrating the overall processing of the third embodiment. The third embodiment is based on the second embodiment. Figure 15 Following the process involved in step S220 of the flowchart, the process involved in step S290 is set, and other processes can be set to the same process. Therefore, the explanation of the same process is omitted here.

[0193] If the control unit 11 determines that the setting history selected by the user is a job related to image transmission, it determines whether the setting history is a setting history related to sharing (step S220; yes → step S290).

[0194] If the control unit determines that the setting history is a setting history related to sharing, the control unit 11 considers it as the execution of a normal operation without execution restrictions and displays the operation setting screen (step S290; Yes → step S200).

[0195] On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting history is not a setting history related to sharing, the control unit 11 executes the processing involved in step S230 (step S290; no → step S230).

[0196] As described above, according to the third embodiment, when the setting history is a setting history related to sharing, the control unit 11 does not perform processing related to prohibiting settings. Therefore, for example, even if the user forgets to remove the prohibition setting, the same execution result as the execution result of the operation performed by other users who misappropriate the setting history can be obtained.

[0197] This invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications are possible. That is, embodiments obtained by combining appropriately modified technical means without departing from the spirit of this invention are also included within the technical scope of this invention.

[0198] Furthermore, for ease of explanation, the above embodiments are described separately, but of course they can also be combined and implemented within the scope that is technically possible.

[0199] Furthermore, the programs operating in each device of this embodiment are programs that control the CPU, etc. (programs that enable the computer to perform its functions), in order to achieve the functions of the above-described embodiments. Moreover, the information processed by these devices is temporarily stored in a temporary storage device (e.g., RAM) during processing, and subsequently stored in various storage devices such as ROM (Read Only Memory) and HDD, and is read, modified, and written by the CPU as needed.

[0200] Here, the storage medium for storing the program can be any of the following: semiconductor media (e.g., ROM, non-volatile memory cards, etc.), optical recording media / magneto-optical recording media (e.g., DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), MO (Magneto Optical Disc), MD (Mini Disc), CD (Compact Disc), BD (Blu-ray Disc, etc.), magnetic recording media (e.g., magnetic tape, floppy disk, etc.). Furthermore, by executing the downloaded program, not only can the functions of the above-described embodiments be achieved, but the functions of the present invention can also be realized through joint processing with an operating system or other applications based on the instructions of the program.

[0201] Furthermore, when circulating in the market, the program can be stored on a portable recording medium for distribution, or transmitted to a server timer via a network such as the Internet. In this case, the server computer's storage device is naturally also included in this invention.

[0202] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0203] 10 Composite Machine

[0204] 11 Control Department

[0205] 13 Display Section

[0206] 15 Operation Input Section

[0207] 17 Ministry of Communications

[0208] 19 Image forming section

[0209] 21 Image Reading Unit

[0210] 23 Storage Department

[0211] 25. Paper Supply Department

[0212] 27 Paper Output Department

[0213] 231 Job Execution Procedure

[0214] 232 Setting up the history handling procedure

[0215] 233 Prohibit the setting program

[0216] 234. Prohibition of setting judgment procedures

[0217] 235 Display Processor

[0218] 236 Setting value file storage area

[0219] 237. Set the historical record storage area

[0220] 238 Job history storage area

[0221] 239. Setting storage areas is prohibited.

Claims

1. An image processing apparatus characterized by comprising: Possessing: a job execution section capable of executing a job related to image processing based on a setting history record containing a setting value related to execution of the job; a setting section making a prohibited setting of the setting history record by making a specific setting value a prohibited setting; a display section capable of selectively displaying the setting history record containing the setting history record having the prohibited setting made; and a control section capable of controlling execution of the job based on the selected setting history record, the control section executing the job based on the selected setting history record using a setting value other than the specific setting value when the selected setting history record is the setting history record having the prohibited setting made, upon execution of the job based on the selected setting history record.

2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the specific setting value contains a transmission destination address of image data based on the image processing.

3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the control section displays an input screen accepting manual input of the transmission destination address on the display section.

4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the control section accepts automatic input of the transmission destination address.

5. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the control section manages a valid period of the transmission destination address.

6. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control section executes the job based on the selected setting history record even when the selected setting history record is the setting history record having the prohibited setting made, if a shared setting is made for the selected setting history record.

7. A work execution control method characterized by comprising: Possessing: a job execution process of executing a job related to image processing based on a setting history record containing a setting value related to execution of the job; a setting process of making a prohibited setting of the setting history record by making a specific setting value a prohibited setting; a display process of selectively displaying the setting history record containing the setting history record having the prohibited setting made; and a control process of controlling execution of the job based on the selected setting history record, the control process including a process of executing the job based on the selected setting history record using a setting value other than the specific setting value when the selected setting history record is the setting history record having the prohibited setting made, upon execution of the job based on the selected setting history record.

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