The manuscript reader and manuscript set information configuration manner

摘要

PPROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an original reading device and an original set information setting method, which prevent mis-scanning and mis-copying, etc. resulting from original setting mistake. PSOLUTION: The original reading device is provided with: an artificial original setting means (6) which includes a scanning function for at least image data acquisition or copying, is separately prepared from an original setting area (4), and sets artificial original (5) simulating a real original (3) which is set in the original setting area; an artificial original set information acquisition means (102) which obtains artificial original set information including a placing position of the artificial original which is set by the artificial original setting means, and information of up/down directions and/or front/rear faces; and control means (101, 103, 104) which perform setting of scanning functions, based on the artificial original set information. PCOPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT