Display operation device and image forming apparatus including display operation device

Abstract

To provide a display operation device that, before the start of a job, allows a user to check job settings more easily than before, which improves convenience for the user.SOLUTION: A display operation device comprises: an operation unit that receives a user's operation; a display unit that displays a setting screen for a job to the user; and a control unit that controls the operation unit and the display unit. The setting screen has setting buttons for receiving setting operations from the user and displaying the received settings, and job starting buttons for receiving operations from the user to start the job comprise the plurality of setting buttons.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a display operation device and an image forming apparatus including the display operation device. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, image forming apparatuses that perform image formation in a two-color mode in which an image is formed using two colors or in a black-and-white image formation mode are known.

[0003] When forming an image in such a two-color image forming mode, it is necessary to select and set in advance the two colors and the density of each color. However, after actually printing, depending on the two-color setting, the printed image was sometimes hard to see and understand.

[0004] To solve such problems, conventional proposals have included a scan-in function that displays a preview screen under preset conditions, and a test copy function that allows the user to check the contents by printing only one copy at first (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] JP 2015-043106 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, if the settings are incorrect before printing, you must go back to the settings screen and make the settings again. Also, if the color selection and density settings are difficult to understand, it can be difficult to quickly change the settings.

[0007] This disclosure has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a display and operation device that allows users to check job settings more easily than ever before before before, and is highly convenient for users. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The display and operation device according to this disclosure comprises an operation unit that accepts user operations, a display unit that displays a job setting screen to the user, and a control unit that controls the operation unit and the display unit, wherein the setting screen has a setting button for accepting setting operations from the user and displaying the accepted settings, and a job start button that accepts operation from the user to start a job is made up of a plurality of the setting buttons. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to this disclosure, by displaying a job start button on a settings screen consisting of setting buttons displaying information indicating various job settings, it is possible to realize a display and operation device that allows users to check job settings more easily than before and is highly convenient for the user. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a digital multifunction peripheral according to the present disclosure; [Diagram 2] 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the digital multifunction peripheral shown in FIG. 1. [Diagram 3] 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a two-color copy setting screen of the digital multifunction peripheral shown in FIG. 1; [Figure 4] 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a two-color printing process of the digital multifunction machine shown in FIG. [Diagram 5] 1. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of changing the settings of each color on the two-color printing screen of the digital multifunction machine shown in FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a two-color copy setting screen of the digital multifunction peripheral according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 7]11 is a flowchart showing an example of a two-color printing process of a digital multifunction machine according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of changing the settings of each color on a two-color printing screen of a digital multifunction peripheral according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a copy setting screen of a digital multifunction peripheral according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 10] 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a printing process of a digital multifunction peripheral according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of changing settings of each function on a print screen of a digital multifunction peripheral according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 12] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a copy setting screen of a digital multifunction peripheral according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] In this disclosure, a "display / operation device" is a device that displays various information to a user and displays an operation screen (user interface) that accepts instructions from the user. In the case of an image formation job such as copying, "information indicating the setting associated with the setting button" may include information indicating the color in the color setting of the copy, the density in the density setting, and whether the print is single-sided or double-sided in the single-sided / double-sided printing setting.

[0012] Further, preferred embodiments of this disclosure will be described.

[0013] In the display and operation device according to this disclosure, the control unit may be configured to, when the operation unit receives a predetermined first operation on the setting button, cause the display unit to display a setting change screen that accepts changes to the settings associated with the setting button.

[0014] An example of "displaying on the display unit a setting change screen for accepting changes to the settings associated with the setting button" is to display a pop-up setting change screen.

[0015] In this way, by performing a specific first operation on a setting button, a setting screen related to the setting associated with the setting button can be displayed on the display unit and set, thereby realizing a display and operation device that is highly convenient for the user.

[0016] In the display operation device according to the present disclosure, the first operation may be a predetermined swipe operation of the setting button.

[0017] The "predetermined swipe operation of the setting button" may be, for example, a swipe operation in the up and down directions when the job start button is composed of left and right setting buttons.

