Multifunctional image processing for preventing printer interruption

U.S. Patent Number: 6281980

Abstract: A digital multifunctional image processing system has a plurality of functions including copying, sending facsimile data, and printing out data sent either from a personal computer or a facsimile machine. The digital multifunctional image processing system includes a printer, a scanner unit, and at least one external input. An operation panel is provided for inputting copying parameters. Parameter input detecting means detects input of the at least one copying parameter. The digital multifunctional image processing system further includes interruption detecting unit for detecting an external interruption printing request and an inhibiting unit that inhibits printing of the printing data associated with the request while the at least one copying parameter is being input.

Inventors: Maemura; Kohichirou (Isehara, JP), Aizawa; Nahoko (Kawasaki, JP)

Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd. (Tokyo, JP)

Application Number: 09/030,538

Issued: 2001-08-28

Expired: 2005-08-28

Classes: 358/1.14 ; 358/1.13; 358/1.15

Field of search: 395/112,113,106,114 358/442,1.13,1.14,1.6,1.15,437,1.16,1.17,1.18,1.1,407,468,434,435,436,438,439 399/81,82,87

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