Image forming apparatus

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of image forming, in particular to an image forming device. An image forming device comprises a display and a control unit; the control unit is configured to control the display to display a first interface, the first interface comprising an execution control and a parameter configuration control; receive an input to the execution control; and control the image forming device to execute a preset image forming function based on image forming parameters, wherein the image forming parameters are configured through the parameter configuration control and the execution control. According to the embodiment of the application, the parameter configuration control and the execution control are displayed on the homepage of the display, and the configuration of the image forming parameters can be realized based on the parameter configuration control and the execution control, so that more parameters can be configured in the limited interface space of the homepage, the problem that the convenience of the quick function provided by the image forming device is low is solved, and the operation and use experience of the user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of image forming technology, and more particularly to an image forming apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] The quick functions offered by image forming apparatuses are not very convenient and still lack in user experience. For example, in related technologies, the homepage of the image forming apparatus provides a quick copy function; however, users can only set the number of copies on the homepage and cannot set other parameters. To configure other parameters, users need to enter a separate entry point, which is a long operation path and cumbersome. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides an image forming apparatus to address the problem of low convenience of the quick functions provided by existing image forming apparatuses.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide an image forming apparatus, the apparatus comprising: a display and a control unit; the control unit being configured to: The display is controlled to show a first interface, which includes execution controls and parameter configuration controls. The system receives input to the execution control and controls the image forming apparatus to execute a preset image forming function based on image forming parameters, wherein the image forming parameters are configured through the parameter configuration control and the execution control.

[0005] Optionally, when the preset image forming function is a copying function, the types of image forming parameters that the parameter configuration control can configure include the number of copies, the original size, and the output size; The execution controls include a color copy control and a black and white copy control; The control unit is further configured to: receive input to the color copy control and control the image forming apparatus to perform color copying based on the image forming parameters; and receive input to the black and white copy control and control the image forming apparatus to perform black and white copying based on the image forming parameters.

[0006] Optionally, the first interface may also include functional controls; The control unit is also configured to receive input to the function control and control the display to show the configuration interface of the image forming function corresponding to the function control.

[0007] Optionally, the configuration interface includes a drop-down menu, which includes at least one shortcut option; The control unit is also configured to receive input for the shortcut option and control the display to show the shortcut interface corresponding to the selected shortcut option.

[0008] Optionally, the shortcut interface includes: a save control; The control unit is also configured to receive input to the save control and control the display to show the update quick copy option and the save shortcut option.

[0009] Optionally, the configuration interface includes: a return control; The control unit is also configured to receive input to the return control and control the display to show the configuration interface of the image forming function.

[0010] Optionally, the control unit is further configured to control the display to show the execution control and the parameter configuration control updated according to the control parameters.

[0011] Optionally, the control unit is further configured to: determine control parameters in response to an adjustment operation of a preset image forming function; The control display shows the execution control and the parameter configuration control updated according to the control parameters.

[0012] Optionally, the execution control and the parameter configuration control are located in the first functional module of the first interface; The determination of control parameters includes: determining the control parameters based on the preset size of the first functional module and the preset priority of the image forming parameter type.

[0013] Optionally, the control parameters include at least one of the following: size, position, quantity, and type of configurable image forming parameters.

[0014] In this embodiment of the invention, by displaying parameter configuration controls and execution controls on the homepage of the display, and by enabling the configuration of image forming parameters based on the parameter configuration controls and execution controls, the effect of configuring more parameters can be achieved within the limited interface space of the homepage. This solves the problem of low convenience of the quick functions provided by the image forming device in the prior art, and improves the user's operation and user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an image forming apparatus provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a display interface of a monitor provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a configuration interface provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a shortcut options interface provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a printing accuracy test page provided for an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 A schematic diagram of an MK vertical color matching test page provided for an embodiment of this application; Figure 7 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of an MK vertical color-blocking test page pattern provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 8 A schematic diagram of an MK horizontal color-blocking test page provided for an embodiment of this application; Figure 9 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of an MK horizontal color-blocking test page pattern provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 10 A schematic diagram of an LSU micro-defect test page provided for an embodiment of this application; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the partitioning of an LSU micro-defect test page provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To better understand the technical solution of this application, the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] It should be understood that the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments in this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0019] like Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of an image forming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. The image forming apparatus includes a display and a control unit. The control unit is configured to: control the display to show a first interface, the first interface including an execution control and a parameter configuration control; receive input to the execution control; and control the image forming apparatus to execute a preset image forming function based on image forming parameters, wherein the image forming parameters are configured through the parameter configuration control and the execution control.

