Post-processing device and recording system

Abstract

Provided are a post-processing device and a recording system, which can appropriately perform post-processing even when a recording device is replaced with a recording device of a different recording method without replacing the post-processing device. A control section can acquire, as information related to a recording device, first information that can specify that the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method and second information that can specify that the recording method of the recording device is a laser method. The control section acquires information related to the recording device, performs post-processing based on a first setting when the information related to the recording device includes the first information that can specify the inkjet method, and performs control related to post-processing based on a second setting different from the first setting when the information related to the recording device includes the second information that can specify the laser method.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a post-processing apparatus configured to post-process a medium recorded by a recording apparatus, and a recording system. BACKGROUND

[0002] For example, in Patent Literature 1, as one example of a recording system, a recording system provided with a recording apparatus that records on a medium and a post-processing apparatus that post-processes a medium recorded by the recording apparatus is disclosed. A recording apparatus of an inkjet method that records on a medium using ink has a tendency to contain more moisture in a recorded medium than a recording apparatus of a laser method. To solve a problem that is difficult to occur in a recording apparatus of a laser method, such a post-processing apparatus performs control unique to a recording apparatus of an inkjet method. For example, the post-processing apparatus controls the operation of a paddle for aligning media depending on the number of media loaded on a processing tray for performing post-processing. Thereby, even if a recorded medium by a recording apparatus of an inkjet method contains more moisture, the alignability of the medium can be improved.

[0003] PRIOR ART DOCUMENTS

[0004] PATENT LITERATURE

[0005] Patent Literature 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-144911

[0006] However, in such a post-processing apparatus and a recording system, in the case of replacing a recording apparatus of a different recording method, the post-processing apparatus also has to be replaced so as to correspond to the recording method of the recording apparatus. Thereby, as a user, the burden of work and the burden of cost are increased, and as a manufacturer, different post-processing apparatuses corresponding to the recording method have to be manufactured and managed. SUMMARY

[0007] A post-processing apparatus that solves the above problem is provided with: a receiving section capable of receiving a medium recorded by a recording apparatus; a post-processing section configured to post-process a medium received by the receiving section; and a control section configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing, the control section being capable of acquiring, as information related to the recording apparatus, first information capable of specifying a recording method of the recording apparatus as an inkjet method and second information capable of specifying a recording method of the recording apparatus as a laser method, the control section performing at least control related to the post-processing depending on whether the first information or the second information is acquired.

[0008] A recording system that solves the above-described problem includes a recording device configured to perform recording on a medium, and a post-processing device capable of receiving the medium recorded by the recording device, the post-processing device having a receiving section that receives the medium recorded by the recording device, a post-processing section that performs post-processing on the medium received by the receiving section, and a control section that performs at least control related to the post-processing, the control section being capable of acquiring first information that specifies that a recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method and second information that specifies that the recording method of the recording device is a laser method as information related to the recording device, the control section acquiring the information related to the recording device, performing post-processing based on a first setting in a case where the information related to the recording device includes the first information that specifies the inkjet method, and performing control related to post-processing based on a second setting different from the first setting in a case where the information related to the recording device includes the second information that specifies the laser method. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0009] Figure 1 A side view of a recording system provided with a post-processing device is schematically shown.

[0010] Figure 2 An enlarged view of the Figure 1 is a schematic view showing a setting information table.

[0011] Figure 3 is a schematic view showing a paddle rotation table.

[0012] Figure 4 is a schematic view showing a recording control setting processing.

[0013] Figure 5 is a schematic view showing a recording control setting processing.

[0014] Figure 6 is a schematic view related to a recordable area and a punch area of a medium.

[0015] Figure 7 is a schematic view related to a recordable area, a punch area, and a limit area of a medium.

[0016] Figure 8 is a schematic view related to a recordable area, a punch area, and a limit area of a medium.

[0017] Figure 9 is a schematic view related to a recordable area, a punch area, and a limit area of a medium.

[0018] Figure 10 is a schematic view related to a recordable area, a punch area, and a limit area of a medium.

[0019] Figure 11 is a diagram related to a recordable area, a punched area, and a restricted area of a medium.

[0020] Figure 12 is a flowchart showing a post-processing control setting process.

[0021] Figure 13 is a flowchart showing an integration control process.

[0022] Symbol Explanation

[0023] PT1 to PT3, paddle rotation table; ST, setting information table; 11, recording system; 12, medium; 12A, recordable area; 12B, peripheral area; 12C, punched area; 12D to 12F, restricted area; 13, recording device; 14, post-processing device; 15, intermediate device; 16, conveyance path; 20, cassette; 21, paper feeding mechanism; 22, pickup roller; 23, separation roller; 24, first conveyance mechanism; 25, first conveyance roller pair; 26, support portion; 27, recording portion; 28, liquid ejection head; 29, nozzle; 30, placement tray; 31, first discharge path; 32, return path; 33, inversion path; 34, second discharge path; 35, recording control portion; 40, inversion processing portion; 41, first introduction path; 42, first return path; 43, second return path; 44, first merging path; 45, second merging path; 46, lead-out path; 47, second conveyance roller pair; 48, first baffle; 50, receiving portion; 51, second introduction path; 52, first conveyance path; 53, second conveyance path; 54, merging path; 55, second conveyance mechanism; 56, third conveyance roller pair; 57, second baffle; 58, drying mechanism; 59, fourth conveyance roller pair; 60, sensor; 61, processing tray; 62, loading surface; 63, abutting surface; 64, first end portion; 65, second end portion; 66, edge guide; 67, paddle; 67A, rotating body; 67B, blade; 67C, rotation shaft; 68, post-processing portion; 69, air blowing portion; 70, discharge portion; 71, drive roller; 72, driven roller; 73, guide portion; 74, support member; 75, discharge accumulator; 76, post-processing control portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] Embodiment

[0025] Next, one embodiment of a recording system provided with a post-processing device will be described. The recording system performs, for example, a recording operation of performing recording on a medium and a post-processing operation of performing post-processing on the recorded medium.

[0026] Recording System

[0027] As Figure 1As shown, the recording system 11 is provided with a recording device 13 that performs recording on the medium 12. The recording system 11 is provided with a post-processing device 14. The post-processing device 14 performs post-processing on the medium 12 recorded by the recording device 13. The recording system 11 can also be provided with an intermediate device 15. The intermediate device 15 is disposed between the recording device 13 and the post-processing device 14. The intermediate device 15 conveys the medium 12 recorded by the recording device 13 to the post-processing device 14.

[0028] The recording system 11 is provided with a conveyance path 16. The conveyance path 16 is a path that extends from the recording device 13 to the post-processing device 14 via the intermediate device 15. The recording system 11 is provided with a plurality of conveyance roller pairs. The plurality of conveyance roller pairs conveys the medium 12 along the conveyance path 16. The conveyance roller pairs are provided in each of the recording device 13, the intermediate device 15, and the post-processing device 14, for example, by at least one or more. In the present embodiment, the direction in which the shafts of the conveyance roller pairs extend is referred to as the axial direction X.

[0029] Recording device

[0030] The recording device 13 is configured to perform recording on the medium 12. The recording device 13 of the present embodiment is an inkjet printer that records an image by ejecting ink, which is an example of a liquid, onto the medium 12. The recording device 13 of the present embodiment can also be a laser printer that records an image by causing toner to adhere using a laser. That is, the recording method of the recording device 13 can be either an inkjet method or a laser method. The image is formed from a liquid adhered to the medium 12. The image includes a photograph, a pattern, a character, a mark, a symbol, a line, a table, and the like.

[0031] The recording device 13 is provided with a cassette 20. The cassette 20 houses the medium 12 in a stacked state. The cassette 20 is detachably provided to the recording device 13. A plurality of cassettes 20 can also be provided.

[0032] The recording device 13 is provided with a paper feed mechanism 21. The paper feed mechanism 21 is configured to feed the medium 12 to a recording section 27. The paper feed mechanism 21 feeds the medium 12 housed in the cassette 20 to the conveyance path 16. The paper feed mechanism 21 can be provided with a pickup roller 22 and a separation roller 23. The pickup roller 22 feeds the uppermost medium 12 among the media 12 housed in the cassette 20. The separation roller 23 separates the media 12 fed by the pickup roller 22 one by one.

[0033] The recording device 13 includes a first conveying mechanism 24. The first conveying mechanism 24 conveys the medium 12 fed by the feeding mechanism 21 along the conveying path 16. The first conveying mechanism 24 is configured to convey the medium 12 on which recording is performed by the recording section 27. In the present embodiment, the first conveying mechanism 24 corresponds to one example of a recording conveying mechanism. The first conveying mechanism 24 includes a plurality of first conveying roller pairs 25. The plurality of first conveying roller pairs 25 are conveying roller pairs provided to the recording device 13. The plurality of first conveying roller pairs 25 are arranged along the conveying path 16. In the present embodiment, one of the plurality of first conveying roller pairs 25 is schematically illustrated. The plurality of first conveying roller pairs 25 convey the medium 12 fed from the cassette 20 along the conveying path 16 in the recording device 13. Figure 1

[0034] The recording device 13 includes a support section 26. The support section 26 is provided at a position along the conveying path 16. The support section 26 supports the medium 12.

[0035] The recording device 13 includes a recording section 27. The recording section 27 is configured to perform recording on the medium 12. The recording section 27 is provided at a position opposite to the support section 26 across the conveying path 16. The recording section 27 includes a liquid ejection head 28. The liquid ejection head 28 includes a plurality of nozzles 29 that eject liquid. The liquid ejection head 28 performs recording on the medium 12 supported by the support section 26 by ejecting liquid from the nozzles 29 toward the medium 12.

[0036] The liquid ejection head 28 of the present embodiment is, for example, a line head that includes a plurality of nozzles 29 arranged at a fixed pitch in the axial direction X and simultaneously ejects liquid over the width of the medium 12. Alternatively, the liquid ejection head 28 can be a serial head that is mounted on a carriage that moves in the axial direction X and the opposite direction thereof and ejects liquid while moving with the carriage.

[0037] The recording device 13 includes a placement tray 30. The placement tray 30 places the medium 12 discharged from the inside of the recording device 13. The recording device 13 includes a first discharge path 31, a turnaround path 32, a flip path 33, and a second discharge path 34 as part of the conveying path 16. The first discharge path 31 is a path that discharges the medium 12. The medium 12 discharged from the first discharge path 31 is placed on the placement tray 30. The turnaround path 32 is a path that turns around the medium 12. The flip path 33 is a path that flips the front and back of the medium 12. The second discharge path 34 is a path that discharges the medium 12. The medium 12 discharged from the second discharge path 34 is fed to the intermediate device 15. Thus, the medium 12 on which recording is performed by the liquid ejection head 28 is discharged to the placement tray 30 through the first discharge path 31 or is fed to the intermediate device 15 through the second discharge path 34.

[0038] ​In a case where double-sided recording is performed, the medium 12 after the single-sided recording is transported to the return path 32, and is returned in the return path 32. Thereby, the medium 12 after the single-sided recording is transported from the return path 32 to the flipping path 33. The medium 12 after the flipping in the flipping path 33 is transported to the liquid ejection head 28 again, and recording is performed on the side opposite to the side on which recording has been performed by the liquid ejection head 28. Thereby, the recording device 13 performs double-sided recording on the medium 12.

[0039] The recording device 13 includes a recording control section 35. The recording control section 35 can also comprehensively control the driving of each mechanism in the recording device 13, and control various actions performed by the recording device 13. The recording control section 35 can also include one or more processors that execute various processes according to a computer program, one or more special-purpose hardware circuits that execute at least a part of the various processes, or a combination thereof. The processor includes a CPU and a memory such as a RAM and a ROM, and the memory stores program codes or instructions that configure the CPU to perform the processes. The memory, which is a computer-readable medium, includes any readable medium that can be accessed by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer.

[0040] The recording control section 35 can communicate with the intermediate device 15 via a communication section not shown. The recording control section 35 can communicate with the post-processing device 14 via a communication section not shown. In the present embodiment, the recording control section 35 can transmit information related to post-processing to the post-processing device 14 when a command for recording accompanied by post-processing is input. The information related to post-processing includes the number of sheets of processing that is performed for post-processing. The number of sheets is the number of sheets of a unit for which post-processing is performed. In a case where the recording method of the recording device 13 is an inkjet method, the recording control section 35 can transmit recording density information that can specify the recording density to the medium 12 to the post-processing device 14 when a command for recording accompanied by post-processing is input. The recording density is the proportion of the area of a recorded image with respect to the area of the medium 12. In other words, the recording density is the proportion of the number of dots of liquid actually ejected with respect to the maximum number of dots of liquid ejected to the medium 12. Thereby, the recording control section 35 is configured to at least perform control related to recording to the medium 12.

[0041] Intermediate device

[0042] The intermediate device 15 is a device that discharges the recorded medium 12 fed from the recording device 13 to the post-processing device 14. The intermediate device 15 can also include a flipping processing section 40. The flipping processing section 40 flips the fed medium 12.

