摘要 |
<p>PURPOSE:To improve the convenience of users by counting the time for the prescribed period of time after the image of one page unit is formed when the staple mode is selected by an external equipment, and starting and controlling the staple when the elapse of the prescribed time is detected. CONSTITUTION:The print output is judged (S61) from an external equipment, and when the print output is present, a judgment is made whether the print output of one page is completed or not (S62). As a result, a judgment (S63) is made whether the print output selects staple mode or not, and when the staple mode is selected, the image of one page unit is formed, a judgment (S64) is made whether the print output completion timer is started or not, a judgment (S65) is made whether the print output completion timer reaches or exceeds the prescribed value or not, and when the prescribed time is reached, the staple is started, and the print output is made (S66). This constitution improves the convenience of users.</p> |