Image formation system

Abstract

To appropriately perform print counting without excess or deficiency in an image formation system that forms images on a roll sheet.SOLUTION: An image formation system 1 comprises a sheet conveyance unit 31 which conveys a continuous sheet (roll sheet) P, an image formation device (image formation unit) 30 which forms an image on the continuous sheet P, and a winding device (winding unit) 60 which winds the continuous sheet P. The image formation system 1 further comprises a control unit (print count control unit) 34 which changes, on a conveyance path, a position at which print counting is performed for an image formed on the continuous sheet P, between the image formation device 30 and the winding device 60.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an image forming system. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, image forming apparatuses equipped with a fee collection device that calculates a printing fee according to the number of prints and charges the user for it have been known. Regarding this type of image forming apparatus, the following Patent Document 1 discloses an image forming apparatus that generates a copy count signal and outputs it to the fee collection device each time a copy operation for one sheet of paper is completed. The copy count (print count) is performed based on whether or not the paper passes through a paper discharge sensor during the copy operation, i.e., whether or not the paper passes a predetermined position on the transport path. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-147965 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Incidentally, there is a known image forming system that includes a paper feeder that feeds roll paper (continuous paper) to an image forming device, an image forming device that forms an image on the roll paper, and a winding device that winds up the roll paper discharged from the image forming device. In such an image forming system, an image formed on the roll paper (or the final image if multiple images are to be printed) is transported to an image stop position, which is an arbitrary position on the transport path, and stopped there. The image stop position can be changed to any position between the image forming device and the winding device, and can be switched depending on the type of print job. Therefore, when performing the print count disclosed in Patent Document 1 in such an image forming system, depending on the image stop position, the print count may be over or undercounted, making it impossible to charge an appropriate printing fee.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and has as its object to perform an appropriate print count without excess or deficiency in an image forming system that forms images on roll paper. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the image forming system according to the present invention comprises: a paper transport unit that transports roll paper; an image forming unit that forms an image on the roll paper; a winding section for winding the roll paper; a print count control unit that can change the position on the transport path where a print count is performed for an image formed on the roll paper between the image forming unit and the winding unit; The present invention is characterized by comprising: [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, in an image forming system that forms images on roll paper, it is possible to perform an appropriate print count without excess or deficiency. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of an image forming system according to the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing a control configuration of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention. [Figure 3] 10 is a flowchart showing a control procedure for print count processing. [Figure 4] 10 is a flowchart showing a control procedure for a print count position setting process. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 illustrates an example of a print count position setting table. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, but the scope of the invention is not limited to the illustrated examples.

[0010] [Image formation system configuration] 1 is a diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of an image forming system 1 according to this embodiment.

[0011] The image forming system 1 is a system that uses continuous paper (roll paper) P as a recording medium and forms an image on this continuous paper P. As shown in FIG. 1, the image forming system 1 is configured by connecting, from the upstream side along the transport direction of the continuous paper P, a paper feeding device 10, an image forming device 30, an image reading device 40, and a winding device 60.

[0012] The paper feed device 10 includes a paper feed adjustment unit 20 and feeds continuous paper P to the image forming device 30 via the paper feed adjustment unit 20. Within the housing of the paper feed device 10, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, a roll of continuous paper P is wound around a support shaft 11 and rotatably held. In the paper feed device 10, the continuous paper P wound around the support shaft 11 is transported to the paper feed adjustment unit 20 at a constant speed via multiple rollers. Note that the continuous paper P does not necessarily have to be held in a roll in the paper feed device 10. For example, the continuous paper P may be held folded in the paper feed device 10. Also, although only one continuous paper P is shown in FIG. 1, multiple continuous papers may be held.

[0013] The paper feed adjustment unit 20 is a mechanism for transporting the continuous paper P transported from the support shaft 11 to the image forming device 30. In order to absorb the speed difference between the transport speed of the continuous paper P in the paper feed device 10 and the transport speed of the continuous paper P in the image forming device 30, the paper feed adjustment unit 20 holds the continuous paper P with slack as shown in FIG.

[0014] The image forming device 30 is a device that has a function of forming an image on the continuous paper P. The image forming device 30 is installed downstream of the paper feeding device 10 and upstream of the image reading device 40 in the transport direction of the continuous paper P.

