Electrophotography – Document handling – Copy
Patent
1997-09-02
1998-11-03
Brase, Sandra
Electrophotography
Document handling
Copy
399 16, 399407, 399410, G03G 1500
Patent
active
058323589
ABSTRACT:
A method of ejecting copy sheets from the compiler in a printing apparatus that includes a processing section for transferring a developed image onto a copy sheet and a finishing section with a compiler and a stapler for receiving plural copy sheets to generate a print set. In particular, the level of copy sheets in a compiler tray is sensed, a tag in non-volatile memory indicating a number of allowable extra copy sheets in the compiler is monitored, and a capacity count for sheets to be stapled is referenced. In response, a set of copy sheets may be ejected from the compiler in an unscheduled manner as a function of the level of copy sheets in the compiler tray, the tag in non-volatile memory, and the capacity count for sheets to be stapled. This enables the finisher to complete a set that might have been prematurely ejected or enables the finisher to eject a set before reaching a jam condition.
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Milillo Richard J.
Sampath Barbara A.
Brase Sandra
Chapuran Ronald F.
Xerox Corporation
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