JP3207468B2 - Facsimile machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus which can output a file while binding recording papers which are sequentially received and output an image.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in this type of apparatus, when the output recording paper is classified and output (file output), a sorting output by a sorter provided in a paper output mechanism or a binding output by a stapler is used. Or output without cutting multiple pages 1
Either communication cut output.

[0003]

However, in the above-described file output device, since the stapler uses only one type of stapler, the type of stapler that can be used corresponds to the type of information to be output as a file (for example, confidential reception). As a result, the sorting operation, such as outputting a file or using a stapler of a size corresponding to the number of sheets to be output, is left to the operator, and the operator has to perform complicated manual operations. there were.

[0004]

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a storage means for storing received output information, and a recording means for reading out the output information stored in the storage means and outputting the output information to a recording sheet. In a facsimile apparatus having means, binding means for binding the plurality of recording sheets output by the recording means with a plurality of binding members, and each binding member used by the binding means by analyzing the received output information. And a control means for controlling the selection of the facsimile apparatus.

According to the present invention, there is provided a receiving means for receiving output information composed of a plurality of pages, a recording means for outputting the received output information to a recording sheet, and a binding device of any one of a plurality of types of binding members. A binding processing unit capable of performing a binding operation using a member on the recording sheet output by the recording unit; and analyzing the output information to select a type of a binding member to be used by the binding processing unit. And a control means for controlling the binding processing means so as to execute a binding operation by a binding member of a selected type.

According to the present invention, there is provided a receiving means for receiving output information composed of a plurality of pages, a recording means for outputting the received output information on recording paper, and a binding member of one of a plurality of types of binding members. And a binding processing unit capable of executing a binding operation using a sheet on the sheet on which an image is formed by the image forming unit, and analyzing the output information input by the input unit and outputting the output information. Determining the required number of recording sheets, selecting the type of binding member to be used by the binding processing unit, and controlling the binding processing unit so as to execute the binding operation with the selected type of binding member. A facsimile machine characterized by having a facsimile machine.

[0007]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining the arrangement of a facsimile apparatus showing one embodiment of the present invention.

In the figure, reference numeral 2 denotes a network control unit (NCU: N
network control unit), to use the telephone network for data communication and the like, perform connection control of the telephone exchange network by connecting to the terminal of the telephone line 2a, and switch to a data communication path or hold a loop. . N
The CU 2 inputs the signal on the signal line 40a, and if the signal level is "0", connects the telephone line 2a to the telephone 4 side, that is, connects the telephone line 2a to the service line 2b. If the signal level of the signal line 40a is "1", the telephone line is connected to the facsimile apparatus, that is, the telephone line 2a is connected to the signal line 2c. In a normal state, the telephone line 2a is connected to the telephone 4 side.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a hybrid circuit for separating a transmission system signal and a reception system signal. That is, the transmission signal on the signal line 16a is transmitted to the telephone line 2a via the NCU 2 through the signal line 2c. 8 is a publicly known CCITT recommendation V.8. 2
1 is a modulator that performs modulation based on. The modulator 8 receives the procedure signal on the signal line 40b, modulates the signal, and outputs modulated data to the signal line 8a.

Reference numeral 10 denotes a reading circuit, which sequentially reads image signals for one line in the main scanning direction from a transmission original, and outputs a binary signal sequence of white and black to a signal line 10a. 1
Reference numeral 2 denotes an encoding circuit which receives the read data output to the signal line 10a and outputs the encoded (MH (Modified Huffman) or MR (Modified Read) encoded) data to the signal line 12a. .

14 is a known CCITT V.14. 27 recommendation (differential phase modulation) or CCITTV. This is a modulator that performs modulation based on 29 Recommendations (quadrature modulation). Modulator 1
Reference numeral 4 inputs a signal on the signal line 12a, modulates the signal, and outputs modulated data to the signal line 14a. The signal line 16a receives the signals on the signal line 8a and the signal line 14a, and sums the result of the addition.
a is an adder circuit that outputs the signal to a.

18 is a known CCITT V. This is a demodulator that performs demodulation based on Recommendation 21. The demodulator 18 receives the signal on the signal line 6a, performs V21 modulation, and outputs modulated data to the signal line 18a. 20 is a known CCITT V.20.
Recommendation 27 (differential phase modulation) or CCITT V.27. 2
This is a demodulator that performs demodulation based on 9 recommendations (quadrature modulation). The demodulator 20 receives the signal on the signal line 6a, performs demodulation, and outputs demodulated data to the signal line 20a.

Reference numeral 22 denotes a memory circuit for storing data output to the signal line 20a. Memory circuit 2
No. 2 performs no operation when the signal “0” or “1” is output to the signal line 40c, and stores the data output to the signal line 20a when the signal “2” is output. When the signal "3" is being output, the data stored in the memory circuit 22 is output to the signal line 22a.

Reference numeral 24 denotes a decoding circuit which does not operate when the signal "0" or the signal "2" is output to the signal line 40c, and operates when the signal "1" is output. Is input to the decoding unit (MH).
(Modified Huffman) decoded data or MR (Modified Read) decoded data is supplied to a signal line 24a.
When the signal "3" is output, the signal output to the signal line 22a is input, and the decoded data is output to the signal line 24a.

Reference numeral 26 denotes a recording circuit which inputs the decoded data output to the signal line 22a and sequentially records white / black signals line by line. Further, when a cut command pulse for the signal line 40d is generated, the recording paper is cut by the cut circuit 32 via the signal line 32a. In addition, signal line 4
When a staple operation command pulse is generated at 0e, the staple operation is performed by the stapler circuit 34 via the signal line 34a using the staple designated by the signal line 40f to the signal line 40i.

When a recording paper drop command pulse is generated on the signal line 40j, the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is dropped onto the recording paper stacker. When performing the above stapling operation, the recorded image is stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker by one.
Cut and stock each sheet. When one communication is completed, the image-formed recording paper bundle stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is bound by the selected staple,
The recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is dropped on the recording paper stacker.

A detection circuit 28 receives the decoded data output on the signal line 24a and the procedure signal output on the signal line 18a, and detects that one communication has been completed. When the end of one communication is detected, a pulse is generated on the signal line 28a. Specifically, when an EOP (procedure end) signal is detected subsequent to the RTC signal, it is determined that one communication has ended.

Reference numeral 30 denotes a detection circuit which receives the decoded data output to the signal line 24a and detects that the transmission of one page of image has been completed. When detecting the end of image transmission of one page, a pulse is generated on the signal line 30a. Specifically, when an RTC signal (control return signal) is detected,
It is determined that the image transmission of one page has been completed.

A cut circuit 32 performs a cut operation when a cut command pulse is generated on the signal line 40d. 3
Reference numeral 4 denotes a stapler circuit that performs a stapling operation when a stapling operation command pulse is generated on the signal line 40e. When a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 40f and a signal of signal level "0" is output from the signal line 40g to the signal line 40i, a small black staple is used.

When a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 40g and a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal lines 40f, 40h and 40i, a large black staple is used. When a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 40h and a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal lines 40f, 40h, and 40i, a small red staple is used.

When a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 40i and a signal of signal level "0" is output from the signal line 40f to the signal line 40h, a large red staple is used.

Reference numeral 36 denotes a display circuit for displaying the presence / absence of staples. When the staples are set and in the "present" state, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 36a, and the staples disappear. In the "absence" state, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 36a.

The presence / absence information of small black staples, the presence / absence of large black staples, the presence / absence of small red staples, and the presence / absence of large red staples are sequentially output to a signal line 36a.

Reference numeral 38 denotes a display, which receives a signal on the signal line 36 a and displays “no black small staples” when the signal “011” is being output, and displays a signal “1011” when the signal is “1011”. When it is being output, "no large black staples" is displayed and the signal "1101"
Is displayed, "no small red staple" is displayed, and when the signal "1110" is output, "no large red staple" is displayed.
Is displayed.

The display 38 displays nothing when the signal on the signal line 36a is at the signal level "1111". When "0" is output to a plurality of bits in the above four bits, there is no staple for which 0 bit is output. A control circuit 40 generally controls the entire apparatus, includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, etc., selects a staple to be used as described below based on the following conditions, and outputs a drive control signal to the stapler circuit 34. are doing.

