WO2018003754A1 - Dispositif d'impression à recyclage de papier, dispositif d'impression et dispositif à recyclage de papier - Google Patents

Dispositif d'impression à recyclage de papier, dispositif d'impression et dispositif à recyclage de papier Download PDF

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WO2018003754A1
WO2018003754A1 PCT/JP2017/023448 JP2017023448W WO2018003754A1 WO 2018003754 A1 WO2018003754 A1 WO 2018003754A1 JP 2017023448 W JP2017023448 W JP 2017023448W WO 2018003754 A1 WO2018003754 A1 WO 2018003754A1
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中島　靖雅
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B27—WORKING OR PRESERVING WOOD OR SIMILAR MATERIAL; NAILING OR STAPLING MACHINES IN GENERAL
    • B27N—MANUFACTURE BY DRY PROCESSES OF ARTICLES, WITH OR WITHOUT ORGANIC BINDING AGENTS, MADE FROM PARTICLES OR FIBRES CONSISTING OF WOOD OR OTHER LIGNOCELLULOSIC OR LIKE ORGANIC MATERIAL
    • B27N3/00—Manufacture of substantially flat articles, e.g. boards, from particles or fibres
    • B27N3/04—Manufacture of substantially flat articles, e.g. boards, from particles or fibres from fibres
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J29/00—Details of, or accessories for, typewriters or selective printing mechanisms not otherwise provided for
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H3/00—Separating articles from piles
    • B65H3/44—Simultaneously, alternately, or selectively separating articles from two or more piles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H31/00—Pile receivers
    • B65H31/24—Pile receivers multiple or compartmented, e.d. for alternate, programmed, or selective filling

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  • the present invention relates to a paper reproduction printing apparatus, a printing apparatus, and a paper reproduction apparatus.
  • Paper recycling has become widespread from the viewpoint of resource utilization, but in the past, accumulated waste paper has been industrially produced as recycled paper.
  • a technique and an apparatus have been disclosed in which a document printed and discarded in a business office is formed on recycled paper in the business office and is input to a printing machine as printing paper (Patent Documents 1 to 3).
  • Patent Documents 1 to 3 are all composite devices that supply recycled paper directly from a device that recycles printed paper, so-called waste paper, to the printing device. Recycling waste paper and printing on recycled paper Can be performed continuously.
  • Patent Documents 1 to 3 The methods for recycling used paper in the apparatuses disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 3 physically remove the recording medium called toner attached to the surface of the recording medium (paper), thereby enabling new printing.
  • the recording medium was manufactured.
  • a small-scale device has been proposed that can pulverize waste paper into fibers and produce new paper. In this case, the used paper is continuously fed into the recycling process, and the device By continuously operating, the quality of recycled paper can be stabilized and high productivity can be obtained.
  • recycled paper is continuously supplied from the reproducing apparatus to the paper tray or the like of the printing apparatus.
  • the printing device is normally used intermittently, the recycled paper stored in the paper tray is recycled from the reproducing device to the paper tray almost simultaneously with being held by the paper pickup means for printing. It is possible that paper is supplied. In that case, there is a risk of jamming due to the complication of the two sheets.
  • recycled paper is supplied to a printing apparatus as printing paper.
  • recycled paper used for printing in other printing machines, for example, for printing applications other than printing. In some cases, it may be used as recycled paper itself, such as paper for handwritten memos.
  • recycled paper regenerated by the apparatus is stored in a paper cassette or a paper tray of a printing paper supply unit as printing paper to the printing apparatus. Therefore, when providing recycled paper for purposes other than printing, the printing apparatus is temporarily stopped, and further the paper recycling apparatus is stopped, and then the necessary number of recycled paper is taken out from the paper cassette or the paper tray. . That is, there is a problem that the printing apparatus or the paper recycling apparatus is stopped and the working efficiency is remarkably lowered.
  • the present invention prevents the occurrence of jamming due to paper complications, enables the paper recycling apparatus to be operated continuously, and enables the production of recycled paper that is not used for printing while operating the printing apparatus.
  • a reproduction printing apparatus is provided.
  • the present invention has been made to solve at least a part of the above-described problems, and allows a paper recycling apparatus to be operated continuously by storing recycled paper, while operating a printing apparatus. It is an object of the present invention to provide a paper recycling printing apparatus that can manufacture recycled paper that is not subjected to printing.
  • a paper recycling printing apparatus is manufactured under a first condition and a paper recycling unit that manufactures recycled paper under a second condition different from the first condition, and the first condition. From the first recycled paper storage unit for storing the recycled paper, the second recycled paper storage unit for storing the recycled paper manufactured under the second condition, and the first recycled paper storage unit. And a printing unit that is supplied with recycled paper manufactured under the first condition and prints recording information on a recording medium including the recycled paper.
  • the paper recycling printing apparatus is an apparatus system that can transport the recycled paper produced by the paper recycling unit directly to the printing unit and obtain a printed matter.
  • the first recycled paper storage unit that can store the recycled paper manufactured under the first condition by the paper recycling unit, and the second by the paper recycling unit.
  • a second recycled paper storage unit capable of storing recycled paper manufactured under conditions is provided. Accordingly, the continuous operation time of the paper recycling unit is increased by storing the recycled paper manufactured under the first condition and transporting the stored recycled paper manufactured under the first condition to the printing unit. And can provide a recycled paper having a stable quality.
  • recycled paper that is not subjected to printing (recycled paper manufactured under the second condition), for example, recycled paper that is used for printing by another printing machine, Recycled paper manufactured under the second condition provided in various forms, such as paper for handwritten memos, can be manufactured together with recycled paper manufactured under the first condition for printing. .
  • the recycled paper manufactured on the 2nd conditions which do not use for printing can be stored in a 2nd recycled paper storage part by itself. Therefore, even when printing is being performed in the paper recycling printing apparatus, recycled paper that is not used for printing can be taken out. Further, it is possible to prevent a mixture of recycled paper manufactured under the first condition used for printing and recycled paper manufactured under the second condition not used for printing.
  • the paper recycling printing apparatus includes a first recycled paper supply unit that supplies the recycled paper from the paper recycling unit to the first recycled paper storage unit; And a second recycled paper supply unit that supplies the second recycled paper storage unit.
  • the first recycled paper supply unit that supplies the recycled paper formed by the paper recycling unit to the first recycled paper storage unit, and the recycled paper stored in the second recycled paper storage unit.
  • a second recycled paper supply unit for supplying to the unit.
  • the paper recycling printing apparatus includes a transport unit that transports the recycled paper manufactured under the first condition stored in the first recycled paper storage unit to the printing unit. It is characterized by that.
  • recycled paper manufactured under the first condition in the paper recycling unit can be transported to the printing unit in the paper recycling printing apparatus.
  • the paper recycling printing apparatus includes a supply unit switching unit that switches between the first recycled paper supply unit and the second recycled paper supply unit. To do.
  • predetermined recycled paper (recycled paper used for printing or recycled paper not used for printing) is conveyed to the first recycled paper supply unit and the second recycled paper supply unit. Can be supplied.
  • the storage amount of recycled paper can be increased by providing a plurality of first recycled paper storage units that can store the recycled paper formed by the paper recycling unit.
  • the continuous operation time of the storage paper recycling unit can be extended, and a stable quality recycled paper can be provided.
  • the second recycled paper storage unit can take out the stored recycled paper manufactured under the second condition from the outside. It is characterized by.
  • the recycled paper manufactured under the desired second condition can be taken out from the paper recycling printing apparatus without interrupting driving.
  • the paper reproduction printing apparatus includes a printed material storage unit that stores a printed material in which recording information is printed on the recording medium by the printing unit, and the printed material storage unit includes the first printed material storage unit. It also serves as a recycled paper storage unit.
  • the printed material storage unit that discharges and stores the printed material is integrated as the discharge and storage unit of the paper manufactured by the paper recycling printing apparatus including the recycled paper manufactured under the second condition.
  • the device configuration can be simplified.
  • the printed material storage unit that discharges the printed material provided in the printing unit also serves as the second recycled paper storage unit, and discharges recycled paper that is not used for printing, thereby simplifying the apparatus.
  • a standard word or target such as a logo mark or company name is printed on a recycled paper that is not used for printing via a printing section, and is printed only at a predetermined position in the margin, and then discharged. Can be easily obtained.
  • the recycled paper is not supplied to a predetermined first recycled paper storage unit among the plurality of first recycled paper storage units, and the predetermined recycled paper storage unit
  • the recycled paper stored in the first recycled paper storage unit is transported to the printing unit by the transport unit.
  • the predetermined first recycled paper storage unit only supplies recycled paper to the printing unit, and does not supply recycled paper from the paper recycling unit, so-called replenishment. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a jam due to paper complications in the predetermined first recycled paper storage unit.
  • the first recycled paper supply unit stores the recycled paper so that the recycled paper can be conveyed to one of the plurality of first recycled paper storage units. Part switching means is provided.
  • the first recycled paper supply unit selects the first recycled paper storage unit having an area where the recycled paper can be stored among the plurality of first recycled paper storage units.
  • recycled paper can be supplied. Therefore, in the paper recycling printing apparatus, recycled paper consumed by printing can be continuously supplied. Therefore, it is possible to continuously operate the paper recycling unit provided in the paper recycling printing apparatus, and to obtain recycled paper with stable quality.
  • the transport unit can transport the recycled paper manufactured under the second condition stored in the second recycled paper storage unit to the printing unit.
  • the printing unit includes a sheet conveyance path including a printing unit that prints the recording information on the recording medium, and the second recycle paper storage unit conveyed to the printing unit stores the second recycle paper.
  • Recycled paper manufactured under the conditions described above is either printed by the printing means or is transported through the paper transport path without being printed and stored in the printed product storage unit. .
  • the transport path including the printing unit in which the recording medium including the recycled paper manufactured under the first condition printed in the printing unit is transported in the printing unit is not used for printing.
  • the recycled paper manufactured under the condition (2) it is possible to simplify the transport path of the recycled paper in the paper recycling printing apparatus or the new paper used for printing.
  • the recycled paper manufactured under the second condition is printed by the printing means, for example, a logo mark is printed.
  • the storage unit switching unit may be one of the first recycled paper storage units without the recycled paper among the plurality of first recycled paper storage units.
  • the first recycled paper supply unit is switched to supply the recycled paper.
  • one of the first recycled paper storage units without recycled paper is selected from the plurality of first recycled paper storage units that supply recycled paper to the printing unit, and the recycled paper is supplied. Therefore, the recycled paper is not inadvertently supplied from the paper recycling unit when the recycled paper is taken out from the first recycled paper storage unit. In other words, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a jam due to paper complications in the first recycled paper storage unit.
  • the transport unit when the recycled paper stored in the first recycled paper storage unit is exhausted, stores a plurality of the recycled paper stored therein.
  • One of the first recycled paper storage units is set as the first recycled paper storage unit that supplies the recycled paper manufactured under the first condition to the printing unit, and the set first recycled paper is set. It further comprises a conveyance switching means for conveying the recycled paper from the paper storage unit.
  • a new first recycled paper is selected from the plurality of first recycled paper storage units by the transport switching unit.
  • a storage unit is set and recycled paper is conveyed. Therefore, when the recycled paper is taken out, the recycled paper is not inadvertently supplied from the paper recycling unit. In other words, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a jam due to paper complications in the first recycled paper storage unit.
  • the paper reproduction printing apparatus further includes a setting unit, and is controlled based on the setting of the setting unit.
  • the recording medium to be used for printing is “new paper” or “recycled paper manufactured under the first condition”, the paper type, “manufactured under the second condition”
  • the paper reproduction printing apparatus is controlled by a setting unit in which a printing instruction or the like “print logo mark or the like on recycled paper” is set.
  • the paper recycling unit is manufactured based on recycled paper manufactured based on the first condition or based on the second condition based on the setting of the setting unit. It is characterized by producing recycled paper.
  • the storage unit or the printed matter is based on the setting information of the manufactured recycled paper set in the setting unit.
  • Predetermined paper including recycled paper can be conveyed and stored in the storage unit.
  • the recycled paper supplied from the paper recycling apparatus is manufactured under the second condition different from the first condition, or the recycled paper manufactured under the first condition.
  • a determination unit for determining whether the paper is recycled paper, a first recycled paper storage unit for storing recycled paper manufactured under the first condition, and a recycled paper manufactured under the second condition are stored.
  • the printing apparatus according to this application example can directly convey the recycled paper manufactured by the paper recycling apparatus to the printing unit to obtain a printed matter.
  • a paper reproduction printing system can be configured by combining the printing apparatus of this application example with a paper reproduction apparatus.
  • the first recycled paper storage unit and the second recycled paper storage unit that can store the recycled paper manufactured by the paper recycling apparatus are provided. Accordingly, the recycled paper manufactured under the first condition is stored in the first recycled paper storage unit, and the stored recycled paper manufactured under the first condition is conveyed to the printing unit, thereby the paper recycling unit.
  • the continuous operation time can be extended, and a recycled paper having a stable quality can be provided.
  • the printing apparatus includes a first recycled paper supply unit that supplies the recycled paper from the paper recycling device to the first recycled paper storage unit, and the recycled paper that is supplied to the second recycled paper. And a second recycled paper supply unit that supplies the recycled paper storage unit.
  • the printing apparatus of this application example can constitute a paper recycling apparatus and a paper recycling printing system that can form and supply recycled paper as a recording medium.
  • the first recycled paper storage unit and the second recycled paper storage unit that can store the recycled paper formed by the paper recycling apparatus are provided.
  • the recycled paper and transporting the stored recycled paper to the printing apparatus it is possible to extend the continuous operation time of the paper recycling apparatus, and it is possible to provide recycled paper with stable quality.
  • recycled paper there are various types of recycled paper that is not used for printing, such as recycled paper used for printing by other printing machines, and paper for handwritten memos.
  • the recycled paper provided in the form (recycled paper manufactured under the second condition) can be formed together with the recycled paper (recycled paper manufactured under the first condition) used for printing.
  • the recycled paper that is not subjected to printing can be directly taken out from the second recycled paper storage unit by itself. Therefore, even when printing is being performed in the printing apparatus, it is possible to obtain recycled paper that is not used for printing.
  • the printing apparatus includes a transport unit that transports at least the recycled paper manufactured under the first condition stored in the first recycled paper storage unit to the printing unit. It is characterized by that.
  • the recycled paper manufactured under the first condition in the paper recycling apparatus can be conveyed to the printing unit of the printing apparatus.
  • the printing apparatus includes a supply unit switching unit that switches between the first recycled paper supply unit and the second recycled paper supply unit.
  • predetermined recycled paper (recycled paper used for printing or recycled paper not used for printing) is conveyed to the first recycled paper supply unit and the second recycled paper supply unit. Can be supplied.
  • the storage amount of recycled paper can be increased by providing a plurality of first recycled paper storage units that can store the recycled paper formed by the paper recycling apparatus.
  • the continuous operation time of the storage paper recycling apparatus can be extended, and a stable quality recycled paper can be provided.
  • the second recycled paper storage unit can take out the stored recycled paper manufactured under the second condition from the outside.
  • the recycled paper manufactured under the desired second condition can be taken out from the printing apparatus of the paper recycling printing system without interrupting driving.
  • the printing apparatus includes a printed material storage unit that stores a printed material in which recording information is printed on the recording medium by the printing unit, and the printed material storage unit includes the second storage unit. It also serves as a recycled paper storage unit.
  • the printed material storage unit that discharges and stores the printed material is integrated as the discharge and storage unit of the paper manufactured by the paper recycling apparatus including the recycled paper manufactured under the second condition.
