JPH02281980A - Paper replenishment mechanism in automatic voucher issuance device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce a service stop time of an automatic transaction device to improve an operational efficiency of the automatic transaction device by a method wherein spare continuous paper has been previously loaded on the device, and this continuous paper is automatically loaded onto a paper housing part. CONSTITUTION:After a paper housing part 31 is moved to a position on which it is overlapped with a spare paper housing part 44, an electric conduction to a plunger magnet 60 is stopped and a link 59 is set. Then, a lever 57 rotates in a direction of an arrow C to release the support of an arm 56. Therefore, the spare paper housing part 44 loses the support and lowers along a shaft 54, whereby continuous paper 2 which has been held on a bottom 44a of the spare paper housing part 44 is loaded on a bottom 31a of the paper housing part 31. The continuous paper 2 is delivered from the spare paper housing part 44 to the paper housing part 31. In this manner, in an automatic transaction device, a service stop time can be reduced, and an operational efficiency can be improved.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a paper replenishment mechanism for an automatic slip issuing device in an automatic transaction device.

[Conventional technology]

FIG. 4 is a schematic side view showing a conventional automatic slip issuing device in an automatic transaction device.

In the figure, 1 is a paper storage unit, 2 is a continuous paper made by superimposing receipt slips and transaction slips, and has a sprocket locking hole.

A sprocket 3 holds and transports the continuous paper 2, and transports the continuous paper 2 using the locking hole. 4a, 4
b is a paper sensor; 5 is an imprint roller that prints the embossed characters on the customer's card on the continuous paper 2; 6 is a print head that writes transaction information on the continuous paper 2; 7a, 7;
b is a conveyance roller.

8 is the above Subrocket [・3. Paper sensor 4a.

4b, imprint roller 5. This is a first conveyance path in which a print head 6 and conveyance rollers 7a and 7b are arranged, and transaction information is recorded while the continuous paper 2 is conveyed along the first conveyance path 8 to a branch point A.

9 is a second conveyance path branching upward from branch point A; 10a;
10b is a conveyance roller of the second conveyance path 9, 1.1a, ll
b is a paper sensor.

12 is a winding core provided downstream of the second vIi feed path 9; 13 is a slit provided in the center of the winding core 12; 14 is a flange integrated with the winding core 12;
15.16 is a magnetic sensor that detects the rotational position of the X-flange L4, and the center of the winding core 12 is located at the 21st
@ Exists on the extension line of feed route 9.

17a and 17b are receipt guide plates that guide the printed receipt to the winding core I2, and the receipt guide plate 17
a and 17b are configured to be evacuated except during automatic initial setting, which will be described later.

On the 1st, a 3'wi conveyance path branches downward from the branch point A and takes out the transaction slip; 19 is a conveyance roller of the third conveyance path 18;
19.20 is a conveyor belt, 21.degree. 23.24 is a drive roller of the conveyor belt 20, 2526 is a drive roller of the conveyor belt 20, and 27a.

27b is a paper sensor.

28 is the iwt feed path 8. Second conveyance path9. This is a cutting section provided at a branch point A of the third conveyance path 18, and the cutting section 2
8 is composed of a rotary blade 29 and a fixed blade 30, and the rotary blade 29 also serves as a blade for switching the conveyance path at the branch point A. This technique is disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Application No. 127999/1983 filed by the applicant of the present invention.

With the above configuration, when the apparatus is in operation, the continuous paper 2 stored in the paper storage section l is engaged with the sprocket 3 and the first
Necessary recording processing is performed while passing through the conveyance path 8. Among these, the receipt slip is conveyed from the branch point A to the second conveyance path 9 and wound onto the winding core 12, and the transaction slip is cut by the cutting section 28 and conveyed from the branch point A to the 3111th conveyance path 18. The money is then sent to a deposit/withdrawal port (not shown) for delivery to the customer.

Here, prior to the operation as described above, it is necessary to perform an initial setting to guide the receipt slip and the leading edge of the transaction slip to a predetermined conveyance path.

The conventional apparatus described above automatically performs this by reciprocating the leading edge of the paper.

The initial setting operation in the conventional device will be described below.

FIG. 5 is a side view of the continuous paper 2 showing preparations before the initial operation. In the figure, 2a is a receipt slip and 2b is a transaction slip. FIG. 6 is a side view showing the state in which the continuous paper 2 shown in FIG. 5 is set on the sprocket, and FIG. 7 is a side view showing the operation during initial setting.

First, as shown in FIG. 5, the transaction slip 2b is cut along the perforations for several transactions, the receipt slip 2a is folded back, and the continuous paper 2 is engaged with the sprocket 3 in this state as shown in FIG. The above steps are carried out manually by the staff member.

After that, using the press of an automatic paper winding switch (not shown) as a trigger, first, as an initial operation, the rotary blade 29 of the cutting section 28 is directed toward the first conveyance path 8 and the second conveyance path 9, and the winding core 1 is
The second slit 13 is directed toward the twenty-first shell feeding path 9.

After the above initial operation, the sprocket 3 moves the continuous paper 2
is transported along the first feed path 8, and the leading edge of the triple-layered continuous paper 2 is transferred to the second feed path 9 by the rotary blade 29 directed toward the first Vi feed path 8 and the second # feed path 9. Transport.

Next, the device detects the continuous paper 2 by the paper sensor 11a.

Start counting the conveyed amount from the time when it passes through 11b,
The continuous paper 2 is transported until the folded part of the receipt 2a completely passes through the slit 13 of the winding core 12.

Thereafter, the conveyance of the continuous paper 2 is stopped, the winding core 12 is slightly moved, the folded part is removed, and the sprocket 3 is reversely rotated to take the continuous paper 2.
is moved backward, and the leading end of the transaction slip 2b is returned to a predetermined position on the first conveyance path 8.

That is, the receipt 2a is inserted into the slit 13 of the winding core 12.
, and the leading end of the transaction slip 2b is set immediately before the cutting section of the first conveyance path.

Next, the rotary blade 29 of the second cutting section is moved between the first conveyance path 8 and the third conveyance path 8.
Continuously, the sprocket 3 is rotated forward to transport the continuous paper 2 forward toward the conveyance path 18, and at the same time, the winding core 12 is rotated clockwise to wind up the receipt.

On the other hand, as the continuous paper 2 moves forward, the transaction slip 2b is guided to the third transport path 18 along the path formed by the rotary blade 29.

The device starts counting the conveyance amount of the transaction slip 2b from the time when the transaction slip 2b passes the paper sensors 27a and 27b, and the counter slip 2a is wound up by a predetermined amount on the winding core 12, and the cutting line of the transaction slip 2b is reached. The transfer is stopped when the cutting part 28 is set at the position of the cutting part 28.

Finally, the cutting section 28 cuts the transaction slip 2b that has flowed on the third conveyance path 1st, and takes it into a coloring eject box (not shown).

Further, the receipt guide plates 17a and 17b are retracted to the outside of the flange 14 by a drive device (not shown).

In the above manner, the initial setting of the continuous paper 2 has been automatically performed.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) However, according to the prior art with the above-described configuration, when the continuous paper in the paper storage unit runs out, the operation of the automatic transaction device is first stopped and the automatic slip issuing device is automatically activated. There was a problem in that the continuous paper had to be taken out from the transaction device and loaded into the paper storage section, which significantly reduced the operational efficiency of the automatic transaction device.

In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a configuration that allows continuous paper loading into a paper storage section while an automatic slip issuing device is set in an automatic transaction device, thereby shortening the operational stop time of the automatic transaction device. The purpose is to improve the operational efficiency of automated transaction devices.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention loads spare continuous paper in advance and automatically loads the spare continuous paper into the paper storage section.

That is, the present invention includes a paper storage unit that stores continuous paper consisting of superimposed receipt slips and transaction slips, a sprocket that holds and transports the continuous paper, a recording means that records information on the continuous paper, and a receipt slip. In an automatic slip issuing device having a take-up section for winding up and a take-out section for taking out transaction slips, a spare paper storage section for storing spare continuous paper is arranged horizontally in parallel with the paper storage section, and the paper storage section and sub-block・Integrate the components into an integrated assembly.

and a moving means for reciprocating and sliding the assembly relative to the spare paper storage section, a first driving means for driving the moving means, and a delivery means for delivering the continuous paper in the spare paper storage section to the paper storage section. means, a second driving means for driving the delivery means, an auxiliary sprocket for guiding the delivered continuous paper to fit into the sprocket, a third driving means for driving the auxiliary sprocket, and a continuous paper sheet. a release means for releasing the engagement of the auxiliary sprocket when the paper storage unit that has received the paper moves to its original position;
The present invention is characterized in that a fourth driving means for driving the release means is provided.

[For production]

With the above configuration, in the present invention, during initial loading, first, the automatic slip issuing device is taken out from the automatic transaction device, the bank employee manually stores the continuous paper into the spare paper storage section, and hangs the end of the continuous paper on the auxiliary sprocket. .

Subsequently, the first drive means drives the moving means to slide the paper storage section to the spare paper storage section, and the second drive means drives the transfer means to transfer the continuous sheets in the spare paper storage section to the paper storage section. The third driving means drives the auxiliary sprocket to guide the delivered continuous paper into engagement with the sprocket of the assembly.

Subsequently, the release means is driven by the fourth drive means to release the engagement between the auxiliary sprocket and the continuous paper, and then the first
The driving means drives the moving means to slide the paper storage section to its original position.

Thereafter, the continuous paper is initially set while driving the sprocket in the same manner as before.

Furthermore, the bank employee manually stores the spare continuous paper into the spare paper storage section and hooks the end of the continuous paper to the auxiliary sprocket, thereby completing the initial loading of two rolls of continuous paper.

In this way, the automatic slip issuing device loaded with two volumes of continuous paper is set into the automatic transaction device, and operation begins.

Next, when the operation continues and the continuous paper in the paper storage section is exhausted, the staff member temporarily stops the operation of the apparatus and collects the slip from the winding section.

Next, the first drive means drives the moving means to slide the empty paper storage section to the spare paper storage section, and the second drive means drives the transfer means to move the continuous paper in the spare paper storage section. The continuous paper is delivered to the paper storage section, and the auxiliary sprocket is driven by the third driving means to guide the delivered continuous paper into engagement with the sprocket of the assembly.

Subsequently, the release means is driven by the fourth drive means to release the engagement between the auxiliary sprocket and the continuous paper, and then the first
The driving means drives the moving means to slide the paper storage section to its original position.

Thereafter, the continuous paper is initially set while driving the sprocket in the same manner as before.

〔Example〕

Examples will be described below according to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a side view showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of the same, and FIG. 3 is a plan view of the same.

In the figure, numeral 31 is a paper storage section, 2 is a continuous paper made by superposing receipt slip 2a and transaction slip 2b, and has a sprocket locking hole.

A sprocket 32 holds and transports the continuous paper 2, and transports the continuous paper 2 using the locking hole.

FIG. 2 33 shows a sprocket gear fixed coaxially with the sprocket 32, and 34 is a motor for driving the sprocket 32, including a motor gear 35, an idle gear 36. The rotation of the motor 34 is transmitted to the sprocket gear 33 via the gear 37.

Here, the sprocket 32 is mounted on the paper storage section 31, and the paper storage section 31 and the sprocket 32 form an integrated assembly.

38a and 38b are paper sensors; 39 is an imprint roller that prints embossed characters on the customer's card onto the continuous paper 2; and 40 is a print head that writes transaction information onto the continuous paper 2.

A is a branching point 4 where the receipt slip 2a and the transaction slip 2b of the continuous paper 2 that have been subjected to writing processing by the print head 40 are separated;
1 is a winding core that winds up the receipt slip 2a; 42 is a transaction slip 2;
This is a conveyor belt that takes out b.

43 is a cutting section that cuts the transaction slip 2b;
3 is composed of a rotating blade and a fixed blade, and the rotating blade also serves as a switching blade for the conveyance path at the branch point A.

Reference numeral 44 denotes a spare paper storage section for storing spare continuous paper 2, and the spare paper storage section 44 is arranged horizontally parallel to the paper storage section 31.

The moving means for sliding the assembly back and forth with respect to the spare paper storage section 44 will be explained below.

In FIG. 3, 45 is a belt for reciprocating the assembly of the paper storage section 31 and sprocket 32 with respect to the spare paper storage section, 46. 47 is a pulley that tensions and holds the belt 45, and 48 is rotatable in forward and reverse directions. The motor 48 is connected to a pulley 46 and rotates the belt 45.