[0015] The image reading device 40 is equipped with an image reading unit 41, which reads the image formed on the continuous paper P conveyed from the image forming device 30, generates image data, and compares it with reference image data to inspect the color, position, image errors, folds, etc. The image reading unit 41 is, for example, a scanner equipped with an optical image sensor such as a CCD or CMOS, which has a large number of regularly arranged reading elements.

[0016] The winding device 60 includes a winding adjustment section 50 and is a device that winds up the continuous paper P that has been conveyed from the image reading device 40 via the winding adjustment section 50.

[0017] The winding adjustment unit 50 is a mechanism for transporting the continuous paper P transported from the image reading device 40 to the winding device 60. In order to absorb the speed difference between the transport speed of the continuous paper P in the image reading device 40 and the transport speed of the continuous paper P in the winding device 60, the winding adjustment unit 50 holds the continuous paper P with slack as shown in FIG.

[0018] 1, for example, in the housing of the winding device 60, the continuous paper P is wound around a support shaft 61 and held in a roll shape. Specifically, in the winding device 60, the continuous paper P transported from the winding adjustment unit 50 passes through multiple rollers, is exposed on the top surface of the device, and then passes through a transport path that re-enters the inside of the device, and is then wound around the support shaft 61 at a constant speed. A paper cutting work table 62 is provided on the transport path of the continuous paper P on the upper surface of the winding device 60. The paper cutting work table 62 has, for example, a cutting blade that is movable in the vertical direction and is long in the width direction of the continuous paper P, and is able to cut the continuous paper P at a predetermined position.

[0019] The winding device 60 is installed a predetermined distance away from the image reading device 40. Therefore, the continuous paper P is discharged from the discharge port 40a of the image reading device 40 and temporarily exposed to the outside. Then, the continuous paper P is transported with its lower surface supported by the inspection table 51 provided in the winding adjustment unit 50, and is again carried into the winding adjustment unit 50 through the carry-in port 50a provided in the winding adjustment unit 50.

[0020] Next, the configuration of the image forming apparatus 30 will be described in detail. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing the control configuration of the image forming apparatus 30. As shown in FIG.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 2, the image forming apparatus 30 includes, for example, a paper conveying section 31, an image forming section 32, a fixing section 33, a control section , a storage section 35, and an operation display section .

[0022] The paper transport unit 31 is a transport mechanism for the continuous paper P inside the image forming device 30. The paper transport unit 31 transports the continuous paper P transported from the paper feed adjustment unit 20 to the image forming unit 32, for example, by a plurality of rollers, and transports the continuous paper P that has passed through the image forming unit 32 and the fixing unit 33 to the image reading device 40.

[0023] The image forming unit 32 forms a toner image by an electrophotographic process and transfers it to the continuous paper P. For example, the image forming unit 32 uses photosensitive drums (Y, M, C, K) and an intermediate transfer belt B as image carriers (see FIG. 1). The intermediate transfer belt B is an endless belt. The intermediate transfer belt B is wound around multiple rollers and supported so that it can run. The toner images of each color formed on the photosensitive drums (Y, M, C, K) are sequentially transferred onto the intermediate transfer belt B, and a toner image (color image) in which layers of each color (Y, M, C, K) are superimposed is formed on the intermediate transfer belt B. Then, by applying a bias voltage of the opposite polarity to the toner to the transfer roller T, the toner image formed on the intermediate transfer belt B is transferred onto the continuous paper P. The transfer roller T is pressed against or separated from the intermediate transfer belt B at predetermined timing under the control of the control unit 34.

[0024] The fixing unit 33 fixes the toner image transferred onto the continuous paper P. For example, the fixing unit 33 includes a pair of rollers, consisting of a heating roller 331 and a pressure roller 332, for holding the continuous paper P therebetween. The heating roller 331 is heated to a predetermined temperature by a heater serving as a heat source. The pressure roller 332 is pressed against or separated from the heating roller 331 at a predetermined timing under the control of the control unit . The continuous paper P onto which the toner image has been transferred passes through the nip between the heating roller 331 and the pressure roller 332, whereby heat and pressure are applied, and the toner image is melted and fixed. A temperature sensor is provided near the outer circumferential surface of the pressure roller 332, and the temperature near the outer circumferential surface of the pressure roller 332 can be measured as the temperature of the fixing unit 33.