  • the apparatus configuration can be simplified.
  • the recycled paper is not supplied to a predetermined first recycled paper storage unit among the plurality of first recycled paper storage units, and the predetermined first recycled paper storage unit is not supplied.
  • the recycled paper stored in one recycled paper storage unit is conveyed to the printing unit by the conveyance unit.
  • the predetermined first recycled paper storage unit only supplies recycled paper to the printing apparatus, and does not supply recycled paper from the paper recycling apparatus, so-called replenishment. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a jam due to paper complications in the predetermined first recycled paper storage unit.
  • the first recycled paper supply unit switches the storage unit so that the recycled paper can be conveyed to one of the plurality of first recycled paper storage units. It has the means, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.
  • the first recycled paper supply unit selects the first recycled paper storage unit having an area where the recycled paper can be stored among the plurality of first recycled paper storage units.
  • recycled paper can be supplied. Therefore, in the printing apparatus, recycled paper consumed by printing can be continuously supplied. Therefore, it is possible to continuously operate the paper recycling apparatus and to obtain a recycled paper having a stable quality.
  • the transport unit can transport the recycled paper produced under the second condition stored in the second recycled paper storage unit to the printing unit.
  • the printing unit includes a paper conveyance path including a printing unit that prints the recording information on the recording medium, and the second condition stored in the second recycled paper storage unit conveyed to the printing unit.
  • the recycled paper manufactured in (1) is printed by the printing means, or is transported through the paper transport path without being printed, and stored in the printed product storage unit.
  • the transport path including the printing unit in which the recording medium including the recycled paper manufactured under the first condition printed in the printing unit is transported in the printing unit is not used for printing.
  • the recycled paper manufactured under the condition (2) it is possible to simplify the transport path of recycled paper in the paper recycling printing system or new paper to be used for printing.
  • the storage unit switching unit may be one of the plurality of first recycled paper storage units, the first recycled paper storage unit without the recycled paper.
  • the first recycled paper supply unit is switched to supply the recycled paper.
  • one of the first recycled paper storage units without recycled paper is selected from the plurality of first recycled paper storage units that supply recycled paper to the printing unit, and the recycled paper is supplied. Therefore, the recycled paper is not inadvertently supplied from the paper recycling unit when the recycled paper is taken out from the first recycled paper storage unit. In other words, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a jam due to paper complications in the first recycled paper storage unit.
  • the second recycled paper supply unit supplies the recycled paper to the printing unit, and the non-printed recycled paper is discharged from the printing unit by the recording medium.
  • the recording medium is discharged to a recording medium discharge unit (printed material storage unit).
  • the printing apparatus further includes a setting unit, and is controlled based on the setting of the setting unit.
  • the recording medium to be used for printing is “new paper” or “recycled paper manufactured under the first condition”, the paper type, “manufactured under the second condition”
  • the printing apparatus and the paper reproduction printing system are controlled by a setting unit in which a printing instruction or the like “print logo mark or the like on recycled paper” is set.
  • the determination unit makes a determination based on a setting of the setting unit.
  • the setting information of the manufactured recycled paper set in the setting unit Based on the above, it is possible to convey and store predetermined paper including recycled paper to the storage unit or the printed material storage unit.
  • a paper recycling apparatus includes a paper recycling unit that manufactures recycled paper, and whether the recycled paper is recycled paper manufactured under a first condition, or a second that is different from the first condition.
  • a determination unit that determines whether the recycled paper is manufactured under the above conditions, a first recycled paper storage unit that stores the recycled paper manufactured under the first condition, and the recycled paper manufactured under the second condition
  • a second recycled paper storage unit for storing the recycled paper, wherein the recycled paper manufactured under the first condition is supplied from the first recycled paper storage unit to the printing apparatus.
  • the paper recycling apparatus of this application example can directly transport the recycled paper produced by the paper recycling unit to the printing apparatus to obtain a printed matter.
  • a paper reproduction printing system can be configured by combining a printing apparatus with the paper reproduction apparatus of this application example.
  • the paper recycling apparatus includes a first recycled paper storage unit that can store manufactured recycled paper and a second recycled paper storage unit. Accordingly, the recycled paper manufactured under the first condition is stored in the first recycled paper storage unit, and the stored recycled paper manufactured under the first condition is conveyed to the printing apparatus, thereby the paper recycling unit.
  • the continuous operation time can be extended, and a recycled paper having a stable quality can be provided.
  • the paper recycling apparatus includes a first recycled paper supply unit that supplies the recycled paper to the first recycled paper storage unit, and the second recycled paper storage unit that supplies the recycled paper.
  • a second recycled paper supply unit that supplies the first recycled paper supply unit and a second recycled paper supply unit that switches between the first recycled paper supply unit and the second recycled paper supply unit.
  • the paper reproduction apparatus of this application example can constitute a paper reproduction printing system with a printing apparatus that prints recording information on recycled paper formed and supplied as a recording medium.
  • the first recycled paper storage unit that is provided in the paper recycling apparatus and can store the recycled paper is provided.
  • recycled paper there are various kinds of recycled paper that is not used for printing, such as recycled paper used for printing by other printing machines, and paper for handwritten memos.
  • Recycled paper provided in various forms can be formed with recycled paper for printing.
  • the recycled paper that is not subjected to printing can be directly taken out from the recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit) by itself. Therefore, even when printing is being performed in the printing apparatus, it is possible to obtain recycled paper that is not used for printing.
  • the paper recycling apparatus includes a transport unit that transports at least the recycled paper manufactured under the first condition stored in the first recycled paper storage unit to the printing apparatus. It is characterized by that.
  • the recycled paper manufactured under the first condition in the paper recycling unit can be transported to the printing apparatus.
  • the storage amount of recycled paper can be increased by providing a plurality of first recycled paper storage units that can store the recycled paper formed by the paper recycling apparatus.
  • the continuous operation time of the storage paper recycling apparatus can be extended, and a stable quality recycled paper can be provided.
  • the second recycled paper storage unit can take out the stored recycled paper manufactured under the second condition from the outside.
  • the recycled paper manufactured under the desired second condition can be taken out from the paper recycling apparatus of the paper recycling printing system without interrupting driving. it can.
  • the recycled paper is not supplied to a predetermined first recycled paper storage unit among the plurality of first recycled paper storage units, and the predetermined recycled paper storage unit
  • the recycled paper stored in the first recycled paper storage unit is conveyed to the printing apparatus by the conveyance unit.
  • the predetermined first recycled paper storage unit only supplies recycled paper to the printing unit, and does not supply recycled paper from the paper recycling unit, so-called replenishment. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a jam due to paper complications in the predetermined first recycled paper storage unit.
  • the first recycled paper supply unit is a storage unit that can transport the recycled paper to one of the plurality of first recycled paper storage units. It is characterized by comprising switching means.
  • the first recycled paper supply unit selects the first recycled paper storage unit having an area where the recycled paper can be stored among the plurality of first recycled paper storage units.
  • recycled paper can be supplied. Therefore, in the printing apparatus, recycled paper consumed by printing can be continuously supplied. Therefore, it is possible to continuously operate the paper recycling unit provided in the paper recycling apparatus, and it is possible to obtain recycled paper with stable quality.
  • the transport unit can transport the recycled paper manufactured under the second condition stored in the second recycled paper storage unit to the printing apparatus.
  • the recycled paper manufactured under the second condition stored in the second recycled paper storage unit conveyed to the printing apparatus is printed or not printed on the printing apparatus. It is stored in a printed product storage section provided.
  • the transport path including the printing unit in which the recording medium including the recycled paper manufactured under the first condition printed in the printing apparatus is transported through the printing apparatus is not used for printing.
  • the recycled paper manufactured under the condition (2) it is possible to simplify the transport path of recycled paper in the paper recycling printing system or new paper to be used for printing.
  • the storage unit switching unit is one of the first recycled paper storage units without the recycled paper among the plurality of first recycled paper storage units. And switching to the supply of the recycled paper from the first recycled paper supply unit.
  • one of the first recycled paper storage units without recycled paper is selected from the plurality of first recycled paper storage units that supply recycled paper to the printing apparatus, and the recycled paper is supplied. Therefore, the recycled paper is not inadvertently supplied from the paper recycling unit when the recycled paper is taken out from the first recycled paper storage unit. In other words, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a jam due to paper complications in the first recycled paper storage unit.
  • the paper reproducing apparatus further includes a setting unit, and is controlled based on the setting of the setting unit.
  • the recording medium to be used for printing is “new paper” or “recycled paper manufactured under the first condition”, the paper type, “reproduction manufactured under the second condition”
  • the paper reproduction apparatus and the paper reproduction printing system are controlled by a setting unit in which a print instruction such as “print logo mark on paper” is set.
  • the determination unit makes a determination based on a setting of the setting unit.
  • the setting of the manufactured recycled paper set in the setting unit Based on the information, a predetermined sheet including recycled paper can be conveyed and stored in the storage unit or the printed material storage unit.
  • FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of a paper reproduction printing apparatus according to a first embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a paper reproduction unit provided in the paper reproduction printing apparatus according to the first embodiment.
  • 6 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a recycled paper supplied from a paper recycling unit to a storage unit in the paper recycling printing apparatus according to the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a flow in which a recording medium is supplied from a paper storage unit to a printing unit in the paper recycling printing apparatus according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a paper reproduction printing apparatus according to a second embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a recycled paper supplied from a paper recycling unit to a storage unit in the paper recycling printing apparatus according to the second embodiment.
  • the block diagram which shows schematic structure of the paper reproduction
  • FIG. 3 is an external view of recycled paper showing an example of a printed logo mark.
  • 9 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a recycled paper supplied from a paper recycling unit to a storage unit in a paper recycling printing apparatus according to a third embodiment.
  • the block diagram which shows schematic structure of the paper reproduction
  • regeneration printing apparatus which concerns on 6th Embodiment The block diagram which shows schematic structure of the paper reproduction
  • regeneration printing apparatus which concerns on 6th Embodiment is provided.
  • 10 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a recycled paper supplied from a paper recycling unit to a storage unit in a paper recycling printing apparatus according to a sixth embodiment.
  • 14 is a flowchart illustrating a flow in which a recording medium is supplied from a paper storage unit to a printing unit in a paper recycling printing apparatus according to a sixth embodiment.
  • 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of a recycled paper supplied from a paper recycling unit to a storage unit in a paper recycling printing apparatus according to a seventh embodiment.
  • 10 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of discharging recycled paper in a paper recycling printing apparatus according to a seventh embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 is an external view of recycled paper showing an example of a printed logo mark.
  • the block diagram which shows schematic structure of the paper reproduction
  • FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of a paper reproduction printing apparatus according to the first embodiment.
  • a sheet reproduction printing apparatus 1000 shown in FIG. 1 includes a sheet reproduction unit 100, a storage unit 300 that stores a recording medium, a printing unit 500, a printed material storage unit 600, and a control (not shown) that controls the sheet reproduction printing apparatus 1000.
  • the storage unit 300 is configured to record recycled printing paper Pr1 (hereinafter referred to as printing recycled paper Pr1), recycled paper Pr2 as non-printing recycled paper for non-printing use, and new printing unused paper Pn. As stored.
  • the printed recycled paper Pr1 is a recycled paper provided as a printing application that is recycled from the used paper Pu that is input to the paper recycling unit 100, and is a recycled paper manufactured under the first condition in the paper recycling unit 100.
  • Recycled paper Pr2 as non-printed recycled paper for non-printing applications is recycled paper manufactured under a second condition different from the first condition.
  • the printing unit 500 prints predetermined recording information on the new paper Pn or the printed recycled paper Pr1 supplied from the storage unit 300.
  • the printed material storage unit 600 can store and retrieve the printed material Pp on which the record information discharged from the printing unit 500 is printed.
  • the setting unit 700 enables an operator (person) to input operation settings, and is a controller with a display device having a touch panel and the like.
  • the setting unit 700 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. To control.
  • the storage unit 300 includes a paper storage unit 310 that stores new paper Pn, a first recycled paper storage unit 320 that stores printed recycled paper Pr1, and a second recycled paper storage unit that stores recycled paper Pr2. 330.
  • a paper storage unit 310 that stores new paper Pn a first recycled paper storage unit 320 that stores printed recycled paper Pr1, and a second storage that stores recycled paper Pr2.
  • the form provided with the recycled paper storage part 330 and one each is illustrated, it is not limited to this, You may provide multiple, respectively.
  • a recycled paper supply unit 200 is provided between the paper recycling unit 100 and the storage unit 300.
  • the recycled paper supply unit 200 includes a recycled paper transport unit 210 (not shown in detail) and a first recycled paper supply unit as a first recycled paper supply unit that supplies the printed recycled paper Pr1 to the first recycled paper storage unit 320. 221 and a second recycled paper supply unit 222 as a second recycled paper supply unit that supplies the recycled paper Pr2 to the second recycled paper storage unit 330.
  • Used paper Pu is fed into the paper recycling unit 100 from the used paper supply unit 100a provided in the paper recycling unit 100, and the regenerated printed recycled paper Pr1 or recycled paper Pr2 is recycled from the recycled paper discharge unit 100b to the recycled paper supply unit 200. It is delivered to the paper slot 210a.
  • the printed recycled paper Pr1 put into the recycled paper slot 210a is transported to the first recycled paper supply means 221 by the recycled paper transport means 210, and transported and stored in the first recycled paper storage section 320.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 is transported to the second recycled paper supply means 222 by the recycled paper transport means 210, and is transported and stored in the second recycled paper storage unit 330.
  • Whether the recycled paper loaded into the recycled paper slot 210a is the printed recycled paper Pr1 or the recycled paper Pr2 is determined by a determination unit (not shown) included in the setting unit 700, and the printed recycled paper Pr1 is loaded as described above. If it is determined that the recycled recycled paper Pr1 is conveyed to the first recycled paper storage unit 320 and the recycled paper Pr2 is determined to be loaded, the recycled paper Pr2 is transferred to the second recycled paper storage unit 330. It is conveyed to.
  • the determination unit outputs information for creating recycled paper (conditions for producing recycled paper) in the paper reproducing unit 100 input to the setting unit 700, for example, a production command (first condition) for printing recycled paper Pr1.
  • a production command first condition
  • the determination unit determines that the recycled paper Pr2 is loaded into the recycled paper insertion port 210a, and the recycled paper transporting unit.
  • the recycled paper Pr ⁇ b> 2 is conveyed to the second recycled paper supply unit 222 via 210 and stored in the second recycled paper storage unit 330.
  • the production command (first condition) for producing the printed recycled paper Pr1 is that the paper texture (the degree of fiber texture leveling), thickness, hardness / hardness, color, sheet characteristics, etc. are suitable for printing applications. It is a manufacturing condition which becomes a thing. Accordingly, the recycled paper (printed recycled paper Pr1) manufactured under the first condition and the recycled paper (recycled paper Pr2) manufactured under the second condition have a paper texture (degree of fiber texture leveling), thickness, Hardness / hardness, color, sheet characteristics, etc. are different.
  • the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 includes a transport unit 400 between the storage unit 300 and the printing unit 500.
  • the storage unit 300 includes a paper storage unit 310 that stores new paper Pn, and a first recycled paper storage unit 320 that stores printed recycled paper Pr1. Pr1 is taken out and conveyed to the printing unit 500.
  • the second recycled paper storage unit 330 that stores the recycled paper Pr2 that is not used for printing provided in the storage unit 300, the stored recycled paper Pr2 is directly taken out from the outside by, for example, an operator (person). .
  • the recycled paper Pr2 can be used in various forms, such as recycled paper that is used for printing by another printing machine, or paper for handwritten memos.