A clamp 49 is fixed to the paper storage section 31, and the assembly of the paper storage section 31 and the sprocket 32 is fixed to the belt 45 by the clamp 49.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 50.51 is a guide shaft that serves as a guide for the sliding movement, and a retaining portion 52.53 provided in the paper storage section 31 is engaged with the guide shaft.

With the above configuration, when the motor 48 is rotated counterclockwise, the belt is rotated in the direction of the arrow by the pulleys 46 and 47, and the assembly of the paper storage section 31 and the sprocket 32 fixed to the belt 45 is attached to the guide shaft 50, 51. While being guided, move in the direction of the arrow, that is, in the spare paper storage section 44.
motor 48.
When rotated clockwise, it slides in the direction of arrow B, that is, in the direction away from the spare paper storage section 44.

Here, in order to receive the continuous paper 2 stored in the spare paper storage part 44, the paper storage part 31 moves to a position where it overlaps with the spare paper storage part 44.

For this reason, as shown in FIG. 3, the bottom surfaces of the paper storage section 31 and the spare paper storage section 44 are shaped so that one side has a male type and the other side has a female type.

Next, the delivery means for delivering the continuous paper 2 in the spare paper storage section 44 to the paper storage section 31 will be explained.

In FIGS. 2 and 3, reference numeral 54 denotes a shaft, and the spare paper storage section 44 can be moved up and down by engaging an engaging section 55 with the shaft 54.

Reference numeral 56 indicates an arm fixed to the bottom of the spare paper storage section 44, and reference numeral 57 indicates a lever supporting the arm 56. The lever 57 rotates about a shaft 58 as a fulcrum.

59 is a link connected to the other end of the lever 57, and 60 is a plunger magnet (second driving means) that attracts the link 59 when energized.

With the above configuration, the paper storage section 31 is connected to the spare paper storage section 4.
4, the plunger magnet 60 is de-energized and the link 59 is reset, causing the lever 57 to rotate in the direction of arrow C and releasing the support of the arm 56.

As a result, the spare paper storage section 44 loses its support and descends along the shaft 54, causing the bottom surface 44 of the spare paper storage section 44 to
The continuous paper 2 held in the paper storage section a rides on the bottom surface 31a of the paper storage section 31, and is transferred from the spare paper storage section 44 to the paper storage section 31.
This means that continuous paper 2 has been delivered to.

Thereafter, after the paper storage section 31 is returned to its original position by the above-mentioned moving means, the plunger magnet 60 is energized again and the link 59 is sucked, and the lever 57 rotates in the direction of the arrow, pushing up the arm 56. The spare paper storage section 44 is lifted up along the shaft 54 to the initial position.

61 is an auxiliary sprocket provided in the spare paper storage section 44, and the auxiliary sprocket 61 guides the continuous paper 2 into engagement with the sprocket 32 after the continuous paper 2 is delivered to the paper storage section 3. .

62 is a sprocket gear fixed coaxially with the auxiliary sprocket 61; 63 is a motor (third driving means) for driving the auxiliary sprocket 61; a motor gear 64 of the motor 63 meshes with the sprocket gear 62; .

Finally, a release means for releasing the auxiliary sprocket 61 when the paper storage section 31 that has received the continuous paper 2 moves to its original position will be explained.

In FIG. 1, reference numerals 65 and 66 indicate guides for the continuous paper 2, and these guides 65 and 66 rotate about shafts 67 and 68, respectively.

The guides 65 and 66 are rotated in the direction of arrow E by energization of a plunger magnet (fourth driving means) not shown;
When the plunger magnet is de-energized by a return means such as a spring (not shown), it returns to its original position.

With the above configuration, when the paper storage unit that has received the continuous paper 2 moves to its original position, when the plunger magnet (not shown) is energized and the guides 65 and 66 are rotated in the direction of arrow E, the guides 65 and 66 The continuous paper 2 is lifted up, and the engagement between the auxiliary sprocket 61 and the locking hole of the continuous paper 2 is disengaged.

Thereafter, after the paper storage section 31 is returned to its original position by the above-mentioned moving means, the plunger magnet (not shown) is de-energized, and the guides 65 and 66 are returned to their original positions by a return means such as a spring (not shown). return.

The above is the configuration of this embodiment.

The operation of this embodiment having the above configuration will be explained below.

First, during initial loading, a bank employee takes out the automatic slip issuing device from the automatic transaction device, manually stores the continuous paper 2 in the spare paper storage section 44, manually retracts the guide 66, and inserts the continuous paper 2 into the auxiliary sprocket 61. Hang the ends.

At this time, as in the past, the transaction slip 2b is cut along the perforations for several transactions as shown in FIG. to engage.

Subsequently, the bank employee manually returns the guide 66 to its original position and presses a "loading key" of a group of keys (not shown) provided on the automatic transaction device.

As a result, the motor 48 is rotated counterclockwise, the belt 45 is rotated in the direction of arrow A, and the paper storage section 31 is slid to a position overlapping the spare paper storage section 44 .

Next, the plunger magnet 60 is de-energized, the lever 57 is rotated in the direction of arrow C, the support of the arm 56 is released, the spare paper storage section 44 is lowered, and the continuous paper stored in the spare paper storage section 44 is 2 to the paper storage section 31.

Next, the motor 63 is rotated to drive the auxiliary sprocket 61, the leading edge of the continuous paper 2 is fed, and the locking hole of the continuous paper 2 is fitted into the sprocket 32, and the motor 63 is stopped when the engagement is made. .

Subsequently, a plunger magnet (not shown) is energized to rotate the guides 65 and 66 in the direction of arrow E to lift the continuous paper 2 and disengage the auxiliary sprocket 61 from the locking hole of the continuous paper 2.

While maintaining this state, the motor 48 is rotated clockwise, the belt 45 is rotated in the direction of arrow B, and the assembly of the paper storage section 31 that stores the continuous paper 2 and the sprocket 32 that engages the continuous paper 2 is restored. Slide it to the position.

When the assembly of the paper storage section 31 and sprocket 32 returns to its original position, the energization to the plunger magnet (not shown) is stopped, the guides 65 and 66 are returned to the initial position, and the plunger magnet 60 is energized again and the lever 57 is turned off. is rotated in the direction of the arrow to raise the spare paper storage section 44 to the initial value 1.

Then, the bank employee manually stores the spare continuous paper 2 again into the spare paper storage section 44 that has returned to the initial position, cuts the transaction slip 2b from the perforations for several transactions, and cuts the receipt slip 2a. is folded back, and in this state, the continuous paper 2 is engaged with the auxiliary subblock 1-61.

Finally, when the bank employee presses an "initial set key" (not shown), the continuous paper 2 stored in the paper storage section 31 is initially set while driving the sprocket 32 as in the conventional case.

In this way, the automatic slip issuing device loaded with two volumes of continuous paper is set into the automatic transaction device, and operation begins.

Next, when the operation continues and the continuous paper 2 in the paper storage section 31 is exhausted, the bank employee temporarily stops the operation of the device and collects the receipt 2a wound around the winding core 41.

Subsequently, when the bank employee presses the "loading key", the motor 48 is rotated counterclockwise, the belt 45 is rotated in the direction of arrow A, and the paper storage section 31 is slid to a position overlapping the spare paper storage section 44. .

Next, the plunger magnet 60 is de-energized, the lever 57 is rotated in the direction of arrow C, the support of the arm 56 is released, the spare paper storage section 44 is lowered, and the continuous paper stored in the spare paper storage section 44 is 2 to the paper storage section 31.

Next, the motor 63 is rotated to drive the auxiliary sprocket 61, the leading edge of the continuous paper 2 is fed, and the locking hole of the continuous paper 2 is fitted into the sprocket 32, and the motor 63 is stopped when the engagement is made. .

Subsequently, a plunger magnet (not shown) is energized to rotate the guides 65 and 66 in the direction of arrow E, lifting the continuous paper 2 and releasing the engagement between the auxiliary sprocket 61 and the locking hole of the continuous paper 2.

While maintaining this state, the motor 48 is rotated clockwise, the belt 45 is rotated in the direction of arrow B, and the assembly of the paper storage section 31 that stores the continuous paper 2 and the sprocket 32 that engages the continuous paper 2 is restored. Slide it to the position.

