Abstract: An original handling apparatus includes a sheet cassette for storing a bundle of originals, an RDF for feeding each bundle of originals stored in the sheet cassette to an exposure position, discharging the exposed original from the exposure position, and circulating the exposed original to the sheet cassette, an operation panel for setting a desired number of circulation cycles of the bundle of originals stored in the sheet cassette, and a microcomputer (including a CPU) for controlling the RDF to allow it to start a next circulation cycle prior to an end of a current circulation cycle in a plurality of circulation cycles.

Abstract: There is disclosed an automatic document feeder for the copying machine or the like, which is capable of adjusting the sheet transporting speed automatically according to the sheet quality or the status of sheet transportation. The feeder detects the status of transportation in the first, and accordingly adjust the transporting speed for the subsequent sheets. Additionally, a monitor monitors the operational state of the transport mechanism by monitoring detection output of a detection sensor when an original sheet is not present and corrects the transport timing on the basis of the information so obtained.

Abstract: A method of controlling a sheet sorter wherein the sheet sorter includes a plurality of bins for accommodating sheets, the bins being arranged in a vertical direction, a first sheet discharging device for discharging sheets not to be sorted, second sheet discharging device, disposed with a vertical interval from the first sheet discharging device, for discharging sheets to be sorted, bin moving device for moving substantially vertically the bins and stapler device for stapling the sheets, the method includes providing the stapler device adjacent to the second sheet discharging device; accommodating the sheets on the plurality of bins by sequentially opposing the bins to the second sheet discharging device, and stapling the sheets on the bins by the stapler, when a sorting mode is selected; discharging the sheets by the first discharging device and accommodating them on a non-sort bin opposed to the first discharging device when a non-sorting mode is selected, and moving the non-sort bin to a neightborhood of

Abstract: There is disclosed an image forming apparatus with a document handling device. In order to prevent eventual aberration in the stopping position of the document, the apparatus of the present invention measures the amount of abberation in the stopping position of the document and accordingly controls the image forming position.

Abstract: A sheet handling apparatus to perform predetermined processes for a recorded sheet comprises: a processor to process a sheet which is output from a sheet output unit; a sensor to detect a carrier speed of the sheet; and a controller to perform predetermined processes on the basis of the sheet carrier speed detected by the sensor and sheet carrier speed data transmitted from the sheet output unit. The processor has a carrier to carry the sheet output from the sheet output unit and then stores the sheet carried by the carrier into storage units. The controller compares the sheet carrier speed detected by the sensor with the sheet carrier sheed data transmitted from the sheet output unit and outputs a warning signal to display the result of the comparison when the former speed is deviated from the latter speed by a value above a predetermined value.

Abstract: There is disclosed a sheet stacker, for use in combination with a copying machine, a printer or the like, capable of ensuring satisfactory sheet stacking regardless whether the sheet is folded or not. The apparatus controls the stacking operation in different modes in accordance with whether the sheets to be stacked are folded or not.

Abstract: An automatic original conveying apparatus in which originals loaded on an original stacking unit are conveyed to a predetermined position one by one. Abnormal stacking of the original on the original stacking unit is detected, and continuation of operation is prohibited in response to the detection of such abnormal stacking of the originals.

Abstract: A method of controlling a sheet sorter wherein the sheet sorter includes a plurality of bins for accommodating sheets, the bins being arranged in a vertical direction, a first sheet discharging device for discharging sheets not to be sorted, second sheet discharging device, disposed with a vertical interval from the first sheet discharging device, for discharging sheets to be sorted, bin moving device for moving substantially vertically the bins and stapler device for stapling the sheets, the method includes providing the stapler adjacent to the first sheet discharging device; accommodating the sheets on the plurality of bins of sequentially opposing the bins to the second sheet discharging device, and stapling the sheets on the bins by the stapler, when a sorting mode and a stapling mode are selected; discharging the sheets by the first discharging device and accommodating them on a the bin when a non-sorting mode and non-stapling mode are selected; and discharging the sheet by the second discharging device

Abstract: There is disclosed a sheet handling apparatus capable of stapling discharged for example from a copying machine in which stapling operation is prohibited in certain cases, for example if the desired copy consists of one page only, or if the sheet folding is conducted defectively.