  • the paper recycling unit 100 described later is not limited to colorless (white) recycled paper, and can be colored in the paper recycling unit 100, so that colored recycled paper can be manufactured and printed. It can be provided for various uses other than printing, for example, for decoration purposes and for origami. Therefore, the recycled paper Pr2 is not supplied to the printing unit 500 provided in the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000, and a supply path to be supplied to the second recycled paper storage unit 330 that can be taken out from the outside is set.
  • the transport unit 400 includes a first take-out unit 411 that takes out a new paper Pn from the paper storage unit 310, and a second take-out unit 412 that takes out the printed recycled paper Pr1 from the first recycled paper storage unit 320. .
  • the new paper Pn taken out by the first take-out means 411 or the printed recycled paper Pr1 taken out by the second take-out means 412 is transported to the paper supply section 400a of the transport section 400 by the transport means 420 not shown in detail.
  • the transport unit 420 of the transport unit 400 is configured to include, for example, a roller or a belt.
  • the transport unit 400 supplies a new paper Pn from the paper storage unit 310 or a printed recycled paper Pr1 from the first recycled paper storage unit 320 to the paper take-in unit 500a from the paper supply unit 400a. Is printed, and the printed material Pp is discharged from the printed material discharging unit 500b.
  • the printed material Pp discharged from the printed material discharging unit 500b is discharged and stored in the printed material storage unit 600, and is taken out from the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 by an operator (person).
  • the printing unit 500 and the printed material storage unit 600 are illustrated as independent configurations, but the printed material storage unit 600 may be integrated with the printing unit 500.
  • FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of the paper reproduction unit 100 provided in the paper reproduction printing apparatus 1000 according to the present embodiment.
  • the paper recycling unit 100 includes a used paper supply unit 100a, a manufacturing unit 110, and a control unit 120.
  • the manufacturing unit 110 manufactures the printed recycled paper Pr1 or the recycled paper Pr2.
  • the manufacturing unit 110 includes a crushing unit 10, a defibrating unit 20, a sorting unit 30, a first web forming unit 40, a rotating body 45, a mixing unit 50, a depositing unit 60, and a second web forming unit. 70, a sheet forming unit 80, and a cutting unit 90.
  • the used paper supply unit 100 a supplies the used paper Pu to the crushing unit 10.
  • the used paper supply unit 100a is, for example, an automatic input unit for continuously inputting used paper Pu to the crushing unit 10.
  • the used paper Pu supplied by the used paper supply unit 100a is not limited to used paper, and may be any paper including fibers such as pulp sheets.
  • the crushing unit 10 cuts the used paper Pu supplied by the used paper supply unit 100a into pieces by cutting in the air.
  • the shape and size of the strip is, for example, a strip of several cm square.
  • the crushing unit 10 has a crushing blade 11, and the charged raw material can be cut by the crushing blade 11.
  • a shredder can be used, for example.
  • the used paper Pu cut by the crushing unit 10 is received by a hopper 21 provided in the defibrating unit 20 and then transferred (conveyed) to the defibrating device unit 23 through the tube 22.
  • the defibrating device unit 23 defibrates the raw material cut by the crushing unit 10.
  • “defibrating” in the present specification refers to unwinding the used paper Pu as a material to be defibrated formed by binding a plurality of fibers into one fiber.
  • the defibrating device section 23 also has a function of separating substances such as resin particles, ink, toner, and a bleeding inhibitor adhering to the raw material from the fibers.
  • the material that has passed through the defibrating device 23 is referred to as “defibrated material”.
  • the “defibrated material” includes resin particles (resins that bind multiple fibers together), ink, toner, etc.
  • additives such as colorants, anti-bleeding materials, and paper strength enhancing agents are included.
  • the defibrating unit 23 performs defibrating in a so-called dry method in the atmosphere (in the air) without using a solvent, water, or the like.
  • an impeller mill is used as the defibrating device unit 23.
  • the defibrating device unit 23 has a function of generating an air current that sucks the raw material and discharges the defibrated material. Thereby, the defibrating apparatus unit 23 can suck the raw material together with the airflow from the introduction port 23a by the airflow generated by itself, defibrate, and transport the defibrated material to the discharge port 23b.
  • the defibrated material that has passed through the defibrating device unit 23 is transferred to the sorting unit 30 via the pipe 31.
  • an airflow generated in the defibrating device unit 23 may be used, or an airflow generating device such as a blower is provided, Airflow may be used.
  • the sorting unit 30 introduces the defibrated material defibrated by the defibrating unit 20 through the pipe 31 into the sorting device unit 33 from the introduction port 32, and sorts the defibrated material according to the length of the fiber.
  • the sorting device unit 33 for example, a sieve is used.
  • the sorting device section 33 has a net (filter, screen), fibers or particles smaller than the mesh size of the mesh (one that passes through the mesh, the first sort), and fibers larger than the mesh size of the mesh. And undefibrated pieces and lumps (those that do not pass through the net, second sort). For example, the first selection is transferred to the mixing unit 50 via the pipe 44.
  • the second selected item is returned to the defibrating unit 20 from the discharge port 34 via the pipe 35.
  • the sorting device unit 33 is a cylindrical sieve that is rotationally driven by a motor.
  • a metal net for example, an expanded metal obtained by extending a cut metal plate, or a punching metal in which a hole is formed in the metal plate by a press machine or the like is used.
  • the 1st web formation part 40 conveys the 1st sorting thing which passed sorting part 30 to mixing part 50.
  • the first web forming unit 40 includes a mesh belt 41, a stretching roller 42, and a suction unit (suction mechanism) 43.
  • the suction unit 43 can suck the first sorted material dispersed in the air through the opening (opening of the mesh) of the sorting unit 30 onto the mesh belt 41.
  • the first sorted matter is sucked from the sorting unit 30 by the suction unit 43 and is deposited on the moving mesh belt 41 to form the web V.
  • the basic configuration of the mesh belt 41, the stretching roller 42, and the suction unit 43 is the same as the mesh belt 71, the stretching roller 72, and the suction unit (suction mechanism) 73 of the second web forming unit 70 described later. .
  • the web V is formed in a soft and swelled state with a lot of air by passing through the sorting unit 30 and the first web forming unit 40.
  • the web V deposited on the mesh belt 41 is put into the pipe 44 and conveyed to the mixing unit 50.
  • the rotating body 45 can cut the web V before the web V is conveyed to the mixing unit 50.
  • the rotator 45 includes a base 45a and a protrusion 45b protruding from the base 45a.
  • the protrusion 45b has, for example, a plate shape. In the illustrated example, four protrusions 45b are provided, and the four protrusions 45b are provided at equal intervals.
  • the base 45a rotates in the direction R
  • the protrusion 45b can rotate around the base 45a.
  • the mixing unit 50 mixes the first sorted product that has passed through the sorting unit 30 and is conveyed by the first web forming unit 40 with the binder resin powder.
  • the mixing unit 50 includes a powder supply device 51 that supplies the binder resin powder, a pipe 52 that conveys the first selected material and the binder resin powder, and a blower 53.
  • the tube 52 is continuous with the tube 44.
  • an air stream is generated by the blower 53 and can be conveyed while mixing the first selected material and the binder resin powder supplied from the powder supply device 51 in the pipe 52.
  • the binder resin powder supplied from the powder supply device 51 includes a resin capable of binding a plurality of fibers. At the time when the resin is supplied, the plurality of fibers are not bound. The resin binds the plurality of fibers by melting when passing through a sheet forming portion 80 described later. Note that the mechanism for mixing the first selected product and the binder resin powder is not particularly limited.
  • the binder resin powder supplied from the powder supply device 51 is a thermoplastic resin or a thermosetting resin.
  • a thermoplastic resin or a thermosetting resin for example, AS resin, ABS resin, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, acrylic resin, polyester resin.
  • the binder resin powder supplied from the powder supply device 51 includes, in addition to the resin that binds the fibers, a colorant for coloring the fibers and the fiber according to the type of the sheet to be manufactured.
  • An aggregation inhibitor for preventing aggregation, a flame retardant for making fibers difficult to burn, and the like may be included.
  • the mixture of the first selected product and the binder resin powder that has passed through the mixing unit 50 is transferred to the deposition unit 60 via the tube 54.
  • the deposition unit 60 introduces the mixture that has passed through the mixing unit 50 into the deposition device unit 62 from the introduction port 61, loosens the entangled fibers of the defibrated material, and lowers the fibers while dispersing them in the air. Furthermore, when the resin of the binder resin powder supplied from the powder supply device 51 is in a fibrous form, the deposition device unit 62 loosens the entangled resin fibers. Thereby, the deposition unit 60 can deposit the mixture on the second web forming unit 70 with good uniformity.
  • the deposition unit 62 a cylindrical sieve having a rotating net is used, and fibers or particles contained in the mixture that has passed through the mixing unit 50 are smaller than the opening size of the mesh of the sieve, that is, fibers that can pass through the net. Or let the particles pass.
  • the configuration of the deposition unit 60 is, for example, the same as the configuration of the sorting unit 30.
  • the “sieving” of the deposition device unit 62 may not have a function of selecting a specific object.
  • the “sieving” used as the deposition apparatus unit 62 means that a net is provided, and all of the mixture introduced into the deposition apparatus unit 62 may be allowed to pass through.
  • the second web forming unit 70 deposits the passing material that has passed through the depositing unit 60 to form the web W.
  • the second web forming unit 70 includes, for example, a mesh belt 71, a tension roller 72, and a suction unit (suction mechanism) 73.
  • the mesh belt 71 accumulates the passing material that has passed through the opening (opening of the mesh) of the accumulation unit 60 while moving.
  • the mesh belt 71 is stretched by a stretching roller 72, and is configured to allow air to pass therethrough.
  • the mesh belt 71 moves continuously as the stretching roller 72 rotates.
  • the passing material that has passed through the accumulation unit 60 descends on the mesh belt 71 that moves continuously, whereby the web W is formed on the mesh belt 71.
  • the suction part 73 is provided below the mesh belt 71 (on the opposite side to the accumulation part 60 side).
  • the suction unit 73 can generate an airflow directed downward (airflow directed from the accumulation unit 60 to the mesh belt 71). Thereby, the discharge speed
  • the web W in a soft and swelled state containing a large amount of air is formed.
  • the web W deposited on the mesh belt 71 is conveyed to the sheet forming unit 80.
  • a humidity control unit 74 that adjusts the humidity of the web W is provided.
  • the humidity control unit 74 can add water or water vapor to the web W to adjust the quantity ratio of the web W to water.
  • the sheet forming unit 80 pressurizes and heats the web W deposited on the mesh belt 71 to form the sheet S.
  • the sheet forming unit 80 by applying heat to the mixture of the defibrated material and the binder resin powder mixed in the web W, a plurality of fibers in the mixture are bound to each other via the binder resin powder. Can be worn.
  • the sheet forming unit 80 includes a pressurizing unit 81 that pressurizes the web W and a heating unit 82 that heats the web W pressed by the pressurizing unit 81.
  • the pressurizing unit 81 includes a pair of calendar rollers 81 a and 81 b and applies pressure to the web W.
  • the web W is pressed to reduce its thickness, and the density of the web W is increased.
  • the heating unit 82 includes a pair of heating rollers 82a and 82b.
  • the sheet S is formed by heating the web W pressed by the calendar rollers 81a and 81b by the heating rollers 82a and 82b, melting the resin, and binding the fibers.
  • the pressure applied to the web W by the calendar rollers 81 a and 81 b of the pressurizing unit 81 can be higher than the pressure applied to the web W by the heating rollers 82 a and 82 b of the heating unit 82.
  • the number of calendar rollers 81a and 81b and heating rollers 82a and 82b is not particularly limited.
  • the cutting unit 90 cuts the sheet S formed by the sheet forming unit 80.
  • the cutting unit 90 cuts the sheet S in a direction parallel to the first cutting unit 91 that cuts the sheet S in a direction that intersects the conveyance direction of the sheet S, for example, a roller cutter or the like.
  • the second cutting unit 92 cuts the sheet S that has passed through the first cutting unit 91, for example.
  • a single-size printed recycled paper Pr1 or recycled paper Pr2 cut from the sheet S is formed.
  • the cut single-sheet printed recycled paper Pr1 or recycled paper Pr2 is discharged to the recycled paper discharge unit 100b also shown in FIG.
  • the paper recycling method is not limited to the above-described method, and various paper recycling methods such as a method of physically removing a recording medium called toner attached to the surface of the recording medium and a wet paper recycling method are available. Techniques can be employed.
  • the printed recycled paper Pr1 or recycled paper Pr2 manufactured by the paper recycling unit 100 described above is supplied to the first recycled paper storage unit 320 by the recycled paper supply unit 200 as described with reference to FIG.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 is supplied to and stored in the second recycled paper storage unit 330.
  • the printing unit 500 selects the printed recycled paper Pr1 as the recording medium, the printed recycled paper Pr1 is taken out from the first recycled paper storage unit 320 by the transport unit 400, and a predetermined quantity is transported to the printing unit 500.
  • FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a flow of supplying the printed recycled paper Pr1 manufactured in the paper recycling unit 100 to the first recycled paper storage unit 320 or the recycled paper Pr2 to the second recycled paper storage unit 330.
  • Print section operation check When the paper reproducing unit 100 is started based on an instruction input to the setting unit 700, a printing unit operation confirmation step (S10) for confirming whether the printing unit 500 is in operation is executed.
  • the printing unit 500 is in the operating state, the printing operation based on the print command command received from the outside or instructed from the setting unit 700 is continued until the printing is completed without pausing. That is, when the printing unit 500 is in operation (YES), the paper reproduction unit 100 enters a standby state for starting the paper reproduction operation.
  • the printing unit 500 executes a print instruction reception stop step (S11) so as not to receive a print command. That is, it becomes what is called offline.
  • the setting unit 700 displays a display such as “printing unit offline” or “printing cannot be performed because recycled paper is currently being manufactured” on a display unit (not shown), and is guided to an operator (person). .
  • recycled paper manufacturing When the printing unit 500 goes offline (S11), the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 proceeds to a recycled paper manufacturing step (S12) for manufacturing recycled paper.
  • the recycled paper manufacturing step (S12) either the printed recycled paper Pr1 or the recycled paper Pr2 is manufactured from the used paper Pu by the setting of the setting unit 700 in the paper recycling unit 100 shown in FIG.
  • the recycled paper manufactured in the recycled paper manufacturing (S12) step based on the setting information of the setting unit 700 is the printed recycled paper Pr1 used for printing or the playback not used for printing. In this step, the paper Pr2 is determined.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 is sent to the second recycled paper storage unit 330. Is supplied (S141).
  • the printed recycled paper Pr1 is the first recycled paper. It is supplied to the storage unit 320 (S142).
  • the set number of recycled papers is the second recycled paper storage unit 330.
  • the offline state is canceled, and an external print instruction reception standby start step (S16) is executed, and the setting unit 700 or the printing unit 500 is informed.
  • a display indicating that printing is possible is displayed. Then, the production of recycled paper in the paper recycling unit 100 stops.
  • FIG. 4 shows a flow of transporting and supplying the new paper Pn stored in the storage unit 300 or the printed recycled paper Pr1 to the printing unit 500 to produce the printed material Pp.
  • Print paper selection As shown in FIG. 4, printing is started based on print information when a control unit provided in the paper reproduction printing apparatus 1000 receives a print command command for starting printing. First, a printing paper selection step (S20) to be printed is executed. Based on the print command command or the print information, it is determined and selected whether the print paper is the print recycled paper Pr1 or the new paper Pn.
