Post-processing apparatus and image forming system including the post-processing apparatus
US9505581B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1696
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A post-processing apparatus which can respectively balance the convenience of the user using a manual staple and convenience of the user using an online staple is provided. A finisher includes a stapler for performing predetermined post-processing on a sheet received and a control unit. The control unit switches between a first control mode which is allowed to perform predetermined post-processing on the sheet received from an image forming apparatus and a second control mode which is allowed to perform predetermined post-processing on the sheet received not via the image forming apparatus. In addition, the control unit controls the switching such that the second control mode is switched to the first control mode after a lapse of a first predetermined period.
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