| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mail processing apparatus capable of curing or drying printing ink after used for printing a code based on address data on mail during feed or sterilizing the surface of the mail with good processing efficiency and energy efficiency, and a mail processing method using the same. <P>SOLUTION: The mail processing apparatus is equipped with a feed line 19 for feeding the mail A continuously, a printing apparatus 18 for printing a predetermined code corresponding to the address data of the mail on the mail A and an electron beam irradiator 20 for irradiating the mail A fed along the feed line 19 with an electron beam not only to cure or dry printing ink but also to sterilize the surface of the mail A. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO |
