Image forming system
US5610724A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K2215/0082
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In an image forming system, an image forming apparatus with an optional main box having a plurality of bins prevents the cover of each bin from being locked in its closed position unless papers output to all the bins are taken out. Hence, all the bins are empty when they are used later, and can be used by any users. This implements a mail box which can be efficiently used by many users.
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