[0018] In this way, by performing a specified swipe operation on the setting button, a setting screen related to the setting associated with the setting button can be displayed on the display unit and set, thereby realizing a display and operation device that is highly convenient for the user.

[0019] The display operation device according to this disclosure may further include a timer that measures a predetermined determination time, and the first operation may be a long press of the setting button for a period equal to or longer than the determination time.

[0020] In this way, by performing a specified long press operation on the setting button, a setting screen related to the setting associated with the setting button can be displayed on the display unit and set, thereby realizing a display and operation device that is highly convenient for the user.

[0021] In the display and operation device according to this disclosure, the control unit may be configured to execute a job with settings associated with the setting button when the operation unit receives a predetermined second operation on the setting button.

[0022] In this way, by performing a predetermined second operation on a setting button, a job can be executed with the settings associated with the setting button, thereby realizing a display / operation device that is highly convenient for the user.

[0023] The display operation device according to this disclosure may further include a timer that measures a predetermined judgment time, and the second operation may be a short press operation of the setting button for less than the predetermined judgment time.

[0024] In this way, by performing a predetermined short press operation of the setting button, a job can be executed with the settings associated with the setting button, thereby realizing a display operation device that is highly convenient for the user.

[0025] The image forming apparatus may be provided with the display operation device and an image forming unit that performs image formation based on a print execution command received by the operation unit, wherein the display unit displays a setting screen related to the image formation to the user, and the setting screen includes an image formation start button consisting of a plurality of setting buttons each associated with various predetermined image formation settings.

[0026] In this disclosure, an "image forming device" is a device that forms and outputs an image, such as a copier or multifunction device with a copying function, such as a printer that uses an electrophotographic method to form an image with toner, or an MFP (Multifunctional Peripheral) that also includes functions other than copying.

[0027] In this way, by displaying an image formation start button on the setting screen, which is composed of setting buttons displaying information showing various image formation settings, it is possible to easily check the image formation settings more easily than before, thereby realizing an image forming device that is highly convenient for the user.

[0028] The present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the following description is illustrative in all respects and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure.

[0029] [Embodiment 1] <Digital MFP 1 Configuration> Hereinafter, a configuration of a digital multifunction peripheral 1 as an example of a display operation device according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure and an image forming device including the display operation device will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0030] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a digital multifunction peripheral according to the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the digital multifunction peripheral shown in FIG.

[0031] The digital multifunction machine 1 has a copying function, a scanner function, and a facsimile function, and is a device that digitally processes image data read from an original and outputs the processed image data.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 2, the digital multifunction peripheral 1 includes a control unit 10, an image data acquisition unit 11, an image forming unit 12, a storage unit 13, an image processing unit 14, a communication unit 15, a timer unit 16 and an operation panel 17.

[0033] In FIG. 2, the display operation device 2 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure is composed of a storage unit 13, an image processing unit 14, a clock unit 16, and an operation panel 17.

[0034] Each component of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 will be described below.

[0035] The control unit 10 controls the digital multifunction peripheral 1 in an integrated manner, and is composed of at least one central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), a read only memory (ROM), various interface circuits, and the like.

[0036] The control unit 10 monitors and controls all loads such as the detection of each sensor, motors, clutches, and operation panel 17 in order to control the overall operation of the digital multifunction printer 1.

[0037] The image data acquisition unit 11 detects and reads an original placed on an original placement table or an original conveyed from a paper tray, and acquires image data. Furthermore, the image data acquisition unit 11 may acquire image data from an external user terminal via a communication unit (not shown).

[0038] The image forming unit 12 is a part that prints out image data generated by the image processing unit 14 onto a recording medium.

[0039] The storage unit 13 is an element or storage medium that stores information and control programs necessary to realize various functions of the digital multifunction device 1. For example, a semiconductor element such as a RAM or a ROM, a hard disk, a flash storage unit, an SSD (Solid State Drive), or other storage medium is used.

