Image recording device and control method for the same

Abstract

To grasp maintenance information when there is no timer start setting.SOLUTION: This image recording device can execute a first mode for performing recording by a recording unit and a second mode consuming less power than the first mode. The image recording device comprises a storage unit that stores set time set for transitioning from the second mode to the first mode, and when the set time has not been stored, displays processing information regarding a prior process executed before recording by a display unit after the start of the first mode and before the execution of a transition process to the second mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to displays for image recording devices. [Background technology]

[0002] When performing printing work with an image recording device, it is necessary to perform pre-processing such as maintenance work before recording in order to make the device ready for printing. This maintenance work includes ink stirring and circulation. However, some of these tasks take a long time, so the operator needs to take this time into consideration and perform the printing work efficiently. Therefore, a technology is known that sets the time to start up the power supply of the image recording device, thereby completing the maintenance work before starting up the image recording device (Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2007-201605 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, if the start-up time is not set, maintenance work will be performed after the image recording device is started up. Furthermore, since the operator cannot grasp the content and time of the maintenance work, there are cases where the operator cannot perform printing work efficiently. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The image recording device of the present invention is capable of executing a first mode in which recording is performed by a recording unit and a second mode which consumes less power than the first mode, and is characterized by having a memory unit which stores a set time set for transitioning from the second mode to the first mode, and a display unit which, if the set time is not stored, displays processing information relating to pre-processing performed before recording after the start of the first mode and before the transition process to the second mode is executed.

[0006] The control method for an image recording device according to the present invention is capable of executing a first mode in which recording is performed by a recording unit and a second mode which consumes less power than the first mode, and is characterized by including a storage step for storing a set time set for transitioning from the second mode to the first mode, and a display step for displaying, if the set time is not stored, processing information relating to pre-processing performed before recording after the start of the first mode and before processing in the second mode is executed. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, since it is possible to know information regarding pre-processing, it is possible to start printing work efficiently. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an image recording apparatus according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an image recording device according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating maintenance information according to elapsed time in the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating elapsed time in the first embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a process flow of the image recording device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of display content in the first embodiment. [Figure 7]FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a process flow of an image recording apparatus according to a second embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of display content in the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] The present embodiment described below does not unduly limit the contents described in the claims. Furthermore, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are necessarily essential configurations.

[0010] <First embodiment> 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of an image recording device in this embodiment. The image recording device 100 is a device that records images on continuous paper (hereinafter referred to as roll paper) 109 used in this embodiment on which continuous image formation is possible. In this embodiment, the image recording device 100 is composed of an operation display unit 102, a paper feed unit 117 that transports the roll paper 109, a white printing unit 104 (recording unit) that performs spot color printing, a color printing unit 103 (recording unit) that performs basic color printing, and a paper discharge unit 116 that takes up the roll paper 109. The white printing unit 104 records using white ink, and the color printing unit 103 records using four colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black).

[0011] The operation display unit 102 is a mechanism for displaying the device status and the like to notify the user, and for controlling the image recording device 100 in accordance with the user's operation instructions. The paper feed unit 117 is a device that supplies roll paper 109 to the white printing unit 104 and the color printing unit 103. The paper feed unit 117 rotates the paper tube of the roll paper 109 around a rotating shaft 115, and transports the roll paper 109 wound around the paper tube at a constant speed via multiple rollers 101a.

[0012] The paper discharge unit 116 is a device that winds up the roll paper 109 transported from the white printing unit 104 and the color printing unit 103 into a roll around a paper tube. The paper discharge unit 116 rotates the roll paper 109 transported to the paper tube around a rotating shaft 110, and winds the roll paper 109, which has been transported to the paper tube, around the rotating shaft 110 at a constant speed via multiple rollers 101c as a finished product of the roll paper 109.

[0013] To set the roll paper 109, first set it in the paper feed unit 117 before starting printing, and pass the leading edge of the roll paper 109 through the skew correction device 107. Next, pass it under the print head device 106 in the white printing unit 104. Then, pass it over the drying device 114 and over the cooling device 119. Pass it under the timing mark detection device 108 in the color printing unit 103, under the print head device 105 in the color printing unit 103, over the drying device 113, and over the cooling device 118. Then, pass it through the scanner device 112, under the color measurement device 111, and wrap it around the paper discharge unit 116, and it is set.

