Patent ID: 6042098
Filing Date: 2000-03-28
Classification: B42C,B65H

Abstract:
A post-processing apparatus for sheets discharged from an image forming machine comprising:a tray means for holding a stack of said sheets for stapling;a transfer passage for sequentially transferring single sheets of paper discharged from an image forming machine to said tray means, wherein said transfer passage includes: a turn-over route for switching a direction of front and back edges of said sheets; an inlet deflecting means through which said sheets pass; and a non-turn-over route for said sheets that are not turned over;a hole punching means located in said transfer passage;a stapling means for stapling said stack of said sheets on said tray means, anda control means, of said inlet deflecting means, for selecting any one of said turn-over route for switching a direction of front and back edges of a sheet of said sheets and said non-turn-over route.