Printing system

Abstract

To reduce the risk of erroneously printing on another type of paper with respect to the type and size of paper set via a Web browser.SOLUTION: In the printing system 1, various settings of the printer 5 can be performed via the web browser 3. The printer 5 can select and set the type and size of the paper 7 through the Web browser 3, and an operation panel 9 of the printer 5 can select and set the type of the paper 7 set in a feeding set part 11 of the printer 5 from predetermined types. The operation panel 9 is provided so that a document icon 13, a photograph icon 15, and an envelope icon 17 can be visually recognized.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a printing system that allows various printer settings to be made via a web browser. [Background technology]

[0002] An example of this type of printing system is described in Patent Document 1. Patent Document 1 describes that when paper is set in a paper feed setting section of a printer, the size of the paper is detected by a width sensor that uses an edge guide or the like that moves in accordance with the width of the paper. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-8704 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The configuration described in Patent Document 1 can detect the paper size using a width sensor, but cannot accurately distinguish between A4 size and letter size paper, for example, when there is only a small difference in size in the horizontal direction. In other words, in such cases, the paper size cannot be uniquely determined, and there is a risk of printing on the wrong paper. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the above problem, the printing system of the present invention is a printing system in which various printer settings can be made via a web browser, and the printer can be set by selecting the type and size of paper via the web browser, and the operation panel of the printer can be set by selecting the type of paper set in the printer from a list of predefined types. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a printing main stem according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 4A and 4B are diagrams showing types and sizes of paper that can be selected via a web browser according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram of a selection screen on the web browser 3 according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a plan view of a main part of an operation panel of the printer according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of a feeding set of the printer according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The present invention will now be briefly described. In order to solve the above problem, a printing system according to a first aspect of the present invention is a printing system in which various printer settings can be made via a web browser, and the printer can be set by selecting the type and size of paper via the web browser, and the operation panel of the printer can be set by selecting the type of paper set in the printer from a list of predefined types. Here, the "default type" in "the type of paper set in the printer can be selected from default types and set" is determined according to the type of paper selected via the web browser.

[0008] According to this aspect, the operation panel is configured to allow the user to select and set the type of paper loaded in the printer from among preset types. The printer accidentally prints on a different paper type than the paper type and size set via the printer driver. This can reduce the risk.

[0009] A printing system according to a second aspect of the present invention is the printing system according to the first aspect, wherein the printer A sensor is provided to detect that the paper is set in the paper feed set section, and the sensor By detecting that the paper has been set in the paper feed set section, the operation panel and shifting to a type setting mode in which the type of paper set by the printer driver is set. Let's say.

[0010] According to this aspect, the printer detects whether the paper is set in the paper feed set section. The detection of the input triggers the transition to the type setting mode. The user can set the type of paper loaded on the operation panel. This makes it possible to:

[0011] A printing system according to a third aspect of the present invention is the printing system according to the second aspect, The panels are classified into the first type, the second type, ..., the nth type (n is a positive integer) as the specified types. The type setting mode has n types of display units corresponding to the n types, The present invention is characterized in that any one of the n types of paper can be selected. Here, "the type setting mode allows selection of any one of the n types of paper." "You can select any one of the n types of paper" in "You can select any one of the n types of paper" means that The indicator corresponding to the paper type selected on the control panel will turn ON. The key is to be able to check the type of

[0012] According to this aspect, the operation panel displays n tables corresponding to the n types of paper. With this, when the type setting mode is entered, the operation panel When one of the n types of paper is selected on the panel, the corresponding n display areas When one of them is ON, you can check the selected paper type. This allows you to select the correct paper. It is easy to check that the product has been set in the feeding set section, so that it is not accidentally set to a different type. This reduces the risk of printing on paper.

[0013] A printing system according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the printing system according to the third aspect, wherein the type of the definition is: It is characterized by three types: documents, photos, and envelopes.

[0014] According to this embodiment, the prescribed types are three types: document, photo, and envelope. It is often used to classify the type of paper, so it is easy for users to use. Easy to use.