[0014] After the roll paper 109 is set in the image recording device 100, a recording job is input to the image recording device 100, and when the print start button on the operation display unit 102 is operated, printing begins.

[0015] The print head devices 105 and 106 form images by ejecting ink (liquid) onto roll paper 109. The print head device 105 in the color printing unit 103 is equipped with exchange tanks 105b for each ink color. Ink from each exchange tank 105b is supplied to the print head devices 105 and 106 via an ink buffer tank 105a for each ink. Similarly, ink is supplied to the print head device 106 in the white printing unit 104 from the exchange tank 106b via a buffer tank 106a. The exchange tanks 105b and 106b are replaceable by the user, and can be replaced when the ink runs out. Also, the exchange tanks 105b and 106b can be replaced by opening the lids of each tank.

[0016] The white printing unit 104 and the color printing unit 103 each include an ink circulation mechanism (not shown) that circulates ink through the head devices 105, 106, buffer tanks 105a, 106a, and flow paths (not shown) through which the inks flow, thereby reducing unevenness in density, and an ink stirring mechanism (not shown) that stirs the ink in the buffer tanks 105a, 106a to reduce unevenness in density. Also included are a cap suction mechanism (not shown) that seals the nozzle surfaces of the head devices 105, 106 with caps and discharges ink and foreign matter from within the nozzles by reducing the pressure within the caps, a suction wipe mechanism (not shown) that discharges ink and foreign matter from within the nozzles, and a blade wipe mechanism (not shown) that removes ink and foreign matter from the nozzle surface by wiping with a rubber blade.

[0017] 2 is a block diagram showing an example of an image recording device according to the present embodiment. The image recording device 100 includes a storage unit 201, a control unit 202, an operation display unit 102, an image analysis unit 204, a recording control unit 205, a communication unit 206, a paper transport control unit 207, a paper feed control unit 208, a paper discharge control unit 209, an inspection control unit 210, and a color measurement control unit 211.

[0018] The storage unit 201 is configured, for example, with a non-volatile semiconductor memory (so-called flash memory), a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), etc. The storage unit 201 stores various programs, including a system program and a processing program, executed by the control unit 202, and various data required for executing these programs.

[0019] The control unit 202 is composed of, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a RAM (Random Access Memory). The control unit 202 reads out various programs such as a system program and a processing program stored in the storage unit 201, loads them in the RAM, and executes various processes according to the loaded programs. For example, the control unit 202 can perform image recording processing using the recording control unit 205 based on an image recording job (hereinafter simply referred to as a job) in response to a user instruction. Each function of the image recording device 100 is controlled based on an instruction from the control unit 202.

[0020] The operation display unit 102 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) with a touch panel, and includes a display unit 102a and an operation unit 102b. The display unit 102a displays various information on the display screen according to a display control signal input from the control unit 202. The operation unit 102b includes various operation keys such as a numeric keypad, a recording start key, and a power key (operation unit) for instructing the transition of power modes, and outputs operation signals to the control unit 202 upon receiving various input operations by the user. It is possible to arbitrarily set the paper to be used, the print speed, the number of prints, the number of copies, the print length, and the like. It is also possible to set timer time information (hereinafter simply referred to as timer start setting) as a set time for automatically transitioning the power state of the image recording device 100. It is also possible to display the wear level and the need for replacement or refilling of replaceable parts such as the remaining ink amount in the buffer tanks 105a and 106a, the remaining amount of roll paper in the paper feed unit 117, and the free space of roll paper in the paper discharge unit 116. The operation and display unit 102 may be detachably connected to the image recording device 100, or may be integrally formed with the image recording device 100 so as not to be detachably attached thereto. Also, a power key or other keys may be provided independently of the operation and display unit 102.

[0021] An image analysis unit 204 performs analysis, rendering, screen processing, and the like on the print data included in the job, and converts it into a printable format.