  • First recycled paper storage unit storage amount confirmation If the printed recycled paper Pr1 is selected (YES) in the printed paper selection step (S20), it is confirmed whether the printed recycled paper Pr1 is stored in the first recycled paper storage unit 320 in which the printed recycled paper Pr1 is stored. A first recycled paper storage unit storage amount confirmation step (S21) is executed. If it is confirmed that at least one printed recycled paper Pr1 is stored (YES), the process proceeds to the next printed recycled paper take-out step (S22).
  • the printed recycled paper take-out step (S22) is a step in which the printed recycled paper Pr1 is taken out from the first recycled paper storage unit 320 and conveyed to the paper take-in unit 500a of the printing unit 500 by the conveying unit 400.
  • the printing recycled paper Pr1 conveyed to the paper take-in section 500a is subjected to predetermined printing by the printing section 500, and is then discharged as a printed material Pp to the printed material discharge section 500b and stored in the printed material storage section 600 (S200). ) Is executed.
  • Print quantity confirmation When the printing step (S200) is executed, a printing quantity confirmation step (S211) is executed to check whether the printing quantity based on the printing command has been reached. If the printing quantity based on the printing command has been reached (YES), printing is terminated. If the print quantity has not been reached (NO), the process proceeds to the first recycled paper storage unit storage amount confirmation step (S21), and printing on the printed recycled paper Pr1 is continued.
  • an operator determines from “printed recycled paper Pr1 remaining amount”, “decision of continuation or cancellation of printing”, and the like displayed on a display unit provided in the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000.
  • the paper recycling unit 100 selects the printed recycled paper Pr1. It is selected whether to continue printing through manufacture and storage in the first recycled paper storage unit 320.
  • the printing unit 500 is in an offline state and waits until the manufactured printed recycled paper Pr1 is stored in the first recycled paper storage unit 320.
  • the process proceeds to the above-described printed recycled paper take-out step (S22).
  • the production quantity of the printed recycled paper Pr1 is specified in the print command when the production quantity of the printed recycled paper Pr1 is designated to the setting unit 700 when (NO) is selected in the printing paper reselecting step (S23). There is no particular limitation as to whether or not the remaining amount of printing is produced with respect to the printed quantity.
  • the new paper Pn stored in the paper storage unit 310 is selected.
  • a new paper storage amount confirmation step (S30) for confirming whether or not the new paper Pn stored in the paper storage unit 310 is stored is executed.
  • the new paper storage amount confirmation step (S30) when it is confirmed that the new paper Pn is stored (YES), the new paper Pn is taken out from the paper storage unit 310 (S31), and the new paper Pn is obtained. Supplied to the printing unit 500. Then, a printing step (S200) and a printing quantity confirmation step (S212) are executed.
  • the new paper storage amount confirmation step (S30) if the new paper Pn is not stored in the paper storage unit 310 (NO), the operator (person) is warned by warning means (not shown) and the paper storage unit 310 is informed. The process proceeds to a step of waiting for a new sheet Pn to be replenished (S32). When new paper Pn is replenished to the paper storage unit 310, printing is resumed.
  • the print quantity confirmation step (S212) when the print quantity based on the print command has not been reached (NO), the process proceeds to the new paper storage quantity confirmation step (S30), and the subsequent steps up to the print step (S200) are executed. Is done.
  • Both the print quantity confirmation step (S211) in the print flow on the printed recycled paper Pr1 and the print quantity confirmation step (S212) in the print flow on the new paper Pn have reached the print quantity based on the print command (YES). Printing ends.
  • the storage unit includes a paper storage unit 310 that stores new paper Pn. 300 is provided.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 that is not used for printing may be in various forms, for example, recycled paper that is used for printing by another printing machine, or paper for handwritten memos.
  • the above-described paper recycling unit 100 is not limited to colorless (white) recycled paper, but can be colored in the paper recycling unit 100, and colored recycled paper can be manufactured. It can be provided for various uses other than printing, for example, for decoration purposes and for origami. Accordingly, the recycled paper Pr2 manufactured in the paper recycling unit 100 can be printed by allowing the recycled paper Pr2 stored directly from the second recycled paper storage unit 330 to be taken out without using the printing unit 500. In the unit 500, the desired recycled paper Pr2 can be taken out from the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 without interrupting the printing performed in the printing unit 500 using the new paper Pn or the printed recycled paper Pr1.
  • the printing unit 500 When trying to operate the paper recycling unit 100, as shown in FIG. 3, if the printing unit 500 is in operation, printing is continued and the process does not proceed to the production of recycled paper. Accordingly, when the printed recycled paper Pr1 is taken out for printing from the first recycled paper storage unit 320, the printed recycled paper Pr1 from the paper recycling unit 100 is not supplied to the first recycled paper storage unit 320.
  • the printing unit 500 When the printing unit 500 is not in operation, the printing unit 500 is set offline so that the printing unit 500 does not operate during the production of recycled paper. Therefore, when the printed recycled paper Pr1 is supplied from the paper recycling unit 100 to the first recycled paper storage unit 320, the printed recycled paper Pr1 is not taken out for printing from the first recycled paper storage unit 320. . That is, the printing recycled paper Pr1 is not taken out from the first recycled paper storage unit 320 for printing, and the supply of the printing recycled paper Pr1 from the paper recycling unit 100 does not overlap. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a jam from occurring during paper feeding.
  • FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of a paper reproduction printing apparatus according to the second embodiment.
  • the paper recycling printing apparatus 1100 according to the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 5 does not include the second recycled paper storage unit 330 included in the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000, as compared with the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 according to the first embodiment.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 that is not subjected to printing is directly supplied to the printed material storage unit 600 by the second recycled paper supply means 830. Therefore, in the paper reproduction printing apparatus 1100, the same components as those provided in the paper reproduction printing apparatus 1000 according to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
  • the printed recycled paper Pr1 manufactured by the paper recycling unit 100 is fed into the recycled paper slot 800a of the recycled paper supply unit 800, and recycled paper is used.
  • the transport unit 810 supplies and stores the first recycled paper supply unit 820 to the first recycled paper storage unit 320.
  • the new paper Pn is stored in the paper storage unit 310 in the same manner as the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 according to the first embodiment.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 that is not used for printing manufactured in the paper recycling unit 100 is fed into the recycled paper slot 800a of the recycled paper supply unit 800, and is conveyed to the second recycled paper supply unit 830 by the recycled paper conveyance unit 810. Is done.
  • the second recycled paper supply means 830 conveys the recycled paper Pr2 directly to the printed material storage unit 600 and discharges it from the recycled paper supply port 830a to the printed material storage unit 600.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of supplying the printed recycled paper Pr1 manufactured in the paper recycling unit 100 to the first recycled paper storage unit 320 or the recycled paper Pr2 to the printed material storage unit 600.
  • the supply flow of recycled paper of the paper recycling printing apparatus 1100 according to the present embodiment shown in FIG. 6 is a supply step to the second recycled paper storage unit in the recycled paper supply flow of the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 according to the first embodiment. Since (S141) is different from the next second recycled paper storage unit supply amount confirmation step (S151) and the other flow steps are the same, the same flow step symbols are assigned and the description is omitted.
  • the second recycled paper supply means 830 prints the printed matter.
  • a step (S40) of supplying to the storage unit 600 is executed. At this time, since the printing unit 500 is set in an offline state in advance in step S11 of the recycled paper supply flow according to the present embodiment, the printed material Pp is not discharged from the printing unit 500 to the printed material storage unit 600. Therefore, even in the printed matter storage unit 600 in which the printed matter Pp has already been stored, the recycled paper Pr2 is discharged to the top of the stored printed matter Pp, and the recycled paper Pr2 and the printed matter Pp are prevented from being mixed. it can.
  • the set number of recycled papers is the printed matter storage unit 600 or the first recycled paper storage amount.
  • the external print instruction reception standby start step (S16) is executed, and a display indicating that printing is possible is displayed on the setting unit 700 or the printing unit 500. . Then, the production of recycled paper in the paper recycling unit 100 stops.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 is discharged directly to the printed material storage unit 600 as shown in FIG. Removal can be facilitated.
  • the second recycled paper storage unit 330 that stores the recycled paper Pr2 in the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 according to the first embodiment is configured to be used also as the printed material storage unit 600.
  • the printed material Pp is not discharged from the printing unit 500 to the printed material storage unit 600. Therefore, even if the printed material Pp is already stored in the printed material storage unit 600, the recycled paper Pr2 is discharged to the top of the stored printed material Pp, so that the recycled paper Pr2 and the printed material Pp are mixed. You can avoid doing it.
  • FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of a paper reproduction printing apparatus according to the third embodiment.
  • the paper recycling printing apparatus 1200 according to the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 7 is configured to supply recycled paper Pr2, which is not used for printing, to the second recycled paper supply unit 200 of the recycled paper supply unit 200, compared to the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 according to the first embodiment.
  • the unit 222 is supplied to the transport unit 400 via the take-out port and can be supplied to the printing unit 500. Accordingly, in the paper reproduction printing apparatus 1200, the same components as those provided in the paper reproduction printing apparatus 1000 according to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
  • a paper recycling printing apparatus 1200 includes a paper storage unit 310 that stores new paper Pn, and a first recycled paper that stores printing recycled paper Pr1 used for printing. A storage unit 320. Then, the printed recycled paper Pr1 manufactured in the paper recycling unit 100 is conveyed, supplied, and stored by the recycled paper supply unit 200 to the first recycled paper storage unit 320.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 manufactured in the paper recycling unit 100 is conveyed from the second recycled paper supply unit 222 to the recycled paper receiving unit 930 provided in the conveyance unit 900. Then, either the new paper Pn or the printed recycled paper Pr1 is conveyed to the printing unit 500 by the conveyance unit 900 based on the print settings, and predetermined printing is executed.
  • a paper conveyance path 500d including the printing unit 500c is disposed from the paper take-in unit 500a to the printed material discharge unit 500b.
  • the printing unit 500c is an apparatus that prints print recording information that is input to the printing unit 500 using a recording medium (ink or toner) on a recording medium (printing paper), and the printing method is not particularly limited.
  • the conveyance unit 900 includes a first take-out unit 911 that takes out a new paper Pn from the paper storage unit 310, and And a second take-out means 912 for taking out the printed recycled paper Pr1 from the first recycled paper storage unit 320.
  • the new paper Pn taken out by the first take-out means 911 or the printed recycled paper Pr1 taken out by the second take-out means 912 is transported to the paper supply section 900a of the transport section 900 by the transport means 920 not shown in detail. .
  • a new sheet Pn from the sheet storage unit 310 or a printed recycled paper Pr1 from the first recycled sheet storage unit 320 is supplied from the sheet supply unit 900a to the sheet take-in unit 500a by the transport unit 900 and is transported through the sheet transport path 500d.
  • predetermined recording information is printed by the printing unit 500c (print head, printer head), and the printed material Pp is discharged from the printed material discharging unit 500b.
  • the printed material Pp discharged from the printed material discharging unit 500b is discharged and stored in the printed material storage unit 600, and is taken out from the paper recycling printing apparatus 1200 by an operator (person).
  • the recycled paper Pr2 manufactured in the paper recycling unit 100 is transported to the second recycled paper supply unit 222 by the recycled paper transport unit 210 provided in the recycled paper supply unit 200.
  • a recycled paper receiving means 930 provided in the transport unit 900 that can directly deliver the recycled paper Pr2.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 conveyed to the second recycled paper supply unit 222 is sent to the conveying unit 920 provided in the conveying unit 900 via the recycled paper receiving unit 930.
  • the transport unit 900 transports the recycled paper Pr2 to the paper supply unit 900a in the same manner as the new paper Pn or the printed recycled paper Pr1 described above, and the recycled paper Pr2 is supplied to the paper take-in unit 500a of the printing unit 500.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 conveyed to the paper supply unit 900a is conveyed from the paper take-in unit 500a of the printing unit 500 through the paper conveyance path 500d of the printing unit 500, discharged to the printed material discharge unit 500b, and stored in the printed material storage unit 600.
  • the paper recycling printer 1200 starts the production of the recycled paper Pr2 and at the same time sets the printing unit 500 offline. And do not print. Thereby, the non-printed recycled paper Pr2 is discharged from the printed material discharge unit 500b and stored in the printed material storage unit 600.
  • the paper recycling printing apparatus 1200 is configured to transport the recycled paper Pr2 that is not subjected to printing as described above to the paper transport path 500d of the printing unit 500. As described above, generally, printing is not performed on the recycled paper Pr2. However, as shown in FIG. 8, for example, the recycled paper A as the recycled paper Pr2 printed with the logo mark M is used. It is easy to create, and it is determined whether or not to execute printing.
  • the printed recycled paper Pr1 manufactured in the paper recycling unit 100 is supplied to the first recycled paper storage unit 320, or the recycled paper Pr2 is supplied to the printed material storage unit 600 via the paper transport path 500d of the printing unit 500.
  • the recycled paper supply flow of the paper recycling printing apparatus 1200 according to the present embodiment shown in FIG. 9 is the second recycling in the recycled paper supply flow (see FIG. 3) of the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 according to the first embodiment.
  • the supply step to the paper storage unit (S141) is different from the next supply amount confirmation step (S151) of the second recycled paper storage unit, and is provided with a flow for manufacturing the recycled paper A shown in FIG. It is. Since the other flow steps are the same as those of the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 according to the first embodiment, the same flow step symbols are assigned and description thereof is omitted.
  • the paper recycling printing apparatus 1200 relates to the first embodiment described with reference to FIG. 3 from the start of the paper recycling unit 100 to the manufactured recycled paper type determination step (S13). It is driven by the same flow as the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000.
  • the steps S142 to S16 are the same as those of the paper recycled printing apparatus 1000 according to the first embodiment.
  • the recycled printed paper Pr1 is stored in the recycled paper storage unit 320.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 is recycled from the second recycled paper supply means 222 to the recycled paper.
  • a step (S50) of carrying to the printing unit 500 via the receiving unit 930 is executed, and the recycled paper Pr2 arrives at the paper take-in unit 500a.
  • a print instruction determination step (S51) is executed. As described above, the recycled paper Pr2 is not used for printing, but it is determined whether or not to produce the recycled paper A on which a logo mark as shown in FIG. 8 is printed.
  • the print instruction determination step (S51) it is determined to print a logo mark or the like (YES). For example, when the recycled paper A (see FIG. 8) is created, the process proceeds to printing.
  • the printing step (S60) is different from printing desired recording information on the new paper Pn or the printed recycled paper Pr1 on the printing unit 500 based on an external print command command. Printing from the outside is not accepted, that is, while the offline state is continued, printing is performed on the recycled paper Pr2 based on, for example, logo mark information or symbol mark information stored in the setting unit 700.
  • the recording medium to be printed is a new paper or recycled paper (Pr1) manufactured under the first condition, the paper type is set, and the recycled paper manufactured under the second condition is marked with a logo.
  • a print instruction or the like for printing a mark or the like is set, and the paper reproduction printing apparatus is controlled.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 that is not used for printing is also supplied to the paper transport path 500d including the printing unit 500c of the printing unit 500, so that the printing step (S60). ),
  • the recycled paper Pr2 is transported to the paper transport path 500d, the recycled paper A can be obtained by driving the printing unit 500c.
  • the recycled paper A on which a logo mark or the like is printed on the recycled paper Pr2 is transported to the printed material storage unit 600 (S61) and stored.
  • the paper recycling printing apparatus 1200 is configured to transport the recycled paper Pr2 not used for printing along the paper transport path 500d of the printing unit 500, as shown in FIG.
  • the recycled paper A as the recycled paper Pr2 on which the logo M is printed is created, the recycled paper A on which the logo M is printed can be easily obtained.