In the facsimile apparatus thus configured, when the output information is stored in the memory circuit 22, the output information received by the control circuit 40 is used to select each binding member (staple) used by the stapler circuit 34. By controlling, it is possible to obtain a binding output so that output information received by one communication can be identified.

The control circuit 40 analyzes the one-page end signal of the received output information and controls the selection of each binding member used by the stapler circuit 34, so that even if the number of pages to be output increases, the optimum value can be obtained. It is possible to select a binding member of an appropriate size and perform binding output.

Further, the control circuit 40 analyzes the presence / absence of confidentiality designation with respect to the received output information, controls the selection of each binding member used by the stapler circuit 34, and selects a desired one from a plurality of bound and output recording paper bundles. It is possible to easily identify the recording paper bundle to be used.

The control circuit 40 analyzes a one-page end signal of the received output information and analyzes the stapler circuit 34.
Controls the selection of binding members so that a larger size binding member that can be used is selected, and even when the number of pages to be output increases, selects the binding member of the optimal size and securely binds thick recording paper. It is possible to insert.

Further, when the presence / absence of each binding member is detected by the staple needle presence / absence detection circuit 36, the control circuit 40
Outputs the recording paper in a form of one communication or one sheet based on the detection result, and outputs the binding information in a case where the binding member of the desired size cannot be used by identifying the related output information from other outputs. To make things possible.

The control circuit 40 analyzes the output information received in one communication and, when the maximum usable binding member exceeds the number of recordable binding sheets, collectively divides one communication. The stapler circuit 34 controls the stapler circuit 34 to perform the divided binding output, and enables the binding output of a plurality of copies by the binding member of the usable size even if the maximum size of the binding member exceeds the number of recordable sheets. .

Further, the control circuit 40 analyzes the output information received by one communication, and when the maximum usable binding member exceeds the number of recordable binding sheets, the divided binding output is performed at a predetermined timing. Is started, and the binding of the recording paper can be performed without impairing the reception processing of the output information having a large number of pages.

Specifically, when the recording operation is selected, it is determined whether or not confidential reception is performed.
It is determined whether there is a small black staple and a large black staple. If there are small black staples and large black staples, the recorded images are cut one by one and stocked in the recording paper auxiliary stacker. The end signal of one page transmitted from the partner transmitter is counted, and when it exceeds "50", for example, the image-formed recording paper bundle stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is bound by a large black staple to record. The recording paper stored in the paper auxiliary stacker is dropped onto the recording paper cover. Further, the page count is cleared, and the recorded images are sequentially cut one by one and stocked in the recording paper auxiliary stacker. When one communication is completed, the number of image-formed recording paper bundles stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is, for example, 20 or less, with a small black staple, and when the number exceeds 20, a large black staple is used. The stitches bind the image-formed recording paper bundle stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker and drop the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker onto the recording paper stacker.

There is also a small black staple,
If there is no large black staple, the recorded image is 1
Cut each sheet and stock it in the recording paper auxiliary stacker.
When the end signal of one page transmitted from the counterpart transmitter is counted and exceeds "20", the image-formed recording bundle stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is bound by a small black staple to bind the recording paper auxiliary. The recording paper stored in the stacker is dropped on the recording paper stacker.

Further, the page count is cleared, and the recorded images are sequentially cut one by one and stocked in the recording paper auxiliary stacker. When one communication is completed, the image-formed recording paper bundle stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is bound with a small black staple, and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is dropped onto the recording paper stacker. Let it.
If neither the small black staples nor the large black staples are present, memory reception is performed.
Next, a case where there is an instruction to output information received from the memory will be described.

It is determined whether or not the reception is confidential reception. If the reception is confidential reception, binding is performed using a large red staple and a small red staple. If the reception is not confidential reception, the binding is performed using a large black staple and a small black staple. The staple selection process based on the size of the staples, the number of recording images to be bound at one time, and the like is as described above.