When the assembly of the paper storage section 31 and sprocket 32 returns to its original position, the energization to the plunger magnet (not shown) is stopped, the guides 65 and 66 are returned to the initial position, and the plunger magnet 60 is energized again and the lever 57 is turned off. is rotated in the direction of the arrow to raise the spare paper storage section 44 to the initial position.

Finally, when the bank employee presses the "initial set key", the paper storage section 31 is moved while driving the sprocket 32 as in the past.
Initial setting of continuous paper 2 stored in is performed.

In other words, according to this embodiment, the processing time when the first volume of continuous paper runs out during device operation is the time required to collect the slip from the winding core + the time required to move the spare continuous paper. Only the time required for initial setting of 10 continuous paper is required.
Thereafter, by removing the automatic slip issuing device from the automated teller machine and storing spare continuous forms during times when the transaction rate is low, it is possible to avoid a long suspension of operation during times when the transaction rate is high.

If the structure of the device housing allows, a bank employee can remove the automatic slip issuing device from the spare paper storage section 4 while the automatic transaction device is still set.
A door is provided on the casing so that continuous paper can be loaded into 4.

In this way, even when the device is in operation, the spare paper storage section 4 can be
4 can be loaded with continuous paper, so it is possible to always have spare continuous paper on standby.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained in detail above, according to the present invention, there is a paper storage unit that stores continuous paper consisting of superposed receipt slips and transaction slips, a sprocket that holds and transports the continuous paper, and a sprocket that records information on the continuous paper. In an automatic slip issuing device having a recording means, a winding section for winding up receipt slips, and a take-out section for taking out transaction slips, a spare paper storage section for storing spare continuous paper is arranged horizontally parallel to the paper storage section. , a moving means for forming the paper storage section and the sprocket into an integrated assembly, and for reciprocally sliding the assembly with respect to the spare paper storage section; a first driving means for driving the moving means; and a continuous drive means for driving the movement means; A delivery means for delivering the paper to the paper storage section, a second driving means for driving the delivery means, an auxiliary sprocket for guiding the delivered continuous paper to fit into the sprocket, and driving the auxiliary sprocket. a third driving means, a releasing means for releasing the engagement of the auxiliary sprocket when the paper storage section receiving continuous paper moves to its original position, and a fourth driving means for driving the releasing means. With this provision, it is possible to load a spare continuous sheet of paper in advance and automatically load this spare continuous sheet of paper into the paper storage section.

This makes it possible to continuously load paper into the paper storage section while the automatic transaction slip issuing device is still set in the automatic transaction device, reducing downtime of the automatic transaction device and increasing operational efficiency of the automatic transaction device. It has the effect of improving

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a side view showing an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a front view thereof, Fig. 3 is a plan view thereof, Fig. 4 is a schematic side view showing a conventional example, and Fig. 5 is an initial setting operation. Side view showing the previous preparation,
FIG. 6 is a side view showing the state in which the continuous paper shown in FIG. 5 is set on the sprocket, and FIG. 7 is a side view showing the operation during initial setting. 2 Continuous paper 31 Paper storage section 32 Sprocket 40 Print head 41 Winding core 44 Spare paper storage section 45 Belt 48 Motor 57 ... Lever 60 ... Plunger magnet 61 ... Auxiliary sprocket 63 ... Motor 65.66 ... Guide

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A paper storage unit that stores continuous paper consisting of superimposed receipt slips and transaction slips, a sprocket that holds and transports the continuous paper, a recording means that records information on the continuous paper, and In an automatic slip issuing device having a winding section for winding up slips and a take-out section for taking out transaction slips, a spare paper storage section for storing spare continuous paper is arranged horizontally parallel to the paper storage section, and the paper storage section and a sprocket as an integrated assembly, a moving means for sliding the assembly back and forth with respect to the spare paper storage section, a first driving means for driving the moving means, and a first drive means for driving the continuous paper in the spare paper storage section to the paper storage section. a second drive means for driving the transfer means; an auxiliary sprocket for guiding the delivered continuous paper into engagement with the sprocket; and a third drive means for driving the auxiliary sprocket. and a release means for releasing the engagement of the auxiliary sprocket when the paper storage unit receiving the continuous paper moves to its original position, and a fourth driving means for driving the release means. A paper replenishment mechanism for an automatic slip issuing device.