  • what is printed on the recycled paper A is not limited to the logo mark M, and may be a ruled line, a manufacturing date, the number of times of recycling, or the like.
  • the recycled paper supply apparatus 500 does not include the second recycled paper storage unit 330 in which the recycled paper Pr2 is stored in the paper recycled printing apparatus 1000 according to the first embodiment, and the recycled paper is supplied via the paper transport path 500d of the printing unit 500. Since the recycled paper Pr2 is discharged directly from the unit 200 to the printed material storage unit 600, a storage unit dedicated to the recycled paper Pr2 is not required, and the printed material storage unit 600 is also used as a storage unit for the recycled paper Pr2. Thus, the apparatus can be simplified and taken out easily.
  • the printing unit 500 since the printing unit 500 is set in an off-line state in advance in step S11, the printed material Pp from the printing unit 500 is not discharged to the printed material storage unit 600. Therefore, even when the printed material Pp is already stored in the printed material storage unit 600, the recycled paper Pr2 is discharged to the top of the stored printed material Pp, and the recycled paper Pr2 or the recycled paper A and the printed material Pp are discharged. And can be avoided.
  • a printing apparatus 2000 provided with a storage unit 300 including a first recycled paper storage unit 320 and a second recycled paper storage unit 330 will be described.
  • the paper reproduction unit 100 of the paper reproduction printing apparatus 1000 according to the first embodiment is configured as a paper reproduction apparatus 2100 as an independent apparatus, and is incorporated in the paper reproduction printing system 10000. It is a form. Accordingly, the same components as those of the paper reproduction printing apparatus 1000 according to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
  • the printed material storage unit 600, the printing unit 500, the transport unit 400, the storage unit 300, and the recycled paper supply unit 200 include the paper recycling according to the first embodiment. It is the same component as the printing apparatus 1000.
  • the paper reproduction printing system 10000 includes a paper reproduction device 2100 and a printing device 2000.
  • the paper recycling apparatus 2100 includes, for example, the same apparatus configuration (see FIG. 2) as the paper recycling unit 100 included in the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 shown in FIG. 1, and prints and recycles the used paper Pu supplied to the used paper supply unit 2100a.
  • the paper Pr1 or the recycled paper Pr2 is discharged to the recycled paper discharge unit 2100b.
  • the paper recycling method is not limited to the method shown in FIG. 2, and various methods such as a method of physically removing a recording medium called toner attached to the surface of the recording medium and a wet paper recycling method are available. A simple paper recycling method can be employed.
  • the discharged printed recycled paper Pr1 or recycled paper Pr2 is conveyed to the recycled paper inlet 210a of the recycled paper supply unit 200 via the supply conveyance unit 230.
  • the conveyed printed recycled paper Pr1 is supplied and stored in the first recycled paper storage unit 320 provided in the storage unit 300 by the first recycled paper supply unit 221 of the recycled paper supply unit 200.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 that is not subjected to printing is supplied and stored in the second recycled paper storage unit 330 by the second recycled paper supply means 222.
  • the supply conveyance unit 230 is provided in the recycled paper supply unit 200, but is disposed so as to be separable from the paper recycling apparatus 2100.
  • the paper reproduction printing system 10000 is provided with a setting unit 710 including a control unit (not shown) that controls the paper reproduction printing system 10000.
  • a control line that connects the setting unit 710 and the sheet reproducing apparatus 2100 is detachably connected by a connector 710a.
  • the paper recycling apparatus 2100 and the printing apparatus 2000 are configured to be separable at the position of the supply conveyance unit 230, so that only the paper recycling apparatus 2100 can be easily replaced, and the paper recycling printing system 10000 is maintained. Maintenance can be facilitated.
  • the setting unit 710 and the paper reproducing device 2100 may be connected by wireless communication.
  • the setting unit 710 enables an operator (person) to input operation settings, and is a controller with a display device including a touch panel.
  • the setting unit 710 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. Control.
  • the flow supplied to 330 is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG.
  • the flow of transporting and supplying the new paper Pn stored in the storage unit 300 or the printed recycled paper Pr1 to the printing unit 500 and manufacturing the printed matter Pp is the same as the flowchart of FIG. To do.
  • the paper recycling printing system 10000 provided with the printing apparatus 2000 according to the present embodiment includes the second recycled paper storage unit 330 provided in the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 according to the first embodiment, and uses the recycled paper Pr2 that is not used for printing. While being stored and also functioning as a take-out unit for the recycled paper Pr2, the paper is provided with the printed material storage unit 600 according to the second embodiment or the third embodiment, and the recycled paper Pr2 is supplied to the printed material storage unit 600 A reproduction printing system may be used.
  • a paper recycling apparatus 3000 provided with a storage unit 300 including a first recycled paper storage unit 320 and a second recycled paper storage unit 330 will be described.
  • the printing unit 500 of the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 according to the first embodiment includes the printing apparatus 3100 as an independent apparatus, and the printing apparatus 3100 is combined with the printed material storage unit 600.
  • the printing apparatus unit 3200 is configured and incorporated in the paper recycling printing system 20000. Accordingly, the same components as those of the paper reproduction printing apparatus 1000 according to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
  • the paper recycling apparatus 3000 includes a paper recycling unit 100, a recycled paper supply unit 200, a storage unit 300, a transport unit 400, and a printed material storage unit 600 according to the first embodiment. This is the same component as the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000.
  • the paper reproduction printing system 20000 includes a paper reproduction device 3000, and a printing device unit 3200 including a printing device 3100 and a printed material storage unit 600.
  • the paper recycling apparatus 3000 stores the printed recycled paper Pr1 among the recycled paper manufactured by the paper recycling unit 100 in the first recycled paper storage unit 320 included in the storage unit 300, and print command commands from the printing device 3100.
  • a new paper Pn as a predetermined recording medium is supplied from the paper storage unit 310, and the printed recycled paper Pr1 is supplied from the first recycled paper storage unit 320 to the printing apparatus 3100 according to the flowchart shown in FIG. It is stored in the printed material storage unit 600.
  • the paper recycling apparatus 3000 is a device that supplies and stores the recycled paper Pr2 that is not used for printing among the recycled paper manufactured in the paper recycling unit 100 to the second recycled paper storage unit 330.
  • the paper recycling method in the paper playback device 3000 is not limited to the method shown in FIG. 2, and for example, a method of physically removing a recording medium called toner attached to the surface of the recording medium or wet paper Various paper regeneration methods such as a regeneration method can be employed.
  • the new paper Pn of the recording medium discharged from the paper supply unit 400a or the printed recycled paper Pr1 is printed by the supply transport unit 430 provided in the transport unit 400.
  • the sheet is conveyed to the sheet take-in unit 3100a of the apparatus 3100.
  • the supply / conveyance unit 430 is disposed so as to be separable between the paper recycling apparatus 3000 and the printing apparatus 3100, and can easily replace the printing apparatus 3100. That is, in the paper recycling printing system 20000, the printing device 3100 is changed from a laser printer to an inkjet printer, a printing device having a higher printing speed, or from a monochrome printer to a color printer, to a printing device that is most suitable for business. It is intended to facilitate the application of.
  • the paper reproduction printing system 20000 includes a setting unit 720 including a control unit (not shown) that controls the paper reproduction printing system 20000.
  • a control line connecting the setting unit 720 and the printing apparatus 3100 is disconnected by a connector 720a. Connected as possible.
  • the setting unit 720 and the printing apparatus 3100 may be connected by wireless communication.
  • the paper recycling apparatus 3000 and the printing apparatus 3100 are configured to be separable at the position of the supply conveyance unit 430, so that only the printing apparatus 3100 can be easily replaced, and the maintenance of the paper recycling printing system 20000 is maintained. Management can be facilitated.
  • the flow supplied to the unit 330 is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG.
  • the flow of transporting and supplying the new paper Pn stored in the storage unit 300 or the recycled printed paper Pr1 to the printing apparatus 3100 to produce the printed material Pp and supplying it to the printed material storage unit 600 is as shown in the flowchart of FIG. Since it is the same, description is abbreviate
  • the paper recycling printing system 20000 including the paper recycling apparatus 3000 according to the present embodiment includes the second recycled paper storage unit 330 included in the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 according to the first embodiment, and is recycled paper Pr2 that is not used for printing. Is stored and also functions as a take-out unit for the recycled paper Pr2, but includes the printed material storage unit 600 according to the second embodiment or the third embodiment, and the recycled paper Pr2 is supplied to the printed material storage unit 600. It may be a paper recycling printing system.
  • the storage unit 300 is described as including the paper storage unit 310 that stores the new paper Pn.
  • the new paper Pn may be stored inside the printing apparatus 3100. By doing so, the printing on the new paper Pn is completed in the printing apparatus 3100, so that the printing speed and the printing quality are improved. Further, the configuration of the paper reproduction printing system 2000 is simplified.
  • the paper regeneration printing apparatus 1000 according to the first embodiment, the paper regeneration printing apparatus 1100 according to the second embodiment, the paper regeneration printing apparatus 1200 according to the third embodiment, and the printing according to the fourth embodiment.
  • the paper reproduction unit 100 provided in the paper reproduction printing system 10000 provided with the apparatus 2000 and the paper reproduction printing system 20000 provided with the paper reproduction apparatus 3000 according to the fourth embodiment includes the print reproduction paper Pr1 provided for printing and printing. Recycled paper Pr2 that is not provided can be manufactured.
  • recycled paper Pr2 is simply used as a single sheet of recycled paper, so that the paper recycled printing according to the above-described embodiment.
  • apparatus 1000 and the second recycled paper storage unit 330 included in the paper recycling printing system 10000 and 20000, or in the paper recycling printing apparatus 1100 according to the second embodiment, and the paper recycling printing apparatus 1200 according to the third embodiment By supplying and storing the recycled paper Pr2 to the printed material storage unit 600, the recycled paper Pr2 can be easily taken out.
  • the paper recycling printing apparatus 1200 even when the recycled paper Pr2 is supplied from the transport unit 900 to the printing unit 500, the printed material in the apparatus is discharged to the printed material discharge unit 500b without printing.
  • the take-out portion for Pp and recycled paper Pr2 can be shared, and the ease of taking out the paper can be provided.
  • a sheet provided with a sheet reproduction printing apparatus 1000 according to the first embodiment, a sheet reproduction printing apparatus 1100 according to the second embodiment, a sheet reproduction printing apparatus 1200 according to the third embodiment, and a printing apparatus 2000 according to the fourth embodiment.
  • the printing instruction reception stop step from the outside step S11 in FIGS. 3, 6 and 9. Is included, a state in which a print command command cannot be input to the printing unit 500 during the manufacture of recycled paper is configured.
  • the printed recycled paper Pr1 from the paper recycling unit 100 is supplied to the first recycled paper storage unit 320, the printed recycled paper Pr1 is stored in the first recycled paper storage for printing by the printing unit 500. It is not taken out from the unit 320. In other words, when the printed recycled paper Pr1 conveyed from the first recycled paper storage unit 320 to the printing unit 500 is taken out, the supply of the printed recycled paper Pr1 from the paper recycling unit 100 is not duplicated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a jam from occurring during paper feeding.
  • FIG. 12 is a configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of a paper reproduction printing apparatus according to the sixth embodiment.
  • a paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 shown in FIG. 12 is recycled from a paper recycling unit 100 and recycled paper Pr1 (hereinafter referred to as “printing paper”) that is recycled from used paper Pu fed into the paper recycling unit 100 and provided for printing.
  • Recycled paper Pr1) and storage unit 300 for storing unprinted new paper Pn as a recording medium, and printing for printing predetermined recording information on new paper Pn or printed recycled paper Pr1 supplied from storage unit 300 Unit 500 and a recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit) that can directly take out recycled paper Pr2 that is ejected from paper recycling unit 100 and directly taken out without printing unit 500 and not used for printing. 600 and a device control unit (not shown).
  • the storage unit 300 includes a paper storage unit 310 that stores new paper Pn, and a recycled paper storage unit 320 that stores printed recycled paper Pr1.
  • the recycled paper storage unit 320 includes a recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 321 to which the printed recycled paper Pr1 formed in the paper recycling unit 100 is supplied and stored as shown in the drawing, and printing.
  • a recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 322 in which the printed recycled paper Pr1 supplied to the unit 500 is stored, and a recycled paper storage unit waiting in a state in which the printed recycled paper Pr1 is stored (First recycled paper storage unit) 323, 324 and a plurality of recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage unit) 321, 322, 323, 324.
  • one of the paper storage units 310 for storing the new paper Pn and the recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 321 and 322 for storing the printed recycled paper Pr1. , 323 and 324 are illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this.
  • a plurality of paper storage units 310 for storing the new paper Pn may be provided.
  • a recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) that stores the printed recycled paper Pr1 is discharged from at least a recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) that supplies the printing unit 500 and the paper recycling unit 100.
  • a recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) that stores the printed recycled paper Pr1 to be printed.
  • a recycled paper supply unit 200 is provided between the paper recycling unit 100 and the storage unit 300.
  • the recycled paper supply unit 200 includes a recycled paper transport unit 210 (not shown in detail), and a first recycled paper supply unit (recycled paper storage and supply unit) 221 as a recycled paper storage and supply unit (first recycled paper supply unit).
  • Used paper Pu is fed into the paper recycling unit 100 from the used paper supply unit 100a provided in the paper recycling unit 100, and the recycled printed recycled paper Pr1 or recycled paper Pr2 is recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit) 100b. Is transferred to a recycled paper inlet 210a provided in the recycled paper supply unit 200.
  • the recycled paper supply unit 200 supplies recycled paper Pr2 to a second recycled paper supply unit (recycled paper discharge supply unit) 222 that supplies a recycled paper Pr2 described later to a recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit) 600.
  • the recycled paper transport unit 210 includes a drive unit (not shown) as a supply unit switching unit.
  • the recycled paper Pr1 is supplied to the recycled paper storage unit 320 provided in the storage unit 300
  • the first recycled paper supply unit When the transport path of the printed recycled paper Pr1 is set in the (recycled paper storage and supply means) 221 and the recycled paper Pr2 is supplied to the recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit) 600, the second recycled paper is used.
  • the supply means (recycled paper discharge supply means) 222 can be switched so that the transport path of the recycled paper Pr2 is set.
  • the printed recycled paper Pr1 loaded into the recycled paper inlet 210a is transported by the recycled paper transport means 210 to the first recycled paper supply means (recycled paper storage and supply means) 221.
  • the first recycled paper supply means (recycled paper storage and supply means) 221 is a recycled paper storage section (first recycled paper storage section) 321 provided in the recycled paper storage unit 320 by a drive means as a storage section switching means (not shown). , 322, 323, and 324 so that the printed recycled paper Pr1 can be supplied, and the printed recycled paper Pr1 is stored.
  • the printed recycled paper Pr1 is stored in the recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 321 is illustrated.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 is not used for printing as described above.
  • various forms are proposed such as recycled paper used for printing by other printing machines or paper for handwritten memos.
  • the paper recycling unit 100 described later is not limited to colorless (white) recycled paper, and can be colored in the paper recycling unit 100, so that colored recycled paper can be formed and printed. It can be provided for various uses other than printing, for example, for decoration purposes and for origami. Accordingly, a transport path is set in which the recycled paper Pr2 is not supplied to the printing unit 500 provided in the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 formed in the paper recycling unit 100 is discharged from the recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit) 100b, and the recycled paper input port 210a provided in the recycled paper supply unit 200. It is thrown into.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 put into the recycled paper supply unit 200 is supplied to the second recycled paper supply unit (recycled paper discharge / supply unit) 222 by the supply unit switching unit, and is then supplied to the second by the recycled paper transport unit 210. Is supplied from the recycled paper supply means (recycled paper discharge supply means) 222 to the recycled paper discharge section (second recycled paper storage section) 600, and a predetermined quantity is stored. Then, a necessary amount of recycled paper Pr2 is taken out from the recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit) 600 by, for example, a human hand.