[0025] The control unit 34 is configured with, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), etc. The CPU of the control unit 34 reads out various programs such as system programs and processing programs stored in the storage unit 35, expands them in the RAM, and executes various processes in accordance with the expanded programs.

[0026] The storage unit 35 is configured by, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or a semiconductor nonvolatile memory. The storage unit 35 stores various programs, including system programs and processing programs, executed by the control unit 34, as well as data required to execute these programs. The data includes, for example, a print count position setting table 351 (described later).

[0027] The operation display unit 36 has a display screen, and includes a display unit 36a that displays various information on the screen, and an operation unit 36b that is used by the user to input various instructions. The operation display unit 36 is used as a print count position setting unit, for example, when setting a position (print count position) where print counting is performed in the print count process (see FIG. 3) described later.

[0028] 2, the control unit 34 controls the entire image forming system 1, but each of the sheet feeding device 10, the image reading device 40, and the winding device 60 may have its own control unit. Also, the image forming device 30 may be an MFP (Multi-Function Peripheral) that has a copy function, a scan function, a facsimile function, etc. in addition to the image forming function.

[0029] [Image formation system operation] Next, the operation of the image forming system 1 in this embodiment will be described. Fig. 3 is a flowchart showing the control procedure of the print count process executed by the control unit 34 as a print control unit. The print count process is started, for example, when a print job is set based on a user operation via the operation unit 36b and an operation is performed to instruct the start of the print job.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 3, when the print count process starts, the control unit 34 first determines whether a print job has started (step S1).

[0031] In step S1, if it is determined that a print job has not started (step S1; NO), the control unit 34 repeats the determination process in step S1 until a print job starts.

[0032] Furthermore, if it is determined in step S1 that a print job has been started (step S1; YES), the control unit 34 determines whether or not a setting operation for the print count position has been performed via the operation unit 36b (step S2).

[0033] The print count position setting operation can be performed by a user with specific authority when a print job is set. An example of a user with specific authority is a manufacturer's distributor or a leasing company administrator. When the print count position setting operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 4, a print count position setting screen G is displayed on the display unit 36a in accordance with instructions from the control unit 34. When one menu item (e.g., menu item G1 related to "winding unit position") is selected from among the menu items G1 to G4 displayed on the print count position setting screen G, operation information related to the selection is stored in the memory unit 35. For example, when the menu item G1 related to "winding unit position" is selected, operation information indicating that the menu item G1 has been selected is stored in the memory unit 35.

[0034] As described above, menu item G1 is a menu item related to the "winding unit position." The "winding unit position" is the position indicated by the symbol "P1" in FIG. 1 (the predetermined position where the continuous paper P is wound around the support shaft 61). Menu item G2 is a menu item related to the "paper cutting work table position." The "paper cutting work table position" is the position indicated by the symbol "P2" in FIG. 1 (the position where the paper cutting work table 62 is arranged (paper cutting work position)). Menu item G3 is a menu item related to the "inspection table position." The "inspection table position" is the position indicated by the symbol "P3" in FIG. 1 (the position where the inspection table 51 is arranged (inspection position)). Menu item G4 is a menu item related to the "image reading unit passing position." The "image reading unit passing position" is the position indicated by the symbol "P4" in FIG. 1 (the predetermined position immediately after passing the image reading unit 41).

[0035] 3, if it is determined in step S2 that the operation to set the print count position has been performed via the operation unit 36b (step S2; YES), the control unit 34 acquires the operation information from the storage unit 35 and sets the print count position based on the operation information (step S3).The control unit 34 then proceeds to step S5.

[0036] Furthermore, if it is determined in step S2 that the print count position setting operation has not been performed via operation unit 36b (step S2; NO), control unit 34 sets the print count position based on the type of print job that has started (step S4). Specifically, control unit 34 sets the print count position that corresponds to the type of print job that has started, using print count position setting table 351 stored in storage unit 35. Then, control unit 34 proceeds to step S5.