Hereinafter, the binding output processing by stapling in the facsimile apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIGS. 2 to 7 are flowcharts showing an example of a binding output processing procedure using a staple in the facsimile apparatus according to the present invention. In addition,
(1) to (90) show each step.

The signal "0" is output from the signal line 40f to the signal line 40i to turn off the CML (1). Next, a signal “0” is output to the signal line 40c (2), and the memory circuit 2
2. Both decoding circuits 24 are set to do nothing. Next, it is determined whether reception is selected (3), and YES
If so, proceed to step (4); if NO, go to step (1)
9) Proceed to the following steps.

In step (19), it is determined whether or not there is an instruction to output information stored in the memory. If there is an output instruction, the process proceeds to step (38). Proceed to step (20) to execute other processing.

In step (4), the signal line 40a
And outputs the signal of the signal level "1" to turn off the CML. Next, a pre-procedure process is executed (5), and it is determined whether or not confidential reception is performed (6). If YES, the process proceeds to a step (7). If NO, the process proceeds to a step (9). Step (7) represents confidential reception of the image signal to the memory circuit 22. Specifically, the signal "2" is output to the signal line 40c, the information output to the signal line 20a is input to the memory circuit 22, and the decoding circuit 24 does not operate at all. After the confidential reception is completed, a message indicating that the confidential reception has been performed is displayed. Next, post-procedure processing is performed (8), and the process returns to step (1).

On the other hand, if the determination in step (6) is NO, the signal on the signal line 36a is input and it is determined whether there is a small black staple (9). 22. Specifically, the signal “2” is output to the signal line 40c, the memory circuit 22 inputs the information output to the signal line 20a, and the decoding circuit 24
Does nothing. After the completion of the memory reception, the fact that the memory has been received is displayed (17). Next, post-procedure processing is executed (18), and the process returns to step (1).

On the other hand, if the determination in step (9) is YES, it is determined whether there is a larger black staple (10). If NO, the process proceeds to step (26). If YES, the stapling operation is performed. Value of a page counter that counts the number of pages to be used
t is cleared (11). Next, image signals are received and recorded (12). Specifically, a signal “1” is output to the recording line 40c, and the memory circuit 22 does not operate at all.
The decoding circuit 24 receives the signal on the signal line 20a and performs decoding.

Next, the signal on the signal line 30a is input and 1
It is determined whether the image transmission of the page has been completed (1.
3) If NO, return to step (12), if YES, increment the count value pagecount of the page counter by "1" (14). Then, signal line 4
A cut command pulse is generated at 0d to perform a cut operation (1
5). Next, it is determined whether or not one communication is completed by inputting the signal of the signal line 28a (16).
The process proceeds to step (21) shown in FIG. 7, and if NO, the process proceeds to step (87) shown in FIG.

In step (21), post-procedure processing is executed, a signal of signal level "0" is output to signal line 40a, and C is output.
The ML is turned off (22). Next, it is determined whether or not the count value pagecount of the page counter is equal to or less than "20" (23). If NO, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 40g, and then a staple operation instruction is output to the signal line 40e. A pulse is generated, and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary cutter is bound with a large black staple (26), and the process returns to step (25).

On the other hand, if the determination in step (23) is YES, a staple operation command pulse is generated on the signal line 40e after the signal of the signal level "1" is output on the signal line 40f and stored in the recording paper auxiliary cutter. The bound recording paper is bound with a small black staple (24), and a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 40f. Next, the signal line j
A recording paper drop pulse is generated in the recording paper stacker, and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary cutter is dropped on the recording paper stacker (2).
5) Return to step (21).