  • a transport unit 400 is provided between the storage unit 300 and the printing unit 500 to transport and supply new paper Pn or printed recycled paper Pr1 as a recording medium stored in the storage unit 300 to the printing unit 500. ing.
  • the transport unit 400 can be selected from a paper storage unit 310 storing new paper Pn or a recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 321, 322, 323, and 324 storing printed recycled paper Pr 1.
  • the paper acquisition unit 410 is a paper storage unit 310 that stores new paper Pn or a recycled paper storage unit that stores printed recycled paper Pr1 (first recycled paper storage).
  • Part) 321, 322, 323, and 324 are driven by a driving unit (not shown) as a conveyance switching unit, and a desired sheet can be picked up.
  • the printed recycled paper Pr1 or the new paper Pn supplied from the paper supply unit 400a of the transport unit 400 is taken into the apparatus from the paper intake unit 500a of the printing unit 500, and is printed as a printed material Pp on which desired recording information is printed.
  • the printed matter is discharged to a printed material discharge portion 500b serving as a recording medium discharge portion.
  • the printing unit 500 is not particularly limited as long as it forms the printed material Pp by attaching the toner or ink of the recording medium to the surface of the recording medium, such as a so-called laser printer or an inkjet printer.
  • FIG. 13 is a configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of the paper reproduction unit 100 provided in the paper reproduction printing apparatus 1000 according to the present embodiment.
  • the paper recycling unit 100 includes a used paper supply unit 100a, a manufacturing unit 110, and a control unit 120.
  • the manufacturing unit 110 manufactures the printed recycled paper Pr1 or the recycled paper Pr2.
  • the manufacturing unit 110 includes a crushing unit 10, a defibrating unit 20, a sorting unit 30, a first web forming unit 40, a rotating body 45, a mixing unit 50, a depositing unit 60, and a second web forming unit. 70, a sheet forming unit 80, and a cutting unit 90.
  • the used paper supply unit 100 a supplies the used paper Pu to the crushing unit 10.
  • the used paper supply unit 100a is, for example, an automatic input unit for continuously inputting used paper Pu to the crushing unit 10.
  • the used paper Pu supplied by the used paper supply unit 100a is not limited to used paper, and may be any paper including fibers such as pulp sheets.
  • the crushing unit 10 cuts the used paper Pu supplied by the used paper supply unit 100a into pieces by cutting in the air.
  • the shape and size of the strip is, for example, a strip of several cm square.
  • the crushing unit 10 has a crushing blade 11, and the charged raw material can be cut by the crushing blade 11.
  • a shredder can be used, for example.
  • the used paper Pu cut by the crushing unit 10 is received by a hopper 21 provided in the defibrating unit 20 and then transferred (conveyed) to the defibrating device unit 23 through the tube 22.
  • the defibrating device unit 23 defibrates the raw material cut by the crushing unit 10.
  • “defibrating” in the present specification refers to unwinding the used paper Pu as a material to be defibrated formed by binding a plurality of fibers into one fiber.
  • the defibrating device section 23 also has a function of separating substances such as resin particles, ink, toner, and a bleeding inhibitor adhering to the raw material from the fibers.
  • the material that has passed through the defibrating device 23 is referred to as “defibrated material”.
  • the “defibrated material” includes resin particles (resins that bind multiple fibers together), ink, toner, etc.
  • additives such as colorants, anti-bleeding materials, and paper strength enhancing agents are included.
  • the defibrating unit 23 performs defibrating in a so-called dry method in the atmosphere (in the air) without using a solvent, water, or the like.
  • an impeller mill is used as the defibrating device unit 23.
  • the defibrating device unit 23 has a function of generating an air current that sucks the raw material and discharges the defibrated material. Thereby, the defibrating apparatus unit 23 can suck the raw material together with the airflow from the introduction port 23a by the airflow generated by itself, defibrate, and transport the defibrated material to the discharge port 23b.
  • the defibrated material that has passed through the defibrating device unit 23 is transferred to the sorting unit 30 via the pipe 31.
  • an airflow generated in the defibrating device unit 23 may be used, or an airflow generating device such as a blower is provided, Airflow may be used.
  • the sorting unit 30 introduces the defibrated material defibrated by the defibrating unit 20 through the pipe 31 into the sorting device unit 33 from the introduction port 32, and sorts the defibrated material according to the length of the fiber.
  • the sorting device unit 33 for example, a sieve is used.
  • the sorting device section 33 has a net (filter, screen), fibers or particles smaller than the mesh size of the mesh (one that passes through the mesh, the first sort), and fibers larger than the mesh size of the mesh. And undefibrated pieces and lumps (those that do not pass through the net, second sort). For example, the first selection is transferred to the mixing unit 50 via the pipe 44.
  • the second selected item is returned to the defibrating unit 20 from the discharge port 34 via the pipe 35.
  • the sorting device unit 33 is a cylindrical sieve that is rotationally driven by a motor.
  • a metal net for example, an expanded metal obtained by extending a cut metal plate, or a punching metal in which a hole is formed in the metal plate by a press machine or the like is used.
  • the 1st web formation part 40 conveys the 1st sorting thing which passed sorting part 30 to mixing part 50.
  • the first web forming unit 40 includes a mesh belt 41, a stretching roller 42, and a suction unit (suction mechanism) 43.
  • the suction unit 43 can suck the first sorted material dispersed in the air through the opening (opening of the mesh) of the sorting unit 30 onto the mesh belt 41.
  • the first sorted matter is sucked from the sorting unit 30 by the suction unit 43 and is deposited on the moving mesh belt 41 to form the web V.
  • the basic configuration of the mesh belt 41, the stretching roller 42, and the suction unit 43 is the same as the mesh belt 71, the stretching roller 72, and the suction unit (suction mechanism) 73 of the second web forming unit 70 described later. .
  • the web V is formed in a soft and swelled state with a lot of air by passing through the sorting unit 30 and the first web forming unit 40.
  • the web V deposited on the mesh belt 41 is put into the pipe 44 and conveyed to the mixing unit 50.
  • the rotating body 45 can cut the web V before the web V is conveyed to the mixing unit 50.
  • the rotator 45 includes a base 45a and a protrusion 45b protruding from the base 45a.
  • the protrusion 45b has, for example, a plate shape. In the illustrated example, four protrusions 45b are provided, and the four protrusions 45b are provided at equal intervals.
  • the base 45a rotates in the direction R
  • the protrusion 45b can rotate around the base 45a.
  • the mixing unit 50 mixes the first sorted product that has passed through the sorting unit 30 and is conveyed by the first web forming unit 40 with the binder resin powder.
  • the mixing unit 50 includes a powder supply device 51 that supplies the binder resin powder, a pipe 52 that conveys the first selected material and the binder resin powder, and a blower 53.
  • the tube 52 is continuous with the tube 44.
  • an air stream is generated by the blower 53 and can be conveyed while mixing the first selected material and the binder resin powder supplied from the powder supply device 51 in the pipe 52.
  • the binder resin powder supplied from the powder supply device 51 includes a resin capable of binding a plurality of fibers. At the time when the resin is supplied, the plurality of fibers are not bound. The resin binds the plurality of fibers by melting when passing through a sheet forming portion 80 described later. Note that the mechanism for mixing the first selected product and the binder resin powder is not particularly limited.
  • the binder resin powder supplied from the powder supply device 51 is a thermoplastic resin or a thermosetting resin.
  • a thermoplastic resin or a thermosetting resin for example, AS resin, ABS resin, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, acrylic resin, polyester resin.
  • the binder resin powder supplied from the powder supply device 51 includes, in addition to the resin that binds the fibers, a colorant for coloring the fibers and the fiber according to the type of the sheet to be manufactured.
  • An aggregation inhibitor for preventing aggregation, a flame retardant for making fibers difficult to burn, and the like may be included.
  • the mixture of the first selected product and the binder resin powder that has passed through the mixing unit 50 is transferred to the deposition unit 60 via the tube 54.
  • the deposition unit 60 introduces the mixture that has passed through the mixing unit 50 into the deposition device unit 62 from the introduction port 61, loosens the entangled fibers of the defibrated material, and lowers the fibers while dispersing them in the air. Furthermore, when the resin of the binder resin powder supplied from the powder supply device 51 is in a fibrous form, the deposition device unit 62 loosens the entangled resin fibers. Thereby, the deposition unit 60 can deposit the mixture on the second web forming unit 70 with good uniformity.
  • the deposition unit 62 a cylindrical sieve having a rotating net is used, and fibers or particles contained in the mixture that has passed through the mixing unit 50 are smaller than the opening size of the mesh of the sieve, that is, fibers that can pass through the net. Or let the particles pass.
  • the configuration of the deposition unit 60 is, for example, the same as the configuration of the sorting unit 30.
  • the “sieving” of the deposition device unit 62 may not have a function of selecting a specific object.
  • the “sieving” used as the deposition apparatus unit 62 means that a net is provided, and all of the mixture introduced into the deposition apparatus unit 62 may be allowed to pass through.
  • the second web forming unit 70 deposits the passing material that has passed through the depositing unit 60 to form the web W.
  • the second web forming unit 70 includes, for example, a mesh belt 71, a tension roller 72, and a suction unit (suction mechanism) 73.
  • the mesh belt 71 accumulates the passing material that has passed through the opening (opening of the mesh) of the accumulation unit 60 while moving.
  • the mesh belt 71 is stretched by a stretching roller 72, and is configured to allow air to pass therethrough.
  • the mesh belt 71 moves continuously as the stretching roller 72 rotates.
  • the passing material that has passed through the accumulation unit 60 descends on the mesh belt 71 that moves continuously, whereby the web W is formed on the mesh belt 71.
  • the suction part 73 is provided below the mesh belt 71 (on the opposite side to the accumulation part 60 side).
  • the suction unit 73 can generate an airflow directed downward (airflow directed from the accumulation unit 60 to the mesh belt 71). Thereby, the discharge speed
  • the web W in a soft and swelled state containing a large amount of air is formed.
  • the web W deposited on the mesh belt 71 is conveyed to the sheet forming unit 80.
  • a humidity control unit 74 that adjusts the humidity of the web W is provided.
  • the humidity control unit 74 can add water or water vapor to the web W to adjust the quantity ratio of the web W to water.
  • the sheet forming unit 80 pressurizes and heats the web W deposited on the mesh belt 71 to form the sheet S.
  • the sheet forming unit 80 by applying heat to the mixture of the defibrated material and the binder resin powder mixed in the web W, a plurality of fibers in the mixture are bound to each other via the binder resin powder. Can be worn.
  • the sheet forming unit 80 includes a pressurizing unit 81 that pressurizes the web W and a heating unit 82 that heats the web W pressed by the pressurizing unit 81.
  • the pressurizing unit 81 includes a pair of calendar rollers 81 a and 81 b and applies pressure to the web W.
  • the web W is pressed to reduce its thickness, and the density of the web W is increased.
  • the heating unit 82 includes a pair of heating rollers 82a and 82b.
  • the sheet W is formed by heating the web W pressed by the calendar rollers 81a and 81b by the heating rollers 82a and 82b, melting the resin, and binding the fibers.
  • the pressure applied to the web W by the calendar rollers 81 a and 81 b of the pressurizing unit 81 can be higher than the pressure applied to the web W by the heating rollers 82 a and 82 b of the heating unit 82.
  • the number of calendar rollers 81a and 81b and heating rollers 82a and 82b is not particularly limited.
  • the cutting unit 90 cuts the sheet S formed by the sheet forming unit 80.
  • the cutting unit 90 cuts the sheet S in a direction parallel to the first cutting unit 91 that cuts the sheet S in a direction that intersects the conveyance direction of the sheet S, for example, a roller cutter or the like.
  • the second cutting unit 92 cuts the sheet S that has passed through the first cutting unit 91, for example.
  • a single-size printed recycled paper Pr1 or recycled paper Pr2 cut from the sheet S is formed.
  • the cut single-sheet printed recycled paper Pr1 or recycled paper Pr2 is discharged to a recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit) 100b shown in FIG. .
  • the method of paper regeneration is not limited to the above-described method, and may be a method of physically removing a recording medium called toner attached to the surface of the recording medium, for example.
  • the printed recycled paper Pr1 or recycled paper Pr2 formed by the above-described paper recycling unit 100 is converted into the recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper) by the recycled paper supply unit 200 as described in FIG. Storage unit) 321, 322, 323, 324 is supplied and stored, and recycled paper Pr 2 is supplied to and stored in recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit) 600.
  • the printing unit 500 selects the printed recycled paper Pr1 as the recording medium, the printed recycled paper Pr1 is conveyed from any of the recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 321, 322, 323, and 324. 400 is taken out and a predetermined quantity is conveyed to the printing unit 500.
  • one recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit)) 321, 322, 323, 324 is supplied with the printed recycled paper Pr 1 by the recycled paper supply unit 200.
  • 1 recycled paper storage unit) and one recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) from which the recycled paper Pr is taken out by the transport unit 400 are selected.
  • one recycled paper storage unit selected from a plurality of recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 321, 322, 323, and 324 from which the printed recycled paper Pr1 is taken out by the transport unit 400.
  • the (first recycled paper storage unit) is a predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A.
  • one recycled paper storage unit (first recycling paper) selected from a plurality of recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 321, 322, 323, and 324 to which the printed recycled paper Pr1 is supplied by the recycled paper supply unit 200.
  • One recycled paper storage unit) is assumed to be another recycled paper storage unit (another first recycled paper storage unit) 32B.
  • the printed recycled paper Pr1 formed in the paper recycling unit 100 is supplied to the recycled paper storage unit 320 provided in the storage unit 300, or the recycled paper Pr2 is supplied to the recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit) 600. It is a flowchart which shows the flow to do.
  • Production recycled paper selection (S1) selects whether the recycled paper formed by the paper recycling unit 100 is the printed recycled paper Pr1 used for printing or the recycled paper Pr2 not used for printing It is a step to do.
  • the process proceeds to the setting (S10) of the recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit), which is the next step.
  • a predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) is set (S10).
  • the predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A is selected from a plurality of recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 321, 322, 323, and 324. 1 shows one recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) from which the printed recycled paper Pr1 is taken out by the transport unit 400.
  • the recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) that can transport the printed recycled paper Pr1 to the printing unit 500 Is set in a predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A. If the predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A is already set when the operation of the paper recycling unit 100 is started, it may not be reset.
  • the printed recycled paper Pr1 conveyed from the recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 322 included in the recycled paper storage unit 320 to the printing unit 500 is stored.
  • the form to be taken out is illustrated.
  • the apparatus control unit (not shown) recognizes that the recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 322 is a predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A and transports it.
  • the sheet acquisition unit 410 is driven to the position of the recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 322 by the switching unit.
  • the printed recycled paper Pr1 is An unstored recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) is selected as another recycled paper storage unit (other recycled paper storage unit) 32B.
  • the recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 321 is set as another recycled paper storage unit (other first recycled paper storage unit) 32B, and the printed recycled paper Pr1 is supplied. .