[0037] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the print count position setting table 351. As shown in FIG. 5, the print count position setting table 351 stores, for each type of print job, the image stop position (image stop position) for that print job and the print count position, in association with each other. Here, if multiple images are to be printed, the stop position of the final image is set as the image stop position. In the print count position setting table 351, for a normal print job, the image stop position is set to the position of the winding unit (a predetermined position where the continuous paper P is wound around the support shaft 61) so that the continuous paper P is transported to subsequent processes such as processing and delivery. Therefore, for a normal print job, the print count position is set to the position of the winding unit, which is the image stop position, so that the print count is performed appropriately and without excess or deficiency. Furthermore, for a manual adjustment chart print job, the image stop position is set to the position of the paper cutting work table (a position where the paper cutting work table 62 is arranged) so that the user can cut out the portion of the continuous paper P on which the manual adjustment chart is printed. For this reason, in the case of a manual adjustment chart print job, the print count position is set to the position of the paper cutting work table, which is the image stop position, so that the print count is properly performed without excess or deficiency. Also, in the case of a proof image print job, the image stop position is set to the position of the inspection table (the position where the inspection table 51 is arranged) so that the user can visually check the printed proof image. For this reason, in the case of a proof image print job, the print count position is set to the position of the inspection table, which is the image stop position, so that the print count is properly performed without excess or deficiency. Also, in the case of an automatic adjustment chart print job, the image stop position is set to a predetermined position immediately after passing through the image reading unit 41, so that the automatic adjustment chart is read by the image reading unit 41. For this reason, in the case of an automatic adjustment chart print job, the print count position is set to a predetermined position immediately after passing through the image reading unit 41, so that the print count is properly performed without excess or deficiency.

[0038] Returning to FIG. 3, next, the control unit 34 sets the value (N) of the image counter to "1" (step S5).

[0039] Next, the control unit 34 determines whether the Nth image has passed the print count position (step S6). That is, if the image counter value (N) is set to "1," the control unit 34 determines whether the first image has passed the print count position. The print count position is the print count position set in step S3 or step S4.

[0040] In step S6, if it is determined that the Nth image has not passed the print count position (step S6; NO), the control unit 34 determines whether or not there is an abnormality (e.g., a jam has occurred) in the Nth image (step S7).

[0041] In step S7, if it is determined that there is no abnormality in the Nth image (step S7; NO), the control unit 34 returns the process to step S6 and repeats the subsequent processes.

[0042] Furthermore, if it is determined in step S7 that there is an abnormality in the Nth image (step S7; YES), the control unit 34 skips step S8, i.e., does not perform print count for the Nth image, and proceeds to step S9. Note that if it is determined in step S7 that there is an abnormality in the Nth image, the control unit 34 may interrupt the print job and end the print count process.

[0043] Furthermore, if it is determined in step S6 that the Nth image has passed the print count position (step S6; YES), the control unit 34 increments the print count (step S8). For example, if it is determined that the first image has passed the print count position, the control unit 34 increments the print count and sets the print count value to "1." The control unit 34 then proceeds to step S9.

[0044] Next, the control unit 34 determines whether or not there is an image (N+1-th image) following the N-th image (step S9).

[0045] In step S9, if it is determined that there is an image (N+1) after the Nth image (step S9; YES), the control unit 34 increments the value (N) of the image counter by 1 (+1) (step S10). Then, the control unit 34 returns the process to step S6 and repeats the subsequent processes.

[0046] Furthermore, if it is determined in step S9 that there is no image (N+1th image) following the Nth image (step S9; NO), the control unit 34 determines whether the print job has ended (step S11).

[0047] In step S11, if it is determined that the print job has not ended (step S11; NO), the control unit 34 repeats the determination process of step S11 until it is determined that the print job has ended.

[0048] Furthermore, in step S11, if it is determined that the print job has ended (step S11; YES), the control unit 34 ends the print count process.

[0049] When billing processing is performed for a print job in the image forming system 1, the printing fee (=print count value x print unit cost) is calculated from the print count value calculated by the print count processing and a preset print unit cost, and collected from the user. This collection is performed at specified intervals (e.g., monthly), and the user pays the invoiced printing fee using a specified payment method (bank transfer, bank direct debit, payment by payment slip, etc.). Note that the print unit cost may be set separately for each printing color, such as a print unit cost for monochrome printing and a print unit cost for color printing. The print unit cost may also be changed as needed based on the operation of an authorized user.

[0050] [effect] As described above, the image forming system 1 includes a paper transport unit 31 that transports continuous paper (roll paper) P. The image forming system 1 includes an image forming device (image forming unit) 30 that forms an image on the continuous paper P. The image forming system 1 includes a winding device (winding unit) 60 that winds up the continuous paper P. The image forming system 1 includes a control unit (print count control unit) 34 that can change the position on the transport path where a print count is performed for an image formed on the continuous paper P between the image forming device 30 and the winding device 60. This allows the position where the print count is performed to be changed as needed between the image forming device 30 and the winding device 60, so that the print count can be performed appropriately without excess or deficiency.

