Device for further processing after copying

摘要

A transport path (41) is branched into a main pass (41c) and a bypass (41b). A deflector (44) is provided at a branch point, for switching the path either to the bypass (41b) or to the main pass (41c). Sheet detection switches are respectively provided along the bypass (41b) and the main pass (41c), and also on a stapler plate (46), for controlling the rotation of a transport roller (43). In this way, a first sheet being transported through the main pass (41c) and a second sheet being transported through the bypass (41b) can be discharged onto the stapler plate (46) at the same time. As a result, the problem of the device being made larger or reducing the quality of the sheets can be prevented, and a faster process after copying can be achieved. - Additionally disclosed is a discharge tray which avoids excessive pile up of stapled corners of stapled sets of copies. - Further disclosed is a light alignement of the discharge tray to assure good alignement of the discharged sets of post printing processed copies. - Further disclosed are alternativ ejection modes according to the selection of post printing process or normal copy action. - Further disclosed are means to guaranty trouble free ejection of post printing processed sets of copies. - Further disclosed are designs of the pushout means for processed copies to avoid jams in the post printing process apparatus.