  • the recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) without the printed recycled paper Pr1 is not always selected. Absent. For example, a recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) that has already reached the maximum storage amount of the printed recycled paper Pr1 is excluded from the options, and the recycled paper storage unit that is empty without the printed recycled paper Pr1. In the absence of the (first recycled paper storage unit), even if the printed recycled paper Pr1 is stored, the recycled paper storage unit (the first recycled paper storage unit Pr1 having a region where the printed recycled paper Pr1 can be newly stored) Recycle paper storage unit).
  • the recycled paper storage is performed such that the printed recycled paper Pr1 is supplied to the recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 321 as shown in FIG.
  • the device control unit recognizes that the unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 321 is another recycled paper storage unit (other first recycled paper storage unit) 32B, and the storage unit switching means performs the first operation.
  • Recycled paper supply means (recycled paper storage and supply means) 221 is driven to a position of a recycled paper storage section (first recycled paper storage section) 321.
  • Recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 322 and other recycled paper storage unit (other first recycled paper storage unit) 32B that has reached the maximum storage amount of printed recycled paper Pr1 (first recycled paper storage unit) Recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 323 and 324 except for the recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 321 and the other recycled paper storage unit. It is determined whether or not (other first recycled paper storage unit) 32B can be set.
  • any of the recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 323 and 324 or one of them has a storage area for the printed recycled paper Pr1 (YES)
  • another recycled paper storage unit (other The process proceeds to the setting (S11) of one recycled paper storage unit), and the printed recycled paper Pr1 is stored in the newly set other recycled paper storage unit (another first recycled paper storage unit) 32B.
  • the production of recycled paper Pr2 not subjected to printing is produced. It is confirmed whether the instruction is received by the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 (S15).
  • the paper recycling unit 100 stops and the supply of the printed recycled paper Pr1 is stopped.
  • the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 has received an instruction to manufacture recycled paper Pr2 (YES)
  • the process proceeds to supply of recycled paper Pr2 not used for printing, which will be described later, to discharge recycled paper (S20). .
  • the process proceeds to the step of confirming the production instruction of the recycled paper Pr2 (S15) before the stop of the paper regeneration unit 100, not only the stop of the paper regeneration unit 100 by the above-described flow but also the following case
  • the paper reproducing unit 100 stops. For example, when the scheduled amount of printing recycled paper Pr1 is input to the paper recycling unit 100 in advance to the control unit and reaches the scheduled molding amount, an instruction for manufacturing recycled paper Pr2 before the stop of the paper recycling unit 100 is issued. The process proceeds to the confirmation (S15) step, and the sheet reproducing unit 100 is stopped.
  • the process proceeds to the step of confirming the production instruction of the recycled paper Pr2 before the stop of the paper reproduction unit 100 (S15).
  • the paper recycling unit 100 is stopped or paused until the used paper Pu is supplied again.
  • one of the plurality of recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 321, 322, 323, and 324 included in the recycled paper storage unit 320 is supplied with the printed recycled paper Pr1. Since the recycled paper storage unit (another first recycled paper storage unit) 32B is set, the printed recycled paper Pr1 formed by the paper recycling unit 100 is recycled paper even when the paper recycling unit 100 is continuously operated. It can be supplied to any one of the storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 321, 322, 323, and 324 and can be stored.
  • a plurality of recycled paper is stored in the recycled paper storage unit 320 in order to obtain a more stable quality printed recycled paper Pr1.
  • Sections (first recycled paper storage units) 321, 322, 323, and 324, the paper recycling unit 100 can be operated continuously for a longer time.
  • a recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) that supplies and stores the printed recycled paper Pr1 another recycled paper storage unit (another first recycled paper storage unit) 32B (in the example of the present embodiment, FIG. 12 first recycled paper storage unit 321)
  • the supply of the printed recycled paper Pr1 from the paper recycling unit 100 overlaps when the printed recycled paper Pr1 transported to the printing unit 500 is taken out. Can prevent the occurrence of jamming .
  • recycled paper Pr2 quantity confirmation By supplying the recycled paper Pr2 to the recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit) 600 (S20), the recycled paper Pr2 is supplied to the recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit) 600 and stored. Is called. Then, the recycled paper Pr2 quantity confirmation (S21) is performed to determine whether the production quantity of the recycled paper Pr2 instructed in advance to the paper recycling printer 1000 has been reached.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 quantity confirmation (S21), if the specified quantity has not been reached (NO), the recycled paper Pr2 is supplied again to the recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit) 600 ( S20) is executed. However, if the designated quantity has been reached (YES) in the recycled paper Pr2 quantity confirmation (S21), whether the paper reproduction printing apparatus 1000 has received a manufacturing instruction for the printed recycled paper Pr1 to be used for printing (S22) ) And if the manufacturing instruction for the printed recycled paper Pr1 has not been received (NO), the paper recycling unit 100 stops and the supply of the recycled paper Pr2 stops.
  • a predetermined recycled paper storage unit predetermined first recycled paper storage in the supply flow of the printed recycled paper Pr1.
  • the recycled paper formed in the paper recycling unit 100 included in the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 according to the present embodiment includes the printed recycled paper Pr1 that is used for printing depending on the application, and the recycled paper Pr2 that is not used for printing. .
  • the recycled paper supply unit 200 supplies and stores the printed recycled paper Pr1 in any of the recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 321, 322, 323, and 324 included in the recycled paper storage unit 320.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 is supplied to and stored in the recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit) 600.
  • FIG. 15 shows a flow of forming the printed material Pp by transporting and supplying the new paper Pn or the printed recycled paper Pr1 stored in the storage unit 300 to the printing unit 500.
  • Print paper selection As shown in FIG. 15, printing is started when the control unit provided in the paper reproduction printing apparatus 1000 receives a print command command for starting printing.
  • the printing paper to be printed is selected (S30). That is, in the paper reproduction printing apparatus 1000 according to the present embodiment, the print reproduction paper Pr1 reproduced in the paper reproduction unit 100 provided in the paper reproduction printing apparatus 1000 is used as a recording medium of the printing unit 500 provided in the paper reproduction printing apparatus 1000. This is an apparatus for supplying a new paper Pn and obtaining a printed material Pp. Accordingly, in the print paper selection (S30), it is determined and selected whether the print paper designated by the print command is the print recycled paper Pr1 or the new paper Pn.
  • the predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A described with reference to FIG. 14 is a plurality of recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 321 in the recycled paper storage unit 320. , 322, 323, and 324, one recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) from which the printed recycled paper Pr1 is taken out by the transport unit 400 is shown. That is, among the recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 321, 322, 323, and 324, the recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) that can transport the printed recycled paper Pr1 to the printing unit 500. Is set as a predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A. In the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 according to the present embodiment, the recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 322 is set as a predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A. (See FIG. 12).
  • the printed recycled paper is taken out from the predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A, and the printed recycled paper is taken out by the transport unit 400 to the paper take-in unit 500a of the printing unit 500 (S33). Executed.
  • the printed recycled paper Pr1 conveyed to the paper take-in section 500a is subjected to predetermined printing by the printing section 500 (S200), and is discharged as a printed material Pp to the printed material discharge section 500b.
  • Print quantity confirmation When printing is executed (S200), print quantity confirmation (S210) is performed to check whether the print quantity instructed by the print command is reached. Then, when it is confirmed that a predetermined quantity of printed material Pp has been obtained, printing ends.
  • the printed recycled paper Pr1 is the predetermined information confirmed in the selection information acquisition (S31) of the predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) in the previous step.
  • the predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage) Part) 32A is reset (S34).
  • the other recycled paper storage unit (other first recycled paper storage unit) 32B is a predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) as described above with reference to FIG.
  • the recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 321, 323, and 324 except 32A (first recycled paper storage unit 322) the paper is supplied from the paper recycling unit 100 and is transported by the recycled paper supply unit 200.
  • the printed recycled paper Pr1 There is no particular limitation as long as it is stored. For example, a recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) with a large storage amount of the printed recycled paper Pr1 may be selected, or an operator (person) may select and instruct. Although not shown in the figure, when the printed recycled paper Pr1 is not stored in all the recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 321, 322, 323, 324. An operator (person) is warned by a warning means (not shown), and printing ends.
  • predetermined first recycled paper storage unit 32A When a new predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A is set by resetting (S34) of the predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit). The process proceeds to the selection information acquisition (S31) of the first recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit), and the steps after the step of confirming the recycled paper storage amount (S32) are executed.
  • the print paper selection (S30) when the print recycled paper Pr1 is not selected (NO), the paper storage unit 310 in which the new paper Pn is stored is selected.
  • a new paper storage amount confirmation (S40) for confirming whether or not the new paper Pn stored in the paper storage unit 310 is stored is performed.
  • the new paper Pn is taken out from the paper storage unit 310 (S41), and the new paper Pn is printed. Supplied to the unit 500. Then, printing (S200) and printing quantity confirmation (S210) are executed.
  • the warning means (not shown) warns the operator (person) and replenishes the paper storage unit 310 with the new paper Pn (S42). Then, when the paper reproduction printing apparatus 1000 receives a command such as a print resume command, printing is resumed.
  • the process proceeds to the recycled paper storage quantity confirmation (S32) step. Then, the steps up to the next printing (S200) are executed. Similarly, in the flow in which the new paper Pn is selected as the printing paper, the process proceeds to the new paper storage amount confirmation (S40) step, and then the steps up to printing (S200) are executed.
  • a plurality of recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 321, 322, 323, and 324 include the recycled paper storage unit 320 as shown in FIG.
  • the present embodiment is implemented.
  • the predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A for taking out the printed recycled paper Pr1 conveyed to the printing unit 500.
  • the present embodiment is implemented.
  • the recycled paper storage unit excluding the predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A, and the recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 322 in the example of the setting of the present embodiment.
  • First recycled paper storage unit One of the 321, 323 and 324 is newly reset as a predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A (step S34).
  • One of the recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 323 and 324 further excluding the storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 321 is another recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit). ) It is reset as 32B. Accordingly, when the printed recycled paper Pr1 transported to the printing unit 500 from the predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A is taken out, the supply of the printed recycled paper Pr1 from the paper recycling unit 100 is performed. There is no duplication. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a jam from occurring when the paper is fed to the printing unit 500.
  • FIG. 16 is a configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of a paper reproduction printing apparatus according to the seventh embodiment.
  • a paper recycling printing apparatus 1100 shown in FIG. 16 has different configurations of a recycled paper supply unit 200, a storage unit 300, and a conveyance unit 400 in the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 according to the sixth embodiment. This is the same as the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000. Therefore, in the description of the paper reproduction printing apparatus 1100 according to the seventh embodiment, the same components as those of the paper reproduction printing apparatus 1000 according to the sixth embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
  • the storage unit 800 includes a paper storage unit 810 that stores new paper Pn, a printed recycled paper storage unit 820 that stores printed recycled paper Pr1, and a recycled paper that stores recycled paper Pr2.
  • the printed recycled paper storage unit 820 is printed as a recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) to which the printed recycled paper Pr1 formed in the paper recycling unit 100 is supplied and stored as shown.
  • the printed recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) that stores the printed recycled paper Pr1 includes at least the printed recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) that supplies the printing unit 500, and the paper recycling unit 100.
  • a plurality of recycled paper storage units for storing the printed recycled paper Pr1 may be provided.
  • the recycled paper supply unit 700 conveys both the printed recycled paper Pr1 formed by the paper recycling unit 100 and the recycled paper Pr2 not used for printing to the storage unit 800.
  • the transport unit 900 can transport any of the new paper Pn stored in the storage unit 800, the printed recycled paper Pr1, or the recycled paper Pr2 to the printing unit 500.
  • a recycled paper supply unit 700 that conveys the printed recycled paper Pr1 or the recycled paper Pr2 formed in the paper recycling unit 100 to the storage unit 800 includes a recycled paper transport unit 710, a recycled paper supply unit 720, and the like not shown in detail. It has. Used paper Pu is fed into the paper recycling unit 100 from the used paper supply unit 100a provided in the paper recycling unit 100, and the recycled printed recycled paper Pr1 or recycled paper Pr2 is a recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit). The paper is transferred from 100b to a recycled paper inlet 710a provided in the recycled paper supply unit 700.
  • Recycled paper supply means 720 is a print recycle paper storage section (first recycle paper storage section) 821, 822 provided in a print recycle paper storage unit 820 provided in the storage section 800 by a drive means (not shown) as a storage section switching means.
  • the printed recycled paper Pr1 is moved to one of 823 and 824 so that the printed recycled paper Pr1 can be supplied, and the printed recycled paper Pr1 is stored.
  • the printed recycled paper Pr1 is stored in the printed recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 821 is illustrated.
  • Transport between the storage unit 800 and the printing unit 500 to transport and supply a new paper Pn, printed recycled paper Pr1, or recycled paper Pr2 as a recording medium stored in the storage unit 800 to the printing unit 500 Part 900 is provided.
  • the transport unit 900 includes a paper storage unit 810 that stores new paper Pn, or a printed recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 821, 822, 823, and 824 that stores printed recycled paper Pr1.
  • a sheet acquisition unit 910 that picks up a desired sheet from a recycled sheet storage unit 830 (second recycled sheet storage unit) in which the recycled sheet Pr2 is stored, and a sheet that is picked up by the sheet acquisition unit 910 is a sheet supply unit 900a.
  • a sheet conveying unit 920 (not shown in detail).
  • the paper acquisition unit 910 is a paper storage unit 810 in which new paper Pn is stored or a printed recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper) in which the printed recycled paper Pr1 is stored.
  • the printed recycled paper Pr1 or the new paper Pn supplied from the paper supply unit 900a of the transport unit 900 is taken into the apparatus from the paper take-in unit 500a of the printing unit 500, and is printed as a printed material Pp on which desired recording information is printed. It is discharged to the discharge unit 500b. Further, when the recycled paper Pr2 is taken into the printing unit 500, an instruction for no print information is sent from the apparatus control unit, and is discharged to the printed matter discharge unit 500b in a non-printing state, that is, in the state of the recycled paper Pr2. .
  • the printed matter discharged from the printing unit 500 is used as the recycled paper discharging unit (second recycled paper storage unit) 600 provided in the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 according to the sixth embodiment.
  • Part 500b is arranged.
  • the printing unit 500 is not particularly limited as long as it forms the printed material Pp by attaching the toner or ink of the recording medium to the surface of the recording medium, such as a so-called laser printer or an inkjet printer.
  • FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a flow for supplying the storage unit 800 with the printed recycled paper Pr1 and the recycled paper Pr2 formed in the paper recycling unit 100 provided in the paper recycling printer 1100 according to the seventh embodiment.
  • the storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) is a predetermined printed recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A.
  • the (first recycled paper storage unit) is assumed to be another printed recycled paper storage unit (another first recycled paper storage unit) 32B.
  • Production recycled paper selection (S1) selects whether the recycled paper formed by the paper recycling unit 100 is the printed recycled paper Pr1 used for printing or the recycled paper Pr2 not used for printing It is a step to do.
  • the next step is to set the predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) (S50). Transition.
  • the predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A includes a plurality of printed recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 821, 822, 823, and 824. A single printed recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) from which the printed recycled paper Pr1 is taken out by the transport unit 900 is shown.
  • the printed recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) that can transport the printed recycled paper Pr1 to the printing unit 500 Is set in a predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A. If the predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A is already set when the operation of the paper recycling unit 100 is started, it may not be reset.
  • the printing recycled paper conveyed from the printing recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 822 included in the printing recycled paper storage unit 820 to the printing unit 500.
  • the form in which Pr1 is taken out is illustrated.