[0051] Furthermore, the control unit 34 sets the position where the print count is performed to the stop position of the final image of the print job. This prevents print count errors due to the print count being performed downstream of the image stop position, and prevents overcounting due to the print count being performed upstream of the image stop position. As a result, print counting can be performed appropriately, without excess or deficiency.

[0052] Furthermore, when the final image of the print job stops at the position of the winding section (a predetermined position where the continuous paper P is wound around the support shaft 61), the control section 34 sets the position for performing print counting to the position of the winding section. This prevents print count errors due to the print count being performed downstream of the image stop position, and prevents overcounting due to the print count being performed upstream of the image stop position. As a result, print counting can be performed appropriately, without excess or deficiency.

[0053] In addition, in the case of a normal print job, the control unit 34 sets the position for performing the print count to the position of the winding unit (a predetermined position where the continuous paper P is wound around the support shaft 61), which is the stop position of the final image of the normal print job. This prevents print count errors due to the print count being performed downstream of the image stop position, and prevents overcounting due to the print count being performed upstream of the image stop position. As a result, print counts can be performed appropriately without excess or deficiency for normal print jobs.

[0054] In addition, when the final image of the print job stops at the paper cutting work position (the position where the paper cutting work table 62 is arranged) where the user can cut the image formed on the continuous paper P, the control unit 34 sets the position for performing the print count to the paper cutting work position. This prevents print count errors due to the print count being performed downstream of the image stop position, and prevents overcounting due to the print count being performed upstream of the image stop position. As a result, print counting can be performed appropriately, without excess or deficiency.

[0055] In addition, in the case of a manual adjustment chart printing job, the control unit 34 sets the position where the print count is performed to the paper cutting work position (the position where the paper cutting work table 62 is arranged), which is the stopping position of the final image of the manual adjustment chart printing job. This prevents print count errors due to the print count being performed downstream of the image stop position, and prevents overcounting due to the print count being performed upstream of the image stop position. As a result, print counts can be performed appropriately, without excess or deficiency, in manual adjustment chart print jobs.

[0056] In addition, when the final image of the print job stops at an inspection position (where the inspection table 51 is located) where the user can check the image formed on the continuous paper P, the control unit 34 sets the position for performing the print count to that inspection position. This prevents print count errors due to the print count being performed downstream of the image stop position, and prevents overcounting due to the print count being performed upstream of the image stop position. As a result, print counting can be performed appropriately, without excess or deficiency.

[0057] Furthermore, in the case of a proof image print job, the control unit 34 sets the position for performing the print count to the inspection position (the position where the inspection table 51 is arranged) which is the stopping position of the final image of the proof image print job. This prevents print count errors due to the print count being performed downstream of the image stop position, and prevents overcounting due to the print count being performed upstream of the image stop position. As a result, print counts can be performed appropriately without excess or deficiency in a proof image print job.

[0058] The image forming system 1 also includes an image reading unit 41 (image reading device 40) that can read images formed on the continuous paper P, located on the transport path between the image forming device 30 and the winding device 60. When the final image of the print job stops at a predetermined position immediately after passing through the image reading unit 41, the control unit 34 sets the position for performing the print count to the predetermined position immediately after passing through the image reading unit 41. This prevents print count errors due to the print count being performed downstream of the image stop position, and prevents overcounting due to the print count being performed upstream of the image stop position. As a result, print counting can be performed appropriately, without excess or deficiency.

[0059] Furthermore, in the case of an automatic adjustment chart print job, the control unit 34 sets the position for performing the print count to a predetermined position immediately after passing the image reading unit 41, which is the stopping position of the final image of the automatic adjustment chart print job. This prevents print count errors due to the print count being performed downstream of the image stop position, and prevents overcounting due to the print count being performed upstream of the image stop position. As a result, print counts can be performed appropriately without excess or deficiency in the automatic adjustment chart print job.

[0060] The image forming system 1 also includes an operation display unit (print count position setting unit) 36 that allows the user to set the position where the print count is performed. The control unit (print count control unit) 34 sets the position where the print count is performed to the position set by the operation display unit 36. As a result, for example, if a problem occurs with the print count, the user can adjust the print count by setting the position where the print count is performed.