On the other hand, in the case of NO in step (16),
Proceeding to step (87) shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the count value pagecount of the page counter is "50" or more. If NO, the process returns to step (12). If YES, the signal level is output to the signal line 40g. After outputting the signal of "1", a staple operation command pulse is generated on the signal line 40e, and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary cutter is bound with a large black staple (88), and the signal line j is output.
A recording paper drop pulse is generated in the recording paper stacker, and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary cutter is dropped on the recording paper stacker (8).
9), execute the intermediate procedure processing (90), and step (9)
Return to

On the other hand, if the determination in step (10) is NO, the count value of the page counter pagecount
Is cleared (26), and the image signal is received / recorded (2).
7). More specifically, the signal “1” is output to the signal line 40c, the memory circuit 22 does not operate, and the decoding circuit 2
Reference numeral 4 inputs the signal on the signal line 20a and performs decoding. Next, the signal of the signal line 30a is input, and it is determined whether or not the image transmission of one page is completed (28). If NO, the process returns to the step (27). If YES, the count value pagecount of the page counter is set to "1". Increment (29), a cut command pulse is generated on the signal line 40d, and a cut operation is performed (30). Next, the signal on the signal line 28a is input, and it is determined whether one communication is completed (3.
1) If YES, post-procedure processing is executed (32), a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 40a to turn off the CML (33), and the process returns to step (24).

On the other hand, if the determination in step (31) is NO, the count value of the page counter pagecount
It is determined whether or not the count value of “
4) If NO, return to step (27); if YES, bind the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker with a small black staple (35). Next, a recording paper drop pulse is generated on the signal line 40j to drop the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker onto the recording paper stacker (36). Next, an intermediate procedure process is executed (3
7) Return to step (9).

On the other hand, if the determination in step (19) is YES, control is passed to step (38) shown in FIG.
It is determined whether or not the output is confidential reception. If NO, the process proceeds to the step (63) shown in FIG. 6. If YES, the signal on the signal line 36a is input, and it is determined whether there is a small red staple. (39) If NO, return to step (1); if YES, determine whether there is a large red staple (40); if YES, count the page counter for counting the number of pages for operation Clear the count value of the value pagecount (4
1) The information stored in the memory circuit 22 is output and recorded (42). Specifically, the signal “3” is output to the signal line 40c, the memory circuit 22 outputs the stored data to the signal line 22a, and the decoding circuit 24
The information output to a is input and decrypted.

Next, it is determined whether or not recording of one page has been completed (43). If NO, the process returns to step (42), and if YES, the page counter count value page
The count value of "count" is incremented by "1" (44), and a cut command pulse is generated on the signal line 40d.
A recording paper cutting operation is performed (45). Next, it is determined whether or not the recording of one communication has been completed (46), and if NO, it is determined whether or not the count value of the page count of the page counter is “50” or more (5).
0), if NO, return to step (42). If YES, output a signal of signal level "1" to the signal line 40i, generate a staple operation command pulse on the signal line 40e, and store it in the recording paper auxiliary stacker. The printed recording paper is bound with a large red staple (51). Next, the signal line 40
i, a signal of signal level “0” is output, and the signal line 4
A recording paper drop pulse is generated at 0j, and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is dropped onto the recording paper stacker (52), and the process returns to step (39).

On the other hand, if the determination in step (46) is YES, the page counter count value pagecount
It is determined whether or not the count value of t is equal to or less than "20" (47). If YES, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 40h, and then a staple operation command pulse is generated on the signal line 40e. Bind the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker with a small red staple (4
8) Output a signal of signal level "0" to the signal line 40h. Next, a recording paper falling pulse is generated on the signal line 40j, and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is dropped on the recording paper stacker (49), and the process returns to step (1).

On the other hand, if the determination in step (47) is NO, the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is bound with a large red staple (53), and the flow returns to step (49). On the other hand, in the determination of step (40), the count value of the page counter, pagecount, is cleared (54), and the information stored in the memory circuit 22 is output and recorded (55). Specifically, a signal “3” is output to the signal line 40c and the memory circuit 2
2 outputs the stored data to the signal line 22a, and the decoding circuit 24 inputs and decodes the information output to the signal line 22a.

Next, it is determined whether or not recording of one page has been completed (56). If NO, the process returns to step (55). If YES, the count value page of the page counter is determined.
The count value of "count" is incremented by "1" (57), and a cut command pulse is generated on the signal line 40d to perform a cut operation (58). Next, it is determined whether or not the recording of one communication is completed (59). If YES, the process returns to the step (48). If NO, it is determined whether or not the count value of the page counter, pagecount, is "20" or more. It is determined (60), if NO, the process returns to step (55), and if YES, the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is bound with a small red staple (61). Next, a recording paper drop pulse is generated on the signal line 40j, and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is dropped on the recording paper stacker (62).
Return to 9).