[0020] Specifically, image forming equipment is used to perform image forming jobs, such as generating, printing, receiving and sending image data, and examples of image forming equipment include printers, scanners, copiers, fax machines, and multi-functional peripherals (MFPs) that perform the above functions in a single device.

[0021] The display shows a primary interface, specifically execution controls and parameter configuration controls. This primary interface can be a homepage, and under the control of the control unit, it displays sub-interfaces that can perform various related functions. The display also serves as a medium for interaction between the image forming apparatus and the user.

[0022] The control unit is used to acquire the instructions input by the user to the image forming device through the display, and to perform corresponding processing according to the user's input in order to control the display to show the corresponding interface.

[0023] The parameter configuration control is used to configure image forming parameters, such as a text box for entering the number of copies to print and a button for setting the number of copies to print. The execution control is used to trigger job instructions and can also configure image forming parameters, such as "single-sided printing" and "double-sided printing" buttons. Users issue printing instructions by clicking the "single-sided printing" button and simultaneously configure the image forming parameter "single-sided printing".

[0024] In this embodiment, the user can configure the corresponding image forming parameters through the parameter configuration control and execution control in the first interface. After receiving user input to the execution control, such as clicking the "Single-sided Print" button, the control unit obtains the image forming parameters based on the parameter configuration control and execution control, and executes the preset image forming function, such as the printing function.

[0025] In this embodiment, by displaying parameter configuration controls and execution controls on the homepage, i.e., the first interface, of the display, the image forming parameters can be configured. This achieves the effect of configuring more parameters within the limited interface space of the homepage, solving the problem of low convenience of the quick functions provided by the image forming device in the prior art and improving the user experience.

[0026] Optionally, in another embodiment provided in this application, when the preset image forming function is a copying function, the types of image forming parameters that the parameter configuration control can configure include the number of copies, the original size, and the output size; the execution control includes a color copying control and a black and white copying control; the control unit is further configured to: receive input to the color copying control and control the image forming apparatus to perform color copying based on the image forming parameters; and receive input to the black and white copying control and control the image forming apparatus to perform black and white copying based on the image forming parameters.

[0027] Specifically, the first display interface may include multiple parameter configuration controls. The control unit configures different image forming parameters based on user input to these controls. Each parameter configuration control corresponds to a type of image forming parameter, such as the number of copies, and is used to configure its corresponding image forming parameter, such as the number of copies being 3.

[0028] The first interface includes three parameter configuration controls, which are used to configure the number of copies, original size, and output size, respectively.

[0029] The types of image formation parameters that can be configured in the parameter configuration control can be displayed to the user in text form to prompt the user to select the image formation parameters to be configured.

[0030] For example, a user can increase or decrease the number displayed on a parameter configuration control by setting the parameter type "Number of Copies" based on the image shown on the control. After receiving the number of copies obtained from the parameter configuration control, the control unit completes the configuration of the number of copies. Using the same method, users can also configure the original size and output size.

[0031] The execution controls specifically include color copying controls and black-and-white copying controls. The control unit performs color copying on the job task based on the image forming parameters configured by the color copying controls and the various parameter configuration controls; or performs black-and-white copying on the job task based on the image forming parameters configured by the black-and-white copying controls and the various parameter configuration controls.

[0032] After configuring the image forming parameters, the user can perform a color copy of the task by clicking the color copy control on the first interface. After receiving the user's input to the color copy control, the control unit will perform the color copy of the task. Similarly, the user can perform a black and white copy of the task by clicking the black and white copy control on the first interface. After receiving the user's input to the black and white copy control, the control unit will perform the black and white copy of the task.

[0033] In the above embodiments, the control can be an input box, character keys, increase / decrease keys, or other forms used to configure image formation parameters, and no specific restrictions are imposed here.

[0034] In this embodiment, by setting multiple sets of parameter configuration controls and multiple sets of execution controls, the functions of configuring the number of copies, original size and output size, as well as performing color copying and black and white copying can be realized within the limited interface space of the homepage. This allows for quick setting of copying-related parameters, provides convenient copying functions, and enhances the user experience.

[0035] Optionally, in another embodiment provided in this application, the first interface further includes function controls. The control unit is also configured to receive input to the function controls and control the display to show the configuration interface of the image forming function corresponding to the function controls.

[0036] Specifically, when the control unit receives user input for a function key, the control display shows the configuration interface for the image forming function corresponding to that function control. The configuration interface includes more image forming parameters for the user to configure, meeting the needs of users who cannot configure certain image forming parameters through the parameter configuration controls in the first interface.

[0037] Within the configuration interface, the control unit receives user settings for various image formation parameters, thereby configuring these parameters based on the user's input.