Abstract: A sheet finishing apparatus includes stacking device for receiving and stacking plural sheets sequentially discharged, stapling device for acting on a stack of the sheets stacked on the stacking device at a predetermined position of the stack to staple it, discharging device for discharging from the stacking device the sheets stapled by the stapling device, an inlet for allowing manual insertion of sheets to the stacking device, manually operable device for the stapling device, and automatic control device for actuating the stapling device when a preset number of the sheets are stacked on the stacking device, for actuating the discharging device when a stapling operation is completed, for actuating the stapling device in response to the manually operable device, and for not actuating the discharging device even when the stapling operation responsive to the manual device is completed.

Abstract: A management apparatus for equipment such as a copying machine has cards recording section data or the like, a card controller for reading the data from a card when the card is inserted and used when the number of sections using the machine is relatively large, a key counter for counting the number of copies produced in each section used when the number of sections using the machine is small, a control/display section for displaying the data read from the card and other data, and a microcomputer for controlling the operation of the card controller. The number of copies produced by each section, the total number of copies produced by the machine and corresponding amounts of money can be easily checked. The upper limit for use of the machine by each section can be set and displayed in desired units, the use of the machine by a particular section can be prohibited, or such prohibition can be released as needed.

Abstract: An image recording apparatus has a reader capable of dynamic and static reading, a printer, an original feed unit, and a control circuit including a microcomputer. The apparatus can continuously produce copies in a multicopy mode.

Abstract: An original handling apparatus includes a digitizer for feeding an original to a predetermined position and allowing the operator pad to designate an arbitrary area of the original using a write pen and a two-dimensional electrode. The apparatus also includes an original (document) feeder for feeding the original to the predetermined position, and a selecting unit for selecting the digitizer or the original feeder. The selecting unit includes a sensor for detecting opening/closing of a digitizer cover. When the cover is open, the original is fed from the original feeder. When the cover is closed, the original is fed from the digitizer.

Abstract: A document feeder for a copying machine supplies a sheet to an exposure position by transporting the sheet through the exposure position and then returning the sheet to the exposure position. Detectors on either side of the exposure position measure the time required for the sheet transport, thus identifying the sheet size exactly.

Abstract: An automatic document feeder, for example for a copier, in which the feed timing of a document is variably determined as a function of the size of an immediately preceding document, thus enabling stable feed and discharge of documents different in size.

Abstract: There is disclosed an automatic original feeder of an improved structure capable of functioning in a first mode in which the original is ejected after exposure and in a second mode in which the original is reversed between exposures of both sides before ejection.

Abstract: A sheet handling device has sheet feeder for feeding a sheet to a predetermined position and selector for selecting a first mode or a second mode of the sheet feeder. In the first mode, a separation unit for separating sheets one by one and a feed unit for feeding the sheet separated by the separation unit and set at an entry are operated jointly, and in the second mode, the feed unit is operated singly.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling an original in a copy machine comprises: feed rollers and a flat face belt for feeding a sheet original; feed-out rollers for feeding out the original after the exposure; two sensors for sensing the front edge and rear edge of the original; clutches and a drive motor for driving the feed and feed-out rollers and belt; and a control unit or a microcomputer. The two sensors output detection signals indicative of the front and rear edges of the original to the microcomputer, which computes the feed-out timing of the original and the feed timing of an original to be fed next in response to those signals, thereby controlling the feed operation of the original in accordance with the size of the original. Thus, the total copy time can be minimized and the original jam can be also promptly detected irrespective of the size of the original.

Abstract: An automatic feeder for feeding an original to be copied to a station for reading the original, includes an original supporting station for supporting an original to be copied, a first original passage for feeding the original from the original supporting station to the original reading station, a second original passage, communicatable with the reading station, for unidirectionally conveying the original away from the reading station, a third original passage communicatable with the second original passage, a fourth original passage, communicatable with the third original passage, for unidirectionally conveying the original away from the third original passage, a fifth original passage, communicatable with the fourth original passage, and a sixth original passage, communicatable with the fifth original passage, for unidirectionally conveying the original away from the fifth original passage to the original reading station.

Abstract: A sorter has trays or bins for storing sorted sheets, rollers for conveying the sheets received from a copying machine, a cam mechanism for moving the bins, and a controller including a microcomputer for properly controlling the sorting operation in different modes. With a minimum number of signals, the sorter can change the operation mode and can be turned off automatically if no sheet is received within a given time from reception of an ON signal.