Medium processing device, storage medium, and image forming system
US12172861B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/27
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A medium processing apparatus includes a liquid applier, a crimper, a stapler, and circuitry. The liquid applier applies liquid to a liquid application position of a medium. The crimper presses and deforms at least a part to which the liquid is applied by the liquid applier, to bind a plurality of media including the medium to which the liquid is applied. The stapler performs stapling with a staple on a medium bundle in which the plurality of media is bound by the crimper. The circuitry controls operations of the crimper, the liquid applier, and the stapler, and selectively switches between first binding performed by the liquid applier and the crimper and second binding performed by only the stapler, in accordance with information on the medium or a binding position at which the medium bundle is bound by the crimper.
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