[0043] The turn processing section 40 can also have the first introduction path 41, the first return path 42, the second return path 43, the first merging path 44, the second merging path 45, and the export path 46 as part of the conveyance path 16.

[0044] The turn processing section 40 can also have a plurality of second conveyance roller pairs 47. The plurality of second conveyance roller pairs 47 are conveyance roller pairs provided to the intermediate device 15. The plurality of second conveyance roller pairs 47 are arranged along the conveyance path 16. In Figure 1 particular, one of the plurality of second conveyance roller pairs 47 is schematically illustrated.

[0045] The turn processing section 40 can also have a first baffle 48. The first baffle 48 guides the medium 12 toward either of the first return path 42 and the second return path 43 at a branch point at which the first introduction path 41 branches into the first return path 42 and the second return path 43. Thus, the first baffle 48 switches the conveyance destination of the medium 12 conveyed from the first introduction path 41 between the first return path 42 and the second return path 43.

[0046] The medium 12 conveyed to the first return path 42 is conveyed to the export path 46 after being turned in the first return path 42 and being turned in the first merging path 44. On the other hand, the medium 12 conveyed from the first introduction path 41 to the second return path 43 is conveyed to the export path 46 after being turned in the second return path 43 and being turned in the second merging path 45. The intermediate device 15 can, for example, alternately feed the medium 12 to the first return path 42 and the second return path 43.

[0047] Post-processing device

[0048] The post-processing device 14 is a device that performs post-processing on the recorded medium 12 fed from the intermediate device 15. That is, the post-processing device 14 is configured to be able to receive the medium 12 recorded by the recording device 13, and to perform post-processing on the received medium 12.

[0049] The post-processing device 14 has a receiving section 50. The receiving section 50 is provided to the conveyance path 16. The receiving section 50 is configured to receive the medium 12 fed from the intermediate device 15. Thus, the receiving section 50 can receive the medium 12 recorded by the recording device 13.

[0050] The post-processing device 14 can also have a second introduction path 51, a first conveyance path 52, a second conveyance path 53, and a merging path 54 as part of the conveyance path 16. The second introduction path 51, the first conveyance path 52, the second conveyance path 53, and the merging path 54 are paths configured to convey the medium 12 before post-processing. The second introduction path 51 is a path configured to convey the medium 12 received from the receiving section 50. The first conveyance path 52 and the second conveyance path 53 are paths branched from the second introduction path 51. The first conveyance path 52 and the second conveyance path 53 are paths configured to convey the medium 12 from the second introduction path 51. The path length of the first conveyance path 52 is longer than the path length of the second conveyance path 53. The merging path 54 is a path in which the first conveyance path 52 and the second conveyance path 53 merge. The merging path 54 is a path configured to convey the medium 12 from the first conveyance path 52 and the second conveyance path 53.

[0051] The post-processing device 14 has a second conveyance mechanism 55. The second conveyance mechanism 55 is configured to convey the recorded medium 12 received by the receiving section 50. In the present embodiment, the second conveyance mechanism 55 corresponds to one example of a post-processing conveyance mechanism. The second conveyance mechanism 55 can also have a plurality of third conveyance roller pairs 56. The plurality of third conveyance roller pairs 56 are conveyance roller pairs provided to the post-processing device 14. The plurality of third conveyance roller pairs 56 are arranged along the conveyance path 16. In Figure 1 In the present embodiment, one of the plurality of third conveyance roller pairs 56 is schematically illustrated.

[0052] The second conveyance mechanism 55 can also have a second baffle 57. The second baffle 57 guides the medium 12 to either one of the first conveyance path 52 and the second conveyance path 53 at a branching point at which the first conveyance path 52 and the second conveyance path 53 branch from the second introduction path 51. Thus, the second baffle 57 switches the conveyance destination of the medium 12 conveyed from the second introduction path 51 between the first conveyance path 52 and the second conveyance path 53.

[0053] Thus, the medium 12 received by the receiving section 50 has a case in which the medium 12 is conveyed through the second introduction path 51, the first conveyance path 52, and the merging path 54, and a case in which the medium 12 is conveyed through the second introduction path 51, the second conveyance path 53, and the merging path 54. The path length of the first conveyance path 52 is longer than the path length of the second conveyance path 53. Therefore, in the case in which the medium 12 is conveyed through the first conveyance path 52, the conveyance time of the medium 12 conveyed within the post-processing device 14 is longer than in the case in which the medium 12 is conveyed through the second conveyance path 53. Thus, it is possible to secure the drying time of the medium 12.

[0054] In this embodiment, the post-processing device 14 conveys the medium 12 at a predetermined conveying speed along the conveying path 16 within the post-processing device 14. The post-processing device 14 can stop the conveying of the medium 12 along the conveying path 16 within the post-processing device 14 for a predetermined time, thus putting the medium 12 into standby mode. Therefore, the conveying path 16 within the post-processing device 14 is configured to keep the medium 12 in standby mode before post-processing. This ensures sufficient drying time for the medium 12. In this embodiment, the conveying path 16 within the post-processing device 14 is an example of a standby section.

[0055] The post-processing device 14 includes a drying mechanism 58. The drying mechanism 58 may also be located along the first conveying path 52. The drying mechanism 58 dries the medium 12 conveyed via the first conveying path 52. The drying mechanism 58 is capable of drying the medium 12 conveyed to the post-processing unit 68. Alternatively, the drying mechanism 58 may not be located along the second conveying path 53, thus preventing the medium 12 conveyed via the second conveying path 53 from being dried. Therefore, when the medium 12 is conveyed via the first conveying path 52, the drying mechanism 58 can dry the medium 12 compared to when the medium 12 is conveyed via the second conveying path 53.

[0056] The second conveying mechanism 55 may also include a fourth conveying roller pair 59. The fourth conveying roller pair 59 is a conveying roller pair provided in the post-processing device 14. The fourth conveying roller pair 59 is provided at the end of the conveying path 16.

[0057] The post-processing device 14 includes a sensor 60 disposed downstream of the fourth conveyor roller pair 59 in the conveying path 16. The sensor 60 detects the front and rear ends of the fed medium 12. In this embodiment, if the rear end of the medium 12 passes through the fourth conveyor roller pair 59, the medium 12 falls from the fourth conveyor roller pair 59.

[0058] Details of the post-processing unit

[0059] like Figure 2 As shown, the post-processing device 14 may also include a processing tray 61. The processing tray 61 is a tray that holds the medium 12 conveyed by a plurality of third conveyor roller pairs 56 and fourth conveyor roller pairs 59. That is, the processing tray 61 is a tray that holds the recorded medium 12. Furthermore, the processing tray 61 can hold the medium 12 for post-processing.

[0060] The processing tray 61 is located below the fourth conveyor roller pair 59. Therefore, the processing tray 61 receives the medium 12 falling from the fourth conveyor roller pair 59. Thus, the medium 12 is loaded onto the processing tray 61. Sometimes, the medium 12 is loaded onto the processing tray 61 such that its front end extends out of the processing tray 61.

[0061] The processing tray 61 has a loading surface 62 on which the media 12 are loaded, and an abutting surface 63 against which the rear ends of the loaded media 12 abut. The loading surface 62 is continuous with the abutting surface 63. The loading surface 62 has a first end portion 64 which is an end portion continuous with the abutting surface 63, and a second end portion 65 opposite the first end portion 64. The loading surface 62 is inclined so as to extend upward from the first end portion 64 toward the second end portion 65. That is, the first end portion 64 is located lower than the second end portion 65.

[0062] The abutting surface 63 is a surface against which the rear ends of the media 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 abut. In the present embodiment, since the loading surface 62 is inclined so as to extend upward from the first end portion 64 toward the second end portion 65, the media 12 loaded on the loading surface 62 are likely to slide toward the abutting surface 63 due to the effect of gravity. Thus, the rear ends of the media 12 are likely to abut against the abutting surface 63. If the rear ends of the media 12 abut against the abutting surface 63, the rear ends of the media 12 are aligned with reference to the abutting surface 63. In the case where the sizes of the plurality of media 12 loaded are the same, the front ends of the media 12 are aligned by the rear ends of the media 12 being aligned. Thus, the front ends and the rear ends of the media 12 are integrated.

[0063] In the present embodiment, the processing tray 61 has a pair of edge guides 66 arranged in the axial direction X. The pair of edge guides 66 are configured to move in the axial direction X and the opposite direction thereof. The pair of edge guides 66 are capable of expanding or contracting the interval therebetween by moving. The pair of edge guides 66 integrate the media 12 by contacting both side ends of the media 12 loaded on the loading surface 62. The side ends of the media 12 refer to the two end portions other than the front end and the rear end in the oblong media 12. The front end, the rear end, and the side ends of the media 12 are aligned by the abutting surface 63 and the pair of edge guides 66 contacting the media 12. As a result, the media 12 are integrated.

[0064] The post-processing device 14 can also have a paddle 67. The paddle 67 is located above the processing tray 61, for example. The paddle 67 has a rotating body 67A, a blade 67B, and a rotating shaft 67C. The rotating body 67A is supported by the rotating shaft 67C. The rotating body 67A rotates about the rotating shaft 67C. The rotating shaft 67C extends in the axial direction X. The blade 67B extends outward from the rotating body 67A. The blade 67B is provided with one or a plurality of blades. In the present embodiment, the blade 67B is provided with three blades. The blade 67B is composed of a material having elasticity such as rubber, elastomer, or the like, for example. The blade 67B is provided in a plate shape, for example.

[0065] The front end portion of the blade 67B contacts the media 12 loaded on the processing tray 61. By rotating the rotating body 67A in a state where the front end portion of the blade 67B contacts the media 12 loaded on the processing tray 61, the blade 67B is deflected. By the reaction force of this deflection, a frictional force is generated between the front end portion of the blade 67B and the media 12.

[0066] The paddle 67 introduces the media 12 into the processing tray 61 by the frictional force of the leading end portion of the blade 67B with the media 12. That is, the paddle 67 rotates in a manner to deliver the media 12 toward the abutment surface 63. Therefore, the paddle 67 rotates in the counterclockwise direction in the Figure 2 Thereby, the paddle 67 is an introducing member that introduces the media 12 into the processing tray 61 by rotating in contact with the media 12 on the processing tray 61.

[0067] Thereby, in the present embodiment, the paddle 67 corresponds to one example of a rotational delivery portion that is configured to deliver the media 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 by rotating in a state of being in contact with the media 12 loaded on the processing tray 61.

[0068] The post-processing device 14 is provided with a post-processing portion 68. The post-processing portion 68 is configured to perform post-processing on the media 12 loaded on the processing tray 61. That is, the post-processing portion 68 is configured to perform post-processing on the media 12 received by the receiving portion 50. The post-processing is, for example, a stapling process that staples a plurality of media 12, but can be a punching process, a folding process, a collating process, a transfer process, a rod accumulation process, or the like, in addition to the stapling process. The punching process is a process that punches one or more media 12. The folding process is a process that folds the media 12 back. The collating process is a process that collates the end portions of the media 12. The transfer process is a process that transfers the media 12 by the number of copies and discharges the media 12 in a row. The rod accumulation process is a process that discharges the media 12 without transferring the media 12 by the number of copies. The post-processing portion 68 is, for example, a stapling mechanism that performs the stapling process, but can be a punching mechanism, a folding mechanism, a side tab mechanism, or the like, in addition to the stapling mechanism. The side tab mechanism is a mechanism that collates the width direction of the media 12. Thereby, the post-processing portion 68 can also perform the stapling process that staples a plurality of media 12 as the post-processing. The post-processing portion 68 can also perform the punching process that punches one or more media 12 as the post-processing.

[0069] The post-processing device 14 can also be provided with a blowing portion 69. The blowing portion 69 is provided above the processing tray 61. The blowing portion 69 is provided so as to oppose the loading surface 62 of the processing tray 61. The blowing portion 69 is capable of blowing air to the media 12 loaded on the processing tray 61. Thereby, the blowing portion 69 is configured to blow air from above the processing tray 61 to the media 12 loaded on the processing tray 61.

[0070] The post-processing device 14 can also have an ejection section 70. The ejection section 70 has, for example, a driving roller 71 and a driven roller 72. The driving roller 71 contacts the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 from below. The driven roller 72 is located more upward than the driving roller 71. In the present embodiment, the driven roller 72 is configured to be movable. The driven roller 72 approaches or moves away from the driving roller 71. The driven roller 72 contacts the medium 12 by approaching the driving roller 71. At this time, the driven roller 72 contacts the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 from above.

[0071] The ejection section 70 ejects the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 by rotating the driving roller 71 in a state where the driving roller 71 and the driven roller 72 sandwich the medium 12. Thus, the ejection section 70 ejects the medium 12 on which the post-processing is performed from the processing tray 61.

[0072] The post-processing device 14 can also have a guide section 73, a pair of support members 74, and an ejection accumulator 75. The guide section 73 is provided, for example, in a plate shape. The guide section 73 suppresses upward displacement of the medium 12 by contacting the medium 12 ejected by the ejection section 70.