[0040] The program and the data may be stored in different devices, such as an area for storing data being configured as a hard disk drive and an area for storing programs being configured as a flash memory unit.

[0041] The image processing unit 14 converts the image of the document read by the image data acquisition unit 11 into an appropriate electrical signal to generate image data. In particular, when performing two-color copying, the image processing unit 14 converts the image data of the original based on the two colors that have been set.

[0042] The communication unit 15 is a part that communicates with computers, portable information terminals, external information processing devices, facsimile machines, etc. via a network, etc., and transmits and receives various information such as e-mail and fax to and from these external communication devices.

[0043] The timekeeping unit 16 is a timer that acquires the time from a built-in clock or via a network, and measures and counts the time. In embodiment 1, the timing unit 16 measures a predetermined judgment time, and the control unit 10 determines whether the setting button constituting the two-color copy start button has been pressed and held for a period longer than the judgment time (e.g., 2 seconds) or whether the setting button has been pressed and held for a period shorter than the judgment time.

[0044] The operation panel 17 is composed of a display panel made up of a liquid crystal panel or the like, and a touch panel such as a capacitive touch panel arranged on top of the display panel to detect the position touched by a finger, and is equipped with a display unit 171 and an operation unit 172.

[0045] The display unit 171 displays various information and receives commands from the user via a touch panel function. Display unit 171 is, for example, a CRT display, a liquid crystal display, an EL display, or the like, and is a display device such as a monitor or line display for displaying electronic data such as the processing state of the operating system and application software. The control unit 10 displays the operation and status of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 through the display unit 171 .

[0046] The operation unit 172 is an interface for operating the digital multifunction peripheral 1, and is a section that receives commands from the user.

[0047] <Two-color copy process of the digital multifunction device 1 according to the first embodiment of this disclosure> Next, an example of two-color copy processing of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0048] When copying, there are various functions available, such as two-color copying, which prints using only two colors, reduced copy, which reduces the paper size from A4 to B4 and prints it on paper, enlarged copy, which does the opposite, and double-sided copying.The user sets the various functions on each setting screen and then starts printing by pressing the start print button.

[0049] However, even if the settings are incorrect, the user may not realize it until after pressing the print start button and printing has been completed, resulting in the printout being wasted. Especially in the case of two-color copying, there are many different color combinations, so the printed result may not be what the user expected, such as color combinations that are difficult to see.

[0050] In the present disclosure, such problems are alleviated by displaying and visualizing color information set in the print start button before pressing the print start button to execute printing, as described below.

[0051] FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a two-color copy setting screen of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, the "Start Two-Color Copy" button is made up of two setting buttons on the left and right.

[0052] In addition, the setting buttons that make up the start button do not necessarily need to be physically close to each other, and as shown in Figure 6, as long as it is clear that multiple setting buttons make up a single start button, they may be spaced apart to a certain extent.

[0053] In the present disclosure, a start button is made up of a plurality of setting buttons.

[0054] Each setting button is colored in the same color as the color setting associated with it, as information indicating the color setting for two-color printing. In the example of Figure 3, the right setting button is displayed in magenta, and the left setting button is displayed in cyan.

[0055] By configuring the "Start Two-Color Copy" button in this manner, it is possible to check whether the two-color settings are correct and whether the color scheme is easy to see before pressing the button.

[0056] FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing an example of two-color printing processing of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 shown in FIG.

[0057] When the user starts two-color copy setting, in step S1 of FIG. 4, the control unit 10 of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 displays a two-color copy setting screen (step S1).

[0058] Next, in step S2, the control unit 10 displays a two-color copy start button reflecting the two-color setting, as shown in FIG. 3 (step S2). For example, if the color setting of the right setting button is magenta and the color setting of the left setting button is cyan, the right setting button and the left setting button are displayed in magenta and cyan, respectively.

[0059] Next, in step S3, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the two-color copy start button has been operated (step S3).

[0060] If the two-color copy start button has not been operated (if the determination in step S3 is No), the control unit 10 returns the process to step S1.