[0038] For example, when the control unit receives user input for the copy function button, the control display changes from the first interface to the copy function configuration interface. The copy function configuration interface includes more detailed parameter settings, such as original size, output paper size, single / double-sided copying, original orientation, scaling, copy mode, image quality, and number of copies. Based on the user's input for each parameter setting, the control unit determines the detailed image formation parameters.

[0039] The functional controls also include scanning, ID card copying, and receipt copying functions.

[0040] In this embodiment of the application, by setting functional controls, the user can enter the configuration interface through the functional controls and configure the relevant image forming parameters in detail within the configuration interface, thereby improving the user experience.

[0041] Optionally, in another embodiment provided in this application, the configuration interface further includes a drop-down menu, which includes at least one shortcut option. The control unit is also configured to receive input for the shortcut option and control the display to show the shortcut interface corresponding to the selected shortcut option.

[0042] Specifically, at least one shortcut option is pre-stored, which already configures each parameter in the configuration interface. That is, the parameters for each parameter in each shortcut option are pre-stored. Optionally, the controls in the shortcut interface are the same as those in the configuration interface. Users can access the corresponding shortcut interface by selecting the appropriate shortcut option. The shortcut interface displays the configuration information for each parameter, allowing users to quickly select the parameters needed for the desired scenario without manual configuration.

[0043] In this embodiment of the application, by setting a drop-down menu, different shortcuts can be quickly selected, shortening the operation path of using shortcuts and improving the convenience of shortcut functions.

[0044] Optionally, in another embodiment provided in this application, the shortcut interface includes a save control. The control unit is further configured to receive input to the save control and control the display to show the update shortcut copy option and the save shortcut as option.

[0045] Specifically, users can further configure the parameter settings for the corresponding scenario within the shortcut interface. After modifying the parameter settings, the control unit saves the reconfigured parameters to the shortcut options based on the user's input to the save control.

[0046] When the control unit receives user input for the save control, it will display the options of "Update Quick Copy Method" and "Save Quick Copy Method As" for the user to choose from. When the control unit receives the user's selection of the "Update Quick Copy Method" option, it will overwrite the existing shortcut based on the reconfigured parameters; when the control unit receives the user's selection of the "Save Quick Copy Method As" option, it will save the new shortcut based on the reconfigured parameters.

[0047] In this embodiment of the application, by setting a save control, existing shortcuts can be updated or saved as new shortcuts, so that users can choose as needed and improve the user experience.

[0048] Optionally, in another embodiment provided in this application, the configuration interface includes a return control. The control unit is further configured to receive input to the return control and control the display to show the configuration interface for the image forming function.

[0049] Optionally, in another embodiment provided in this application, the control unit is further configured to control the display to show the execution control and parameter configuration control updated according to the control parameters.

[0050] Specifically, control parameters can include the shape, size, and types of image forming parameters that can be configured. Users can manually adjust control parameters, for example, through the settings entry of the image forming device, or by long-pressing the control. The execution control and parameter configuration control are then displayed based on the adjusted control parameters.

[0051] Optionally, in another embodiment provided in this application, the control unit is further configured to: determine control parameters in response to an adjustment operation of a preset image forming function; and control the display to show the execution control and parameter configuration control updated according to the control parameters.

[0052] Specifically, in response to the user's adjustment operation on the preset image forming function, the control unit adjusts the current control parameters, determines the updated configuration control parameters, and then controls the display to show the updated execution controls and parameter configuration controls based on the control parameters. For example, the image forming apparatus pre-stores control parameters corresponding to different image forming functions (such as the control parameters corresponding to the scanning function, which may include: parameter configuration controls including "black and white scan" and "color scan" options, which can configure the scan color; execution controls including "scan to computer" and "scan to USB" buttons, which can configure the scan file save address and trigger the scan operation). The original preset image forming function is the copying function. When the user adjusts it to the scanning function, the image forming apparatus adjusts the current control parameters according to the pre-stored information, thereby displaying the updated execution controls and parameter configuration controls.

[0053] Optionally, in another embodiment provided in this application, the control parameters include at least one of size, position, quantity, and type of configurable image forming parameters.

[0054] The execution control and parameter configuration control are located in the first functional block of the first interface. Determining the control parameters includes: determining the control parameters based on the preset size of the first functional block and the preset priority of the image forming parameter types.

[0055] That is, the size of the first functional block determines the number of parameter configuration items that can be displayed. Based on the preset size of the first functional block and the pre-set priority, the control parameters such as the size, position, number of controls and the type of image forming parameters that can be configured are determined, and then the corresponding number of controls are displayed on the first functional block.