[0073] The pair of support members 74 is located below the guide section 73. The pair of support members 74 is arranged in the axial direction X. The pair of support members 74 temporarily supports the medium 12 ejected by the ejection section 70. The pair of support members 74 supports the medium 12 by contacting the side end portion of the medium 12. The pair of support members 74 is configured to be movable in the axial direction X and the opposite direction thereof. That is, the pair of support members 74 can expand or contract the interval therebetween. The pair of support members 74 supports the side end portion of the medium 12 by matching the interval therebetween to the width of the medium 12. The pair of support members 74 causes the supported medium 12 to fall by expanding the interval therebetween in a state where the medium 12 is supported. In addition, the pair of support members 74 is not limited to the case where the medium 12 is ejected from the processing tray 61 by the ejection section 70, and sometimes supports the leading end of the medium 12 in the case where the medium 12 falls from the fourth roller pair 59 to the processing tray 61.

[0074] The ejection accumulator 75 is located below the pair of support members 74. The ejection accumulator 75 places the medium 12 that falls from the pair of support members 74. The ejection accumulator 75 can also be raised and lowered according to the amount of the medium 12 loaded. In the present embodiment, the pair of support members 74 and the ejection accumulator 75 correspond to one example of a placement section that can place the medium 12 on which the post-processing is performed.

[0075] The post-processing device 14 includes a post-processing control unit 76. The post-processing control unit 76 may also encompass the control of the driving of each mechanism within the post-processing device 14 and control of various actions performed by the post-processing device 14. The post-processing control unit 76 may also include one or more processors that execute various processes according to a computer program, one or more application-specific hardware circuits such as an integrated circuit that executes at least a portion of the various processes, or combinations thereof. The processor includes a CPU and memories such as RAM and ROM, which store program code or instructions configured to cause the CPU to execute processes. The memory, i.e., computer-readable medium, includes any readable medium accessible by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer. The post-processing control unit 76 can communicate with the recording device 13 via a communication unit (not shown). Thus, the post-processing control unit 76 is configured to perform at least post-processing-related control. The post-processing control unit 76 in this embodiment is an example of a control unit.

[0076] In this embodiment, when the power is turned on, the post-processing control unit 76 receives information from the recording device 13 that allows specifying the recording mode and model of the recording device 13. Therefore, the post-processing control unit 76 can specify the recording mode and model of the recording device 13.

[0077] Setting Information Table

[0078] like Figure 3 As shown, the post-processing control unit 76 stores the setting information table ST in the memory. The setting information table ST is a table that stores setting information corresponding to the recording mode of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0079] The recording method of the recording device 13 includes inkjet and laser recording. The model of the recording device 13 corresponds to its recording method. Specifically, the inkjet recording method corresponds to model IJA. The inkjet recording method corresponds to model IJB. The laser recording method corresponds to model LA. The laser recording method corresponds to model LB.

[0080] The setting information for post-processing related controls corresponds to the model of the recording device 13. In other words, the setting information for post-processing related controls corresponds to the recording mode of the recording device 13.

[0081] The setting information can also include information that can specify a reception interval. The reception interval is an interval in which the medium 12 can be received by the reception section 50. Specifically, as the reception interval, the interval AI1 corresponds to the model IJA. As the reception interval, the interval AI2 corresponds to the model IJB. As the reception interval, the interval AI3 corresponds to the model LA. As the reception interval, the interval AI3 corresponds to the model LB. The interval AI1 is longer than the interval AI2. The interval AI2 is longer than the interval AI3. Therefore, the reception interval of the model IJA and the model IJB of the recording device 13 that is the inkjet type is longer than the reception interval of the model LA and the model LB of the recording device 13 that is the laser type. Also, even in the recording device 13 that is the inkjet type, the reception interval of the model IJA is longer than the reception interval of the model IJB. Also, in the recording device 13 that is the laser type, the reception interval is the same in the model LA and the model LB. Thus, the post-processing control section 76 can specify the reception interval that corresponds to the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0082] The setting information can also include information that can specify a conveyance path in which the medium 12 is conveyed in the post-processing device 14. The conveyance path has a conveyance path through the first conveyance path 52 and a conveyance path through the second conveyance path 53. Specifically, the conveyance path through the first conveyance path 52 corresponds to the model IJA. The conveyance path through the first conveyance path 52 corresponds to the model IJB. The conveyance path through the second conveyance path 53 corresponds to the model LA. The conveyance path through the second conveyance path 53 corresponds to the model LB. The path length of the conveyance path through the first conveyance path 52 is longer than the path length of the conveyance path through the second conveyance path 53. Therefore, the path length of the conveyance path of the model IJA and the model IJB of the recording device 13 that is the inkjet type is longer than the path length of the conveyance path of the model LA and the model LB of the recording device 13 that is the laser type. Also, in the recording device 13 that is the inkjet type, the path length of the conveyance path is the same in the model IJA and the model IJB. Also, in the recording device 13 that is the laser type, the path length of the conveyance path is the same in the model LA and the model LB. Thus, the post-processing control section 76 can specify the conveyance path that corresponds to the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0083] The setting information can also include information that specifies whether to enable or disable standby of the medium 12 within the post-processing device 14. Specifically, standby of the medium 12 within the post-processing device 14 is enabled for the model IJA. Standby of the medium 12 within the post-processing device 14 is enabled for the model IJB. Standby of the medium 12 within the post-processing device 14 is disabled for the model LA. Standby of the medium 12 within the post-processing device 14 is disabled for the model LB. Thus, in the case where the model IJA and the model IJB are the models of the recording device 13 that are of the inkjet system, the medium 12 is sometimes left to stand in the conveyance path 16 within the post-processing device 14. In the case where the model LA and the model LB are the models of the recording device 13 that are of the laser system, the medium 12 is not left to stand in the conveyance path 16 within the post-processing device 14. Thus, the post-processing control section 76 can specify whether to enable or disable standby of the medium 12 within the post-processing device 14 in a manner corresponding to the recording system of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0084] The setting information can also include information that specifies whether to enable or disable drying based on the drying mechanism 58. Specifically, drying based on the drying mechanism 58 is enabled for the model IJA. Drying based on the drying mechanism 58 is enabled for the model IJB. Drying based on the drying mechanism 58 is disabled for the model LA. Drying based on the drying mechanism 58 is disabled for the model LB. Thus, in the case where the model IJA and the model IJB are the models of the recording device 13 that are of the inkjet system, drying based on the drying mechanism 58 is performed. In the case where the model LA and the model LB are the models of the recording device 13 that are of the laser system, drying based on the drying mechanism 58 is not performed. Thus, the post-processing control section 76 can specify whether to enable or disable drying based on the drying mechanism 58 in a manner corresponding to the recording system of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0085] The setting information can also include information that specifies whether to enable or disable air blowing based on the air blowing section 69. Specifically, air blowing based on the air blowing section 69 is enabled for the model IJA. Air blowing based on the air blowing section 69 is enabled for the model IJB. Air blowing based on the air blowing section 69 is disabled for the model LA. Air blowing based on the air blowing section 69 is disabled for the model LB. Thus, in the case where the model IJA and the model IJB are the models of the recording device 13 that are of the inkjet system, air blowing based on the air blowing section 69 is performed. In the case where the model LA and the model LB are the models of the recording device 13 that are of the laser system, air blowing based on the air blowing section 69 is not performed. Thus, the post-processing control section 76 can specify whether to enable or disable air blowing based on the air blowing section 69 in a manner corresponding to the recording system of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0086] The setting information can also include information that can specify a post-processing interval. The post-processing interval is an interval in which the post-processing section 68 can perform post-processing. The post-processing interval is based on a predetermined number of sheets of the medium 12 that becomes a reference for performing post-processing. Specifically, as the post-processing interval, the interval PI 1 corresponds to the model IJA. As the post-processing interval, the interval PI 2 corresponds to the model IJB. As the post-processing interval, the interval PI 3 corresponds to the model LA. As the post-processing interval, the interval PI 3 corresponds to the model LB. The interval PI 1 is longer than the interval PI 2. The interval PI 2 is longer than the interval PI 3. Thus, the post-processing interval of the model IJA and the model IJB of the recording device 13 that is the inkjet type is longer than the post-processing interval of the model LA and the model LB of the recording device 13 that is the laser type. Also, even if the recording device 13 is the inkjet type, the post-processing interval of the model IJA is longer than the post-processing interval of the model IJB. Also, in the recording device 13 that is the laser type, the post-processing interval is the same in the model LA and the model LB. Thus, the post-processing control section 76 can specify the post-processing interval that corresponds to the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0087] The setting information can also include information that can specify a post-processing interval. The post-processing interval is an interval in which the post-processing section 68 can perform post-processing. The post-processing interval is based on a predetermined number of sheets of the medium 12 that becomes a reference for performing post-processing. Specifically, as the post-processing interval, the interval PI 1 corresponds to the model IJA. As the post-processing interval, the interval PI 2 corresponds to the model IJB. As the post-processing interval, the interval PI 3 corresponds to the model LA. As the post-processing interval, the interval PI 3 corresponds to the model LB. The interval PI 1 is longer than the interval PI 2. The interval PI 2 is longer than the interval PI 3. Thus, the post-processing interval of the model IJA and the model IJB of the recording device 13 that is the inkjet type is longer than the post-processing interval of the model LA and the model LB of the recording device 13 that is the laser type. Also, even if the recording device 13 is the inkjet type, the post-processing interval of the model IJA is longer than the post-processing interval of the model IJB. Also, in the recording device 13 that is the laser type, the post-processing interval is the same in the model LA and the model LB. Thus, the post-processing control section 76 can specify the post-processing interval that corresponds to the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0088] The setting information can also include information that can specify a perforation speed. The perforation speed is the speed at which the post-processing section 68 performs the perforation processing. Specifically, as the perforation speed, speed SI corresponds to the model IJA. As the perforation speed, speed S2 corresponds to the model IJB. As the perforation speed, speed S3 corresponds to the model LA. As the perforation speed, speed S3 corresponds to the model LB. Speed SI is faster than speed S2. Speed S2 is faster than speed S3. Therefore, the perforation speed of the model IJA and the model IJB of the recording device 13 that is an inkjet type is faster than the perforation speed of the model LA and the model LB of the recording device 13 that is a laser type. Also, even if the recording device 13 is an inkjet type, the perforation speed of the model IJA is faster than the perforation speed of the model IJB. Also, in the recording device 13 that is a laser type, the perforation speed is the same in the model LA and the model LB. Thus, the post-processing control section 76 can specify the perforation speed that corresponds to the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0089] The setting information can also include information that can specify a perforation number. The perforation number is the number of times the post-processing section 68 performs the perforation processing. Specifically, as the perforation number, number Nl corresponds to the model IJA. As the perforation number, number N2 corresponds to the model IJB. As the perforation number, number N3 corresponds to the model LA. As the perforation number, number N3 corresponds to the model LB. Number Nl is more than number N2. Number N2 is more than number N3. Therefore, the perforation number of the model IJA and the model IJB of the recording device 13 that is an inkjet type is more than the perforation number of the model LA and the model LB of the recording device 13 that is a laser type. Also, even if the recording device 13 is an inkjet type, the perforation number of the model IJA is more than the perforation number of the model IJB. Also, in the recording device 13 that is a laser type, the perforation number is the same in the model LA and the model LB. Thus, the post-processing control section 76 can specify the perforation number that corresponds to the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0090] The setting information can also include information that can specify whether to make the limitation on recording to the limited area of the medium 12 effective or ineffective. Specifically, as the limitation on recording to the medium 12, effective corresponds to the model IJA of the recording device 13. As the limitation on recording to the medium 12, effective corresponds to the model IJB of the recording device 13. As the limitation on recording to the medium 12, ineffective corresponds to the model LA of the recording device 13. As the limitation on recording to the medium 12, ineffective corresponds to the model LB of the recording device 13. Therefore, in the case of the model IJA and the model IJB of the recording device 13 that is the inkjet system, the limitation on recording to the medium 12 is performed by the recording section 27. In the case of the model LA and the model LB of the recording device 13 that is the laser system, the limitation on recording to the medium 12 is not performed by the recording section 27. Thus, the post-processing control section 76 can specify whether to make the limitation on recording to the medium 12 effective or ineffective in a manner corresponding to the recording system of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13. Details will be described later, but the post-processing control section 76 can transmit the recording limitation information that can specify the limitation on recording to the limited area of the medium 12 to the recording device 13.