[0061] On the other hand, if the two-color copy start button has been operated (if the determination in step S3 is Yes), in step S4, the control unit 10 determines whether or not a long press operation of the setting button constituting the two-color copy start button has been detected (step S4).

[0062] For example, when the pressing of either the left or right setting button continues for 2 seconds or more, the control unit 10 determines that the setting button has been pressed and held.

[0063] If a long press of the setting button is detected (if the determination in step S4 is Yes), in step S5, the control unit 10 causes a color setting change screen associated with the long pressed setting button to pop up on the display unit 171 (step S5).

[0064] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of changing the settings of each color on the two-color printing screen of the digital multifunction machine 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 5(A) shows an example in which a color setting change screen for the color associated with the right setting button is popped up when the user presses and holds the right setting button. FIG. 5B shows an example in which a color setting change screen for the color associated with the left setting button is popped up when the user presses and holds the left setting button.

[0065] Note that the operation for displaying the pop-up setting change screen is not limited to a long press operation, and may be, for example, a double click or a tap with two or more fingers.

[0066] The example in FIG. 5 shows only the case where the color can be changed to a color of the same family, such as magenta or cyan, but an option can be added that allows the color to be changed to a color of a different family, such as yellow, black and white, or RGB.

[0067] The user can change the colors associated with the left and right setting buttons by selecting a desired color on the color setting change screen that is displayed as a popup. The pop-up setting change screen may be hidden after a predetermined time has elapsed.

[0068] Next, in step S6 of FIG. 4, the control unit 10 changes the setting to the selected color, and reflects the changed color information in the two-color copy start button (step S6). Thereafter, the control unit 10 returns the process to step S1.

[0069] On the other hand, if a long press of the setting button is not detected in step S4 (if the determination in step S4 is No), in step S7, the control unit 10 determines whether a short press of the setting button is detected (step S7).

[0070] When a short press of the setting button is not detected (when the determination in step S7 is No), the control unit 10 returns the process to step S1.

[0071] On the other hand, if a short press of the setting button is detected (if the determination in step S7 is Yes), in step S8, the control unit 10 causes the image processing unit 14 to execute two-color copying based on the set colors (step S8).

[0072] In the following step S9, the control unit 10 causes the image forming unit 12 to execute the printing process (step S9), and then ends the process.

[0073] (Modification of the first embodiment) As a modification of the first embodiment, when the digital multifunction peripheral 1 receives a print command from an external user terminal, a two-color copy start button may be displayed on the setting screen of a printer driver or the like of the user terminal.

[0074] In this way, for two-color copying, a print start button consisting of setting buttons displaying information showing various print settings is displayed on the print setting button, and by pressing and holding the setting button, a print setting screen relating to the print settings associated with the setting button can be displayed on display unit 172 and set, making it easier to check print settings than before, and realizing a digital multifunction printer 1 that is highly convenient for the user.

[0075] [Embodiment 2] <Two-color copy process of the digital multifunction device 1 according to the second embodiment of this disclosure> Next, an example of two-color copy processing of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0076] The configuration of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 of the second embodiment is similar to the configuration of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 of the first embodiment (FIG. 2), and therefore a description thereof will be omitted.

[0077] FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a two-color copy setting screen of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. As in FIG. 3, in FIG. 6, the two-color copy start button is composed of left and right setting buttons (a left setting button and a right setting button), and each setting button is colored the same as the corresponding color of the two-color printing.

[0078] FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of two-color printing processing of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0079] The processes in steps S11 to S13 and S17 to S22 in FIG. 7 correspond to the processes in steps S1 to S9 in FIG. 4 (first embodiment), respectively, and therefore will not be described. Here, the process of steps S14 to S16 in FIG. 7, which differ from the first embodiment, will be described.

[0080] In step S13 of FIG. 7, if the two-color copy start button has been operated (if the determination in step S13 is Yes), in step S14, the control unit 10 determines whether or not a swipe operation of the setting button has been detected (step S14).

[0081] When a swipe operation of the setting button is not detected (when the determination in step S14 is No), the control unit 10 performs a determination in step S17.