[0056] For example, when a user switches the preset image forming function from scanning to copying, the control parameters for the copying function can include three parameter configuration controls: copy quantity, original size, and output size controls, as well as two execution controls: a color copy control and a black and white copy control. The image forming parameters that the parameter configuration and execution controls can configure include: copy color, copy quantity, original size, and output size. The preset priority for copy color is 1, which is the highest priority. Therefore, the priority of the color copy control and the black and white copy control is 1. The priority for setting the copy quantity is 2, the priority for setting the output size is 3, and the priority for setting the original size is 4. If the preset size of the first functional block determines that four controls can be displayed, then the copy quantity control, output size control, color copy control, and black and white copy control are displayed on the first functional block according to their priority order.

[0057] In this embodiment, the preset size of the first functional module and the preset priority of the image forming parameter type can be set as needed. When the user adjusts the preset image forming function, the control parameters are automatically adjusted according to the preset information, eliminating the need to manually adjust the control parameters. This improves the convenience of the quick adjustment function and enhances the user experience.

[0058] like Figure 2 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the display interface of a monitor according to an embodiment of this application. See also... Figure 2 The monitor displays the first interface. The left side of the first interface is the first functional section, which includes execution controls and parameter configuration controls. The right side of the first interface displays the function controls. In addition, the display interface also includes basic information such as time, Bluetooth connection status, network signal, and printer connection status.

[0059] The first functional module includes three parameter configuration controls, corresponding to the three image formation parameter types: "Number of Copies", "Original Size", and "Output Size". It also includes two execution controls: "Color Copy Button" and "Black and White Copy Button".

[0060] Users can configure parameters such as the number of copies, original size, and output size using the parameter configuration controls on the first interface, and then click the execution control to perform color printing or black and white printing.

[0061] The second functional section includes four function buttons, each corresponding to one of four image-creating functions: "Copying," "Scanning," "ID Card Copying," and "Receipt Copying." Users can access the configuration interface for the corresponding image-creating function by clicking the button to configure detailed parameters. For example, clicking "Copying" will take you to the copying function's configuration interface.

[0062] like Figure 3 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of a configuration interface provided in an embodiment of the present invention. See also... Figure 3 The configuration interface includes image formation parameters such as "original size", "output paper size", "single / double-sided copying", "original orientation", "scaling size", "copy-by-copy mode", "image quality", and "number of copies".

[0063] Additionally, a drop-down menu is located in the upper left corner of the configuration interface, which displays multiple shortcut options when clicked. For example... Figure 4 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of a shortcut options interface provided in an embodiment of the present invention. See also... Figure 4The drop-down menu includes five shortcut options: "Human Resources Department - Double-sided Copying", "External Publicity - Brochures", "Legal Department - Contract Copying", and "Human Resources Department - Contract Copying". Furthermore, the drop-down menu also includes a "Copy" control for returning to the copying function. Understandably, when the user selects the shortcut option "Human Resources Department - Double-sided Copying", the corresponding shortcut interface is displayed. At this point, the user can select the "Copy" option from the current drop-down menu to return to the configuration interface for the copying function.

[0064] Each quick copy mode has pre-configured image formation parameters, meaning that the copying parameters required for the corresponding scenario are pre-configured. By simply clicking the corresponding quick copy mode, you can quickly load the detailed parameter configuration items.

[0065] Optionally, a save button is located in the upper right corner of the shortcut interface. After reconfiguring the detailed parameters, you can save the updated image forming parameters by clicking the save button. The image forming parameters can be saved to an existing quick copy method, or renamed and saved as a new quick copy method.

[0066] To enable users to quickly check the printing quality of the image forming apparatus, such as whether color characteristics and alignment characteristics are normal, this application provides a test page printing method, including: an operator interacting with a panel to control the image forming apparatus to print a built-in test page, and the operator observing the built-in test page to determine the image quality. The test page includes a printing accuracy test page, a vertical and horizontal color registration test page, and an LSU defect test page.

[0067] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a printing accuracy test page provided in an embodiment of this application. Its main body is composed of grid lines, and there are vertical and horizontal scales at the four corners, which are used to detect whether the image is deformed such as shifting upward, tilting, compressing, or stretching, and to confirm whether the correction parameters are working properly during printing.