[0015] A printing system according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the printing system according to the third or fourth aspect, The operation panel notifies the user that it has entered the type setting mode by displaying a message on all of the n display units. It is characterized by the fact that it can be confirmed by turning it ON.

[0016] According to this aspect, the printer is notified of the transition to the type setting mode by displaying the n tables. This can be confirmed by the fact that all the indicators are ON. Therefore, the user can set the paper type as the default. It is easy to recognize that you can select from the types of settings. This will allow you to begin the process of setting the paper type.

[0017] A printing system according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is any one of the first to fifth aspects. In this aspect, the printer is configured to print the paper type and size set via the web browser. It is characterized by the ability to register the size. Here, "can be registered" in "the type and size of paper set via a web browser can be registered" means that for the types and sizes of paper with high usage frequency among various types of paper, the setting process for each time can be omitted, and printing can be performed while being fixed so that it can be changed.

[0018] According to this aspect, for the types and sizes of paper with high usage frequency for the user among various types of paper, the setting process for each time becomes unnecessary.

[0019] [Embodiment] Hereinafter, the printing system recording apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described based on FIGS. 1 to 5. In the following description, as shown in each figure, three axes orthogonal to each other are respectively the X-axis, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis. The Z-axis direction corresponds to the vertical direction (the direction in which gravity acts). The X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction correspond to the horizontal direction.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 1, the printing system 1 according to the present embodiment can perform various settings of the printer 5 via the web browser 3. The printer 5 can select and set the type and size of the paper 7 via the web browser 3, and the operation panel 9 of the printer 5 can select and set the type of the paper 7 set in the paper feeding set unit 11 of the printer 5 from among the default types. In the present embodiment, the user can set the type and size of the paper for printing via the web browser 3 installed on the personal computer 2 connected to the printer 5. Each of the following components will be described in detail.

[0021] <Selection and setting of the type and size of paper via a web browser> As shown in Fig. 2, in this embodiment, the types of paper 7 are classified into three categories: "document," "photo," and "envelope." As for paper size, for "document," sizes such as A4, LTR, 8, and 5x13 can be selected. For "photo," sizes such as L, 4x6, and 2L can be selected. For "envelope," sizes such as #10, DL, and Nagagata No. 3 can be selected. The paper sizes shown in FIG. 2 are merely examples and are not limited to these.

[0022] As shown in Figure 3, the selection screen 4 on the web browser 3 has a size window 6 for selecting the paper size for "Document," a size window 8 for selecting the paper size for "Photo," and a size window 10 for selecting the paper size for "Envelope." Each paper size can be switched and selected using the selection mark 12. In this case, the software (WebConfig) is configured to allow the above selection to be made. FIG. 3 shows the state in which A4 size is selected for "Documents," paper size L for "Photos," and No. 3 long envelope for "Envelopes."

[0023] Furthermore, this embodiment is configured so that one of multiple paper types can be selected as the type of paper 7. There is a paper type window 14 for selecting from multiple "document" types, a paper type window 16 for selecting from multiple "photo" types, and a paper type window 18 for selecting from multiple "envelope" types. Each paper type can be switched and selected using a selection mark 20. Figure 3 shows the state in which plain paper is selected as the paper type for "Document," photo paper for "Photo," and envelope for "Envelope." In addition to plain paper, the paper types for "Document" include superfine paper and postcards. In addition to photo paper, the paper types for "Photo" include glossy paper, semi-glossy paper, and matte paper.

[0024] <Operation panel> As described above, the operation panel 9 is set in the feeding set section 11 of the printer 5. The type of paper 7 selected is selected from the default types and set. is determined in accordance with the type of paper selected via the web browser 3. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the operation panel 9 is It is configured to allow you to select one of three types: "Document," "Photo," and "Envelope." The default types are limited to three types: "Document," "Photo," and "Envelope." The types of the above-mentioned definitions are the first type, the second type, ..., the nth type (n is a positive integer). The display device may have n types (including the n types) and n display units corresponding to the n types.