[0091] The setting information can also include information that can specify the upper limit number of sheets. The upper limit number of sheets is the upper limit number of sheets of the medium 12 that can be loaded on the pair of support members 74 and the discharge accumulator 75. Specifically, as the upper limit number of sheets, the number of sheets SB1 corresponds to the model IJA of the recording device 13. As the upper limit number of sheets, the number of sheets SB2 corresponds to the model IJB of the recording device 13. As the upper limit number of sheets, the number of sheets SB3 corresponds to the model LA of the recording device 13. As the upper limit number of sheets, the number of sheets SB3 corresponds to the model LB of the recording device 13. The number of sheets SB1 is less than the number of sheets SB2. The number of sheets SB2 is less than the number of sheets SB3. Therefore, the upper limit number of sheets of the model IJA and the model IJB of the recording device 13 that is the inkjet system is less than the upper limit number of sheets of the model LA and the model LB of the recording device 13 that is the laser system. Also, even in the recording device 13 that is the inkjet system, the upper limit number of sheets of the model IJA is less than the upper limit number of sheets of the model IJB. Also, in the recording device 13 that is the laser system, the upper limit number of sheets is the same in the model LA and the model LB. Thus, the post-processing control section 76 can specify the upper limit number of sheets in a manner corresponding to the recording system of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13.

[0092] The setting information can also include information that can specify a paddle rotation table. The paddle rotation table is a table for controlling the amount of rotation of the paddle 67. Specifically, the paddle rotation table PT1 corresponds to the model IJA. The paddle rotation table PT2 corresponds to the model IJB. The paddle rotation table PT3 corresponds to the model LA. The paddle rotation table PT3 corresponds to the model LB.

[0093] As Figure 4As shown, the post-processing control section 76 stores the paddle rotation tables PT1 to PT3 in the memory. The paddle rotation tables PT1 to PT3 are tables in which the amount of rotation of the paddle 67 is stored in correspondence with the recording density recorded on the medium 12. The paddle rotation tables PT1, PT2 are tables in which the amount of rotation of the paddle 67 is varied in accordance with the recording density. The paddle rotation table PT3 is a table in which the amount of rotation of the paddle 67 is constant regardless of the recording density.

[0094] When the recording density is the recording density range RC1, as the amount of rotation of the paddle 67, the amount of rotation RA11 corresponds to the paddle rotation table PT1. When the recording density is the recording density range RC2, as the amount of rotation of the paddle 67, the amount of rotation RA12 corresponds to the paddle rotation table PT1. When the recording density is the recording density range RC3, as the amount of rotation of the paddle 67, the amount of rotation RA13 corresponds to the paddle rotation table PT1. When the recording density is the recording density range RC1, as the amount of rotation of the paddle 67, the amount of rotation RA21 corresponds to the paddle rotation table PT2. When the recording density is the recording density range RC2, as the amount of rotation of the paddle 67, the amount of rotation RA22 corresponds to the paddle rotation table PT2. When the recording density is the recording density range RC3, as the amount of rotation of the paddle 67, the amount of rotation RA23 corresponds to the paddle rotation table PT2. Regardless of the recording density, as the amount of rotation of the paddle 67, the amount of rotation RA30 corresponds to the paddle rotation table PT3.

[0095] The recording density of the recording density range RC1 is lower than the recording density of the recording density range RC2. The recording density of the recording density range RC2 is lower than the recording density of the recording density range RC3. The rotation amount RA30 is smaller than any one of the rotation amounts RA11 to RA13 and RA21 to RA23. The rotation amount RA21 is smaller than the rotation amount RA11. The rotation amount RA22 is smaller than the rotation amount RA12. The rotation amount RA23 is smaller than the rotation amount RA13. The rotation amount RA11 is smaller than the rotation amount RA12. The rotation amount RA12 is smaller than the rotation amount RA13. The rotation amount RA21 is smaller than the rotation amount RA22. The rotation amount RA22 is smaller than the rotation amount RA23. Thus, the rotation amount of the paddle 67 of the model IJA and the model IJB of the recording device 13 of the inkjet system is larger than the rotation amount of the paddle 67 of the model LA and the model LB of the recording device 13 of the laser system. Also, even if the recording device 13 is of the inkjet system, the rotation amount of the paddle 67 of the model IJA is larger than the rotation amount of the paddle 67 of the model IJB if the recording density is in the same range. In the model IJA, the rotation amount of the paddle 67 is larger in the case where the recording density is in a larger range than in the case where the recording density is in a smaller range. Also in the model IJB, as in the model IJA, the rotation amount of the paddle 67 is larger in the case where the recording density is in a larger range than in the case where the recording density is in a smaller range. Also, in the recording device 13 of the laser system, the rotation amount of the paddle 67 is the same in the model LA and the model LB. Thus, the post-processing control section 76 can specify the rotation amount of the paddle 67 corresponding to the recording system of the recording device 13, the model of the recording device 13, and the recording density.

[0096] In the present embodiment, the standby of the medium 12, the reception interval, the conveyance path, the post-processing interval, and the kind of the paddle rotation table are respectively corresponded to in a manner that becomes an appropriate relationship. Specifically, when the recording system of the recording device 13 is the inkjet system, the conveyance distance of the medium 12 in the post-processing device 14 is longer than when it is the laser system, and the medium 12 stands by. Thus, when the recording system of the recording device 13 is the inkjet system, the reception interval is longer than when it is the laser system, and the post-processing interval is also longer. Further, when the recording system of the recording device 13 is the inkjet system, the rotation amount of the paddle 67 is larger than when it is the laser system, the time to integrate the medium 12 is also longer, and the post-processing interval is also longer.

[0097] Recording control setting processing

[0098] Here, the recording control setting processing will be described with reference to Figure 5 The recording control setting processing will be described. The recording control setting processing is processing performed by the recording control section 35 of the recording device 13 when the power of the recording device 13 is turned on.

[0099] As described above Figure 5As shown, in step S101, the recording control section 35 transmits information related to the recording device 13 to the post-processing device 14. The information related to the recording device 13 is stored in the memory of the recording control section 35. The information related to the recording device 13 includes information capable of specifying the recording method of the recording device 13. Specifically, the information related to the recording device 13 includes first information capable of specifying the recording method of the recording device 13 as the inkjet method. The information related to the recording device 13 includes second information capable of specifying the recording method of the recording device 13 as the laser method. The information related to the recording device 13 includes model information capable of specifying the model of the post-processing device 14. In the case where step S101 ends, the recording control section 35 causes the process to branch to step S102.

[0100] In step S102, the recording control section 35 acquires information related to the post-processing device 14 through communication with the post-processing device 14. The information related to the post-processing device 14 includes model information capable of specifying the model of the post-processing device 14. Thus, the recording control section 35 can specify the model of the post-processing device 14.

[0101] The information related to the post-processing device 14 includes information on the reception interval of the medium 12 that can be received in the reception section 50 of the post-processing device 14. Thus, the recording control section 35 can specify the reception interval of the post-processing device 14.

[0102] The information related to the post-processing device 14 can also include recording restriction information capable of specifying restriction of recording to a restricted area of the medium 12. The restricted area of the medium 12 includes a perforated area of the medium 12. The perforated area of the medium 12 is an area subjected to perforation processing by the post-processing device 14. That is, the information related to the post-processing device 14 can also include information capable of specifying at least restriction of recording to the perforated area of the medium 12. In the case where step S102 ends, the recording control section 35 causes the process to branch to step S103.

[0103] In step S103, the recording control section 35 sets a paper feeding interval and a conveyance speed corresponding to the post-processing device 14. In this process, the recording control section 35 specifies a paper feeding interval suitable for the reception interval of the post-processing device 14, based on the information capable of specifying the reception interval of the post-processing device 14. The paper feeding interval is an interval of feeding the medium 12 by the paper feeding mechanism 21. The recording control section 35 sets a paper feeding interval suitable for the reception interval of the post-processing device 14. In particular, the recording control section 35 lengthens the reception interval of the post-processing device 14 when the recording method is the inkjet method, compared to when the recording method is the laser method, and lengthens the paper feeding interval as well. That is, the recording control section 35 performs control to lengthen the paper feeding interval of the medium 12 based on the paper feeding mechanism 21 when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, compared to when the recording method is the laser method.

[0104] The recording control section 35 specifies a conveyance speed that is appropriate for the receiving interval of the post-processing device 14, based on information that can specify the receiving interval of the post-processing device 14. The conveyance speed is the speed at which the medium 12 is conveyed by the first conveyance mechanism 24. The recording control section 35 sets the conveyance speed that is appropriate for the receiving interval of the post-processing device 14. In particular, the recording control section 35, when the recording method is the inkjet method, makes the receiving interval of the post-processing device 14 longer and the conveyance speed slower, as compared to when the recording method is the laser method. That is, the recording control section 35, when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, performs control to slow the conveyance speed of the medium 12 based on the first conveyance mechanism 24, as compared to when the recording method is the laser method. In the case where the process ends at step S103, the recording control section 35 causes the process to branch to step S104.

[0105] Thus, the recording control section 35, in the case where a command to record is input, can control the paper feed mechanism 21 at the set paper feed interval. Also, the recording control section 35, in the case where a command to record is input, can control the first conveyance mechanism 24 to convey the medium 12 at the set conveyance speed.

[0106] The recording control section 35 can also transmit information that can specify the conveyance speed of the medium 12 to the intermediate device 15. Thus, the intermediate device 15 can specify the conveyance speed of the medium 12 within the recording device 13. The intermediate device 15 can also specify the conveyance speed of the medium 12 within the intermediate device 15, based on the conveyance speed of the medium 12 within the recording device 13.

[0107] At step S104, the recording control section 35 determines whether the recording method is the inkjet method. Information that can specify the recording method is stored in the memory of the recording control section 35. The recording control section 35, in the case where it is determined that the recording method is the inkjet method, causes the process to branch to step S105. The recording control section 35, in the case where it is determined that the recording method is not the inkjet method, causes the process to branch to step S106. That is, the recording control section 35, in the case where it is determined that the recording method is the laser method, causes the process to branch to step S106.

[0108] At step S105, the recording control section 35 determines whether it is an object to restrict recording to the punched area of the medium 12, based on the recording restriction information. The recording control section 35, in the case where it is determined that it is an object to restrict recording to the punched area of the medium 12, causes the process to branch to step S106. The recording control section 35, in the case where it is determined that it is not an object to restrict recording to the punched area of the medium 12, causes the process to branch to step S107.

[0109] In step S106, the recording control unit 35 sets restriction recording information to limit recording to the medium 12. Upon completion of step S106, the recording control unit 35 ends the recording control setting process. Therefore, when a command for recording accompanied by perforation processing is input, the recording control unit 35 controls the recording unit 27 based on the restriction recording information to limit recording to the restricted area 12D of the medium 12. That is, when the recording mode of the recording device 13 is inkjet, the recording control unit 35 limits recording to the restricted area 12D of the medium 12.

[0110] In step S107, the recording control unit 35 sets normal recording information that does not restrict recording to the medium 12. Upon completion of step S107, the recording control unit 35 ends the recording control setting process. Thus, even when a command for recording accompanied by perforation processing is input, the recording control unit 35 controls the recording unit 27 based on the normal recording information, so as not to restrict recording to the restricted area 12D of the medium 12.

[0111] Recording limitations

[0112] Here, the limitations on recording to medium 12 will be explained.

[0113] like Figure 6 As shown, the medium 12 includes a recordable area 12A. The recordable area 12A is a rectangular area excluding the peripheral area 12B of the medium 12. The recordable area 12A corresponds to the area that can be recorded by the recording unit 27. The recordable area 12A includes a perforated area 12C. The perforated area 12C corresponds to the area that has been perforated by the post-processing device 14. In this embodiment, the recordable area 12A has two perforated areas 12C, but it may also have one or more perforated areas. The perforated area 12C is located along the long side of the medium 12, but it may also be located along the short side of the medium 12.

[0114] like Figure 7 As shown, recording is performed in the recordable area 12A without any recording restrictions. In this case, recording is also performed in the perforated area 12C.

[0115] like Figure 8 As shown, under the limitation of recording, recording can also be performed in areas of the recordable area 12A other than the limitation area 12D. The limitation area 12D is the area that includes at least the perforated area 12C. In this case, recording is not performed in the limitation area 12D. That is, recording is not performed in the perforated area 12C either. The limitation area 12D can also be an edge region of the recordable area 12A located near the perforated area 12C. In this case, the image corresponding to the limitation area 12D is not recorded on the medium 12.

[0116] As Figure 9 indicated, the restricted area 12E can also be an area of the periphery of the perforated area 12C. In this case, an image corresponding to the restricted area 12E is also not recorded on the medium 12.

[0117] As Figure 10 indicated, in the recordable area 12A, an image is recorded in the same aspect ratio, and on the other hand, in the restricted area 12F other than the area in which the image is recorded, no image is recorded. The restricted area 12F includes the perforated area 12C. The recording control section 35 controls the recording section 27 so as to reduce the image and record on the medium 12. Thereby, the reduced image is recorded on the medium 12.

[0118] As Figure 11 indicated, in the restricted area 12D, an image with reduced recording density can also be recorded. In this case, in the perforated area 12C, an image with reduced recording density is also recorded. The recording control section 35 controls the recording section 27 so as to reduce the recording density of the image corresponding to the restricted area 12D and record on the medium 12. Thereby, the image with reduced recording density is recorded on the restricted area 12D. An image with reduced recording density can also be recorded in the same manner for the restricted area 12E and the restricted area 12F. Thereby, in the recordable area 12A of the medium 12, at least recording to the perforated area 12C is restricted.