[0022] Based on the data converted by the image analysis unit 204 , the recording control unit 205 controls the printing of an image onto the roll paper 109 via the print head devices 105 and 106 .

[0023] The communication unit 206 is configured by a communication control card such as a LAN (Local Area Network) card, and transmits and receives various data to and from an external device (such as a personal computer) connected to a communication network such as a LAN or a WAN (Wide Area Network).

[0024] The paper transport control unit 207 controls the rollers 101b in the white printing unit 104 and the color printing unit 103. For example, the roll paper 109 transported from the paper feed unit 117 is transported by the multiple rollers 101b via the print head devices 105 and 106 to the paper discharge unit 116. The paper feed control unit 208 controls the paper feed unit 117. The paper discharge control unit 209 controls the paper discharge unit 116. Note that the paper transport control unit 207, the paper feed control unit 208, and the paper discharge control unit 209 may be controlled by a single controller, rather than being separate. Also, the rollers 101b do not have to be drive rollers, and all or some of the rollers may be driven rollers that are driven by the roll paper 109.

[0025] The inspection control unit 210 controls the scanner device 112 to check whether printing has been performed on the roll paper 109 without any discharge defects. The scanner device 112 reads a discharge defect inspection pattern printed by the print head devices 105 and 106 to check whether there are any discharge defects or the like in the recorded image. If a discharge defect is detected, the image recording device 100 is stopped. Note that the inspection method may be a method of directly reading and inspecting the recorded image with a camera, a method of monitoring the discharge status from the nozzles, or the like.

[0026] The color measurement control unit 211 controls the color measurement device 111 to measure the color of the roll paper 109 at a location instructed by the control unit 202 and acquire color information. The color measurement device 111 can move in the transport direction of the roll paper 109 and in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction, and can measure the color of any location, not limited to images on the roll paper 109. In order for the color measurement device 111 to perform color measurement, a square of 1 cm or more in both length and width is recorded in the same color as the area of ​​the roll paper 109 to be measured.

[0027] Next, an operation will be described when performing image recording processing on roll paper 109 in image recording device 100. First, a user transmits a job using an external device (not shown). Image data for the job is created in the external device, print settings for the job are made, and a job ticket containing this information is transmitted to image recording device 100 via a communication network.

[0028] Next, the control unit 202 receives the job ticket including the image data of the job sent from the external device and the print setting information and the number of rolls to be delivered, via the communication unit 206. This completes the submission of the job. The submitted job is analyzed by the image analysis unit 204. Specifically, the job ticket information is extracted, and pixel data is extracted from the image data, and the data is resolved into ink colors that can be printed by the print head devices 105 and 106 for each pixel position so that the printout reflects the print settings.

[0029] When printing of the submitted job begins, the roll paper 109 is transported along the path described in FIG. 1, and the control unit 202 prints timing marks and a base with the print head device 106 via the recording control unit 205. As the roll paper 109 is transported, the timing marks and base reach the timing mark detection device 108 via the drying device 114 and cooling device 119. Based on the timing at which the timing mark detection device 108 detects the timing marks, the control unit 202 determines the timing to start printing, and printing is performed with the print head device 105. When the roll paper 109 reaches the scanner device 112, the inspection control unit 210 checks for any ejection defects. When the roll paper 109 reaches the color measurement device 111, the color measurement control unit 211 measures the color of the points on the roll paper 109 specified by the control unit 202.

[0030] 1, and is taken up by the paper discharge unit 116. The control unit 202 also controls the ink supply from the replacement tanks 105b and 106b to the print head devices 105 and 106, as well as the mechanisms and information related to the replacement of the replacement tanks 105b and 106b.

[0031] Furthermore, timer time information set by the user on the operation and display unit 102 is stored in the storage unit 201. When the timer time information has been set, the control unit 202 starts up the image recording device 100 based on the timer time stored in the storage unit 201. The start-up referred to here means transitioning from a power saving mode state such as engine off or device shutdown, which will be described later, to a normal mode in which recording operations and the like can be performed. On the other hand, when the timer time information has not been set, the control unit 202 can start up the device based on the operation of the operation and display unit 102 (power key). The timer time information referred to here is the period from transition to the power saving mode to transition to the normal mode, or the time to transition to the normal mode.