On the other hand, in the case of the memory output when the reception is not the confidential reception, the determination in step (38) is NO, and the processing from step (63) shown in FIG. 6 is executed.

First, the signal on the signal line 36a is input, and it is determined whether there is a small black staple (6).
3) If NO, return to step (1); if YES, determine whether there is a large black staple (6).
4) If YES, the count value pageco of the page counter for counting the number of pages for the stapling operation
The count value of unt is cleared (65), and the information stored in the memory circuit 22 is output and recorded (6).
6). Specifically, a signal “3” is output to the signal line 40c, and the memory circuit 22 transmits the stored data to the signal line 22c.
a, and the decoding circuit 24 inputs and decodes the information output to the signal line 22a.

Next, it is determined whether or not recording of one page has been completed (67). If NO, the process returns to step (66), and if YES, the page counter count value page
The count value of "count" is incremented by "1" (68), and a cut command pulse is generated on the signal line 40d.
A recording paper cutting operation is performed (69). Next, it is determined whether or not the recording of one communication has been completed (70), and if NO, it is determined whether or not the count value of the page count of the page counter is "50" or more (7).
5) If NO, return to step (66). If YES, output a signal of signal level "1" to the signal line 40i, generate a staple operation command pulse on the signal line 40e, and store it in the recording paper auxiliary stacker. The bound recording paper is bound with a large black staple (76). Next, the signal line 40
i, a signal of signal level “0” is output, and the signal line 4
A recording paper drop pulse is generated at 0j, and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is dropped on the recording paper stacker (77), and the process returns to step (63).

On the other hand, if the determination in step (70) is YES, the count value of the page counter
It is determined whether or not the count value of t is "20" or less (71). If YES, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 40h, and then a staple operation instruction pulse is generated on the signal line 40e. Bind the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker with a small black staple (7
2) Output a signal of signal level "0" to the signal line 40h. Next, a recording paper falling pulse is generated on the signal line 40j, and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is dropped on the recording paper stacker (73), and the process returns to step (1).

On the other hand, if the determination in step (71) is NO, the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is bound with a large black staple (74), and the process returns to step (73). On the other hand, if the determination in step (64) is NO
In the case of, the page counter count value pagecu
The count value of nt is cleared (78), and the memory circuit 2
2 for recording.
9). Specifically, a signal “3” is output to the signal line 40c, and the memory circuit 22 transmits the stored data to the signal line 22c.
a, and the decoding circuit 24 inputs and decodes the information output to the signal line 22a.

Next, it is determined whether the recording of one page has been completed (80). If NO, the process returns to step (79), and if YES, the page counter count value page
The count value of "count" is incremented by "1" (81), and a cut command pulse is generated on the signal line 40d to perform a cut operation (82). Next, it is determined whether or not the recording of one communication is completed (83). If YES, the process returns to the step (72). If NO, it is determined whether or not the count value of the page counter, pagecount, is "20" or more. It is determined (84), if NO, the process returns to step (79), and if YES, the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is bound with a small black staple (85). Next, a recording paper drop pulse is generated on the signal line 40j, and the recording paper stored in the recording paper auxiliary stacker is dropped on the recording paper stacker (86).
Return to 3).

In the above embodiment, one communication may be configured as a plurality of bind aggregates when the maximum number of bind materials currently available is exceeded. However, at this time, a unique binding substance may be used in the sense of indicating a break of a set of one communication, and a record indicating that may be used.