[0061] Furthermore, the print count counted by the control unit 34 is used for billing processing, so that printing fees can be collected smoothly.

[0062] [others] The above description of the embodiment is merely an example of the image forming system according to the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the above embodiment, the current print count position may be displayed on the display unit 36a during execution of a print job, thereby informing the user of the print count position.

[0063] In addition, in the above embodiment, if the print count position set in step S3 of the print count process (see Figure 3) does not match the image stop position, this may be displayed on the display unit 36a to inform the user that the print count position does not match the image stop position.

[0064] In addition, in the above embodiment, a fee collection device such as a coin vending machine may be connected to the image forming system 1, and the printing fee may be calculated each time the print count process (see Figure 3) is executed, and collected each time from the money or prepaid amount previously inserted into the fee collection device.

[0065] In the above embodiment, when deriving the print count value in the print count process (see FIG. 3), the print count value may be derived by multiplying the print count value by a coefficient according to the printing conditions. These printing conditions include, for example, printing conditions related to the type of printing (single-sided or double-sided), printing conditions related to the size of the image printed on the continuous paper P, and printing conditions related to the coverage rate when the image is printed on the continuous paper P.

[0066] Furthermore, it goes without saying that the detailed configuration and detailed operation of each component of the image forming system 1 in the above embodiment can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0067] 1. Image forming system 10 Paper feeder 20 Paper feed adjustment section 30 Image forming device 31 Paper transport section 34 Control Unit 35 Storage section 36 Operation display section (setting section) 36a Display section 36b Operation section 40 Image reader 41 Image reading unit 50 Winding adjustment section 51 Inspection table 60 Winding device 62 Paper cutting workbench P Continuous paper

Claims

1. a paper transport unit that transports roll paper; an image forming unit that forms an image on the roll paper; a winding section for winding the roll paper; a print count control unit that can change the position on the transport path where a print count is performed for an image formed on the roll paper between the image forming unit and the winding unit; An image forming system comprising:

2. The print count control unit The position where the print count is performed is set to the stop position of the final image of the print job.

2. The image forming system according to claim 1.

3. The print count control unit When the final image of the print job stops at the winding section, the position where the print count is performed is set to the winding section.

3. The image forming system according to claim 2.

4. The print count control unit In the case of a normal print job, the position where the print count is performed is set to the winding section, which is the stop position of the final image of the normal print job.

4. The image forming system according to claim 3.

5. The print count control unit When the final image of the print job stops at a paper cutting position where a user can cut the image formed on the roll paper, the position where the print count is performed is set to the paper cutting position.

3. The image forming system according to claim 2.

6. The print count control unit In the case of a manual adjustment chart print job for printing a chart for manual adjustment of the image forming unit, the position where the print count is performed is set to the paper cut operation position where the final image of the manual adjustment chart print job is stopped.

6. The image forming system according to claim 5.

7. The print count control unit When the final image of the print job stops at an inspection position where the image formed on the roll paper can be confirmed by a user, the position where the print count is performed is set to the inspection position.

3. The image forming system according to claim 2.

8. The print count control unit In the case of a proof image print job, the position where the print count is performed is set to the inspection position where the final image of the proof image print job is stopped.

8. The image forming system according to claim 7,

9. an image reading unit that can read an image formed on the roll paper is provided on a transport path between the image forming unit and the winding unit; The print count control unit When the final image of the print job stops at a predetermined position immediately after passing through the image reading unit, the position where the print count is performed is set to the predetermined position immediately after passing through the image reading unit.

3. The image forming system according to claim 2.

10. The print count control unit In the case of an automatic adjustment chart print job for printing a chart for automatic adjustment of the image forming unit, the position where the print count is performed is set to a predetermined position immediately after passing the image reading unit, which is a stop position of the final image of the automatic adjustment chart print job.

10. The image forming system according to claim 9.

11. a print count position setting unit that allows a user to set a position where the print count is performed; The print count control unit The position where the print count is performed is set to the position set by the print count position setting unit.

2. The image forming system according to claim 1.

12. The print count control unit When the position where the print count is to be performed is set, the position where the print count is to be performed is displayed on a display unit.

2. The image forming system according to claim 1.

13. The print count control unit performs the print count at a set position, The print count counted by the print count control unit is used for billing processing.

2. The image forming system according to claim 1.

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