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Paper feeder, image forming apparatus, and non-transitory computer readable medium

US11661292B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2020
Grant dateMay 30, 2023
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2801/06
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A paper feeder includes a processor configured to, in a case of lowering a paper feed tray on which paper is placed in an accommodation section that accommodates paper and replenishing paper, the paper feed tray being controlled to be raised/lowered in a case of replenishing paper, control a lowering amount of the paper feed tray according to a number of sheets of paper to be replenished.

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