[0119] Post-processing control setting processing

[0120] Next, the post-processing control setting processing will be described with reference to Figure 12 The post-processing control setting processing is processing performed by the post-processing control section 76 of the post-processing device 14 when the power of the post-processing device 14 is turned on.

[0121] As Figure 12 indicated, in step S121, the post-processing control section 76 acquires information related to the recording device 13 by communication with the recording device 13. The information related to the recording device 13 includes recording method information capable of specifying the recording method of the recording device 13. The recording method of the recording device 13 includes an inkjet method and a laser method. That is, the information related to the recording device 13 includes first information capable of specifying the recording method of the recording device 13 as the inkjet method. The information related to the recording device 13 includes second information capable of specifying the recording method of the recording device 13 as the laser method. Thereby, the post-processing control section 76 can acquire either one of the first information and the second information as the information related to the recording device 13 when the power of the post-processing device 14 is turned on.

[0122] The information related to the recording device 13 includes model information that can specify the model of the recording device 13. Thus, the post-processing control section 76 can acquire the model information of the recording device 13 as the information related to the recording device 13 at the time of turning on the power of the post-processing device 14. The post-processing control section 76 that performs such processing corresponds to one example of the acquisition section. In the case where the process of step S121 ends, the post-processing control section 76 causes the process to proceed to step S122.

[0123] In step S122, the post-processing control section 76 refers to the setting information table ST. In the case where the process of step S122 ends, the post-processing control section 76 causes the process to proceed to step S123.

[0124] In step S123, the post-processing control section 76 reads out the setting information corresponding to the recording method and the model from the setting information table ST on the basis of the information related to the recording device 13. The post-processing control section 76 stores the setting information corresponding to the recording method and the model in the memory. Thus, the post-processing control section 76 can set the setting information corresponding to the recording method and the model. In the case where the process of step S123 ends, the post-processing control section 76 causes the process to proceed to step S124.

[0125] Thus, the post-processing control section 76 performs various controls on the basis of the setting information at the time of inputting the command of recording with post-processing. Specifically, the post-processing control section 76 controls the second conveyance mechanism 55 to convey the medium 12 before post-processing to the first conveyance path 52 in the case where the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method. The post-processing control section 76 controls the second conveyance mechanism 55 to convey the medium 12 before post-processing to the second conveyance path 53 in the case where the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method.

[0126] The post-processing control section 76 controls the second conveyance mechanism 55 to cause the medium 12 before post-processing to wait in the conveyance path 16 in the post-processing device 14 for a predetermined time in the case where the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method. The post-processing control section 76 controls the second conveyance mechanism 55 to cause the medium 12 before post-processing not to wait in the conveyance path 16 in the post-processing device 14 in the case where the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method.

[0127] The post-processing control section 76 extends the post-processing interval in the case where the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, as compared with the case where the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method.

[0128] When the recording mode of the recording device 13 is inkjet, the post-processing control unit 76 dries the medium 12 transported to the post-processing unit 68 via the drying mechanism 58. When the recording mode of the recording device 13 is laser, the post-processing control unit 76 does not dry the medium 12 transported to the post-processing unit 68 via the drying mechanism 58.

[0129] When the recording mode of the recording device 13 is inkjet, the post-processing control unit 76 causes the air supply unit 69 to supply air. When the recording mode of the recording device 13 is laser, the post-processing control unit 76 does not cause the air supply unit 69 to supply air.

[0130] In step S124, the post-processing control unit 76 sends information related to the post-processing device 14 to the recording device 13. The information related to the post-processing device 14 includes model information of the post-processing device 14. Thus, the post-processing control unit 76 can send information specifying the model of the post-processing device 14 to the recording device 13.

[0131] Information related to the post-processing unit 14 includes information that allows specifying a receiving interval corresponding to the recording method and device model. Therefore, when the recording method of the recording device 13 is inkjet, the post-processing control unit 76 sends information that allows specifying a receiving interval longer than that used in laser recording to the recording device 13. The post-processing control unit 76 can send information that allows specifying a receiving interval corresponding to the device model of the recording device 13.

[0132] The information related to the post-processing device 14 includes recording restriction information that can specify restrictions on recording to the restricted area 12D of the medium 12. Therefore, when the recording mode of the recording device 13 is inkjet, the post-processing control unit 76 can send the information specifying restrictions on recording to the restricted area 12D of the medium 12 to the recording device 13. After step S124 ends, the post-processing control unit 76 performs the post-processing control setting process.

[0133] Integrated control processing

[0134] Next, refer to Figure 13 The integrated control processing will be explained. The integrated control processing is a process executed by the post-processing control unit 76 of the post-processing device 14, triggered by the input of a command that includes a record for post-processing.

[0135] like Figure 13 As shown, in step S131, the post-processing control unit 76 acquires post-processing information. The post-processing information includes the number of sheets loaded onto the processing disk 61. Furthermore, the post-processing information includes the number of sheets processed via post-processing through communication with the recording device 13. Upon completion of step S131, the post-processing control unit 76 transfers the processing to step S132.

[0136] In step S132, the post-processing control section 76 determines whether the recording method of the recording device 13 is an inkjet method. The post-processing control section 76, in a case where it is determined that the recording method of the recording device 13 is not an inkjet method, does not execute step S133 and causes the process to proceed to step S134. The post-processing control section 76, in a case where it is determined that the recording method of the recording device 13 is an inkjet method, causes the process to proceed to step S133.

[0137] In step S133, the post-processing control section 76 acquires recording density information by communication with the recording device 13. In a case where step S133 ends, the post-processing control section 76 causes the process to proceed to step S134.

[0138] Thus, the post-processing control section 76, in a case where the recording method of the recording device 13 is an inkjet method, is able to acquire recording density information that can specify a recording density to the medium 12 based on the recording device 13 as information related to the recording device 13. The post-processing control section 76 does not acquire recording density information in a case where the recording method of the recording device 13 is a laser method.

[0139] In step S134, the post-processing control section 76 refers to the paddle rotation table corresponding to the recording method and the model of the recording device 13. In a case where step S134 ends, the post-processing control section 76 causes the process to proceed to step S135.

[0140] In step S135, the post-processing control section 76 sets the rotation amount of the paddle 67. The post-processing control section 76, in a case where the recording method of the recording device 13 is a laser method, specifies the rotation amount in accordance with the referred-to paddle rotation table PT3 regardless of the recording density information. The post-processing control section 76, in a case where the recording method of the recording device 13 is an inkjet method, specifies the rotation amount corresponding to the recording density information in accordance with the referred-to paddle rotation table. In a case where step S135 ends, the post-processing control section 76 causes the process to proceed to step S136.

[0141] In step S136, the post-processing control section 76 integrates the medium 12 in a manner corresponding to the recording method and the model of the recording device 13 by rotating the paddle 67 by the set rotation amount. In a case where step S136 ends, the post-processing control section 76 causes the process to proceed to step S137.

[0142] Thus, the post-processing control section 76 rotates the paddle 67 based on the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13. In particular, the post-processing control section 76, in a case where the recording method of the recording device 13 is an inkjet method, increases the rotation amount of the paddle 67 compared to a case where the recording method of the recording device 13 is a laser method. The post-processing control section 76, in a case where the recording method of the recording device 13 is an inkjet method, rotates the paddle 67 based on the recording density information.

[0143] In step S137, the post-processing control section 76 determines whether the loaded number of the media 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 becomes the processing number. The post-processing control section 76 can specify the loaded number of the media 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 based on the detection result of the sensor 60. The post-processing control section 76 causes the processing to shift to step S131 in a case where it is determined that the loaded number does not become the processing number. The post-processing control section 76 causes the processing to shift to step S138 in a case where it is determined that the loaded number becomes the processing number.

[0144] In step S138, the post-processing control section 76 causes the post-processing section 68 to perform the post-processing corresponding to the recording method and the model of the recording device 13 based on the setting information. In particular, the post-processing control section 76 causes the post-processing section 68 to perform the punch processing at a punch speed and a punch number corresponding to the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13 in a case where the punch processing is performed as the post-processing. In this case, the post-processing control section 76 performs control to increase the punch speed of the punch processing and control to increase the punch number of the punch processing faster in a case where the recording device 13 is of the inkjet method than in a case where the recording device 13 is of the laser method.

[0145] The post-processing control section 76 causes the post-processing section 68 to perform the stapling processing at a stapling upper limit number corresponding to the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13 in a case where the stapling processing is performed as the post-processing. In this case, the post-processing control section 76 reduces the stapling upper limit number of the media 12 that can be stapled by the stapling processing in a case where the recording device 13 is of the inkjet method than in a case where the recording device 13 is of the laser method. The post-processing control section 76 causes the processing to shift to step S139 in a case where step S138 ends.

[0146] In step S139, the post-processing control section 76 feeds the plurality of media 12 after the post-processing from the processing tray 61 to the support member 74 and places the plurality of media 12 after the post-processing on the discharge stacker 75. The post-processing control section 76 feeds the media 12 up to a placement upper limit number corresponding to the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13 as an upper limit. In this case, the post-processing control section 76 reduces the placement upper limit number in a case where the recording device 13 is of the inkjet method than in a case where the recording device 13 is of the laser method. The post-processing control section 76 causes the processing to shift to step S140 in a case where step S139 ends.

[0147] In the present embodiment, the post-processing control section 76 can also, in a case where a command of a process sheet number more than the upper limit of the stapling number is input, suspend the post-processing and perform error notification. The post-processing control section 76 can also, in a case where a command of a process sheet number more than the upper limit of the stapling number is input, suspend the post-processing and discharge the medium 12 loaded on the process tray 61. In the present embodiment, the post-processing control section 76 can also, in a case where a command of a process sheet number more than the upper limit of the stapling number is input, suspend the post-out and perform error notification.

[0148] In step S140, the post-processing control section 76 determines whether or not the recording is ended. The post-processing control section 76 determines that the recording is ended in a case where all the media 12 after the recording are discharged to the support member 74. The post-processing control section 76 causes the process to shift to step S131 in a case where it is determined that the recording is not ended. The post-processing control section 76 ends the consolidation control process in a case where it is determined that the recording is ended.

[0149] Thus, the post-processing control section 76 performs at least the control related to the post-processing on the basis of whether or not the first information capable of specifying that the recording mode of the recording device 13 is the inkjet mode is acquired or the second information capable of specifying that the laser mode is acquired. The post-processing control section 76 performs the control related to the post-processing on the basis of the model information of the recording device 13.

[0150] Effects

[0151] The effects of the present embodiment will be described.

[0152] The medium 12 after the recording contains a large amount of moisture when the recording mode of the recording device 13 is the inkjet mode as compared with when the recording mode of the recording device 13 is the laser mode. Therefore, the medium 12 after the recording swells when the recording mode of the recording device 13 is the inkjet mode as compared with when the recording mode of the recording device 13 is the laser mode. Conventionally, the post-processing could not be appropriately performed depending on the recording mode of the recording device 13.

[0153] Therefore, in the recording system 11 of the present embodiment, the post-processing device 14 sets the setting information corresponding to the recording mode and the model of the recording device 13. Thus, the post-processing device 14 can appropriately perform the control related to the post-processing depending on the recording mode and the model of the recording device 13.

[0154] The recording device 13 sets the paper feeding interval and the conveyance speed corresponding to the reception interval of the medium 12 of the post-processing device 14. The recording device 13 can make the restriction on the recording to the medium 12 effective when the recording mode is the inkjet mode. Thus, the recording system 11 can appropriately perform the control related to the post-processing depending on the recording mode and the model of the recording device 13.

[0155] Specifically, when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, the recorded medium 12 swells, and the thickness of the recorded medium 12 increases, as compared with when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method. Thus, the number of the media 12 that can be stapled by the inkjet method recording device 13 decreases, as compared with the laser method recording device 13. In the related art, the upper limit of the number of the media 12 that can be stapled is constant. Therefore, if the upper limit of the number of the media 12 that can be stapled is made to coincide with the preferable upper limit of the number of the media 12 that can be stapled in the case of the recording by the laser method recording device 13, the upper limit of the number of the media 12 that can be stapled in the case of the recording by the inkjet method recording device 13 becomes larger. Thus, the media 12 can not be stapled appropriately.

[0156] Therefore, the post-processing device 14 of the present embodiment can reduce the upper limit of the number of the media 12 that can be stapled, when the recording method of the connected recording device 13 is the inkjet method, as compared with when the recording method is the laser method. Thus, the stapling processing can be performed appropriately in accordance with the recording method of the recording device 13.

[0157] The recording device 13 of the inkjet method can not easily punch the recorded medium 12, as compared with the recording device 13 of the laser method. In the related art, the punching speed of the punching processing and the number of the punching of the punching processing are constant. Therefore, if the punching speed of the punching processing and the number of the punching of the punching processing of the post-processing device 14 are made to coincide with the preferable conditions in the case of the recording by the laser method recording device 13, the punching can not be performed easily in the case of the recording by the inkjet method recording device 13. Thus, the medium 12 can not be punched appropriately. On the other hand, if the punching speed of the punching processing and the number of the punching of the punching processing are made to coincide with the preferable conditions in the case of the recording by the inkjet method recording device 13, the punching can be performed easily in the case of the recording by the laser method recording device 13, and the efficiency of the post-processing decreases.