[0025] The operation panel 9 has a document icon 13 corresponding to "Documents" and a photo icon 14 corresponding to "Photos". The photo icon 15 corresponding to the "envelope" and the envelope icon 17 corresponding to the "envelope" are provided so that they can be seen. are. Furthermore, three display sections 19, 21, and 22 corresponding to three types of "document," "photo," and "envelope" are provided. That is, the display unit 19 is located to the right of the document icon 13, and the photo icon 15 is located to the right of the document icon 13. The display unit 21 is provided to the right of the envelope icon 17, and the display unit 23 is provided to the right of the envelope icon 17. The display units 19, 21, and 23 are made up of LEDs, each of which emits a different color. It has been done. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 22 denotes a selection button. When you select one of the three options, "Document," "Photo," or "Envelope," the display will change to 19 and 2. Only the LED corresponding to the selected paper type 7 among 1, 23 is turned on. It is configured to emit light.

[0026] <Type setting mode> In this embodiment, the feeding set unit 11 of the printer 5 includes the following items: "Documents," "Photos," and "Envelopes." The printer is configured so that three types of paper 7 can be set. As shown in FIG. 5, the printer 5 has a paper sheet 7 of any one of the three types in the feeding set section. The sensor 25 detects whether the lever 11 is set. 24 is provided rotatably about a rotation fulcrum 26. When the paper 7 is fed to the feeding set section 11, When the paper is not set, the lever 24 is in the position shown by the solid line in FIG. When the lever is pressed, it is pushed by the leading edge of the paper 7 and rotates to the position shown by the broken line. 24 is rotated to detect that the paper 7 has been set in the paper feed set section 11. It is composed of: When the sensor 25 detects that the paper 5 is set in the paper feed set section 11, The detection signal is sent to the control unit (not shown) of the printer 5, and is displayed on the operation panel 9. The control to shift to a type setting mode for setting the type of the paper 7 set is executed. Then, the user selects the type of paper 7 set in the paper feed set unit 11 by pressing a selection button. Select one of three options: "Document," "Photo," or "Envelope" using option 22.

[0027] In this embodiment, the operation panel 9 notifies the user that the mode has been changed to the type setting mode by: The three display units 19, 21, and 23 are all turned on, which allows confirmation. In this case, all the LEDs constituting the display units 19, 21, and 23 are lit. The control unit turns on all three display units 19, 21, and 23 to enter the type setting mode. The user can confirm that the transfer has been completed.

[0028] In this embodiment, the printer 5 also receives the type of paper 7 set via the web browser 3. The control unit can register the size and the size of the image data. "Can be registered" in "Can be registered the type and size of the paper 7" means that Print frequently used types and sizes without having to set them up each time. This means to fix the value so that it can be changed.

[0029] <Selecting the type of paper loaded using the operation panel> After the type and size of paper 7 have been selected via the Web browser 3, the user sets the paper 7 in the paper feed setting unit 11. When the sensor 25 detects that paper 7 has been set in the paper feed setting unit 11, the control unit transitions to a type setting mode in which the type of paper 7 set using the operation panel 9 is set. The user then uses the selection button 22 to select one of three types, "Document," "Photo," or "Envelope," to match the type and size of paper 7 selected via the Web browser 3 as the type of paper 7 set in the paper feed setting unit 11. For example, suppose that "Document" shown in Figure 3, i.e., paper type is plain paper and paper size is A4, is selected and set via the web browser 3. The user selects "Document" from three options, "Document," "Photo," and "Envelope," using the selection button 22 on the operation panel 9. This causes the control unit of the printer 5 to determine the type of paper 7 set in the paper feed set unit 11 and execute printing.

