Xerox Corporation

Robert L Traister

Stephen P Wilczek

Phillip J Batchelor

Edward G Reehil

Joseph A Marino

Gary A Gray

A system for controlling a sorter for receiving copy sheets from a reproduction machine processor. The sorter includes a plurality of bins for holding collated books of copy sheets. The control system provides a fault detection feature which insures that the copy sheets are placed in the correct bin. As each sheet enters the sorter, a timer is caused to begin running. When a sheet enters a bin, the timer is read and a fault is declared if the sheet did not reach the bin within a predetermined time range. Other features include bin module selection capabilities and automatic starting of the processor after a module has been unloaded.

Sorter for a reproduction machine

An electrostatographic type copying or reproduction machine for making duplex as well as simplex copies. To enable offset margins on the original documents being copied to be matched on both sides of a duplex copy, a control is provided which when actuated moves the second side image into alignment with the first side image.

Reproduction machine with duplex image shift

A xerographic type copying or reproduction machine incorporating a programmable controller to operate the various machine components in an integrated manner to produce copies is disclosed. The controller carries a master program bearing machine operating parameters from which an operating program for the specific copy run desired is formed and used to operate the machine components to produce the copies programmed. A fault flag array is routinely scanned, each flag comprising the array being associated with an operating component or area of such machine such that on a fault or malfunction thereof, the fault flag corresponding thereto is set. On detection of a fault flag, a machine fault is declared. Display means are provided to visually identify the fault location. A permanent record of certain faults and machine operations are stored in memory for future use.

Error log for electrostatographic machines

In an electrostatic reproducing machine an improved fusing apparatus is provided for fusing xerographic images onto copy sheets. The fusing apparatus comprises various actuable means including a pressure roller, a fuser roller, means for engaging and disengaging the pressure roller against the fuser roller, means for cooling end portions of the pressure roller, means for lubricating the fuser roller, and control means for actuating the various actuable means in a timed order and sequence to effect the fusing operation.

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Penfield, NY, United States of America

Robert L Traister