[0063]

As described above, according to the present invention,
The recording paper can be bound by a binding member suitable for the received output, the output information can be output in a more manageable form, and specific output information and other output information are bound by different binding members. This makes it possible for anyone to easily identify specific output information from a group of output information.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a binding output processing procedure in the facsimile apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a binding output processing procedure in the facsimile apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a binding output processing procedure in the facsimile apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a binding output processing procedure in the facsimile apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a binding output processing procedure in the facsimile apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a binding output processing procedure in the facsimile apparatus according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 22 memory circuit 24 decoding circuit 26 recording circuit 28 1 communication end detection circuit 32 cut circuit 40 control circuit

Continuation of the front page (58) Field surveyed (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) H04N 1/00-1/00 108 B65H 39/00-39/16 B41J 29/00-29/70

Claims (11)

(57) [Claims] 1. A facsimile apparatus comprising: a storage unit for storing received output information; and a recording unit for reading the output information stored in the storage unit and outputting the output information to recording paper. A binding unit that binds the sheet of recording paper with any one of a plurality of binding members; a control unit that analyzes the received output information and controls selection of each binding member used by the binding unit; A facsimile machine comprising: 2. The control means according to claim 1, further comprising:
2. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the facsimile apparatus is configured to analyze a page end signal and control selection of each binding member used by the binding means. 3. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control means analyzes the presence or absence of confidentiality designation with respect to the received output information, and controls selection of each binding member used by the binding means. apparatus. 4. The control means according to claim 1, further comprising:
2. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the facsimile apparatus is configured to analyze the page end signal and control the selection of the binding member so as to select a binding member of a larger size usable by the binding means. 5. The control unit according to claim 1, wherein the number of recording sheets required to output the output information including a plurality of pages exceeds the number of recording sheets bindable by a binding member having a maximum size usable by the binding unit. 2. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the binding unit controls the binding unit to perform a binding operation by dividing the plurality of recording sheets output by the recording unit into a plurality of copies. 6. Receiving output information composed of a plurality of pages.
Receiving means, recording means for outputting the received output information to recording paper, and a binding operation using any kind of binding member of the plurality of kinds of binding members, A binding processing unit that can be executed with respect to the binding processing unit; analyzing the output information to select a type of binding member to be used by the binding processing unit; and performing the binding operation using the selected type of binding member. A facsimile apparatus, comprising: control means for controlling means. 7. The binding means selects the type of binding member to be used by the binding processing means by analyzing the presence / absence of confidentiality designation with respect to the output information, and executes the binding operation with the selected type of binding member. 7. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the binding processing unit is controlled to perform the binding processing. 8. When the output information is confidential designation output information, the control means controls the binding processing means to execute a binding operation using a red binding member, and outputs without confidential designation. 8. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 7, wherein in the case of information, the binding processing unit is controlled to execute a binding operation using a black binding member. 9. Receiving output information composed of a plurality of pages
A receiving unit, a recording unit that outputs the received output information to a recording sheet, and a binding operation using any one of a plurality of types of binding members performed by a sheet on which an image is formed by the image forming unit. A binding processing unit that can be used for the binding processing unit by analyzing the output information input by the input unit and determining the number of recording sheets required to output the output information. A facsimile apparatus comprising: a control unit that selects a type of a binding member to be bound, and controls the binding processing unit to execute a binding operation using the selected type of binding member. 10. The method according to claim 1, wherein the control unit determines whether or not confidentiality is specified for the output information and whether the number of sheets of recording paper required to output the output information exceeds a predetermined value.
10. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 9, wherein a type of a binding member to be used is selected by the binding processing unit, and the binding processing unit is controlled to execute a binding operation using the selected type of binding member. 11. When the control information is output information with confidential designation and the number of recording sheets required to output the output information exceeds a predetermined value, the control means outputs the first color and the first color. The binding processing means is controlled so as to execute a binding operation using a binding member having a size of, and the number of sheets of recording paper that is output information with confidential designation and that is required to output the output information is equal to or less than a predetermined value. In the case of, the binding processing unit is controlled to execute a binding operation using a binding member of the first color and a second size smaller than the first size, and the output information without the confidential designation is used. If the number of sheets of recording paper required to output the output information exceeds a predetermined value, a binding member having a second color different from the first color and having the first size is used. The binding processing means performs a binding operation. If the control information is output information without confidential designation and the number of recording sheets required to output the output information is equal to or less than a predetermined value, the binding member of the second color and the second size is used. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the binding processing unit is controlled so as to execute a binding operation by using the facsimile apparatus.