[0158] Therefore, the post-processing device 14 of the present embodiment can perform the control to increase the punching speed of the punching processing and the control to increase the number of the punching of the punching processing, when the recording method of the connected recording device 13 is the inkjet method, as compared with when the recording method is the laser method. Thus, the punching processing can be performed appropriately in accordance with the recording method of the recording device 13.

[0159] When the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, the recorded medium 12 swells, and the weight of the recorded medium 12 becomes larger than when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method. In the related art, the upper limit number of sheets of the medium 12 that can be loaded on the pair of support members 74 and the discharge accumulator 75 is constant. Therefore, if the upper limit number of sheets of the medium 12 is made to coincide with the preferable upper limit number of sheets in the case of recording by the inkjet method, the upper limit number of sheets in the case of recording by the laser method is reduced more than necessary. On the other hand, if the upper limit number of sheets of the medium 12 is made to coincide with the preferable upper limit number of sheets in the case of recording by the laser method, the upper limit number of sheets in the case of recording by the inkjet method becomes larger. As a result, the pair of support members 74 and the discharge accumulator 75 to which the medium 12 is loaded can be subjected to a load more than necessary.

[0160] Therefore, the post-processing device 14 of the present embodiment can reduce the upper limit number of sheets of the medium 12 when the recording method of the connected recording device 13 is the inkjet method, compared to when the recording method is the laser method. Therefore, the medium 12 can be appropriately loaded on the pair of support members 74 and the discharge accumulator 75 in accordance with the recording method of the recording device 13.

[0161] When the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, the recorded medium 12 swells, and the frictional force accompanying the conveyance of the recorded medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 becomes larger than when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method. In addition, when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method, the recorded medium 12 swells, and the recorded medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 is easily curled, compared to when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method.

[0162] Therefore, the recording device 13 of the inkjet method has difficulty in conveying the recorded medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 by the paddle 67, compared to the recording device 13 of the laser method. In this case, the time until the recorded medium 12 is integrated becomes longer, and the interval of performing post-processing becomes longer. In addition, for example, the integrability of the medium 12 can deteriorate, and if the recorded medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 continues to be in a curled state, it can collide with the medium 12 conveyed next and cause a jam. In the related art, if the amount of rotation of the paddle 67 is made to coincide with the preferable amount of rotation in the case of recording by the inkjet method, the amount of conveyance of the medium 12 recorded by the laser method becomes larger, and sometimes, the medium 12 is bent or the like. If the amount of rotation of the paddle 67 is made to coincide with the preferable amount of rotation in the case of recording by the laser method, the amount of conveyance of the medium 12 recorded by the inkjet method becomes smaller, and sometimes, the medium 12 cannot be appropriately conveyed.

[0163] Further, the recording device 13 of the inkjet system needs to secure a time for drying the medium 12 after recording, and the interval for performing post-processing becomes longer. In the related art, if the interval for performing post-processing is made to coincide with the preferable interval in the case of recording by the recording device 13 of the inkjet system, the interval for performing post-processing becomes longer in the case of recording by the recording device 13 of the laser system, and the efficiency of post-processing decreases. If the interval for performing post-processing is made to coincide with the preferable interval in the case of recording by the recording device 13 of the laser system, the interval for performing post-processing becomes shorter in the case of recording by the recording device 13 of the inkjet system, and post-processing cannot be properly performed at times.

[0164] Therefore, the post-processing device 14 of the present embodiment can increase the amount of rotation of the paddle 67 configured to convey the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 when the recording system of the connected recording device 13 is the inkjet system, compared to when the recording system is the laser system. Therefore, the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 can be properly conveyed in accordance with the recording system of the recording device 13.

[0165] Further, the post-processing device 14 of the present embodiment can convey the medium 12 before post-processing to the first conveying path 52 having a longer path length when the recording system of the connected recording device 13 is the inkjet system, compared to when the recording system is the laser system. Therefore, by adjusting the path length of the medium 12 before post-processing in accordance with the recording system of the recording device 13, the time for drying the medium 12 before post-processing can be adjusted, and post-processing can be properly performed.

[0166] Further, the post-processing device 14 of the present embodiment can make the medium 12 before post-processing wait in the conveying path 16 within the post-processing device 14 when the recording system of the connected recording device 13 is the inkjet system. Therefore, the time for drying the medium 12 before post-processing can be adjusted in accordance with the recording system of the recording device 13, and post-processing can be properly performed.

[0167] Further, the post-processing device 14 of the present embodiment can lengthen the post-processing interval when the recording system of the connected recording device 13 is the inkjet system, compared to when the recording system is the laser system. Therefore, the post-processing interval can be adjusted in accordance with the recording system of the recording device 13, and post-processing can be properly performed.

[0168] Further, the recording device 13 of the present embodiment can supply the medium 12 at a paper supply interval corresponding to the receiving interval of the medium 12 of the post-processing device 14. The recording device 13 of the present embodiment can convey the medium 12 at a conveying speed corresponding to the receiving interval of the medium 12 of the post-processing device 14.

[0169] Further, the post-processing device 14 of the present embodiment can dry the medium 12 conveyed to the post-processing section 68 by the drying mechanism 58 when the recording method of the connected recording device 13 is the inkjet method. Therefore, the moisture contained in the medium 12 conveyed to the post-processing section 68 can be adjusted according to the recording method of the recording device 13, and the post-processing can be properly performed.

[0170] Further, the post-processing device 14 of the present embodiment can cause the air supply section 69 to supply air to the medium 12 when the recording method of the connected recording device 13 is the inkjet method. Therefore, whether or not the air supply section 69 supplies air can be changed according to the recording method of the recording device 13. Therefore, the recorded medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 can be prevented from being curled, and the post-processing can be properly performed.

[0171] Effects

[0172] The effects of the present embodiment will be described.

[0173] (1) When the recording device 13 is replaced with a recording device having a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, at least the control related to the post-processing can be performed based on the information indicating the recording method of the replaced recording device. Therefore, in the case where the recording device 13 is replaced with a recording device having a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, the post-processing can be properly performed even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced. Therefore, the user is not burdened with the work and the cost, and the manufacturer is also easy to manufacture and manage the post-processing device 14.

[0174] (2) When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is the inkjet method, the upper limit number of the media 12 that can be stapled can be reduced compared to when the recording method is the laser method. Therefore, in the case where the recording device 13 is replaced with a recording device having a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, the stapling processing can be properly performed according to the recording method of the replaced recording device 13 even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced.

[0175] (3) When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is the inkjet method, the upper limit number of the media 12 that can be placed on the pair of support members 74 and the discharge accumulator 75 can be reduced compared to when the recording method is the laser method. Therefore, in the case where the recording device 13 is replaced with a recording device having a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, the media 12 can be properly placed according to the recording method of the replaced recording device 13 even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced.

[0176] (4) When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method, the amount of rotation of the paddle 67 configured to convey the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 can be increased compared to when the recording method is a laser method. Therefore, in the case where the recording device 13 is replaced with a recording device 13 of a different recording method between an inkjet method and a laser method, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 can be appropriately conveyed in accordance with the recording method of the replaced recording device 13.

[0177] (5) When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method, information that can specify a reception interval longer than when the recording method is a laser method can be transmitted to the recording device 13. When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method, the post-processing interval can be lengthened compared to when the recording method is a laser method. Therefore, in the case where the recording device 13 is replaced with a recording device 13 of a different recording method between an inkjet method and a laser method, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, post-processing can be appropriately performed in accordance with the recording method of the replaced recording device 13. Further, in the case where the recording device 13 is changed from a recording device 13 of an inkjet method to a recording device 13 of a laser method, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, post-processing corresponding to the recording device 13 of a laser method can be performed, and a decrease in the efficiency of post-processing can be prevented.

[0178] (6) When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method, the medium 12 conveyed to the post-processing section 68 can be dried by the drying mechanism 58. Therefore, in the case where the recording device 13 is replaced with a recording device 13 of a different recording method between an inkjet method and a laser method, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, the moisture contained in the medium 12 conveyed to the post-processing section 68 can be adjusted in accordance with the recording method of the replaced recording device 13. Therefore, post-processing can be appropriately performed. Further, in the case where the recording device 13 is changed from a recording device 13 of an inkjet method to a recording device 13 of a laser method, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, the medium 12 conveyed to the post-processing section 68 is not dried by the drying mechanism 58, and unnecessary energy is not consumed.

[0179] (7) When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method, it is possible to control the perforation speed of the perforation processing to be faster and control the number of perforations of the perforation processing to be increased, compared to when the recording method is a laser method. Therefore, in the case where the recording device 13 is replaced with a recording device 13 of a recording method different from the inkjet method and the laser method, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, it is possible to appropriately perform the perforation processing according to the recording method of the replaced recording device 13. Further, in the case where the recording device 13 is changed from the recording device 13 of the inkjet method to the recording device 13 of the laser method, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, it is possible to perform the perforation processing corresponding to the recording device 13 of the laser method, and it is possible to prevent the efficiency of the post-processing from being reduced.

[0180] (8) When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method, it is possible to cause the air blowing portion 69 to blow air to the medium 12. Therefore, in the case where the recording device 13 is replaced with a recording device 13 of a recording method different from the inkjet method and the laser method, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, it is possible to change whether or not to cause the air blowing portion 69 to blow air according to the recording method of the replaced recording device 13. Therefore, it is possible to suppress curling of the recorded medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61, and it is possible to appropriately perform the post-processing.

[0181] (9) When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method, it is possible to convey the medium 12 before the post-processing to the first conveying path 52 having a longer path length than the second conveying path 53. When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is a laser method, it is possible to convey the medium 12 before the post-processing to the second conveying path 53. Therefore, in the case where the recording device 13 is replaced with a recording device 13 of a recording method different from the inkjet method and the laser method, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, it is possible to adjust the path length of the path through which the medium 12 before the post-processing is conveyed, according to the recording method of the replaced recording device 13. Therefore, it is possible to adjust the time for drying the medium 12 before the post-processing, and it is possible to appropriately perform the post-processing. Further, in the case where the recording device 13 is changed from the recording device 13 of the inkjet method to the recording device 13 of the laser method, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, it is possible to convey to the second conveying path 53 corresponding to the recording device 13 of the laser method, and it is possible to prevent the efficiency of the post-processing from being reduced.

[0182] (10) When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method, the medium 12 before post-processing can be made to wait in the conveyance path 16 in the post-processing device 14. When the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is a laser method, the medium 12 before post-processing is not made to wait in the conveyance path 16 in the post-processing device 14. Therefore, in the case where the recording device 13 is replaced with a recording device 13 of a recording method different from the inkjet method and the laser method, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, it is possible to adjust whether or not to make the medium 12 wait in accordance with the recording method of the recording device 13 after replacement. Therefore, it is possible to adjust the time for drying the medium 12 before post-processing, and it is possible to appropriately perform post-processing. Further, in the case where the recording device 13 is changed from a recording device 13 of the inkjet method to a recording device 13 of the laser method, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the efficiency of post-processing by not making the medium 12 wait in the conveyance path 16 in the post-processing device 14 in accordance with the recording device 13 of the laser method.

[0183] (11) When the power supply of the post-processing device 14 is turned on, it is possible to specify whether the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method or a laser method. Thereby, after the power supply of the post-processing device 14 is turned on, it is possible to appropriately perform post-processing in accordance with the recording method of the recording device 13. Further, compared to the case where the information capable of specifying the recording method of the recording device 13 is acquired every time after the power supply of the post-processing device 14 is turned on, it is possible to shorten the processing time for performing control related to post-processing.

[0184] (12) In addition to being able to acquire whether the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method or a laser method, it is possible to acquire model information capable of specifying the model of the recording device 13. Thereby, it is possible to perform at least control related to post-processing based on the model information. Therefore, in the case where the recording device 13 is replaced with a recording device 13 of a different model, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, it is possible to appropriately perform post-processing in accordance with the model of the recording device 13 after replacement.

[0185] (13) In a case where the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method, at least the control related to the post-processing can be performed based on the recording density to the medium 12 which becomes an index of the control related to the post-processing. Therefore, in a case where the recording device 13 is changed from the laser method to the inkjet method, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, the post-processing can be appropriately performed according to the recording density of the inkjet method recording device 13. Further, in a case where the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is the laser method, at least the control related to the post-processing can be performed without acquiring the recording density to the medium 12 which does not become an index of the control related to the post-processing. Therefore, in a case where the recording device 13 is changed from the inkjet method to the laser method, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, the processing time for performing the control related to the post-processing can be shortened, and the post-processing can be appropriately performed.