[0032] 3 is a diagram for explaining maintenance information according to elapsed time in this embodiment. Maintenance time 301 (required time) and maintenance content 302 are shown for each elapsed time 300.

[0033] The table shows the cases where the elapsed time 300 from the previous maintenance (pre-processing) to the next maintenance is within A hours, longer than A hours but less than B hours, and B hours or more but less than C hours. The table shows maintenance information (maintenance time 301, maintenance content 302) scheduled to be performed when each elapsed time 300 has elapsed. When C hours or more have elapsed, it is necessary to turn on the power supply of the device (transition to normal mode) in order to maintain the device, so a message is shown to encourage starting up the device, rather than maintenance information. The information in this table is held in advance in the storage unit 205, and is used to determine the display content on the operation display unit 102 according to the elapsed time by referring to the storage unit 205. For example, when starting up the device, this table makes it possible to display the maintenance time 301 and maintenance content 302 that are actually performed after starting up by referring to the calculated elapsed time and the table. The maintenance content 302 may be one or more. The maintenance time 301 and maintenance content 302 may be changed appropriately according to the state of the device.

[0034] Furthermore, the maintenance is, for example, processing by the ink stirring mechanism, ink circulation mechanism, cap suction mechanism, suction wipe mechanism, blade wipe mechanism, etc., described above. The maintenance time and content according to the elapsed time 300 differ depending on the processing performed. Furthermore, the maintenance is performed, for example, after transition from the second mode to the first mode and before recording by the white printing unit 104 or the color printing unit 103. The first mode and the second mode will be described later.

[0035] FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the elapsed time in the embodiment. In the present embodiment, engine OFF (hereinafter also simply referred to as power saving mode or second mode) is a state in which the system power supply of the image recording device 100 is on and the power supply to the mechanism parts involved in hardware operation is off. In other words, various operations on the operation display unit 102 and some processes (for example, maintenance processing) on ​​the image analysis unit 204 and the recording control unit 205 can be performed, but recording operations cannot be performed. On the other hand, device shutdown (hereinafter also simply referred to as power saving mode or second mode) is a state in which not only the power supply to the mechanism parts involved in hardware operation, but also the power supply to the system is off. In other words, all operations such as various operations on the operation display unit 102 (including maintenance processing) cannot be performed. Therefore, in the engine OFF or device shutdown state, the power consumption is lower than that in the power state in which recording operations can be performed (hereinafter also simply referred to as normal mode or first mode). The image recording device 100 can execute the above-mentioned first and second modes.

[0036] FIG. 4(i) is a diagram for explaining the elapsed time when the engine is off. For example, an ink adhesion prevention process (ink circulation process or ink stirring process) is performed for white ink as a maintenance process at regular intervals. It continues to be performed at regular intervals even in the engine off state (first mode). In FIG. 4(i), the elapsed time is calculated from the time when the ink adhesion prevention process was last performed during the engine off state to the time when the device was restarted (transition to the first mode). On the other hand, FIG. 4(ii) shows the elapsed time in the device shutdown state. In the device shutdown, all mechanical functions are stopped, so no work is performed. Therefore, if a circulation process is performed by the ink circulation mechanism as a maintenance process before transitioning to the device shutdown state, the total of the time from the time when the circulation process was performed to the time when the device was shut down and the time from the time when the device was shut down to the time when the device was restarted (transition to the first mode) is calculated as the elapsed time. In this way, even if the engine off state (second mode) and the device shutdown (second mode) are performed at the same timing, the calculation of the elapsed time may differ.

