Image forming system including image forming apparatus and postprocessing device, and image forming apparatus and postprocessing device available for image forming system
US10341515B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N1/0062
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An image forming system includes an image forming apparatus and a postprocessing device. The image forming apparatus includes a first communication unit, a paper feeder, and a first control unit. The postprocessing device includes a second communication unit, a postprocessing unit, and a second control unit. The second control unit obtains a first time to perform the postprocessing and a second time to transition to a performable state configured to perform the postprocessing. The first control unit obtains attribute information necessary for the second control unit to obtain the first time and the second time. When the second communication unit receives the attribute information, the second control unit transmits information indicating the first time and the second time. The first control unit controls the operation of the paper feeder based on the information indicating the first time and the second time received by the first communication unit.
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