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Copying machine provided with a paper handling device with a paper stapling function
Assignee: Minolta Co Ltd
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Filing: 1989-01-19
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Granted: 1990-02-27
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Expires: 2009-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A copying apparatus comprising a copying machine; a paper handling device for storing and aligning the papers ejected from the copying machine, for stapling them and for ejecting the bound papers therefrom; and a controller for controlling the paper handling device to eject the papers therefrom when an automatic reset system, which resets the copying mode to the initial mode in the case that the copying machine has not operated for a specified time since the completion of a copying operation, is actuated. Also, in this copying apparatus, the papers left in the paper handling device are ejected therefrom when a specified key is pressed so as to actuate an all reset system to reset the copying mode to the initial mode or when a power switch is operated. Further, the papers left in the paper handling device can be ejected with stapled in response to an operation of the automatic reset system, an operation of the all reset system or operating the power switch.
Inventors
- 👤 Masahiro Higaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:19
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/65; G03G15/6538; G03G15/6541; G03G15/50; G03G2215/00; G03G2215/00362; G03G2215/00789; G03G2215/00822; G03G2215/00827
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A copying apparatus, comprising: a copying machine for forming images on papers and for ejecting the papers therefrom; automatic reset means for resetting a copying mode to an initial mode when said copying machine has not operated for a specified time since the completion of a copying operation; a paper handling device for storing and aligning a predetermined number of papers ejected from said copying machine, for stapling the papers and for ejecting the bound papers therefrom; means for detecting the presence or the absence of papers in said copying paper handling device; and control means for controlling said paper handling device to eject the papers therefrom when the copying mode is reset to the initial mode by said automatic reset means and said paper detecting means detect the presence of papers in said paper handling device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A copying apparatus, comprising: a copying machine for forming images on papers and for ejecting the papers therefrom; automatic reset means for resetting a copying mode to an initial mode when said copying machine has not operated for a specified time since the completion of a copying operation; a paper handling device for storing and aligning a predetermined number of papers ejected from said copying machine, for stapling the papers and for ejecting the bound papers therefrom; means for detecting the presence or the absence of papers in said copying paper handling device; and control means for controlling said paper handling device to eject the papers therefrom when the copying mode is reset to the initial mode by said automatic reset means and said paper detecting means detect the presence of papers in said paper handling device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A copying apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said control means further control said paper handling device to staple the papers therein before to eject the papers therefrom when said automatic reset means are actuated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
127 words
A copying apparatus, comprising: a copying machine for forming images on papers and for ejecting the papers therefrom; all reset means for resetting a copying mode to an initial mode by pressing a specified key; a paper handling device for storing and aligning a predetermined number of papers ejected from said copying machine, for stapling the papers and for ejecting the bound papers therefrom; means for detecting the presence or the absence of papers in said paper handling device; and control means for controlling said paper handling device to eject the papers therefrom when the copying mode of said copying machine is reset to the initial mode by said all reset means and said paper detecting means detect the presence of papers in said paper handling device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
127 words
A copying apparatus, comprising: a copying machine for forming images on papers and for ejecting the papers therefrom; all reset means for resetting a copying mode to an initial mode by pressing a specified key; a paper handling device for storing and aligning a predetermined number of papers ejected from said copying machine, for stapling the papers and for ejecting the bound papers therefrom; means for detecting the presence or the absence of papers in said paper handling device; and control means for controlling said paper handling device to eject the papers therefrom when the copying mode of said copying machine is reset to the initial mode by said all reset means and said paper detecting means detect the presence of papers in said paper handling device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A copying apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein said control means further control said paper handling device to staple the papers therein before to eject the papers therefrom when said all reset means are actuated.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
96 words
A copying apparatus, comprising: a copying machine for forming images on papers and for ejecting the papers therefrom; a paper handling device for storing and aligning a predetermined number of papers ejected from said copying machine, for stapling the papers and for ejecting the bound papers therefrom; means for detecting the presence or the absence of papers in said paper handling device; and control means for controlling said paper handling device to eject the papers therefrom when a power switch is operated and said detecting means detect the presence of papers in said paper handling device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
96 words
A copying apparatus, comprising: a copying machine for forming images on papers and for ejecting the papers therefrom; a paper handling device for storing and aligning a predetermined number of papers ejected from said copying machine, for stapling the papers and for ejecting the bound papers therefrom; means for detecting the presence or the absence of papers in said paper handling device; and control means for controlling said paper handling device to eject the papers therefrom when a power switch is operated and said detecting means detect the presence of papers in said paper handling device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A copying apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein said control means further control said paper handling device to staple the papers therein before to eject the papers therefrom when said power switch is operated.
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