[0186] (14) In a case where the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method, at least the information which can specify the restriction of the recording to the perforated area 12C of the medium 12 can be transmitted to the recording device 13. Therefore, in a case where the recording method of the recording device 13 connected to the post-processing device 14 is an inkjet method, at least the recording device 13 can be caused to specify the restriction of the recording to the perforated area 12C of the medium 12. Thus, in a case where the recording device 13 is changed from the laser method to the inkjet method, even if the post-processing device 14 is not replaced, the recording to the perforated area 12C of the medium 12 can be restricted according to the inkjet method recording device 13. Therefore, the perforation processing can be appropriately performed.

[0187] Modification Example

[0188] The present embodiment can be implemented by being modified in the following manner. The present embodiment and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a range in which the technology does not contradict.

[0189] • The post-processing device 14 can also acquire one information which can specify both the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13. The post-processing device 14 can also acquire the information which can specify the recording method of the recording device 13 and the information which can specify the model of the recording device 13 as different information.

[0190] • The post-processing device 14 can also acquire the setting information table ST and the paddle rotation table PT1 to PT3 by communication with a device different from the terminal device, the server device, and the like.

[0191] • The post-processing device 14 can acquire the setting information corresponding to the recording method of the recording device 13 from the recording device 13 in addition to the recording method of the recording device 13. That is, the recording device 13 can transmit the setting information corresponding to the recording method of the recording device 13 to the post-processing device 14 in addition to the recording method of the recording device 13. The post-processing device 14 can acquire the setting information table ST and the paddle rotation table PT1 to PT3 and the like corresponding to the recording method of the recording device 13 from the recording device 13. That is, the recording device 13 can transmit the setting information table ST and the paddle rotation table PT1 to PT3 and the like corresponding to the recording method of the recording device 13 to the post-processing device 14 in addition to the recording method of the recording device 13.

[0192] • The post-processing device 14 can also have an input portion that can be input by a user. As the input portion, for example, it can be a switch that can be operated by a user, and for example, it can be an input device such as a touch panel. The post-processing device 14 can acquire the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13 by input from the input portion.

[0193] • The post-processing device 14 can acquire information that can specify the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13 when a command to record along with post-processing is input. The post-processing device 14 can not acquire information that can specify the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13 when the power is turned on.

[0194] • In the case where the recording method of the recording device 13 is a laser method, at least any one of the setting information related to post-processing can be different depending on the model of the recording device 13.

[0195] • The post-processing device 14 can make the degree of drying based on the drying mechanism 58 different depending on the model of the recording device 13 when the recording method of the recording device 13 is an inkjet method.

[0196] • The post-processing device 14 can have a plurality of paddles 67. The shapes of the plurality of paddles 67 can be the same or different. The post-processing device 14 can store a paddle rotation table corresponding to each of the plurality of paddles 67 in the memory.

[0197] • The rotating conveyance portion can not be a paddle 67 having a blade 67B, and for example, it can be a roller. That is, the rotating conveyance portion can be configured to convey the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61 by rotating in contact with the medium 12 loaded on the processing tray 61.

[0198] • The placement portion can not have a pair of support members 74, but can have a discharge accumulator 75. That is, the placement portion can be able to place the medium 12 after post-processing.

[0199] The post-processing device 14 can also make the conveyance speed of the medium 12 in the conveyance path 16 in the post-processing device 14 different based on the recording method of the recording device 13 and the model of the recording device 13. In this case, the post-processing device 14 can also make the conveyance speed slower when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method than when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method.

[0200] The post-processing device 14 can also not branch into the first conveyance path 52 and the second conveyance path 53 as the conveyance path 16 in the post-processing device 14.

[0201] The post-processing device 14 can also not make the medium 12 wait in the conveyance path 16 in the post-processing device 14.

[0202] The drying mechanism 58 can also be provided at a position along the second introduction path 51. The drying mechanism 58 can also be provided at a position along the merging path 54.

[0203] The post-processing device 14 can also perform control related to post-processing based on the recording density to the medium 12 in addition to the rotation control of the paddle 67.

[0204] The post-processing device 14 can also perform control related to post-processing based on at least any one of the recording speed, the temperature, the humidity, and the paper size of the recording section 27. In this case, the post-processing device 14 acquires the recording speed and the paper size through communication with the recording device 13. The post-processing device 14 can acquire the temperature and the humidity through communication with the recording device 13 or can acquire the temperature and the humidity by itself.

[0205] The post-processing device 14 can also make the air-blowing section 69 blow air when the recording method is the laser method. Thus, it is possible to cool the recorded medium 12. In this case, the post-processing device 14 can also make the air-blowing section 69 blow air at a larger air volume when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method than when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method. The post-processing device 14 can also make the air-blowing section 69 blow air at a smaller air volume when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method than when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method. The air-blowing section 69 can also be separate when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method and when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method.

[0206] The post-processing device 14 can also make either the perforation speed or the number of perforations of the perforation processing the same when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method and when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method. That is, the post-processing device 14 can also perform at least one of control to speed up the perforation speed of the perforation processing and control to increase the number of perforations of the perforation processing when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the inkjet method than when the recording method of the recording device 13 is the laser method.

[0207] The post-processing device 14 can also transmit information capable of specifying at least one of a paper feeding interval of the recording device 13 and a conveyance speed of the recording device 13 to the recording device 13, instead of information capable of specifying a receiving interval of the medium 12.

[0208] The post-processing device 14 can also have the reverse processing section 40 of the intermediate device 15 in the first conveyance path 52. In particular, the post-processing device 14 can have the first return path 42 and the second return path 43 in the first conveyance path 52, and alternately feed the medium 12. Thus, by providing the first return path 42 and the second return path 43, it is possible to lengthen the path length of the first conveyance path 52. Further, the first return path 42 and the second return path 43 can function as standby sections.

[0209] The post-processing control section 76 can also be capable of communicating with the intermediate device 15. The post-processing control section 76 can transmit information capable of specifying a conveyance speed of the medium 12 to the intermediate device 15.

[0210] The post-processing device 14 can be combined with the intermediate device 15 as a post-processing device. In this case, the first conveyance path 52 and the second conveyance path 53 can be provided in the intermediate device 15. Further, for example, the reverse processing section 40 can be provided in the first conveyance path 52. A standby section can be provided in the intermediate device 15. A drying mechanism 58 can be provided in the intermediate device 15.

[0211] The first conveyance path 52 and the second conveyance path 53 can be provided in the recording device 13. In this case, the recording control section 35 can switch the conveyance path based on information capable of specifying a recording mode stored in a memory, or can switch the conveyance path by communicating with the post-processing device 14.

[0212] A standby section can be provided in the recording device 13. In this case, the recording control section 35 can cause the medium 12 to stand by based on information capable of specifying a recording mode stored in a memory, or can cause the medium 12 to stand by by communicating with the post-processing device 14.

[0213] A drying mechanism 58 can be provided in the recording device 13. In this case, the recording control section 35 can control whether or not the drying mechanism 58 dries the medium 12 based on information capable of specifying a recording mode stored in a memory, or can control whether or not the drying mechanism 58 dries the medium 12 by communicating with the post-processing device 14.

[0214] • The recording device 13 can also perform at least one of control to extend the paper feed interval of the medium 12 of the paper feed mechanism 21 and control to slow down the conveyance speed of the medium 12 of the first conveyance mechanism 24 when the recording method is the inkjet method, as compared with when the recording method is the laser method.

[0215] • The post-processing device 14 and the intermediate device 15 can also be integrally provided. That is, the post-processing device 14 can also have the functions of the intermediate device 15.

[0216] • The post-processing device 14 can also have a control section when the recording method is the inkjet method and a control section when the recording method is the laser method. The post-processing device 14 can perform post-processing-related control through the control section corresponding to the recording method among the plurality of control sections. The plurality of control sections can be provided on the same substrate or on different substrates.

[0217] • The medium 12 is not limited to paper and can be a film made of synthetic resin, cloth, nonwoven fabric, laminated medium, or the like.

[0218] • The liquid can be arbitrarily selected as long as it is a liquid that performs recording on the medium 12 by being attached to the medium 12. For example, the ink includes ink in which particles of a functional material composed of a solid substance such as a pigment or a metal particle are dissolved, dispersed, or mixed in a solvent, and the like, including various compositions such as water-based ink, oil-based ink, gel ink, hot-melt ink, and the like.

[0219] • The recording device 13 is not limited to a printer and can be a printing device. In addition, the recording device 13 can be a multifunction peripheral that has a scanning function and a copying function in addition to a recording function.

[0220] Supplementary note

[0221] Hereinafter, the technical ideas and effects grasped from the above-described embodiments and modified examples will be described.

[0222] (A) A post-processing device including: a receiving section that receives a medium recorded by a recording device; a post-processing section that performs post-processing on the medium received by the receiving section; and a control section that performs at least control related to the post-processing, the control section being capable of acquiring, as information related to the recording device, first information that can specify that a recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method and second information that can specify that a recording method of the recording device is a laser method, the control section acquiring information related to the recording device, performing post-processing based on a first setting in a case where the information related to the recording device includes the first information that can specify the inkjet method, and performing control related to post-processing based on a second setting different from the first setting in a case where the information related to the recording device includes the second information that can specify the laser method.

[0223] According to this configuration, when the recording device is replaced with a recording device having a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, at least the control related to the post-processing can be performed based on the information capable of specifying the recording method after the replacement. Therefore, in the case where the recording device is replaced with a recording device having a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, the post-processing can be appropriately performed even without replacing the post-processing device. Therefore, the user is not burdened with the work and the cost, and as a manufacturer, the manufacturing and management of the post-processing device are also easy.

[0224] (B) can be that the post-processing section is capable of performing a stapling process of stapling a plurality of media as the post-processing, and the control section reduces the upper limit number of media capable of being stapled by the stapling process when the first information is acquired, compared to when the second information is acquired.

[0225] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording device is the inkjet method, the upper limit number of media capable of being stapled can be reduced compared to when the recording method is the laser method. Therefore, in the case where the recording device is replaced with a recording device having a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, the stapling process can be appropriately performed according to the recording method of the recording device after the replacement even without replacing the post-processing device.

[0226] (C) can be that a placement section capable of placing the media after the post-processing is provided, and the control section reduces the upper limit number of media capable of being placed on the placement section when the first information is acquired, compared to when the second information is acquired.

[0227] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording device is the inkjet method, the upper limit number of media capable of being placed on the placement section can be reduced compared to when the recording method is the laser method. Therefore, in the case where the recording device is replaced with a recording device having a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, the media can be appropriately placed on the placement section according to the recording method of the recording device after the replacement even without replacing the post-processing device.

[0228] (D) can be that a processing tray capable of loading the media after the post-processing and a rotary conveying section configured to convey the media loaded on the processing tray by rotating in a state of contacting the media loaded on the processing tray are provided, and the control section increases the amount of rotation of the rotary conveying section when the first information is acquired, compared to when the second information is acquired.

[0229] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, the amount of rotation of the rotation conveyance section that conveys the medium loaded on the processing tray can be increased compared to when the recording method is a laser method. Therefore, in the case where the recording device is replaced with a recording device whose recording method is different between an inkjet method and a laser method, even if the post-processing device is not replaced, the medium loaded on the processing tray can be appropriately conveyed in accordance with the recording method of the recording device after the replacement.

[0230] (E) can be provided with a processing tray that can load a medium subjected to the post-processing, and the control section can transmit information that can specify an interval longer than when the second information is acquired, as information that can specify a reception interval in which the medium can be received by the reception section, to the recording device when the first information is acquired, and the control section can extend the processing interval of the post-processing when the first information is acquired compared to when the second information is acquired.

[0231] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, information that can specify a reception interval longer than when the recording method is a laser method can be transmitted to the recording device. That is, when the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, the processing interval of the post-processing can be extended compared to when the recording method is a laser method. Therefore, in the case where the recording device is replaced with a recording device whose recording method is different between an inkjet method and a laser method, even if the post-processing device is not replaced, the post-processing can be appropriately performed in accordance with the recording method of the recording device after the replacement. Further, in the case where the recording device is replaced from an inkjet method to a laser method, even if the post-processing device is not replaced, the post-processing corresponding to the laser method recording device can be performed, and a decrease in efficiency of the post-processing can be prevented.

[0232] (F) can be provided with a drying mechanism that can dry the medium conveyed to the post-processing section, and the control section can cause the medium conveyed to the post-processing section to be dried by the drying mechanism when the first information is acquired, and can cause the medium conveyed to the post-processing section to not be dried by the drying mechanism when the second information is acquired.

[0233] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, the medium conveyed to the post-processing section can be dried by the drying mechanism. Therefore, in the case where the recording device is replaced with a recording device whose recording method is different between an inkjet method and a laser method, even if the post-processing device is not replaced, the moisture contained in the medium conveyed to the post-processing section can be adjusted in accordance with the recording method of the recording device after the replacement. Therefore, the post-processing can be appropriately performed. Further, in the case where the recording device is replaced from an inkjet method to a laser method, even if the post-processing device is not replaced, the medium conveyed to the post-processing section is not dried by the drying mechanism, and unnecessary energy is not consumed.

[0234] (G) can be that the post-processing section is capable of performing a perforation process of perforating the medium as the post-processing, and the control section performs at least one of control of increasing a perforation speed of the perforation process and control of increasing a number of perforations of the perforation process when the first information is acquired, compared to when the second information is acquired.

[0235] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording device is the inkjet method, at least one of the control of increasing the perforation speed of the perforation process and the control of increasing the number of perforations of the perforation process can be performed, compared to when the recording method is the laser method. Therefore, in a case where the recording device is replaced with a recording device having a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, even if the post-processing device is not replaced, the perforation process can be appropriately performed in accordance with the recording method of the replaced recording device. Further, in a case where the recording device is replaced from the recording device of the inkjet method to the recording device of the laser method, even if the post-processing device is not replaced, the perforation process corresponding to the recording device of the laser method can be performed, and a decrease in efficiency of the post-processing can be prevented.

[0236] (H) can be provided with: a processing tray capable of loading the medium subjected to the post-processing; and a blowing section configured to blow air to the medium loaded on the processing tray from above the processing tray, and the control section causes the blowing section to blow air when the first information is acquired, and does not cause the blowing section to blow air when the second information is acquired.

[0237] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording device is the inkjet method, the blowing section can be caused to blow air to the medium. Therefore, in a case where the recording device is replaced with a recording device having a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, even if the post-processing device is not replaced, whether or not the blowing section is caused to blow air can be changed in accordance with the recording method of the replaced recording device. Therefore, curling of the recorded medium loaded on the processing tray can be suppressed, and the post-processing can be appropriately performed.

[0238] (I) can be provided with: a first conveying path configured to convey the medium before the post-processing; and a second conveying path configured to convey the medium before the post-processing, a path length of the first conveying path is longer than a path length of the second conveying path, and the control section conveys the medium before the post-processing to the first conveying path when the first information is acquired, and conveys the medium before the post-processing to the second conveying path when the second information is acquired.

[0239] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording device is the inkjet method, the medium before the post-processing is performed can be transported to the first transport path having a longer path length than the second transport path. When the recording method of the recording device is the laser method, the medium before the post-processing is performed can be transported to the second transport path. Therefore, in the case where the recording device is replaced with a recording device having a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, even if the post-processing device is not replaced, the path length for transporting the medium before the post-processing is performed can be adjusted according to the recording method of the recording device after the replacement. Therefore, the time for drying the medium before the post-processing is performed can be adjusted, and the post-processing can be appropriately performed. Further, in the case where the recording device is replaced from the recording device of the inkjet method to the recording device of the laser method, even if the post-processing device is not replaced, the medium can be transported to the second transport path corresponding to the recording device of the laser method, and the decrease in the efficiency of the post-processing can be prevented.

[0240] (J) can be provided with a standby section configured to allow the medium before the post-processing to be performed to stand by, and the control section can allow the medium before the post-processing to be performed to stand by in the standby section when the first information is acquired, and not allow the medium before the post-processing to be performed to stand by in the standby section when the second information is acquired.

[0241] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording device is the inkjet method, the medium before the post-processing is performed can be allowed to stand by in the standby section. When the recording method of the recording device is the laser method, the medium before the post-processing is performed can not be allowed to stand by in the standby section. Therefore, in the case where the recording device is replaced with a recording device having a different recording method between the inkjet method and the laser method, even if the post-processing device is not replaced, whether or not the medium before the post-processing is performed is allowed to stand by in the standby section can be adjusted according to the recording method of the recording device after the replacement. Therefore, the time for drying the medium before the post-processing is performed can be adjusted, and the post-processing can be appropriately performed. Further, in the case where the recording device is replaced from the recording device of the inkjet method to the recording device of the laser method, even if the post-processing device is not replaced, the medium can not be allowed to stand by in the standby section according to the recording device of the laser method, and the decrease in the efficiency of the post-processing can be prevented.

[0242] (K) can be that the control section can acquire either one of the first information and the second information when the power supply of the post-processing device is turned on.

[0243] According to this configuration, when the power supply of the post-processing device is turned on, whether or not the recording method of the recording device is the inkjet method or the laser method can be specified, and after the power supply of the post-processing device is turned on, the post-processing can be appropriately performed according to the recording method of the recording device. Further, compared to the case where either one of the first information and the second information is acquired after the power supply of the post-processing device is turned on, the processing time for performing the control related to the post-processing can be shortened.

[0244] (L) can be that the control section can acquire, as the information related to the recording device, model information capable of specifying a model of the recording device, and the control section performs, based on the acquired model information, at least the control related to the post-processing.

[0245] According to this configuration, in addition to whether the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method or a laser method, the model information capable of specifying the model of the recording device can be acquired, and based on the model information, at least the control related to the post-processing can be performed. Therefore, in a case where the recording device is replaced with a recording device of a different model, even if the post-processing device is not replaced, the post-processing can be appropriately performed according to the model of the replaced recording device.

[0246] (M) can be that the control section can acquire, as the information related to the recording device, recording density information capable of specifying a recording density to a medium based on the recording device, when the first information is acquired, and does not acquire the recording density information when the second information is acquired, and the control section performs, based on the acquired recording density information when the first information is acquired, at least the control related to the post-processing.

[0247] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, at least the control related to the post-processing can be performed based on the recording density to the medium that becomes an index of the control related to the post-processing. Therefore, in a case where the recording device is replaced from a recording device of a laser method to a recording device of an inkjet method, even if the post-processing device is not replaced, the post-processing can be appropriately performed according to the recording density of the recording device of the inkjet method. Further, when the recording method of the recording device is a laser method, at least the control related to the post-processing can be performed without acquiring the recording density to the medium that does not become an index of the control related to the post-processing. Therefore, in a case where the recording device is replaced from a recording device of an inkjet method to a recording device of a laser method, even if the post-processing device is not replaced, the processing time for performing the control related to the post-processing can be shortened, and the post-processing can be appropriately performed.

[0248] (N) can be that the post-processing section can perform, as the post-processing, a punch processing of punching a medium, and the control section at least transmits, when the first information is acquired, information capable of specifying a limitation of recording to a punch region of the medium to the recording device.

[0249] According to this configuration, when the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, it is possible to at least transmit information capable of specifying restriction of recording to a punched area of a medium to the recording device. Therefore, when the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, it is possible to cause the recording device to at least specify restriction of recording to a punched area of a medium. Therefore, in the case of replacing a recording device of a laser method with a recording device of an inkjet method, even if the post-processing device is not replaced, it is possible to at least restrict recording to a punched area of a medium according to the recording device of an inkjet method, and it is possible to appropriately perform a punching process.

[0250] (O) A recording system including: a recording device configured to perform recording on a medium; and a post-processing device capable of receiving a medium recorded by the recording device, the post-processing device including: a receiving section capable of receiving a medium recorded by the recording device; a post-processing section configured to perform post-processing on a medium received by the receiving section; and a control section configured to perform at least control related to the post-processing, the control section being capable of acquiring, as information related to the recording device, first information capable of specifying that a recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method and second information capable of specifying that a recording method of the recording device is a laser method, the control section performing at least control related to the post-processing based on whether the first information or the second information is acquired. According to this configuration, the same effects as those of (A) described above are obtained.

[0251] (P) can be the post-processing device has a processing tray capable of loading a medium subjected to the post-processing, the recording device including: a recording section configured to perform recording on a medium; a recording control section configured to perform control related to recording on a medium; a paper feeding mechanism configured to feed a medium to the recording section; and a recording conveyance mechanism configured to convey a medium recorded by the recording section, the recording control section performing at least one of control to extend a paper feeding interval of a medium based on the paper feeding mechanism and control to slow down a conveyance speed of a medium based on the recording conveyance mechanism when a recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method, as compared with when a recording method of the recording device is a laser method. According to this configuration, the same effects as those of (E) described above are obtained.

[0252] (Q) can be the recording device including: a recording section configured to perform recording on a medium; and a recording control section configured to perform control related to recording on a medium, the recording control section at least restricting recording to a punched area of a medium when a recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method. According to this configuration, the same effects as those of (N) described above are obtained.

Claims

1. An aftertreatment device, characterized by, Possessing: a receiving section that receives a medium recorded by a recording device; a post-processing section that performs post-processing on a medium received by the receiving section; and a control section that performs at least control related to the post-processing, the control section is able to acquire, as information related to the recording device, first information that specifies that the recording method of the recording device is an inkjet method and second information that specifies that the recording method of the recording device is a laser method, the control section acquires information related to the recording device, in a case where the information related to the recording device includes the first information that specifies the inkjet method, performs post-processing based on a first setting, in a case where the information related to the recording device includes the second information that specifies the laser method, performs control related to post-processing based on a second setting that is different from the first setting, the post-processing section is able to perform, as the post-processing, stapling processing that staples a plurality of media, the control section, when the first information is acquired, reduces the upper limit number of media that can be stapled by the stapling processing, compared to when the second information is acquired.

2. The post-processing device according to claim 1, characterized by possessing a placement section that is able to place a medium on which the post-processing has been performed, the control section, when the first information is acquired, reduces the upper limit number of media that can be placed on the placement section, compared to when the second information is acquired.

3. The aftertreatment device of claim 1, wherein, Possessing: a processing tray that is able to load a medium on which the post-processing has been performed; and a rotary conveyance section that is configured to convey a medium loaded on the processing tray by rotating in a state in contact with the medium loaded on the processing tray, the control section, when the first information is acquired, increases the amount of rotation of the rotary conveyance section, compared to when the second information is acquired.

4. The post-processing device according to claim 1, characterized by possessing a processing tray that is able to load a medium on which the post-processing has been performed, the control section, when the first information is acquired, is able to transmit, to the recording device, information that specifies a longer interval than when the second information is acquired, as information that specifies a reception interval in which the receiving section is able to receive a medium, the control section, when the first information is acquired, lengthens the processing interval of the post-processing, compared to when the second information is acquired.

5. The post-processing device according to claim 1, characterized by possessing a drying mechanism that is able to dry a medium conveyed to the post-processing section, the control section, when the first information is acquired, dries a medium conveyed to the post-processing section by the drying mechanism, and when the second information is acquired, does not dry a medium conveyed to the post-processing section by the drying mechanism.

6. The post-processing device according to claim 1, characterized by the post-processing section is able to perform, as the post-processing, perforation processing that perforates a medium, the control section, when the first information is acquired, performs at least one of control that accelerates the perforation speed of the perforation processing and control that increases the number of perforations of the perforation processing, compared to when the second information is acquired.

7. The aftertreatment device of claim 1, wherein, Further possessing: a processing tray capable of loading a medium subjected to the post-processing; and a blowing section configured to blow air toward the medium loaded on the processing tray from above the processing tray, the control section causing the blowing section to blow air when the first information is acquired and not causing the blowing section to blow air when the second information is acquired.

8. The aftertreatment device of claim 1, wherein, provided with: a first conveying path configured to convey a medium before the post-processing; and a second conveying path configured to convey a medium before the post-processing, the path length of the first conveying path is longer than the path length of the second conveying path, the control section conveys a medium before the post-processing to the first conveying path when the first information is acquired and conveys a medium before the post-processing to the second conveying path when the second information is acquired.

9. The post-processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that a standby section configured to stand by a medium before the post-processing is provided, the control section stands by a medium before the post-processing in the standby section when the first information is acquired and does not stand by a medium before the post-processing in the standby section when the second information is acquired.

10. The post-processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the control section can acquire either of the first information and the second information when a power supply of the post-processing apparatus is turned on.

11. The post-processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the control section can acquire model information that can specify a model of the recording apparatus as the information related to the recording apparatus, the control section performs at least the control related to the post-processing based on the acquired model information.

12. The post-processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the control section can acquire recording density information that can specify a recording density to a medium based on the recording apparatus as the information related to the recording apparatus when the first information is acquired and does not acquire the recording density information when the second information is acquired, the control section performs at least the control related to the post-processing based on the acquired recording density information when the first information is acquired.

13. The post-processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the post-processing section can perform a punch processing that punches a medium as the post-processing, the control section at least transmits information that can specify a recording that limits a punch area to a medium to the recording apparatus when the first information is acquired.

14. A recording system characterized by comprising: provided with: a recording apparatus configured to perform recording on a medium; and a post-processing apparatus capable of receiving a medium recorded by the recording apparatus, the post-processing apparatus has: a receiving section capable of receiving a medium recorded by the recording apparatus; a post-processing section configured to perform a post-processing on a medium received by the receiving section; and a control section configured to perform at least a control related to the post-processing, the control section The control section can acquire, as information related to the recording device, first information that can specify an inkjet method as a recording method of the recording device and second information that can specify a laser method as the recording method of the recording device, The control section performs at least control related to the post-processing based on whether the first information or the second information is acquired, The post-processing section can perform a stapling process that staples a plurality of media as the post-processing, The control section reduces an upper limit number of media that can be stapled by the stapling process when the first information is acquired, as compared to when the second information is acquired.

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