[0068] Please refer to Figures 6-9 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an MK vertical color matching test page provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 7 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of a MK vertical color-blocking test page pattern provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of an MK horizontal color-blocking test page provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 9This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of a horizontal color registration test page pattern provided in an embodiment of this application. The vertical and horizontal color registration test pages consist of three groups of black horizontal lines and colored diagonal lines at fixed intervals, distributed on the left, center, and right or top, center, and bottom of the page. The middle sections of the black horizontal lines and colored diagonal lines overlap. The vertical color registration test page pattern includes a top scale, and the horizontal color registration test page pattern includes a left-end scale, used to test the distance of deviation of a single color relative to black in the vertical and horizontal directions. To determine the CMYK four-color printing accuracy, CMYK four-color printing accuracy test pages can be printed separately. To determine the registration accuracy of the CMYK four colors, MK, CK (not shown), and YK (not shown) colors can be printed separately, with each color further divided into horizontal and vertical registration images.

[0069] Please refer to Figure 10 , Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of an LSU micro-defect test page provided in an embodiment of this application. Its main body is composed of an N by N misaligned pattern composed of four color sub-dots of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, each with a width of N pixels. It is used to detect whether the bending degree, tilting degree, jitter degree, light power of LSU light, and spot size of the fine line are normal.

[0070] Please refer to Figure 11 , Figure 11 The present application provides a schematic diagram of the partitioning of an LSU micro-defect test page, and provides a standard for determining the image quality as shown in Table 1 below. Table 1 is a standard for determining the image quality provided in the present application.

[0071] Table 1. Criteria for Determining Portrait Quality

[0072] The method provided in this application allows users to quickly determine the color and alignment characteristics of an image forming apparatus, narrow down the scope of the problem, and confirm the cause of the problem.

[0073] The foregoing has described specific embodiments of this specification. Other embodiments are within the scope of the appended claims. In some cases, the actions or steps recited in the claims may be performed in a different order than that shown in the embodiments and may still achieve the desired result. Furthermore, the processes depicted in the drawings do not necessarily require the specific or sequential order shown to achieve the desired result. In some embodiments, multitasking and parallel processing are possible or may be advantageous.

[0074] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this specification, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0075] Any process or method described in the flowchart or otherwise herein can be understood as representing a module, segment, or portion of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing custom logic functions or processes, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of this specification includes additional implementations in which functions may be performed not in the order shown or discussed, including substantially simultaneously or in reverse order depending on the functions involved, as will be understood by those skilled in the art to which the embodiments of this specification pertain.

[0076] Depending on the context, the word "if" as used here can be interpreted as "when," "when," "in response to determination," or "in response to detection." Similarly, depending on the context, the phrase "if determination" or "if detection (of the stated condition or event)" can be interpreted as "when determination," "in response to determination," "when detection (of the stated condition or event)," or "in response to detection (of the stated condition or event)."

[0077] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this specification can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or in a combination of hardware and software functional units.

[0078] The integrated units implemented as software functional units described above can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. These software functional units, stored in a storage medium, include several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) or processor to execute certain steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of this specification.

[0079] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An image forming apparatus, characterized in that, The device includes: a display and a control unit; the control unit is configured to: The display is controlled to show a first interface, which includes execution controls and parameter configuration controls. The system receives input to the execution control and controls the image forming apparatus to execute a preset image forming function based on image forming parameters, wherein the image forming parameters are configured through the parameter configuration control and the execution control.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the preset image forming function is the copying function, the types of image forming parameters that the parameter configuration control can configure include the number of copies, the original size, and the output size; The execution controls include a color copy control and a black and white copy control; The control unit is further configured to: receive input to the color copy control and control the image forming apparatus to perform color copying based on the image forming parameters; and receive input to the black and white copy control and control the image forming apparatus to perform black and white copying based on the image forming parameters.

3. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first interface also includes functional controls; The control unit is also configured to receive input to the function control and control the display to show the configuration interface of the image forming function corresponding to the function control.

4. The apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The configuration interface includes a drop-down menu, which includes at least one shortcut option. The control unit is also configured to receive input for the shortcut option and control the display to show the shortcut interface corresponding to the selected shortcut option.

5. The apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The shortcut interface includes: a save control; The control unit is also configured to receive input to the save control and control the display to show the update quick copy option and the save shortcut option.

6. The apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The configuration interface includes: a return control; The control unit is also configured to receive input to the return control and control the display to show the configuration interface of the image forming function.

7. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit is also configured to control the display to show the execution control and the parameter configuration control updated according to the control parameters.

8. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit is further configured to: determine control parameters in response to an adjustment operation of a preset image forming function; The control display shows the execution control and the parameter configuration control updated according to the control parameters.

9. The apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The execution control and the parameter configuration control are located in the first functional module of the first interface; The determination of control parameters includes: determining the control parameters based on the preset size of the first functional module and the preset priority of the image forming parameter type.

10. The apparatus according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, The control parameters include at least one of the following: size, position, quantity, and the type of image forming parameters that can be configured.

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