[0030] <Explanation of Effects of the Embodiment> (1) According to this embodiment, the operation panel 9 is configured to allow the user to select and set the type of paper 7 loaded in the printer 5 from among three preset types, in this case, "Document," "Photo," and "Envelope." This reduces the risk of printing on a different type of paper than the type and size of paper 7 set via the web browser 3. (2) Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the printer 5 transitions to the type setting mode when the sensor 25 detects that paper 7 has been set in the paper feed set section 11. This allows the user to set the type of paper 7 set on the operation panel 9.

[0031] (3) Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the operation panel 9 has three display units 19, 21, and 23 corresponding to n types of paper, in this case, three types of paper: "document," "photo," and "envelope." As a result, when the type setting mode is activated and one of the three types of paper, "document," "photo," or "envelope," is selected on the operation panel 9, one of the corresponding three display units 19, 21, and 23 turns ON, allowing the user to confirm the type of paper 7 selected. This makes it easy to confirm that the correct paper has been set in the paper feed set unit 11, thereby reducing the risk of printing on the wrong type of paper by mistake.

[0032] (4) Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the defined types are three types: “document,” “photo,” and “envelope.” These are commonly used to indicate the type of paper 7, and are therefore easy for users to use. (5) Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the printer 5 can confirm that it has entered the type setting mode by the fact that all three display units 19, 21, and 23 are ON. Therefore, the user can easily recognize that the printer is now in a state where it can select and set the type of paper 7 from among the preset types. This allows the user to begin the process of setting the type of paper 7. (6) Furthermore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to register the paper type and size set via the Web browser 3. This eliminates the need for the user to set the paper type and size that are most frequently used by the user each time.

[0033] Other Embodiments The printing system 1 according to the present invention is based on the configuration of the embodiment described above, but it is of course possible to modify or omit parts of the configuration within the scope of the gist of the present invention. In the above embodiment, the operation panel 9 is described as selecting one of three types, "document," "photo," and "envelope," as the default type. These are not limited to the document icon 13, photo icon 15, and envelope icon. Although the shape is shown as 17, it is not limited to this shape, and it can be used for LCD panels, 2-line LCD displays, 7 It may also be configured using a segment display.

[0034] You can also select the paper type and size via a web browser on your personal computer or Only those performed via the smartphone's web browser using software (WebConfig) For example, when using a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet to access the Web You can also set it via a browser. You can also set it via a printer5 using a protocol other than HTTP. This may be done by communicating with the [Explanation of symbols]

[0035] 1...printing system, 2...personal computer, 3...web browser, 4...Selection screen, 5...Printer, 6...Size window, 7...Paper, 8...Size window, 9... Operation panel, 10... Size window, 11... Feeding set section, 12...Selection mark, 13...Document icon, 14...Paper type window, 15...Photo icon, 16...Paper type window, 17...Envelope icon, 18...paper type window, 19...display unit, 20...selection mark, 21...display unit, 22... selection button, 23... display unit, 24... lever, 25... sensor, 26...Pivot point

Claims

1. A printing system that allows various printer settings to be made via a web browser, The printer allows the user to select and set the paper type and size via the web browser, The operation panel of the printer is capable of selecting and setting the type of paper set in the printer from among preset types. A printing system characterized by:

2. 2. The printing system according to claim 1, The printer a sensor for detecting that the paper has been set in a paper feed set section; When the sensor detects that the paper has been set in the paper feed set section, the operation panel transitions to a type setting mode in which the type of the set paper is set. A printing system characterized by:

3. 3. The printing system according to claim 2, The operation panel includes: The prescribed types include n types, i.e., a first type, a second type, ..., an nth type (n is a positive integer), n display units corresponding to the n types, The type setting mode allows selection of any one of the n types of paper. A printing system characterized by:

4. 4. The printing system according to claim 3, The types of the definitions are three types: documents, photographs, and envelopes. A printing system characterized by:

5. 5. The printing system according to claim 3, wherein: The operation panel can confirm that it has entered the type setting mode by all of the n display units being turned on. A printing system characterized by:

6. 6. The printing system according to claim 1, The printer is capable of registering the paper type and size set via the web browser. A printing system characterized by:

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