[0082] On the other hand, if a swipe operation of the setting button is detected (if the determination in step S14 is Yes), in step S15, the control unit 10 causes a color setting change screen associated with the swiped setting button to pop up on the display unit 171 (step S14).

[0083] FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of changing the settings of each color on the two-color printing screen of the digital multifunction peripheral according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8(A) shows an example in which a color setting change screen for the color associated with the right setting button is popped up when the user swipes the right setting button up or down. FIG. 8(B) shows an example in which a color setting change screen for the color associated with the left setting button is popped up when the user swipes the left setting button up or down.

[0084] The user can change the colors associated with the left and right setting buttons by selecting a desired color on the color setting change screen that is displayed as a popup.

[0085] Next, in step S16 of FIG. 7, the control unit 10 changes the setting to the selected color, and reflects the changed color information in the two-color copy start button (step S16). Thereafter, the control unit 10 returns the process to step S11.

[0086] In this way, for two-color copying, a print start button consisting of setting buttons displaying information showing various print settings is displayed on the print setting button, and by swiping the setting button, a print setting screen relating to the print settings associated with the setting button can be displayed on display unit 172 and set, making it easier to check print settings than before, and realizing a digital multifunction printer 1 that is highly convenient for the user.

[0087] [Embodiment 3] <Copying process of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 according to the third embodiment of this disclosure> Next, an example of a copy process of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0088] The configuration of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 of the third embodiment is similar to the configuration of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 of the first embodiment (FIG. 2), and therefore a description thereof will be omitted.

[0089] FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a copy setting screen of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. In FIG. 9, the "Start" button is made up of a setting button on the right displaying the density setting and a setting button on the left displaying the single-sided / double-sided setting.

[0090] In the example of Figure 9, the setting button on the right displays "Light" and the setting button on the left displays "Double-Sided," so the user can see at a glance that the double-sided and light-color settings are configured. Also, as shown in the example of FIG. 9, by coloring the "Start" button with the selected density, the user can check the density setting at a glance.

[0091] FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a printing process of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0092] When the user starts two-color copy setting, in step S31 of FIG. 10, the control unit 10 of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 displays a copy setting screen (step S31).

[0093] Next, in step S32, the control unit 10 displays a copy start button reflecting two predetermined settings, as shown in FIG. 9 (step S32). Such settings include density and single-sided or double-sided settings, as well as black and white or color, number of copies, magnification, paper tray, paper size, etc.

[0094] Next, in step S33, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the copy start button has been operated (step S33).

[0095] If the copy start button has not been operated (if the determination in step S33 is No), the control unit 10 returns the process to step S31.

[0096] On the other hand, if the copy start button has been operated (if the determination in step S33 is Yes), in step S34, the control unit 10 determines whether or not a long press of the right setting button has been detected (step S34).

[0097] When a long press of the right setting button is detected (if the determination in step S34 is Yes), in step S35, the control unit 10 switches the print settings associated with the long pressed right setting button (step S35).

[0098] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of changing the settings of each function on the print screen of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11A shows an example in which the user presses and holds the right setting button, causing the density setting associated with the right setting button to be switched from "light" to "dark." Also, each time the setting button is pressed and held, three or more states may be switched in sequence.

[0099] Next, in step S37 of FIG. 10, the control unit 10 determines whether or not a long press operation of the left setting button has been detected (step S37).

[0100] When a long press of the left setting button is detected (determination in step S37 is Yes), in step S38, the control unit 10 switches the print settings associated with the long pressed left setting button (step S38).

[0101] FIG. 11(B) shows an example in which the single-sided / double-sided setting associated with the left setting button is switched from "double-sided" to "single-sided" by the user pressing and holding the left setting button.

[0102] Next, in step S39 of FIG. 10, the control unit 10 changes the setting to the selected state and reflects it in the copy start button (step S39). Thereafter, the control unit 10 returns the process to step S31.

[0103] On the other hand, if a long press of the left setting button is not detected in step S37 (if the determination in step S37 is No), in step S38, the control unit 10 determines whether a short press of either the left or right setting button is detected (step S38).

