Patent ID: 7471925
Filing Date: 2008-12-30
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A sheet processing apparatus which flattens a curled sheet carrying images on both surfaces, comprising: a water content control unit configured to control a water content of the curled sheet carrying images on both surfaces, so as to moisturize the curled sheet carrying images on both surfaces; a decurling section which is provided downstream from the water content control unit with respect to a conveyance direction of the curled sheet carrying images on both surfaces, the decurling section being configured to bend the curled sheet carrying images on both surfaces to be flat by a bending force; and a conveyance route changing section provided upstream from the water content control unit with respect to the conveyance direction of the curled sheet and configured to control whether a conveyance route of the curled sheet conveys the curled sheet to the water content control unit.