[0037] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a flow chart in the case where there is no timer start setting in the first embodiment. This flow is performed during the first mode described above. First, the control unit 202 detects whether there is no timer start setting on the operation display unit 102, that is, whether the timer time is not stored in the storage unit 201 (S500). Here, it is detected that the timer time is not stored, but it may also detect whether the timer start setting is turned off. Next, the control unit 202 detects whether the operation display unit 102 (power key) is operated and the user issues an instruction to shut down the device (transition to engine OFF or device shutdown) (S501). If the power key is operated (S501, YES), the control unit 202 acquires the current time via the communication unit 206 (S502). The control unit 202 calculates the time after a specified elapsed time from the acquired current time (S503). The specified elapsed time here is a time used to set the time when the device is started up after the specified elapsed time because the timer start setting is not performed. The designated elapsed time is stored in advance in the storage unit 201, and a plurality of designated elapsed times of different lengths are stored.

[0038] Next, in S504, the elapsed time from when the previous maintenance process was performed until a specified elapsed time is calculated, and the table in Fig. 3 is referenced to and compared with the elapsed time 300. As a result of the comparison, the maintenance time 301 and the maintenance content 302 are displayed on the operation display unit 102. Furthermore, an execution button for shutting down the device and a cancel button for canceling the shutdown are also displayed on the operation display unit 102. The display on the operation display unit 102 here is performed before the start of the transition process for transitioning to engine OFF or device shutdown.

[0039] If the execute button is operated during display on the operation display unit 102 in S504 (S505, YES), the control unit 202 shuts down the device (engine OFF or device shutdown) (S506). If the cancel button is operated (S505, No), the transition process is not performed and the display returns to the original screen, terminating this flow.

[0040] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the display of the operation display 102 in the first embodiment. Although the description is based on the assumption that the display is a pop-up screen, this is not limiting. The display screen 600 is a screen displayed on the operation display unit 102 in S504 of FIG. 5. The display screen 600 is composed of an information section 601, a warning section 602, an execute button 604, and a cancel button 603. The information section 601 displays maintenance processing information based on the elapsed time from the previous maintenance until a specified elapsed time. Furthermore, a recommendation to replace replaceable parts in the image recording device 100 is displayed. The recommendation to replace is displayed, for example, when the degree of consumption of ink or the like exceeds a certain percentage (e.g., 90%). The degree of consumption of replaceable parts may be displayed.

[0041] If the time that has elapsed since the previous maintenance until the specified elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, the attention calling unit 602 displays a message urging the user to restart (start up) the device by the time after the specified elapsed time (within the specified time). When the cancel button 603 is operated, the screen 600 notifying the maintenance time 301 and contents 302 is closed. When the execute button 604 is pressed, the screen 600 notifying the maintenance time and contents is closed, and the device is shut down (engine OFF or device shutdown). In addition, a plurality of specified elapsed times are stored, and the time, maintenance time, and maintenance contents corresponding to each specified elapsed time are displayed.

[0042] Each designated elapsed time may be stored in advance as a fixed elapsed time, or may be variable so as to correspond to each of the elapsed times 300 in FIG.

[0043] Also, when the cancel button 603 is operated, a setting screen for setting the timer may be displayed.

[0044] As described above, if the timer start is not set, the user can know in advance information about the maintenance process that will be performed the next time the device is started, and can proceed with the recording start work in accordance with the maintenance process.

[0045] <Second embodiment> The second embodiment is a process performed when a timer is set to start. Description of the same configuration as the first embodiment will be omitted.

[0046] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a flowchart when the timer start setting is set in the second embodiment. This flow is executed in the first mode. First, the control unit 202 detects whether the timer start setting is set on the operation display unit 102, that is, whether the timer time is stored in the storage unit 201 (S700). Next, the control unit 202 detects that the operation display unit 102 (power key) is operated and the user issues an instruction to shut down the device (engine OFF or device shutdown) (S701). Next, the current time is acquired via the communication unit 206 (S702). Next, the elapsed time from the acquired current time to the stored timer time is calculated (S703). Next, the elapsed time obtained by adding up the elapsed time from the previous maintenance to the current time and the elapsed time calculated in S703 is compared with the elapsed time 300 in FIG. 3, and the corresponding maintenance time 301 and maintenance contents 302 are displayed on the operation display unit 102. Furthermore, an execution button for executing the device shutdown and a cancel button for canceling the shutdown are also displayed on the operation display unit 102. Furthermore, when the control unit 202 determines that a part should be replaced, it displays this on the operation display unit 102 (S704). Next, if the user operates the execute button on the operation display unit 102 (S705, Yes), the control unit 202 turns off the engine or shuts down the device (S706). If no operation is performed (S705, No), no processing is performed and the display returns to the original screen, terminating this flow.

[0047] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the display of the operation display 102 in the second embodiment. The description is given assuming a pop-up screen, but the scope of the claims is not limited to this. The display screen 800 is a screen displayed on the operation display unit 102 in S704 of FIG. 5. The display screen 800 is composed of an information section 801, an execute button 803, and a cancel button 802. The information section 801 displays the timer time and the corresponding maintenance time 301 and maintenance content 302, as well as recommended parts for replacement, based on the elapsed time from the previous maintenance to the stored timer time. The recommended parts for replacement are displayed when the consumption of ink, etc. has exceeded a certain percentage (e.g., 90%).

[0048] In the above, the operation display unit 102 displays the maintenance information, etc., but the information may be notified via a device (such as a PC or a mobile terminal) connected via the communication unit 206 and displayed on the device. Furthermore, the maintenance process may be performed on a specific ink (for example, white ink), or on all ink colors. Furthermore, the operation display unit 102 displays the information after the power key is operated, but in normal mode, the information may be displayed after recording starts. [Explanation of symbols]

[0049] 100 Image recording device 102 Operation display section 103 Color Printing Unit 104 White Printing Unit 201 Records Department 202 Control section

Claims

1. 1. An image recording apparatus capable of executing a first mode in which recording is performed by a recording unit and a second mode in which power consumption is lower than that of the first mode, a storage unit that stores a set time that is set for transitioning from the second mode to the first mode; a display unit that displays, when the set time is not stored, processing information related to a pre-processing to be performed before recording after the first mode is started and before a transition process to the second mode is performed; An image recording device comprising:

2. 2. The image recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second mode is a mode in which no power is supplied to the recording unit.

3. The image recording device according to claim 1 , wherein the processing information is displayed after the recording section starts recording and before the transition process to the second mode is executed.

4. an operation unit for instructing a transition from the second mode to the first mode, An image recording device that displays the processing information after the operation unit is operated and before a transition process to the second mode is executed.

5. 2. The image recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the set time is a time or a period from when the mode is changed to the second mode until when the mode is changed to the first mode.

6. 2. The image recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the pre-processing includes a process of circulating a liquid used for recording by the recording unit.

7. 2. The image recording device according to claim 1, wherein the pre-processing is a process that is executed after the mode is changed to the first mode after the mode is changed to the second mode.

8. 7. The image recording apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the liquid is white ink.

9. 2. The image recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the processing information includes details of the pre-processing or a required time for the pre-processing.

10. 2. The image recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the processing information differs depending on an elapsed time from a previous execution of the pre-processing until a next execution of the pre-processing.

11. The image recording device according to claim 1 , wherein the display unit displays the processing information to be performed when the mode transitions to the first mode a first time after the mode transitions to the second mode.

12. The image recording device according to claim 1 , wherein the display unit displays information that prompts the user to transition from the second mode to the first mode within a predetermined time period.

13. The image recording device according to claim 1 , wherein the display unit displays information regarding the setting of the set time when the transition from the first mode to the second mode is canceled while the processing information is being displayed.

14. 2. The image recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display unit displays information regarding the degree of wear of a replaceable part.

15. 2. The image recording device according to claim 1, wherein, when the set time is stored in the storage unit, the display unit displays the processing information to be executed after the set time has elapsed.

16. 1. A method for controlling an image recording device capable of executing a first mode in which recording is performed by a recording unit and a second mode in which power consumption is lower than that of the first mode, comprising: a storage step of storing a set time set for transitioning from the second mode to the first mode; a display step of displaying, when the set time is not stored, processing information related to a pre-processing performed before recording after the start of the first mode and before the processing of the second mode is performed; 13. A method for controlling an image recording apparatus comprising:

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