  • an apparatus control unit (not shown) recognizes that the printed recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 822 is a predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A,
  • the paper acquisition unit 910 is driven to the position of the printed recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 822 by the conveyance switching unit.
  • Printed recycled paper Pr1 is selected from the printed recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 821, 823, and 824 excluding the predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A (822). Is selected as the other recycled paper storage unit (other first recycled paper storage unit) 32B.
  • the printed recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 821 is set as another recycled paper storage unit (other first recycled paper storage unit) 32B, and the printed recycled paper Pr1 is supplied. Yes.
  • the printing recycling is performed so that the printing recycled paper Pr1 is supplied to the printing recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 821.
  • a device control unit (not shown) recognizes that the paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 821 is another recycled paper storage unit (other first recycled paper storage unit) 32B, and is regenerated by the storage unit switching means.
  • the paper supply means 720 is driven to the position of the printed recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 821.
  • Recycled paper supply When another recycled paper storage unit (other first recycled paper storage unit) is set (S51), it is recycled to another set recycled paper storage unit (other first recycled paper storage unit) 32B. Printing recycled paper supply (S52) is executed from the recycled paper supply means 720 of the paper supply unit 700.
  • the other recycled paper storage unit (the other first recycled paper storage unit) is reset (S54). That is, in the present embodiment, the printed recycled paper storage unit set in the predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A from which the printed recycled paper Pr1 conveyed to the printing unit 500 described above is taken out.
  • First recycled paper storage unit 822 and other recycled paper storage unit (other first recycled paper storage unit) 32B a printed recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit Pr1 that has reached the maximum storage amount of printed recycled paper Pr1) Of the recycled paper storage unit) 821 and the printed recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 823, 824 except for one printed recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) It is determined whether or not it can be newly set as the recycled paper storage unit (another first recycled paper storage unit) 32B.
  • any of the printed recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 823, 824 or one of them has a storage area for the printed recycled paper Pr1 (YES)
  • another recycled paper storage unit (other The process proceeds to the setting (S51) of the first recycled paper storage unit), and the printed recycled paper Pr1 is stored in the newly set other recycled paper storage unit (another first recycled paper storage unit) 32B.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 not used for printing It is confirmed whether the paper reproduction printing apparatus 1100 has received a production instruction (S55).
  • the paper reproduction unit 100 stops and the supply of the printed reproduction paper Pr1 is suspended. To do.
  • the paper recycling printing apparatus 1100 has received an instruction to manufacture recycled paper Pr2 (YES)
  • the process proceeds to supply of recycled paper Pr2 not to be described later to the recycled paper storage unit (S60). .
  • the process proceeds to the step of confirming the production instruction for the recycled paper Pr2 (S55) before the stop of the paper regeneration unit 100, not only the stop of the paper regeneration unit 100 by the above-described flow but also the following case
  • the paper reproducing unit 100 stops. For example, when the scheduled amount of printing recycled paper Pr1 is input to the paper recycling unit 100 in advance to the control unit and reaches the scheduled molding amount, an instruction for manufacturing recycled paper Pr2 before the stop of the paper recycling unit 100 is issued. The process proceeds to the confirmation (S55) step, and the sheet reproducing unit 100 is stopped.
  • the process proceeds to the step of confirming the production instruction for the recycled paper Pr2 (S55) before the stop of the paper recycling unit 100.
  • the paper recycling unit 100 is stopped or paused until the used paper Pu is supplied again.
  • one of the plurality of print recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 821, 822, 823, and 824 included in the printed recycled paper storage unit 820 is supplied with the printed recycled paper Pr1. Since the recycled paper storage unit (another first recycled paper storage unit) 32B is set, even if the paper recycling unit 100 is continuously operated, the printed recycled paper Pr1 formed by the paper recycling unit 100 is printed recycled paper. It can be supplied to any one of the storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 821, 822, 823, and 824 and can be stored.
  • a plurality of printing reproductions are performed in the printing recycled paper storage unit 820 in order to obtain printing recycled paper Pr1 with more stable quality.
  • a paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 821, 822, 823, and 824 is provided so that the paper recycling unit 100 can be operated continuously for a longer time.
  • a predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A from a plurality of printed recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage unit) 821, 822, 823, and 824 Printed recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) for supplying and storing printed recycled paper Pr1 from the printed recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) excluding the recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 822 Set as another recycled paper storage unit (another first recycled paper storage unit) 32B (in the example of this embodiment, a printed recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 821) as the recycled paper storage unit)
  • the flow of transporting and supplying the recycled paper Pr2 stored in the storage unit 800 in the paper recycling printing apparatus 1100 according to the present embodiment to the printing unit 500 and discharging the non-printed recycled paper Pr2 is as follows. First, the recycled paper Pr2 formed in the paper recycling unit 100 is supplied to the recycled paper storage unit 830 of the storage unit 800.
  • a recycled paper storage amount confirmation (S70) is performed in which it is confirmed whether or not the designated amount of recycled paper Pr2 to be discharged is stored in the recycled paper storage unit 830 of the storage unit 800. If the designated amount of recycled paper Pr2 is stored in the recycled paper storage unit 830 (YES), the process proceeds to the next printing unit pass (S71).
  • the printing section passage (S71) the printing section 500 is allowed to pass, but at this time, printing is not performed. Then, the recycled paper Pr2 that is not printed is discharged to the printed material discharge unit 500b.
  • the paper recycling printing apparatus 1100 can cause the printed paper discharge unit 500b included in the printing unit 500 to discharge the recycled paper Pr2 that is not used for printing. Thereby, since there is no dedicated discharge portion for the recycled paper Pr2, the configuration of the paper recycling printing apparatus 1100 can be simplified, and the apparatus cost can be reduced.
  • the paper recycled printing apparatus 1100 is used. Since the recycled paper Pr2 is an apparatus and a flow in which the recycled paper Pr2 is discharged through the printing unit 500, the recycled paper A on which the logo mark M is printed can be easily obtained.
  • a printing apparatus 2000 including a storage unit 300 including a recycled paper storage unit 320 will be described.
  • the paper reproduction unit 100 of the paper reproduction printing apparatus 1000 according to the sixth embodiment is configured as a paper reproduction apparatus 2100 as an independent apparatus, and is incorporated in the paper reproduction printing system 10000. It is a form. Therefore, the same components as those of the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 according to the sixth embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
  • the printing unit 500, the transport unit 400, the storage unit 300, and the recycled paper supply unit 200 are the same as the paper recycled printing apparatus 1000 according to the sixth embodiment. It is a component.
  • the paper reproduction printing system 10000 includes a paper reproduction device 2100 and a printing device 2000.
  • the paper recycling apparatus 2100 includes, for example, the same apparatus configuration (see FIG. 13) as the paper recycling unit 100 provided in the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 shown in FIG. 12, and prints and recycles the used paper Pu supplied to the used paper supply unit 2100a.
  • the paper Pr1 or the recycled paper Pr2 is discharged to a recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit) 2100b.
  • the discharged printed recycled paper Pr1 or recycled paper Pr2 is conveyed to the recycled paper inlet 210a of the recycled paper supply unit 200 via the supply conveyance unit 230. Then, the transported printed recycled paper Pr1 is supplied to the recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit 320) provided in the recycled paper storage unit 320 by the first recycled paper supply unit (recycled paper storage and supply unit) 221 of the recycled paper supply unit 200. Paper storage unit) 321, 322, 323, 324 is supplied and stored. On the other hand, recycled paper Pr2 that is not used for printing is supplied and stored in a recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit) 600 by a second recycled paper supply unit (recycled paper discharge supply unit) 222.
  • the supply conveyance unit 230 is provided in the recycled paper supply unit 200, but is disposed so as to be separable from the paper recycling apparatus 2100. As described above, the paper recycling apparatus 2100 and the printing apparatus 2000 are configured to be separable at the position of the supply conveyance unit 230, so that only the paper recycling apparatus 2100 can be easily replaced, and the paper recycling printing system 10000 is maintained. Maintenance can be facilitated.
  • the flow supplied to the storage unit) 600 is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG.
  • the flow of conveying and supplying the new paper Pn stored in the storage unit 300 or the printed recycled paper Pr1 to the printing unit 500 and forming the printed material Pp is the same as the flowchart of FIG. To do.
  • the paper recycling printing system 10000 including the printing apparatus 2000 according to the present embodiment includes a recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit) 600 included in the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 according to the sixth embodiment, and performs printing.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 that is not provided is stored and also functions as a takeout unit for the recycled paper Pr2.
  • a paper recycled printing system including the storage unit 800 according to the seventh embodiment may be used.
  • the recycled paper supply unit 700 is replaced with the recycled paper supply unit 200 provided in the printing apparatus 2000
  • the storage unit 800 is replaced with the storage unit 300
  • the transport unit 400 is replaced.
  • the transport unit 900 can be disposed.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 can be discharged to the printed matter discharge section 500b provided in the printing section 500 in place of the recycled paper discharge section (second recycled paper storage section) 600 (see FIG. 16).
  • a paper recycling apparatus 3000 including a storage unit 300 including a recycled paper storage unit 320 and a recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit) 600 will be described.
  • the printing unit 500 of the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 according to the sixth embodiment is configured as the printing apparatus 3100 as an independent apparatus and is incorporated in the paper recycling printing system 20000. It is. Therefore, the same components as those of the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 according to the sixth embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
  • the paper recycling unit 100, the recycled paper supply unit 200, the storage unit 300, and the transport unit 400 include the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 according to the sixth embodiment. Is the same component.
  • the paper reproduction printing system 20000 includes a paper reproduction device 3000 and a printing device 3100.
  • the paper recycling apparatus 3000 includes a plurality of recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) of the recycled paper storage unit 320 provided with the printed recycled paper Pr1 among the recycled papers formed in the paper recycling unit 100. ) 321, 322, 323, 324, and a new paper Pn as a predetermined recording medium is stored from the paper storage unit 310 by a print command command from the printing apparatus 3100, and the printed recycled paper Pr 1 is a recycled paper storage unit. From 320, according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 15, it supplies to the printing apparatus 3100, and the printed matter Pp is obtained.
  • the paper recycling apparatus 3000 uses the recycled paper Pr2 that is not used for printing out of the recycled paper formed in the paper recycling unit 100, as a second recycled paper supply unit (recycled paper discharge supply unit) of the recycled paper supply unit 200.
  • the apparatus 222 supplies and stores the recycled paper to the recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit) 600 by 222.
  • a new paper Pn of the recording medium discharged from the paper supply unit 400 a or the printed recycled paper Pr 1 is supplied by a supply transport unit 430 provided in the transport unit 400.
  • the paper is conveyed to a paper take-in section 3100a of the printing apparatus 3100.
  • the supply / conveyance unit 430 is disposed so as to be separable between the paper recycling apparatus 3000 and the printing apparatus 3100, and can easily replace the printing apparatus 3100. That is, in the paper recycling printing system 20000, the printing device 3100 is changed from a laser printer to an inkjet printer, a printing device having a higher printing speed, or from a monochrome printer to a color printer, to a printing device that is most suitable for business. It is intended to facilitate the application of.
  • the flow of supplying the printed recycled paper Pr1 supplied from the paper recycling unit 100 to the recycled paper storage unit 320, and the recycled paper Pr2 to the recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper
  • the flow to be supplied to the paper storage unit 600 is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG.
  • the flow of conveying and supplying the new paper Pn or the printed recycled paper Pr1 stored in the storage unit 300 to the printing apparatus 3100 and forming the printed matter Pp is the same as the flowchart of FIG. To do.
  • the paper recycling printing system 20000 including the paper recycling apparatus 3000 according to the present embodiment includes a recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit) 600 included in the paper recycling printing apparatus 1000 according to the sixth embodiment, and performs printing.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 not to be used is stored and also functions as a takeout unit for the recycled paper Pr2.
  • the paper recycled printing system including the storage unit 800 according to the seventh embodiment may be used.
  • the recycled paper supply unit 700 is replaced with the recycled paper supply unit 200 provided in the paper recycling apparatus 3000
  • the storage unit 800 is replaced with the storage unit 300
  • the transport unit 400 is replaced.
  • the conveyance unit 900 can be disposed.
  • the recycled paper Pr2 can be discharged to the printed material discharger 3100b included in the printing apparatus 3100 instead of the recycled paper discharger (second recycled paper storage unit) 600 (see FIG. 16).
  • a paper recycling printing system 20000 including the paper recycling apparatus 3000 according to the ninth embodiment includes a plurality of recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 321, 322, 323, and 324 that store recycled paper.
  • first recycled paper storage units first recycled paper storage units
  • FIG. 16 a plurality of printed recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 821, 822, 823, and 824 are provided in the printed recycled paper storage unit 820 as shown in FIG.
  • One of the other recycled paper storage units (first recycled paper storage units) 321, 323, and 324 except the section (first recycled paper storage unit) 322, or the printed recycled paper storage unit (first One of the other recycled printing paper storage units (first recycled paper storage unit) 821, 823, and 824 except the recycled paper storage unit 822 is replaced with a predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycling).
  • the recycled paper storage unit other than the predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A, and the recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 322 in the example of the setting of the present embodiment.
  • Other recycled paper storage unit (other first recycled paper storage unit) 32B to which the printed recycled paper Pr1 formed in the unit 100 or the paper recycling apparatus 2100 is supplied in the example of the setting of the above embodiment, recycled paper.
  • Excluding storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 321 Printed recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper) excluding either raw paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 323, 324 or printed recycled paper storage unit (first recycled paper storage unit) 821
  • One of the storage units) 823 and 824 is reset as another recycled paper storage unit (another first recycled paper storage unit) 32B. Therefore, when the printed recycled paper Pr1 transported to the printing unit 500 or the printing device 3100 is taken out from the predetermined recycled paper storage unit (predetermined first recycled paper storage unit) 32A, the paper recycling unit 100 or the paper recycling device 2100 is taken out.
  • the supply of the printed recycled paper Pr1 from the printer is not duplicated. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a jam from occurring when paper is fed to the printing unit 500 or the printing apparatus 3100.
  • the paper recycling unit 100 can form the printed recycled paper Pr1 used for printing and the recycled paper Pr2 not used for printing. At least two types of recycled paper (printed recycled paper Pr1 and recycled paper Pr2) have different uses. In particular, recycled paper Pr2 is simply used as a single sheet of recycled paper, so that the paper recycled printing according to the above-described embodiment. In the apparatus 1000 and the paper recycling printing systems 10000 and 20000, the recycled paper Pr2 can be easily taken out by including the recycled paper discharge unit (second recycled paper storage unit) 600.
  • the paper recycling printing apparatus 1100 even if the recycled paper Pr2 is supplied from the transport unit 900 to the printing unit 500, the printed material Pp and the recycled paper Pr2 in the apparatus are discharged by being discharged to the printed material discharging unit 500b without printing. Can be shared, and the ease of taking out the paper can be provided.

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Dispositif d'impression à recyclage de papier caractérisé en ce qu'il est pourvu : d'une unité de recyclage du papier qui produit du papier recyclé dans des premières conditions, et des secondes conditions différentes des premières conditions ; d'une première unité de stockage de papier recyclé dans laquelle le papier recyclé produit dans les premières conditions est stocké ; d'une seconde unité de stockage de papier recyclé dans laquelle le papier recyclé produit dans les secondes conditions est stocké ; et d'une unité d'impression à laquelle le papier recyclé produit dans les premières conditions est apporté à partir de la première unité de stockage de papier recyclé, et qui imprime des informations d'enregistrement sur un support d'enregistrement comprenant le papier recyclé.
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