[0104] When a short press of the setting button is not detected (when the determination in step S40 is No), the control unit 10 returns the process to step S31.

[0105] On the other hand, when a short press of the setting button is detected (determination in step S40 is Yes), in step S41, the control unit 10 causes the image processing unit 14 to execute copying based on the settings (step S41).

[0106] In the following step S42, the control unit 10 causes the image forming unit 12 to execute the printing process (step S42), and then ends the process.

[0107] In this way, a print start button consisting of setting buttons on which information showing various print settings is displayed is displayed on the print setting button, and by pressing and holding the setting button, a print setting screen relating to the print settings associated with the setting button can be displayed on the display unit 172 and set, thereby realizing a digital multifunction printer 1.

[0108] [Embodiment 4] <Copy setting screen of digital multifunction device 1 according to embodiment 4 of this disclosure> Next, an example of a copy setting screen of the digital multifunction peripheral 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIG.

[0109] FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a copy setting screen of a digital multifunction peripheral according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. In FIG. 12, the "Start" button is made up of four setting buttons located at the top left, top right, bottom left, and bottom right.

[0110] In the example in Figure 12, the top left setting button displays "Double-Sided," the top right setting button displays "A4," the bottom left setting button displays "2 Color C (Cyan)," and the bottom right setting button displays "2 Color M (Magenta)," allowing the user to check these settings at a glance.

[0111] The number of setting buttons constituting the "Start" button is not limited to two or four, and the "Start" button may be constituted by any number of setting buttons. When the number of setting buttons is increased or decreased, the size of the start button may be appropriately changed according to the number.

[0112] The changes to these settings are the same as those in the first to third embodiments.

[0113] In this way, a print start button consisting of setting buttons displaying information showing various print settings for any of a plurality of functions can be displayed on the print setting button, and by pressing and holding the setting button, a print setting screen relating to the print settings associated with the setting button can be displayed on the display unit 172 and set, thereby realizing a digital multifunction printer 1.

[0114] Preferred aspects of the present disclosure include any combination of the above-mentioned aspects. In addition to the above-mentioned embodiment, various modifications of this disclosure are possible. These modifications should not be interpreted as not belonging to the scope of this disclosure. This disclosure should include all modifications within the scope of the claims and the equivalent meanings. [Explanation of symbols]

[0115] 1: digital multifunction peripheral, 2: display operation device, 10: control section, 11: image data acquisition section, 12: image forming section, 13: storage section, 14: image processing section, 15: communication section, 16: timekeeping section, 17: operation panel, 171: display section, 172: operation section

Claims

1. an operation unit that accepts user operations; a display unit that displays a job setting screen to the user; a control unit that controls the operation unit and the display unit, The setting screen has a setting button for accepting setting operations from a user and displaying the accepted settings, and a job start button for accepting operations from a user to start a job is made up of a plurality of the setting buttons.

2. The display / operation device according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit, when the operation unit receives a predetermined first operation on the setting button, causes the display unit to display a setting change screen that accepts changes to settings associated with the setting button.

3. The display operation device according to claim 2 , wherein the first operation is a predetermined swipe operation of the setting button.

4. Further comprising a timer for measuring a predetermined determination time, The display / operation device according to claim 2 , wherein the first operation is a long press operation of the setting button for a period of time equal to or longer than the determination time.

5. The display / operation device according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit, when the operation unit receives a second operation determined in advance for the setting button, causes a job to be executed with a setting associated with the setting button.

6. Further comprising a timer for measuring a predetermined determination time, The display / operation device according to claim 5 , wherein the second operation is a short press operation of the setting button for less than a predetermined determination time.

7. The display operation device according to claim 1 ; an image forming unit that forms an image based on a print execution command received by the operation unit, the display unit displays a setting screen relating to the image formation to the user, The image forming apparatus, wherein the setting screen includes an image formation start button that is configured from a plurality of setting buttons each associated with various predetermined image formation settings.

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