Patent ID: 6385432
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
A method of controlling a post-processor by an image-forming device that includes a transfer part and a fixing part, and conveys continuous paper, said image-forming device being connected with said post-processor that processes the continuous paper on which an image has been formed,wherein said method comprises the steps of: initiating an electrophotographic image-forming operation in the transfer part and the fixing part so that said image-forming device forms an image onto and conveys the continuous paper; initiating an operation of the post-processor so that the post-processor post-processes and conveys the continuous paper; stopping the operation of said post-processor on or before a completion of a transfer by the transfer part onto the continuous paper; conveying to the fixing part the continuous paper onto which the transfer part has finished transferring; and conveying to the transfer part the continuous paper onto which the fixing part finishes a fixation.